City Council
Regular MeetingSchenectady, NY · October 14, 2025
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Samanta R. Mykoo
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Comments Dear Mayor McCarthy and Members of the Schenectady City
Council,
On behalf of AFSCME Local 1030A, I want to begin by
expressing our recognition of the significant challenges facing
the City of Schenectady as you balance the 2026 budget. We
acknowledge the increasing costs of operations and the
expiration of ARPA federal funding, and we support a budget
that responsibly addresses these fiscal realities while
sustaining critical services for our residents.
That said, we are deeply concerned with the positions
proposed for elimination in the 2026 budget. Specifically, the
plan calls for the removal of one Motor Equipment Operator
MEO) position in SNAP and two MEO positions in Street
Maintenance. While we understand these positions are
currently vacant, it is important to note that in SNAP, a
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seasonal employee recently obtained a CDL license, qualifying
them to fill the vacant MEO role. Eliminating that position would
strip this employee of the opportunity to advance into a
permanent role with the City—a pathway that seasonal
employees rely on to build careers in public service.
In addition, under Park Maintenance, the proposed budget
increases seasonal staffing costs from $72,000 in 2025 to
133,920 in 2026 (an 86% increase). While seasonal workers
provide essential support, they often take these roles in the
hope of transitioning into permanent employment. By shifting
resources toward seasonal labor while reducing permanent
positions, the Cityrisks undermining morale among employees
and limiting opportunities for advancement, which could
negatively impact retention and service quality over time.
We respectfully urge you to reconsider these staffing
reductions and explore ways to preserve as many permanent
positions as possible. Permanent roles provide stability,
institutional knowledge, and the professional commitment that
seasonal jobs, by their nature, cannot fully replicate. Protecting
these positions will not only strengthen city services but also
honor the aspirations of workers striving for long-term careers
with Schenectady.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your
continued leadership during this challenging budget cycle.
AFSCME Local 1030A stands ready to work with you toward
solutions that balance fiscal responsibility with the need to
maintain a strong, stable workforce.
Respectfully,
Joe Anderson
President, AFSCME Local 1037A
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Samanta R. Mykoo
From: John Mootooveren
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 3:59 PM
To: Samanta R. Mykoo
Subject: Fw: Property Taxes
Thank you,
John Mootooveren
Majority Leader
Schenectady City Council
From: Marion Porterfield < MPorterfield@schenectadyny. gov>
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Subject: Property Taxes
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Good afternoon -
I just returned from a trip to discover the latest discussion around property taxes. First off, the proposed increase
will KILL the real estate market and decimate the value of our homes that have finally been on the upswing for the
past 5 years. Many on fixed incomes will be forced out or default. Given the state of our school system and the
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taxes at this time it’s always a negotiation point on the part of the buyer seeking to lower the purchase price of
homes because of the high cost to live here and try to educate your kids. (Many don’ t want their kids in public
school) This is first hand data coming from my transactions talking to many potential buyers. This does not even
touch on how it will impact small business owners!
Also, I wonder what is the outstanding debt pertaining to unpaid property taxes and traffic violations? What kind of
tax breaks have the big developers been given in the past 5 years? What happened to the revenue from the casino
that was promised to give us a 10% reduction?
As you can see there are many questions, I hope enough time has been allotted to address the concerns of our
friends and neighbors on the 14th. If a tax increase of this nature passes, Philomena and I will be looking to move
out of this area if we can hang on to some sort of profit from our home. That’ s a big damn deal and it’s one many
will be looking at as well.
Dawn Meifert
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Samanta R. Mykoo
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Sent: Monday, October 6, 2025 1:32 PM
To: Samanta R. Mykoo
Subject: The Jay Street Connector share- use path is TOO NARROW
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8 feet is simply too narrow for a two-directional shared-use path.
Dear Council Members:
Over the past decade, I have received indifferent reactions from City and County planners when advocating
that paths for pedestrians and cyclists realistically assess the needs of both and, at a minimum, follow best
practices when designing paths for either or both groups. When I first saw the plans for the Jay Street
Connector at a public session, I spoke with a designer about the inadequacy of a shared- use path only 8’
wide. It seems, however, that the inadequate 8’ width will be constructed when there clearly is enough room
to meet recommened and best- practices guidlines.
If you care about the safety of users, I urge you to insist that the AASHTO standards, which are followed
by NYS DOT, be incorporated on the Jay Street Connector:
The minimum paved width for a two- directional shared use path is 10 ft (3.0 m). . . .
Wider pathways, 11 to 14 ft (3.4 to 4.2 m) are recommended in locations that are
anticipated to serve a high percentage of pedestrians ( 30 percent or more of the total
pathway volume) and higher user volumes ( more than 300 total users in the peak hour).
emphasis added]
What mix of the many kinds of pedestrians and cyclists do we expect on the Connector? What mix would we
prefer? See the excerpt below from FHA for a reminder of all the users, devices, and uses..
