Common Council Meeting Minutes

City of Utica Common Council – Special Meeting March 11th 2026 The meeting is called to order at 5:00 P.M. Melissa Sciortino, City Clerk; Andrew Castilla, Deputy City Clerk; Rocco Giruzzi, Common Council President Present: Katie Aiello, 1st District Councilmember; Robert Burmaster, 2nd District Councilmember; Joseph Betar, 3rd District Councilmember & President Pro-Temp; Venice Ervin, 5th District Councilmember; Joseph Betrus, 6th District Councilmember; Samantha Colosimo-Testa, Councilmember at Large; Jack LoMedico, Councilmember at Large Also Present: Anthony Garramone, Esq., Common Council Attorney; A motion to place Pro. Ord. 1-23 in Committee of the Whole made by Councilmember Aiello The motion is seconded by Councilmember Burmaster A motion to adjourn made by Councilmember Aiello Motion seconded by Councilmember LoMedico A motion by to reconvene made by Councilmember Aiello Motion seconded by Councilmember Betrus A motion to adjourn made by Councilmember Aiello Motion seconded by Councilmember LoMedico President Giruzzi Adjourned: 5:07 P.M. Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 1 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change 1ST CITY REAL PROPERTY TAXES A401-100101 18,267,685 17,825,742 -$441,943 INSTALLMENT Rationale: 1/3: Amend all three city tax installments to correctly reflect total allowed tax levy of $35,651,484 for a 0% tax increase. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 2 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change 2ND CITY REAL PROPERTY TAXES A401-100102 9,133,843 8,912,871 -$220,972 INSTALLMENT Rationale: 2/3: Amend all three city tax installments to correctly reflect total allowed tax levy of $35,651,484 for a 0% tax increase. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 3 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change 3RD CITY REAL PROPERTY TAXES A401-100103 9,133,843 8,912,871 -$220,972 INSTALLMENT Rationale: 3/3: Amend all three city tax installments to correctly reflect total allowed tax levy of $35,651,484 for a 0% tax increase. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 4 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change SUPPLEMENTAL STATE REVENUE A413-300102 1,870,771 5,610,000 $3,739,229 MUNICIPAL AID Rationale: Increase line to reflect the temporary State Aid increasing to $5,610,000 MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi  5 Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change TRANSFER FROM INTERFUND TRANSFER A415-503120 2,150,000 0 -$2,150,000 FUND BALANCE Rationale: 1/4: Reduce draw from reserves to zero. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 6 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change TRANSFER FROM INTERFUND TRANSFER A415-503146 200,000 0 -$200,000 FLOOD MITIGATION FD Rationale: 2/4: Reduce draw from reserves to zero. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 7 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change TRANSFER FROM INTERFUND TRANSFER A415-503147 350,000 0 -$350,000 PAVING RESERVE FD Rationale: 3/4: Reduce draw from reserves to zero. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 8 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change TRANSFER FROM INTERFUND TRANSFER A415-503148 BLDG ALTERATIONS 150,000 0 -$150,000 FD Rationale: 4/4: Reduce draw from reserves to zero. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 9 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change GENERAL CITY EMPLOYEE HSA & HRA A59089-803001 300,000 150,000 -$150,000 BENEFITS CONTRIBUTIONS Rationale: 1/3: This is not cutting healthcare. HSA & HRA accounts are still being charged to main healthcare lines (with adequate funding). These amendments remove only 50% of the over budgeted funds in these unused lines. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 10 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change HSA & HRA FIRE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS A59091-803001 500,000 250,000 -$250,000 CONTRIBUTIONS Rationale: 2/3: This is not cutting healthcare. HSA & HRA accounts are still being charged to main healthcare lines (with adequate funding). These amendments remove only 50% of the over budgeted funds in these unused lines. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 11 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE EMPLOYEE HSA & HRA A59092-803001 550,000 275,000 -$275,000 BENEFITS CONTRIBUTIONS Rationale: 3/3: This is not cutting healthcare. HSA & HRA accounts are still being charged to main healthcare lines (with adequate funding). These amendments remove only 50% of the over budgeted funds in these unused lines. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 12 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change CAPITAL OUTLAY H55197211-AA01 26-27 PAVNG 0 1,000,000 $1,000,000 Rationale: Allocate an additional $1 Million to paving roads in FY2026-2027 due to temporary increased AIM funding and budget amendments generating $1 Million more revenue than expenses. Council requests the Comptroller's Office & Board of E&A introduce a new account line to separately track this additional one-time appropriation of $1 Million to paving for FY26-27. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 13 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE LINE A53412-21301 SAFETY GEAR 100,000 175,000 $75,000 Rationale: Increase Safety Gear to reflect department's original request of $175,000. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 14 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change CONTRACTED PARKS MAINTENANCE A57110-441 145,000 200,000 $55,000 SERVICES Rationale: Increase funding per Mayor Galime's request due to increase of temporary AIM. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 15 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change BUDGET A51340-102 WAGES 35,000 0 -$35,000 Rationale: Reduce unused line. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 16 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change ENGINEERING A51440-411 CONTRACTUAL 811 225,000 190,000 -$35,000 Rationale: Current YTDs exceed budgeted amount due to paying late bills from prior two years. Current projection based on yearly averages is not estimated to exceed $190,000. Reduce unused amount to lower tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 17 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change ENGINEERING A51440-441 CONTRACTED SERVICES 87,500 45,500 -$42,000 Rationale: Department requested $30,000. Reduce to lower tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 18 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE UNIFORM DIVISION A53123-104 HOLIDAY PAY 627,172 509,514 -$117,658 Rationale: 1/2: Holiday Pay has proven to be consistently over budgeted. Reduce some of the unused funds on this line to lower tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 19 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE CRIMINAL A53124-104 HOLIDAY PAY 200,000 180,000 -$20,000 INVESTIGATION Rationale: 2/2: Holiday Pay has proven to be consistently over budgeted. Reduce unused amount to lower tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 20 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change CAPITAL OUTLAY STREET MAINTENANCE A55110-211 125,000 75,000 -$50,000 SIDEWALKS Rationale: Reduce to lower tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 21 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change STREET LIGHTING A55182-211 CAPITAL OUTLAY 30,000 0 -$30,000 Rationale: Reduce to lower tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi  22 Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change STREET LIGHTING A55182-422 ELECTRIC 1,225,000 1,180,000 -$45,000 Rationale: Current projections do not exceed $1,150,000 in expenses. Reduce to remove some of the unused funds and lower tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 23 Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 26 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 26 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Date of Legislation: 03 / 11 / 26 Explanation provided to council on: / / ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers LoMedico, Aiello, Burmaster, Betar, Ervin, Wasielewski COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES IN 2026-2027 E & A APPROVED ANNUAL ESTIMATE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows: Deptartment/Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change INFRASTRUCTURE A57130-461 REPAIRS 275,000 200,000 -$75,000 Rationale: Department requested $165,000 for FY27 and has not exceeded $77,000 on this line in three years. Reduce to lower tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 H. Wasielewski AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2026 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi