Council approves contracts, budget moves and resolutions; article 7 tax settlement accepted with one abstention

The Saratoga Springs City Council approved multiple motions at its meeting, including contract awards for public works, traffic-signal improvements, purchases of vehicles and chemicals for water treatment, budget transfers and acceptance of a stipulated final judgment on a tax parcel after executive session.

Key approvals and outcomes (summary):

- Consent agenda adjustments: Council amended the consent agenda to correct a warrant line (25 MWSEP 1, $160,483.57) and removed item 6 (a minutes approval) to be corrected and returned at a later meeting. The amended consent agenda passed unanimously.

- Contracts and procurement: The council authorized a series of contracts and purchases, each approved by recorded voice vote with no abstentions unless noted below. These included: an addendum with Goldberger and Kremer for labor-and-employment representation (section 75 appeal) — approved 4–1; authorization to pursue a NYSERDA Clean Mobility grant application ($100,000 request with $20,000 city match) — approved 5–0; a contract addendum with CT Male Associates…