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TROY CITY COUNCIL FINANCE MEETING AGENDA April 7, 2022 6:00 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Presentation of Agenda Public Forum RESOLUTIONS 43. Resolution Appointing Commissioners Of Deeds For The City Of Troy (Council President Mantello) 45. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Consultant Agreement For Federal Transportation Project Ny2 (Congress And Ferry Streets) Corridor Improvements, Pin 1761.61 (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) 46. Resolution Commending The Troy Fire Department (Council President Mantello, Council Member Gulli, Council Member Ashe-McPherson, Council Member Steele, Council Member Menn, Council Member Conley-Wilson, Council Member Sorriento) 47. Resolution Authorizing The Implementation And Funding Of The Costs Of 100% Of The Costs Of A Transportation Project, Which May Be Eligible For Federal-Aid And/Or State-Aid, Or Reimbursement From Bridge Ny Funds (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) 48. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Agreement With P.L. Custom Body And Equipment Co., Inc., And Its Distributor Vander Molen Fire Apparatus For The Purchase Of A 2022 Type Iii Ambulance Through The Sourcewell Consortium (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Tabled Legislation 33.Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of Christopher J. Nolin As City Of Troy Deputy Mayor (Council Member Steele) (At The Request Of The Administration) 1  RES33 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER J. NOLIN AS CITY OF TROY DEPUTY MAYOR ____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Troy City Charter § C-31 states that there shall be a Deputy Mayor of the City of Troy who shall be appointed by the Mayor on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, subject to confirmation by a vote of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed Christopher J. Nolin to serve as Deputy Mayor and has filed a written letter of appointment in the Office of the City Clerk as required by Troy City Charter § C-36; and WHEREAS, Christopher J. Nolin is a qualified elector of the City and well-qualified by his executive and administrative experience to hold the position of Deputy Mayor in the City of Troy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to § C-35 of the Troy City Charter, the Troy City Council does hereby confirm the appointment of Christopher J. Nolin to the position of Deputy Mayor of the City of Troy. Approved as to form, ___________________, 2022 _________________________________________ Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel  RES33 Christopher J. Nolin 136 3rd Street. #1. Troy, NY 12180 – 518-588-6264 – chrisnolin@gmail.com Summary • Professional with 18 years of experience in advocacy, research, policy, and program development. • Comprehensive knowledge of budget, programmatic and regulatory processes at the state level from a public governing board, state leadership, and college and university advocacy perspective. • Created and implemented external relations strategy on behalf of a large private, not-for- profit university. • Able to find and create collaborative relationships between public and private higher education institutions. Director, Community and State Relations, October 2014 – January 2022 Work Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Experience • Lead university government relations official charged with creating and implementing external relations strategies that position Rensselaer in the community, within state government, and among federal stakeholders. • Manages government relations team and oversees advocacy consultant contracts. • Led university news and media department on an interim basis. • Serves on standing or ad hoc organizations and attends various national and local higher education meetings and conferences to ensure effective and collaborative working relationships with businesses, civic leaders, and government agencies. • Collaborated with faculty to identify funding opportunities including the successful application for a New York State Higher Education Capital Matching Grant (HECAP) proposal, creation of a New York State Digital Gaming Center of Excellence, and secured $30 million in New York State funding for the AiMOS supercomputer. • Designated the lead staff member for the Troy Redevelopment Foundation, an organization founded by the four largest not-for-profits organizations in the City of Troy. Strengthened partnerships to increase awareness of contributions, and focused funding to projects that support economic revitalization of the city through public art initiatives, working with at-risk youth, and bringing talent to the city to meet workforce needs. • Led the university 2020 Census response. Spokesperson on behalf of the university at public events and co-led the Rensselaer County Complete Counts Higher Education committee. • Led the creation of Rensselaer’s first comprehensive economic impact report in a decade. • Worked with internal stakeholders and government agencies to identify and advocate for changes to New York State legislation, rules, and regulations. Director, Collaborative and Legislative Affairs, July 2006 – October 2014 The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) • During this time, promoted to Assistant Director, Legislative and Member Services; Assistant Director, Legislative and Collaborative Services; and Project Manager, KnowledgeNY.org. • Advocated, along with CICU President and Vice President, on behalf New York’s Independent Colleges and Universities before the New York State Senate, Assembly and Executive Chamber. • Successfully lobbied for a first-ever capital match program for New York private colleges  RES33 and universities (HECAP) and worked with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York on administering the program. • Drafted the independent sector’s legislative priorities with CICU leadership and helped prepare a plan to achieve these priorities. Coordinated meetings between member presidents, staff, along with key legislators during the year. • Coordinated CICU’s 200+ member college and university government affairs network. Organized monthly meetings of government relations officers from member campuses. • Appointed lead Project Manager on behalf of CICU and the State University of New York (SUNY) to rejuvenate and ensure completion of a $2.5 million initiative to showcase higher education intellectual knowledge and resources. Led the creation of a renewed RFP, successfully negotiated with the selected vendor, and led the project to completion. • Developed and implemented The CICU Collaborative, a group purchasing program for independent colleges and