of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING –MAY 26, 2015
1:00 P.M. / (5/27) / (xx)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation – (Delivered by Pastor, Jeremy Jackson, Trinity Fellowship, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call – (All Present – 9)
4. /Minutes –May 11, 2015 – (Adodpted 9-0)
5. /Public Hearing Relative to Agenda Item #65,“Authorize – The 2015/2016 Unimproved Street Program-Slurry Seal on behalf of the Department of Public Work as detailed 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 1,000,000.”(Public Hearing held on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 1:00 PM.) (NO APPEARANCES)
6. /Petitions – (none)
7. /Committee Reports – (Finance, Taxation & Assessment)
8. /Communications – From Hon. William B. Magnarelli, NYS Assemblyman, acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 15-R 2015; Martin D. Masterpole, City Auditor, submitted a Living Wage Compliance Report.
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
9.
9-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2015-2016. / 20-R
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER & COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
9-0 / Application & Agreement –To and with New York Power Authority (NYPA) for a formula Grantfor implementation of energy efficiency projects in accord with the Five Cites Energy Plan for Syracuse. Total cost not to exceed $719,000. Funds to be deposited in an account determined by the Commissioner of Finance. No local match required. / 365
11.
9-0 / Agreement - With New York Power Authority (NYPA) to enter into a Customer Master Agreement for the use of certain fee-based energy efficiency services at the discretion of the City. Services to include project advisory service, full energy project implementation and NYPA financing. / 366
12.
9-0 / Agreement - With New York Power Authority (NYPA) to accept and utilize a contract employee supplied by NYPA as a City Energy Manager for a period of two years. To be responsible for the implementation of initiatives identified in the Five Cities Energy Plan for Syracuse.No cost to the City for salary, benefits,or payroll taxes which will be fully subsidized by NYPA. / 367
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
13.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From TNT Escrow Funds Account #01.75944.0.000 for: TNT-2 Westside - $2,500 for one (1) sign to be installed on South Geddes Street, $1,600 for decorative planters and a bike rackto be installed near P.E.A.C.E., Inc.; TNT-3 Southside -$1,500 for two (2) benches to be installed in McKinley Park; $2,600 for two (2) trash cans to be installed in various locations; TNT-4Valley -$2,600 for two (2) trash cans to be installed in various locations; $500 for landscaping and beautification for various locations, $500 for one (1) bike rack to be installed in the Valley neighborhood; TNT-8 Lakefront -$2,600 for two (2) trash cans to be installed in various locations. / 368
14.
9-0 / Confirm – The appointment of Jeffrey T. Wright to the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) for a term to expire on December 31, 2017. / 369
15.
9-0 / Lease Agreement - With Lamar Companies for a portion of the property located at 1410 Erie Boulevard East, for the term of five years at the rental rate of $200 per month to the City, for the site which is an existing street level billboard. / 370
16.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 728 Otisco Street, a vacant lot, to Tina Zagyva and Dustin Regnerfor the total sum of $885. / 371
17.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 203 McAllister Avenue, a vacant lot, to Willie J. Pinkston for the total sum of $2,425. / 372
18.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 130 Bishop Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
19.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 239 Bruce Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
20.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 529 Columbus Avenue, a wood house unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 373
21.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 309 Parrish Lane, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
22.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 114 Edgewood Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 374
23.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 109 Elmhurst Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 375
24.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 125 Elmhurst Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 376
25.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 130 Elmhurst Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 377
26.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 123 Elmwood Avenue, a wood house & garage unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 378
27.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 129 Elmwood Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 379
28.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 130 Elmwood Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 380
29.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 139 Elmwood Avenue, a wood house & barn & garage unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 381
30.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 118 Fairfield Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 382
31.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 119 Fairfield Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 383
32.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1007 First North Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 384
33.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1205 First North Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
34.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1403 First North Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / WD
35.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 108 Fitch Street, a wood house unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 385
36.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1810 Genesee Street W., an apartment building, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 386
37.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 223 Grace Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 387
38.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 111 Griffin Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 388
39.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 115 Grove Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 389
40.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 114 Holland Street, a wood house unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 390
41.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 159-161 Holland Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 391
42.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 212-214 Holland Street, a wood house unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 392
43.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 256-258 Holland Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 393
44.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 264-266 Holland Street,a stucco house unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 394
45.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 316-318 Holland Street, a wood house unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 395
46.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 218 Hunt Avenue, a wood house garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 396
47.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 217 Kellogg Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 397
48.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 224 Kellogg Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 398
49.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 315 Kellogg Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
50.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 152-154 Kenmore Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 399
51.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 557 Seymour Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 400
52.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1620 Spring StreetHiawatha Boulevard, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 401
53.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1525 South Avenue, a masonry building, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 402
54.
