HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2013-06-10 F r# Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board
Monday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m.
215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Minutes
Board Members Present: Herb Engman, Supervisor; Bill Goodman, Deputy Town Supervisor;
Pat Leary, Tee-Ann Hunter, Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, and Rod Howe
Staff Present: Susan Ritter, Director of Planning, Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement;
Mike Solvig, Director of Finance, Judy Drake, Director of Human Resources; Paulette
Terwilliger, Town Clerk and Susan Brock,Attorney for the Town
Agenda Item 1
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Engman opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Agenda Item 2
Report of Tompkins County Legislature None
Agenda Item 3
Report of Ithaca Common Council None
Agenda Item 4
Persons to be Heard and Board Comments
There was no one wishing to address the Board at this time.
Mr. Engman added three agenda items with the Board's approval
Agenda Item 5
5:30 p.m. Public hearing regarding a noise permit for Calvary Chapel of Ithaca outdoor
meeting and social on each Sunday in July at Tareyton Park in the Northeast
Mr. Engman opened the public hearing at 5:35 p.m.
Mr. Sonnenstuhl, Winston Dr. addressed the Board. He noted that he has sent an email
(Attachment#1)to the Board and added a personal comment stating that his primary concern is
amplification in the park. He went on to say that he and his wife lived in NYC during the boom
box era and it was very hard to get away from amplified music in those days. He said the normal
road, construction, street noise never bothered them but the music did. They thought they had
escaped all of that moving to Ithaca but when they first arrived they lived on Geneva St and
apparently next door to an aspiring DJ. They finally settled in the Northeast and at one point a
band started practicing in the park and they had to endure that. He did not feel the neighborhood
park was the appropriate spot for amplification.
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Greta Colavito,Neighbor Ms. Colavito agreed with Mr. Sonnestuhl and added that she also
did not think that park was a suitable venue for religious services and that it is intended for
recreational purposes.
Luke Colavito,Neighbor Mr. Colavito stated that from where they live it is pleasant to hear the
children playing, light sports etc, and feels it is not appropriate to have a group in the park with
amplified sound. He added that although it is surrounded on two sides by woods, the other two
sides are residences and this would be disruptive.
Scott Hathorn, Representing the Church—Mr. Hathorn stated that he was sympathetic to the
concerns and they chose to start at 11:00a.m. as opposed to their usual 10:00 a.m. to help with
that. He went on to say that they usually hold their meetings at the Clarion Hotel, renting a small
banquet room and they have purchased a 30 x 40 tent for these services and the intent is to
amplify sound only loudly enough to hear in the tent. He thought the noise would diffuse pretty
well.
Janet Wagner,Neighbor Ms. Wagner stated that the neighborhood will hear the amplified
sound because it is a tiny park. She thought that any time of day it is disruptive to her to hear
amplification and the fact that it is a religion based event is an issue to her also. She added that
although she respects everyone's religion, she doesn't want it piped into her house.
Mr. Engman closed the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. and turned the matter to the Board.
Mr. DePaolo asked if they have a physical building where they meet and Mr. Hathorn responded
that they usually rent a space at the Clarion Hotel.
Mr. Goodman asked about the Park and Tent permit status and Mr. Weber responded that there is
no permitting process for the park but there is a rental form and that has been completed and
submitted and security deposits paid. Mr. Bates stated that the Tent Permit is ready to be issued
and the tent will be placed at the backside of the park towards the woods and additional
conditions can be listed depending on what happens here tonight.
Ms. Leary stated that she was sympathetic to the neighbors and when we revised the noise
ordinance it was clear a permit was not a given and there would be an opportunity for neighbors
to comment and this is a very small space and it sounds like this would be a problem. She felt a
larger area would mitigate the problem of the amplified noise.
Mr. DePaolo asked counsel because there are some questions about the nature of the event and it
seems to me we are reviewing a noise permit application and our job is to look at the noise not
the content. Ms. Brock Susan agreed that the Board should be looking at the decibels not the
content and we cannot consider the content. The Board should be looking at the impact of the
loudness of the noise, the size of the area, whether there are ways to mitigate the sounds such as
whether the amplification can be aimed towards the woods and those type of things.
Mr. DePaolo asked the representative if he felt the need for amplification is needed and he
responded that he felt it was needed because he does not have a strong voice and the audience is
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made up of all ages. He added that it is their intent to face the speakers toward the woods and
place the generator on the far side of the tent in the woods. He also stated that they plan on
adjusting the volume to the minimum amount of amplification needed.
Mr. DePaolo asked about the fact that there are multiple events being applied for at one time and
whether that is in-line with our ordinance. Ms. Brock looked at the law and stated that it was.
Ms. Hunter asked if there was anything in the law in terms of multiple events at town parks?
Ms. Brock said there was not any delineation made between private and public or town parks.
Ms. Leary stated that she does not agree with Ms. Brock's interpretation regarding not being able
to consider content. She stated that she knew Ms. Brock was very strict on the freedom of
religion but that clause also says that a government cannot privilege one religion over another
and when we had a discussion regarding that when we considered the ervu which is for one
particular religion and in public rights-of-ways but this impacts people. The objection is not just
the sound but the content and we have to balance, especially since it is a public park, freedom of
a particular religion with other people who believe differently and who may have objections to
hearing a particular religion being broadcast from their homes. It is not an easy decision because
on the one side you say anyone can project their religious beliefs but when it is actually coming
into someone's house that is a problem and you have to consider their rights too under the same
constitutional right. Ms. Brock responded that it is very dangerous to start to look at the content
of the speech and say if people don't mind this particular religion or this particular sound coming
into their homes that's ok,but if they... She thought it becomes very hard for this Board to do
that if you start looking at content and if you can instead look at whether it is appropriate
considering the layout of the neighborhood and the park and the proximity of the houses. That is
defensible. Ms. Leary stated that that was her main objection, but we can't skirt around the
religious issue every time this comes up because we are not saying as long as the neighbors don't
object to hearing a particular religion it is ok, we should take the position that no religious
content should be allowed because that is the safer position if you are a government entity; you
do not want to get involved in religion at all.
Ms. Brock responded that there are a lot of problems with that approach too. She stated that if
we are going to allow people to use the park and issue permits to use the park; you either say we
are not going to issue any permits or you can't discriminate whether it is a religious group or not.
Mr. Levine said this is a tough one because our job is to balance the equities of both sides and he
stated that he is leaning towards denying it because it is asking for four Sundays before we have
another meeting and if we had one application and could see what the effects are, then at least we
would know what we are dealing with and see how disturbing it is in that area. To grant four
events in the summer when everyone's windows are open is difficult without seeing the effects.
Mr. Goodman thought that it is very dangerous to get into any discussion on the content of the
noise because we have to treat everybody the same regardless of the content of the noise. He
could not recall any permit we have denied and although he stated that he was sympathetic to the
neighbors we have to treat everyone the same. He agreed with Mr. Levine that it might be better
to have one.
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Discussion followed on the logistics and possibility of allowing one and having a subsequent
public hearing once the effects are determined.
Mr. Levine spoke noting that the major difference between this permit application and others is
that we do have objectors where we usually don't and location does come into play in that as Mr.
DePaolo routinely hears noise from Ithaca College sporting events, this a not next to a college
and people do not expect to hear as much.
Mr. Engman also agreed with Ms. Brock saying that we can't deny one without denying all as far
as use and content and we don't know what the effect will be. He noted that thinking back on his
history and it is peaceful until hunting season but I hear the bands and the announcers so it is
difficult to assume that one is going to be forever protected from noise and nearby residents have
the privilege of being near a town park and they are being asked to give 4 days to see what it will
be like.
More discussion along the same lines. The applicant added that his congregation is 40-50 people
and they can easily move to the other end of the park and they can be flexible.
Mr. Engman suggested moving a resolution approving the first event and made a friendly
amendment to the resolution.
Ms. Leary continued her objection, saying that it is the neighbors objections and observations
that should be listened to not ours. Ms. Hunter asked about notification of the neighbors and the
applicant responded that he went door-to-door.
TB Resolution No. 2013—084: Granting a Noise Permit for the Calvary Chapel of Ithaca
Outdoor Service and Fellowship
WHEREAS a noise permit application has been received by the Calvary Chapel of Ithaca for an
outdoor service and fellowship each Sunday in July at the Tareyton Park in the Town of Ithaca,
and
WHEREAS the Town Board held a public hearing on this date regarding the events and request
for a noise permit and
WHEREAS the Board heard concerns from residents in the neighborhood
Now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board grants a noise permit for the first of the 4 requested dates,
that being July 7, 2013, to afford the opportunity for review of the possible effects of the event
on the neighborhood.
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes— DePaolo, Howe, Goodman, Engman and Levine Nays—Leary and Hunter
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TB Resolution No. 2013—085: Setting a Public Hearing Regarding a Noise Permit for the
Calvary Chapel of Ithaca Outdoor Service and Fellowship in July 2013
WHEREAS a noise permit application has been received by the Calvary Chapel of Ithaca for an
outdoor service and fellowship each Sunday in July at the Tareyton Park in the Town of Ithaca,
and
WHEREAS the Town Board held a public hearing on June 10, 2013 and issued a Noise Permit
for the first of the requested 4 services, and
Whereas the Town Board would like to hear comments from members and the neighbors after
the initial event to gauge its effects on the neighborhood
Now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board sets a Public Hearing on July 8, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. regarding
the granting of a noise permit for the additional three dates requested.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: Ayes— DePaolo, Howe, Goodman, Engman, Levine, Leary and Hunter
Agenda Item 6
5:30 p.m. Public hearing regarding a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Code,
Chapter 234 entitled "Subdivision of Land" regarding Cluster Subdivisions
Opened at 6:10 p.m. No one wishing to speak and the hearing was closed.
Consider SEQR(Attachment#2)
TB Resolution No. 2013-086: SEOR: Proposed Local Law Amending the Town of Ithaca
Code, Chapter 234 Entitled "Subdivision of Land," Regarding Cluster Subdivisions
Whereas, this action is the enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Code,
Chapter 234, titled"Subdivision of Land,"to provide requirements for the placement and design
of structures within a cluster subdivision, including providing new and clarified requirements for
building placement, design, spacing, setbacks, and height for structures in cluster subdivisions,
updating the existing regulation language to reflect the current zoning designations and Town
Law sections, and eliminating obsolete language; and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Town Board is treating this action as a Type I Action and
acting as Lead Agency in an environmental review with respect to the enactment of this local
law; and
Whereas, the Town Board, at their regular meeting on June 10, 2013, has reviewed and
accepted as adequate the Long Environmental Assessment Form (LEAF), Parts I and II, for this
action,prepared by Town Planning staff,
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Now, therefore,be it
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law
and 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review, for the above-
referenced action as proposed, based on the information in the LEAF Part I and for the reasons
set forth in the LEAF Part II, and, therefore, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be
required.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Howe, Engman, DePaolo, Leary, Levine and Hunter
TB Resolution No. 2013-087: Adoption of Local Law 5 of 2013 Amending the Town of
Ithaca Code, Chapter 234 Entitled "Subdivision of Land", Regarding Cluster Subdivisions
Whereas, Chapter 234 of the Town of Ithaca Code contains cluster subdivision
requirements that have not been updated in a number of years; and
Whereas, the Town's Codes and Ordinances Committee reviewed proposed amendments
to the existing cluster subdivision provisions, prepared by Town Planning staff, including
providing new and clarified requirements for building placement, design, spacing, setbacks, and
height for structures in cluster subdivisions, updating the existing regulation language to reflect
the current zoning designations and Town Law sections, and eliminating obsolete language; and
Whereas, the Codes and Ordinances Committee, at its February 13, 2013 meeting,
referred to the Town Board a proposed amendment entitled"Local Law Amending the Town of
Ithaca Code, Chapter 234 Entitled"Subdivision of Land,"Regarding Cluster Subdivisions"; and
Whereas, at its meeting on May 13, 2013, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca
reviewed and discussed the proposed local law and adopted a resolution for a public hearing to
be held by said Town on June 10, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. to hear all interested parties on the proposed
local law entitled"LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF 2013 AMENDING THE TOWN OF ITHACA
CODE, CHAPTER 234 ENTITLED "SUBDIVISION OF LAND", REGARDING
CLUSTER SUBDIVISIONS"; and
Whereas, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal; and
Whereas, said public hearing was duly held on said date and time at the Town Hall of the
Town of Ithaca and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of
or in opposition to said proposed local law, or any part thereof, and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
("SEQRA") and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, adoption of said local law is
being treated as a Type I Action for which the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, acting as lead
agency in an environmental review with respect to adoption of this local law, has, on June 10,
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2013, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and
accepted as adequate the Long Environmental Assessment Form Parts I and II prepared by the
Town's Planning staff,
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts Local Law 5 of 2013
entitled"A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN OF ITHACA CODE, CHAPTER 234
ENTITLED "SUBDIVISION OF LAND", REGARDING CLUSTER SUBDIVISIONS";;
and it is further
Resolved, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said local law with the
Secretary of State as required by law.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Howe, Engman, DePaolo, Leary, Levine and Hunter
Agenda Item 7
Discussion with Ms. Shenk re.: Participation in Government at the High School Level
Ms. Shenk sent an email to the Board regarding this topic and she explained that all students take
Government in High School and her focus and hope is to engage and empower students for the
future. Some students only have to take 9 hours and others 20 hours. She hopes that this will
involve students and she gave a number of ideas that have been talked about with other entities.
She is asking for ideas from us and an invitation to work with department heads on fleshing
those ideas out. A number ideas were discussed ncluding trying to take advantage of their
strengths, such as social media savvy-ness, so they can teach us something. Department heads
will follow-up with ideas and suggestions at SAC meeting(s).
Agenda Item 8
Consider Approval of Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Path Agreement
Mr. DePaolo had a question on the contract itself and the first bullet point on page 8 and the way
it was worded it implies more than one path. Mr. Weber explained that the trail has been broken
into two sections because one section could not meet ADA requirements due to the topography
so the two sections were split. SEQR was done by the County. (Attachment#3)
TB Resolution No. 2013 - 088: Authorizing the Supervisor to Sign an Agreement with
Tompkins County and Cornell University for the Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian
Trail Proiect
Whereas, in response to a lack of safe and sufficient multi-modal accommodations, the County
has initiated the Project, which is included in the State Transportation Improvement Program as
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an Enhancement Project, to provide multi-modal enhancements along Pine Tree Road between
Route 366 and Maple Avenue, and
Whereas, the County has executed an agreement with the New York State Department of
Transportation in connection with the advancement of the Project that calls for the County's
first-instance funding of Project costs and the reimbursement of up to $686,734 of eligible
project costs with federal funds, and
Whereas, the County has executed a second agreement with the New York State Department of
Transportation in connection with the advancement of the Project for an additional $512,000 in
New York State Multi-Modal funding that also calls for the County's first-instance funding of
these added Project costs followed by State reimbursement, and
Whereas, the bridge carrying the East Ithaca Recreation Way("the bridge") over Pine Tree Road
is owned by Cornell and licensed to the Town by agreement dated October 19, 1982 wherein the
bridge is described as over Judd Falls Road, the name by which the subject section of Pine Tree
Road was formerly known, and
Whereas, the project is supportive of the Cornell Transportation-Focused Generic
Environmental Impact Statement with Findings Statement adopted by the Town's Planning
Board on February 3, 2009, the Cornell Master Plan, and local municipal planning efforts, and
Whereas, the Project is an Unlisted action and Tompkins County, acting as lead agency in a
coordinated environmental review, made a negative determination of environmental significance
on April 2, 2013 in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6
NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review, and therefore, a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Whereas, the Town Board has discussed the project on a number of occasions and has
determined that it is in the best interests of the Town and its residents for a modest investment of
$35,000 which had been set aside for this project since 2011.
Now therefore be it resolved that the Town Board does hereby approve and authorize the
Supervisor to sign the agreement on behalf of the Town for the Pine Tree Road Bike and
Pedestrian Trail Project subject to the approval of the Attorney for the Town
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Herb Engman
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Howe, Engman, DePaolo, Leary, Levine and Hunter
Agenda Item 9
Consider Setting a Public Hearing Regarding a Noise Permit for St. Catherine of Sienna's
Annual Festival
Ms. Hunter had questions about notification requirements and the Noise Ordinance. Discussion
followed and Ms. Hunter asked that the subject be added to the Operations agenda to discuss
how we want to approach this particular question of notifying neighbors.
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TB Resolution No. 2013 - 089: Set Public Hearing regarding a Noise Permit application
for the St Catherine of Siena Festival
Whereas the Town of Ithaca has received a Noise Permit application from St. Catherine of Siena
Parish for their annual Festival on September 14th from l lam to 9 pm and September 15th from
11 am to 6 pm,
Therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a public hearing at the Town
Hall, 215 N. Tioga St., Ithaca, on the 8thth day of July 2013, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of
hearing all persons interested in the proposed permit and considering approval
Moved: Tee-Ann Hunter Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Howe, Engman, DePaolo, Leary, Levine and Hunter
Agenda Item 10
Consider Award of Contract for the Salt Storage Building at Public Works
Ms. Hunter asked about the details of the bid documents. Mr. Weber explained we received 2
bids and I was not responsive. Ms. Brock concurred that they were missing a significant amount
of information and required documents. Ms. Hunter asked why the bid was so much lower than
the budgeted amount. Mr. Weber explained that staff is doing a lot of the work and other items
will be in the total budgeted amount that is above and beyond the bid for the actual building.
The project has gone through the Planning Board and Zoning Boards as well as discussion at the
Public Works Committee.
Ms. Hunter asked about solar possibilities and Mr. Weber explained that the meter is only for
this building and NYSEG had some issues and there would have been construction issued due to
the exposed faces of the roof not being optimum.
TB Resolution No. 2013- 090: Authorization to Award the Contract for the Salt Storage
Building Replacement Proiect and Establish the Town of Ithaca Salt Storage Building
Replacement Capital Proiect Fund
Whereas: The adopted 2013 Ithaca Town Budget included monies for the Salt Storage Building
Replacement Project(Project) consisting of the replacement of the existing salt storage building
and related ancillary facilities,with a maximum amount of$800,000.00, and
Whereas, on March 11, 2013, the Town Board adopted TB Resolution No. 2013 —039 making a
Negative Determination of Environmental Significance for the Project, in an uncoordinated
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environmental review, in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review
Act based on the information in the EAF Part I and for the reasons set forth in the EAF Part 11.
Whereas: On June 5, 2013, the Director of Public Works/Highway Superintendent (Director)
received bids for the Project, and
Whereas: The Director has reviewed the bids and qualifications of the bidders and has
recommended award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of
$475,845.00 made by Park Lane Construction and Development Corp., 10269 Old Route 31
West, Clyde NY,
Now therefore be it
Resolved: That the Town Board hereby authorizes the award of the contract for the Town of
Ithaca Salt Storage Building Replacement Project to Park Lane Construction and Development
Corp., and be it further
Resolved: that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute such contract subject to approval of
the final contract documents by the Town Engineer and Attorney for the Town; and be it further
Resolved: that the Director is authorized to approve change orders to such contract upon receipt
of appropriate justification provided the maximum amount of such change orders shall not in the
aggregate exceed$47,600.00 without prior authorization of this Board, and provided further that
the total project cost, including contract, engineering, legal, inspection,paving, site restoration
and gravel purchase completed by Town forces, and other expenses, does not exceed the
maximum authorized cost of$650,000 for the project, and be it further
Resolved: that the Town Finance Officer is directed and authorized to record all necessary and
appropriate budgetary and cash transactions transferring $650,000.00 to establish the capital
project fund"Town of Ithaca Salt Storage Building Replacement Project".
Moved: Herb Engman Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: Ayes—Engman, DePaolo, Levine, Leary, Howe and Goodman Nays—Hunter
Agenda Item 11
Consider Approval of the Cable Access Oversight(Pegasus) Budget
Mr. DePaolo gave an overview of the budget noting that there are monies from the 15cent per
subscriber fee and since we are at the end of our franchise agreement, the committee felt they
should earmark funds for some of the aging equipment that is anticipated to need replacement. It
is not municipal money, but subscriber money for public access.
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TB Resolution No. 2013 - 091: Adopt 2014 PEG Access Studio Capital Budget
Whereas the Franchise Agreement between Time Warner Entertainment and the City of Ithaca
signed in 2003 authorizes Time Warner Entertainment to collect $0.15 per subscriber per month to
be used for the purchase of equipment for the PEG Access Studio; and
Whereas the total capital budget for the life of the ten-year agreement was estimated to be
$200,000;
Whereas the Franchise Agreement outlines the creation of an Access Oversight Committee which
shall be responsible for approving the timing, use and amount of PEG access equipment acquired
each year over the term of the agreement; and
Whereas the Access Oversight Committee has recommended approval by participating
municipalities of a 2014 capital budget in the amount of$30,000; and
Whereas the Franchise Agreement states that participating municipalities, including the Town of
Ithaca, must adopt the annual PEG Access Studio budget by June 30 of the preceding year; now
therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca adopts the 2014 PEG Access Studio budget as
approved by the Access Oversight Committee.
