Mahoney, Masterpole
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2002
1:00 P.M. / (9/10)
1. / Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by the Hon. Bethaida González, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. / Invocation - (Delivered by Rev. Richard Bennett of Midler Avenue Wesleyan Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. / Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor DeRegis absent)
4. / Minutes - August 19, 2002 - (Adopted; 8-0)
5. / Petitions - (None)
6. / Committee Reports - (None)
7. / Communications - (From Hon. Minchin G. Lewis, City Auditor, a report on the Examination of Expenditures for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2001)
8. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:
BY COUNCILOR MAHONEY:
a.
WD / Amend - Ord. #519 (9/24/01), ”Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of the architectural and construction management services associated with the renovation of Greystone Square. Total amount not to exceed $2,000,000.” Amend to increase the total amount not to exceed $4,517,425. / WD
b.
8-0 / Authorize - Hueber-Breuer construction Co. to provide all required construction management services throughout the design, bidding and construction phases for the Career Technical High School & District Central Office Alterations (Greystone) Project. Total amount not to exceed $1,950,000. / 461
c.
8-0 / Authorize - Tetra Tech Engineer, Architect & Landscape Architect, PC d/b/a Thomas Associates Architects & Engineers to provide all required architectural services throughout the design, bidding and construction phases for the Career Technical High School & District Central Office Alterations (Greystone) Project. Total amount not to exceed $2,567,425. / 462
d.
WD / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of the architectural and construction management services for the Blodgett Elementary School Alterations Project. Total amount not to exceed $2,984,725. / WD
e.
8-0 / Authorize - C&S Engineers to provide construction management services throughout the design, bidding and construction phases for the Blodgett Elementary School Alterations Project. Total cost not to exceed $1,161,800. / 463
f.
8-0 / Authorize - RSA Architects to provide all required architectural services throughout the design, bidding and construction phases for the Blodgett Elementary School Alterations Project. Total cost not to exceed $1,822,925. / 464
g.
WD / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of the architectural and construction management services for the Shea Middle School Additions & Alterations Project. Total amount not to exceed $2,771,800. / WD
h.
8-0 / Authorize - Thomas Management Services to provide all required construction management services throughout the design, bidding and construction phases for the Shea Middle School Additions & Alterations Project. Total cost not to exceed $1,021,800. / 465
i.
8-0 / Authorize - QPK Design to provide all required architectural services throughout the design, bidding and construction phases for the Shea Middle School Additions & Alterations Project. Total cost not to exceed $1,750,000. / 466
j.
WD
/ Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of engineering, architectural, construction administration and other related services for the District Wide Technology Project. Total amount not to exceed $6,834,100. / WDk.
8-0 / Authorize - Tetra Tech Engineer, Architect & Landscape Architect, PC d/b/a Thomas Associates Architects & Engineers to provide all required engineering, architectural, constructural phases of the District Wide Technology Project. Total cost not to exceed $6,834,100. / 467
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
l.
6-2 / Special Permit - To establish a light-duty motor vehicle repair shop (sale and installation of auto accessories) at 308-319 North Crouse Avenue. Jason J. Britton, applicant. / Gen.
#24
Mahoney, Masterpole
------NEW BUSINESS
------
BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
9.
8-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2002. / 31-R
BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ AND ALL COUNCILORS:
10.
