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TROY CITY COUNCIL FINANCE MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 22ND, 2026 6:00 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Public Forum Presentation of Agenda ORDINANCES 2. Ordinance Authorizing Settlement Of Claim, To Wit: Hassan Muradi Vs. The City Of Troy, New York, Troy City Court, Small Claims Court (Council Member McLaren, Council President Steele) (At The Request Of The Administration) 3. Ordinance Placing A Temporary Six Month Moratorium On The Development, Construction, Or Establishment Of Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”) In The City Of Troy(Council Member McLaren) (At The Request Of The Administration) 4. Ordinance Transferring Funds Within The 2026 General Fund (Council President Steele) RESOLUTIONS 18. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into An Intermunicipal Agreement With The Town Of Colonie For Mutual Provision Of Police Tactical Team Services (Council Member McKee, Council President Steele) (At The Request Of The Administration) 19. Resolution Proclaiming The Month Of February 2026 As Black History Month In The City Of Troy, New York (Council President Steele) (At The Request Of The Administration) 20. Resolution Commemorating The 30th Anniversary Of Ozzy Osbourne’s Concert In Troy (Council Member McLaren) 1  ORD2 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM, TO WIT: HASSAN MURADI VS. THE CITY OF TROY, NEW YORK, TROY CITY COURT, SMALL CLAIMS COURT (INDEX NO.: SC-001745-25/TR) The City of Troy, in City Council convened, ordains as follows: Section 1. The claimant Hassan Muradi commenced the above captioned action for damages arising out of an incident in which a City of Troy Department of Public Works garbage collection vehicle allegedly struck the claimant’s motor vehicle while engaged in garbage collection activities. Section 2. The Corporation Counsel is authorized to settle the above litigation in a manner that conforms in all material respects with and in the amount identified in the Memorandum in Support. The Corporation Counsel shall obtain a duly executed Release of all of the plaintiff’s claims against the City and a Stipulation of Discontinuance of the action prior to payment. Section 3. The Comptroller is authorized and directed to make, issue, and countersign the required draft as outlined in the Memorandum in Support, the amount to be payable out of the Judgments and Claims Account. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. Approved as to form, __________________, 2026 _________________________________________ Richard T. Morrissey, Acting Corporation Counsel  ORD2 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT To: Troy City Council From: Richard T. Morrissey, Acting Corporation Counsel Re: Settlement of Hassan Muradi v. The City of Troy, New York, Index No.: SC-001745-25/TR Date: January 14, 2026 Claimant Hassan Muradi commenced a small claims action against the City of Troy alleging property damage to his motor vehicle resulting from an incident involving a City of Troy Department of Public Works garbage collection vehicle. Claimant alleges that while the City vehicle was engaged in routine garbage collection activities, the vehicle hit and damaged his parked 2009 Toyota Prius. Claimant alleged that the City vehicle caused damages in excess of $5,000. The claim seeks compensation solely for property damage, no personal injuries are alleged. After reviewing the matter and considering the limited damages claimed and the risks inherent in proceeding to a hearing on the matter, the Corporation Counsel’s Office determined that a settlement is in the City’s best interest. The parties have agreed to resolve the matter for a total settlement amount of Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($2,200.00), subject to City Council approval. The settlement is contingent upon the claimant’s execution of a General Release of all claims and discontinuance of the small claims action. The proposed settlement contains no admission of liability or fault on the part of the City. It is respectfully recommended that the City Council approve the proposed settlement. Approval will fully resolve the claim, discontinue the action with prejudice, and release the City from any further liability arising out of the incident. The claimant and the Court understand that the settlement is expressly conditioned upon City Council approval. If the settlement is not approved, the case will be returned to the trial calendar.  