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Later in the regular session the council considered an amendment to the Rome Code of Ordinances, chapter 80, article 19, section 80-119.4 (site-plan review). The council took a motion to insert the date 05/28/2025 into the amendment; the motion was seconded and the amendment carried. Following that action a council member stated the measure must remain on the table because the planning board had not yet submitted its recommendations, which were expected the following week. The council then voted to table the ordinance. No final ordinance adoption occurred at the May 28 meeting.

Council records and the meeting transcript indicate the public hearing drew no speakers and the code amendment will not advance to final adoption until the planning board recommendation is received and the council removes the item from the table.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5/28/25 Common Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A public hearing on proposed zoning code amendments to Rome’s site-plan review process drew no public comment. The council amended the city code reference for site-plan review but then left the ordinance on the table because the planning board had not submitted recommendations.","taxTitle","Rome, Oneida County, New York","taxId",54217,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6527591,"Rome staff: interior train-station repairs over budget; roof and exterior work proceeding",26,909000,935000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3562783-8ab7de1202a4f6be9f06f55770a9fb2c&start=909&end=935","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3562783-8ab7de1202a4f6be9f06f55770a9fb2c/thumbnail_909000.jpg","/articles/6527591/Rome/Oneida-County/New-York/Rome-staff-interior-train-station-repairs-over-budget-roof-and-exterior-work-proceeding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527591-ae8b441388eb12960b0531a48eeb77e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1774949096&Signature=SwSIhjP8VxxVO2jg0k90IF1YcSLHM8vXujSXa4tA3WK8i1m-SsIOdZN~JMBwkVy4mnXBhN1umN8jYioEtLtiw3OAGTzVlK37T3dS4RY9Iy9wJrKFyAfuDCCaMvChfE1i5J0EZI~gEu8FWeTtZQOD3nTRZKzNYG6jOfcPLnppLthvaAQ2WkHuZ~ybTHsD5nvJ-NLjeG2fhQDFHCGJpg9NiuRJtly2x~5wXrPQclZlMpvoJ0DL4xGcqmColql9PMhQOA4Awftk0YBCBIVkKtC3Q1F62g0gI1k3L7wpqz6dQzEMi-6xGDd0tHWI6rfmCFhvcfhkZxvlaV-mcc5gNQVwtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Giuliano told the Rome Common Council on May 28, 2025 that engineering work on the city’s train station is complete and that exterior repairs funded by a $500,000 ARPA allocation are moving toward contract execution.

\"I prepared a brief update on the train station interior and exterior work, that was generated per the ARPA 500000 dollars,\" Commissioner Giuliano said. He listed planned exterior work: rubber roof repairs, brick parapet repair, painting upper-platform steel and replacement of front doors on the Martin Street side.

Giuliano said the city did go out to bid for interior repairs — to address EIFS (exterior insulation and finish system) and structural failures on the ceiling and walls where scaffolding is installed — but the lowest bid returned was about 200% over the budgeted amount. \"That budget that price came back, about 200% over budget,\" he said. He said staff are working with the contractor to value-engineer the scope to reduce cost and target completing enough interior work this summer to remove the scaffolding and reopen the tunnel. He added that stairway work was not part of the collapse-related repairs and is not currently funded.

Councilor Dursley requested the update during the meeting; Commissioner Giuliano answered questions about next steps and timing. The council did not take a vote on additional funding at the May 28 meeting; Giuliano said staff are seeking to pare back the interior scope to fit available funds.

The update indicates exterior contract execution is near for the roof, parapet, painting and door replacement while interior work remains under negotiation due to higher-than-expected bids.","City staff told the Rome Common Council the ARPA-funded train station engineering work is complete and exterior repairs are moving forward, but interior repair bids returned about 200% over budget and the city is pursuing value engineering to reduce scope.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6527596,"Rome Common Council approves grants, easements and ordinances, defeats one parcel sale",43,1023000,1066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3562783-8ab7de1202a4f6be9f06f55770a9fb2c&start=1023&end=1066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3562783-8ab7de1202a4f6be9f06f55770a9fb2c/thumbnail_1023000.jpg","/articles/6527596/Rome/Oneida-County/New-York/Rome-Common-Council-approves-grants-easements-and-ordinances-defeats-one-parcel-sale","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527596-7bb2ec70184f09ffe438b890ba00b4f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1774949096&Signature=S3dYAV44YYZ7UNJQEeJAr8CU2XkToS2xQbbyksZ1XSXu6lKD3M1dqBMc2S67oqz8GhNs1JFAvsYcIAaUvC~YZTIO4gdGBnF0jcNkiXLKmfYmID9k0j4Y~svG1Z~7s8H9~f0Tl-XpCQ1G7BzQUBWFfODK1xd1vCmd3ZhCqdmTZiYKVkheBjgBj-LOTo-hFeDDD9-sH0y8u-0i5Rrh9FKd5oHUC37biDfkjOd07sTu6s~HrykkjuMpUTRhROA54rhnxeR642lDxREOFB0M9p5ijEylFXtGTrdzcLgQfLjy2v7tVAz9u4f0EOXaOXnVhhBN69Cb3cqgpZnrPXyi9Cva2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rome Common Council on May 28, 2025 approved a series of routine resolutions and ordinances, accepting several grants and authorizing easements while defeating one proposed parcel sale.

