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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-15 Board of Public Works Meeting AgendaI+ 5 DATE: December 14, 2015 _ s TIME: 4:45 pm B P W Meeting LOCATION: 3rd Floor, Board of Public Works City Hall, Council Chambers 108 E. Green St., Ithaca AMENDED AGENDA Time Topic Voting? Presenter(s) Allowed 1. Call to Order /Agenda Review No Mayor Myrick 5 min. 2. Mayor's Communications No Mayor Myrick 3. Communications and Hearings from Persons No Public 5 -15 Before the Board min. 4. Response to the Public No Commissioners 5. Administration & Communications A. Approval of Meeting Minutes Yes Mayor Myrick 5 min. 1. November 23, 2015, Meeting Minutes 6. New Project Presentation 7. Reports No Various 10 min. A. Special Committees of the Board B. Council Liaison C. Board Liaisons D. Superintendent and Staff 8. Buildings, Properties, Refuse & Transit A. Recommendation for Changes to Chapter 157, Yes Supt. Thorne 5 min. Commons Ordinance A proposed resolution is enclosed for the Board's approval, per the discussion on November 23, 2095. B. Request for Encroachment Agreement/License for Yes Supt. Thorne 10 min. use of Little Bank Alley behind 146 and 148 East State Street — Resolution Waffle Frolic is requesting to use the alley between their building and Tompkins Trust Company, called "Little Bank Alley," for storing grease between pickups. The Attorney's office has provided a resolution and draft license agreement. 9. Highways, Streets & Sidewalks 10. Parking & Traffic 11. Creeks, Bridges & Parks A. Resolution in Support of Boat Storage and Rental Yes Supt. Thorne 10 min. Concession Recommendations The Water Resources Committee has made a recommendation for boat storage location, per the discussion held on November 23, 2095. B. Award of Contract for Lake Street Bridge Yes Dir. of Eng. Logue 5 min. Rehabilitation Project and Ithaca Falls Public Area Enhancement — Resolution Additional information and a resolution is submitted for the Board's consideration. Time Topic Voting? Presenter(s) Allowed 12. Water & Sewer A. Resolution to Allow Release of Sanitary Sewer Yes Asst. Supt. Whitney 10 min. This resolution is to release the City's interest in an inactive sanitary sewer line running under the Stone Quarry housing development. Erik and Scott have been aware of this release, and were involved in the re- routing. Erik is okay with releasing the rights to the old line, and said that he would answer any questions from the Board on this one. B. 2016 Water and Sewer Rates Yes Asst. Supt. Whitney 5 min. Common Council has approved new rates in the 2016 budget. 13. Discussion Items A. 2016 Golf Course Rates No Asst. Supt. Benjamin 10 min. Newman Golf Course Manager Mike Addicott has provided report on the 2015 season for the golf course, and suggestions for 2016 rates and fees. B. Lake Street Park Design Concerns No Supt. Thorne Some Common Council members have requested a review of the walkway and other design elements. C. Mobile Vending Discussion No Exec. Asst. Servoss 15 min. 1. Dos Amigos Tacos, a food truck permitted by the City to vend on Eddy Street at Dryden Road, is requesting permission to move to a location on Tioga Street during lunch hours beginning December 14, 2015. The policy states that new vending locations are on a first come first serve basis, but vending cannot begin until the first of the month following the submission of the application or request to move. 2. Request for Review from Nathan Lyman. 3. Possible joint meeting with BPW and Common Council to discuss issues and an annual review of vending locations. D. Dispute of Revised Water Bill for 113 Dryden No Supt. Thorne 10 min. Road Attorney Nathan Lyman provided the enclosed letter and will attend the meeting to discuss this dispute. E. Resident Request to Change On- Street Parking No Dir. of Eng. Logue 10 min. Regulations in the 200 Block of Pearl Street and 300 Block of Worth Street Residents have submitted a request that parking regulations change on Pearl and Worth Streets. See the memo from Kent Johnson for more information. F. Request to Change South Hill Parking Rules and No Supt. Thorne 10 min. Regulations Residents of South Hill have submitted a request and plan to change the parking regulations on South Hill. 14. New Business No 15. Adjournment Yes Page 2 8A. Recommendation for Changes to Chapter 157, Commons Ordinance WHEREAS, Common Council updated City Code Chapter 157, "Commons," on March 4, 2015, and WHEREAS, the Commons was opened on July 31, 2015, after three years of construction, and WHEREAS, responsibility for the Commons, including maintenance and permits, was transferred from the City Clerk's office to the Superintendent of Public Works in 2015, and WHEREAS, the Commons Advisory Board recommended minor changes to City Code Chapter 157 to the Board of Public Works to reflect the transfer of responsibilities, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works discussed the changes on November 23, 2015, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works recommends that Common Council amend City Code Chapter 157, "Commons," as recommended by Commons Advisory Board. Page 3 8B. Request for Encroachment Acireement/License for use of Little Bank Alley behind 146 and 148 East State Street — Resolution WHEREAS, in response to the City's request to organize use of the alley referred to as "Baby Bank Alley" (here, "Alley "), which runs perpendicular to the Tioga Street section of the Commons, Alexis Randall, owner of Waffle Frolic, a business located at 146 East State Street in the City of Ithaca, has requested an encroachment license from the City into the adjacent Alley; and WHEREAS, the proposed use of the Alley would consist of approximately 23.5 square feet comprised of the following uses: • Three 50- gallon totes for compost bins, measuring approximately 42.75" x 22.0" x 18.0" each • Up to four 35 pound fryer sealed and clean oil jugs, measuring approximately 9" x 9" x 16" each, and WHEREAS, Waffle Frolic has submitted that it has used the Alley for five years prior to clarification of the City's ownership, and detailed measures to control pests, odors, and other nuisances related to the use of the Alley; and WHEREAS, Public Works staff and the Fire Department reviewed the proposal, and provided comment on the proposal, namely, that combustibles should not be stored under any fire escape and should be limited to the southern end of the Alley to facilitate City snow removal; and WHEREAS, City staff have requested the following conditions on the license: - containers shall not be stored or placed under any fire escape; - containers may be stored along the southern wall of the Alley; and - in the event that containers are stored along the northern wall of the Alley, Waffle Frolic shall be responsible for all snow removal within the Alley. WHEREAS, the Superintendent does not anticipate any conflicts in the near future with public works uses or needs; and WHEREAS, the 2013 -14 schedule of fees for use of City -owned property requires an initial application fee of $100 for new licenses, but stipulates that the annual use fee shall be waived for minor encroachments, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby grants the request for an encroachment into the Alley, as proposed, contingent upon the execution of a license /agreement and submission of the required application form and fee (and renewal fees for any subsequent terms) and proof of required insurance, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Mayor, upon consultation with the Superintendent and City Attorney, is hereby authorized to execute a license /agreement allowing said encroachment, revocable upon 90 days' written notice by the City in the event that the encroached upon City property is required for any City purpose, and containing the usual terms and conditions, including those specified in Chapter 170 of the City's Municipal Code. Page 4 CITY OF ITHACA — Superintendent of Public Works kgehringCa cityofithaca.org 108 East Green Street, Suite 202. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Phone: (607) 274 -6527 Fax: (607) 274 -6587 APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY (see §170 of the City Code for additional requirements, restrictions. and procedures) APPLICANT NAME NAME OF ORANIZATIONiBUSINESS `� -1 ?1 _'Ft C i TEL' L-1 C_ MAILING ADDRESS i L)-% E -`TnA -1"F_ 5T PHONE NUMBER L-`-` 1 _.G� >t "j Cc DATE OF APPLICATON SUBMISSION EMAIL ADDRESS ::,Jz c L_1 �.`,1 ?+ ,C " C C. kk All of the following documentation MUST be submitted to the Superintendent's Office, along with this application form, and $100 non - refundable fee, in order for application to be considered complete. * ** *incomplete Applications will not be accented * * ** Provide a typed explanation of your request clearly indicating the location of the property under consideration. your intended use(s) of that property; and intended duration of use. Also. include a description of any physical changes that you wish to make to the City property and any other information you feel is relevant, such as paving, drainage improvements, signs, structures, etc. $100 non - refundable application fee. Checks payable to the City of Ithaca. Property survey produced by a licensed land surveyor showing the City property and adjacent private property Z' A drawing, such as submitted or approved site plan, clearly illustrating the boundaries of the City property proposed for private use, including physical changes proposed and the affected area (in square feet or acres ,�Z Insurance coverage consistent with the terms stated in §170 -9D(1) of the City Code FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Application Fee of $100 paid on `1 o t =` __ (date) by cash hec !