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SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA for Monday, March 15, 2021 5:30 p.m. Teleconference The Council President reserves the right to add or delete any agenda item prior to Committee Meeting. View on Live on: Spectrum CHANNEL 1303 or on Verizon FiOS CHANNEL 38 You can also view the meeting LIVE at: http://www.openstagemedia.org/ (On the home page, select Government from the play window.) Or on YouTube.com (under Open Stage Media) Webex:https://schenectadyny.webex.com/schenectadyny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7c758a81714603a65f456ea18a40a7b4 Webex Meeting Phone #: 1-415-655-0001; Meeting #:185 301 8997; Meeting Password: CityCouncil Government Operations 1 ABAC “Spring Demolitions 2021” Kristin Diotte Health & Recreation 1 Revised Green Fees and Rates at the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Chris Wallin Public Service & Utilities 1 Reminder – Acceptance of Ownership for North End Drive (PH on 03/08/2021) Public Safety 1 Discussion – Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative (PH on 3/8/2021) 2 Reminder – Amending Chapter 93 of the Code of the City of Schenectady (PH on 03/22/2021) City Development & Planning 1 Reminder – Zoning Changes for Multiple Properties on McClellan & Bradley Street (PH on 03/22/2021) 2 Reappointment of Richard Ruzzo to the Capital Region Land Bank Karen Zalewski-Wildzunas 3 Sale of 105 Furman Street Maurice Brown, III 4 Sale of 430 Hulett Street Maurice Brown, III 5 Sale of 3010 Albany Street Maurice Brown, III 6 Proposed Settlement of Tax Cert: Re: 410 Nott Street James Commodore 7 Claim Against the City James Commodore Friday, February 26, 2021  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: March 11, 2021 TO: City Council FROM: Kristin Diotte, Director of Development SUBJECT: Award the Bid and Contract for the “Spring Demolitions 2021” Background Information: Included in the City of Schenectady’s HUD Consolidated Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area is the use of CDBG funds for demolition of vacant city-owned properties. Several properties in the City of Schenectady have been identified as health and safety hazards to the City of Schenectady. Evaluation/Analysis: The city received six bid submissions that were formally opened on March 10th, 2021. A bid evaluation team reviewed the received bids. The lowest qualified bidder was Jackson Demolition Services Inc. for Recommendation: The City Council authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Jackson Demolition Services Inc. for the “Spring Demolition 2021.” 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 10th day of March, 2021. Bids for: Spring Demolitions 2021 ITEM PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION NYS DOL BIDDER NO.: 1 NYS DOL BIDDER NO.: 2 NYS DOL BIDDER NO.: 3 NO.: BASE BID Filing Fee EXTENSION BASE BID Filing Fee EXTENSION BASE BID Filing Fee EXTENSION 1 804 Strong Street $ 41,000.00 $ 19,200.00 $ 23,333.00 2 652 Sunset Street $ 34,000.00 $ 18,900.00 $ 20,000.00 3 529 Mumford Avenue $ 34,900.00 $ 28,700.00 $ 30,000.00 4 16 Grove Place $ 34,900.00 $ 24,500.00 $ 23,334.00 Total: $ 144,800.00 Total: $ 91,300.00 Total: $ 96,667.00 Alternates 5 347 Georgetta Dix Plaza $ 45,000.00 $ 36,600.00 $ 30,000.00 6 935 Davis Terrace $ 37,000.00 $ 29,100.00 $ 23,333.00 7 941 Maple Avenue $ 33,000.00 $ 23,600.00 $ 20,000.00 8 943 Maple Avenue $ 43,900.00 $ 40,400.00 $ 30,000.00 Bidder Company Name Address Bid Bond CAP 1 RITTER AND PARATORE CONTRACTING INC. 2435 STATE ROUTE 5, UTICA, NEW YORK 13502 YES N/A 2 JACKSON DEMOLITION, INC. 397 ANTHONY STREET, SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12308 YES N/A 3 GPM GROUP 2 PROGRESS DRIVE, #4398, CLIFTON PARK, NEW YORK YES N/A 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 10th day of March, 2021. Bids for: Demolitions Spring 2021 ITEM PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION NYS DOL BIDDER NO.: 4 NYS DOL BIDDER NO.: 5 NYS DOL BIDDER NO.: 6 NO.: BASE BID Filing Fee EXTENSION BASE BID Filing Fee EXTENSION BASE BID Filing Fee EXTENSION 1 804 Strong Street $ 47,700.00 $ 89,000.00 $ 52,000.00 2 652 Sunset Street $ 24,900.00 $ 135,000.00 $ 60,000.00 3 529 Mumford Avenue $ 33,800.00 $ 170,000.00 $ 60,000.00 4 16 Grove Place $ 38,700.00 $ 140,000.00 $ 52,500.00 Total: $ 145,100.00 Total: $ 534,000.00 Total: $ 224,500.00 Alternates 5 347 Georgetta Dix Plaza $ 45,900.00 $ 125,000.00 $ 52,500.00 6 935 Davis Terrace $ 29,900.00 $ 189,000.00 $ 4,800.00 7 941 Maple Avenue $ 29,000.00 $ 135,000.00 $ 52,500.00 8 943 Maple Avenue $ 59,900.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 65,000.00 Bidder Company Name Address Bid Bond CAP 4 BRONZE CONTRACTING 9188 STATE RT 12, REMSEN, NEW YORK 13438 YES N/A 5 ONE TEN RESTORATION, INC. 2366 61ST ST, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11204 YES NO 6 APEX DEVELOPMENT 358 BROADWAY, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104 YES N/A Page 2 of 2 SIGNATURE________________________________________________  Legislative Request Form DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING CHRISTOPER WALLIN, P.E., CITY ENGINEER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: March 15, 2021 TO: City Council FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City Engineer SUBJECT: Revised Green Fees and Rates at the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: March 22, 2021 Background Information: The Schenectady Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole golf facility located at 400 Oregon Avenue, which also features a practice range, putting green and restaurant concession. The course has seen steady growth and patronage from Capital Region residents over the past 5 years, growing into the premier course in Schenectady County. Evaluation/Analysis: The Golf Course Committee and the Golf Professional recommend the attached revised green fees and rate increases. These rates increases are within the typical range for 18 hole golf courses in the Capital Region. Recommendation: Adopt the attached revised green fees and rate increases as recommended by the Golf Course Committee and the Golf Professional. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Engineering CRW: cd 1  Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Rates and Fee Schedule Daily Greens Fees To Be Adopted 3/22/21 Requested No. Greens Fees Greens Fees Total with Category Sub-Category Day Increase for Holes 2020 2021 Riding Cart 2021 Resident or Student - Weekday 9 $ 16.00 $ - $ 16.00 $ 25.00 Resident or Student - Weekend 9 $ 18.00 $ - $ 18.00 $ 27.00 Resident or Student - Weekday 18 $ 22.00 $ 2.00 $ 24.00 $ 40.00 Resident or Student - Weekend 18 $ 24.00 $ 2.00 $ 26.00 $ 42.00 Resident Veteran/Sr Weekday 9 $ 14.00 $ - $ 14.00 $ 23.00 Resident Veteran/Sr Weekend 9 $ 16.00 $ - $ 16.00 $ 25.00 Resident Veteran/Sr Weekday 18 $ 19.00 $ 2.00 $ 21.00 $ 37.00 Resident Veteran/Sr Weekend 18 $ 21.00 $ 2.00 $ 23.00 $ 39.00 Non-Resident - Weekday 9 $ 21.00 $ - $ 21.00 $ 30.00 Non-Resident - Weekend 9 $ 23.00 $ - $ 23.00 $ 32.00 Non-Resident - Weekday 18 $ 30.00 $ 2.00 $ 32.00 $ 48.00 Non-Resident - Weekend 18 $ 32.00 $ 2.00 $ 34.00 $ 50.00 Non-Resident Veteran/Sr Weekday 9 $ 19.00 $ - $ 19.00 $ 28.00 Non-Resident Veteran/Sr Weekend 9 $ 21.00 $ - $ 21.00 $ 30.00 Non-Resident Veteran/Sr Weekday 18 $ 27.00 $ 2.00 $ 29.00 $ 45.00 Non-Resident Veteran/Sr Weekend 18 $ 29.00 $ 2.00 $ 31.00 $ 47.00 Junior (17 & under) - Weekday 9 & 18 $ 13.00 $ - $ 13.00 Junior (17 & under) - Weekend 9 & 18 $ 13.00 $ - $ 13.00 Course Policy 1: Tee time reservations are available to the general public 48 hours in advance of the desired date. Course Policy 2: The upgrade fee for golfers wishing to play an additional 9 holes after completing their first 9 shall be the difference in the two applicable rates. Upgrades carry no priority and are subject to play around previously established tee times. Requested Adopted Memberships, Leagues and Tournaments Fees 2020 Increase for Fees 2021 2021 Membership Resident $ 950.00 $ 50.00 $ 1,000.00 Membership Resident/Senior/Veteran $ 850.00 $ 50.00 $ 900.00 Membership Non-Resident $ 1,250.00 $ 50.00 $ 1,300.00 Membership Non-Resident - Senior/Veteran $ 1,150.00 $ 50.00 $ 1,200.00 League Play Per Person Fee added to the Applicable 9 hole Greens Fee $ 1.00 $ - $ 1.00 Outing / Tournament Flat Per Person Rate includes Greens Fee, Carts & Range $ 55.00 $ - $ 55.00 Course Policy 3: Fifteen (15) tee times will be reserved daily for Members, 72 hours in advance, in AM and PM hours. No more than fifteen (15) shall be reserved. Cart and Range Fees Driving Range Warm Up Bucket - $ 3.00 Driving Range Small Bucket - $ 5.00 Driving Range Large Bucket - $ 9.00 Pull Carts Per Person 9 Holes $ 3.00 Pull Carts Per Person 18 Holes $ 5.00 Riding Carts Per Person 