ORD3 ORDINANCE PLACING A TEMPORARY SIX MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR ESTABLISHMENT OF BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (“BESS”) IN THE CITY OF TROY ______________________________________________________________________________ The City of Troy, convened in City Council, ordains as follows: Section 1. The City Planning and Engineering Departments have received several inquiries concerning development and siting of new electric power facilities in the form of commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”). Section 2. BESS facilities typically consist of rows of large capacity, rechargeable, lithium ion batteries housed in self-contained, interconnected storage units, drawing surplus energy from the local power grid during periods of low usage and storing it for later distribution to the grid during periods of peak demand. Section 3. Firefighters and other first responders, as well as community members, have raised significant concerns regarding the potential for inextinguishable fires in BESS facilities, such as could be caused by overheating banks of lithium-ion batteries, as well as the potential for environmental degradation, including air and groundwater contamination, in the event of fire or other catastrophic failure. Section 4. The current City Zoning, Land Use, and Development ordinance does not specifically address the development of BESS facilities in the City or require mitigation of the potential harms to the public health, safety, and welfare that might result. Section 5. Enactment of a temporary moratorium on locating BESS facilities in the City would afford the Administration and the Council time to review the substantial concerns arising from such development, to thoroughly examine these systems to identify potential threats to public safety and welfare, and to propose and adopt appropriate legislation to regulate and promote the responsible development of BESS facilities in the City in order to protect and preserve the quality of life of our residents. Section 6. Notwithstanding any ordinance or resolution to the contrary, the Troy City Council hereby ordains and imposes a temporary moratorium on the planning, development, construction, installation, siting, locating, operation, or establishment of any and all commercial BESS facilities for the storage and distribution of electric power in the City of Troy for a period of six months, the moratorium to be effective upon passage and mayoral approval hereof. Approved as to form, _____________________, 2026 _________________________________________ Richard T. Morrissey, Acting Corporation Counsel ORD3 ORD3  ORD4 ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE 2026 GENERAL FUND The City of Troy, convened in City Council, ordains as follows: Section 1. The City of Troy 2026 budget is hereby amended as set forth in Schedule A entitled: 2026 Budget Transfer(s) – January 2026 City Council Meeting which is attached hereto and made a part hereof Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. Approved as to form ____________________, 2026 Richard T. Morrissey, Acting Corporation Counsel  Schedule A 2026 Budget Transfer(s) – January 2026 City Council Meeting ORD4 Original Change Revised Department Account No. Description Reference Budget* (+/-) Budget General Fund City Clerk A1410.0101.0000.0000 Permanent Salaries 155,945.00 (38,391.00) 117,554.00 1 City Clerk A.1410.0102.0000.0000 Temporary Salaries 0.00 38,391.00 38,391.00 1 Engineering A.1440.0101.0000.0000 Permanent Salaries 403,628.00 (50,000.00) 353,628.00 2 Engineering A.1440.0806.0000.0000 Social Security 32,281.00 (3,825.00) 28,456.00 2 City Council A.1010.0102.0000.0000 Temporary Salaries 0.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 2 City Council A.1010.0806.0000.0000 Social Security 9,371.00 3,825.00 13,196.00 2 Net Impact On General Fund 0.00 * Or as previously amended  ORD4 MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT FROM: Sue Steele, Council President DATE: January 9,2025 Section C-5 states “The City Council may establish such positions within the Legislative Branch as shall be necessary for it to carry out its duties as prescribed in the Charter.” The City Council wishes to make the Assistant to the Clerk two part/time positions as has been previously approved. This necessitates a budget transfer as provided in Schedule A. Section C-5 further provides “the authority to establish the positions of Legislative Assistant, Legislative Counsel or Counsels, and consultants for special services.” The City Council is in need of aid to assist with legal research on issues, drafting legislation and providing guidance exclusively to the Council on legislative matters. This position will be a part time position accountable to the entire City Council and will represent the interests of the Council. A budget transfer from the vacant/new position of Deputy City Engineer is necessary to fund this position in the temporary services line item.  RES18 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF COLONIE FOR MUTUAL PROVISION OF POLICE TACTICAL TEAM SERVICES WHEREAS, both the City of Troy and the Town of Colonie maintain specially trained police tactical teams to respond to potentially violent situations involving criminal acts or other threats of harm; and WHEREAS, the City and the Town have each experienced the need for the services of the other to augment its own response to a dangerous situation; and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5-G authorizes the City of Troy and the Town of Colonie to enter into an intermunicipal agreement on a cooperative or contract basis to carry out any function or responsibility that each has the authority to undertake alone; and WHEREAS, since 2012, the City and the Town have entered into such agreements for the provision of police tactical team services to each other. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Troy City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into an intermunicipal agreement for the provision of police tactical team services jointly with the Town of Colonie for a term of two years, 2025-26, the agreement to be 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 ____________________, 2026 Richard T. Morrissey, Acting Corporation Counsel  RES18 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT General Municipal Law Article 5-G authorizes the City of Troy and the Town of Colonie to enter into an intermunicipal agreement on a cooperative or contract basis to carry out any function or responsibility that each has the authority to undertake alone. The City of Troy and the Town of Colonie have had formal written agreements for their police tactical teams to aid each other since 2015. In certain types of potentially violent situations involving criminal acts or other threats of harm, additional specially trained responders and special equipment may be necessary to resolve the situation safely for all involved. In the past, the City and the Town have each experienced the need for the services of the other to augment its own response and have come to rely on each other’s assistance. Under the proposed agreement – which appears to be the same as the prior agreements – each party assumes complete responsibility for its own operations and personnel as if it were operating regularly in its own jurisdiction.  RES18 Carmella R. Mantello Daniel G. Vincelette Mayor Deputy Corporation Counsel Seamus P. Donnelly Matthew P. Foley Deputy Mayor Deputy Corporation Counsel Office of the Corporation Counsel Richard T. Morrissey Phone: (518) 279-7157 Saahir A. Seraj Acting Corporation Counsel Troy City Hall Deputy Corporation Counsel 433 River Street, Fifth Floor Troy, New York 12180 TO: All City Council Members FROM: Richard T. Morrissey, Acting Corporation Counsel RE: Memorandum In Support Tactical Team Services Agreement with Colonie DATE: January 8, 2026 General Municipal Law Article 5-G authorizes the City of Troy and the Town of Colonie to enter into an intermunicipal agreement on a cooperative or contract basis to carry out any function or responsibility that each has the authority to undertake alone. The City of Troy and the Town of Colonie have had formal written agreements for their police tactical teams to aid each other since 2012. In certain types of potentially violent situations involving criminal acts or other threats of harm, additional specially trained responders and special equipment may be necessary to resolve the situation safely for all involved. In the past, the City and the Town have each experienced the need for the services of the other to augment its own response and have come to rely on each other’s assistance. Under the proposed agreement – which appears to be the same as the prior agreements – each party assumes complete responsibility for its own operations and personnel as if it were operating regularly in its own jurisdiction.  RES18 TOWN OF COLONIE TOWN ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Mernorial Town Hall 534 New Loudon Road Latham, New York I 2l I 0 Peter G. Crummey David M. Brickner 'lown Supervisor Phone (5 I 8) 783-2704 Fax (5 18) 786-7324 Town Attomey Service by Facsimile Not Accepted An &ual Opportunity Enployer lanuary 5,2026 City of Troy Office of the Corporation Counsel City Hall 433 River Street Troy, NY 12180 Re: Tactical Team Joint Service Agreem ent 2026 Our File No.: PO-2026-31 Dear Sir or Madam: Please find enclosed two (2) originals ofthe above-captioned Agreement that has been authorized by the Town of Colonie Town Board. Would you kindly review the same and, if it meets with your approval, kindly forward to the Honorable Carmella Mantello for signature. Once executed, please retum to our office by U.S. mail for further disposition. When a fully executed agreement is available, one will be sent to you. Additionally, kindly provide copy ofyour current insurance certificate(s). The certificate should provide that the Town of Colonie is named as an additional insured. Thank vou. Very truly yours, () Kathleen Torrey Legal Secretary to rrcy k fr rl to r,r,no f'c ci I onie . gor'' Enclosures  RES18 TOWN OF COLONIE n\ II TOWN ATTORNEY'S OFFICE lx Memorial Town Hall @ t-, 534 New Loudon Road Latham, New York l2ll0 Peter G. Crurnmey David M. Brickner Phone (518) 783-2704 Fax (518) 786-7324 Town Attomev Town Supervisor Service by Facsimile Not Accepted An hual Opportunit.y Enploler January 5, 2026 City of Troy Office of the Corporation Counsel City Hall 433 River Street Troy, NY 121 80 Re Tactical Team Joint Service Agreem ent 2026 Our File No.: PO-2026-31 Dear Sir or Madam: Please find enclosed two (2) originals ofthe above-captioned Agreement that has been authorized by the Town of Colonie Town Board. Would you kindly review the same and, if it meets with your approval, kindly forward to the Honorable Carmella Mantello for signature. Once executed, please retum to our office by U.S. mail for further disposition. When a fully executed agreement is available, one will be sent to you. Additionally, kindly provide copy ofyour current insurance certificate(s) . The certificate should provide that the Town of Colonie is named as an additiotll insured. Thank vou- Very truly yours, -- ./ a\ "-------j-- \L*\I.^.Q-- \ "*-1 Kathleen Torrey Legal Secretary torreyk@townofcolonie. gov Enclosures  RES18 TACTICAL TEAM JOINT SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF COLOME AND CITY OF TROY This agreement is made this _ day of 202_, between the Town of Colonie, a municipal corporation with its principal place of business at Memorial Town Hall. 534 New Loudon Road. Latham, New York, and the City of Troy. a municipal corporation with its principal place of business at the Troy city Hall, 433 River Street, Tr.oy, New York (hereinafter collectively referred to as the .,Parties,'). RECITALS WHEREAS: Section I l9-o ofthe General Municipal Law permits municipal corporations to enter into agreements for the performance amongst themselves or one for the other of their respective functions, powers. and duties on a cooperative or contract basis or for the provision of a joint service; and WHEREAS: the parties have experienced within theirjurisdictions a potential need for the joint response ofboth participants' police tactical teams to deal with certain criminal acts orthreats including but not limited to barricaded suspects, hostage takers, or other persons committing violent acts that may be more effectively dealt with through the use ofa specially trained tactical team rather than with standard police operations. NOW THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree to the terms and provisions of this Tactical Team Joint Service Agreement as follows: ARTICLE ONE Purpose of the Agreement The purpose ofthis Agreernent is to formalize the relationship between the Town of Colonie Police Department and its Special Services Team and the city ofrroy and its Emergency Response Team (hereinafter referred to as "Tactical Teams") and the use ofthe combined Tactical Team resources; clarify the obligations ofeach participating entity; and make available to each participating entity, the tactical team resources of the other participating entity in the event of an emergency in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. ARTICLE TWO Personnel and Equipment Each party agrees that its Police Department may supply Tactical Team personnel, equipment, and other available resources to the other upon request in the event ofan emergency, if its respective Police chief, or his designee. deems it appropriate. The number of personnel. if any, and the amount or type ofequipment to be dispatched by the responding party shall be determined by that agency's Police Chief or his designee. In furtherance of this Agreement, the parties agree to conduct joint training for all employees pa(icipating in the Tactical Team, subject to the terms of this Agreement. Such training shall take place at a tirne and place mutually agreed upon between the parties.  RES18 ARTICLE THREE Retained Personnel and Equipment Each party agrees that the tesponding party may hold back sufficient personnel and equipment to provide adequate protection within the teruitory ofthe responding party. Should a need for the loaned personnel and equipment arise within the territory ofthe responding party, the responding party may recall such personnel and equipment or any part thereof. The responding pafiy shall inform the requesting party of its intent to withdraw from the situation as soon as practicable. ARTICLE FOT]R Compensation Notwithstanding Section 209-m ofthe General Municipal Law, neither participant, as a requesting party. shall be obligated to compensate the responding party for services rendered by, or injuries to, the responding party's personnel, or for the use of, or damage to, the responding Tactical Team,s equipment. Specifically, and without limiting the foregoing, the requesting party shall have no obligation for payment of wages or withholding for unemployment and workers compensation, or for the payment ofany other benefits to the personnel ofthe responding party. Each Party to this Agreement hereby expressly waives all claims of whatever type or nature. except for gross negligence and intentional misconduct, against the other and its personnel, which may arise out of the performance of this Agreement. ARTICLE FI\rE Control ofPersonnel and Equipment The lncident Commander of the requesting party shall be in command of the operations under which the equipment and personnel sent by the responding party