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As a matter of public interest, common sense, and municipal liability, please think about forcing users of a
lenghty two-directional path (that is touted as speeding up travel to Nott St) to squeeze onto an 8-foot wide
path. How secure will users feel? (E.g., What about the disabled, elderly or families with children of all ages
using the path?) In my experience, very few cyclists warn pedestrians they are about to pass by them. We
have no apparent enforcement of rules for cyclists, as I am sure you have noticed dealing with cyclists ( even
e-cyclists) on our downtown streets and pedestrian pathways.
There is much more to say and read on this topic, but I have included links and quotes to only two sources.
Please note that research by Victoria Walks demonstrates the majority of cyclists prefer separate paths, and
feel safer on them.
I call Shared-Use paths Scared-Use paths. The least we can do is make them wide enough to offer a bit more
security and safety.
Thanks for your time and consideration.
David
lesson19lo
PDF Document · 359 KB
DIVERSITY OF USERS: In a section on Greenways and Shared-Use Paths, a Federal Highway
Administration lesson book points out that:
19.3 Shared-use paths are typically used by
a diverse set of users representing different travel modes, using different types of
equipment and traveling at different speeds. It is important to understand, even within
the basic user categories of bicyclists, pedestrians, and skaters, how diverse path users
can be.”
The text goes on to explain:
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Pedestrians include joggers, runners, and people walking dogs and pushing
strollers, as well as disabled people. Today, disabled and injured people have a
wide variety of assistive devices available to aid in travel or enable participation
in trail activities….
In addition to diverse users and a variety of equipment used, shared-use paths
serve a wide variety of trip purposes. User behavior, such as travel speed and
willingness to make stops, varies considerably with different trip purposes.
Especially in urban and suburban areas, paths are routinely used for commuting
to work or school, running errands, visiting friends, getting exercise, observing
nature, and seeking recreation and enjoyment of the outdoors.
Moreover, people of all ages and abilities use and enjoy shared- use paths—from
the very young to the very old, from the novice cyclist to the marathon trainer.
Accommodating and balancing the various needs created by this diverse user
market is a central challenge for today’ s shared- use path planners and designers.
VICTORIA WALKS
This well-respected advocate for pedestrians has done much research and writing about preserving safety for
both pedestrians and cyclists. Below is a Link Preview of a document on Shared Paths. This is one very
important quote:
Victoria Walks has significant reservations
regarding shared paths and how they impact
walking, particularly by more vulnerable walkers.
Generally, slow moving recreational cyclists may be
able to share paths with walkers. However, walkers
do not generally mix well with commuter or sports
cyclists, who typically travel at higher speed.
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FINAL-Shared-Paths-position-paper
PDF Document · 462 KB
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Samanta R. Mykoo
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Sent: Friday, October 10, 2025 8:50 AM
To: Marion Porterfield; Samanta R. Mykoo
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Comments Thank you Mayor, Council President, City Council – I’m here
speaking in my capacity as a city resident and homeowner, and
as president of Boulevard Appreciation Neighborhood
Association (also known as BANA).
With my years in the city, previously covering the city as a
reporter, and being part of several local boards and nonprofits
I had hoped things would never get so dire that I had to
speak at the rail during a Council meeting.
I have been proud to be a big cheerleader for Schenectady – I
boast about how great the city is and how far we’ve come to
anyone who will listen. Schenectady is a shining example of
how a city can turn around years of industrial decline and start
anew while still embracing its culture and history.
Crime has decreased, downtown has become a destination,
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Mohawk Harbor has been transformed, and surrounding areas
and neighborhoods have seen investment and hope. With
more work still to be done, of course.
As rent downtown continues to increase, I decided it made
more financial sense and a better long-term investment to
purchase my first home here – in the city I love. But I’m sad to
say that over time and especially now my feelings have
unfortunately wavered.
I have seen and been part of several city budgets, with officials
managing to keep taxes steady and costs down for residents.
More recently, however, costs have been creeping up - despite
all the development and economic growth I mentioned before -
and yes, the COVID pandemic was certainly a blow to local
governments everywhere.
But this year’s whopping 17 percent tax increase and another
significant increase in garbage fees by the Mayor is
inexcusable and unacceptable. The issue, the Mayor claims, is
a loss of ARPA funding and increasing health care costs -
ARPA funding we knew was not reoccurring and went to
several capital projects and struggling nonprofits. And every
municipality is facing increasing health care costs yet none
have proposed a giant tax increase.
So, something doesn’t add up. The casino was supposed to
decrease taxes, and now they’re asking for a reduction, which
must be addressed and dismissed. We have cannabis shops in
the city that are supposedly bringing in tax revenue. We have
all the development, with businesses, industries and homes
across the city, that should be expanding our tax base.
While I credit Metroplex and partners for our great progress, we
cannot continue to give breaks and handouts that have led to
where we are now. And while I am extremely supportive of our
police and fire departments, costs, overtime and union
contracts have been out of control for years.
