City Council
Regular MeetingSchenectady, NY · June 12, 2023
Minutes
Samanta R. Mykoo
From: Mark Baker
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2023 12:56 AM
To: Samanta R. Mykoo
Subject: Re: LED Street Lights
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Dear Town Clerk, Schenectady, New York,
The attached letter is a public comment. Please share with the city council and staff.
LED visible radiation is a human health hazard. LEDs are not point sources of light, but rather emit a directed energy
beam of spatially non‐uniform light from a flat surface. The FDA failed to comply with the Congressional mandate to
publish performance standards for LED products to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of the public. The FDA has
failed to publish restrictions for peak luminance, spatial uniformity, inverse square law dispersion, spectral power
distribution, and square wave flicker. LED visible radiation devices have been documented to cause seizures, migraines,
panic attacks, eye pain, and eye injury, in addition to the health impacts caused by light pollution such as increased risk
of thyroid, breast, and prostate cancer, obesity, heart disease, mood disorders, and early mortality. LED visible radiation
creates discriminatory barriers that prevent equal access. Because of the documented hazards to human health and well
being and lack of FDA regulation, there is no legal basis for using any LED product, and the sale, installation, or operation
of an LED product creates a liability.
LED lights are not energy efficient as compared to incandescent or HPS, as falsely claimed by the Department of Energy
and the LED lighting industry. As per the DOE, "Energy efficiency is the use of less energy to perform the same
task or produce the same result." Since LEDs emit an entirely different type of visible radiation and do not
provide uniform illumination or produce the same result, LED light sources cannot be energy efficient as
compared to point source emitters. LED products emit a hazardous, low-quality light, not an energy-efficient
light.
The Soft Lights Foundation has submitted multiple federal regulatory petitions to request compliance by federal
agencies and to publish the required performance standards for LED products.
June 12, 2022 ‐ Petition to Food and Drug Administration to regulate LED products as required by the 1968 Radiation
Control for Health and Safety Act. Docket Number: FDA‐2022‐P‐1151 (https://www.regulations.gov/document/FDA‐
2022‐P‐1151‐0001). For details, contact Jeffrey Shuren, Director, FDA CDRH. (jeff.shuren@fda.hhs.gov).
May 29, 2023 ‐ Petition to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to comply with 21 USC 360ii and liaison
with the FDA to publish performance standards for LED vehicle headlights.
(http://www.softlights.org/wp‐content/uploads/2023/06/NHTSA‐Petition‐to‐Collaborate‐with‐FDA.pdf)
May 30, 2023 ‐ Petition to Department of Energy to comply with 21 USC 360ii and liaison with the FDA to publish
performance standards for LED General Service Lamps and LED streetlights. (http://www.softlights.org/wp‐
content/uploads/2023/06/DOE‐Petition‐to‐Collaborate‐with‐FDA.pdf)
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June 5, 2023 ‐ Petition to US Access Board to comply with 21 USC 360ii and liaison with the FDA to publish performance
standards for LED products to ensure equal access for those who are neurologically intolerant of LED visible radiation.
(https://www.softlights.org/wp‐content/uploads/2023/06/Access‐Board‐Petition‐to‐Collaborate‐with‐FDA‐1.pdf)
The utility company National Grid has installed and operates unvetted, unregulated, hazardous, and discriminatory LED
streetlights throughout New York which has created a public health nuisance that is causing severe harm to the citizens
of New York. Case 21‐02623 was filed with the New York State Public Service Commission on December 13, 2021, and
yet the NYSPSC has taken no action. Because the NYSPSC refuses to act to protect the interests of Schenectady, and
because National Grid is not disclosing the hazards of LED visible radiation, we recommend that Schenectady inform
their insurance company about this issue. If Schenectady notifies their insurance company now, then the insurance
company may be able to hold National Grid accountable, but if Schenectady continues the LED streetlight conversion,
fully knowing the hazards that LED visible radiation poses, then the insurance company may be able to deny any claims
related to harm from LED streetlights.
