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SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA for Monday, August 18, 2025 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 Grant Award – GTSC Child Passenger Safety Program Eric Clifford 2 DHS Tactical Team Grant Program Eric Clifford 3 Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant Program Eric Clifford 4 Update - Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB) Carl Williams Finance 1 National Grid NY EV Make-Ready Program CE-5002/IA 1769 Eric Clifford 2 Discussion - City-Wide Revaluation Molly MacElroy 3 HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME ARP) Award Alexandria Carver Health & Recreation 1 Resolution in Support of Saving Surgical Services at Bellevue Hospital Damonni Farley Government Operations 1 Selection Process of the City Housing Stability Task Force Joseph Mancini City Development & Planning Authorize the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 690 to Grand Salon Hair Studio for Sign that Chris Wallin 1 Will Overhang the City’s Right-of-Way on the face of the building at 9 Yates Street Schenectady, New York 2 Reminder - Proposed 2025-2026 HUD Annual Action Plan (PH on 08-25-25) Marion Porterfield 3 Redemption of 22 James Street Maxine Barasch 4 Sale of 66 Wylie Street Maurice Brown, III 5 Sale of 103 Weaver Street Maurice Brown, III 6 Sale of a Vacant Lot on Weaver Street (49.31-1-33.2) Maurice Brown, III 7 Sale of a Vacant Lot at 108 Duane Avenue Maurice Brown, III 8 Sale of a Vacant Lot at 148 Division Street Maurice Brown, III 9 Sale of Vacant Lot at 913 Davis Terrace Maurice Brown, III Claims 1 Tax Certiorari Filing – 1 Broadway Tower Maxine Barasch 1  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: August 18, 2025 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Chief Eric S. Clifford SUBJECT: Grant Award – GTSC Child Passenger Safety Program CPS-2026-Schenectady City PD-00097-(047) TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: August 18, 2025 Background Information: The City of Schenectady has been awarded $6,200 in State funding to participate in the statewide Child Passenger Safety program – an initiative focused on ensuring children are transported safely in vehicles. The funds will be used to promote the proper use and installation of child safety seats in New York by providing resources, education, and support to parents and caregivers. The funding comes from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) in partnership with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The grant requires no matching funds from the City of Schenectady. Recommendation: The Police Department recommends acceptance of the GTSC Child Passenger Safety Grant. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Corporation Counsel 2  August 13, 2025 Kyle Willetts Sgt Schenectady City Police Department 531 Liberty Street Schenectady, NY 12305-2029 Re: CPS-2026-Schenectady City PD -00097-(047) Child Passenger Safety Program SA00003515 CFDA #: 20.616 EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2025 Dear Sgt Kyle Willetts: On behalf of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, I am pleased to notify you that the Schenectady City Police Department has been awarded $6,200 to participate in the statewide “Child Passenger Safety” program. Our goal is to increase the proper use and installation of child safety seats in New York State. Before incurring any project related expenses, login to eGrants to review your approved budget as it may have been reduced or otherwise changed from what was requested. Crucial documents regarding your grant, the claims process, equipment, and other grant related topics can be found by visiting https://trafficsafety.ny.gov/highway- safety-grant-program#grant-award. Thank you for participating in this very important statewide program. I wish you success in your efforts. If you have any questions, please contact the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee at (518) 474-5111. Sincerely, Justin O’Connor Director JMO:bp cc: Derek Gugumuck Brian Whipple 3  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: August 18, 2025 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Chief Eric S. Clifford SUBJECT: Grant Award – Tactical Team Grant Program – DHS TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: August 18, 2025 Background Information: The City of Schenectady has been awarded $75,000 in federal funding under the FY2022 Tactical Team Grant Program. The money provided is to help improve and develop tactical teams through training and the purchase of equipment that supports the department’s counter terrorism efforts. The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) and is administered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES). The grant requires no matching funds from the City of Schenectady. Recommendation: The Police Department recommends acceptance of the DHS - Tactical Team Grant. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Corporation Counsel 4  KATHY HOCHUL JACKIE BRAY Governor Commissioner August 1, 2025 The Honorable Gary McCarthy Mayor, City of Schenectady 105 Jay Street City Hall, Room 111 Schenectady, NY 12305 Dear Mayor McCarthy: I am pleased to announce that the City of Schenectady has been awarded $75,000 in federal funding under the FY2022 Tactical Team Grant Program. Funding for this initiative is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) and is administered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES). The performance period for this award is August 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. As outlined in your application, this funding is provided to improve and develop tactical team capabilities through equipment, training, exercise, and planning projects that support counter terrorism missions in your jurisdiction as well as your team’s sustainment of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) SWAT Team Standards. Additionally, all capabilities developed through federal FY2022 SHSP funding are required to be deployable regionally and nationally per the federal guidelines. All funding through this grant program is subject to both New York State and federal guidelines and regulations. Finally, all training that is funded through this grant program must be submitted to DHSES within six (6) months of the date of this letter for review and approval. In order to ensure these funds are made available as quickly as possible, a representative from the Grants Program Administration Unit of DHSES will be reaching out to your grant point of contact. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Eric Abramson, Director of Grants Program Administration at (518) 242-5108. Congratulations on your award and I look forward to working with you to administer this program. Sincerely, Jackie Bray Commissioner 1220 Washington Avenue, Bldg. 7A, Fl. 7, Albany, NY 12226 │ 518.242.5000 │www.dhses.ny.gov 5 6  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: August 18, 2025 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Chief Eric S. Clifford SUBJECT: Explosives Detection Canine Team Grant (NYS Office of Homeland Security) TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: August 18, 2025 Background Information: The City of Schenectady has been awarded $32,000 in federal funding under the FY2022 Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant Program. The money awarded will be used to establish and maintain a departmental explosive detection canine team. Funds will be allocated for purchasing a canine, training equipment, and tools to support terrorism prevention efforts in our jurisdiction. The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) and is administered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES). The grant requires no matching funds from the City of Schenectady. Recommendation: The Police Department recommends the acceptance of the FY2022 Explosive Detective Canine Team Grant. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Corporation Counsel 7  KATHY HOCHUL JACKIE BRAY Governor Commissioner August 1, 2025 The Honorable Gary McCarthy Mayor, City of Schenectady 105 Jay Street City Hall, Room 111 Schenectady, NY 12305 Dear Mayor McCarthy: I am pleased to announce that the City of Schenectady has been awarded $32,000 in federal funding under the FY2022 Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant Program. Funding for this initiative is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) and is administered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES). The performance period for this award is August 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. As outlined in your application, this funding is provided for the sustainment, maintenance, and enhancement of your explosive detection canine team assets, through equipment, training, exercise, and planning projects that support terrorism prevention activities in your jurisdiction. We encourage you to review the objectives of this targeted grant opportunity as we reach out to you to execute your contract. One of the primary objectives requires grantees to continually update their DHS Office for Bombing Prevention Explosive Detection Canine Capability Assessment Reports, specifically when they have completed a significant project that demonstrates capability growth, and we strongly recommend that you update your assessment report annually. Additionally, all grantees are required to be registered users of the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS), administered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), to document the incidents to which their teams respond and the activities they perform. Additionally, all capabilities developed through federal FY2022 SHSP funding are required to be deployable regionally and nationally per the federal guidelines. All funding is subject to both New York State and federal guidelines and regulations. In order to ensure these funds are made available as quickly as possible, a representative from the Grants Program Administration Unit of DHSES will be reaching out to your grant point of contact. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Eric Abramson, Director of Grants Program Administration at (518) 242-5108. Congratulations on your award and I look forward to working with you to administer this program. Sincerely, Jackie Bray Commissioner 1220 Washington Avenue, Bldg. 7A, Fl. 7, Albany, 8 NY 12226 │ 518.242.5000 │www.dhses.ny.gov 9  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: August 18, 2025 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Carl Williams SUBJECT: UPDATE – Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB) Background Information: Deneen Palmateer (CPRB Chair) will provide: a summary report detailing complaints received and reviewed, an overview of recent community engagement efforts, an informal discussion of proposed City Code, Chapter 93 revisions, and a breakdown of fund usage in preparation for our upcoming budget discussions. Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY 10  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: August 18, 2025 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Chief Eric S. Clifford SUBJECT: National Grid NY EV Make-Ready Program CE-5002/IA-1769 TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: August 18, 2025 Background Information: The goal of the Electric Vehicle ("EV") Make-Ready Program ("EV Make-Ready Program" CE-5002/IA-1769) is to support the development of electric infrastructure and equipment necessary to accommodate an increased deployment of EVs within New York State by reducing the upfront costs of building charging stations for EVs. Through this EV Make-Ready Program, entities seeking to install or participate in the installation of Level 2 ("L2") and/or Direct Current Fast Charging ("DCFC") chargers can earn incentives that will offset a large portion of, or in some cases, all of the infrastructure costs associated with preparing a site for EV charger installation. Evaluation/Analysis: The city of Schenectady has been awarded up to $327,379.98 for the installation of four (4) “DCFC” charging station plugs in the area of 112 South College Street (Erie Blvd/Union Street). There are no matching funds required from the City of Schenectady. Recommendation: Recommendation to accept the National Grid NY EV Make-Ready Program funding. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Corporation Counsel 11 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Make-Ready Program Participant Terms and Conditions The Participant agrees to participate in the National Grid Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Make-Ready Program (“Make-Ready Program”) and/or Load Management Technologies Incentive Program (“LMTIP”) offered by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“National Grid”) pursuant to these terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”), set forth herein. 1. Definitions. Wherever used in this Agreement with initial capitalization, whether in the singular or the plural, these terms shall have the following meanings: 1.1 “Affiliate” means any Person controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, any other Person; “control” shall mean the ownership of, with right to vote, 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities, equity, membership interests, or equivalent, of such Person. 1.2 “Agreement” means the Application, these Terms and Conditions and any exhibits and attachments which are incorporated and made a part of this Agreement. 1.3 “Application” means the Make-Ready Program Application and/or the LMTIP Application, including any attachments, exhibits, and these Terms and Conditions. 1.4 “Approved Contractor” means a contractor who has met National Grid’s approval criteria to install EV charging infrastructure incentivized through the Make-Ready Program. 1.5 “Direct Current Fast Charging Equipment” or “DCFC Equipment” means the direct current fast charging EVSE and Participant’s Electric Distribution System Upgrades. 1.6 “Energy Storage System” means a set of hardware including a battery and necessary ancillary hardware which can store energy and discharge it when needed as electricity. 1.7 “Equipment” means the EVSE, Participant’s Electric Distribution System Upgrades, and Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades. 1.8 “Equipment Activation Date” means the date that the Participant energizes the Equipment installed on the Site. 1.9 “EV Service Provider” means vendors providing EVSE or software services to the Participant as part of the Make-Ready Program. 1.10 “EVSE” means the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. 1.11 “EVSE Utilization Data” means charging station utilization information defined by the Program Order provided by the Participant to National Grid or its third-party vendor, which includes, but is not limited to: • the number of sessions daily, • start and stop times of each charge, • the amount of time each vehicle is plugged in per session, • peak kW per charging session, • kWh per charging session, • plug outage information, which is to include the number and duration of outages and is to be differentiated by expected outages (for maintenance) and unexpected outages, and • annual aggregated per site data including kWh, percent utilization, and hours of charging. 1.12 “Level 2 Equipment” means the alternating current charging EVSE and Participant’s Electric Distribution System Upgrades. 1.13 “LMTIP Upgrades” means (i) National Grid Electric Load Management System Upgrades and (ii) Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades. 1.14 “LMTIP Incentive” means National Grid’s financial contributions toward the LMTIP Upgrades. 1.15 “LMTIP Order” means Order Establishing Load Management Technology Incentive Programs issued by the New York Public Service Commission on August 19, 2024 and any subsequent applicable and relevant orders. 1.16 “Make-Ready Electric Upgrades” means (i) National Grid Electric Distribution System Upgrades and (ii) Participant’s Electric Distribution System Upgrades. 1.17 “Make-Ready Program Incentive” means National Grid’s financial contributions toward the Make-Ready Electric Upgrades. 1.18 “Medium- and Heavy-Duty Pilot Equipment” means DCFC Equipment and/or Level 2 Equipment for which the Participants are receiving a Make-Ready Program Incentive following the requirements of the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Pilot as described in Make-Ready Program Order. 1.19 “National Grid Electric Distribution System Upgrades” means electrical infrastructure that is required to install new EVSE, owned and operated by National Grid, including, but not limited to, transformers, and new or upgraded electric services. 1.20 “National Grid Electric Load Management System Upgrades” means electrical infrastructure that is required to install new Participant LMTIP Upgrades, owned and operated by National Grid, including, but not limited to, transformers, and new or upgraded electric services. 12 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Make-Ready Program Participant Terms and Conditions | 1 of 6 1.21 “Participant” means an entity that applies for and receives the incentives available through the Make-Ready Program. This entity may also be responsible for owning, managing, and/or operating the Equipment and may include the developer, site host, equipment owner, Approved Contractor or customer. 1.22 “Participant’s Electric Distribution System Upgrades” means electric infrastructure that is required to install new EVSE, owned and operated by an entity other than National Grid, including, but not limited to, installation of wire and conduit, transformers, or mounting hardware from the Participant’s electrical panel to the EVSE stub. 1.23 “Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades” means electric infrastructure and software that are required to install new Load Management Technologies, owned and operated by an entity other than National Grid, including, but not limited to, installation of wire and conduit, transformers, energy storage equipment, Energy Management Systems, load balancing switches, and contracts for software services. 1.24 “Person” means any natural person, individual, firm, corporation, company, partnership (general or limited), limited liability company, business trust, joint venture, consortium, government or political subdivision, or any agency, instrumentality, or authority of any government or political subdivision, or other entity or association. 1.25 “Program Materials” means the documents and information provided by National Grid, and other Make-Ready Program or LMTIP requirements, which may include, without limitation, Make-Ready Program or LMTIP guidelines and requirements, application forms, terms and conditions, and other correspondence or literature regarding the Make-Ready Program and/or LMTIP. 1.26 “Make-Ready Program Order” means Order Establishing Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Make-Ready Program and Other Programs issued by the New York Public Service Commission on July 16, 2020 and any subsequent applicable and relevant orders, including the Order Approving Midpoint Review Whitepaper’s Recommendations with Modifications issued November 16, 2023 in Case 18-E-0138. 1.27 “Site” means the property owned or occupied by the Participant where the Equipment will be installed. 1.28 “Term” means the Term as set forth in Section 2 below. 1.29 “Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)” means a process by which an electric vehicle discharges electricity to National Grid’s electric distribution system or an Energy Storage System. 2. Term. The Term of this Agreement will commence on the date this Agreement is signed below and conclude five (5) years from the Equipment Activation Date. 3. Participant Eligibility Requirements and Representations and Warranties. 3.1 The Participant is a (i) non-residential electric customer of National Grid, and (ii) the owner of the Site or has the right and/or express written authority to install the Equipment on the Site. Participant shall obtain any required approvals from property owners, landlords and/or corporate offices. 3.2 The Participant agrees to install EVSE consistent with the Make-Ready Program Order, perform the required Participant’s Electric Distribution System Upgrades, install the Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades per the Application as approved by National Grid, and establish any necessary electric service orders with National Grid. 3.3 The Participant agrees to install Equipment in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and/or codes, and to follow all applicable electric codes and standards. 3.4 The Participant represents that the Site is free from “hazardous waste,” as that terminology is defined in applicable state and federal laws and regulations. In the event pre-existing “hazardous waste” is discovered at the Site during installation of the MakeReady Electric Upgrades, the Company’s only obligation is to notify the Participant who shall have the sole obligation to remediate said “hazardous waste” to the satisfaction of the appropriate regulatory agency. 3.5 The Site is free from any property restrictions that would prohibit the installation of the Make-Ready Electric Upgrades, including any institutional controls and/or engineering controls as defined in 6 NYCRR Part 375-1.2. In the event any of these controls exist on the Site, the Participant is solely responsible for compliance under the appropriate regulatory agency. The Participant is not aware of any such property restrictions regulated under any applicable federal, state, or local environmental law for which the Participant has not obtained an approval for the Make-Ready Electric Upgrades. 3.6 The Participant represents and warrants that the information it submitted on its Application for Program participation is true, complete and accurate. 4. Participant Obligations. The Participant shall: 4.1 Provide National Grid with estimates of the total project cost including but not limited to the cost of Participant’s Electric Distribution Upgrades, EVSE purchase costs, Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades, and installation/commissioning costs as required in the Application. 4.2 Obtain all necessary approvals, permits and licenses for the installation and operation of Equipment. 4.3 Install EVSE and Participant’s Electric Distribution Upgrades using only members of the Approved Contractor list. 4.4 Perform Participant’s Electric Distribution System Upgrades required to support the activation and operation of the EVSE on the Site. 4.5 Maintain all Equipment in a safe manner pursuant to Section 7 below. 4.6 Ensure the EVSE used follows the Communications Standards Requirements pursuant to Section 10 below. 4.7 For Participants receiving a Make-Ready Program Incentive for Level 2 Equipment that is not Medium- and Heavy-Duty Pilot Equipment, complete construction of Equipment within six (6) months from the date the Application is approved by National Grid. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure13 Make-Ready Program Participant Terms and Conditions | 2 of 6 For Participants receiving a Make-Ready Program Incentive for DCFC Equipment and/or Medium- and Heavy-Duty Pilot Equipment, complete construction of Equipment within one year from the date the Application is approved by National Grid. The Participant may submit an extension request for National Grid’s consideration prior to this deadline. National Grid may, in its sole discretion, approve on a case-by case basis. 4.8 Provide the required documentation and invoices to National Grid pursuant to Section 8 below. 4.9 Rectify any issues identified during a post inspection review conducted by National Grid or its contractor pursuant to Section 12 below. 4.10 Be accessible to National Grid and, as requested from time to time by National Grid, answer National Grid’s or its contractor’s questions regarding the performance of the EVSE and Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades. 4.11 Ensure EVSE on the Site is visible and accessible for use pursuant to Section 11 below. 4.12 For Participants receiving a Make-Ready Program Incentive, maintain and display easily identifiable and up-to-date contact information for the EV Service Provider on each charging station. 4.13 Pay the electricity costs for EVSE and Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades (if applicable) on Site. 4.14 Notify National Grid of any vandalism, malfunction, or suspected malfunction of the Equipment. 4.15 Not cause or permit the Equipment to become subject to any mortgage, lien, security interest or other encumbrance. 4.16 For Participants receiving a Make-Ready Program Incentive for DCFC Equipment, ensure each EVSE installed is operational ninety-five percent (95%) of the time on an annual basis. An EVSE is considered operational if it is either currently performing a charging session, or available to start a charging session should a user follow the standard operating practices to initiate a session. 4.17 For Participants receiving a Make-Ready Program Incentive for Sites with DCFC Equipment, ensure the Site is operational at least ninety-nine percent (99%) of the time on an annual basis with the Site being considered operational when at least half of the DCFC Equipment is operational. 4.18 For Participants receiving a LMTIP Incentive, ensure the Site maintains eligibility for LMTIP by participating in a complementary offering as listed in the Program Materials for the Term. 5. National Grid Obligations. National Grid or its contractor will: 5.1 Install and maintain any necessary National Grid Electric Distribution Upgrades and National Grid Electric Load Management System Upgrades at the Site. 5.2 Pay the applicable portions of the Make-Ready Program Incentive associated with Participant’s Electric Distribution System Upgrades and LMTIP Incentive associated with Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades to the Participant following receipt of invoices and required documentation from the Participant. 6. EVSE Utilization and Reporting. 6.1 Participant shall provide the required EVSE Utilization Data. As required by the Make-Ready Program Order and the LMTIP Order, for the Term of this Agreement, the Participant shall provide, or authorize the EV Service Provider to provide, complete EVSE Utilization Data to National Grid and any authorized third-party vendor acting on behalf of National Grid. The EVSE Utilization Data shall be provided on a frequency ranging from once per month to once per quarter, as requested by National Grid and/or any authorized third- party vendor acting on behalf of National Grid. EVSE Utilization Data is required starting from the Equipment Activation Date until the end of the Term of this Agreement. 6.2 Additionally, the Participant and the EV Service Provider shall make a reasonable attempt to provide National Grid and any authorized third-party vendor acting on behalf of National Grid with additional information relevant to this Agreement and the Participant’s participation in the Program which is necessary for regulatory reporting by National Grid and for evaluation by National Grid. 6.3 In addition to the EVSE Utilization Data, if the Participant received an LMTIP Incentive, then the Participant shall provide, or authorize the EV Service Provider, or authorize an alternative designated third-party to provide EVSE interval data to National Grid and any authorized third-party vendor acting on behalf of National Grid. This EVSE interval data shall be provided on a frequency ranging from once per month to once per quarter, as requested by National Grid and/or any authorized third-party vendor acting on behalf of National Grid. This data will be for energy flows in kilowatt-hours in intervals of fifteen (15) minutes or more frequent for each EVSE at the Site. 6.4 In addition to the EVSE Utilization Data, if the Participant received a LMTIP Incentive for a Site where the Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades include an Energy Storage System, then the Participant shall provide, or authorize the EV Service Provider, or authorize an alternative designated third-party to provide the following data to National Grid and any authorized third-party vendor acting on behalf of National Grid. This data shall be provided on a frequency ranging from once per month to once per quarter, as requested by National Grid and/or any authorized third-party vendor acting on behalf of National Grid. This data will be for energy flows in kilowatt-hours in intervals of fifteen (15) minutes or more frequent for the following locations at the Site (if the location and/or capability exists at the Site): • Input to the Energy Storage System(s) from the distribution grid, • Input to the Energy Storage System(s) from any energy generation source other than via the distribution grid, and • Input to the EVSE and/or Energy Storage System(s) of any Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) activity. • Output of the Energy Storage System(s) to each EVSE that is connected to the Energy Storage System(s), • Output from the Energy Storage System(s) to other non-EV charging equipment at the Site, • Output from the Energy Storage System(s) to the distribution grid Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 14 Make-Ready Program Participant Terms and Conditions | 3 of 6 7. Equipment Installation and Maintenance. The Participant shall obtain the Equipment and shall install the Equipment on the Site. Except as otherwise provided hereunder, neither National Grid nor its contractors or agents shall be responsible for performing any work in connection with the installation of Equipment. The Participant understands and agrees that after the Equipment is installed, the Participant shall operate and maintain the Equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and these Terms and Conditions herein. The Participant shall, at the Participant’s sole expense, be responsible for any necessary repair and replacement of the Equipment and/or replacement of any necessary parts of the Equipment. 8. Incentive Processing. National Grid must preapprove the cost of the Participant’s Electric Distribution Upgrades and/or Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades prior to the Participant or its contractor commencing any work on such upgrades. The Participant shall provide National Grid with reasonable, estimated, and properly documented costs for the Participant’s Electric Distribution Upgrades, EVSE, and Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades. National Grid will assess the Application, the costs associated with the Participant’s Electric Distribution Upgrades, and the costs associated with the National Grid Electric Distribution Upgrades to determine the Make-Ready Program Incentive for which the Participant is eligible. National Grid will assess the Application, the costs associated with the Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades, and the costs associated with the National Grid Electric Load Management System Upgrades to determine the LMTIP Incentive for which the Participant is eligible. Within ninety (90) days following completion of construction, the Participant must provide all invoices and other required documentation pursuant to the program requirements under the Program Materials. If the Participant does not provide the required information and documentation in accordance with the Program Materials, then National Grid may, in its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement. Within ninety (90) days following receipt of invoices and all required documentation, National Grid will pay the applicable portion of the Make-Ready Program Incentive and/or LMTIP Incentive to the Participant. 9. Change of Ownership. The Participant may not assign or delegate any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the express written consent of National Grid, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If at any time during this Agreement, the Participant intends to transfer its ownership of the Equipment to a third-party new owner, the Participant will provide National Grid at least sixty (60) days prior written notice of such assignment. Such notice will include the name and address of such third-party, and a copy of the asset transfer agreement. In such an instance, the Participant is required to transfer all of their obligations under this Agreement for the remaining time of the Term to the third-party new owner of the Equipment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary under this Section, the Participant will be responsible and liable under this Agreement until its termination or expiration. Termination by National Grid under this Section shall be termination for cause and such termination will be pursuant to Section 14 below. 10. Equipment Communications Standards Requirements. 10.1 For Participants receiving a Make-Ready Program Incentive for Sites with DCFC Equipment, National Grid will require as a condition of Application approval the Participant to demonstrate that the EVSE to be installed has hardware conformance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO): ISO 15118 part 3 and hardware and software conformance with capability to enable ISO 15118 parts 2 or 20. 10.2 For Participants receiving a Make-Ready Program Incentive for Sites with DCFC Equipment, on or after November 16, 2024, National Grid will require, as a condition of Application approval, the Participant to demonstrate that the EVSE to be installed has hardware conformance with Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP): OCPP version 2.0.1 or later. 10.3 For Participants receiving a Make-Ready Program Incentive for DCFC Equipment or Level 2 Equipment, on or after June 1, 2025 National Grid will require as a condition of Application approval the Participant to demonstrate that the EVSE to be installed have hardware and software conformance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO): ISO 15118 part 3 and capability to enable ISO 15118 parts 2 or 20 and have hardware conformance with Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP): OCPP version 2.0.1 or later. 11. Access. 11.1 Participant shall allow National Grid or its authorized vendor access to the Site to: (i) perform verification of the installation and activation of EVSE and/or Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades during the Term; and (ii) to prepare the Site for work required in connection with the Make-Ready Program and/or LMTIP including, without limitation, for certain assessments required for an Application, the installation of National Grid Electric Distribution Upgrades, the installation of National Grid Electric Load Management System Upgrades, inspection (post and periodic) of the EVSE and/or Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades, and emergency or maintenance issues relating to the National Grid Electric Distribution Upgrades and/or National Grid Electric Load Management System Upgrades. The Participant shall cooperate in good faith with National Grid to obtain easement(s), as necessary, including promptly signing any required applications. National Grid may record a “Standard Form Notice of Contract” in lieu of an easement to evidence its right to access the Site. 11.2 If the Make-Ready Program Incentive provided to the Participant was provided at the “Public” incentive level, then the Participant is required to make the EVSE(s) available for public use and access by compatible electric vehicles without an access fee (unless the Site is owned by the municipality), starting at the Equipment Activation Date until the end of the Term of this Agreement. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 15 Make-Ready Program Participant Terms and Conditions | 4 of 6 12. Monitoring and Inspection. 12.1 National Grid or its authorized third-party vendor may access the Site to perform an initial site assessment. 12.2 The Participant shall address and resolve any and all issues discovered by the Participant or identified during an inspection by National Grid or its authorized third-party vendor and communicated to the Participant by National Grid. The Participant shall resolve issues in order to be eligible for any of the Make-Ready Program Incentive and/or LMTIP Incentive from National Grid. 12.3 National Grid may monitor the use of the EVSE and/or Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades and periodically inspect the same in order to verify the Participant’s compliance with the Agreement, Make-Ready Program requirements, and/or LMTIP requirements, and to obtain certain information, including, without limitation, usage information, and the Participant’s participation in its obligations and duties under this Agreement. 12.4 The Participant shall cooperate in good faith with National Grid and/or its authorized third-party vendor and provide any requested information in connection with National Grid’s monitoring and inspections of the EVSE, the Participant’s Electric Distribution Upgrades, and/or Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades. The Participant understands and agrees that neither National Grid nor its authorized third-party vendor shall perform any kind of safety, code, or other compliance review of the EVSE, Equipment, or the Site. 13. Program Participation and Modification. Once the Participant submits to National Grid the Application and required documentation, National Grid shall inform the Participant in writing regarding the Participant’s eligibility and participation in the Program. National Grid retains the right, in its sole discretion, to modify the Make-Ready Program and the LMTIP. 14. Termination. 14.1 National Grid may, in its sole discretion, at any time and without notice, terminate this Agreement for convenience or cause. 14.2 If National Grid terminates this Agreement for cause or the Participant terminates the Agreement before the end of the Term, the Participant shall be solely responsible for reimbursing National Grid for the straight-line depreciated (over 5 years) installation costs for the Make-Ready Electric Upgrades and/or the LMTIP Upgrades. 15. Name and Logo Use. The Participant shall not use National Grid’s name or logo without express written authorization from National Grid. Any authorized use of National Grid’s name and logo must be reviewed and approved by National Grid and such use must strictly adhere to National Grid’s specific name and logo use/branding requirements. 16. Confidentiality. The Participant grants National Grid the right to use and reference for promotional and regulatory purposes the Participant’s participation in the Program. National Grid shall keep in strict confidence any Participant confidential information and any confidential EVSE Utilization Data. National Grid shall exercise reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of the Participant’s information and shall not disclose confidential information to any third parties, except to the extent expressly permitted by these Terms and Conditions. 17. Liability. The Participant shall be liable for any claims, liability, losses, damages and costs to the extent arising from any act of omission on the part of the Participant or its contractors, employees or any person for whom the Participant is legally responsible who causes injury to persons (including death) or damage to property except to the extent liability results from the negligence of National Grid. This Section shall survive the termination or expiration of the Agreement. With the exception of the Participant’s indemnity obligations hereunder, neither the Participant nor National Grid shall be liable under this Agreement for any special, indirect, incidental, penal, punitive or consequential damages of any nature. With the exception of third-party claims for personal injury or property damage, National Grid’s liability to the Participant under this Agreement, regardless of the number of claims, shall not exceed to the total amount of the Make-Ready Program Incentive associated with the Participant’s Electric Distribution System Upgrades and the LMTIP Incentive associated with the Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades paid by National Grid to the Participant under this Agreement. The provisions of this Section shall survive the termination or expiration of the Agreement. 18. Tax Liability. The benefits conferred upon the Participant through participation in the Make-Ready Program and/or the LMTIP, including the receipt of the Make-Ready Program Incentive and/or LMTIP Incentive, may be taxable by the federal, state, and/or local government. The Participant is responsible for declaring and paying all such taxes and should seek the appropriate tax advice as Participant deems necessary. National Grid is not responsible for the payment of any such taxes. 19. Indemnification. The Participant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless National Grid, its Affiliates and their respective contractors, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives from and against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred to enforce this indemnity) brought by or for third parties (collectively, “Loss”) to the extent arising out of or resulting from the Participant’s participation in Program or the Participant’s acts or omission under this Agreement, except to the extent that such Loss results from the negligence of National Grid. This Section shall survive the termination or expiration of the Agreement. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 16 Make-Ready Program Participant Terms and Conditions | 5 of 6 20. Disclaimer of Warranties. Except as expressly stated herein, National Grid makes no representations, warranties or guarantees in connection with the Agreement. National Grid does not make any representations of any kind regarding the benefits, adequacy or safety of the EVSE. The Participant understands and agrees that National Grid is not a manufacturer of, or regularly engaged in the sale or distribution of, or an expert with regard to the EVSE or any related work. The Participant further understands and agrees that neither National Grid nor its contractor shall perform any kind of safety, code or other compliance review of the EVSE or Site. This Section shall survive the termination or expiration of the Agreement. 21. Removal of Equipment. The Participant understands and agrees that as a condition of participation in the Program to properly remove and dispose of or recycle the Equipment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Participant further understands and agrees to pay the cost to remove the Participant’s Electric Distribution Upgrades and/or Participant’s LMTIP Upgrades should the Participant desire removal of such upgrades. 22. Compliance with Laws. The Participant shall, and shall require its subcontractors, agents and employees to, comply with all applicable Federal, state and local directives, requirements, rules, regulations, laws and ordinances, whether the same are in force upon the execution of the Agreement or may in the future be passed, enacted or directed, including without limitation, compliance with the safety rules and regulations and standards adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), as amended from time to time. 23. Notice. All notices, requests, approvals and other communications which may or are required to be given by either party to the other under this Agreement shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given for all purposes hereunder when delivered personally or mailed by registered or certified mail (i) if to National Grid at 300 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13202, Sales and Program Operations, Bldg. 3 – Customer Energy Delivery Attention: Program Manager Electric Vehicles; and (ii) if to the Participant, at the address of the Site as set forth in the Application. 24. Governing Law. The Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced according to the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Any controversies arising out of the Agreement shall be submitted only to the courts of State of New York. The Participant hereby submits to the courts of the State of New York for the purposes of interpretation and enforcement of this Application and its Terms and Conditions. 25. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Participant without the express written consent of National Grid. 26. Amendment. There shall be no amendment to this Agreement or any Program guidelines unless such is made by National Grid and mutually agreed upon by the Participant and National Grid. 27. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement does not grant any rights to any third parties. 28. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between National Grid and the Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, and any and all previous representations or agreements with respect to such subject matter, either oral or written, are hereby annulled and superseded. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the Agreement and any other Program Materials, the Agreement shall be controlling. q Participant has read, understands, and agrees to these Terms and Conditions. Project CE-#: Participant: Signature: Printed Name: Date: CM10055 (6/25) Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 17 Make-Ready Program Participant Terms and Conditions | 6 of 6  Kate Carleo Program Manager – Electric Vehicles 518-410-0080 Kate.Carleo@nationalgrid.com Brian Whipple City of Schenectady 400 Oregon Ave Schenectady, NY 12304 8/8/2025 RE: (City of Schenectady) - EV Charging Station Approval Dear Brian, Congratulations! Your National Grid NY EV Make-Ready Program application (CE-5002/IA- 1769) has been approved at 112 S. College Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 for the reimbursement up to $327,379.98 for installation of (4 - DCFC) charging station plugs. The above approved amount includes $123,859.98 of Load Management Technology Incentives (LMTIP) and $12,717.83 of Contribution In Aid of Construction (CIAC) costs, which covers utility side work required for EVSE installation. The remaining $314,662.15 is reimbursable for customer side infrastructure costs. Please review, sign and email the attached Terms and Conditions to National Grid at EVNationalgridUNY@nationalgrid.com. Construction may begin as soon as we confirm that we have received the signed Terms and Conditions. Please notify National Grid when construction begins on this project. You will have 6 months from the date of this approval letter to complete construction of the EV charging stations. Please see the attached “Closeout Checklist” document. This document provides guidance for installation, requirements for as-built drawings and a list of final project information required to accurately record the EV infrastructure for National Grid and Dig Safe locational purposes. Again, thank you for participating in the National Grid NY EV Make-Ready Program. National Grid encourages you to pursue both state and federal tax incentives or other available funding to further reduce the cost of your EVSE project. With sincere thanks, Justin Sholette 18  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: 8/12/2025 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Molly S. MacElroy, City Assessor SUBJECT: City-wide Revaluation Background Information: The last city-wide revaluation took place from 2007 to 2009 and went in the books May 1st, 2009. At that time, the mortgage bubble had burst and the economy was shattered, causing many people to be upside down in mortgages due to the over-lending of banks and mortgage companies. We were at an equalization rate of 100% at that time, meaning our level of assessment was equal to fair market value. As Market values decreased, our equalization rates crept up from 104% around 2012 to 123% around 2014, about the same time I became the assessor. More recently, in the last 5 years, we have experienced exponential growth and increasing market values in the real estate market, for better or worse. For this reason, our overall level of assessment (equalization rate), has decreased to 60.39%, creating some inequities within our assessment roll. For example, a home that has a fair market value of $100,000, would be assessed at, and paying taxes on, a value of $60,390. While we do not revalue the majority of properties each year, what also creates inequities in the assessment roll are grievance proceeding outcomes, small claims outcomes and tax certiorari decisions. When we are directed to make reductions in assessments due to these court-ordered outcomes, we end up with an overall reduction in taxable value. While we generally look at the fair market value, we then have to equalize whatever value conclusion we have come to and with a reduced equalization rate, we have a further significant reduction in value. As a reminder, the equalization rate, while difficult to describe, has a significant impact on the economic sustainability of the city. The equalization rates throughout the state help to “assure equitable property tax allocation among nearly 4000 taxing jurisdictions 19 in NYS and to insure the property allocation of state aid to education funds, among other purposes*” Equalization is necessary in NYS because: “(1) there is no fixed percentage at which property must be assessed; (2) not all municipalities assess property at the same percentage of market value; and (3) taxing jurisdictions, such as most school districts, do not share the same taxing boundaries as the cities and towns that are responsible for assessing properties*” While we, as a city, have one school district, that is not always the case across New York State. Aside from apportionment of taxes among municipal segments of school districts and counties, and distribution of state aid for education, some of the less recognized uses of equalization rates include: ● establishment of tax and debt limits ● allocation of costs, such as for jointly-operated hospitals among participating localities or an injury to a volunteer firefighter, among others ● determination of state assessments (special franchise) or approval of local assessments (state-owned land) ● determination of ceilings (railroad and agricultural values) and exemptions ● determination of level of STAR exemptions ● apportionment of sales tax revenues and joint indebtedness ● as evidence in court proceedings on the issue of assessment inequity and small claims assessment review hearings. At this time, it is imperative that we consider a city-wide revaluation to make sure that we are fairly and equitably assessing the city of Schenectady. We have seen property values change all throughout the city to the tune of 200% percent in some neighborhoods. While this will not necessarily provide for more tax revenue, it will bring the city into equity across the board and allow for us to make sure that we keep a quality bond status and credit rating. One of the biggest challenges for the assessment office to overcome is the quality of our data for use in a revaluation. Using an outside agency to assist in a city-wide revaluation would be expensive, yet invaluable to our needs as a municipality. I had the opportunity to speak with an agency that assists municipalities with revaluation projects and the costs, depending on our level of assistance, could be upwards of $2 million. While that is costly, that would be spread over the course of multiple years. A project like this would likely require us to obtain multiple proposals, but we would want to make sure to include all of the resources we could possibly need to continue at 100%, once that equalization rate is established. Therefore, I ask that City Council members consider the possibility of an RFP for to conduct a revaluation of the City of Schenectady. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____________________ 20  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Development and Planning DATE: August 14, 2025 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Alexandria Carver SUBJECT: HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME ARP) Award Background Information: The Schenectady-Troy-Colonie HOME Consortium received a one-time allocation of HOME ARP federal funds in FY 2021 as a part of the American Rescue Plan. Eligible activities with HOME-ARP funds are: Supportive Services, Acquisition and Development of Non-Congregate Shelters, Tenant Based Rental Assistance, and Development of Affordable Rental Housing. Qualified populations who can be served by projects funded through HOME-ARP include homeless, persons fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking, at-risk of homelessness and other populations at greatest risk of housing instability as defined in the HUD HOME-ARP Notice. The Schenectady-Troy-Colonie HOME Consortium has committed $1,700,000.00 in HOME ARP funds to the YWCA of Schenectady DBA NorthEastern NY to construct/rehabilitate affordable rental units in the Harbor House Project. The project is expected to close on September 24, 2025, with a proposed construction start date of October 1, 2025. Evaluation/Analysis: The City of Schenectady, as Lead Entity of the Consortium, needs to pass a resolution awarding the funds. Recommendation: Pass a resolution awarding HOME ARP funds in the amount of $1,700,000.00 to the YWCA of Schenectady DBA NorthEastern for the Harbor House Project. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Law Department 21  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: 08/18/2025 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Damonni Farley SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting Continued Access to Surgical Services at Bellevue Women’s Health Center Background Information: Bellevue Women’s Health Center provides essential reproductive and gynecological surgical services that are critical to the health, dignity, and safety of women in Schenectady and the surrounding region. Evaluation/Analysis: The proposed reduction and moving of these services would create significant barriers to timely care, disproportionately affecting low-income residents and women of color. Recommendation: That the Schenectady City Council adopt a resolution urging Trinity health care to maintain full surgical services at Bellevue Women’s Health Center, and to work in collaboration with local government, community organizations, and patients to ensure equitable access to care. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____________________ 22  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Government Operations DATE: August 13, 2025 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Councilmember Joseph Mancini SUBJECT: Selection Process of the City Housing Stability Task Force Background Information: On July 28th 2025 the City Council passed resolution # 2025-138 establishing a City Housing Stability Task Force and signed by Mayor McCarthy on August 4th 2025. The purpose of the Task Force is to consider strategies to improve housing stability in the City of Schenectady and alternatives to opting in to the Good Cause Eviction Law. Evaluation/Analysis: Numerous stakeholders—landlords, tenants, housing advocates, nonprofits, and developers—have expressed a desire for long-term, locally tailored strategies that address the root causes of housing instability. The purpose of the Housing Stability Task Force is to assess current housing conditions, market rental trends, eviction data, and community needs. This task force will also evaluate the implications of Good Cause and explore policy alternatives that support both tenants and landlords—potentially eliminating the need for a formal opt-in. The task force is charged with: • Conducting a review of local housing trends, eviction filings, rent burdens, and vacancy rates. • Assessing the potential impact of Good Cause Eviction in Schenectady. • Hosting public forums and engaging stakeholder voices across the housing spectrum. 23  • Recommending short- and long-term strategies to stabilize housing without increasing regulatory burdens unnecessarily. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council develop the selection process for the Housing Stability Task Force with representatives from City Council, the Department of Development, local nonprofits, landlords, tenant advocates, and legal experts. The task force shall submit its preliminary findings and recommendations within 120 days of formation. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: N/A 24 City of Schenectady Housing Stability Task Force – Member Application Thank you for your interest in serving on the City of Schenectady’s Housing Stability and Equity Task Force. This group will evaluate housing conditions across the city, assess the potential role of Good Cause Eviction, and recommend local strategies that support stable, affordable, and equitable housing for all residents. Selection Criteria Members will be selected to ensure a balanced and representative group, based on the following criteria: • Representation from key stakeholder groups: tenants, small landlords (≤10 units), developers, legal/housing advocates, community-based organizations, city government staff, academic/data experts, and special population advocates. • Lived or professional experience related to housing, property management, tenant advocacy, or urban planning. • Commitment to collaboration, evidence-based policy, and respectful dialogue. • Diversity in race, ethnicity, cultural background, geographic location, income level, and age. • Ability to commit to 6–10 meetings over a 120-day period and participate in at least one public engagement activity. Contact Information Full Name: ________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Background and Experience 1. What is your current role or profession? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 25 2. Please check any category that applies to you (check all that apply): [ ] Renter or tenant in Schenectady [ ] Landlord or property owner (≤10 units) [ ] Developer [ ] Legal or housing justice advocate [ ] Nonprofit/community-based organization [ ] Government staff or elected official [ ] Other: ________________________________________________ 3. Please describe any relevant experience, expertise, or lived experience related to housing: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Interest and Commitment 4. Why are you interested in serving on this task force? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Can you commit to attending 6–10 meetings over a 120-day period? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe 6. Is there anything else you would like us to consider? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please return completed applications to: Samatha R. Mykoo; City Clerk Email: SMykoo@schenectadyny.gov Thank you for your willingness to serve the City of Schenectady. 26  SCHE - CCADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 138 Councilmernber Mr .Mancini offered the following: A Resolution Establishing a City Housing Stability Task Force WHEREAS, the Schenectady City Council would like to evaluate gaps and possible solutions in tenant protections, housing affordability, displacement, and neighborhood stability in a comprehensive approach; WHEREAS, to assist in such evaluation, the City Council would like input from stakeholders, including landlords that own property in the City, tenants that live in the City, Schenectady based housing advocates that serve the City' s residents and landlords, Schenectady based nonprofits that serve the City' s residents and landlords, and developers that serve the City (hereinafter " Stakeholders"); WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to establish a Housing Stability Task Force, to conduct an inclusive, evidence -based assessment of current housing conditions, rental market trends, eviction data, community needs, and potential impact of, and alternatives to, opting in to Good Cause Eviction Law in the City of Schenectady; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, a Housing Stability Task Force is established, which shall be comprised of nine volunteer Stakeholders, including one member of the City Council (who shall be the Chair of the Task Force); BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Housing Stability Task Force shall be charged with: Conducting a review of local housing trends, eviction filings, rent burdens, and vacancy rates. Hosting public forums and engaging stakeholder voices across the housing spectrum. In light of such review and public input, reporting (within 120 days of its first meeting) the potential impact of Good Cause Eviction in Schenectady, and recommending short - and long-term strategies to stabilize housing without increasing regulatory burdens unnecessarily, and BE IT YET FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Task Force shall comprise nine (9) members to be appointed by the City Council; RECEIVED 24 2025 ScYcrk 27  BE IT YET FURTHER RESOLVED, that the first meeting, and those thereafter, of the Housing Stability Task Force shall be called by at least one City Council member on notice to the public via the City Clerk in the same manner that City Council meetings are published. M13m- mch, Esq. Corporation Counsel ADOPTED te" by the following vote ( a majority of aN members voting in the affirmative negative) Damonni Farley V Joseph Mancini i John Mootooveren Carmel Patrick Marion Porterfield Carl Williams TOTAL J, 4 i" t IE OLLMON t OO64 4W. ADOPTED unanimously _ Auji 28 210117.5 Approved by Mayor0q. 20,25. Vetoed by Mayor 28 Summary: Housing Stability Task Force – Resolution No. 2025-138 Purpose: To conduct an inclusive, evidence-based evaluation of housing challenges in Schenectady—particularly around tenant protections, affordability, displacement, and neighborhood stability—and assess the potential impact of adopting the state’s Good Cause Eviction Law, as well as alternatives to it. Official Charges of the Task Force: 1. Review housing trends, eviction filings, rent burdens, and vacancy rates. 2. Host public forums and gather broad input from stakeholders. 3. Deliver a report within 120 days of its first meeting, detailing: o Short- and long-term strategies to stabilize housing in Schenectady without unnecessary regulatory burdens Structure: • 9 total members • All members are volunteers • 1 City Council member shall serve as Chair • Remaining 8 members shall be appointed by the City Council • All meetings are to be publicly noticed in the same manner as Council meetings Proposed Task Force Member Selection Process Step 1: Public Call for Applications • The City Clerk will issue an open call for applicants, to be posted: o On the City website o Through housing advocates, nonprofits, and neighborhood associations • Applicants must be residents or stakeholders directly serving the City of Schenectady 29 Step 2: Eligibility and Evaluation • Candidates will be screened to ensure eligibility and relevant experience • Priority will be given to those who reflect the diversity of Schenectady’s housing ecosystem: o Tenants o Landlords o Developers o Housing advocates o Nonprofit representatives o Legal professionals • Criteria include: o Knowledge or lived experience in housing-related issues o Commitment to respectful, evidence-based dialogue o Availability to attend several meetings and contribute to public forums Step 3: Council Appointments • The full Council will review applications and appoint the 8 non-Council members • Selections will aim to ensure balanced representation (no one interest group dominates) • Appointees will receive written notification and onboarding information Step 4: Public Notice and First Meeting • The first meeting will be called by at least one Council member • Notice will be posted publicly through the City Clerk’s office, as per standard protocol for Council meetings 30  Legislative Request Form DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING CHRISTOPHER WALLIN, P.E., CITY ENGINEER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: August 18, 2025 TO: City Council FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City Engineer SUBJECT: Authorize the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 690 to Grand Salon Hair Studio for Sign that Will Overhang the City’s Right-of-Way on the face of the building at 9 Yates Street Schenectady, New York TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: August 25, 2025 Background Information: Grand Salon Hair Studio would like to install the Sign that will overhang the City’s right-of- way on the face of the building at 9 Yates Street Schenectady, New York. Evaluation/Analysis: Attached please find the Revocable Permit Application for the Sign that will overhang the City’s right-of-way on the face of the building at 9 Yates Street Schenectady, New York. Recommendation: Authorize the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 690 to Grand Salon Hair Studio for the Sign that Will Overhang the City’s Right-of-Way on the face of the building at 9 Yates Street Schenectady, New York LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Engineering CRW: cd 31 32 33 34 35 36 37  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Monday, August 18, 2025 From: Marion Porterfield Subject Reminder - Proposed 2025-2026 HUD Annual Action Plan (PH on 08-25-25) Background Info: Public hearing will be held on August 25, 2025. Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Friday, August 15, 2025 38  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: August 18, 2025 TO: City Council FROM: Maxine L. Barasch, Esq., Corporation Counsel SUBJECT: 22 James Street Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____LAW DEPARTMENT_________ 39  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning DATE: 08/18/25 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Development SUBJECT: Sale of 66 Wyllie Street Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Development 40  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning DATE: 08/18/25 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Development SUBJECT: Sale of 103 Weaver Street Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Development 41  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning DATE: 08/18/25 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Development SUBJECT: Sale of Vacant lot, Weaver Street (49.31-1-33.2) Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Development 42  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning DATE: 08/18/25 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Development SUBJECT: Sale of Vacant lot, 108 Duane Avenue Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Development 43  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning DATE: 08/18/25 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Development SUBJECT: Sale of Vacant lot, 148 Division Street Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Development 44  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning DATE: 08/18/25 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Development SUBJECT: Sale of Vacant lot, 913 Davis Terrace Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Development 45  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Claims DATE: August 18, 2025 TO: City Council FROM: Maxine L. Barasch SUBJECT: In the Matter of the Application of 1 BROADWAY TOWER LLC v. BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW AND ASSESSOR OF THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY AND THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY. (Index Nos. 2024-1480 & 2025-1747) Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY LAW 46