Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · November 30, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Common Council was convened at 5:30 p.m. and was called to order by Council President
Ellis
Members Present: Adams, Anane, Clarke, Farrell, Hoey, Keegan, Kimbrough, Love, Robinson,
Romero and Zamer
Staff Present: Brett Williams, Jake Eisland, Shaniqua Dowdy and Ethan Samuel
Guest(s)/Speaker(s): Ron Lesko, Superintendent Kaweeda G.Adams, Anne Savage
Discussion/Questions:
Superintendent Kaweeda G.Adams presented updates on the City School District of
Albany.
Anne Savage discussed about full time pre K
Council Member Keegan asked about transportation for students and how it will be
handled this year, in which Anne Savage and Superintendent Kaweeda G.Adams
responded to
Council Member Adams asked about public safety concerns with students going from
Albany High to Charter Schools, funding with schools, asked if they are having a hard
time finding dual language staff, and asked if the engagement from the parents is
increasing for the Summer Youth Program, in which Anne Savage and Superintendent
Kaweeda G.Adams responded to
Council Member Farrell, Superintendent Kaweeda G.Adams and Anne Savage discussed
the Free Pre K and them having never having enough funding, asked about finding a
traffic around school districts and discussed ARP funds.
Council Member Hoey asked about RSV and FLU and if they have seen an increase in
either of those, he discussed the annoyance of talking to a robot in the school instead of a
person, in which Anne Savage and Superintendent Kaweeda G.Adams responded to
Council Member Robinson thanked Superintendent Kaweeda G.Adams for her hard
work, and discussed the Pre K program.
Council Member Zamer asked about collaboration and the School district and how it is
going and how they can offer help in some areas, in which Superintendent Kaweeda
G.Adams and Anne Savage responded to.
Council Member Kimbrough asked if the Rec Center in Albany High has a sign up day.
Council President Ellis discussed the need for parents to do their jobs and help their kids.
Council Member Anane asked about the School Districts vision on how to address the
expansion of the newly non English Immigrants, asked how he should respond to the
increase of taxes even though they received ARPA funds, Council Member Anane and
Superintendent Kaweeda G.Adams discussed how they almost had a computer virus
attack, asked about the possibility of having another Montessori school, in which
Superintendent Kaweeda G.Adams and Anne Savage responded to.
Council Member Love thanked Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams and said that Council
Member Love gets too many complaints about kids having guns, and how many kids
went to these schools, in which Superintendent Kaweeda G.Adams and Anne Savage
responded to.
President Pro Tempore Kimbrough discussed the Agenda for the December 5th, 2022
Regular Meeting.
Senior Assistant Corporation Council Brett Williams went over the Resolutions.
Council Member Farrell went over the Resolutions.
Council Member Hoey asked about Council Member Anane’s Ordinance, in which
Council Member Anane responded to.
Council Member Robinson asked which committee Resolution 112.121.22R is going to,
in which Senior Assistant Corporation Council Brett Williams and Council Member
Kimbrough responded to.
Council Member Anane discussed his Resolution 102.111.22R (MC).
Council Member Romero discussed Local Law Q of 2022.
Council Member(s) Kimbrough and Farrell discussed what went on during their
leadership meeting.
Council Member Anane discussed the Municipal Internet Commission Study and when
they will be able to send us the study.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.facebook.com/albany.commoncouncil/videos/539399014743416
Respectfully Submitted,
Ethan Samuel
Legislative Aide
Agenda
AGENDA
FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF
THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, December 5th, 2022
The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls
on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following
Thursday). This meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on
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ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Roll Call
Welcome
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Public Hearings
Public Comment Period (30 Minutes)
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings
Consideration of Local Laws
Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials
Consideration of Vetoes
Presentation of Petitions and Communications
Reports of Standing Committees
Reports of Ad Hoc Committees
Consideration of Ordinances
Consideration of Resolutions
Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes)
Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business
Adjournment
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LOCAL LAWS INTRODUCED
P of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 167 (ELECTIONS) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING WARD
BOUNDARIES TO REFLECT DATA FROM THE 2020 CENSUS
Q of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE COMMUNITY
POLICE REVIEW BOARD
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LOCAL LAWS HELD
1. Johnson LOCAL LAW C-2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMISSION
*Referred to Public Safety*
3. Planning LOCAL LAW G OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION), PART
13 (PLANNING BOARD OF CITY OF ALBANY), AND PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING
APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT
OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, CITY
PLANNING BOARD, AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee*
4. Romero LOCAL LAW I of 2022
A LOCAL LAW CREATING A COMMUNITY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE
ENACTMENT OF REPARATIONS REMEDIES RELATED TO THE SALE OF
CANNABIS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
5. Romero LOCAL LAW J of 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT
INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
IN REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM
PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS
*Referred to Public Safety Committee*
6. Romero LOCAL LAW K of 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT
INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
IN REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM
PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS
*Referred to Public Safety Committee*
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7. Kimbrough LOCAL LAW L OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY
MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS
*Referred to Public Safety Committee*
8. Zamer LOCAL LAW M OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) REDUCING
THE SPEED LIMIT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY FROM 30 TO 25 MILES PER HOUR
*Referred to Public Safety Committee*
9. Frederick LOCAL LAW N OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE III (SENIOR CITIZENS TAX EXEMPTION)
OF CHAPTER 333 (TAXATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO
INCREASE THE MAXIMUM INCOME ELIGIBILITY LEVELS APPLICABLE TO THE
EXEMPTION
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee*
10. Frederick LOCAL LAW O OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED PERSONS
WITH LIMITED INCOME) OF CHAPTER 333 (TAXATION) OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF ALBANY TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM INCOME ELIGIBILITY LEVELS
APPLICABLE TO THE EXEMPTION
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee*
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ORDINANCES INTRODUCED
48.121.22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
SALE OF THE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT 507 FIRST STREET (TAX MAP
PARCEL NUMBER 65.47-2-25) TO SHAWN FORD
49.121.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO POLICE
DEPARTMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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ORDINANCES HELD
1. Balarin Ordinance 4.21.22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN
RELATION TO INCREASING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT IN
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use*
2. Farrell Ordinance 16.72.22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (BICYCLES AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES)
OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING ON
SIDEWALKS
*Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee*
3. Love Ordinance 19.91.22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
ENACTING A SUMMER RECESS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS
*Referred to Council Operations and Ethics*
4. Johnson Ordinance 21.91.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT TO HISTORIC
MANSION HILL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF
ALBANY OVER A PORTION OF THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE ASH GROVE
PLACE COMMON ALLEY (TAX MAP NUMBER 76.49-3-57) FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANE OF AN ADA COMPLIANT RAMP
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
5. Farrell Ordinance 22.101.22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY DEFINING MOTORIZED SCOOTERS TO INCLUDE
DEVICES WITHOUT HANDLEBARS
*Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee*
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6. Love Ordinance 24.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO THE ALBANY COUNTY