� circle one Application accepted b Y� Date:- r i 3 — Wi m J. Gray, P.E., Superintendent of Public Works The Superintendent of Public Works has determined that this request should be properly treated as (check one -: ❑ Temporary easement ^ Permanent easement ❑ Lease !License -_1 Other The Superintendent has determined that this request - does does not involve the use of public parkland. The Superintendent has determined that this request FI does �:i does not require environmental review. The Superintendent shall determine whether the requested encroachment or use interferes with any public works functions or needs, and whether any conditions should be attached to any granting of an easement, license or lease. The Superintendent has determined that additional review /action is necessary from the followinq (check all that apply): El Mayor ] City Attorney Fire Chief =; Board of Public Works City Clerk Common Council ,J Other This application been ❑ approved ❑ with conditions ❑ denied by: Date: William J. Gray, P.E., Superintendent of Public Works and a written response ❑ has ❑ has not been provided. JAFront Office FilesiForms\lJse of City Property Application.doc Waffle Frolic located at 146 and 148 E State street requests to use the alley behind our buildings for storing our compost bins that aTO owned and collected by P &S Excavating /Cayuga Compost as well as a small area to store two to four (depending on the volume of the week) 351b fiver of I jugs before their pick up by a local hauler on a weekly basis. We are asking to use thi area for the foreseeable fixture and do not request to make any changes to this property. For more than five years we have used this alley and have built our business around the abilitc to COMPOST much of our waste by having these receptacles in close proximity. We believe that this community should stand by our dedication to composting as opposed to putting all our waste in the garbage never to be used again. We are asking to keep three 50- gallon totes that are picked up twice weekly (typically Mondays and Thursdays) in the alley. Please be aware that we only pay for. and are responsible for ; of the 4 receptacles currently in the alley. Mate Factor keeps a co }mpost tote near ours due to an arrangement they made with TTC and Cayuga Compost when the alley was still owned by "ITC. We sweep and spray down the area regularly-. We also have an exterminator (A -Arrow Exterminating) do regular maintenance on our facility on a monthly basis. As a result we have never once had a pest problem in our restaurant. Due to incidences with Buffalo Biodiesel we are no longer storing our used oil in barrels and have since tenninated our contract with them. and have removed the barrels from the alley. We are asking to keep two to four sealed 351b jugs of used oil outside:, underneath our air conditioning unit /underneath the fire escape, so that a local hauler who uses the oil to fuel his farm equipment can access them when he comes to pick them up very early in the morning. typically around 4 and 5am. Fhese; jugs have screw tops and are clean on the outside and will not leave any sort of mess or residue. We could throw these away, but we are passionate about finding ways to reuse waste from our restaurant and hope that the city will help us continue in our efforts. re a " / r -r RUFRENCE 70 S&AKY ALAP OP f46 EAS/ STAR° STr.fEr IVEU -•a. -W.'- &I �i naaXrr•,S COt'IiY ;P 5; .w.v : ?; +•;w I 4jI x {v ;�;,L j' AICLVOt My R10r7 rlTV b !HY0£5t Iee AaLC✓ IASTEAt'' TO 1r4rrM 1foc, Slott? f v* FAA? ar CITY Of 1THACA (R.O.) rat IrMACA coubmv 77- OR ills c!, rAslLaLv i 6144 ,rolvr :IR !{ ! rlj• If i r1: � CS N CCA AI 4twu.pinr . 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DAD teat this map correctly 4ol•neates .1 .aw.j,s.rvcy an the around made by me 0, v-:1 my d;1w 'a 1, super —or• that .1 os prepared in Deco crier h the t.".Ak code at procticit for loAd title wroys adopted by ,M New York A1110CMUON Of Profestionoi Land Sveveyors. 0.0 the, I found ro *;the( wpy ocf*%6 PfOpitety 1111611 CXCDP( Of 1110— hereon SIGHCO k, — DA'rE()- STREET RC8 GROUP, L SK 658 PG,659 TAX MAP NO 70-2-20' AREA- 0.027 %IFPED TITLE: SURVEY MAP °T "4= ' N�, NO, 146 EAST STATE STREET T. G. MILLER P.C. CITY OF MIACA, TOMPKiNS "CON'y. NEW YORK: WAFFL -2 OP JD: J} '41C'CalQV C"FRTIFICATIE OF LIABII..ITY WSUlRANCE hATEIIW9 /20 5 � o�ro9rzo15 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE .POLICIES BELOW, THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AU'rHOkIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, ANID THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: K the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsementls). PRODUCER CON-FAG7 P. W. Wood X Son, Inc. NAME: Jamie A. a eeris CIC, AAI, CPIA 2333 N Triphammer Rd, Ste 501 PHONE ( , ,4 :607- 266 -3303 s. No): 607 °26fi -9653 PO Box 4798 E-MAIL Ithaca, NY 14853 { ADDRESS; Jamie A. Ferris CIC, AAI, CPIA INSURER(S►AFFORDINGCOVERAGE _ 1lUCx _. ._._ ..__. ..__.._ —__ - .__.__ �___ __ INSURER A ;0hio �u'ecurity InSUys Iq qe Compan -... i' INSUR£-D The Waffle Frolic, LLC 146 East State Street -- Ithaca, NY 14850 INSUkEgc, ... _. .. . _..... INSURER D : I INSURER E: INSURERi COVERAGES Cr-RTIFIC®Tc MIISIIRFR- Rt= VISInki fatIMRFR• THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUFr) TO THE INSURFD NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT. TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS. EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. iNSR! — ,ADDL LTR ' TYPE OF INSURANCE - -- POLICY EFF POLICY NUMBER MID POLICY EXP MMIDD - LIMITS A j X� COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY � EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1r000e00 CLAIMS -MADE I J OCCSIR X j BKS(15155808167 �. 02101/2015 1 02/01/2016 PREMISES (Ea occurrence) S 300,00 X Business Owners ' I MED EXP (Anyone person) S 15,000 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY S 1,000,00 Gi:N'I. AGGREGAWLIMI('APPLIESPER, ( - I . GENERALAGGRErATF? S 3,000,000 _ - F'O:IC7 C ' 3,000,00 _J J 1 LOC ! PRODUCTS - i:OI:IPIOP AGG ' 5 OTHER. !S I ' AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ! COMSINFU SINGLE LIMIT t q ANY AUTO ! . BODIIY INJURY /Per norcnni ALLOWNED SuHEDULED ! -- ...- ------- - ---F— AUTOS AUTOS - - I j BODILY INJURY (pnr'><nr'ArtJ 5 NON -OWNED • HIRED AUTOS AUTOS I- I �1)�€RiY DAMAGE L(Py_axid d nl+ ! e -- - - -+ — -- -- . I UMBRELLA LIAB _ OCI:UR MACH r"'CURRI':NGF S EXCESS UAB CLAIMS MAIIN ; ACURCbnTt I . DED . RETENTION S S I WORKERS COMPENSATION OTH- AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY y I N STATUTE ER S ,AIlY PHOPRIE'fORIPARTNFRIFXECI I7 IVE 'OFFICERLMEM8FREXCLUDED; E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ (Mandatory in NH) ._J�N1A E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYE M Dec, dew-nbe under S DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below i , E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMrr ' I DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS! VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached If more space Is required) Certificate HOIdOr is listed aS additional insured, per the attached policy form CG 8810 0413 i CITYOFI City of Ithaca 108 E. Green St. Ithaca, NY 14850 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE d-fo-'16 ©1988.2014 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2014/01) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD AGREEMENT / REVOCABLE LICENSE FOR USE OF CITY REAL PROPERTY THIS AGREEMENT, made this _ day of , 2015, by and between: ►Alexis Randall, on behalf of Waffle Frolic, a restaurant business located at 146 -48 East State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850, (hereinafter referred to as "LICENSEE "), and ► The CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK, a municipal corporation having offices at 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York (hereafter referred to as "CITY "), WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, LICENSEE wishes to use, occupy and/or encroach upon certain land in the City of Ithaca owned by CITY, for the benefit of the above - referenced parcel of LICENSEE, which consists of approximately 23.5 square feet of the City owned alley located on North Tioga Street at tax map number 70. -2 -13, referred to here, as the "Alley ", which is proximate to LICENSEE's location of business, and which use can be described as follows: Three (3) 50- gallon totes for compost bins, measuring approximately 42.75" x 22.0" x 18.0" each, and up to four (4) 35 pound fryer sealed and clean oil jugs, measuring approximately 9" x 9" x 16" each, and WHEREAS, Chapter 170 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca establishes the process and the terms and conditions by which the CITY may license the use of and/or encroachment upon its real property to a person or persons; and WHEREAS, the CITY's Board of Public Works has authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement containing a revocable license that allows the above - described use or encroachment, subject to certain conditions; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, including receipt by CITY from LICENSEE of the fees described herein (either in full, or pursuant to an installment payment agreement), the parties hereto, for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, do hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. By the License herein contained, LICENSEE shall have the right to occupy and lawfully use the City -owned land described above limited to the containers and described above, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. Specifically, LICENSEE's storage of the containers described above shall be conditioned on the clean and orderly storage or placement of containers along the southern wall of the Alley. LICENSEE shall not place or store any containers under any fire escape. In the event that containers are stored along the northern wall of the Alley, Waffle Frolic shall be responsible for all snow removal within the Alley. The CITY reserves the right to enter upon the licensed premises upon reasonable notice (or without notice in the event that the CITY, in its sole discretion, has determined that emergency entry is required) for the purpose of inspection or to assess or remedy a dangerous or potentially dangerous condition. 