City Council Committees

SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA for Monday, December 10, 2018 5:30 p.m. Room 110 The Council President reserves the right to add or delete any agenda item prior to Committee Meeting. Public Safety 1 School Speeding Signs Discussion Police Department Administrative Efficiency 1 Workplace Violence Report Review Ed Kosiur 2 Resolution of Support for St. Clare's Hospital Retirees Ed Kosiur Finance 1 Rose Garden Restoration Committee - Reimbursement of Expenses Anthony Ferrari 2 2019 Budget Reallocation Law Department Public Service & Utilities 1 ABAC Hydrofluosilicic Acid 2019 Paul LaFond 2 ABAC Chlorine Gas 2019 Paul LaFond 3 ABAC Sodium Hypochlorite 2019 Paul LaFond 4 ABAC Liquid Sodium Bisulfite 2019 Paul LaFond City Development & Planning 1 Supplemental Agreement No. 2 NYSDOT for Guilderland Ave. and Broadway Chris Wallin 2 Revocable Permit 764 1/2 Eastern Avenue Chris Wallin 3 Presentation of Amendment of 2015- 2019 Consolidated Kristin Diotte 4 Transfer of Properties to SURA Andrew Koldin 5 Sale of 514 Michigan Avenue Andrew Koldin 6 Sale of 3330 Balltown Road Andrew Koldin 7 Sale of 3 Swan Street Andrew Koldin 8 Sale of 20 & 22 Close Street Andrew Koldin 9 Sale of 1543 Foster Avenue Andrew Koldin 10 Sale of 1327 Second Avenue Andrew Koldin Claims 1 Property Damage Leach Law Department 2 Property Damage Claim - Dearing Law Department 3 Property Damage Claim - Allstate a/s/o Wertman Law Department Friday, December 07, 2018  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Public Safety MEETING DATE: 12/10/2018 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Police Department SUBJECT: School Speeding Signs Discussion Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____ ________________ K:\Legislative Data & Forms\Legislation Request Form Mail Merge.doc  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Administrative Efficiency MEETING DATE: 12/10/2018 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: SUBJECT: Workplace Violence Report Review Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____ ________________ K:\Legislative Data & Forms\Legislation Request Form Mail Merge.doc  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Administrative Efficiency MEETING DATE: 12/10/2018 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Ed Kosiur SUBJECT: Resolution of Support for St. Clare's Hospital Retirees Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____ ________________ K:\Legislative Data & Forms\Legislation Request Form Mail Merge.doc  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: HEALTH & RECREATION TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: ANTHONY FERRARI DATE: November 20 , 2018 SUBJECT: ROSE GARDEN RESTORATION COMMITTEE – POTENTIAL REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA OF December 10 , 2018 Background Information: In November 2018, the City was contacted by the Rose Garden Restoration Committee (‘Committee’) requesting, up to the amount of 2018 revenue generated by the Rose Garden (‘Garden’), that the City reimburse it for a portion of expenses incurred to maintain the Garden. Last year, the City reimbursed the Committee $2,000, an amount equal to the revenue received by the City in 2017. Evaluation/Analysis: In 2018 $2,026 has been received by the City as a result of events held at the Rose Garden. The Rose Garden Restoration Committee has submitted to the City proof of certain expenses that were incurred and paid by the Committee’s to maintain the water feature in the garden during 2018. The total of those expenses is $2,172. Recommendation: I respectfully recommend that the City Council consider the Rose Garden Restoration Committee’s request for reimbursement for work performed in the Garden for an amount not to exceed $2,026.00. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_______Law Department_________  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Finance MEETING DATE: 12/10/2018 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Law Department SUBJECT: 2019 Budget Reallocation Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____ ________________ K:\Legislative Data & Forms\Legislation Request Form Mail Merge.doc SUPPL (11/12) Supplemental Agreement Cover for Local Agreements Sponsor:City of Schenectady PIN: 1759.95 BIN: Comptroller's Contract No. D035088 Supplemental Agreement No.2 Date Prepared:8/8/2018 By:ddl Press F1 for instructions in the blank fields: Initials SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT No. 2 to D035088 (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 (check applicable categories): Amends a previously adopted Schedule A by (check as applicable): amending a project description amending the contract end date amending the scheduled funding by: adding additional funding (check and enter the # phase(s) as applicable): adding phase C/CI which covers eligible costs incurred on/after 8/21/2018 adding phase which covers eligible costs incurred on/after / / increasing funding for a project phase - Design adding a pin extension change from Non-Marchiselli to Marchiselli deleting/reducing funding for a project phase(s) other ( ) Amends a previously adopted Schedule “B" (Phases, Sub-phase/Tasks, and Allocation of Responsibility) Amends a previously adopted Agreement by adding Appendix 2-S – Iran Divestment Act: Amends the text of the Agreement as follows (insert text below): 1 Schedule A (5/18) Press F1 to read instructions in blank fields Page 1 of 3 SCHEDULE A – Description of Project Phase, Funding and Deposit Requirements NYSDOT/ State-Local Agreement - Schedule A for PIN 1759.95 Contract Start Date: 11/25/2015(mm/dd/yyyy) Contract End Date: 12/30/2027(mm/dd/yyyy) OSC Municipal Contract #: D035088 Check, if date changed from the last Schedule A Purpose: Original Standard Agreement Supplemental Schedule A No. 2 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: Pavement Preservation County (If different from Municipality): Schenectady Marchiselli Eligible Yes No (Check, if Project Description has changed from last Schedule A): Project Description: Pavement Preservation, Guilderland Avenue & Broadway, City of Schenectady, Schenectady County Marchiselli Allocations Approved FOR All PHASES All totals will calculate automatically. Check box to indicate Project Phase change from last State Fiscal Year(s) TOTAL Schedule A PE/Design ROW (RI & RA) Construction/CI/CS Cumulative total for all prior SFYs $27,000.00 $0.00 $294,480.00 $321,480.00 Current SFY $0.00 $0.00 $ $ 0.00 Authorized Allocations to Date $27,000.00 $ 0.00 $294,480.00 $321,480.00 A. Summary of allocated MARCHISELLI Program Costs FOR ALL PHASES For each PIN Fiscal Share below, show current costs on the rows indicated as “Current.”. Show the old costs from the previous Schedule A on the row indicated as “Old.” All totals will calculate automatically. LOCAL DEPOSIT “Current” or FEDERAL STATE LOCAL PIN Federal AMOUNT “Old” entry Total Costs Participating MARCHISELLI Matching Fiscal Share Funding (Required indicator Share Match Share only if State Administered) 1759.95.121 Current STP Lg Urban $195,800.00 $156,640.00 $27,000.00 $12,160.00 $0.00 . Old STP Lg Urban $195,800.00 $156,640.00 $27,000.00 * $12,160.00 $0.00 1759.95.321 Current HSIP 90% $444,000.00 $399,600.00 $33,300.00 $11,100.00 $0.00 . Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1759.95.322 Current STP Lg Urban $1,105,860.00 $884,688.00 $165,879.00 $55,293.00 $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 TOTAL CURRENT COSTS: $1,745,660.00 $1,440,928.00 $226,179.00 $78,553.00 $ 0.00  Schedule A (5/18) Press F1 to read instructions in blank fields Page 2 of 3 NYSDOT/State-Local Agreement – Schedule A B. Summary of Other (including Non-allocated MARCHISELLI) Participating Costs FOR ALL PHASES For each PIN Fiscal Share, show current costs on the rows indicated as “Current.”. Show the old costs from the previous Schedule A on the row indicated as “Old.” All totals will calculate automatically. ‘Current’ Other or ‘Old’ PIN Fiscal Funding Source TOTAL Other FEDERAL Other STATE Other LOCAL entry Shares indicator . . Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 . Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 . . Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 . Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 . . Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 . Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 . . Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 . . Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 . . Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 . . Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Current $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 . . Old $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL CURRENT COSTS: $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 C. Local Deposit(s) from Section A: $ 0.00 Additional Local Deposit(s) $ Total Local Deposit(s) $ 0.00 D. Total Project Costs All totals will calculate automatically. Total STATE Total Total FEDERAL Total OTHER Total LOCAL MARCHISELLI ALL SOURCES Cost STATE Cost Cost Cost Cost $1,440,928.00 $226,179.00 $ 0.00 $78,553.00 $1,745,660.00 E. Point of Contact for Questions Regarding this Name: Deborah Lolik Schedule A (Must be completed) Phone No: 518-485-9410 See Agreement (or Supplemental Agreement Cover) for required contract signatures. Schedule A (5/18) Press F1 to read instructions in blank fields Page 3 of 3 NYSDOT/State-Local Agreement – Schedule A Footnotes: (See LPB’s website for link to sample footnotes) SA #1 added $26,000.00 to the Detailed Design portion of Design funding. Marchiselli funding hereunder is limited by the amount authorized on the Comprehensive List. Additional Marchiselli funding is contingent on appropriate increase(s) to the Comprehensive List and the execution of a Supplemental Schedule A providing such additional funds. $195,800.00 x 15% = $29,370.00, currently only $27,000.00 is available. This SA #2 adds the Construction/Construction Inspection phase of the project and reflects low bid. All Marchiselli for this phase is in place. The funding for this phase is; HSIP (90%) = Construction-$402,000.00 and Construction Inspection-$42,000.00 STP Lg Urban (80%) = Construction-$955,860.00 and Construction Inspection-$150,000.00  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: December 6, 2018 TO: City Council FROM: Kristin Diotte, Director of Development SUBJECT: Amendment of 2015- 2019 Consolidated Plan Background Information: The additions of targeted efforts through a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) and a Mont Pleasant Renewal Area to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan are necessary to assist the City of Schenectady to meet the goal out lined in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan. The NRSA will focus on the Hamilton Hill, Vale and Eastern Avenue neighborhoods. This targeted effort will allow for additional flexibility in how CDBG funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development can be used for housing, job creation, economic development and community development activities. The Mont Pleasant Renewal Area will allow for additional flexibility in funding allocated for the removal of blighted properties, code enforcement and property management. Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendations on the proposed NRSA and Mont Pleasant Renewal Area amendments to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan. The proposed amendments will be made available for public comment beginning on December 10, 2018 and ending on January 10, 2019. Recommendation: Presentation of the proposed amendments to the 2015-2019 Annual Action Plan and the announcement of a thirty day comment period. In addition, a call for a Public Hearing to be held on Monday December 17, 2018 at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers, room 209 to coincide with the regular City Council Meeting for the purposes of hearing comments on the proposed amendments to the 2015- 2019 Consolidated Plan. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____LAW DEPARTMENT_________  CITY OF SCHENECTADY 2018‐2019 PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED PLAN SUMMARY This Plan has been amended to reflect the 2018 HUD Allocations that were published May 1, 2018 AVAILABLE FUNDING Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) New Fiscal Year $ 2,238,619.00 Program Income $ 347,009.82 Reallocated from Prior Years $ 56,116.20 HUD Reallocation Funds $ 270,902.00 TOTAL $ 2,912,647.02 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $ 187,522.00 TOTAL $ 187,522.00 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) New Fiscal Year $ 594,331.00 Program Income $ ‐ TOTAL $ 594,331.00 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING $ 3,694,500.02 CATEGORY ALLOCATIONS Economic Development Activities……….. $ 57,260.00 from CDBG Emergency Solutions Activities…...… $ 188,580.00 $ 173,580.00 from ESG $ 15,000.00 from CDBG Housing Assistance Activities……………… $ 634,897.90 $ 534,897.90 from HOME $ 100,000.00 from CDBG Public Service Activities……...………..… $ 338,530.00 from CDBG Public Works Activities……………………. $ 1,898,673.22 from CDBG Administration…………………………… $ 576,558.90 $ 59,433.10 from HOME $ 517,125.80 from CDBG $ ‐ from ESG TOTAL: …………………………………. $ 3,694,500.02  2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS = $57,260 Funding Organization Project Description 2018 Adopted 2018 Amended Difference Source Funds will be used to operate a satellite office in Schenectady, providing lending products, training and Community Loan Fund of the Community Economic technical assistance services to low and moderate CDBG $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ ‐ Capital Region, Inc. Development in Schenectady income residents and community‐based groups. Funding will leverage approximately $500,000 in other private or in‐kind support. Funds will be used to provide an introductory Craft Skills Training program that will specifically designed to Job Training Program provide this training to those who are unemployed, Affirmative Action Office (Remaining Balance in Public CDBG $ 27,260.00 $ 27,260.00 $ ‐ dislocated or disadvantaged,this program will qualify Service) them for entry‐level employment in the construction industry. Total $ 57,260.00 $ 57,260.00 $ ‐  2018 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS = $188,580.00 Organization Project Description Funding Source 2018 Adopted 2018 Amended Difference Funds will be used for salaries/fringes and non personnel costs providing intake, assessment, ESG $ 36,250.00 $ 36,250.00 $ ‐ Homeless Housing and Eviction Bethesda House referral, follow‐up case management, and assertive outreach services to secure permanent Prevention Program housing, regain housing, or maintain housing for the homeless population citywide. CDBG $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ ‐ Funds will be used for salaries/fringes and non personnel costs for the Day Program Drop‐In Bethesda House Day Program Drop‐In Center Center, providing comprehensive services to the homeless, disabled and disadvantaged ESG $ 23,250.00 $ 23,250.00 $ ‐ populations citywide. Homeless Management and Funds will be used to provide administrative/personnel costs and software licenses for the CARES, Inc. ESG $ 10,127.50 $ 10,127.50 $ ‐ Information System (HMIS) HUD mandated Homeless Management and Information System (HMIS). Funds will be used to provide administrative/personnel costs for the Continuum of Care CARES, Inc. Continuum of Care Administration administration including creation and submittal of the consolidated application, data ESG $ 10,127.50 $ 10,127.50 $ ‐ collection, training, and technical assistance. Funds will be used for salaries/fringes of the House Manager and Street Outreach Worker and rent and utilities for Safe House, a temporary emergency shelter for runaway and Safe, Inc. Safe House ESG $ 33,500.00 $ 33,500.00 $ ‐ homeless youths 16‐20 years old, primarily serving the Hamilton Hill/Central State Street neighborhoods. Schenectady Community Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re‐ Funds will be used for personnel program delivery costs of counselors and attorneys Action Program, Inc. ESG $ 60,325.00 $ 60,325.00 $ ‐ Housing Program providing for court advocacy, legal assistance, rapid re‐housing and tenant/landlord services. (SCAP) Total $ 188,580.00 $ 188,580.00 $ ‐  2018 HOUSING ASSISTANCE RECOMMENDATIONS = $634,898 Organization Project Description Funding Source 2018 Adopted 2018 Amended Difference Funds will be used for salaries/fringes and nonpersonnel costs in support Better Neighborhoods, Inc. Administrative/ Operating Costs of BNI's housing programs including housing rehabilitation, in the Hamilton HOME $ 14,854.00 $ 14,854.00 $ ‐ Hill neighborhood. Funds will be used for personnel and nonpersonnel costs associated with Community Land Trust of Administrative/ Operating Costs providing affordable housing in the City of Schenectady to low and HOME $ 14,854.00 $ 14,854.00 $ ‐ Schenectady, Inc. moderate income persons. Funds will be used to assist ten (10) income eligible homeowners or first Community Land Trust of Homeowner Occupied or First Time time homebuyers with housing rehabilitation services, particulary code HOME $ 117,000.00 $ 117,000.00 $ ‐ Schenectady, Inc. Homebuyer Housing Rehabilitation violations. Habitat for Humanity of Funds will be used to build two townhomes in collaboration with the Habitat Townhomes HOME $ 123,189.90 $ 123,189.90 $ ‐ Schenectady County, Inc. Capital Region Land Bank. Vacant Home Renovation and Funds will be used to renovate two (2) City‐owned homes and convert the Better Neighborhoods, Inc. Conversion to Affordable Rental homes into safe, decent and affordable BNI‐managed rental housing for HOME $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ ‐ Housing low‐income residents. Funds will be used to provide closing or down payment assistance to a Schenectady Housing Second Mortgage Program maximum of 10% of the purchase price for an owner‐occupied house for HOME $ 90,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ ‐ Development Fund Corporation low and moderate income persons, citywide. Funds will be used to install an accessibility life at and repair the roof at the YWCA (44 Washington Ave) which houses 42 women in single room YWCA Roof Project CDBG $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ ‐ occupancy dwellings, 15‐20 staff on a daily basis and an early learning program for 47 children. Funds will provide tenant‐based rental assistance and security deposits to Homeless Prevention and Rental Bethesda House resident families of the City of Schenectady that are homeless or at HOME $ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ ‐ Assistance Program imminent risk of becoming homeless. TOTAL $ 634,897.90 $ 634,897.90 $ ‐  2018 PUBLIC SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS = $312,760.00 Funding Organization Project Description 2018 Adopted 2018 Amended Difference Source Big Brothers Big Funds will be used for personnel costs for providing mentoring matches, which will improve youths grades and classroom Mentor Program CDBG $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ ‐ Sisters behavior of low/ moderate income students in City of Schenectady. Quackenbush Park Recreational Funds will be used for a park program providing families and youths with increased opportunities including sports programs, Boys and Girls Club of and Educational Enrichment swimming lessons, arts and crafts, nutrition education, prevention education, family programs and special events at CDBG $ 36,136.00 $ 36,136.00 $ ‐ Schenectady Program Quackenbush Park. Funds will be used to expand hands‐on agricultural/ horticultural, food service and nutition job training for 40 low income youth Cornell Coop. Ext Roots & Wisdom CDBG $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ ‐ in the City of Schenectady. Hamilton Hill Arts Funds will be used for personnel and nonpersonnel costs for Project ArtReach, providing educational and cultural programming ArtReach CDBG $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ ‐ Center for primarily low and moderate income youth in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood. Funds will be used for personnel costs for paid youth development and employment program which encourages low/mod MiSci Explainer Program CDBG $ 5,000.00 $ ‐ $ 5,000.00 income students to graduate and plan for education and/ or employment. Funds will be used for personnel costs for a Homebuyer Education and Foreclosure Prevention Program, providing pre‐purchase Better Homebuyer Education and and default housing counseling, intervention and assistance to low and moderate income potential homebuyers/homeowners in CDBG $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ ‐ Neighborhoods, Inc. Foreclosure Prevention Program maintaining decent affordable housing, primarily serving the Hamilton Hill and Central State Street neighborhoods. Front Street, Hillhurst and Funds will be used for personnel and nonpersonnel costs for a park program providing families and youths with increased Schenectady County Steinmetz Parks Recreational opportunities including sports programs, swimming lessons, arts and crafts, nutrition education, prevention education, family CDBG $ 70,634.00 $ 70,634.00 $ ‐ Youth Bureau and Educational Enrichment program programs and special events at Front Street, Hillhurst and Steinmetz Parks. Schenectady Inner Funds will be used to provide free, nutritious lunches, some breakfasts and snacks for children and youth, 18 and under, in low Summer Lunch Program CDBG $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ ‐ City Ministry and moderate income areas in the City of Schenectady. Schenectady Youth Funds will be used for program‐related expenses including salaries, rent, utilities and supplies to run the program which serves Boxing and Fitness, Peaceful Warriors Boxing Club CDBG $ 7,000.00 $ 7,000.00 $ ‐ Inc. children and youth, 18 and under, in low and moderate income areas. Jerry Burrell Drop‐In Summer Funds will be used for Jerry Burrell Park summer programming including day and night programs consisting of arts and crafts, YMCA CDBG $ 32,000.00 $ 32,000.00 $ ‐ Program fitness, nutrition, swimming