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TROY CITY COUNCIL FINANCE MEETING AGENDA November 2nd, 2023 6:00 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Presentation of Agenda Public Forum ORDINANCES 74. Ordinance Transferring Funds Within The 2023 General Fund And Water Fund Budgets (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) 75. Ordinance Authorizing The City Comptroller To Transfer Monies From The Assigned Unappropriated Fund Balance Of The Water Fund To The 2023 Water Fund Budget And The Capital Projects Fund For The Replacement Of Lead Service Lines (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) RESOLUTIONS 101. Resolution Appointing A Commissioner Of Deeds For The City Of Troy (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) (Council President Mantello) 102. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Contract For The Sale Of City Owned Surplus Real Property At 5 Balsam Avenue And To Convey The Parcel By Quitclaim Deed (Council Member Gulli) (At The Request Of The Administration) 103. Resolution Commending Fire Chief Eric McMahon For Honorable And Distinguished Service To The City Of Troy (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) 1  ORD74 ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE 2023 GENERAL FUND AND WATER FUND BUDGETS The City of Troy, convened in City Council, ordains as follows: Section 1. The City of Troy 2023 budget is herein amended as set forth in Schedule A entitled: 2023 Budget Transfer(s) – November 2023 City Council Meeting which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. Approved as to form, ____________________, 2023 Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel  ORD74 WM. Patrick Madden Andrew Piotrowski Mayor City Comptroller Chris Nolin Deputy Mayor Office of the Comptroller City Hall 433 River Street Troy, New York 12180 Date: October 26, 2023 To: Troy City Council From: Andrew Piotrowski, City Comptroller Re: 2023 Budget Transfer(s) – November 2023 City Council Meeting The reasons below are specific to the items as referenced on Schedule A as justification for the budget amendment(s). 1. A transfer of the Contingency to the Consultant Services account in the Police Department in the amount of $48,500, bringing the total appropriation to $50,000. The funds will be used for the procurement of a third-party technology consultant to assist the department in various projects as discussed at the 2024 Public Safety Budget Hearing. 2. A transfer within the Water Fund to provide funding for training for the employees within DPU.  Schedule A ORD74 2023 Budget Transfer(s) – November 2023 City Council Meeting Original Change Revised Department Account No. Description Reference Budget* (+/-) Budget General Fund Police A.3120.0409.0000.0000 Consultant Services 1,500.00 48,500.00 50,000.00 1 Contingency A.1990.0418.0000.0000 Contingency 761,309.00 (48,500.00) 712,809.00 1 Net Impact On General Fund 0.00 Water Fund Administration F.8310.0303.0030.0000 Other Material & Supplies 260,000.00 (50,000.00) 210,000.00 2 Administration F.8310.0000.0000.0000 Training 2,000.00 50,000.00 52,000.00 2 Net Impact On Water Fund 0.00 * Or as previously amended  ORD75 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COMPTROLLER TO TRANSFER MONIES FROM THE ASSIGNED UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE WATER FUND TO THE 2023 WATER FUND BUDGET AND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES The City of Troy, convened in City Council, ordains as follows: Section 1. The City of Troy 2023 budget is herein amended as set forth in Schedule A entitled: 2023 Budget Amendment(s) – Lead Service Line Replacement Water Fund which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. Approved as to form, ____________________, 2023 Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel  ORD75 WM. Patrick Madden Andrew Piotrowski Mayor City Comptroller Chris Nolin Deputy Mayor Office of the Comptroller City Hall 433 River Street Troy, New York 12180 Date: October 25, 2023 To: Troy City Council From: Andrew Piotrowski, City Comptroller Re: 2023 Budget Amendment(s) – Lead Replacement Water Fund This Ordinance appropriates an additional $500,000 from the Assigned Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Water Fund for the purpose of lead service line replacements. This appropriation shall be exclusively for the public side of replacements, consistent with the New York State Constitution, this shall not be used for the private side of replacements. Adding these additional funds will allow adequate appropriations for public and private replacements in the 2024 program year.  Schedule A ORD75 2023 Budget Amendment(s) – Lead Replacement Water Fund Original Change Revised Department Account No. Description Budget* (+/-) Budget Water Fund Revenues Appropriated Fund Balance F.8300.8018.0000.0000 Appropriated Fund Balance 1,250,000.00 500,000.00 1,750,000.00 Total Water Fund Budget Expenditure Increase 500,000.00 Expenditures Interfund Transfers F.9950.0900.0000.0000 Capital Fund 871,075.00 500,000.00 1,371,075.00 Total Water Fund Budget Expenditure Increase 500,000.00 Net Impact On Water Fund 0.00 Capital Projects Fund Revenues Lead Replacement H.0000.5031.0693.0000 Interfund Transfers 871,075.00 500,000.00 1,371,075.00 Total Capital Projects Fund Budget Expenditure Increase 500,000.00 Expenditures Lead Replacement H.8389.0200.0693.0002 Equipment & Capital Outlay 871,075.00 500,000.00 1,371,075.00 Total Capital Projects Fund Budget Expenditure Increase 500,000.00 Net Impact On Capital Projects Fund 0.00 * Or as previously amended  RES101 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS FOR THE CITY OF TROY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Troy City Council hereby appoints Rebecca R. Zido, whose unredacted application is on file with the Troy City Clerk and whose eligibility for appointment under Executive Law § 139 has been confirmed, as Commissioner of Deeds for the City of Troy, for a two-year term beginning on November 3, 2023, and ending on November 2, 2025. Approved as to form, ________________________, 