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OFFICE OF CITY CLERK SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL CAUCUS AND THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 24, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. FINAL CONSIDERATION 01 Council Member AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 138-30 of the Code of the City of Schenectady Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 02 Council Member A RESOLUTION Calling for a Public Hearing for Rezoning of Barrett Street and South Avenue Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 03 Council Member A RESOLUTION Creating an Advisory Committee to Review Community Proposals and Provide Recommendations to the City Councill Related to the Use of ARPA Funds Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 04 Council Member A RESOLUTION Declaring that the City Council as the Lead Agency for the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) and Opening a Thirty Day Public Comment Period Regarding the Rezoning of Barrett Street & South Avenue Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 05 Council Member A RESOLUTION Referring a Zoning Change of Parts of Barrett Street & South Avenue to the Planning Commission Votes Required 4 Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 1 of 5  Monday, January 24, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 06 Council Member A RESOLUTION Accepting $13,000 Grant Award to Create Historic Design Guidelines Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 07 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a 2022 Budget Reallocation Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 08 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Saratoga Associates for Design Services Related to the Construction of a New Pool at Central Park Using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 09 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a 2021 Budget Reallocation to an Agreement between the City of Schenectady and CSEA for Retroactive Payments for 2020 & 2021 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 10 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a 2022 Budget Reallocation Related to an Agreement between the City of Schenectady and CSEA Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 11 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a 2021 Budget Reallocation Related to an Agreement between the City of Schenectady and Schenectady City Local Unit of Local 1037, AFSCME, AFL CIO for Retroactive Payments for 2021 Votes Required 4 Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 2 of 5  Monday, January 24, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 12 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a 2021 Budget Reallocation Related to an Agreement between the City of Schenectady and IUOE Local 158 Operating Engineers for Retroactive Payments for 2021 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 13 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a 2022 Budget Reallocation Related to an Agreement between the City of Schenectady and IUOE Local 158 Operating Engineers Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 14 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a 2021 Budget Reallocation Related to Benefits Provided to the City Management Team Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 15 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a 2022 Budget Reallocation Related to Benefits of the City Management for 2022 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 16 Council Member A RESOLUTION Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Cares of New York, Inc. for the 2022 HUD Emergency Solutions Grant COVID-19 (ESG-CV) to Re-Purpose Program Funds of $40,000.00 from Prevention and Rapid Rehousing ESG-CV2 to Emergency Shelter ESG-CV for YWCA NorthEasternNY Votes Required 4 Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 3 of 5  Monday, January 24, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 17 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 510 Mumford Street Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 18 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 633 Lansing Street Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 19 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 822 Davis Terrace Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 20 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 844 Maplewood Avenue Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 21 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 1026 Third Avenue Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 22 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 1125 Van Cortland Street Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 23 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 1148 Webster Street Votes Required 4 Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 4 of 5  Monday, January 24, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 24 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 1360 Crane Street Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 25 Council Member A RESOLUTION Recognizing Black History Month 2022 Votes Required 4 Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 5 of 5  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK ORDINANCE NO.: _______________ Councilmember offered the following: An Ordinance Amending Section 138-30 of the Code of the City of Schenectady WHEREAS, on January 10, 2022, a public hearing was held regarding amending Section FT 138-30 of the Code of the City of Schenectady related to structurally unsafe buildings: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the City of Schenectady, in regular meeting convened, Section 138-30 of the Code of the City of Schenectady shall be amended to include the italicized language and delete any struck language below, as follows: RA C-1. Unsafe Structures or Unsafe Equipment. In cases where the Building Inspector or a Code Enforcement Officer determines that a building, structure, equipment