lessons, sports and education. Funds will be used for personnel and nonpersonnel costs for the provision of intensive case management services to those in emergency SCAP Home Connections CDBG $ 22,260.00 $ 22,260.00 $ ‐ shelter arrangements in order to create permanent housing and self‐reliance solutions. Ancient Order of Funds will be used to pay for the Schenectady Senior Center which will provide lunch, educational and recreational activities to Schenectady Senior Center CDBG $ ‐ $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 Hibernians Seniors within the City of Schenectady New Programs Funding Organization Project Description 2018 Orginal 2018 Amendment Difference Source Schenectady Environmental Schoharie River Funds will be used for a year‐round community based, experiential learning, outdoor environmental science youth development program Study Team Urban Ecology CDBG $ 7,000.00 $ 7,000.00 $ ‐ Center Inc servicing low / moderate income youth ages 13 ‐ 18 living in the city of Schenectady. Program Funds will be used to provide families with access to community farming and the benefits of eating fresh local produce from Vale Urban Vale Urban Farm Family Friendly Fresh Food CDBG $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ ‐ Farm. Community Fathers Young Fathers Visition Funds will be used to expand the Young Fathers Visitation Program that serves at‐risk Young Fathers (under 25) in the City of Schenectady. CDBG $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ ‐ Affirmative Action Funds will be used to provide an introductory Craft Skills Training program that will specifically designed to provide this training to those who Job Training Program CDBG $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ ‐ Office are unemployed, dislocated or disadvantaged,this program will qualify them for entry‐level employment in the construction industry. Total $ 335,790.00 $ 338,530.00 $ 35,000.00  2018 PUBLIC WORKS RECOMMENDATIONS = $1,642,893.40 Organization Project Description Funding Source 2018 Adopted 2018 Amended Difference Funds will be used for personnel and nonpersonnel costs for code Code Enforcement Program Delivery CDBG $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ ‐ enforcement activities in Mount Pleasant Renewal Area Department of Development, Office of Funds will be used for City Staff time related to the demolition of City owned Program Delivery CDBG $ 10,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 20,000.00 General Services Buildings Funds will be used for the acquisition and demolition of approximately Department of Development Demolition of Properties twelve (12) blighted and abandoned properties in the Mount Pleasant and CDBG $ 300,000.00 $ 320,581.22 $ 20,581.22 Hamilton Hill Neighborhoods Funds will be used for the rehabilitation or reconstruction of approximately Street Rehabilitation and one (1) mile of CDBG eligible streets and include ADA improvements required Engineering Department Facilities Improvement CDBG $ 400,000.00 $ 670,902.00 $ 270,902.00 under Federal Law and where specified by the City in various CDBG target Program areas. Funds will be used for personnel and nonpersonnel costs in support of SNAP Schenectady Neighborhood and property management activities, providing for the stablization of in‐rem Office of General Services CDBG $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ ‐ Assistance Program (SNAP) properties taken through foreclosure to stop deterioration and retain marketability. Funds will be used as match funding for the rehabilitation and or Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Community Center CDBG $ 150,000.00 $ 150,000.00 $ ‐ development of a Community Centerin the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood. Funds will be used to implement the strategies that are developed for The Schenectady Foundation Thriving Neighborhoods neighborhood revitalization from the Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge with CDBG $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ ‐ The Schenectady Foundation Funds will be used for the partial repayment of the Section 108 Loan Property Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Guarantee Program's principal and interest for property acquisition and CDBG $ 77,190.00 $ 77,190.00 $ ‐ Acquisition/Demolition demolition for the removal of citywide blighting conditions. Crane Street, Orchard Park Funds be used for infrastructure improvements to Crane Street and Orchard Department of Signal Control CDBG $ ‐ $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 Infrastructure Improvements Park Department of Development, Engineering Craig‐ Main Street Corridor Funds will be used for the implementation of the recommendation made CDBG $ ‐ $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00 Department Project through the CDTA Craig‐ Main Street study. Funds will be used for yet to be determined, public works projects within yet Department of Development Public Works Contingency CDBG $ 124,801.40 $ ‐ $ (124,801.40) to be determined, targeted neighborhoods Total $ 1,361,991.40 $ 1,898,673.22 $ 536,681.82  2018 ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATIONS = $521,099 Organization Project Description Funding Source 2018 Adopted 2018 Amended Difference Funds will be used for oversight, management, monitoring and CDBG $ 362,723.80 $ 432,125.80 $ 69,402.00 Department of coordination of the CDBG, ESG and HOME programs. Administration Costs Development Salaries/Benefits = $427,125.80 (CDBG) + $59,433.10(HOME) + HOME $ 59,433.10 $ 59,433.10 $ ‐ $13,942 (ESG). Nonpersonnel Costs = $5,000 (CDBG). ESG $ 13,942.00 $ 13,942.00 $ ‐ Department of Administration and Funds will be used for administrative and program delivery costs CDBG $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ ‐ Finance Program Delivery associated with Consolidated Plan activities. Affirmative Department of Action/Minority Funds will be used for affirmative action, minority recruitment and CDBG $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ ‐ Finance Recruitment/ Contract contract compliance activities serving the City of Schenetady. Compliance Administration and Funds will be used for administrative and program delivery costs Department of Law CDBG $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ ‐ Program Delivery associated with Consolidated Plan activities. TOTAL $ 521,099 $ 590,500.90 $ 69,402 Mont Pleasant Renewal Area Introduction The Mont Pleasant Renewal Area is a project that intends to work in conjunction with other initiatives in the Mont Pleasant Neighborhood to target blight and vacancy within the neighborhood. The City of Schenectady and the City’s collaborative partners plan on investing significantly in revitalization efforts in this neighborhood over the next few years. Some of these projects include the Smart City Initiative and REV Demonstration Project in partnership with National Grid, New York Main Street project focused on the Crane Street Corridor and other significant capital projects, including the building of a new community library and the repaving of a large portion of the neighborhood. To ensure that these projects fulfill the City’s objective of the overall improvement to the neighborhood and lives of the residents of the neighborhood, the City of Schenectady plans on committing CDBG funds to demolish abandoned buildings, combat code violations and secure vacant city owned properties. This