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OFFICE OF CITY CLERK SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL CAUCUS AND THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 28, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 01 Council Member AN ORDINANCE Dated March 28, 2022 Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $7,026,317 Aggregate Principal Amount of Serial Bonds of the City of Schenectady, New York Pursuant to the Local Finance Law to Finance a Portion of the 2022 Capital Plan Votes Required 4 FINAL CONSIDERATION 02 Council Member A RESOLUTION Declaring that the Project to Change the Zoning for Multiple Tax Parcels Located on Barrett Street and South Avenue Will Not Have a Significant Impact on the Environment Votes Required 4 FINAL CONSIDERATION 03 Council Member AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 264 - Zoning of the Administrative Code of the City of Schenectady Changing the Zoning Classification of Multiple Tax Parcels Located on Barrett Street and South Avenue Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 04 Council Member A RESOLUTION Requesting the ARPA Funding that was Signed Into Law Continue to be Dispersed to State and Local Govenments Votes Required 4 1 Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 1 of 4  Monday, March 28, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 05 Council Member A RESOLUTION Amending and Adopting the City of Schenectady's Procurement Policy Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 06 Council Member A RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant for Improvements to Orchard Park Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 07 Council Member A RESOLUTION Allocating $90,000 of CDBG Funds for the National Fitness Campaign Outdoor Fitness Court Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 08 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Amendment of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to Reallocate $250,000 from SNAP and Street Paving to Park Improvements Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 09 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 91 Division Street Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 10 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 123 Furman Street Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 11 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 231 Linden Street Votes Required 4 2 Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 2 of 4  Monday, March 28, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 12 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 622 Lansing Street Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 13 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 704 Windor Terrace Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 14 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot Located at 856 Crane Street Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 15 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot located at 1012 Fourth Street Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 16 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 1327 Second Avenue Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 17 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Assignment of Interest in 2203 Van Vranken Avenue Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 18 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Settlement of a Claim by Gail Brown Votes Required 4 3 Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 3 of 4  Monday, March 28, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 19 Council Member A RESOLUTION Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Votes Required 4 CONTRACT & SUPPLY 20 Council Member A RESOLUTION Awarding the Bid and Contract for the "Vale Park Improvement Project Phase 2" to the Davey Tree Expert Company in the Amount of $147,000.00 Votes Required 4 CONTRACT & SUPPLY 21 Council Member A RESOLUTION Awarding the Bid and Contract for the "Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System - Contract 1B - Plumbing & Gas Fitting" to RMB Mechanical, Inc. in the Amount of $93,010.00 Votes Required 4 CONTRACT & SUPPLY 22 Council Member A RESOLUTION Awarding the Bid and Contract for the "Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System - Contract 1C - Steam Heating, Hot Water Heating, Ventiating and Air Conditioning" to RMB Mechanical, Inc. in the Amount of $320,000.00 Votes Required 4 CONTRACT & SUPPLY 23 Council Member A RESOLUTION Awarding the Bid and Contract for the "Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System - Contract 1D - Electrical Wiring and Standard Illuminating Fixtures" to Empire Electric NY, LLC in the Amount of $132,705.00 Votes Required 4 4 Friday, March 25, 2022 Page 4 of 4  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 28th day of March, 2022. Present: Absent: Also Present: Gary R. McCarthy, Mayor Anthony Ferrari, Commissioner of Finance and Administration D Andrew Koldin, Corporation Counsel Samanta Mykoo, City Clerk RA ________________ presented the Ordinance and it was seconded by _______________: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-___ BOND ORDINANCE DATED MARCH 28, 2022 AUTHORIZING FT THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,026,317 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SERIAL BONDS OF THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE 2022 CAPITAL PLAN 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 Project as defined in Section 2 hereof by the issuance of bonds and notes in an aggregate amount not to exceed $7,026,317, including $93,592 of costs of issuance (the “Cost of Issuance”); 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. There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the City, in the State of New York (the “State”), in the aggregate principal amount of $7,026,317, including $93,592 of 24221291.1 5 Costs of Issuance, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance the classes of objects or purposes, or specific objects or purposes, described in Section 2. Section 2. The classes of objects or purposes, or specific objects or purposes (collectively, the “Purpose”), to be financed pursuant to this bond ordinance, the estimated maximum cost of each object or purpose, the principal amount of serial bonds authorized herein for each object or purpose (including Costs of Issuance allocable on a pro rata basis to each object or purpose of classes of objects or purposes), and the period of probable usefulness of each object or purpose pursuant to the applicable subdivision of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, are as follows: a. Acquisition of machinery and apparatus for construction and maintenance for use by the Bureau of Service (General Fund), the Waste Department (General Fund), and Parks (General Fund), including, but not limited to, (i) tow behind leaf vacuum, (ii) mowing tractor with rear and side mowing decks, (iii) four (4) 6- wheel packer trucks, (iv) two (2) 6-wheel dump trucks with salter, (v) two (2) pick-up trucks with plow, (vi) one (1) street sweeper and (vii) two Supervisor D trucks with totes, at an estimated aggregate cost of $1,851,661, for which $1,851,661 principal amount of serial bonds is authorized herein, such class of objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen (15) years RA pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of not to exceed fifteen (15) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date the first bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; b. FT Acquisition of vehicles for use by the Police Department (General Fund), at an estimated maximum cost of $855,394, for which $855,394 principal amount serial bonds is