On top of that, the Mayor previously increased his salary by 20
percent, and the Council increased their salaries as well,
despite raising taxes and fees for residents. And in this year’s
budget, many staff and department heads are still getting
raises despite a hiring freeze, which should not be the case.
Finally, there is the issue of garbage collection. The sticker
program with fees for bulk items was botched from the start
with a poor rollout and the program is not enforceable. Instead,
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it’s another burden on the average homeowner while still
increasing garbage fees. Clearly how we do garbage collection
needs to be re-evaluated and over-hauled.
The Mayor has put the Council in an impossible position with
this budget. It’s no secret that the city has long needed to
improve operations - running with limited staff, a less-than-
optimal work environment, and need for better management
and more oversight. And it just keeps getting worse.
While we thought Schenectady was on the up, I am really sad
and disheartened by this budget that says otherwise. People
are proud to be Schenectadians but this will harm our strong
sense of community and push people out of the city. I really
hope people stand up, speak out and push for change.
Thank you,
Haley Viccaro
Schenectady Resident and Homeowner
President of Boulevard Appreciation Neighborhood Association
BANA)
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Samanta R. Mykoo
From: Mary Ann Ruscitto <
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 2:08 PM
To: Samanta R. Mykoo
Subject: Regarding one- way on Front St. and stop signs
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Hi Samantha would you be so kind as to present this email to council tonight at their meeting. I am
writing this email because as most of you know I have been pushing to have Front St. changed to a
one-way from the corner of John St. to Mohawk Ave. The traffic has become out of sight. I feel like I
live on Erie Blvd. I feel that if we change Front St. to the one-way it would help to control the traffic
that uses Front St as a cut through to avoid Erie Blvd. and all the red lights! Also, now with the Event
Center being built (which I am in favor of) this would help to control the traffic coming and going to the
center. It has been brought to our attention that the side streets may get hit heavily by doing this. A
thought I had is there is a vacant lot across from Mohawk Ave. it goes right through to Erie Blvd. If
we could some how extend Mohawk Ave. by using this lot it would help to eliminate some of this
problem. It is getting dangerous with cars speeding up and down Front St. cars are getting
sideswiped, cars have to pull up on the sidewalks to let another car pass. AND to help with this
confusion we have stop signs at the corner of Front St. and John St. These stop signs force cars to
accumulate while waiting for the cars to stop so they can continue. Two times already emergency
vehicles got hung up in this fiasco because of cars stopping for the stop signs. The emergency
vehicles could not get through. Just think if that was your love one who needs that ambulance or fire
truck NOT GOOD! So please help us with this very bad situation and make Front St. a one-way.
Mary Ann
Mary Ann Ruscitto
Schenectady, NY
East Front St. Assoc. President
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Agenda
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
AGENDA FOR
THE COUNCIL CAUCUS
AND
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Room 209
7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
001 Proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget
for the City of Schenectady
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
01 Council Member A RESOLUTION Calling for a Public Hearing for
Amendments to Section 183-6 of the
Schenectady City Code Clarifying Acceptable
Forms of Identification and Authorizations for
Business Owners and Operators for Business
Certificates of Use Applications
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
02 Council Member A RESOLUTION Transmitting to the
Schenectady City Planning Commission
Proposed Amendments to Schenectady City
Code Chapter 264
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
03 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to
Accept $45,928.00 in Grant Monies from the
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for the
Schenectady Police Department
Votes Required 4
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Room 209
7:00 p.m.
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
04 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to
Accept $341,142.00 from the National Grid
New York Electric Vehicle Make-Ready
Program for the City of Schenectady
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
05 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to Sign
a Letter Of Intent with New Leaf Energy Inc.,
to Lease a Portion of 300 Anthony Street for
Use as a Battery Energy Storage Facility
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
06 Council Member A RESOLUTION Amending Resolutions 2022-
009 and 2022-224 to Reallocate American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for the BCNI
Hamilton Hill Infill Project
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
07 Council Member A RESOLUTION Transmitting to the
Schenectady City Planning Commission
Proposed Re-Zoning of Certain Parcels on
Maxon Road
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
08 Council Member A RESOLUTION in Support of Funding for the
Hamilton Hill Arts Center
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
09 Council Member A RESOLUTION Declaring that the City Council
as the Lead Agency for the
Jay Street Connector Project
Votes Required 4
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Room 209
7:00 p.m.
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
10 Council Member A RESOLUTION Declaring that the Renovation
of the Central Park Casino into the
Schenectady Environmental Education Center
is Not Subject to a State Environmental
Quality Review (SEQR)
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
11 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a
Vacant Lot at 506 Schenectady Street for
$10,000.00
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
12 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a
Vacant Lot at 1118 Fourth Avenue for
$2,000.00
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
13 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a
Vacant Lot at 1306 Fifth Avenue for
$15,800.00
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
14 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a
Vacant Lot at 1520 Fifth Avenue for $2,500.00
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
15 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Redemption
and Withdrawal of
SBL# 30.76-2-1.2 from Foreclosure
Votes Required 4
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Room 209
7:00 p.m.