shall serve, provided that the responding personnel and equipment shall be under the immediate supervision ofthe officer in charge ofthe responding party. The requesting party may, however, relinquish Incident Command to the highest ranked officer of the party rendering assistance. ARTICLE SD( Privileges and Immunities Tothe extent permitted by law, all the privileges and immunities from tiability whiclr surround the activities ofany participating Tactical Team or agency when performing its functions within the public agency's territorial limits shall apply to the activities ofthat agency's Tactical Team while furnishing tactical assistance outside its territorial limits under the terms of this Agreement. ARTICLE SEVEN Line of Duty Death or Injury The effect ofthe death, injury or disability ofany officer who is killed, injured or disabled outside the territorial limits ofeither participating entity while in the performance of this agreement, shall be the same as if he were killed, injured or were to become disabled while that officer was 2  RES18 functioning within its own territorial limits, and such injury or death shall be considered to be in the line of duty. In the event a mutual aid or assistance situation results in an officer-involved shooting, accidental injury or other event or results requiring investigation or review. both parties will cooperate and consr.rlt with each other in the conduct ofsuch investigation or review. Each local government and each law enforcement agency will make available to the other any infbrmation or r€sources necessaly to conduct such investigation or review. The Police Chisfs will fully communicate, consult, and oooperate with each other to ensure that a thorough, efficient, and effective investigation or review is conducted. The results of such investigation shall be shared with each Police Chief. ARTICLE EIGHT Liability and Indemnifi cation Neither party shall incur any liability or responsibility for the failure to respond to any request for assistance made pursuant to this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed as or deemed to be an Agreement for the benefit ofany third party, and no third party shaU have any right of action hereunder for any cause. Neither party shall be required to indemnif, the other for any claim arising out of participating under this Agreement. Each party shall be responsible for defending its own respective entity in any action or dispute that arises in connection with or as a result ofthis Agreement and each party will be responsible for bearing their own costs, damages. losses. expenses. and attorney fees. Each party shall be obligated to notify the other ofany claim received or lawsuit commenced arising out of tactical team operations. Each party agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the other party harmless, including its officers, ernployees, volunteers, and agents, from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, injuries, suits, and expenses (including attorneys'fees) arising out ofor in connection with the use ofeach other's facilities pursrrant to this Agreement. Each party shall be responsible for any injuriesor liabilities of its own personnel regardless of where the injury or liability was sustained. ARTICLE IYINE Administration It is the intention ofthe parties that no ssparate legal entity is created by this Agreement to carry out its provisions. To the extent this Agreement requires administration other than as set forth herein, it shall be administered by the goveming bodies ofthe parties hereto, or an appoiptee or appoirrtees of each such governing body. Each party shall have equal access to the records created by the other party related to emergencies responded to under this Agreement, 3  RES18 ARTICLE TEN Compliance with Laws Each participant agrees that each will comply with all applicable, federal, state, and local laws. rules, and regulations applicable to the respective entities and employees in connection with the performance of this Agreement. ARTICLE ELEVEN Approval. Duration and Termination This Agreement shall not be effective until approved by a majority vote, as required by section ll9-o ofthe General Municipal Law, ofthe governing body ofeach party. This agreement shall be retroactive to January 1,2025 and shallterminate on December 31, 2026 unless terminated earlier by the parties hereto. Either party may terminate any rights and obligations under this Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days' written notice of its intent to withdraw from this Agreement. AlI notices shall be provided to: Town of Colonie City of Troy Office of the Town Attorney OfIice ofthe Corporation Counsel Memorial Town Hall City Hall 534 New Loudon Road 433 River Street Latham. New York 12l l0 Troy. New York 12180 IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties have executed this Agreemerrt the date and year above written. TOWNOFCOLONIE CITY OF TROY By: By: Peter G. Crummey Carmella Mantello Town Supervisor Mayor (NotBrizatiors on