2. The use by LICENSEE of the above - described property of the CITY does not constitute and shall never ripen into or become a right to use any portion of such property without the consent of the CITY, but is and shall continue to be only a use by sufferance of said property of the CITY, as evidenced by a duly executed and current License /Agreement. 3. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 4, below, the term of the License contained herein shall be for the period commencing April 1, 2015 (or on the date by which all application and use fees and any required forms described herein are received by CITY, whichever date is later) and expiring on March 31, 2016. This License shall renew automatically thereafter, for one -year terms, with the same terms and conditions (except that the amount of the Use Fee may be revised annually, per the provisions of Paragraph 6, below), provided that LICENSEE has submitted to CITY any required renewal forms, proof of insurance and the full and proper fee for the renewal period, before the commencement of such new term (i.e., before April 1St), and provided that the CITY has not notified LICENSEE, by March 1St, of the CITY's intention not to renew for the following license year. 4. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, the License contained herein may be terminated by LICENSEE, for any reason, upon at least 30 days' written notice to the CITY. In the event of such early termination, LICENSEE shall be entitled to a pro -rated refund of the use fee, for the unused portion of the term, provided that LICENSEE is in compliance with the provisions of Paragraph 8, below. Such early termination shall not relieve LICENSEE of its duty to restore and deliver up the licensed premises as described below. 5. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, the License contained herein may be revoked or modified by CITY (a) upon such notice as is practical, in the event of an emergency that threatens property or the public safety or welfare, or (b) upon at least one month's notice that the Superintendent has determined that LICENSEE has failed to comply with any substantive term herein, and that LICENSEE has not cured such breach within the notice period, or (c) upon at least three months' written notice to LICENSEE that the CITY's Superintendent of Public Works has determined that the licensed premises is required for a public purpose. LICENSEE may appeal a non - emergency revocation or modification to the CITY's Board of Public Works, but must do so in writing within 15 days of the receipt of the revocation notice. In the event of such early termination (or modification that affects the amount of land that is licensed), LICENSEE shall be entitled to a pro -rated refund of the use fee, for the unused portion of the term (or in proportion to the reduced area), provided that LICENSEE is in compliance with the provisions of Paragraph 8, below. 6. This Agreement/License shall not take effect until fully executed and until the application and use fees set forth below have been received by the City. Application Fee: An Application Fee in the amount of $100.00 (in the form of a check payable to the City of Ithaca) must accompany submission of the application for this license to the City Chamberlain's office. The purpose of this fee is to cover the amount of City staff time typically associated with the processing of such applications. Annual Use Fee: The Use Fee for the initial year of this license (April 1, 2015, until March 31, 2016) is $0.00. This Use Fee is waived because the described use is a minor encroachment. In the event that this License is renewed, the Use Fee for subsequent years may be adjusted by CITY (a) by an amount up to the rate of any increase in the consumer price index since the previous year, or (b) to correspond with information from an updated appraisal report (expected to occur every 5 years). If the CITY intends such adjustment, LICENSEE shall be so notified by February 1St prior to the expiration of the current term. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, the CITY hereby reserves the right to correct the amount of the Use Fee at any time, if the square footage of land occupied by LICENSEE is found to be different from the amount stated above. In that event, the CITY shall send a Notice of Correction to LICENSEE, and any additional fee owed (or refund due) as a result of the correction shall be effective and pro -rated as of the date of such Notice. Likewise, in the event that the licensed premises are reclassified by Tompkins County as taxable, the full amount of assessed taxes shall be incorporated into a corrected Use Fee, as of the date such taxes become due. 7. LICENSEE hereby agrees to maintain the licensed premises in a safe, sound, clean and serviceable condition, in accordance with all applicable ordinances of the CITY and such that no hazard is posed to the public from the public's use of or proximity to said premises, and to repair or remove any unsafe or improper 3 structure or thing thereupon, as directed by the CITY. In the event of LICENSEE's failure to effect such repair or removal, after notice from CITY to do so, CITY may carry out the same and charge LICENSEE and its benefited property for such cost (plus a 25% administrative charge). 8. LICENSEE hereby agrees that it is LICENSEE's duty, at the end of the term (in the absence of timely renewal thereof) or in the event of other termination of the License, to deliver up the licensed premises in as good order and condition as they were at the commencement of the License (reasonable use and wear excepted), unless the CITY agrees in writing to accept the premises in a different condition. Unless otherwise agreed to by the CITY, such delivery shall include restoration of grade and original ground cover, if applicable, and removal of any debris and any structures installed by LICENSEE. Any damage to the premises or any debris remaining thereupon at such time shall be presumed to have been caused by LICENSEE. In the event of the failure of LICENSEE to effect the required restoration, within ten (10) days of the date of written notice from the CITY, the CITY may thereafter cause the restoration to occur and may subtract the cost thereof from any pro -rated refund due to LICENSEE and/or may assess the cost thereof (plus 25 %) against LICENSEE and its benefited property. 9. LICENSEE hereby agrees to indemnify and save the City and its officers and employees harmless from any loss, injury or damage arising out of the occupancy or use of the encroached -upon City property, by LICENSEE or its servant or agent, or by any member of the public, or from any negligence or fault of said LICENSEE or its servants or agents in connection with the maintenance of the afore - mentioned encroachment, or the failure to maintain the same in good repair and safe condition, including attorneys fees and court costs. LICENSEE acknowledges that it will likewise hold the City harmless from any costs the City may incur, including legal fees, due to any claims which may arise out of LICENSEE's obstructing, encumbering or occupying any portion of the public area of any adjacent street, including the sidewalk. 10. LICENSEE hereby agrees to keep the licensed premises insured at all times, in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 for personal injury liability, to list the City as an additional insured under said insurance policy, and to provide written proof of such insurance from the insurer, at the time of execution of this agreement, by the time of the annual anniversary of said original execution if this License is to be renewed, and as may be otherwise required by the City. 11. In the event of the expiration and non - renewal, or termination, of this License, failure of the LICENSEE to vacate the formerly licensed premises at that time may result in substantial penalties, pursuant to the Municipal Code of the CITY. 12. This License is transferable to a subsequent owner or lessee of the benefited property, but only upon proper re- application by said subsequent owner or lessee and submission of written proof of required insurance in the new licensee's name. 13. All notices provided for herein shall be sent to CITY at the address set forth above (in care of the City Chamberlain), or to LICENSEE (or any subsequent owner or person, as described above) at the address set forth above, or at any other address provided in writing to CITY by LICENSEE. 