of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2007
1:00 P.M. / (6/18)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Bethaida Gonzàlez, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Pastor Douglas Weeks of the Rescue Mission, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (All present - 9)
4. /Minutes - June 4, 2007 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. /Petitions - (156 Signatures of residents in favor of changing the name of Gray Park to “Dr. James. P. Burlingham Memorial Park”)
6. /Committee Reports - (Economic Development & Environment)
7. /Communications - (From Hon. David J. Valesky, NYS Senate, a letter acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 23-R (06-04-07); From Hon. William B. Magnarelli, NYS Assembly, a letter acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 23-R (06-04-07); From Daniel G. Lowengard, Syracuse City School District Superintendent, a memorandum explaining the bonding for Dr. King Magnet School)
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
8.
8-0
McMahon -
abstain / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2007-2008. / 25-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
9.
9-0 / Agreement - Onondaga Soil and Water Conservation District for the period of July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008, for the Skaneateles Lake Watershed Program, as part of the criteria set for the City’s filtration waiver, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $999,992. / 255
10.
9-0 / Accept - Ownership of all newly constructed pavement, curbing, sidewalk, street lighting, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, waterline and appurtenances and dedicate for street purposes the right-of-way for Maple Terrace in the subdivision to be known as Maple Heights, as detailed on Schedule “A” and a waterline easement, as detailed on Schedule “B”. / 256
11.
9-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the establishment of the Maple Heights Special Lighting District to be assessed pro rata per lineal foot of property frontage. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.) / 257
12.
H / Authorize - The creation of the Maple Heights Special Lighting District as outlined in Exhibit “A”, requested by Maple Heights, LLC which will be responsible for costs initially incurred and annually accruing. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
13.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the AXA Towers Plaza Renovation (Design Phase). Total amount not to exceed $32,900. Total project cost $400,000. / 258
14.
9-0 / Authorize - The design phase for the City owned Portion of AXA Towers Plaza. Total cost not to exceed $32,900. Total project cost $400,000. / 259
15.
9-0 / Agreement - With John P. Stopen Engineering Partnership for Design Services Fee for Renovation of the City-owned Portion of AXA Towers Plaza. Total cost not to exceed $32,900. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 260
16.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, to add a new section, Chapter 51, relative to Public Arts, to provide a position of Public Arts Coordinator and a Public Arts Commission to review public art proposals and create a new public arts plan and an Advisory Board made up of representatives of TNT neighborhoods. / H
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
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9-0 / Agreement - With John DePasquale for services relative to fire suppression review service, code analysis and enforcement, fire safety aspects concerning major developments and training programs for the Department of Fire, for the period of July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008. Total cost of $12.50 per hour not to exceed $4,944. / 261
18.
9-0 / Agreement - With Dr. Joseph Markham M.D. to provide emergency medical services to the Department of Fire for the period of July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008. Total cost not to exceed $5,000. / 262
19.
9-0 / Agreement - With two Fire Department Chaplains for the period of July 1, 2007 -June 30, 2008. Total cost of $2,600 per chaplain, not to exceed $5,200. If only the current chaplain, Father Dan O’Hara, is available, he is to be reimbursed the entire amount. / 263
20.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Jerome Fire Equipment, MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, equipment and repair parts on behalf of the Department of Fire. Total cost not to exceed $42,000. / 264
21.
9-0 / Agreement - With Father Dennis Hayes, and Reverend Dr. David L. Tannyhill, Jr. for services as Chaplains for the Police Department for the period of July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008. Total cost not to exceed $5,000 each. / 265
22.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From NS Microwave, Undercover Surveillance Equipment on behalf of the Department of Police. Total cost not to exceed $19,522. / 266
23.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Office of Homeland Security under the FY2007 Metropolitan Medical Response System Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $270,000 to enhance and maintain systematic preparedness for mass casualty events, to be implemented in conjunction with the Onondaga County Health Department, for the period of thirty-six months. No local match is required. / 267
24.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the U.S. Department of Justice for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Onondaga County, as required by the funding source, for funds in an amount not to exceed $184,130 with City funding of $102,395 and County funding of $81,735, for the period of four years. No local match is required. / 268
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
25.
H / Appropriate Funds - From 2007/2008 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 for funds in the amount of $250,000 to Capital Account #07.01151.0.000 for PC and network infrastructure improvements and AS 400 upgrade, on behalf of the Bureau of Information Services.
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26.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (Christopher Bollinger - 2012 E. Fayette St., 421 Elliot St., 1107 Midland Ave., 319 Rich St.- Edward Pfohl - 310 E. Colvin St., 219 W. Brighton Ave., 206 Bassett St., 140 Nelson St., 113 Green St. - Bill Anderson - 717 Burnet Ave.) / 269
27.
9-0 / Authorize - Tax Exemption Agreement, as detailed in Schedule “A”, pursuant to the NY Private Housing Finance Law, with Courtyard-CC Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. formed to acquire, renovate and operate a low income apartment complex and related facilities at 708 James Street and 100 Wayne Street. / 270
28.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (429 N. Franklin St., #103, 301 Avery Ave., 108-110 W. Corning Ave., 715 Hamilton St., 1001 Hazelwood Ave., 706 Schuyler St., 601 Allen St., 500 N. Townsend St. & 312 Martin St.) For various charges for Tax Years 2006/07, 2007/08. / 271
29.
