of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING -JANUARY 26, 2009
1:00 P.M. / (1/26)
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Bethaida Gonzàlez, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Reverend Henry Clarke of the Abundant LifeChurch, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present - 9)
4. /Minutes -January 12, 2009 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #31,“Lease Agreement - With the United States of America for space leased by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (.23 acres) for the period of December 1, 2008-November 30, 2009 with seven 1-year renewal options. Total monthly rent of $700.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #32,“Authorize - Ground Lease Agreement with MGL Holdings, LLC for property located at 123 Air Cargo Road, Syracuse Hancock International Airport, formerly known as the USAirways Reservations Center (217,800 square feet) for the period of March 1, 2009-February 28, 2049. Total monthly rent of $28,096 for the first year increasing at the rate of 2% per year thereafter.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.)(NO APPEARANCES)
6. /
Petitions - (none)
7. /Committee Reports - (Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs; Airport; Neighborhood Preservation, Downtown & Metropolitan Planning (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable); Public Works (D.P.W. & Transportation)
8. /Communications - (Notice of a public hearing from Urban Development Corporation regarding Syracuse University-City-by-City-Syracuse Connective Corridor Capital Project; St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Revitalization plan)
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
9.
9-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2009-2010. / 3-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with theNYS Housing Finance Agency, under the Federal Neighborhood Stabilization program, Low Income Housing category, for funds in an amount not to exceed $2,800,000 for predevelopment, remediation and rehabilitation of a portion of the former ELJAY properties designated for restoration as affordable housing as detailed in Appendix “A”. No local match is required. / 15
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
11.
9-0 / Contract - With IBM Corporation for software integration and migration services, Phases I and II, on behalf of the SyracuseCitySchool District. Total cost not to exceed $4,565,050 with $1,500,000to be paid during Fiscal Year 2008/09. / 16
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
12.
H / Amend - #537 (09/24/07), “Agreement - With Clough Harbor and Associates for services related to technical support to advance the goals of the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2025. Total cost not to exceed $185,158. The Mayor has waived the RFP process.” Amend the cost not to exceed to $338,251. The additional $153,093 is from: General Fund Special Objects Acct.- Comp. Plan 2008/09 $75,000; Appropriation of 2007/08 Designated Fund Balance for General Fund Special Acct. - Comp. Plan $54,698 (unspent funds 2007/08 Comprehensive Plan fund account); NYS Dept. of State Quality Communities Grant, 2005/06 $23,395. / H
13.
9-0 / Contract - With (6) Community Based Organizations (InterFaith Works of CNY, Inc., Southwest Community Center, Girls, Inc. of CNY, Syracuse Northeast Community Center, Inc., Westcott Community Center and Huntington Family Center, Inc.) for lead poisoning outreach and education and referrals to the Lead Program, for the period of January 1, 2009-December 31, 2009 in an amount not to exceed $6,500 per agency. Total cost not to exceed $39,000 from the HUD Lead Hazard Control Grant. / 17
14.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to convey the sections of East Laurel Street and Prospect Avenue, 30,132.95 square feet previously abandoned, to St. Joseph’s HospitalHealthCenter for the total sum of $1.00. / T
15.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1017 W. Onondaga Street, a wood house and garage, to Orlando Mulero for the total sum of $8,875. / 18
16.
9-0 / 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 507 & 509 W. Newell Street to Robin C. Johnson for the total sum of $550. / 19
17.
9-0 / 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 436 ½ Wilkinson Street to Helene Nappa for the total sum of $650. / 20
18.
9-0 / Special Permit - To approve a transitional parking area on property located at 504 Danforth Street. John Vendetti Italian American War Veterans-Post #1 owner/applicant. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR HEAGERTY:
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9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the design phase of the Dickerson Street Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3752.90. Total amount not to exceed $305,000. / 21
20.
9-0 / Authorize - The design phase of the Dickerson Street Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3752.90, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $305,000 with 80% Federal TIP reimbursement. Total project cost of $1,095,000. / 22
21.
9-0 / Agreement - With the NYS DOT for the design phase of the DickersonStreetBridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3752.90. Total cost not to exceed $305,000 with 80% Federal TIP reimbursement and 20% local share cost. / 23
22.
9-0 / Authorize - The City of Syracuse to adopt a Negative Declaration pursuant to the SEQR Act for the DorwinAvenueBridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3752.89. / 24
23.
9-0 / 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 for the Dorwin Avenue Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3752.89. Total amount not to exceed $1,396,000. / 25
24.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #240 (05/22/06), “Authorize - The scoping, preliminary and final design phases of the Dorwin Avenue Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $206,000. Total project cost not to exceed $1,236,000 with 80% TIP reimbursement.” Amend total project cost not to exceed $1,602,000. / 26
25.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #239 (05/22/06), “Agreement - With the NYS DOT for the scoping, preliminary and final design phases of the Dorwin Avenue Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project. Total cost not to exceed $206,000. Total project cost not to exceed $1,236,000.” Amend total project cost not to exceed $1,602,000. / 27
26.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #142 (04/09/07), “Agreement - With Fisher Associates for engineering services fee for the Dorwin Avenue Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, on behalf of the Department of Engineering PIN 3752.89. Total cost not to exceed $170,000 with 80% federal funding. Total project cost $1,236,000. Bonding authorized by Ord. #238 (05/22/06).” Amend to include construction inspection services at an additional cost of $240,000. Total cost not to exceed $410,000. / 28
27.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the design phase of the West Washington Street Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3752.91. Total amount not to exceed $454,000. / 29
28.