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by the parties hereto as of the day and year first above written. (Licensee) (signature) (print name and title) CITY OF ITHACA Lo Svante L. Myrick, Mayor STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) ss: On this day of , 2015, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared , 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 she/he executed the same in her/his capacity, and that by her/his signature on the instrument, the individual, or person on behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument. Notary Public STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) ss: On this day of , 2015, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared SVANTE L. MYRICK, personally known to me, or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence, to be the individual who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he resides at Ithaca, New York, and that he is the Mayor of the City of Ithaca, the municipal corporation described in and which executed the above instrument; and that he signed his name thereto upon authorization of the Board of Public Works of such corporation. Approved as to form and content: City Attorney 5 Notary Public Date 11A. Resolution in Support of Boat Storage and Rental Concession Recommendations WHEREAS, the Water Recreation Committee was formed to improve public access to water - based activities within the City, and has identified the need for: • boat storage facilities for privately -owned canoes, kayaks, and standup paddleboards; • locking, weatherproof storage for water recreation organizations wishing to store equipment near the waterfront, and • locations for vendors to operate paddle - powered boat rental concessions, and WHEREAS, the Water Recreation Committee has evaluated several locations on City -owned property near existing or proposed boat launch sites, most of which are located within City parks, and WHEREAS, the Parks Commission has reviewed the proposed locations for the listed facilities within City parks, and supports the Water Recreation Committee recommendations, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works supports the recommendations of the Water Recreation Committee for Boat Storage and Rental Concession locations (map attached), and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works directs the Superintendent of Public Works to work with the City Attorney's office to develop license agreements related to boat storage and rental concessions to present to Common Council for approval. Page 5 PROPOSED PADDLE CRAFT STORAGE /CONCESSION LOCATIONS 1% rt W6 tr ' I Ca noe/Kaya k/Padd le board Storage Rack * I Canoe /Kayak /Paddleboard Storage Rack & Concession Location Concession location � * � Storage Shed Location r !, 6 w + ♦ i �D _ 1 ` r 1/j r w' i } si i u air, ' I Ca noe/Kaya k/Padd le board Storage Rack * I Canoe /Kayak /Paddleboard Storage Rack & Concession Location Concession location � * � Storage Shed Location 11 B. Award of Bid for Lake Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project and Ithaca Falls Public Area Enhancement - Resolution WHEREAS, a project for the rehabilitation of the Lake Street Bridge Over Fall Creek, P.I.N. 375534 ( "the Project ") is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code as administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% Federal funds and 20% non - Federal funds, and WHEREAS, on September 4, 2013, Common Council authorized $1,464,250 to cover the total cost of the Project, and WHEREAS, on December 1, 2014, the Board of Public Works unanimously authorized Staff to undertake Enhancement of Ithaca Falls Public Area ( "the Enhancement ") as part of the Project (CP #791), and WHEREAS, on February 5, 2015, Common Council approved an increase of Capital Project #791 by an amount not to exceed $30,000 to cover the design phase of the Enhancement for a total project authorization of $1,494,250,and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2015, Common Council approved an increase of Capital Project #791 by an amount not to exceed $229,750 to cover the construction phase of the Enhancement and additional funding required to complete the Project for a total project authorization of $ 1,724,OOO,and WHEREAS, bids were received for both the Project and the Enhancement on November 16, 2015, and WHEREAS, Economy Paving, Co. Inc., 1819 NYS RTE.13, Cortland, NY submitted the low bid for both the Project and the Enhancement in the amount of $1,195,030.52; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works hereby awards the contract for both the Project and the Enhancement to Economy Paving, Co. Inc., 1819 NYS RTE.13,Cortland ,NY for its low bid of $1,195,030.52 contingent upon NYSDOT concurrence with the contract award package ;and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Superintendent for Public Works be and hereby is authorized to execute the contract for the Project and the Enhancement and to administer the same. Page 6 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 -6590 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Michael J. Thorne, P.E. Superintendent Telephone: 607/274 -6527 Fax: 607/274 -6587 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Public Works FROM: Addisu Gebre, Bridge System Engineer DATE: December 8, 2015 RE: Award of Contract for Lake St. Bridge Project and Ithaca Falls Public Area Enhancement -CP #791 Please find enclosed a resolution to award a contract to Economy Paving, Co. Inc. for Lake St. Bridge Rehabilitation Project and Ithaca Falls Public Area Enhancement (CP #791). Lake Street bridge project proposes to replace the existing concrete bridge deck slab, sidewalks, railings, pedestals and bearings; perform concrete substructure repairs to the abutments and wing walls. And Ithaca Falls Public Area Enhancement proposes safety improvements and aesthetic enhancement to the existing public area located at the southeast corner of the Lake Street Bridge. The project was advertised on NYS Contract Reporter and local newspaper on October 19, 2015 and the City received three bids on November 16, 2015. And the following is a summary of the bid results: Engineers Estimate = $1,204,398 Low Bidder's bid amount -. = $1,195,030.52 % Difference =0.78% under The low bidder, Economy Paving Co. Inc., successfully completed South Aurora Street Bridge Replacement Project and Thurston Avenue Bridge Replacement Project for city; therefore, I am ready to recommend that you award the contract to Economy Paving, Co. Inc. in an amount not to exceed for $1,195,030.52. I would also like to inform you that, after Board of Public Works finally approved the design alternative for the Ithaca Falls Public Area Enhancement on September 14, 2015, both the bridge project and the park enhancement had to go before Common Council for budget approval. "An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification." Page 2 of 2 There was extensive discussion, including additional discussions with the NAC and the CAC, and the superintendent. At the council meeting it became clear that there is a consensus for the following changes: • Reduce the 5 ft. wide chip seal path to 4ft wide chip seal path; • Remove the existing Jersey barriers as part of the park enhancement; and • Replace galvanized carbon steel railing with black power coated carbon steel railing. My recommendation is to award cohtract as is and we will make the changes. There was also some discussion, but no consensus on the extent of proposed paving in the park (e.g. should it be a loop or just an out - and -back path) and a few other details (size of bluestone column).At the Common Council meeting, we left these as items that may come back to BPW for reconsideration over the winter, should people or groups want to advocate for them. If you have any questions, please call Addisu Gebre, Bridge Systems Engineer @ 607 - 274 -6530 Computation Verified by: Date: Contract No. Bid Opening Date Contract Description: RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD CITY OF ITHACA Delta Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, PC December 2, 2015 P.I.N. 3755.34 November 16, 2015 Bridge Rehabilitation of Lake Street Bridge (BIN 2210610) over Fall Creek Bidders in rank order: Rank Bidder Name Engineer's Estimate 1 Economy Paving Co., Inc 2 R. DeVincentis Construction, Inc 3 Vector Construction Corp. Base Bid Amount $1,057,059.64 $1,036,926.43 $1,285,000.00 $1,500,917.00 *Bid amount revised due to bidding error. 