followlng page) 4  RES18 State of New York ) ) ss. County of Albany ) On the _ day of _ in the year _, before me, the undersigned, personally appeared PETER C. CRUMMEY, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signatures on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted. executed the instrument. Notaly Public State of New York ) ) SS County of Rensselaer ) On the _ day of in the year before me. the undersigned, personally appeared CARMELLA MANTELLO, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her capacity, and that by his/her signatures on the instrument, the individual. or the person upon behalfofwhich the individual acted, executed the instrument. Notary Public 5  RES18 TACTICAL TEAM JOINT SERVICE AGRf,EMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF COLOME AND CITY OF TROY This agreernent is made this _ day of 202_. between the Town of Colonie, a municipal corporation with its principal place of business at Memorial Town Hall. 534 New Loudon Road. Latham, New York, and the City of Troy. a municipal corporation with its principal place of business at the Troy City Hall, 433 River Street, Tr.oy, New York (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties"). RECITALS WHEREAS: Section I l9-o ofthe General Municipal Law permits rnunicipal corporations to enter into agreements for the performance amongst themselves or one for the other of their respective functions, powers, and duties on a cooperative or contract basis or for the provisiorr of a joint service: and WHEREAS: the parties have experienced within their jurisdictions a potential need for the joint response ofboth participants' police tactical teams to deal with certain criminal acts orthreats including but not limited to barricaded suspects, hostage takers, or other persons committing violent acts that may be more effectively dealt with through the use ofa specially trained tactical team rather than with standard police operations. NOW THEREFORE, the pafiies do mutually agree to the terms and provisions of this Tactical Team Joint Service Agreement as follows: ARTICLE ONE Purpose of the Agreement The purpose of this Agreernent is to formalize the relationship between the Town of Colonie Police Department and its Special Services Tearn and the City ofTroy and its Emergency Response Team (hereinafter referred to as "Tactical Tearns") and the use ofthe combined TacticaI Team resources; clarify the obligations ofeach participating entity; and make available to each participating entity, the tactical team resources of the other participating entity in the event of an emergency in accordance with the provisions ofthis Agreement. ARTICLE TWO Personnel and Equipment Each party agrees that its Police Department may supply Tactical ream personnel, equipment, and other available resources to the other upon request in the event of an emergency. if its respective Police chiet or his designee, deems it appropriate. The number of personnel. if any, and the amount or type ofequipment to be dispatched by the responding party shall be determined by that agency's Police Chief or his designee. In furtherance of this Agreement, the pafties agree to conduct joint tr.aining for all employees participating in the Tactical Team, subject to the terms olthis Agreement. Sucir training shall take place at a time and place mutually agreed upon between the parties.  RES18 ARTICLE THREE Retained Personnel and Equipment Each party agrees that the responding party may hold back sufficient personnel and equipment to provide adequate protection within the territory ofthe responding party. Should a need for the loaned personnel and equipment arise within the territory ofthe responding party, the responding party may recall such personnel and equipment or any part thereof. The responding party shall inform the requesting party of its intent to withdraw from the situation as soon as practicable. ARTICLE FOI,]R Compensation Notwithstanding Section 209-m ofthe General Municipal Law, neither participant, as a requesting party. shall be obligated to compensate the responding party for services rendered by, or injuries to, the responding party's personnel, or for the use of, or damage to, the responding Tactical Team's equipment. Specifically, and without limiting the foregoing, the requesting party shall have no obligation for payment of wages or withholding for unemployment and workers compensation. or for the payment ofany other benefits to the personnel ofthe responding party. Each Party to this Agreement hereby expressly waives all claims of whatever type or nature, except for gross negligence and intentional misconduct, against the other and its personnel, wl.rich may arise out of the performance of this Agreement. ARTICLE FTVE Control ofPersonnel and Equipment The Incident Commander of the requesting party shall be in command of the operations under' which the equipment and personnel sent by the responding party shall serve, provided that the responding personnel and equipment shall be under the immediate