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Rome council approves a series of resolutions and ordinances, including $4.2 million road bond
Summary
The Rome City Council approved resolutions 25–36 and ordinances to fund road reconstruction, designate the ADA coordinator, approve grants, and other routine municipal actions; motions were carried by voice vote.
The Rome City Council approved a package of resolutions and ordinances covering delegation of authority to the public works commissioner, appointment of the city’s Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator, grant applications and acceptance, a bridge cost-share with Vienna, cancellation or waiver of certain charges, and borrowing for road reconstruction.
Key approvals included:
- Resolution 25: Delegated authority under General Municipal Law section 77-b to the Commissioner of Public Works. Motion moved by Councilor Anderson and seconded by Councilor Mortis; adopted by voice vote.
- Resolution 26: Authorized the mayor to appoint the Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator and assign that role to the Commissioner of Public Works (Joe Giuliano). Moved by Councilor Anderson and seconded by a councilor; advocates said formalizing the position helps ensure accessibility oversight on projects such as the parks plan. Adopted by voice vote.
- Resolution 27: Authorized…
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