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OFFICE OF CITY CLERK SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL CAUCUS AND THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 13, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 01 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the City to Enter into a Grant Agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to Participate in a Trust Building Pilot Program Votes Required 4 FINAL CONSIDERATION 02 Council Member A RESOLUTION Adopting the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 03 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Commissioner of Finance to Deposit and Increase the Capital Budget Code HY417083-201B-023, in the Amount of $267,140.74, for the NYS Department of Transportation (NYDOT) "Pave Our Potholes" Program Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 04 Council Member A RESOLUTION Confirming the 2-year Re- Appointments of Ray Legere, Jeff Morland, and 2-year Appointments of Mitch Ramsey and the 3-year Appointments of Dr. Paul Ambrose, Andrea Cortelyou, and Phil Wajda Votes Required 4 Monday, June 13, 2022 Page 1 of 4  Monday, June 13, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 05 Council Member A RESOLUTION Confirming the Appointment of Susan Nadler to the City of Schenectady Planning Commission Votes Required ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 06 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a Budget Reallocation within the Schenectady Fire Department Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 07 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Department of Finance to Make a Budget Amendment to the 2022 Golf Budget Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 08 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a Budget Reallocation within the Schenectady Finance Department Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 09 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a Budget Reallocation within the Schenectady Development Department Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 10 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 633 Lang Street for $3,500 Votes Required 4 Monday, June 13, 2022 Page 2 of 4  Monday, June 13, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 11 Council Member A RESOLUTUION Authorizing the Sale of 2037 Wabash Avenue for $60,000 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 12 Council Member A RESOLUTION Commemorating June 14th as Flag Day Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 13 Council Member A RESOLUTION Recognizing the Celebration of Juneteenth Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 14 Council Member A RESOLUTION Recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Month Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 15 Council Member A RESOLUTION Recognizing June 2022 as Pride Month Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 16 Council Member A RESOLUTION Recognizing National Caribbean-American Heritage Month Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 17 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the City of Schenectady to Settle a Tax Certiorari with Rivers Casino Lofts, LLC. with Regard to 1646 Carrie Street Votes Required 4 Monday, June 13, 2022 Page 3 of 4  Monday, June 13, 2022 Room 209 7:00 p.m. CONTRACT & SUPPLY 18 Council Member A RESOLUTION Awarding the Bid and Contract for the Municipal Water Supply Well Project Votes Required CONTRACT & SUPPLY 19 Council Member A RESOLUTION Awarding the Bid and Contract for the "2022 Schenectady CHIP's Paving Program - Base Bid and Alternate 1" to Peter Luizzi & Bros. Contracting, Inc. in the Amount of $3,108,587.65 Votes Required 4 Monday, June 13, 2022 Page 4 of 4  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember: offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the City to Enter into a Grant Agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to Participate in a Trust Building Pilot Program. WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into an agreement with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to receive funding to support a Trust Building pilot program; and FT WHEREAS, DCJS will provide a grant in the amount of $21,500.00 to the City of Schenectady for the purpose of law enforcement officers and community members engaging in constructive, solution-driven conversations about issues prevalent in communities that hinder trust: D NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RA RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor or his designee to enter into a grant agreement between DCJS and the City of Schenectady for the purposes as described hereinabove, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Adopting the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady is required under Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) an Annual Action Plan, which carries out the City’s Consolidated Plan and provides a concise summary of the actions and activities that it will pursue for its use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program funding; FT WHEREAS, on June 1, 2022, HUD provided the final allocation of funding, as follows: the City of Schenectady will receive $2,127,707.00 in CDBG funding, $1,180,259 in HOME funding, and $191,470 in ESG funding; and WHEREAS, the City’s estimated funding differed from the HUD’s final allocation, and