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Staff asks council to move a small amendment with La Bella Environmental for Unity Island methane exploration
Summary
City staff requested immediate consideration of a contract amendment with La Bella Environmental Consulting for methane exploration at Unity Island (reported to be under $5,000); staff said the DEC is seeking the work and that exploration will help locate or verify methane vents and shafts on the island.
A staff presenter asked the council to move forward with a contract amendment to La Bella Environmental Consulting to conduct methane exploration at Unity Island, saying the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is requesting the city have the work in place as soon as possible.
The presenter said the amendment is an addition to an existing contract, estimated at under $5,000, and that the scope is to explore methane issues and the locations of shafts on Unity Island. Speakers recalled past activity on the island dating to the 1980s and noted that some vent shafts had been placed historically; staff said some shafts cannot currently be located and that exploration will help the city identify and secure those features.
Staff said they had not posted signage for the day but had placed small triangle fences around identified shafts to keep the public away until they can be addressed. The presenter asked that the item be moved on the agenda so the amendment can be in place quickly.
No formal vote or procurement award is recorded in the provided excerpt; staff characterized the amendment as a small, time‑sensitive addition to an existing environmental contract.