H / Resolution - In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month to be celebrated from September 15 through October 15, 2002 in the City of Syracuse. / H
BY COUNCILOR MAHONEY:
11.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #519 (9/24/01), ”Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of the architectural and construction management services associated with the renovation of Greystone Square. Total amount not to exceed $2,000,000.” Amend to increase the total amount not to exceed $4,537,425 and to include a feasibility study relative to a Project Labor Agreement. Total estimated project cost is $26,000,000. / 456
12.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of the architectural and construction management services for the Blodgett Elementary School Alterations Project. Total amount not to exceed $3,004,725 and to include a feasibility study relative to a Project Labor Agreement. Total estimated project cost is $20,000,000. / 457
13.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of the architectural and construction management services for the Shea Middle School Additions & Alterations Project. Total amount not to exceed $2,791,800 and to include a feasibility study relative to a Project Labor Agreement. Total estimated cost is $15,000,000. / 458
14.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of engineering, architectural, construction administration and other related services for the District Wide Technology Project. Total amount not to exceed $6,854,100 and to include a feasibility study relative to a Project Labor Agreement. Total estimated cost is $78,100,000. / 459
15.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Canned goods, fresh produce, meats, frozen products and related groceries for the Syracuse City School District School Lunch Program for the period of September 1, 2002 to August 31, 2003. Total cost not to exceed $1,960,000. / 460
BY COUNCILOR O’CONNELL:
16.
H / Amend - Ordinance #261 (6/23/97), “Authorize - The Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Agreement for a Center for Forensic Sciences with Onondaga County. The Memorandum of Agreement will authorize the creation of a consolidated Crime Laboratory with DNA capability.” Amend to approve the Transfer of Function of eight Police Department Crime Lab employees to Onondaga County in order to unify the command structure of the Criminalistics Division. / H
17.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the US Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance, under the Reducing Community Gun Violence Program, for funds in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for a gun violence prevention, community outreach and education program. Weed and Seed Community Partnership, Inc. and the Syracuse Partnership to Reduce Juvenile Gun Violence will implement the program. No local match required. / 468
18.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, under the Assistance to Firefighters Fire Prevention and Safety Program, for funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for fire prevention activities to focus on the prevention of fire-related injuries to children. Local cash match of 30% to be met through in-kind services by the Syracuse Fire Department and NYS Department of State fire prevention funds. / 469
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
19.
H
/ Agreement - With the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. relative to the administration of the Downtown Special District Assessment Fund, for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. Total cost not to exceed $765,000. / H20.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #445 (9/27/99), “Authorize - A PILOT Agreement between the City of Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA) and Community Development Initiatives Corporation for the property located at 830 James Street, pursuant to attached Exhibit “B".” Amend to substitute the Syracuse Housing Authority for SIDA, and The Hearth at Greenpoint, LLC for Community Initiatives Development Corp. Payments would continue in accordance with Exhibit "B” / 470
21.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain Harlan LaVine Real Estate to appraise the property at 100 North Salina Street for property tax litigation purposes for Tax Years 1998/1999 through 2002/2003. Total cost not to exceed $4,000, and $125 per hour for trial preparation and testimony / 471
22.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain Harlan LaVine Real Estate to appraise the property at 301-319 North State Street for property tax litigation purposes for Tax Years 1991 through 2002/2003. Total cost not to exceed $6,500 and $125 per hour for trial preparation and testimony. / 472
23.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain Harlan LaVine Real Estate to appraise the property at 1522-1534 Erie Boulevard East for property tax litigation purposes for Tax Years 1998/1999 through 2002/2003. Total cost not to exceed $3,000 and $125 per hour for trial preparation and testimony. / 473
24.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain John Pizzari to appraise the property at 102 Grand Avenue for property tax litigation purposes for Tax Years 1999/2000 through 2002/2003. Total cost not to exceed $2,800 and $50 per hour for trial preparation and testimony. / 474
25.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain John Pizzari to appraise the property at 100 Grand Avenue for property tax litigation purposes for Tax Years 1996/1997 through 2002/2003. Total cost not to exceed $2,950 and $50 per hour for trial preparation and testimony. / 475
26.
8-0 / Authorize the Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (Gus Joseph - 134 Baker Ave., 222 Elk St., and 619 Gifford St.; Anderson Appraisal Associates - 444 E. Genesee St.) / 476
27.
8-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (429 Franklin St. N #108, 247 Kirk Ave., 111 Lafayette Ave. W., and 3815 Salina St. S.) For various charges for Tax Years 2002/2003. / 477
28.
