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OFFICE OF CITY CLERK SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL CAUCUS AND THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 28, 2024 Room 209 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING 001 Regarding Establishing a Temporary Moratorium Until February 11, 2025, on the Submission and Processing of Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Use and Land Use Approvals of Cannabis Establishments within the City of Schenectady PUBLIC HEARING 002 Regarding Creating a New Section 248-11(N) of the Schenectady City Code and Amending Section 228-19 of the Schenectady City Code - Vehicle and Traffic Matters and Streets and Sidewalks PUBLIC HEARING 003 Amending Sections 138-2(C), of Article I; 138- 23(B), of Article IV; 138-43(B), of Article VIII; 138-84(H), of Article XV; 151-9(A), of Article II; 151-9(E), of Article II; 167-14(D), of Article II; 183-10, of Article II; 210-14(A), of Article III of the Schenectady City Code FINAL CONSIDERATION 01 Council Member AN ORDINANCE Pursuant to Section 36 of the Second Class Cities Law and Article VI of the Charter for the City of Schenectady, Approving and Adopting the Proposed Operating Budget for 2025, and Authorizing the Appropriations therein Enumerated Votes Required 5 1 Friday, October 25, 2024 Page 1 of 4  Monday, October 28, 2024 Room 209 7:00 p.m. FINAL CONSIDERATION 02 Council Member AN ORDINANCE to Amend Section 248-2, Article I, of the Schenectady City Code - Vehicles and Traffic - General Provisions Votes Required 4 FINAL CONSIDERATION 03 Council Member AN ORDINANCE to Amend Section 92-7 of Chapter 92 of the Schenectady City Code Votes Required 4 FINAL CONSIDERATION 04 Council Member AN ORDINANCE Amending City Code 144- 14(c), Article II, of Chapter 144 of the Schenectady City Code Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 05 Council Member A RESOLUTION Calling for a Public Hearing to Amend Sections of Chapter 161 of the Schenectady City Code to Include Specific Fees for the Collection of Solid Waste Items and the Requirements for Collection Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 06 Council Member A RESOLUTION Calling for a Public Hearing for a RESTORE New York Grant Application for the former St. Clare's Hospital, 600 McClellan Street, Schenectady, New York Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 07 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to Accept $5,000.00 in Justice Action Grant (JAG) Award Monies for the Schenectady Police Department Votes Required 4 2 Friday, October 25, 2024 Page 2 of 4  Monday, October 28, 2024 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 08 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Schenectady to Conduct Research Analysis on Wages for City Management Employees Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 09 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 28 Steuben Street for $3,000.00 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 10 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 609 Bluff Avenue for $18,000.00 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 11 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 822 Pennsylvania Avenue for $20,000.00 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 12 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 2406 Campbell Avenue for $102,500.00 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 13 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing Settlement of a Claim by Progressive a/s/o Renee S. Janack Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 14 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing Settlement of a Claim by Foremost Insurance Group a/s/o Pauline Philipson Votes Required 4 3 Friday, October 25, 2024 Page 3 of 4  Monday, October 28, 2024 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 15 Council Member A RESOLUTION Recognizing the Musicians of Ma'alwyck Votes Required 4 CONTRACT & SUPPLY 16 Council Member A RESOLUTION Awarding the Bid and Contract for the Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment / Turnout Gear Votes Required 4 4 Friday, October 25, 2024 Page 4 of 4  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK ORDINANCE NO. Councilmember offered the following: An Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium until February 11, 2025, on the Submission and Processing of Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Use and Land Use Approvals for Cannabis Establishments within the City of Schenectady FT WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady Code, including the zoning ordinance at Chapter 264 of the Schenectady City Code, currently lacks the ability regulate to Cannabis Establishments including, but not limited to, cannabis retail, microbusinesses and on-site consumption uses; and WHEREAS, under the existing the zoning ordinance at Chapter 264 of the Schenectady City Code, Cannabis Establishments including, but not limited to, cannabis retail, microbusinesses and on- site cannabis consumption uses are not uses contemplated by the zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Schenectady City Council seeks to implement zoning which will provide RA regulations for Cannabis Establishments including, but not limited to, cannabis retail, microbusinesses and on-site cannabis consumption uses in the City and desires to maintain the status quo while these zoning modifications are developed and contemplated by the Council; and WHEREAS, in light of the licensing requirements at the state level and the City’s inherent right to regulate the, location, appearance and hours of operation, of Cannabis Establishments including, but not limited to cannabis retail, microbusinesses and on-site consumption uses and in the interest of limiting the effect of any moratorium to just the relief necessary to preserve the status quo related to such uses, the Council desires to establish a land use moratorium on Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Use and Land Use Approvals limited to Cannabis Establishments, including, but not limited to, cannabis retail, microbusinesses and on-site consumption uses; and D WHEREAS, a public hearing with regard to this moratorium was held on October 28, 2024: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, ENACTED, by the Council of the City of Schenectady, in a regular meeting convened as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS: BUILDING PERMIT – a building, demolition, plumbing, electrical, or other permit issued by an administrative official for the City of Schenectady for the construction, renovation, Page 1 of 6 5  rehabilitation or alteration of property pursuant to Chapter 137, 138, 167 or 264 of the Schenectady City Code. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY – A certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance issued pursuant to Chapter 137, 138, 167 or 264 of the Schenectady City Code. CERTIFICATE OF USE – A certificate issued to a business pursuant to Chapter 183, Article II (Business Certificates of Use) of the Schenectady City Code. LAND USE APPROVALS – Any approval regarding the use of land pursuant to Chapter 264 of the Schenectady City Code. Such approvals include, but are not limited to, use variances, area variances, site plan approval, and special use permits. SCHENECTADY ZONING ORDINANCE – The City of Schenectady zoning ordinance provided at Chapter 264 of the Schenectady City Code. FT CANNABIS –All parts of the plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENT – Including, but not limited to, cannabis microbusiness, cannabis on-site consumption sites and cannabis retail dispensaries. MICROBUSINESS-A licensee that may act as a cannabis producer for the cultivation of cannabis, a cannabis processor, a cannabis distributor and a cannabis retailer. RA ON-SITE CONSUMPTION SITES-The consumption of cannabis in an area licensed as provided by the New York State Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act, as amended. RETAIL DISPENSARY-Any facility or person who sells at retail any cannabis product, the sale of which a license is required under the provisions of the New York State Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act. Any facility or person who receives an order for, to keep or expose for sale, and to keep with intent to sell, made by any licensed person, whether principal, proprietor, agent or employee, of any cannabis, cannabis product, to cannabis consumer for any purpose other than resale. For the purposes of this definition a site used for delivery shall be considered a retail dispensary. D 2. PURPOSE & INTENT The purpose of this moratorium is to temporarily suspend Building Permits, Land Use Approvals, Certificates of Occupancy and Certificates of Use for cannabis retail, micro businesses and on-consumption uses in the City of Schenectady (“City”) pursuant to the statutory powers vested to the City and Schenectady City Council (“Council”) to regulate and control land use and to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and to address present and future development within the City; and pursuant to the City Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Council on March 25, 2008; and to continue the update of the City’s land use regulations, including but not limited to the Schenectady Zoning Ordinance Page 2 of 6 6  The Schenectady City Code, including the Schenectady Zoning Ordinance, currently lacks the ability to regulate Cannabis Establishments including, but not limited to cannabis retail, microbusinesses and on-site consumption uses. Recognizing the need to permit such uses in certain districts throughout the City Modifications of the zoning ordinance are required, not only address concerns of residents and property owners, but to provide regulations for these uses with regard to parking, visibility, density, certain physical requirements, as well as establish other municipal zoning and administrative regulations. This moratorium shall serve to maintain the status quo regarding such uses to permit the development of zoning modifications to ameliorate the impacts of these uses on the public. 3. AUTHORITY This land use moratorium is enacted by the City Council of the City of Schenectady pursuant to its authority under the Article IX of the New York State Constitution, the General City Law, General Municipal Law, and Municipal Home Rule Law. FT 4. ENACTMENT OF TEMPORARY MORATORIUM There shall be a Temporary Moratorium until February 5, 2025, following the effective date of this Ordinance, except as provided below and in Section 5 below: i. No new applications for Building Permits and Land Use Approvals for Cannabis Establishments including, but not limited to, cannabis retail, microbusinesses or on-site consumption uses shall be accepted or processed by the City of Schenectady. RAii. iii. iv. Submitted applications on or before November 13, 2024, for Building Permits and Land Use Approvals for Cannabis Establishments including, but not limited to, cannabis retail, microbusinesses and on-site consumption uses shall be accepted and processed by the City of Schenectady. No Certificates of Occupancy for Cannabis Establishments including, but not limited to, cannabis retail, microbusinesses and on-site consumption uses shall be issued by the City of Schenectady; and Submitted applications for a Certificate of Use on or before November 13, 2024, for Cannabis Establishments including, but not limited to, cannabis retail, microbusinesses D and on-site consumption uses shall be accepted and processed by the City of Schenectady for cannabis retail, microbusiness and on-site consumption uses. At the discretion of the Council, there shall be the possibility of one (1) separate three-month period of extension imposed, after proper notice and a public hearing, to be held within 30 days prior to the expiration of said moratorium period. 5. ALLEVIATION OF EXTRAORDINARY HARDSHIP i. The Schenectady City Council may authorize exceptions to the moratorium imposed by this Ordinance when it finds, based upon evidence presented to it, that deferral of action on application for a Building Permit, issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Use, or Land Use Approval for a Cannabis Establishment including, but not limited to, Page 3 of 6 7  cannabis retail, microbusiness or on-site consumption use would impose an extraordinary hardship on a landowner or applicant. ii. An application for an exception based upon extraordinary hardship shall be filed with the Schenectady City Clerk, including a fee of five hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00) for each tax map parcel claimed to be subject to extraordinary hardship, by the landowner or the applicant, upon the consent of the landowner. The application shall provide a recitation of the specific facts that are alleged to support the claim of extraordinary hardship and shall contain such other information and/or documentation as the Schenectady City Council or its designee shall prescribe as necessary for the Schenectady City Council to be fully informed with respect to the application. iii. A public hearing on any application for an exception to this Ordinance based upon extraordinary hardship shall be held by the Schenectady City Council at a meeting of the Schenectady City Council no later than forty-five (45) days after the complete application for extraordinary hardship has been filed with the Schenectady City Clerk. The iv. FT Schenectady City Council shall determine, by motion duly adopted, when an application based upon extraordinary hardship is complete. In reviewing an application for an exception based upon a claim of extraordinary hardship, the Schenectady City Council may consider the following criteria: a. The extent to which the proposed development activity would cause significant environmental degradation, adversely impact existing development in the area, be detrimental to public health, comfort or safety concerns and/or have a negative RA impact upon the City of Schenectady. b. Whether the moratorium will expose a property owner or applicant to substantial monetary liability to a third person or would leave the property owner or applicant completely unable, after a thorough review of alternative solutions, to have a reasonable alternative use of the property. c. The extent to which actions of the applicant were undertaken in good faith belief that the proposed development would not lead to significant environmental degradation, adversely impact existing development in the area, have an adverse impact on public health or safety, and/or have a negative impact upon the City of D v. vi. Schenectady. Mere delay or concern that regulations may be adopted prohibiting the location of cannabis retail, microbusinesses and on-site consumption uses in certain zoning districts is insufficient to constitute an extraordinary hardship under this section. Where an existing cannabis retail, microbusiness or on-site consumption use has not been operating lawfully with the existing zoning and building requirements of the City of Schenectady, its preexisting operation is insufficient to constitute an extraordinary hardship under this section. vii. At the conclusion of the public hearing and after reviewing the evidence and testimony Page 4 of 6 8  placed before it, the Schenectady City Council shall, in its sole discretion, act upon the application for an exception based upon extraordinary hardship. The Schenectady City Council may approve, deny or approve in party and deny in part the application being acted upon. 6. CONFLICT WITH STATE STATUTES AND AUTHORITY TO SUPERSEDE It is the intent of this Ordinance to supersede any statutes or regulations which may be inconsistent with the provisions herein. To the extent that any provisions of this Ordinance are in conflict with or are construed as inconsistent with the provisions of the General City Law or General Municipal Law this Ordinance supersedes, amends and takes precedent consistent to the City’s municipal home rule powers pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law and Article IX of the New York State Constitution. Related to Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Use, and Land Use Approvals, for Cannabis Establishments including, but not limited to, cannabis retail, microbusiness or on-site consumption uses, this Ordinance supersedes: i. ii. FT Schenectady City Code Chapters 137 (Building Code Administration), 138 (Building, Plumbing and Electrical Standards), 167 (Housing Standards), Chapter 183, Article II (Business Certificates of Use), or 264 (Zoning). This Ordinance suspends and stays the running of time periods for processing, action upon, holding hearings on, making decisions and taking action on such applications provided for in those laws. Any inconsistent provisions the General Municipal Law, General City Law, or Schenectady City Code, relating to the authority of the Schenectady Board of Zoning RAiii. Appeals to grant variances, waivers, or other relief from the Schenectady Zoning Ordinance. Any inconsistent provisions of the General City Law and City of Schenectady Code which requires that the Planning Commission process, review, hold hearings on, and act upon applications for site plans within specified time periods. This Ordinance suspends and stays the running of time periods for processing, review, holding hearings on, making decisions, and taking action on such applications provided for in those laws and is intended to supersede said inconsistent authority. 