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Council passes multiple personnel, budget and grant measures; rejects Siemens agreement
Summary
At its March 12 meeting the Binghamton City Council approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions covering department budget changes, firefighter screening grants, water/sewer job title changes, capital repairs and park projects. The Siemens energy contract (O25‑17) was rejected in separate action.
The Binghamton City Council on March 12 approved multiple ordinances and resolutions spanning personnel budget adjustments, grant acceptances and capital budget amendments. Several items were adopted unanimously or by clear majorities during the business meeting; one high‑profile energy contract with Siemens was considered separately and failed.
Votes at a glance
- O25‑08 — Amend Department of Public Works budget (personnel/salary lines). Motion to adopt by Council member Murray. Outcome: Approved, roll call 6‑1 (Council member Hotchkiss — Nay). Notes: Change shifts salary lines to address vacant positions.
- O25‑23 — Authorize mayor to accept a firefighter cancer‑screening grant. Motion by Council member…
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