8-0 / Resolution - Memorializing the State of New York to enact legislation to extend the expiration date for exemptions granted on or before December 31, 2001, make the exemption available City wide by eliminating census tracts, change the exemption schedule and make the exemption available for any newly constructed or improved 1,2 or 3 family residence. / 32-R
BY COUNCILOR MINER, COUNCILOR ROBINSON & COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
29.
8-0 / Amend - Gen. Ord. #51(10/22/01), “Amend - Chapter 11 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, to add a new article (12a) relative to the events of September 11, 2001 to authorize a supplemental benefits program for full-time City employees called up for active duty in the military reserve, to include the differential between military pay and the City salary and continued health and dental benefits, for the period of September 11, 2001 through September 11, 2002.” Amend to extend the expiration date to September 10, 2003. / Gen.
#25
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
30.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #553 (10/23/00), “Contract - With (7) Community Based Organizations (Southeast Asian Center, Southwest Community Center, Syracuse Northeast Community Center, Brighton Family Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse, Girls, Inc., Westcott Community Center) for lead dust monitoring, outreach and education for two (2) years in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per agency with funds to be provided from the EPA EMPACT Grant. No cost to the City.” Amend to extend the agreements for the period of one (1) year at an additional cost of $2,500 per agency. Total cost not to exceed $17,500, to be funded through the EPA EMPACT Grant. / 478
31.
H / Permission - To Tina Underwood, owner of the property located at 1204 Willis Avenue, to encroach approximately 15′ x 25′ into the Willis Avenue right-of-way with a parking area. / H
32.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish a transitional parking area at 121-131 West Castle Street. Benjamin H. Garland, Jr., applicant. / Gen.
#26
33.
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 110 Malcolm Street, to Patrick Staley for the total sum of $650. / 479
34.
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 403 Shonnard Street, to Larry Neuser for the total sum of $550. / 480
35.
H / 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 817-819 Tallman Street, to Pamela W. Campbell for the total sum of $550. / H
36.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2116-2118 S. State Street, a vacant lot, to Eileen Thomas for the total sum of $2,300. / H
37.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 220 Rich Street, a vacant lot, to Michael Champagnie for the total sum of $1,300. / H
38.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 902-908 W. Belden Avenue and Van Rensselaer Street, a vacant lot, to Nancy E. Wolcott & Robert Wolcott for the total sum of $5,300. / 481
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ AND ALL COUNCILORS:
39.
8-0 / Resolution - To commend and congratulate Saida Balume, from Henninger High School and Kevin Gray from Nottingham High School, on their successful participation in the 2002 National ACT-SO competition in Houston, Texas. / 30-R
BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
40.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the Transportation Infrastructure Improvements to Syracuse Inner Harbor and Lakefront Development Areas Planning Study Project. Total amount not to exceed $1,486,961. / 482
41.
8-0 / Agreement - With the NYSDOT for engineering services for the Federal Aid Transportation Infrastructure Improvements to Syracuse Inner Harbor and Lakefront Development Areas Planning Study Project. Total cost not to exceed $1,486,961, to be 100% funded from the 2002 Transportation Appropriations bill under the Transportation and Community and System Preservation Pilot Program. No local match required. / 483
BY COUNCILOR ATKINS:
42.
8-0 / Agreement - With Wainwright Photography to provide photography services for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, with the option of two (2) one-year renewals. Total cost not to exceed $8,000. / 484
43.
8-0 / Authorize - Inter-municipal agreement with Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District to provide services related to the harvesting of aquatic weeds from Hiawatha Lake at Onondaga Park. Total cost not to exceed $5,000. / 485
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
44.
8-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Chapter 3, Appendix A, Section 3.3, 3.5 and 3.08, and add a new section, 3.8.1, entitled, “Apron Use Fee”. / Gen.
#27
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:32 P.M.
1