thus requires amending the 2022-2023 Action Plan allocation; and D WHEREAS, a thirty (30) day comment period was declared from April 5, 2022 through May 5, RA 2022 and a public hearing was held on April 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the City Council chambers at City Hall: NOW THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, the City Council amends the 2022-2023 Action Plan allocation, as provided in the documents attached hereto and made a part hereof; and be it further RESOLVED, the City Council adopts the attached “City of Schenectady 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan,” with proposed funding totaling $3,499,426.00; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor or his designee is authorized to execute all necessary contracts pursuant to the implementation of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan. Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022. 6 __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel FT DRA 7  CITY OF SCHENECTADY 2022 CONSOLIDATED PLAN SUMMARY Budgetary allocations are subject to change based on final HUD Allocations FUNDING Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) New Fiscal Year $ 2,127,707.00 Program Income $ - TOTAL $ 2,127,707.00 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $ 191,470.00 TOTAL $ 191,470.00 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) New Fiscal Year $ 1,180,259.00 Program Income $ - TOTAL TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING FTCATEGORY ALLOCATIONS $ $ 1,180,259.00 3,499,436.00 D Emergency Solutions Activities…...… Housing Assistance Activities……………… RA Public Service Activities……...………..… Public Works Activities……………………. Administration…………………………… $ $ $ $ $ 177,865.00 $ 1,545,210.65 $ 379,739.00 906,000.00 490,621.35 $ $ $ $ 177,865.00 from ESG 1,121,246.05 from HOME 423,964.60 from CDBG from CDBG from CDBG 59,012.95 from HOME 418,003.40 from CDBG 13,605.00 from ESG TOTAL: …………………………………. $3,499,436.00 8  2022 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT ALLOCATIONS = $177,865 Organization Project Description Funding Source Requested Funding 2022 Adpoted Plan 2022 Final Plan 2021 Plan Funds will be used for salaries/fringes and non personnel costs Homeless Housing and providing intake, assessment, referral, follow-up case management, Bethesda House ESG $ 65,000 $ 47,000.00 $ 45,695.00 $ 47,049.00 Eviction Prevention Program and assertive outreach services to secure permanent housing, regain housing, or maintain housing for the homeless population citywide. Funds will be used for salaries/fringes and non personnel costs for the Bethesda House Day Program Drop-In Center Day Program Drop-In Center, providing comprehensive services to the ESG $ 35,000 $ 23,250.00 $ 22,600.00 $ 23,250.00 homeless, disabled and disadvantaged populations citywide. Funds will be used to provide administrative/personnel costs and Homeless Management and CARES, Inc. software licenses for the HUD mandated Homeless Management and ESG $ 30,000.00 $ 20,250.00 $ 19,690.00 $ 20,254.00 Information System (HMIS) Information System (HMIS). Funds will be used for salaries/fringes of the House Manager and Safe, Inc. Schenectady Community Action Program, Inc. (SCAP) Safe House Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program neighborhoods. housing and tenant/landlord services. FT Street Outreach Worker and rent and utilities for Safe House, a temporary emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youths 16-20 years old, primarily serving the Hamilton Hill/Central State Street Funds will be used for personnel program delivery costs of counselors and attorneys providing for court advocacy, legal assistance, rapid re- ESG ESG $ $ 50,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 33,500.00 $ 58,950.00 $ 32,570.00 $ 57,310.00 $ 33,500.00 59,000.00 D Page Total $270,000.00 $182,950.00 $177,865.00 $183,053.00 RA 9  2022 HOUSING ASSISTANCE ALLOCATIONS = $1,545,210.65 Organization Project Description Funding Source Requested Funding 2022 Adpoted Plan 2022 Final Plan 2021 Funding Funds will be used for salaries/fringes and nonpersonnel costs in support of Better Community Administrative/ Operating Costs BNI's housing programs including housing rehabilitation, in the Hamilton Hill HOME $ 80,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 27,716.55 $ 25,000.00 Neighborhoods, Inc. (BCNI) neighborhood. Homeowner Occupied Housing Funds will be used to assist ten (10) income eligible homeowners with Better Comunity Neighborhood CDBG $ 400,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00 Rehabilitation housing rehabilitation services, particulary code violations. Funds will be used to build two single family homes on Schenectady's North Habitat of Schenectady Habitat Single Family Homes HOME $ 600,000.00 $ 295,500.00 $ 330,000.00 $ 295,000.00 Side and one single family home in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. Funds will be used to provide closing or down payment assistance to a Better Community Second Mortgage Program maximum of 10% of the purchase price for an owner-occupied house for low HOME $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 111,870.00 $ 100,000.00 Neighborhoods, Inc. (BCNI) and moderate income persons, citywide. Tenant Based Rental Assistance Funds will provide tenant-based rental assistance and security deposits to Bethesda House HOME $ 73,500.00 $ 55,000.00 $ 61,530.00 $ 