7. ENFORCEMENT D This Ordinance shall be enforced by the Corporation Counsel of the City of Schenectady, or their designee. It shall be the duty of the Corporation Counsel to advise the Council of all matters pertaining to the enforcement of this Ordinance and to keep all records necessary and appropriate to such enforcement. 8. VIOLATIONS Any person, firm, entity or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of an offense and upon conviction thereof in a civil action brought by the Corporation Counsel, shall be subject to civil penalties in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day such violation exists in addition to injunctive or equitable relief. 9. SEVERABILITY Page 5 of 6 9  Should any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, part or provision of this Ordinance be found by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of any other part of this Ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts. 10. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the Schenectady City Clerk. Approved as to form this ____ day of November 2024 ____________________________ Maxine Barasch, Corporation Counsel Corporation Counsel FT RA D Page 6 of 6 10 Working Draft: The City Council of the City of Schenectady, in regular meeting convened, ordains as follows: Section 1. Purpose: To amend Section 248-11 of Chapter 248, Article II of the Schenectady City Code to add a new paragraph N. The City of Schenectady wishes to address traffic safety by installing traffic calming measures on City streets to reduce speeds on designated public streets as identified by the City Engineer and the Schenectady City Council. Section 2. Section 248-11Matters under authority of City Engineer. Under the authority of § 1603, Subdivision (a), of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, the City Engineer is authorized to issue rules and regulations pertaining to the following traffic and parking matters: A. Crosswalks, safety zones, traffic lanes, traffic control signals and traffic control devices. (1) FT The maintenance by appropriate means of crosswalks at intersections and such other places on roadways as he finds necessary to protect pedestrians. (2) The establishment of safety zones for the protection of pedestrians. (3) The designation of lanes of traffic on street pavements. (4) The installation, removal or relocation of traffic control signals and traffic control devices for expediting traffic movement and promoting traffic safety. B. RA Turn prohibitions and place markers indicating method of turns. The placement of markers, buttons or signs within or adjacent to intersections indicating the course to be traveled by vehicles turning at the intersection. C. Right, left and U-turns. The determination of those intersections at which drivers of vehicles may not make a right, left or U-turn. D. Zones of quiet and play streets. (1) The establishment of permanent zones of quiet in the vicinity of hospitals and similar institutions D justifying quiet. (2) The establishment of a temporary zone of quiet upon a street where a person is seriously ill but only if requested so to do by the written statement of at least one registered physician certifying its necessity. The temporary zone of quiet is to embrace all territory within a radius of 200 feet of the building occupied by the person named in the request. (3) The designation of part or all of a street as a play street. E. Loading zones. The designation of passenger zones and freight loading zones and the hours during which the designation is applicable. F. Public carrier stands. The establishment of bus stops, taxicab stands and stands for other passenger common-carrier motor vehicles for the convenience of the public. G. Limited truck traffic. The designation of a street as one on which heavy truck traffic is prohibited either 11 because of the condition of the street or the need to protect the residential character of a neighborhood. H. Certain parking limitations. (1) The prohibition or limitation of parking upon that side of a street adjacent to school property, hotels, churches, hospitals, funeral homes or other public or semipublic buildings. (2) The authorization of some form of all-night parking on streets or portions of streets in residential sections of the City where available off-street parking spaces are inadequate. (3) The authorization of angle parking on designated streets or portions of streets. (4) The prohibition of stopping, standing or parking of vehicles at designated places. (5) The limitation on the length of time that a vehicle may park in a space for parking. I. Light traffic streets. The designation of streets or portions of streets as light traffic streets and the determination of restrictions on the use of a street so designated. J. FT Speed regulations. The determination of speed limits on City streets. K. Through highways. The designation of through highways. L. Pedestrian crossings. The designation of areas or crosswalks not to be used by pedestrians. M. Emergency and experimental regulations. (1) The issuance of temporary regulations to cover emergencies or special conditions. (2) RA The issuance of temporary rules to regulate traffic or to test traffic control signals or traffic control devices under actual conditions of traffic. No such rule may remain in effect for more than 90 days unless the City Council by resolution approves an extension of the rule for an additional period not exceeding 90 days. N. 1. The City Engineer is authorized to install traffic calming measures on designated public streets upon review of traffic patterns and studies and as identified by the City Council. Such traffic calming devices shall include, but shall not be limited to, traffic speed bumps, speed humps, red light cameras and school zone speed cameras. 2. The City Engineer is authorized to issue such regulations and guidance to implement the placement of such traffic calming measures. Such regulations and guidance shall be updated as D necessary and provided to the City Council 30 days prior to implementation. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. New Language is underlined and highlighted. 12  D 13 RA FT  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK ORDINANCE NO. Councilmember offered the following: An Ordinance to Amend Section 138-2(C), of Article I; 138-23(B), of Article IV; 138-43(B) of Article VIII; 138-84(H), of Article XV of Chapter 138; 151-9(A), of Article II; 151-9(E), of Article II of Chapter 151; 167-14(D), of Article II of Chapter 167; 183-10, of Article II of Chapter 183; 210-14(A), of Article III of Chapter 210 of FT the Schenectady City Code. The Council of the City of Schenectady in Regular Meeting convened, ordains as follows: Section 1. Purpose: From time to time, it becomes necessary for the City of Schenectady to review and update fee schedules to reflect current administrative costs. The City Council has reviewed the fee schedules for the Code Enforcement Bureau and finds certain fees need to be amended as set forth below. RA Section 2. The following Sections of the Schenectady City Code are amended as indicated: 138-2(C), of Article I of Chapter 138; 138-23(B), of Article IV of Chapter 138; 138-43(B) of Article VIII of Chapter; 138-84(H), of Article XV of Chapter 138; 151-9(A), of Article II of Chapter 151; 151-9(E), of Article II of Chapter 151; 167-14(D), of Article II of Chapter 167; 183-10, of Article II of Chapter 183; 210-14(A), of Article III of Chapter 210. § 138-2 Penalties for offenses. D A. Failure to comply with the terms of this chapter shall be a violation as defined by the Penal Law of the State of New York and shall be punishable as follows: (1) For a first offense: by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000. (2) For a second offense of a prior violation of this chapter by the same person(s), firm(s) and/or corporation(s): by a fine of not less than $750 nor more than $1,500 or by a term of imprisonment of not less than five days nor more than 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (3) For a third offense and any subsequent offenses thereafter of a prior violation of this chapter by the same person(s), firm(s) and/or corporation(s): by a fine of not less than $1,500 nor more than $3,000 or by a term of imprisonment of not less than five days nor more than 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. 14  (4) In the alternative, each violation of this chapter may be punishable by a penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $3,000 to be recovered by the City in a civil action. B. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which noncompliance with the terms of this chapter occurs or continues unabated after the time limit set for abatement of the violation. C. Any person issued a notice of violation pursuant to any provision of this chapter shall be subject to an administrative fee of [$50] $75, and such administrative fee shall be charged against the land upon which the notice of violation was issued as a municipal lien or such administrative fee shall be added to the tax rolls as an assessment or levied as a special tax against said property or recovered in a civil suit against the person to which the notice of violation was issued. § 138-23 Stop orders. FT A. Whenever the Building Inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that work on any building or structure is being prosecuted in violation of the provisions of the applicable building laws, ordinances or regulations or not in conformity with the provisions of an application, plans or specifications on the basis of which a building permit was issued or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, he shall notify the owner of the property or the owner's agent or the person performing the work to suspend all work, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work and suspend all building activities until the stop order has been rescinded. Such order and notice shall be in RA writing, shall state the conditions under which the work may be resumed and may be served upon a person to whom it is directed either by delivering it personally to him or by posting the same upon a conspicuous portion of the building under construction and sending a copy of the same by registered mail. B. In addition to a doubling of the fees as required by this chapter, whenever the work which is subject to a fee is commenced prior to the issuance of the appropriate permit, an administrative fee of $500 for residences and a $1000 administrative fee for commercial properties shall be added to the tax roll as an assessment. D § 138-43 Fees. No permit or plumbing and drainage work shall be issued until the fees, as provided herein, are paid by the employing or master plumber or homeowner to the Plumbing Inspector. The Plumbing Inspector shall determine from the plans and specifications the fees required by this chapter using the following charges: A. The fee for application for a commercial plumbing permit shall be $50. B. The fee for application for a residential plumbing permit shall be [$25] $50. C. Where the real property is situated within the City of Schenectady: 1. One-family house or one apartment, one complete bathroom: $20, plus $6 for each fixture. 15  2. Two-family house, two complete bathrooms: $40, plus $6 for each fixture. 3. Toilet rooms in commercial and industrial buildings each: $50, plus $6 for each fixture. 4. Replacement or addition of the following plumbing fixtures: (a) Septic tanks and cesspools: $10. (b) Bar fixtures: $10. (c) Soda fountain fixtures: $10. (d) Air-conditioning units: $10. (e) Oil separator units: $10. (f) Grease traps: $10. (g) Garbage disposal units: $10. (h) Dental cuspidors: $10. (i) Water softeners: $6. (j) Automatic washing machines: $6. (k) Water closets: $6. (l) Lavatories: $6 (m) Bathtubs: $6. (n) Urinals: $6. (o) Sinks: $6. (p) Drinking fountains: $6. (q) Floor drains: $6. (r) Cellar drain: $6. FT RA (s) Hot-water range boilers: $6. (t) Gas hot-water heaters: $6. (u) Electric water heaters: $6. (v) Dishwashers: $6. (w) Roof drains connected to storm sewers: $6 each. D. Penalties. 1. Any person, company or business entity found not in compliance with this chapter shall be subject to immediate revocation of permit privileges for the job being performed and D suspension of all future work privileges until the job is brought into compliance, a stop-work order, recovery of cost of materials, labor and inspection fees at prevailing rates and forfeiture of any permit fee and/or deposit. 2. Failure to comply with the terms of this chapter shall be a violation as defined by the Penal Law of the State of New York and shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days for each day of violation, or by both such fine and imprisonment, or by a penalty of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000 for each day of violation to be recovered by the City in a civil action. 16  3. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which noncompliance with the terms of this chapter occurs or continues unabated after the time limit set for abatement of the violation. 4. Any person issued a notice of violation pursuant to any provision of this chapter shall be subject to an administrative fee of [$50,] $75 and such administrative fee shall be charged against the land upon which the notice of violation was issued as a municipal lien or such administrative fee shall be added to the tax rolls as an assessment or levied as a special tax against said property or recovered in a civil suit against the person to which the notice of violation was issued. § 138-84 Fee schedule for permits and inspections. The fee schedule for electrical permits and inspections is as follows: A. Existing residential service: 1. Electrical service fee: (a) One-family: $75. (b) Two-family: $85. (c) Three-family: $95. (d) Four-family: $105. 2. Electrical permit: $50. 3. Inspection fee, per unit: FT RA (a) One-family: $50. (b) Two-family: $100. (c) Three-family: $150. (d) Four-family: $200. B. New residential buildings up to four units; permit inspection and service included: 1. One-family: $175. 2. Two-family: $235. 3. Three-family: $295. 4. Four-family: $355. D C. New commercial, new residential over four units and new mixed occupancy: 1. Permit fee: $300. 2. Inspection fee: $175 plus 1% of electrical contract. D. Existing commercial, residential over four units and mixed occupancy: 1. Permit fee: $75. 2. Inspection fee: $75 plus 1% of electrical contract. E. Power reconnect inspection fee/per meter: $75; each additional meter: $25. 17  F. Fire alarm systems, permit and inspection fee: $100 plus 1% of alarm contract. G. All fees as required by this section shall be doubled whenever the work which is subject to a fee is commenced prior to the issuance of the appropriate permit. H. Reinspection fee. The permit and inspection fees hereinabove set forth entitle a contractor or the homeowner to one initial inspection and one inspection of the final work. If, for any reason, the Inspector is required to make additional inspections, an additional fee of [$25] $50 for each additional inspection shall be charged to and paid by the contractor or the homeowner. § 151-9 Deposit required. A. At the same time a permit required by this article is obtained; the owner or contractor shall pay to FT the Director of Finance the sum of [$250] $300 for a permit fee to cover the cost of inspection. Said amount of money deposited with the Director of Finance as hereinbefore provided shall be added to the item of street repairs in the subdivision of the annual budget of the Department of Engineering and Public Works. B. At the time a licensed plumber, plumbing contractor or plumbing contracting company applies for a permit required by this article; if work is required within a City right-of-way, said party will be required to apply for the appropriate permit in the Department of Engineering, and said party may be required, at the discretion of the Department of Engineering, to post a performance bond RA or cash deposit equal to the estimated cost of restoration and/or repavement based on the following criteria: 1. If the applicant has had a permit revoked in the City of Schenectady or other adjoining municipality for a period of one year prior to the current request for permit. 2. Number of times required to reexcavate or repave prior jobs. 3. If the applicant has a voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy proceeding pending. 4. If the applicant has been convicted of a felony within the last five years. C. Said deposit or bond shall be returned or released upon the satisfactory completion of the job. D D. In the event the work affecting any public facility and subject to a permit issued by the City Engineer is not completed prior to the expiration of the permit, the permit shall have to be resubmitted and all associated fees paid. E. For excavations conducted in any area of the City right-of-way, the excavator will be required to obtain a permit from the Department of Engineering. (1) A street-cut permit shall be needed for excavation in the paved street area at a fee of [$250] $300. (2) An off-road permit shall be needed for the area outside of paved streets excluding sidewalks at a fee of $100. (3) A sidewalk permit shall be needed for the area within the sidewalk at a fee of [$50] $100. 