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Common Council Meeting (Special Meeting) -- 02.28.2024

Special Meeting

Utica, NY · February 28, 2024

Agenda

Agenda

Proposed Ordinance No. 1 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Non Property Tax Items A403 111001 City Sales Tax $19,750,000 $20,358,000 $608,000 Rationale: Projecting a total increase of 8% sales tax to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 2 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Non Property Tax Items TBD Cannabis Excise Tax $0 $200,000 $200,000 Rationale: Projecting revenue from the city’s 3% tax of cannabis sales to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 3 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Non Property Tax Items TBD Parking Meters $0 $50,000 $50,000 Rationale: Install 310 parking meters the city bonded for in 2023 to collect parking revenue and reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 4 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Licenses & Permits A407 255501 Building Permits $500,000 $600,000 $100,000 Rationale: Increase projection based on 3 year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 5 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Departmental Income TBD Vacant Properties Registry $0 $150,000 $150,000 Rationale: Begin implementing Sec. 2-6-402 for Vacant Building Registration fees to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 6 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Urban Renewal CU400 26001 Property Sale $0 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 Rationale: Use sale of Kennedy Parking Garage to MVHS to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 7 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Urban Renewal TBD Property Sale $0 $135,000 $135,000 Rationale: Sale of Division St, Water St., and Whitesboro St. lot to Masonic Medical Research Institute to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 8 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Urban Renewal CU400 Account Balance $800,000 $400,000 -$400,000 Rationale: Allocate towards appropriate expenses to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 9 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Mayor A51210 441 Contracted Services $18,500 $5,000 -$13,500 Rationale: Projection based on three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 10 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Budget A51210 101 Salaries $90,000 $100,000 $10,000 Rationale: Additional salary to cover purchasing duties to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 11 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Purchasing A51210 101 Salaries $43,000 $0 -$43,000 Rationale: Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 12 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Purchasing A51210 201 OFFICE EQUIPMENT $150 $0 -$150 Rationale: Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 13 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Purchasing A51210 401 OFFICE SUPPLIES $150 $0 -$150 Rationale: Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 14 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Purchasing A51210 403 POSTAGE $1,000 $0 Rationale: Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 15 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Purchasing A51210 408 EDUCATION $200 $0 -$200 Rationale: Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 16 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Purchasing A51210 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $1,500 $0 -$1,500 Rationale: Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 17 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Purchasing A51210 802 SOCIAL SECURITY $3,290 $0 -$3,290 Rationale: Eliminating position due to county agreement & combining remainder of duties with Budget Director to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 18 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Corporation Counsel A51420 404 PRINTING $10,000 $1,000 -$9,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 19 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Corporation Counsel A51420 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $180,000 $160,000 -$20,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 20 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Engineering A51440 408 EDUCATION & TRAINING $5,000 $0 -$5,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 21 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change Engineering A51440 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $90,000 $75,000 -$15,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 22 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change DPW Central Garage A51640 202 OTHER EQUIPMENT $40,000 $35,000 -$5,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 23 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change INFORMATION TECH. A51680 408 EDUCATION & TRAINING $10,000 $5,000 -$5,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 24 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER A51989 101 SALARY $65,000 $0 -$65,000 Rationale: Eliminating due to vacancy and salary being below average for professional in the field to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 25 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER A51989 802 FICA $4,973 $0 -$4,973 Rationale: Eliminating due to vacancy and salary being below average for professional in the field to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 26 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE ADMINISTRATION A53121 101 SALARIES $449,891 $386,113 -$63,778 Rationale: Removing vacant Police Relations position to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 27 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE ADMINISTRATION A53121 405 SUBSCRIPTIONS $35,000 $13,000 -$22,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 28 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION A53122 461 REPAIRS $220,000 $175,000 -$45,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 29 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE UNIFORM DIVISION A53123 101 SALARIES 9,897,307 9,623,533 -$273,774 Rationale: Fund the following vacant positions with ARPA if hired to reduce tax levy: (1) Police Lieutenant Patrol and (2) Police Officers MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 30 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE UNIFORM DIVISION A53123 103 OVERTIME PAY $200,000 $150,000 -$50,000 Rationale: Use ARPA to fund remainder $50,000 for overtime pay to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 31 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE UNIFORM DIVISION A53123 108 NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL $160,000 $150,000 -$10,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 32 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE CRIMINAL A53124 101 SALARIES 4,117,685 $4,024,014 -$93,671 INVESTIGATION DIVISION Rationale: Fund vacant (1) Investigator position with ARPA if hired to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 33 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE CRIMINAL A53124 108 NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL $160,000 $150,000 -$10,000 INVESTIGATION DIVISION Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 34 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change CITY COURT A53170 422 ELECTRIC SERVICE $75,000 $65,000 -$10,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 35 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change CITY COURT A53170 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $175,000 $160,000 -$15,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 36 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change CITY COURT A53170 461 REPAIRS $25,000 $20,000 -$5,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 37 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE ADMINISTRATION A53411 202 OTHER EQUIPMENT $5,000 $0 -$5,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 38 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE LINE A53412 21301 SAFETY GEAR $50,000 $45,000 -$5,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 39 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE PREVENTION A53413 106 REPLACEMENT OVERTIME $20,000 $15,000 -$5,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 40 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE PREVENTION A53413 206 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $15,000 $5,000 -$10,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 41 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE TRAINING A53414 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $70,000 $60,000 -$10,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 42 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE TRAINING A53414 44101 CONTRACTED FOOD SERVICE $80,000 $50,000 -$30,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 43 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE TRAINING A53414 464 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES $15,000 $5,000 -$10,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 44 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 45 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE MECHANIC A53417 202 OTHER EQUIPMENT $10,000 $5,000 -$5,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 46 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE EMT A53418 202 OTHER EQUIPMENT $75,000 $60,000 -$15,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 47 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE EMT A53418 408 EDUCATION & TRAINING $75,000 $43,000 -$32,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 48 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE EMT A53418 44101 CONTRACTED EMT BILLING $160,000 $150,000 -$10,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 49 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change DPW GARAGE A55132 461 REPAIRS $25,000 $20,000 -$5,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 50 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change PARKS MAINTENANCE A57110 44106 SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT $130,000 $0 -$130,000 Rationale: Don’t add new positions and do what we can with current staff year-round employees to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 51 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change PARKS MAINTENANCE A57110 463 FUEL $55,000 $50,000 -$5,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 52 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 53 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change INFRASTRUCTURE A57130 461 REPAIRS $15,000 $500 -$14,500 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 54 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change SKI CHALET A57181 441 CONTRACTED SERVICES $100,000 $10,000 -$90,000 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average. Contract remainder of desired services out to bid before city takes on financial obligation and responsibility for services to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 55 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change YOUTH BUREAU A57310 102 WAGES $373,778 $200,000 -$173,778 Rationale: Based on expenses from three year average. There’s already extra support staff added to salary division in proposed budget. Do what we can without adding new wage positions at this time to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 56 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change FIRE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS A59091 803 MEDICAL $4,908,461 $4,685,349 -$223,112 Rationale: Expecting only 5% increase based on the averages from prior years and being that our current year was projected extra high at a 20.63% increase to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi Proposed Ordinance No. 57 Proposed Resolution No. Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N Explanation provided to council on: / / Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change POLICE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS A59092 803 MEDICAL $4,884,133 $4,662,127 -$222,006 Rationale: Expecting only 5% increase based on the averages from prior years and being that our current year was projected extra high at a 20.63% increase to reduce tax levy. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus AYES _______ NAYS _______ 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024 3 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa 4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico 5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi

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