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Schenectady, NY · March 20, 2017

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CITY COMMITTEE AGENDA for Mt'llnt1:::1IVMarch 2011 5:30 p.m. Room 10 delete any item Presentation Metroplex- Public CR - Former Senator years 4 Fee Rates Carl Falotico Health & Recreation 1 FROM: 2 '3 3 Schenectady Legislative Request Form ASSIGMENT: F7 DATE: TO: City Council FROM: Anthony Ferrari SUBJECT: 2017 Capital Projects Bond Anticipation Note TO BE PLACED COUNCIL AGENDA OF: March 2017 EvaluationlAnalysis: (BANs) would and cost of issuance of BANs. Upon consultation with the Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel, this recommended plan of finance has been developed. It is anticipated that the BANs issued in 2017 would be issued at around 1.3%. 4 NEW COST OF ISSUANCE CALCULATION BOND ANTICIPA TlON NOTES (2017) smart cities initiatives and infrasturcture 1,350.00 36,350.00 cardiac rnnlr\ITrlr" 308,61 3,086, 2 $ Central Park IfYlnrmt.QrY\<>nt" 250,000 $ 252,500,00 7,543,298 PREPARED BY: FISCAL ADVISORS & INC. 5 FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY MARCH 10,2017 EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY ADOPTING BOND ORDINANCE on _~_ _ _~ presented the Ordinance and it was "''-'''JHU''U ORDINANCE NO. 2017- BOND ORDINANCE, DATED MARCH 20, 2017 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEED 6 acquisition and installation of wi-fi, cameras, lighting and related infrastructure, at an estimated cost of $2,020,000, for which $2,020,000 principal amount of serial bonds is authorized herein such class of objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of five (5) years pursuant to subdivision 32 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity not to exceed 7 g. Construction and reconstruction to water system (Water Fund) including, but not limited repair of and improvements of the distribution systems, (ii) improvements to the pumping stations, including equipment upgrades, and (iii) engineering and/or construction related to infrastructure, at 8 Section 4. Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond ordinance and the 9 the on pursuant to this bond ordinance as the same shall become due. Section 8. The City intends to issue the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance to finance the costs of the purposes described Section 2 hereof. The City covenants for the benefit of the holders of the obligations authorized herein that it will not make any use of the 10 11 ) as Clerk 12 13 Recommendation: 14 SCHENECTADY LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM CUMl\llTTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: l\<'larch 16,2017 Council FROl\<I: Rachael Ward, Deputy Corporation Counsel Background Information: 2009, an affidavit tax was not on 1U''''"....u Because of this, there are outstanding liens on the religious subjecting it to have COJlSI:stelntl operated as and should not Evaluation!Analysis: Because of legislation passed in the NYS Assembly, properties that lost tax exempt status because of administrative oversight where the paperwork was not we are 15 CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:-f S DATE: March 16,2017 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Assistant Chief Michael Seber SUBJECT: FY2016 Tactical Team Grant Program TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: March 20, 2017 Background Information: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $100,000 to the City of Schenectady Police Department under the FY2016 Tactical Team Grant Program. Funding for this initiative is administered by the NYS Division Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES). The performance period for this award is April 1,2017 through August 31 , 2019. These