2023 ______________________________________________ Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel RES101  RES102 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF CITY OWNED SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY AT 5 BALSAM AVENUE AND TO CONVEY THE PARCEL BY QUITCLAIM DEED WHEREAS, pursuant to section 83-3 (F)(7) of the Troy City Code, the City Council previously authorized the Mayor to enter into a Real Estate Brokerage and Agency Agreement with Heer Realty, Inc., for the marketing and sale of various parcels of surplus real property owned by the City; and WHEREAS, the City previously acquired the parcel located at 5 Balsam Avenue (S/B/L 112.24-3-5) by in rem foreclosure; and WHEREAS, the City Council previously authorized a sale of 5 Balsam Avenue as surplus real property for $40,000.00, but the selected proposer was unable to close the transaction; and WHEREAS, the surplus property at 5 Balsam Avenue recently was listed with Heer Realty, Inc., for further marketing; and WHEREAS, three purchase offers have been received and reviewed by the Property Review Committee, which has recommended the offer of Michael J. Flynn for approval; and WHEREAS, the parcel located at 5 Balsam Avenue has an assessed value of $170,000.00; and WHEREAS, Michael J. Flynn has offered to purchase 5 Balsam Avenue for $200,000.00 to be paid in cash with no mortgage or other substantial contingency, except attorney approval; and WHEREAS, every contract of purchase and sale that is negotiated by the City’s broker is subject to City Council approval of the terms and price. 1  RES102 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the attached contract for the sale of the City owned surplus real property at 5 Balsam Avenue to Michael J. Flynn for a sale price of $200,000.00, subject to review and approval of the contract by Corporation Counsel and inclusion of such terms, conditions, and provisions as Corporation Counsel may require for the protection of the City and the public; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to convey the parcel at 5 Balsam Avenue to Michael J. Flynn by quitclaim deed upon full satisfaction of the terms and conditions of the contract; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Approved as to form, _________________, 2023 _______________________________________ Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel 2  RES102 WM. Patrick Madden Sharon L. Martin, IAO Mayor City Assessor Chris Nolin Acting Deputy Mayor Department of Assessment Phone: (518) 279-7126 City Hall Sharon.martin@troyny.gov 433 River Street Troy, New York 12180 MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT DATE: November 2, 2023 TO: City Council SUBJECT: Support Memo for the Sale of 5 Balsam Avenue FROM: Sharon Martin, IAO, Assessor The City acquired the parcel located at 5 Balsam Avenue (S/B/L 112.24-3-5) by in rem foreclosure deed filed on November 4, 2022. Thereafter, the City Council authorized a proposal sale of 5 Balsam Avenue as surplus real property for $40,000.00, but the selected proposer failed to complete the transaction. Given the value and condition of the property (it is in generally good condition and has an assessed value of $170,000.00) and the low range of the prior proposals, we listed the property at 5 Balsam with the City’s authorized realtor, Heer Realty, Inc., for a more professional real estate marketing program. Three purchase offers were received and reviewed by the Property Review Committee, two for $200,000.00 cash. All are attached. The Review Committee has recommended that the City Council approve the $200,000.00 cash offer of Michael J. Flynn. He owns other property in the City and has a record of excellent property management. The property will be conveyed without warranty as to condition or title by quitclaim deed as required by City ordinance. RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102 RES102  RES103 RESOLUTION COMMENDING FIRE CHIEF ERIC MCMAHON FOR HONORABLE AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF TROY WHEREAS, Fire Chief Eric McMahon has faithfully served the City of Troy Fire Department for over 34 years rising steadily through all ranks, first as Firefighter from September 19, 1989, then as Fire Lieutenant from October 23, 1995, then as Fire Captain from November 19, 2003, then as Battalion Fire Chief from July 22, 2010, then as Deputy Fire Chief from July 23, 2011, then as Assistant Fire Chief from June 27, 2016, and finally as Chief of the Fire Department from March 8, 2019 through November 3, 2023; and WHEREAS, in the course of his long service, Chief McMahon has consistently promoted and instituted policies, protocols, and procedures dedicated to the single-minded purpose of protecting public safety and the well-being of the City’s residents while at the same time guarding to the extent feasible the health and safety of members of the Fire Service, through extensive training, better equipment, and improved quarters; and WHEREAS, on the 3rd day of November, 2023, Chief McMahon will be leaving his position as Chief of the City’s Fire Department to pursue new challenges in the fields of fire protection and safety and risk management. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Troy City Council does hereby pause in its deliberations to honor and commend Chief Eric McMahon for his 34 years of faithful and outstanding service, his painstaking and responsible management of the City’s Fire Service, his exemplary leadership of the men and women of his Department, and the ever sound, thorough, and knowledgeable advice he has given to the Administration and the City Council over the years, all rendered with the highest integrity in the best interests of the residents of the City of Troy; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Troy City Council shall transmit a presentation copy of this Resolution to Chief McMahon as a token of the City’s deep appreciation and profound gratitude.  RES103 Approved as to form,________________________, 2023_______________________________ Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel