City Council

OFFICE OF CITY CLERK SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL CAUCUS AND THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Friday, November 19, 2021 Room 110 5:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 01 Council Member A RESOLUTION Declaring that the Project to Improve the Existing Water Treatment Plant Will Not Have a Significant Impact on the Environment Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 02 Council Member AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the Issuance of a Bond for the Construction, Reconstruction, and Instalation of Improvements at the Water Treatment Plant Votes Required 5 Thursday, November 18, 2021 Page 1 of 1  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Declaring that the Project to Improve the Existing Water Treatment Plant Will Not Have a Significant Impact on the Environment WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady (the “City”) wishes to make improvements to its existing water treatment plant to prevent possible issues with the reliability and quality of the source supply; and WHEREAS, the City proposes to address this issue by:  Installation of three new production wells, complete with well house buildings, well pumps, variable frequency drives, valves, vaults, and piping;    D Replacement of the three existing 24-inch venturi flow meters and vaults; Removal, replacement, and consolidation of the existing piping within the northern area of the site; Removal and replacement of all tanks, equipment, piping, conduits, lighting, electrical, and ventilation equipment within the fluoride bulk and day storage buildings;        ra Installation of a redundant chlorine injection system within an existing building (liquid sodium hypochloride); Emergency interconnection along Rice Road with the Town of Rotterdam; Replacement and upsizing of one of the existing diesel generators; Roof and HVAC Replacements for the existing active well houses; Roof replacement for the main treatment building; ft Installation of additional security cameras around the site property; Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) improvements to allow continuous monitoring between the City’s main treatment facilities; and  Other miscellaneous improvements to support the work outlined above to increase the redundancy and resilience in the City’s water supply system; and WHEREAS, the project, which will modernize the system to reliably meet the needs of future generations, is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City; and WHEREAS, this project is subject to the requirements of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Chapter 43-B of the Consolidated Laws of New York, as amended (the SEQRA Act) and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State, being 6 NYCRR Part 617, as amended (the Regulations); and WHEREAS, the City has conducted a coordinated review with the involved agencies identified pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.6, and no agencies objected to the City’s request to act as Lead Agency for such review; and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the information contained in Parts 1 and 2 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF), examined the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and undertaken such further investigation of the Project and its environmental effects as the City has deemed appropriate: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City makes the following findings and determinations with respect to the Project pursuant to SEQRA: 1) The Project consists of the components described above in the second WHEREAS clause of this resolution. 2) The Project constitutes an “Unlisted” action (as said quoted term is defined in SEQRA). 3) The City hereby adopts the FEAF for the Project. 4) Having given due consideration of the completed FEAF and the entire record of proceedings, the proposed action will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment, and preparation of an environmental impact statement is not required. 5) City staff is authorized and directed to execute Part 3 of the FEAF, thereby issuing a negative declaration for the Project pursuant to SEQRA, attached hereto as Exhibit A, which shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of 6 NYCRR 617.7 and 617.12. 6) City staff is further authorized and directed to do such further things or perform such acts as may D be necessary or convenient to implement the provisions of this Resolution. 7) This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Approved as to form this 19th day of November, 2021. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel ra ft  Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Identification of Potential Project Impacts Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency s reviewer(s) will not necessarily be environmental professionals. So, the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2, the form identifies the most relevant questions in Part 1 that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed, the lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity. If the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Tips for completing Part 2: Review all of the information provided in Part 1. Review any application, maps, supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook. Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2. If you answer “Yes” to a numbered question, please complete all the questions that follow in that section. If you answer “No” to a numbered question, move on to the next numbered question. Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact. Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency checking the box “Moderate to large impact may occur.” The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis. If you are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact, it may help to review the sub-questions for the general question and consult the workbook. When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity, that is, the whole action . Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts. D Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project. 1. Impact on Land Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1. D.1) If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 2. NO YES ra a. The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is less than 3 feet. ft b. The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15% or greater. c. The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed, or Relevant Part I Question(s) E2d E2f E2a No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. d. The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons D2a of natural material. e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year D1e or in multiple phases. f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physical D2e, D2q disturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides). g. The proposed action is, or may be, located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area. B1i h. Other impacts: _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 10 2. Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit access to, any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, NO YES minerals, fossils, caves). (See Part 1. E.2.g) If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, move on to Section 3. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. Identify the specific land form(s) attached: ________________________________ E2g ___________________________________________________________________ b. The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a E3c registered National Natural Landmark. Specific feature: _____________________________________________________ c. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 3. Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water NO YES bodies (e.g., streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.2.h) If “Yes”, answer questions a - l. If “No”, move on to Section 4. D a. The proposed action may create a new water body. Relevant Part I Question(s) D2b, D1h No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur ra b. The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10% or more than a 10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water. c. The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from a wetland or water body. d. The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or ft tidal wetland, or in the bed or banks of any other water body. e. The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody, either from upland erosion, runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments. D2b D2a E2h D2a, D2h f. The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s) for withdrawal D2c of water from surface water. g. The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s) for discharge D2d of wastewater to surface water(s). h. The proposed action may cause soil erosion, or otherwise create a source of D2e stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving water bodies. i. The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or E2h downstream of the site of the proposed action. j. The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in or D2q, E2h around any water body. k. The proposed action may require the construction of new, or expansion of existing, D1a, D2d wastewater treatment facilities. Page 2 of 10 l. Other impacts: _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 4. Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or NO YES may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1. D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t) If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 5. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may require new water supply wells, or create additional demand D2c on supplies from existing water supply wells. b. Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable D2c withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer. Cite Source: ________________________________________________________ c. The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and D1a, D2c sewer services. d. The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater. D2d, E2l e. The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations D2c, E1f, D where groundwater is, or is suspected to be, contaminated. f. The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products over ground water or an aquifer. g. The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. E1g, E1h D2p, E2l E2h, D2q, E2l, D2c ra h. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5. Impact on Flooding ft The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. (See Part 1. E.2) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, move on to Section 6. NO YES Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway. E2i b. The proposed action may result in development within a 100 year floodplain. E2j c. The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain. E2k d. The proposed action may result in, or require, modification of existing drainage D2b, D2e patterns. e. The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding. D2b, E2i, E2j, E2k f. If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, dam E1e Page 3 of 10 g. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 6. Impacts on Air The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.f., D 2 h D.2.g) If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, move on to Section 7. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits, the action may also emit one or more greenhouse gases at or above the following levels: i. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide (CO2) D2g ii. More than 3.5 tons/year of nitrous oxide (N2 ) D2g iii. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon equivalent of perfluorocarbons (PFCs) D2g iv. More than .045 tons/year of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) D2g v. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide equivalent of D2g hydrochlorofl urocarbons (HFCs) emissions vi. 43 tons/year or more of methane D2h b. The proposed action may generate 10 tons/year or more of any one designated D2g hazardous air pollutant, or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants. c. The proposed action may require a state air registration, or may produce an emissions D2f, D2g D rate of total contaminants that may exceed 5 lbs. per hour, or may include a heat source capable of producing more than 10 million BTU s per hour. d. The proposed action may reach 50% of any of the thresholds in “a” through “c”, above. D D2s ra e. The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of more than 1 ton of refuse per hour. f. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ 7. __________________________________________________________________ Impact on Plants and Animals ft The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1. E.2. m.-q.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 8. Relevant NO No, or YES Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of any E2o threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. b. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2o any rare, threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the federal government. c. The proposed action may cause reduction in population, or loss of individuals, of any E2p species of special concern or conservation need, as listed by New York State or the Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. d. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2p any species of special concern and conservation need, as listed by New York State or the Federal government. Page 4 of 10 e. The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural E3c Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. f. The proposed action may result in the removal of, or ground disturbance in, any E2n portion of a designated significant natural community. Source: ____________________________________________________________ g. The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, or E2m over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site. h. The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest, E1b grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat. Habitat type & information source: ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ i. Proposed action (commercial, industrial or recreational projects, only) involves use of D2q herbicides or pesticides. j. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 8. Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) NO YES If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 9. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large D a. The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land Classification System. b. The proposed action may sever, cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land Question(s) E2c, E3b E1a, Elb impact may occur impact may occur ra (includes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc). c. The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of active agricultural land. d. The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural uses, either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District, or more than 10 acres if not within an Agricultural District. ft e. The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land management system. E3b E1b, E3a El a, E1b f. The proposed action may result, directly or indirectly, in increased development C2c, C3, potential or pressure on farmland. D2c, D2d g. The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland C2c Protection Plan. h. Other impacts: ________________________________________________________ Page 5 of 10 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in NO YES sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1. E.1.a, E.1.b, E.3.h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, go to Section 10. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal, state, or local E3h scenic or aesthetic resource. b. The proposed action may result in the obstruction, elimination or significant E3h, C2b screening of one or more officially designated scenic views. c. The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: E3h i. Seasonally (e.g., screened by summer foliage, but visible during other seasons) ii. Year round d. The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed E3h action is: E2q, i. Routine travel by residents, including travel to and from work ii. Recreational or tourism based activities E1c e. The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and E3h appreciation of the designated aesthetic resource. D f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed project: 0-1/2 mile ½ -3 mile D1a, E1a, D1f, D1g 3-5 mile 5+ mile ra g. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources ft The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological resource. (Part 1. E.3.e, f. and g.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 11. NO YES Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur E3e b. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous E3f to, an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory. c. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous E3g to, an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory. Source: ____________________________________________________________ Page 6 of 10 d. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ If any of the above (a-d) are answered “ e. ”, continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3: i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part E3e, E3g, of the site or property. E3f ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property’s setting or E3e, E3f, integrity. E3g, E1a, E1b iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which E3e, E3f, are out of character with the site or property, or may alter its setting. E3g, E3h, C2, C3 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a NO YES reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1. C.2.c, E.1.c., E.2.q.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 12. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur D a. The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions, or “ecosystem services”, provided by an undeveloped area, including but not limited to stormwater storage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat. b. The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource. D2e, E1b E2h, E2m, E2o, E2n, E2p C2a, E1c, ra c. The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area with few such resources. d. The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the community as an open space resource. ft e. Other impacts: _____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ C2c, E2q C2a, C2c E1c, E2q C2c, E1c 12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical NO YES environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d) If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, go to Section 13. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or E3d characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. b. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource or E3d characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. c. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Page 7 of 10 13. Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.j) If “Yes”, answer questions a - . If “No”, go to Section 14. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network. D2j b. The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or D2j more vehicles. c. The proposed action will degrade existing transit access. D2j d. The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations. D2j . The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods. D2j . Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 14. Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.k) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 15. D a. The proposed action will require a new, or an upgrade to an existing, substation. Relevant Part I Question(s) D2k No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur ra b. The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to serve a commercial or industrial use. c. The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity. ft d. The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square feet of building area when completed. e. Other Impacts: ________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ D1f, D1q, D2k D2k D1g 15. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting. NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, go to Section 16. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local D2m regulation. b. The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence, D2m, E1d hospital, school, licensed day care center, or nursing home. c. The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day. D2o Page 8 of 10 d. The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties. D2n e. The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing D2n, E1a area conditions. f. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 16. Impact on Human Health The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure NO YES to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.1. d. f. g. and h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - m. If “No”, go to Section 17. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may cccur occur a. The proposed action is located within 1500 feet of a school, hospital, licensed day E1d care center, group home, nursing home or retirement community. b. The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation. E1g, E1h c. There is a completed emergency spill remediation, or a completed environmental site E1g, E1h remediation on, or adjacent to, the site of the proposed action. d. The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the E1g, E1h property (e.g. easement deed restriction) D e. The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health. f. The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future generation, treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the E1g, E1h D2t environment and human health. ra g. The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste management facility. h. The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste. i. The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal, or processing, of solid waste. ft j. The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. D2q, E1f D2q, E1f D2r, D2s E1f, E1g E1h k. The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill E1f, E1g site to adjacent off site structures. l. The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the D2s, E1f, project site. D2r m. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 10 17. Consistency with Community Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. NO YES (See Part 1. C.1, C.2. and C.3.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, go to Section 18. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action’s land use components may be different from, or in sharp C2, C3, D1a contrast to, current surrounding land use pattern(s). E1a, E1b b. The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city, town or village C2 in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%. c. The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2, C2, C3 d. The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans, or other regional land use C2, C2 plans. e. The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not C3, D1c, supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure. D1d, D1f, D1d, Elb f. The proposed action is located in an area characterized by low density development C4, D2c, D2d that will require new or expanded public infrastructure. D2j g. The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts (e.g., residential or C2a D commercial development not included in the proposed action) h. Other: _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 18. Consistency with Community Character ra The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. (See Part 1. C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, proceed to Part 3. ft a. The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures, or areas of historic importance to the community. Relevant Part I Question(s) E3e, E3f, E3g NO No, or small impact may occur YES Moderate to large impact may occur b. The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services (e.g. C4 schools, police and fire) c. The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where C2, C3, D1f there is a shortage of such housing. D1g, E1a d. The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized C2, E3 or designated public resources. e. The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and C2, C3 character. f. Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2, C3 E1a, E1b E2g, E2h g. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ PRINT FULL FORM Page 10 of 10  ft ra D  ft ra D  Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Documentation Part 2 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) identifies the potential impacts associated with the project based on a series of questions or statements for each major environmental topic. Completion of Part 2 did not result in the identification of any potentially large impacts. However, some smaller impacts may occur and the significance of these impacts are discussed below. Impact on Land- The project will be completed in two phases (Phase 1 in 2022 and Phase 2 in 2023). Phase 1 will include installation of three new production wells, well houses, and associated yard piping. Phase 2 will include building and equipment upgrades, and the emergency water interconnection with the Town of Rotterdam. The proposed development would convert a small area of mowed lawn to well houses and the proposed piping and interconnection work would temporarily impact mowed lawn and roadside right-of-way. This work will take place at the existing water treatment plant and along Rice Road. In general, this work will occur within previously disturbed and maintained lands. Soil erosion D and sedimentation controls will be implemented to minimize impacts. Therefore, no significant impacts are anticipated. Impact on Groundwater- The project is located above the Schenectady-Niskayuna sole source ra aquifer as well as above the Great Flats Unconfined Aquifer, which is the source of the water supply for the City. The aquifer is located near the surface, unconfined in nature, and receives recharge from surface precipitation and the Mohawk River. Protection of the Aquifer Source Supply- The Great Flats Aquifer serves as the primary source of ft municipal water for several communities in Schenectady County and indirectly supplies water to Ballston Lake and Clifton Park. The aquifer relies on the Mohawk River for a major portion of its recharge, with water moving relatively quickly through the aquifer creating a symbiotic relationship between the river conditions and the municipal water supply. The aquifer was formed through the deposition of deltaic deposits which are extremely transmissive to groundwater flow, with the most productive wells in the aquifer taking advantage of the well- sorted sand and gravel layers in the upper 50-60 feet of deposits. The permeable transmissive layer is underlain by relatively impermeable glacial till and bedrock. The Great Flats Aquifer has enormous capacity, but it is important that the City fully consider potential operational and environmental changes to optimize the performance of the well field while minimizing