funds are provided to improve and develop tactical team capabilities through equipment, training, exercise and planning projects that support counter terrorism missions. Funds are to be used as follows: )0- Special Operations Rapid Deployment Vehicle· $63,000; )0- Heavy duty surveillance tactical robot - $25,000; );;- Wireless communication equipment - deployable phone - $3,000 ,.. Tactical communications radio headsets - $9,000. The funding period is 4/1/2017 through 8/3112019. There is no match required by the City. Recommendation! Action The Police Department recommends acceptance of this Homeland Security grant award. LEGISLATION \\'1LL BE PREPARED BY: Assistant Chief Michael Seber 16 17 CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLA TION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: -fS DATE: March 16,2017 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Assistant Chief Michael Seber SUBJECT: FY2016-17 Police Protective Equipment Program TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: March 20, 2017 Background Information: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has awarded the County of Schenectady $73,945 for which the City of Schenectady Police Department will receive $27,440 under the FY20 16-17 Police Protective Equipment Program. These funds are provided to equip local police agencies with protective equipment and DCJS approved patrol rifles to provide the greatest level of protection and effectiveness in combating active shooter incidents, terrorist attacks and other criminal events. Funds are to be used to purchase the following: » Ballistic Helmets; » Hard Body Annor (Level IV Stand Alone Plates); » Patrol Rifles. The funding period is 1/112017 through 12/3] 120] 7. There is no match required by the City. Recommendation! Action The Police Department recommends acceptance of this Homeland Security grant award. LEGISLA TION \\1LL BE PREPARED BY: Assistant Chief M iehul Seber 18 np''''''If,'''''''' with each listed "n.~.." ' . i P n budget amount nrrIVI",g" their PPEP f'Of\t,..",,,t A DCJS Office of and to this will contact each participating agency to assist in the "'D"";:II,nm'na,nT their contract Please see the attached Instruction Sheet which ""'-"'\\111'1"'''' information, 19 Background Information: Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: 20 Legislative Request Fo...n DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING CHRISTOPER WALLIN, P.E., CITY ENGINEER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: fS ~. 0 DATE: March 20, 2017 TO: City Council FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City Engineer SUBJECT: Award the Bid and Contract for the "The City of Schenectady Annual Street Improvement Program" to Callanan Industries, Inc. in the amount of $2,878,305 TO BE PLACED ON COUNCil AGENDA OF: March 27,2017 Background Information: The Annual Street Improvement Program is part of the City's continued effort to preserve and rehabilitate select streets within the City. The Department of Engineering will be focusing our efforts on Paving district one, the North side, and noted problem area thoroughfares. Evaluation/Analysis: The Engineering Department solicited and received bids for ((The City of Schenectady 2017 Paving Program". A low bid was received on March 16,2017 from Callanan Industries, Inc., of Schenectady, NY in the Amount of $2,878,305.00. Financing for this project will be provided through respective codes set up from existing CBDG funds already in place, New York State CHIPS funding to be appropriated in April and Bonded funds to be appropriated in May. Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Callanan Industries, Inc. for the "The City of Schenectady Annual Street Improvement Program" in the amount of $2,878,305.00. LEGISLATION WIU BE PREPARED BY: Engineering CRW:cd 21 BID SUMMA.RY TABULATION SHEET DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING BUREAU OF CO NS~UCT10N AND DESIGN Received by the COMMITTU ON BIDS of The Oty of Schenectady, NY at 10:30 A.M. Daylight Saving Time on the 16th day of March, 2017 Bids for. " The Oty of Schenectady Annual St~ Improvement Procntm 2017" PAY ITEM BIDDER No.1- BIDDER No. I- BIDDER No.1- PAY ITEM DESQIPTlON QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE UNITPRla UNIT PRICE No. EXTENSION EXTENSION EXTENSION 001 Mobilization 1 l5 $119, 568.SO $119,568.50 $70000.00 $70 000.00 $70000.00 $70000.00 240 C.1 Adjusting Manhole to Grade 200 EA $300.00 $60,000.00 $300.00 560 000.00 $200.00 $40,000.00 240 C. 2 AdJustlns Catch BasIn to Grade ISO EA • $300.00 $4S 000.00 $300.00 $45000.00 $250.00 $37,500.00 240 C.3 Adjusting Valve BoKes to Grade 230 EA $125.00 $287SO.00 $75.00 $17250.00 $75 .00 $172SO.00 300C r Bituminous Concrete Milling 155,000 SY $1.90 $294,500.00 $2.00 $310000.00 $1.20 $186,000 .00 300F 5" Bituminous Concrete M illing 4,200 SY $2.75 $11,550.00 $4.50 $18,900.00 52.25 $9,450.00 320A 9.5MM Truing and leveling 8750 TON $61.00 $533,7SO.00 $61.00 $533750.00 $53.50 $468,125 .00 320B Binder Course (3") NYSDOT 402.197202 700 TON $59.70 $41,790.00 $60.00 $42,000.00 $53.50 $37 450.00 3200 9.5MM • Top Course (2") NYSDOT 402.097202 17500 TON $61.20 $1 071 000.00 $64.00 $1120,000.00 $53.50 $936,250.00 320 Bituminous Tack Coat 1,800 GAL $4.25 $7,650.00 $5.00 $9000.00 $9.00 $16200.00 350.1 Driveway/Sidewalk Restoration · Portland Cement Concrete (Pcq 5,340 SY $73.00 $389820.00 $86.23 $460,468.20 $86.00 $459240 00 360 A.1 Straight Granite Curbing 5070 IF $42.50 $215475.00 $45.00 $2.28 150.00 $37.00 $187 590.00 Straight Granite Curbing ' Materi al Onlv 500 LF $23.50 $11,750.00 $22.00 $11,000.00 $21 .45 $10725.00 360A.2 Radius Granite Curbing 4,100 LF $51.00 $209,100.00 $50.00 $205000.00 $4400 $180400.00 . 20' Radius Granite Curbing - Material Only 100 IF $28.00 $2,800.00 $26.75 $2675.00 $26 .75 $2675.00 365.1 Truncated Dome Tile/Brick of Fiberglass for Handicapped Ramps 1300 SF $33.00 $42,900.00 $32.50 $42250.00 $15.00 $19500.00 380 A Bar/Mesh Reinforcement 18 CWT $100.00 $1,800.00 $100.00 $1800.00 $100.00 $1 800.00 399 Golf Cart Path 1,750 LF $34.30 $60,025.00 $30.00 $52,500.00 $32.00 $56,000.00 715.4 White Paint Reflectorlzed Pavement ~vmbol 33 EA $105.00 $3,465.00 $75.00 $2475.00 $100.00 $3,300.00 716.11 White Epoxy Reflectorlzed Pavement Striping - 20 M il 10000 LF SUO $21,000.00 $2.00 $20,000.00 $2.00 $20,000.00 716.02 Yellow EpoJCY Reflectorlzed Pavement Striping 60,000 IF $1.05 $63,000.00 $1.00 $60,000.00 $1.00 $60 000.00 730 A Inductance loop Install.. t ion 940 LF $17.60 $16544.00 $16.00 $15 040.00 $16.00 $15 040.00 730B Inductance loop Wire ~4oo LF $0,45 $1,980.00 $0.04 $176.00 $0.40 $1760.00 731 cast Aluminum Junction Box 3 EA $1075.00 $3,225.00 $1 000.00 $300000 $975.00 $2,925.00 BIDDER COMPANY NAME ADDRESS CAP. SECURITY DEPOSn No. 1 Peter Lulul & Brothers Contracting, Inc. 49 Railroad Avenue, Albany 12205 Yes Bid Bond 2 New castle Paving, lLC 1 MadIsOn Street, Ste 100, Troy, NY 12180 y~ Bid Bond -- ~- Callanan Indust.rles, Inc. PO Box 15097 Albanv, NY 12212 Yes Bid Bond 22 '. PAY ITEM PAY ntM DESCRIPTION QUANTTTY UNIT UNIT PRIa BIDDER No.1 UNIT PRIa BIDDER No.2 UNIT PRta BIDDER No.3 No. EXTENSION EmNSION EXTENSION 851 Top SOli 2,300 SY $9.00 $20,700.00 $11.00 $25300.00 $15.00 $34,500.00 852 Seeding 2,300 SY $1.00 $2,300.00 $1.00 $2,300.00 $1.00 $2 300.00 874.21 1.25· Rigid Plastic Conduit 15 LF $82.50 $1,237.50 $75.00 $1125.00 $75.00 $1125.00 874.22 r Rigid Plastic Conduit 15 LF $88.00 $1,320.00 $80.00 $1200.00 $80.00 $1 200.00 Total Proposal: $3,282,000.00 $3,~,!;~~,tl:~~ $2,878,305.00 1 BIDDER COMPANY NAME ADDRESS c.A.P. SfaJRITYDEPOSn