18  (4) Major excavation as determined by the City Engineer shall be subject to an additional charge of $4 per square foot of excavation plus the original application fee. (a) The major excavation permittee shall be required to meet with the City Engineer to discuss scope of work and necessary conditions prior to application. § 167-14 Violations. A. Notice of violation. Whenever the Building Inspector determines that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall give notice of such violation to the person or persons responsible for the violation. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be served upon the owner, agent, operator or occupant, as the case may require. This notice shall specify the alleged violation and shall provide a reasonable time for compliance. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner, agent, operator or occupant if a copy is served upon such owner, agent, operator or occupant personally or if a copy thereof is FT delivered by first-class mail to the last known address of such person or if a copy is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the building affected by the notice and if a copy is mailed by first- class mail. B. [1]Failure to abate violations. In case the owner, agent, operator or occupant cannot be found within the time limit set for the abatement of said violations or if such owner, agent, operator or occupant shall fail, neglect or refuse to abate such violations, the Corporation Counsel shall be advised of RA all facts in the case and shall institute appropriate action in the court to compel compliance. C. Emergency action. In cases of emergency which, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, require immediate action to abate a direct hazard or imminent danger to the health, safety, morals or welfare of the occupants of a building or the public, he shall promptly cause such action to be taken as is necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger. The Building Inspector has the power and the responsibility to vacate buildings that are found to be unfit for human habitation. D. Recovery of costs. Costs incurred under Subsections C and D of this section shall be paid out of D the municipal treasury on certification of the Building Inspector. Any person issued a notice pursuant to any provision of this chapter shall be subject to an administrative fee of [$50] $75. Such costs, together with said fifty-dollar administrative fee, shall be charged against the land on which the building existed as a municipal lien or cause such cost and/or administrative fee shall be added to the tax rolls as an assessment or to be levied as a special tax against the land upon which the building stands or did stand or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner. The administrative fee of this subsection shall be waived in the event that all occupied units of the building have valid rental certificates § 183-10 Fees. 19  The applicant for a business certificate of use shall pay to the City the sum of $200 upon the issuance of the certificate. Thereafter, there shall be a yearly renewal fee of $50, plus an inspection fee of $50 for applicable businesses as determined under New York State law. § 210-14 Fees. A. For rental units which are subject to the terms of § 210-8A, the fees for the inspection and the issuance of a rental certificate for each rental unit are as follows: (1) Inspection: $50. (2) Reinspection: [$25] $50. (3) During each calendar year, an owner shall be charged for no more than two inspections for each rental unit and for as many reinspections as necessary, regardless of the number of inspections requested. FT B. The fee is $100 for the issuance of a rental certificate whenever an owner fails to submit an application for a rental certificate, as required by this chapter, prior to renting a unit. C. For rental units which are subject to the terms of § 210-8C, the fees for the inspection and the issuance of a rental certificate for each rental unit are as follows: (1) Base fee: $500. (2) For each unit above 10 units: $20. RA (3) There will be no charge for the first reinspection, if one is necessary. Additional reinspections shall be subject to a fee of $100. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2025. Approved as to form this D _________of October 2024 ____________________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel New language is highlighted. Deleted language is in [brackets.] 20  D 21 RA FT  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK ORDINANCE NO. Councilmember offered the following: FT An ORDINANCE Pursuant to Section 36 of the Second Class Cities Law and Article VI of the Charter of the City of Schenectady, Approving and Adopting the Proposed Operating Budget for 2025, and Authorizing the Appropriations therein Enumerated. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 15, 2024. regarding the tentative Operating Budget for the fiscal year 2025; and RA WHEREAS, the tentative Operating Budget includes the General Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund and Golf Fund; and WHEREAS, the tentative Operating Budget proposed by the Mayor includes separate Capital Budgets for the General Fund, Golf Fund, Sewer Fund and Water Fund. The Capital Budget will be appropriated in 2025 to not to exceed a total borrowing of $16,241,000; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the tentative Operating Budget that has been submitted by the Mayor, and takes the following action: D NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the City of Schenectady, in a special meeting convened, as follows: Section 1: The Operating Budget, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is adopted. The referenced attachments which collectively comprise said Operating Budget consists of the following: a. The “City of Schenectady Proposed 2025 Budget” as submitted by Mayor Gary R. McCarthy; b. A document entitled, “City of Schenectady 2025 Capital Budget Projects;” and 22  c. Three Documents listing “Council Revisions to the 2025 Proposed Budget;” Section 2: The sum of $116,752,578 is appropriated in the General Fund for the expenses of the City government for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025 in accordance with the estimates and apportionments shown in the Operating Budget. The sum of $33,393,934 is approved as the amount necessary to be raised by the imposition of a real property tax for fiscal year 2025. Section 3: The Commissioner of Finance & Administration is directed to cause to be apportioned and extended opposite the several valuations of real property on the Assessment Roll in the amount of $2,497,526,941 or such other amount as may be calculated resulting from tax certiorari actions or other legal actions, and is directed to cause the amount to be levied, assessed and collected by a tax on the taxable property within the boundaries of the City of Schenectady, in the manner provided by law, for the purpose of paying the expenses of conducting the business of FT the City of Schenectady, paying the principal and interest falling due on indebtedness of the City, and meeting such other expenses as may be authorized or required by law. The City Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Commissioner of Finance & Administration, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the City of Schenectady. Section 4: Any office or position in the government of the City of Schenectady that does not appear or for which no compensation is provided in the Operating Budget is abolished as of January 1, 2025. RA Section 5: The number of officers and members of the Police and Fire Departments of the City of Schenectady and the classes and grades into which they are divided for the fiscal year 2025 are as set forth in the Operating Budget. Section 6: The number of personnel of all other departments, bureaus, boards and commissions of the City of Schenectady and their salaries or compensations are fixed and determined in the Operating Budget and in accordance with the Compensation Plan of the City of Schenectady. Section 7: The sum of $10,087,568 is appropriated in the Water Fund for the expenses associated with supplying water to the City of Schenectady for the fiscal year commencing January D 1, 2025, in accordance with the estimate and apportionments enumerated in the attached Operating Budget. The water rates reflected in the Operating Budget are approved as the rates necessary to be charged to the user of the water supplied by the City. Section 8: The sum of $16,570,910 is appropriated in the Sewer Fund for the expenses associated with supplying sanitary and storm sewer systems and operations to the City of Schenectady for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2025, in accordance with the estimate and apportionments enumerated in the attached Operating Budget. The sewer rates reflected in the Operating Budget are approved as the