City Council Committees
Regular MeetingSchenectady, NY · February 15, 2024
Agenda
SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE AGENDA
for
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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 Discussion - review of the American Rescue Plan Act Marion Porterfield
(ARPA) Funding.
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Wednesday, February 07, 2024
CITY OF SCHENECTADY (518) 382-5195
NEW YORK
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Room 107, City Hall, Jay Street
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12305
MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT: City Council
For Immediate Release (518) 382-5195
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Schenectady City Council to Hold a Special
City Development & Planning Committee Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: City Hall, 105 Jay Street, Room 110, Schenectady, New York 12305
DETAILS: Schenectady City Council will hold a special City Development & Planning Committee Meeting to
discuss and review the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, all applications submitted, new
proposed use of funding, contracts awarded, time limits, and to discuss the Community Benefits
Agreement for the Mohawk Harbor Events Center.
WHO: Schenectady City Council Members
For more information please contact:
Samanta R. Mykoo
(518) 382-5195
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SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL
Legislative Request Form
Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
From: Marion Porterfield
Subject Discussion - review of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding.
Background Info:
Schenectady City Council will hold a special City Development & Planning Committee Meeting to discuss and review the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, all applications submitted, new proposed use of funding, contracts awarded,
time limits, and to discuss the Community Benefits Agreement for the Mohawk Harbor Events Center
Evaluation/Analysis
Recommendation
Wednesday, February 07, 2024
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City of Schenectady, New York
RESOLUTION No.: 2022- 214
Councilmember Mr. Mootooveren
offered the following:
A Resolution Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds and Authorizing
the Mayor to Enter into Agreements Related to Such Allocations
WHEREAS, in 2021 and 2022, the City received American Rescue Plan Act( ARPA)
funds from the federal government; and
WHEREAS, the City Council received proposals from the Mayor and many entities
related to the expenditure of ARPA funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, having reviewed all proposals, is appreciative of the
applicants seeking funding and ofthe ARPA Advisory Committee for its dedication in reviewing
the applications; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to appropriate ARPA funds for specific projects and
authorize specific agreements with entities for use of such ARPA funds as provided hereinbelow:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes an appropriation of ARPA funds as
follows:
Organization Project Description Appropriation
Funds will be used for the
construction of a new
modern pool facility
thin Central Park. The
Central Park, Pool '
City of Schenectady facility would meet all 4, 500, 000. 00
Construction
current health and safety
standards as well as
featuring water accessories
and amenities.
Golf Course, Funds will be used for the
Irrigation replacement of the
City of Schenectady 3, 500, 000. 00
Improvements existing irrigation system, $
D, C um house and water
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service at the Schenectady
Municipal Golf Course.
Capital Region Aquatic
Center will address the
negative impacts of the
Construction of
Capital Region pandemic, drawing
Capital Region 2 500, 000. 00
Aquatic Center visitors toSchenectady
Aquatic Center
and increasing revenue to
the City and local
businesses.
Funds to be used to assist
with the reopening of the
Carver Community Carver Community Center
Miracle on Craig
Center in order to provide 1, 250, 000. 00
Street
Rehabilitation services and support for
the Hamilton Hill area of
Schenectad .
Funds will support a
collaborative effort
between the City of
Schenectady Office of
Affirmative Action and
the Duryee Foundation for
City of Empowerment the conversion of 818
Schenectady/ Duryee CenterlDuryee Albany St into the 1, 075, 500. 00
Foundation Foundation Schenectady
Empowerment Center for
job training, small
business assistance, and
community engagement in
disadvantaged
communities.
Funds will be used for a
collaborative effort
between the City of
Healthy & Schenectady, Schenectady
Schenectady Equitable Food Foundation, SiCM ,
Foundation/
Access for All SL1NY Schenectady, 950, 000. 00
SICM/ SLJNY
Schenectady Schenectady Greenmarket
Schenectady Residents and Concerned For the
Hungry to strategically
address food insecurity in
the Cit of Schenectad .
This proposal seeks
Schenectady Youth funding for the repair and
Schenectady Little Baseball revitalization of Oregon
League/ Schenectady 350, 000. 00
Revitalization Ave and Michigan Ave
Blue Jays
project Little League fields in the
Cit of Schenectad . The
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funding will be used to
replace 50 year old
infrastructure with new,
safe infrastructure, such as
fencing, dugouts,
bathrooms, and other
amenities.