authorized herein, such class of objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of three (3) years pursuant to subdivision 77 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity not to exceed three (3) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date the first bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; c. Acquisition of equipment for use by the Police Department (General Fund), including mobile data terminals, replacement computer, servers, body cameras, in-car video cameras, in-house video cameras and galaxy door access system; at an estimated maximum cost of $530,061, for which $530,061 principal amount serial bonds is authorized herein, such class of objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of five (5) years pursuant to subdivision 32 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity not to exceed five (5) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date the first bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; 24221291.1 6  d. Acquisition of vehicles for use by the Fire Department (General Fund), at an estimated maximum cost of $247,294, for which $247,294 principal amount serial bonds is authorized herein, such class of objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of three (3) years pursuant to subdivision 77 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity not to exceed three (3) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date the first bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; e. Acquisition of equipment for use by the Fire Department (General Fund), including but not limited to a three gear washer/extractor and dryer for fire gear, at an estimated maximum cost of $35,194, for which $35,194 principal amount serial bonds is authorized herein, such class of objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of five (5) years pursuant to subdivision 32 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity not to exceed five (5) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date the first bond D anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; f. Design construction, reconstruction, widening or resurfacing of City streets RA (General Fund) including, but not limited to: (i) pavement preservation of Craig Street Improvements (Albany to Wyllie), (ii) pavement of various City Streets included in the 2022 Paving Program, and (iii) various downtown street improvements, at an estimated cost of $5,903,585, for which $2,239,835 principal amount of serial bonds is authorized herein, such class of objects or purposes FT having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen (15) years pursuant to paragraph (c) of subdivision 20 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of not to exceed fifteen (15) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date the first bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; g. Renovations of and improvements (1) to various City buildings, (2) upgrades and improvements to the Fire Department, (3) renovations of the Police Department Dog Kennels, at an estimated cost of $1,266,875, for which $1,266,875 principal amount of serial bonds is authorized herein, such class of objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of twenty-five (25) years pursuant to subdivision 12 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of not to exceed twenty-five (25) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date the first bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds. Section 3. The City Council has ascertained and hereby states that: (a) the estimated maximum cost of the classes of objects or purposes or specific objects or purposes listed in Section 2 above is $7,026,3167; (b) no money has heretofore been authorized to be applied to the 24221291.1 7 payment of the costs of the objects or purposes described in Section 2 hereof; and (c) the City Council plans to finance the costs of such objects or purposes from funds raised by the issuance of obligations authorized herein to permanently finance such objects or purposes and, with respect to the objects or purposes described in paragraphs (f) of Section 2 hereof, funds received from the United States and the State of New York. Section 4. 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 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 D Commissioner of Finance 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 RA 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, the Deputy Commissioner of Finance is hereby authorized to exercise the powers delegated to the Commissioner of Finance by this Ordinance. FT Section 5. 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 6. The City Clerk of the City shall cause a summary of this bond ordinance to be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in The Daily Gazette, a newspaper having a general circulation in the City. The validity of the Bonds authorized by this bond ordinance and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of such 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 the publication of this bond ordinance are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State of New York. 24221291.1 8  Section 7. The faith and credit of the City are hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for 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. Section 8. 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 to become subject to federal income taxation under the Code (except, to the extent applicable, for the alternative minimum tax imposed on individuals by the Code) or subject the City to any penalties under Section 148 of the Code. The D foregoing covenants shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the defeasance of such obligations until the date which is 60 days after the final maturity date or earlier prior redemption date thereof. RA Section 9. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the obligations authorized pursuant to this ordinance (the “obligations”), the City agrees, in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations, under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of FT 1934 (the “Rule”), to provide or cause to be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be required for purposes of the Rule. Section 10. The City Council hereby determines that the above proposed actions, individually and cumulatively, do not exceed the thresholds established under 6 NYCRR Part 617, of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, (SEQRA); the proposed action is a Type II action in accordance with the SEQRA regulations and no further review of the proposed actions is required under SEQRA. Section 11. This bond ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council of the City. AYES NAYS ABSENT 24221291.1 9 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 March 28, 2022, 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. D 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 RA 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 2022March, 2022. [SEAL] FT ____________________________________ City Clerk 24221291.1 10  LEGAL NOTICE The bond ordinance, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 28th day of March, 2022, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such ordinance 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. Samanta Mykoo D City Clerk BOND ORDINANCE, DATED MARCH 28, 2022 AUTHORIZING RA THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,026,317 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SERIAL BONDS OF THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE 2022 CAPITAL PLAN FT Maximum Period of Class of objects or purposes (General Fund)/Maximum Cost/Maximum probable Cost: Obligations usefulness: a. Acquisition of machinery and apparatus