The Utica Common Council on July 2 passed a resolution authorizing the council president to sign letters of support for applications to New York State’s Pro Housing Supply Infrastructure Program, a statewide fund designed to pay for infrastructure and demolition that enable new housing.

The resolution says the state made $100 million available in the program and that individual awards range from $2.5 million to $10 million; the council noted the program requires an equal local match and limits communities to two awards in the round. The council recorded the vote as eight yeas and adopted the resolution.

Discussion during the meeting identified one developer, referred to by staff as Mr. Cali, who had approached the city about seeking the maximum $10 million award for a project described in the meeting as “Parkway Gardens,” which would replace several older housing complexes including Adrian Terrace. City staff said that Parkway Gardens is a phased redevelopment expected to provide modern, ADA‑compliant multi‑story buildings with elevators and one‑level units; they also said relocation and phasing would be required to move existing residents before demolition.

Councilors asked for clarity about whether the program or the council’s resolution obligates the city to select or endorse any specific project; staff replied the resolution simply authorizes the council president to sign support letters for eligible projects in compliance with existing zoning and does not bind the council to any single application. The staff presentation stressed that applications require only a letter of support from the legislative body for this program, not a formal resolution.

No awards were made at the meeting; the action authorizes quick responsiveness if developers submit qualifying applications before the program deadlines.