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The manager said the city received notice from New York State that the Brookside Drive culvert replacement project has been accepted for funding. He said the award is for 100% funding and described the amount as nearly $1,500,000; staff will return with a resolution to accept the terms and proceed with final design and engineering. The manager said construction is likely to follow design work in a later timeline.

Why it matters: A fully funded culvert project will advance a capital infrastructure repair without drawing local capital dollars, but the city still must accept terms and complete design and procurement before construction starts.

Details
- Road program: Bids for the city road program are due April 15; engineering will present a bid update on May 1. The manager noted state budget timing will determine exact available state funds.
- Brookside Drive culvert: The manager said the state notification includes full funding at nearly $1,500,000 and staff expect to bring an acceptance resolution to council; next steps are final design and engineering work.

Next steps: Staff will present bid results and a road‑program update on May 1 and will return with a resolution to accept the state funding and terms for the Brookside Drive culvert project when the agreement is ready.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Auburn City Council Meeting April 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The city manager reported that road program bids are due April 15 and that New York State has accepted the city’s Brookside Drive culvert project with 100% funding of nearly $1.5 million; final agreements and design work will follow.","taxTitle","Auburn, Cayuga County, New York","taxId",75878,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6043436,"Fire chief seeks modest cuts but warns of rising overtime and apparatus costs",1518,3038000,4556000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3646127-b0abf52c793edef498347c73c546281a&start=3038&end=4556","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3646127-b0abf52c793edef498347c73c546281a/thumbnail_3038000.jpg","/articles/6043436/Auburn/Cayuga-County/New-York/Fire-chief-seeks-modest-cuts-but-warns-of-rising-overtime-and-apparatus-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043436-84ef4a31bb6d96169f924b89a99870dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775099551&Signature=fbXTyRONmIqw-7f9MduUCQCm~0s6JFCrEZUs1pJOtPVqCPYVImIymDIPUUrGB3A0GUr2vWddOmhwSSzV9P1-80apPiUdAJCCZ2GAxkmSJns1qmyRjzsuNHnKuWiENPO3J9WQCXGoKUsnVC6svM3eom1u4Pg495ykqbFGerCi1KckSfbajLCkaEhQv62ojBZJGbzaStFUdVxj~hK3ji5QhzRfhJKTlxvYmCcGHDLZgFbZUURs0Nm4d8fTZxsnJ6~6HPvllWnow2Anchqr6yOeRIp0kGNES8DjSEb1TTfz9kP~goi7WT8MpLfHErE1cciU8A~ZdGb75vptuFcO-4ZDvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fire Chief Mark Fritz presented the Auburn Fire Department’s fiscal‑year 2026 budget request to the City Council on April 10, saying the department continues to respond to structure fires, rescues and hazardous materials incidents while managing retirements and equipment needs.

Fritz said the department has 77 employees (76 uniformed), operates two stations, and ran about 8,082 calls in 2024 — roughly in line with recent years. He described the department’s multi‑role duties (fire suppression, EMS first response, tactical rescue, hazmat and fire prevention) and said staffing and overtime are the largest cost drivers in the proposed $8.7 million budget request.

Why it matters: The chief highlighted that major incidents require callback of off‑duty personnel — a single second‑alarm callback can cost about $3,000 in overtime — and that the department’s apparatus replacement costs have risen materially. He said an engine that was forecast at $600,000 several years ago is now estimated at roughly $1.2 million; an aerial platform cost estimate has grown to about $2.4 million and lead times remain three years or longer.

Details and context
- Staffing and vacancies: The department reported three near‑term firefighter vacancies (two current retirements and one pending transfer) and described the certification and academy pipeline as time‑consuming; newly hired firefighters do not count as full manpower until training and field probation are complete.
- Calls and missions: The chief described timely rescues (photo example of a house rescue) and noted the fire investigation team, hazmat team (38 trained members countywide) and tactical rescue capabilities (confined space, high/low angle, trench, ice and swift‑water rescue).
- Overtime and training: The budget includes $300,000 for contractual overtime to maintain minimum staffing and an additional $40,000 for emergency overtime; training overtime is budgeted separately. The chief said he had cut about $93,843 from operating lines to help close the city’s budget gap.
- Apparatus: The chief reiterated previous capital requests and said apparatus prices and lead times have climbed; replacing a standard engine now costs about $1.2 million, while an aerial device is estimated near $2.4 million, with order‑to‑delivery times of three years or more.