rates necessary to be charged to the user of the water supplied by the City. Section 9: The sum of $1,590,500 is appropriated in the Golf Fund for the expenses 23 associated with the operation of the municipal golf course in the City of Schenectady for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2025, in accordance with the estimate and apportionments enumerated in the attached Operating Budget. Section 10: The solid waste collection rates provided in the Operating Budget are approved and shall be applied for the period commencing January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Section 11: Designate as “ministerial changes” all subsequent amendments to the operating budget that amount to less than 10% of the operating project’s cost, and to specify that no public hearing shall be required for such ministerial changes and that such changes be authorized by Resolution only. Section 12: This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2025. Approved as to form this ___ day of November 2024. __________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel FT RA D 24  2025 COUNCIL BUDGET CHANGES CAPITAL FUND 2025 PROPOSED PROPOSED NEW BUDGET CHANGES BUDGET UTILITIES & IT COMPUTERS 200,000 (140,000) 60,000 GOLF COURSE SWEPPER 15,000 30,000 45,000 GREENS MOWER 150,000 (100,000) 50,000 UTILITY CART 18,000 5,000 23,000 ALL CAPITAL RESERVES WATER ADD WATER INFRASTRUCTER SEWER BAR SCREEN DESIGN TOTAL CAPITAL FUND REVENUES FT - 1,000,000 1,000,000 (1,000,000) (205,000) 1,000,000 - RA D 25  2025 COUNCIL BUDGET CHANGES GENERAL FUND REVENUES 2025 PROPOSED PROPOSED NEW BUDGET CHANGES BUDGET A 5999 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 5,465,302 (1,676) 5,463,626 A 2610M DELINQUENT PARKING FINES 60,000 80,000 140,000 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES 116,674,254 78,324 116,752,578 EXPENSES A 1410-100 CITY CLERK SALARY DEPUTY REGISTRAR SALARY A 1410-136 STIPEND TO CITY CLERK SALARY A 1989-499A SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM ARPA FT 83,235 52,462 8,000 - 9,041 (5,000) (5,000) 40,000 92,276 47,462 3,000 40,000 RA A 1420-118 OUT OF GRADE RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER PER MOA A 1930-480 JUDGEMENTS & CLAIMS A 3120-402B PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION - 280,000 5,000 8,348 (8,348) 20,000 8,348 271,652 25,000 D A 1430-406 Anti -Racism Training A 8686-100 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMEMNT ZONING OFFICER PRINCIPAL PLANNER A 8687-100 - 88,009 66,843 87,378 15,000 4,272 657 1,697 15,000 92,281 67,500 89,075 HOME COORDINATOR 69,821 179 70,000 A 1310-100 DEPUTY COMMISIONER OF FINANCE 120,803 (20,803) 100,000 26 A 1210-100 MAYORS SALARY 100,568 18,281 118,849 TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES 116,674,254 78,324 116,752,578 FT RA D 27  2025 COUNCIL BUDGET CHANGES GENERAL FUND REVENUES 2025 PROPOSED PROPOSED NEW BUDGET CHANGES BUDGET FX 2410 RENTAL OF REAL PROPERTY 5,000 (5,000) - TOTAL WATER FUND REVENUES 10,092,568 (5,000) 10,087,568 EXPENSES FX 8321-425 LIGHT POWER & GAS FT 985,500 (5,000) 980,500 RA D 28  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK ORDINANCE NO. Councilmember offered the following: An Ordinance to Amend Section 248-2, Article I, of the Schenectady City Code- Vehicles and Traffic-General Provisions. The Council of the City of Schenectady in Regular Meeting convened, ordains as follows: FT Section 1. Purpose: From time to time, it becomes necessary for the City of Schenectady to review and update fine schedules to reflect current costs and for such fines to act as a deterrent for such violations of Parking Regulations. Section 2. The following Section 248-2, of Article I, of Chapter 248 of the Schenectady City Code is amended as indicated: Section 248-2. Penalties for offenses. RA A. The Council of the City of Schenectady shall determine the fines to be paid for violation of any provisions of this chapter. B. For the following violations, the Council of the City of Schenectady determines that the fines shall be as follows: Offense Meter violation Overtime parking Fine [$25] $50 [$25]$50 D All-night parking Improper parking Wrong way to curb Between curb and sidewalk End of island or wall No standing Double parking [$35]$50 [$35]$50 [$35] $50 [$35] $50 [$35] $50 [$35] $50 [$25] $50 Blocking driveway $35 No parking [$35] $50 29  Offense Fine Intersection parking [$35] $50 Sidewalk parking [$35] $50 No stopping [$35] $50 Snow removal $50 Blocking traffic [$40] $50 Priority street $75 Fire hydrant [$100] $115 Fire lane $100 Handicapped parking $150 (plus $30 state surcharge) Handicapped access aisle parking $150 (plus $30 state surcharge) Abandoned vehicle [$75] $100 Snow emergency $100 FT Other violations of this chapter not specifically set forth herein Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2025. $40 RA Approved as to form this ____ day of October 2024. ____________________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel New language is underlined. Deleted language is in [brackets]. D 30  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK ORDINANCE NO. Councilmember offered the following: An Ordinance to Amend Section 92-7 of Chapter 92 of the Schenectady City Code. The Council of the City of Schenectady in Regular Meeting convened, ordains as follows: FT Section 1. Purpose: From time to time, it becomes necessary for the City of Schenectady to review and Schenectady Police Department fees for records schedules to reflect current administrative costs for such the preparation of such records. Section 2. The following Section 92-7, of Article III, of Chapter 92 of the Schenectady City Code is amended as indicated: Section 92-7. Records. (Amended 12-22-1975 by Ord. No. 16944; 1-5-1981 by Ord. No. 80-168) RA A. Fees established. The Police Department is hereby authorized to charge as follows for: (Amended 6-2-1986 by L.L. No. 3-1986; 9-11-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-11) 1. Transcripts of police records of accidents involving motor vehicles: the sum of $5 for each copy for requests made within six months of the date of accident; all others, the sum of $10. 2. The preparation of good conduct letters: the sum of [$20] $40 per letter. 3. Search of the arrest files and criminal histories: free to authorized agencies; [$20] $40 otherwise. D B. Exceptions. No fee shall be charged to any federal, state or municipal law enforcement agency nor to any industry, corporation, company or firm requiring such information for security purposes in the best interest of our national security nor to a City official or City department requiring such records for City business. C. Disposition. All fees collected by the Police Department pursuant to this section shall be deposited weekly with the Director of Finance. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2025. 31  Approved as to form this _________of October 2024 ____________________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel New language is underlined. Deleted language is in [brackets]. FT RA D 32  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK ORDINNANCE NO. Councilmember offered the following: An Ordinance to Amend Section 144-14(C), Article II, of Chapter 144 of the Schenectady City Code. The Council of the City of Schenectady in Regular Meeting convened, ordains as follows: FT Section 1. Purpose: From time to time, it becomes necessary for the City of Schenectady to review and update dog license fee schedules to reflect current administrative costs. Section 2. The following Section 144-14(C), of Article II, of Chapter 144 of the Schenectady City Code is amended as indicated: Section -14 Dog Licenses. RA C. Fees. 1. The City of Schenectady hereby establishes the fee for a dog license issued pursuant to this section at [$10] $15 to which amount shall be added $5 if the dog for which the license application is made is unspayed or unneutered. Dogs owned by one or more persons, each of whom are 65 years of age or older, are exempt from the payment of this local [ten] fifteen- dollar license fee. 2. In addition to the license fee established by Subsection C(1) of this section, each applicant for a dog license shall pay a surcharge of $1 if the dog to be licensed is altered, or a fee of $3 D if the dog to be licensed is unaltered. Surcharge will be remitted to the Department of Agriculture and Markets for transmittal to the State Comptroller for deposit in the population control fund. 3. In addition to the license fee imposed by Subsection C(1) of this section, each applicant for a dog license shall pay a surcharge of [$2.50] $5 which shall be retained by the City of Schenectady and used to defray the cost of enumeration of dogs living within the City of Schenectady, and the cost of