universities, including creating consensus, contract negotiations, event planning, and program roll-out. • Helped create CICU’s Annual Meeting program and invited speakers on higher education topics such as retention, transfer of credits, outreach to students from diverse backgrounds, and labor market projections. • Responsible for CICU’s office technology plan, including annual budgeting and implementation. This plan led to substantial new investments allowing for increased productivity and new opportunities to conduct research analysis and advocacy. Legislative and Research Analyst, January 2003 – July 2006 The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) • During this period I was promoted from Legislative and Research Assistant. • Analyzed, tracked, and prepared action plans for state legislation impacting not-for-profit colleges and universities utilizing legislative tracking systems, including NY Statewatch and the Legislative Retrieval System (LRS). • Assisted CICU Vice President in the coordination, production, and presentation of research advocating Independent Sector higher education topics to the Governor’s office and the Legislature. Wrote white papers on Research and Innovation and New York State’s Higher Education Landscape. • Gathered data, constructed arguments, and wrote content for advocacy publications in support of Independent Higher Education. • Prepared and assisted CICU President and Vice President in presentations before New York State Joint Fiscal Committees in response to the State Executive Budget. • Developed research questions and surveys such as the CICU capital proposal and student health insurance survey. Worked with the Vice President to create the 2004-2012 State Education Department Master Plan for Independent Higher Education. Associate Network Engineer, June 1998 – May 2002 Realtech Systems Corporation/IP Logic • Provided network infrastructure guidance and implementation at numerous mid-to-large entities in the government, banking, healthcare, and retail sectors. • Assisted in implementation of a multi-state broadband Internet rollout. • Provided helpdesk support for an office of 60 employees. Education Master of Business Administration University at Albany, State University of New York, 2014 Advanced Certificate in Project Management Empire State College, 2012  RES33 Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics University at Albany, State University of New York, 2002 Board and Albany County Board of Health Community • Board member: 2009 – present. Board President: December 2011 – February, 2022 Leadership Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce • Board member: January, 2018 – December, 2020. Executive Board member and Chairperson Workforce and Economic Advancement committee: 2019 and 2020 Louis and Hortense Rubin Foundation • Board Member: 2015 – January, 2022 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute LGBTQ Mentoring Program • Mentor: 2017 – January, 2022 Capitol Chamber of Commerce Leadership TechValley • 2013 graduate • Steering Committee: 2016 – 2020 Cohoes Civil Service Commission • Commissioner: 2012 – 2019. Commission Chairperson: 2015 – 2019 Troy Cultural Alliance • Board member: 2015 - 2018. Executive Board member: 2016 – 2018 City of Troy Comprehensive Plan • Advisory group member: 2014 – 2017 The Rensselaer County Chamber Leadership Institute • 2016 graduate  RES43 RESOLUTION APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS FOR THE CITY OF TROY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Troy City Council hereby appoints the following individuals, identified in the applications attached hereto and made a part hereof, as Commissioners of Deeds for the City of Troy, each for a two-year term beginning on April 8, 2022, and ending on April 7, 2024. James M. Morgan 438B Aiken Avenue Ext. Rensselaer, NY 12144 Brian D. Rossiter 236 Clove Road Castleton, NY 12033 John Kane 161 Washington Street Apartment 7 Troy, NY 12180 Approved as to form, ________________________, 2022 ______________________________________________ Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel RES43 RES43 RES43  RES45 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT NY2 (CONGRESS AND FERRY STREETS) CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS, PIN 1761.61 WHEREAS, the City of Troy (the “City”) previously submitted to the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) a Transportation Improvement Program project pertaining to corridor improvements to NY 2 (Congress and Ferry Streets) from 11th Street west to the Congress Street Bridge Ramps; and WHEREAS, the project was chosen by the CDTC to be included in the 2019-24 Transportation Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of the proposed project and to receive federal funds it is necessary to contract with an engineering consultant to commence design services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Department of Transportation and City of Troy consultant procurement guidelines, engineering consultant firms were solicited and ranked for this project; and WHEREAS, Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP, (CME) received the highest ranking score from the rating team; and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed CME’s scope of services and their associated costs for engineering services for this project and has found them appropriate. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a Consultant Agreement with Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP, for the NY2 (Congress and Ferry Streets) Corridor Improvement project, PIN 1761.61, in substantial conformity with the proposed Agreement which is attached hereto and made part a part hereof, subject to review and approval by Corporation Counsel; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Approved as to form, _________________, 2022 ______________________________________ Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel  RES45 WM. Patrick Madden Steven Strichman Mayor Commissioner of Planning & Economic Development Chris Nolin Deputy Mayor Department of Phone: (518) 279-7166 Planning & Economic Development Fax: (518) 268-1690 Steven.Strichman@troyny.gov City Hall 433 River Street Troy, New York 12180 To: City Council From: Steven Strichman Date: March 29, 2022 Re: Resolution for Federal Transportation Project NY2 (Congress and Ferry Streets) Corridor Improvements, PIN 1761.61 – Consultant Agreement The captioned transportation project was previously chosen to be included in the 2019-24 Transportation Improvement Program after review by the Capital District Transportation Committee and NYS Department of Transportation. The project involves corridor improvements to NY 2 (Congress and Ferry Streets) from 11th Street west to the Congress Street Bridge ramps. To further the project and receive federal funds it is necessary to contract with an engineering consultant for design services. Pursuant to New York State Department of Transportation and City of Troy consultant procurement guidelines, engineering consultant firms were solicited and their submissions ranked for this project. Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP, (CME) received the highest score from the rating team. City staff reviewed CME’s scope of services and their associated costs for engineering services for this project and found them appropriate. Completion of this work greatly aids the effort to improve the Congress/Ferry Corridor. The engineering consultant budget for preliminary design is $284,000, of which the local share will be approximately 5% should subsequent legislation for the project be passed. I urge passage of this resolution. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Troy City Council does hereby pause in its deliberations to commend its fire emergency responders for their courage, dedication, and commitment to duty, and especially for a job very well done. Approved as to form, __________________________, 2022 Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel  RES47 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING OF THE COSTS OF 100% OF THE COSTS OF A TRANSPORTATION PROJECT, WHICH MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL-AID AND/OR STATE-AID, OR REIMBURSEMENT FROM BRIDGE NY FUNDS ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, a project for the Bridge NY, BIN 2202290, Campbell Avenue over Wynantskill, City of Troy P.I.N. 1761.19 (the Project") is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio of 95% Federal funds and 5% non-federal funds; and WHEREAS, the City of Troy will design, let, and construct the Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Troy desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the costs of the work for the Project or portions thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council, duly convened, does hereby: RESOLVE, that the City Council hereby approves the above-subject Project; and it is further RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City of Troy to pay 100% of the cost of Design and Construction/Construction Inspection work for the Project or portions thereof, with the understanding that qualified costs may be eligible for federal-aid, state-aid, or reimbursement from Bridge NY funds; and it is further RESOLVED, that the sum of $504,600.00 was appropriated pursuant to bond resolution number 103 approved by the City Council on December 19, 2019 and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase(s) of the Project; and it is further RESOLVED, that the additional sum of $3,579,072.00 is hereby appropriated pursuant to bond resolution number 103 approved by the City Council on December 19, 2019 and bond resolution number 33 approved by the City Council on May 6, 2021 and made available to cover the cost of participation in the Construction/CI phase of the Project; and it is further RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby agrees that the City of Troy shall be responsible for all costs of the Project which exceed the amount of federal-aid, state-aid, or NY Bridge funding awarded to the City of Troy; and it is further RESOLVED, that in the event the Project costs not covered by federal-aid, state-aid, or NY Bridge funding exceed the amount appropriated above, the City Council of the City of Troy shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the New York State Department of Transportation thereof; and it is further 1  RES47 RESOLVED, that the City of Troy hereby agrees that construction of the Project shall begin no later than twenty-four (24) months after award and the construction phase of the Project shall be completed within thirty (30) months; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Troy be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Troy all necessary agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for federal-aid and/or state-aid with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the City of Troy's funding of Project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible; and it is further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project; and it is further RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Approved as to form, ____________________, 2022 Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel 2  RES48 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH P.L. CUSTOM BODY AND EQUIPMENT CO., INC., AND ITS DISTRIBUTOR VANDER MOLEN FIRE APPARATUS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2022 TYPE III AMBULANCE THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL CONSORTIUM WHEREAS, the City of Troy Fire Department needs a new ambulance to replace older less reliable equipment in order to continue to provide high levels of service to the residents of Troy; and WHEREAS, the City of Troy is a member of the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Consortium and can procure the ambulance at a 5% discount through Sourcewell Contract No. 022118-PLC for approximately $227,820.00; and WHEREAS, the City Council already has approved sufficient bond funding for this capital expenditure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Troy City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contractual Agreement with P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc., and the distributor Vander Molen Fire Apparatus for the purchase of a new 2022 Type III Ambulance for the Troy Fire Department, the Agreement to be in substantial conformance with the Agreement attached hereto, subject to review and inclusion of the usual terms, conditions, and requirements of City contracts as approved by Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form, ________________________ Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel  RES48 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT The purpose of the Resolution is to authorize the purchase of a much-needed new ambulance for the Fire Department. The Council already has approved the source of funding for this purchase. The price of the ambulance is $227,820.00 and has been held under the Sourcewell Contract since 2018. The Sourcewell Contract recently was extended for one year. Ambulances are in short supply, and the price will only increase if the City delays the purchase. There are buyers from other fire departments waiting to purchase this item if Troy does not. It will be a savings to the City to enter into the purchase agreement sooner rather than delay. RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48 RES48