supervision of the officer in charge ofthe responding party. The requesting party may, however, relinquish Incident Command to the highest ranked officer ofthe party rendering assistance. ARTICLE SD( Privileges and Immunities To the extent permitted by law, allthe privileges and immunities from liability which surround the activities ofany participating Tactical Team or agency when performing its functions within the public agency's territorial limits shall apply to the activities ofthat agency's Tactical Team while furnishing tactical assistance outside its territorial limits under the terms ofthis Agreement. ARTICLE SEVEN Line of Duty Death or Injury The effect ofthe death, injury or disability ofany oflicer who is killed, injured or disabled outside the territorial Iimits ofeither participating entity while in the performance of this agreement, shall be the same as if he were killed, injured or were to become disabled while that officer was 2  RES18 functioning within its own territorial limits, and such injury or death shall be considered to be in the line of duty. In the event a mutual aid or assistance situation results in an officer-involved shooting, accidental injury or other event or results requiring investigation or review. both parties will cooperate and consultwith each other in the conduct ofsuch investigation or review. Each local government and each law enforcement agency will make available to the other any information or resources necessary to conduct suclr investigation or review, The Police Chiefs witl fully communicate, consult. and cooperate with each other to ensure that a thorough. efficient, and effective investigation or review is conducted. The results of such investigation shall be shared with each Police Chief. ARTICLE EIGHT Liability and lndemnifi cation Neither party shall incur any liability or responsibility forthe failure to respond to any request for assistance made puisuant to this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed as or deemed to be an Agreement for the benefit ofany third party, and no third party shall have any right of action hereunder for any cause. Neither party shall be required to indemnify the other for any claim arising out of participating under this Agreement. Each party shall be responsible for defending its own respective entity in any action or dispute that arises in connection with or as a result ofthis Agreernent and each party will be responsible for bearing theirown costs, damages. losses. expenses. and attorney fees. Each pa*y shall be obligated to notit/ the other ofany claim received or lawsuit commenced arising out of tactical team operations. Each party agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the other party harmless, including its officers, ernployees, volunteers, and agents, from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, injuries, suits, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out ofor in connection with the use ofeach other's facilities pursuant to this Agreement. Each party shall be responsible for any injuries or liabilities of its own personnel regardless of where the injury or liability was sustained. ARTICLE NINE Administration lt is the intention ofthe parties that no separate legal entity is created by this Agreement to carry out its provisions. To the extent this Agreement requires administration other than as set forth herein, it shall be administered by the governing bodies ofthe parties hereto, or an appointee or appointees ofeach such governing body. Each party shall have equal access to the records created by the other party related to emergencies responded to under this Agreement. 3  RES18 ARTICLE TEN Compliance with Laws Each participant agrees that each will comply with all applicable, federal, state, and local laws. rules, and regulations applicable to the respective entities and employees in connection with the performance of this Agreement. ARTICLE ELEVEN Approval, Duration and Termination This Agreement shall not be effective until approved by a majority vote, as required by section ll9-o ofthe General Municipal Law, ofthe governing body ofeach party. This agreement shall be retroactive to January 1,2025 and shall terrninate on December 31,2026 unless terminated earlier by the parties hereto. Either party may terminate any rights and obligations under this Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days' written notice of its intent to withdraw from this Agreement. AII notices shall be provided to: Town of Colonie City of Troy Office of the Town Attorney Office of the Corporation Counsel Memorial Town Hall City Hall 534 New Loudon Road 433 River Sheet Latham. New York 12l l0 Troy. New York 12180 IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties have executed this Agreement the date and year above written. TOWNOFCOLONIE CITYOFTROY By: By: Peter G. Crummey Carmella Mantello Town Supervisor Mayor (Notarizatiors on follorving page) 4  RES18 State of New York ) ) ss. Corrnty of Albany ) On the _ day of _, before me, the