No. - - - - ---- - - - -- -- - - - - -. . ; 23 .. MMARY TABULATION SHEET DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING Received by the COMMITTEE ON BIDS of The City of Schenectad!, NY at 10:30 A.M. Da!light Sa Bids for: "The City of Schenectady Annual Street Improvement Pl'OIram 2017" PAVITEM BIDDERN PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENSION Mobilization 1 LS $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Adjusting Manhole to Grade 200 EA $125.00 $25,C Adjusting Catch Basin to Grade 150 EA $100.00 $15, Adjusting Valve Boxes to Grade 230 EA $25.00 $5,750.00 2" Bituminous Concrete Milling 155,000 SY $3.00 5" Bituminous Concrete Milling 4,200 SY $3.50 9.5MM Truing and leveling 8,750 TON $35.00 Binder Course (3") NYSDOT 402.197202 700 TON $50.00 9.5MM Top Course (2") NYSDOT 402.097202 17,500 TON $71.00 Bituminous Tack Coat 1,800 GAL $8.50 walk Restoration· Portland Cement Concrete (PCe) 5,340 SY $80.00 Straight Granite Curbing 5,070 IF $42.50 Straight Granite Curbing· Material Only 500 IF $21.45 Radius Granite Curbing 4,100 IF $42.50 20' Radius Granite Curbing· Material Only 100 IF $26.75 glass for Handicapped Ramps 1,300 SF $33.65 Bar/Mesh Reinforcement 18 CWT $100.00 Golf Cart Path 1,750 IF $. White Paint Reflectorized Pavement Symbol 33 EA $100.00 White Epoxy Reflectorlzed Pavement Striping· 20 Mil 10,000 IF $2.00 Yellow Eooxy Reflectorlzed Pavement Striping 60,000 IF $1.00 Inductance loop Installation 940 IF $16.00 Inductance loop Wire 4,400 IF $0.40 Cast Aluminum Junction Box 3 EA $975.00 BIDDER COMPANY NAME No. 4 Empire Paving of Schenectady, inc. I 1982 Duanesbu 24 I PAY ITEM BIDDERNo,4 PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE No. EXTENSION 851 Top 5011 2,300 SV $7.50 $11,250.00 852 Seeding 2,300 SV $1.00 <:".1 ~nnnn 874.21 1.2.5" Rigid Plastic CondUit 15 IF $15.00 $1,125.00 874.22 2" Rigid Plastic Conduit 15 IF $80.00 $1'0000 Total Proposal: $3,217,O20~OO BIDDER COMPANY NAME . . . . . . . . . P .. " No, 25 Plan Holdei'll list Rooky Martinez 031101201703:38 PM EST Johnson New York Villager Construction, Inc. Bob Kahn 03110/2017 03:32 PM EST Fairport New York llC Vanessa Mosher 031081201705:04 PM EST Albany New York Block Co., John Teslero IV 031061201701:27 PM EST Amsterdam New York North America deAsls 0310312017 03;24 AM EST Grand Junction Colorado Procurement Council, Inc. PBC & Bros. Peter Luizzi 03/0212017 04:29 PM EST Albany New York Inc. Jointa GalUsha LLC John Davidson 031011201701:00 PM EST Wilton New York Consulting Paulette Barlette 03/01/201709:34 AM EST Latham New York Kaf..Harbour, lno. Scott Sacci 0212812017 12:33 PM EST Albany New York Peckham Road Allison Ezequelle 02128/201111 :28 AM EST Queensbury New York Corporation William M. Lamed & Colleen Ganey 021281201111:21 AM EST Schenectady New York Sons, Inc. IMS Nick Benore 021281201710:45 AM EST San Diego California HMA Contracting Kyle Shader 021281201708:12 AM EST Mechanicville New York Syracuse Signal Scott Strachan 0212812017 07:24 AM EST Syracuse New York , Systems, Inc Robert Moreau 021281201706:25 AM EST Albany NawYork Gorman Bros., Inc. Michelle Brust 02127/2017 04:31 PM EST Albany New York New Castle Paving Nicholas Yette 02127/201704:21 PM EST Troy NawYork : Highway Rehab. Kenneth Carr 021211201103:59 PM EST Brewster New Debra Nawman 03:50 PM EST New York 26 Legislative Request Fow ...... DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING CBRISTOPER W.ALLIN, P.E., CITY ENGINEER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: f~ 11 DATE: March 20, 2017 1- TO: atyCouncil FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., aty Engineer SUBJECT: Authorize the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with New York State Dept. of Transportation (NYSDOT) for the Erie Blvd; Jay St; Nott St and Front St