Common Council Meeting -- 08.03.2022
Regular MeetingUtica, NY · August 3, 2022
Agenda
LEGISLATION IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
City of Utica Common Council
August 3, 2022
Type & Number Title/Description Date Committed
INTRO L.L. Registration and Posting of Owner & 01/05/2022
#1 OF 2022 Manager Info & Designation of Agent
PRO ORD. 2 Ordinance Amending Composition 01/28/2022
Of The Bureau Of Fire
PRO RES. 11 Requesting Each District Councilperson Allocate 03/02/2022
Funding To Establish A Business Directory App
PRO ORD. 3 Moratorium on Casinos 05/04/2022
PRO ORD. 2 Discontinuance of Carton Ave 06/15/2022
PRO ORD. 4 Discontinuance of Cornelia Street 06/15/2022
PRO ORD. 6 Discontinuance of LaFayette Street 06/15/2022
PRO. ORD. 3 1226 Whitesboro Street 07/06/2022
PRO. ORD. 5 1226 Whitesboro Street #2 07/06/2022
PRO. ORD. 7 101 Matthews Ave. 07/06/2022
PRO. ORD. 9 1102 & 1104 Howard Ave. 07/06/2022
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa Proposed Ordinance No.
Submitted to council on: 01 / 04 / 22 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 01 / 04 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? Y
Date of Legislation: 01 / 05 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / /
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CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa
A LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “REGISTRATION AND POSTING OF OWNER
AND MANAGER INFORMATION AND DESIGNATION OF AGENT”
INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2022
Presented and read __________, 2022.
Laid on the Table ___________, 2022.
Adopted by the Common Council by a vote of YEAS: ___, NAYS: ___, on __________, 2022.
Became a Local Law with the approval of the Mayor on __________, 2022,
after a public hearing on __________, 2022.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF UTICA, NEW YORK
(THE “MUNICIPALITY”):
SECTION 1. Legislative intent.
It is recognized by the City of Utica Common Council that a number of properties in the City are owned by persons
who do not live in the City of Utica or in the County of Oneida. As a result, it has been difficult for the City
Departments, such as the Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Police Department, as well as the Codes
Department and zoning officers, to contact absentee owners when necessary. The City of Utica Common Council
recognizes the need for such departments and officials to be able to contact the owner and/or manager of a property
located within the City, particularly in emergency situations. In order to facilitate such contact with the owners
and/or property managers, these provisions are being enacted to require the registration with the City, and posting in
the building on such properties, of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of such property and property
managers so as to provide the City and its various departments with accessible and accurate information concerning
the property and the person or persons to contact should there be a problem or emergency at the property.
SECTION 2. Definitions.
For the purpose of this local law, the terms used herein are defined as follows:
Action or Proceeding – any action or proceeding which may be instituted in the City Court of the City of Utica in
connection with an alleged violation of any of the local laws, rules or regulations of the City of Utica
Building – any improved real property located within the City of Utica which, in whole or in part, is non-owner
occupied
Owner – any individual or individuals, partnerships or corporation, whether for profit or otherwise, in whose name
title to the building stands
Process – a summons or any notice, mandate or other paper or process issued under any provision of the Building
Code and/or ordinances of the City of Utica
City Clerk – either the City Clerk or the Deputy City Clerk of the City of Utica
SECTION 3. Registration of owner and designation of agent.
(A) Every owner of a building, as herein defined located with the City of Utica shall file:
(1) A notarized statement of designation signed by the said owner setting forth the name and address,
by street and number also, if applicable a mailing address different, in the County of Oneida, or
otherwise within thirty-five (35) miles of the City of Utica, of an agent upon whom process may
be served in any action or proceeding which may be commenced or instituted against said owner.
A post office box number alone is not sufficient to comply with the provisions.
(2) A notarized statement by the said owner setting forth the name, telephone and address, by street
and number, as well as the mailing address if different of the owner, owners, of the property.
(3) A notarized designation signed by the said owner naming the City Clerk as the agent upon whom
process against the owner may be served, and the post office address within or without the City of
Utica to which the City Clerk may mail a copy of the process against such power served upon the
Clerk.
