City Council

TROY CITY COUNCIL FINANCE MEETING AGENDA September 5th, 2024 6:30 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Public Forum Presentation of Agenda ORDINANCES 46. Ordinance Authorizing The Reconveyance Of Real Property Acquired By In Rem Foreclosure (128 Bedford Street) (Council President Steele, Council Member Casey) (At The Request Of The Administration) RESOLUTIONS 135. Resolution Confirming An Appointment To The Troy Industrial Development Authority (Council President Steele, Council Member Casey) (At The Request Of The Administration) 136. Resolution Honoring Bernice Bornt Ledeboer For Her Service And Contributions To The Arts In The City Of Troy (Council Member Vera) 137. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Intergovernmental Agreement For The Provision Of Cybersecurity Endpoint Protection And Response Services (Council President Steele, Council Member Casey) (At The Request Of The Administration) 1  ORD46 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RECONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY IN REM FORECLOSURE (128 BEDFORD STREET) The City of Troy, in City Council, convened, ordains as follows: Section 1. The City of Troy lawfully acquired real property at 128 Bedford Street (Tax Map Parcel No. 112.37-2-3.1) by in rem foreclosure deed (Serial No. BJ0019) filed on July 24, 2024. Section 2. Pursuant to Troy City Code Section 83-6 (A), the City Council may authorize a reconveyance of real property, acquired by the City through an in rem foreclosure action and not otherwise assigned for City purposes, to any person or entity which had been vested with title thereto on the date of the filing of the list of delinquent taxes in the in rem action. Section 3. Pursuant to Troy City Code Section 83-6 (B), the applicant, Shahed Hussain, has applied to the Bureau of Surplus Property for reconveyance of real property located at 128 Bedford Street, Troy, New York (Tax Map Parcel No. 112.37-2- 3.1). A copy of the application is attached hereto. Section 4. In accordance with Troy City Code Sections 83-6 (B) and (C), applicant has certified under oath that he was the owner of this parcel of real property on the date of the filing of the list of delinquent taxes in the in rem foreclosure action, and that applicant has not accepted or agreed to accept any consideration for making the application in return for applicant’s promise to convey the parcel to be reconveyed. Section 5. Applicant has paid in escrow to the Assessor and Treasurer the amounts calculated to be due under Troy City Code Section 83-6 (E) for delinquent taxes, interest, and administrative fees, as well as the Rensselaer County Clerk’s fees for filing the deed of reconveyance, which amounts total $31,474.45, and are hereby determined to be the total amount required to be paid by Section 83-6 (E) in consideration of the reconveyance. Copies of the Reconveyance Figures and Deposit Report are attached hereto. Section 6. The applicant having substantially complied with the terms of Section 83-6 of the Troy City Code, the Mayor is hereby authorized to sell and reconvey the above referenced real property by executing and delivering a quitclaim deed to the applicant former owner. Section 7. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.  ORD46 Approved as to form, _________________________ ___________________________________________ Dana L. Salazar, Corporation Counsel ORD46 ORD46 ORD46 ORD46 ORD46  RES135 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, Article 8, Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law of State of New York created and established the Troy Industrial Development Authority; and WHEREAS, the Troy Industrial Development Authority Board consists of a Chairperson and eight other members, all of whom are appointed for a term of three (3) years by the Mayor of the City, subject to confirmation by the City Council, and must include: two (2) members of the City Council of the City of Troy; one (1) representative of the school board; and one representative from each of the fields of business, industry, and labor; and WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Troy Industrial Development Authority; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed Michael Cusack to serve on the Board of the Troy Industrial Development Authority as a representative of the Lansingburgh school board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Troy hereby confirms the appointment of Michael Cusack to fill the vacancy on the Troy Industrial Development Authority as the representative of the Lansingburgh school board, his term to commence upon final passage of this Resolution and to expire in accordance with Public Authorities Law § 1952. Approved as to form, ______________________, 2024 ________________________________________ Dana L. Salazar, Corporation Council  RES135 Michael R. Cusack Troy NY 12180 EXPERIENCE GO CARLSON-ELECTRALLOY 12/2022-Current Produc on Manager (Watervliet Arsenal / Oil City PA) • Manage the P3 Public-Private