SEAT Center is requesting
funds that will support our
workforce development
Workforce Training and training programs.
for Young Adults Through these programs,
Social Enterprise
andStabilizing SEAT will contribute to $ 343, 882. 84
and Training Center
Community supporting immediate
Supports economic stabilization for
households and will
address economic
challen es.
We seek funding to
support a variety of
resources for Safe House,
so we can serve more
homeless, runaway,
Safe inc. of sexually- exploited and
Safe House 172, 073. 00
Schenectady trafficked youth. This
project meets all of the
National Objectives for
ARPA CLFRF and Goal
1- Housing
O ortunities.
Funds will support the
continuation of the
Schenectady
Greenmarket' s Food Box
Program. Additional
funding would allow
Schenectady Food Box Delivery Schenectady Greenmarket $
50, 000. 00
Greenmarket Program to enhance and expand the
program and add
additional support staff
and increase the number of
deliveries they are able to
offer in the
nei hborhoods.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Schenectady Greenmarket, Inc. in the amount of$ 50, 000 for the
Food Box Delivery Program described hereinabove; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Safe Inc., of Schenectady in the amount of$ 172, 073. 00 for the Safe
House Project described hereinabove; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Social Enterprise and Training Center, 1nc. in the amount of
343, 882. 84 for the Workforce Training for Young Adults and Stabilizing Community Supports
Project described hereinabove; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into agreements with Schenectady Blue Jays, Inc. and Schenectady Little League, Inc. in
the amount of$ 350,000 in total for the Schenectady Youth Baseball Revitalization Project
described hereinabove; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Duryee Community Foundation in the amount of$200, 000 for the
Empowerment Center/ Duryee Foundation Project described hereinabove.
Approved as to form this
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22" day of August, 2022.
Andrew B. Koldin , Esq.
Corporation Counsel
ADOPTED t OdFby ths toqowirp vote( a majarity of all
members voting in the aifi maUve negative)
Council Member AYE NAY
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Damonni Farley
John Mootooveren
Carmel PatriCk 1/
John Polimeni
Marion PoReriield
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City of Schenectady, New York
RESOLUTION No.: 2022- 224
Councilmember Mr. Mootooveren offered the following:
A Resolution Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act( ARPA) Funds and Authorizing
the Mayor to Enter into Agreements Related to Such Allocations
WHEREAS, in 2021 and 2022, the City received American Rescue Plan Act( ARPA)
funds from the federal government; and
WHEREAS, the City Council received proposals from the Mayor and many entities
related to' the expenditure of ARPA funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, having reviewed all proposals, is appreciative of the
applicants seeking funding and ofthe ARPA Advisory Committee for its dedication in reviewing
the applications; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to appropriate ARPA funds for specific projects and
authorize specific agreements with entities for use of such ARPA funds as provided hereinbelow:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
R SOLVED, that the City Council authorizes an appropriation of ARPA funds as
follows:
Or an ization Project Description Appropriation
Improvements to and/ or
installation of tennis
Hillhurst and courts, basketball courts,
City of Schenectady 500, 000. 00
Fairview Park pickleball courts, and dog
parks at Hillhurst and
Fairview Parks
Repairs to the pool at
City of Schenectady Hillhurst Pool
Hillhurst Park
250, 000. 00
A Diamond"
Lighting improvements to
City of Schenectady the" A Diamond" baseball $ 500, 000. 00
Baseball Field
field at Central Park
Central Park Tennis Repairs to the Central Park
City of Schenectady 500, 000. 00
Courts tennis courts
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Reconstruction of the
Riverside Park
City of Schenectady tennis and basketball 250, 000. 00
Courts
courts at Riverside Park
Improvements to Jerry
City of Schenectady Jerry Burrell Park 500, 000. 00
Burrell Park
General site improvements
Central Park to Central Park. This is in $
City of Schenectady 000, 000. 00
Pool/ General Site addition to prior
a ro riation.
Direct assistance to
COViD Recovery
support immediate
Homeowners'
Better Community economic stabilization for
Foreclosure 250, 000. 00
Neighborhoods, Inc. households to ensure
Prevention
decent, safe and affordable
Assistance Fund
housin
Funds will be used to
Hamilton Hill Infill rehab distressed properties
Better Community
Development in the City of Schenectady $ 500, 000. 00
Neighborhoods, Inc.
Project to provide decent, safe and
affordable housin .
Services to ensure decent,
safe and affordable
Owner- Occupied housing, and address
Better Community Home Repair and systemic public health and $
000, 000. 00
Neighborhoods, inc. Rehabilitation economic challenges that
Program have contributed to the
inequal impact of the
andemic
City Hall HVAC Replacement of the
City of Schenectady System 352, 000. 00
Replacement
HVAC system in City Hall
Support opening a full
service, cooperatively-
owned grocery store and
Electric City Food community hub in
Electric City Food Cooperative: downtown Schenectady to $
1, 000, 000. 00
Cooperative, Inc. Building Back nourish diverse neighbors,
Better, Together build collective health and
wealth, and advance key
national and local ARPA
oals
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Funding will be used for
Hamilton Hill Phase two of a four- step
Hamilton Hill Arts
Drop in" Arts and p an, which is a new
Center Gallery and 200, 000. 00
Crafts Association, performance and
performance Center
1nc. exhibition building in the
new Scul ture Park
Funds will be used to
continue youth mentoring
Expansion to while growing scope of
C. O. C. O. A. House,
Hamilton Hill program offerings and 500, 000. 00
Inc.
Learning Center acquire and develop
adjacent properties to
ex and h sical ca aci .
Full- scale SOOKW
generator to operate the
Boys and Girls
Adeline Wright Graham $
Clubs of Site Improvement 331, 408. 00
Boys & Girls Club as an
Schenectady, Inc.
emergency center in a
disaster situation
Young Women' s Support operation of
Christian permanent supportive
Association of YWCA NENY housing for women within
Schenectady d/ b/ a Critical Capital its 42 SRO units and the $ 364, 449. 00
YWCA Needs Request building is in immediate
Northeastern NY need of repair and
ENY remediation.
Young Women' s Development of 54 units
Christian of permanent supportive
Association of housing to offer housing
Harbor House at
Schenectady d/ b/ a stability for women ( trans- $ 750, 000. 00
YWCA NENY
YWCA inclusive) who are
Northeastern NY experiencing a lack of safe
ENY and affordable housin .
Habitat for Neighborhood
Funds will be used by
HFHSC to provide decent,
Humanity of Revitalization
safe, and affordable homes $ 500, 000. 00
Schenectady through Affordable
n Schenectady
County, Inc. Home Ownership
nei hborhoods.
Funds will be used to
provide COVID- 19
Schenectady SCAP Homeless support, including testing, $ 00, 000. 00
Community Action COViD- 19 Support vaccination, education and
Program, inc.
safety services for
homeless individuals.
Funds will be used to
advance the Cara House
Bethesda House of Cara House
project to provide decent, $ 200, 000. 00
Schenectady, Inc. Supportive Housing
safe and affordable
housin .
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Funds will be used to
upgrade air filtration
Arts Center and
systems and lavatory
Theatre of Proctor' s
plumbing, installing
MERV- 13 air filters and $
Schenectady, Inc. Reopening Safety 6, 000. 00
71 touchless fixtures in
d/ b/ a Proctor' s Upgrades
lavatories throughout the
Theatre
complex, in support of
fully reopening to the
eneral ublic.
Funds will be used to
construct 36 durable
picnic tables which will be
donated to local youth-
Schenectady serving non- profit
Schenectady Kiwanis Picnic organizations. The 10, 000. 00
Kiwanis Club, Inc.
Table Project construction of the tables
would enhance the
community assets with
new outdoor tables for
man ears to come
Revitalize an abandoned
Stockade city, state, and federal
Association of Revitalization landmark into a focal point $
50, 000. 00
Schenectady New Project for tourism, history, and
York, inc. community engagement in
the Stockade.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Arts Center and Theatre of Schenectady, Inc. d/ b/ a Proctor' s
Theatre in the amount of$ 76, 000. 00 for the Proctor' s Reopening Safety Upgrades Project
described hereinabove; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Boys and Girls Clubs of Schenectady, inc. in the amount of
331, 408. 00 for the Site Improvement Project described hereinabove; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Schenectady Kiwanis Club, inc. in the amount of$ 10, 000. 00 for
the Schenectady Kiwanis Picnic Table Project described hereinabove; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County, Inc. in the amount of
500,000. 00 for the Neighborhood Revitalization through Affordable Home Ownership Project
described hereinabove; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into agreements with
Schenectady Community Action Program, inc. in the amount of
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100, 000. 00 for the SCAP Homeless COViD- 19 Support Project described hereinabove; and be
it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Young Women' s Christian Association of Schenectady d/ b/ a
YWCA Northeastern NY (NENY) in the amount of$ 364, 449. 00 for the YWCA NENY Critical
Capital Needs Request Project described hereinabove; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Ciry Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc. in the amount of
250, 000. 00 for the COVID Recovery Homeowners' Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Fund
Project described hereinabove; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc. in the amount of
1, 000, 000. 00 for the Owner-Occupied Home Repair and Rehabilitation Program described
hereinabove; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc. (BCNI) in the amount of
500, 000. 00 for the Hamilton Hill Infill Development Project described hereinabove, with ter ns
including that BCNI shall not receive the funding for this project until it has additional
commitments of$ 8, 500, 000 from other sources and that BCNI has one year to secure said
financial commitments; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Stockade Association of Schenectady New York, tnc. in the amount
of$ 750, 000.00 for the Revitalization Project described hereinabove, with terms including that
the Stockade Association of Schenectady New York, Inc. shall not receive the funding for this
project until it has additional commitments of$ 750, 000 from other sources and that Stockade
Association of Schenectady New York, inc. has one year to secure said financial commitments;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Electric City Food Cooperative, Inc. in the amount of
1, 000, 000. 00 for the Electric City Food Cooperative: Building Back Better, Together Project
described hereinabove, with terms including that Electric City Food Cooperative, Inc. shall not
receive the funding for this project until it has additional commitments of$ 5, 700,000 from other
sources and that Electric City Food Cooperative, inc. has one year to secure said financial
commitments; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Hamilton Hill " Drop In" Arts and Crafts Association, Inc. in the
amount of$ 1, 200, 000. 00 for the Hamilton Hill Arts Center Gallery and Performance Center
Project described hereinabove, with terms including that Hamilton Hill " Drop in" Arts and
Crafts Association, Inc. shall not receive the funding for this project until it has additional
commitments of$ 300, 000. 00 from other sources and that Hamilton Hill " Drop In" Arts and
Crafts Association, inc. has one year to secure said financial commitments; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with C. O. C. O. A. House, Inc. in the amount of$ 500, 000. 00 for the
Expansion to Hamilton Hill Learning Center Project described hereinabove, with terms including
that C. O. C. O.A. House, Inc. shall not receive the funding for this project until it has additional
commitments of$ 3, 600, 000. 00 from other sources and that C. O. C. O. A. House, Inc. has one year
to secure said financial commitments; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Young Women' s Christian Association of Schenectady d/ b/ a
YWCA Northeastern NY( NENY) in the amount of$ 750, 000. 00 for the Harbor House at YWCA
NENY Project described hereinabove, with terms including that Young Women' s Christian
Association of Schenectady d/ b/ a YWCA Northeastern NY( NENY) shall not receive the
funding for this project until it has additional commitments of$ 21, 250, 000.00 from other sources
and that Young Women' s Christian Association of Schenectady d/ b/ a YWCA Northeastern NY
NENY) has one year to secure said financial commitments; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor or his designee to
enter into an agreement with Bethesda House of Schenectady, Inc. in the amount of$200, 000. 00
for the Cara House Supportive Housing Project described hereinabove, with terms including that
Bethesda House of Schenectady, 1nc. shall not receive the funding for this project until it has
additional commitments of$ 8, 329, 271. 00 from other sources and that Bethesda House of
Schenectady, Inc. has one year to secure said financial commitments.
Approved as to form this
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12` day of September, 2022.
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Andrew B. Koldin , Esq.