(B) Whenever the process is served upon the City Clerk, the Clerk shall mail, by certified mail, addressed to the
agent named in said designation at the address therein set forth, a true copy of said process.
SECTION 4. Certificate of ownership.
Attached to such statement and designation shall be a certificate properly certified by the owner that they are the
owner of the promises with respect to which statement or designation is filed.
SECTION 5. Posting notice.
Every owner of a building within the City of Utica shall post, and keep posted in a conspicuous place in a main
public area in said building, a notice, at least six by eight (6x8) inches in size, setting forth:
(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the owner of said building.
(B) The name, address, apartment number, and telephone number of the resident superintendent of the building,
if any.
(1) Exception. In the event that a building is:
(a) A one family house, such notice need not be posted. The owner shall furnish tenant with
the information required in SECTION 3 (A) (1) and SECTION 3 (A) (2) listed above.
(b) A two or three family house and the owner of the building resides in the building, such
notice need not be posted, but the owner shall furnish each tenant with the information
required in SECTION 3 (A) (2) listed above.
(2) In the event of a change of ownership, a change of the designated agent, or a change of the
resident superintendent of such building, the owner of the property shall file with the City Clerk a
new designation of agent and also naming the City Clerk to receive process and shall post a
revision of the required notice in the building and file a copy of the same with the City Clerk
within thirty (30) days of any such change.
SECTION 6. Penalties for offense.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the terms of this
chapter shall be guilty of a violation and be subject to a fine or not less than one hundred ($100.00) dollars and not
more than five hundred ($500.00) dollars. Each week a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
SECTION 7. Severability.
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, or provision of this Local Law shall not invalidate any other
clause sentence, paragraph, or part thereof.
SECTION 8. Repealed.
All Local Laws or ordinances, or part of Local Laws, or ordinances, in conflict with any part of this Local law shall
be hereby repealed.
SECTION 9. Effective date.
This local law shall take effect upon filing in the office of the New York State Secretary of State or as otherwise
provided by law.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______
3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022
4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango
5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime
Submitted to council by: Corp. Counsel Proposed Ordinance No. 2
Submitted to council on: 01 / 26 / 22 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 01 / 26 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 01 / 28 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / /
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CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmember
ORDINANCE AMENDING COMPOSITION
OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE
WHEREAS, the administration has applied for a SAFER grant from the federal government to provide
funds for an additional eight (8) positions of firefighter-firefighter-EMT in the Bureau of Fire, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council wishes to amend the composition of the Bureau of Fire to create the
number of firefighter-firefighter-EMT positions for which funds are provided for under the grant to be effective only
if and when the 2021 SAFER grant application is approved.
ORDAINED, §2-2-168 of the Utica City Code regarding the Fire Department composition is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(a) The sworn personnel strength and composition of the Bureau of Fire of the Department of Public
Safety shall consist of the following numbers and ranks:
Job Title Number Authorized
Fire Chief 1
Assistant Fire Chief 1
Chief Fire Marshal 1
Assistant Maintenance Superintendent 1
Deputy Fire Chiefs 4
Fire Captains 8
Fire Marshal 1
Fire Lieutenants 22
Firefighters and firefighters/EMT 93
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Total 124
(b) The Commissioner of Public Safety shall continue to assign personnel in the numbers and the
ranks deemed necessary to the divisions and assignments within the Bureau of Fire as may be
created, all in accordance with law.
(c) Except as otherwise provided by law, whenever a vacancy occurs in the position of “firefighter”
any appointment to fill such vacancy shall be made from the “firefighters/EMT” eligible list.
FURTHER ORDAINED, this increase in complement is expressly conditioned upon the approval of the
2021 SAFER grant application sufficient to fund such positions and shall not become effective unless and until said
grant is approved.
FURTHER ORDAINED, if the 2021 SAFER grant provides funds for a different number of positions
than provided for herein, then the complement shall be amended to provide for the number of positions provided for
in the grant.
FURTHER ORDAINED, this ordinance shall apply only to the 2021 SAFER grant application and will
become null and void if said grant is not approved.
FURTHER ORDAINED, this ordinance shall not be certified for publication until after the City Clerk
receives certification that the 2021 SAFER grant has been approved and the number of positions funded
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______
3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022
4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango
5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa Proposed Ordinance No.