9-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1720-1722 Erie Boulevard E., a cement building, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 403
55.
9-0 / Resolution – To appoint Sharon Sherman to the Land Bank Citizens Advisory Board to replace Miguel Perez for a term to expire on May 31, 2017. This is an At-Large appointment. / 21-R
BY COUNCILOR HUNTER:
56.
9-0 / Amend–The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Article XII of Chapter 27, entitled “Business Certificate of Use”, as last amended by Gen. Ord. #41 (10/23/2006).” Amend to add a violation to Section 27-176 (A) (1) to add Section 225 of the New York State Public Health Law, 9.2 which prohibits the possession, manufacture, distribution, sale or offer to sell synthetic phenethylamines and/orSynthetic Cannabinoids to the definition of a public nuisance. / Gen.
#17
57.
9-0 / Amend – The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, “Chapter 45, entitled “Nuisance Abatement”, Gen. Ord. #21 (9/22/2008) to require hearings, grant the Police Chief subpoena powers and the authority to issue interim orders if he concludes the properties not be closed, increase the fines from $500 to $1,000, from $750 to $1,500 and from $1,000 to $2,000 and new qualifying arrests for underage alcohol and tobacco sales, selling illegal tobacco products and illegal pawn shop operations.” Amend to add the definition of a Public Nuisance as stated in Section 45.2 of the Ordinance entitled “Public Nuisance Defined,” which prohibits the possession, manufacture, distribution, sale or offer to sell synthetic phenethylamines and /or Synthetic Cannabinoids to the definition of a public nuisance. / Gen.
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58.
9-0 / Contract - With Joseph Markham, M.D. for services as Medical Services Director for the Department of Fire, for the period of July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016. Total cost not to exceed $7,500 to be charged to Operating Account #01.34100.541500. / 404
59.
9-0 / Contract - With Father Dan O’Hara for services as Chaplain for the Department of Fire, for the period of July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016. Total cost not to exceed $5,200 to be charged to Operating Account #01.34100.541500. / 405
60.
9-0 / Contract - With Timothy J. Downes for services related to the mandatory EMS Training programs and web-conference presentations for the period of July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, on behalf of the Department of Fire. Total cost not to exceed $30,000 to be charged to Operating Account #01.34100.541500. / 406
61.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Lewis Uniform Company,LLC and United Uniform Co. uniforms, clothing and related equipment for the Syracuse Fire Department for the period of July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016. Total cost not to exceed $200,000 to be charged to Account #01.34100.540800. / 407
62.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Jerome Fire Equipment,MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment and repair service for the period of July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, on behalf of the Department of Fire. Total cost not to exceed $140,000 charged to Operating Account #01.34100.540500. / 408
63.
9-0 / Resolution – To appoint Douglas Bullock to the Citizens Review Boardas an At-Large, appointment to replace Raheem Mack for the remainder of a three year term to expire on December 31, 2015. This is a Councilor-At-Large appointment. / 22-R
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
64.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds to be used to defray the cost of the Department of Public Works 2015/2016 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) for the streets as listed in Appendix “A”. Total amount not to exceed $1,000,000. / 409
65.
9-0 / Authorize – The 2015/2016 Unimproved Street Program-Slurry Seal on behalf of the Department of Public Work as detailed 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 1,000,000. (Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 1:00 PM.) / 410
66.