Next steps: Fritz said department leaders trimmed operating requests where possible and will continue to work with the city manager and council to finalize budget decisions. Councilors asked about hiring lists and the cost per callback for major incidents; the chief said hiring will follow civil‑service lists and that second‑alarm callbacks average roughly $3,000.","Fire Chief Mark Fritz presented the fiscal 2026 fire department budget request, describing core services, rising overtime exposure tied to structure fires and a capital backlog for apparatus that has grown in cost and lead time.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6043441,"City staff recommend shift to app‑based parking system, fewer kiosks to cut maintenance",707,2581000,3288000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3646127-b0abf52c793edef498347c73c546281a&start=2581&end=3288","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3646127-b0abf52c793edef498347c73c546281a/thumbnail_2581000.jpg","/articles/6043441/Auburn/Cayuga-County/New-York/City-staff-recommend-shift-to-appbased-parking-system-fewer-kiosks-to-cut-maintenance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043441-6e83ca4edc922069573fe4f01b09a6f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775099551&Signature=gAULgsxV32mwW1m9M3HnT1-LFukd0R4r~9DbftLZJcT6SxFzVqY-HA8A0f3B5Euf2--xQN~KNcNWtXfriMmAiyQ~KCQzFKvBCqFkVw5p36ifwB8wM2-0IiuqwYoxwxkGNYn4Oevp5FqqEAb5x6z1uwQ4f3wSHfbk86OFacnqSkx3PG5NDd-Ai9bDsvrEuR-lrC8lROzblg30GV-DyJlYD9utFhNwv9M19KXT8yGJhPWqBH4nucHvN~e3JdRtgFn1E5oLVji29yb7nI3Uqli9tmXtb8tU5SV2EWy53gBtr6BNUAqc0OOUNExymnF3PGROQxyW3wGQLIOV6BZwWPGE3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sergeant Gilpin presented a review of Auburn’s parking program on April 10 and recommended moving most on‑street parking to an app‑based payment system (Pango), keeping only four kiosks in the larger off‑street lots. The change, the sergeant said, would cut equipment, modem and maintenance costs and free staff time for enforcement.

Why it matters: City staff said 20 of the 26 kiosks are more than 10 years old and increasingly unreliable; meters and kiosk parts are difficult to source and costly to repair. Replacing the 26 kiosks alone was estimated at roughly $8,400 each (hardware only), and the department proposed reducing to four kiosks and using Pango app as the primary payment method.

Details and council concerns
- Current state: On‑street parking currently charges 25¢ per 15 minutes (a dollar per hour) with a two‑hour limit; the parking garage has a mixed free/paid structure that now uses Pango for the upper levels. Enforcement is Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Kiosks accept credit cards and coins; many street meters are coin only.
- Equipment condition: The sergeant said 20 of 26 kiosks are older than 10 years and require frequent repairs; many single‑ and double‑head meters are 20+ years old and parts are unavailable.
- Cost and savings: Replacing kiosks and meters would cost hundreds of thousands in hardware; switching to app‑first would reduce monthly air‑card modem costs (26 to 4) and reduce collection and cash handling workload for treasury staff.
- Accessibility and signage: Councilors voiced concern for visitors or residents without smartphones and for downtown theatergoers who may stay longer than a two‑hour limit. Council suggested keeping clear signage, informational flyers, and the four kiosks in off‑street lots for customers who prefer pay‑by‑machine.

