of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING –AUGUST 1, 2011
1:00 P.M. / (8/1)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Fr. Linus DeSantis, Chaplain at Alibrandi Catholic Center, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor McMahon absent)
4. /Minutes -July 11,2011
5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #28, “Authorize - The 2011/2012 Department of Public Works Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) for the streets as listed in Appendix “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Charge to the proceeds from the sale of bonds. Total cost not to exceed $649,380.” (Public Hearing on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #29, “Authorize - The 2011/2012 Department of Public Works Flushing and Sweeping Program for the streets as listed in Exhibit “A” cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon, Exhibit “B”. Total cost not to exceed $1,674,975 to be charged to Account #09.00526.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)
6. /
Petitions - (none)
7. /Committee Reports - (Neighborhood Preservation, (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable); (Public Safety; Economic Development, Downtown & Metropolitan Planning)
8. /Communications - (From Hon. Joanie Mahoney, County Executive, a letter accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #236 (06/06/11); From NYSDEC, a fact sheet for the Brownfield Cleanup Program-Phase I Site)
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
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8-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2011- 2012. / 19-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
8-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District (Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agricultural Program)for the period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, as required by the June 28, 2004 filtration waiver issued by the NYS Department of Health. Total cost not to exceed $525,219 to be charged to Account #05.83350.0.415. / 365
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
11.
8-0 / Amend - Gen. Ord. #45 (12/20/10), “Amend - The Revised Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 27, entitled The Property Conservation Code of the City of Syracuse, Article 9 entitled Rental Registry, to change the certification from a Card to a Certificate, change the term from 3 to 2 years, change the fee structure and outline qualifications for Preferred Landlords. Also to allow the Division of Code Enforcement to focus their efforts on non-complying property owners who have previously received Rental Registry Cards to affirm that the property remains up to the state and local building codes.” Amend Section 27-142(B) to read, “have had no nuisance abatement proceedings, orders of closure, or pending nuisance abatement proceeding, on any properties that the Owner owns, or has an interest in, located within the City during the calendar year prior to registration;”. / Gen.
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12.
8-0 / Amend-Ord. #629 (11/05/07), “Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 526 Gifford Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151.” Amend to extend the time period contained in the deed from 1 year to 3 years so that the property will not revert back to the City due to the fact that the building permit was not obtained within one year of the sale. / 366
13.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as a portion of 101 Chemung Street, a vacant lot, to Jenny M. Kanter for the total sum of $175. / 367
14.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 430 Elliott Street, an unfinished wood house, to Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency for the total sum of $151. / 368
15.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 143 Palmer Avenue,a wood house and garage, to Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency for the total sum of $151. / 369
16.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 162 Palmer Avenue, an unfinished wood house, to Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency for the total sum of $151. / 370
17.
H / Sell -Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 128 W. Borden Avenue, an unfinished wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / H
18.
H / Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 134 W. Borden Avenue and Landon Avenue, a vacant lot, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / H
19.
H / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 135 W. Borden Avenue and Landon Avenue,a wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / H
20.
H / Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 129 McLennan Avenue, a vacant lot, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / H
21.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 137-139 McLennan Avenue, an unfinished double wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,150. / H
22.
H / Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1916 -1918 S. Salina Street, a vacant lot, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / H
23.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1922-1924 S. Salina Street, a wood house and garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,150. / H
24.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2223-2237 S. Salina Street and Elk Street, a wood house and brick building, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $60,550. / H
25.
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Denno / Permission - To Ronald L. Rescignano, owner of the property located at 1027 and 1029-1031 Milton Avenue, to encroach 3.61' by 28' into the Milton Avenue right-of-way with a dining room addition. / 371
26.
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Denno / Special Permit - Modification to increase the customer area of a restaurant on property located at 1027 and 1029-1031 Milton Avenue. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. Ronald L. Rescignano, owner/applicant. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR DENNO:
27.
H / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds to be used to defray the cost of the 2011/2012 Department of Public Works Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) for the streets as listed in Appendix “A”. Total amount not to exceed $649,380. / H
28.
H / Authorize - The 2011/2012 Department of Public Works Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) for the streets as listed in Appendix “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Charge to the proceeds from the sale of bonds. Total cost not to exceed $649,380. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
29.
H / Authorize - The 2011/2012 Department of Public Works Flushing and Sweeping Program for the streets as listed in Exhibit “A” cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon, Exhibit “B”. Total cost not to exceed $1,674,975 to be charged to Account #09.00526. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
30.
