Rome board approves contracts, change orders, easement and joins opioid settlement

The Rome City Board of Investment and Contract on Sept. 25 approved a package of resolutions authorizing bids, vendor agreements, change orders and a temporary easement, and added a late item permitting the corporation counsel to participate in nationwide opioid litigation settlements.

The approvals include authorizations to advertise for bids on environmental restoration and disaster-recovery projects, vendor contracts ranging from $6,197 to $649,965, and multiple change orders to existing construction contracts. Mayor Mary Lanigan also explained a temporary easement for an alley at 409 Walnut Street was written as temporary so the city would retain control and could later offer portions for auction to adjacent property owners.

The board handled the items in a single short meeting with unanimous voice votes. Most resolutions were moved and seconded with little discussion; staff answered a brief question about the scope of a $6,001.97 landscaping work near City Hall.

Votes at a glance - Resolution 179: Authorize city clerk to advertise for bids for 1030 East Dominic Street environmental restoration project, RFB 2025016 — Approved (voice vote). - Resolution 180: Authorize intermunicipal agreement with Oneida County to ensure contribution of CNYRTA transportation services with the City of Rome — Approved (voice vote). - Resolution 181: Authorize agreement with Oneida County for use of Rome City…