Submitted to council on: 03 / 02 / 22 Proposed Resolution No. 11
Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 02 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? Y
Date of Legislation: 03 / 02 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / /
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CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa
Resolution Requesting Each District Councilperson Allocate Funding To Establish A
Business Directory App To Help Support And Revitalize The Businesses Of Utica
WHEREAS, the goal would be to make it easy for Utica residents to find and support our local businesses.
Also including, shop local community affording promotions and special events to residents and
WHEREAS, residents would be able to search for businesses by name, address, or category/type and
categories can also be selected, namely:
• Building Contractors (e.g. electricians, painters, plumbers, roofers)
• Educational (e.g. primary, secondary, universities, libraries)
• Food & Drink (e.g. bakeries, bars, cafes, food delivery, restaurants, takeout)
• General Services (ATMs, banks, cemeteries, lodging, parking, pharmacies)
• Government (e.g. courthouses, fire stations, local government offices, police)
• Houses of Worship (e.g. churches, Hindu temples, mosques, synagogues)
• Personal Care (e.g. beauty salons, gyms, hair care, laundry, spas)
• Professional Services (e.g. accountants, travel agencies, doctors, dentists, finance, funeral
homes, insurance agencies, lawyers, locksmiths, moving companies, physical therapists,
real estate agencies, veterinarians)
• Shopping (e.g. apparel or clothing, bicycle, book, convenience, department, drug,
electronics, florists, furniture, hardware, home goods, jewelry, liquor, movie rental, pet
stores, shoes, shopping centers/malls, supermarkets)
• Things to Do (e.g. parks, points of interest, tourist attractions)
• Transportation & Vehicles (e.g. airport, auto repair, bus stations, car dealers, car rentals,
car wash, gas stations, taxis) and
WHEREAS, this is vital to helping promote businesses in the City along with using technology as well.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the passing of this legislation shows support that the Common
Council district representatives will utilize this funding to support businesses in their district.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______
3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022
4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango
5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime
Submitted to council by: Councilmembers Meola, Williamson Proposed Ordinance No. 3
Submitted to council on: 4 / 26 / 22 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 4 / 26 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 5/ 04 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / /
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CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Meola, Williamson
AN ORDINANCE ADDING “CASINOS” TO THE TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ORDINANCE ADOPTED APRIL 20TH 2022
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2022, the Common Council did extend its previously adopted ordinance that placed a
temporary moratorium upon the issue of any permits and/or permission for the development and/or establishment of
any new convenience stores, neighborhood retail and/or smoke shops in the City of Utica for an additional 6-month
period commencing 4/20/2022, and
WHEREAS, there has been discussions that their might be a movement to establish a Casino in the City of Utica,
and
WHEREAS, the question of whether a Casino would be welcomed by the residents of the City of Utica resulted in
an informed survey of said residents and the residents of Herkimer County, results indicated a substantial negative
response by those polled, and
WHEREAS, although the aforementioned poll was an unscientific poll performed by Zogby Strategies, it is
something to consider and expand upon if such a proposal should be entertained in the near future, and
BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Utica that the Ordinance of 4/20/2022 shall apply as
follows:
CASINOS
Any proposal for a permit to any appropriate City Agency for the development or establishment of a Casino within
the City of Utica, shall be subject to a temporary moratorium for a period of 6 months from the date of adoption of
this ordinance, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that said moratorium may be extended for a further period should a proposal be
submitted for the establishment of a Casino in the City of Utica, until such time as it will take to conduct a scientific
poll as to the desire of the residents of the City of Utica to support or oppose such a development and also provide
sufficient time for a formal imposed study to be produced that will provide needed data as to the impact of such a
development on the health, safety and morals of the residents of the City of Utica.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______
3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022
4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango
5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime
Submitted to council by: Law Department Proposed Ordinance No. 2
Submitted to council on: 06 / 10 / 22 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 06 / 10 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 06 / 15 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / /
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CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Meola, Williamson
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
DISCONTINUANCE OF CARTON AVENUE
FROM LAFAYETTE STREET TO STATE STREET
AND THE CONVEYANCE OF THE SAME
WHEREAS, the parcel of real property described below has been listed as a City street on the official map of the City of
Utica, and
WHEREAS, this parcel has been determined to be unsuitable for municipal purposes, and
WHERAS, it is in the best interest of the City that such parcel shall be discontinued for street purposes and the property be
conveyed to the adjoining landowners, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held pursuant to Section 101 of the Second Class Cities Law, Section 29 of the General
City Law and Section 9.005 of the Charter of the City of Utica on August 3rd , 2022, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has submitted no objection or the time to submit any objections to this matter has expired.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: that the City of Utica hereby discontinues the use of the property described
below as a City Street.