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
16 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authoring the Mayor, or his
Designee, to Enter into Supplemental
Agreement #1 with New York State
Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for
the Franklin Street Cycle Track, PIN 1761.60
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
17 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Settlement of
Tax Certiorari Action
by the Owner of Property Located at 624
McClellan Street
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
18 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Settlement of
a Claim by Nationwide Insurance a/s/ Ronald
Gordon and Mary (VanAlstyne) Gordan
Votes Required 4
ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION
19 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Settlement of
a Claim by Crystal Gonzalez
Votes Required 4
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
RESOLVED, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing in relation to:
Proposed Amendments to Section 183-6 of the Schenectady City Code Clarifying Acceptable
Forms of Identification and Authorizations for Business Owners and Operators for Business
Certificates of Use Applications.
Said Public hearing shall be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, 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
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comments relative to proposed amendments to Section 183-6 of the City
Code to clarify acceptable forms of identification for business owners and
operators for Business Certificates of Use Applications.
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RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall have the following notice published in the appropriate
manner:
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
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Proposed Amendments to Sections 183-6 of the Schenectady City Code Clarifying Acceptable
Forms of Identification and Authorizations for Business Owners and Operators for Business
Certificates of Use Applications.
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On Monday, October 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., the Schenectady City Council shall conduct a public
hearing in relation to the above-referenced matter. Said public hearing shall be held in Council Chambers,
Room 209, Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York – for the purpose of receiving
public comment relative to the above-referenced matter; and be it further
RESOLVED, that copies of the Ordinance amendments will be made available at the City Clerk’s
Office and the City of Schenectady website at www.cityofschenectady.com for public inspection
beginning no later than October 22, 2025, and be it further
RESOLVED, that all interested parties may also be heard by submitting written comments to the
City Clerk via www.cityofschenectady.com/158/City-Council, by email at
mailto:smykoo@schenectadyny.gov, or mail at City Clerk, 105 Jay St., Schenectady, NY 12305, by 12:00
p.m. on October 27, 2025.
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Approved as to form this
___ October 2025.
__________________________
Maxine Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Transmitting to the Schenectady City Planning Commission Proposed
Amendments to Schenectady City Code Chapter 264.
WHEREAS, the Schenectady City Council is reviewing Chapter 264 of the Schenectady City
Code regarding adding the definition Battery Energy Storage System and where said facilities may be
placed; and
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WHEREAS, per Schenectady City Code Section 264-130, the Schenectady City Council may
refer to the Schenectady City Planning Commission for its review and recommendations zoning
amendments; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Council hereby transmits to the Schenectady City
Planning Commission its review and recommendations proposed amendments to the Schenectady City
Code, Chapter 264, regarding adding the definition of Battery Energy Storage Systems to Section 264-2
and to the Use Regulations for Non-Residential Districts in Schedule B of Chapter 264.
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Approved as to form this
____ day of October 2025
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Maxine Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Accept $45,928.00 in Grant Monies from the Governor’s
Traffic Safety Committee for the Schenectady Police Department.
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles/Governor’s Traffic Safety
Committee has awarded the Schenectady Police Department $45,928.00 in Grant monies to participate
in New York’s Highway Safety Program; and
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WHEREAS, the New York Highway Safety Program initiative combines education,
enforcement and support for various traffic safety measures focusing on reducing motor vehicle crashes,
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injuries and death on New York roadways; and
WHEREAS, the total Grant award of $45,928.00 requires no matching funds by the City of
Schenectady; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any
and all agreements necessary to effectuate the acceptance of $45,928.00 in monies from the Governor’s
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Traffic Safety Committee.
Approved as to form this
_____ day of October 2025.
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Maxine L. Barasch Esq
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Accept $341,142.00 from the National Grid New York
Electric Vehicle Make-Ready Program for the City of Schenectady.
WHEREAS, the New York Electric Vehicle (EV) Make-Ready Program supports the
development of electric infrastructure and equipment necessary to accommodate development in EVs
within New York State by reducing the costs of building EV charging stations; and
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WHEREAS, the EV Make-Ready Program seeks to expand the installation of Level 2 and/or
Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady has been awarded up to $341,142.00 by National Grid for
the installation of four (4) DCFC charging station plugs in the area of 1731 Foster Avenue; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any
and all agreements necessary to effectuate the acceptance of 341,142.00 from the National Grid New
York EV Make-Ready Program and there no matching funds required by the City of Schenectady.
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Approved as to form this
_____ day of October 2025.
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Maxine L. Barasch Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Letter Of Intent with New Leaf
Energy Inc., to Lease a Portion of 300 Anthony Street for Use as a Battery Energy
Storage Facility.
WHEREAS, the Schenectady City Council has reviewed a proposal to lease a portion of 30
Anthony Street to New Leaf Energy, Inc. (New Leaf Energy), 433 River Street, Troy, New York for its
use as a Battery Energy Storage Facility; and
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WHEREAS, a Letter of Intent shall form the basis of any lease agreement, subject to separate
City Council approval, if the City of Schenectady and New Leaf Energy come to such terms after the
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review of the 300 Anthony Street property to determine its suitability for use as a Battery Energy
Storage Facility; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign a Letter of Intent with New Leaf Energy, the
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terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel.
