of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING -SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
1:00 P.M. / (9/10)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Bethaida Gonzàlez, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Minister Franklin M. Huff, Associate Minister from BethanyBaptistChurch, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present 7; Councilors Ryan and Simmons absent)
4. /Minutes -August 20, 2007 - (Approved 7-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (none)
7. /Communications - (none)
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
8.
7-0 / Resolution – Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2007-2008. / 33-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
9.
7-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, to add a new Chapter 52, to require GreenBuilding Standards for City-owned Public Buildings. / Gen.
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10.
H / Application - To the NYS Empire State Development Corporation’s Restore NY Community Initiatives Grant Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the renovation of eleven properties in the 300 and 400 Blocks of South Salina Street and 109 Wyoming Street and 109 Otisco Street and the reconstruction at 201 Wyoming Street. The 10% local match will be provided by the developers, andfor public improvements by the City Capital Improvement Program. / H
11.
7-0 / Advertise Public Hearing -Relative to the “Restore NY Communities Initiative” to comply with the NYS Empire State Development Corporation Municipal Grant Program. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.) / 505
12.
H / Agreement - With the NYS Empire State Development Corporation’s Restore NY Community Initiatives Grant Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the renovation of eleven properties in the 300 and 400 Blocks of South Salina Street and 109 Wyoming Street and 109 Otisco Street and the reconstruction at 201 Wyoming Street. The 10 % local match will be provided by the developers, andfor public improvements by the City Capital Improvement Program. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
13.
7-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the Syracuse Center of Excellence for funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to support the preliminary development of a ten megawatt alternative energy generation (sustainable carbon-neutral) facility. The local in-kind match of $50,000 to be provided by in-kind personnel and operational services by City Departments of Engineering and Economic Development and the Bureau of Research. / 506
14.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend Local Law #7-05 to authorize a revision to the boundaries of the Syracuse Empire Zone (Area 1) to include additional sites: 300 block of E. Water St. & Erie Blvd. E; Geddes St. Extension to Fitch and Putnam; and the Garland Funeral Home on West Castle. This amendment was approved by Empire State Development on June 19, 2006 and the Rebuild Syracuse Board on March 22, 2007. No deletions are required. The map of the proposed additions is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk. / T
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
15.
7-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services for funds in an amount not to exceed $75,000 to fund up to 50% of the expenses for the Syracuse Police Department’s Syracuse Information Resource Program and Office Friendly Program. The remaining 50% will come from the Police Department General Fund/Uniform Bureau/Salaries-Full Time Bi Weekly Account. / 507
16.
7-0 / Accept - From the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office funds in the amount of $9,700, from the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services “Video Recording of Statements Grant”, to be used for the installation of video and audio equipment by IBM Global Services in two PublicSafetyBuilding interview rooms, on behalf of the Syracuse Police Department. / 508
17.
7-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From IBM Global Services, the configuration and installation of software and cameras at various police facilities to be integrated with the existing Syracuse Police Department’s and SyracuseCitySchool District’s collaborative security camera network. Total cost not to exceed $100,000 to be funded by the Syracuse Police Department 2006 COPS Technology Grant Budget Account. / 509
BY COUNCILORS RYAN& McMAHON, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ & ALL COUNCILORS:
18.
7-0 / Resolution - In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month which runs from September 15, 2007 through October 15, 2007, in the City of Syracuse. / 34-R
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
19.
7-0 / Agreement - With Davis Vision relative to providing a vision plan for active City Officers and Employees for the period of January 1, 2008-December 31, 2011 at the cost of $340,000 each year for 2008 & 2009 and $350,000 each year for 2010 & 2011. Total cost not to exceed $1,380,000. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 510
20.
7-0 / Agreement - With Locey & Cahill, LLP for Actuarial Certification Services relative to the Federal Medicare Part D Prescription Plan from September 1, 2007-August 31, 2010. Total cost not to exceed $8,250. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 511
21.
7-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (Christopher Bollinger- 117 Ashworth Pl., 106 Central Ave., 703 Tully St., 134 John St.400 Seneca St. - Edward Pfohl - 317 Berkshire Ave. (Update), 162 Jasper St., 621 Marcellus St., 625 Otisco St., 410 Oswego St., 313 Marguerite Ave., 349 Furman St. & 104 Kinne St.) / 512
22.