Manufacturing Agreement between the US Army TACOM and GO Carlson forging stainless steel for the Defense and Aerospace industries • Lead Weekly Coordina on Mee ngs between US Army staff and Private Sector employees defining required staffing levels, equipment u liza on, and maintenance needs for stainless steel forging and finishing opera ons • Verify chemistry and dimensions of finished goods complying with ISO 9001:2015 and ASO9100:2016 cer fying process and contaminant free product • Review and approve produc on schedules, labor reports, and purchasing requests • Liaison with TACOM, US Army Corps of Engineers, and Contractors on the US Army Moderniza on Project at the Watervliet Arsenal OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE 11/2014-11/2022 Regional Master Scheduler (Selkirk NY / Edgewood MD / Avon CT / Easton PA) • Implementa on and Management of the Con nuous Improvement Program for mul ple so ware pla orms suppor ng the manufacturing of a 16,000 product por olio • Managed the Produc on Schedule for the Northeast Region tracking Project Milestones for more than one hundred ongoing construc on projects in various phases • Led weekly Project Coordina on Mee ngs between Engineering, Project Management, Produc on Management and Field Opera ons • Interpreted complex Project Es mates establishing Manufacturing Dura ons and preliminary Load Delivery Schedules • Collaborated with Sales and Finance targe ng opportuni es for Cost Savings and Revenue Enhancement toward poten al lis ngs and secured contracts MOMENTIVE (ODYSSEY LOGISTICS) 11/2012-11/2014 Client Opera ons Manager (Waterford NY / Charlo e NC) • On-Site Third-Party Logis cs Analyst and Contract Liaison suppor ng worldwide product delivery • Nego ated pricing agreements on freight lanes with na onal and regional carriers • Collected, analyzed, and interpreted supplier performance analy cs • Inves gated and mediated performance failures and OS&D occurrences assigning liability • Secured expedited solu ons for me sensi ve hazardous material shipments • Par cipated in quarterly opera ons summits presen ng improvement opportuni es to clients  RES135 MILLWOOD INCORPORATED (CHEP USA) 06/2004-10/2012 Plant Manager (Waterford, NY / Vienna OH) • Plant Manager and Branch Key Holder with P&L responsibility of a mul shi pallet recycling facility • Provided contract services Executed opera ons in tandem with On-Site Customer Representa ve • Hired, trained, and directed supervisors, technicians, and administrators • Procured materials, parts, supplies, and managed product inventory • Performed internal quality audits and conducted BBSO’s • Managed facility and equipment maintenance SKILLS • Proficient with MS Office • Con nuous Improvement / Workflow Process • Internal and External Audi ng MILITARY • United States Army Veteran: Military Police 1985-1989/ Forward Observer 1990-1993 COMMUNITY • Board of Educa on, Lansingburgh Central School District  RES136 RESOLUTION HONORING BERNICE BORNT LEDEBOER FOR HER SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARTS IN THE CITY OF TROY WHEREAS, Bernice Bornt Ledeboer was born in Lansingburgh on August 17, 1928; and WHEREAS, Bernice Bornt Ledeboer graduated from Syracuse University with an advanced degree in fine arts and taught at the Northampton School for Girls; and WHEREAS, she later worked in New York City designing silk screen posters and was hired by the Museum of the City of New York where she designed and installed exhibits; and WHEREAS, Bernice Bornt Ledeboer has been a steadfast supporter of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Corporation since its inception in 1979; she was elected to the Board in 1986 and served as its president from 1988-1990; and WHEREAS, Bernice Bornt Ledeboer was instrumental in the development of the free Music at Noon programming at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, and through her committee work and other contributions has been vital to the continued success of this unique and irreplaceable venue for creative expression in the City of Troy; and WHEREAS, Bernice Bornt Ledeboer was designated for special recognition by the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on April 7, 2016, upon the occasion of its 36th Annual Gala and was honored with New York State Legislative Resolution 2015-J4627, for being an essential part of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall for more than 30 years; and WHEREAS, Bernice Bornt Ledeboer also has helped manage the Troy Chromatic Concerts, an organization that has been bringing classical musical programs of the highest caliber to local audiences for 127 years; she previously served on the Board of Troy Chromatic Concerts as President for five years, and currently serves as an honorary director of Troy Chromatic Concerts; and WHEREAS, Bernice Bornt Ledeboer also taught classes in silk screen printmaking at the Arts Center of the Capital Region and made publicity posters for many local non-profit art groups over the years; and WHEREAS, by her actions and