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Approved as to form this
___October 2025.
__________________
Maxine Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Amending Resolutions 2022-009 and 2022-224 to Reallocate American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for the BCNI Hamilton Hill Infill Project.
WHEREAS, the Schenectady City Council previously approved Resolutions 2022-009 and
2022-224 that allocated $500,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to Better
Community Neighbors Incorporated (BCNI) for the Hamilton Hill Infill Project; and
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WHEREAS, BCNI, has requested the restructuring of its previous allocation of ARPA funding
for the amount of housing units from twenty-one (26) affordable housing units to eleven (11) affordable
rental units in partnership with New York State Home and Community Renewal funds and to complete
the renamed project, Schenectady Rental Rehab Project Phase I, in compliance with Federal guidelines;
and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, AF
RESOLVED, that the City Council amends Resolutions 2022-009 and 2022-224 for the project
identified hereinabove by restructuring the BCNI project from twenty-one affordable housing units to
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eleven affordable rental units.
Approved as to form this
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__day of October 2025.
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Maxine Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Transmitting to the Schenectady City Planning Commission Proposed
Re-Zoning of Certain Parcels.
WHEREAS, the Schenectady City Council is reviewing the re-zoning of the properties
identified as the following lots: 39.26-1-2; 39.26-1-10; 39.26-1-3 and 39.26-1-9 on Maxon Road
Extension from C-3 (Commercial) to M-1 (Light Industrial); and
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WHEREAS, per Schenectady City Code Section 264-130, the Schenectady City Council may
refer to the Schenectady City Planning Commission for its review and recommendations zoning
amendments; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Council hereby transmits to the Schenectady City
Planning Commission its review and recommendations the proposed re-zoning of the above identified
lots from C-3 (Commercial) to M-1 (Light Industrial).
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Approved as to form this
____ day of October 2025
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Maxine Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution in Support of Funding for the Hamilton Hill Arts Center.
WHEREAS, for more than fifty-seven years, the Hamilton Hill Arts Center has been a
cornerstone of our City. The Center has provided generations of families with access to free and
affordable cultural programing, afterschool education, youth development, and community events; and
WHEREAS, the Hamilton Hill Arts Center is cultural anchor and safe haven, offering
opportunities that foster creativity, learning, and pride while enriching the broader Capital Region; and
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WHEREAS, construction is now underway that will significantly expand the Center’s capacity
including: a new museum; gallery; performance and educational spaces which will allow for year-round
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programing, professional arts instruction and expanded youth activities; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the City of Schenectady calls upon Governor Kathy T. Hochul to continue to
support New York State’s historic commitments for local community-based arts organizations and, in
particular, further urges Governor Hochul to fully support the financial requests and needs of the
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Hamilton Hill Arts Center’s expansion project; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED; a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted by the
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Schenectady City Clerk to the New York State Governor’s Office.
Approved as to form this
__day of October 2025.
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Maxine L. Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Declaring that the City Council is the Lead Agency for the
Jay Street Connector Project.
WHEREAS, New York State Law mandates that a municipality perform a State Environmental
Quality Review (SEQR) prior to initiating certain projects within the boundaries of a municipality; and
WHEREAS, the SEQR Act requires the appointment of a “lead agency” that is the agency
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principally responsible for carrying out, funding or approving the proposed action; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Gary R. McCarthy, and City Council designate the City Council for
the City of Schenectady as the Lead Agency for the Jay Street Connector Project and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the attached Part I Full Environmental Assessment Form
(FEAF) is incorporated by reference into this resolution, and the proposed action is classified as a Type I
Action in accordance with SEQR; and
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a thirty day public comment period shall be
commenced to allow all parties and members of the Public to offer comments to the Lead Agency
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Approved as to form this
__day of October 2025.
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Maxine Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Declaring that the Renovation of the Central Park Casino into the Schenectady
Environmental Education Center is Not Subject to a State Environmental Quality Review.
WHEREAS, New York State Law mandates that a municipality perform a State Environmental
Quality Review (SEQR) prior to initiating certain projects within the boundaries of a municipality; and
WHEREAS, the renovation of the Central Park Casino into the Schenectady Environmental
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Education Center (SEEC), in accordance with Part 617.5 of the SEQR regulations, is classified as a Type II
Action and is therefore not subject to environmental review under SEQR; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Gary R. McCarthy, and City Council may approve renovation work
and related contracts without the necessity of an environmental review under SEQR.
Approved as to form this
__day of October 2025.
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Maxine Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot on 506 Schenectady Street for
$10,000.00.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered
SBL # 49.32-1-42.1; and
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WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer
the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.32-1-42.1 to Saddek LLC and/or assign for the sum of
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($10,000.00); and
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall
include a clause requiring the vacant lot be consolidated with 502 Schenectady Street (SBL #
49.32-1-40) as well as any terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel.