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Resolution to Allow Release of Sanitary Sewer WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Charter, Section C -65, gives the Board of Public Works the power to adopt and execute plans for the drainage of the City and for the extension and improvement of the present sewer and water system; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Charter, Section C -77, gives the Board of Public Works the right to use the ground or soil under any street or highway in the City for the purpose of introducing water into and through any and all portions of the City, and such right shall be continuous for the purpose of repairing and relaying water pipes; and WHEREAS, a portion of now - discontinued sanitary sewer line lies under the premises located at 400 Spencer Road, Ithaca, NY ( "the Premises ") which is the site of a housing development developed by Stone Quarry Housing Development Fund Corporation ( "Stone Quarry Housing "), which is depicted on a survey map entitled "No. 400 Spencer Road, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York," dated September 30, 2014, prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors (the "Survey"); and WHEREAS, in coordination with City staff, Stone Quarry Housing at its sole cost and expense relocated the sanitary sewer line, and now upon its completion of the relocation of the sanitary sewer and approval of the same by the City, Stone Quarry Housing hereby requests that the City release all rights to maintain and repair the former sanitary sewer line under the Premises; and WHEREAS, the Board concludes that the former sanitary sewer line is no longer needed to repair or relay water pipes as Stone Quarry Housing has granted the City an easement over the new sewer line, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public works approves the release of the City's rights to the former sanitary sewer line running under the Premises as shown in the Survey; and RESOLVED, That the Mayor, subject to review by the City Attorney, is immediately authorized to execute such instruments as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this resolution. Summary of Proposed Resolution During the course of design and construction of the Stone Quarry housing development, the developers requested permission to move an existing sanitary sewer line running under the premises located at 400 Spencer Road, Ithaca, NY, tax map parcel no. 123 -1 -8. At its sole cost and expense, Stone Quarry Housing Development Fund Corporation relocated and conveyed to the City a new recorded 10 foot wide sanitary easement north of the building. The easement is'recorded by Instrument No. 2014 - 13017, and is shown on the survey submitted with this resolution. The City does not appear to have an express right -of -way for repair and maintenance of the former sanitary sewer line; however, Stone Quarry Housing has requested that the City release rights to the former sanitary sewer line. City staff have verified that the new line and corresponding easement meets the City's needs, and are supportive of releasing the rights held by the City to the former sanitary sewer line. Page 7 1213. 2016 Water and Sewer Rates — Resolution WHEREAS, in accordance with City Charter, the Board of Public Works has the authority to set water and sewer rates, and WHEREAS, staff has provided water and sewer usage projections for 2016, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works adopts the following water and sewer rates and fees starting for bills due on or after January 1, 2016, and the rates are effective until changed: Basic Rates (per 100 cubic feet): Existing 2015 2016 Water $5.62 $6.01 Sewer $5.47 $5.69 Minimum Billing (per Quarter year) METER SIZE CU FT ALLOWED WATER SEWER TOTAL Small 1,200 $72.12 $68.28 $140.40 lit 3,200 $192.32 $182.08 $374.40 1.5" 5,500 $330.55 $312.95 $643.50 2" 11,200 $673.12 $637.28 $1,310.40 3" 16,000 $961.60 $910.40 $1,872.00 4" 24,100 $1,448.41 $1,371.29 $2,819.70 6" 42,100 $2,530.21 $2,395.49 $4,925.70 Other Services • Unmetered sprinkler service: $12 per inch diameter per quarter • Metered water for circuses, carnivals contractors, etc., through suitable connection at hydrant installed by Water and Sewer: charged by use, with minimum bill of $200 per day for the first 7 days and $50 per day thereafter. • Bulk Water for street sweepers, tank trucks, spray rigs, etc., available at the Water building: $100 per load up to 500 gallons, and $25 per thousand over 500 gallons. • Meter removal, meter resetting, turning water off, or turning water on at curb stop: $40 per event. • Residential Meter Testing: $75 if meter is found to be within industry tolerances; no charge if out of tolerance. • Replacement of frosted or damaged residential meter: • During business hours — cost of the meter plus $50 • After hours without a call -in — cost of the meter plus $125 Page 8 O After hours with a call -in — cost of the meter plus $220 • Replace damaged AMR meter head, caused by owner /occupant negligence: cost of new meter plus $60. • Special meter reading with corresponding bill: $45 per special read. • Data Logs: the first obtainable data log is free, delivered electronically in a PDF format. Paper copies will be printed upon request at the cost of duplication. All additional data logs shall be charged at $45 each delivered electronically. If a City issue is found as a result of a data log, there shall be no charge. • All other special services: To be billed at cost (including overhead) with supporting bill documentation. Page 9 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Newman Golf Course 2016 Rates and Fees Proposal December 7, 2015 The golf course had a very good season this year. The weather cooperated for the most part with the exception of June which was rather wet. We managed to make many course improvements such as new tee areas, tree plantings, cart path installations, bunker renovation, improvements to the greens complexes and improved overall plant health and playability. We also saw improvement and growth of daily play, memberships, tournaments /outings, customer satisfaction and players opinions of Newman GC. We saw many new faces at the course this season and were told that our conditions were much better than the other area courses. Along with public support of the course, our membership and staff and The Friends of Newman have all been a big part of the growth we saw this season. would like to thank Mike Thorne, Ray Benjamin, Cliff Murphy, Jeanne Grace, Eric Whitney, and Steven Nann and their staff for lending equipment, support and expertise. Also, Tom Hanna and Mark Babbage along with the Friends of Newman for all of their support and volunteer efforts as well as Frank Welch and his staff for the job they do in the clubhouse. While we are very encouraged and proud of the improvements and response from the public, there are still a lot of improvements to be made. Revenue: Past 3 seasons (2015- $212,000) (2014- $183,000) (2013- $193,000) Greens Fees and Cart Rates: (Attached are copies of the current rates and the proposed rate structure) I would like to recommend a one dollar rate increase to greens fees, league fee and cart prices across the board for the 2016 season. We have not had a rate increase in a few years. This would hopefully increase revenue by nearly $20,000 but again, we are always at the mercy of the weather. would like to remove some of the categories for weekday greens fees to simplify it and to increase revenue. I think it would be best if we just had a walking rate and a riding rate with the option to reassess future block time deficiencies Weekend rates would be changed as well to reflect an after 3pm twilight special for a foursome with carts for $80. Memberships and Rates: Number of memberships (2014 -119) (2015 -149) 1 would like to keep the rates the same with no increase. We saw growth in our membership and I believe we have a strong base. I would however, like to edit the Family membership to read "Family membership up to 4 with dependents 18 and under". Thank you for your support. Michael Addicott Green Fees 2015 Rates 9 hole 18 hole Weekdays (Per Person) Until 12 p.m. / After 4 p.m. $13 $17 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. $10 $14 w /Cart $16 $22 Guest day (select Weds before 4p.m.) $10 $15 Guest day With Cart $16 $25 League Fee $13 n/a Weekends (Per Person) Until 2 p.m. $15 $21 After 2 p.m. $13 $17 With Cart $18 $24 Cart Rental Member $6 $10 Non - Member $7 $11 2016 Proposed Rates 9 hole 18 hole Weekdays (Per Person) Walking $14 $18 With Cart $17 $23 League Fee $14 n/a Weekends (Per person) Walking (Until 2 p.m.) $16 $22 Walking (After 2 p.m.) $14 $18 With Cart $19 $25 *Foursome Special After 3 pm (Foursome with carts) N/A $80 Cart Rental (Per Person) Member $7 $11 Non - Member $8 $12 Membership Fees 2016 2015 Rate Rate Individual $630 $630 Senior $567 $567 Domestic Couple $882 $882 Senior Domestic Couple $827 $827 Junior Individual $140 $140 Family (up to 4) * $966 $966 Weekday only, Individual $410 $410 Weekday only, Domestic Couple $609 $609 College Membership (ages 18 -22) $347 $347 City Employee $347 $347 *2016 modify to add "dependents 18 and under" Re: Dos Amigos Foodtruck Relocation Re: Dos Amigos Foodtruck Relocation Jon Greene Dongreene @gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 8:36 AM To: Kathy (Gehring) Servoss Cc: Ray Benjamin; Board of Public Works Categories:BPW; Mobile Vending Thx Kathy https: / /mail.cityofithaca.org /owa/ ?ae= Item &t= IPM.Note &id= RgA... On Dec 9, 2015, at 8:30 AM, Kathy (Gehring) Servoss <KServossna,cityofithaca.org> wrote: The location (and all downtown locations) is currently empty. - Kathy Servoss Executive Assistant Supt. of Public Works, Engineering, & Parking City of Ithaca 108 E. Green St. Ithaca, NY 14850 607 - 274 -6527 From: Jonathan Greene riongreene@gmail.coml Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 8:24 AM To: Ray Benjamin Cc: Kathy (Gehring) Servoss; Board of Public Works Subject: Re: Dos Amigos Foodtruck Relocation Thanks Kathy! Ray brings a valid and rational point which I appreciate. As someone who works with and mentors start up companies, I encourage operators to be nimble and open to change quickly where opportunities present themselves. Not sure if this is the case here. And BPW obviously has rules we need to follow which may run contrary to that scenario. Here is my rationale - if there is no one in the location currently and they are willing to pay an appropriate fee to "try it out" is there any harm? It might be that the fee BPW decides as "appropriate" is more than they