We also urge you to make this issue public. Tell the citizens of Schenectady straight up what is going on. They will thank
you for the transparency. This is a national, and indeed global issue, and Schenectady will earn respect for addressing
this issue head‐on, rather than keeping the issue hidden from the public. Once Schenectady makes this issue public, a
fight will begin with the insurance companies, the Department of Energy, the Food and Drug Administration, National
Grid and others as to who is to blame and who is going to pay, but once all the other cities across America see what
Schenectady is doing, there will be major movement to get this issue fixed. We are making this same recommendation
to cities across America.
To ensure that no individual suffers a seizure, migraine, panic attack, or eye injury while waiting for FDA approval, we
urge Schenectady to turn off all LED devices such as LED street lights and LED flashing lights to limit liability and to
protect the public from harm.
Sincerely,
Mark Baker
President
Soft Lights Foundation
www.softlights.org
On Fri, Mar 18, 2022 at 11:35 PM Mark Baker wrote:
Dear Town Clerk, Schenectady, New York,
Please forward to the city council and city manager.
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Dear City Council and City Manager, Schenectady, New York,
We were notified that Schenectady is planning on purchasing their streetlight poles from National Grid and then
switching to LED streetlights. We have grave concerns about the truthfulness of National Grid's claims of energy
savings from LED streetlights and that National Grid is fully aware that LED street lights cause epileptic seizures,
migraines, and other illnesses and so National Grid is attempting to place the liability for injury onto Schenectady.
We are providing the Schenectady council and city manager this video that we made that details how LED street lights
are not energy efficient, but simply an industrial, low‐quality light that is toxic to human health. https://youtu.be/s‐
eiP9bRnMM
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Here is a link to a study published March 14, 2022 that details how artificial light is harmful to our
health: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2113290119
With this knowledge, we urge the city to abandon plans to purchase the streetlight poles from National Grid, abandon
plans to switch to low‐quality LED light, and instead develop a comprehensive plan to protect the natural night
resource which will greatly reduce costs to taxpayers and protect their health.
Sincerely,
Mark Baker
President
Soft Lights Foundation
www.softlights.org
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Agenda
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
AGENDA FOR
THE COUNCIL CAUCUS
AND
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 12, 2023
Room 209
7:00 p.m.
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
01 Council Member A RESOLUTION Declaring that the
Amendment of Chapter 264-Zoning of the
Code of the City of Schenectady Relating to
the Rezoning of Multiple Parcels between
Hamilton Street, Schenectady Street, Strong
Street, and Parts of Summit Avenue and
Mumford Street from the "R-1" Single-Family
Residential District to the "R-2" Two-Family
Residential District Will Not Hava a Significant
Impact on the Environment
Votes Required 4
FINAL CONSIDERATION
02 Council Member AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 264-
Zoning of the Code of the City of Schenectady
Changing the Zoning Classification of Multiple
Tax Parcels Located between Hamilton Street,
Schenectady Street, Strong Street, and Parts
of Summit Avenue and Mumford Street
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
03 Council Member A RESOLUTION Accepting the 2022 External
Audit
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
04 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing an Agreement
with the Capital District YMCA for the 2023-
2024 HUD Continuum of Care
Votes Required 4
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Monday, June 12, 2023
Room 209
7:00 p.m.
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
05 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing an Agreement
with Metroplex Development Authority for the
North Center Street Reconstruction
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
06 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Waiver of
Apprenticeship Requirements for the
Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Irrigation
Installation
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
07 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing an Agreement
with the Land Reutilization Corporation of the
Capital District for Demolition of 715 Rankin
Avenue
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
08 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 715
Rankin Avenue for $3,000.00
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
09 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Issuance of
Revocable Permit No. 675 to 101 State St.
Partners, LLC for Two Signs that Encroach the
City's Right-of-Way at 101 State Street
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
10 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 1012
Eastern Avenue for $1,500.00
Votes Required 4
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Monday, June 12, 2023
Room 209
7:00 p.m.
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
11 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 2315
Van Vranken Avenue for $52,000.00
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 Sergeant Robert
Becker
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
15 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Settlement of
a Claim by Krystal Paniccia
Votes Required 4
CONTRACT & SUPPLY
16 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor, or his
Designee to Enter into an Agreement with
Callanan Industries, Inc. for the "2023
Schenectady CHIPs Paving Program Base Bid
& Alternate 1" in the Amount of $4,465,591.33
Votes Required 4
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Monday, June 12, 2023
Room 209
7:00 p.m.
CONTRACT & SUPPLY
17 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor or his
Designee to Enter into an Agreement with
Stilsing Electric, Inc. for the "Central Park 'A'
Diamond Lighting" in the Amount of
$716,200.00
Votes Required 4
CONTRACT & SUPPLY
18 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor or his
Designee to Enter into an Agreement with
James H. Maloy, Inc. for the "Michigan Ave.
Baseball Field Wall" in the Amount of
$83,950.00
Votes Required 4
CONTRACT & SUPPLY
19 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor or his
Designee to Enter into an Agreement with
New Castle Paving, LLC for the "North College
Street Rehabilitation" in the Amount of
$412,261.79
Votes Required 4
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Declaring that the Amendment of Chapter 264 - Zoning of the
Code of the City of Schenectady Relating to the Rezoning of Multiple
Parcels between Hamilton Street, Schenectady Street, Strong Street, and
Parts of Summit Avenue and Mumford Street from the “R-1” Single-
Family Residential District to the “R-2” Two-Family Residential District
Will Not Have a Significant Impact on the Environment
WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady Department of Development has proposed changes to the
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Zoning Ordinance by application, which is incorporated to this resolution by reference, changing the
zoning of the of the following parcels from “R-1” Single-Family Residential District to “R-2” Two-
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Family Residential District:
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49.31-3-44.1 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-2-23.1 556 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-3-40 561 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-39 563 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-38 565 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-37.1 567 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-36 569 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-35 571 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-8.1 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-2-31 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-16 730 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-17 732 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-19.1 736 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-22 740 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-26.1 750 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-27 752 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-28 754 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-29 756 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-30 760 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-31 764 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-32 766 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-33 768 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-46 403 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-45 405 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-2-44 407 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-43 409 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-42 411 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-41 413 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-39.1 415-417 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-38 419 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-37 421 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-10.11 497 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-7.1 503 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-6 505 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-5 507 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-4 509 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-9.11 510 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-3 511 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-2.1 513 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-1 517 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-38.1 519 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-35.1 525 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-4-34 527 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-33 529 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-4-32 531 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-31 533 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-30 535 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-29 537 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-28.1 539 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-4-26
49.31-4-25
49.31-4-24
49.31-4-23
49.31-4-22
49.31-4-21.1
49.31-3-26
543 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
545 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
547 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
549 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
551 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
553 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
550 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12037
49.31-3-27 552 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-28 554 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-29 556 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-30.1 558 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-32 562 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-33 564 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-19 634 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-21.1 638 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-22 640 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-23 642 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-24 644 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-25.1 404 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-27 408 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-28 410 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-2-30.1 412 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-31 416 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-32 418 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-33 420 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-34 426 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-35 428 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-12 502 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-13 504 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-14 506 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-15 508 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-16 510 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-17 512 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-18 514 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-19 516 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-20 518 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-21 520 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-2 524 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-3 526 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-4-4 528 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-5 530 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-4-6 532 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-7 532 1/2 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-8 534 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-9 536 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-10 538 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-4-11
49.31-4-12.1
49.31-4-14
49.31-4-15
49.31-4-16
49.31-4-17
49.32-3-10
540 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
542 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
546 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
548 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
550 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
554 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
411 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-6 417 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-5 419 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-4 421 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-3 425 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-1.1 429 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-38 501 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-37 503 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-36 507 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-34.1 509 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-33 515 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-32 517 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-31 519 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-30 521 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-28 525 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-1-27 527 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-26 529 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-25 531 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-24 533 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-23 535 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-22 535 1/2 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-1 537 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-34 539 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-33 541 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-32 543 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-31 545 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-30 547 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-29 549 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-28 551 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-15 408 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-17.111 412 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-19 416 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-20 418 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-3-21 420 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-22 422 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-3-23 424 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-40 502 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-42.1 506 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-43 508 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-44 510 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-1-45