the potential to draw from contaminated groundwater sources. No new water demands are proposed. New wells are being added, but others are being taken out of service and the withdrawal limits will remain the same. Therefore, the project is a well replacement project. As discussed above, a small area of mowed lawn will be converted to well houses and the proposed piping and interconnection work would temporarily impact mowed lawn and roadside right-of-way. No drainage changes are proposed and soil erosion and sedimentation controls will be implemented to minimize impacts. This work has no potential to affect groundwater recharge or contaminate the groundwater. Therefore, no significant impacts are anticipated. Impact on Flooding- Based on review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), Map Number 36093C0153D, Zone AE (100-year floodplain) and 500-year floodplain are present. The proposed development would convert a small area of mowed lawn to well houses. The piping and interconnection work would be underground, with the impact areas retuned to existing grades. This work is not anticipated to change the existing drainage patterns. The project would not restrict the floodplain and erosion and sedimentation controls will be implemented to minimize impacts. Additionally, the project area at the water treatment plant is protected by a flood berm. Therefore, there will be no significant impact related to flooding. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS) was D reviewed. The CRIS indicates that the project area is within area designated as archeologically sensitive. Additionally, National Register listed 07NR05814-Enlarged Lock 23, Old Erie Canal is located along the east side of Rice Road. The emergency interconnection is proposed along the western boundary of this listing within the right-of-way of Rice Road. ra The project was submitted to the NYSOPRHP for review. The NYSOPRHP indicated in a letter dated September 14, 2021, that no historic properties, including archeological and/or historic resources, will be affected by the undertaking (See Attached). This letter is based on the emergency water interconnection portion of the project being installed between the utility poles and the edge of pavement, thereby avoiding effects to the Erie Canal Lock 23. There will be no significant impact to cultural resources. ft Impact on Critical Environmental Areas- The project area is located within the Aquifer Area Overlay Zone Critical Environmental Area (CEA). The designating agency of this CEA was the Town of Rotterdam and the reason for designation is as follows: Conserve, improve, protect natural resources. According to the NYSDEC website (http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6184.html), “Critical Environmental Areas (CEAs) are areas in the state which have been designated by a local or state agency to recognize a specific geographical area with one or more of the following characteristics:  A feature that is a benefit or threat to human health;  An exceptional or unique natural setting;  An exceptional or unique social, historic, archaeological, recreational, or educational value; or 2   An inherent ecological, geological, or hydrological sensitivity to change that maybe adversely affected by any physical disturbance.” No new water demands are proposed and the aquifer source supply will be protected as discussed in the Impact to Groundwater section above. No significant impacts to the CEA are anticipated. The proposed modifications to the well field and the emergency interconnect are consistent with the intended use of the CEA. Impact on Human Health- The NYSDEC Spill Incidents Database Search reveled three spills:  Spill Number 8708668 happened at the intersection of Rice Road and Schermerhorn Road in Rotterdam on 1/10/88. The spill of hydrofluorosilicic acid in an unknown amount, was due to equipment failure. The spill case has been closed.  Spill Number 0312623 happened on 2/12/04, at the water treatment plant at 49 Rice Road. The spill was chlorine, and the spill case has been closed  Spill Number 1701151 happened on 5/5/17, at the water treatment plant at 20 Rice Road. D The spill was chlorine, and the spill case has been closed. All spill cases have been closed, therefore, there would be no impact. ra In addition to the above resources and in further support of the determination of no significant impacts, no impacts will occur to the following resources:    Geology: There are no unique or unusual landforms on the site. Surface Water: There are no surface water features on the site and there is no significant ft potential for erosion and sedimentation or the increase in runoff from the site. Air Emissions: There are no new air emissions associated with the proposed site improvements.  Impacts on Plants and Animals: Based on review of the Environmental Resource Mapper and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Information for Planning and Consultation, there are no State or Federally listed threatened or endangered species or other rare plants or animals known to use the project site or to occur within the project vicinity.  There are no farms or other agricultural resources within the project area.  There will be no impact to aesthetic resources. The majority of the proposed site modifications include new infrastructure installed underground and the new structures are low profile. Additionally, there are no known important scenic or aesthetic resources within the project vicinity.  There are not open space or recreational resources within the project vicinity that could be impacted by this project. 3  The project will not result in an increase in traffic during operation. There may be some minor delays or slow downs during construction of the emergency interconnect, but this will be a temporary condition over a short duration of time.  There will be no increase in energy demand.  The project will not include new sources of noise, odor, or light emissions.  The project will be consistent with community plans to provide a safe, clean water supply to the community.  