Corporation Counsel
ADOPTEOt68 by the followinp vote( a majo ity of aN
members voting in the affirtnative negative 1
Council Member
AYE NAY
Doreen Ditoro
Damonni Fartey
John Mootooveren
Carmel Petridc
John Polimenl
Marion PorterHeld
Carl Wflliams
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City of Schenectady, New York
RESOLUTION No.: 2023- 019
Councilmember Mr. Mootooveren offered the following:
A Resolution Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for Sidewalk
Improvements
WHEREAS, in 2021 and 2022, the City received American Rescue Plan Act( ARPA)
funds from the federal government; and
WHEREAS, ARPA funds may be used for sidewalk improvements; and
WHEREAS, sidewalks are an integral part of cities, helping to protect the health,
welfare, and safety of pedestrians in the community; and
WHEREAS, enhancing the quality of city sidewalks not only attracts more pedestrians,
but also helps to create enjoyable public spaces where people want to spend their time; and
WHEREAS, City Code Chapter 228 requires property owners to maintain their
sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, the City Code allows the City to mandate repairs or for the City to perform
sidewalk repairs and then bill the property owner; and
WHEREAS, many people in the City do not repair their sidewalks due to the expense or
due to being unaware that it is their responsibility to maintain their sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter allows for property owners to petition the City of
Schenectady for sidewalk improvements to be included in a district of assessment, and for the
City Council, in its discretion, provide by ordinance for such work according to plans and
specifications prepared by the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the City Council has authorized funds to subsidize the
sidewalk special assessment program in order for the improvements to be more affordable for
property owners within the special assessment district; and
WHEREAS, the appropriation of additional funding for future sidewalk improvements
would enable the City of Schenectady to ensure that special assessment districts for sidewalk
improvements can be made more affordable for property owners:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
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RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes an appropriation of$ 1, 500, 000 of ARPA
funds for sidewalk improvements at a fixed cost of$ 55 per linear foot of sidewalk for each
property owner, whereby the City would assume the additional variable cost.
Approved as to form this
13th
day of February, 2023.
Andrew B. Koldin, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
RESOLUTION adopted unanimously
FEB 13 L6 1_by Council Members
Approved by Mayor FEB 16 2023
Vetoed by Mayor
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SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 044
Councilmember Mr- Williams offered the following:
A Resolution Amending Resolution 2022- 214 to Modify the Organizations and the
Description for Allocated Project " Healthy & Equitable Food Access for All
Schenectady Residents"
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2022, the Schenectady City Council approved a resolution,
identified as Resolution 2022- 214, that, among other things, appropriated $950, 000 in ARPA funding
for the project" Healthy & Equitable Food Access for All Schenectady Residents"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council subsequently amended Resolution 2022- 214 on February 13,
2023 by Resolution 2023- 029, for appropriations unrelated to the project identified hereinabove; and
WHEREAS, the organization and description of the project identified hereinabove need to be
modified to identify the necessary organizations:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the City Council amends Resolution 2022- 214 for the project identified
hereinabove as follows:.
Or a ation rte Descriptioll Appi ) rri n
Funds will be used for a
collaborative effort
between the City of
Healthy & Schenectady,
Schenectady Foundation/ Equitable Schenectady
SICM/ SUNY Food Access Foundation, SICM ,
950, 000. 00
Schenectady/ Concerned for for All SUNY Schenectady,
the Hungry Schenectady and Concerned For the
Residents Hungry to strategically
address food insecurity
in the City of
Schenectady.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Resolution 2022- 214 remains unchanged except as identified hereinabove
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and by Resolution 2023- 029.
Approved as to form this
131'
day of March, 2023.
Andrew 13, Koldin, Esq.
RESOLUTION adopted unanimously
Corporation Counsel
MAR 13 2021
by Council Members
Approved by Mayo, MAR 1610 23
Vetoed by Mayor
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City of Schenectady
Department of Development
Room 206, City Hall, 105 Jay Street
Schenectady, New York 12305
Office (518) 382-5149 Fax (518) 382-5275
Gary R. McCarthy Alexandria T. Carver
Mayor Director
In Contract
YWCA- Critical Needs
SAFE House
Bethesda House
The Schenectady Foundation
SCIM
BCNI Foreclosure Prevention
BCNI Owner Occupied ReHab
The Schenectady Foundation
The Green Market
Bethesda House
SEAT Center
Habitat For Humanity
SCAP
The Boys and Girls Club
Hamilton Hill Arts Center
Pending Contract Draft
COCOA House
BCNI Hamilton Hill Infill Project
Pending submission of pre contractual documents
Electric City Coop
YMCA- Harbour House
Update
Miracle on Craig- Project not happening
Currently In the hands of Corporation Counsel
o Notice of default sent
o Pending Title transfer
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To Discuss
Bethesda House
Additional ARPA funds requested in the amount of $400k
Formal Request sent to City Council
YMCA
ARPA funding formal request received for $100k
YWCA
Additional ARPA funding formal request received for 1.5 million dollars
Empowerment/Duryee
Project on hold
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With Corporation Counsel ‐ notice of defaukt sent t MOC and title transfer pending
Funds to be used to assist with the reopening of the Carver Community Center in order to provide services and support for
Miracle on Craig Street Carver Community Center Rehabilitation $ 1,250,000.00 8/22/2022
the Hamilton Hill area of Schenectady.
