HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Packet 2019-07-08
Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board
Monday, July 8, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
Agenda
1.Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Persons to be heard and Board comments
3. Public hearing regarding a proposed local law to place a stop sign at the intersection of
Homestead Circle/Homestead Pl
a. Consider Adoption
4. Public hearing regarding a proposed local law to override the Tax Levy Limit
a.Consider adoption
5. Discuss and considera proposed local law adopting the revised Noise law
a. SEQR b. Consider Adoption
6. Discuss and consider setting a Public Hearing for revised Official Town of Ithaca Map
7. Discuss and consider authorization for the Supervisor to sign a contractfor removal of
invasiveplants along the South Hill Recreation Way
8.Discuss and consider approval and authorization to submit a grant application for a
feasibility study for the South Hill Recreation Way Extension
9.Discuss and consider authorization for the Supervisor to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with the City of Ithaca regarding inspections at the Cornell North
Campus Residential Expansion
10. Continue discussion on Water and Sewer Studies and their implications
11.Continue discussion of 2020 Capital Improvement Plan
12. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Bolton Point Abstract
d. Ratify Creation of positions for GTCMHIC (Health Consortium)
e. Ratify Provisional Appointment of Clerk for the GTCMHIC Board
13. Correspondence
14. Report of Committees and Town Officials
TOWN OF ITHACA
OCAL LAW NO. ___ OF THE YEAR 2019
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A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 250 OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA
CODE, TITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” BY ADDINGA STOP SIGN AT THE
HOMESTEAD ROAD/HOMESTEAD CIRCLE INTERSECTION
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1660, New York
Town Law § 130, and New York Municipal Home Rule Law § 10(2), Chapter 250 of the
Town of Ithaca Code is hereby amended as follows:
Schedule A at the end of Chapter 250, which Schedule is designated as “250
Attachment 1,” entitled “Stop Intersections” and referred to in § 250-18 of said
Chapter, is amended by adding to the list in Schedule A the following entry:
“On Homestead Road atHomestead Circle, eastbound approach”
Section 2. In the event that any portion of this law is declared invalid by a court
of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected by
such declaration of invalidity.
Section 3. This local law shall take effectimmediately upon its filing with the
New York Secretary of State.
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MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, July 08, 2019
TB Resolution 2019 - : Adoption of LL XXX of 2019 amending Chapter 250 of the Town
of Ithaca Code, titled “Vehicles and Traffic” by adding a Stop Sign at the Homestead
Road/Homestead Circle intersection
Whereas, the Town Board received a petition from residents of the Homestead Road/Homestead
Circle area for a Stop Sign at the intersection of said roads, and
Whereas, the Public Works Department came up with an alternate proposal for three Yield Signs,
and
Whereas, a public hearing was held on a local law to effect the placement of said Yield Signs on
June 10, 2019, and
Whereas, the Town Board referred the matter back to the Public Works Committee, which
discussed it on June 18, 2019 and decided to recommend one Stop Sign, and
Whereas, a public hearing was held on a local law to effect the placement of said Stop Sign on
July 8, 2019,
Now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board hereby adopts Local Law XXX of 2019 to allow for the
placement of a Stop Sign at the Homestead Road/Homestead Circle intersection.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
TOWN OF ITHACA
AL LAW NO. _____FOR THE YEAR 2019
LOC
A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED
IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows:
Section 1. Legislative Intent: It is the intent of this local law to override the
limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Ithaca,
County of Tompkins pursuant to General Municipal Law §3-c, and to allow the Town of
Ithaca, County of Tompkinsto adopt a town budget for (a) town purposes, (b) fire
protection districts, and (c) any other special or improvement district, and Town
improvements provided pursuant to Town Law Article 12-C, governed by the Town
Board for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020 that
requires a real property tax levy in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined by General
Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 2. Authority: This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of
General Municipal Law §3-c, which expressly authorizes the Town Board to override the
tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by vote of at least sixty percent
(60%) of the Town Board.
Section 3. Tax Levy Limit Override: The Town Board of the Town of Ithaca,
County of Tompkins is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2020 that
requires a real property tax levy in excess of the limit specified in General Municipal
Law §3-c.
Section 4. Severability: If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part
of this Local Law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or
circumstance, shall be adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the
remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person,
individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in
which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective date: This local law shall take effect immediately upon
filing with the Secretary of State.