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Tee-Ann Hunter
Vote: Ayes—Engman, DePaolo, Hunter, Levine, Leary, Howe and Goodman
2014 PEGASYS Capital Budget
Approved by the Access Oversight Committee (AOC) May 6, 2013
Contingency Fund $30,000.00
Description: The PEGASYS studio has a great deal of equipment that is 9-16 years old, and will
need replacement as it fails. This includes studio cameras [$10,000 each], camera cabling
[$2,000 each] and the studio special effects generator/video switcher [$30,000).
TOTAL $30,000.00
Agenda Item 12
Consider Setting a public hearing regarding a Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit
Established in General Municipal Law §3-C
TB Resolution No. 2013 - 092: Setting a Public Hearing regarding a Local Law to Override
the Tax Lew Limit Established in General Municipal Law U-C
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Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a Public Hearing on July 8, 2013
at 5:30 p.m. regarding adoption of a local law to override the tax levy limit established in
General Municipal Law §3-C.
Notice of this public hearing shall be published in the official newspaper not less than 5 days
prior to the hearing.
Moved: Pat Leary Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: Ayes—Engman, DePaolo, Hunter, Levine, Leary, Howe and Goodman
Agenda Item 13
Report of Town Committees
a. Budget Committee Report on Long-Term Debt (Attachment#4)
Mr. Solvig explained that given the questions from the Board regarding the number of capital
projects we have and our long-term debt, the Budget Committee put together a packet of
information. (Attachment#2) The packet contains a summary of the 5-year capital improvement
program,projections on our long-term bonded debt and some summaries on the budget
projections the Budget Committee has been working on this year. He added that the Public
Works Committee has a Capital Improvement Program that goes out about 10 years and what we
include with the budget each year is a 5 year projection which is a little bit easier to manage and
from 2014-2018, we have scheduled almost $17 million in capital projects that we are looking at
building. Out of the $17M, approximately$4M would be financed with current year revenues or
reserves, $1.25M with grant funding if available, and the remaining $11.75M would be financed
by issuing new long-term bonded debt. This is a significant amount of debt and there has been
some concerns over it, so to put that in context,the 3rd section is the 5-year budget projections.
The Budget Projections are a tool basically used to identify trends in your budget over a period
of time and they are made using assumptions (listed on pg 9) and we think they are a good
estimate of where we think we will be.
Mr. Solvig continued, explaining the Annual Summaries for 2014-2018 and the trends identified
so far are the General Fund will be steadily decreasing from 26%to a little under 4% in 2018 and
this is a little low and we are going to have to look at this closely and look at cutting
expenditures and raising revenues so we can keep the fund balance up around the 25%we like to
keep all of our Funds at. The Part-Town Fund also decreases, as does the Highway Fund, which
should not be any surprise as these are the Funds that most of our health insurance and retirement
expenses come from and they are all budgeted to be more than 2% and our revenue projections
are at 2% increases. Therefore our expenses are rising by more than 2% and we will have to
look at that and take action to keep the levels at what the Board is comfortable with.
Mr. DePaolo asked if the projections on the tax levy are smoke and mirrors then because on the
one hand you are saying we will have to look at this and it would be helpful if there would be
projections on what would happen if we make the effort to maintain the Fund balance at or close
to 25%. Mr. Solvig said we could do that, and this is a subject that he would have liked to
introduce over the course of a number of meetings instead of a lot of information at once because
when you start looking at how to mitigate some of these problems and whether it is all going to
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be tax levies or shifting revenues around questions come up. Right now we are bonding our
projects, and whether we want to do that. Mr. DePaolo asked if he anticipated the total
outstanding debt after 2018 to begin to decline and Mr. Solvig responded that that would depend
on what the Capital Project Program looks like at that time. It looks like it levels off in 2018 but
it is likely that there will be capital projects at that time also.
Mr. Engman added that the Budget Committee has just started the review of capital projects and
they have not begun discussing details on talked about delaying or eliminating or other options;
they just took the raw data and ran the numbers. We have several years to reverse the trend, and
the trend never gets us to zero and we can have a lot of discussions on what the proper level of
fund balance is. The Office of Management and Budget says 19% and the State used to say
10%. We have kept 25% so it is a question of what we are comfortable with and all of that is
open to discussion.
Ms. Leary noted that if you look back our tax levy fluctuated from year to year and that should
be kept in mind. We are assuming 2%because of the tax cap but we can go beyond that and
right now the bond rates are low and contractors need the work so now is a good time to work on
infrastructure.
Ms. Hunter stated that she was uncomfortable going with a trend that has us going down to less
than 5% in the General Fund in less than a 5-year period so she had questions or discussion
topics she felt should be discussed. One would be, do we raise taxes to maintain a healthier fund
balance; Two is the need for an asset inventory which sets the replacement costs and allows to
save in advance for expenditures; and three is an increase in the information regarding the capital
projects so they can be evaluated for whether we should do them. She felt she had very little
information and wondered if that would be part of the conversation going forward.
Mr. Engman responded that both the Public Works Committee and the Budget Committee look
at these projects and they will continue to do that and look at costs and make recommendations
to the full board. He noted that page 15 shows the cost to an individual with a typical house
under the scenario of doing everything that has been asked by staff, in 2013 we are increasing
on a typical house 1.88% and the next year it is 1.32% and then to under 1% so we should be
looking at this and asking ourselves whether our taxpayers can absorb less than a I% increase
per year which for a typical taxpayer would be $13. We can look at the capital projects and
decide which we really need or whether we can put it off and a number of other options.
Ms. Hunter asked if we as a board can discuss these projects and Mr. Engman responded that we
have a committee structure and we have to trust our committees which are made up of board
members. Not everyone can know everything or we would have to meet every night; that is why
we have committees and the information is available for other members to see. Ms. Hunter
responded that she has talked to other members and she is not sure what information is out there.
Discussion followed on information that is available via packets for the committees on different
projects and details on in depth conversations that are held at the committee level and the amount
of debt we are taking on.
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Mr. Solvig stated that he was concerned the Board might panic or be too concerned with these
numbers but these are simply projections based on assumptions and including all the capital
projects that have yet to be discussed in depth at the committee level. Nothing is set and a
number of projects come in less than anticipated. This year we bonded for 600-700K less than
what we thought it was going to be. Many of these projects such as sewer and water
infrastructure is cyclical. Ms. Hunter agreed with that but her point was the board does not have
an opportunity to look at the capital projects individually and that is what she is asking for. Mr.
Solvig responded that he would like to expand the budget process, discussion and documents to
put together a better description of the capital projects and devote a study session or bulk of a
budget meeting on their review.
Mr. DePaolo said in looking at this document he felt it was a starting point and he did not feel
like his excluded from any opportunity to get information that may help him to understand the
report and thus affect the outcome. He went on to say that it would be helpful if we were to
operate in an environment where estimates on projects were not changing wildly from original
projection to actual. He understands not wanting to go over budget,put a 25% difference is not
helpful. He was optimistic that this is the beginning of the process. Mr. Solvig agreed, saying
that this document or report is the beginning of the discussion to get ready for going into the
budget preparations.
Mr. Goodman said that in looking at 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, it looks like the big items
are the water tanks, water mains, sanitary sewers and road improvements which he assumes
would affect their funds and the changes in the General Fund would be parks and trails. Mr.
Solvig explained that the sewer items are paid out of current-year revenues, no debt plan is
issued for that right now; most of the road programs will be paid out of future debt because right
now we do not have another source of revenue for that which is one of the things we can talk
about. If we wanted to pay for the road improvements out of current-year revenues, it would
mean doubling the tax levy in the highway fund. There are options though,breaking it up over
years. He had no problem bonding for water and sewer because of their life expectancy but we
could also look at saving for some or part of them. Many of the other things in 2014 will be paid
out of current-year revenue or out of future grants if available. Most of the debt is water, roads
and public facilities.
Mr. Goodman suggested that in terms of the process, he thought this is something we usually
spend time on at our study sessions but we have been focusing on the Plan so maybe we have to
set time at a study session to get into detail and have the committees report more fully and
hopefully we will be done with the draft Plan soon and can move towards more details and
opportunity for questions as budget season gets closer. Ms. Hunter responded that she would
like to see information on things like the interceptors and why that is an ongoing expense; she
didn't know what the town hall improvements are and she did not think that information was
something she shouldn't have. She would also like us to have a system for asset management for
inventorying, replacement and funding and have the discussion on whether we should be saving
for improvements or bonding for them.
Mr. Howe stated that this report provides the basis for beginning to understand the process and
formulate the questions he has. Mr. Goodman added that these are discussion we can have and
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will have. Ms. Leary added that the concept is similar to saying lets save for a house instead of
getting a mortgage. There is nothing wrong with bonding when rates are this low. Mr. Engman
agreed saying let's get our committees working on these and everyone come back with
questions, ideas and approaches and the discussion about whether bonding or saving is very
important and will determine what approach we will take in the coming years because we don't
want to draw down the fund balance but how are we going to do that. That is the discussion that
needs to take place.
Added Item
Additional Money for the Wall at Town Hall
Mr. Engman explained that when the workers were replacing the wall around the parking lot,
once they got into it there was more damage than anticipated and this was compounded by the
fact that the bricks are no longer available and the replacement bricks are dramatically different
and we have received one complaint about the look of the wall, especially on the street side
because this is a historic building. Mr. Weber had estimates on the cost: Original was 300 sqft
of brick work to be replaced. Turned out there was an additional 100 sqft of brick work
identified for replacement on the exterior of the wall to make it match which would cost $3,800
and another$1,500 to reset the cap stones for a total of$5,300. If we were to do the interior
also, it would be an additional 400 sqft at about $14,400. He reported that so far, we are on
budget due savings on the asphalt and gravel which went towards the increased bad bricks. Mr.
DePaolo asked if we had contingency funds in the budget and Mr. Weber responded that this
would be above and beyond his authority to increase if the Board wanted the inside and outside
done as that would be above 10% of the project. Discussion followed on the particular changes
that brought savings and the details of the inside changes. The Board opted for fixing the outside
of the wall for aesthetics thinking that the inside is ok as is since it is blocked by cars for a good
portion of the day and only visible to staff. This is within the contingency of the project and Mr.
Weber can approve the change order.
Added Item
Public Works Committee Tour of Projects
Mr. Engman noted that this was done in the past and he wanted to gauge interest and the time
that would be needed; 1/2 day or full day. Discussion followed and the board thought a half day
or 4 hours would be good. Public Works will send some dates around to board members.
Added Item
Village of Cayuga Heights Fire Contract
Mr. Engman noted that the changed suggested by Ms. Brock have been accepted and the contract
will be discussed by the Village this month and we need to hold a public hearing prior to our
considering it. The initial public hearing was left open and after discussion with the attorney for
the town, it was decided that the board set a new public hearing and we can close the original
public hearing prior to opening the new.
TB Resolution No. 2013 - 093: Setting a Public Hearing Regarding Authorizing the Town
Board to enter into a 5-Year Contract with the Village of Cayuga Heights on Behalf of the
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Town of Ithaca Fire Protection District,which covers the Northeast portion of the Town
outside the Village of Cayuga Heights, and is for the provision of Fire Protection Services,
Hazardous Material Incident Services, and Emergency Medical First Response Services
Be it Resolved that the Town Board will hold a public hearing Regarding Authorizing the Town
Board to enter into a 5-Year Contract with the Village of Cayuga Heights on Behalf of the Town
of Ithaca Fire Protection District, which covers the Northeast portion of the Town outside the
Village of Cayuga Heights, and is for the provision of Fire Protection Services, Hazardous
Material Incident Services, and Emergency Medical First Response Services on July 8, 2013 at
5:30 p.m. to hear comments or concerns regarding the proposed contract.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: Ayes— G000man, Levine, Engman, DePaolo, Hunter, Leary and Howe
Agenda Item
Report of Town Officials and Review of Correspondence
Mr. Bates reported that the cleanup has started at 107 Pine Tree Rd.
Ms. Drake reminded the Board that the Board/Staff lunch is Friday at Public Works
Agenda Item 15
Consider Consent Agenda Items
TB Resolution No. 2013 - 094: Adopt Consent Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or
adopts the following Consent Agenda items:
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes of May 13 and May 28, 2013
b. Approval of Minutes of the Public Hearing regarding the draft Comprehensive
Plan and associated Scoping Document held April 22, 2013
c. Town of Ithaca Abstract
d. Bolton Point Abstract
e. Approval of 2013 Disposition List
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Herb Engman
Vote: Ayes—Engman, DePaolo, Hunter, Levine, Leary, Howe and Goodman
TB Resolution No. 2013 - 094a: Approval of Minutes of May 13 and May 28, 2013
Whereas, the draft minutes of the May 13 and May 28, 2013 meetings of the Town
Board have been submitted for review and approval;
Therefore Be It
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Resolved, that the Town Board hereby approves the submitted minutes as the final
minutes of the May 13 and May 28, 2013 meetings of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca.
TB Resolution No. 2013 - 094b: Approval of Minutes of the Public Hearing regarding the
draft Comprehensive Plan and associated Scoping Document held April 22, 2013
Whereas, the draft minutes of the Public Hearing regarding the draft Comprehensive
Plan and associated Scoping Document held April 22, 2013 by the Town Board have been
submitted for review and approval;
Therefore Be It
Resolved, that the Town Board hereby approves the submitted minutes as the final
minutes of the Public Hearing regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan and associated Scoping
Document held April 22, 2013 by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca.
TB Resolution No. 2013 - 094c : Town of Ithaca Abstract
Whereas, the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town
Board for approval of payment; and
Whereas, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now
therefore be it
Resolved, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said
vouchers in total for the amounts indicated.
VOUCHER NOS. 3807 - 3848
General Fund Town wide 125,421.86
General Fund Part Town 5,656.00
Highway Fund Part Town 81,925.44
Water Fund 20,241.63
Sewer Fund 12,666.92
Fire Protection Fund 2,706.00
Trust and Agency 2,586.49
Debt Service 300.00
TOTAL 251,504.34
TB Resolution No. 2013 - 094d : Bolton Point Abstract
WHEREAS, the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission have been presented to the governing Town Board for approval of payment;
and
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WHEREAS, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now,
therefore,be it
RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said
vouchers.
Voucher Numbers: 1733-1777
Check Numbers: 14612-14656
Burdick Hill Tanks Project $ 3,917.25
N. Trip Rd T-main Project $ 35,635.97
Operating Fund $ 49,253.27
TOTAL $ 88,806.49
Less Prepaid $ 386.70
TOTAL $ 88,419.79
Tb Resolution No. 2013 - 094e: Approval of Records Management Disposition Listing
WHEREAS, the Records Management Officer has submitted a list of records eligible for
disposition according to the State Archives and Records Administration (SARA) Records
Retention and Disposition Schedule MU-1; and
RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Records
Management Officer to dispose of the records submitted
BOX 12005 DAILY TRANSACTIONS
BOX 2 2005 DAILY TRANSACTIONS
END OF MONTH REPORTS 12/04 TO 11105
2005 ABSTRACTS # 1 - 13
2005 ABSTRACT BOOK FOR TOWN and SCLIWC
2005 BANK STATEMENTS
END OF MONTH REPORTS 12/05 - 6/06
END OF MONTH REPORTS 7/06 - 11/06
END OF MONTH REPORTS 12/06
DAILY TRANSACTIONS JAN - DEC 2006
2006 BANK STATEMENTS, ABSTRACT BOOK FOR TOWN and SCLIWC
2006 ABSTRACTS JAN—DEC
Box 1, 2, and 3 Town Clerk General Files 2006
Includes expired contracts, dog licenses, forms, daily cash records etc.
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Agenda Item 16
Continue review of draft Comprehensive Plan
Due to the time spent on other items, the review will continue at the next meeting.
Mr. Goodman asked what the thoughts were in moving forward to the implementation and Ms.
Ritter said that would have to be discussed although it is not really coming up with language as
much as setting priorities.
Meeting was adjourned upon motion and a second at 8:12 pm.
Submitted
Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk
Adopted on July 8, 2013
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Dear Town Board Members,
I teach Participation in Government at Ithaca High School. I am currently on
sabbatical to develop student placements with local government departments to increase
civic engagement among our students. My goal is to create more in-depth opportunities for
Ithaca High School seniors to participate in solving real world problems and gain a deeper
understanding of the role of local government.
All Ithaca High School students must take Participation in Government and they
are required to perform community service as a requirement of our course. Most students
have fulfilled this requirement by volunteering with local not-for-profits. 1 would like to
encourage more students to do this work with local government.
There are essentially three tracks available to students to fulfill their community
service requirements. Some of our students do 9 hours of community service, some choose
a more in-depth 20 hours and a few will opt to take an elective course where their
coursework will take place in the community 4 days a week.
Students choosing the 9 and 20 hour options in the regular Participation in
Government class would be doing their hours over 20 weeks. For the most part they would
only be available outside of the regular school day (after 4:00). For these students the ideal
project would involve some face-to-face time with town staff and a project that students can
then do relatively independently outside of the school/work day.
Students in the elective (23 students have enrolled for the Spring semester of
2014) would have approximately 50 class hours to dedicate to an agency/department over
a 20-week period. Currently, the plan would be to offer the class period (2:50 - 3:40)
with the expectation that students would leave school and arrive at their placement by
around 3:00. Students will be told to expect that they will at times be working beyond the
regular school day.
A couple examples of ideas for projects include having students:
• Photograph local historic properties to create a database
• Promote the use of, and undertake projects to care for natural areas
• Create Public Service Announcement that highlight the work of citizen advisoiy
boards
• Do traffic counts or other methods of gathering information related to
transportation issues
• Organize and record results of "client groups" made up of young people on
issues of interest to departments
• Job shadowing
All students choosing to participate in this program would receive training on
professional behavior in the workplace. We will ask each placement to do an orientation
session for our student including a clear explanation of expectations/job duties. We will
^,0^ provide forms to make this process and hosting a student in general as hassle free as
possible. Department staff can expect prompt response from the teachers in addressing any
problems that arise in the execution of any student projects. For students taking the 50+
hour elective option, I will do on site visits at least twice during the course.
1 would like to work with you and your colleagues to find ways for our students to
be involved with the Town of Ithaca. I hope to make a brief presentation to Town
department heads in July. With other government bodies I have followed up on that initial
meeting by attending a department staff meeting to discuss possible projects.
Many departments have been interested in having young people involved and have come up
with creative ideas.
Feel free to email me (sshenk@icsd.kl2.ny.us) or call me (607-262-0536) with
any questions or ideas.
Thanks,
Sara Shenk
617.20
Appendix A
State Environmental Quality Review
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
Purpose; The full EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determine, in an orderly manner, whether a project or action may
be significant. The question of whether an action may be significant is not always easy to answer. Frequently, there are aspects of
a project that are subjective or unmeasurable. It is also understood that those who determine significance may have little or no formal
knowledge of the environment or may not be technically expert in environmental analysis, in addition, many who have knowledge
in one particular area may not be aware of the broader concerns affecting the question of significance.
The full EAF is intended to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured that the determination process
has been orderly, comprehensive in nature, yet flexible enough to allow introduction of information to fit a project or action.
Full EAF Components: The full EAF is comprised of three parts:
Part 1: Provides objective data and information about a given project and its site. By identifying basic project data, it assists
a reviewer in the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3.
Part 2: Focuses on identifying the range of possible impacts that may occur from a project or action. It provides guidance
as to whether an impact is likely to be considered small to moderate or whether it is a potentially-large impact. The
form also identifies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced,
Part 3: If any impact in Part 2 is identified as potentially-large, then Part 3 is used to evaluate whether or not the impact is
actually important.
THIS AREA FOR LEAD AGENCY USE ONLY
DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE -- Type 1 and Unlisted Actions
Identify the Portions of EAF completed for this project: 0 Part 1 0 Part 2 0 Part 3
Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF (Parts 1 and 2 and 3 if appropriate), and any other supporting information, and
considering both the magnitude and importance of each impact, it is reasonably determined by the lead agency that:
0 A. The project will not result in any large and important impact(s) and, therefore, is one which will not have a
significant impact on the environment, therefore a negative declaraUon will be prepared.
□ B. Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effectfor this Unlisted Action because the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required, therefore
a CONDITIONED negative declaration will be prepared.*
O C. The project may result in one or more large and important impacts that may have a significant impact on theenvironment, therefore a positive declaration will be prepared.
*A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions
Amending the Town of Ithaca Town Code, Chapter 234, Entitled "Subdivision of Land," Regarding Cluster Subdivisions
Name of Action
Town of Ithaca Town Board
Name of Lead Agency
Herbert Engman Town of Ithaca Supervisor
Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer
I
Signaturp^of Responsi^^fficer ija^ad Agency Signature of Preparer (If different from responsible officer)
Date
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PART 1-PROJECT INFORMATION
Prepared by Project Sponsor
NOTICE: This document Is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect on the
environment. Please complete the entire form, Parts A through E. Answers to these questions will be considered as part of the
application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide any additional information you believe
will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3.