plan will address two objectives outlined in the City of Schenectady’s 2015‐2019 Federal Consolidated Plan, Quality Affordable Housing Options and Strengthening Neighborhoods. Target Area The target area for this project will be focused in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood of Schenectady County of Census Tracts 214, 215 and 216. The north side of the neighborhood follows Broadway until it intersects with the CSX rail line. The CSX rail line is the western border of the neighborhood until it reaches the City of Schenectady‐Town of Rotterdam. Schenectady‐Rotterdam border is the southern edge of the district until it reaches New York State Route 890. The eastern side of the neighborhood is comprised of NYS Route 890 northwards until it returns to Broadway. The combined area of the three census tracts is just over one square mile. Mont Pleasant Renewal Area *extracted US Census Bureau Map for Schenectady County https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/tract/st36_ny/c36093_schenectady/DC10CT_C36093_002.pdf Initiatives within the Mont Pleasant Renewal Area Over the course of the next few years, The City of Schenectady along with various partners will be implementing a number of initiatives within the Mont Pleasant Neighborhood. The removal of blight will be critical to support these initiatives and to ensure the maximum impact of the resources being invested in the neighborhood. Below are a few of these initiatives that are and will be taking place within the neighborhood. City of Schenectady Paving Program For the 2018 paving season, the City of Schenectady Engineering Department primarily focused on the Mont Pleasant Neighborhood. Of the 7.5 miles of streets the City is in the process of paving, over 4 miles of streets in the Mont Pleasant Neighborhood. CDTC Linkage Study/Complete Streets Plan‐ City of Schenectady The purpose of the Craig‐Main Complete Streets Study is to design a detailed master plan enhancing the connection between the Crane Street and Albany Street corridors along the Craig‐Main corridor. This study will be used as the basis for future engineering and construction projects along these corridors. The impacts of the vehicular traffic to pedestrian and bicycle safety will be addressed with the goal of finding a solution that makes the area safer for all users without negatively impacting the existing transit systems. Investing in quality of life, mobility and public space is a known economic development generator and because this project is part of a larger investment plan along the corridor, it will incentivize further investment, opportunities and community development in the neighborhood. Crane Street Façade Improvement Program/Building Feasibility Studies‐Better Neighborhoods Inc, Capital District Land Bank, Metroplex The Crane Street Building Feasibility Study was a study completed by Stacher, Roth and Gilmore Architects to assess the façade improvement needs of individual businesses along the Crane Street Corridor. Nine businesses were assessed and recommendations were made for each business. Eventually this study will assist the partners involved in the Crane Street improvement program in replicating the success of other commercial corridors in the City of Schenectady along the Crane Street Corridor. Boys and Girls Club‐New York State, Boys and Girls Club The 13 million dollar project, funded through a combination of New York State funding and funds raised privately through the Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady, is going to be 39,000 square feet youth services center in Quakenbush Park in Mont Pleasant. Included in this project is a 4,000 square foot teen center that will have a commercial learning kitchen, large game rooms, technology centers, program rooms and a gym with bleachers. Once completed, the new center is expected to serve over 300 youth daily, from 2:15PM to 9:00 PM, 362 days a year. Orchard Park‐ City of Schenectady, Capital District Land Bank, New York State The City of Schenectady with the support of a New York State Parks Grant and the Capital District Land Bank, plans on investing $550,000 in the upgrade and expansion of Orchard Park. Plans include the demolition of 5 vacant, city owned properties to add .85 acres of additional green space to the park, the installation of playground equipment and new lighting, and the reconfiguration of and modification of the landscaping of the park. This project will assist in adding additional park space to a section of the neighborhood that is lacking in park space. National Grid SMART REV Demonstration Project‐City of Schenectady, National Grid The project is a collaboration between the City of Schenectady and National Grid. Phase 1 of this project includes all lighting infrastructure south of State Street. Eventually, 4,200 company‐owned streetlights will be upgraded with advanced LED lighting that will be retrofitted with controls and smart city technologies. These upgrades will make city operations more efficient; technology attached to the streetlights will improve asset management capabilities by enabling real‐time data analytics and lighting controls. Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge‐ Schenectady Foundation, City of Schenectady This initiative led by a The Schenectady Foundation, with the support of the City of Schenectady is pledging up to $250,000, to support revitalization projects proposed by residents of City neighborhoods. Mont Pleasant Library‐ Schenectady County, Metroplex, Schenectady IDA In Spring of 2018 Schenectady County, with the assistance of Metroplex, Schenectady IDA and a number of private donors began construction of a 5,000 square foot, 3 million dollar new library in Mont Pleasant. This new library is expected to be completed by spring of 2019. Habitat for Humanity Home Build‐ Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County, City of Schenectady, Capital District Land Bank Starting in early 2020 Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County in conjunction with the City of Schenectady and Capital Region Land Bank is planning on investing significant resources into the Mont Pleasant Neighborhood. Plans include targeting a few blocks within the neighborhood for the building of up to 10 single family owner occupied homes. Land Use within the Neighborhood Within Mont Pleasant, the majority of parcels are residential with a much smaller but significant percentages of vacant land, commercial parcels and various other classes of parcels. According to data gathered by the City of Schenectady, in 2016, 84% of the parcels are residential, almost 7% are vacant land, 6.4% are commercial and various other uses, including government and parks are 2.4% of parcels. It should be noted that almost 28 percent of the parcels classified as commercial are apartment buildings. Conditions of the Neighborhood The census tracts included in this area meet New York State Municipal Redevelopment Law and HUD’s conditions for a blighted area. New York State Municipal Redevelopment Law at 970‐c (a) state that, “Blighted area” means an area within a municipality in which one or more of the following conditions exist: (i) a predominance of buildings and structures which are deteriorated or unfit or unsafe for use or occupancy; or (ii) a predominance of economically unproductive lands, buildings or structures, the redevelopment of which is needed to prevent further deterioration which would jeopardize