Board of Estimate and Apportionment Meeting Minutes

City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment – Regular Meeting July 28th, 2026 The meeting is called to order at 3:08PM Present: Mark Sokolowski, DPW Commissioner Frank Meola, Comptroller Katie Aiello, 1st Ward Councilmember Also Present: Andrew Castilla, Deputy City Clerk Almir Kaltak, Budget Director No objections to the previous meeting’s posted minutes Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes waived. None opposed A motion is made by Meola to take from the Table Resolution #2 dated 7/14/2026 The motion is seconded by Aiello RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE THE SHAW STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT INTO THE 2025-2026 CITY BUDGET A motion is made by Meola The motion is seconded by Aiello Ayes: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP POLICE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,783.42 INTO THE 2026-2027 CITY BUDGET A motion is made by Meola The motion is seconded by Aiello Ayes: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE THE ONEIDA COUNTY STOP DWI GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,437.50 INTO THE 2026-2027 CITY BUDGET A motion is made by Sokolowski The motion is seconded by Meola Ayes: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE THE GIVE XIII GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $848,993 INTO THE 2026-2027 CITY BUDGET A motion is made by Meola The motion is seconded by Aiello  Ayes: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES STRIVE II GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,549 INTO THE 2026-2027 CITY BUDGET A motion is made by Meola The motion is seconded by Sokolowski Ayes: Meola, Sokolowski, Aiello – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE BOND REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $850,000 FOR 2026 CAPTIAL PROJECTS INTO THE 2026-2027 CITY BUDGET A motion is made by Meola The motion is seconded by Aiello Ayes: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $2,500 FROM FIRE LINE CPAT TO FIRE LINE SUPP. OTHER. JOE TEHAN PURCHASE SET OVERAGES A motion is made by Sokolowski The motion is seconded by Meola Ayes: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $3,000 FROM PARKS MAIN. CLOTHING EXPENSES TO PARKS MAIN. SUPPLIES OTHER. TO COVER SMALL MOWER PARTS A motion is made by Sokolowski The motion is seconded by Meola Ayes: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $2,000 FROM HUMAN RESOURCES SALARIES TO HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPLY OTHER. TO COVER LABOR COMPLIANCE POSTERS PURCHASE A motion is made by Sokolowski The motion is seconded by Meola Ayes: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello – 3  Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE BOND REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,485,000 FOR 2026 CAPTIAL PROJECTS INTO THE 2026-2027 CITY BUDGET A motion is made by Meola The motion is seconded by Aiello Ayes: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $19,900 FROM ERP CAPTIALIZATION, $19,900 FROM BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION. $39,800 TO MINORITY/WOMAN OWED BUSINESS. TRANSFER TO COVER 2025-2026 MWBE GRANTS A motion is made by Meola The motion is seconded by Aiello Ayes: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. A motion to Adjourn made by Sokolowski Seconded by Meola Adjourned at 3:14PM Andrew Castilla, Secretary Certify To: Budget, Comptroller July 28, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment 2025 – 2026 Fiscal Year Sponsored By: Mr. Meola Yeas: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this July 29th, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller July 28, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment 2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year Sponsored By: Mr. Meola Yeas: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this July 29th, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller July 28, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment 2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year Sponsored By: Mr. Sokolowski Yeas: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this July 29th, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller July 28, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment 2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year Sponsored By: Mr. Meola Yeas: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this July 29th, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller July 28, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment 2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year Sponsored By: Mr. Meola Yeas: Meola, Sokolowski, Aiello – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this July 29th, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller July 28, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment 2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year Sponsored By: Mr. Meola Yeas: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this July 29th, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller July 28, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment 2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year Sponsored By: Mr. Sokolowski Yeas: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this July 29th, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller July 28, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment 2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year Sponsored By: Mr. Sokolowski Yeas: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this July 29th, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller July 28, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment 2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year Sponsored By: Mr. Sokolowski Yeas: Sokolowski, Meola, Aiello – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this July 29th, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller July 28, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment 2026 – 2027 Fiscal Year Sponsored By: Mr. Meola Yeas: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this July 29th, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller July 28, 2026 City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment 2025 – 2026 Fiscal Year Sponsored By: Mr. Meola Yeas: Meola, Aiello, Sokolowski – 3 Nays: 0 Adopted. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Board of Estimate & Apportionment with the record of proceedings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this July 29th, 2026 Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk