Votes at a glance: committee approvals and public‑hearing notices, Oct. 16 Rochester council committees
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Committees approved multiple resolutions and authorized grant applications; several reconstruction projects were set for public hearings and items related to transportation, lead‑line replacement and snow‑and‑ice contracts were advanced.
At the Oct. 16 committee hearings the council approved a series of procedural and funding items. Most measures were approved by motion with voice votes; where the committee provided a public‑hearing date, the hearing date is noted below.
Key committee outcomes (introductory numbers and short descriptions) - Introductory 370 — Lease agreement (department/lessee details in transmittal). Outcome: approved by committee (voice vote). Vote tally: not specified in transcript. - Introductory 373 — Authorize loan agreements/payments for Cadillac Hotel rehabilitation. Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Introductory 374 — Zoning‑map amendment for Hudson Ave/Edward St/Aramaic St/Upper Fall/16th (Northeast District). Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Introductory 375 — Authorize application for Regional Revitalization Partnership. Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Introductory 376 — Authorize application for Downtown Revitalization Initiative (Round 9) for 4‑Corners area. Outcome: approved (voice vote). Staff noted a Nov. 7 submission deadline and estimated state award notifications in the first quarter following submission. - Introductory 377 — Agreement related to a preventative tenants project (committee authorized; details in transmittal). Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Introductory 378 — Bicycle boulevard implementation phase 3 (priority verification / pedestrian safety improvements). Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Introductory 379 — Authorize federal aid and appropriate funds for Bicycle Boulevards Phase 3 (federal transportation aid). Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Introductory 380 — Pending official map for Seneca Ave Reconstruction: public hearing scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at 6 p.m. - Introductory 381 — Pavement Ave Reconstruction project: public hearing scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at 6 p.m. - Introductory 383 — Authorize alteration for Pavement Avenue reconstruction (appropriation). Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Introductory 384 — Appropriation of funds related to 2025 project (details in transmittal). Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Introductory 383 (snow/ice contract) — Authorize extension of agreement with state department of transportation for snow and ice control services. Outcome: approved (voice vote). Committee members requested follow up information in writing about last season’s performance. - Introductory 385 — Authorize agreements for lead service line replacement projects (projects 3B and 3C). Outcome: approved (voice vote). Staff confirmed a public dashboard and inventory exist and provided a web path for project maps. - Introductory 386 — Acceptance of funds related to the United States Justice Assistance Grant program. Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Introductory 387 — Authorize grant application to fund renovation of swimming facilities at Jackson Art Center (pool deck replacement identified in presentation). Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Introductory 389 — Bond order authorizing up to $5,000,000 in bonds for an emergency street construction project; committee discussion noted scope and claim procedures. Outcome: approved (voice vote).
Notes on voting and motions Most items were advanced by a motion and second and passed by voice vote; recorded roll‑call tallies were not provided in committee discussion for the items summarized above. For items that set public hearings, the committee announced dates and times as noted; committee staff said more detailed materials are in the committee transmittals and that staff would provide follow‑up information in writing where members requested it.
Ending: For further details on any particular introduction, the meeting transmittals and the staff follow‑up promised in committee will include the complete funding breakdowns, project maps and application materials.