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF 142 LIVINGSTON AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL
NUMBER 65.74-4-13), 35 TEN BROECK PLACE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 65.74-
4-20), AND 37 TEN BROECK PLACE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 65.74-4-21)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
7. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 25.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO THE CITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ALBANY FOR VARIOUS PROPERTIES
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
8. Frederick on behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 26.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,146,875.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,146,875.00
SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS –
ACQUISITION OF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
9. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 27.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $115,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $115,000.00
SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS –
CONSTRUCTION OF A GREENHOUSE AT DGS HEADQUARTERS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
10. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 28.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $180,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $180,000.00
SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS –
ACQUISITION OF PORTABLE TRUCK LIFTS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
11. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 29.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $633,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $633,000.00
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SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS –
INSTALLATION OF FENCING AT CITY FACILITIES)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
12. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 30.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,483,553.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,483,553.00
SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – ACQUISITION
OF VARIOUS MAINTENANCE VEHICLES)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
13. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 31.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $410,805.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $410,805.00 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – PLANNING AND
DESIGN OF FUTURE WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
14. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 32.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,900,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,900,000.00
SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ALBANY FIRE
DEPARTMENT – ACQUISITION OF FIRE-FIGHTING VEHICLES, APPARATUS, AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
15. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 33.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000.00
SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING –
ADA COMPLIANCE)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
16. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 34.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000.00
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SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING –
REHABILITATION OF CENTRAL & FRISBIE AVENUES)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
17. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 35.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,300,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,300,000.00
SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING –
LINCOLN PARK PROJECT)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
18. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 36.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $15,000,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $15,000,000.00
SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING –
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS CITY BUILDINGS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
19. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 37.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $600,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000.00 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – SIDEWALK
RECONSTRUCTION)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
20. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 38.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $5,000,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000.00 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – STREET
RECONSTRUCTION)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
21. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 39.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000.00 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – ROADWAY
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SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
22. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 40.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING
THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID
CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – LIGHTING SYSTEM
UPGRADES)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
23. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 41.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING
THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID
CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – PLANNING FOR
TRICENTENNIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
24. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 42.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING
THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID
CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – PLANNING FOR
TRAFFIC SPEED REDUCTION IMPROVEMENTS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
25. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 43.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING
THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID
CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – ROADWAY STRIPING)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
26. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 44.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,200,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,200,000.00 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING –
TRAFFIC SIGNALS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
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27. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 45.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000.00 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – COMPUTER AIDED
DISPATCH SYSTEM)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
28. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 46.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000.00 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – IMPROVEMENTS TO APD
FACILITIES)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
29. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 47.111.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $5,000,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000.00 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – LINCOLN PARK
POOL IMPROVEMENTS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
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RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED
108.121.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY UPON CITY OF ALBANY PROPERTIES FOR UNPAID WATER AND
SEWER CHARGES
109.121.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY UPON CITY OF ALBANY PROPERTIES FOR UNPAID CHARGES
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, AND
THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
110.121.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF 2023 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) CHARGES
AND AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON
THE 2023 TAX BILLS
111.121.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE
LOCALLY-ADJUSTED BASE PROPORTIONS OF THE HOMESTEAD AND
NON-HOMESTEAD CLASSES FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW
112.121.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ELECTING TO PROVIDE
THE PENSION BENEFIT OF SECTION 41(j) OF THE RETIREMENT AND
SOCIAL SECURITY LAW
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RESOLUTIONS HELD
1. Hoey Resolution 13.21.22R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING THE
ALBANY WATER BOARD TO FLOURINATE THE WATER OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment Committee*
2. Hoey Resolution 14.21.22R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO
CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE
THRUWAY
*Referred to Parks, Recreation, and Family Service*
3. Anane Resolution 102.111.22R(MC)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY’S COMMON COUNCIL
CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE AND NEW YORK
STATE GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF ALBANY
WITH ITS FAIR SHARE OF UNRESTRICTED STATE AID AND MAKE
PERMANENT $15 MILLION IN CAPITAL CITY FUNDING
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