or a portion thereof is unsafe due to a violation or violations of the Uniform Fire Code (“Uniform Code”), Fire Code of New York State (“FCNYS”), the Property Maintenance Code of New York State (“PMCNYS”), any other State law, or the Schenectady City Code, the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer may, as the case necessitates, condemn part of or all of said building, structure and/or equipment to protect the life, health, property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure, require that such building, structure and/or D equipment be vacated, and, in the event of condemnation, shall provide notice of such condemnation as described hereinbelow. (1) The notice of condemnation shall: (a) (b) Be in writing; Be dated and signed by the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer; (c) Specify the condition or activity that serves as the basis for the notice of condemnation and violates the Uniform Code, FCNYS, PMCNYS, or Schenectady City Code;  (d) Specify the provision or provisions of the Uniform Code, FCNYS, PMCNYS, or Schenectady City Code which is/are violated by the specified condition or activity and serves as the basis for the notice of condemnation; (e) Specify the period of time which the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer deems to be reasonably necessary for achieving compliance; (f) Direct that compliance be achieved within the specified period of time; and (g) State that an action or proceeding to compel compliance may be instituted if compliance is not achieved within the specified period of time. (2) The Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer shall cause the notice of condemnation, or a copy thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected property personally or by first-class mail. The Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer shall be permitted, but not required, to cause the notice of condemnation, or a copy FT thereof, to be served on any builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or their agents, or any other person taking part or assisting in work being performed at the affected property personally or by first-class mail; provided, however, that failure to serve any person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the notice of condemnation. RA (3) Posting of notices of condemnation. Whenever the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer makes a determination pursuant to the provisions of this article, as may be prescribed by law, or the Schenectady City Code that a structure and/or equipment is unsafe, unfit for occupancy or must be vacated (the “determination”), the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer shall place a notice or placard on such structure and/or equipment stating that the structure and/or equipment is unsafe, unfit for occupancy or must be vacated (the “notice”), and that notice shall: D (a) (b) (c) Identify with specificity each immediate hazard to life or health that is the basis for the determination or the posting of the notice; Identify the date on which the notice was posted on the structure (the “posting date”); Identify all conditions that must be repaired, remedied or corrected, the date by which each condition must be repaired, remedied or corrected, and each and every penalty for failure to repair, remedy or correct each condition; (d) State that any owner, tenant or occupant of the structure may challenge the determination by requesting a hearing before the Mayor’s Designee (the “hearing”), so long as the hearing is requested no later than 3:00 p.m. on the third day after the notice is posted and dated if served in person on the  Schenectady City Clerk; or 4:00 p.m. on the third day after the notice is posted and dated if served by facsimile or email on the Schenectady City Clerk; state that the written request for the hearing may be delivered by hand, facsimile or email to the Schenectady City Clerk; identify the address, facsimile number and email address for service of such request; and shall state that a request for hearing shall identify the address, telephone number(s) and email address, if any, of the person requesting the hearing and the reasons or grounds for the appeal. In addition to posting the notice on the structure, the Code Enforcement Officer shall provide the notice to all tenants or occupants of the structure by either affixing the notice to the door of each unit in the structure in which any tenant or occupant may reside or placing the notice under the door of each such unit; make an attempt to hand-deliver a copy of the notice to any person who is present in or at the structure at the time of posting; and mail the notice to the owner(s) of the structure on the same business day as the notice is posted at the address listed on the tax roll for the City of Schenectady. FT (4) Mandated procedures upon posting of a notice. (a) The hearing will be held at the Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York, within five business days of the City Clerk’s receipt of the request for the hearing, unless adjourned for good cause or the person requesting (b) RA the hearing and the Mayor’s Designee agree otherwise. Persons requesting the hearing shall be notified of the date and time of the hearing at least 24 hours in advance of the hearing date by a notice sent to the person requesting the hearing at the address provided by said person pursuant to Subsection C-1(3)(d) above. If the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officers explains the circumstances requiring posting at the hearing, he/she shall provide any person requesting the hearing with all available documentation or information D (c) concerning the determination. The person requesting the hearing will be afforded an adequate opportunity to present statements and other evidence regarding the need for the posting and to suggest alternatives. Persons attending the hearing may be represented by counsel. No determination that the structure is unsafe, unfit for occupancy or must be vacated will be confirmed unless the Mayor’s Designee