Funds will support a collaborative effort between the City of Schenectady Office of Affirmative Action and the Duryee
City of Schenectady/Duryee Foundation Empowerment Center/Duryee Foundation Foundation for the conversion of 818 Albany St into the Schenectady Empowerment Center for job training, small business $ 1,075,500.00 8/22/2022 $875K for building Rehab and $200k Unsure where this is.No movement
assistance, and community engagement in disadvantaged communities. $875k Const $200k program
Funds will be used for a collaborative effort between the City of Schenectady, Schenectady Foundation, SICM , SUNY
Schenectady Foundation/ SICM/SUNY
Healthy & Equitable Food Access for All Schenectady Residents Schenectady, Schenectady Greenmarket and Concerned For the Hungry to strategically address food insecurity in the City of $ 950,000.00 8/22/2022 In Contract
Schenectady
Schenectady.
SEAT Center is requesting funds that will support our workforce development and training programs. Through these
Workforce Training for Young Adults and Stabilizing Community
Social Enterprise and Training Center programs, SEAT will contribute to supporting immediate economic stabilization for households and will address economic $ 343,882.84 8/22/2022 In Contract
Supports
challenges.
We seek funding to support a variety of resources for Safe House, so we can serve more homeless, runaway, sexually‐
Safe Inc. of Schenectady Safe House exploited and trafficked youth. This project meets all of the National Objectives for ARPA CLFRF and Goal #1 ‐ Housing $ 172,073.00 8/22/2022 In Contract
Opportunities.
Funds will support the continuation of the Schenectady Greenmarket’s Food Box Program. Additional funding would allow
Schenectady Greenmarket Food Box Delivery Program Schenectady Greenmarket to enhance and expand the program and add additional support staff and increase the number of $ 50,000.00 8/22/2022 In contract
deliveries they are able to offer in the neighborhoods.
Bethesda House of Schenectady, Inc. Cara House Supportive Housing Funds will be used to advance the Cara House project to provide decent, safe and affordable housing. $ 200,000.00 8/22/2022 In Contract/ $400k in additional ARPA funding requested
Funds will be used for BCNI’s owner‐occupied rehabilitation services to ensure decent, safe and affordable housing, and
Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc. Owner Occupied Home Repair and Rehabilitation Program $ 1,000,000.00 9/12/2022 In Contract
address systemic public health and economic challenges that have contributed to the inequal impact of the pandemic.
Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc. Affordable Rental Rehab Project Funds will be used to rehab distressed properties in the City of Schenectady to provide decent, safe and affordable housing. $ 500,000.00 9/12/2022 Pending Contract
The Homeowners Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Fund provides direct assistance to support immediate economic
Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc. Homeowner Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Fund $ 250,000.00 9/12/2022 In Contract
stabilization for households to ensure decent, safe and affordable housing.
Funds will be used to continue youth mentoring while growing scope of program offerings and acquire and develop adjacent
C.O.C.O.A. House, Inc. COCOA House Expansion to Hamilton Hill Learning Center $ 500,000.00 9/12/2022 Pending Contract
properties to expand physical capacity.
This project will open a full service, cooperatively‐owned grocery store and community hub in downtown Schenectady to
Electric City Food Cooperative Electric City Food Cooperative $ 1,000,000.00 9/12/2022 Extension request approved by City Council until 03/12/2024,started sending in pre contractual documents
nourish diverse neighbors, build collective health and wealth, and advance key national and local ARPA goals.
Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County, InNeighborhood Revitalization through Affordable Home Ownership Funds will be used by HFHSC to provide decent, safe, and affordable homes in Schenectady neighborhoods. $ 500,000.00 9/12/2022 In Contract
The Hamilton Hill Arts Center proposes to transform a block of Schenectady Street into an arts community with the Arts
Hamilton Hill Arts Center Hamilton Hill Arts Center Gallery and Performance Center Center at its nexus. Funding will be used for phase two of a four step plan, which is a new performance and exhibition $ 1,200,000.00 9/12/2022 In Contract
building in the new Sculpture Park.
