City Council Committees
Regular MeetingSchenectady, NY · December 7, 2015
Agenda
SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE AGENDA
for
Monday. December 07,2015
5:30 p.m.
Room 110
The Council President reserves the right to add or delete any agenda item prior to Committee Meeting.
Finance
1 Final Special Assessment District (DSIC) 2016 Budget
2 Union Street BID - 2016 Budget
City Development & Planning
Leesa Perazzo
3 St.
4
5 Mancini
6 J ad yn Mancini
7
Public Safety
1 FY-2015 State Security Grant Program (SHSP) Asst. Chief Seber
2 16NYS Options Program - STOP-DWI Asst. Chief Seber
3 ABAC - Police Fit-Out Bid to Niskayuna Tire and Deborah DeGenova
Public Service & Utilities
1 Adoption of Various Sections of Streets to be Inc. into Consolidated Chris Wallin
Street Improvement (CHIPS) 5
Street
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CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLA TION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Finance
DATE: 12/07/2015
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM:
SUBJECT: Final Review - Downtown Special Assessment District (DSIC) - 2016
Budget
Background Information:
Public hearing took place on November 23,2015 - no speakers.
Evaluation!Analysis:
Recommendation:
Final Review.
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY
SCHENECTADY DOWNTOWN
M ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (DSAD)
2016 Budget - ADOPTED 1 5 Page 1 of 3
5 DSAD ASSESSMENT
ALLOCATED TO
Total DSAD Assessment levy for S
Total DSAD Assessment levy for - Frontage Factor
Total DSAD Assessment levy Factor
of
2015
Participation
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
5 Budget- 11 5 Page 2 of 3
Estimated Additional $55,000
Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation
2016 Budget - ADOPTED BY BOARD ·11·10-15 - Page 3 of 3
Bu ...n_ COIIlm. &.
MlllileUng & o.~tII1t
Enyfronmtll1U1i Enhancem....t 20111 lOlAlS 20n TOTALS B~~ 201'
& Melntenanc;1t ... & 2'01
17454 0 '17,-154 5163 12291
5,5681 98652 149.760 264 1000 260.000 4000
48100 12.900
- - · 01.000 ~320 6680
14.000 o ' .. '14.000 14300 -300
3.000 o- ' 3000 3000 0
0 160.650 .1&0.650 160 650 0
01 0 500 - ' ~O(l 780 -280
14 931 0 14'\1 ) 1 13879 1052
4 SOO 0 It .500 4600 ·100
5.5681 200.637 323.830 - MO:O;!~ 516.692 23.343
Olfl _ _
B...I _ Comm. & Enyfron.m enbll Enhanc.ment
[EXPENSES AdmlnlW'lltJon :lOt'nOTAlS ' 201 !I TOTAlS BelWeen 2011
...kalmg & Oevelopmenl & Mllnlenaanee
& 201 !I
1 Advertlslng 14.426 0 ~" ltl 22676 -8.250
2 Buslnes~ Oeveloomenl 1.000 0 . '
l.noo 1000 0
3 CommunlCalionsiPtlonellntemet 137 2244 3845 , 6 226 9,887 -3.641
4 EEM Controct Services - Bucket Truck 0 3500 _~600 5000 -1500
5 EQuipment 30 390 580 - liOOO 2735 ·1.735
6 Feo.s Illcense)Pem1lts 8 103 154 7.65 386 - 121
7 iGas· EEM E_qulpment 0 6300 - --"1fifu....