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, July8, 2019
TB ResolutionNo. 2019-:Adopting aLocalLawtoO verridethe Tax Levy Limit
Established in General Municipal Law £3-c.
Whereas,municipalities of the State of New York are limitedin the amount of real
property taxes that may be leviedeach year under the tax levy limit established in General
Municipal Law §3-c,and
Whereas,subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c expressly authorizes a
municipalityto override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by vote ofat
leastsixty percent (60%) of the governing body, and
Whereas, at its meeting onJune10, 2019, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca
reviewed and discussed aproposed local law to override the tax levy limit and adopted a
resolution for a public hearing to be held by said Town onJuly8, 2019at 5:30p.m. to hear all
interested parties on theproposed local law entitled A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE
TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHEDIN GENERAL MUNICIPALLAW §3-C;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
the Town Board that adoption of the proposed local law is a Type II action because it constitutes
tion and management, not including new programs or
t subject
to review under SEQRA.
Now,therefore, be it
Resolved,that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts Local Law _____ of
2019 entitled A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDETHE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED
IN GENERAL MUNICIPALLAW §3-C, and be it 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: Seconded:
Vote:
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TOWN OF ITHACA
LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF THE YEAR 2019
A LOCAL LAW DELETING CHAPTER 184, NOISE, AND ADDING
A NEW CHAPTER 184, NOISE, TO THE TOWN OF ITHACA CODE
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 184 (Noise) of the Town of Ithaca Code is deleted in its entirety
and replaced by a new Chapter 184 reading as follows:
ICLE I
“ART
General Provisions
§184-1. Title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Town of Ithaca Noise
Ordinance" whether adopted as an ordinance or local law. Hereinafter, this
law is sometimes referred to as "this chapter."
§184-2. Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to all areas of the Town outside the Village of
Cayuga Heights.
§184-3. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to preserve the public health, peace, comfort,
repose, welfare, safety and good order by suppressing the making,
creation, or maintenance of excessive, unnecessary, unnatural or unusually
loud noises which are prolonged, unusual or unnatural in their time, place,
and use or which are detrimental to the environment.
§184-4. Definitions.
Unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, the words and phrases used
in this chapter are defined as follows:
ADULT PERSON —A person who is at least 16 years old.
DAYTIMEHOURS — The hours beginning at7:00a.m.localtime on any
day and ending at 9:00 p.m. localtime.
EMERGENCYWORK — Workmadenecessarytorestore property to a
safe condition following a public calamity, or work necessary to protect
persons or property from an imminent exposure todanger.
IMPULSIVE SOUND —A sound of short duration, usually less than one
second, and of high intensity, with an abrupt onset and rapid decay.
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MOTOR VEHICLES —Includes, but is not limited to, automobiles,
trucks, buses, mopeds, minibikes, and any other vehicle as defined by the
Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, as it may be amended
from time to time.
NIGHTTIMEHOURS—Thehoursbeginningat9:01p.m.localtimeon
any day and ending at 6:59 a.m. local time on the followingday.
PERSON —Includes the singular and plural and also any individual, any
property owner and/or lessee, any firm, corporation, political subdivision,
government agency, association or organization, including but not limited
to officers, directors, employees, agents and/or independent contractors
thereof, or any legal entitywhatsoever.
RESIDENTIAL ZONE —A Conservation, Agricultural, Lakefront
Residential, Low-Density Residential, Medium-Density Residential,High-
Density Residential, Mobile Home Park, or Multiple ResidenceZone, as
defined Chapter 270, Zoning. "Residential Zone" also includes any special
land use district or planned developmentzone in Chapter 271, Zoning:
Special Land Use Districts, wherein the predominant land use is
residential. Should such chapters be amended or replaced and by so doing
adds additional zonesor differently denominated zones, "residence zones"
shall mean those zones determined under such laws or any successor
statuteswherein the predominant intended land use is residential.
SOUND-AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT —Any machine or device for the
amplification of the human voice, instrumental music, or any other sound.
Sound-amplifying equipment shall not include standard automobile sound
systems when used and heard only by the occupants of the motor vehiclein
whichsuchautomobilesoundsystemisinstalled.Asusedinthischapter,
sound-amplifying equipment shall not include warning devices on
authorized emergency vehicles or horns or other warning devices on any
vehicle used only for traffic safety purposes, or authorized fire horns or
other authorized emergencyalarms.
TOWN —All of the Town of Ithaca exclusive of the portion of the Town
within the incorporated Village of Cayuga Heights.