accomplishments, Bernice Bornt Ledeboer has demonstrated unwavering dedication and service to the arts community of Troy; and WHEREAS, the City of Troy desires to recognize and celebrate Bernice Bornt Ledeboer as an exceptional resident of the City who has made extraordinary contributions to improve the quality of life for all of the City’s residents consistently over many years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this legislative body pause in its deliberations to honor and pay tribute to Bernice Bornt Ledeboer whose creative talents and commitment to the arts has contributed significantly to the enrichment of our community and our world; and  RES136 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a belated birthday celebration, with cake, will be held to honor Bernice Bornt Ledeboer at the Little Italy Monthly Meeting, on September 18, 2024, where members of the City Council and the Mayor’s Administration, along with members of the public, will be in attendance for recognition of the contributions made by Bernice Bornt Ledeboer to the arts in the City of Troy; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, shall be presented to Bernice Bornt Ledeboer at the aforesaid meeting and birthday celebration on September 18, 2024. Approved as to form ____________________, 2024 ______________________________________ Dana L. Salazar, Corporation Counsel  RES137 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF CYBERSECURITY ENDPOINT PROTECTION AND RESPONSE SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of Troy recognizes that sophisticated cyber-attacks on governmental entities are a growing threat and that such attacks can compromise the security and integrity of government data, disrupt operations and services, and potentially damage critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Information Technology Services ("ITS") and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services ("DHSES") have established special countermeasure enforcement programs to enhance collective cybersecurity and risk management capabilities across state and local governments; and WHEREAS, the New York Security Operations Center Initiative ("NYSOC") provides a framework for proactive cybersecurity systems, including the deployment and use of Endpoint Detection and Response (“EDR”) software, and rapid information sharing, which are foundational components of a robust cybersecurity program; and WHEREAS, ITS and DHSES have offered the City of Troy licensed access to the EDR software, valued at $114,523.60, for a term of three years at no cost to the City of Troy as part of the NYSOC initiative, along with necessary training and support to deploy and utilize the software effectively; and WHEREAS, deployment of the EDR software may allow the City to stop using its current cybersecurity software with potential budgetary savings of $45,000; and WHEREAS, the attached Intergovernmental Agreement outlines the responsibilities of the City of Troy in maintaining, updating, and configuring the EDR software and ensuring compliance with all relevant terms and conditions to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its data and systems. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Troy City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into the attached Intergovernmental Agreement with ITS and DHSES for the provision of Endpoint Protection and Response Services (Phase II), the agreement to be for a term of three years and in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto, subject to review and approval by Corporation Counsel, with such terms, conditions, and provisions as Corporation Counsel may require for the protection of the City and the public. Approved as to form ________________________, 2024 Dana L. Salazar, Corporation Counsel  RES137 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT The proposed resolution authorizes the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the New York State Office of Information Technology Services and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to receive Endpoint Protection and Response (“EDR”) software services at no cost to the City of Troy for a term of three years. This agreement provides the City with advanced cybersecurity software and support, enhancing its ability to detect and respond to cyber threats. The provision of the EDR licenses, valued at $114,523.60, presents a unique opportunity for the City to bolster its cyber security infrastructure without spending any additional monies. In fact, we may be able to reduce or eliminate our current cyber security expense of $45,000. In consideration of receiving this software service at no-cost, the City will provide EDR software data to the New York Security Operations Center to increase the visibility of the state’s cyber threat landscape across state and local government entities and to enhance the overall ability to respond to cybersecurity threats. RES137 RES137 RES137 RES137 RES137 RES137 RES137 RES137 RES137 RES137 RES137 RES137 RES137