The council carried resolutions to use Waterdam Capital Reserve funds for the Kessinger Dam project, waive right-of-way permit application fees for temporary banners, enter into an agreement with the Utica Police Department, accept a $40,000 discovery grant from the Oneida County District Attorney’s Office, and accept $105,870 from Essentia Health Inc. for the Potter Road utility extensions project. The council also adopted a temporary increase to the sidewalk rebate program for 2025 and approved a permanent easement with the Town of Lee. A proposed sale of city-owned Parcel 1806 North Madison Street was defeated after the prospective buyer withdrew their letter of intent; a separate sale of Parcel 301 McCray Street for $1,100 was approved.

Votes at a glance:

- Resolution 80: Authorized use of funds from the Waterdam Capital Reserve account to fund the Kessinger Dam capital project. Outcome: carried. (Transcript: resolution called at 1023.78–1031.87.)

- Resolution 81: Waived application fees for right-of-way permits to install a temporary banner. Outcome: carried. (Transcript: 1046.42–1052.28.)

- Resolution 82: Authorized the mayor to enter into an agreement with the Utica Police Department. Outcome: carried. (Transcript: 1066.19–1076.74.)

- Resolution 83: Authorized the mayor to accept a Oneida County District Attorney’s Office discovery grant to enhance the law enforcement discovery unit process, $40,000. Outcome: carried. (Transcript: 1088.43–1106.14.)

- Resolution 84: Authorized the mayor to accept funding from Essentia Health Inc. for the Potter Road utility extensions project, $105,870. Outcome: carried. (Transcript: 1111.42–1127.72.)

- Resolution 85: Home rule resolution requesting state legislation to authorize the transfer of Rome Police Department Sergeant Scott Hogue from retirement plan 375-I to plan 384-D by adoption of specified Assembly and Senate bills. Outcome: carried. (Transcript: 1137.73–1162.64.)

- Resolution 86: Home rule message requesting the New York State Legislature to authorize establishment of hotel and motel occupancy taxes by specified Assembly and Senate bills. Outcome: carried. (Transcript: 1173.38–1202.74.)

- Ordinance 9796: Authorized a temporary rebate increase to the sidewalk rebate program for calendar year 2025. Outcome: adopted. (Transcript: 1206.55–1237.17.)

- Ordinance 9797: Authorized the mayor to execute a permanent easement agreement with the Town of Lee (tax map numbers specified). Outcome: adopted. (Transcript: 1243.44–1279.79.)

- Order/Ordinance 9792: Authorizing sale of city-owned Parcel 1806 North Madison Street for $1,100 — defeated after a council member said the buyer withdrew the purchase letter. Outcome: defeated. (Transcript: 1395.20–1464.58.)

- Ordinance 9793: Authorizing sale of city-owned Parcel 301 McCray Street for $1,100. Outcome: adopted. (Transcript: 1464.58–1492.75.)

Several items drew little or no public discussion and were adopted by unanimous consent or voice vote. In one instance — Order 9788, an amendment to the city code’s site-plan review section — the council amended language but then left the ordinance on the table because the planning board had not yet issued its recommendations; the matter remains pending. (Transcript: 1323.79–1375.43.)

President Nash called the meeting to a close after the votes and the council adjourned.","At its May 28, 2025 meeting the Rome Common Council approved multiple routine resolutions and ordinances including a $40,000 discovery grant, $105,870 in utility funding, a sidewalk rebate increase and several property actions; a proposed sale of a city parcel on North Madison Street was defeated after the buyer withdrew.","actionData","errors"]

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