for $1,851,661 15 years construction and maintenance for use by the Bureau of Service (General Fund), the Waste Department (General Fund), and Parks (General Fund), including, but not limited to, (i) tow behind leaf vacuum, (ii) mowing tractor with rear and side mowing decks, (iii) four (4) 6-wheel packer trucks, (iv) two (2) 6-wheel dump trucks with salter, (v) two (2) pick-up trucks with plow, (vi) one (1) street sweeper and (viii) two (2) Supervisor trucks with totes; b. Acquisition of vehicles for use by the Police $855,394 3 years Department (General Fund); c. Acquisition of equipment for use by the Police $530,061 5 years Department (General Fund), including mobile data terminals, replacement computer, servers, body cameras, in-car video cameras; in-house video 24221291.1 11  cameras and galaxy door access system d. Acquisition of vehicles for use by the Fire $247,294 3 years Department (General Fund); e. Acquisition of equipment for use by the Fire $35,194 5 years Department (General Fund), including but not limited to a three gear washer/extractor and dryer for fire gear; f. Design construction, reconstruction, widening or $5,903,585 / 15 years resurfacing of City streets (General Fund) $2,239,835 including, but not limited to: (i) pavement preservation of Craig Street Improvements (Albany to Wyllie), (ii) pavement of various City Streets included in the 2022 Paving Program, and (iii) various downtown street improvements; and g. Renovations of and improvements (1) to various $1,266,875 25 years D City buildings, (2) upgrades and improvements to the Fire Department, (3) renovations of the Police RA Department Dog Kennels, Estimated Cost: $7,026,317 Amount of obligations to be issued: $7,026,317 FT 24221291.1 12  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Declaring that the Project to Change the Zoning Multiple Tax Parcels Located on Barrett Street and South Avenue Will Not Have a Significant Impact on the Environment WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady Department of Development has proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance by application, which is incorporated to this resolution by reference, as follows: change the zoning of the properties identified in said application from “R-2” Two-Family Residential to the “C-4” Downtown zoning district; and D WHEREAS, the proposed zoning change and project requires review under the New York State RA Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), per 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.3; and WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady declared itself as Lead Agency in the coordinated review of the Project under SEQRA; and FT WHEREAS, the potential impacts were reviewed and evaluated by the City of Schenectady, with any necessary consultation, and have determined to have “no or small impacts” on: land; geological features; groundwater; air; agricultural resources; water; flooding; plants and animals; aesthetic resources; historic and archeological resources; open space and recreation; critical environmental areas; transportation; energy; noise, odor, and light; or human health, and determined that it will be consistent with community plans and community character: NOW THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that City of Schenectady as Lead Agency declares that, based on the Environmental Record which has been prepared, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, the Project will result in no significant adverse environmental impacts and a Negative Declaration under SEQRA is therefore issued for this Project. Approved as to form this 28th day of March, 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 13  REZONING APPLICATION City of Schenectady NEW YORK _______ CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Room 14, City Hall, Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305-1938 Phone: 518.382.5147 Fax: 518.382.5275 I. APPLICANT INFORMATION If more than one applicant, Section VI of this application must be completed. D NAME OR CONTACT PERSON: Department of Development ADDRESS: 105 Jay St, Room 206, Schenectady, NY 12305 DATE: 1/26/2022 RA PHONE NUMBER: 518-382-5147 EMAIL: EXISTING ZONE(S): R-2 Two-Family PROPOSED ZONE(S): C-4 Downtown FT II. LOCATION Identify below the tax map number, street address and owner of each property that this rezoning is intended to affect (attach additional sheets if necessary). When submitting this application include a map that clearly delineates: 1) The area the rezoning is proposed for, 2) Its existing zoning, and 3) The zoning of all lands adjoining the area proposed for rezoning. TAX MAP NUMBER STREET ADDRESS OWNER SEE ATTACHED SEE ATTACHED MULTIPLE OWNERS - SEE ATTACHED LIST 1 14  III. REZONING SUPPORT CRITERIA DELINEATE EXISTING CITY LAND USE POLICIES THAT SUPPORT THIS REZONING REQUEST (attach additional sheets, if necessary): In NYS, the zoning enabling acts require that zoning and or rezoning be done in accordance with a comprehensive plan. The City's Comprehensive Plan (2008) notably includes the area of Barrett, South and Seward in the Downtown Neighborhood Plan. Although this area is currently zoned R-2 it shares many of the same characteristics as the adjacent C-4 zoning district. The Comprehensive Plan discusses the need to implement appropriate zoning standards that includes a mix of housing options, offices, retail, small industry and other uses. The area proposed for rezoning consists of 36 separate parcels, with 6 of those being empty vacant lots. D STATE HOW THE PROPOSED CHANGE WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SURROUNDING AREA: RA The proposed rezoning will not adversely affect the surrounding area for the following reasons. The area directly to the South and West are already zoned C-4. There is easy access to main roads such as Union and Seward which already offers public transit access. Several properties (7) are already legal nonconforming with regards to the allowed uses. The uses existing at this time would just be made to exist as of right. Changing the zoning to C-4 Downtown will not force current property owners to change how their FT property is being used and would afford more opportunities to provide quality housing in some circumstances. DESCRIBE CHANGES IN LAND USE PATTERNS THAT SUPPORT THIS APPLICATION (What changes have occurred since this location was most recently zoned to indicate that the proposed zoning is more appropriate). Within the last 10 to 20 years the City of Schenectady, and the Downtown specifically, has seen a resurgence and growth that includes housing and economic development. During this time there has been an effort to rezone properties and areas that are developing the way we ideally want but aren't allowed due to zoning and land use policy constraints. It's important to note that this area was previously zoned as "Business" and only later was it rezoned in a manner where half the block is C-4 and the other half is R-2. Aside from determining the allowable uses, zoning districts also regulate lot development standards, which includes things like the minimum lot size, minimum frontage and other bulk or setback standards. Since this area was developed as part of the downtown neighborhood the buildings and homes within its boundaries often don't meet the regulations of the R-2 Two-family district. In fact, 24 of the 30 parcels (80%) that have structures on them don't meet the current lot development standards. 