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Approved as to form this
____ day of October, 2025.
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Maxine L. Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot on 1118 Fourth Avenue for $2,000.00.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered
SBL # 49.46-5-45; and
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WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer
the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.46-5-45 to Better Community Neighborhoods Inc and/or
assign for the sum of TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($2,000.00); as well as any
other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel.
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Approved as to form this
____ day of October, 2025.
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Maxine L. Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot on 1306 Fifth Avenue for $15,800.00.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered
SBL # 49.54-4-8.2; and
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WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer
the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.54-4-8.2 to CP 888 LLC and/or assign for the sum of
FIFTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($15,800.00); and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall
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include any terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel.
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Approved as to form this
____ day of October, 2025.
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Maxine L. Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot on 1520 Fifth Avenue for $2,500.00.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered
SBL # 49.54-3-2; and
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WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer
the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.54-3-2 to CP 888 LLC and/or assign for the sum of TW0
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($2,500.00); and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall
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include a clause requiring the vacant lot be consolidated with 1001 Davis Terrace (SBL # 49.54-
3-1) as well as any terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel.
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Approved as to form this
____ day of October, 2025.
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Maxine L. Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Redemption and Withdrawal of
SBL# 30.76-2-1.2 from Foreclosure.
WHEREAS, SBL# 30.76-2-1.2 was included on a List of Delinquent Properties in a
foreclosure action filed by the City, having Index No. 2024-1194; and
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WHEREAS, the current owner wishes to pay the taxes, interest, invoices, and other
charges including a $1,000 administrative charge (collectively, the “funds for redemption”) to
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redeem the property. The settlement also includes releases of any claims against the City of
Schenectady by the parties involved; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Office of Corporation Counsel to
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withdraw the property from the foreclosure action so long as the funds for redemption are
received by October 31, 2025.
Approved as to form this
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____ day of October, 2025.
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Maxine L. Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the implementation, and funding in the first instance 100% of the federal-aid
and State "Marchiselli" Program-aid eligible costs, of the “Franklin Street Cycle Track, City of
Schenectady, Schenectady County, P.I.N. 1761.60” project, and appropriating funds therefore.
WHEREAS, a Project for the Franklin Street Cycle Track, City of Schenectady, Franklin Street from Nott
Terrace to Jay Street P.I.N. 1761.60 (the Project") is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended,
that calls for the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% Federal funds and
20% non-federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the
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non-federal share of the costs of design, construction, and construction inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council, duly convened does hereby
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RESOLVE, that the City Council hereby approves the above-subject project; and it is hereby further
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City of Schenectady to pay in the first instance 100%
of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of design work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is
further
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RESOLVED, that the sum $248,700.00 is hereby appropriated from Capital Code IJ617083 and made available
to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project; and it is further
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RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City of Schenectady to pay in the first instance 100%
of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of construction and construction inspection work for the Project
or portions thereof; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the sum $2,183,000.00 is hereby appropriated from Capital Code IJ617083 and made
available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City of Schenectady to pay in the first instance 100%
of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of local share work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is
further
RESOLVED, that the sum $125,000.00 is hereby appropriated from Capital Code IJ617083 and made available
to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount
appropriated above, the City of Schenectady shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess
amount immediately upon the notification by the New York State Department of Transportation thereof, and it
is further
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RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Schenectady be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary
Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the
City of Schenectady with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the
advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the
municipality's first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and
state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and
it is further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of
Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project. and it is further
RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately
Approved as to form this
____of October 2025.
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SUPPL (06/2023) Supplemental Agreement Cover for Local Agreements
Sponsor:City of Schenectady
PIN: 1761.60 BIN:
Comptroller's Contract No. D040870
Supplemental Agreement No.01
Date Prepared:09/18/25 By:JPH
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT No. 1 to D040870 (Comptroller's Contract No.)
This Supplemental Agreement is by and between:
the New York State Department of Transportation ("NYSDOT"), having its principal office at 50
Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232, on behalf of New York State (“State”)
and
City of Schenectady (the Sponsor)
Acting by and through the City Council
with its office at 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.
This amends the existing Agreement between the parties in the following respects only:
Amends a previously adopted Schedule A by (check as applicable):
amending a project description
amending the contract end date
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amending the scheduled funding by:
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adding additional funding (check and enter the # phase(s) as applicable):
adding phase C/CI which covers eligible costs incurred on/after 4/22/2025
adding phase which covers eligible costs incurred on/after / /
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increasing funding for a project phase(s)
adding a pin extension
change from Non-Marchiselli to Marchiselli
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other ( )
Amends a previously adopted Schedule “B" (Phases, Sub-phase/Tasks, and Allocation of
Responsibility)
Amends a previously adopted Agreement by replacing the Appendix A dated October 2019
with the Appendix A dated June 2023.