49.32-1-46
49.32-1-47.1
49.32-1-49
49.32-1-50
49.32-1-51
49.32-1-52
512 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
514 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
516 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
520 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
522 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
524 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
526 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-53 528 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-54 530 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-55 532 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-2 534 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-19 536 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-21 540 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-22 542 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-23 544 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-24.1 546 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-18 431 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-17 433 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-16.1 435 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-14.1 503 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-13.1 505 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-4-10.1 511 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-9 513 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-8 515 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-7 517 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-6 519 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-5 521 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-4 523 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-3 525 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-2 527 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-3.1 529 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning change requires review under the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), per 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.3; and
WHEREAS, as the single agency involved, the Schenectady City Council has declared itself as
Lead Agency in the review of the zoning amendment under SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the potential impacts were reviewed and evaluated by the Schenectady City
Council, with any necessary consultation, and have determined to have “no or small impacts” on: land;
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geological features; groundwater; air; agricultural resources; water; flooding; plants and animals;
aesthetic resources; historic and archeological resources; open space and recreation; critical
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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,
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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 proposed zoning amendments will result in no significant adverse environmental impacts and a
Negative Declaration under SEQRA is therefore issued for this zoning amendment.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
__________________________
Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 264 – Zoning of the Code of the City of
Schenectady Changing the Zoning Classification of Multiple Tax Parcels
Located between Hamilton Street, Schenectady Street, Strong Street, and
Parts of Summit Avenue and Mumford Street
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 17, 2023 concerning
proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance changing the zoning of the of the following parcels from “R-
1” Single-Family Residential District to “R-2” Two-Family Residential District:
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49.31-3-44.1
49.31-2-23.1
49.31-3-40
49.31-3-39
49.31-3-38
Property Location
Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
556 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
561 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
563 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
565 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-3-37.1
49.31-3-36
49.31-3-35
49.39-3-8.1
49.31-2-31
49.39-3-16
49.39-3-17
567 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
569 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
571 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
730 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
732 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-19.1 736 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-22 740 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-26.1 750 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-27 752 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-28 754 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-29 756 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-30 760 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-31 764 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-32 766 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-33 768 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-46 403 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-2-45 405 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-44 407 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-43 409 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-42 411 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-41 413 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-39.1 415-417 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-38 419 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-37 421 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-10.11 497 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-7.1 503 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-6 505 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-5 507 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-4 509 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-9.11 510 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-3 511 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-2.1 513 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-1 517 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-38.1 519 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
D
49.31-4-35.1 525 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-34 527 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
RA
49.31-4-33 529 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-32 531 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-31 533 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-30 535 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-29 537 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-4-28.1
49.31-4-26
49.31-4-25
49.31-4-24
49.31-4-23
49.31-4-22
49.31-4-21.1
539 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
543 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
545 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
547 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
549 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
551 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
553 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-26 550 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12037
49.31-3-27 552 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-28 554 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-29 556 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-30.1 558 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-32 562 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-33 564 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-19 634 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-21.1 638 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-22 640 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-23 642 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-2-24 644 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-25.1 404 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-27 408 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-28 410 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-30.1 412 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-31 416 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-32 418 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-33 420 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-34 426 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-35 428 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-12 502 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-13 504 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-14 506 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-15 508 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-16 510 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-17 512 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-18 514 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-19 516 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