2 15  IV. DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT (Specify the use contemplated on the property if the application is approved): The 3.91 (+/-) acres is almost entirely developed, with structures occupying most of the land. The intent of this proposed rezone is to enable a more comprehensive development strategy of this area, since the majority of the surrounding properties and land is already zoned as C-4 Downtown. Rezoning from R-2 to C-4 would bring the properties as they currently exist and function, into compliance with the zoning regulations instead of relying on grandfathering, which can expire and cause issues in the future. There are also 6 vacant lots which would largely be forced to remain vacant and unbuildable unless the zoning were to be changed. D IF THIS REZONING REQUEST IS NOT APPROVED, WILL YOU SEEK A USE VARIANCE FOR RA THE SAME INTENDED USE YES NO FT ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS AND/OR COVENANTS GOVERNING THE PROPERTY/PROPERTIES THAT PROHIBIT ANY PERMITTED USES UNDER THE PROPOSED ZONING? YES NO IF YES, DESCRIBE: 3 16  V. APPLICATION ENDORSEMENT Note: Applicants should be duly advised that all mapping and other informational elements required for review must be fully provided. In the event that these elements are not provided, the Commission reserves the right to table or reject the application or to table the application until such time that the applicant does address them to the satisfaction of the Commission. APPLICANT SIGNATURE (Sign only after reading statement below): DATE: 1/26/2022 By fixation of my signature above I hereby acknowledge that I will act as the primary contact for this application, that I own property within the area proposed for rezoning, and that I represent other applicants (if any) in the endorsement of this application. D Application Filing Checklist Reminder Have you… 1) 2) RA completed Sections I through V? (if multiple applicants) completed Section VI? FT 3) included the correct filing fee? (checks are payable to “City of Schenectady”) 4) included a map (see section II for information)? 4 17  VI. MULTIPLE APPLICANT ENDORSEMENT SHEET We the undersigned hereby acknowledge that we have reviewed the information contained in parts I through V of the rezoning application, understand its contents, and by fixation of our signatures hereby endorse the application. Note: For this endorsement the term “owner” means a person who holds title to property within the area proposed for rezoning, the term “tenant” means a person who is not an owner of said area, but resides in a property situated within said area, the term “other” means a person who is neither an owner or tenant in said area, but has a direct vested financial interest in the rezoning request because of a development proposal that would result if approved. Owner, Tenant or Signature Name Address Phone Other? DRA FT 5 18  Properties Included in Proposed Rezoning SBL # Property Address Owners Name 39.65-2-10 17 PARK PL LOKIE, DEREK E. 39.65-2-11 15 PARK PL MIRRA LLC, 39.65-2-12 13 PARK PL ALLOUSH, YUNIS 39.65-2-13 11 PARK PL GORMAN, KARL J. 39.65-2-14 9 PARK PL SOTO, FERNANDO 39.65-2-15 7 PARK PL TAVERNE, BEVERLY J. 39.65-2-16 5 PARK PL KNUDSEN, JUSTIN R. 39.65-2-30 1038 BARRETT ST WORK LIGHT ASSOCIATES LLC, 39.65-2-31 1044 BARRETT ST MIRPURI, ASHOK 39.65-2-32 1048 BARRETT ST MIRRA LLC, 39.65-2-33.1 1052 BARRETT ST CITY OF SCHENECTADY 39.65-2-34 1062 BARRETT ST CITY OF SCHENECTADY, 39.65-2-35.1 608 SOUTH AVE KRUL, LUKAS & TIFFANY 39.65-2-36 610 SOUTH AVE 610 SOUTH AVENUE LLC, 39.65-2-37 614 SOUTH AVE D'AGOSTINO, MARIA D. D 39.65-2-38 616 SOUTH AVE MADDALONE & ASSOCIATES, INC., 39.65-2-7 25 PARK PL BIBICOFF, DAVID 39.65-2-8 21 PARK PL WESSINGTON CLARK DEVELOPMENT RA 39.65-2-9 19 PARK PL AYDINIAN, PHILIP G. 39.65-3-13 107 SEWARD PL UNION COLLEGE, 39.65-3-14 105 SEWARD PL DAVIDSEN, WILLIAM 39.65-3-15 103 SEWARD PL SEWARD PLACE LLC, FT 39.65-3-20.1 709 UNION ST WAJDA, PHILLIP J. 39.65-3-25 10 PARK PL SCRIPTER, BRIANA M. 39.65-3-26 12 PARK PL KOOHSARI, HADI 39.65-3-27 14 PARK PL BACHMEYER, ERICH 39.65-3-29.1 18 PARK PL AMITEYE PROPERTIES LLC, 39.65-3-30 20 PARK PL BUTLER, SHARON D. 39.65-3-31 22 PARK PL COLTON, NINA 39.65-3-32 24 PARK PL LIU, MANLING 39.65-3-33 26 PARK PL ALLOUSH, AHMED 39.65-3-34 700 SOUTH AVE WISOFF, ANDREW E. 39.65-3-35 702 SOUTH AVE JANDALI, KAREEM 39.65-3-36 704 SOUTH AVE SUTHERLAND, PATRICIA R. 39.65-3-37 706 SOUTH AVE SCRIPTER, BRIAN 39.65-3-38 708 SOUTH AVE SANDERSON, WILLIAM J. 19  D 20 RA FT  D 21 RA FT  D 22 RA FT  D 23 RA FT  D 24 RA FT  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 264 - Zoning of the Administrative Code of the City of Schenectady Changing the Zoning Classification of Multiple Tax Parcels Located on Barrett Street and South Avenue WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on February 14, 2022 concerning proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance as follows: change the zoning of the of the parcels identified in the attachment hereto and made a part hereof from “R-2” Two-Family to “C-4” Downtown zoning district: D WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council enact the below proposed ordinance amending the provisions of the Administrative Code of the City of Schenectady, RA Chapter 264 - Zoning, to wit: An ORDINANCE amending the Chapter 264 - Zoning of the Administrative Code of the City of Schenectady changing the zoning classification of tax parcels FT identified in the document attached hereto and made a part hereof from the “R-2” Two-Family Residential District to the “C-4” Downtown District. BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the City of Schenectady as follows: Section 1: Chapter 264 - Zoning of the Administrative Code of the City of Schenectady shall be amended to change the zoning classification applicable to the parcels identified in the document attached hereto and made a part hereof from the “R-2” Two-Family Residential District to the “D-4” Downtown District. Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Approved as to form this 28th day of March, 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 25  Properties Included in Proposed Rezoning SBL # Property Address Owners Name 39.65-2-10 17 PARK PL LOKIE, DEREK E. 39.65-2-11 15 PARK PL MIRRA LLC, 39.65-2-12 13 PARK PL ALLOUSH, YUNIS 39.65-2-13 11 PARK PL GORMAN, KARL J. 39.65-2-14 9 PARK PL SOTO, FERNANDO 39.65-2-15 7 PARK PL TAVERNE, BEVERLY J. 39.65-2-16 5 PARK PL KNUDSEN, JUSTIN R. 39.65-2-30 1038 BARRETT ST WORK LIGHT ASSOCIATES LLC, 39.65-2-31 1044 BARRETT ST MIRPURI, ASHOK 39.65-2-32 1048 BARRETT ST MIRRA LLC, 39.65-2-33.1 1052 BARRETT ST CITY OF SCHENECTADY 39.65-2-34 1062 BARRETT ST CITY OF SCHENECTADY, 39.65-2-35.1 608 SOUTH AVE KRUL, LUKAS & TIFFANY 39.65-2-36 610 SOUTH AVE 610 SOUTH AVENUE LLC, 39.65-2-37 614 SOUTH AVE D'AGOSTINO, MARIA D. D 39.65-2-38 616 SOUTH AVE MADDALONE & ASSOCIATES, INC., 39.65-2-7 25 PARK PL BIBICOFF, DAVID 39.65-2-8 21 PARK PL WESSINGTON CLARK DEVELOPMENT RA 39.65-2-9 19 PARK PL AYDINIAN, PHILIP G. 39.65-3-13 107 SEWARD PL UNION COLLEGE, 39.65-3-14 105 SEWARD PL DAVIDSEN, WILLIAM 39.65-3-15 103 SEWARD PL SEWARD PLACE LLC, FT 39.65-3-20.1 709 UNION ST WAJDA, PHILLIP J. 39.65-3-25 10 PARK PL SCRIPTER, BRIANA M. 39.65-3-26 12 PARK PL KOOHSARI, HADI 39.65-3-27 14 PARK PL BACHMEYER, ERICH 39.65-3-29.1 18 PARK PL AMITEYE PROPERTIES LLC, 39.65-3-30 20 PARK PL BUTLER, SHARON D. 39.65-3-31 22 PARK PL COLTON, NINA 39.65-3-32 24 PARK PL LIU, MANLING 39.65-3-33 26 PARK PL ALLOUSH, AHMED 39.65-3-34 700 SOUTH AVE WISOFF, ANDREW E. 39.65-3-35 702 SOUTH AVE JANDALI, KAREEM 39.65-3-36 704 SOUTH AVE SUTHERLAND, PATRICIA R. 39.65-3-37 706 SOUTH AVE SCRIPTER, BRIAN 39.65-3-38 708 SOUTH AVE SANDERSON, WILLIAM J. 26  Properties Included in Proposed Rezoning SBL # Property Address Acres (Approximate) 39.65-3-25 10 PARK PL 0.043 39.65-2-16 5 PARK PL 0.049 39.65-3-15 103 SEWARD PL 0.122 39.65-3-26 12 PARK PL 0.057 39.65-2-15 7 PARK PL 0.054 39.65-3-14 105 SEWARD PL 0.096 39.65-2-14 9 PARK PL 0.046 39.65-3-20.1 709 UNION ST 0.531 39.65-3-27 14 PARK PL 0.055 39.65-2-13 11 PARK PL 0.050 39.65-3-13 107 SEWARD PL 0.110 39.65-3-29.1 