8-0 / Accept - From SIDA $677,000 to reimburse the City for the local share costs associated with the Creekwalk Project within the Lakefront area (I 690 bridges northbound to Onondaga Lake) These funds are part of the sale of bonds for the mall expansion projects committed to SIDA for use on economic development projects in the Lakefront Area. This transfer of funds is contingent upon SIDA approval at the July 26, 2011 Board Meeting. / 372
31.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds to be used to defray the cost of the construction phase for the Creekwalk (Armory Square to Onondaga Lake) Project, PIN 3752.99. Total amount not to exceed $262,735. / 373
32.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #484 (09/14/09), “Authorize - Design Phases I-IV of the Creekwalk Project and authorizing an agreement with the NYS DOT. Total project cost not to exceed $9,886,419, with 80% TIP funding, Onondaga County reimbursement for Green Infrastructure $350,000, Onondaga County IMA reimbursement $270,000, NYS DEC reimbursement for Historic Interpretive elements $120,000, SIDA reimbursement for Lakefront Creekwalk local share $677,000 and City local share $1,229,404.” Amend the agreement with the NYS DOT for the design and construction phases of the Creekwalk Project. Total cost not to exceed $9,329,500. Total project cost not to exceed $10,149,154. / 374
33.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #116 (03/30/09), “Agreement - With C&S Engineers, Inc. for design and inspection services for Creekwalk Phase I Project from Armory Square to Onondaga Lake, for all services required to complete the final design for Phase 1 and inspections services for Stage 2. Total cost not to exceed $1,100,607. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process.” Amend to include inspection costs of $210,000. Total cost not to exceed $1,310,607 with 80% Federal reimbursement and 20% from Capital Account #07.00825.0.000. / 375
34.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #483 (09/14/09), “Authorize - The Creekwalk Project, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $5,101,641. Total project not to exceed $9,886,419. “Amend total project cost not to exceed $10,149,154. / 376
35.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds to be used to defray the cost of the Scoping and Preliminary Design Phases I-IV for the James Street Improvement Project, PIN 3754.81. Total amount not to exceed $205,000. / 377
36.
8-0 / Agreement - With NYS DOT for the Scoping and Preliminary Design Phases I-IV for the James Street Improvement Project, PIN 3754.81. Total cost not to exceed $205,000. Total design cost not to exceed $392,000 and total project cost not to exceed $1,652,000. The City will incur all initial costs for this project, with subsequent 80% Federal reimbursement through the TIP Program and 20% local share from an account to be designated by the Commissioner of Finance. / 378
37.
8-0 / Authorize - The Scoping and Preliminary Design Phases I-IV for the James Street Improvement Project, PIN 3754.81, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $205,000. Total design cost not to exceed $392,000 and total project cost not to exceed $1,652,000. The City will incur all initial costs for this project, with subsequent 80% Federal reimbursement through the TIP Program and 20% local share from an account to be designated by the Commissioner of Finance. / 379
38.
8-0 / Agreement - With Syracuse Recycling and Recovery, LLC for the sale of residential recyclable materials by the Department of Public Works at the rate of $25 per ton with an annual estimate of 6,900 tons and annual estimated revenue of $172,500. / 380
39.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds to be used to defray the cost of the 2011/2012 Department of Public Works Facility Improvement Projects. Total amount not to exceed $607,980. / 381
40.
8-0 / Authorize - 2011/2012 Department of Public Works Facility Improvement Projects, as detailed in Appendix “A”. Total cost not to exceed $607,980. / 382
41.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds to be used to defray the cost of the 2011/2012 Department of Public Works Capital Equipment Program. Total amount not to exceed $860,000. / 383
42.
8-0 / Authorize - The 2011/2012 Department of Public Works Capital Equipment Program as detailed in Schedule “A”. Total cost not to exceed $860,000. / 384
43.
8-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2011/2012 Cash Capital in the amount of $200,000 for Sewer Capital Equipment for the purchase of a TV truck ($140,000) and a small dump truck ($60,000), on behalf of the Department of Public Works. / 385
44.