UNREASONABLE NOISE —Any excessive or unusually loud sound
which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose,
health, peace or safety of a reasonable person of normal sensitivities, or
which causes injury to animal life or damages to property or business.
§ 184-5. General prohibition on unreasonable noise.
A.No person shallmake, continue,cause or permit to be made any
unreasonable noise.
B.Factors to be considered in determining whether unreasonable
noise exists in a given situation include, but are not limited to, any
or all of thefollowing:
(1)The intensity of thenoise.
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(2)Theduration of thenoise.
(3)The intensity of the background noise, ifany.
(4)Thezoningdistrictwithinwhichthenoiseemanatesandall
zoning districts that lie within 500 feet of the source of the
sound.
(5)The time of the day or night the noiseoccurs.
(6)The proximity of the noise to sleepingfacilities.
(7)Whether the noise is continuous orimpulsive.
(8)The existence of complaints concerning the noise from one or
more persons who are affected by thenoise.
(9)Whether the nature of the noise is usual orunusual.
(10)Whether the noise is due to a natural or a human-madeactivity.
ARTICLE II
Unlawful Noise Sources
§ 184-6. Purpose of Article II.
The acts set forth in this Article II are declared to be prima facie evidence
of a violation of this chapter and are prohibited, but said listing of acts shall
not be deemed to be exclusive.
§ 184-7. Radios, television sets and other sound-producing
or -amplifying devices.
A.It shall be unlawful for any person within any Residential Zone, or
within 500 feet of a Residential Zone,to use or to operate any radio or
receiving set, musical instrument (including drums), stereo, television,
any other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound
or any other sound-amplifying equipment in such a manner as to cause
unreasonable noisewithin a building, or outside a building at a distance
of 25 feet or more from the source of suchsound.
B.For the purposes of thissection:
(1)Foranoffensethatoccursonanypublicpropertywherepermission
was obtained to use that public property, a "person" shall include
the person or persons who obtained permission to utilize that
property for thatevent.
(2)For an offense that occurs on private property, a "person" shall
include any adult person or persons who live in or on the property
that is involved in theoffense.
(3)For an offense that occurs after granting of a permit pursuant to
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Article III of this chapter, a "person" shall include the person or
persons who are listed on thepermit.
§184-8. Construction and other machinery.
A. Except as specified in Subsection B hereunder, during the nighttime hours as
defined in Article I, § 184-4 herein,it shall be unlawful for any person within
a Residential Zone,or within 500 feet of aResidential Zone,to operate
construction equipment (including but not limited to any piledriver, steam
shovel, pneumatic hammer, derrick or steam or electric hoist) or performany
outside construction or repair work so as to create noise.
B.This section shall not be deemed to prohibit:
(1)Work of an emergency nature.
(2)Work of a domestic nature on buildings, structures or projects being
undertakenby a person(s) residing in such premises; provided that, if any
domestic power tool,including but not limited to mechanically powered
saws, sanders, grinders and lawn andgarden tools used outdoors, is
operated during the nighttime hours, no person shalloperate such
machinery so as to cause unreasonable noise within a residentialbuilding
or across aresidential real property boundary, or outside of a building at
a distance of 25 feet or more from the source of the sound.
C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to lawful farm operations
on lands the principal use of which is as a farm and which are located
within a county agricultural district created under the provisions of
Article25-AAoftheNewYorkStateAgricultureandMarketsLaw.
D. Garbage collection vehicles and recycling vehiclesmaynot beoperated
forpickupon any day before 6:00 a.m. local time.
§ 184-9. Parties,events or gatherings.
A.It shall be unlawful for any person in charge of a party,event or
gathering that occurs on any private or public property to allow that
party, event or gathering to produce unreasonable noise withinany
building,oroutsideofabuildingata distance of 25 feet or more from
the source of such sound. It shall also beunlawfulforanyparticipantin
thatparty, eventor gathering tocontributetosuchunreasonable noise.
B.For the purposes of this section, a "person in charge of a party or other
event orgathering":
(1)That occurs on any public property shall include the person or
persons who obtained permission to utilize that property for that
party, eventor gathering.
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(2)That occurs on private property shall include the person who owns
the premises involved and any adult person who lives in or on the
premises involved in such party,eventor gathering.
(3)Shallincludethepersonwhoislistedonapermitgrantedpursuant
to Article III of this chapter with respect to suchparty, eventor
gathering.