determines that it has been demonstrated that the determination is necessary to protect owners, tenants or occupants from an immediate threat to health or safety. Absent confirmation by the Mayor’s Designee who is present for the duration of the hearing, the determination shall be vacated. Upon a confirmation of the determination, the Mayor’s Designee shall also issue written findings and conclusions confirming, modifying, or otherwise setting forth all conditions that must be repaired, remedied or corrected, and the date by which each condition must be repaired,  remedied or corrected, which findings and conclusions shall be mailed to the owner of the structure at the address provided to the City taxing authority and to the person requesting the hearing at the address provided in the request for a hearing. (d) Neither the City of Schenectady nor any of its Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officers shall order or direct the removal of any personal property from a structure to which a notice has been posted unless the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer makes a determination that such personal property constitutes a hazard to any owner, tenant or occupant of the structure. The City is not responsible for any property remaining in the structure. (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Subsection C-1, all occupants, tenants, landlords or their agents shall comply with any and all federal and State laws and local municipal laws or regulations, including but not limited to the Uniform Code and the Schenectady City Code. (f) FT The procedures set forth in this Chapter, shall apply to any action of the Code Enforcement Officer under §137-3 of the Code of the City of Schenectady requiring a structure to be vacated as being unsafe or unfit for occupancy, pursuant to §138-30. RA Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel D  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: RESOLVED, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing in relation to: Rezoning of Parts of Barrett Street and South Avenue Said Public hearing shall be held on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, Room 209, Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York – for the purpose of rezoning parts of FT Barrett Street and South Avenue; and be it further RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall have the following notice published in the appropriate manner: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RA Rezoning of Parts of Barrett Street and South Avenue On Monday, February 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., the Schenectady City Council shall conduct a public hearing in relation to the above-referenced matter. Said public hearing shall be held in Council Chambers, Room 209, Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York – for the purpose of receiving public comment relative to the above-referenced matter; and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed rezoning of parts of Barrett Street and South Avenue be made available at the City Clerk’s Office and the City of Schenectady website at D www.cityofschenectady.com for public inspection beginning no later than February 9, 2022, and be it further RESOLVED, that all interested parties may also be heard by submitting written comments to the City Clerk via www.cityofschenectady.com/158/City-Council, by email at smykoo@schenectadyny.gov, or mail at City Clerk, 105 Jay St., Schenectady, NY 12305, by 12:00 p.m. on February 11, 2022. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Creating an Advisory Committee to Review Community Proposals and Provide Recommendations to the City Council Related to the Use of ARPA Funds WHEREAS, in 2021, the City received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the federal government; and FT WHEREAS, the City requested and received applications from the community related to the use of the ARPA funds; WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to create an advisory committee to review the community proposals and provide recommendations to the City Council related to the use of ARPA funds: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RA RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby establishes an advisory committeeto review the community proposals, as contained in the submitted applications, and provide recommendations to the City Council related to the use of ARPA funds Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. D ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Declaring the City Council as the Lead Agency for the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) and Opening a Thirty-Day Public Comment Period Regarding the Rezoning of Barrett Street and South Avenue WHEREAS, the Department of Development is requesting the rezone of approximately 3.91 (+/-) acres of land from “R-2” Two-Family to the “C-4” Downtown zoning district. The FT area encompasses the land between Barrett Street and Seward Place with the northern boundary being South Avenue; and WHEREAS, the area is currently zoned as “R-2” Two-Family, which restricts the ability to use said land through the allowable uses and dimensional constraints related to density and setbacks. This area is directly adjacent to the “C-4” Downtown and shares many of the same characteristics of the neighboring zoning district; and RA WHEREAS, of the existing properties in this area, seven of them do not conform with the allowed uses, six of them are vacant land, and 23 parcels comply with the allowed uses. Regarding dimensional requirements and lot standards, only six parcels currently comply, while 24 parcels do not. Changing the zoning from “R-2” to “C-4” would bring these properties into compliance and would allow for properties that are currently vacant land to be built on and enhance the development of the area; and WHEREAS, the current zoning district changes mid-block, which can lead to confusion D and makes creating a comprehensive development strategy more difficult. The area proposed for a zoning change is directly adjacent to the following zoning districts: “C-4” Downtown to South and West, “R-2” Two-Family to the North and “I” Institutional to the East (Union College Campus): NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby designates the City Council of the City Schenectady as the Lead Agency for the purpose of completing the State Environmental Quality Review; and be it further RESOLVED, that upon the filing of a Short Environmental Assessment Form, a thirty- day public comment period shall be commenced allowing all concerned parties and members of the public to offer their comments to the Lead Agency. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin , Esq. Corporation Counsel FT RA D  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Referring a Zoning Change of Parts of Barrett Street and South Avenue to the Planning Commission WHEREAS, an application for a zoning change has been filed for parts of Barrett Street FT and South Avenue, a copy of which is attached and incorporated to this resolution by reference; and WHEREAS, a zoning change will require approval by the Planning Commission: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RA RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby exercises its authority pursuant to Schenectady City Code Section 264-130 and refers the matter to the Schenectady Planning Commission for report and recommendation thereon. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. D ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 1  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Accepting $13,000 Grant Award to Create Historic Design Guidelines WHEREAS, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP), through the Certified Local Government program, awarded the City a grant of $13,000 to procure services for the creation of the Historic Design Guidelines; and FT WHEREAS, these guidelines will provide information and guidance for residents in any of the five (5) locally designated historic districts on: general information of the architectural styles present in each district, the types of projects that require review and approval by the Historic District Commission, the process for applying to the Historic District Commission for approval, and the types of physical building treatments considered appropriate or prohibited as they relate to the standards of historic preservation; and RA WHEREAS, the required match of $1,685 will come in the form of staff and commissioner time contributed to the project: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, the City Council does hereby authorize the acceptance of the grant funds in an amount not to exceed $13,000; and be it further RESOLVED, the Mayor and/or his designee is authorized to enter into an agreement to D effectuate this resolution, the terms of said agreement to be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin , Esq. Corporation Counsel  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a 2022 Budget Reallocation WHEREAS, the purchase of four (4) Packers (6 wheel/16 yard) and a Street Sweeper is FT part of the 2022 Adopted Capital Budget and the 2022 BAN/Bond Ordinance; and WHEREAS, delaying the purchase of said equipment until the sale of the 2022 BAN to place the orders for this equipment, may delay the delivery of the equipment for at least 18 months; and WHEREAS, to facilitate receipt of this equipment as soon as practicable, it is proposed that RA the City encumber a portion of its unassigned fund balance to support the issuance of the orders for this equipment; and WHEREAS, upon the closing of the 2022 BAN in May 2022, the City will use the BAN proceeds attributable to this equipment to support the purchase, thereby returning monies back to its unassigned fund balance: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes a reallocation of the 2022 budget as follows: Account No. Description 2022 Current Budget 2022 Revised Budget Available Budget Revenue A5999 Appropriate Fund Balance $3,255,875 $4,157,875 ($902,000) Expense A9950-498 Transfer to Other Funds $0 $902,000 ($902,000) Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. _________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel FT RA D  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Saratoga Associates for Design Services Related to the Construction of a New Pool at Central Park Implementing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds WHEREAS, in 2021, the City received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the federal government. A portion of this funding is requested to be used for the replacement of a pool at Central Park; and FT WHEREAS, the existing 56,300 square feet pool within Central Park, adjacent to Iroquois Lake does not meet current code compliance and has become a complex maintenance facility for the City. Additionally, given the pool’s size and geometry, it is difficult for lifeguards to monitor, thereby creating a potential liability; and RA WHEREAS, the City seeks to contract with Saratoga Associates Landscape Architects, Architects, Engineers, and Planners, P.C. (Saratoga Associates) to evaluate and design a new pool complex at Central Park in a location at or adjacent to the former tennis stadium; and WHEREAS, the process will include coordination to determine the size, shape, and features desired at the new pool facility, as well as pool amenities including a bathhouse, grounds, access ways, parking, and integration into Central Park as a whole. For these services, the City has received a design proposal from Saratoga Associates in the amount of $450,000: D NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to enter into an agreement with Saratoga Associates in the amount of $450,000 for the design of a new pool complex at Central Park, using ARPA funds, the terms of said agreement to be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin , Esq. Corporation Counsel  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a 2021 Budget Reallocation Related to an Agreement between City of Schenectady and CSEA for Retroactive Payments for 2020 and 2021 WHEREAS, in