9 Holes $ 9.00 Riding Carts Per Person 18 Holes $ 16.00 Course Policy 4: The upgrade fee for golfers wishing to play an additional 9 holes after completing their first 9 shall be the difference in the two applicable rates. Upgrades carry no priority and are subject to play around previously established tee times. March 11, 2021 4 of 5  Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Rates and Fee Schedule 2021 Lesson Rates Category Type Rate Pro Share City Share Golf Pro or Asst. Pro Adult, 40 Minute Lesson $ 45.00 $ 35.00 $ 10.00 Golf Pro Adult, 60 Minute Lesson $ 60.00 $ 50.00 $ 10.00 Golf Pro Adult, Lesson Package, Three (3) 40 Minute Lessons $ 150.00 $ 120.00 $ 30.00 Golf Pro Adult, Lesson Package, Six (6) 40 Minute Lessons $ 275.00 $ 215.00 $ 60.00 Asst. Pro Adult, Lesson Package, Three (3) 40 Minute Lessons $ 120.00 $ 105.00 $ 15.00 Asst. Pro Adult, Lesson Package, Six (6) 40 Minute Lessons $ 225.00 $ 195.00 $ 30.00 Golf Pro or Asst. Pro Group Lesson (Clinic), 3-6 People, 60 Minutes $ 50.00 $ 40.00 $ 10.00 Golf Pro or Asst. Pro Group Lesson (Clinic), 7-10 People, 60 Minutes $ 40.00 $ 30.00 $ 10.00 Golf Pro or Asst. Pro* 9 Hole Playing Lesson, 1 person $ 130.00 $ 110.00 $ 20.00 Golf Pro or Asst. Pro* 18 Hole Playing Lesson, 1 person $ 250.00 $ 200.00 $ 40.00 Golf Pro or Asst. Pro Season Plan, 1 person, Twenty (20) 40 Minute Lessons $ 900.00 $ 700.00 $ 200.00 Golf Pro or Asst. Pro Junior, 30 Minute Lesson $ 30.00 $ 25.00 $ 5.00 Golf Pro or Asst. Pro Junior, Lesson Package, Three (3) 30 Minute Lessons $ 75.00 $ 60.00 $ 15.00 Golf Pro or Asst. Pro Junior, Lesson Package, Six (6) 30 Minute Lessons $ 150.00 $ 120.00 $ 30.00 * Playing lesson rate is exclusive of green fee March 11, 2021 5 of 5  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Public Service & Utilities Committee Date: Monday, March 15, 2021 From: Subject Discussion - Acceptance of Ownership for North End Drive (PH on 03/08/2021) Background Info: Public hearing was held on March 8, 2021. Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, March 12, 2021  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Public Safety Committee Date: Monday, March 15, 2021 From: Subject Discussion - Police Reform & Reinvention Collabortive (PH on 03/08/2021) Background Info: Public hearing was held on March 8, 2021. Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, March 12, 2021  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Public Safety Committee Date: Monday, March 15, 2021 From: Subject Reminder - Amending Chapter 93 of the Code of the City of Schenectady (PH on 03/22/2021) Background Info: Public hearing will be on Monday, March 22, 2021. Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, March 12, 2021  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Monday, March 15, 2021 From: Subject Reminder - Zoning Changes for Multiple Properties on McClellan & Bradley Streets (PH on 03/22/2021) Background Info: Public hearing will be on Monday, March 22, 2021. Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, March 12, 2021  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Monday, March 15, 2021 From: Karen Zalewski-Wildzunas Subject Reappointment of Richard Ruzzo to the Capital Region Land Bank Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, March 12, 2021  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning DATE: 03/15/21 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Development SUBJECT: Sale of 105 Furman Street Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Development  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning DATE: 03/15/21 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Development SUBJECT: Sale of 430 Hulett Street Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Development  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning DATE: 03/15/21 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Development SUBJECT: Sale of 3010 Albany Street Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Development  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Monday, March 15, 2021 From: James Commodore Subject Proposed Settlement of Tax Cert. Re: 410 Nott Street Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, March 12, 2021  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Monday, March 15, 2021 From: James Commodore Subject Claim Against the City Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, March 12, 2021