undersigned, in the year personally appeared PETER G. CRUMMEY, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signatures on tlre instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted. executed the instrument. Notary Public State of New York ) ) ss.: County ofRensselaer ) On the day of _in the year before me, the undersigned, personally appeared CARMELLA MANTELLO, personally known to me or proved - to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subsmibed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her capacity, and that by his/her signatures on the instrument, the individual. or the person upon behalfofwhich the individual acted, executed the instrument. Notary Public 5  RES19 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN THE CITY OF TROY, NEW YORK ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Black History Month was founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson and was first celebrated on February 1, 1926; and WHEREAS, since 1976, Black History Month has become a nationally recognized month-long celebration held each year during the month of February to acknowledge and pay tribute to African-Americans and their achievements; and WHEREAS, this month-long celebration commemorates the extraordinary efforts, accomplishments, and victories of African Americans in their long endeavor to develop and promote equal opportunity and social equality throughout the United States; and WHEREAS, Black History Month is a time to remember and celebrate the strength and spirit of the people of color in our nation’s history who triumphed over adversity and rose above their social circumstances to build dignified lives for themselves, and in so doing, left an honorable cultural legacy for those who follow in their paths. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Troy City Council honors and commends the African American community and does hereby proclaim the month of February 2026 as Black History Month in the City of Troy, New York; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this month, and throughout the year, we commit ourselves to raising our awareness and appreciation of the histories and cultures of our nation’s people of color, and may their American spirit continue to enrich our daily lives. Approved as to form, ____________________, 2026 ______________________________________ Richard T. Morrissey, Corporation Counsel  RES # 20 RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 30th ANNIVERSARY OF OZZY OSBOURNE’S CONCERT IN TROY WHEREAS, on January 27, 1996, Ozzy Osbourne performed at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Houston Field House in the City of Troy, New York; and WHEREAS, the legendary heavy metal vocalist and former Black Sabbath frontman was touring the country as part of his “Retirement Sucks!” tour, including a stop in the Collar City promoting his new album Ozzmosis; and WHEREAS, nearly 6,000 fans packed into the RPI Field House to watch the Prince of Darkness perform a 90-minute concert featuring classic tracks from his solo career and albums with Black Sabbath; and WHEREAS, the Godfather of Heavy Metal was backed by an all-star lineup of Mike Inez of Alice In Chains, Randy Castillo, and Joe Holmes, along with performances from Korn and Life of Agony as opening acts; and WHEREAS, last July, a global concert event was held to celebrate Ozzy’s final live performance and last-ever reunion of the original lineup of Black Sabbath, including Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward; and WHEREAS, live-streamed around the globe, the event included musical tributes from some of the world’s biggest bands including Metallica, Tool, Slayer, Anthrax, Pantera, Lamb of God, and other hard rock and metal groups with deep roots in the trailblazing work of Ozzy and Black Sabbath; and WHEREAS, approximately three weeks after his final live performance, Ozzy Osbourne suddenly and tragically died in England, at the age of 76; and WHEREAS, Osbourne’s death was marked around the world by fans, friends, and family who were impacted by his life and music; and WHEREAS, the 30th anniversary of Ozzy’s headlining concert in Troy is the subject of an upcoming podcast episode of Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City, which features stories from fans and friends of Ozzy Osbourne looking back at the iconic concert in Troy, along with recently rediscovered audio recordings of the concert. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby pause in its deliberations to mark the 30th anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s first and only performance in Troy, and to honor the life and musical legacy of this music and pop culture icon, and does hereby encourage Trojans to remember the important cultural and musical contributions of John “Ozzy” Osbourne during his 76 years of life.  RES # 20 Approved as to form, ________________________________, 2026 ____________________________________________________ Richard T. Morrissey, Acting Corporation Counsel