Roundabout P.I.N.1758.00 TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: March 27,2017 Background Information: In 2014 the City of Schenectady was awarded federal money to design and construct a two lane roundabout at the intersection of Nott Street and Erie Boulevard. Construction began in the early summer of 2016 with substantial completion achieved by October 1 of 2016. Evaluation/Analysis: During construction of this project necessary changes and/or corrections were made by the design engineer to the material quantities and the proposed drainage work. These corrections resulted in a net increase in the cost of the project beyond the base bid. These costs were summarized by the consultant and reviewed and approved by the New York State Department of Transportation for concurrence. The results of which are the attached Supplemental Agreement #4 in the amount of $754,505.55. Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a Supplemental Agreement No.4 with New York State Dept. of Transportation (NYSDOT) for the Erie Blvd; Jay St; Nott St and Front St Roundabout P.I.N.1758.oo LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Engineering CRW:cd 27 SAM ZHOU, P.IE, E Mr. the standardized Federal Local document for records. you with a single copy of a draft resolution. The should complete, enact and the resolution, You may redraft your own resolutions, but must contain all the necessary clauses of the enclosed version, Please do not change the wording of the resolution in any way without checking with this office first. Remember the resolution must Identify the source of the funding appropriation. Please return 3 (three) with the required certificates. Also, as with the agreement, please keep an additional copy for your records as you will not get a copy of the resolution returned to you. Because you have received this agreement via email, we have provided you with 1 necessary Please make 5 and return all 5 above resolutions. 28 APPENDIX 2-S lRA1~ DIVESTMENT ACT 29 SUDoiool'lenl!al Agreement COller SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT No. ! City Engineer City Hall. 105 Jay Street, Schenectady. NY ==" as 30 gll',... ia,!"t Phase, Deposit Requirements State-local Agreement Schedule A for PIN 1758.00 w OSC Municipal Contract IContract Start Date: 519/20131mlThddlWw) Contract End Date: 31612027(mmiddiYYWI D034018 Purpose: Agreement Type: share each Project Description: Marchiselli Allocations Approved FOR All PHASES All totals will cafculate automat/cally. State Fiscal TOTAL $63, A. Summary of· allocated MARCHISELlI· Program Costs ALL PHASES For eachP1NFlscatiSh~re below, show current costs on the rows indicated as "Current: Show the ofd costs from the previous Schedule A on the row Indicated as "Otd..# All tota~ will calculate LOCAL DEPOSIT "Current" or FEDERAL STATE LOCAL PIN Federal AMOUNT "Old" entry Total Costs PartiCipating MARCHISELLI Matching Funding (Required indicator Share Match Share only if State 31 Schedule A (8116) Press F1 to read instructions in blank fields Page 2 of 3 NYSDOT/State-Local Agreement - Schedule A B. Summary of Other (Including on- lIocated ARCHISELU PartlcipatingCost$ FOR ALL PHASES For.." PIN RIt:IJI SIwe. shew 0CMntnt co.sts <WI tIM R)ItS b)dJ(:afr;d .. ~ *. Shew.the Cltlcostlt II'vm fht pttWious ScII«ItJJtt A <WI the ~ld "'OId.. AI lOtalt wllcaJcu1ate~. 'Current' Other or 'Old' PIN Fiscal Funding Source TOTAL Other FEDERAL Other STATE Other LOCAL entry Shares Indicator 1758.00.323 Current NHPP 5983,355.00 $786,684.00 $0.00 $196,671.00 rc. $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 D. Total ProjectCosts·AI .... tIriII~~" Total STATE Total Total FEDERAL Total OTHER Total LOCAL MARCHISELLI ALL SOURCES Cost STATE Cost Cost Cost Cost $3,651,222.00 $472.589.00 $ 0.00 $440,216.00 $4,564,027.00 IE. Name: Deborah Lolik Phone No: 518-485-9410 I See Agreement (or Supplemental Agreement Cover) for required contract signatures. 