55,881.75 Program resident families of the City of Schenectady. Funds will be used for demolition, rehabilition or construction of Demolition, rehabilitaion or new Department of Development CIty of Troy Town of Colonie construction of houses Constortium Agreement Constortium Agreement approximately six (6) blighted and abandoned properties or lots throughout the city. Funds Obligated to the City of Troy as per the HOME Consortium Agreement Funds Obligated to the Town of Colonie as per the HOME Consortium Agreement Page Total FT CDBG HOME HOME $ $ $ $ 300,000.00 423,006.00 105,751.50 2,082,258 $ $ $ $ 300,000.00 422,000.00 105,500.00 1,503,000 $ $ $ $ 223,964.60 472,103.60 118,025.90 1,545,210.65 $ $ $ $ 239,061.40 423,006.00 105,751.50 1,443,701 DRA 10  2022 NRSA PUBLIC SERVICE ALLOCATIONS- $89,510.00 Funding Organization Project Description Requested Funding 2022 Adpoted Plan 2022 Final Plan 2021 Funding Source Funds will be used for personnel costs for a Homebuyer Education and Foreclosure Prevention Program, providing pre-purchase and default housing counseling, intervention Better Community Homebuyer Education and Foreclosure and assistance to low and moderate income potential homebuyers/homeowners in CDBG $ 50,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 37,690.00 $ 40,000.00 Neighborhoods, Inc Prevention Program maintaining decent affordable housing, primarily serving the Hamilton Hill and Central State Street neighborhoods. Funds will be used to pair artisan makers with workforce development programs to train workers in Electric City Barn Workforce Development CDBG $ 60,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 18,840.00 $ 20,000.00 creative trades. Funds will be used for personnel and nonpersonnel costs for Project ArtReach, providing Hamilton Hill Arts Center Project ArtReach educational and cultural programming for primarily low and moderate income youth in the CDBG $ 48,400.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 32,980.00 $ 35,000.00 Hamilton Hill neighborhood. Page Total $ 108,400.00 $ 95,000.00 $ 89,510.00 $ 55,000.00 FT DRA 11  2022 PUBLIC SERVICE ALLOCATIONS = $290,229 Organization Project Description Funding Source Requested Funding 2022 Adpoted Plan 2022 Final Plan 2021 Funding Funds will be used for Jerry Burrell Park summer programming including day and night YMCA Jerry Burrell Drop-In Summer Program programs consisting of arts and crafts, fitness, nutrition, swimming lessons, sports and CDBG $ 30,385.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 18,846.00 $ 19,685.00 education. Capital District Center for Funds will be used to support the CDCI effort to support individuals with disabilities with the services Disibilities Support Services CDBG $ 20,405.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 4,715.00 $ 6,000.00 Independence they need to maintain independent and self-sufficient lives. Funds will be used to pay for the Schenectady Senior Center which will provide lunch, Ancient Order of Hibernians Schenectady Senior Center CDBG $ 44,338.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 18,846.00 $ 20,000.00 educational and recreational activities to Seniors within the City of Schenectady. Funds will be used for personnel and nonpersonnel costs for a park program providing Quackenbush Park, Hillhurst and Boys and Girls Club of families and youths with increased opportunities including sports programs, swimming Steinmetz Parks Recreational and CDBG $ 139,774.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 94,230.00 $ 100,000.00 Schenectady SCAP Affirmative Action Office Educational Enrichment program Mt. Pleasant Outreach Empowerment Center FT lessons, arts and crafts, nutrition education, prevention education, family programs and special events at Quackenbush, Hillhurst and Steinmetz Parks. Funds will be used to provide a full-time presence at the new Mt. Pleasant Library to asisit residence to navigate various social services resources available to low and moderate income residence. Funds will be used to provide an introductory Craft Skills & Employment Training programs that will specifically designed to provide this training to those who are unemployed, dislocated or CDBG CDBG $ $ 30,000.00 153,600.00 $ $ 15,000.00 40,000.00 $ $ 14,134.00 37,690.00 $ $ 15,000.00 30,000.00 D disadvantaged,this program will qualify them for entry-level employment in the construction industry. Schenectady Youth Boxing The funds will be utilized to provide support to a coalition of small, non-profits organizations currently Schenectady Youth Coalition CDBG $ 198,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 94,230.00 $ 100,000.00 RA and Fitness Inc. providing services and support to youth within the City of Schenectady. Schenectady Youth Boxing Funds will be used to assist with the administrative expenses associated with managing the Youth Schenectady Youth Coalition CDBG $ 15,840.