Next steps: Council members asked staff to refine the proposal, including signage and an outreach plan, and to consider reducing the number of courtesy warnings from four per year to one. The parking sergeant recommended one courtesy warning annually.","The city’s parking sergeant recommended transitioning downtown on‑street parking to the Pango app, removing most meters and kiosks to reduce maintenance costs and staff time; councilors raised accessibility and signage concerns.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6043446,"Auburn Police Chief outlines budget increase to cover training, vehicles and staff costs",657,446000,1103000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3646127-b0abf52c793edef498347c73c546281a&start=446&end=1103","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3646127-b0abf52c793edef498347c73c546281a/thumbnail_446000.jpg","/articles/6043446/Auburn/Cayuga-County/New-York/Auburn-Police-Chief-outlines-budget-increase-to-cover-training-vehicles-and-staff-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043446-bcb0ac77377c1577e5b3775b7a37cb45/orig.mp4?Expires=1775099551&Signature=l~1xHcLvSt6UJyRlnhwo16crH7cEJeZ~RBMQ1dpMnlxtF-8JDwZ~K8kLT9KcoDdGBx1JM4OafVOWq7T864Tyk~TFcgu3qDWy6eqj6fRvGa7nML5FZ-YLQULYWb~pnnW9qQ8ScGqjhXslP4zyphCDp54~JumSu8coHRVUx94ZuHoiFDIppZVgL4suAPqGI1dIxpyMtalbYz0EjW5yzH4pfiTfPSbK1Ac950oV0~4rnw30wQay0GmH5kqslrHpnuJFBUX2v0oYT4WkxMzrOpb5x~3Qw8igZYtv7kgt77rTlIPKyqfFKkYnSL6K8nioRf-s8UgHws0gSvzOB5DXRshu4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Auburn Police Chief presented the department’s 2025–26 budget request to the City Council on April 10, citing personnel shortages, equipment needs and training costs as drivers of the proposed increase.

Chief said the department requested just under $9.8 million for the coming fiscal year, up from roughly $8.0 million the previous year. The chief told council the increase is driven largely by wages and benefits, training for many new officers, higher fuel and ammunition costs and increased equipment maintenance. The police department counts 69 sworn positions on paper, with several vacancies and multiple new officers in the academy and field training.

Why it matters: The chief emphasized that about 75% of patrol officers have seven years or less on the job, and the department is investing substantially in recruit training, academy attendance and overtime to maintain service levels. The department also pursues reimbursements from grants — including GIVE and STRIVE — that have covered detectives and community work and that are expected to offset some costs.

Details and context
- Personnel and training: The chief said the department is relatively young: of 44 patrol officers, 32 have seven years or less of experience. The department logged more than 15,000 hours of training last year.
- Staffing numbers: The presentation listed 69 sworn officers (with several vacancies), nine special patrol officers (SPOs), seven civilian staff and multiple part‑time positions such as crossing guards.
- Equipment and capital: The department requested five patrol cars and is pursuing grant funds to cover up to three vehicles. The chief said the department seeks upgrades to radios (quoted at roughly $640,000) and body‑worn cameras for SPOs assigned to schools.
- Reimbursements and grants: The chief reported about $785,000 in reimbursements from grants and details (including overtime reimbursed for special events), and anticipated additional funds from GIVE and STRIVE. He said the combined reimbursements could exceed $1.2 million when GIVE and STRIVE are included.

Council discussion and follow‑up
Councilors asked about overtime and whether training costs could be funded by grants. The chief said some overtime is reimbursable through grants, and he described plans to work with the school district on a cost‑sharing approach for body cameras assigned to SPOs. Council members and the chief discussed vehicle and radio funding opportunities from state representatives.