providing replacement identification tags. 4. The annual fee of each purebred license shall be [$40] $50. In addition to the purebred license fee imposed by this section, each applicant for a purebred dog license shall pay a surcharge of $3 for each dog. The surcharge will be remitted to the Department of 33  Agriculture and Markets for transmittal to the State Comptroller for deposit in the population control fund. [5. Exemptions from fee requirement. Applications submitted for a dog license for any guide, hearing, service, war, working search, detection, police and therapy dogs shall not be required to pay a license fee.] 5. In addition to the license fee established by this article, each applicant shall pay an additional fee of $15 if they are licensing a dog which was found to be unlicensed by a dog enumerator. [Added 1-13-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-01] Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2025. Approved as to form this _________of October 2024 ____________________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel FT RA New language is underlined. Deleted language is in [brackets]. D 34  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: RESOLVED, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing in relation to: Amending Sections of Chapter 161 of the Schenectady City Code to Include the Setting of Specific Fees for the Collection of Solid Waste Items and the Requirements for Collection. FT Said Public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, Room 209, Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York – for the purpose of receiving public comment relative to the proposed amendments to Chapter 161 of the Schenectady City Code to include the setting of specific fees for the collection of solid waste Items and the requirements of collection; and be it further RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall have the following notice published in the appropriate manner: RA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Amending Sections of Chapter 161 of the Schenectady City Code to Include Specific Fees for the Collection of Solid Waste Items and the Requirements for Collection. On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the Schenectady City Council shall conduct a public hearing in relation to the above-referenced matter. Said public hearing shall be held in Council Chambers, Room 209, Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York – for the purpose of receiving public comment relative to the above-referenced matter; and be it further D RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed amendments of Chapter 161 of the Schenectady City Code of Schenectady City Code including the fee schedules will be made available on the City website at www.cityofschenectady.com for public inspection beginning no later than November 1, 2024, and be it further RESOLVED, that all interested parties may also be heard by submitting written comments to the City Clerk www.cityofschenectady.com/158/City-Council, by email to: smykoo@schenectadyny.gov, or mail at City Clerk, 105 Jay St., Schenectady, NY 12305, by 12:00 p.m. on November 12, 2024. 35 Approved as to form this ___ October 2024 ____________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel FT RA D 36  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: RESOLVED, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing in relation to: A RESTORE New York Application Regarding the Former St. Clare’s Hospital, 600 McClellan Street, Schenectady, New York. FT WHEREAS, RESTORE New York Funding has been released through the Empire State Development Corporation and Metroplex and the City of Schenectady are seeking RESTORE New York Funding to renovate the former St. Clare’s Hospital property at 600 McClellan Steet, Schenectady, New York; and WHEREAS, Metroplex and the City of Schenectady are seeking RESTORE New York funding for the former St. Clare’s Hospital, prior to the application deadline; and RA NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. is hereby designated as the time and the Council Chambers, Room 209, in City Hall as the place at which all persons interested may be publicly heard regarding a RESTORE New York Grant Application for the former St. Clare’s Hospital, 600 McClellan Street, Schenectady, New York. RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall have the following notice published in the appropriate manner: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING D A Public Hearing for a RESTORE New York Grant Application for the former St. Clare’s Hospital, 600 McClellan Street, Schenectady, New York. On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the Schenectady City Council shall conduct a public hearing in relation to the above-referenced matter in the City Council Chambers, Room 209, in City Hall, as the place at which all persons interested may be publicly heard regarding a RESTORE New York Grant Application for the former St. Clare’s Hospital, 600 McClellan Street, Schenectady, New York. All interested parties may be heard by submitting written comments to the City Clerk by email at smykoo@schenectadyny.gov or mail at City Clerk, 105 Jay St., Schenectady, NY 12305, by 12:00 p.m. 37 on Friday, November 8, 2024 and a complete copy of said ordinance with parcels and map shall be made available at the City of Schenectady website at www.cityofschenectady.com/158/City-Council for public inspection Friday, November 1, 2024. Approved as to form this ________________day of October 2024 __________________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel FT RA D 38  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Accept $5,000 in Justice Action Grant (JAG) Award Monies for the Schenectady Police Department. WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded the Schenectady Police FT Department, in combination with the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office, a Justice Action Grant (JAG) Award in the total amount of $35,711; and WHEREAS, the Schenectady Police Department, as agreed upon by the parties, will receive $5,000 and the balance of the $30,711 JAG Award will be directed to the Schenectady County District’s Attorney’ Office; and WHEREAS, the $5.000 JAG Award amount received by the Schenectady Police Department RA requires no matching funds by the City of Schenectady; and WHEREAS, the 5,000 JAG Award amount will be used by the Schenectady Police Department to purchase technology and equipment related to Crime Scene Investigation Unit evidence collection; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all agreements necessary to effectuate the acceptance of $5,000 in JAG Grant Award monies from the DOJ. D Approved as to form this _____ day of October, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch Esq Corporation Counsel 39  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Schenectady to FT Conduct Research Analysis on Wages for City Management Employees WHEREAS, the Schenectady City Council would like to review the pay of management employees to consider whether they are each paid in accordance with similarly situated employees of similarly situated employers within the Capital Region; and WHEREAS, to do this, the City will need a research analysis conducted on the subject; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RA RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Council authorizes the Mayor, Gary McCarthy to direct the Human Resources Department of the City of Schenectady to use the necessary resources to conduct a research analysis on the rates of pay for management level employees of the City of Schenectady. Approved as to form this ____ day of October, 2024. D ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 40  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 28 Steuben Street for $3,000.00 FT WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 49.41-3-31; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer RA the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.41-3-31 to C.O.C.O.A. House Inc. and/or assign for the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00); FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract for sale shall include a condition that C.O.C.O.A. House Inc. or its designee shall demolish the current structure to expand the Community Owned Greenspace on the corner; and YET FURTHER RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall include any terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. D Approved as to form this ___day of October, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 41  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 609 Bluff Avenue for $18,000.00 FT WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 