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Council member Mark Gruber raised a concern that removing restrooms and concessions could limit the park’s ability to host larger events. ‘‘I understand that the restroom and concessions have been deferred, and I get that budget limitations are real. ... Does not having restrooms and concessions make that impossible?’’ Gruber asked. Parks staff said they would follow up with a definitive answer but explained the phased approach was chosen to fit current funding and that restrooms and concessions remain a priority for a future construction phase. Staff also said they are examining adjacent property that could provide a more optimal location for facilities.

Gruber recommended outreach to Visit Rochester, which works on sports tourism and event specifications; staff agreed to consult Visit Rochester. Committee members asked for the phasing and site options to be clarified in writing and for information about how the omission affects the park’s ability to host competitive events.

The committee approved the project funding as presented. Staff committed to provide a written follow-up addressing whether the lack of restrooms would preclude national competitions, to share the phasing plan in writing and to report back on discussions with Visit Rochester and potential site alternatives.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rochester, NY City Council Committee Meeting - September 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The People, Parks and Public Works Committee approved appropriations for Phase 2 of Rock City Skate Park but decided to defer construction of restrooms and concessions to a later phase while exploring an alternative adjacent site and funding options; council members asked staff to consult Visit Rochester on sports‑tourism specifications.","taxTitle","Rochester City, Monroe County, New York","taxId",3654,"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},5987078,"Committee approves deauthorization of unused bond allocations; OMB to provide written explanation",330,2050000,2380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5770932-e6976b73e4dad52f7493d5c1e764a955&start=2050&end=2380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5770932-e6976b73e4dad52f7493d5c1e764a955/thumbnail_2050000.jpg","/articles/5987078/Rochester-City/Monroe-County/New-York/Committee-approves-deauthorization-of-unused-bond-allocations-OMB-to-provide-written-explanation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5987078-a73dbc050df66d46797ad623afa173f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1776137710&Signature=baZ3TubYeC0jLxqGzJwDS5vmsern8Egr-RHfVhuUs1iZgftAn32DxJySiPizo~CfKZnHZLn1gcTJlb56sIhnJ30dQSsyX~EbblbIVyMy-YE-KApPMoPAQX0gekJjMR4h9p7-A1VJTZcPtkUEe3mWssmUNmsDXdjaw7cWN8atvAp0l9Qp8VP7XUxsLv6xNVC9KX2t8p26V8SmGGZ4ItGvgzB67xAHtNXFQT5~htTts5NlJykrEwutPQL7cChlB5cIKzPMUjopC-05310eCbONkOypv2hXV3pKf70HgZMGN3KRJ5vQWmavk0eQHienB-I7XFv1361FcgHzVD13BvkQPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Budget, Finance and Governance Committee voted to amend bond ordinances to deauthorize previously authorized but unissued debt, a routine administrative step the administration said will restore borrowing capacity for future capital projects.

An OMB representative explained to the committee that when the city authorizes debt it sometimes includes contingency allocations that are not ultimately borrowed. ‘‘We asked to borrow money that we didn't use. And we're basically asking to be able to move that borrowed money around to other places as needed,’’ the OMB representative said. The representative added that the items on the list are amounts the council previously authorized but the city never issued as bonds.

Members pressed for limits on how deauthorized amounts can be used. OMB told the committee that any re-use must meet the statutory definition of a project with an appropriate useful life under the Local Finance Law and that these amounts are intended for capital and construction projects, not operating expenses. Committee members requested a written explanation of the process and the current authorized-but-unissued list. One member asked for clarity because the amounts date back across fiscal years; staff confirmed that once deauthorized the allocations lose their original project identity and re-enter the debt authorization plan tied to fiscal year debt limits.

The committee approved the introductory legislation. Staff said they would provide a written explanation and a report showing the debt authorization plan and the outstanding authorized-but-unissued amounts for committee review.","The committee approved amendments to bond ordinances to deauthorize previously authorized but unissued borrowings, returning capacity to the debt authorization plan; OMB said the funds were authorized but not borrowed and will be available for future capital projects with restrictions under Local Finance Law.",{"_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},5987083,"Committee approves contract with Granicus for legislative management software",2461,76000,2537000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5770932-e6976b73e4dad52f7493d5c1e764a955&start=76&end=2537","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5770932-e6976b73e4dad52f7493d5c1e764a955/thumbnail_76000.jpg","/articles/5987083/Rochester-City/Monroe-County/New-York/Committee-approves-contract-with-Granicus-for-legislative-management-software","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5987083-762406ce54c7f8eeff9636ac441ad25c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776137710&Signature=kKBtRE94ct2YWRaj-lukd67JYCcNvEd8a0y02y8n3t2TVobiaFKEyaY3zcQ0sj4OGxFboZMrkQLpfRmVUGyYbgAp5k3DM4k6PrrqfChDAwuGBHgUn8zmrqLzfiSCNutW0V07GaSb5Rah8O54JzNf3OOIW~gzsX3OHwaW4~OfOIyvpYmi47sKRP7RtEwbsAI~25ZP82Jjr69NC7rmovKSCUc3SaNx11Nyln8uvTa-1Zf4EVhdoOX2uHl5J8kK6Ie6QlLSyq7kpgRqOjQsv8v-J0yCWT52TkRqcRWInslkjjfJNZrp5BGrYmBSkgExFetapkpXyF7TAqKrOoi1grEBZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Budget, Finance and Governance Committee approved an agreement to implement a legislative management software platform provided by Granicus, a vendor the city selected through an RFQ process. The contract before the committee covers a three‑year period, includes a one‑time data migration fee of $15,000 and vendor-provided support and training.

Chief of Staff James Smith, who introduced the presentation, said the software “helps governments streamline the creation, tracking, and publishing of laws, the agendas that support that, and other facets of the public record that ultimately supports the process that is known as city council.” Deputy Chief of Staff Jen Beideman and project manager Dr. Wendy Ross walked committee members through key features, including Legistar (the core legislative workflow), Insight (an external-facing site to host calendars, agendas and video) and an e-comment/speaker sign-up portal for residents.

Beideman told the committee the vendor is used by thousands of jurisdictions and showed public-facing demos from Yonkers and Fresno to illustrate how public agendas, archives and searchable legislative files would appear. Committee members asked about timeline, historical data migration and ongoing costs. Staff said the vendor would work through a project discovery phase with city clerks and the PMO to configure the system, with a mock environment targeted for summer 2026 and a production rollout with historical data migration in fall 2026. Staff said the city’s interns have already compiled files to support migration from 2000 to the present; agendas and more detailed records will be available from about 2017 to the present, while annual proceedings will be available from 2000 through 2022.

On cost, staff said the proposal is a three‑year contract with a one‑time $15,000 charge for data migration; the vendor proposes a roughly 6% increase in the annual licensing fee after the initial term. Staff also told the committee the contract is a “not to exceed” amount and that some optional modules could be removed later if the city chooses not to adopt every feature. Project manager Dr. Ross said ‘‘the bulk of the cost of this system is what they offer,’’ and that negotiations during implementation will refine which modules are activated.

Members discussed how the platform would change current printed processes, compliance with the city charter and New York State requirements for printed proceedings, and whether the administration would use the system to originate legislation rather than only receiving finished transmitals. Staff said the city will retain ownership of its data and could migrate it away from the vendor later if needed. Committee members requested example links to other jurisdictions’ systems and asked staff to confirm whether the vendor can preserve the city’s bound proceedings and indexing requirements.

The committee moved and approved the introductory legislation authorizing the agreement. Committee directions included proceeding into vendor project discovery and providing sample system links and a written summary on archival/printing implications for the bound proceedings required by the charter and state law.","The Budget, Finance and Governance Committee approved a three-year agreement to implement Granicus’ Legistar platform to digitize ordinance drafting, agendas and public access; the contract includes a one-time $15,000 data‑migration fee and a vendor-proposed annual increase after year three.","actionData","errors"]

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