October 2021, the City Council authorized a collective bargaining agreement with City CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL CIO Unit # 8501 that contained retroactive payments back to 2020 and 2021. The City did not appropriate settlement of this contract in the 2021 Budget; and FT WHEREAS, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, the 2020 and 2021 payments must be disclosed and charged to the 2021 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the 2020 and 2021 payments were recently disbursed, pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement with CSEA. In accordance with Governmental Accounting RA Standards, it is recommended that that the attached budget re-appropriation be approved using ARPA Loss revenue: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes this reallocation of the 2021 Budget as provided in the attachment hereto and made a part hereof. D Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin , Esq. Corporation Counsel  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a 2022 Budget Reallocation Related to an Agreement between City of Schenectady and CSEA WHEREAS, in October 2021, the City Council authorized a collective bargaining agreement with City CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL CIO Unit # 8501 that contained payments back to 2020 through 2024 the City did not appropriate settlement of this contract in the 2022 Budget; and FT WHEREAS, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, the 2022 payments must be disclosed and charged to the 2022 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the 2022 payments are being disbursed, pursuant to the CSEA Agreement. In accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, it is recommended that that the RA attached budget re-appropriation be approved using ARPA Loss revenue: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes this reallocation of the 2022 Budget as provided in the attachment hereto and made a part hereof. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. D ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin , Esq. Corporation Counsel  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a 2021 Budget Reallocation Related to an Agreement between City of Schenectady and Schenectady City Local Unit of Local 1037, AFSCME, AFL CIO for Retroactive Payments for 2021 WHEREAS, in October 2021, the City Council authorized a collective bargaining agreement with Schenectady City Local Unit of Local 1037, AFSCME, AFL CIO that contained FT retroactive payments back to 2021. The City did not appropriate settlement of this contract in the 2021 Budget; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, the 2021 payments must be disclosed and charged to the 2021 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the 2021 retro payments were recently disbursed, pursuant to the CSEA RA Agreement. In accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, it is recommended that that the attached budget re-appropriation be approved using ARPA Loss revenue: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes this reallocation of the 2021 Budget as provided in the attachment hereto and made a part hereof. Approved as to form this D 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin , Esq. Corporation Counsel  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a 2021 Budget Reallocation Related to an Agreement between City of Schenectady and IUOE Local 158 Operating Engineers for Retroactive Payments for 2021 WHEREAS, in December 2021, the City Council authorized a collective bargaining agreement with Schenectady City IOUE Local 158 Operating Engineers that contained FT retroactive payments back to 2021. The City did not appropriate the settlement of this contract in the 2021 Budget; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, the 2021 payments must be disclosed and charged to the 2021 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the 2021 payments were recently disbursed, pursuant to the IOUE Local RA 158 Agreement. In accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, it is recommended that that the attached budget re-appropriation be approved using ARPA Loss revenue: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes this reallocation of the 2021 Budget as provided in the attachment hereto and made a part hereof. Approved as to form this D 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin , Esq. Corporation Counsel  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a 2022 Budget Reallocation Related to an Agreement between City of Schenectady and IUOE Local 158 Operating Engineers WHEREAS, in December 2021, the City Council authorized a collective bargaining with City IOUE Local 158 Operating Engineers that contained payments back to 2021 through 2024. The City did not appropriate the settlement of this contract in the 2022 Budget; and FT WHEREAS, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, the 2022 payments must be disclosed and charged to the 2022 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the 2022 payments are being disbursed, pursuant to the IOUE Local 158 Agreement. In accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, it is recommended that that the attached budget re-appropriation be approved using ARPA Loss revenue: RA NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes this reallocation of the 2021 Budget as provided in the attachment hereto and made a part hereof. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. D ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin , Esq. Corporation Counsel  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a 2021 Budget Reallocation Related to Benefits Provided to the City Management Team WHEREAS, in October 2021, the City Council authorized benefits for the Schenectady City Management Team that contained retroactive payments back to 2021. The City did not appropriate settlement of this contract in the 2021 Budget; and FT WHEREAS, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, the 2021 payments must be disclosed and charged to the 2021 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the 2021 retro payments were recently disbursed, pursuant to the CSEA Agreement. In accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, it is recommended that that the attached budget re-appropriation be approved using ARPA Loss revenue: RA NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes this reallocation of the 2021 Budget as provided in the attachment hereto and made a part hereof. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. D ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin , Esq. Corporation Counsel  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a 2022 Budget Reallocation Related to Benefits of City Management for 2022 WHEREAS, in December 2021, the City Council authorized benefits for the City Management Team that contained raises in longevity beginning in 2022. The City did not appropriate settlement of this contract in the 2022 Budget; and FT WHEREAS, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, the 2022 payments must be disclosed and charged to the 2022 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the 2022 payments will be disbursed, pursuant to the Manager Benefit Agreement. In accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, it is recommended that that the attached budget re-appropriation be approved using ARPA Loss revenue: RA NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes this reallocation of the 2022 Budget as provided in the attachment hereto and made a part hereof. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. D ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin , Esq. Corporation Counsel  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Cares of New York, Inc. for the 2022 HUD Emergency Solutions Grant COVID-19 (ESG-CV) to Re-Purpose Program Funds of $40,000.00 from Prevention and Rapid Rehousing ESG-CV2 to Emergency Shelter ESG-CV for YWCA NorthEasternNY WHEREAS, HUD Emergency Solutions Grants COVID-19 (ESG-CV) Programs funds FT are authorized by Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136; and WHEREAS, these special ESG-CV funds are to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance, and to support additional homeless assistance and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19; and RA WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady, Cares of New York, Inc., and YWCA NorthEasternNY (YWCA) agree to work together for this project. This request is to increase funding of $40,000.00 to Emergency Shelter for domestic violence victims; and WHEREAS, due to COVID-19, there has been an increase in stress-related violence and a staffing crisis at the YWCA. The YWCA will use ESG-CV Emergency Shelter funds for personnel cost and on-call rotation to support direct care staff at the shelter, a main point of entry for clients receiving services: D NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes HUD ESG-CV2 Rapid Rehousing Program funds of $40,000.00 to be moved to HUD ESG-CV Emergency Shelter Program; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Gary R. McCarthy, is authorized to execute any and all agreements and related documents with Cares of New York, Inc. as shall be necessary to effectuate this resolution. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin , Esq. Corporation Counsel FT RA D  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 510 Mumford Street WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 49.31-3-9.11; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, FT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.31-3-9.11 to Rakesh Budhu and Jayantie Budhu and/or assign for the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00); and be it further RA RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall contain a clause requiring that purchaser pay $500 at closing for building, electrical, plumbing and other applicable permits, that rehabilitation of the property begin within thirty days of the purchase, and that total rehabilitation of the property, requiring compliance with the State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits with necessary inspections be completed within six months of purchase, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this D 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 633 Lansing Street WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 49.39-2-20; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, FT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.39-2-20 to Bradley Narain and/or assign for the sum of Thirty Two Thousand Dollars ($32,000.00); and be it further RA RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall contain a clause requiring that purchaser pay $500 at closing for building, electrical, plumbing and other applicable permits, that rehabilitation of the property begin within thirty days of the purchase, and that total rehabilitation of the property, requiring compliance with the State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits with necessary inspections be completed within twelve months of purchase, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this D 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 822 Davis Terrace WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 49.53-2-7; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, FT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.53-2-7 to Indra Lachman and/or assign for the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00); and be it further RA RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall include a clause requiring the vacant lot be consolidated with adjoining property, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. D ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 844 Maplewood Avenue WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 49.56-2-16; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, FT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.56-2-16 to Anil Singh and/or assign for the sum of Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00); and