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 7,538.00 $ 8,000.00 and Fitness Inc. Coalition. Page Total $ 632,342.00 $ 308,000.00 $ 290,229.00 $ 298,685.00 12  2022 PUBLIC WORKS ALLOCATIONS = 906,000 Requested 2022 Adopted Organization Project Description Funding Source 2022 Final Plan 2021 Funding Funding Plan Funds will be used for personnel and nonpersonnel costs for code enforcement Code Enforcement Program Delivery CDBG $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 90,000.00 activities in low and moderate income neighborhoods. Street Rehabilitation and Funds will be used for the rehabilitation or reconstruction of approximately one Engineering Department Facilities Improvement (1) mile of CDBG eligible streets and include ADA improvements required under CDBG $ 400,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 433,079.00 Program Federal Law and where specified by the City in various CDBG target areas. Funds will be utilized for upgrades to City Parks including, Jerry Burrell, Engineering Department Park Improvements CDBG $ 300,000.00 $ 300,000.00 $ 300,000.00 $ 250,000.00 Steinmentz and other city parks as needed. Funds will be used for personnel and nonpersonnel costs in support of SNAP Schenectady Neighborhood and property management activities, providing for the stablization of in-rem Office of General Services CDBG $ 330,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 Assistance Program (SNAP) properties taken through foreclosure to stop deterioration and retain marketability. Funds will be used for the partial repayment of the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Property Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Program's principal and interest for property acquisition and demolition for the CDBG $ 56,000.00 $ 56,000.00 $ 56,000.00 $ 56,000.00 Acquisition/Demolition removal of citywide blighting conditions. City of Schenectady SICM Youth Streetscape Beautification Program Growing Green Schenectady FT Funds will be used to provide job training to youth through streetscape beautification projects in the NRSA and Mt. Pleasant Neighborhoods. Funds will be utilized to assist with capital projects related to combating food insecurity experienced by city residents. CDBG CDBG $ $ 40,000.00 71,476.00 $ $ 30,000.00 50,000.00 $ $ 30,000.00 50,000.00 $ $ 30,000.00 - D SAFE Inc. Building improvements Funds will be utilized for exterior uprgrades to 1344 Albany Street. CDBG $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ - Page Total $ 1,317,476.00 $ 906,000.00 $ 906,000.00 $ 959,079.00 RA 13  2022 ADMINISTRATION ALLOCATION = $490,621.35 Organization Project Description Funding Source 2022 Adpoted Plan 2022 Final Plan 2021 Funding Funds will be used for oversight, management, monitoring and CDBG $ 376,000.00 $ 353,003.40 $ 375,936.60 Department of coordination of the CDBG, ESG and HOME programs. Administration Costs Development Salaries/Benefits = $370,000 (CDBG) + $52,000 (HOME) + $14,842 HOME $ 52,000.00 $ 52,875.75 (ESG). Nonpersonnel Costs = $5,000 (CDBG). $ 59,012.95 ESG $ 14,000.00 $ 13,605.00 $ 14,842.00 Department of Administration and Funds will be used for administrative and program delivery costs CDBG $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 Finance Program Delivery associated with Consolidated Plan activities. Affirmative Department of Action/Minority Funds will be used for affirmative action, minority recruitment and CDBG $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 Finance Recruitment/ Contract contract compliance activities serving the City of Schenetady. Compliance Page Total FT $ 507,000.00 $ 490,621.35 $ 508,654.35 DRA 14  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Finance to Deposit and Increase the Capital Budget Code HY417083-201B-023, in the amount of $267,140.74, for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) “Pave Our Potholes” Program WHEREAS, the enacted NY State fiscal year (SFY) 2022-23 budget provides $100 million in enhanced State assistance to cities, towns, and villages that have capital maintenance responsibility for New York, United States, or Interstate signed touring routes; and FT WHEREAS, the City was notified of an additional $267,140.74 of “Pave Our Potholes” program funding on May 11, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Capital Budget Code has been designated for the street improvement D program for CHIPS (EWR and PaveNY) funding: RA NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Finance is authorized to deposit and increase the Capital Budget Code HY417083-201B-023, in the amount of $267,140.74 for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) “Pave Our Potholes” program. Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022 __________________________ Andrew Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 15  D 16 RA FT  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Confirming the Appointments of the Downtown Special Assessment District Board WHEREAS, Mayor Gary McCarthy recommends appointment of six individuals to serve on the City of Schenectady Downton Special Assessment District Board pursuant to FT Chapter 9 of the Code of the City of Schenectady and which is subject to confirmation by the City Council; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 9 of the Code of the City of Schenectady, the Downtown Special Assessment District Board consists of nine members with staggered terms of three years. At least seven members of the Committee must be owners of assessable property D within the district, or the agents of such owners. The Mayor shall appoint the members of the Committee with the consent of the City Council: RA NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby confirms the appointments to the Downtown Special Assessment District Board as follows: Terms Ending 2024: • Ray Legere • Jeff Morlang • Mitch Ramsey Terms Ending 2025: • Dr. Paul Ambrose • Andrea Cortelyou • Phil Wajda. Approved as to form this 1 17 13th day of June, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel FT DRA 2 18  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Susan Nadler to the City of Schenectady Planning Commission. WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady Planning Commission currently has a vacancy; and FT WHEREAS, pursuant to Schenectady City Code Section 91-4, Mayor Gary McCarthy has nominated Susan Nadler to fill that vacancy, subject to confirmation by the City Council: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby confirms the appointment of Susan Nadler to D the City of Schenectady Planning Commission. RA Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 1 19  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a Budget Reallocation within the Schenectady Fire Department WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted the 2022 budget; and FT WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has approved a reallocation of the budget related to the Fire Department; and WHEREAS, this budget reallocation is cost neutral: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby allow for a reallocation of the 2022 budget as follows: ACCOUNT # A3410-100 RA DESCRIPTION Assistant Fire 2022 CURRENT BUDGET FILL # AMOUNT 1.0 ($148,310) 2022 REVISED BUDGET FILL# 0.4 AMOUNT $64,298 AVAILABLE BUDGET* ($84,012) Chief A3410-100 Deputy Fire 0 0 0.6 $84,012 $84,012 Chief *Positive numbers reflect a decrease in a budget line. Negative numbers reflect an increase in a budget line. Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 20  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Department of Finance to Make a Budget Amendment to the 2022 Golf Budget WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted the 2022 budget; and WHEREAS, the City Development and Planning Committee has approved an amendment to the golf budget related to the extra work necessary for the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Maintenance Building project and also for the cost of the electrical work that is necessary; and FT WHEREAS, the Finance Department seeks to transfer $45,000.00 from the E908780 Golf Course Reserves to I9617093-201 Golf Maintenance Building for work necessary for the extra work: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, the City Council hereby authorizes the Finance Department to make the budget amendment as described hereinabove to the 2022 Golf Budget. RA Approved as to form this 13th day of June 2022 __________________________ Andrew Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 21  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a Budget Reallocation within the Schenectady Finance Department WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted the 2022 budget; and FT WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has approved a reallocation of the budget related to the Finance Department; and WHEREAS, this budget reallocation is cost neutral: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby allow for a reallocation of the 2022 budget as follows: ACCOUNT # A1315-100 RA DESCRIPTION Administration 2022 CURRENT BUDGET FILL # AMOUNT 1.0 ($56,761) 2022 REVISED BUDGET FILL# 0.25 AMOUNT $14,183 AVAILABLE BUDGET* $42,578 Assistant A1315-100 Accountant 0 0 0.75 $42,578 ($42,578) *Positive numbers reflect a decrease in a budget line. Negative numbers reflect an increase in a budget line. Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 22  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a Budget Reallocation within the Schenectady Development Department WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted the 2022 budget; and FT WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has approved a reallocation of the budget related to the Development Department; and WHEREAS, this budget reallocation is cost neutral: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, D RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby allow for a reallocation of the 2022 budget as follows: ACCOUNT # A8687-120 RA DESCRIPTION Part Time/ 2022 CURRENT BUDGET FILL # AMOUNT 0.5 $28,000 2022 REVISED BUDGET FILL# 0.25 AMOUNT $5,130 AVAILABLE BUDGET* $22,870 Seasonal salaries A8686-100 Assistant Planner 0 0 0.75 ($22,870) ($22,870) *Positive numbers reflect a decrease in a budget line. Negative numbers reflect an increase in a budget line. Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 23  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 633 Lang Street WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 39.43-2-30.2; 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 # 39.43-2-30.2 to David Kellogg and/or assign for the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00); and be it further RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall contain a clause requiring that D 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 RA 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 13th day of June, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 24  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 2037 Wabash Avenue WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL 48.60-2-51; 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 # 48.60-2-51 to Steven Cimino, Jr. and/or assign for the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00); and be it further RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall contain a clause requiring that D purchaser obtain all required approvals from