Amends a previously adopted Agreement by adding:
Appendix B M/WBE/SDVOB.
Retention Exhibit.
Other:
Amends the text of the Agreement as follows (insert text below):
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SUPPL (06/2023) Supplemental Agreement Cover for Local Agreements
Sponsor:City of Schenectady
PIN: 1761.60 BIN:
Comptroller's Contract No. D040870
Supplemental Agreement No.01
Date Prepared:09/18/25 By:JPH
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officials as
of the date first above written.
SPONSOR: SPONSOR ATTORNEY:
By: _____________________________________ By: ______________________________________
Print Name: ______________________________ Print Name: _______________________________
Title: ____________________________________
STATE OF NEW YORK
)ss.:
COUNTY OF Schenectady
On the ___ day of _______________ in the year 20__, before me the undersigned personally appeared
__________________________________, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
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evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me
that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the
instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s) acted, executed the instrument.
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Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ____________________
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APPROVED FOR NYSDOT:
BY:__________________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
STATE OF NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL
By: _________________________________
For Commissioner of Transportation Assistant Attorney General
Agency Certification: In addition to the acceptance of this contract I
also certify that original copies of this signature page will be
COMPTROLLER'S APPROVAL:
attached to all other exact copies of this contract.
Date: ____________________________ By:__________________________________
For the New York State Comptroller
Pursuant to State Finance Law '112
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Schedule A (10/2024)
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SCHEDULE A – Description of Project Phase, Funding and Deposit Requirements
NYSDOT/ State-Local Agreement - Schedule A for PIN 1761.60
Contract Start Date: 6/8/2023(mm/dd/yyyy) Contract End Date: 6/7/2033(mm/dd/yyyy)
OSC Contract #: D040870 Check, if date changed from the last Schedule A
Purpose: Original Standard Agreement Supplemental Schedule A No. 1
Agreement Locally Administered Municipality/Sponsor (Contract Payee): City of Schenectady
Type: Other Municipality/Sponsor (if applicable):
State Administered List participating Municipality(ies) and the % of cost share for each and indicate by checkbox which
Municipality this Schedule A applies.
Municipality: % of Cost share
Municipality: % of Cost share
Municipality: % of Cost share
Authorized Project Phase(s) to which this Schedule applies: PE/Design ROW Incidentals
ROW Acquisition Construction/CI/CS
Work Type: BIKE/PED./FACILITIES County (If different from Municipality):
(Check, if Project Description has changed from last Schedule A):
Project Description: Franklin Street Cycle Track, City of Schenectady, Franklin Street from Nott Terrace to Jay Street
Marchiselli Eligible Yes No
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A. Summary of Participating Costs FOR ALL PHASES For each PIN Fiscal Share below, show current costs on the rows
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indicated as “Current”. Show the old costs from the previous Schedule A on the row indicated as “Old.” All totals will calculate automatically.
PIN
Fiscal
Share
“Current”
or “Old”
entry
indicator
Funding
Source
(Percentage)
TOTAL Costs
FEDERAL
Funds
STATE
Funds
LOCAL Funds
LOCAL
DEPOSIT
AMOUNT
(Required
only if State
Administered)
1761.60.121
1761.60.321
Current
Old
Current
Old
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STP (80%)
STP (80%)
STP (80%)
$248,700.00
$225,700.00
$2,183,000.00
$ 0.00
$198,960.00
$180,560.00
$1,746,400.00
$0.00
$37,305.00
$33,855.00
$327,450.00
$0.00
$12,435.00
$11,285.00
$109,150.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
1761.60.NPS
.
.
.
.
Current
Old
Current
Old
Current
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$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$125,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
. . Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
. . Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
. . Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
. . Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
. . Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL CURRENT COSTS: $2,556,700.00 $1,945,360.00 $364,755.00 $246,585.00 $ 0.00
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Schedule A (10/2024)
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NYSDOT/State-Local Agreement – Schedule A PIN 1761.60
B. Local Deposit(s) from Section A: $ 0.00
Additional Local Deposit(s) $0.00
Total Local Deposit(s) $ 0.00
C. Total Project Costs All totals will calculate automatically.
Total Total Total Total
FEDERAL STATE LOCAL ALL SOURCES
Cost Cost Cost Cost
$1,945,360.00 $364,755.00 $246,585.00 $2,556,700.00
Total FEDERAL Cost $1,945,360.00
Total STATE Cost $364,755.00
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SFS TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $2,310,115.00
D. Point of Contact for Questions Regarding this
Schedule A (Must be completed) AF
See Agreement (or Supplemental Agreement Cover) for required contract signatures.
Name: Robin Guarneri
Phone No: 518-457-0785
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Footnotes (FN): (See LPB’s SharePoint for link to sample footnotes)
This Supplemental Agreement #1 adds $20,000.00 for the design phase and adds $3,000.00 to design phase that
was omitted from the Master Agreement. This Supplemental Agreement #1 adds $2,183,000.00 to construction
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and construction inspection. This Supplemental Agreement #1 adds a 100% local share of $125,000.00 that is not
elligible for federal reimbursements.