D
49.32-1-20 518 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-21 520 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
RA
49.31-4-2 524 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-3 526 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-4 528 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-5 530 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-6 532 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-4-7
49.31-4-8
49.31-4-9
49.31-4-10
49.31-4-11
49.31-4-12.1
49.31-4-14
532 1/2 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
534 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
536 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
538 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
540 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
542 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
546 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-15 548 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-16 550 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-17 554 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-10 411 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-6 417 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-5 419 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-4 421 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-3 425 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-1.1 429 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-38 501 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-37 503 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
15
49.32-1-36 507 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-34.1 509 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-33 515 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-32 517 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-31 519 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-30 521 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-28 525 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-27 527 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-26 529 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-25 531 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-24 533 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-23 535 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-22 535 1/2 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-1 537 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-34 539 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-33 541 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-32 543 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-31 545 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
D
49.40-1-30 547 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-29 549 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
RA
49.40-1-28 551 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-15 408 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-17.111 412 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-19 416 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-20 418 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-3-21
49.32-3-22
49.32-3-23
49.32-1-40
49.32-1-42.1
49.32-1-43
49.32-1-44
420 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
422 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
424 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
502 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
506 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
508 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
510 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-45 512 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-46 514 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-47.1 516 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-49 520 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-50 522 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-51 524 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-52 526 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-53 528 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-54 530 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-55 532 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-2 534 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.40-1-19 536 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-21 540 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-22 542 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-23 544 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-24.1 546 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-18 431 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-17 433 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-16.1 435 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-14.1 503 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-13.1 505 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-10.1 511 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-9 513 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-8 515 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-7 517 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-6 519 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-5 521 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-4 523 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-3 525 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-4-2 527 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-3.1 529 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council enact the below
proposed ordinance amending the provisions of the Code of the City of Schenectady, Chapter 264 –
Zoning, to wit:
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An ORDINANCE amending the Chapter 264 - Zoning
of the Code of the City of Schenectady changing the
zoning classification of multiple tax parcels located
between Hamilton Street, Schenectady Street, Strong
Street, and Parts of Summit Avenue and Mumford
Street from the “R-1” Single-Family Residential District
to the “R-2” Two-Family Residential District.
BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the City of Schenectady as follows:
Section 1: Chapter 264 – Zoning of the Code of the City of Schenectady shall be amended to change the
zoning classification applicable to the following parcels from the “R-1” Single-Family Residential District
to the “R-2” Two-Family Residential District:
SBL Property Location
49.31-3-44.1 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-2-23.1 556 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-40 561 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-39 563 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-38 565 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-3-37.1 567 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-36 569 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-35 571 Summit Ave. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-8.1 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-2-31 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-16 730 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-17 732 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-19.1 736 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-22 740 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-26.1 750 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-27 752 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-28 754 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-29 756 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-30 760 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-31 764 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-32 766 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.39-3-33 768 Strong St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-46 403 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-2-45 405 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-44 407 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
RA
49.32-2-43 409 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-42 411 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-41 413 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-39.1 415-417 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-38 419 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-2-37
49.32-1-10.11
49.32-1-7.1
49.32-1-6
49.32-1-5
49.32-1-4
49.31-3-9.11
421 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
497 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
503 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
505 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
507 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
509 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
510 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-3 511 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-2.1 513 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-1 517 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-38.1 519 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-35.1 525 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-34 527 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-33 529 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-32 531 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-31 533 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-30 535 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-29 537 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-4-28.1 539 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-26 543 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-25 545 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-24 547 Mumford St. Schenectady,NY 12307