Lastly, the project will involve modification/improvements to the existing well fields (no change in land use) that will not result in any significant environmental impacts. Therefore, the project will continue to be consistent with the existing community character of this area. D ra ft 4 KATHY HOCHUL ERIK KULLESEID Governor Commissioner September 14, 2021 Nicole Frazer CHA III Winners Circle Albany, NY 12205 Re: NYSEFC Rice Road Water Treatment Plant Improvements 20 Rice Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306 21PR05089 Dear Nicole Frazer: Thank you for requesting the comments of the New York State Historic Preservation Office D (SHPO). We have reviewed the provided documentation in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. These comments are those of the SHPO and relate only to Historic/Cultural resources. They do not include other environmental impacts to New York State Parkland that may be involved in or near your project. Such impacts must be considered as part of the environmental review of the project pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and/or the State Environmental Quality Review Act (New York ra Environmental Conservation Law Article 8). The project description provided by CHA (September 9, 2021) indicates that the Emergency Water Interconnection along Rice Road will be installed between the utility poles and the edge of pavement, thereby avoiding effects to the Erie Canal Lock 23 (07NR05814). Based upon this ft review, it is the opinion of the New York SHPO that no historic properties, including archaeological and/or historic resources, will be affected by this undertaking. If you have any questions, I can be reached at Jessica.Schreyer@parks.ny.gov. Sincerely, Jessica Schreyer Scientist Archaeology New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Division for Historic Preservation, Peebles Island, PO Box 189, Waterford, New York 12188-0189 (518) 237-8643 • https://parks.ny.gov/shpo  EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY ADOPTING A BOND ORDINANCE At a meeting of the City Council of the City of Schenectady, New York, duly held in Schenectady, New York on the 22nd day of November, 2021. Present: Absent: ___________________ presented the following Ordinance and moved that it be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 2021-__ D BOND ORDINANCE, DATED NOVEMBER AUTHORIZING NOT TO EXCEED $7,775,470 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OBLIGATIONS BONDS TO FINANCE THE COST OF 22, 2021 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF ra IMPROVEMENT AT AND IN CONNECTION WITH THE RICE ROAD WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY, AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST NOT TO EXCEED $7,775,470, LEVY OF TAX IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS IN PAYMENT THEREOF, THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH SUM ft FOR SUCH PURPOSE AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Schenectady (the “City Council” and the “City”, respectively), hereby determines that it is in the public interest of the City to authorize the financing of the Purpose as defined in Section 2 hereof by the issuance of bonds and notes in an aggregate amount not to exceed $7,775,470, including costs of issuance, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Chapter 43-B of the Consolidated Laws of New York, as amended (the “SEQRA Act”) and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State, being 6 NYCRR Part 617, as amended (the “Regulations”), the City Council of the City as lead agency has: (a) conducted a coordinated environmental impact review of the Project pursuant to SEQRA; (b) determined that the Project is an “Unlisted Action” (as defined in the Regulations); (c) examined the Environmental Assessment Form prepared for the Project, the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and undertaken such further investigation of the Project and its environmental effects as the City has deemed appropriate; and (d) issued a negative declaration for the Project, finding it will 23589041.1 not have a “significant effect on the environment” (as said quoted term is defined in the SEQRA Act and the Regulations), and thereby concluding the SEQRA review process; and WHEREAS, the City Council has not taken any action or adopted any local law which would require the effectiveness of this bond ordinance be subjected to a permissive or mandatory referendum; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City is hereby authorized to construct, reconstruct and install improvements at and in connection with the Rice Road water treatment plant, acquire land or rights in land, furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus and pay incidental costs related thereto at an estimated cost of $7,775,470, as more particularly described in Section 3 hereof. Section 2. The City is hereby authorized to issue its serial general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $7,775,470 pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance the classes of objects or purposes, or specific objects or purposes, including costs of issuance, as more particularly described in Section 3 hereof. D Section 3. The class of objects or purposes to be financed pursuant to this Ordinance is the construction, reconstruction and installation of improvements at and in connection with the Rice Road water treatment plant, acquisition of land or rights in land, furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus and payment of incidental costs related thereto (collectively, the “Purpose”). ra Section 4. It is hereby determined that the Purpose is one of the class of objects or purposes described in subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, and that the period of probable usefulness of the Purpose forty (40) years. ft Section 5. It is hereby determined and declared that (a) the maximum cost of the Purpose, as estimated by the City Council, is not to exceed $7,775,470, (b) the City has not previously authorized the expenditure of the funds necessary to finance the cost of the Purpose, and (c) the City plans to finance the cost of the Purpose entirely from funds raised by the issuance of the Bonds and bond anticipation notes hereinafter referred to and referred to and a grants from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation. Section 6. Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond ordinance and the Local Finance Law, and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00, inclusive, of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of the serial bonds authorized by this bond ordinance and the renewal of such bond anticipation notes and the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, including renewals thereof, and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, including renewals thereof, is hereby delegated to the Commissioner of Finance and Administration of the City, as chief fiscal officer of the City. Such power shall include the power to consolidate the obligations authorized herein with other obligations of the City and to authorize the use of substantially level or declining debt service in accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of the Local Finance Law. The Commissioner of 23589041.1 Finance and Administration is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City all serial bonds, issued pursuant to this bond ordinance and all bond anticipation notes, including renewals thereof, issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the City to all such serial bonds and all such bond anticipation notes, including renewals thereof, and to attest such seal. In the absence of the Commissioner of Finance and Administration, the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration is hereby authorized to exercise the powers delegated to the Commissioner of Finance and Administration by this Ordinance. Section 8. This Bond Ordinance shall constitute the declaration of the City’s “official intent” to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of the Bonds and notes, as required by United States Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2. Except as otherwise permitted by United States Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2, the City will not use proceeds of the Bonds or notes to reimburse itself for prior expenditures for the Purpose unless: (1) the original expenditure was made not more than 60 days prior to the adoption of this bond ordinance, (2) the reimbursement will be made within three years after the later of the date the original expenditure was paid or the date the Purpose is placed in service or abandoned. Section 9. This Ordinance shall be published in summary form by the City Clerk together D with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law, and such publication shall be in each of the official newspapers of the City. The validity of the Refunding Bonds may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of the summary of this Ordinance are not substantially ra complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication; or if said obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 10. The faith and credit of the City are hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for ft the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this bond ordinance as the same shall become due. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall be levied annually on all taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 11. The City intends to issue the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance to finance the costs of the purposes described in Section 2 hereof. The City covenants for the benefit of the holders of the obligations authorized herein that it will not make any use of the proceeds of such obligations, any funds reasonably expected to be used to pay the principal of or interest on such obligations, or any other funds of the City, and will not make any use of the facilities financed with the proceeds of such obligations which would cause the interest on such obligations to become subject to federal income taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or subject the City to any penalties under section 148 of the Code, and that it will not take any action or omit to take any action with respect to such obligations, the proceeds thereof or any facilities financed thereby if such action or omission would cause the interest on such obligations 23589041.1 to become subject to federal income taxation under the Code or subject the City to any penalties under Section 148 of the Code. Section 12. In connection with the financing of the Purpose, the City is hereby authorized to participate in the Water Infrastructure Improvement Program (the “WIIA Program”) administered by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (“EFC”). The Director of Finance of the City is hereby authorized to execute and deliver such documents as may be necessary to effect the participation of the City in such WIIA Program. Section 13. In connection with the financing of the Purpose, the City is hereby authorized to participate in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program (the “DWSRF Program”) administered by EFC. The Supervisor of the City is hereby authorized to execute and deliver such documents as may be necessary to effect the participation of the City in such DWSRF Program. Section 14. The law firm of Barclay Damon LLP is hereby appointed to serve as bond counsel to the City in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. Section 15. This bond ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the D City Council of the City. The Motion having been duly seconded by _____________, it was adopted and the following votes were cast: AYES ra ft NAYS 23589041.1 STATE OF NEW YORK ) ) SS.: COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY ) I, the undersigned Clerk of the City of Schenectady, do hereby certify as follows: 1. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Schenectady, State of New York, was duly held on November 22, 2021, and Minutes of said meeting have been duly recorded in the Minute Book kept by me in accordance with law for the purpose of recording the Minutes of meetings of said Council. I have compared the attached Extract with said Minutes so recorded and said Extract is a true copy of said Minutes and of the whole thereof insofar as said Minutes relate to matters referred to in said Extract. 2. Said Minutes correctly state the time when said meeting was convened and the place where such meeting was held and the members of said Council who attended said meeting. 3. Public Notice of the time and place of said meeting was duly given to the public and the news media in accordance with the Open Meetings Law, constituting Chapter 511 of the Laws of 1976 of the State of New York, and that the members of said Council had due notice of D said meeting and that the meeting was in all respects duly held and a quorum was present and acted throughout. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have hereunto affixed the corporate seal of the City of Schenectady this _____ day of November, 2021. [SEAL] ra ft ____________________________________ City Clerk 23589041.1  LEGAL NOTICE The Ordinance a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 22nd day of November, 2021 and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Schenectady is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. A complete copy of the bond ordinance summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Schenectady for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. City Clerk BOND ORDINANCE, DATED NOVEMBER 22, 2021 D AUTHORIZING NOT TO EXCEED $7,775,470 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OBLIGATIONS BONDS TO FINANCE THE COST OF GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENT AT AND IN CONNECTION WITH THE RICE ra ROAD WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY, AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST NOT TO EXCEED $7,775,470, LEVY OF TAX IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS IN PAYMENT THEREOF, THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH SUM FOR SUCH PURPOSE AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Class of objects or purposes: ft construction, reconstruction and installation of improvements at and in connection with the Rice Road water treatment plant, acquisition of land or rights in land, furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus and pay incidental costs related thereto Maximum Estimated Cost: $7,775,470 Period of probable usefulness: Forty (40) years Amount of obligations to be issued: $7,775,470 23589041.1