It is expected that completion of the full EAF will be dependent on information currently available and will not involve new studies,
research or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and specify each instance.
Amending the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 234, Entitled "Subdivision of Land," Regarding Cluster Subdivisions
Name of Action
Location of Action (include Street Address, Municipality and County)
The amendments will affect areas throughout the Town.
Name of Applicant/Sponsor Town of Ithaca
Address 215 N. Tioga Street
City/PO Ithaca State NY Zip Code 14850
Business Telephone 607-273-1747
Name of Owner (if different) ji/a
Address
City/PO State Zip Code
Business Telephone
Description of Action:
The proposed action is the enactment by the Town of Ithaca Town Board of a local law that would amend Chapter 234 of the Town of
Ithaca Code, entitled "Subdivision of Land," by providing requirements for the placement and design of structures within a cluster
subdivision, including providing new and clarified requirements for building placement, design, spacing, setbacks, and height for
structures in cluster subdivisions, updating the existing regulation language to reflect the current zoning designations and Town Law
sections, and eliminating obsolete language.
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Please Complete Each Question-Indicate N.A. if not applicable
A. SITE DESCRIPTION
Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas.
1. Present Land Use: □ Urban | | Industrial □ Commercial □ Residential (suburban) □ Rural (non-farm)
□ Forest □ Agriculture 0 The zoning amendments will affect all zoning districts in the
Town except any commercial and industrial zoning districts.
2. Total acreage of project area: N/A acres.
APPROXIMATE ACREAGE
Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural)
Forested
Agricultural (Includes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.)
Wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24,25 of ECL)
Water Surface Area
Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill)
Roads, buildings and other paved surfaces
Other (Indicate type) N/A
PRESENTLY
N/A acres
N/A acres
N/A acres
N/A acres
N/A acres
N/A acres
N/A acres
acres
AFTER COMPLETION
acres
acres
acres
acres
acres
acres
acres
acres
3. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site? A high variability of soil types exist within the affected zones.
a. Soil drainage: | |well drained % of site □ Moderately well drained % of site.
i I Poorly drained % of site
b. If any agricultural land is involved, how many acres of soil are classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land
Classification System? acres (see 1 NYCRR 370).
4. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? B Yes □ No Areas of bedrock outcropping are common in parts of the
Town and occurrences are possible in the affected zones.
a. What is depth to bedrock,, (in feet)
5. Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes: Slope percentages highly variable within the affected zones.
I |g-10% % I |l0-l5% % □ 15% or greater %
6. Is project substantially contiguous to, or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or National Registers ofHistoric Places? Yes □ No Forest Home Historic District, Hayts Chapel/Church, bigs, on the Cornell campus, etc.
Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? □ Yes Hno
8. What is the depth of the water table?(in feet) Water table is variable within the affected zones.
9. Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer? □ves □ No Not applicable
10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? I I Yes B No
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11. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? 0 Yes □ No
According to NYS DEC Heritage Program (Nature Explorer website) there are several species of endangered plants/animals
whose presence in the Town have been documented. The proposed action will have no adverse impact on these species.
Identify each species
12. Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, other geological formations?
Hves No
Describe:
Lands within the Town vary significantly, but include gorges and waterfalls; many of the gorges are considered geologically
significant for having walls of exposed shale and sandstone from the Devonian age.
13. Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area?
E Yes n No
If yes, explain:
Several NYS and Town parks and trails exist within or are adjacent to the zones addressed in this action.
14. Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? | * |Yes □no
The Town's draft Scenic Resource Inventory & Analysis report (dated 12/7/11) identifies important scenic views located
throughout the Town.
15. Streams within or contiguous to project area:
Streams of vanous sizes exist throughout the Town and occur within the zones addressed in this action
a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary
16. Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area:
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, . .. . _ rn „ n includes areas served and not served by utilities.17. Is the site served by existing public utilities? | | Yes | | No i
a. If YES, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? i I Yes □ No
b. If YES, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? No
18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and304? 0Yes n Proposed action will apply to some areas designated as County Agricultural District.
19. Is the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8 of the ECL,and 6 NYCRR 617? HI Yes Qno
The Town's one CEA is located in zone affected by the proposed action.
20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? n Yes n No N/A
B. Project Description The proposed action will apply to lands throughout the Town.
1. Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate).
a. Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor: N/A acres.
b. Project acreage to be developed: N/A acres initially; N/A acres ultimately.
c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped: N/A acres.
d. Length of project, in miles: N/A (if appropriate)
e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed. N/A %
f. Number of off-street parking spaces existing N/A ; proposed N/A
g. Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour: N/A (upon completion of project)?
h. If residential: Number and type of housing units:
One Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium
Initially N/A N/A N/A N/A
Ultimately N/A N/A N/A N/A
i. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: N/A height; N/A width; N/A length.
j. Linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? N/A ft.
2. How much natural material (i.e. rock, earth, etc.) will be removed from the site? N/A tons/cubic yards.
3. Will disturbed areas be reclaimed □ Yes □ No □ N/A
a. If yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed?
b. Will topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? n Yes No
c. Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? □ Yes n No
4. How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site? N/A acres.
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5. Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally-Important vegetation be removed by this project?
I I Yes I I No
6. If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction: months, (Including demolition)
7. If multi-phased: N/A
a. Total number of phases anticipated (number)
b. Anticipated date of commencement phase 1: month year, (Including demolition)
c. Approximate completion date of final phase: month year.
d. Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? □ Yes □ No
8. Will blasting occur during construction? □ Yes n No N/A
9. Number of jobs generated: during construction ; after project Is complete N/A
10. Number of jobs eliminated by this project . N/A
11. Will project require relocation of any projects or facilities? □ Yes □ No N/A
If yes, explain:
12. Is surface liquid waste disposal Involved? □ Yes □ No N/A
a. If yes. Indicate type of waste (sewage. Industrial, etc) and amount
b. Name of water body Into which effluent will be discharged
13. Is subsurface liquid waste disposal Involved? □ Yes □ No Type
14. Will surface area of an existing water body Increase or decrease by proposal? □ Yes □ No N/A
If yes, explain:
15. Is project or any portion of project located In a 100 year flood plain? Yes CUno OO^year^flood pL^^ within
16. Will the project generate solid waste? □ Yes □ No N/A
a. If yes, what Is the amount per month? tons
b. If yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used? □ Yes □ No
c. If yes, give name ; location
d. Will any wastes not go Into a sewage disposal system or Into a sanitary landfill? □ves □ No
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e. If yes, explain:
17. Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste? □ Yes CUno
a. If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? tons/month.
b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life? years.
18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? □ Yes □ No N/A
19. Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? □ Yes I I No N/A
20. Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? I I Yes EUno n/A
21. Will project result in an increase in energy use? i I Yes □ No n/A
If yes, indicate type(s)
22. If water supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacity gallons/minute. N/A
23. Total anticipated water usage per day gallons/day. N/A
24. Does project involve Local, State or Federal funding? □ Yes □ No n/A
If yes, explain:
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25. Approvals Required:
City, Town, Village Board Hves n No
Type
Amendments
Submittal Date
Town Board - Town Code 6/10/13
City, Town, Village Planning Board LJYes L^LI NoEDves H
City, Town Zoning Board Yes E]No
City, County Health Department □ Yes H No
Other Local Agencies H Yes I I No
Tompkins County Planning 5/22/13
GML referral for
County recommendation
Other Regional Agencies ^^Yes I * I No
State Agencies I^Yes H No
Federal Agencies I I Yes E]No
0. Zoning and Planning Information
1. Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? HYes []] No
If Yes, Indicate decision required:
□ Zoning amendment □ Zoning variance □ New/revlslon of master plan □ Subdivision
□ Site plan □ Special use permit □ Resource management plan E Other
(Town Code amendment)
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2. What is the zoning classification(s) of the site?
The proposed action will apply to lands in all zoning districts in the Town except for any commercial and industrial zoning
districts.
3. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning?
4. What is the proposed zoning of the site?
See #2 above
5. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning?
6. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? H Yes □No
7. What are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a Va mile radius of proposed action?
The proposed action will apply to lands in all zoning districts in the Town except for any commercial and industrial zoning
districts.
8. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining/surrounding land uses with a Va mile? □ Yes □ No N/A
9. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? N/A
a. What is the minimum lot size proposed?
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10. Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts? □ Yes IM I No
11, Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation, education, police, fire protection?
rn Yes ^1 No
a. If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? | | Yes □No
12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? I I Yes H No
a. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic. □ves □ No
D. Informational Details
Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project. If there are or may be any adverse impacts
associated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or avoid them.
E. Verification
I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant/Sponsor Name Town of Ithaca Date 6/10/13
Signature (Christine Balestra)^
Title Planner
If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this
assessment.
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Part 2 - PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDE
Responsibility of Lead Agency
General Information (Read Carefully)
I In completing the form the reviewer should be guided by the question: Have my responses and determinations been
reasonable? The reviewer Is not expected to be an expert environmental analyst.
! The Examples provided are to assist the reviewer by showing types of impacts and wherever possible the threshold of
magnitude that would trigger a response in column 2. The examples are generally applicable throughout the State and for
most situations. But, for any specific project or site other examples and/or lower thresholds may be appropriate for a
Potential Large Impact response, thus requiring evaluation in Part 3.
The impacts of each project, on each site, in each locality, will vary. Therefore, the examples are illustrative and have been
offered as guidance. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of impacts and thresholds to answer each question.
The number of examples per question does not indicate the importance of each question.
In identifying impacts, consider long term, short term and cumulative effects.
Instructions (Read carefully)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Answer each of the 20 questions in PART 2. Answer Yes if there will be any impact.
Maybe answers should be considered as Yes answers.
If answering Yes to a question then check the appropriate box(column 1 or 2)to indicate the potential size of the impact. If
impact threshold equals or exceeds any example provided, check column 2. If impact will occur but threshold is lower than
example, check column 1.
identifying that an Impact will be potentially large (column 2) does not mean that it is also necessarily significant. Any
large impact must be evaluated in PART 3 to determine significance. Identifying an impact in column 2 simply asks that It
be looked at further.
If reviewer has doubt about size of the impact then consider the impact as potentially large and proceed to PART 3.
If a potentially large impact checked in column 2 can be mitigated by change(s) in the project to a small to moderate
impact, also check the Yes box in column 3. A No response indicates that such a reduction is not possible. This must be
explained in Part 3.
1
Small to
Moderate
Impact
2
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Mitigated by
Project Change
Impact on Land
1. Will the Proposed Action result in a physical change to the project
site?
NO Q YES [g See "other impacts" below:
Examples that would apply to column 2
Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater, (15 foot
rise per 100 foot of length), or where the general slopes
in the project area exceed 10%.
Construction on land where the depth to the water table
is less than 3 feet.
Construction of paved parking area for 1,000 or more
vehicles.
Construction on land where bedrock Is exposed or
generally within 3 feet of existing ground surface.
• Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or
involve more than one phase or stage.
• Excavation for mining purposes that would remove
more than 1,000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or
soil) per year.
□
□
□
□
□
□
□ □ Ves Qno
D D CUno
r~i n Yes (hino
n n Yes riNo
I I I I Yes I I No
□ □ Yes n^o
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1 2 3
Small to Potential Can Impact Be
Moderate Large Mitigated by
Impact Impact Project Change
Construction or expansion of a santary landfili.□□□ves riNo
Construction in a designated floodway.n □□ves riNo
Other Impacts:n □Oves Dno
The proposed action will result in building placement and design standards for structures in cluster subdivisions. These
standards are expected to improve the physical, visual, and aesthetic aspects of future cluster subdivision proposals and
minimize impacts to environmentally sensitive areas and agricultural uses.
2. Will there be an effect to any unique or unusual land forms found on
the site? (i.e.. cliffs, dunes, geoioglcal formations, etc.)j^NO p^YES
• Specific land forms:□□rnves □ no
Impact on Water
Will Proposed Action affect any water body designated as protected?
(Under Articles 15,24,25 of the Environmental Conservation Law,
ECL)QNO QYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
Developable area of site contains a protected water body.□□EH Yes EH No
Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of
a protected stream.
□□EJves □ no
Extension of utiiity distribution facilities through a protected water
body.n □E^Yes □ no
Construction in a designated freshwater or tidal wetland.□□Ell Yes □ no
Other Impacts:□□rHves □ no
Will Proposed Action affect any non-protected existing or new body of
water?□ no Qyes
Examples that would apply to column 2
A10% Increase or decrease In the surface area of any body of
water or more than a 10 acre Increase or decrease.
□□EH Yes
oZ
□
•Construction of a body of water that exceeds 10 acres of surface
area.
□□r lYes
□
z
o
•Other Impacts:□□riYes □ no
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Small to
Moderate
2
Potential
Large
Can Impact Be
Mitigated by
Impact Impact Project Change
Will Proposed Action affect surface or groundwater quality or
quantity?
j^NO riYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Proposed Action will require a discharge permit.□□riYes □ no
Proposed Action requires use of a source of water that does not
have approval to serve proposed (project) action.
□□Dves □ no
• Proposed Action requires water supply from wells with greater
than 45 gallons per minute pumping capacity.□□EH Yes
o
□
• Construction or operation causing any contamination of a water
supply system.
□□riYes □ no
Proposed Action will adversely affect groundwater.□□riYes □ no
• Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which
presently do not exist or have Inadequate capacity.
□□1 lYes □ no
• Proposed Action would use water In excess of 20.000 gallons
per day.
n 1 1 Yes
Oz
□
Proposed Action will likely cause slltatlon or other discharge Into
an existing body of water to the extent that there will be an
obvious visual contrast to natural conditions.
□□EH Yes
□
z
o
Proposed Action will require the storage of petroleum or
chemical products greater than 1,100 gallons.
n □EH Yes
oz
□
Proposed Action will allow residential uses In areas without
water and/or sewer services.
□□EH Yes
oz
□
Proposed Action locates commercial and/or Industrial uses
which may require new or expansion of existing waste treatment
and/or storage facilities.
Other Impacts:
□
□
□
□
1 Iyss
EHyss
□ no
□ no
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1
Small to
Moderate
Impact
2
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Mitigated by
Project Change
6. Will Proposed Action alter drainage flow or patterns, or surface water
runoff?
Hno Oyes
Examples that would apply to column 2
Proposed Action would change flood water flows n □1 lYes dNo
* Proposed Action may cause substantial erosion.□□dYes dNo
• Proposed Action is incompatible with existing drainage patterns.n □dYes dNo
Proposed Action will allow development in a designated
floodway.
□□dves dNo
Other impacts:□□dlYes
o
Z
□
IMPACT ON AIR
7. Will Proposed Action affect air quality?[^NO r^YES
Examples that would apply to column 2
Proposed Action will induce 1,000 or more vehicle trips in any
given hour.
Proposed Action will result in the incineration of more than 1 ton
of refuse per hour.
Emission rate of total contaminants will exceed 5 lbs. per hour
or a heat source producing more than 10 million BTU's per
hour.
Proposed Action will allow an increase in the amount of land
committed to industrial use.
Proposed Action will allow an increase in the density of
industrial development within existing industrial areas.
Other impacts;
n
n
□
□
n
□
IMPACT ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS
8. Will Proposed Action affect any threatened or endangered species?[^No rnvEs
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Reduction of one or more species listed on the New York or
Federal list, using the site, over or near
the site, or found on the site.
n
n nYes Dno
n dYes [ZIno
n dYes dNo
d dYes dNo
d dves dNo
d dYes dNo
d dYes dNo
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1
Small to
Moderate
Impact
2
Potential
Large
Impact
3
Can Impact Be
Mitigated by
Project Change
• Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife habitat.□n □ves □ no
Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year,
other than for agricultural purposes.
□□^Ives CUno
Other Impacts:n □^jves CUno
9. Will Proposed Action substantially affect non-threatened or non-
endangered species?[^NO r^YES
Examples that would apply to column 2
Proposed Action would substantially Interfere with any resident
or migratory fish, shellfish or wildlife species.n □□ ves
oZ
□
Proposed Action requires the removal of more than 10 acres of
mature forest (over 100 years of age) or other locally Important
vegetation.
n □nves □no
•Dther Impacts:□□Dves HDno
IMPACT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES
10. Will Proposed Action affect agricultural land resources?HnO nVES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• The Proposed Action would sever, cross or limit access to
agricultural land (Includes cropland, hayflelds, pasture, vineyard,
orchard, etc.)
Construction activity would excavate or compact the soil profile of
agricultural land.
The Proposed Action would Irreversibly convert more than 10
acres of agricultural land or. If located In an Agricultural District,
more than 2.5 acres of agricultural land.
□
□
□
□ Dves □No
□ nves nNo
I I Dno
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1
Small to
Moderate
Impact
The Proposed Action would disrupt or prevent installation of
agricultural land management systems (e.g.. subsurface drain
lines, outlet ditches, strip cropping); or create a need for such
measures (e.g. cause a farm field to drain poorly due to
Increased runoff).
Other Impacts:
□
IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
11. Will Proposed Action affect aesthetic resources? (If necessary, use
the Visual EAF Addendum In Section 617.20, Appendix B.)0NO □yes
Examples that would apply to column 2
Proposed land uses, or project components obviously different
from or In sharp contrast to current surrounding land use
patterns, whether man-made or natural.
• Proposed land uses, or project components visible to users of
aesthetic resources which will eliminate or significantly reduce
their enjoyment of the aesthetic qualities of that resource.
• Project components that will result in the elimination or
significant screening of scenic views known to be Important to
the area.
Other Impacts:
□
□
□
B
12.
IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Will Proposed Action Impact any site or structure of historic,
prehistoric or paleontologlcal Importance?[^NO [~]YES
Examples that would apply to column 2
Proposed Action occurring wholly or partially within or
substantially contiguous to any facility or site listed on the State
or National Register of historic places.
Any Impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located within
the project site.
Proposed Action will occur In an area designated as sensitive
for archaeological sites on the NYS Site Inventory.
n
□
□
2
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Mitigated by
Project Change
n Dves □no
Bves Dno
n Bves □
D CHYes B
□ Byos n
No
No
No
□ Byos □,
□ Dyos n No
n n Yes n no
n n Yes n No
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1
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Other impacts:□
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
13. Will proposed Action affect the quantity or quality of existing or future
open spaces or recreational opportunities?gNO □yes
Examples that would apply to column 2
The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity.
• A major reduction of an open space important to the community.
Other impacts:
IMPACT ON CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS
14. Will Proposed Action impact the exceptional or unique
characteristics of a critical environmental area (CEA) established
pursuant to subdivision 6NYCRR 617.14(g)?HNO nVES
List the environmental characteristics that caused the designation of
the CEA.
Examples that would apply to column 2
Proposed Action to locate within the CEA?
Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quantity of the
resource?
Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quality of the
resource?
Proposed Action will impact the use, function or enjoyment of the
resource?
• Other impacts:
2
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Mitigated by
Project Change
□ Dves Dno
n □□ Yes □no
n □□ Yes □no
□□□ Yes □no
□□□ Yes □no
□□□ Yes □ no
□□□ ves □no
□□rHyes □ no
□□□Ives □ no
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1
Small to
Moderate
Impact
IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
15. Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems?
[g NO □ YES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or
goods.
• Proposed Action will result In major traffic problems.
• Other impacts;
□
IMPACT ON ENERQY
16. Will Proposed Action affect the community's sources of fuel or
energy supply?
Eno Eyes
Examples that would apply to column 2
Proposed Action will cause a greater than 5% increase In the
use of any form of energy In the municipality.
Proposed Action will require the creation or extension of an
energy transmission or supply system to serve more than 50
single or two family residences or to serve a major commercial
or industrial use.
Other impacts:
□
□
NOISE AND ODOR IMPACT
17. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, or vibration as a result of
the Proposed Action?
□no Eyes
Examples that would apply to column 2
Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school or other sensitive
facility.
• Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day).
Proposed Action will produce operating noise exceeding the
local ambient noise levels for noise outside of structures.
Proposed Action will remove natural barriers that would act as a
noise screen.
Other impacts:
E
□
□
E
□
2
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be —
Mitigated by
Project Change
n Dves n No
□ Dves □No
□ Dves Dno
□ Dves Dl
D Cves EZI No
O
□ Dves CUno
□ dlYes riNo
□ □ Yes □ No
C Eves Eno
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1
Small to
Moderate
Impact
2
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Mitigated by
Project Change
(MPACTON PUBUG HEALTH
18. Will Proposed Action affect public health and safety?
j^NO Qyes
Proposed Action may cause a risk of explosion or release of
hazardous substances (i.e. oil, pesticides, chemicals, radiation,
etc.) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or there may be
a chronic low level discharge or emission.
• Proposed Action may result in the buriai of "hazardous wastes"
in any form (i.e. toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive,
irritating, infectious, etc.)
Storage facilities for one million or more gallons of liquefied
natural gas or other flammable liquids.
Proposed Action may result in the excavation or other
disturbance within 2.000 feet of a site used for the disposal of
solid or hazardous waste.
Other impacts:
□
□
n
□
□
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER
OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
19. Will Proposed Action affect the character of the existing community?HNO QYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
The permanent population of the city, town or village in which the
project is located is likeiy to grow by more than 5%.
The municipal budget for capital expenditures or operating
services will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of
this project.
• Proposed Action will conflict with officially adopted plans or
goals.
Proposed Action will cause a change In the density of land use.
• Proposed Action will replace or eliminate existing facilities,
structures or areas of historic importance to the community.
Development will create a demand for additional community
services (e.g. schools, police and fire, etc.)
n
□
□
□
□
□
□ Dves n
□
□
□
No
n o^es
D Dves CDno
D Dves Dno
□ Dves n No
□ nves □
□ Dves □
□ Dves □
No
No
No
NoOves d
\^Yes d^o
Qves riNo
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Small to Potential Can Impact Be
Moderate Large Mitigated by
Impact Impact Project Change
Proposed Action will set an important precedent for future n □□ ves Dno
projects.
Proposed Action will create or eliminate employment.□n □ ves Dno
Other impacts:□□rn Yes n no
20. is there, or is there likely to be, public controversy related to potential
adverse environment impacts?QNO [liYES
If Any Action In Part 2 Is Identified as a Potential Large Impact or If you Cannot Determine the Magnitude of
Impact, Proceed to Part 3
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G/I ° \if^Wi/VW3v(t43>
Tompkins County Legislature
320 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
www.tompkins-co.org/lepislalure
DOC ID: 4054
Department: Highway Division
Category: Roads and Bridges
Functional Category:
Adopted
Resolution No. 2013-46
Determination of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance in
Relation to Pine TVee Road Bike and Pedestrian Paths, Town of Ithaca, PIN
3950.43
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca has been consulted during design development and has
concurred with preliminary planning for construction of the Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Paths
Project (PIN 3950.43), in the Town of Ithaca ("the Action"), and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short
Environmental Assessment Form, which finds no significant impacts associated with the Action, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the
Tompkins County Legislature, hereby determines that the Action is an unlisted action and will not have a
significant negative impact on the environment, requiring no further environmental review,
RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby issues a "Negative
Declaration of Environmental Significance" in accordance with SEQRA for the Action,
SEQR ACTION: Unlisted (No further action required)
(EAF on file with Clerk of the Legislature)
RESULT:ADOPTED [12 TO 1]
MOVER:Dooley Kiefer, Member
SECONDER:David McKenna, Member
AYES:Burbank, Chock, Dennis, Kiefer, Lane, McBean-Clairborne, McKenna, Proto,
Robertson, Robison, Shinagawa, Stein
NAYS:Pamela Mackesey
EXCUSED:Pat Pryor
AWAY:Kathy Luz Herrera
Tompkins County Legislature Meeting of April 2, 2013
Resolution No. 2013-46 Determination of a Negative Declaration of Environmental
Significance in Relation to Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Paths, Town of Ithaca, PIN
3950.43
STATE OF NEW YORK )
) ss:
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS)
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct transcript of a resolution adopted by the
Tompkins County Legislature on April 2, 2013.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of
the said Legislature at Ithaca, New York, on June 10,2013.
Cleric
Tompkins County Legislature
Page 2
617.20
Appendix C
State Environmental Quality Review
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only
^ARTI - PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by Applicant or Project Sponsor)
1. APPLICANT/SPONSOR
Toinpkins County
2. PROJECT NAME
Pine Tree Road Bike & Pedestrian Paths Project
3. PROJECT LOCATION;
Municipality Town of Ithaca County Tompkins
4. PRECISE LOCATION (Street address and road intersections, prominent iandmarks, etc., or provide map)
West side of County Road 174, Pine Tree Road, Between NYS Route 366 and Maple Avenue.
5. PROPOSED ACTION iS:
[/] New Expansion □ Modification/a Iteration
6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY:
Build pedestrian path along the west side of the existing county road fi om and connecting with the East Ithaca Recreation Way and
extending to Maple Avenue, and a multi-use path from the East Ithaca Recreation Way to NYS Route 366. Replace one abutment and
superstructure of bridge cariying East Ithaca Recreation Way over Pine Tree Road.
7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED:
Initially 068 acres Ultimately 0<>S acres
8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS?
1/1 Yes No If No, describe briefly
9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT?
□ Residential □ Industrial □ Commercial Agriculture Park/Forest/Open Space Other
Describe:
Pasture for horses. Roadside slope. Lawn at college-related building.
10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
(FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)?
[3 Yes No If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit/approvals:
Town of Ithaca (MS4) - Stormwater; FI-IWA & NYSDOT - funding; NYSDOT - detour permit
11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL?
I I Yes No If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit/approvals:
12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT/APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION?□ Yes [/| No
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant/sponsor name: " '| c> vw^ VC'i ulS Co vjol/lbt I t/Wr ''X Date: . (^
Signature:(
/f^—
T
if the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the
C<»stal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment
OVER
1
Reset
PART II - IMPACT ASSESSMENT (To be completed by Lead Agency)
A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.4? If yes. coordinate the review process and use the FULL EAF.
I I Yes No
B. WiLL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.6? If No. a negative
declaration may be superseded by another involved agency.
No
C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Answers may be handwritten, if legible)
01. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic pattern, solid waste production or disposal,
potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly:
no
C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character? Explain briefly:
unlikely, but residents of half mile away are concerned about increased truck traffic,
03. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellflsh or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly:
no
C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change In use or Intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Explain briefly:
no
05. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly:
no
06. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1-C5? Explain briefly:
no
07. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? Explain briefly:
no
D. WILL THE PROJECT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAUSED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CRITICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL AREA (CEA)?
I I Yes No If Yes, explain briefly:
E. IS THERE. OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS?□ Yes [71 No Yes, explain briefly:
PART III - DETERWIINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency)
INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect Identified above, determine whether It Is substantial, large, Important or othen/vlse significant. Each
effect should be assessed In connection with-Its (a) setting (I.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) Irreverslblllty; (e)geographic scope; and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations containsufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse Impacts have been Identified and adequately addressed. If question D of Part II was checked
yes, the determination of significance must evaluate the potential impact of the proposed action on the environmental characteristics of the CEA.
j I Check this box if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse Impacts which MAY occur. Then proceed directiy to the FULL
EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration.
[71 Check this box if you have determined, based on the informatipn and analysis above and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action WiLL
NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide, on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting this determination
Tompkins County June 12,2012
Name of Lead Agency Date
Jeffrey Smith Highway Director
Print or Type Name of Responsible Of^jber in^Lead Agency
Sj^ajtfr^ of Responsible Ol^r in Ldad Agency
Title of Resnonsible Officer
Signature of Preparer rom responsible officer)
R<bs^
Pine Tree Road Bicvcle and Pedestrian Paths PIN 3950.43
Chapter IV - Social, Economic, and Environmental Considerations
IV. A. Introduction:
The purpose of this chapter is to identify the social, economic and
environmental consequences of this project; to identify avoidance or
mitigation measures if necessary; to satisfy the applicable social, economic
and environmental laws; and to identify all permits and approvals needed
prior to construction.
IV.A.1. State Environmental Quality Review Act and Lead Agency:
The project is being processed as a State Environmental Quality Review
(SEQR) Act, Unlisted Action as per Part 617, Title 6 of the Official
Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (6
NYCRR Part 617). Tompkins County will act as the Lead Agency for SEQR.
IV.A.2. National Environmental Action Plan Classification:
It has been determined that the classification of the project under the
provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a Categorical
Exclusion with Documentation, Class II Action as defined by the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) in 23 CFR 771. The NEPA Assessment
checklist is contained within Appendix C of this report.
IV.B. Social, Economic, and Environmental Consequences:
IV.B.1. Social Consequences:
IV.B.I.a. Affected Population:
Positive impacts are expected to result from the proposed project on multiple
levels. Pedestrians and bicyclists would benefit from the improved access to
the existing trail system, the improved safety on Pine Tree Road, and the
greater mobility provided throughout the area. Vehicular traffic would realize
safety improvements under the bridge. Visitors to Cornell University would be
greeted by a more visually appealing structure as they enter the campus. No
negative impacts are anticipated to result from this project.
IV.B.1.b. Local Planning Process:
This project is consistent with the local planning goals for the area. The
project fulfills the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell University's
goals for pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
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IV.B.1.C. Community Cohesion:
This project is not expected to change neighborhoods, isolate a portion of a
neighborhood or ethnic group, impact property values, or otherwise have a
negative impact on community cohesion.
IV.B.ld. Changes in Travel Patterns and Accessibility:
The addition of the proposed trails and improvements to Pine Tree Road
would have a positive impact on the areas travel patterns and accessibility to
pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicular traffic.
IV.B.le. Impacts on School Districts. Recreation Areas. Churches, or Businesses:
The project may have minimal temporary disturbance to school districts,
recreation areas, churches, or businesses during construction. Minor delays
are possible, however multiple alternate routes may be used if desired.
Upon completion of the project, there would be a positive impact to the overall
mobility of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area. This project would
facilitate the continued desire to provide recreational facilities in the Town and
vicinity.
IV.B. 1 .f. Impacts on Police. Fire Protection, and Ambulance Access:
Emergency Services would be notified prior to construction in order to
reconfigure their response routes if necessary. Since a full closure of Pine
Tree Road would only be anticipated for brief periods of time, no noticeable
impacts to any of these services are anticipated should an emergency arise.
No negative impacts would occur to any of these services once construction
is complete as a result of this project.
IV.B.lg. Impacts on Highway Safety. Traffic Safety, and Overall Public Safety:
This project would eliminate or improve all non-standard features, thus having
a positive impact on the overall safety of the area. The widened shoulders on
Pine Tree Road under the bridge would provide more room for bicycle traffic
and the occasional errant vehicle to recover. The new trail would provide a
route for pedestrian traffic that is separated from the vehicular traffic.
IV.B.lh. General Social Groups Benefited or Harmed:
This project is not expected to adversely affect the elderly, persons with
disabilities, minorities or ethnic groups. ^
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IV.B.2. Economic Consequences
IV.B.2.a. Impacts on Regional and Local Economies:
No long-term impacts are expected to either the regional or local economies.
IV.B.2.b. Impacts on Existing Highway-Related Businesses:
There are no highway-related businesses that are anticipated to be impacted
by the project. This segment of Pine Tree Road lacks any businesses and
the project is not of a scale that would be likely to permanently affect any
other businesses in the vicinity.
IV.B.2.C. Impacts on Established Business Districts:
The work on Pine Tree Road or the trail construction is not significant enough
to have a permanent impact on business districts in or adjacent to the project
area.
IV.B.2.d. Relocation Impacts:
No residences or businesses would be displaced as a result of this project.
IV.B.3. Environmental Consequences
IV.B.S.a. Surface Waters/Wetlands:
1. Surface Waters: The segment of the Gascadilla Creek that flows
adjacent to the project area (Ont. 66-12-P-296-75-3) is classified by the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
as a Class C stream with C Standards (6 NYCRR Part 805.4). No
impacts to the Creek are expected to occur as part of this project.
It is anticipated that the proposed project would qualify for a Nationwide
#14 (Linear Transportation) Permit as it entails the replacement of an
existing bridge structure at its present location, as well as the
construction of a new multi-modal trail.
The project would need to address the effects of potential stormwater
runoff. The site is located in an MS4 area and would be required to
comply with local and statewide requirements. The construction
activities would disturb less than one acre of land and therefore would
not require a SPDES permit (State). However, the project would fall
within the thresholds established by the Town of Ithaca, which would
require a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
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2. Wetlands: No NYSDEC or USFWS NWI mapped freshwater wetlands
were observed within or adjacent to the project area. During a field
inspection on June 14, 2010, one wetland was delineated along the
northwest corner of the intersection of Maple Avenue and Pine Tree
Road. It is located in a ditch where the outfall of a cross culvert under
Maple Avenue is conveyed along Pine Tree Road to the north.
3. Coastal Zone Management: The project site is not located within a New
York State Coastal Zone.
4. Navigable Waters: Cascadilla Creek is not classified as a Navigable
Water.
5. Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers: Cascadilla Creek is not listed in
the National Program as a wild, scenic or recreational water, nor is it
listed in the New York State Wild, Scenic and Recreational River System
Act (16 U.S.C. 1271-1287), Title 27 of Article 15 of the E.C.L (Dated
1994).
IV.B.S.b. Water Source Qualitv:
As discussed above, the segment of the Cascadilla Creek within the project
area is classified as a Class C stream with C Standards. The best usage of
Class C water is fishing. Waters with these classifications are not suitable as
drinking water and do not meet the New York State Department of Health
drinking water standards (6 NYCRR Part 701).
The project site is not located within a Sole Source Aquifer System according
to the Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 map which depicts the
location of Sole Source Aquifers in New York State. Additionally, mapping
was reviewed to determine whether the project site is located in an area that
may support a principal or primary aquifer. It was determined that the project
is not located in an area identified as a primary aquifer and is not situated
within a geological formation that could be considered a Principal Aquifer
according to the USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) (2005).
According to the 1990 NYSDEC Division of Water Technical and Operational
Guidance Series (TOGS) No. 2.1.3, there are several criteria that an aquifer
must meet in order to exhibit principal aquifer characteristics. These include
sustained well yield, aquifer thickness and extent of contiguous permeable
deposits serving as aquifer recharge areas. Since detailed hydrogeologic
data is not often available for specific areas requiring principal aquifer
determinations, the USGS NWIS references cited above allow for preliminary
aquifer identification in the absence of such data. Based on the observations
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from a walkthrough at the site, no visible indications were present which
would refute the information contained in the previously cited references that
indicate that the project site does not overlie a principal or primary aquifer.
IV.B.3.C. General Ecoloav and Wildlife:
B&L contacted the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Services
(USFWS) and the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation's (NYSDEC) Natural Heritage Program Office to request
information regarding the reported presence of any endangered or threatened
species or significant habitats in the project area. The USFWS website
indicated historic populations of bog turtles (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) once
occurred in Tompkins County. The one wetland delineated (Wetland A)
within the proposed trail footprint was assessed for potential bog turtle
habitat. The assessment resulted in the determination that Wetland A did not
contain suitable habitat for bog turtles based on the small isolated nature,
being predominantly vegetated by cattails, and being hydrologically
dependent on stormwater from Maple Avenue. The response letter from the
NYSDEC NHP reported historical records for six dragonfly species and two
vascular plant species. A field walkover of the project area was completed
on June 14, 2010 by B&L personnel. During this walkover, none of the plant
or animal species reported by the NHP were observed. Copies of the above
agency correspondence are included in Appendix B.
IV.B.S.d. Historic and Cultural Resources:
An online search conducted through the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation's website revealed that the project area is located in
what is considered an archeological sensitive area. However, no sites listed
on the State or National Registers are mapped in or adjacent to the project
area.
A Phase 1A Literature Review and Sensitivity Assessment was conducted by
Powers & Teremy, LLC in July 2010. This Assessment identified recorded or
potentially historic or archeological resources and gauged the archeological
sensitivity of the site. Based on the scope of the project and the location of
the work, Powers & Teremy "does not recommend consultation with a
geomorphologist, or the use of deep testing or additional archeological
investigations" and "believes that additional archaeological excavations are
not warranted".
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) was sent this Phase 1A report
as well as a summary of the proposed project and asked for their
determination of effect on the cultural or historic resources. A response has
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yet to be received. SHPO's determination would be included in the Final
Design Report.
iV.B.S.e. Visual Resources:
The proposed project would have limited impacts on the visual qualities of the
site or Its surroundings. There would be selective removal of trees as
necessary to complete the project with the replacement of trees where
warranted. The proposed bridge would be an appropriate design to fit within
the context of the region.
IV.B.S.f. Parks and Recreational Facilities:
No dedicated parkland protected under Sections 4(f) and 6(f) would be
impacted by the proposed project. The proposed trail would provide
additional links to the trail system that has been established with in the Town
of Ithaca. The trail design would be in consistent with the adjacent trails that
currently exist.
IV.B.S.g. Farmland Assessment:
Pine Tree Road and the surrounding project area is not located within any
NYS designated agricultural district. The closest agricultural district to the site
is located at least one mile away and therefore no impacts would result.
The Cornell University property on the west side of Pine Tree Road south of
the East Ithaca Recreational Way trail has been used as pasture for Cornell
purposes. This eastern boundary of this pasture would be the site of the
proposed trail. The existing fence would be relocated further to the west to
maintain this enclosed field.
IV.B.S.h. Air. Noise, and Enerav:
1. Air Quality: Due to the type and size of this project, it does not meet the
criteria that require an air quality analysis; and therefore, does not
require a detailed transportation conformity determination. This project
would not increase traffic volumes, significantly reduce source-receptor
distances, or change other existing conditions to such a degree as to
jeopardize attainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
2. Noise: The project is not a Type I project under the Federal Highway
Administration's (FHWA) guidance regarding noise analysis and
abatement, and is therefore exempt from noise study requirements. The
project does not meet the Type I criteria because the lateral and vertical
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alignment changes are not significant enough to warrant such a
determination.
Construction of the proposed project would result in a short-term noise
increase due to the operation of construction equipment at the project
site. The contractor would be required to observe all applicable local,
State, and Federal noise ordinances. No long-term noise impacts are
anticipated to result from this project.
3. Energy: The project would not significantly alter vehicle miles traveled,
land use development patterns, number of vehicle trips, travel patterns
or operating speeds that would have an effect on energy use.
IV.B.S.i. Contaminated Materials Assessment:
1. Asbestos: Three samples of black felt paper were collected during the
asbestos sampling effort which occurred on June 14, 2010. These
samples were determined by Amerisci, New York to be non-asbestos
containing materials (ACMs). The Asbestos Survey Report is included in
Appendix TA-2.
2. Hazardous Waste: A hazardous waste/contaminated materials study
was performed in accordance with the requirements of the NYSDOT
Environmental Procedures Manual (Chapter 5.1). This study included a
site inspection, a review of available historical records, and a review of
published local, state, and federal government records.
A hazardous waste site screening was completed on June 14, 2010, by
B&L personnel. No suspect materials were identified. The desktop
review of available records indicated that no hazardous waste or
contaminated materials have been identified in the project area. The
Hazardous Waste/Contaminated Materials Site Screening Report is
included in Appendix TA-1.
3. Lead: Based on the linear nature of the project and lack of paint on the
existing bridge structure, no areas suspected to have lead paint were
identified and therefore no paint was sampled.
IV.B.3.j. Construction Impacts:
The construction operations would not result in any permanent impacts on the
project area. Temporary effects to the project area due to construction may
include: construction equipment noise and/or dust, potential for soil erosion,
and deiays to the traveling public. The project contract would include
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specifications that require the Contractor, as applicable, to conform to Federal
and State regulations regarding minimizing construction noise, dust and soil
erosion as well as directives to minimize impacts on the public.
It is anticipated that this project would be completed within a single
construction season. Pedestrian access would be maintained at this site
during construction.
IV.B.S.k. Anticipated Permits. Approvals, and Coordination:
' ' PermitsMpproI«UsAnticii^fedMi^
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Section 10 Permit ^ 1
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Section 404 Permit Y
U.S. Coast Guard - Section 9 Permit N
FHWA Section 4(f) Approval N 1
NPS Section 6(f) Approval N
Section 106 Review N
NPS Coordination N
NYSDEC Water Quality Certification Y
NYSDEC Freshwater Wetlands N
NYSDEC Stream Disturbance N
NYS SHPO Final Effect Determination N
NYSDEC SPDES Permit Y
Town of Ithaca Stormwater Approval Y
Air Quality Analysis N
Noise Analysis/Abatement N
Sole Source Aquifer Groundwater Assessment Report N
EO 11988 Floodplain Management Conformity N
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TOWN OF ITHACA
FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2014 - 2018
As part of the Fiscal Year 2014 budget process, Town staff is preparing a Five-Year Budget Projection for
use by the Town Board in the budget review process. In the wake of the current economic recession,
long-term financial planning has been promoted as one method local governments can employ to identify
and address structural budget deficiencies as well as recognize and prepare for future fiscal challenges.
A budget projection is a long-term financial tool intended to identify trends in revenues and expenditures if
current practices and assumptions continue. By identifying where and when future revenues diverge
significantly from future expenditures, these budget projections provide an early warning of potential
problems ahead, allowing local leaders to make adjustments far enough in advance to avoid an
unanticipated "budget crisis".