Schenectady Community Action Program SCAP Homeless COVID‐19 Support SCAP will provide COVID‐19 support, including testing, vaccination, education and safety services for homeless individuals. $ 100,000.00 9/12/2022 In Contract
Funds will be used for the development of 54 units of permanent supportive housing to offer housing stability for women Pending City Council approval for more funding request submitted, City Council approved extension until 03/12/2024 Formal
YWCA NorthEastern NY Harbor House at YWCA NENY $ 750,000.00 9/12/2022
(trans‐inclusive) who are experiencing a lack of safe and affordable housing. letter sent to City Council requesting funding of 1.5 million
Support operation o f permanent supportive housingfor women within its 42 SRO units and the building is in need of
YWCA NorthEastern NY YWCA NENY Critical Capital Needs $ 364,449.00 9/12/2022 In Contract
immediate repair
City of Schenectady BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GENERATOR LARGE GENERATOR FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB $ 331,408.00 9/12/2022 in contract
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ARPA ANALSYSIS
FUNDS IN 2021 26,485,899.00
FUNDS IN 2022 26,485,899.00
52,971,798.00
2021 Gen fund used (786,349.41)
To be used to cover any
2020 loss revenue (9,940,467.00) deficits for 2023 & 2024
To be used to cover any
2021 loss revenue (2,542,661.00) deficits for 2023 & 2024
2022 gen fund used (2,277,989.23)
PROJECT FUNDS EXPENDED
SO FAR
pool design
2022‐015 council res (450,000.00) CM97989‐260‐2.37 (427,160.23)
2023‐037 central park pool (5,200,000.00) CM97989‐261‐2.37 (6,546,603.54)
pool contruction (4,500,000.00) CM97989‐261‐2.37
8/22/22 council passed: (2022‐214)
golf course irrigation (3,500,000.00) CM97989‐262‐5.8 (42,163.17)
little league/youth baseball (350,000.00) CM97989‐366‐2.22 (88,950.00)
empowerment center REHAB (875,500.00) CM91989‐356‐2.10 (52,004.00)
safe inc (172,073.00) CM98989‐361‐2.18 (38,488.85)
SICM program (350,000.00) CM98989‐353A‐2.1 (51,295.00)
healthy & equitable food (600,000.00) CM98989‐353‐2.1 (21,507.75)
empowerment center PROGRAM (200,000.00)
aquatic center (de‐funded) (2,500,000.00)
2,500,000.00
carver community rehab ext to 12/22/23 (1,250,000.00)
social enterprise & training (343,882.84)
food box delivery/greenmarket (50,000.00) CM98989‐354‐2.1 0.00
9/12/22 coucil passed: (2022‐224)
Hillhurst & Fairview Park (500,000.00) CM97989‐263‐2.37 (492,073.92)
Hillhurst Pool (250,000.00) CM97989‐264‐2.37 (9,000.00)
A diamond baseball field (500,000.00) CM97989‐265‐2.37 (494,981.10)
Central Park Tennis Courts (500,000.00) CM97989‐266‐2.37 (14,242.50)
Riverside Park Courts (250,000.00) CM97989‐267‐2.37 0.00
Jerry Burrell Park (500,000.00) CM97989‐268‐2.37 (476,455.45)
central Park/general site imprv (1,000,000.00) CM97989‐269‐2.37 0.00
City Hall HVAC (352,000.00) CM91989‐270‐1.7 (30,065.00)
YWCA capital needs (364,449.00) CM98989‐362‐2.18 (10,600.00)
Bethesda House/Cara House (200,000.00) CM98989‐364‐2.18 (200,000.00)
Stockade association revit. (de funded) (750,000.00)
750,000.00
N Ferry St Pump Station (750,000.00) CM91989‐274‐2.37 (17,539.00)
Forclosure Prevention Fund (250,000.00)
Hamilton Hill Infil dev proj ext to 6/4/24 (500,000.00)