are willing to risk in this business experiment. But I could see scenarios in the future where this might happen in other locations, especially around special events and in certain locations (stewart and.ca.ss park). So in closing I am open to discussing it on Monday. JG On Wed, Dec 9, 2015 at 7:21 AM, Ray Benjamin <RBeniamin(a,cityofithaca.org> wrote: This is something the bricks and mortar establishments have to contend with several times a year without the option of relocating to a busier location. I am more concerned that this start up keeps 1 of in -,I2 AM Re: Dos Amigos Foodtruck Relocation https : / /mail.cityofithaca.org/owa/ ?ae= Item &t=IPM.Note &id= RgA... asking for exceptions every time they encounter difficulties. Ray Ray Benjamin Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Streets & Facilities Division City of Ithaca "It were not best that we should all think alike. It is difference of opinion that makes horse races." Mark Twain (American author and humorist, 1835 -1910) From: Kathy (Gehring) Servoss Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 1:43 PM To: Greene, Johnathan; Board of Public Works Subject: RE: Dos Amigos Foodtruck Relocation The history is: Yesterday, David, one of the owners of Dos Amigos, came into my office to pay for next quarter's permit fee for the location on Eddy St. at Dryden Rd. He mentioned that the students would be leaving soon, which I knew. We chatted about the policy and I gave him the updated policy that suspended the lottery system and made permitting locations on a first come first serve basis. He asked about moving to a new location and I told him the soonest he could occupy another location would be Jan. 1 st, per the policy. His partner, Jorge, came into my office a couple of hours later and explained that because the students were leaving on winter break, they would like to try out a new location beginning Dec. 14th through Dec. 24th, then go on vacation until Jan. 4th. The new location they wanted to try is on Tioga Street near Buffalo Street, which is a previously approved vending location, and they wanted to try lunch hours. I explained the policy to Jorge, noting that the soonest they could occupy a new location would be Jan. 1 st, but if they wanted to request an exception, they would have to write to the Board. I thought the Board could discuss this a little over e-mail, then have a full discussion and decision at the meeting on Dec. 14th. I am expecting Jorge and David to attend the BPW meeting. I hope this helps the Board in a discussion about their request to vend on Tioga Street during lunch hours Dec. 14 -24. - Kathy Servoss Executive Assistant 2 of 1 ?i9/ ?015 10-3? AM Re: Dos Amigos Foodtruck Relocation Supt. of Public Works, Engineering, & Parking City of Ithaca 108 E. Green St. Ithaca, NY 14850 607 - 274 -6527 https: / /mail.cityofithaca. org /owa/ ?ae= Item &t= IPM.Note &id= RgA... From: Jon Greene on egr ene(a,gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 11:44 AM To: Board of Public Works; Kathy (Gehring) Servoss Subject: Fwd: Dos Amigos Foodtruck Relocation Kathy what's the history here? Should we add to agenda? Begin forwarded message: Resent -From: <bpw@cityofithaca .org <mailto:bpwA61yofithaca.org>> From: Dos Amigos <dosamigosfood 1gmail.com <mailto:dosami osg foodaa_,gmail.com>> Date: December 8, 2015 at 11:19:34 AM EST To: <bpw@cityofithaca. org <mailto:bpwOcityofithaca.org>> Subject: Dos Amigos Foodtruck Relocation To whom it may concern, We want to begin by making it clear how much we appreciate the department's help over the summer allowing to us get on our feet. As you may know, David and I are both students, and in the last quarter we have come to realize that our responsibilities far exceed our available time. We are committed to our business and have invested more than just our time and money into this, however we find that there is an entire world of improvement to be made. As we are growing as a business the mobile vending regulation continues to improve. We apologize for overlooking this important matter and not coming in to see Kathy earlier. Since our business currently revolves around the Cornell students and we have the obligation to two full -time employees and three part time employees, we cannot just simply stop operating for 6 weeks of Cornell's winter break. Therefore, we have to pivot as a business and find a way to do business so we can continue giving these employees a paycheck. Our plan for the winter break was to operate on the corner of Tioga and Buffalo, one of the spots that are outlined in the legislation. It was our understanding that the legislation changed from a lottery system to a first come first serve basis: meaning that if the spot was open you could come in and pay for it and begin occupying it as soon as the appropriate signs could be put up. We falsely made this assumption and we most definitely should have come in sooner to try and secure the spot given that Cornell Students leave at the end of this week and we are looking to 3 of 4 12/9/2015 10:32 AM Re: Dos Amigos Foodtruck Relocation ht4)s:/ /mail.cityofithaca.org /owa/ ?ae= Item &t= IPM.Note &id =RgA.. , operate at Tioga and Buffalo beginning December 14th. Unfortunately, we were very late in coming to Kathy's office to ask for a spot and we misunderstood the change to the regulation because we never had a copy of the updated one from September 9th. Once again, we apologize for not bringing this matter to you sooner, we just made a very important assumption due to the stress we have been under this past semester: an incorrect assumption. We would greatly appreciate if there is anyway to work with us to allow us to occupy the corner of Tioga and Buffalo or even another spot in the legislation for daytime. We cannot afford to close for business for the rest of the month and our late nightspot is surely not suitable to do business over winter break. Warm Regards, David & Jorge 4 of 4 12/9/2015 10:32 AM LYMAN AND LYMAN, LLC ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS TOLL. FREE: 866 - 350.5623 ❑ 51 NORTH MAIN STREET ALBION, NEW YORK 14411-1296 TEL: (585) 589.5623 FAX: (585) 589.7292 NATHAN M. LYMAN Email: nathan.lyman @lymanandlyman.com Michael J. Thorne, Superintendent City of Ithaca Dept of Public Works 108 E. Green St., Room 203 Ithaca, NY 14850 re: Food Truck Vendor location Dryden and Eddy St. Dear Mr. Thorne: REPLY TO 91 1322 E. STATE STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 TEL: (607) 319-5314 FAX: 607- 272 -5765 CURTIS L. LYMAN, SR. (1926 -1992) November 10, 2015 RECEIVED Dept. of Public Works NOV 10 2015 Office of the Superintendent and Engineering Division In furtherance of my comments at the BPW meeting last evening in opposition to the proposed reduction of the current policy, I would like to note that the current L2 location on your map appears to be in violation of your own Street Vending Policy. Paragraph VII (F) (2) requires: "Vendors may not set up any closer than 200 linear feet from the nearest brick - and -mortar restaurant, or 100 linear feet from any public or private school'." The dimensions are 25 x 8 feet, which I interpret to be 8 feet off the curb and 25 feet in length. Last evening I measured from the steps of Sangam's to the designated area, and it is significantly less than 200 feet. My measurement showed that it was also less than 50 feet. Immediately adjacent to the parking, on the east side of the road_ is Cornell University property. Certainly Cornell qualifies as a "public or private school." see, tax map excerpt attached. It is clear that the intent of the Policy was to separate a Food Truck Vendor from a bricks and mortar restaurant by 200 feet and a public /private educational entity by 100 feet. In VII (E)(4) it provides "each vending location will be evaluated annually to ensure the locations should remain available for vendors. In the case when a restaurant moves into a building within 200 feet of an existing vending location, that location may be moved in accordance with this policy as soon as the next quarterly lottery and at the discretion of the Board of Public Works." This policy crosses the line from a public works policy to one of zoning. This is the province of Common Council, not the Department of Public works. In addition, the policy is antithetical to the general purposes of Collegetown Zoning, in particular the intent section of the Zoning Law, section 325 -45.1. Subsections 1 and 3, in particular. This policy is a dis- incentive to the encouragement of exceptional urban design and high quality construction, as well as promoting additional development in the central areas of Collegetown. On behalf of Ithaca Renting, and their restaurant tenants at the Eddy Street location, we are requesting that this location be immediately suspended, because it is in violation of your own policy. Vendors operating there cannot do so without violating Section VII (F)(2), and the City cannot lawfully permit Vendors in violation of their own policy. If you disagree with this interpretation, please advise in writing and treat this letter as a request under the annual evaluation section, VII (E)(4) to eliminate this location as non- conforming with the distance requirements recited above, in the next quarter. If you disagree, please also treat this letter as an appeal to the Board of Public Works. Kindly advise of when this matter will be scheduled, so that I can arrange to have the restaurant owners available to participate. Public records will reveal that 418 — 428 Eddy St., tax map 61-8 -11 paid