All that piece or parcel described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the northerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street said point being located 171.67’± from the
intersection of the northerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street and the westerly street boundary line of Cornelia Street, thence in
a northeasterly direction along the easterly street boundary line of Carton Avenue a distance of 173.03’± to a point, thence in a
northwesterly direction along the northerly street boundary line of Carton Avenue a distance of 476.14’± to a point on the easterly
street boundary line of State Street, said point also being the westerly property corner of NYS Parcel #74 as shown on acquisition map
No. 31 for Interstate 790-L2128P373, thence southwesterly along the easterly street boundary line of State Street a distance of 18’± to
a point, said point being the intersection point of the easterly street boundary line of State Street and the southerly street boundary line
of Carton Avenue, and also being the northerly property corner NYS Parcel #31 as shown on acquisition map #39 for Interstate 790-
L2175P243, thence easterly along the southerly street boundary line of Carton Avenue a distance of 458.14’± to a point, thence
southwesterly along the westerly street boundary line of Carton Avenue a distance of 155’± to a point, said point lying on the
northerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street, thence easterly along the northerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street a distance
of 18’± to the point of beginning.
Said parcel containing 11,361 S.F.-0.26 Acres.
Subject to any and all easement of record or assumed including utilities and right-of-ways.
Excepting and reserving therefrom any and all easements and rights-of-way as determined by the City Deputy Engineer.
and it is
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to Section 9.005 (b) of the City Charter, the Mayor is authorized to convey
the property herein abandoned directly to the County of Oneida, upon approval of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, for no
consideration pursuant to General Municipal Law § 72-h. The other owner of contiguous lands has waived its right to purchase the
property, and any written notice or time period within which to exercise its rights under Section 9.005(b).
Such conveyances shall be by quitclaim deed, with no warranties or representations made by the City of Utica. Purchasers
shall bear all recording costs. The parcels so sold shall be consolidated with the existing adjacent parcel, and it is
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the official map of the City of Utica is hereby amended and the City Engineer is
hereby authorized and directed to cause all copies of the official map of the City of Utica and the tax map of the City of Utica to be
amended in accordance with this Ordinance.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______
3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022
4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango
5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime
Submitted to council by: Law Department Proposed Ordinance No. 4
Submitted to council on: 06 / 10 / 22 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 06 / 10 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 06 / 15 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / /
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CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Meola, Williamson
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
DISCONTINUANCE OF CORNELIA STREET
FROM LAFAYETTE STREET TO ORISKANY STREET
AND THE SALE OF THE SAME
WHEREAS, the parcel of real property described below has been listed as a City street on the official map of the City of
Utica, and
WHEREAS, this parcel has been determined to be unsuitable for municipal purposes, and
WHERAS, it is in the best interest of the City that such parcel shall be discontinued for street purposes and the property be
sold to the adjoining landowners, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held pursuant to Section 101 of the Second Class Cities Law, Section 29 of the General
City Law and Section 9.005 of the Charter of the City of Utica on August 3rd, 2022 and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has submitted no objection or the time to submit any objections to this matter has expired.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: that the City of Utica hereby discontinues the use of the property described
below as a City Street.
All that piece or parcel described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the northerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street said point being located 262’± westerly of the
intersection point of the northerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street and the westerly street boundary line of William D.