§ 184-10.Dogs.
Any person who owns, harbors, or is the custodian of a dog in the Town
of Ithaca is subject to the noise and other requirements in Chapter 112 of
the Town of Ithaca Code, titled "Animals," and upon violation thereof shall
be subject to the penalties set forth in that chapter.
ARTICLE III
Permits
§ 184-11. Authorization forpermit.
The Town Board, in its discretion, is authorized to grant a permit for a
specific waiver from the requirements of this chapter. Such waivers may
be granted in those circumstances where the applicant demonstrates that
on balance the need for and benefits of the waiver outweigh the needs and
rights of the surrounding neighbors to a peaceable and quietenvironment.
In determining whether to grant a permit, the Town Board shall consider
factors including but not limited to the volume of the noise, the proximity of
the noise to sleeping facilities, the time of day or night the noise occurs, the
time duration of the noise, and the impact of the noise on persons living or
working in different places or premises who are affected by the noise
§ 184-12. Permit procedure; fee.
A.An application for such a permit shall be filed with the Town Clerk no
less than 21 days before the anticipated need and shall provide the
following information:
(1)The name of theapplicant.
(2)The adult person responsible for compliance with the permit, if
different from the applicant, which adult person shall also sign the
application and agree to be responsible for compliance with the
permit terms and any conditions attached to thepermit.
(3)The reasons for suchusage.
(4)Plans and specifications of theuse.
(5)Noise abatement and control methods to beused.
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(6)Time schedule.
(7)Demonstration why the applicant cannot conform to thischapter.
(8)Such other information as the Town Clerk and/or Town Board may
reasonably require to adequately consider the permitrequest.
B.The Town Board may in its sole discretion waive the application filing
requirement of 21 days upon good cause shown or for other unique,
special or extenuating circumstances.
C.At the time of the filing of the permit application or applications, the
applicant shall pay the Town a nonrefundable fee as set from time to
time by Town Board resolution.
D.Applications may be submitted simultaneously by a single entity,
representative or agent thereof for events occurring at a single address
within a consecutive six-month period. Events of a similar scope and
sizemaybelistedononeapplication.Allapplicationsshallbereviewed,
and determinations shall be rendered on each application. The Town
Board may make different decisions and impose different conditions on
individual events contained within an application for multiple events.
E.ApublichearingbeforetheTownBoardshallbeheldinconnectionwith
the application no less than five days after publication of notice of such
hearing in the Town's official newspaper. The issuance of permits shall
be discretionary. The Town Board may impose any conditions deemed
necessary by such Board to minimize the intrusion of sound that might
occur by the exercise of the privileges granted by the permit. Any permit
issued shall state that the permit only applies to this chapter, and that§
240.20, Subdivision 2, of the Penal Law of the State of New York,
DisorderlyConduct,providesthat"Apersonisguiltyofdisorderly
conduct when, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or
alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof: ...he makes unreasonable
noise." If a permit is issued, a copy of the permitstipulating any and all
conditions imposed by the Town Board shall be furnished tothe
Tompkins County Sheriff's Department by the Town Clerk,
simultaneously upon the issuance of the permit to theapplicant.
F.The Town Board may, in its sole discretion, waive the holding of a public
hearing upon good cause shown or for other unique, special or
extenuatingcircumstances.
G.Revocation of noise permits. Noise permits may be suspended or revoked when
it is determined that there is a violation of a condition under which the permit
was issued, or if information submitted in connection with the permit
application or with a condition of the permit was incorrect, inaccurate, or
incomplete.
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ARTICLE IV
Violation and Penalty
§ 184-13. Enforcement of violations.
Enforcement may be facilitated by, but shall not be dependent upon,
complaint by a resident of the Town to a Town Code Enforcement Officer
or county or other law enforcement officer. Any police officer or peace
officeroranypersonwhomaybelawfullydesignatedbytheTownBoard
shallhave theauthoritytoissueappearanceticketsinconnectionwithany
violationof this chapter.
§ 184-14. Penalties forviolations.
A.A violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be an offense, with
conviction of a first offense punishable by a fine of up to $500 or
imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both. For conviction of a second
or subsequent offense which was committed within a period of five years
from the commission of the prior offense, a violator shall be subject to a
fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both.
With respect to continuous emissions of sound, each day of such
emission shall constitute a separate violation.