BCNI homeowner rehab (1,000,000.00)
Electric City Food Coop ext to 3/12/24 (1,000,000.00)
Hamilton Hill Arts Center (1,200,000.00) CM98989‐367‐2.34 0.00
Cocoa House (500,000.00)
Boys & Girls Club (331,408.00) CM98989‐369‐2.34 0.00
Harbor House YWCA ext to 3/12/24 (750,000.00)
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Habitat Homes (500,000.00) CM98989‐358‐2.15 0.00
SCAP Homeless Covid support modified (100,000.00) CM98989‐351‐1.7 (66,869.06)
Proctors Reopening Safety Upgrad. (76,000.00)
2023‐161 canceled 76,000.00
Sch'dy Kiwanis Club (10,000.00)
2023‐019 ‐ SIDEWALK IMPROVE (1,500,000.00) CM91989‐271‐2.37 0.00
2023‐026 GROUT PARK (500,000.00) CM97989‐272‐2.37 (13,931.50)
2023‐027 STEINMETZ PARK (500,000.00) CM97989‐273‐2.37 0.00
(47,196,779.48) (47,196,779.48)
subtotal 5,775,018.52
2023 BUDGET passed by council (not including loss revenue usage) (2,406,250.00)
9/19/23 proposed 24 budget (792,768.00)
2,576,000.52
PROCORS & AQUATIC CENTER
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CITY OF SCHENECTADY AS OF 12/31/23 **NOT IN MUNIS YET
FUND CM9 V1 DONE 2/5/24
MULTI‐YEAR ARPA PROJECTS
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
DESCRIPTION CITY HALL SIDEWALK N FERRY ST EMPOWER CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK GOLF COURSE HILLHURST HILLHURST A DIAMOND CENTRAL PARK RIVERSIDE J BURRELL CENTRAL PARK GROUT PARK STEINMETZ LITTLE LEAGUE SCAP SCH'DY FNDTN SICM GREEN HABITAT FOR** SAFE YWCA BETHESDA
HVAC PROGRAM PUMP ST CTR REHAB POOL DESIGN POOL CONST IRRIGATION FAIRVIEW PARKS POOL IMPV TENNIS COURTS PARK COURTS PARK GEN IMPRV IMPROVEMENTS PARK IMV FIELDS RENTAL ASSIST HEALTHY FOOD HEALTH MARKET HUMANITY HOUSE CAPITAL CARA'S HOUSE
ORG CM91989 CM91989 CM91989 CM91989 CM97989 CM97989 CM97989 CM97989 CM97989 CM97989 CM97989 CM97989 CM97989 CM97989 CM97989 CM97989 CM97989 CM98989 CM98989 CM98989 CM98989 CM98989 CM98989 CM98989 CM98989
OBJ/PROJ 270‐1.7 271‐2.37 274‐2.37 356‐2.10 260‐2.37 261‐2.37 262‐5.8 263‐2.37 264‐2.37 265‐2.37 266‐2.37 267‐2.37 268‐2.37 269‐2.37 272‐2.37 273‐2.37 366‐2.22 351‐1.7 353‐2.1 353A‐2.1 354‐2.1 358‐2.15 361‐2.18 362‐2.18 364‐2.18
BUDGET 352,000.00 1,500,000.00 750,000.00 875,000.00 450,000.00 9,700,000.00 3,500,000.00 500,000.00 250,000.00 500,000.00 500,000.00 250,000.00 500,000.00 1,000,000.00 500,000.00 500,000.00 350,000.00 100,000.00 600,000.00 350,000.00 50,000.00 500,000.00 172,073.00 364,449.00 200,000.00
2022 EXP (411,201.98) (229,800.00) (4,747.50) (60,272.45)
2023 EXP (30,065.00) (17,539.00) (52,004.00) (15,958.25) (6,299,198.47) (37,415.67) (492,073.92) (9,000.00) (494,981.10) (14,242.50) (416,183.00) (13,931.50) (88,950.00) (66,869.06) (21,507.75) (46,171.00) (38,488.85) (10,600.00) (200,000.00)
2024 EXP (17,605.07) (5,124.00)
2025 EXP
2026 EXP
CURRENT OPEN
PURCHASE ORDERS (11,960.00) 0.00 (28,880.00) (22,839.77) (3,085,535.87) (3,397,784.21) 0.00 (10,500.00) (5,018.90) (8,257.50) (13,000.00) 0.00 (7,468.50) (94,197.50) (298,705.00)
BALANCE LEFT 309,975.00 1,500,000.00 732,461.00 794,116.00 0.00 67,860.59 60,052.62 7,926.08 230,500.00 0.00 477,500.00 237,000.00 23,544.55 1,000,000.00 478,600.00 500,000.00 166,852.50 33,130.94 578,492.25 0.00 50,000.00 500,000.00 133,584.15 353,849.00 0.00
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