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CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING –DECEMBER 3, 2012
1:00 P.M. / (12/03)
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Pastor Milton E. Kornegay of the Central Baptist Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present 8; Councilor Hudson, absent)
4. /Minutes -November 19,2012 - (Adopted 8-0)
5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #38, “Agreement - With the United States of America through the Secretary of the Air Force, the National Guard Bureau and the 174th Attack Wing of the NY Air Force National Guard to provide mutual aid in fire protection services at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of five years from the date of execution with 4 five-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council.” (Public Hearing on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) (Christina Callahan- IN FAVOR)6. /
Petitions - (none)
7. /Committee Reports - (Neighborhood Preservation & Environment (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable)
8. / Communications- (From the Honorable William B. Magnarelli, Assemblyman, a letter acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 39-R 2012.------
NEW BUSINESS
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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 2013 - 2014. / 42-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
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8-0 / Approve -Tax Exemption Agreement with Salina Crossing Housing Development Fund Corporation, formed by Housing Visions, to enable the company to create 51 residential units of affordable housing in 13 various locations for the period of 15 years. The units will be a combination of new construction and renovations. The payments would be calculated each year based upon on 8% of the gross rents, or $25,000 per year, whichever is greater. / 606
11.
8-0 / Approve - Service agreement, as detailed in Appendix “A”, with Crouse Health System, Inc. for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017.The City will receive $50,000 each year. / 607
12.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (William Anderson - 138 Bassett St., 1016-1018 Midland Ave. - Patrick O’Connor - 216 Westcott St.) / 608
13.
8-0 / Resolution - Memorializing the New York State Governor, the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly to reauthorizeSection 485-m real estate tax exemption for property tax exemptions for improvements made to residential real property in Syracuse. / 43-R
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8-0 / Rescind - Ord. #481 (09/10/12), “Approve - Settlement of Tax Certiorari - Syracuse Resort Development, Inc. vs. Assessor, City of Syracuse, et al - 800 and 802 Wilbur Avenue - Tax Years 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13. Settlement amount no less than $1,020,719 based on a reduced combined assessment of $4,250,000.” / 609
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8-0 / Approve - Settlement of Tax Certiorari - Syracuse Resort Development, Inc. vs. City of Syracuse, et al. - 800 and 802 South Wilbur Avenue - Tax Years 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13. Payment shall include all taxes levied against the property based on the combined reduced assessment of $4,250,000 and shall not be lower than $1,020,719, contingent upon the property being auctioned through the Bankruptcy case. / 610
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8-0 / Authorize - The Corporation Counsel to submit a bid in bankruptcy case #11-09548, property located at 800-802 South Wilbur Avenue in the amount of tax debt on the property and authorize the use of funds as are necessary to transfer the property should the City be the successful bidder which will include the costs of the sale/auction. If the City does not win the bid, the moneys received through the auction will be available to satisfy the tax debt. / 611
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H / Levy - Onondaga County Tax (Excluding Onondaga County Consolidated Sanitation District) for 2013. / H
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H / Levy - Onondaga County Water District Tax for 2013. / H
19.
H / Levy - Onondaga County Sewer Rent for 2013. / H
20.
H / Transfer Funds - From General Fund Account #01.06.393.05 in the amount of $200,000 to Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency Revolving Payroll Fund to finance the bi-weekly payroll costs. / H
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
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H / Authorize - The City of Syracuse Planning Commission to act as Lead Agency pursuant to the SEQR Act for the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040. / H
22.
WD / 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 1631 S. Salina Street, a wood house and unfinished garage, to Syracuse Model Neighborhood Corp. for the total sum of $551. / WD
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8-0 / 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 254-256 W. Kennedy Street, a wood house and garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $476. / 612
24.
0-8 / Special Permit - To approve a permit modification for a restaurant located at 330 and 344 North Salina Street and 506-524 Pearl Street. Seven people spoke in favor and two people spoke in opposition to the proposal. The Planning Commission granted a sign waiver to allow for an existing roof sign and off-street parking spaces from 48 to 10. Abdalaader Mansour, applicant. Barbieri Real Estate, LLC, owner. / D
25.
8-0 / Special Permit - To approve a restaurant on property located at 753 and 757-769 James Street. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Planning Commission granted 2 waivers regarding signage and parking of 74 to 57 off street parking spaces. Darren Manipole and Carlene Rice, applicants. Skyline Apartments Company, owner. / Gen.