18 PARK PL 0.114 39.65-3-38 708 SOUTH AVE 0.099 D 39.65-3-30 20 PARK PL 0.058 39.65-3-37 706 SOUTH AVE 0.097 39.65-2-12 13 PARK PL 0.057 RA 39.65-3-36 704 SOUTH AVE 0.096 39.65-3-31 22 PARK PL 0.059 39.65-2-11 15 PARK PL 0.063 39.65-3-35 702 SOUTH AVE 0.096 FT 39.65-3-32 24 PARK PL 0.058 39.65-3-34 700 SOUTH AVE 0.103 39.65-2-10 17 PARK PL 0.064 39.65-2-9 19 PARK PL 0.058 39.65-3-33 26 PARK PL 0.112 39.65-2-8 21 PARK PL 0.091 39.65-2-30 1038 BARRETT ST 0.082 39.65-2-31 1044 BARRETT ST 0.083 39.65-2-7 25 PARK PL 0.066 39.65-2-38 616 SOUTH AVE 0.217 39.65-2-32 1048 BARRETT ST 0.086 39.65-2-37 614 SOUTH AVE 0.154 39.65-2-36 610 SOUTH AVE 0.293 39.65-2-34 1062 BARRETT ST 0.130 39.65-2-33.1 1052 BARRETT ST 0.060 39.65-2-35.1 608 SOUTH AVE 0.070 27  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Requesting that ARPA Funding that Was Signed into Law Continue to Be Disbursed to State and Local Governments WHEREAS, Congress previously authorized disbursement of approximately $65 billion to cities, including the City of Schenectady, under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); and WHEREAS, the ARPA funding is intended to assist the City of Schenectady as it emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic and its deep and long-lasting effects; and D WHEREAS, some congressional representatives have threatened to “claw back” funding provided under ARPA; and RA WHEREAS, the “claw back” of funding will create a challenge to the City of Schenectady, as the City’s residents and businesses will significantly benefit from the use of that funding: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, FT RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Gary R. McCarthy, and City Council formally requests that Congress ensure the continuation of ARPA funding to assist the City of Schenectady and other municipalities in emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger and better. Approved as to form this 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 28  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Amending and Adopting the City of Schenectady’s Procurement Policy WHEREAS, as a Municipal Corporation organized and existing under the Laws of the State of New York, the City of Schenectady is required to operate under the provisions of State Law; and WHEREAS, New York State requires all municipalities to develop and implement a procurement policy that ensures the appropriate and responsible spending of taxpayer dollars; and D WHEREAS, New York State requires that all municipalities review their individual procurement RA policies every two years: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby amend, adopt and direct the implementation of the FT City’s Procurement Policy effective immediately through December 31, 2023, as promulgated by the New York State Department of Labor, a copy of which shall be appended to the resolution and made a part hereon by reference. Approved as to form this 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 29  City of Schenectady Purchasing Policy City of Schenectady Purchasing Policies In accordance with New York State Law1, the following individuals are responsible for purchasing for the period of 1/1/2022 through 12/31/2023: Gary McCarthy, Mayor of the City of Schenectady Alex Sutherland, Director of Operations John Coluccio, Signal Control Superintendent Eugene Devine, Commissioner of Public Safety, when Acting Mayor Eric Clifford, Chief of Police, when Acting Mayor Anthony Ferrari, Commissioner of Finance & Administration Erin Gallagher, Purchasing Supervisor These rules set forth in this policy are based on the requirements of Article 5-A Section 103 of New York State General Municipal Law, the City of Schenectady Charter and the Schenectady D Code. In enacting and enforcing this Policy, the City of Schenectady hereby acknowledges and agrees to follow all procedures proscribed and required by New York State. RA Purchasing Requirements 1. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, Supplies, or Contracting for Public Works FT Commodities are considered to be materials, supplies, and equipment, while Public Works are considered to be services, labor, or construction. If a contact involves other service and equipment, the total character of the contract should be determined based on the primary purpose of the purchase.2 Purchases less than $3,500 Purchases less than $3,500 will be made at the discretion of the Mayor, the Purchasing Supervisor, or the Mayor’s designee. Purchases of $3,500 -$19,999 or Public Works Purchases of $3,500-$34,999 Departments send a request (requisition) to the Purchasing Supervisor. At a minimum, three written quotes from vendors must be solicited, and a purchase order is issued to the lowest responsible vendor. Public Posting in Lieu of Quotes If three verbal or written quotes cannot be obtained for purchases under the formal bid threshold, 1 30 General Municipal Law §104-b(2)(f) 2 See Office of the State Comptroller guidance document “Seeking Competition in Procurement.”  City of Schenectady Purchasing Policy but the purchase does not qualify as a sole source, the Purchasing Supervisor may ensure competitive procurement of the product by publicly posting an online solicitation and then making the purchase from the lowest qualified quote. Purchases $20,000 and above or Public Works Purchases $35,000 and above3 Materials, supplies, and equipment purchases in aggregate of more than twenty thousand dollars per year, or public works contracts in aggregate of more than thirty-five thousand dollars per year must be competitively bid. The aforesaid amounts may be increased automatically as provided for in Article 5-A, section 103 of New York State General Municipal Law. The Supervisor of Purchasing works with the responsible department in developing bid specifications. Requests for bids are advertised in the legal advertising section of the City’s official newspaper designated by the City Council and are distributed online through a free public forum.4 There must be a minimum of the five days between the first day of bid publication and the public opening of bids by the Purchasing Supervisor.5 The Purchasing Supervisor and the department will review bid results to determine the award, which is made to the lowest responsible bidder after review and approval by the City Council. D All change order requests and approvals must be made in writing and sent to the City Clerk within three (3) days of approval. The change order must describe in detail the purpose of said RA requested and approved change. Any requested change order or orders that cause an increase beyond a cumulative threshold of twenty-five percent (25%) greater than the amount of the contract which the City Council approved must be approved by a formal vote of the City Council. FT 2. Purchase of Services Professional Services The purchase of professional services is initiated by the department in need of services.6 Consistent with State General Municipal Law, Article 5A, Section 104-B, professional services must be procured in a manner that assured the prudent and economical use of public monies in the best interest of the taxpayers. The selection method to be used may include (but is not limited to) the following request for proposals, request for qualifications, recruitment, or open acceptance of proposals. Professional services contracts awarded with State or federal funds must follow any bidding requirements set forth in State, federal or other applicable statutes and guidelines. Once the service provider is selected, the department should work with the City’s Law Department to prepare a contract, which must be approved by Corporation Counsel, the Purchasing Supervisor, the Commissioner of Finance & Administration, and the Mayor. 