Chapman Drive (formerly Pine Street), thence in a northeasterly direction along the easterly street boundary line of Cornelia Street a
distance of 311’± to a point said point lying on the southerly street boundary line of Oriskany Street West, thence westerly along the
southerly street boundary line of Oriskany Street West a distance of 37.39’± to a point, said point also being the intersection point of
the westerly street boundary line of Cornelia Street, thence southwesterly along the westerly street boundary line of Cornelia Street a
distance of 300.89’± to a point, said point lying on the northerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street, thence southeasterly along
the northerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street a distance of 36’± to the point of beginning
Said parcel containing 11,014 S.F. 0.257 Acres.
Discontinuance subject to any and all easements of record or assumed including utilities and rights-of-ways.
Excepting and reserving therefrom any and all easements and rights-of-way as determined by the City Deputy Engineer.
and it is
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the City of Utica, as an adjoining landowner, waives all the right to retain or acquire
any right, title and/or interest in the property, and waives any notice and time period within which to retain or acquire the property,
and it is
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to Section 9.005 (b) of the City Charter, the Mayor is authorized to sell the
property herein abandoned directly, upon approval of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, for the price recommended by the
City Assessor as the sum determined to properly compensate the City. The owners of contiguous lands shall have not more than
ninety (90) days from the mailing of written notice to them within which to exercise their rights under Section 9.005(b).
Such conveyances shall be by quitclaim deed, with no warranties or representations made by the City of Utica. Purchasers
shall bear all recording costs. The parcels so sold shall be consolidated with the existing adjacent parcel, and it is
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the official map of the City of Utica is hereby amended and the City Engineer is
hereby authorized and directed to cause all copies of the official map of the City of Utica and the tax map of the City of Utica to be
amended in accordance with this Ordinance.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______
3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022
4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango
5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime
Submitted to council by: Law Department Proposed Ordinance No. 6
Submitted to council on: 06 / 10 / 22 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 06 / 10 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 06 / 15 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / /
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CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Meola, Williamson
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
DISCONTINUANCE OF LAFAYETTE STREET
FROM BROADWAY TO STATE STREET
AND THE SALE OF THE SAME
WHEREAS, the parcel of real property described below has been listed as a City street on the official map of the City of
Utica, and
WHEREAS, this parcel has been determined to be unsuitable for municipal purposes, and
WHERAS, it is in the best interest of the City that such parcel shall be discontinued for street purposes and the property be
sold to the adjoining landowners, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held pursuant to Section 101 of the Second Class Cities Law, Section 29 of the General
City Law and Section 9.005 of the Charter of the City of Utica on August 3rd, 2022 and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has submitted no objection or the time to submit any objections to this matter has expired.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: that the City of Utica hereby discontinues the use of the property described
below as a City Street.
All that piece or parcel described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the westerly street boundary line of Broadway, said point also being the intersection point of the
northerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street with the westerly street boundary line of Broadway, thence in a northwesterly
direction along the northerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street a distance of 1,282.94’± to a point, said point lying on the
easterly street boundary line of State Street, said point also being the westerly corner of NYS Parcel #31 as shown on acquisition map
No. 39 for Interstate 790 L2175 P243, thence southwesterly along the easterly street boundary line of State Street a distance of 66’± to
a point, said point being the intersection of the easterly street boundary line of State Street and the southerly street boundary line of
Lafayette Street, thence easterly along the southerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street a distance of 1,277’± to a point, said point
being the intersection point of the southerly street boundary line of Lafayette Street and the westerly street boundary line of
Broadway, thence northeasterly along the westerly street boundary line of Broadway a distance of 66.27’± to the point of beginning.
Said parcel containing 84,478± S.F. – 1.94± Acres.
Subject to any and all easements of record or assumed including utilities and rights-of-way.
Excepting and reserving therefrom any and all easements and rights-of-way as determined by the City Deputy Engineer.
and it is
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the City of Utica, as an adjoining landowner, waives all the right to retain or acquire
any right, title and/or interest in the property, and waives any notice and time period within which to retain or acquire the property,
and it is
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to Section 9.005 (b) of the City Charter, the Mayor is authorized to sell the
property herein abandoned directly, upon approval of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, for the price recommended by the
City Assessor as the sum determined to properly compensate the City. The owners of contiguous lands shall have not more than
ninety (90) days from the mailing of written notice to them within which to exercise their rights under Section 9.005(b).