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8-0 / Special Permit - To approve a restaurant on property located at 2028-2036 South Salina Street. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Planning Commission granted 2 waivers regarding signage and parking from 13 to 0 off street parking spaces. Java House, LLC, applicant. CNY Redevelopment Co., owner. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR KESSNER, PRESIDENT ROBINSON, & COUNCILORS JOY, DENNO, BARRETT, HOGAN & MAROUN:
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H / Authorize - The use of the 2011-2012 fund balancein the amount of $500,000 for the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation, the “Land Bank,” and propose to share increased property tax revenue and organizational partnering. / H
BY COUNCILOR DENNO:
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H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Cash Capital #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $90,000 to Capital Budget Account #07.03001.0 to be used for by the Department of Fire for the rehabilitation of stations as detailed in Schedule “A”. These items were appropriated in the current Capital Improvement Plan. / H
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H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Cash Capital 07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $198,000 to Capital Budget Account #07.03013.0 to be used by the Department of Fire to purchase 4 response vehicles and 2 vans as detailed on Schedule “B”. These items were appropriated in the current Capital Improvement Plan. / H
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H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $60,000 to a Department of Police account to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance to be used for a Public Safety Building phone recording system. / H
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H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $1,295,000 to a Department of Police account to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance to be used for vehicles and related equipment as detailed in Appendix “A”. / H
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H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Cash Capital Account #07.0110.0.000 in the amount of $50,000 to a Department of Police account to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance to be used for computer upgrades. / H
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
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8-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2012-2013 Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $54,000 to a Department of Engineering account to be established by the Commissioner of Finance to be used to replace two 2001 Chevy Blazers as detailed in Appendix “A”. / 613
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8-0 / Agreement - With the Syracuse City School District relative to the use of the City of Syracuse D.P.W. Fuel Facility for cars and pick-up trucks for the period of one year with 2 one-year renewal options, with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council.Fuel will be charged at the City’s cost plus an additional fee of $.06 per gallon for maintenance and a 5% administrative charge for vehicle key and personnel I.D. numbers. / 614
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8-0 / Agreement - With the Syracuse Housing Authority relative to the use of the City of Syracuse D.P.W. Fuel Facility for cars and pick-up trucks for the period of one year, commencing on October 15, 2012, with 2 one-year renewal options, with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. Fuel will be charged at the City’s cost plus an additional fee of $.06 per gallon for maintenance and a 5% administrative charge for vehicle key and personnel I.D. numbers. / 615
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8-0 / Agreement - With Onondaga County relative to the use of the City of Syracuse D.P.W. Fuel Facility for cars and pick-up trucks for the period of one year, commencing on October 15, 2012, with 2 one-year renewal options, with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council.Fuel will be charged at the City’s cost plus an additional fee of $.06 per gallon for maintenance and a 5% administrative charge for vehicle key and personnel I.D. numbers. / 616
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8-0 / Amend - Ord. #268 (06/20/11), “Authorize - An Intermunicipal Agreement with Onondaga County for reimbursement of City funds in the amount of $150,000 for the Green Construction work on Concord Place (between Westcott Street and Allen Street) for work which includes a 12" road sub base and a 6" binder course section. Reimbursement is to be deposited in the 2010/2011 Road Reconstruction Account #07.01029 and that account will be increased by $150,000.” Amend to increase authorization to $1,100,000 to include Gifford St., Sumner Ave. and South State St. Funds deposited into an account to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance. / 617
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
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8-0 / Agreement - With the United States of America through the Secretary of the Air Force, the National Guard Bureau and the 174th Attack Wing of the NY Air Force National Guard to provide mutual aid in fire protection services at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of five years from the date of execution with 4 five-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. (Public Hearing held on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / 618
39.
8-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to a Facility Use and Lease Agreement with M and L Trucking, Inc. for rental space in the South Concourse in the Terminal Building at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / 619
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H / Authorize - Facility Use and Lease Agreement with M and L Trucking, Inc. for rental space of 539.94 square feet in the South Concourse in the Terminal Building at Syracuse Hancock international Airport for the period of one year, effective January 1, 2013, with rent of $1,100 per month. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
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8-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to a Facility Use and Lease Agreement with Champlain Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a CommutAir to reduce rental space in the North Concourse in the Terminal Building at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / 620
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H / Amend - Ord. #468 08/20/12, “Authorize - Facility Use and Lease Agreement with Champlain Enterprises Inc. d/b/a CommutAir for use and lease of 638.40 square feet of space in the North Concourse in the Terminal Building at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of eleven months, August 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 with one 1-year renewal option with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. Rent of $38,029 payable in twelve monthly payments of $3,169.” Amend to reduce the amount of rental space from 638.40 square feet to 256.69 square feet. The rent is adjusted from $38,029 to $15,291 with seven monthly payments of $2,184. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
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8-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a purchase agreement, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, to purchase of two parcels, 3.53 acres, at 6973 Kinne Street, DeWitt, situated immediately east of Syracuse Hancock International Airport Runway 10-28, from 6973 Kinne Street, LLC to prevent incompatible activities or land development within the Runway Protection Zone and ensure compliance with applicable FAA rules and regulations concerning approaches to runways. Total cost not to exceed $409,000 from Aviation Enterprise Fund Account #04.01122.0.000. / 621
BY COUNCILOR DOUGHERTY:
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8-0 / Accept - From the Onondaga Park Association, a donation in the amount of $25,000 to be used to offset the cost of the interior design, furnishings, general maintenance and up-keep of the Onondaga Fire Barn, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. / 622
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8-0 / Accept - From National Grid, a donation in the amount of $20,000 to be used to sponsor a Free Skating series at Clinton Square on Wednesday evenings for the period of November 28, 2012, through mid-March and other costs associated with the maintenance and upkeep of Clinton Square. / 623
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8-0 / Contract - With Cornell Cooperative Extension to implement urban forestry tree planting and education in Environmental Justice Communities in Syracuse for the period of two years from the execution date, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $35,000 to be charged to Grant Account #02.03759.0.000. / 624
BY COUNCILOR BEY:
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8-0 / Authorize - Payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) agreement with Salina Crossing Commercial Enterprises, LLC for property located at 900 North McBride Street and 2223-2237 South Salina Street and Elk Street for the period of ten years as detailed in Exhibit “A”. There will be new construction condominium buildings at each site. The PILOT will apply to the commercial condominiums only. SIDA approved this PILOT at the meeting on November 13, 2012. / 625
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8-0 / Resolution -Memorializing the Syracuse Onondaga County Planning Agency (SOCPA) to permanently change the names of East Castle Street to “Dr. Martin Luther King East” and West Castle Street to “Dr. Martin Luther King West.” / 44-R
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:38 P.M.
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