9-0 / Levy - Tax for the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse City School District for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. / 272
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
30.
9-0 / Agreement - With Various agencies, listed on Schedule”A”, relative to the University Neighborhood Service Agreement. Funds to be provided from the Syracuse University Street Closure Agreement. Total cost not to exceed $352,581. / 273
31.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #570 (11/22/04), “Contract - With Crawford and Stearns, LLC for historic preservation consultation services for the period of two years, with a two-year renewal option, on behalf of the Department of Community Development. Total cost not to exceed $50,000. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process.” Amend to renew for two years. Total cost not to exceed $50,000, charged to CDBG account #7012-033. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 274
32.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 319-321 Holland Street, a vacant lot, to Maricela Ornelas for the total sum of $1,325. / 275
33.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 111 Landon Avenue, a vacant lot, to Jessie Hester for the total sum of $925. / 276
34.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2501-2503 Midland Avenue and W. Calthrop Avenue, a vacant lot, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,075. / 277
35.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 147 W. Kennedy Street, a wood house, to Roger Campbell for the total sum of $5,175. / 278
36.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 104 White Street to Roger Campbell for the total sum of $650. / 279
37.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 103 Hatch Street to Lambert La-Rode and Donna La-Rode for the total sum of $550. / 280
38.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 625 Hawley Avenue to Mary E. Joyce for the total sum of $650. / 281
39.
H / Special Permit - To establish the sale of used motor vehicles and operate a heavy duty motor vehicle repair shop at 911-939 South Salina Street and 108 East Taylor Street (rear). Brothers Hip Hop, LLC, owner/applicant. / H
40.
9-0 / Special Permit - To establish a care home at 1312-1316 East Fayette Street. Housing Visions Unlimited, Inc, owner/applicant. / Gen.
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41.
9-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (Papa John’s Pizza) at 500-506 Westcott Street. Slice of Life, LLC, applicant. University Hill Realty, LLC, owner. / Gen.
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42.
9-0 / Special Permit - For a parking garage at 500 South Clinton Street. Jefferson Clinton Commons, LLC, applicant. Syracuse Economic Development Corp, owner. / Gen.
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43.
9-0 / Special Permit - Modification for a restaurant expansion (Quizno’s) at 416-442 Grant Boulevard. Shioban & Ben Reilley, applicant. Shop City PW/LB, LLC, owner. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR DeFRANCISCO:
44.
9-0 / Authorize - The Syracuse City School District to amend the 2006/2007 General Fund Operating Budget of $270,334,904 by an increase of $2,322,900 to $272,657,804. / 282
45.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the design and construction services relative to District-wide Security Systems Project. Total amount not to exceed $2,500,000. / 283
46.
9-0 / Authorize - The design and construction services relative to the District-wide Security Systems Project for the Syracuse City School District. Total cost not to exceed $2,500,000. The local share to be paid by Excel Aid. / 284
47.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the design and construction services relative to the Danforth Magnet School Roof Replacement Project. Total amount not to exceed $1,250,000. / 285
48.
9-0 / Authorize - The design and construction services relative to the Danforth Magnet School Roof Replacement Project for the Syracuse City School District. Total cost not to exceed $1,250,000. The local share to be paid by Excel Aid. / 286
49.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the design and construction services relative to the LeMoyne Elementary School Roof Replacement Project. Total amount not to exceed $600,000. / 287
50.
9-0 / Authorize - The design and construction services relative to the LeMoyne Elementary School Roof Replacement Project for the Syracuse City School District. Total cost not to exceed $600,000. The local share to be paid by Excel Aid. / 288
51.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of design and construction services relative to the Delaware Elementary School Improvements Project. Total amount not to exceed $520,000. / 289
52.
9-0 / Authorize - The design and construction services relative to the Delaware Elementary School Improvements Project for the Syracuse City School District. Total cost not to exceed $520,000. The local share to be paid by Excel Aid. / 290
53.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the design and construction services relative to the Bellevue Elementary School Boilers & Air Ventilation System Project. Total amount not to exceed $425,000. / 291
54.
9-0 / Authorize - The design and construction services relative to the Bellevue Elementary School Boilers & Air Ventilation System Project for the Syracuse City School District. Total cost not to exceed $425,000. The local share to be paid by Excel Aid.
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55.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the design and construction services relative to the Danforth Magnet School Boiler (1) Replacement Project. Total amount not to exceed $120,000. / 293
56.
9-0 / Authorize - The design and construction services relative to the Danforth Magnet School Boiler (1) Replacement Project for the Syracuse City School District. Total cost not to exceed $120,000. The local share to be paid by Excel Aid. / 294
57.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the design and construction services relative to the Grant Middle School Boiler (3) Replacement Project. Total amount not to exceed $450,000. / 295