This report is being presented to the Town Board to facilitate discussion related to (1) the Town's Capital
Improvement Program (CIP); (2) the issuance of future long-term bonded debt to finance the CIP; and (3)
the Town's ability to pay future debt service costs. This report is presented in four sections:
1. Five-Year Capital Imorovement Procram - A schedule of capital projects currently proposed to
be constructed during Fiscal Years 2014 - 2018. This schedule includes the estimated cost of
each project, and the total estimated amount to be financed by issuing new long-term bonded
debt for each year.
2. Lonc-Term Bonded Debt Prelections - Includes schedules of current and projected outstanding
bonded debt and annual debt service payments for Fiscal Years 2014 - 2018.
3. Five-Year Budcet Prelection Summaries - Summaries of revenue and expense projections,
including estimated fund balance position, by fund for each of Fiscal Years 2014 - 2018.
4. Prooertv Tax Lew - Schedules showing past and projected property tax levies, assessed
valuations, property tax rates, and estimated property tax bills for Fiscal Years 2011 - 2018 are
presented on page 15.
Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
The Town's current Five-Year Capital Improvement Program identifies various capital projects to be
constructed in Fiscal Years 2014 - 2018. the total construction cost of all all projects is currently
estimated at $16,925,000. A breakdown of this total by year, infrastructure category and funding source
is shown on the following table:
INFRASTRUCTURE 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE $2,050,000 $1,950,000 $1,050,000 $2,050,000 $500,000
SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE 635,000 635,000 635,000 635,000 635,000
STORMWATER DRAINAGE 200,000 ----
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS 1,000,000 600,000 350,000 350,000 800,000
TOWN FACILITIES 200,000 600,000 200,000 250,000 -
PARKS & TRAILS 450,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 250,000
TOTAL ANNUAL COST $4,535,000 $4,085,000 $2,535,000 $3,585,000 $2,185,000
FUNDING SOURCE:
- Current Year Revenue $935,000 $735,000 $785,000 $785,000 $685,000
- Grant Funding 350,000 200,000 250,000 250,000 200,000
- New Long-Term Debt 3,250,000 3,150,000 1,500,000 2,550,000 1,300,000
TOTAL FUNDING $4,535,000 $4,085,000 $2,535,000 $3,585,000 $2,185,000
Of the $16,925,000 total estimated construction costs, $3,925,000 would be financed with current year
revenues, $1,250,000 with grant funding (if available), and the remaining $11,750,000 by the issuance of
new long-term debt. Please refer to pages 4 and 5 for a more detailed breakdown of the CIP.
Long-term Bonded Debt Projections
As the Town issues new long-term debt in excess of the amount of current long-term debt retired, both
the amount of outstanding debt at year-end and the annual amount of debt service (principal and interest)
payments will increase. Based on the current CIP, the Town's total outstanding debt will increase from
$8,722,000 at the close of 2013 to $14,983,000 by year-end in 2018, representing a 71.8% increase over
the five-year period. Annual debt service payments will also increase, from $683,011 in 2013 to
$1,932,264 in 2018, representing a 182.9% increase over the same five-year period.
LONG-TERM DEBT 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Outstanding Debt at Year End $ 11,188,000 $ 13,367,000 $ 13,769,000 $ 15,050,000 $ 14,983,000
% Change from Prior Year 28.3%19.5%3.0%9.3%-0.4%
% Change from FY-2013 28.3%53.3%57.9%72.6%71.8%
Annual Debt Service Payments $ 1,047,220 $ 1,324,330 $ 1,546,977 $ 1,749,802 $ 1,932,264
% Change from Prior Year 53.3%26.5%16.8%13.1%10.4%
% Change from FY-2013 53.3%93.9%126.5%156.2%182.9%
The figures used for these long-term debt projections were calculated from a detailed analysis of each
capital project in the CIP expected to be financed by issuing new bonded debt. The individual
calculations are not presented in this report, but are available for review.
Page 6 presents a summary of projected outstanding long-term debt, debt service payments, and position
relative to the State Constitutional Debt Limit. Page 7 presents a more detailed breakdown of the Town's
current and projected outstanding long-term debt, and page 8 presents a more detailed breakdown of the
Town's current and projected debt service payments over the next five years.
Five-Year Budget Projection Summaries
This section contains a budget summary for each fiscal year from 2014 through 2018. Each summary
includes projected expenditures and revenues, and the estimated fund balance position at year-end, for
each or the Town's budgeted funds. These projections were created from a detailed analysis of actual
expenditures and revenues for each currently active line item in each fund over the last three completed
fiscal years. Future expenditures and revenues were then projected using the assumptions identified on
page 9. The Town also employs a conservative approach to budgeting, meaning that estimates, in
general, will tend to be slightly on the high side for expenditures and on the low side for revenues.
The fund balance position for each fund is shown on the last line of each annual projection, and is
presented as the percentage of the fund's year-end unreserved net assets compared to the next year's
budgeted expenditures. The Town of Ithaca has an informal policy to maintain the fund balance of any
fund at a minimum of 25%. A 25% fund balance is the approximate amount necessary to cover the
expense of three months of operations.
The fund balance percentage line is shown with a colored background. A green background indicates
that the year-end fund balance percentage is projected at or above 25%. An orange background
indicates the year-end fund balance percentage is projected to be below 25% but greater than 10%. A
red background indicates the year-end fund balance percentage is projected to be at or below 10%.
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The following table summarizes the projected fund balance position of the major funds;
FUND BALANCE PERCENTAGE 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
GENERAL TOWNWIDE FUND 26.0%23.5%16.9%10.4%3.8%
GENERAL PART-TOWN FUND 35.9%34.7%31.3%27.7%23.4%
HIGHWAY PART-TOWN FUND 44.6%42.9%35.9%24.4%16.3%
WATER FUND 38.2%50.7%43.8%57.2%54.6%
SEWER FUND 52.0%51.8%50.1%46.9%43.3%
FIRE PROTECTION FUND 23.4%26.3%27.1%25.8%22.9%
• General Townwide Fund: Fund balance declines steadily over the next five years, falling from
26.0% in 2014 to 3.8% by 2018. The Town will need to take action to reduce expenditures and/or
enhance revenues to this fund as early as Fiscal Year 2014.
• General Part-Town Fund: Fund balance also declines, but at a slower rate than the General
Townwide Fund, failing from 39.5% In 2014 to 23.4% in 2018.
• Highway Part-Town Fund: This fund also experiences a steadily declining fund balance over the
next five years, falling from 44.6% in 2014 to 16.3% in 2018. The Town will need to take action to
reduce expenditures and/or enhance revenues to this fund as early as possible, but no later than
Fiscal Year 2016.
• Water Fund: Fund balance is projected to remain well above the 25% goal throughout the next
five years.
• Sewer Fund: Like the Water Fund, the Sewer Fund is also projected to maintain a healthy fund
balance well above the 25% goal over the next five years.
• Fire Protection Fund: This fund maintains a steady fund balance within a few percentage points
either over or under the 25% goal.
Property Tax Levy
The last section contains schedules showing past and projected property tax levies, assessed valuations,
property tax rates, and estimated property tax bill amounts.
• The amounts shown for each year's property tax levy were calculated to keep the Town's total
property tax levy increase from year to year within the constraints of the State's property tax cap. A
projected property tax levy increase of 2.05% is used in each year for this analysis.
• The assessed valuations are projected to continue increasing very slowly, with annual growth
averaging slightly less that 1%
• Property tax rates will also continue to increase slowly. As long as the percentage increase to the
property tax levy exceeds the percentage increase in assessed valuation, property tax rates will
continue to increase.
• The property tax bill for a typical property within the Town of Ithaca is projected to increase from
$1,352.55 in 2013 to $1,423.36 in 2018. This is a $70.81 increase over a five year period,
averaging $14.16 per year. This average increase represents a 1.0% increase each year over the
2013 property tax bill.
)TOWN OF ITHACA5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM)FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTIONFISCAL YEARS 2014 - 2018INFRASTRUCTURE2013Cost2014Cost2015CostWATER TANKS$Christopher Circle Tank Reol.$ 850,000Sapsucker Woods Tank Repl.$ 850.000SUB-TOTAL$Sub-Total$ 850,000Sub-Total$ 850.000WATER MAINSDanbv Road Water Main Repl.$ 600.000Coddlnqton Rd Water Main - Ph. 1$ 1,200,000Coddington Rd Water Main - Ph. 2$ 1,100,000W Kinq Road Water Main Repl.250.000Sub-Total$ 850.000Sub-Total$ 1,200,000Sub-Total$ 1,100,000SANITARY SEWERSSJC Projects:Lake Street Meter Station$ 50,000Whitetail Area Sewer Rehab.$ 100,000Sewer Lininq$ 100,000Pennv Lane Sewer Lining30,000Manhole Rehabilitation50,000Manhole Rehabilitation50,000Trumansburq Rd Manhole Rehab.50,000Jointly Owned Interceptors300.000Jointly Owned Interceptors300.000Jointly Owned interceptors300,000lAWWTF Improvement Bonds185,000lAVyWTF Improvement Bonds185,000IAWWTF Improvement Bonds185,000Sub-Total$ 615,000Sub-Total$ 635,000Sub-total$ 635,000STORM DRAINAGE$IWinners Circle Drainage Imp,$ 200,000$ -1ROAD IMPROVEMENTSWhitetall & Marcey Court$ 750,000Sand Bank Road - Lower End$ 750.000Roat Street$ 275,000Forest Home Drive (Postponed)-Winners Circle250.000Orchard Street100,000Forest Home at Flat Rock250,000Black Stone Avenue225,000Sub-Total$ 1,000.000Sub-Total$ 1,000.000Sub-Total$ 600,000ii:k: n.'■ATown Hall Parking Lot Rehab.$ 250.000Emergency Generator - PWF$ 100,000Public Works Fueling Station$ 400,000Salt Storage BIda. Replacement800,000Tovwi Halt improvements100,000Town Hall Improvements200,000$ 1^050.000sub-total$ 200,000SUB-Tar>«.$ 600.000PARKS & TRAILSTudor Park Playground$ 50.000Hunqerford Hqts Park Playground$ 50,000Troy Park Playground$ 50,000South Hill Trail Pipe Repairs50,000South Hill Trail Pipe Repairs50,000South Hill Trail Pipe Repairs50,000Gateway Trail (Grant Funded)350,000West Hill Community Park200,000Sub-total$ 100,000Sub-Total$ 450,000Sub-Total$ 300,000ITOTAL ANNUAL COSTS:2013 TOTAL$ 3.615,0002014 TOTAL$ 4,535,0002015 TOTAL$ 4,085,000Bondina Grouo - 2013Bondina Grouo - 2014Bondina Group - 2015Danby Road Water Main Repl.$ 600,000Christopher Circle Tank Repl.$ 850,000Sapsucker Woods Tank Repl.$ 850,000Whitetall & Marcey Court750,000Coddington Rd Water Main - Ph. 11,200,000Coddington Rd Water Main - Ph. 21,100,000Forest Home Drive (Postponed)-Winners Circle Drainage Imp.200.0002015 Road improvements600,000Forest Home at Flat Rock250,0002014 Road Improvements1,000,000Public Works Fueling Station400,000Town Hall Parking Lot Rehab.250,000Town Hall Improvements200,000Salt Storage BIdg. Replacement800,000Total Bondina • 2013$ 2.650,000Total Bondina - 2014$ 3.250.000Total Bondina - 2015$ 3.150.000
)))TOWN OF ITHACA5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMFIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTIONFISCAL YEARS 2014 n 2018INFRASTRUCTURE 2016 Cost 2017 Cost 2018 CostWATER TANKSPine Tree Road Tank Repl.$ 450,000Trumansburq Road Tank Repi.$ 1.200,000$East King Road PRV100,000Sub-Total$ 450.000Sub-Total$ 1,300,000Sub-Total$WATER MAINSCliff Sreet Water Main Reol.$ 500.000Renwick Drive Water Main Repl.$ 750,000Southwoods-Troy Water Main$ 500,000Cliff Sreet Pump Station Demo.100.000SUB-TOTAL$ 600.000Sub-Total$ 750,000SUB-TOTAL$ 500,000SANITARY SEWERSSJC Projects:Sewer Lininq$ 100,000Sewer Lininq$ 100,000Sewer Lininq$ 100,000Manhole Rehabilitation50.000Manhole Rehabilitation50,000Manhole Rehabilitation50,000Jointly Owned interceptors300,000Jointly Ovmed interceptors300,000Jointly Owned interceptors300,000lAWWTF Improvement Bonds185,000lAWWTF improvement Bonds185,000lAVWVTF improvement Bonds185,000Sub-Total$ 635,000Sub-Total$ 635,000Sub-Total$ 635,000STORM DRAINAGE I 1$ -M 1$ -II 1$ROAD IMPROVEMENTSHopkins Place f3"Base 2"Top)$ 150,000Culver Road$ 200,000Bundy Road$ 800,000Campbell Avenue200,000Glenside Road150,000sub-total$ 350,000Sub-Total$ 350,000Sub-Total$ 800,000iW''R80ldC^$ 2DD..OiOPublic WorHs Bay$ 250.000$$ :2oo;ooon 'sus-total$■ 250;000Sub-T(DTaLPARKS & TRAILSSaponi Meadows - Phase 1$ 250.000Saponi Meadows - Phase 2$ 250.000Poyer Trail to Wooif Park$ 200,000South Hill Trail Pipe Repairs50.000South Hill Trail Pipe Repairs50,000South Hill Trail Pipe Repairs50,000Sub-total$ 300,000Sub-Total$ 300,000Sub-Total$ 250,000ITOTAL ANNUAL COSTS: 2016TOTAL $2,535,0002017 TOTAL $3,585,0002018 TOTAL $2,185,000 1Bondina Group - 2016Pine Tree Road Tank Repi. $Cliff Sreet Water Main Repi.2016 Road ImprovementsReplace Town Hall Boiler450,000500,000350,000200.000Bondina Group - 2017Trumansburg Road Tank Repi. $Renwick Drive Water Main Repl.2017 Road improvementsPublic Works Wash Bay1.200,000750,000350.000250,000Bondina Grouo • 2018Southwoods-Troy Water Main $2018 Road Improvements500,000800,000Total Bondina - 2016 $1.500.000Total Bondina • 2017 $2,550,000Total Bonding - 2018 $1,300,000
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> LONG-TERM BONDED DEBT PROJECTION SUMMARY
FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTION
FISCAL YEARS 2014 • 2018
LONG-TERM BONDED DEBT PROJECTIONS 2012 ' n 2013 ^2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
OUTSTANDING DEBT AT JANUARY 1:
GENERAL FUND 727,000 626,000 1.415,000 1,430,000 1,825,000 1,760,000 1,719,000
HIGHWAY FUND 350.000 315,000 1,520,000 2,391,000 2,792,000 2,908,000 2,989,000
WATER FUND 5,076,000 4,719,000 5,787,000 7,367,000 8,750,000 9,101,000 10,342,000
TOTAL OUTSTANDING DEBT - JANUARY 1 6.153,000 5,660,000 8,722,000 11,188,000 13,367,000 13,769,000 15,050,000
DEBT ISSUED DURING CURRENT YEAR:
GENERAL FUND -890,000 200,000 600,000 200,000 250.000 -
HIGHWAY FUND -1,240,000 1,000,000 600,000 350,000 350.000 800,000
WATER FUND -2.530,000 2,050,000 1,950,000 950,000 1,950,000 500,000
TOTAL DEBT ISSUED - CURRENT YEAR '4,660,000 3,250,000 3,150,000 1,500,000 2,550,000 1,300,000
DEBT RETIRED DURING CURRENT YEAR:
GENERAL FUND 101,000 101,000 185,000 205,000 265,000 291,000 244,000
HIGHWAY FUND 35,000 35,000 129,000 199,000 234,000 269,000 304,000
WATER FUND 357,000 1,462,000 470,000 567,000 599,000 709,000 819,000
TOTAL DEBT RETIRED n CURRENT YEAR 493,000 1.598,000 784,000 971,000 1,098,000 1,269,000 1,367,000
OUTSTANDING DEBT AT DECEMBER 31:
GENERAL FUND 626.000 1,415,000 1,430,000 1,825,000 1,760,000 1,719.000 1,475,000
HIGHWAY FUND 315,000 1,520,000 2,391,000 2,792,000 2,908,000 2,989,000 3,485,000
WATER FUND 4.719,000 5,787,000 7,367,000 8,750,000 9,101,000 10,342,000 10,023,000
TOTAL OUTSTANDING DEBT - DECEMBER 31 5,660,000 8,722,000 11,188,000 13.367,000 13,769,000 15,050,000 14,983,000
Increase (Decrease) from Prior Year (493.000)3,062,000 2,466.000 2,179,000 402,000 1,281,000 (67,000)
ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS:
GENERAL FUND 124,805 121,362 230,845 251,673 328,764 354,454 309,543
HIGHWAY FUND 43,094 42,350 175,906 277,108 329,815 372,873 416.105
WATER FUND 526.313 519,299 640,469 795,549 888,398 1,022,475 1,206,616
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS 694,212 683,011 1,047,220 1,324,330 1,546,977 1,749,802 1,932,264
Increase (Decrease) from Prior Year 188,155 (11,201)364.209 277,110 222,647 202,825 182,462
CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT:
Town's Debt-Contracting Limit 85,677,484 89,027,674 89,961,639 90,661,885 91,496,997 92,411,967 93,336,086
Less: Total Net Indebtedness 941,000 2,935,000 3.821,000 4,617,000 4,668,000 4,708,000 4,960,000
Remaining Debt-Contracting Limit 84,736,484 86,092,674 86,140,639 86,044.885 86,828,997 87,703,967 88,376,086
% of Debt-Contracting Power Used:1.10%3.30%4.25%5.09%5.10%5.09%5.31%
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■I % Including Water & Sewer Debt:6.61%9.80%12.44%14.74%15.05%18.29%16.05% 1
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OUTSTANDING BONDED DEBT AT YEAR-END
FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTION
FISCAL YEARS 2014 - 2018
OUTSTANDING BONDED DEBT ATYEAR-END 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
GENERAL FUND
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2003 356,000 285,000 214,000 143,000 72,000 --
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2011 270,000 240,000 210,000 180,000 150,000 120,000 90,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2013-A -890,000 806,000 722,000 638,000 549,000 460,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2014 --200,000 180,000 160.000 140,000 120,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2015 ---600,000 540,000 480,000 420,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bono - 2016 ----200,000 180,000 160,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2017 -----
250,000 225,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2018 -------
Total Outstanding Debt - General FUND 626,000 1,415,000 1,430,000 1,825,000 1,760,000 1,719,000 1,475.000
HIGHWAY FUND
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2011 315.000 280,000 245,000 210,000 175,000 140,000 105,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2013-A -1,240,000 1,146,000 1,052,000 958,000 864,000 770,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2014 .-1,000,000 930,000 860,000 790,000 720,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2015 ---600,000 565,000 530,000 495,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2016 ----350,000 315,000 280,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2017 -----350,000 315,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2018 ------800,000
Total Outstanding Debt - HIGHWAY fund 315,000 1,520,000 2,391,000 2,792,000 2,908,000 2,989,000 ;3,485,000
water fund
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2004-A 469,000 402,000 335,000 268,000 201,000 134,000 67,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2004-B 1,200,000 Refunded -----
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2005 180,000 120,000 60,000 ----
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2009 935,000 870,000 800,000 730,000 660,000 585,000 510,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2011 1,935,000 1,865,000 1,795,000 1,720,000 1,645,000 1,565,000 1,480,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2013-A -1,420,000 1,327,000 1,234,000 1,141,000 1,043.000 935,000
2004-B Refunding Bond - 2013-B -1,110,000 1,000,000 895,000 790,000 685,000 585,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2014 --2,050,000 1,953.000 1,856,000 1,759,000 1,657,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2015 ---1,950,000 1,858,000 1,766,000 1,674,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2016 ----950,000 855,000 760,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2017 -----1,950,000 1,855,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2018 ------500,000
Total Outstanding Debt - WATER FUND 4,719,000 5,787,000 7,367,000 8,750,000 9,101,000 10,342,000 10,023,000
TOTAL OUTSTANDING DEBT
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2003 356,000 285.000 214,000 143,000 72,000 n -
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2004-A 469,000 402,000 335,000 268,000 201,000 134,000 67,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2004-B 1,200,000 Refunded -----
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2005 180,000 120,000 60,000 ----
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2009 935,000 870,000 800,000 730,000 660,000 585,000 510.000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2011 2,520,000 2,385,000 2,250,000 2,110,000 1,970,000 1,825,000 1.675.000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2013-A -3,550,000 3,279,000 3,008,000 2,737,000 2,456,000 2,165,000
2004-B Refunding Bond - 2013-B -1,110,000 1,000,000 895,000 790,000 685,000 585,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2014 --3,250,000 3,063,000 2,876,000 2,689,000 2,497,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2015 ---3,150,000 2,963,000 2,776,000 2,589,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2016 -•--1,500,000 1,350,000 1,200,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2017 -----
2,550,000 2,395,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2018 ------1,300,000
TOTAL OUTSTANDING DEBT - ALL FUNDS 5,660,000 8,722,000 11,188,000 13.367,000 13,769,000 15,050,000 14,983,000
Increase (Decrease) from Prior Year (493,000)3,062,000 2,466,000 2,179,000 402,000 1,281,000 (67,000)
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ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS
FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTION
FISCAL YEARS 2014-2018
ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
GENERAL FUND
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2003 87.867 85,062 82,258 79,453 76,649 74,844 -
