Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING FINANCE, TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT Sonia Frederick, Chair DATE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2025 TIME: 5:30PM LOCATION: Council Chambers-2nd Floor, City Hall LIVESTREAM: YouTube— https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil Facebook— https://www.facebook.com/albany.commoncouncil TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: • Resolution 68.71.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2025 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL • Resolution 15.32.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION TO PLACE PROPERTY OWNED BY PRAISE TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD ON THE EXEMPT PORTIONS OF THE 2021, 2022, AND 2023 ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND TO EXEMPT SUCH PROPERTY FROM TAXES BASED ON THOSE ROLLS • Resolution 64.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING RETROACTIVE REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY CONGREGATION OHAV SHALOM • Ordinance 4.41.25 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 5 MILL ROAD (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 75.00-2-8) TO EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING PIPELINE AT THE PROPERTY • Ordinance 6.61.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE ASH GROVE PLACE COMMON ALLEY (TAX MAP PARCEL No. 76.49-3-57) TO THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS, INC. • Ordinance 7.61.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $9,468,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $9,468,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (CITY-WIDE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS) • Ordinance 9.71.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 34 CHERRY STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 76.66-2-5) TO THE ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY • Ordinance 10.71.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF VARIOUS CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES TO THE ALBANY COUNTY LAND BANK PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: YES Council Member Frederick introduced the following on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation: RESOLUTION 68.71.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2025 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL WHEREAS, section 604 (D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of budgeted funds that affects a salary rate or salary total, occurring after the adoption of the annual budget, requires the approval of the Common Council; and WHEREAS, several departments have requested changes in their authorized positons included in the 2025 City Budget; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of these requests, the Budget Director has requested that the amendments, reflected in the following chart, to the authorized positions of the 2025 City Budget be made: Action Title Budget Line Grade Range Create Dir. of Traffic Engineering A.1440.3310.Positions W.11 91,340 – 130,730 Delete Chief Super. of Traffic Eng. A.1440.3310.Positions W.9 75,540 – 108,160 Create Operations Manager A.1492.Positions W.9 75,540 – 108,160 Delete Chief Labor Supervisor A.1492.Positions W.5 51,560 – 73,840 Create Licensed Auto Inspector A.1492.Positions B.8 54,496 Delete Automotive Mechanic A.1492.Positions B.7 48,942 Create Sr. Crisis Caseworker A.3120.Positions W.7 62,350 – 89,230 Delete Crisis Caseworker A.3120.Positions W.5 51,560 – 73,840 Create Project Manager A.3120.Positions W.7 62,350 – 89,230 Delete Chief of Staff A.3120.Positions W.12 100,500 – 143,830 Create Director of Wellness A.3120.Positions W.10 83,060 – 118,870 Delete Deputy Chief A.3120.Positions W.13 110,530 – 158,180 Create Special Patrol Officer (10) A.3120.Positions W.7 62,350 – 89,230 Delete Police Officer (10) A.3120.Positions P.1 65,066 – 84,891 and WHEREAS, section 4 of Ordinance 28.101.24 requires Council Approval of changes in rates of pay exceeding ten percent of planned rates presented to the Committee on Finance, Taxation, and Assessment during the annual budget process; and  WHEREAS, the following title has been re-classified FLSA exempt and therefore non- overtime eligible, the amendment below is now being requested; Title Budget Line Planned Amended City Arborist A.1440.3310.Positions 77,500 100,000 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the transfer of budgeted funds affecting a salary rate or salary total, as laid out above, in order to effectuate the changes in various departments’ staffing for 2025. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 26, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick, o/b/o Finance Committee RESOLUTION 68.71.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2025 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of the legislation is to make changes required in order to effectuate a change in the staffing of the Departments Engineering, General Services, and Police to provide these departments with the staffing roles necessary for service delivery. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to section 604 (D)(b) of the City Charter “any transfer of budgeted funds that affects any salary rate or salary total” requires the approval of the Common Council. FISCAL IMPACT None. Sufficient salary appropriations for these staffing changes were included in the 2025 Adopted Budget. Council Member Adams introduced the following: RESOLUTION 15.32.