the economic well being of the people. In addition HUD24 CFR 570.208(b) defines a blighted area as one that meets the following conditions: (ii) The area also meets the conditions in either paragraph (A) or (B): (A) At least 25 percent of properties throughout the area experience one or more of the following conditions: (1) Physical deterioration of buildings or improvements; (2) Abandonment of properties; (3) Chronic high occupancy turnover rates or chronic high vacancy rates in commercial or industrial buildings; (4) Significant declines in property values or abnormally low property values relative to other areas in the community; or (5) Known or suspected environmental contamination. (B) The public improvements throughout the area are in a general state of deterioration. Based on the age of the properties, value of the housing stock, vacancy rates and the code enforcement activities in the area, this target area meets both of these definitions. Age of the Properties The overwhelming majority of housing stock, of the target area, was built prior to 1970. Of the 1,622 structures in Census Tract 214, 90.9% were built before 1970, of the 1,501 structures of Census Tract 215, 90.9% of structures were built before 1970 and of the 1,694 structures of Census Tract 216, 95.5% were built before 1970, according The Census Bureau’s 2016 American Community Survey. There are many health and safety issues related to housing stock built before 1980. Unless remediation has been done, there is high risk that properties built before 1978 will have lead contamination. Older properties often suffer from out dated electrical and plumbing systems that are not up to modern code and efficiency standards.  Housing Units Built Prior to 1970 New York Schenectady Schenectady city, Census Tract 214, Census Tract 215, Census Tract 216, Subject County, New York New York Schenectady Schenectady Schenectady County, New York County, New York County, New York Estimate Percent Estimate Percent Estimate Percent Estimate Percent Estimate Percent Estimate Percent Built 2,664,995 32.5% 26,230 38.4% 18,383 58.0% 1,154 71.1% 1,094 72.9% 1,058 62.5% 1939 or earlier Built 694,929 8.5% 7,069 10.4% 3,020 9.5% 79 4.9% 88 5.9% 285 16.8% 1940 to 1949 Built 1,220,670 14.9% 10,136 14.9% 2,971 9.4% 84 5.2% 81 5.4% 191 11.3% 1950 to 1959 Built 1,024,312 12.5% 5,483 8.0% 1,688 5.3% 55 3.4% 80 5.3% 65 3.8% 1960 to 1969 Built 820,469 10.0% 6,133 9.0% 2,051 6.5% 102 6.3% 16 1.1% 19 1.1% 1970 to 1979 Total Prior to 1,474 1970 6,425,375 78.4% 55,051 80.7% 28,113 88.7% 90.90% 1,359 90.6% 1,618 95.5% Built after 148 1970 1,766,193 21.6% 13,185 19.4% 3,563 11.3% 9.10% 142 9.5% 76 4.5% Total 8,191,568 100% 68,236 100.1% 31,676 100.0% 1,622 100% 1,501 100% 1,694 100.0% * Based on Data extracted from American Community Surveys https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_13_5YR_DP04&prodType=table Value of the Housing Stock The average value of houses within Mont Pleasant is significantly lower than the average value of houses within the City of Schenectady, County of Schenectady and New York State as a whole. The median housing values within the census tracts are as follows Census Tract 214, $76,900, Census Tract 215, $96,500 and Census Tract 216, $91,800.By comparison with in the City of Schenectady the median housing value is $112,900, in Schenectady County the median is $165,000, and within New York State, as a whole, the median is $286,300. Mt. Pleasant has a significantly higher percentage of owner occupied structures that are valued below $100,000 (71.89%) then the City of Schenectady ( 38.6%), Schenectady County(16.6%) and New York State (16.6%).  Home Owner Occupied Home Values Subject New York Schenectady County, New Schenectady, City Mont Pleasant York Estimate Percent Estimate Percent Estimate Percent Estimate Percent Less than $50,000 215,987 5.50% 1,276 3.40% 688 5.90% 213 13.52% $50,000 to $99,999 432,845 11.10% 4,888 13.20% 3,821 32.70% 920 58.38% Total less than 100,000 1,087,621.00 16.60% 6,164 16.60% 4,509 38.60% 1,133 71.89% Total more than 100,000 3,245,781.00 83.40% 30,833 83.40% 7,159 61.00% 443 28.11% Total Owner‐occupied units 4,333,402.00 100% 36,997 100% 11,668 100% 1,576 100% Median (dollars) $ 286,300.00 (X) $165,000.00 (X) 112,900.00 (X) * Based on Data extracted from American Community Surveys Vacancy Rates A major issue within the neighborhood is the number of vacant residential properties. Forty eight percent of housing units within Census Tract 214 are vacant, within Census Tract 215, 30.5% are vacant and within Census Tract 216, 25.6% are vacant. This is higher than the City of Schenectady (26%), Schenectady County (19%) and New York State.1When combined, 35% of housing units within the three Census Tracts are vacant. In addition, the City of Schenectady currently owns approximately 130 residential and commercial properties in Mont Pleasant. Vacant Housing Units Census Tract 214, Schenectady Schenectady Census Tract 215, Census Tract 216, County, New Schenectady city, County, New Schenectady Schenectady Subject New York York New York York County, New York County, New York Mont Pleasant Est. Pct. Est. Pct. Est. Pct. Est. Pct. Est. Pct. Est. Pct. Est. Pt Total housing units 8,191,568 ‐ 68,236 ‐ 31,676 ‐ 1,622 1,622 1,501 ‐ 1,694 ‐ 4817 ‐ Occupied housing units 7,266,187 88.7% 55,027 80.6% 23,284 73.5% 838 51.7% 1,043 69.5 % 1,260 74.4% 3141 65.21% Vacant housing units 925,381 11.3% 13,209 19.4% 8,392 26.5% 784 48.3% 458 30.5% 434 25.6% 1676 34.79% * Based on Data extracted from American Community Surveys Code Enforcement While vacancy is an issue, another issue is the general state of many of the properties within the neighborhood. In recent years there has been a disproportionately higher need for code enforcement activities in this neighborhood in comparison to the city on the whole. Of the 12,009 codes violations issued by the City of Schenectady between August 1, 2013 and August 1, 2018, approximately 23 percent were issued in Mt. Pleasant.2 By comparison, Mt. Pleasant contains approximately 13 percent of the parcels within the City of Schenectady3 2 Based on data gathered through City of Schenectady’s MUNIS software 3 Based on data gathered through City of Schenectady’s RPS software Community Needs By designating this neighborhood for blight removal, this plan will help address needs that have been raised by the community and help to meet goals outlined in the 2015‐2019 City of Schenectady Consolidated Plan. In the development of the 2015‐2019 Consolidated Plan, the need for the removal of blighted properties was an issue that was raised. To address this issue, the Consolidated Plan included blight removal in two goals, Quality Affordable Housing Options and Strengthening Neighborhoods. In the goal of Quality Affordable Housing Options, Rehabilitation/Removal of 60 vacant housing units was an outcome that was outlined. Within the goal of Strengthening Neighborhoods, the demolishing of and/or clean up of 50 foreclosed, abandoned and/or vacant properties was included as one of the outcomes. In addition, the 2017 City of Schenectady Community Needs Assessment, a two year collaboration, between the City of Schenectady, HUD and Cornell Cooperative Extension involving extensive community outreach, determined that addressing dilapidated properties was a significant need of the community. Action Plan In conjunction with other efforts within this neighborhood, the City of Schenectady intends to address the problems outlined above by using CDBG funds. These funds will be utilized to support three projects within the neighborhood. The first project will be the clearance of blighted buildings. The city intends to use CDBG funds demolish the eight most distressed properties within the neighborhood. To help prevent any further deterioration of properties within the neighborhood the City of Schenectady’s Office of Code Enforcement will target rental properties in Mont Pleasant with up to 1,000 code violations a year. This will help ensure that rental properties within the district are properly cared for and maintained. The final project will be the use of CDBG funds to stabilize and secure city foreclosed homes. This aspect of the project will be necessary to ensure that City owned properties do not deteriorate and cause additional blight in the neighborhood. 