Rome board approves 29 resolutions including budget transfers, nonprofit funding and multiple property sales
January 15, 2026 | Rome, Oneida County, New York
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The City of Rome Board of Investment Contracts on Jan. 15 approved 29 resolutions that authorized budget transfers, procurement solicitations, vendor contracts, grant payments to local nonprofits and the sale of multiple city-owned parcels.
The actions included two general 2026 budgetary transfers, procurement authorizations for steel castings (RFP 2026002), precast concrete (RFP 2026003) and water hydrants (RFP 2026004), and funding agreements for local organizations. Notable allocations included $322,932 for the Jervis Public Library Association and recurring payments to arts and senior organizations: $32,224 to the Rome Art Community Center, $31,680 to the Senior Citizens Council of Rome, Inc., and $31,616 to the Rome Historical Society.
Several small contracts and professional services were approved, including agreements with Fin Query LLC ($9,083), Amelia Technologies USA Inc. ($16,500) and a contract with Barton and Lejudice, DPC not to exceed $50,000. The board authorized an extension to contracts with JCI Jones Chemicals pursuant to a prior Board of Estimate and Contract resolution adopted in June 2023.
The board also approved the sale or rehabilitation agreements for city-owned parcels: 416 Matthew Street for $6,000; 1122 Laurel Street for $10,000; 206 Depayster Street for $1,500; and 104 Newton Ave for $1,000. During discussion of Resolution 26 (sale of 206 Depayster Street), council members identified a drafting error in an earlier draft that listed an incorrect address in the fourth paragraph. A motion to amend the resolution to correct the address to 206 Depayster Street was moved, seconded and carried; the resolution as amended was then approved.
Most items were handled by voice vote after a motion and second; the meeting record shows motions were moved and seconded for each resolution and carried by affirmative voice vote. The board completed its agenda with a motion to adjourn.
The meeting opened with roll call—Mayor Lanigan and other board members were recorded as present or excused—and included a brief exchange noting typos and mismatched agenda text that staff and members agreed should be corrected for the record prior to future actions. No public speakers or department-head reports were presented at the meeting.
The actions included two general 2026 budgetary transfers, procurement authorizations for steel castings (RFP 2026002), precast concrete (RFP 2026003) and water hydrants (RFP 2026004), and funding agreements for local organizations. Notable allocations included $322,932 for the Jervis Public Library Association and recurring payments to arts and senior organizations: $32,224 to the Rome Art Community Center, $31,680 to the Senior Citizens Council of Rome, Inc., and $31,616 to the Rome Historical Society.
Several small contracts and professional services were approved, including agreements with Fin Query LLC ($9,083), Amelia Technologies USA Inc. ($16,500) and a contract with Barton and Lejudice, DPC not to exceed $50,000. The board authorized an extension to contracts with JCI Jones Chemicals pursuant to a prior Board of Estimate and Contract resolution adopted in June 2023.
The board also approved the sale or rehabilitation agreements for city-owned parcels: 416 Matthew Street for $6,000; 1122 Laurel Street for $10,000; 206 Depayster Street for $1,500; and 104 Newton Ave for $1,000. During discussion of Resolution 26 (sale of 206 Depayster Street), council members identified a drafting error in an earlier draft that listed an incorrect address in the fourth paragraph. A motion to amend the resolution to correct the address to 206 Depayster Street was moved, seconded and carried; the resolution as amended was then approved.
Most items were handled by voice vote after a motion and second; the meeting record shows motions were moved and seconded for each resolution and carried by affirmative voice vote. The board completed its agenda with a motion to adjourn.
The meeting opened with roll call—Mayor Lanigan and other board members were recorded as present or excused—and included a brief exchange noting typos and mismatched agenda text that staff and members agreed should be corrected for the record prior to future actions. No public speakers or department-head reports were presented at the meeting.
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