The board authorized and directed the advertisement of bids for several city contracts, including window cleaning services for city-owned buildings, Allison medium and heavy-duty transit bus parts with maintenance and repair services, conservation seed and associated materials, solar equipment maintenance and repair, and the City of Albany transfer station. Additionally, the board rejected bids for the Hackett Boulevard Stormwater Project due to budget constraints and approved one-year contract extensions for elevator repairs, fire alarm and suppression system inspections, carpentry work, and locksmith services for various city-owned buildings. The board also noted that no bids were received for the Quackenbush Square cooling tower maintenance contract.
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The meeting focused on the agenda for the upcoming regular session, including the introduction of items via majority consent. Discussions were held regarding the appointments of the Commissioner of the Water and Water Supply and the Corporation Counsel. The council reviewed the qualifications and future plans of both candidates, including departmental goals for the Law Department and the Department of Water and Water Supply.
Oct 5, 2026·Board meeting
Albany Common Council Regular Meeting
The meeting covered multiple agenda items, including the adoption of the fiscal year 2027 budget and a local law to override the tax levy limit. The council discussed various bond authorizations for street lights, recreation playgrounds, and a waste management facility, as well as ordinance approvals for police IT systems and vehicle replacement. Several commemorative resolutions were reviewed, honoring Indigenous People's Day, Italian-American Heritage Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Digital Inclusion Week. Additionally, the council addressed property tax proportions and confirmed appointments for the Commissioner of Water and Water Supply and the Corporation Counsel.
Sep 25, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Contract And Supply Meeting
The Board of Contract and Supply discussed and processed several contract-related items. Key actions included authorizing advertisements for bids on various city projects such as the Clinton Bush Square cooling tower maintenance, pool maintenance for the Department of Recreation, and the Hackett Boulevard stormwater improvement project. Several contract awards were approved, including landfill gas blower skid parts and the Fairlawn Terrace stormwater separation project. Additionally, the Board approved multiple change orders for projects like the Albany South Community Center, involving adjustments to contracts for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general construction work, as well as a vendor name change for a leachate and sewer line cleaning contract.