49.38-1-46; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to RA transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.38-1-46 to Nazia Riffat and/or assign for the sum of Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000.00); and be it further RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale to an Investor Buyer shall contain a clause requiring that purchaser pay $500 at closing for building, electrical, plumbing and other applicable permits, that rehabilitation of the property begin within thirty days of the purchase, and that total rehabilitation of the property, requiring compliance with the State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits with necessary inspections be completed within 6 Months of purchase, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. D Approved as to form this ____ day of October, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 42  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 822 Pennsylvania Avenue for $20,000.00 FT WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 49.64-7-2; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to RA transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.64-7-2 to Harriendranauth Sahai and/or assign for the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00); and be it further RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale to an Owner-Occupant Buyer shall contain a clause requiring that purchaser pay $500 at closing for building, electrical, plumbing and other applicable permits, that rehabilitation of the property begin within thirty days of the purchase, and that total rehabilitation of the property, requiring compliance with the State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits with necessary inspections be completed within one year of purchase, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. D Approved as to form this ____ day of October, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 43  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 2406 Campbell Avenue for $102,500.00 FT WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 48.50-2-27; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to RA transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 48.50-2-27 to Chaitwatti Kayoon and/or assign for the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($102,500.00); and be it further RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale to an Investor Buyer shall contain a clause requiring that purchaser pay $500 at closing for building, electrical, plumbing and other applicable permits, that rehabilitation of the property begin within thirty days of the purchase, and that total rehabilitation of the property, requiring compliance with the State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits with necessary inspections be completed within 6 Months of purchase, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. D Approved as to form this ____ day of October, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 44  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of a Claim by Progressive a/s/o Janack FT WHEREAS, Progressive a/s/o Janack filed a claim (2023-071 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 RAWHEREAS, the settlement proposal was accepted by the City Claims Committee: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Office of the Corporation Counsel is authorized to enter into a settlement to settle the claim for $8,129.50, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this D _____ day of October 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 45  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of a Claim by Foremost Insurance Group a/s/o Philipson FT WHEREAS, Foremost Insurance Group a/s/o Philipson filed a claim (2024-056) 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 RAWHEREAS, the settlement proposal was accepted by the City Claims Committee: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Office of the Corporation Counsel is authorized to enter into a settlement to settle the claim for $6,437.57, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel. D Approved as to form this _____ day of October 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 46 WHEREAS, the Musicians of Ma’alwyck, a chamber music ensemble with a mission to bring history to life, was founded in 2000 by violinist Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz; and WHEREAS, the ensemble’s core musicians are Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz, artistic director and violinist; Norman Thibodeau, flute; Sten Isachsen, guitar; and André Laurent O'Neil, cello; and WHEREAS, throughout their history, Musicians of Ma'alwyck has enjoyed residencies at the Schuyler Mansion (since 2000) and SUNY-Schenectady (since 2005); and WHEREAS, the ensemble was originally founded to present music that might have been heard in early Albany, but today have expanded their repertory to include contemporary works, new commissions, operas, and multidisciplinary performances; and WHEREAS, the Musicians of Ma’alwyck performs five concert programs per season, and have brought hundreds of classical music events to life in unique venues; provided opportunities for numerous up- FT and-coming and masterful musicians; and are an important piece of the Capital Region arts scene; and WHEREAS, the ensemble frequently collaborates with local, national, and international artists and organizations from a diversity of backgrounds and artistic styles, including Albany Pro Musica, Glimmerglass Festival, Sand Lake Center for the Arts, SUNY-Schenectady, and Union College, among many others; and WHEREAS, among their past performances, in 2009, the Musicians of Ma'alwyck presented George Washington's favorite opera The Poor Soldier to capacity audiences at SUNY Schenectady in RA celebration of New York States' Quadricentenary; and WHEREAS, in 2018, they commissioned Niskayuna composer Max Caplan to write an opera on a true episode from the women's suffrage movement, which they performed at “CLYNK” in Glenville; and WHEREAS, in 2020, they published their first video project, and have since produced sixteen short films combining musical performance with narrative storytelling. Most recently, the 2023 short film, The Hollow, based on Washington Irving's tale of the Headless Horseman starring Stranger Things actor Gabriella Pizzolo, has been featured in several film festivals. A film adaptation of the Robert Burns poem, "Tam O'Shanter," is currently in production, slated for premiere in 2026. D WHEREAS, their two CDs—Music in the Schuyler Mansion (2017) and Hyde Hall and the Silver Goddess (2021), were both recorded in situ at historic sites; and WHEREAS, they have been nominated five times for a Capital Region Music Award and have been featured on WMHT and WAMC radio stations; and WHEREAS, in October, the Musicians of Ma'alwyck began performing its 25th anniversary season, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Gary R. McCarthy, and City Council do hereby pause in their deliberations to celebrate the 25th season of the Musicians of Ma’alwyck, recognize the diverse talents of its musicians, and show appreciation for their contributions to the cultural arts in Schenectady, New York and beyond. 47  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Awarding the Bid and Contract for the Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment/Turnout Gear. FT WHEREAS, The City of Schenectady Purchasing Office issued a “Request for Bids” for the purchase of Globe Firefighting Gear, 2024-01-SFD, as authorized by Resolution 2024-168 for use by the Schenectady Fire Department Firefighters; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office received one bid from a single vendor for 10 Globe Firefighting Jackets and 10 Globe Firefighting Pants; and WHEREAS, the firm, Garrison Fire and Rescue Corporation, submitted a total bid extension RA price for 10 Globe Firefighting Jackets at $19,300.00 and a total bid extension price for 10 Globe Firefighting Pants at $22,000.00; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council, acting as a Board of Contract and Supply under C5-9 of the City Charter, confirms and ratifies the award of the bid to Garrison Fire Rescue Corporation for 10 Globe Firefighting Jacket and 10 and 10 Globe Firefighting Pants for the submitted bid prices; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor or his designee is authorized execute the D purchase contract identified hereinabove, the terms of which shall be set by the terms of the bid specifications and in cooperation with the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this ___ day of October 2024 __________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 48