B.In addition, persons who violate this chapter shall be liable for a civil
penalty of $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for a second or
subsequentviolationwhichwascommittedwithinaperiodoffiveyears
from the commission of the prior violation. With respect to continuous
emissions of sound, each day of such emission shall constitute a separate
violation. The Attorney for the Town or his or her designee may
commence an action or special proceeding against the violator ina court
of competent jurisdiction to collect these penalties, together with costs,
disbursements and recoverable attorneys' fees, and/or to compel
compliance with this chapter or restrain by injunction any such violation.
§ 184-15.Liability of owner.
The owner of any real property (except public highways, and other publicly
owned facilities) from which sounds prohibited by this chapter emanate
shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter, whether or not such ownerwas
on the premises or occupied the premises when the proscribed sounds
emanated fromsame.”
Section 2. In the event that any portion of this law is declared invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected by such
declaration of invalidity.
Section 3. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the New
York Secretary of State.
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MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, July 8, 2019
TB Resolution 2019 - : SEQR: Proposed Local Law Deleting Chapter 184, Noise, And
Adding A New Chapter 184, Noise, To The Town Of Ithaca Code
Whereas, this action is the enactment of a local law deletingChapter 184 entitled “Noise”, and
adding a new Chapter 184, entitled “Noise” to the Town Code; and
Wh
ereas, this is an Unlisted Action for which the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca is the
Lead Agency in an environmental review with respect to the enactment of this local law; and
Whereas, the Town Board, at its regular meeting held on July 8, 2019, has reviewed and
accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Parts 1, 2 and 3, for
this action, prepared by the Town Planning staff;
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation
Law, 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review, and Chapter 148
Environmental Quality Review of the Town of Ithaca Code for the above-referenced action as
proposed, based on the information in the EAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the EAF
Parts 2 and 3, and, therefore, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 -Project Information
Instructions for Completing
Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsiblefor the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the
application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on
information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as
thoroughly as possible based on current information.
Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the
lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.
Part 1 –Project and Sponsor Information
Name of Action or Project:
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Name of Applicant or Sponsor:
Telephone:
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1.Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance,
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administrative rule, or regulation?
If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that
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may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2.
2.Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency?
NOYES
If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:
3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? __________ acres
b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres
c.Total acreage (project siteand any contiguous properties) owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres
Check all land uses that occur on,adjoining near the proposed actio
Rural(non-agriculture)ndustrialCommercialResidential(suburban)
ForestAgriculture
Parkland
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SEAF 2019
5.Is the proposed action,NOYESN/A
a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations?
b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?
NOYES
6.Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?
7.Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area?
NOYES
If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________
NOYES
a.Will the proposed action result in a substantial increasein traffic above present levels?
Are public transportationservices available at or near the site of the proposed action?
Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routesavailable on or nearsite of the proposed
action?
9.Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?
NOYES
If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
10.Will the proposed action connect toan existingpublic/privatewater supply?
NOYES
If No, describe method for providing potable: _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities?
NOYES
If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NOYES
. Does any portion of thesite of the proposed action, orlands adjoining the proposed action, contain
NOYES
wetlands or otherwaterbodies regulated byafederal, state or local agency?
Would the proposed actionphysically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland orwaterbody?
If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Identify the typicalhabitat types that occur on, or are likelyto be found on the project site. Check all that apply:
ShorelineForestAgricultural/grasslands
Early mid-successional
WetlandUrban Suburban
15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or
NOYES
Federal government as threatened or endangered?
16.Is the project site located in theloodplan?
NOYES
NOYES
17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources?
If Yes,
a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?
b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)?
If Yes, briefly describe:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
18.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities thatresult in the impoundment ofwater
NOYES
other liquids(e.g. retention pond,waste lagoon, dam)?
or
If Yes, explainpurpose and size
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19.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste
NOYES
management facility?
If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________
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20.Has thesite of the proposed action or an adjoining property beensubject of remediation (ongoing
NOYES
for hazardouswaste?
completed)
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1.Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning
regulations?
2.Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land?
3.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community?
4.Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the
establishmentof a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)?
5.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or
affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway?
6.Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate
reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities?
7.Will the proposed action impact existing:
a.public / private water supplies?
b.public / private wastewater treatment utilities?
8.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological,
architectural or aesthetic resources?
9.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands,
waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)?
10.Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage
problems?
11.Will the proposedaction create a hazard to environmental resources or human health?