~~ 7 260 -960
8 Insurance 457 5938 8831 -------15 ~4!:; 15255 .3Q
9 LandscaplnglFlowers 0 13150 ·1 3.bO 9743 3407
10 Le359 - Garage (Includes utilities) 0 6.000 - 600U 6000 0
Local Mileaoo Reimbursem ent 3 39 58 tOO 260 ·160
12 MalntenanceJReooirs 15 195 2790 '3.000 3600 -600
,
13 MemberstllpsiAfflllaUons
OffICe Lease
61
720
797
9,360
1.185
13920
'2.04:1
_='d.,,0!!Q
2117
22800
-74
1200
15 PoslaQ~Mamng 55 716 1065 1.63ti 1600 236,
16 Professional Development 114 1482 2.204 - 3.f'00 3825 -25
Profession al Services 1623 21,097 31375 : 54f~15 565.... -2449
PublicallonsiPrintinglCOj)y\ng/Oistibutlon 57 22377 1096 23,510 7,585 15.945
1 SalariesfBenefits 12128 125785 208 139 3Jl6- 0(j~ 331227 14825
2 Special Evonts - Sponsorships 12.550 0 .. . -'--'2l5l
1 9780 2.nO
2 SubSotlpUons & Publications 44 566 842 -- . , 4S2 1551 · 105
) 4,472
2 Su~1es
2 Urban Boauufa tlOn - Physical Improvements
61 792
0
13.619
11,800
- f
11,1100
tl.480
1'.~O
2992
460
2 UtlhUes 126 1.638 2.436 :.: .~2O(i 5700 -1 ,500
2 Work Clothes 500 500 400 100
EXPENSE TOTALS
OIFFE.R ENCE
15,638
-70
221 ,496
-20.859
333.388
-9.558
579522
-~ ~
·30.4&7
.. 549,737
-33.045
20.765
Appropriation of 2016 Pllrklng Payment- aQ.4iw 33.045
DIFFERENCE 0 0
ApproprllJUon of Genef'lll Fund Balance '. ~ U 0
DIFFERENCE - - -- ---- - ' -
0 0
Remaining Parking Funds DepOSited to Reserw Account 4,582 3,076
"Note: Parking NON Recelvabl9 (Interest) of $14.931 + Appropriation of 2016 Parking Payment $3(1,487 + Remaining Parking Funds to Reserve $4,582 .. $50,000 Annual Parldng Payment
CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Finance
DATE: 12/07/2015
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM:
SUBJECT: Final Review - Upper Union Street BID - 2016 Budget
Background Information:
Public hearing took place on November 23,2015 - no speakers.
Evaluation!Analysis:
Recommendation:
Final Review.
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY
2015 Actual
Associate Dues 150
Interest 37
350
310
2,000
Holiday Events 2,000
Insurance
Marketing Consultant 12,600
Meeting Expense 860 900
Office Expense 315 350
Professional Fees 735
CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning
DATE: 12/07/2015
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: Leesa Perazzo
SUBJECT: Ceremonial Resolution - Annual Toy Run by Lee Sikes & Broadway
Choppers
Background Information:
Evaluation!Analysis:
Recommendation:
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY
Chad Putman
From: Leesa Perazzo
Sent: Wednesday, December 02,20153:14 PM
To: Chuck Thorne; Chad Putman
Cc: Peggy King
Subject: Addition to agenda
Good afternoon - am requesting a ceremonial resolution to recognize the annual toy run organized by Lee
Sikes and Broadway Choppers for Monday's agenda.
Thanks,
Leesa
Legislative Reqaest Fo..n:a
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
CBRISTOPER WALLIN, P.E., CITY ENGINEER
COMMITIEE ASSIGNMENT: (.,:
. 'kc!P V ' . DATE: December 7, 2015
TO: City Council ,.,(t h.rv--~
FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City Engineer &
SUBJECT: Authorize the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 600 to Ya Ya's House for a
Sign that is approximately 24" tall and 36" wide and overhangs the City Right-
of-way with a minimum clearance of 8', on the front of the building located
at 170 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY.
TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: Decernber 14, 2015
Background Information:
Va Va's House would like to have a sign on the front of the building located at 170 Lafayette Street,
Schenectady, NV (please see the attached application, picture, and email from Christine Primiano
from the Planning Dept.).
Evaluation/Analysis:
Attached please find the Revocable Permit Application and the pictures submitted for sign on the
front of the building located at 170 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NV.
Recommendation:
Authorize the issuance of Revocable Permit No. 600 to Va Va's House for a sign on the front of the
building located at 170 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NV
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Engineering
CRW: cd
City of Schenectady
Department of Engineering
Room 205, City Hall, 105 Jay Street
Schenectady, New York 12305-1938
Office (518) 382-5082 Fax (518) 382-1050
Gary R. McCarthy Christopher R. Wallin, P.E.