Next steps: The chief and staff will continue to pursue grant funding and work with the finance office and council during remaining budget deliberations.","Police Chief presented the department’s FY2026 budget request — roughly $9.8 million — citing higher training, vehicle and equipment costs, a young patrol force, and reimbursements from grants that offset part of the spending.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6043451,"Auburn City Ambulance reports rising call volume, projects revenue exceeding operating budget",178,8011000,8189000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3646127-b0abf52c793edef498347c73c546281a&start=8011&end=8189","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3646127-b0abf52c793edef498347c73c546281a/thumbnail_8011000.jpg","/articles/6043451/Auburn/Cayuga-County/New-York/Auburn-City-Ambulance-reports-rising-call-volume-projects-revenue-exceeding-operating-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043451-416c838d84a528f3c4d152524f9a1b3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775099551&Signature=a6fTpmqsrURBus7V8Eju9k7E~li85cj~7lz8hIzS0Kl6EyKqMcN5BmEUXpHas3~e0ETWXkVQP5ZHg-kl2L3FCgCIpr7AO1BW~vlGo4xwhzd~73r6qgv497wNNPcMwBB1DzAsOvPF~dYt8HjPLhbkTN-eJ26lA2OAzMQvtJcPyv9Uw1tJ~7Lj6y3hQvzKwyhCgEJPK59ZEvjpXBeKX-CAbhu9uSTQ0rsgyJGtNcXu9UMCEWcwbAW~VC8PyTPILAdn-9yOc~Qi6LjbM4JwJ8ydvCU-07YJi55F2C7yjMfkkCMvLctVLFjZKWbQ9uzsoxvaSBZ0tMDt0TXOCuO085c8Jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Auburn City Ambulance Director of Operations Keziah Sullivan told the Auburn City Council on April 10 that the service has absorbed higher call volume since 2023, is operating six ambulances and expects revenues for the current fiscal year to exceed prior projections.

The ambulance, which Sullivan described as “mobile ICUs,” handled roughly 1,200 more calls in 2024 than in the previous year and ran a higher share of interfacility transports after AMR left the market, she said. Sullivan said the service projects about $3.8 million in revenue for the fiscal year, compared with a $3.3 million operating budget, with salaries accounting for about 74% of operating costs.

Sullivan said the department staffs four to five ambulance crews during daytime hours and three to four overnight, with six vehicles in the fleet so the service usually has a mechanical spare. “We currently staff 4 to 5 crews in the daytime, 3 to 4 crews between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.,” Sullivan said. She added that having sufficient part‑time staff has helped limit overtime while preserving continuous coverage.

Why it matters: Councilors and staff said the city’s ambulance operation now both serves Auburn and supplies mutual aid and interfacility work across the region; that mix affects operating costs, billing and long‑term planning. Sullivan said approximately 81% of 2024 dispatches originated in the city and emphasized that roughly a quarter of responses are non‑billable public‑service calls (standbys, false alarms, on‑scene cancellations).

Details and context
- Call volume: Sullivan presented annual totals showing steady increases since the service began; she noted particularly that 2024 included about 1,200 more calls than the prior year. Early 2025 data show a smaller year‑over‑year increase of roughly 2% in the first three months.
- Transport mix: Standard interfacility transports remain primarily to Syracuse and Rochester; long‑distance (over 70 miles) transports have fallen from about 6% of totals in earlier years to roughly 2%.
- Staffing: The service lists 18 paramedics (11 full‑time, 7 part‑time) and 27 EMT/Advanced EMT positions (a mix of full‑ and part‑time). Sullivan said part‑time employees provide scheduling flexibility and reduce overtime costs.
- Equipment and needs: Sullivan requested modest equipment upgrades, including a second refurbished ventilator for critical interfacility transfers, one additional Lifepak cardiac monitor (to outfit all six ambulances consistently), replacement narcotics‑safe keypads, and spare iPads for charting.
- Finances: For the first eight months of the fiscal year, revenues ran about $2.5 million against $2.3 million in expenditures; the comptroller’s monthly receipts estimate implies a projected year‑end revenue near $3.8 million.

Public comment and council response
Resident Buddy Unger used the public comment period to press the council on ambulance operations, saying “what’s going on with the ambulance?” and raising concerns about mutual‑aid coverage and past accounting transparency. Sullivan and councilors discussed operational details after the presentation; councilors and the city manager praised staff for using data in planning and said further regional coordination and continued financial scrutiny will be needed.

Looking ahead: Sullivan and councilors said they will continue to monitor staffing, equipment and billing performance and seek grants or other outside funding for capital and equipment needs where possible.","Director of Operations Keziah Sullivan told the City Council that Auburn City Ambulance’s call volume has increased since 2023, the service now runs six ambulances and projects roughly $3.8 million in revenue for fiscal 2025 despite higher operating costs.","actionData","errors"]

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