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completePart3. Part 3 should,in sufficient detail,identifytheimpact,includinganymeasuresor design elementsthat
havebeen included by theprojectsponsorto avoidorreduceimpacts.Part3 should also explain howtheleadagency
determinedthattheimpactmayorwillnotbesignificant. Each potentialimpactshouldbeassessed considering itssetting,
probabilityofoccurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scopeandmagnitude. Also consider thepotentialforshort-
term, long-term and cumulative impacts.
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that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an
environmental impact statement is required.
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that the proposed action will notresult in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
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MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, July 8, 2019
TB Resolution 2019 - : Adoption of Local Law Deleting Chapter 184, Noise, And Adding A
New Chapter 184, Noise, To The Town Of Ithaca Code
Whereas, the existing Noise Law is outdated and requires necessary revisions; and
Whereas, the Town Codes and Ordinances Committee discussed the Noise Law at their meetings
in July, October, and November 2018; and in February, March and April 2019, worked through
revisions to the law and has recommended the proposed local law; and
Whereas, at its meeting on June 10, 2019, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca discussed the
proposed local law and a public hearing was scheduled for July 8, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to hear all
interested parties on the proposed local law, entitled “A Local Law Deleting Chapter 184,
Noise, And Adding A New Chapter 184, Noise, To The Town Of Ithaca Code”; and
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hereas, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal; and
W
hereas, 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
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hereas, 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 an Unlisted
Action for which the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, the lead agency in an environmental
review with respect to adoption of this local law, has, on July 8, 2019, made a negative
determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate the
Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3; and
Whereas, the Town Board finds that the proposed local law furthers the health and welfare of the
community; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts Local Law No. of 2019
entitled “A Local Law Deleting Chapter 184, Noise, And Adding A New Chapter 184, Noise,
To The Town Of Ithaca Code”; andit 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: Seconded:
Vote:
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
July 8, 2019
TB RESOLUTION NO. 2019- : Setting a Public Hearing Regarding Changes to the
Official Town Map
WHEREAS, Section 270 of NYS Town Law authorizes the Town Board to establish an official
map of that part of the town outside the limits of any incorporated city or village showing the
streets, highways, and parks theretofore laid out, and may also show drainage systems; and
WHEREAS, the current Official Map of the Town of Ithaca dates back to July 2012 and has not
been changed or amended since then; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent/Director of Public Works has prepared a draft
proposed, revised Official Map, dated June 10 2019, showing the current and proposed streets,
highways and parks in the Town of Ithaca, which represents changes from the July 2012 Official
Map; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board reviewed the draft Official Map, dated June 10
2019, and held a public hearing on the draft Official Map at its meeting on June 18, 2019;
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board recommends that the Town Board adopt the
proposed revised Official Map with changes further identified by the Highway
Superintendent/Director of Public Works; and now therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hold a public hearing at the Town
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Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, on the 22day of July, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. for
the purpose of considering changes to the Official Town Map; and it is further
RESOLVED, that at such time and place all persons interested in the proposed changes to the
Official Town Map may be heard concerning the same; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca is hereby authorized and directed to
publish a notice of such public hearing in the Ithaca Journal published in the City of Ithaca,
Ithaca, New York, and to post a copy of same on the signboard of the Town of Ithaca.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, July 8, 2019
TB Resolution No. 2019 - : Authorization for Supervisor to Sign Agreement for Services with
Zeb Stricklandas part of the Town of Ithaca South Hill Recreation Way Invasive Removal &
Native Replanting Grant
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca has received a2018 Urban and Community Forestry Grant from the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for removing woody
invasive plants and replanting with native trees and shrubs along the South Hill Recreation Way,
and
Whereas, the funding provided by NYSDEC is $38,250, which requires a local match of $12,750,
and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Public Works Department has received a proposal from Zeb
Strickland (Forest and Water Solutions) to cut down the woody invasives and treat the stumps
with an herbicide along both side of the South Hill Recreation Way (approximately 3.4 miles) with
a total cost of $8,840.00; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize the Town Supervisor
to sign the Agreement for Services with Zeb Strickland, in an amount not to exceed $8,840.00, as
part of the Town of Ithaca South Hill Recreation Way Invasive Removal & Native Replanting Grant.
