City Council Committees

SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA for Monday, October 7, 2019 5:30 p.m. Room 110 The Council President reserves the right to add or delete any agenda item prior to Committee Meeting. City Development & Planning 1 CPH – Zoning Change Request for 1075 Strong Street Avi Epstein 2 ABAC – Group 1 “Demolition and Debris Removal of Select Vacant Properties in the City of Dan Gray Schenectady” to Jackson Demolition, Inc. in the Amount of $127,000 3 ABAC – Group 2 “Demolition and Debris Removal of Select Vacant Properties in the City of Dan Gray Schenectady” to Jackson Demolition, Inc. in the Amount of $163,000 4 CPH – Abandonment of a Section of Pine Street Chris Wallin 5 CPH – Abandonment of a Section of Ulster Street Chris Wallin 6 ABAC – “SPD Firing Range Asbestos / Lead Abatement and Demolition – Base Bid and Add Chris Wallin Alternates 1 & 2 to AKTOR Corporation in the Amount of $95,600.00 7 Authorize the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 640 to Bittersweet Candy Co. for a Sign that Will Chris Wallin Overhang the City’s Right-of-Way at 173 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 8 Sale of 135 Henry Street Andrew Koldin 9 Sale of 360 Summit Avenue Andrew Koldin 10 Sale of 1688 Carrie Street Andrew Koldin 11 Sale of Lot on Harrison Avenue Andrew Koldin Government Operations 1 Update – Youth Advisory Board Ed Kosiur 2 Discussion – DSAD / DSIC District Expansion Update Ed Kosiur 3 Discussion – Appointments to the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Ed Kosiur 4 Discussion – Appointment to the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) Ed Kosiur 5 CR – Recognizing the Daily Gazette on their 125 Years of Publication Marion Porterfield 6 CR – Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Leesa Perazzo Health & Recreation 1 CR – Recognizing the Senior Center Ed Kosiur 2 CR – Recognizing the Achievements of Italian-Americans and Declaring October 2019 as Italian- Vince Riggi American Heritage and Culture Month Friday, October 4, 2019  Public Safety 1 CR – Recognizing October as National Fire Prevention Month Leesa Perazzo Public Service & Utilities 1 Discussion – Local Law Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) of Electricity Ed Kosiur Finance 1 Review – Public Hearing Regarding the 2020 Budget to be held on October 15th John Polimeni 2 Discussion – Budget Review Dates Leesa Perazzo Claims 1 Weslowski & Richardson v. City of Schenectady Andrew Koldin Friday, October 4, 2019  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE: City Development & Planning DATE: October 2, 2019 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Kristin Diotte SUBJECT: Zoning Change Request Background Information: The Department of Development has received a request from the property owner of 1075 Strong Street, Beesham Ramdeo, to change the zoning of the parcel from "R-1" Single Family Residential to "C-5" Business District. Evaluation/Analysis: The purpose of the zoning request is to allow the operation of a tractor engine service center. The property is currently surrounded by one and two family homes and is adjacent to the Speedway Gas Station on Brandywine Avenue. The Planning Commission issued a recommendation to the City Council on December 19, 2018 to allow a zoning change, however, the Planning Commission recommended that it be consistent with the zoning adjacent to the property, which is "C-5" Business District. Recommendation: The City Council shall call for a public hearing for the zoning change to "C-5" Business.District. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Law Department Attach additional pages if necessary.  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: October 3, 2019 TO: City Council FROM: Kristin Diotte Director of Development SUBJECT: Award the Bid and Contract for the "Demolition and Debris Removal of Select Vacant Properties in the City of Schenectady" to Jackson Demolition Inc. in the Amount of $127,000 Background Information: Included in the City of Schenectady’s Consolidated Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area is the use of CDBG funds for demolition of vacant city owned properties. The below mentioned properties have been identified as health and safety hazards to the neighborhood and need to be demolished Evaluation/Analysis: The city received four bid submissions that were formally opened on October 2nd, 2019. This bid included the following properties: 873 Strong Street 511 Schenectady Street 869 Emmett Street 492 Hulett Street A bid evaluation team reviewed the received bids. The lowest qualified bidder was Jackson Demolition of Schenectady, NY, at $127,000 Recommendation: The City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Jackson Demolition for the demolition and removal of debris of select vacant buildings in the amount of $127,000. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_______Law Department________ BID SUMMARY TABULATION SHEET BUREAU OF PURCHASE Received by the COMMITTEE ON BIDS of The City of Schenectady, NY at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Standard Time on the 2nd day of October, 2019. Bids for: Demolition and Debris Removal of Select Vacant Buildings in the City of Schenectady - Group 1 ITEM PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION NYS DOL BIDDER NO . 1 NYS DOL BIDDER NO . 2 BASE BID BASE BID NO.: Filing Fee EXTENSION Filing Fee EXTENSION 1 873 Strong Street $42,000.00 $2,000.00 $44,000.00 $86,200.00 $4,000.00 $90,200.00 2 511 Schenectady Street $32,000.00 $2,000.00 $34,000.00 $42,600.00 $4,000.00 $46,600.00 3 869 Emmett Street $20,000.00 $2,000.00 $22,000.00 $24,300.00 $4,000.00 $28,300.00 4 492 Hulett Street $33,000.00 $400.00 $33,400.00 $44,300.00 $2,000.00 $46,300.00 Total: $133,400.00 Total: $211,400.00 Total Total without without Filing Fee: $127,000.00 Filing Fee: $197,400.00 Bidder Company Name Address Bid Bond CAP 1 Jackson Demolition Service, Inc. 397 Anthony Street, Schenectady, New York 12308 Yes Yes 2 Cristo Demolition, Inc. 241 N. Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12308 Yes No Page 1 of 2 SIGNATURE _________________________________________________ BID SUMMARY TABULATION SHEET BUREAU OF PURCHASE Received by the COMMITTEE ON BIDS of The City of Schenectady, NY at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Standard Time on the 2nd day of October, 2019. Bids for: Demolition and Debris Removal of Select Vacant Buildings in the City of Schenectady - Group 1 ITEM PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION NYS DOL BIDDER NO . 3 NYS DOL BIDDER NO . 4 BASE BID BASE BID NO.: Filing Fee EXTENSION Filing Fee EXTENSION 1 873 Strong Street $51,100.00 0/ w waiver $51,100.00 $43,000.00 $2,000.00 $45,000.00 2 511 Schenectady Street $48,875.00 0/ w waiver $48,875.00 $40,000.00 $2,000.00 $42,000.00 3 869 Emmett Street $22,100.00 0/ w waiver $22,100.00 $22,000.00 $2,000.00 $24,000.00 4 492 Hulett Street $49,800.00 0/ w waiver $49,800.00 $37,000.00 $1,000.00 $38,000.00 Total: $171,875.00 Total: $149,000.00 Total without Total without Filing Fee: $171,875.00 Filing Fee: $142,000.00 Bidder Company Name Address Bid Bond CAP 3 Aktor Corporation 44 Tivoli Street, Albany, New York 12207 Yes No 4 Gorick Construction Co., Inc. 27 Track Drive, Binghamton, New York, 13904 Yes No Page 2 of 2 SIGNATURE _________________________________________________  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: October 3, 2019 TO: City Council FROM: Kristin Diotte Director of Development SUBJECT: Award the Bid and Contract for the "Demolition and Debris Removal of Select Vacant Properties in the City of Schenectady" to Jackson Demolition Inc. in the Amount of $163,000 Background Information: Included in the City of Schenectady’s Consolidated Plan and Mount Pleasant Renewal Area is the use of CDBG funds for demolition of vacant city owned properties. The below mentioned properties have been identified as health and safety hazards to the neighborhood and need to be demolished Evaluation/Analysis: The city received four bid submissions that were formally opened on October 2nd, 2019. This bid included the following properties: 1023 Bridge Street 821 Congress Street 2022 Williams Street 934 Davis Terrace 930 Davis Terrace A bid evaluation team reviewed the received bids. The lowest qualified bidder was Jackson Demolition of Schenectady, NY, at $163,000. Recommendation: The City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Jackson Demolition for the demolition and removal of debris of select vacant buildings in the amount of $163,000 LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_______Law Department________ BID SUMMARY TABULATION SHEET BUREAU OF PURCHASE Received by the COMMITTEE ON BIDS of The City of Schenectady, NY at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Standard Time on the 2nd day of October, 2019. Bids for: Demolition and Debris Removal of Select Vacant Buildings in the City of Schenectady - Group 2 ITEM PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION NYS DOL BIDDER NO . 1 NYS DOL BIDDER NO . 2 BASE BID BASE BID NO.: Filing Fee EXTENSION Filing Fee EXTENSION 1 1023 Bridge Street $37,000.00 $2,000.00 $39,000.00 $55,600.00 $4,000.00 $59,600.00 2 821 Congress Street $70,000.00 $2,000.00 $72,000.00 $134,000.00 $8,000.00 $142,000.00 3 2022 Williams Street $21,000.00 $2,000.00 $23,000.00 $26,500.00 $4,000.00 $30,500.00 4 934 Davis Terrace $13,000.00 $1,000.00 $13,000.00 $22,500.00 $4,000.00 $26,500.00 5 930 Davis Terrace $22,000.00 $400.00 $22,000.00 $33,300.00 $4,000.00 $37,300.00 Total: $169,000.00 Total: $295,900.00 Total Total without $163,000.00 without Filing Fee: Filing Fee: $271,900.00 Bidder Company Name Address Bid Bond CAP 1 Jackson Demolition Service, Inc. 397 Anthony Street, Schenectady, New York 12308 Yes Yes 2 Cristo Demolition, Inc. 241 N. Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12207 Yes No Page 1 of 2 SIGNATURE _________________________________________________ BID SUMMARY TABULATION SHEET BUREAU OF PURCHASE Received by the COMMITTEE ON BIDS of The City of Schenectady, NY at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Standard Time on the 2nd day of October, 2019. Bids for: Demolition and Debris Removal of Select Vacant Buildings in the City of Schenectady - Group 2 ITEM PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION NYS DOL BIDDER NO . 3 NYS DOL BIDDER NO . 4 BASE BID BASE BID NO.: Filing Fee EXTENSION Filing Fee EXTENSION 1 1023 Bridge Street $72,700.00 $0.00 $72,700.00 $52,000.00 $2,000.00 $54,000.00 2 821 Congress Street $63,500.00 $0.00 $63,500.00 $49,000.00 $2,000.00 $51,000.00 3 2022 Williams Street $32,700.00 $0.00 $32,700.00 $21,000.00 $2,000.00 $23,000.00 4 934 Davis Terrace $29,250.00 $0.00 $29,250.00 $22,000.00 $1,000.00 $23,000.00 5 930 Davis Terrace $45,200.00 $0.00 $45,200.00 $27,000.00 $400.00 $27,400.00 Total: $243,350.00 Total: $178,400.00 Total Total without $243,350.00 without $171,000.00 Filing Fee: Filing Fee: Bidder Company Name Address Bid Bond CAP 3 Aktor Corporation 44 Tivoli Street, Albany, New York 12207 Yes No 4 Gorick Construction Co., Inc. 27 Track Drive, Binghamton, New York 13904 Yes No Page 2 of 2 SIGNATURE _________________________________________________  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Andrew Koldin Subject Sale of 135 Henry Street Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Andrew Koldin Subject Sale of 360 Summit Avenue Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Andrew Koldin Subject Sale of 1688 Carrie Street Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Andrew Koldin Subject Sale of Lot on Harrison Avenue Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Government Operations Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Ed Kosiur Subject Update - Youth Advisory Board Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Government Operations Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Jim Salengo Subject Discussion - DSAD/DSIC District Expansion Update Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Government Operations Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Ed Kosiur Subject Discussion - Appointments to the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Government Operations Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Ed Kosiur Subject Discussion - Appointment to the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Government Operations Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Marion Porterfield Subject CR - Recognizing the Daily Gazette on their 125 Years of Publication Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Government Operations Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Leesa Perazzo Subject CR - Domestic Violence Awareness Month Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Health & Recreation Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Ed Kosiur Subject CR - Recognzing the Senior Center Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Health & Recreation Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Vince Riggi Subject CR - Recognizing the Achievements of Italian-Americans and Declaring October 2019 as Italian- American Heritage and Culture Month Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Public Safety Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Leesa Perazzo Subject CR - Recognizing October as National Fire Prevention Month Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Public Service & Utilities Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Ed Kosiur Subject Discussion - Local Law Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) of Electricity Background Info: Public Hearing held on September 23, 2019 Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Finance Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: John Polimeni Subject Review - Public Hearing Regarding the 2020 Budget to be held on October 15th Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Finance Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Leesa Perazzo Subject Discussion - Budget Review Dates Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Claims Committee Date: Monday, October 07, 2019 From: Andrew Koldin Subject Weslowski & Richardson v. City of Schenectady Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, October 04, 2019