This Master Agreement is for the Design phase of the project. Preliminiary Design = $126,662.00, Detailed
Design (AC:ed) = $99,038.
At this time the non-federal share of Project costs identified for federal aid funding in this agreement is to be
provided entirely by the Municipality. No subsidy or reimbursement of any portion of that local match is provided
by New York State’s Marchiselli Program or this contract at this time. Furthermore, this Agreement does not
assure that any Marchiselli aid for the Project or phase hereunder will be authorized or available in the future. If
the Project (and the phase of work) is eligible for State aid under the Marchiselli Program, and such aid is duly
requested by the Municipality, NYSDOT may (subject to budgetary requirements) submit an appropriate request
for Marchiselli funding authorization by the Legislature. If Legislative authorization for such funding is received,
NYSDOT and the Municipality may enter a supplemental agreement providing such Marchiselli aid. Only then
would Marchiselli aid be available to the affected Project and phase
Effective May 2015, per FHWA, we are only able to authorize preliminary design phases I-IV. The agreement
however will be for I-VI. This allows for only one agreement and V and VI will be authorized with advanced
construction funds. After Design approval and NEPA concurrence, we are able to ask for V and VI. IN
SUMMATION: WE NOW HAVE TO GET FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR DETAILED DESIGN SEPARATELY
BEFORE INCURRING ANY COSTS. IF COSTS ARE INCURED THEY WILL NOT BE FEDERALLY ELIGIBLE.
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SAMPLE RESOLUTION BY MUNICIPALITY
(Locally Administered Project)
RESOLUTION NUMBER:__________
Authorizing the implementation, and funding in the first instance 100% of the federal-aid and State
"Marchiselli" Program-aid eligible costs, of a transportation federal-aid project, and appropriating funds
therefore.
WHEREAS, a Project for the Franklin Street Cycle Track, City of Schenectady, Franklin Street from Nott Terrace
to Jay Street P.I.N. 1761.60 (the Project") is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the
apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the
non-federal share of the costs of design, construction, and construction inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council, duly convened does hereby
RESOLVE, that the City Council hereby approves the above-subject project; and it is hereby further
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RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City of Schenectady to pay in the first instance 100% of
the federal and non-federal share of the cost of design work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is further
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RESOLVED, that the sum $248,700.00 is hereby appropriated from ___________ [or, appropriated pursuant to
_____________] and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City of Schenectady to pay in the first instance 100% of
the federal and non-federal share of the cost of construction and construction inspection work for the Project or
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portions thereof; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the sum $2,183,000.00 is hereby appropriated from ___________ [or, appropriated pursuant to
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_____________] and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City of Schenectady to pay in the first instance 100% of
the federal and non-federal share of the cost of local share work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the sum $125,000.00 is hereby appropriated from ___________ [or, appropriated pursuant to
_____________] and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount
appropriated above, the City of Schenectady shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount
immediately upon the notification by the New York State Department of Transportation thereof, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Schenectady be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary
Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the City of
Schenectady with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval
of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality's first instance funding of
project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project
costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and it is further
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RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of
Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project. and it is further
RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of Tax Certiorari Action
by the Owner of Property Located at 624 McClellan Street.
WHEREAS, the owner of property located at 624 McClellan Street has instituted a certiorari
action to review the assessment upon the property (Index Nos. 2024-1509 and 2025-1782); and
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WHEREAS, the City Corporation Counsel has negotiated a settlement of the action and having
apprised the City Council of the same, and the Claims Committee having approved the
settlement as follows
Address
624 McClellan Street
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S/B/L Years Assessment at Issue Settlement Assessment
49.36-3-70.2 2024-2027 $4,219,200 $3,450,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the settlement proposed by the Corporation
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Counsel is hereby approved and the relevant personnel of the City are hereby authorized to make
and execute such documents as may be necessary and acceptable by the City’s Office of
Corporation Counsel to give such effect to such settlement in accordance with the above.
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Approved as to form this
____ day of October, 2025.
____________________________
Maxine L. Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of a Claim by Nationwide Insurance
a.s.o. Gordon, Ronald and (VanAlstyne) Gordon, Mary
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WHEREAS, Nationwide Insurance filed a claim (2025-051) with the City of Schenectady;
and
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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:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, that the Office of the Corporation Counsel is authorized to enter into a
settlement to settle the claim for $3,017.94 the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation
Counsel.
Approved as to form this
___ day of October 2025.
____________________________
Maxine L. Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
A Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of a Claim by Gonzalez, Crystal
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WHEREAS, Crystal Gonzalez filed a claim (2025-036) with the City of Schenectady; and
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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
WHEREAS, the settlement proposal was accepted by the City Claims Committee:
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, that the Office of the Corporation Counsel is authorized to enter into a
settlement to settle the claim for $3,547.28 the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation
Counsel.
Approved as to form this
___ day of October 2025.
____________________________
Maxine L. Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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