Common Council Meeting (Special Meeting) -- 03.19.2024
Special MeetingUtica, NY · March 19, 2024
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
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa Proposed Ordinance No. 1
Submitted to council on: 03 / 8 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 8 / 24 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Carcone, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
City Clerk A404 125502 Marriage Fees $9,500 $17,500 $8,000
Rationale: Raising the cost of Marriage Fees
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 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa Proposed Ordinance No. 2
Submitted to council on: 03 / 8 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 8 / 24 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Carcone, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Engineering A51440 102 Wages $100,088 $85,088 -$15,000
Rationale: Decrease to match prior years wage
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 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa Proposed Ordinance No. 3
Submitted to council on: 03 / 8 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 8 / 24 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Carcone, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Facilities A51621 461 Repairs $40,000 $20,000 -$20,000
Rationale: Decrease to match prior year
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 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa Proposed Ordinance No. 4
Submitted to council on: 03 / 8 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 8 / 24 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Carcone, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Liability A51930 431 Insurances $475,000 $450,000 -$25,000
Rationale: Decrease amount to match prior year
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 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa Proposed Ordinance No. 5
Submitted to council on: 03 / 8 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 8 / 24 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Carcone, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Liability A51930 432 Judgements & Settlements $350,000 $150,000 -$200,000
Rationale: Decrease amount, overage was transferred out through E&A last year
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 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa Proposed Ordinance No. 6
Submitted to council on: 03 / 8 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 8 / 24 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Carcone, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
Law A51420 101 Salaries $675,000 $625,000 -$50,000
Rationale: Decrease salaries to match COLA
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 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
4 F. Carcone 9 J. LoMedico
5 V. Ervin 10 R. Giruzzi
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa Proposed Ordinance No. 7
Submitted to council on: 03 / 8 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 8 / 24 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Carcone, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa
Amending Section 2-11-2
BE IT ORDAINED, that Section 2-11-2 of the City of Utica Code of Ordinances be
amended as follows:
Sec. 2-11-2. Fees for marriage licenses and certificates.
Fees for marriage licenses and certificates. The city clerk may increase the fee for a marriage license,
including the certificate of marriage registration, to $10 $20
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 J. Betar 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2024
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 / 18 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: Thursday Rule Waiver Required?
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Burmaster, LoMedico, Aiello, Betar, Ervin
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
POLICE UNIFORM A53123 101 SALARIES $9,897,307 $9,796,154 -$101,153
DIVISION
Rationale:
ERROR: Removing 2 extra unfilled positions (totaling $201,253) and adding salary for 1
unfilled position (totaling $100,100) to reflect correct composition allowance per Sec. 2-2-167.
7 Lieutenant salaries are listed when our composition only allows for 6.
REMOVE $111,187 salary for the extra (unfilled) Lieutenant position.
112 Police Officer salaries are listed when our composition only allows for 111.
REMOVE $90,066 salary for the extra (unfilled) Police Officer position.
25 Sergeant salaries are listed when our composition allows for 26.
ADD $100,100 salary for the not listed (unfilled) Sergeant position.
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
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 10
Submitted to council on: 03 / 18 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: Thursday Rule Waiver Required?
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Burmaster, LoMedico, Aiello, Betar, Ervin
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
POLICE UNIFORM A53123 802 SOCIAL SECURITY $842,225 $834,487 -$7,738
DIVISION
Rationale:
ERROR: Removing 2 extra unfilled positions (totaling $15,395) and adding social security for
1 unfilled position (totaling $7,657) to reflect correct composition allowance per Sec. 2-2-167.
7 Lieutenant positions are listed when our composition only allows for 6.
REMOVE $8,505 social security for the extra (unfilled) Lieutenant position.
112 Police Officer positions are listed when our composition only allows for 111.
REMOVE $6,890 social security for the extra (unfilled) Police Officer position.
25 Sergeant positions are listed when our composition allows for 26.
ADD $7,657 social security for the not listed (unfilled) Sergeant position.
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
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 11
Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 24 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Burmaster, LoMedico, Aiello, Betar, Ervin
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title
POLICE CRIMINAL A53124 101 SALARIES
INVESTIGATION
Rationale:
Error: 23 investigator salaries are listed when our composition only allows for 22 per Sec. 2-2-167.
Remove salary for the extra (unfilled) investigator position.
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
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 12
Submitted to council on: 03 / 15 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: / / Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Burmaster, LoMedico, Aiello, Betar, Ervin
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
POLICE CRIMINAL A53124 802 SOCIAL SECURITY $359,755 $352,590 -$7,165
INVESTIGATION
Rationale:
ERROR: 23 investigator positions are listed when our composition only allows for 22 per Sec.
2-2-167. Remove social security for the extra (unfilled) investigator position.
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
13
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No.
Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 24 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Burmaster, LoMedico, Aiello, Betar, Ervin
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
STREET LIGHTING
Rationale:
Electric service costs for street lighting has dropped 37% since 2020-2021 due to replacing street
lights with LED lighting. Current costs are projected to not exceed $1,000,000.
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
Submitted to council by: Councilmember Aiello Proposed Ordinance No. 14
Submitted to council on: 03 / 11 / 24 Proposed Resolution No.
Sent to Council Attorney on: 03 / 11 / 24 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? N
Date of Legislation: 03 / 19 / 24 Explanation provided to council on: / /
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY OF UTICA
Department of Legislation
Common Council
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Burmaster, LoMedico, Aiello, Betar, Ervin
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, that the Annual Estimate is hereby amended as follows:
Dept./Bureau Account # Account Title From To Change
DEPARTMENTAL INCOME A404 124007 TAX SEARCH FEES $30,000 $50,000 $20,000
Rationale:
Per the request of our Comptroller, on 9/20/23 the council voted to increase Tax Search Fees (for the
first time since 1996) from $30 to $50.
The City of Utica receives an average of ~1,000 tax search inquiries per year.
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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