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION TO PLACE PROPERTY OWNED BY PRAISE TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD ON THE EXEMPT PORTIONS OF THE 2021, 2022, AND 2023 ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND TO EXEMPT SUCH PROPERTY FROM TAXES BASED ON THOSE ROLLS WHEREAS, Praise Tabernacle Church of God, also known as Albany Church of God (the “Church”) is a religious not-for-profit corporation; and WHEREAS, the Church owns 453 Delaware Avenue in the City of Albany, also known as tax map parcel number 75.68-2-1 (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, in order to enjoy an exemption, the owner of property must typically submit an application to the assessor’s office annually, prior to the taxable status date each year; and WHEREAS, the Church did not file such an application to the assessor’s office in 2021, 2022, or 2023, and the Property was not, therefore, granted an exemption on the 2021, 2022, or 2023 assessment rolls; and WHEREAS, the State Legislature, by Senate Bill 9163-A (L. 2024, ch. 404), signed into law by Governor Hochul on September 27, 2024, authorized the Commissioner of the City’s Department of Assessment and Taxation (the “Assessor”) to accept from the Church “an application for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to section 420-a of the real property tax law with respect to the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 assessment rolls, for all of the school taxes and all of the general taxes of such rolls for…” the Property, and that, if accepted, the Assessor shall review the application “as if it had been received on or before the taxable status dates established for such rolls; and WHEREAS, the state legislation further provides that if the Assessor is “satisfied that such organization would otherwise be entitled to such exemption if such organization had filed an application for exemption by the appropriate taxable status dates, the assessor, upon approval from the common council of the city of Albany, may grant exemption from all taxation and make appropriate corrections to the subject rolls.”; and WHEREAS, the Assessor is satisfied that the Church would be entitled to an exemption for its property at 453 Delaware Avenue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Assessment and Taxation to grant real property tax exemptions to the Church for its property at 453 Delaware Avenue for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tax years. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 7, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Adams RESOLUTION 15.32.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION TO PLACE PROPERTY OWNED BY PRAISE TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD ON THE EXEMPT PORTIONS OF THE 2021, 2022, AND 2023 ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND TO EXEMPT SUCH PROPERTY FROM TAXES BASED ON THOSE ROLLS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Praise Tabernacle Church, which owns 453 Delaware Avenue and uses the property for exempt purposes, could have applied for, and been granted, a property tax exemption for the property in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Since it failed to apply, no such exemption was granted and taxes were levied on the property. By special act of the State Legislature, Praise Tabernacle Church has been allowed to apply, belatedly, for an exemption in each of the three years. The Assessor is satisfied that, had the Church applied in a timely manner, the Property would have been exempt. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The state legislation, included herewith requires that the Assessor receive the approval of the Common Council before placing the Property on the exempt portion of the 2021, 2022, and 2023 assessment rolls and exempting the Property from taxation, ex post facto, for each of those years. This resolution expresses the Council’s approval. FISCAL IMPACT The Church paid $9,646.64 in taxes in 2022, based off the 2021 assessment roll. The Church may be entitled to a refund of this amount. Council Member Zamer introduced the following: RESOLUTION 64.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING RETROACTIVE REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY CONGREGATION OHAV SHALOM WHEREAS, Congregation Ohav Shalom owns the following properties in the City of Albany: Street Address Tax Map Parcel Number 130 Buckingham Drive 64.62-4-60 115 Krumkill Road 64.69-3-8 and 64.62-1-59 135 Krumkill Road 64.69-4-3 139 Krumkill Road 64.69-44-4 143 Krumkill Road 64.69-4-5 145 Krumkill Road 64.69-4-6 Rear 115 Krumkill Road 64.69-3-10 3 Westbrook Street 64.69-3-5 5 Westbrook Street 64.69-3-4 7 Westbrook Street 64.69-3-3 4 Westbrook Street 64.69-4-2 and; WHEREAS, although such properties would have been entitled to exemptions from real property taxation on the City of Albany’s 2018 assessment roll pursuant to RPTL § 420-a, no exemption applications were filed for the properties and so they were placed on the non-exempt portion of the City’s 2018 assessment roll; and WHEREAS, in Chapter 598 of the Laws of 2019, the State of New York authorized the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation of the City of Albany to “accept from Congregation Ohav Shalom an application for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to section 420-a of the real property tax law for the 2018 assessment roll” for the above-referenced parcels; and WHEREAS, L. 2019, Ch. 598 goes to say that if the Assessor accepts such application, the Assessor may, “upon the approval of the common council of the City of Albany … grant exemption from all taxation and make appropriate corrections to the subject roll;” and WHEREAS, Congregation Ohav Shalom has made, and the Assessor has accepted an application as authorized by L. 2019, Ch. 598; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Chapter 598 of the Laws of 2019 and section 420-a of the Real Property Tax Law, the Common Council of the City of Albany approves the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation of the City of Albany to retroactively exempt from real property taxes based on the City’s 2018 assessment those parcels owned by Congregation Ohav Shalom as described above. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 6, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Zamer RESOLUTION 64.62.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING RETROACTIVE REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY CONGREGATION OHAV SHALOM GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Although Congregation Ohav Shalom could have enjoyed property tax exemptions for it properties on the City of Albany’s 2018 assessment roll pursuant to RPTL § 420-a, the required annual applications for such exemptions were not submitted. As such, the properties were placed on the non-exempt portion of the roll and taxed accordingly. In 2019, the state legislature passed, and the Governor Cuomo signed, Chapter 598 of the Laws of 2019, which allowed Congregation Ohav Shalom to retroactively apply for the exemptions which it ought to have had in the first place, and for the Assessor to make the appropriate corrections to the roll. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to state law, the Common Council needs to indicate its approval before the Assessor, having received and been satisfied by Ohav Shalom’s exemption applications, can place the properties on the exempt portion of the 2018 roll. This approval is indicated by Common Council resolution. FISCAL IMPACT Congregation Ohav Shalom may be entitled to refunds of any taxes they paid based on the City’s 2018 assessment roll for the subject parcels. Council Member Frederick introduced the following: ORDINANCE 4.41.25 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 5 MILL ROAD (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 75.00-2-8) TO EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING PIPELINE AT THE PROPERTY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The City of Albany is hereby authorized to grant an easement to Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., over a portion of City-owned property at 5 Mill Road (tax map parcel number 75.00-2-8, also known as the Normanskill Farm) in the City of Albany for the purposes of replacing an existing pipeline which runs through the property, across the Normanskill, and into the Town of Bethlehem, as described more fully in the proposed easement included herewith. Section 2. The form, content, terms and conditions of such easement shall be approved by the Corporation Counsel. Section 3. The Grantee shall not hinder, interfere with, prevent, delay, obstruct or adversely affect the Grantor in the reasonable exercise of its governmental operations or function. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 2025 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 2, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick Ordinance 4.41.25 (MC) TITLE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 5 MILL ROAD (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 75.00-2-8) TO EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING PIPELINE AT THE PROPERTY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (EGTS) currently benefits from an easement across a portion of the Normanskill Farm property (5 Mill Road), which it uses to maintain its gas pipeline which runs through the area. EGTS is now proposing a replacement of a section of its existing pipeline, which crosses between City of Albany and Town of Bethlehem. The replacement is approximately 2,000 feet in length, and the total limit of disturbance within the City will be ±3.6 acres. The replacement, which will be drilled deeper than the current pipeline, is necessary because of the instability of the hills alongside the Normans Kill. The easement EGTS now seeks will only slightly expand its current easement in two spots, as can been seen from the attached plat drawing. The proposed easement is attached only for reference. It must still be reviewed and approved by the relevant City departments and finally approved by Corporation Counsel’s Office. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Common Council approval is required for land transactions, such as the granting of a permanent easement over municipal property. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Johnson introduced the following: ORDINANCE 6.61.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE ASH GROVE PLACE COMMON ALLEY (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 76.49-3-57) TO THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS, INC. The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. It is hereby ordered and directed that all the right, title, and interest of the City of Albany in and to the 0.01± acre parcel known as the Ash Grove Place Common Alley, also identified as tax map parcel number 79.49-3-57, be sold at private sale, pursuant to the provisions of Local Law 4 of 1984 to the Community Builders, Inc.; SUBJECT to all easements, restrictions, and rights-of-way of record. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the aforesaid property has been abandoned for municipal or public purposes. Section 3. The form, content, terms, and conditions, of such conveyance shall be approved by the Corporation Counsel and shall be subject to approval by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, and if approved by the said Board, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a proper deed of conveyance for valuable consideration. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 22ND DAY OF MAY, 2025 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 22, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Johnson ORDINANCE 6.61.