Such conveyances shall be by quitclaim deed, with no warranties or representations made by the City of Utica. Purchasers
shall bear all recording costs. The parcels so sold shall be consolidated with the existing adjacent parcel, and it is
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the official map of the City of Utica is hereby amended and the City Engineer is
hereby authorized and directed to cause all copies of the official map of the City of Utica and the tax map of the City of Utica to be
amended in accordance with this Ordinance.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______
3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022
4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango
5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime
Submitted to council by: URA Proposed Ordinance No. 3
Submitted to council on: 06 / 24 / 22 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 06 / 24 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 07 / 06 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / /
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CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmember Burmaster
Ordinance approving the designation of Eddy C. Soriano as an eligible and qualified project sponsor pursuant to
Article 15 of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of the sale of a portion of 1226 Whitesboro Street; and
WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency has acquired 1226 Whitesboro Street; and
WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to sell development parcels in said area to
prospective developers, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Article 15, Section 507, of the General Municipal
Laws of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, a purchase offer for this property has been received by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency from
Eddy C. Soriano; and the developer proposes to purchase a portion of 1226 Whitesboro Street to create additional
parking for his adjacent property; and the purchase will require the payment of $250.00; and
WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency has been authorized to execute a contract
for sale with the aforementioned developer subject to the buyer meeting all applicable terms and conditions relative
to the sale of subject development including the approval of the Utica Common Council; and
WHEREAS, the Utica Urban Renewal Agency published a public hearing notice which described all relevant
terms and conditions of the proposed sale of said disposition parcel, and further provided for a public hearing before
the Utica Common Council, all in accordance with Article 15, of the General Municipal Law of the State of New
York; and
WHEREAS, On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 a public hearing was held before the Utica Common Council,
and the public was given the opportunity to ask questions, and offer comments relative to the proposed sale, and
subsequent development of the aforesaid property; and the proposed project purchase offer is consistent with the terms
and conditions set forth in the Utica Urban Renewal Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: That the Utica Common Council authorizes the Mayor, as
Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency, to enter into a land contract pursuant to the terms and conditions
outlined in the land contract, in order to sell which are located in the Utica Urban Renewal area;
AND FURTHER BE IT ORDAINED: That the purchase price for the above said property is $250.00; and
FURTHER BE IT ORDAINED: That the Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency is hereby
authorized to take any and all steps necessary to complete the disposition of this property for the aforesaid purpose.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______
3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022
4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango
5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime
Submitted to council by: URA Proposed Ordinance No. 5
Submitted to council on: 06 / 24 / 22 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 06 / 24 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 07 / 06 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / /
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CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmember Burmaster
Ordinance approving the designation of George Waters as an eligible and qualified project sponsor pursuant to Article 15
of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of the sale of a portion of 1226 Whitesboro Street; and
WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency has acquired 1226 Whitesboro Street; and
WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to sell development parcels in said area to prospective
developers, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Article 15, Section 507, of the General Municipal Laws of the State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, a purchase offer for this property has been received by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency from George
Waters; and the developer proposes to purchase a portion of 1226 Whitesboro Street to create additional parking for
his adjacent property; and the purchase will require the payment of $250.00; and
WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency has been authorized to execute a contract for sale
with the aforementioned developer subject to the buyer meeting all applicable terms and conditions relative to the sale of
subject development including the approval of the Utica Common Council; and
WHEREAS, the Utica Urban Renewal Agency published a public hearing notice which described all relevant terms
and conditions of the proposed sale of said disposition parcel, and further provided for a public hearing before the Utica
Common Council, all in accordance with Article 15, of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 a public hearing was held before the Utica Common Council, and
the public was given the opportunity to ask questions, and offer comments relative to the proposed sale, and subsequent
development of the aforesaid property; and the proposed project purchase offer is consistent with the terms and conditions
set forth in the Utica Urban Renewal Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: That the Utica Common Council authorizes the Mayor, as Chairman
of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency, to enter into a land contract pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the land
contract, in order to sell which are located in the Utica Urban Renewal area;
AND FURTHER BE IT ORDAINED: That the purchase price for the above said property is $250.00; and
