of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 26, 2004
1:00 P.M. / (4/26)
1. / Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the Hon. Bethaida González, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /
Invocation - (The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Welling of Grace Baptist Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor Simmons absent)
4. /Minutes - April 12, 2004 - (Adopted 8-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (none)
7. /Communications - (From Hon. Nancy Larraine Hoffmann, NYS Senator, acknowledging receipt of Res. 16-R (3/29/04); From the Syracuse City School District, Res. 0404-172 regarding the Syracuse City School District and City of Syracuse joint Cooperative Board)
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
WD 8. / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2004. / WD
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
9.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Fire Grant Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $204,000 for training and equipment under the Operations and Firefighter Safety Program category. The $87,300 cash match will be met through the Fire Department 2004-2005 operating budget. / 135
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
10.
8-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the Annual Estimate for the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse City School District for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005. (Public Hearing to be held on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 5:30 P.M.) / 136
11.
H / Annual Estimate - For the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse City School District for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005. (Public Hearing to be held on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 5:30 P.M.) / H
12.
8-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (129-131 Harold St., 107 Lincoln Park Dr., 982 Westmoreland Ave., 1112 State St. N., 109 Grassman Ave., 118 Charlotte St., add Special Franchise, Fiber Technologies Networks, LLC.) For various charges for Tax Years 2003/2004, 2004/2005. / 137
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
13.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish a used motor vehicle sales and heavy-duty vehicle repair shop at 103 Park Avenue. James Abear, applicant. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ & ALL COUNCILORS:
14.
8-0 / Authorize - The naming of the circular drive located at the Burnet Park Golf Course as Bill O’Leary Drive. / 138
BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
15.
H / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2004/2005 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $485,000. / H
16.
H / Authorize - The 2004/2005 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) for the streets listed on Appendix “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Charge to the proceeds from the sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse. Total cost not to exceed $485,000. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, May 10, 2004 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
17.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the completion of Phase I of the 2003/2004 City Wide Parking Meter Replacement Program. Total amount not to exceed $235,000. Total cost of Phase I not to exceed $500,000. / 139
18.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #545 (11/3/03), “Authorize - The startup of the 2003/2004 Phase I City Wide Parking Meter Replacement Program. Total cost of Phase I not to exceed $265,000. Total cost of entire project through Phase III not to exceed $1,500,000.” Amend to increase the cost of Phase I an additional $235,000. Total cost of Phase I not to exceed $500,000. / 140
19.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the Commodity Credit Corporation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, for a Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program Grant for funds in an amount not to exceed $800,000 to allow the Department of Water to place four parcels in the Skaneateles Lake Watershed into conservation easements that perpetually restrict development rights on farmland. The 50% City match of $400,000 to be charged to account #05.00072.0.000. / 141
20.
8-0 / Authorize - Contracts for engineering services from various vendors for the Skaneateles Lake Demonstration Project on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $50,000 to be charged to the Skaneateles Lake Demonstration Project Account #05.04605.0.000. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 142
21.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Equipment (Contractor Services) from various vendors for the Skaneateles Lake Demonstration Project, administered through the US EPA-Funded Grant on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $135,000 to be charged to the Skaneateles Lake Demonstration Project Account #05.04605.0.000. / 143
22.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Equipment regarding the Alternative Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems from various vendors for the Skaneateles Lake Demonstration Project, administered through the US EPA-Funded Grant on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $100,000 to be charged to the Skaneateles Lake Demonstration Project Account #05.04605.0.000. / 144
23.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost and expense of the design and construction of repairs to the St. Louis Avenue Culvert. Total amount not to exceed $50,000. / 145
24.
8-0 / Authorize - The design and construction of repairs to the St. Louis Avenue Culvert. Total cost not to exceed $50,000. / 146
25.
8-0 / Accept - Funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the Community Capital Assistance Program, on behalf of the Department of Engineering, to be used for the design and construction of the repairs to the St. Louis Avenue Culvert. / 147
26.
8-0 / Agreement - With the NYS Dormitory Authority for the design and construction of the St. Louis Avenue Culvert. Total cost not to exceed $50,000. / 148
27.
8-0 / Permission - To Familycapped Inc. to construct, operate, and maintain a 2.5” force main under and across Lafayette Road within the City right-of-way and to install a 200’ - 10” gravity sewer line to connect to the City sewer system in Lafayette Road to be turned over to the City of Syracuse upon completion. / 149
28.
8-0 / Permission - To The Redhouse to construct, operate, and maintain an 8” storm line under and across West Fayette Street along the sidewalk within the City right-of-way. / 150
BY COUNCILOR WAELDER:
29.
8-0 / Authorize - The purchase of the property located at 927-935 South Geddes Street from Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total cost of $1.00 on behalf of the Syracuse City School District to be used for school purposes. / 151
30.
8-0 / Contract - Extension, with T-NT Bus Service for Bus Contract #95-154 (Regular Home to School) for the period of July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2007 (Summer School through August 31, 2007) on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. / 152
31.
8-0 / Contract - Extension, with T-NT Bus Service for Bus Contract #95-155 (Field Trips) for the period of July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2007 (Summer School through August 31, 2007) on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. / 153
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
32.
8-0 / Amend - Ord.#541(10/21/02), “Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Office of Children & Family Services for the annual reimbursement for youth recreation and services programs, for funds in an amount not to exceed $200,000. No local match required. Funds to cover up to 50% of program costs.” Amend to require the NYS Office of Children & Family Services to use the funds to cover up to 50% of the Officer Friendly and School Information and Resource Program from January 2003 through December 2003 and administrative costs of the City/County Youth Bureau. / 154
33.
8-0 / Amend - Ord.#546 (11/3/03), “Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Office of Children & Family Services, for the annual reimbursement for youth recreation and services programs, for funds in an amount not to exceed $200,000. No local match required. Funds to cover up to 50% of program costs.” Amend to require the NYS Office of Children & Family Services to use the funds to cover up to 50% of the Officer Friendly and School Information and Resource Program from January 2004 through December 2004 and administrative costs of the City/County Youth Bureau. / 155
34.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the Onondaga County Department of Health for an ACT for Youth Initiative mini-grant for funds in an amount not to exceed $647 for Project Adventure Activities in the summer 2004 programs. / 156
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
35.
8-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the agreement with EHM Facilities Management and Parking Systems for the operation, management and maintenance of public parking facilities at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, May 10 at 1:00 P.M.) / 157
36.
H / Agreement - With EHM Facilities Management and Parking Systems for the operation, management and maintenance of public parking facilities at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the term of three years with 1 two-year option. 85% of gross revenues will be revenue to the Airport. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, May 10 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - APRIL 26, 2004)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
37.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (café) at 385-387 West Onondaga Street. Reginald Pickard, applicant. / Gen.
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Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:17 P.M.1