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2011 36,938 36,300 35,663 35,025 34,350 33,675 33,000
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2013-A --112,925 110,195 107,465 109,735 106,843
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2014 ---27,000 26,300 25,600 24,900
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2015 ----84,000 81,600 79,200
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2016 -----29,000 28,100
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2017 ------37,500
Public Improvement (Serial) Bono - 2018 -------
Total Debt Service - GENERAL FUND 124,805 121,362 230,845 251,673 328,764 354,454 309,543
HIGHWAY FUND
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2011 43,094 42,350 41,606 40,863 40,075 39,288 38,500
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2013-A --134,300 131,245 128,190 125,135 122,080
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2014 ---105,000 102,550 100,100 97,650
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2015 ----59,000 57,600 56,200
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2016 -----50,750 49,175
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2017 ------52,500
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2018 -------
Total Debt Service - HIGHWAY FUND 43,094 42,350 175,906 277,108 329,815 372,873 416,105
WATER FUND
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2004-A 86,497 83,897 81,298 78,698 76,099 73,499 70,899
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2004-B 154,250 150,000 --n --
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2005 68,640 66,480 64,320 62,160 ---
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2009 95,363 93,740 97,031 95,106 93,181 96,256 94,194
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2011 121,563 125,181 123,694 127,206 125,519 128,831 132,031
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2013-A --139,151 136,128 133,106 135,083 141,899
2004-B Refunding Bond - 2013-B --134,975 127,500 125,138 122,775 115,413
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2014 ---168,750 165,355 161,960 163,565
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2015 ----170,000 166,320 162,640
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2016 -----137,750 133,475
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2017 ------192,500
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2018 -------
Total Debt Service - WATER Fund 526,313 519,299 640,469 795,549 888,398 1,022,475 1,206,616
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2003 87,867 85,062 82,258 79.453 76,649 74,844 -
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2004-A 86,497 83,897 81,298 78,698 76,099 73,499 70,899
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2004-B 154,250 150,000 -----
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2005 68,640 66,480 64,320 62,160 ---
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2009 95,363 93,740 97,031 95,106 93,181 96,256 94,194
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2011 201,594 203,831 200,963 203,094 199,944 201,794 203,531
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2013-A --386,376 377,568 368,761 369,953 370,822
2004-B Refunding Bond - 2013-B --134.975 127,500 125,138 122,775 115,413
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2014 ---300,750 294,205 287,660 286,115
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2015 ----313,000 305,520 298,040
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2016 -----217,500 210,750
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2017 ------
282,500
Public Improvement (Serial) Bond - 2018 -------
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE - ALL FUNDS 694,211 683,011 1,047,220 1,324,329 1,546,976 1,749,801 1,932.264
Increase (Decrease) from Prior Year 188,155 (11,200)364,209 277,109 222,647 202,825 182,463
ASSUMPTIONS USED TO PROJECT EXPENDITURES & REVENUES
FOR FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTIONS - FISCAL YEARS 2014 - 2018
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
EXPENDITURES
Wages:
Non-Union 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Union 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Employee Benefits:
NYS Retirement 1.07 1.06 1.06 1.05 1.05
Social Security 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Workers Comp.1.10 1.09 1.09 1.08 1.08
Life Insurance 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05
Unemployment Ins.1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05
Disability Insurance 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05
Health Insurance 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10
Contractual -1 %1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01
Contractual - 2%1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Contractual - 3%1.03 1.03 1.03 1.03 1.03
Legal Services 1.03 1.03 1.03 1.03 1.03
Office Supplies 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Photocopiers 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Postage 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Telephone 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Petroleum Products 1.03 1.03 1.03 1.03 1.03
Vehicle Maintenance 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Interfund Transfers 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Fire Protection Costs 1.03 1.03 1.04 1.04 1.05
REVENUES
Property Tax Levy 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Sales Tax Collections 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
General Revenue 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Water Sales 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
Sewer Rents 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01
)TOWN OF ITHACASUMMARY OF 2014 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES)FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTIONFISCAL YEARS 2014 - 20182014GENERALGENERALHighwayWATERSEWERRISKFireLIGHTINLET ValleyDEBTTOTALTOWNWIDEPART-TOWNPART-TOWNFUNDFUNDRETENTIONPROTECnONDistrictsCemeterySERVICEEXPENDITURES:PERSONAL SERVICES3,202,4981,567,617640,880760,129166,06667,805-----EOUIPMENT/CAPITAL OUTLAY685,800170,00028,000322,30098,80066,700-----Contractual Services9,658,2721,382,137240,245711,1642,237,5311,637,5598,5003.425,07112,065-4,000Capital projects3,590,000390,000-1,000,0002,050,000150,000-----EMPLOYEE BENEFITS1,906,106935,498343,956515,75964,66146,231-----DEBT SERVICE1,047,220---------1,047,220INTERFUND TRANSFERS1,473,049215,41880,800292,856715,775168,200-----TOTAL EXPENDITURES:21.562.9444.660.6711.333.8813.602.2075,332,8332.136.4968.5003.425,07112.065•1.051,220REVENUES:REAL PROPERTY TAXES6,908,1462,325,500-1,019,2868,0009,000-3,534,81011,550--WATER/SEWER BENEFIT UNITS938,881---750,212188,669-----REAL PROPERTY TAX ITEMS65,60055,600-----10,000---SALES Tax3,024,664609,351925,3251,489,988-------FRANCHISE TAX65,000-65,000--------DEPARTMENTAL INCOME5,279,18316,500186,683-2,983,0002,093,000-----INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHRGS45,30035,300-10,000-------USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY49,35033,0005003,0003,0001,5001257,20015101,000LICENSES AND PERMITS13,50013,500---------FINES AND FORFEITURES280,000280,000---------Sale of Property25,000--25,000-------MISC. Local sources-----------State & federal aid529,542322,89287,65094,000---25,000---INTERFUND TRANSFERS1,473,049542,200----25,000---905,849Proceeds of obligations3,250,000200,000-1,000,0002,050,000------TOTAL REVENUES:21,947,2164,433,8431,265,1593,641,2745,794,2122,292,16925,1253,577,01011,56510906,849USE OF Fund Balance(384,271)226,82868,722(39,067)(461,379)(155,673)(16,625)(151,939)500(10)144,371REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES:21,562,9444,660,6711,333,8813,602,2075,332,8332,136,4968,5003,425,07112,0651,051,220FUND BALANCEBEGINNING FUND BALANCE8,940,4052,481,479567,5691,680,6711,629,2161,492,343100,113668,7569,3079,061301,890ADD - REVENUES21,947,2164,433,8431,265,1593,641,2745,794,2122,292,16925,1253,577,01011,56510906,849Deduct - Expenditures21,562,9444,660,6711,333,8813,602,2075,332,8332,136,4968,5003,425,07112,065-1,051,220Ending Fund Balance9,324,6772,254,650498,8471,719,7382,090,5951,648,016116,738820,6958,8079,071157,519FUND Balance percentage43.2%26.0%35.9%44.6%38.2%52.0%> 100%23.4%73.0%> 100%11.9%FISCAL YEAR 2014
)TOWN OF ITHACASUMMARY OF 2015 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES)FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTIONFISCAL YEARS 2014 - 20182015GENERALGeneralHIGHWAYWaterSEWERRISKFIRELIGHTINLET ValleyDEBTTOTALTOWNWIDEPart-townPart-TownFundFUNDRETENTIONProtectionDISTRICTSCEMETERYSERVICEEXPENDITURES:PERSONAL SERVICES3,265,5401,598,268653,392775,332169,38769,162-----equipment/Capital Outlay661,800170,0004,000322,30098,80066,700-----CONTRACTUAL SERVICES9,656,4911,302,496168,815723,7142,242,6461,680,11611,9003,510,03912,265-4,500Capital Projects3,390,000690,000-600,0001,950.000150,000-----EMPLOYEE BENEFITS2.049,4951,005,923369,067555,05669,62949,820-----Debt service1,324,329---------1,324,329INTERFUND TRANSFERS1,816,996246,69082,300396,258920,349171,400-----TOTAL EXPENDITURES:22.164.6505.013.3761,277.5743.372.6595.450.8112.187.19811.9003.510.03912.265.1.328.829REVENUES:REAL Property Taxes7,049,7282,375,800-1,039,6728,0009,000-3,605,50611,750--Water/Sewer Benefit Units938,881---750,212188,669-----REAL property TAX ITEMS65,60055,600-----10,000---Sales Tax3,085,158621,538943,8321,519,788-------FRANCHISE Tax65,000-65,000--------Departmental Income5,360,25716,500190,417-3,042,1602,111,180-----Intergovernmental Chrgs45,30035,300-10,000-------USE OF MONEY & Property49,35033,0005003,0003,0001,5001257,20015101,000LICENSES AND PERMITS13,50013,500---------Fines and forfeitures280,000280,000---------Sale of property25,000--25,000-------misc. Local sources-----------State & federal Aid545,686339,03687,65094,000---25,000---INTERFUND TRANSFERS1,816,996552,900----25,000---1,239.096PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS3,150,000600,000-600,0001.950,000------TOTAL REVENUES:22,490,4564,923,1741,287,3993,291,4605,753,3722,310,34925,1253,647,70611,765101,240,096USE OF Fund Balance(325,806)90,202(9,825)81,199(302,561)(123,151)(13,225)(137,668)500(10)88,733Revenues Other sources;22,164,6506,013,3761,277,5743,372,6595,450,8112,187,19811,9003,510,03912,2651,328,829FUND BALANCEBEGINNING FUND BALANCE9,324,6772,254,650498,8471,719,7382,090,5951,648,016116,738820,6958.8079,071157,519ADD - REVENUES22,490,4564,923,1741,287,3993,291,4605,753,3722,310,34925,1253,647,70611,765101,240,096DEDUCT - EXPENDITURES22,164,6505,013,3761,277,5743,372,6595,450,8112,187,19811.9003,510,03912,265-1,328,829Ending Fund Balance9,650,4832,164,448508,6721,638,5392,393,1571,771,167129,963958,3638,3079,08168,786FUND BALANCE PERCENTAGE43.5%23.5%34.7%42.9%50.7%51.8%> 100%26.3%67.7%> 100%4.4%FISCAL YEAR 2015
)TOWN OF ITHACASUMMARY OF 2016 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES)FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTIONFISCAL YEARS 2014 - 20182016GeneralGENERALHIGHWAYWaterSEWERRISKFireLIGHTINLET ValleyDEBTTOTALTOWNWIDEPART-TOWNPart-TownFUNDFUNDRETENTIONPROTECTIONDISTRICTSCEMETERYSERVICEEXPENDITURES;PERSONAL SERVICES3,329,8381,629,531666,150790,838172,77570,545-----equipment/Capital Outlay686,900170,00029,000322,40098,80066,700-----CONTRACTUAL SERVICES9,873,9621,317,920171,971736,5432,247,8941,723,9418,9003,649,32812,465-5,000Capital Projects1,840,000290,000-350,0001,050,000150,000-----EMPLOYEE benefits2,205,1821,082,390396,289597,74875,03253,723-----DEBT service1,546,976---------1,546,976INTERFUND TRANSFERS2,099,376334,01483,800451,2651,055,598174,700-----TOTAL EXPENDITURES:21.582.2344.823.8551.347.2093.248.7934.700.0982.239.6098.9003.649.32812.465n1,551,976REVENUES:REAL PROPERTY TAXES7,194,2312,427,200-1,060,4658,0009,000-3,677,61611,950--water/sewer Benefit units978,366---789,697188,669-----Real Property Tax Items65,60055,600-----10,000---Sales tax3,146,861633,969962,7091,550,184-------Franchise Tax65,000-65,000--------DEPARTMENTAL INCOME5,442,77016,500194,225-3,102,5032,129,542-----INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHRGS45,30035,300-10,000-------USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY49,35033,0005003,0003,0001,5001257,20015101,000LICENSES AND PERMITS13,50013,500---------FINES AND FORFEITURES280,000280,000---------Sale of Property25,000--25,000-------MISC. LOCAL SOURCES-----------state & FEDERAL AID562,638355,98887,65094,000---25,000---INTERFUND TRANSFERS2,099,376563,900----25,000---1,510,476PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS1,500,000200.000-350,000950,000------Total Revenues:21,467,9934,614,9571,310,0843,092,6494,853,2002,328,71125,1253,719,81611,965101,511,476USE OF Fund Balance114,241208,89837,125156,145(153,102)(89,102)(16,225)(70,488)500(10)40,500REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES:21,582,2344,823,8551,347,2093,248,7934,700,0982,239,6098,9003,649,32812,485-1,551,976FUND BALANCEBEGINNING Fund Balance9,650,4832,164.448508.6721,638,5392.393,1571,771,167129,963958,3638,3079,08168,786ADD - REVENUES21,467,9934,614,9571,310,0843,092,6494,853,2002,328,71125,1253,719,81611,965101,511,476Deduct - expenditures21,582,2344,823,8551,347,2093,248,7934,700,0982,239,6098,9003,649,32812.465-1,551,976Ending Fund balance9,538,2421,955,551471,5471,482,3942,546,2581,860,269146,1881,028,8517,8079,09128,286FUND Balance Percentage44.2%16.9%31.3%35.9%43.8%50.1%> 100%27.1%62.6%> 100%1.6%FISCAL YEAR 2016
)TOWN OF ITHACASUMMARY OF 2017 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES)FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTIONFISCAL YEARS 2014 - 20182017GeneralGENERALHIGHWAYWaterSEWERRISKFIRELIGHTINLET ValleyDebtTOTALTOWNV/IDEPART-TOWNPart-TownFUNDFundRetentionProtectionDistrictsCemeteryServiceEXPENDITURES:PERSONAL SERVICES3,395,4191,661,420679,159806,655176,23071,956-----Equipment/Capital Outlay661,900170,0004,000322,40098,80066,700-----Contractual Services10,097,8041,328,581175,714749,6552,253,2781,769,0729,1003,794,18912,715-5,500Capital projects2,790,000340,000-350,0001,950,000150,000-----Employee benefits2,366,0851,161,549424,248641,82980,65857,801-----DEBT Service1,749,801---------1,749,801INTERFUND TRANSFERS2,354,001359,95485,400496,8731,233,675178,100-----Total Expenditures:23.415,0105.021.5041.368,5213,367.4125.792.6402,293.6299.1003.794.18912.715•1.755.301REVENUES:REAL Property taxes7,341,7432,479,700.1,081,6748,0009,000-3,751.16912,200--Water/Sewer benefit units978,366---789,697188,669-----Real Property Tax items65,60055,600-n---10,000---Sales Tax3,209,798646,648981,9631,581,187-------Franchise Tax65,000-65,000--------Departmental income5,526,75016,500198,110-3,164,0532,148,087-----Intergovernmental Chrgs45,30035,300-10,000-------USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY49,35033,0005003,0003,0001,5001257,20015101,000Licenses and permits13,50013,500---------Fines and Forfeitures280,000280,000---------Sale of property25,000--25,000-------Misc, local sources-----------STATE & FEDERAL AID580,438373,78887,65094,000---25,000---INTERFUND TRANSFERS2,354,001575,200----25,000---1,753,801Proceeds of Obligations2,550,000250,000-350,0001,950,000------TOTAL REVENUES:23,084,8464,759,2361,333,2233,144,8625,914,7502,347,25625,1253,793,36912,215101,754,801USE OF FUND Balance330,164262,26835,298222,550(122,110)(53,627)(16,025)820500(10)500REVENUE & Other sources:23,415,0105,021,5041,368,5213,367,4125,792,6402,293,6299,1003,794,18912,7151,755,301FUND BALANCEBeginning Fund Balance9,536,2421,955,551471,5471.482,3942,546,2581,860,269146,1881,028,8517,8079,09128,286ADD - Revenues23,084,8464,759,2361,333,2233,144,8625,914,7502,347,25625,1253,793,36912,215101,754,801DEDUCT - expenditures23,415,0105,021,5041,368,5213,367,4125,792,6402,293,6299,1003,794,18912,715-1,755,301ENDING Fund Balance9,206,0791,693,283436,2491,259,8442,668,3681,913,897162,2131,028,0317,3079,10127,786FUND Balance Percentage39.3%10.4%27.7%24.4%57.2%46.9%> 100%25.8%57.5%>100%1.4%FISCAL YEAR 2017
)TOWN OF ITHACASUMMARY OF 2018 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES)FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTIONFISCAL YEARS 2014 - 20182018GENERALGENERALHIGHWAYWaterSEWERRISKFireLIGHTInlet valleyDEBTTOTALTOWNWIDEPart-TownPart-TownFundFUNDRETENTIONProtectionDistrictscemeterySERVICEEXPENDITURES:Personal Services3,462,3071,693,946692,424822,788179,75573,395-----Equipment/Capital Outlay662,000170,0004,000322,50098,80066,700-----CONTRACTUAL SERVICES10,359,6371,329,485179,049763.0592,258,8011.815.54612,2003,982,48113,015-6,000Capital Projects1,640,00090,000-800,000600,000150,000-----EMPLOYEE Benefits2,540,6601,247,455454,536689.66286,77162,236-----DEBT Service1,932,264---------1,932,264interfund Transfers2,548,464315,04387,000542,5051,422,316181,600-----Total Expenditures:23.145.3334.845.9291.417.0083.940.5144.646.4442.349.47712,2003.982,48113,015-1.938.264REVENUES:Real property Taxes7,492,3002,533,300-1,103,3088,0009,000-3,826,19212,500--Water/Sewer Benefit Units978,366---789,697188,669-----REAL property TAX ITEMS65,60055,000-----10,000•--Sales Tax3,273,994659,5811.001,6021.612,811-------Franchise Tax65,000-65,000--------DEPARTMENTAL INCOME5,612,22516,500202,072-3,226,8342,166,816-----Intergovernmental Chrgs45,30035,300-10,000-------use of money & PROPERTY49,35033,0005003,0003,0001,5001257,20015101,000licenses and PERMITS13,50013,500---------fines and FORFEITURES280,000280,000---------Sale of Property25,000--25,000-------Misc. local sources-----------State & Federal Aid599,127392,47787,65094,000---25,000---Interfund transfers2,548,464586.700----25,000---1,936,764PROCEEDS of Obligations1,300,000--800,000500,000------Total Revenues:22,348,2264,605,9581,356,8243,648,1194,527,5312,365,98725,1253,868,39212,515101,937,764USE OF FUND BALANCE797,107239,97160,184292,395118,913(16,510)(12,925)114,089500(10)500REVENUE & Other sources:23,145,3334,845,9291,417,0083,940,5144,646,4442,349,47712,2003,982,48113,0151,938,264FUND BALANCEBEGINNING Fund Balance9,206,0791,693,283436.2491,259,8442,668,3681,913,897162,2131,028,0317,3079,10127,786ADD - Revenues22,348,2264,605,9581,356,8243,648,1194,527,5312,365,98725,1253,868.39212,515101,937,764deduct - expenditures23,145,3334,845,9291,417,0083,940.5144,646.4442,349,47712,2003,982,48113,015-1,938.264ENDING Fund Balance8,408,9721,453,312376,065967,4492,549,4561,930,406175,138913,9426,8079,11127,286Fund Balance Percentage36.3%23.4%16.3%54.6%43.3%> 100%22.9%52.3%> 100%1.4%FISCAL YEAR 2018
TOWN OF ITHACA
^^PROPERTY TAX LEVY
FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTION
FISCAL YEARS 2014 - 2018
Actual Actual Actual Budget Projected Projected Projected Projected
DESCRIPTION 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
GENERAL FUND 2,133,632 2,231,555 2,276,200 2,325,500 2,375,800 2,427,200 2,479,700 2,533,300
HIGHWAY PART-TOWN FUND 737,202 743,000 999,300 1,019,286 1,039,672 1,060,465 1,081,674 1,103,308
WATER FUND 7,387 7,500 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
SEWER FUND 7,447 8,500 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000
FIRE PROTECTION FUND 3,370,837 3,630,600 3,465,500 3,534,810 3,605,506 3,677,616 3,751,169 3,826,192
LIGHT DISTRICTS FUND 13,150 11,945 11,325 11,550 11,750 11,950 12,200 12,500
TOTAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY 6,269,655 6,633,100 6,769,325 6,908,146 7,049,728 7,194,231 7,341,743 7,492,300
INCREASE FROM PRIOR YEAR 356,255 363,445 136,225 138,821 141,582 144,504 147,512 150,557
% INCREASE FROM PRIOR YEAR 6.02%5.80%2.05%2.05%2.05%2.05%2.05%2.05%
ASSESSED VALUATIONS
GENERAL FUND
HIGHWAY PART-TOWN FUND
FIRE PROTECTION FUND
1,270,022,663 1,273,589,816 1,281,218,066 1,290,186,592 1,299,217,899 1,308,312,424 1,317,470,611 1,326,692,905
887,978,376 895,663,402 901,342,198 911,256,962 921,280,789 931,414,877 941,660,441 952,018,706
944,212,085 955,416,289 962,143,993 972,727,577 983,427,580 994,245,284 1,005,181,982 1,016,238,984
PROPERTY TAX RATES
GENERAL FUND $ 1.6800 $ 1.7522 $ 1.7766 $ 1.8025 $ 1.8286 $ 1.8552
HIGHWAY PART-TOWN FUND 0.8302 0.8296 1.1087 1.1185 1.1285 1.1386
FIRE PROTECTION FUND 3.5700 3.8000 3.6019 3.6339 3.6663 3.6989
1.8822
1.1487
3.7318
1.9095
1.1589
3.7651
TOTAL PROPERTY TAX RATE $ 6.0802 $ 6.3817 $ 6.4871 $ 6.5549 $ 6.6234 $ 6.6927 $ 6.7627 $ 6.8335
PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR A TYPICAL PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF ITHACA
DESCRIPTION 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
GENERAL FUND TAX AMOUNT $319.20 $332.91 $337.55 $342.47 $347.44 $352.49 $357.61 $362.80
HIGHWAY FUND TAX AMOUNT 157.74 157.62 210.65 212.52 214.42 216.33 218.25 220.19
FIRE PROTECTION TAX AMOUNT 678.30 722.00 684.35 690.44 696.59 702.79 709.05 715.36
WATER BENEFIT ASSESSMENT 90.00 90.00 95.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
SEWER BENEFIT ASSESSMENT 20.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
TAX ON TYPICAL PROPERTY *$1,265.24 $1,327.53 $1,352.55 $1,370.43 $1,383.45 $i,396.61 $1,409.91 $1,423.36
INCREASE FROM PRIOR YEAR $64.38 $62.29 $25.02 $17.88 $13.01 $13.16 $13.30 $13.45
% INCREASE FROM PRIOR YEAR 5.36%4.92%1.88%1.32%0.95%0.95%0.95%0.95%
* A Typical Property in the Town of Ithaca is a Single Family Residence with an Assessed Value of $190,000.