9-0 / Amend – Ord. #29 (01/26/2009), “Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the design phase of the West Washington Street Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3752.91. Total amount not to exceed $454,000.” Amend to add the Construction and Construction Inspection Phase at an addition cost of $2,096,000. Total amount not to exceed $2,550,000. / 411
67.
9-0 / Amend – Ord.#30 (01/26/2009). “Authorize - The design phase of the West Washington Street Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3752.91, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $454,000. Total project cost of $1,640,000.” Amend to add the construction and construction inspection phase at an additionalcost of $2,096,000. Total cost not to exceed $2,550,000. / 412
68.
9-0 / Amend – Ord. #31(01/26/2009). “With the NYS DOT for the design phase of the West Washington Street Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3752.91. Total cost not to exceed $454,000 with 80% TIP reimbursement and 20% local share.” Amend to add the construction and construction inspection phase at an additional cost of $2,096,000. Total cost not to exceed $2,550,000. / 413
69.
9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Onondaga County relative to the implementation of the sewer separation work for the CSO 061 basin located on the south side of the city, specifically Crehange Street between Onondaga Creek and Hatch Street. There is no cost to the City. / 414
70.
9-0 / Authorize – A temporary easement to Niagara Mohawk on 425 Solar Street (Tax Parcel No. 117.00-01-07) and on 403 Solar Street (Tax Parcel No. 117.00-01-08.0) to construct, operate and maintain a new 4” gas mainreplacing an existing 4”gas main. / 415
71.
9-0 / Permission – (Revocable) ToCoyne Textile Services to construct, own and operate four (4) groundwater monitoring wells in the South Clinton Street rights-of-way between Tallman Street and West Taylor Street for a period not to exceed five years, as part of and environmental investigation and remediation conducted with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) / 416
72.
9-0 / Amend – Ord. #563 (10/22/12). “Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Dormitory Authority for funds in an amount not to exceed $310,000 to be used for various site improvements to include aesthetically appropriate fencing and enhanced landscaping at Westcott Reservoir and adding/replacing sidewalks on West Street. There is no local match.” Amend to relocate $175,300 from the West Reservoir project to the Canal Street Extension reconstruction project. In addition the amount of $114,020 will be allocated from DPW Capital Accounts #07.00967.0.000 and Account #07.01018.0.000 to be used toward the mill and pave of Canal Street Extension as well as installation of associated drainage infrastructure. Total project cost not to exceed $289,320. / 417
BY COUNCILOR BARRETT:
73.
9-0 / Resolution – To reappoint Winthrop H. Thurlow to the Land Bank Citizens Advisory Board for a three year term to expire on May 31, 2018. This is a First Council District appointment. / 23-R
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
74.
9-0 / Resolution – To reappoint Pat Body to the Land Bank Advisory Citizens Board for a three year term to expire on May 31, 2018. This is a Second Council District appointment. / 24-R
BY COUNCILOR DOUGHERTY:
75.
9-0 / Accept - From Home Headquarters a donation in the amount of $500, to be deposited in Account #25.0.0461 and charged to Account #25.00461.0.000, to be used to cover costs associated with the City’s Fireworks Celebration at the NBT Stadium July 4, 2015, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. / 418
76.
9-0 / Accept - From CNY North Pickleball Group a donation in the amount of $75, to be deposited in Account #25.0.0456 and charged to Account #25.00456.0.000, to be used to underwrite any senior program/expense at the Magnarelli Community Center at McChesney Park, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. / 419
77.
9-0 / Accept - From Thornden Park Association a donation in the amount of $1,000, to be deposited in Account #25.0.0461 and charged to Account #25.00461.0.000,to Symphoria as partial payment for a performance by its Brass Ensemble at Thornden Park on Sunday, July 19, 2015, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. / 420
78.
9-0 / Agreement - With the Ultimate Goal, LLC to provide services related to a one-week Summer Sports (Multi-Sport) Camp, July 27-July 31, 2015 at Burnet Park, as part of the 2015 Summer Recreation Program. Total cost not to exceed $7,500 to be charged to Account #01.71400.0.415. / 421
79.
