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Utica council approves multiple budget amendments, event permits and engineering work; votes summarized
Summary
The Utica City Council approved multiple budget amendments, event permits and an engineering engagement on Feb. 11; the meeting also included extended discussion of a downtown Social District and a donation‑bin zoning draft.
The Utica City Council approved a series of motions at its Feb. 11 meeting to amend budgets, authorize engineering and permit a community run. Below is a concise summary of formal actions the council voted to approve, with the motion sponsors, seconders and roll‑call results as recorded in the meeting minutes.
Hansen’s Running Shop — 27th annual Bill Roni Memorial 5K (run/walk) Motion: Approve the run and authorize closure of Grant Park between Hall Road and Summers; include event logistics as presented. Mover/Seconder: Motion by Councilmember Dionne; support by Councilmember Sikora. Vote: Unanimous roll call in favor (Sikora, Torenzi, O'Donnell, Deann, Backus Weaver, Mayor Calandrino). Outcome: approved.
Iron Bell Trail (Davis Street Bridge) — engineering engagement (HRC) Motion: Approve engineering services from HRC for design, administration, construction and observation to advance the Iron Bell Trail bridge project. Mover/Seconder: Motion by Councilmember Sikora; support by Councilmember Torenzi. Vote: Unanimous roll call in favor. Outcome: approved.
IT services budget amendment (FY2025) Motion: Amend FY2025 budgets (General Fund, Building Code Enforcement, Sewer and…
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