Mayor City Engineer
REVOCABLE PERMIT
NO. 600
The City of Schenectady hereby grants Revocable Permit No. 600 to Ya Ya's House for a Sign that is
approximately 24" tall and 36" wide and hangs over the City right-of-way, with a minimum clearance of 8' on
the front of the building at 170 lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY.
a) The Sign is approximately 24" tall and 36" wide and hangs over the City right-of-way, with a
minimum clearance of 8' on the front of the building at 170 lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY.
b) Va Va's House shall hold the City, its employees or agents harmless for any damage to the Sign
resulting from their acts in performing of their duties.
c) So long as the Sign remains in the City right-of-way, Va Va's House shall carry, at THEIR expense
public liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000/$1,000,000 for personal liability
and not less than $1,000,000 for property damage in one accident and $2,000,000 in the
aggregate. The liability policy must the name City of Schenectady as additionally insured to be
saved harm less for personal liability and property damage and is subject to the approval of the
Corporation Counsel of the City of Schenectady.
d) The City Engineer of the City of Schenectady reserves the power to revoke the permission
granted and to require the removal of the Sign except in case of a dangerous condition which
shall be corrected immediately upon notification.
e) Va Va's House complies with all rules, regulations and building permits relating to the erection
and maintenance of the Sign.
f) Va Va's House agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Schenectady, their
officers, agents and employees from any and against any and all claims, suits, liens, judgments,
damages, losses and expenses including reasonable legal fees and costs arising in whole or in
part and in any manner from acts, omissions, breach or default of Va Va's House, or their agent,
related to their performance related to this revocable permit.
REVOCABLE PERMIT
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Item Information
Permit Address
par'klfltg on street: YesD o
Fee:
LOCATION OF WORK
,
Colleen E. Davignon
Sent: 20153:50 PM
To:
Subject:
From:
Sent: Wednesday, PM
To: Christine Primiano
Subject: Va House Sing - 170
wanted to sure this it on the
Colleen Davignon
Secretary, Department Engineering
105 Jay Street, Room 205
Schenectady, NY 12305
ph. 518-382-5082
fax. 518-382-1050
518-986-7396
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
CBRISTOPER W1lLLIN, P.E., CITY ENGINEER
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: (1'-$~v .f DATE: December 7, 2015
TO: City Council -f'~nV\.-J
FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City Engineer (J)
SUBJECT: Authorize the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 599 to Dharamded Totaram
for a Sign that is approximately 30" tall and 5' wide and overhangs the City
Right-of-way with a minimum clearance of 8', on the front of the building
located at 852 State Street, Schenectady, NY.
TO BE PlACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: December 14, 2015
Background Information:
Dharamded Totaram would like to have a sign on the front of the building located at 852 State Street,
Schenectady, NY (please see the attached application, picture, and email from Christine Primiano
from the Planning Dept.).
Evaluation/Analysis:
Attached please find the Revocable Permit Application and the pictures submitted for sign on the
front of the building located at 852 State Street, Schenectady, NY.
Recommendation:
Authorize the issuance of Revocable Permit No. 599 to Dharamded Totaram for a sign on the front of
the building located at 852 State Street, Schenectady, NY
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Engineering
CRW:cd
City of Schenectady
Department of Engineering
Room 205, City Hall, 105 Jay Street
Schenectady. New York 12305-1938
Office (518) 382-5082 Fax (518) 382-1050
Gary R. McCarthy Christopher R. Wallin, P.E.
Mayor City Engineer
REVOCABLE PERMIT
NO. 599
The City of Schenectady hereby grants Revocable Permit No. 599 to Dharamded Totaram for a Sign that is
approximately 30" tall and 5' wide and hangs over the City right-of-way, with a minimum clearance of 8' on
the front of the building at 852 State Street, Schenectady, NY.
a) The Sign is approximately 30" tall and 5' wide and hangs over the City right-of-way, with a
minimum clearance of 8' on the front of the building at 852 State Street, Schenectady, NY.
b) Dharamded Totaram shall hold the City, its employees or agents harmless for any damage to the
Sign resulting from their acts in performing of their duties.
c) So long as the Sign remains in the City right-of-way, Dharamded Totaram shall carry, at HIS
expense public liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000/$1,000,000 for personal
liability and not less than $1,000,000 for property damage in one accident and $2,000,000 in the
aggregate. The liability policy must the name City of Schenectady as additionally insured to be
saved harmless for personal liability and property damage and is subject to the approval of the
Corporation Counsel of the City of Schenectady.
d) The City Engineer of the City of Schenectady reserves the power to revoke the permission
granted and to require the removal of the Sign except in case of a dangerous condition which
shall be corrected immediately upon notification.
e) Dharamded Totaram complies with all rules, regulations and building permits relating to the
erection and maintenance of the Sign.
f) Dharamded Totaram agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Schenectady,
their officers, agents and employees from any and against any and all claims, suits, liens,
judgments, damages, losses and expenses including reasonable legal fees and costs arising in
whole or in part and in any manner from acts, omissions, breach or default of Dharamded
Totaram, or their agent, related to their performance related to this revocable permit.
Office Use Only
Schenectady
Department of Engineering
REVOCABLE PERMIT
Instruction:
This application shall be COrnpJlete'u either typed or printed dearly in and filed with the of
of t:eIllglfleermj!;, at the address above. Be sure to include all items listed in the
checklist.
Description:
owner or their rer)re:sellltatlve install a new obstruction in
h1-,u,,,,.hr
Installation Section.
This Permit shall be allowed for as the insurance is still in and fee of $100.00 that can be
Hall 105 ;::'CCleneCt:1UV NY 12305.
All work within the submission of current liability insurance
H'HHlil~ the as ad(l1t1,on:!l1 "LYIe/Lva,,,, for
Part I: General Information
Information
a. Applicant's Name:
b. Street Address:
c. State, ZIP:
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INSURERC :
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INSURERE :
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CERTlFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:
- lliE POUCIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POUCY PERIOD
oJ!T.......,......~ ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AfFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
·>n' ..-.JO..............,.., OF SUCH POlICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
POLICY NUMBER lIMITS
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ctRlFfCATE HOLDER
::\ ty of Schenectady SHOUl.O OF nEABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE DATE THeREOF, NOTICE WILL BE 0E1.JVERED IN
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~nectady _ NY 12305
TlON. An righ1s reserved.
N:ORD 25 (2010105) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
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Colleen E. Davignon
From: Primiano
Sent: Wednesday, 20153:51 PM
To: E. Davignon
Subject: RE: 852 (Sign)
From:
Sent: 20153:46 PM
To:
Subject: 852 State
so an email to attach my
Colleen
Department
105 Street, Room 205
Schenectady, NY 12305
ph. 518-382-5082
fax. 518-382-1050
518-986-7396
CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning
DATE: 12/07/2015
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: Steve Strichman
SUBJECT: Final Review - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Background Information:
Public hearing took place on November 23, 2015 - no speakers.
Evaluation!Analysis:
Recommendation:
Final Review.
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY
OF SCHENECTADY
REQUEST
CD&P
TO: City Council, Mayor McCarthy
FROM: Steven Strichman
SUBJECT: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Z-Oning Change
BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF:
Background Information:
The referred the task of reviewing and proposing zoning language to the
Planning Commission in October, 2015. At their Oct 21 meeting the Planning
Commission recommended the changes below (additions are underscored):
At this we are requesting a for a public hearing to adopt these
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OR USE
A or use is
or a principal use; is subordinate
structure or
and
Accessory structures and uses, as defined herein, are
permitted in any zoning district in connection with any principal use
within such district unless otherwise specified in Schedule B .
...,,,,,rrTlITTr;.J.n alccElssorv uses and structures. Accessory uses
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CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:t L#.? ~f~ December 3rd, 2015
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: Assistant Chief Michael Seber
SUBJECT: FY2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP)
TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: December 7th, 2015
Background Information:
The NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) provides
funding to municipalities through the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP).
The grant application was prepared by the Capital District Urban Area Working Group
(UA WG) which represents Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Cities and Counties.
The City of Schenectady Police Department is the recipient of a portion ofthe grant in
the amount of $130,000. The funds are to be used for the purchase of additional pole
mounted license plate readers ($110,000) and portable police radios ($20,000).
The funding period is 91112015 through 8/31/2017. There is no match required by the
City.
Recommendation/Action
The Police Department recommends acceptance of this Homeland Security grant award.
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Assistant Chief Michael Seber
CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Public Safety DATE: December Z20t5
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: Assistant Chief Michael Seber
SUBJECT: 2016 NYS Special Traffic Options Program - STOP-DWI
TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: December 7th, 2015
Background Information:
The NYS Special Traffic Options Program has provided funding through Schenectady County
for the purpose of driving while intoxicated (DWl) enforcement. These funds are distributed
through the Schenectady County STOP-DWI Steering Committee. Funding has been allocated
in the amount of $24,359.59 for the City of Schenectady Police Department.
These funds are to be used for Patrol enforcement and equipment. There is no match
requirement for this grant
This agreement shall be effective from January 1st, 2015 through December 31st, 2015.
RecommendationlAction
The Police Department reconunends acceptance of this NYS Special Traffic Options Program
grant award.
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Assistant Chief Michael Seber
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
320 VEEDER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12307
Robert Hamilton - Chief
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
EMAIL: 13.()BEfU·IIAM I.1l0N!ii\SCl IENECTAD YQ 2ENTY . C0\1
PHONE (518)388-4579 FAX (518)388-42J5
Thomas Delaney
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
EMAIL: ]1 IUtl.1./\SOEL~NEY ~li.' SC HE NECT r,\ m.'i:O U1'{!XC()M
PHONE (518) 370-3113 Ext. 6
November 13,2015
Commisioner Wayne Bennett
Schenectady Police Department
531 Liberty Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
Dear Chief Kilcullen:
Enclosed please fmd five copies of the Agreement for the City of Schenectady for participation
in STOP-OWl activities for the year 2016. Please have the Agreement signed by Mayor
McCarthy as soon as possible and return all five signed copies back to me.
The Appendix is your department's enforcement/equipment component of the 2016 County
STOP-OWl Plan as submitted to the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. The budget
breakdowns reflect program categories as reported to the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
As in past years, there is flexibility within each department as to which area monies are directed.
Please note that we have once again received the Joint Crackdown grant funding in addition to
the normal Schenectady County STOP-OWl funding.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Thomas Delaney
STOP-DWI Administrator
CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FO~l
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DEBORAH DEGENOVA, COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE and
JACK FALVO, ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF
DATE: DECEMBER 2015
AWARD
TO BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF DECEMBER 14, 2015
determined eight new vehicles were to be acquired. vehicles
Certain tit-out of the vehicles must be done outside of the City.
accessed the bid request.
EvaluationlAnalysis:
Three bids were received with the lowest being $71,361.20 from Niskayuna Tire and Service.
Staff recommends that the Council approve the award of the bid to Niskayuna Tire and Service,
to meet
HUAAVU
,
Legislative Request Fo.. an
DEPARTl'JIENT OF ENGINEERING
CBlUSTOPERWlILLIN, P.E., ClTYENGlNEERd. l4!l~
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: '[i:b .si J DATE: December 7,2015
TO: City Council
FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City Engineer
SUBJECT: A Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of Various Sections of Streets to be
Incorporated into the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement
Program (CHIPS) through New York State Department of Transportation
tlNYSDOT" for 2015
TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: December 14, 2015
Background Information:
st
On October 1 , the City received the 2015 Local highway Inventory Upstate from NYSDOT
for the CHIPS program (please see attached letter). The annual CHIPS apportionment to
municipalities are calculated annually according to the allocation formula specified in Section
lO-c of the Highway Law and one of the most important data inputs is the Local Highway
Inventory (LHI) mileage.
Evaluation/Analysis:
Upon review, there were various sections of streets that were not included, or incorrect, in
this Inventory. In order to receive the correct funding from the CHIPS program, these
sections of streets need to be adopted by the City (please see attached list).
