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Utica City Council approves appointments, film‑alley closure and multiple procurement items; grants and budget amendments passed
Summary
At the meeting the council unanimously approved a historic‑district appointment, a short‑film alley closure (subject to indemnification and insurance), a $300,000 state grant and Motorola sole‑source radio purchase for the fire department, and several budget and procurement motions for police, streets, water, and stormwater education.
The Utica City Council voted on and approved several routine and notable items, including an appointment to the Historic District Commission, an alley closure for a short film, a state grant for fire radios and a related sole‑source purchase, and multiple budget amendments and equipment purchases for city departments.
Key outcomes (votes summarized):
- Historic District Commission appointment: Council voted to appoint Tom Galaska to the Historic District Commission. Motion carried by roll call.
- Short‑film alley closure (Quick and Painless): Council approved a request to close a service alley behind downtown businesses for night filming on specified dates. Approval was expressly conditioned on receipt of a waiver/indemnification provision and proof that the city will be added as an additional insured on the producers’ liability policy; the city attorney was asked…
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