3 General Municipal Law §103(1) 4 General Municipal Law §103(2) 5 General Municipal Law §103(2) 6 According to OSC Guidance Document “Seeking Competition in Procurement” issued July 2014, Professional services are defined as “requiring specialized or technical skills, expertise or knowledge, the exercise of professional judgment, or a high 31 degree of creativity.”  City of Schenectady Purchasing Policy At the first finance standing committee meeting of the month or as soon as reasonable thereafter, the Mayor or the Mayor’s appointed designee shall provide the committee with a list of professional service contracts into which the City entered in the preceding month. Maintenance Agreements Maintenance agreements for equipment are procured through the Purchasing Supervisor. The Purchasing Supervisor administers these contracts and must competitively acquire these services or provide sole source justification. Equipment Leases/Rentals Equipment leases and rental agreements must be approved by the Purchasing Supervisor and the Mayor. D Specialized Services Other services unique to individual departments should be procured using the guidelines RA for purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment, based on the cost of the service. Best Value7 The City reserved the right to use “best value” as a basis for awarding contracts “to the FT offerer which optimizes quality, cost and efficiency, among responsive and responsible offerers.”8 In assessing best value, “factors including, but are not limited to, reliability of a product, efficiency of operation, difficulty/ease of maintenance, useful lifespan, ability to meet needs regarding timeliness of performance, and experience of a service provider with similar contracts” may be considered.9 Whenever possible, the basis for a best value award must reflect objective and quantifiable analysis. 3. Apprenticeship, Public works construction contracts exceeding $300,000.00 Public works construction contracts exceeding $300,000.00 may only be awarded to contractors and subcontractors that have an approved apprenticeship program as provided for in Article 23 of the New York State Labor Law and meet applicable State Federal or City of Schenectady Minority and Women-Owned Business Utilization goals. 7 Pursuant to Local Law 3 of 2015 amending Chapter 62 of the Administrative Code of the City of Schenectady to allow for best value purchasing. 8 See State Finance Law, section 163(1)(j). General Municipal Law, section 103(1) cross-references the definition of “best value” in State Finance Law, section 163. 9 See OSC Guidance Document “Seeking Competition in Procurement” provides explanation and use of “best value” as envisioned in this policy. 32  City of Schenectady Purchasing Policy 4. MWBE Utilization10 The City of Schenectady establishes the following goals for MWBEs as percentages of annual contract awards for contracts more than $100,000.00 for City of Schenectady public works construction: 15% MBE and 15% WBE. The City of Schenectady establishes the following MWBE goals for annual contract awards more than $10,000.00 for public works consultants, professional services consultants, with the aggregate minority and women awards goals: 15% MBE and 15% WBE. The following workforce goals shall apply to all City public works projects, unless state, D federal or grantee goals are required that supersede City requirements: Aggregate Annual Aggregate Annual Aggregate Annual RA Award Award Minorities Award Women 20% 12% 8% 4. Exceptions to Competitive Procurement Requirements FT Existing State and City Contracts11 Purchases of commodities and Public Work may be made under existing contracts with New York State maintained by the Office of General Services or other counties or cities within New York State. Other municipal contracts must have a provision extending their use to other local governments. When purchasing off of an existing contract the contract details must be documented on the purchasing record. Emergency Procurement12 In an emergency situation the Purchasing Supervisor or Commissioner level employee, even if they are not listed as purchasing officers in the beginning of this policy, has the authority to make expenditures below the legal competitive bid threshold ($20,000 for commodities and $35,000 for public works) without seeking quotes. The department head requesting the purchase must explain the emergency situation in writing, which can take place within a reasonable time after the authorization of the purchases or contract if circumstances do not allow it to take place before.13 If the situation requires purchases or contract above the legal 10 See the City of Schenectady Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan for additional information. 11 General Municipal Law §104, §103(3). 12 General Municipal Law §103(4). 13 Emergency situations are defined as in General Municipal Law §103(4) as “a public emergency arising out of an accident or other unforeseen occurrence or condition whereby circumstances affecting public buildings, public 33 of a political subdivision or district therein, property of the life, health, safety or property of the inhabitants require immediate action.” City of Schenectady Purchasing Policy bid threshold, the Mayor must authorize the expenditure by stating the emergency situation in writing, which can take place within a reasonable time after the authorization of the purchases or contract if circumstances do not allow it to take place before. Sole Source Procurement A purchase may be exempt from competitive procurement if the Purchasing Supervisor makes a reasonable effort to determine that the item or service required is only available from one source. The Purchasing Supervisor must document the reason(s) for sole source procurement. If the procurement is above the legal competitive bid threshold it must be approved by the Mayor. Cooperatives & Piggyback contracts In Lieu of obtaining written quotes for purchases of commodities up to $20,000; the Purchasing Supervisor is authorized to make such purchases using established national and regional cooperative purchasing contracts, including but not limited to, the contracts issues by the following entities: the US General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 Information Technology, Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy D (MMCAP); US Communities Government Purchasing Cooperative, Western States Contacting Alliance (WSCA), National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), or the HGAC Buy Cooperative Purchasing Program. RA Any other exception to New York State competitive procurement guidelines are authorized to be used by the City of Schenectady, with the approval of the Purchasing Supervisor. 5. Effect of this Policy FT This policy shall apply from its date of approval and shall not apply retroactively. 