49.31-4-23 549 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-22 551 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-21.1 553 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-26 550 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12037
49.31-3-27 552 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-28 554 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-29 556 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-30.1 558 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-32 562 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-3-33 564 Mumford St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-19 634 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-21.1 638 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-22 640 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-23 642 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-2-24 644 Hamilton St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-25.1 404 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-2-27 408 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-28 410 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-30.1 412 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-31 416 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-2-32 418 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-2-33
49.32-2-34
49.32-2-35
49.32-1-12
49.32-1-13
49.32-1-14
49.32-1-15
420 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
426 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
428 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
502 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
504 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
506 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
508 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-16 510 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-17 512 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-18 514 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-19 516 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-20 518 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-21 520 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-2 524 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-3 526 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-4 528 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-5 530 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-6 532 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.31-4-7 532 1/2 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-8 534 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-9 536 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-10 538 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-11 540 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-12.1 542 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-14 546 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-15 548 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-16 550 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.31-4-17 554 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-10 411 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-6 417 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-5 419 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-4 421 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-3 425 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-1.1 429 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-38 501 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-37 503 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
D
49.32-1-36 507 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-34.1 509 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
RA
49.32-1-33 515 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-32 517 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-31 519 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-30 521 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-28 525 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-1-27
49.32-1-26
49.32-1-25
49.32-1-24
49.32-1-23
49.32-1-22
49.40-1-1
527 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
529 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
531 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
533 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
535 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
535 1/2 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
537 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-34 539 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-33 541 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-32 543 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-31 545 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-30 547 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-29 549 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-28 551 Paige St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-15 408 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-17.111 412 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-19 416 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-20 418 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-3-21 420 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-22 422 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-3-23 424 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-40 502 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-42.1 506 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-43 508 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-44 510 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-45 512 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-46 514 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-47.1 516 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-49 520 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-50 522 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-51 524 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-52 526 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-53 528 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-54 530 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-1-55 532 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-2 534 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.40-1-19 536 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-21 540 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.40-1-22 542 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-23 544 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-24.1 546 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-18 431 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-17 433 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
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49.32-4-16.1
49.32-4-14.1
49.32-4-13.1
49.32-4-10.1
49.32-4-9
49.32-4-8
49.32-4-7
435 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
503 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
505 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
511 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
513 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
515 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
517 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-6 519 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-5 521 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-4 523 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-3 525 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.32-4-2 527 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
49.40-1-3.1 529 Schenectady St. Schenectady, NY 12307
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
__________________________
Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Accepting the 2022 External Audit
WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady is required to have an annual independent financial audit;
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WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady retained Cusack and Company to perform the City’s
independent financial audit for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022; and
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WHEREAS, Cusack and Company has completed the independent financial audit for the City of
Schenectady for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022, copies of which are on file in the City
Clerk’s Office and incorporated by reference; and
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WHEREAS, the Finance Committee approved acceptance of the results of the independent
financial audit on June 5, 2023:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the City Council accepts the audit results for fiscal year 2022 for the City of
Schenectady.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the Capital District YMCA
for the 2023-2024 HUD Continuum of Care
WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady and Development of Broadway, LLC, also known as the
Capital District YMCA, have agreed to work together to provide permanent housing in connection with
supportive services to homeless people with disabilities and their families; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has provided $80,160.00 of
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and
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WHEREAS, the funding will be used for providing 10 bed units monthly and for administrative
costs of $2,070.50 to each the City and YMCA:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor or his designee to enter into an
agreement with Development of Broadway, LLC d/b/a Capital District YMCA for $80,160.00 for the