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE ASH GROVE PLACE COMMON ALLEY (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 76.49-3-57) TO THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS, INC. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The Community Builders (TCB), a not for profit affordable housing developer and manager, seeks to expand its Mansion Initiative on Grand Street between Madison Avenue and Ash Grove Place by purchasing the Ash Grove common alley in order to consolidate the four lots comprised of 108-114 Grand Street. TCB already owns the 112 and 114 Grand Street lots, and has purchase and sale agreements to acquire 108 and 110, and operates 11 existing, occupied historic townhouses on the block. The Mansion Initiative will provide a total of 63 units of affordable housing and TCB will build four contextual townhouses over 108-114 Grand Street, replacing the housing lost to the spring 2023 fire. Acquiring Ash Grove Place common alley will allow TCB to consolidate its corner lots into one parcel. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION Sale of City-owned property requires Common Council approval. FISCAL IMPACT An appraisal performed by Schuyler Valuation Services on behalf of The Community Builders valued the property at $410. Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee, introduced the following ORDINANCE 7.61.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $9,468,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $9,468,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (CITY-WIDE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: City-wide roadway improvements Local Finance Law Section 11(a) Clause: 20(d) Period of Probable Usefulness: 15 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 15 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $9,468,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $9,468,000 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH.1492.5010.9513 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $9,468,000 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Section 3. It is hereby ordered and directed that the projects specified above be undertaken and the amounts set forth as the maximum estimated costs are hereby appropriated therefor. The Board of Contract and Supply is hereby authorized to take such necessary and further steps to carry out the provisions of this section. Section 4. Pending the sale of the bonds herein authorized, the temporary use of funds from the City’s general fund, pursuant to the provisions of section 165.10 of the New York Local Finance Law, is hereby authorized. The City reasonably expects to reimburse such temporary expenditures with the proceeds of the bonds or bond anticipation notes authorized by Section 1 of this ordinance. This ordinance shall constitute the City’s “official intent” to reimburse such temporary expenditures in accordance with Untied States Treasury Regulation section 1.150-2. Section 5. The faith and credit of the City of Albany, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such leases or bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such leases or bonds becoming due and payable in such year and such debt service payments may be made in substantially level or declining amounts as may be authorized by law. There shall annually be levied on all taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such leases or bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the New York Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated in the City Treasurer, as chief fiscal officer of the City of Albany. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said City Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of Local Finance Law. Section 7. The City Treasurer is further authorized to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to ensure the continued status of the interest on the leases or bonds authorized by this resolution and any notes issued in anticipation thereof, as excludable from federal income taxation pursuant to Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and to designate the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any notes issued in anticipation thereof as “qualified tax-exempt bonds” in accordance with Section 265(b)(3)(B)(i) of the Code. Section 8. The City Treasurer is further authorized to enter into a continuing disclosure agreement with the initial issuer of the leases or the purchaser of the bonds or notes authorized by this resolution, containing provisions which are satisfactory to such purchaser in compliance with the provisions of Rule 15c12-12, promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Section 9. The validity of such leases or bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this ordinance pursuant to Section 8 hereof are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 10. Upon this ordinance taking effect, the Clerk of the Common Council is hereby authorized and directed to publish the same together with a notice in substantially the form set forth in section 81.00 of the New York Local Finance Law.  Section 11. It is hereby determined that except as hereinafter specified, the authority and funding of the projects aforesaid constitute either unlisted or Type II actions under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder having no adverse effect upon the environment. Section 12. This ordinance shall be dated June 2, 2025, and shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of the City of Albany. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 22ND DAY OF MAY, 2025 _______________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 22, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick ORDINANCE 7.61.