34  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Accepting a Grant for Improvements to Orchard Park WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady is the recipient of a $50,000.00 MVP Health Care Campaign grant from MVP Health Care and the National Fitness Campaign to be allocated for improvements to Orchard Park in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood; and WHEREAS, under the terms of the grant, the City of Schenectady will make D improvements to the park including purchase and installation of an outdoor fitness court: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RA RESOLVED, that this Council, authorizes the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a grant agreement with MVP Health Care and the National Fitness Campaign and any additional documentation to effectuate receipt the grant funds, the terms of said agreement to be set by the Corporation Counsel. FT Approved as to form this 28th day of March, 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 35  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Allocating $90,000 of CDBG Funds for the National Fitness Campaign Outdoor Fitness Court WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady successfully applied and was selected as an awardee in the 2022 MVP Health Care Campaign. MVP Health Care will award the City of Schenectady a $50,000 grant toward the purchase of an outdoor fitness court in Orchard Park in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood of Schenectady; and D WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the project is $140,000; and RA WHEREAS, with the $50,000 grant applied, the local funding requirement to procure the fitness court is the project balance of $90,000; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to fund the remaining balance of the project by allocating $90,000 in CDBG funds to the project: FT NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the allocation of an additional $90,000 of CDBG funds for the National Fitness Campaign Outdoor Fitness Court in Orchard Park. Approved as to form this 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 36  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to Reallocate $250,000 from SNAP and Street Paving to Park Improvements WHEREAS, on February 5, 2022 the City of Schenectady initiated a 30-day public comment period, which began February 7, 2022 and concluded March 9, 2022, for the reallocation of $150,000 from Street Paving and $100,0000 from the SNAP program to Park Improvements; and WHEREAS, on February 28, 2022, the City of Schenectady held a public hearing on the above- D identified reallocation; and RA WHEREAS, the City seeks to reallocate funding from SNAP and Street Paving to Park Improvements: NOW, THERFORE BE IT, FT RESOLVED, that City Council authorizes the amendment of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan budget to reallocate $100,000 in funds from SNAP and $150,000 from Street Paving, for a total of $250,000, to Park Improvements; and be it further RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute any agreement and any other required documents necessary to effectuate this reallocation, the terms of said agreement and documents to be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 28th day of March, 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 37  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 91 Division Street WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 49.51-3-24; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the RA title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.51-3-24 to Evora Family Owned Real Estate LLC and/or assign for the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Dollars ($79,000.00); and be it further 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 FT 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 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 38  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 231 Linden Street WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 49.52-3-39; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the RA title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.52-3-39 to JAW Housing Inc. and/or assign for the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00); and be it further 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 FT 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 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 39  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 622 Lansing Street WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 49.39-1-6; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the RA title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.39-1-6 to JAW Housing Inc. and/or assign for the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00); and be it further 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 FT 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 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 40  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 704 Windsor Terrace WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 39.82-1-4; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the RA title of parcel numbered SBL # 39.82-1-4 to JAW Housing Inc. and/or assign for the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00); and be it further 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 FT 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 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 41  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 856 Crane Street WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 49.46-5-34; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the RA title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.46-5-34 to Basmattie Singh and/or assign for the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00); and be it further 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 FT Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 42  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 1012 Fourth Avenue WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 49.46-5-37; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the RA title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.46-5-37 to Basmattie Singh and/or assign for the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00); and be it further 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 FT Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 43  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 1327 Second Avenue WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 49.46-2-51; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the RA title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.46-2-51 to Leonard Bernstein and/or assign for the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00); and be it further 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 FT 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 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 44  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of Interest in 2203 Van Vranken Avenue WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to assign its interest in parcel numbered SBL 30.84-1-19; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to assign RA interest in parcel numbered SBL # 30.84-1-19 to Lewis Polsinelli and/or a business entity controlled by Lewis Polsinelli for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00); and be it further RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract shall contain terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel; and be it further FT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Corporation Counsel to take any legal action to effectuate the assignment of interest as intended herein. Approved as to form this 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 45  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of a Claim by Gail Brown WHEREAS, claimant began a legal proceeding against the City of Schenectady (2021-0214); and WHEREAS, the Office of the Corporation Counsel has recommended that it would be in the best interest of the City to settle this matter; and D WHEREAS, the settlement proposal was accepted by the City Claims Committee: RA NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Office of the Corporation Counsel is authorized to enter into a settlement with Gail Brown to settle the proceeding for $5,250.00, the terms of which shall be set by the FT Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 28th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 46  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church WHEREAS, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded on March 17, 1872 by 61 men and 38 women on Jay Street, making Zion one of the oldest churches in Schenectady; and WHEREAS, the congregation outgrew its Jay Street meeting site and moved to 153 Nott Terrace in 1887, with the original part of the church being dedicated in 1888; and D WHEREAS, the congregation continued to grow leading to the current sanctuary being built in 1892; and RA WHEREAS, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church endured through many periods of hardship, including World War I, the Great Depression, and World War; and WHEREAS, despite hardships, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church has faithfully given back to FT the community, such as the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen and the Schenectady Day Nursery, and has been home to Street Soldiers III, providing food, clothing and other necessities to up to 250 people weekly, and holds a monthly food drive on Saturday each month; and WHEREAS, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is entering a new chapter in its history, installing Pastor Francis Rigobert as pastor on July 10, 2021 to lead the church into its next 150 years: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Gary R. McCarthy, and City Council do hereby pause in their deliberations to congratulate Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church on their 150th Anniversary and for their faithfulness to the City of Schenectady. Approved as to form this 14th day of March, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 47  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Awarding the Bid and Contract for the “Vale Park Improvements Project Phase 2” to The Davey Tree Expert Company in the Amount of $147,000.00 WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady was awarded a NYS SAM Grant for improvements to Vale Park which included an earlier phase where some clearing of brush and trees was completed. However, it was D determined that the original project limits were inadequate, and a second contract was sought for additional clearing; and RA WHEREAS, this phase of the project has been added so that the clearing will increase sight lines in Vale Park and subsequently increase both safety and utilization within the park; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited and received bids for the “Vale Park Improvements Project Phase 2,” and a low bid was received on March 9, 2022, from The Davey Tree Expert Company of FT Kent, OH in the amount of $147,000.00: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that this Council, acting as a Board of Contract and Supply under Section C5-9 of the City Charter, authorizes the City to enter into a contract with The Davey Tree Expert Company for the “Vale Park Improvements Project Phase 2” in the amount of $147,000.00, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 28th day of March 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 48  D 49 RA FT  D 50 RA FT  D 51 RA FT  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Awarding the Bid and Contract for the “Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System – Contract 1B – Plumbing & Gas Fitting” to RMB Mechanical, Inc. in the Amount of $93,010.00 WHEREAS, the Schenectady Police Department (SPD) firing range is located in the D basement of the police facility at 531 Liberty Street that was built in 1973, and many of the components are currently outdated and beyond repair; and RA WHEREAS, the City applied for and received a State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) grant from the New York State Dormitory Authority (DASNY) in August of 2018 for these improvements; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited and received bids for the FT “Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System,” and a low bid was received for the 1B – Plumbing and Gas Fitting portion of this project on March 9, 2022, from RMB Mechanical, Inc. of Schenectady, NY in the amount of $93,010.00: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that this Council, acting as a Board of Contract and Supply under Section C5-9 of the City Charter, authorizes the City to enter into a contract with RMB Mechanical, Inc. for the “Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System – 1B – Plumbing & Gas Fitting” in the amount of $93,010.00, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 28th day of March 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 52  D 53 RA FT  D 54 RA FT  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Awarding the Bid and Contract for the “Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System – Contract 1C – Steam Heating, Hot Water Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning” to RMB Mechanical, Inc. in the Amount of $320,000.00 WHEREAS, the Schenectady Police Department (SPD) firing range is located in the basement of the D police facility at 531 Liberty Street that was built in 1973 and many of the components are currently outdated and beyond repair; and RA WHEREAS, the City applied for and received a State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) grant from the New York State Dormitory Authority (DASNY) in August of 2018 for these improvements; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited and received bids for the “Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System” and a low bid was received for the 1C – Steam Heating, Hot FT Water Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning portion of this project on March 9, 2022, from RMB Mechanical, Inc. of Schenectady, NY in the amount of $320,000.00: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that this Council, acting as a Board of Contract and Supply under Section C5-9 of the City Charter, authorizes the City to enter into a contract with RMB Mechanical, Inc. for the “Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System – 1C – Steam Heating, Hot Water Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning” in the amount of $320,000.00, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 28th day of March 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 55  D 56 RA FT  D 57 RA FT  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Awarding the Bid and Contract for the “Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System – Contract 1D – Electrical Wiring and Standard Illuminating Fixtures” to Empire Electric NY, LLC in the Amount of $132,705.00 WHEREAS, the Schenectady Police Department (SPD) firing range is located in the basement of the D police facility at 531 Liberty Street that was built in 1973, and many of the components are currently outdated and beyond repair; and RA WHEREAS, the City applied for and received a State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) grant from the New York State Dormitory Authority (DASNY) in August of 2018 for these improvements; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited and received bids for the “Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System” and a low bid was received for the 1D – Electrical Wiring and FT Standard Illuminating Fixtures portion of this project on March 9, 2022, from Empire Electric NY, LLC of Albany, NY in the amount of $132,705.00: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that this Council, acting as a Board of Contract and Supply under Section C5-9 of the City Charter, authorizes the City to enter into a contract with Empire Electric NY, LLC for the “Schenectady Police Department Firing Range Ventilation System – 1D – Electrical Wiring and Standard Illuminating Fixtures” in the amount of $132,705.00, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 28th day of March 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 58  D 59 RA FT  D 60 RA FT