over $84,650 in combined real estate taxes in 2015. That is possible only when their commercial tenants are able to earn enough money to pay the rent (which includes taxes) and keep their doors open. Food trucks, which do not have to pay property taxes, may or may not pay sales tax, and have an inherently unfair advantage because they have not invested in taxable real property or pay real property tax. How much revenue does the City generate from licensing and other related fees from this location? The City says they want to promote new commercial construction in the Collegetown area, so that they can heavily tax the real property. I would suggest that the pennies generated from fees and parking cannot come close to the revenue created by new investment in the City. Exceptional urban design and high quality construction are not inexpensive, and promoting a discriminatory policy will not incentivize new construction. In is unfair and inappropriate for the City to not follow its own distance requirements, and threaten the existence of hard- working, family supporting, tax paying restaurants in Collegetown, as well as the investments made by property owners they rent from. NML/bhs cc: client Mayor Myrick and Common Cou:.... Phyllisa DeSarno Sangam's Restaurant 26 �'TY Or "W'.4i nlr., N�' 12 Fri t-3 11 i 26 �'TY Or "W'.4i nlr., N�' LYMAN AND LYMAN, LLC ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS TOLL FREE: 866 -350 -5623 ❑ 51 NORTH MAIN STREET ALBION, NEW YORK 14411-1296 TEL: (585) 589.5623 FAX: (585) 589 -7292 NATHAN M. LYMAN Email: nathan.lyman @lymanandlyman.00m December 9, 2015 Katherin D. Servoss, Ex. Ass. City of Ithaca Dept of Public Works 108 E. Green St., Room 203 Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: revised water bill for $163,621,17 dated 12/3/15 Account 903558200 Dear Ms. Servoss: REPLY TO Cpl 1 322 E. STATE STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 TEL: (607) 319 -5314 FAX: 607- 272 -5765 CURTIS L. LYMAN, SR. (1926 -1992) RECEIVED Dept. of Public works DEC 0 8 2015 Office of the Superintendent and tftgln6di'lny Division Relative to the above - captioned matter, I met with Mr. Thorne in early November, regarding the disputed water bill. He provided me a spreadsheet, which I stated I needed to study, and that I would respond to. Apparently between that time and my response of December 4, 2015 (copy enclosed), Mr. Thorne revised his spreadsheet, provided a copy to the BPW but not to me, and requested a significant upward movement of the bill. There was no notice to me of this modified analysis, or that this was going to be put on the agenda at the November 23, 2015 meeting. It was my understanding that I was to be given the opportunity to respond, and Mr. Thorne and I would continue to try to resolve this matter before it was brought back to the PBW, and that did not happen. I first object to the procedural failure of the City to provide me with an "updated" spreadsheet, and being denied the opportunity to review the calculations in that spreadsheet, and secondly being denied the opportunity to complete my conversation with the Department of Public Works before it was brought back to the BPW. In doing this, the City has denied procedural due process to the tax payer, and proceeded without notice. Second, the bill is wrong and not supported by fact. The city has made no explanation of why their second revised computation was changed, or the basis upon which it was changed. The methodology of the second revised bill was based on erroneous assumptions, as outlined in my letter of December 4, 2015. We hereby appeal to the PBW from this revised ruling In addition, there was a bill received by my client for $5,015.50. I have reviewed the documentation given to me by the City in this matter, and believe that the City was overcharged by their contractor, and failed to properly review the bill. For instance, there was one hole, but 6.5 hours charged for two excavators and two operators. There was not room to operate two excavators in that area, and my understanding is that two were not operating at the same time. Secondly, there is 19.5 hours for a truck. All the other hours are 6.5; there is no explanation of how all the other workers worked for only 6.5 hours, and the truck was there for 19.5. This bill is also being appealed, and I would like to address it at the same time as the water bill. Please confirm that this matter will be put on the 12/14/15 agenda so that I may plan accordingly. NML /bhs cc: client LYMAN AND LYMAN, LLC ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS TOLL FREE: 866 -350 -5623 ❑ 51 NORTH MAIN STREET ALBION, NEW YORK 14411-1296 TEL: (585) 589.5623 FAX: (585) 589.7292 NATHAN M. LYMAN Email: nathan.lyman@iymanandlyman.com REPLY TO R1 1322 E. STATE STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 TEL: (607) 319-5314 FAX: 607- 272.5765 December 4, 2015 FOR SETTLEMENT PURPOSES, WITHOUT PREJUDICE Email only: mthome @cityofithaca.org Michael J. Thorne, Superintendent City of Ithaca Dept of Public Works 108 E. Green St., Room 203 Ithaca, NY 14850 re: Water Bill, 113 Dryden Rd. Dear Mr. Thorne: CURTIS L. LYMAN, SR. (1926 -1992) Since our last meeting, I have had a chance to review the spreadsheet you sent to me and confer with my client. My client has paid the bills sent by the City during the disputed time period, as you know. In reviewing your trending for 2002 — 2008, there is a noticeable trend downward after 2006. The methodology you have suggested to resolve this matter (lowest quarter between 2002 and 2008) uses the original meter, which might, or might not, have been accurate. We won't know because as I understand it, you never had it re- calibrated or tested after removal. In your 1/6/09 line, you say that the meter flow went from zero to 3,245 units. It looks to me like this must be a data entry error, or that the first replacement meter was completely compromised, because that is over double the maximum flows recorded previously. The attempt to analyze between 2009 2015 using an average of 2002 — 2008 flows is not appropriate for two reasons: 1) Your red chart, "Total Meter Read (HCF)" shows that starting in 2007 going through 2008 there is a distinct reduction in the quarterly flow. This was due to water conservation measures started in the spring of 2007 by putting restrictors in the showers, and the commencement of regular plumbing inspections in the units to look for leaks. Those measures remained in place in 2009 2015, so using flows before the spring of 2007 improperly skews upward the "average" you assert. 2) In 2010, the owner replaced all the toilets in the building with low flow units. This would have resulted in additional savings, but because you allege that your meter in that time period was defective, it is impossible to gauge the impact of those additional conservation measures, and reliance on older historical measures fails to consider or account for these additional conservation measures. Using the second methodology ( "minimum quarterly consumption 2002 — 2008 "), the impact of #1 is reduced, but there is no offset for #2 conservation measures. As such, we disagree with the suggested values of $221,131 based on average and $137,184 based on minimum quarterly consumption, as they are speculative at best and fail to account for conservation measures taken by the Owner. I would suggest a good indicator of the impact of conservation measures can be seen in the meter read of 1015115, 731 Units with your new, high tech meter. Your minimum consumption number for the October billing period is 857 Units. That is about a 15% difference from the 1015115 meter read. If we take your $137,184 value, and discount it by 15 %, it works out to $116,606. I have reviewed this at length with the Owner, and am authorized to resolve this dispute for the sum of $116,000. The offer in compromise is for settlement purposes and without prejudice to the Owner asserting any and all defenses in the event it is not accepted. The offer will remain open until the day after the next BPW meeting, and if not accepted at that time, is withdrawn. Very truly yours, m LLC y. man NML/bhs cc: client From: Michael Thorne' ! The -nets %c: ;° ;j, 11ca.org caacct: RE: 113 Dryden Water Bill Date: December 4, 2015 at Dec 4 13:06 PM To: Nathan M. Lyman n3-�ii:-�n.lyman@lymanandlyman.com Dear Mr. Lyman, The water bill was included as an agenda item at the November 23rd BPW meeting. The BPW passed a resolution based on a revised spreadsheet included in the agenda package. The water bill was revised upward to $154,817.96. The prior spreadsheet that you reviewed and commented on in your letter was incorrect on the low side. Attached is the BPW agenda and supporting materials from the November 23rd meeting. it r ►t! u'Ma.r?;-gf_Age lcEaCer�ter 1�ievjF=ileJAgend �!1I.237.015 -93 Regarding the sewer bill, I understand that the property manager had requested a sewer lateral installation. The trench was excavated for the work, and it was later discovered that the sewer connection inside the building was not what the property manager had thought. We were told by the property manager to cancel the sewer lateral installation, and our contractor backfilled and compacted the trench. The City was billed $5015.50 from the contractor for this work. Please let me know if you have any questions. Michael Thorne, P.E. Superintendent of Public Works City of Ithaca 108 E. Green Street Ithaca, NY 14850 607 -274 -6527 From: Nathan M. Lyman [ nathan.lyman @lymanandlyman.com] Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 12:24 PM To: Michael Thorne Subject: 113 Dryden Water Bill Dear Mr. Thorne: Attached please find our proposal relative to the disputed water bill. Please advise. In addition, I am working on the response to the sewer bill, and should have that to you next week. Nathan M. Lyman NATHAN M. LYMAN, ESQ. LYMAN & LYMAN LLC ThLL FIREE 866 - 350.5623 1322 E. STATE STREET ITHACA, NY 14850 (607) 319 -5314 (607) 272 -5765 [FAXi 51 N. MAIN STREET ALBION, NY 14411 (585) 589.5623 (585) 589-7292 [FAX1 This e-mail message is from a law firm and may contain information that is privileged or confidential. It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by, any unauthorized persons. 