provision of 10 bed units monthly and administrative costs associated with this program.
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Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Metroplex
Development Authority for the North Center Street
Reconstruction
WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady and Metroplex Development Authority have had a
long history of working together to makes substantial improvements to the walkability of
downtown to enhance the vibrancy of the commercial and residential corridors; and
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WHEREAS, these projects include improvements to State, Union, South Church and
Jay Streets with this project is to improve North Center Street between Union and Warren
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Streets; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department solicited, issued and awarded the bid for the
North Center Street Reconstruction to Callanan Industries, Inc. which will include replacement
of curbs and sidewalks along with full reconstruction of the roadway; and
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WHEREAS, Metroplex has allocated $114,500.00 to the City of Schenectady for
assistance in the funding of this project:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, the Mayor or his designee is authorized to enter into an agreement with
the Metroplex Development Authority for the receipt of funding identified hereinabove for the
“North Center Street Reconstruction” project, the terms of which shall be approved by the
Corporation Counsel.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing a Waiver of Apprenticeship
Requirements for the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course
Irrigation Installation”
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Policy adopted by the City Council states, “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
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New York State Labor Law and meet applicable State, Federal, or City of Schenectady Minority
and Women-Owned Business Utilization goals”; and
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WHEREAS, the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course needs improvements to the current
irrigation system, which is original to the course, now is inadequate, and needs to be replaced;
and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department is ready to issue a solicitation for bids for
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“Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Irrigation Installation.” However, the City’s apprenticeship
program requirements may impede receiving competitive bids from qualified golf course irrigation
contractors:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Council authorizes a waiver of the
apprenticeship requirements of the adopted Purchasing Policy for the “Schenectady Municipal
Golf Course Irrigation Installation” project which is to be bid by the Department of
Engineering.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the Land Reutilization
Corporation of the Capital District for Demolition of 715 Rankin Avenue
WHEREAS, 715 Rankin Avenue (SBL No.: 49.28-2-38.1) is a .84-acre parcel improved with a
vacant blighted warehouse that is non-conforming within the “R-1” Single-Family District the parcel is
situate; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady, in partnership with the Land Reutilization Corporation of
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the Capital District (“Land Bank”) and Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County, Inc.(“Habitat”), is
desirous of demolishing the blighted warehouse to permit Habitat to purchase the parcel and redevelop
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the lot into three, conforming, single-family residences; and
WHEREAS, the Land Bank is desirous of completing the demolition of this blighted structure to
facilitate its redevelopment by Habitat:
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an
agreement with Land Reutilization Corporation of the Capital District for purposes of demolishing the
blighted warehouse on 715 Rankin Avenue; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the agreement shall contain any terms deemed necessary by the Corporation
Counsel.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 715 Rankin Avenue for $3,000
WHEREAS, 715 Rankin Avenue (SBL No.: 49.28-2-38.1) is a .84-acre parcel improved with a
vacant blighted warehouse that is non-conforming within the “R-1” Single-Family District the parcel is
situate; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady, in partnership with the Land Reutilization Corporation of
the Capital District (“Land Bank”) and Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County, Inc.(“Habitat”), is
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desirous of permitting the Land Bank to demolish the blighted warehouse to facilitate the redevelopment
the lot into three, conforming, single-family residences by Habitat; and
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell 715 Rankin Avenue (SBL
No.: 49.28-2-38.1) upon completion of the demolition of the blighted warehouse by the Land Bank; and
WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property:
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the
title of 715 Rankin Avenue (SBL No.: 49.28-2-38.1) to Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County,
Inc., subsequent to completion of the demolition of the blighted warehouse structure on the parcel by the
Land Reutilization Corporation of the Capital District, for the sum of Three Thousand Dollars
($3,000.00); and be it further
RESOLVED, that the contract for sale shall contain any terms deemed necessary by the
Corporation Counsel.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Revocable
Permit No. 675 to 101 State Street Partners LLC for Two
Signs that Encroach the City’s Right-of-Way at 101 State
Street, Schenectady, New York
WHEREAS, 101 State Street Partners LLC would like to install two signs that encroach
the City’s right-of-way at 101 State Street, Schenectady, New York; and
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WHEREAS, the City Engineer recommends the issuance of a permit for the signs; and
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WHEREAS, said revocable permit shall be subject to standard conditions that include,
but are not limited to, the required indemnification of the City for any and all lawsuits
stemming from the installation of these items, securing and maintaining liability and casualty
insurance, and the maintenance of the encumbrance on City property; and
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WHEREAS, said permit shall be subject to revocation at the discretion of the City
Engineer:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer is hereby authorized to issue Revocable Permit
No. 675 to 101 State Street Partners LLC for two signs that encroach the City’s right-of-way at
101 State Street , Schenectady, New York, subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as
may be justified in his expert professional opinion to safeguard the interests of the City.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 1012 Eastern Avenue for $1,500
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL
39.83-3-27; and
WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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title of parcel numbered SBL # 39.83-3-27 to Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County and/or
assign for the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00); and be it further
RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall include terms deemed necessary by the
Corporation Counsel.
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Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 2315 Van Vranken Avenue for $52,000
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL
30.84-1-32; and
WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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title of parcel numbered SBL # 30.84-1-32 to Amanda Ragnauth and/or assign for the sum of Fifty-Two
Thousand Dollars ($52,000.00); 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
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rehabilitation of the property begin within thirty days of the purchase, and that total rehabilitation of the
property, requiring compliance with the State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits
with necessary inspections be completed within twelve months of purchase, as well as any other terms
deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Commemorating June 14th as Flag Day
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2023, 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
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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
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Revolutionary War; and
WHEREAS, the first American flag was designed to represent the 13 original colonies
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
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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 14 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,
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RESOLVED, that on June 14, 2023, Mayor Gary McCarthy and the City Council of the
City of Schenectady respectfully ask 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
12th day of June, 2023.