Moved:
Seconded:
Vote:
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, July 8, 2019
TB Resolution No. 2019 - : Authorization to Apply for Funding through the 2019
Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage for
Preliminary Design and Construction Cost Estimates for the Potential Expansion of the
South Hill Recreation Way – Burns Road to Banks Road
Whereas, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has
announced the availability of funding under the 2019 Environmental Protection Fund Grants
Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage, which includes a category for the planning of
parks and recreational facilities (stand-alone project planning), and
Whereas, the maximum assistance allowed toward the cost of the project is $600,000, with a
25% local match required, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca, with support from Tompkins County and the Towns of Dryden and
Danby, is seeking to obtain preliminary designs and construction cost estimates for the potential
expansion of the South Hill Recreation Way from Burns Road to Banks Road, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca estimates the total cost of this project to be approximately $75,000,
based on cost estimates provided by several qualified engineering and landscape architect
consultants,
Whereas, grant applications are due by July 26, 2019; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, or designated representative, is hereby
authorized and directed to file an application for preliminary designs and construction cost
estimates for the potential expansion of the South Hill Recreation Way from Burns Road to
Banks Road under the 2019 Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks,
Recreation and Heritage in an amount not to exceed $75,000, and upon approval of said request
to enter into and execute a project agreement with OPRHP for such financial assistance to the
Town of Ithaca.
MOVED: SECONDED:
VOTE:
PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
TO: TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
FROM: MICHAEL SMITH, SENIORPLANNER
DATE: JULY 2, 2019
RE: GRANT APPLICATION – PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COST
ESTIMATES - SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY -BURNS RD TO BANKS RD
NYS OPRHP 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND GRANTS PROGRAM
As part of this years Consolidated Funding Application (CFA), the New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation & Historic Preservation announced the availability of funding under the
Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Recreation and Heritage. The
description of eligible projects include for parks projects the “acquisition, development or
planning of parks and recreational facilitiesto preserve, rehabilitate or restore lands, waters or
structures for park, recreation or conservation purposes and for structural assessments and/or
planning for such projects”. The grant requires a 25% local match of the total project costs and
the application deadline is July 26, 2019.
As you know, the Town of Ithaca has been working with Tompkins County and the Townsof
Dryden, Danby and Caroline on the potential expansion of the South Hill Recreation Way from
Burns Road to Banks Road. Since the license agreement with NYSEG is ready to be signed by
the Towns, the next step would be to start working on preliminary designs and obtain
construction cost estimates. This grant opportunity will allow the Towns to potentially receive
assistance in this trail expansion project.
The preparation of the grant application is being led by the Tompkins County Department of
Planning & Sustainability, but the application will be submitted by the Town of Ithaca, and if
awarded, administered by the Town of Ithaca. Tompkins County has obtained cost estimates
from three qualified engineering/landscape architect consultants (responses attached), with a
range of $45,000 - $75,000. Based on these estimates, the maximum total project cost would
be approximately $75,000, with the local share being $18,750.
Attached is a draft resolution for the Board’s consideration to authorize the Town to submit the
application as part of the current CFA round. The complete description of the CFA round
related to parks is available at: https://parks.ny.gov/grants/consolidated-funding-app.aspx. I
can also provide a copy if anyone is interested in the details. Included below is a map showing
the potential trail expansion route.
Please contact me at 273-1747 or email me at msmith@town.ithaca.ny.us if you have any
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questions prior to the July 8 meeting.
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, July 8, 2019
TB Resolution No. 2019 - : Authorization to Apply for Funding through the 2019
Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage for
Preliminary Design and Construction Cost Estimates for the Potential Expansion of the
South Hill Recreation Way – Burns Road to Banks Road
Whereas, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has
announced the availability of funding under the 2019 Environmental Protection Fund Grants
Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage, which includes a category for the planning of
parks and recreational facilities (stand-alone project planning), and
Whereas, the maximum assistance allowed toward the cost of the project is $600,000, with a
25% local match required, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca, with support from Tompkins County and the Towns of Dryden and
Danby, is seeking to obtain preliminary designs and construction cost estimates for the potential
expansion of the South Hill Recreation Way from Burns Road to Banks Road, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca estimates the total cost ofthis project to be approximately $75,000,
based on cost estimates provided by several qualified engineering and landscape architect
consultants,
Whereas, grant applications are due by July 26, 2019; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, or designated representative, is hereby
authorized and directed to file an application for preliminary designs and construction cost
estimates for the potential expansion of the South Hill Recreation Way from Burns Road to
Banks Road under the 2019 Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks,
Recreation and Heritage in an amount not to exceed $75,000, and upon approval of said request
to enter into and execute a project agreement with OPRHP for such financial assistance to the
Town of Ithaca.