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CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 -5690 OFFICE OF' 111 CITY ENGINEER Telephone: 607/774 -6530 Fax: 607/274 -6587 TO: Board of Public Works FROM: Kent Johnson, Junior Transportation Engineer RE: Resident request to change on -street parking regulations in the 200 block of Pearl St. and the 300 block of Worth St. DATE: November 23, 2015 Eight residents representing five properties have submitted a petition requesting parking regulation changes in the 200 block of Pearl St. and the 300 block of Worth Street (see map). Their main objective is to reduce the impact of commuter parking near their homes. Their proposal is to institute a short parking prohibition mid -day (no parking 9am -noon, or no parking noon -3pm, or something similar) so that these blocks become impractical for commuters. 1 am not supporting or opposing this petition, but do have the following comments: 1. The residents are aware of the Residential Parking Permit System, but do not want to pursue that option at this time. 2. About 7 parking spaces on Pearl St. and about 8 parking spaces on Worth St. would be affected. 3. Residents of parcels not represented in this petition may or may not support these changes. It is not clear if the majority of nearby residents support the changes. It is also not clear to what degree neighborhood residents rely on on -street parking during the day. 4. Though not essential, it would probably be best if the parking regulations in this neighborhood were developed in a coordinated way, rather than block -by- block. For example, a coordinated approach could alternate the hours when parking is prohibited so that residents could move their cars to nearby streets if they required on -street parking during the day. 5. It seems that over the last 15 years or so the parking regulations on nearby blocks have become more and more restrictive. These incremental changes are likely concentrating parking demand onto fewer and fewer area streets. If the requested changes in the petition are instituted, then only two block faces (containing a total of approximately 19 parking spaces) out of the approximately 14 neighborhood block faces will allow all -day on -street parking. 6. In the broader policy context, the City typically allows on -street parking wherever it can be accommodated. In areas of high demand, time limits may be used to encourage parking turn-over to increase the likelihood that an open parking space can be found. In this petition however, the residents are seeking to reduce on -street parking availability, not because they need the parking spaces themselves, but because they don't want other people parking near their houses and making noise when walking to /from their cars. 1 7 0 J <__ ". P. A 9 If..A z t A. A.'r. ---------- IAJ pAgwipiq qAt4- IfIri --P NEW-, 19M tAID i- R v L 4A Jul 13 M.P. A. -r. P. A. T. do PAItIcl"Gi AVAY -rims Par nLF rastriction for the 200 bleck cf. Pearl St. 300 block of X-4 T _ ___.L A_ 4 5 .1. . y i ce par°lCing is qzrestricteE In these 2 blocks, it fills es, mcruing with day com=n.uter°s from Cornek who nark during worlUng hours i�a-om 6:30A17 -5P ,. Th s causes ;icy, eased tredfTle on our neighborhood, especially when children walk to school and play outside in the afternoon. The problem is specifical!y from 201- 209 Pearl St and between the drive nys of 307 - 309 street. `here are 3 parking spots in each of these sections that .Ili p by 6:313- 7:30AM each morning. The prezim ty of these sections to front yards and ba rsom windows of the ad acent Thai, ses causes noise nuisance early T.P. the mor° wing, Including aLmoul`ing, load motor engines, and slamming car doors, som— efyimnes as early as 5AN-1- We, t$z residents who live along this block and in houses with yards facing .f., waxyld dike to request prohibiting parking from the fire Wrant near 22� Pearl St. to the end of the block in front of 201_l karlstreet, and between the This will prevent commuters from parking but will leave free parking availal *l a to -w-Ria puNic for most of the play and on weekends. Similar ► va-wtxwv taken ir; the -NU block o!'-Yorth St. have resnAnred similar problems thewe. �.i. S "110- , In �2 ,SL , -7 -U) -3 IN To: Michael J. Throne, P.E. Superintendent of Public Works From: Hunter Cutler, Lexa Pennell, Gabe Wesley - Krueger Date: December 6, 2015 Subject: South Hill Parking Rules and Regulations The South Hill currently faces a serious problem, the current parking situation. Right now there is a strictly enforced parking policy which limits people to park in excess of 24 hours per parking period. This creates struggles for city employees to maintain streets because no two cars move at once, people who utilize street parking an unfair allotted parking duration because they are so restricted, and disgusting street, sidewalk, and curbside conditions. This is a year round problem, in the winter we have a snow curb build up problem, in the summer the curb line (grass) cannot be properly maintained, in the fall, leaves cannot be effectively and efficiently cleaned up, and during the spring, street cleanups are still virtually impossible. There is also a large area on Hudson Street that restricts people from parking Monday through Friday 9AM- 12PM. Why? We aren't sure. On the weekends these spaces are filled to capacity and Hudson Street is still fully operational. To better serve the community we have a proposal to change the current parking regulations, by creating a fair chance of obtaining a space, a longer duration of allotted parking, a nicer living environment due to cleaner streets, and helping the Department of Public works employees work more efficiently and effectively. We would like to start small, using the South Hill of Ithaca on select streets (map attached) and create a policy which prohibits parking on each street one day a week, four hours each day. We would also like to propose parking space lines on Hudson Street, because right now there aren't any. This would prevent people from taking up multiple spots unintentionally. These lines would also better the access to the staircases along Hudson. Currently, with no official parking spaces, painted staircases are blocked leaving them useless. We would also like to change the section on Hudson which only allows people to park during certain times (around the numbers 129 -200 section of Hudson), and make parking unavailable in those spots just one day a week instead of the current policy. It may seem that space would be limited from this plan but people will be able to park at the next street over when parking isn't allowed on their block, sometimes closer than they have to park now. No two blocks parallel to each other would have No Parking on the same day. Example: Hudson and Prospect wouldn't have No Parking on the same day. Giles and Hudson wouldn't have No Parking on the same day. With this, it is possible that Turner and Giles can't park on the same day, but this shouldn't be a problem considering the distance between the two streets. The plan we are proposing is not unusual, the City of New York has something similar in place, as well as the City of Mount Vernon. The parking plan will be much more effective, feasible, and less frustrating because it will allow people to keep their vehicle in place for multiple days, which means more people could potentially carpool to their destinations. This plan will also allow the City maintenance employees a four hour focus time for each street, one day a week to clean streets, cut grass, sweep sidewalks, plow snow, and remove debris from the curb line. This proposal will also allow people who suffer from a disability to gain useage of the nearest staircase on Hudson Street, rather than walking to the end of the road. Lastly, the South Hill residence will gain 20+ spots by opening the current No Parking Monday- Friday 9AM -12PM zone into a "No Parking, Thursday Zone." Overall, We have gotten tremendous feedback from this project, and have started a petition which has gotten positive feedback towards our proposed plan. The community feels the same way with regards to the current conditions as we do, and as a result we have put tremendous amounts of effort figuring out what would be the most feasible plan, which would make everyone happy as a result. Something which is not apart of this plan which the City of Ithaca needs to evaluate is the placement if No Parking signs. The erratic placement of these instruments has caused wasted space, especially on Prospect. Thank you for the opportunity to help the Ithaca community, I appreciate the time and consideration in reading these documents. Team liaison Hunter Cutler �z/0 gz is FULL NAME SOUTH HILL RESIDENT? (Y /N) DO YOU UTILIZE STREET - PARKING? (Y /N) HOW MANY CARS CAN YOUR DRIVEWAY ACCOMMODATE? 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