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Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of a Claim by
Krystal Paniccia
WHEREAS, Krystal Paniccia filed a claim (2023-009) with the City of Schenectady; 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
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WHEREAS, the settlement proposal was accepted by the City Claims Committee:
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Office of the Corporation Counsel is authorized to enter into a settlement
with Krystal Paniccia to settle the claim for $1,138.07, the terms of which shall be set by the
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Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor, or his Designee to Enter
into an Agreement with Callanan Industries, Inc. for the “2023
Schenectady CHIPs Paving Program Base Bid & Alternate 1”
in the Amount of $4,465,591.33
WHEREAS, the “2023 Schenectady CHIPs Paving Program” is part of the Street
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Improvement Program of the City’s continued effort to preserve and rehabilitate select streets within
the City; and
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WHEREAS, the Engineering Department solicited and received bids for “2023 Schenectady
CHIPs Paving Program”. A low bid for the base with additional alternate 1 was received on May 10,
2023 from Callanan Industries, Inc., of Albany, NY in the total amount of $4,465,591.33. Financing
for this project will be provided through respective codes set up for existing New York State CHIPS
funding:
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Mayor or his designee, is authorized to enter into contract with
Callanan Industries, Inc for the “2023 Schenectady CHIPs Paving Program Base Bid &
Alternate 1” in the amount of $4,465,591.33, the terms of which shall be set by the
Corporation Counsel.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June 2023.
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Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor or his Designee to Enter
into an Agreement with Stilsing Electric, Inc. for the “Central
Park ‘A’ Diamond Lighting” in the Amount of $716,200.00
WHEREAS, “Central Park ‘A’ Diamond Lighting” project is to make improvements to
the Central Park ‘A’ Diamond. In the summer of 2017, the first phase of the improvements was
completed, completely reconstructing the existing field. Phase II was subsequently completed in 2021
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adding bullpens, dugouts, bleachers, and a new scoreboard. The next phase of the project is to replace
the outdated field lights. The new lights will allow the field to be utilized more throughout the year, as
well as be an enticing feature to attract collegiate play; and
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WHEREAS, the Engineering Department solicited and received bids for “Central Park ‘A’
Diamond Lighting”. A low responsive base bid was received on May 10, 2023 from Stilsing Electric,
Inc., of Rensselaer, NY, in the total amount of $716,200.00. The City Council previously allocated
$500,000 in ARPA funds for improvements to the Central Park “A” Diamond. The balance of
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required funding will come from an existing capital code for City facilities:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Mayor or his designee is authorized to enter into an agreement
with Stilsing Electric, Inc. for the “Central Park ‘A’ Diamond Lighting” in the amount of
$716,200.00, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor or his Designee to Enter
into an Agreement with James H. Maloy, Inc. for the
“Michigan Ave Baseball Field Wall” in the Amount of
$83,950.00
WHEREAS, the “Michigan Ave Baseball Field Wall” project is to construct a retaining
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wall along Norwood Avenue to allow the slope behind the existing left field bleachers be graded,
making way for a future gathering space. Also, this will allow for a place to honor past ballplayers,
including those who played on the 1954 Little League World Series Champion team; and
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WHEREAS, the Engineering Department solicited and received bids for “Michigan Avenue
Baseball Field Wall”. A low base bid was received on May 17, 2023 from James H. Maloy, Inc., of
Loudonville, NY, in the total amount of $83,950.00. Financing for this project will be provided
through ARPA funds previously allocated for the Michigan Avenue baseball field:
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Mayor or his designee is authorized to enter into contract with
James H Maloy, Inc. for the “Michigan Ave Baseball Field Wall” in the amount of $83,950.00,
the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Corporation Counsel
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RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor or his Designee to Enter
into an Agreement with New Castle Paving, LLC for the
“North College Street Rehabilitation” in the Amount of
$412,261.79
WHEREAS, “North College Street Rehabilitation” project is part of the creation of a
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petition the City Council to improve the sidewalks and curb uniformly and assess the costs back onto
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Union and Green Streets) in association with the Stockade District’s Comprehensive Streetscape Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department solicited and received bids for “North College
Street Rehabilitation”. A low responsive base bid was received on May 10, 2023, from New Castle
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Paving, LLC, of Troy, NY in the total amount of $412,261.79:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Mayor or his designee is authorized to enter into an agreement
with New Castle Paving, LLC for the “North College Street Rehabilitation” in the amount of
$412,261.79, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel.
Approved as to form this
12th day of June, 2023.
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Corporation Counsel
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