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Rome board approves slate of contracts, green-lights Boyd Dam engineering work and police pact
Summary
The City of Rome Board of Investment and Contracts met May 28, 2026, and approved resolutions 102–119, including a $591,300 contract for Boyd Dam engineering, multiple professional services agreements, CDBG procurement authorization for program year 2026, and a police collective bargaining agreement spanning 2026–2029.
The City of Rome Board of Investment and Contracts met May 28, 2026, and by voice vote approved a series of routine budget, contract and procurement resolutions, including authorization for engineering work on the Boyd Dam and a four‑year police collective bargaining agreement.
The board convened at 3:08 p.m. and, after a roll call by Miss Campbell, quickly handled consent items and routine motions to dispense with the reading of minutes. Clerk/staff reported there were no communications and no members of the public identified themselves to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Why it matters: The meeting forwarded a set of municipal spending and contracting decisions that affect capital planning (notably the Boyd Dam engineering contract), community development grant procurement for program year 2026, routine professional services agreements, and labor costs tied to the police collective bargaining agreement.
Key decisions and discussion
- Boyd Dam engineering: The board approved Resolution 108 authorizing an agreement with CDM Smith NY Inc. for $591,300 to perform engineering work related to the Boyd Dam. Board members and staff characterized this contract as the start of the Boyd Dam project and said the engineering report will determine what work is required. The board carried the resolution by voice vote.
- Community Development Block Grant procurement: Resolution 104 authorized blanket legislation to advertise for proposals and bids and to enter into agreements for CDBG entitlement activities for program year 2026, enabling the city to begin procurement and contracting under the CDBG program.
- Professional services and small agreements: The board approved multiple service agreements (Resolutions 105–107 and 109–114) with individual contractors and firms for amounts ranging from $180 to $10,000 (examples include LA Group Landscape Architecture and Engineering PC at $8,400 and Labella Associates DPC at $2,500 and $10,000). These motions carried without recorded opposition.
- Landscaping contracts and scope clarification: The board approved two separate J&J Landscaping LLC contracts (Resolutions 117 and 118, $25,000 and $17,000) for distinct scopes of work; a board member clarified the contracts cover different workstreams though both involve planting in the right-of-way.
- Communications amendment: Resolution 115 rescinded a prior resolution and authorized an amendment to the city’s agreement with Northland Communications to correct included contract dates; officials stated there is no additional fee in the amendment.
- Police collective bargaining agreement: The board authorized Resolution 119, approving a collective bargaining agreement with the Rome Phip S. McDonald Police Benevolent Association, Inc. covering 2026–2029. The motion carried by voice vote.
Votes at a glance
The board moved, seconded and approved Resolutions 102 through 119 by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Roll call at the start of the meeting showed Mayor Lanigan, John Nash, Joe Giuliano and Brian Adams present; Gerard Feny was excused.
What’s next: No further public hearings or formal votes were scheduled during this meeting; the board adjourned after the consent and resolution votes. Contract implementation and procurement steps described in approved resolutions will proceed according to staff timelines and applicable procurement rules.