9-0 / Agreement - With the Red House Arts Center to provide services related to a 5-day music-themed educational youth camp, from August 3-August 7, 2015, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $4,500 to be charged to Account #01.71400.0.415. / 422
80.
9-0 / Agreement - With the Museum of Science and Technology (M.O.S.T.) to provide services for(2) one-week science-themed camps, July 13-17, 2015 and August 10-14, 2015, educational youth camps as part of the City’s 2015 Summer Recreation Program.Services to include the use of the museum facilities for program preparation and curriculum development, instructions and interactive exhibits, and admission to an IMAX film and Simulator ride, for a total cost not to exceed $7,000 to be charged to Account #01.71400.0.415. / 423
81.
9-0 / Agreement - With Mike Melfi to provide services for a one-week Summer Sports Camp (Track & Field), July 20-24, 2015 at Sunnycrest Park, as part of the 2015 Summer Recreation Program. Total cost not to exceed $6,000 to be charged to Account #01.71400.0.415. / 424
82.
9-0 / Agreement - With Syracuse Stage to provide services related to anacting-themed educational youth camp June 29-July 2, 2015, as part of the 2015 Summer Recreation Program. Total cost not to exceed $3,725 to be charged to Account #01.71400.0.415. / 425
83.
9-0 / Agreement - With Crouse Medical Practice, PLLC for services to provide a certified Athletic Trainer with physician supervision along with necessary supplies to coordinate and manage all first aid services for seven (7) summer youth sport camps as part of the 2015 Summer Recreation Program. Total cost not to exceed $4,500 to be charged to Account #01.71400.0.415. / 426
84.
9-0 / Agreement - With The Central New York Tennis Association to provide instruction and services related to five (5) one-week youth tennis clinics and (1) one youth tournament. Participation fees of $25 per week for City residents and $50 per week for non-residents. Total cost not to exceed $4,800 to be charged to Account #01.71400.0.415. / 427
85.
9-0 / Agreement - With various persons for services at coaches, score keepers and referees/officials for the boys’ and girls’ basketball leagues, baseball programs and various other citywide tournaments and leagues for the period of July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016. Total cost not to exceed $30,000 to be charge to Account #01.71400.0.415. / 428
86.
9-0 / Amend – Ord #692 (10/21/13). “Appropriate Funds - From Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $218,000 for the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs for the purchase of 2013-14 Capital Equipment as detailed in Appendix A. The funds will be reimbursed by Syracuse University as part of the Connective Corridor Agreement per Ord. #189-10.” Amend to add additional funding for equipment in the amount $35,000 as detailed in Appendix A. Total agreement not to exceed $253,000. / 429
87.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to the Dixieland Update Band, under the direction of Nicholas Palumbo, for a performance at the Rose Day on June 17, 2015, at Thornden Park, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $500 to be charged to Account #01.71400.0.415. / 430
88.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Herbaceous plants, trees, shrubs, seeds and bulbs for the period of July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $25,000 to be charged to Account #01.71100.0.405. / 431
89.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Wegmans and WalMart, bulk food and miscellaneous paper products for the period of July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016 for Senior Citizen and Youth Community Centers, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $12,000 to be charge to Account #01.71400.0.405. / 432
90.
9-0 / Resolution – To reappoint Garth Coviello to the Land Bank Citizens Advisory Boardfor a three year term to expire on May 31, 2018. This is a Third Council District appointment. / 25-R
BY COUNCILOR BEY:
91.
9-0 / Resolution – To reappoint El-Java-Abdul-Qadir to the Land Bank Citizens Advisory Board for a three year term to expire on May 31, 2018. This is a Fourth Council District appointment. / 26-R
BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
92.
H / Resolution – To appoint Sheldon Ashkin to the Land Bank Citizens Advisory Board for a three year term to expire on May 31, 2018. This is a Fifth Council District appointment. / H
BY COUNCILOR MAROUN, PRESIDENT ROBINSON & ALL COUNCILORS:
93.
WD / Resolution – Honoring the Syracuse University men’s and women’s lacrosse teams for their first ACC Championship for both lacrosse teams in the same season. / WD
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