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $9,468,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $9,468,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (CITY-WIDE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS) GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION Sale of City-owned property requires Common Council approval. FISCAL IMPACT Council Member Johnson introduced the following: ORDINANCE 9.71.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 34 CHERRY STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 76.66-2-5) TO THE ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. It is hereby ordered and directed that all the right, title, and interest of the City of Albany in and to the 0.02± acre parcel known as 34 Cherry Street, also identified as tax map parcel number 76.66-2-5, be sold at private sale, pursuant to the provisions of Local Law 4 of 1984 to the Albany Housing Authority; SUBJECT to all easements, restrictions, and rights-of-way of record. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the aforesaid property has been abandoned for municipal or public purposes. Section 3. The form, content, terms, and conditions, of such conveyance shall be approved by the Corporation Counsel and shall be subject to approval by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, and if approved by the said Board, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a proper deed of conveyance for valuable consideration. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 26TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 26, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Johnson ORDINANCE 9.71.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 34 CHERRY STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 76.66-2-5) TO THE ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The Albany Housing Authority seeks to obtain 34 Cherry Street as party of its Steamboat Square Revitalization – Phase 2 (SSR-P2. This phase of development encompasses three high-rise towers and 44 townhomes located on multiple sites around 200 Green Street, which will be available to individuals and families earning up to 30%, 50%, 60%, and 80% of the Area Median Income except for certain unrestricted units reserved for returning tenants. Regarding AHA’s need for 34 Cherry Street specifically, the current design of the project calls for the geothermal wells to be located on the parcel of land located between Dongan Avenue, Bassett Street, Cherry street and Church Street. AHA owns the entire block except for 34 Cherry Street – a small triangular parcel of land located at the corner of Cherry and Church Street. Locating the wells is necessary to preserve the current landscape and parking configurations on the Steamboat campus. Additionally, AHA has maintained 34 Cherry Street for the past 20 years. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION Sale of City-owned property requires Common Council approval. FISCAL IMPACT The property is currently assessed for $4,000. Council Members Frederick and Johnson introduced the following: ORDINANCE 10.71.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF VARIOUS CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES TO THE ALBANY COUNTY LAND BANK The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. It is hereby ordered and directed that all the right, title, and interest of the City of Albany in and to the following properties be sold at private sale, pursuant to the provisions of Local Law 4 of 1984 to the Albany County Land Bank: Property Address Tax Map No. Lot Size (Acres) 145 Broad St. 76.73-4-18 0.04 155 Broad St. 76.72-2-55 0.03 133 Clinton St. 76.72-2-75 0.03 8 Second Ave. 76.72-2-56 0.03 10 Second Ave. 76.72-2-57 0.08 23 Second Ave. 76.73-4-28 0.11 17 Teunis St. 76.72-1-54 0.04 24 Teunis St. 76.72-2-11 0.06 27 Teunis St. 76.72-1-49 0.04 29 Teunis St. 76.72-1-48 0.04 31 Teunis St. 76.72-1-47 0.04 33 Teunis St. 76.72-1-46 0.04 35 Teunis St. 76.72-1-45 0.04 55 Third Ave. 76.64-3-39 0.06 64 Third Ave. 76.64-4-19 0.06 66 Third Ave. 76.64-4-18 0.06 SUBJECT to all easements, restrictions, and rights-of-way of record. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the aforesaid property has been abandoned for municipal or public purposes. Section 3. The form, content, terms, and conditions, of such conveyance shall be approved by the Corporation Counsel and shall be subject to approval by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, and if approved by the said Board, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a proper deed of conveyance for valuable consideration. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 27, 2025 Sponsor: Council Members Frederick & Johnson ORDINANCE 10.71.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF VARIOUS CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES TO THE ALBANY COUNTY LAND BANK GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The Albany County Land Bank seeks to obtain these parcels as part of the South End Cluster Redevelopment project. The project, which involves 75 properties now (or until recently) owned by the Land Bank, Habitat for Humanity, and the City, will include new construction of affordable units with a goal of stabilizing long-disinvested blocks and to be a catalyst for additional community and economic development in the neighborhood. The project requires that all properties owned by Habitat and the City be transferred to the Land Bank so that the Land Bank can coordinate the project with their development partners. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION Sale of City-owned property requires Common Council approval. FISCAL IMPACT Combined, the properties are assessed for $28,800.