2018-2019 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA (NRSA) SUMMARY INTRODUCTION The City of Schenectady is an entitlement community funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. This classification allows the City of Schenectady to designate specific areas as a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA). The NRSA designation allows greater flexibility in the use of CDBG funding for projects and activities that would promote the revitalization of particular areas. BOUNDARIES The proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) is located within the Eastern Avenue, and Hamilton Hill and Vale Neighborhoods as identified in the City of Schenectady’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed area of approximately .94 square miles is designated by census tracts 208 (Eastern Avenue), 209 and 210.2 (Hamilton Hill and Vale), and includes all block groups in each tract. The area is bounded by Union Street one block north of Eastern Avenue to the North, McClellan and Brandywine Avenues to the East, NY-890 to the South, and Veeder Avenue and Nott Terrace to the West.The area is primarily residential, 74% of the parcels within the proposed NRSA classified as residential. The remaining parcels are vacant land, or have commercial or other uses (government, industrial, cemetery, etc.). ECONOMIC DEMOGRAPHICS According to the HUD Exchange, a full 79% of residents living within the proposed City of Schenectady NRSA are characterized as low/moderate (low/mod) income. Across the three census tracts that make up the NRSA, an average of 39% of families live below the federal poverty level. The three tracts have median household incomes well below the rest of the city. An average median household income for the three proposed NRSA census tracts is $19,536. CONSULTATION The NRSA is being designated based upon areas of identified need in the City and stakeholder and community engagement including public participation during development of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan (2015-2019), the HUD Community Needs Assessment (2016), and the 2018 Annual Action Plan. The City will hold an additional public meeting on November 13, 2018 to engage residents and stakeholdersand solicit public input regarding the proposed NRSA designation and plan. 1 ASSESSMENT Economic Conditions Economic conditions of the proposed NRSA are very poor in comparison to the City as a whole, whereby, median income levels in these tracts range from 12,886 to 27,275 less per household, and $5,597 less to $33,988 per family. Incomes are even lower compared to the county, state and the U.S. Ethnic and Racial Changes in Targeted Neighborhoods & Concentrated Areas of Poverty There have been significant shifts in the ethnic and racial makeup of the targeted neighborhoods– the most significant being in the “some other race” category, which refers to persons identifying as multiracial, mixed, interracial, or a Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish group (i.e.Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or Spanish). Two of the three census tracts, 209 and 210.02, are considered Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs). The third R/ECAP designated tract is outside of the proposed NRSA, but has recently been designated a Federal Opportunity Zone designation. Transit The NRSA is bisected by State Street (NYS Route 5), which serves asthe main car and bus transportation route within the City, handling over 11,000 vehicular trips per day on average within the NRSA. Transit related statistics reflect the high rates of poverty/low-income levels of the residents living in the targeted area. Census data reports that a working individual household living within the NRSA spends an estimated 61.3% (tract 208) and 58.3% of income (tracts 209 and210.02) on housing and transportation costs. A single parent family household spends an estimated 75% and 66% respectively of its income on housing and transportation costs. Employment and Educational Opportunities The U.S. Department of Labor reports unemployment in the City of Schenectady is 4.8% (August 2018). Historically, unemployment rate within the targeted census tracts have been much higher. U.S. Census American Community Survey 2012-2016 projections for the proposed NRSA are roughly 3% greater than the rate that was projected for the City. The Capital Region of New York is home to over 20 colleges and universities, and over 17,000 people work for major employers (companies or organizations with over 400 employees) located in the City. There are no major employers specifically located within the boundaries of the NRSA. Most employment and economic activity occur at small restaurants, retail and convenience stores located along the State Street/Albany Street corridor. Poverty, illiteracy and lack of educational attainment are the high among residents of the proposed NRSA; these factors and lack of transportation resources limit opportunities forstable employment. Critical Housing Challenges Housing conditions are poor throughout the City of Schenectady, with the majority of the housing stock having been constructed during the early part of the 20th century. Substandard conditions and vacancy rates within the NRSA exceed those found in other parts of the City, as well as the county, state and nation. Vacancy rates are high, homeownership rates are low and a significant number of households, are severely burdened by housing costs. 2 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES Housing Opportunities Potential housing projects currently in the pipeline that may beconsidered for NRSA allocations include: Demolition of Vacant Properties & Housing Rehab The Capital Region Land Bank is providing additional financial resources within the NRSA to encourage housing rehab opportunities for homebuyers of all income levels. Local housing providers continue to pursue funding for rehabilitation of substandard units and acquisition of derelict properties resulting in new home ownership by low/mod income households. Hillside View Phase 2 The Community Builders are planning further demolitions and development of new affordable housing in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood, as the second phase of a proposed $40 million neighborhood revitalization project. Better Neighborhood Inc. For nearly 50 years, Better Neighborhoods Inc. has improved the quality of life in for citizens in the City by rehabilitating and building homes in Schenectady. Their goal is to increase homeownership for low-to-moderate income individiuals in Schenectady. St. Mary’s School Renaissance Square Home Leasing, LLC and Better Neighborhoods, Inc.