FURTHER BE IT ORDAINED: That the Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency is hereby authorized
to take any and all steps necessary to complete the disposition of this property for the aforesaid purpose.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______
3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022
4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango
5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime
Submitted to council by: URA Proposed Ordinance No. 7
Submitted to council on: 06 / 24 / 22 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 06 / 24 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 07 / 06 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmember Burmaster
Ordinance approving the designation of Vincent Holdings, LLC (Vincent Ficchi) as an eligible and qualified project
sponsor pursuant to Article 15 of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of the sale of 101 Mathews Avenue; and
WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency has acquired 101 Mathews Avenue; and
WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to sell development parcels in said area to prospective
developers, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Article 15, Section 507, of the General Municipal Laws of the State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, a purchase offer for this property has been received by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency from
Vincent Holdings, LLC (Vincent Ficchi); and the developer proposes to purchase 101 Mathews Avenue to fence,
landscape and pave to create additional parking for his property; and the purchase will require the payment of
$5,000.00; and
WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency has been authorized to execute a contract for sale
with the aforementioned developer subject to the buyer meeting all applicable terms and conditions relative to the sale of
subject development including the approval of the Utica Common Council; and
WHEREAS, the Utica Urban Renewal Agency published a public hearing notice which described all relevant terms
and conditions of the proposed sale of said disposition parcel, and further provided for a public hearing before the Utica
Common Council, all in accordance with Article 15, of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 a public hearing was held before the Utica Common Council, and
the public was given the opportunity to ask questions, and offer comments relative to the proposed sale, and subsequent
development of the aforesaid property; and the proposed project purchase offer is consistent with the terms and conditions
set forth in the Utica Urban Renewal Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: That the Utica Common Council authorizes the Mayor, as Chairman
of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency, to enter into a land contract pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the land
contract, in order to sell which are located in the Utica Urban Renewal area;
AND FURTHER BE IT ORDAINED: That the purchase price for the above said property is $5,000.00; and
FURTHER BE IT ORDAINED: That the Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency is hereby authorized
to take any and all steps necessary to complete the disposition of this property for the aforesaid purpose.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______
3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022
4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango
5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime
Submitted to council by: URA Proposed Ordinance No. 9
Submitted to council on: 06 / 24 / 22 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 06 / 24 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 07 / 06 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmember Ervin
Ordinance approving the designation of David Giglio as an eligible and qualified project sponsor
pursuant to Article 15 of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of the sale of 1102 & 1104 Howard Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency has acquired 1102 & 1104 Howard Avenue; and
WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to sell development parcels in said area to
prospective developers, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Article 15, Section 507, of the General Municipal
Laws of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, a purchase offer for this property has been received by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency from
David Giglio; and the developer proposes to purchase 1102 & 1104 Howard Avenue to pave and create additional
parking for his properties and the purchase will require the payment of $1,500.00; and
WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency has been authorized to execute a contract
for sale with the aforementioned developer subject to the buyer meeting all applicable terms and conditions relative
to the sale of subject development including the approval of the Utica Common Council; and
WHEREAS, the Utica Urban Renewal Agency published a public hearing notice which described all relevant
terms and conditions of the proposed sale of said disposition parcel, and further provided for a public hearing before
the Utica Common Council, all in accordance with Article 15, of the General Municipal Law of the State of New
York; and
WHEREAS, On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 a public hearing was held before the Utica Common Council,
and the public was given the opportunity to ask questions, and offer comments relative to the proposed sale, and
subsequent development of the aforesaid property; and the proposed project purchase offer is consistent with the terms
and conditions set forth in the Utica Urban Renewal Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: That the Utica Common Council authorizes the Mayor, as
Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency, to enter into a land contract pursuant to the terms and conditions
outlined in the land contract, in order to sell which are located in the Utica Urban Renewal area;
AND FURTHER BE IT ORDAINED: That the purchase price for the above said property is $1,500.00;
and
FURTHER BE IT ORDAINED: That the Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency is hereby
authorized to take any and all steps necessary to complete the disposition of this property for the aforesaid purpose.
MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY
1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______
3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022
4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango
5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime
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