the Zoning Board of Appeals and/or Planning Commission prior to property transfer, that the purchaser pay $500 at closing for building, electrical, plumbing and RA 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 13th day of June, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 25  City of Schenectady, New York RESOLUTION No.: Councilmember: offered the following: A Resolution Commemorating June 14th as Flag Day WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, millions of Americans everywhere will observe Flag Day; and WHEREAS, we pause on Flag Day to celebrate the history and symbolism of the flag of the United States of America; and FT WHEREAS, what we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” and “Old Glory” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag on June 14, 1777, during the Revolutionary War; and WHEREAS, the first American flag was designed to represent the 13 original colonies D with 13 white stars on a blue field and 13 alternating red and white stripes, with the stars arranged in a circle, based on the idea that all colonies were equal; and RA WHEREAS, in 1782, the Congress of the Articles of Confederation chose the colors for the “Great Seal of the United States” with these meanings:  white for purity and innocence  red for valor and hardiness  blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice; and WHEREAS, in 1818, the United States Congress decided to retain the flag’s original 13 stripes and add new stars to reflect each new state that entered the union; and WHEREAS, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14th as Flag Day; and WHEREAS, in 1949, National Flag Day was established by an act of Congress; and WHEREAS, since 1960, 50 stars on the flag represent each state in the union; and WHEREAS, Flag Day reminds us that we are one country — united — despite our disagreements: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, 26  RESOLVED, that on June 14, 2022, Mayor Gary McCarthy and the City Council of the City of Schenectady respectfully request that all Schenectady residents pause to reflect on the blessings of the United States of America by offering a prayer of thanksgiving for our democracy, our unity, and our independence. Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel FT DRA 27  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK Councilmember: offered the following: A Resolution Recognizing the Celebration of Juneteenth WHEREAS, on June 19, 1865, more than 2 years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation — enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally received word that they were free from bondage, and FT WHEREAS, Juneteenth is a day of profound weight and power. Formerly enslaved people were recognized for the first time as citizens and Black Americans came to commemorate Juneteenth with celebrations across the country, building new lives and a new tradition that we honor today; and WHEREAS, in June 2021 Congress passed and President Biden signed the Juneteenth D National Independence Day Act and Juneteenth National Independence Day became a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States; and RA WHEREAS, on Juneteenth, we recommit ourselves to the work of equity, equality, and justice. We celebrate the centuries of struggle, courage, and hope that have brought us to this time of progress and possibility. That work has been led throughout our history by abolitionists and educators, civil rights advocates and lawyers, courageous activists, public officials, and everyday Americans who have helped make real the ideals of our founding documents for all; and WHEREAS, the Hamilton Hill Arts Center, located in the City of Schenectady, an organization which promotes knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of the arts and culture of African Diasporic and African American art in the Capital Region is holding it twenty-second Juneteenth celebration: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Gary R. McCarthy, and City Council do hereby pause in their deliberations to recognize June 17 and 18, 2022 as the celebration of Juneteenth in the City of Schenectady. 28  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember: offered the following: A Resolution Recognizing Gun Violence Awareness WHEREAS, June marks Gun Violence Awareness Month which signifies honoring survivors and victims of gun violence; and WHEREAS, continued incidents of senseless mass shootings identify the full scale of this mental health crisis as we grapple with the psychological effects experienced in their traumatic wake; and WHEREAS, the 2013 death of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton in a Chicago playground FT sparked a group of her friends informally beginning the Wear Orange Campaign to pay tribute and commemorate her life with a color used among hunters to visibly protect themselves; and WHEREAS, this month’s theme of unifying people with healing and hope that through supportive interventions and preventative resources these acts will no longer pillage families and communities far and wide; and D WHEREAS, organizations such as Moms Demand Action carry the mantle of advocating for public safety measures that will protect communities from preventable gun- RA related acts of violence: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, the Mayor, Gary R. McCarthy, and the City Council of the City of Schenectady do hereby pause in their deliberations to recognize Gun Violence Awareness Month in the City of Schenectady and the importance of promoting a culture of responsible gun ownership. Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 29  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Recognizing June 2022 as Pride Month WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ people in the United States have made, and continue to make, vital contributions to the United States, the City of Schenectady and to the world in every aspect, FT including in the fields of education, law, health, business, science, research, economic development, architecture, fashion, sports, government, music, film, politics, technology, literature, and civil rights; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ people in the United States have fought for equal treatment, dignity, and respect; and D WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ people in the United States have achieved significant milestones, ensuring that future generations of LGBTQ people will enjoy a more equal and just society; and RA WHEREAS, despite being marginalized throughout the history, LGBTQ+ people continue to celebrate their identities, love, and contributions in various expressions of Pride; and WHEREAS, Pride is a celebration of visibility in spite of marginalization; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ people remain determined to pursue full equality, respect, and inclusion for all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Gary R. McCarthy, and City Council do hereby pause in their deliberations to celebrate June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and calls on all Schenectadians to: (1) support the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of LGBTQ+ people in the United States and around the world; and (2) support efforts to ensure the equal treatment of all people in the United States, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity; and (3) support efforts to ensure that the City of Schenectady and the United States remains a beacon of hope for the equal treatment of people around the world, including LGBTQ+ individuals; and 30  (4) to learn about the discrimination and inequality that the LGBTQ+ community endured, and continues to endure; and (5) to celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to our city. Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel FT DRA 31  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Recognizing National Caribbean-American Heritage Month WHEREAS, Americans have been united with our Caribbean neighbors not just by friendship and economic cooperation, but also by our common values. From a region of FT extraordinary beauty, generations of immigrants have brought their enormous talents and vibrant culture to the United States; and WHEREAS, their contributions have enriched our City and strengthened the deep bonds between our peoples. This month, we celebrate the National Caribbean-American Heritage whose legacies are woven into the fabric of our City and Nation, and we reaffirm our belief that D throughout the Caribbean region, we all share a stake in one another’s success; and WHEREAS, throughout the Caribbean, courageous peoples have thrown off the yoke of RA colonial rule, seizing the right to chart their own destinies, and they have overcome the stains of slavery to widen the circle of opportunity for all; and WHEREAS, today, more than four million Caribbean Americans live in the United States and continue to contribute to a vibrant culture that enriches our City and Nation. WHEREAS, National Caribbean-American Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the history, culture, and essential role of Caribbean Americans in Schenectady and across the country; and WHEREAS, during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we honor the courage and perseverance of the Caribbean-American community, and we rededicate ourselves to building opportunity and protecting human rights for all our citizens: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Gary R McCarthy, and City Council do hereby pause in their deliberation to recognize June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month and call on all Caribbean Americans to celebrate the history and culture with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 32 Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel FT DRA 33  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the City of Schenectady to Settle a Tax Certiorari with Rivers Casino Lofts LLC with Regard to 1646 Carrie Street WHEREAS, Rivers Casino Lofts LLC owned property located at 1646 Carrie Street (SBL# 39.51-1-1.1) in the City of Schenectady; and FT WHEREAS, 1646 Carrie Street’s assessed value for 2019 and 2020 was $311,300 and $300,000, respectively; and WHEREAS, Rivers Casino Lofts LLC, by and through its attorney, filed petitions pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law in State Supreme Court seeking reductions in D the property’s assessed value for Assessment Roll Years 2019 and 2020; and RA WHEREAS, Office of Corporation Counsel and the City Assessor have recommended that it would be in the best interest of the City to settle this matter; and WHEREAS, the settlement was approved by the City Claims committee on June 6, 2022: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED that the Office of Corporation Counsel is authorized to enter into a Stipulation Agreement