be it further RA RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall contain a clause requiring that purchaser pay $500 at closing for building, electrical, plumbing and other applicable permits, that rehabilitation of the property begin within thirty days of the purchase, and that total rehabilitation of the property, requiring compliance with the State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits with necessary inspections be completed within six months of purchase, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this D 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 1026 Third Avenue WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 49.46-3-16; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, FT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.46-3-16 to Steven Cimino and/or assign for the sum of Three Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($3,200.00); and be it further RA RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall include a clause requiring the vacant lot be consolidated with adjoining property, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. D ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 1125 Van Cortland Street WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 49.56-3-27.11; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, FT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.56-3-27.11 to Sunrise Real Estate Solutions, LLC and/or assign for the sum of Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00); and be it further RA RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall contain a clause requiring that purchaser pay $500 at closing for building, electrical, plumbing and other applicable permits, that rehabilitation of the property begin within thirty days of the purchase, and that total rehabilitation of the property, requiring compliance with the State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits with necessary inspections be completed within six months of purchase, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this D 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 1148 Webster Street WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 49.62-4-18; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, FT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.62-4-18 to Teekah Lachman and/or assign for the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00); and be it further RA RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall contain a clause requiring that purchaser pay $500 at closing for building, electrical, plumbing and other applicable permits, that rehabilitation of the property begin within thirty days of the purchase, and that total rehabilitation of the property, requiring compliance with the State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits with necessary inspections be completed within six months of purchase, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this D 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 1360 Crane Street WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 49.71-3-8; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, FT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.71-3-8 to Michael F. Holubek Sr. and/or assign for the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00); and be it further RA RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall include a clause requiring the vacant lot be consolidated with adjoining property, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. D ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Recognizing Black History Month 2022 WHEREAS, this year’s theme for Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness; and WHEREAS, Black History Month first originated as part of an initiative by writer and educator Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who launched Negro History Week in 1926. During Black History Month and throughout the year, we reflect on more than 400 years of Black American history in communities across the country; and FT WHEREAS, the 2022 theme focuses on the importance of Black Health and Wellness. This theme acknowledges the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, but also other ways of knowing including, doulas, midwives, naturopaths, herbalists, etc., throughout the African Diaspora; and WHEREAS, in an effort to foster good health and wellness, Black people embarked on self- determination, mutual aid and social support initiatives and built hospitals, medical and nursing schools like Meharry Medical College, Howard University College of Medicine, Provident Hospital and Training School and RA Morehouse School of Medicine, to name a few. Community clinics were established by individuals and grassroots organizations including Carver Health Center in Schenectady, now known as Hometown Health Center; and WHEREAS, initiatives to help decrease disparities have achieved several outcomes, including having more diverse practitioners and representation in all segments of the medical and health programs; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the social and racial injustice and inequity of public health. It has shown that health equity is still not a reality as COVID-19 has unequally affected Black D people and many racial and ethnic minority groups; and WHEREAS, the CDC has stated that by ensuring health equity is integrated across all public health efforts, all communities will be stronger, safer, healthier, and more resilient: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Gary R. McCarthy, and the Schenectady City Council do hereby pause in their deliberations to recognize the month of February 2022 as “Black American History Month” in the City of Schenectady and are committed to supporting public health policies and programs centered around specifically promoting health equity and to work together to eliminate any disparities which impact the health of all ethnic minority groups. Approved as to form this 24th day of January, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel FT RA D 2