September 1, 2026 | Mayoral Public Hearing

The City of Albany held a public hearing on September 1, 2026, focusing on several procurement and contract matters. Key discussions included contract awards and change orders for various city projects. Notably, a change order number seven was approved for the City Hall roof replacement project (contract 9345), increasing the contract value to approximately $12.17 million with a new completion date of September 30, 2026. The Albany Police Department authorized a change order increasing the purchase amount by $39,742 for additional K9 tactical camera equipment. The Albany Water Board approved change orders decreasing contract amounts for the Lincoln Park Learning Garden project, with adjustments to contracts held by Held Are Cool Incorporated and Peter Luigi and Brothers Contracting. Additionally, snow management services and preventative maintenance contracts were reviewed, including a retainage fee of $33,625 and a contract amount of approximately $368,946. Motions related to these procurement actions were moved and seconded during the meeting.