7-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (201 & 205 Shuart Ave., and 139 Culbert St.) For various charges for Tax Year 2007/08. / 513
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
23.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to convey the 15’x536’ portion of Harrison Street to the County of Onondaga for the sum of $1.00. This property was previously abandoned by Ord. #449 (07/30/07). / T
24.
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
25.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2326 & 2328 S. Salina Street, a vacant lot, to People’s AME Zion Church for the total sum of $2,325. / H
26.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2330 & 2332 S. Salina Street., a vacant lot, to People’s AME Zion Church for the total sum of $2,325. / H
27.
7-0 / 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 208 Magnolia Street to Mohamed Mahmow for the total sum of $550. / 514
28.
7-0 / 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 520-522 Fabius Street, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 515
29.
7-0 / 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 106 Central Avenue, an unfinished wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 516
30.
7-0 / 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 410 Oswego Street, an unfinished wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 517
31.
7-0 / 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 400 Seneca Street, a wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 518
32.
7-0 / 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 703 Tully Street, a wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 519
BY COUNCILOR DeFRANCISCO:
33.
7-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of vehiclesfor theSyracuseCitySchool District. Total amount not to exceed $500,000. / 520
34.
7-0 / Authorize - The purchase of vehicleson behalf of theSyracuseCitySchool District as detailed in Schedule “A”. Total cost not to exceed $500,000. / 521
35.
7-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Parkitects, Inc., playground equipment for SalemHydeElementary School, on behalf of the SyracuseCitySchool District. Total cost not to exceed $75,000. / 522
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
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Miner / Amend - Ord. #477 (09/27/04), “Grant Agreement - With the US Department of Transportation under the Small Community Air Service Development Program for the Marketing and Business Air Travel Program at SyracuseHancockInternationalAirport. Total project cost not to exceed $480,000 with US DOT funding 100% of the program.” Amend to add new language to clarify the terms and conditions of the Grant, allow the Commissioner of Aviation to enter into Amendment Number 1, extend the term of the Grant Offer to March 27, 2008, amend the in-kind-contribution commitment from $700,000 to $480,000 and permit the use of $49,637 of the $149,637 expended from the MDA to be applied toward the in-kind-commitment. / 523
37.
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Miner / Amend - Ord. #478 (09/27/04), “Authorize - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Metropolitan Development Association for the Small Community Air Service Development Program and the Marketing and Business Air Travel Program at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of three years, as outlined in the draft MOU.” Amend to reduce the MDA share by $150,000, from $250,000 to $100,000, the local share amount required by the US DOT Grant. / 524
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
38.
7-0 / Accept - From the Tipp Hill Neighborhood Association, a donation in the amount of $5,000, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs, to serve as matching funds for the NYS DEC 2006 Tree Planting Cost-Share Grant for Urban and Community Forestry in New York State, previously approved by Ord. #595 (11/20/06). / 525
39.
7-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services for funds in an amount not to exceed $75,000 to fund up to 50% of the expenses for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs Expanded Recreation Program. The remaining 50% will come from the Parks Department Recreation Temporary Services Account. / 526
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
40.
H / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the purchase of and/or use of Eminent Domain for the properties at 3000 Burnet Avenue Rear and 116 Midler Ramp. Total amount not to exceed $1,520,900. / H
41.
H / Authorize - The Commissioner of Public Works to purchase and/or use of Eminent Domain for the properties at 3000 Burnet Avenue Rear and 116 Midler Ramp. Total cost not to exceed $1,520,900. / H
42.
7-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2007/2008 City Wide Sign Rehabilitation Program, Phase V of V. Total amount not to exceed $50,000. Total cost of Phases I-V not to exceed $250,000. / 527
43.
7-0 / Authorize - The 2007/2008 City Wide Sign Rehabilitation Program, Phase V of V on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $50,000. Total cost of Phases I-V not to exceed $250,000. / 528
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 10, 2007)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
44.
7-0 / Amend - Ord. #475 (09/27/04), “Appropriate Funds - From Cash Capital Account #07.0.1101.0.000 the amount of $695,595, $325,000 for Capital Improvements and $370,595 for Capital Equipment, for the 2004/2005 Parks, Recreation and Youth ProgramsCash Capital Improvement Program.” Amend from$18,000 to $14,311 Schedule “A” (2 Cross Court Basketball Stations) and expend $3,689 for a portable scoreboard to be used department-wide including the ShermanPark Pop Warner Football Program. / 529
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:17 P.M.
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