SALES TAX COLLECTIONS:
GENERAL TOWNWIDE FUND 458,409 438,630 597,403 609,351 621,538 633,969
GENERAL PART-TOWN FUND 836,061 987,433 907,182 925,325 943,832 962,709
HIGHWAY PART-TOWN FUND 1,514,960 1,481,150 1,460,773 1,489,988 1,519,788 1,550,184
646,648 659,581
981,963 1,001,602
1,581,187 1,612,811
TOTAL SALES TAX COLLECTED 2,809,431 2,907,213 2,965,357 3,024,664 3,085,158 3,146,861 3,209,798 3,273,994
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Town of Ithaca
Department of Code Enforcement
Monthly Activity Report for May 2013
Category Description Entries
Building Permit Inspection In the Field inspection tied to a building permit 209
Building Permit Consultation In-office or in-fieid consultation w/project managers or
contractors regarding building proiects
40
Buiiding Permit Review Review and processing of buiiding permits 193
Compiaint New Investigation New complaint investigation 9
Complaint Follow-Up Processing of complaints 6
Continuing Education Training, seminars, CEU's 2
Fire Incident Investigation Fire Incident Investigation following dispatched call 0
Fire Safety/Operating Permit
Inspection
Fire Safety inspection for and/or operating permit.
Processing of notes and issuance of permit.6
Fire Safety/Operating Permit
Re-Inspection
Processing of Fire Safety re-inspection notes and
issuing operating permit/follow-up.1
Legal Processing Order to Remedy, issuing Appearance
Tickets, and actual court appearances 0
Meeting Attendance at Departmental meetings. Board
meetings. Committee meetings & Staff meetings, etc.25
Miscellaneous Counter service, phone calls not associated with an
active file.96
Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Pian Review Field Inspection/Report
0
Zoning Board of Appeals Review and research of ZBA applications 11
Addresses (911)Ail related work for address changes 4
Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report
05/01/2013-05/31/2013
Building Permits Issued
BP#Date Value Description fee category
9592 5/1/2013 $22,000.00 Rewiring as necessary for new cabinets
and battery backup units as per
Construction Drawings pages El, E2
and E3
$150.00 Miscellaneous
9614 5/2/2013 $300,000.00 Relocate morgue $1,200.00 Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
9612 5/2/2013 $14,900.00 Tear off & replace roof cover on existing
accessory residential structure on
working fdmi.
$80.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9599 5/3/2013 $25,000.00 Extend a 14' wide portion of existing
deck 8' & construct screened porch
addition with roof.
$150.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9603 5/3/2013 $13,335.00 Install a 12 panel / 3kW Solar PV
system on the south facing roof.
$80.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9604 5/6/2013 $50,000.00 Build 2 story addition on top of existing
attached garage, which is partially below
grade, such that the floor above is less
than
$200.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9606 5/7/2013 $50,000.00 Construct bathroom addition on the
Northwest comer of the house on an
insulated slab with a 2 ft deep footer
with frost protectio
$200.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9392 5/7/2013 $17,365.00 Build detached garage $80.00 Miscellaneous
9609 5/7/2013 $1,800.00 Remove approx 3' of deck on back of
house-replace approx 8' of rotton rim
joist&fioor joist/main house-repair
area&flash deck back
$50.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
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05/01/2013-05/31/2013
9564 5/8/2013 $5,000.00 Remodel basement room into home
occupation kitchen
$60.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9501 5/13/2013 $10,000.00 Reroof single femily home $65.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9607 5/13/2013 $215,800.00 Erect a 1-family, 2 story modular house
on masonry foundation w/crawl space.
$900.00 New 1 & 2 Family
Homes
9611 5/14/2013 $3,400.00 Remove existing deck on back of house
& replace it with a new bigger deck,
approx 25 ft X13 ft with pergola over
approx 1/4 of de
$200.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9817 5/16/2013 $13,000.00 Re-roofing house roof and backyard
shed with Owens Coming shingles
$80.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9619 5/16/2013 $0.00 30 X 40 tent installed and dismantled
each Sunday July 7,14,21, 28
$200.00 Temporary
Membrane
Structure
9618 5/16/2013 $6,500.00 Remove existing steps & Sidewalk to
front porch. Install new steps/railing,
built on a new footer next to house
footer. Install ne
$65.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9621 5/17/2013 $11,000.00 Build a 15 ft X 20 ft shed on PT wood
post footers
$80.00 Miscellaneous
9639 5/17/2013 $177,000.00 Construct 3 bedroom Ritz-Craft house
with site built attached garage
$900.00 New 1 & 2 Family
Homes
9646 5/20/2013 $500.00 Erect 30' x 60' tent for May 25th & 26th
event
$50.00 Temporary
Membrane
Structure
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9637 5/20/2013 $500,000.00 Replace existing heating boilers w/ 4 hot
water/natural gas boilers and 1 natural
gas domestic water heater
$1,600.00 Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
9652 5/20/2013 $500.00 Erect 20' x 40' Tent - Comell Univ $50.00 Temporary
Membrane
Structure
9622 5/20/2013 $18,420.00 Gut and remodel main floor bathroom $80.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9638 5/20/2013 $500,000.00 Replace 4 hot water/natural gas boilers
in kind Whalen Center for Music
$1,600.00 Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
9644 5/20/2013 $0.00 30'X 120'Tent for 6/3/13 $50.00 Temporary
Membrane
Structure
9647 5/21/2013 $650,000.00 Demo and replace water tank $0.00 Miscellaneous
9645 5/21/2013 $10,000.00 Strip roof to deck and reshingle $65.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9616 5/21/2013 $1,500.00 Strengthen existing deck and Install new
hot tub on deck
$50.00 Miscellaneous
9640 5/21/2013 $18,900.00 Install vinyl siding over existing masonry
exterior wall
$80.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9580 5/21/2013 $222,000.00 Refurbish parking lot and lighting - Town
Hall
$0.00 Miscellaneous
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9615 5/21/2013 $17,028.00 Strip entire roof to the deck, replace 2
skylights and reshlngle roof
$80.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9648 5/22/2013 $6,110.00 Convert unfinished space In basement
into habitable area
$65.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9649 5/23/2013 $3,000.00 Replace roofing on overhang of existing
structure & replace handrail and guard
on exterior entryway
$60.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9597 5/23/2013 $500.00 80 X 80 tent; Event 5/24/13 Johnson
School CU
$50.00 Temporary
Membrane
Structure
9641 5/24/2013 $15,000.00 Reconfiguration of Space - Creating a
private office from existing open office
space.
$80.00 Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
9654 5/24/2013 $5,000.00 Remove shingle and replace with
architectural shingles
$65.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9610 5/24/2013 $464,005.00 Renovations Phase II rearranging space
and non structural partitions. Parks
Communication
$1,600.00 Miscellaneous
9605 5/28/2013 $250,000.00 2 - temlly home - Construct foundation
only
$900.00 New 1 & 2 Family
Homes
9636 5/29/2013 $3,000.00 Retro-active permit to construct elevated
deck/metal carport back door -
remove/reconstruct attached
garage/replace 3 posts/enclos
$60.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9653 5/29/2013 $625,000.00 Asbestos abatement and demolition of
Cornell Univ. Central Energy Plant Coal
Boiler No.2
$2,000.00 Miscellaneous
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9657 5/30/2013 $25,000.00 Install inground pool and fence $150.00 Miscellaneous
9859 5/30/2013 $9,987.00 Tear off and replace roof covering. Tear
off and replace exterior wail covering on
south side of house.
$85.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9661 5/30/2013 $40,800.00 Animal Health Diagnostic Ctr third floor
space alterations (office renovation)
A3206. 3208, 3210 & 3321 OA
$200.00 Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
Totals r $4,322,350.001 |$13,740.00 1
Certificates of Occupancy Issued
BP#Address Description CO Temp
9398 218 Northview Rd West Tear off existing roof cover and replace
with like material
5/1/2013 □
9577 121 Pleasant Grove Rd replace 188 drywall sprinkler heads
w/standard wet sidewall heads-w/same
'Kfactor* in common area hallways-14
bIdgs/Apt complex.
5/8/2013 □
9580 1259 Trumansburg Rd Installation of Aquaria Tanks and Glacier
exhibit
5/7/2013 □
9585 108 Seven Mile Or Demolition of existing salt storage
building
5/7/2013 □
9209 1 Bella Vista Dr Remove existing shingle on "B" wing and
replace with new
5/14/2013 □
9371 138 Forest Home Dr Replace and repair existing retaining wall 5/14/2013 □
9180 117 Alumni Cir Construct freestanding bus shelter
outside 117 Alumni Cir
5/14/2013 □
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9181 120 Alumni Cir Install freestanding bus shelter outside
120 Alumni Cir
5/14/2013 □
9556 114 Clover Ln Enclose existing carport attached to
garage for unheated work space with
windows, entrance door & electric
5/14/2013 □
9200 147 Tower Skyline Dr Chiller installation 5/14/2013 □
9192 321 Old Gorge Rd Construct new 4 bedroom single-family
residence with attached garage and
unfinished basement
5/16/2013 □
9389 614 Elmira Rd Small metal building/Shed 6x9 5/16/2013 □
9203 1540 Slaterville Rd Construct 426 sqft deck adjacent to
existing structure
5/16/2013 □
9407 657 Elmira Rd Repiace roof cover with like material on
part of Treman Lodge Building
5/17/2013 □
9154 101 Harris B Dates Dr 14,300 sqft building addition and
renovation of existing surgical services
unit over several stories & in several
phases
5/17/2013
9495 309 Old Gorge Rd New one family, two story house on a full
basement
5/20/2013 □
9378 1031 Taughannock Blvd Construct 725 sq ft garage addition and
189 sq ft breezeway addition onto
existing single family home
5/30/2013 □
Complaints Received
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Date Address CompiaintType Disposition
5/6/2013 204 Cypress Court Apt 3 property maintenance
5/6/2013 662 Five Mile Dr noise
5/9/2013 1317 Trumansburg Rd building code
5/31/2013 130 Christopher Cir property maintenance
5/31/2013 985 Danby Rd occupancy
Existing Building CO
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ite Rec'd CEO BPn stn Status
5/1/2013 BB 0619 Tareyton Park Issued
5/2/2013 BB 9620 106 Seven Mile Dr pending
5/3/2013 MK 9636 219 Snyder Hill Rd Issued
5/3/2013 MK 9621 111 Burteigh Dr Issued
5/3/2013 MK 9622 110 Eastern Heights Dr Issued
5/3/2013 MK 9637 121 Tower Skyline Dr Issued
5/3/2013 MK 9638 146 Conservatory Dr Issued
5/3/2013 SW 9634 Hoily Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9635 Holiy Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9623 133 Holly Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9624 135 Holly Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9625 137 Holly Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9626 141 Holly Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9627 143 Hotly Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9628 145 Holly Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9629 147 Holly Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9630 151 Holly Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9631 153 Holly Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9632 155 Holly Creek Ln Pending
5/3/2013 SW 9633 157 Holly Creek Ln Pending
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DateRec'd CEO BP#St#Street Name Status
5/7/2013
5/9/2013
5/9/2013
5/9/2013
5/9/2013
5/9/2013
5/10/2013
5/10/2013
5/13/2013
5/15/2013
5/16/2013
5/16/2013
5/17/2013
5/17/2013
5/20/2013
5/20/2013
5/20/2013
5/24/2013
5/24/2013
5/28/2013
5/28/2013
5/28/2013
5/29/2013
5/29/2013
SW
BB
MK
MK
SW
MK
BB
MK
BB
SW
SW
MK
BB
MK
SW
MK
MK
SW
MK
MK
MK
MK
MK
SW
9639
9644
9642
9643
9640
9641
9646
9645
9647
9648
9649
9650
9652
9651
9654
9855
9653
9657
9656
9660
9660
9658
9662
9659
174
953
104
110
1075
143
381
150
125
171
883
340
2
551
103
651
555
328
69
69
86
214
11
Seven Mile Dr Issued
Danby Rd Issued
Flora Brown Dr pending
Flora Brown Dr pending
Taughannock Blvd - Sit Issued
Tower Skyline Dr Issued
Pine Tree Rd Issued
Honness Ln Issued
Conservatory Dr Issued
Seven Mile Dr Issued
Taughannock Blvd Issued
Warren Rd Pending
/\rboretum Rd Issued
Dove Dr Pending
Elm St Ext Issued
Walnut St Pending
Dryden Rd Issued
Elm St. Ext. Issued
Winthrop Dr pending
Lois Ln Pending
Lois Ln Pending
Penny Ln pending
Christopher Ln pending
Apple Blossom Ln Issued
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DateRec'd CEO BPU St# Street Name
5/29/2013 MK 9661 240 Farrier Rd Issued
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TOWN OF ITHACA
^ Public Works Department
Months of April/May Board Report
Jime 10,2013 Town Board Meeting
Roads:
We responded to one snow and ice removal event.
Construction of our new sign shed inside the pole bam was completed. Finish work inside the
annex was completed for the storage of landscaping supplies.
Cold patching and shoulder patching continue.
Tree and brush trimming along road rights-of-way continue.
Members of the staff attended delegation training. Our annual safety training program
continues and DEC's soil and erosion control course was held.
Our salt mixing equipment was dismantled and salt bam demolition began. Our remaining
salt inventory was tmcked to Newfield's bam for storage.
Spring cleanups from snow plow damage were completed.
Our first four twenty-five week seasonal Laborers began working on April
Spring brush and leaf collection was completed the week of April 15^.
Spring lawn repairs began. Harris B. Dates Drive was seeded and mulched.
Gravel was hauled in for making shoulder material.
Shoulders were cut along Btmdy Road.
Assisted the Town of Newfield by providing our excavator and operator.
• Hosted the annual rabies clinic.
Tub grinding of the brush pile was completed.
Guide rails were installed on Forest Home Drive, Judd Falls Road, and Sand Bank Road.
Processed topsoil for landscape use.
Test holes on Whitetail Drive were dug.
Concrete gutters on Harris B. Dates Drive and Judd Falls Road were cleared of debris.
Assisted the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Village of Trumansburg with tmcking.
Preparation of Forest Home Drive for paving was performed.
Parks, Trails, and Preserves:
• Weekly site inspections were performed.
• Valentino Field preparation was completed prior to baseball season beginning on April 22"*^.
• Hazardous tree removal continued at various sites.
• Tudor Park playgroimd equipment was ordered.
• Coordination of the Richard Fischer Award tree and Scenic Vista sign for East Shore Park
continued.
• Support of West Hill Community Garden included stockpiling of woodchips and compost.
Two watering stations were installed.
• Town Hall groimds clean up began.
• A blocked culvert on South Hill Trail was cleared with the jet rod.
• Trees were planted at the entrance to the hospital to replace trees removed during our
reconstmction project last fall.
• Landscape restoration at the pole bam sediment ponds was completed.
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• A total of four water main breaks were repaired.
• Water related parts were organized and put on new shelving in the annex addition.
• Assisted Bolton Point with PRV maintenance on Stone Quarry Road.
• A water valve on East King Road was installed and maintenance on the East King Road PRV
will be completed in the next few weeks.
• Landscape restoration at the Northview water tank was completed.
• Danby Road telemetry building was removed for new Danby Road water tank replacement.
• Got quotes for sewer repair force main. Penny Lane to start week of June.
Sewer:
• A total of 203 Dig Safely New York mark-outs were completed.
• Weekly sewer pump station checks were completed.
• Sewer main blockages were cleared and repaired at East Shore Drive, Coy Glen Road,
Taughannock Boulevard, and Seven Mile Drive.
• Cleaned sewer main on Seven Mile Drive, DuBois Road, Orchard Hill Road, and Evergreen
Lane.