(BNI) propose the use of low income tax credits for the redevelopment of the former St. Mary’s School in the Eastern Avenue neighborhood. Vacant buildings are to be demolished and replaced with new apartments and commercial/retail space. NRSA 5-year housing goals include: 30 demolitions, 80 new construction and 80 rehabilitation units, 30 market rate units, 15 homeownership units,with approximately 140 Low Income Housing Credits. 3 Economic Opportunities The City also plans to fund programs that will result in increased economic opportunity for NRSA residents,Targeted populations for employment goals include youth aged 16-24, and adults living in the NRSA. The City anticipates creating/retaining jobs in construction and related trades through NRSA investments and jobs for local artisans and small businesses. Entities with programming that meets this criteria include, but are not limited to: City of Schenectady AAO Section 3 Training Program The CommunityLoan Fund of the Capital Region The Electric City Barn The Social Enterprise and Training Center (SEAT Center) Other planned (non-housing) economic development initiatives in the NRSA include: CDTC Linkage Study/Complete Streets Plan The City will create a detailed master plan that can be used as the basis of future engineering and construction projects in the Hamilton Hill and Mont Pleasant neighborhoods, addressing vehicular traffic patterns in areas undergoing revitalization efforts, and the need for infrastructure to ensure pedestrian and bicycle safety. MiSci (Museum of Science and Innovation) -Vale Park Education & Conservancy Trail This project includes a nature trail connecting miSci and Vale Park, pedestrian paths with interpretive signage and outdoor classroom – improving accessibility and attracting visitors. National Grid SMART Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) Demonstration Project Approximately 4,200 streetlights will be replaced with advanced LED lights retrofitted with controls and smart city technologies. Upgrades will improve asset management capabilities and City operations by enabling real-time data analytics and lighting controls. Tribute Park Phase 2 Community members, with the help of local philanthropic groups and business sponsors, continue to raise funds to install playground and fitness equipment at the new Tribute Park. Miracle on Craig Street This is a grassroots effort by neighborhood residents to restore and re-open the closed Carver Community Center on 846 State Street in Hamilton Hill. Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) Works with at-risk families located in the service areas to ensure long term goals of stable permanent housing and self-reliance. The Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge The Schenectady Foundation, leads this initiative, and with its partners, pledges up to $100,000 to support neighborhood revitalization projects proposed by City residents. NRSA GOALS & LEVERAGED FUNDING SOURCES 4 Goals (outcomes) for the proposed NRSA include: reduced vacancy rates and blight; increased rates of homeownership, increased rates of educational attainment and employment; increased home values and an increased household median income.Proposed leveragedresources for projects and programs funded through the NRSA planmay include, but are not limited to: x Federal and New York State grants and financial incentives x Cash, grantsor in-kind resources pledged by HUD- funded recipients orproject partners x Capital Region Land Bank in –kind resources and matching grant funds x City of Schenectady in-kind resources x Local and regional private foundations x Other private and public resources as available PUBLIC ACCESS TO UNABRIDGED NRSA PLAN This is a summary of the complete NRSA designation proposal, which is being prepared for submission as per HUD guidelines as an amendment to the City’s 2018 Annual Action Plan. The full proposal includes detailed statistical data and additional information on community assets and current investments in the proposed NRSA. An electronic copy of the full plan is available at www.cityofschenectady.com. Printed copies will be made available for viewing at the following locations in the City of Schenectady: City Hall, Room 14 at 105 Jay Street; the Hamilton Hill Arts Center at 409 Schenectady Street; the Phyllis Bornt Library Branch at 948 State Street; and the Electric City Barn at 400 Craig Street. 5  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: December 6, 2018 TO: City Council FROM: Kristin Diotte, Director of Development SUBJECT: Amendment of 2018-2019 Consolidated Plan-Action Plan Background Information: An additional $617,911.82 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding will be added to the 2018- 2019 Annual Action Plan. $347,009.82 of these funds are derived from program income generated from the loans of the former Schenectady Local Development Corporation. The remaining $270,902.00 are funds being reallocated from activities founded to be ineligible in previous Action Plans. In addition, the public works contingency of $124,801.40 of CDBG funding in the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan will be allocated. The following changes are being proposed: Schenectady Senior Center, $30,000 Funds will be used to pay for the Schenectady Senior Center program which will provide Schenectady Seniors with a lunch program, educational and recreational activities Program Deliver, $20,000 Funds will be used for City Staff time related to the Demolition of City owned properties. Demolition of Properties $20,581.22 Funds will be used to demolish properties in the city of Schenectady, with a focus on the Mount Pleasant and Hamilton Hill neighborhoods. Street Rehabilitation and Facilities Improvement Program- $270,902.00 Funds will be used for the rehabilitation or reconstruction of approximately one (1) mile of CDBG eligible streets and include ADA improvements required under Federal Law and where specified by the City in various CDBG target areas. Crane Street and Orchard Park infrastructure Improvements- $100,000 Funds will be used for infrastructure improvements to Crane Street and Orchard Park Craig- Main Street Project- $250,000 Funds will be used for the implementation of the recommendations made in the Craig- Main Street Corridor Study to leverage other sources funding to match. Administrative Costs- 69,402.00 Funds will be used for oversight, management, monitoring and coordination of CDBG. Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendations for funding allocations are being presented as part of the proposed amendments to the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan. The proposed amendments to the 2018-2019 Annual Action plan will be made available to the public for comment beginning on December 10, 2018 and ending on January 10, 2019. Recommendation: Presentation of the proposed amendments to the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan and the announcement of a thirty day comment period. In addition, a call for a Public Hearing to be held on Monday December 17, 2018 at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers, room 2019 to coincide with the regular City Council Meeting for the purposes of hearing comments on the proposed amendments to the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan. 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