with Rivers Casino Lofts LLC, whereby the assessed value for 1646 Carrie Street (SBL# 39.51-1-1.1) for the 2019 assessment roll will be reduced from $311,300 to $262,500 and for the 2020 assessment will be reduced from $300,000 to $250,000. Approved as to form this 13th day of June, 2022. ____________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 34  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Awarding the Bid and Contract for the Municipal Water Supply Well Project WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady put out to bid the installation of three (3) new wells located at the City’s municipal well field located on Rice Road; and WHEREAS, two (2) wells will be installed on the southern portion of the site and one FT (1) will be installed on the northern portion of the site; and WHEREAS, the water produced by these wells will provide the residents of the City with clean, portable drinking water; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited bids and, on May 25, 2022, received D one bid for the Municipal Water Supply Well Project from Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $1,091,200.00 base bid with an option for Alternate 1 to abandon and decommission RA wells 11 and 12 in the amount of $42,000.00; and WHEREAS, funds for this project will be from Capital Budget Code: 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 Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $1,091,200.00 with the option for Alternate 1 for an additional $42,000.00, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 13th day of June 2022 __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 35  D 36 RA FT  D 37 RA FT  D 38 RA FT  Layne Christensen Co. 134-2 Layne Lane Schoharie, NY 12157 T 518-295-8288 F 518-295-8289 graniteconstruction.com June 10, 2022 Matthew Abatto, PE, Vice President Senior Project Manager CHA Consulting, Inc. 575 Broadway, Suite 301 Albany, NY 12207 Mr. Abatto, Please consider this letter as official approval for adjusting our bid total regarding the City of Schenectady FT Contract 1G – Municipal Water Supply Well Project. Due to a mathematical error, our bid submission totaled $1,160,200.00 when the actual bid total should have been $1,133,200.00. Our mathematical errors related to both 36” drilling and existing well abandonment. CHA may make the adjustments necessary so we may move forward with this project. Please reach out with any additional questions you may have. Sincerely, D LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY RA Charles M. Crook Area Manager 39  June 6, 2022 Mr. Paul Lafond Commissioner of General Services City of Schenectady 105 Jay Street Schenectady, New York 12305 RE: City of Schenectady, Municipal Water Supply Well Project CHA Project No. 60869 Dear Mr. Lafond: Based on the May 25, 2022 bid opening for the above-referenced project, the City received one bid as follows: Layne Christensen Company: Base Bid: (Layne) Add Alternate 1: Total: FT $1,139,200.00 $21,000.00 $1,160,200.00 Based on a review of the bid, it appears that Layne made two math errors when generating their total price. Correcting those math errors, the total contract price should be: D Base Bid: $1,091,200.00 Add Alternate 1: $42,000.00 RA Total: $1,133,200.00 After reviewing the qualifications of Layne from aspects of related work experience with the City and past client satisfaction, we conclude they are qualified to perform the work as defined in the Contract Documents. Therefore, we recommend award of Contract 1G, both the base bid and Add Alternative 1, to Layne in the total amount of $1,133,200. Please note that the budget for this work was approximately $1.9M. This award recommendation is contingent on acceptance of the project by the City. Once the project is awarded, please send the attached Notice of Award Form directly to the contractor and copy CHA. If you have any comments or questions regarding this award recommendation letter, please feel free to contact me at 453-2866 or mabatto@chacompanies.com. Very truly yours, Matthew B. Abatto, P.E. Senior Project Manager v:\projects\any\k5\060869.000\13_bid\bid_evaluation\plafond_june 6, 2022.docx 40  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Awarding the Bid and Contract for the “2022 Schenectady CHIPs Paving Program – Base Bid and Alternate 1” to Peter Luizzi & Bros. Contracting, Inc. in the Amount of $3,108,587.65 WHEREAS, the Street Improvement Program is a part of the City’s continued effort to preserve and rehabilitate select streets within the City; and FT WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited and issued bids for “2022 Schenectady CHIPs Paving Program – Base Bid and Alternate 1.” A low bid was received on May 25, 2022, from Peter Luizzi & Bros. Contracting, Inc. of Altamont, NY in the total amount of $3,108,587.65; WHEREAS, financing for this project will be provided through respective codes set up D for existing New York State CHIPS funding: RA 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 Mayor or his designee to enter into a contract with Peter Luizzi & Bros. Contracting, Inc. for the “2022 Schenectady CHIPs Paving Program – Base Bid and Alternate 1” in the amount of $3,108,587.65, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this 13th day of June 2022. __________________________ Andrew B. Koldin, Esq. Corporation Counsel 41  D 42 RA FT  D 43 RA FT  D 44 RA FT  D 45 RA FT  D 46 RA FT  D 47 RA FT  D 48 RA FT  D 49 RA FT