9-0 / Authorize - The design phase of the West Washington Street Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3752.91, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $454,000. Total project cost of $1,640,000. / 30
29.
9-0 / Agreement - With the NYS DOT for the design phase of the WestWashingtonStreetBridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3752.91. Total cost not to exceed $454,000 with 80% TIP reimbursement and 20% local share. / 31
30.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #464 (07/30/07), “Agreement - With Dewberry-Goodkind for preliminary design services required for the Syracuse Bridge Improvements on Auto Row Project, PIN 3753.96, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $230,000. Total project cost not to exceed $3,000,000, 100% funded with federal funds.” Amend to include final design engineering services at an additional cost of $260,000. Total cost not to exceed $490,000. Total bonding of $700,000 has been previously authorized. / 32
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
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9-0 / Lease Agreement - With the United States of America for space leased by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at SyracuseHancockInternationalAirport (.23 acres) for the period of December 1, 2008-November 30, 2009 with seven 1-year renewal options. Total monthly rent of $700. (Public Hearing held on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.) / 33
32.
9-0 / Authorize - Ground Lease Agreement with MGL Holdings, LLC for property located at 123 Air Cargo Road, Syracuse Hancock International Airport, formerly known as the USAirwaysReservationsCenter (217,800 square feet) for the period of March 1, 2009-February 28, 2049. Total monthly rent of $28,096 for the first year increasing at the rate of 2% per year thereafter. (Public Hearing held on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.) / 34
33.
9-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Aviation to enter into a contract of sale with MGL Holdings, LLC for the building located at 123 Air Cargo Road, Syracuse Hancock International Airport, formerly known as the USAirways Reservations Center, for the total sum of $800,000. / 35
34.
9-0 / Approve - Settlement of Tax Certiorari Proceedings -City of Syracuse vs. Town of Salina for Airport Properties located in the Town of Salina for Tax Years 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08 & 2008/09 for the period of January 1, 2009-December 31, 2037 by authorizing the Mayor to execute a Payment In Lieu of Tax (PILOT) Agreement with the Town of Salina. PILOT to expire upon creation of an Airport Authority. / 36
35.
9-0 / Approve - Settlement of Tax Certiorari Proceedings -City of Syracuse vs. Town of Cicero for Airport Properties located in the Town of Cicero for Tax Years 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08 & 2008/09 for the period of January 1, 2009-December 31, 2037 by authorizingthe Mayor to execute a Payment In Lieu of Tax (PILOT) Agreement with the Town of Cicero.PILOT to expire upon creation of an Airport Authority. / 37
36.
9-0 / Approve - Settlement of Tax Certiorari Proceedings -City of Syracuse vs. North Syracuse Central School District for Airport Properties located in the North Syracuse Central School District for Tax Years 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08 & 2008/09 for the period of January 1, 2009-December 31, 2037 by authorizingthe Mayor to execute a Payment In Lieu of Tax (PILOT) Agreement with the North Syracuse Central School District. PILOT to expire upon creation of an Airport Authority. / 38
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
37.
9-0 / Approve - Compromise Settlement of Claim - Belge vs. LeBlanc and the City of Syracuse. Settlement amount $750,000. / 39
38.
9-0 / Approve - Settlement of Tax Certiorari Proceedings - Rothschild Development Corp. vs. John C. Gamage, Assessor of the City of Syracuse and the City of Syracuse - 420-424 South Crouse Avenue, Suite 092 for Tax Years 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09. / 40
39.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (Edward Pfohl - 1227 & 1307 S. Salina St., 220 Elizabeth St., 167 Forest Ave., 1712 Midland Ave., 102 Herkimer St., & 113 Kellogg St. - Chris Bollinger 615 Otisco St., 316 Rich St., 135 Walrath Rd. & 152 Wiman Ave. - Bill Anderson - 310 Apple St., 627, 629 & 641 Gifford St., 107 Sabine St., 428, 435 & 437 Seymour St., 108, 110, 230, 234 & 236 Merriman Ave. & 109 Sabine St.) / 41
40.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain Harlan LaVine Real Estate, Inc. to appraise the property located at 626-672 South Salina Street for property tax litigation for a fee of $3,500 for a limited format report, $6,000 for a complete trial ready report and $150 per hour for trial preparation and testimony. / 42
41.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (2743 Erie Blvd. E. and 812 Onondaga Ave.) For various charges for Tax Years 2004/05-2007/08. / 43
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
42.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to the Frankie D Band, under the direction of David Baker for performances on February 10, 2009, Ida Benderson Center ($300) February 11, 2009, McChesney Center ($300) February 12, 2009, Westside Center ($300) and April 9, 2009, McChesney Center ($300) and under the direction of Darrell White, February 11, 2009, Cecile Center ($300) and to Stephen Banyas, March 17, 2009, Westside Center ($100) on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. / 44
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:15 P.M.
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