H / Appropriate Funds - From 2011/2012 Sweeping and Flushing Capital Account #09.00527.0.000 in the amount of $280,000 to 2011/2012 Sweeping and Flushing Capital Equipment for the purchase of a sweeper ($160,000) and a ten-wheel dump truck ($120,000), on behalf of the Department of Public Works. / H
45.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Northeast Signal and Syracuse Signals, Inc., traffic signal controllers, cabinets, repair parts and services for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Departments of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $80,000 to be charged to Budget Account #01.81800.0.405. / 386
46.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Power Line Constructors, Inc. and Syracuse Signal, Inc., traffic signal equipment and/or its installation and repair parts and services for the period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $150,000 to be charged to Budget Accounts #01.81800.0.405 and/or #01.81800.0.415. / 387
47.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Power Line Constructors, Inc. and Syracuse Signal, Inc., traffic signal fiber optics repair for the period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $250,000 to be charged to Budget Accounts #01.81800.0.405 and/or #01.81800.0.415. / 388
48.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Parkeon and Duncan Meters, parking meter parts, replacements and communications for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $250,000 to be charged to Budget Accounts #01.81800.0.405 and/or #01.81800.0.415. / 389
49.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Gateway Equipment Corporation, repair service and parts for a Barber-Greene Paver Machine for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012,on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $30,000 to be charged to Capital Account #07.01029.0.000. / 390
50.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From JGB, Conviber, Shako, Terex, Superior Lubricants, Thompson & Johnson, Tracey Road Equipment and Gateway and Volland Electric, miscellaneous asphalt parts to include hoses, belts, lubricants and bearings for the Asphalt Plant, which are not covered under warranty, from for the period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $40,000 to be charged to Capital Account #07.01022.0.000. / 391
51.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Telvent Farradyne, Inc. personnel training & software support, Time & Materials Contract for the Traffic Control System, for the period of July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $20,000 to be charged to Budget Account #01.81800.0.101. / 392
52.
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Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $266,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2011-2012 Water Capital Equipment as detailed in Appendix “A”.
/ 39353.
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Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $500,000 to a Capital Account entitledStewart Standpipe Replacement.
/ 39454.
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Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $50,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2011-2012 Rehabilitation of Skaneateles Facilities.
/ 39555.
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Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $100,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2011-2012 Rehabilitation of Gate Houses, Pump Houses and Vaults.
/ 39656.
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Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $50,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2011-2012 Valve Repair and Replacements.
/ 39757.
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Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $25,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2011-2012 Water Main Improvements on Bridges.
/ 39858.
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Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $600,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2011-2012 Installation and Replacement of Water Mains.
/ 39959.
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Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $50,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2011-2012 Water System Extension.
/ 40060.
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Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $50,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2011-2012 Rehabilitation of Water System.
/ 40161.
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Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $50,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2011-2012 Facilities Securities.
/ 40262.
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Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $125,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2011-2012 Fire Hydrant Replacements.
/ 40363.
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Authorize - Standardized purchase of hydrants and hydrant parts to U.S. Pipe and Foundry Corporation, Kennedy Valve, Clow Valve and Mueller, for the period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $125,000 to be charged to Budget Account #05.83400.0.405.
/ 40464.
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Authorize - Standardized purchase of water flow and elevation instrumentation to Bristol Babcock, Inc., for the period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $75,000 to be charged to Budget Account #05.83300.0.405 or #05.83400.0.405.
/ 40565.
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Purchase w/c/b - From Anderson Equipment Company, safety shoring equipment and repair parts, for the period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $35,000 to be charged to Budget Account #05.83400.0.405.
/ 40666.
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Purchase w/c/b - From Neptune Meter, measuring chambers, for the period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $75,000 to be charged to Budget Account #05.83400.0.405 or #05.83400.0.206.
/ 40767.
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Purchase w/c/b - From Koester Associates, Bristol Babcock, Partlow, Inc., Gartner Equipment Co., Synergy Service Team, J.L. Moore, Inc., Scadetek, Inc.,repair, inspection, service and installation of audio tone, telemetric and pump control equipment used to measure the elevation and flow of water at reservoirs, pumping stations and the water treatment plant, for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $125,000 to be charged to Budget Account #05.83400.0.407 or #05.83300.0.407.
/ 40868.
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Purchase w/c/b - Repair of pumps and/or motors in the water system, for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $140,000 to be charged to Budget Account #05.83400.0.407 or #05.83300.0.407.
/ 40969.
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Purchase w/c/b - (12) Different brands of valves for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $75,000 to be charged to Budget Account #05.83400.0.405 or #05.83300.0.405.
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8-0 / Accept - A donation of four Wag’N 02 Fur Life rescue kits valued at $275 from Dr. Eric Davis, Veterinarian, to be used to attend to pets overcome by smoke or carbon monoxide, on behalf of the Department of Fire. / 411
71.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Jerome Fire Equipment,MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), equipment and repair parts for the period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Fire. Total cost not to exceed $200,000 to be charged to Capital Account #07.03002.0.000, Grant Account #02.04661.0 and Operation Account #01.34100.0.405. / 412
72.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Syracuse Uniform & Apparel, Lewis Uniform, United Uniform, Charney’s and Bestfit MensWear clothing and related equipment for the period of January 1, 2011-December 31, 2012 on behalf of the Syracuse Police Department. Total cost not to exceed $260,000 to be charged to Budget Account #01.31230.0.408. / 413
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8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Mavis Tire Sales, Cooper ST2 Tires to be used on marked police units for the period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Police. Total cost not to exceed $50,000 to be charged to Operating Budget Account #01.31220.0.402. / 414