of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 26, 2009
1:00 P.M. / (10/26)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Bethaida Gonzàlez, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Reverend James Lorrick of Gospel Temple Church of God and Christ, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor Heagerty absent)
4. /Minutes - October 13, 2009 - (Adopted 8-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (Airport)
7. /Communications - (From Hon. John A. DeFrancisco, NYS Senator, acknowledging receipt of Common Council Resolution #26-R (09/28/09) regarding the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority)
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
8.
8-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2009-2010. / 28-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
9.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #630 (12/08/08), “Contract - With Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County for services related to a Water Quality Education Program and Farm Business Management Services for the Skaneateles Lake Watershed for the period of January 1, 2009-December 31, 2009 with 1 remaining one-year option, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $104,700 per year.” Amend to authorize the second one-year renewal option for the period of January 1, 2010-December 31, 2010. Total cost not to exceed $104,700. / 534
10.
8-0 / Permission - To the Environmental School of Forestry and the Syracuse City School District (Ed Smith School) and the Ed Smith PTA to conduct a hands-on environmental education project on the Morningside Trail, part of the Morningside Heights Park, to include planting 20-40 donated native trees in various openings around the trail. / 535
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
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8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 122 Warner Avenue, a wood house and unfinished garage, to Iola Workman for the total sum of $8,375. / 536
12.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 658 Gifford Street, a wood house and garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 537
13.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 739 Otisco Street, a wood house and garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 538
14.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 623 Otisco Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $550. / 539
15.
8-0 / Special Permit - To approve an Indoor Amusement and Recreation establishment at 1426 North Salina Street. HGR Enterprise, LLC, owner/applicant. Planning Commission waived parking requirements. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR HEAGERTY:
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8-0 / Amend - Ord. #355 (06/18/07), “Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the Construction Phase of the Streetscape Improvements to North Salina Street (800 & 900 blocks) Project, PIN #3754.07. Total amount not to exceed $648,000.” Amend to add the additional amount of $47,559. The total amount not to exceed $695,559. Previous bonding of $750,000 (Ord. #262-05.) Total bonding amount of $1,445,559. / 540
17.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #348 (06/16/08), “Authorize - The Streetscape Improvements to the North Salina Street (800 & 900 blocks) Project, PIN 3754.07, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total project cost not to exceed $1,730,645. The City will incur all costs and be reimbursed from the federal and state governments as detailed in Schedule “A”. Amend to increase project cost by $129,076.Total cost not to exceed $1,859,721. / 541
18.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #349 (06/16/08), “Agreement - With the NYS Department of Transportation for Engineering Design Services for the Streetscape Improvements to North Salina Street (800 & 900 blocks) Project, PIN 3754.07, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $1,620,607. The City will incur all costs and be reimbursed from the federal and state governments as detailed in Schedule “A”. Amend total cost not to exceed $1,680,055. / 542
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8-0 / Amend - Ord. #281 (06/02/08), “Agreement - With Fisher Associates to provide Construction Inspection Services for the Streetscape Improvements to North Salina Street (800 & 900 blocks) Project, PIN 3754.07, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $120,000.” Amend to increase the total cost not to exceed $210,000. / 543
20.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Holophane Lighting, Inc., street lighting equipment for Little Italy and other special lighting districts, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $50,000. / 544
21.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Spring City Electrical Mfg. Corp., street light poles and parts for the University area and other special lighting districts, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $30,000. / 545
22.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Hadco, VBC Lighting, street light poles and parts for the Lakefront Area and other special lighting districts, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $50,000. / 546
23.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From King Luminaire Company, Inc., street light poles and parts for the downtown and St. Joseph’s Hospital areas and other special lighting districts, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $50,000. / 547
24.
H / Amend - Miscellaneous Provisions of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 16 entitled “Water Rules, Regulations and Rates”, sections 16-51, 16-53, 16-107 and 16-108 concerning water bills, nonpayment, criminal and civil penalties and water shut-offs. / H
25.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #208 (05/26/09), “Contract - With AECOM for flow measurement services, for the period of two years, with one 2-year option, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $35,000.” Amend the total cost not to exceed $70,000 for the two-year period. / 548
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8-0 / Amend - Ord. #209 (05/26/09), “Contract - With D.S.M. Solutions for leak detection services, for the period of two years, with one 2-year option, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $30,000.” Amend the total cost not to exceed $60,000 for the two-year period. / 549
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
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8-0 / Agreement - With the Secretary of the Air Force for Mutual Aid Fire Protection on behalf of the 174th Fighter Wing of the New York Air National Guard for firefighting equipment and personnel at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, for the period of July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 with two 1-year renewal options. / 550
28.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #387 (08/03/09), “Authorize - Use and Lease Agreements with the carriers as detailed in Exhibit “A” for service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of three years, July 1, 2009-June 30, 2012 with 2 one-year options. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.)” Amend to change the name of ExpressJet to Continental Airlines, Inc. / 551
29.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #186 (05/11/09), “Authorize - “Professional Services Agreement with Innova Aviation Consulting, LLC, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, for services related to Airline Use and Lease Agreement Implementation, Airport Governance, Tax Litigation and Air Service Marketing and Development, for the term of March 1, 2009-February 28, 2010. Total cost not to exceed $1,059,500. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process.” Amend to change the name from Innova Aviation Consulting, LLC to InterVISTAS Consulting, LLC and to increase the contract by $150,000.Total cost not to exceed $1,209,500. / 552
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
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8-0 / Approve - Settlement of Tax Certiorari Proceedings - HUB Properties Trust vs. The Assessor, The Board of Assessors and The Board of Assessment Review of the City of Syracuse and the City of Syracuse - 110 West Fayette Street for Tax Years 2005/06, 2006/07, 2008/09 and 2009/10. Settlement amount $15,073, plus interest. / 553
31.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (Edward Pfohl - 658 Gifford St., 407 Ellis St. - Bill Anderson - 739 Otisco St., 149 Berger Ave., 434 James St.) / 554
32.
8-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (227 Seymour St, 444 Buckingham Ave.) For various charges for Tax Year 2009/10. / 555
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
33.
8-0 / Authorize - Payments to Mike Lawler, balloon sculptor ($400) and Bounce ‘N’ Around for two inflatable attractions ($100) for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs Halloween Spooktacular on October 23 and 24, 2009 at Burnet Park. / 556
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:10 P.M.
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