Recommendation:
A Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of Various Sections of Streets to be Incorporated into
the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) through New York
State Department of Transportation "NYSDOT" for 2015
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Engineering
CRW: cd
Department of
Transportation
ANDREW M. '-U'VI'nV SAM ZHOU. P.E.
Director
2015
RE:2015 Highway Inventory Update
Dear
As many of you are aware, the objective of the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement
Program (CHIPS) is to assist localities in financing the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of
highways, bridges, railroad crossings, and/or other facilities in accordance with Section 4 of
Chapter 84 of the Laws of 2002.
annual CHIPS apportionments to municipalities are calculated annually
nr:,t',nn formula in Section lO-c of the Highway law.
"funding levels" and historical percentages for
nn'"T:;HlT data for this allocation process are:
The Local mileage (for all
2. Motor vehicle registrations (for counties and NYC).
In order to receive credit for any inventory changes in the 2015 CHIPS Funding Program, please return
the original and a COPy of the following documents by December 18, 2015:
1. Complete the Annual Certification of Local Highway Mileage; return the yellow form and a
copy, even if there are no changes. Please make a copy for your records and send a copy to the
county, if required. We appreciate the receipt of a certification even if there are no changes as it
allows us to keep out contact information up to date.
2. Fill out the New and Extended Road Template if you have new roads or extending roads.
3. Denote any minor changes that you notice need to be made to the lHllisting, in red ink on the
(local or county) road listings provided, and make a copy for yourself. Use red ink due to the
fact that we use blue ink for our changes and corrections.
there Annual Certification of Local Highway Mileage
received too
in your maps
1. submitted for new roads should allow us to the road in relation to
roads (maps from a surveyor or engineering firm that just shows the road does not
us locate the road in the town or village). Using Google Earth and drawing the road that is
not shown is a better representation. Also, please highlight or mark the road on the map, and if
possible use 8.5" x 11" paper. Please do not use paper larger than 11" x 17".
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2. Fill out the "New and Extended Road Template" with all major revisions, additions, or deletions
(don't forget to put in the start and end mile point with road name, route #, or dead end).
3. Old templates or edited copies of old listings will not be accepted.
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4. "No changes to listing means changes from the included draft" not
1 changes from the
previous yearN. occasionally Main Office will make minor changes to listings if they have more
accurate measurements or are the to match GIS rn;;It1\AJ:AV ""':>MT" ....
The or
mile extended.
6. Due to state and federal inventory requirements, resolutions are needed
the draft even changes that are not the result of new development, especially if
adding or extending a road to the inventory. Please highlight the portion in the resolution that
to road in The resolution should mention name and mileage the
road(s) with mileage changes and should be an official copy signed and/or sealed by the
municipality. The resolution needs to state that the governing body acknowledges r .. cnr..,c
maintaining the road and does not need to be the "original" resolution adopting it
7. When calculating lane mileage (but not with centerline mileage), please make sure to multiply
the length of the road segments by the number of lanes in the segments and to pay attention to
instances where a segment is classified as a bi-directional one-lane road (in the case where the
pavement is too narrow for two cars to safely pass each other).
The data elements that should be updated are related to centerline mile and lane mile roadway
changes. The procedures for these submittals will be unchanged in this update process. They are
outlined the York State
STREETS NOT FOUND ON THE CHIPS LISTING
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Legislative Request FO"1n
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
CHRISTOPER WALLIN, P.E., CITY ENGINEER
COMMITIEE ASSIGNMENTf0~ ';;-~tZ ~ DATE: December 7, 2015
TO: City Council II!If~
FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City EngineeB
SUBJECT: Call for a Public Hearing Regarding the Incorporation of Parcel SBl # 49.33-2-
44 (810 Arch Street) into Arch Street
TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: December 14, 2015
Background Information:
Evaluation/Analysis:
Recommendation:
LEGISLATION WilL BE PREPARED BY: Engineering
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CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Health & Recreation
DATE: 12/07/2015
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: Leesa Perazzo
SUBJECT: Ceremonial Resolution - Friends of the Greenhouse
Background Information:
Evaluation!Analysis:
Recommendation:
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY
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