32 NYSDOT/State-Local 4rur_,m""'lrlt Schedule A 758.00.321 and 758.00.323 . 33 CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Government Operations DATE: 03/20117 TO: COUNCILME:MBERS FROM: Mayor McCarthy SUBJECT: Appointment - Board of Ethics Background Information: See attached letter - Larry Dahlke, Esq Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_ _ _ _ _ _ __ 34 35 CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Government Operations DATE: 03/20/17 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Mayor McCarthy SUBJECT: Appointment - Civilian Police Review Board Background Information: See attached letter - Marc DeNofio Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 36 37 to CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Government Operations DATE: 03/20/17 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Vince Riggi SUBJECT: CR - Former Senator Hugh Farley - 40 years Background Information: Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_ _ _ _ _ _ __ 38 Background Information: Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: 39 CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Health & Recreation DATE: 03/20/17 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Marion Porterfield SUBJECT: Disc - Non Smoking around Municipal Buildings Background Information: Note from 02/06/17 -attended city health and wellness committee - have their support -council language to include e-cigs and "all municipal buildings" -question re; designated area to smoke? -review Schenectady Municipal Housing policy (attached) -fines/compliance - sample enforcement -survey re SMH - response to policy (attached) Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY~_ _ _ _~_ _ 40 SMOKE FREE POLICY - TEN EYCK APARTMENTS, SCHONOWEE AND LINCOLN HEIGHTS APARTMENTS • is lighted manner or Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the designated buildings and grounds, including apartments, in accordance with the following guidelines. 41 42 (http://capitalregionchamber.com) Menu () Home (http://capitalregionchamber.com/) > News (http://capitalregionchamber.com/news/) > Smoke- free Policy Found Effective at Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority News June 17, 2015 Smoke-free Policy Found Effective at Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority Survey of residents reveals residents are smoking less and a healthy majority like no-smokin~ policy. (Schenectady, NY) June 16, 2015 -Two years since the Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority (SMHA) implemented a smoke-free policy for its senior developments, the Capital District Tobacco-Free Coalition (CDTFC) announced that a recent survey shows that the policy is helping residents smoke less and is well-liked by a majority of residents. The survey of senior and disabled residents residing at Ten Eyck, Shonowee Village and Lincoln Heights shows that: • Of 24 respondents who currently smoke, 18 are smoking less, and of those smoking less, 13 report that at least part of the reason is the no-smoking policy. Just four smokers report smoking inside their apartment at least a few times a month. • 68.9% of respondents said they like living in a building with a no-smoking policy. • 61.4% said someone in their apartment has a medical condition made worse by exposure to secondhand smoke. 43 we n 3 nonsmo n 2 a encou rnover and in some or all r buildings. ing that ever happened " said Dina Puente, 44 Background Information: attached backup. EvaluationlAnalysis: Recommendation: 45 Chad Putman From: To: Thank you 46 MILESTONES Lighthouse Residence 47 48

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