Engineering:
• Inspected 20 simple SWPPPs
• Current Development Inspections Underway:
o Longview Patio Homes - sewer, SWPPP
o Ecovillage TREE - water, SWPPP
o Montesorri School - SWPPP
o Belle Sherman Estates - SWPPP
o Ithaca Beer - SWPPP
o Cayuga Medical Lab Addition - SWPPP
o Cornell Softball Field - SWPPP
o Holly Creek Townhouses - water, SWPPP
o Cleveland Estates - SWPPP
o Westview Subdivision - SWPPP
o Holochuck Dump Remediation - SWPPP
o College Crossings - SWPPP
• Out to Bid
o Salt Storage Building
o Northeast Water Study
• Construction Started
o Danby Road Water Tank
o Danby Road Water Main
o Town Hall Parking Lot
• Maps and Plans Prepared for:
o Whitetail Drive Reconstruction - Finishing Plans
o Coddington Road Water Main Replacement
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o 2013 Bolton Point T-Main Project
Development Review:
o 921 Coddington Road Fill Site
Attended Stormwater Coalition meetings
Attended Planning Board meetings
Attended start of Gateway Trail Consultant meetings
Attended DEC Soil & Erosion Control Training
Txme/Tuly Projects:
Park, trail, and infrastructure mowing
Tree planting at Bolton Point T-Main Project
East Shore Park parking lot reconstruction
Forest Home Drive paving on Flat Rock section
Begin striping and pavement marking
Begin roadside mowing
Shoulder maintenance in the Northeast
Sign maintenance
Prepare roads and trails for surface-treating
Youth Corp workers will begin their six-week term on July 1®*
Ditching
Site preparation for new Tudor Park playgroimd and demolition of old play structure
Hazardous tree removal
Penny Lane sewer replacement force main
TOWN OF ITHACA
FINANCIAL REPORTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
MAY 31, 2013
REPORTS:
BALANCE SHEET
REVENUE & EXPENSE SUMMARY
and CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS
DETAILED CASH LISTING
FOR FIDUCIARY FUNDS
^ SUMMARY OF BANK COLLATERAL
TOWN OF ITHACA
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2013
GENERAL GENERAL HIGHWAY CAPITAL
DESCRIPTION TOWNWIDE PART-TOWN PART-TOWN WATER SEWER PROJECTS
FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUNDS
ASSETS
UNRESERVED CASH:
CASH $3,281,520 $532,511 1479884.1147J $907,225 $1,174,426 $357,240
INVESTMENTS -----•
PETTY CASH 725 •200 -•-
TOTAL - UNRESERVED CASH $3,282,245 £532,511 $200 $907,225 $1,174,426 $357,240
RESERVED CASH:
PARKS & OPEN SPACE PLAN $757,758 $-$-$-£-$-
GENERAL PURPOSE BENEFIT 109,499 38,656 56,761 8,221 5,806 -
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT --105,324 -•
FIDUCIARY FUNDS .----"
TOTAL - RESERVED CASH $867,257 $38,656 $162,086 $8,221 £5,806 $
OTHER ASSETS:
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $2,238 $2,815 $-$25,852 $-$
WATER & SEWER RECEIVABLES ---46,908 37,604
^ DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS 5,000 -250,000 500,000 -
STATE & FEDERAL AID RECEIVABLE ---n •
DUE FROM OTHER GOVTS ----•
PREPAID EXPENSES 7,126 --"n
TAXES RECEIVABLE - CURRENT .---n
TOTAL - OTHER ASSETS £14,365 $2,815 $250,000 $572,760 £37,604 $
TOTAL ASSETS $ 4.163.867 $ 573.982 $ 412.286 $ 1.488.206 S 1.217.836
LIABILITIES and FUND BALANCE
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
DUE TO OTHER FUNDS
BAN PAYABLE
DEFERRED REVENUE
RESERVED FUND BALANCE
UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE
125,422 $
60,061
867,257
3,111,126
5,656 $
57,405
38,656
472,265
81,925 $
77,403
162,086
90,872
20,242 $
8,221
1,459,743
12,667 $
79,935
5,806
1,119,428
755,000
(397,760)
357.240 ITOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE £ 4.163.867 $ 573.982 S 412.286 S 1.488.206 $ 1.217.836 $
ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE
FUND BALANCE - 01/01/2013
Add: REVENUE
Less: EXPENSE
$ 2,498,468 $
3,317,423
1,840,508
665,921
398,563
550,668
1,445,688
1,461,041
1,174,087
1,344.526 $ 1,296,128 $ (397,526)
1,441,438 719,776 139
1,318,000 890,670 374
1.467.965 $ 1.125.234 S (397.76^IFUND BALANCE n 05/31/2013 £ 3.975.384 £ 513.816 S 1.732.642 $
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TOWN OF ITHACA
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2013
RISK FIRE LIGHTING DEBT TRUST &INLET
DESCRIPTION RETENTION PROTECTION DISTRICT SERVICE AGENCY VALLEY
FUND FUND FUNDS FUND FUND CEMETERY
ASSETS
UNRESERVED CASH:
CASH $ 128,763 $ 2,834,169 S 14,510 $780,538 $-$
INVESTMENTS ----•-
PETTY CASH .-----
TOTAL - UNRESERVED CASH $ 128,763 $ 2,834,169 $14,510 $780,538 $-$
RESERVED CASH:
PARKS & OPEN SPACE PLAN $$$-$- $-$
GENERAL PURPOSE BENEFIT ----•
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT ----•
FIDUCIARY FUNDS .n -105,619 9,064
TOTAL - RESERVED CASH $$$-$- $105,619 $ 9,064
OTHER ASSETS:
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $$$$. $-$
CUSTOMER RECEIVABLE --••n
DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS
^STATE & FEDERAL AID RECEIVABLE
DUE FROM OTHER GOVTS
PREPAID EXPENSES
TAXES RECEIVABLE - CURRENT
TOTAL n OTHER ASSETS $
11.325
$$11,325 $$
TOTAL ASSETS S 128.763 S 2.834.169 $ 25.835 $ 780.538 £ 105.619 $9.064
LIABILITIES and FUND BALANCE
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
DUE TO OTHER FUNDS
BAN PAYABLE
DEFERRED REVENUE
RESERVED FUND BALANCE
UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE 128,763
2,706 $
2,831,463
- $
25,835
300 $
780,238
105,619
9,064
ITOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE $ 128.763 $ 2.834.169 S 25.835 $ 780.538 $ 105.619 $9.064
ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE
FUND BALANCE - 01/01/2013
Add: REVENUE
Less: EXPENSE
103,717 $
25,046
502,768 $
3,477,938
1,149,242
9,807 $
11,331
6,628
460,684 $
571.976
252,422
9,061
4
FUND BALANCE - 05/31/2013 S 128.763 S 2.831.463 $ 14.510 £ 780.238 $9.064
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)TOWN Of- ./HACAXBALANCE SHEET for ACTIVE CAPITAL PROJECTSFOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2013ACTIVE CAPITAL PROJECTSDESCRIPTIONFUND H4Hanshaw RoadWalkwayFUND H5Pine Tree Rd.WalkwayFUND H8Gateway Trail(Grant Fundinq)FUND H9NorthvlewWater TankFUND H10Danby RoadWater TankFUND H14Forest HomeUpstrm BridgeFUND H15H.B.Dates DriveImprovementsFUND HISTown HallParking LotTOTALCAPITALPROJECTSASSETSUNRESERVED CASH:CASHINVESTMENTS$ 100,398$ 35,052$ 87,344$ 9,293$ 5,938$ 102,629$ 11,734$ 4,853$ 357,240TOTAL n UNRESERVED CASH$ 100,398$ 35,052$ 87,344$ 9,293$ 5.938$ 102,629$ 11,734$ 4,853$ 357,240RESERVED CASH:FIDUCIARY FUNDSINVESTMENTS$$$$$$$$$TOTAL - RESERVED CASH $- $- $- $- $- $. $n $. $OTHER ASSETS:ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $CUSTOMER RECEIVABLEDUE FROM OTHER FUNDSSTATE & FEDERAL AID RECEIVABLEDUE FROM OTHER GOVTSPREPAID EXPENSESRAN 1 DANS. $- $- $- $- $- $- $. $TOTAL - OTHER ASSETS $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $. $ITOTAL ASSETSS 100.398 S 35.052 $ 87.344 S 9.293 S 5.938 $ 102.629 $ 11.734 $ 4.853 $ 357.240LIABIUTIES and FUND BALANCEACCOUNTS PAYABLEACCRUED LIABILIITESDUE TO OTHER FUNDSRETAINAGEBAN PAYABLERESERVED FUND BALANCEUNRESERVED FUND BALANCE- $$ - $ • $490,000 10,000$ - $250,0005,000100,39835,05287,344 (480,707) (4,062) 102,629 (238,266)ESTIMATED FUND BALANCEFUND BALANCE - 01/01/2013Add: REVENUELess: EXPENSE100,359 $ 35,038 $ 87,309 $ (480,710) $39 14 34 3(3,720) $ 102,589 $ (238,270) $ (120)2 40 4 2345 • - 29755,000(147) (397,760)ITOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE S 100.398 $ 35.052 $ 87.344 $ 9.293 $ 5.938 $ 102.629 $ 11.734 $ 4.853 $ 357.240(397,526)139374(397.760)1IFUND BALANCE > 05/31/2013S 100.398 S 35.052 £ 87.344 $ (480.7O7) S (4.062) $ 102.629 $ (238.266) $(147)Page 3 of 4
)TOWN 014ACABALANCE SHEET for LIGHT DISTRICTSFOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2013FUND SL-1FUND SL-2FUND SL-3FUND SL-4FUND SL-5FUND SL-6FUND SL-7FUND SL-8FUND SL-9TOTALDESCRIPTIONForestGlensideRenwickEastwoodClover LaneWinner'sBurleighWesthavenCoddlngtonLIGHTHomeHeightsCommonsCircleDriveRoadRoadDISTRICTSASSETSUNRESERVED CASH:CASH$1,673$1,030$1,793$2,698$426$988$1,004$ 3,112$1,785$14,510INVESTMENTS.---------TOTAL - UNRESERVED CASH$1,673$1,030$1,793$2,698$426$988$1,004$ 3,112$1,785$14,510OTHER ASSETS:ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE$-$-$-$$$$$$-$CUSTOMER RECEIVABLE---DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS---STATE & FEDERAL AID RECEIVABLE---PREPAID EXPENSES---TAXES RECEIVABLE • CURRENT..-TOTAL - OTHER ASSETS$-$-$$$$$$$-$ITOTAL ASSETS¥1.673$1.030?1.793$2.698$426$988$1.004$ 3.112$1.785?14.5101 lA Rll ITIES and FUND BALANCEACCOUNTS PAYABLE$-$-$-$-$-$n$-$$n$-ACCRUED LIABILIITES-DUE TO OTHER FUNDS-----nnn-•DEFERRED REVENUE-------••"RESERVED FUND BALANCE----------UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE1,6731,0301,7932,6984269881,0043,1121,78514,510ITOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE S 1.673 $1.030 S1.793 $ 2.698 $426 $9881.004 $3.112 $1.785 S 14.510ESTIMATED FUND BALANCEFUND BALANCE • 01/01/2013Add: REVENUELess: EXPENSE1,382 $2,1011,810734 $6503551,335 $9514931,784 $1,901987319225118623 $700336609 $8004051,945 $2,5011,3341,0741,5017899,80711,3316,628FUND BALANCE-05/31/20131.673 S1.030 $1.793 $2.698 $426 S988 $1.004 £3.112 $1.785 £ 14.510Page 4 of 4
TOWN OF ITHACA
REVENUE and EXPENSE SUMMARY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2013
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
TOWNWIDE
FUND
GENERAL
PART-TOWN
FUND
HIGHWAY
PART-TOWN
FUND
WATER
FUND
SEWER
FUND
CAPITAL
PROJECTS
FUNDS
REVENUE
BUDGETED REVENUE
ACTUALS ACCRUED
$ 4,925,500
3,317,423
$ 1,257,650
398,563
$3,711,300 $
1,461,041
4,286,212
1,441,438
$ 2,274,169
719,776
$
139
REVENUE OVER (UNDER)$ (1.608,077)$ (859,087)$(2.250.259) $(2,844.774)$ (1.554,393)$ 139
% EARNED 67.4%31.7%39.4%33.6%31.7%0.0%
EXPENSE
BUDGETED EXPENSE
ACTUAL & ACCRUED
$ 5,422,907
1,840,508
$ 1,470,110
550,668
$3,777,660 $
1,174,087
4,016,137
1,318,000
$ 2,476,540
890,670
$
$ 374
lEXPENSE OVER (UNDER)£ (3.582.399)S (919.442)$(2.603.573) $(2.698.138)$ (1.585.870)$ 374
% EXPENDED 33.9%37.5%31.1%32.8%36.0%0.0%
ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE
FUND BALANCE - 01/01/2013
Actual & Accrued
Add: REVENUE
Less: EXPENSE
$ 2,498,468 $ 665,921 $ 1,445,688 $ 1,344,526 $ 1,296,128 $ (397,526)
3,317,423
1,840,508
398,563
550,668
1,461,041
1,174,087
1,441,438
1,318,000
719,776 $
890,670 $
IFUNDBALANCE.Q5/31/2013 S 3.975.384 $ 513.816 $ 1.732,642 $ 1.467.965 $ 1.125.234 $
139
374
(397,760)1
CASH and
CASH EQUIVALENTS
UNRESERVED CASH
CASH (CHECKING/SAVINGS)
CASH-SJC OPERATING
INVESTMENTS
PETTY CASH
TOTAL - UNRESERVED CASH
RESERVED CASH
PARKS & OPEN SPACE PLAN
GENERAL PURPOSE BENEFIT
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT
INVESTMENTS
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
TOTAL - RESERVED CASH
$ 3,281,520 $ 532,511 1479884.1147S $
725 200
907,225 $ 869,508 $ 357,240
304,919
$3,282,245 $532,511 $200 $907,225 $1,174,426 $357,240
$757,758 $.$$.$-$-
109,499 38,656 56,761 8,221 5,806 -
;-
105,324
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$867,257 $38,656 $162,086 $8,221 $5,806 $
"
ITOTAL CASH-05/31/2013 £ 4.149.502 S 571.167 $ 162.286 $
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TOWN OF ITHACA
REVENUE and EXPENSE SUMMARY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2013
RISK FIRE LIGHTING DEBT TRUST &INLET
DESCRIPTION RETENTION PROTECTION DISTRICT SERVICE AGENCY VALLEY
FUND FUND FUNDS FUND FUND CEMETERY
REVENUE
BUDGETED REVENUE $25,000 $3,507,700 $11,325 $572,579 $-$-
ACTUAL & ACCRUED 25,046 3,477,938 11,331 571,976 -4
REVENUE OVER (UNDER!$46 ?(29.762!$6 $(6031 $-?4
% EARNED 100.2%99.2%100.1%99.9%0.0%
EXPENSE
BUDGETED EXPENSE $15,500 $3,307,500 $13,020 $750,229 $-$1,500
ACTUAL & ACCRUED -1,149,242 6,628 252.422 --
EXPENSE OVER (UNDER!$(15.5001 $(2.158.258!$(6.3921 $(497.8071 $-$(1,5001
% EXPENDED 0.0%34.7%50.9%33.6%0.0%
^ ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE
FUND BALANCE-01/01/2013 $ 103,717 $ 502,768 $
Actual & Accrued
Add: REVENUE 25,046 3,477,938
Less: EXPENSE - 1,149,242
9,807 $ 460,684 $
11,331
6,628
571,976
252,422
- $9,061
4
9.064FUND BALANCE - 05/31/2013 $ 128,763 $ 2.831.463 $ 14,510 $ 780,238 $- $
CASH and
CASH EQUIVALENTS
UNRESERVED CASH
CASH (CHECKING/SAVINGS)
CASH-SJC OPERATING
INVESTMENTS
PETTY CASH
TOTAL - UNRESERVED CASH
RESERVED CASH
PARKS & OPEN SPACE PLAN
GENERAL PURPOSE BENEFIT
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT
INVESTMENTS
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
TOTAL - RESERVED CASH
$ 128,763 $ 2,834,169 $ 14,510 $ 780,538 S
$ 128,763 $ 2,834,169 $ 14,510 $ 780,538 $
- $- $
- $$$
105,619 9.064
$ 105,619 $9,064
TOTAL CASH - 05/31/2013 $ 128.763 $ 2.834.169 $ 14.510 $ 780.538 $ 105.619 $9.064
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TOWN Oh .THACA)REVENUE and EXPENSE SUMMARY for ACTIVE CAPITAL PROJECTSFOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2013ACTIVE CAPITAL PROJECTSDESCRIPTIONFUND H4Hanshaw RoadWalkwayFUND H5Pine Tree Rd.WalkwayFUND H8Gateway Trail(Grant Fundinq)FUND H9NorthviewWater TankFUND H10Danby RoadWater TankFUND H14Forest HomeUpstrm BridgeFUND H15H.B.Dates DriveImprovementsFUND H16Town HallParking LotTOTALCAPITALPROJECTSREVENUEBUDGETED REVENUEACTUAL & ACCRUED3914- $3440139I REVENUE OVER (UNDER^39 S14 $34 $3 $2 $40 $4 $2 $139% EARNED0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%EXPENSEBUDGETED EXPENSEACTUAL & ACCRUED- $• $• $- $- $345• $29374lEXPENSE OVER fUNDER^^_S_• S345 $29 S374% EXPENDED0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%ESTIMATED FUND BALANCEFUND BALANCE-01/01/2013 $ 100,359 $Actual & AccruedAdd: REVENUELess: EXPENSE39(120) $ (397,526)35,038 $ 87,309 $ (480,710) $ (3,720) $ 102,589 $ (238,270) $14 34 3 2 40 4 2 139345 - . 29 37435.052 $ 87.344 t (480.707> S /4.062) $ 102.629 $ (238.2661 S (147^ S /397.7601IIFUND BALANCE-05/31/2013 $ 100.398 SCASH andCASH EQUIVALENTSCASH (CHECKING/SAVINGS) $ 100,398 $ 35,052 $ 87,344 $ 9,293 $ 5,938 $ 102,629 $ 11,734 $ 4,853 $ 357,240INVESTMENTS .........ITOTAL CASH-05/31/2013 $ 100.398 S 35.052 S 87.344 $ 9.293 S 5.938 $ 102.629 S 11.734 $ 4.853 S 357.240Page 3 of 4
TOWNO, )HACAREVENUE and EXPENSE SUMMARY for LIGHT DISTRICTSFOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2013FUND SL-1FUND SL-2FUND SL-3FUND SL-4FUND SL-5FUND SL-6FUND SL-7FUND SL-8FUND SL-9TOTALDESCRIPTIONForestGlensideRenwickEastwoodClover LaneWinner'sBurleighWesthavenCoddingtonLIGHTHomeHelqhtsCommonsCircleDriveRoadRoadDISTRICTSREVENUEBUDGETED REVENUES2,100$650$950$1,900$225$700$ 800$2,500$ 1,500$11,325ACTUAL & ACCRUED2,1016509511,9012257008002,5011,50111,331REVENUE OVER /UNDER!$1$0?1$1$0¥0S 0¥1S 1¥6% EARNED100.0%100.1%100.1%100.1%100.1%100.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.1%EXPENSEBUDGETED EXPENSE$2,400$750$1,100S2,200S270$800$ 900$2,900$ 1,700$13,020ACTUAL & ACCRUED1,8103554939871183364051,3347896,628EXPENSE OVER /UNDER!?/590!$(395!$(6071$(1.213!¥(1521¥(464!S (4951¥(1.5661$ (9111¥(6.3921% EXPENDED75.4%47.3%44.8%44.9%43.9%42.0%45.0%46.0%46.4%50.9%ESTIMATED FUND BALANCEFUND BALANCE - 01/01/2013$1,382$734$1,335$1,784$319$623$ 609$1,945$ 1,074$9,807Actual & AccruedAdd: REVENUE2,1016509511,9012257008002,5011,50111,331Less: EXPENSE1,8103554939871183364051,3347896,628IFUND BALANCE • 05/31/2013$1.673$1.030$1.793$2.698¥426¥988£ 1.004¥3.112$ 1.785¥14.510CASH andCASH EQUIVALENTSCASH (CHECKING/SAVINGS) $ 1,673 $ 1,030 $ 1,793 $ 2,698 $ 426 $ 988 $ 1,004 $ 3,112 $ 1,785 $ 14,510INVESTMENTS ..........ITOTAL CASH-05/31/2013 S 1.673 S 1.030 S 1.793 S 2.698 $ 426 $ 988 $ 1.004 $ 3.112 $ 1.785 S lOlO"Page 4 of 4
TOWN OF ITHACA
DETAILED CASH LISTING - FIDUCIARY FUNDS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2013
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
TRUST & AGENCY FUND
TA200C DISBURSEMENTS CHECKING $-
TA200P PAYROLL CHECKING 6,560.66
TA202 ON-LINE COLLECTIONS 9.59
TA205 NEXTEL SITE LEASE DEPOSIT 4,496.87
TA206 ITHACA TOWERS OPTION ESCROW 11,830.84
TA207 WIRELESS ONE 4,588.32
TA209 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING 9,532.96
TA210 STORMWATER COALITION 61,066.93
TA211 VERIZON WIRELESS ESCROW 270.95
TA212 CAYUGA LAKE WATERSHED INTERMUNICIPAL ORG 7,262.17
TOTAL CASH: TRUST & AGENCY FUND $105,619.29
INLET VALLEY CEMETERY FUND
TE202 INLET VALLEY CEMETERY - EXPENDABLE TRUST $9,064.20
TOTAL CASH: FIDUCIARY FUNDS $ 114,683.49
TOWN OF ITHACA
SUMMARY OF BANK COLLATERAL
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2013
TOMPKINS TRUST COMPANY:
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 11,208,536
INVESTMENTS 1
TOTAL CASH ON DEPOSIT $ 11,208,536
LESS: FDIC INSURANCE $ 250,000
LESS: FMV OF COLLATERAL ON DEPOSIT @ 05/31/2013
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS $ 16,046,570
OVER (UNDER) COLLATERALIZED $ 5,088,034
CASH ASSETS COLLATERALIZED @ FMV 05/31/2013 146%
Collateral is held by the Bank of New York, pledged for the Town of Ithaca, New York, for
all deposits and/or repurchase agreements of Tompklns Trust Company.
NOTE:
For deposits In excess of FDIC coverage, General Municipal Law, section 10 requires that
the excess amounts are to be secured by eligible collateral.
Edward C. Marx, AICP
Commissioner of Planning
Tompkins County
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
121 East Court Street
Ithaca, New York 148S0
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Telephone (607) 274-SS60
Fax (607) 274-SS78
June 5,2013
Ms. Christine Balestra, Planner
Town of Ithaca
215 N.Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Re: Review Pursuant to §239 -1, -m and -n of the New York State General Municipal Law
Action: Proposed Changes to Zoning Rules and Regulations for Clustered Subdivisions
Dear Ms. Balestra:
This letter acknowledges your referral of the proposal identified above for review and comment by the
Tompkins County Planning Department pursuant to §239 -1, -m and -n of the New York State General
Municipal Law. The Department has reviewed the proposal, as submitted, and has determined that it has no
negative inter-community, or county-wide impacts.
Please inform us of your decision so that we can make it a part of the record.
Sincerely,
Edward C. Marx, AICP
Commissioner of Planning
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