MOVED:SECONDED:
VOTE:
June 27, 2019
Bill Goodman, Town Supervisor
Ithaca Town Hall
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Dear Mr. Goodman,
The budget below represents our cost estimate for Site Designs and Specifications for the South
Hill Recreation Way Expansion – Burns Road to Banks Road. If you have any questions, please
don’t hesitate to contact me at 212-405-2536 or at mfont@nelsonnygaard.com.
Task DescriptionCost
Recommendations for safe access in approaching and crossing the three
1 $6,000
roads connected with this trail segment.
Examination of parking and trailhead improvement options along trail
2 $4,000
segment
Best Management Practices (BMPs) and permitting requirements for
3$5,000
addressing the approximate 8 stream crossings on this trail segment
BMPs and permitting to address stormwater associated with trail
4 $6,000
development
Recommendation for design and landscaping improvements on and around
the trail to help foster privacy for nearby landowners while also allowing for
5 $6,000
safe travel for trail users.
Guidance and cost estimates for materials and construction of trail
6 $9,000
extension.
Participation in 2 public meetings and 4 steering committee meetings
7$25,500
2-3 individual landowner meetings with at least one of those meetings with
the landowner at Burns road who has license agreement with NYSEG to
8 $13,500
utilize corridor as driveway access
TOTAL $75,000
Sincerely,
Meritxell Font, Principal
215 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10003-1624 212-242-2490 FAX 212-242-2549
www.nelsonnygaard.com
June 28, 2019
Mr. Bill Goodman
Town Supervisor
Town of Ithaca
215 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Re: South Hill Recreation Way Extension Burns Road to Banks Road
Subj: Budgetary Estimate for Preliminary Project Planning Efforts
File: 710.1233
Dear Mr. Goodman:
Scott Doyle from the Tompkins County Department of Planning & Sustainability reached out to us
regarding assistance with preparation of a preliminary budgetary estimate of probable costs for
Preliminary Project Planning Efforts for the above referenced project.
We understand that Tompkins County is partnering with the Town of Ithaca to prepare an
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Grant through the Consolidated Funding Application process, for development of Preliminary Site
Designs and Specifications for the South Hill Recreation Way Expansion Burns Road to Banks Road͵
The 1.85 mile section of future trail would begin at Burns Road and extend easterly along NYSEG land
through the Towns of Ithaca and Dryden. It would then cross German Cross Road and through the Town
of Danby to Banks Road.
EPF guidance requires that for Planning Grants, two independent estimates be obtained to justify
proposed consultant costs and to provide documentation of the consultant.
qualifications.
Firm Qualifications
Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (B&L) has a long history of developing recreational trail projects for various
clients throughout the region. We have completed numerous projects that involved the design of
pedestrian improvements, trails, multi-modal paths, bridges, stream stabilization, green infrastructure,
high visibility cross walks, sidewalks and curb improvements, traffic calming measures, ADA compliant
amenities, parking lots, and overall safety improvements to intersections. We have provided planning,
design, and/or construction phase services on more t
urban and rural environments, many under the Federal Aid process. landscape architects and
engineers provide consulting, planning, design, and construction inspection services for many types of
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trail projects to improve circulation, accessibility, parking, and safety for multi-modal use. These
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Additionally, B&L has assisted many of our clients in securing grants and low interest loans for many
types of projects including parks and trails, waterfront revitalization, Comprehensive and Parks Master
Plans, transportation enhancements, drainage and stormwater, and more. We are also experienced in
assisting with administration of the grant/loan programs during project development. Sound record-
projects.
Successful grant writing is the result of a careful description of a community development issue and how
it aligns with the Regional goals and strategies that drive State and Federal funding. B&L has the
experience to know what information to include in an application, but even more importantly, how to
describe it. Our personnel As a
testimony to our success, B&L has secured 113 NYS Consolidated Funding Application grants totaling
$42,655,500 in funding dollars for NY municipalities.
Scope and Budgetary Estimate
Through communication with Scott Doyle, we understand that the Preliminary Project Planning Efforts
would generally consist of the following tasks:
Preliminary recommendations for safe access in approaching and crossing the three roads
connected with this trail segment.
Examination of parking and trailhead improvement options along the trail segment.
Identification of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and identification of permitting
requirements for addressing approximately eight stream crossings on this trail segment.
Identification of BMPs and identification of permitting requirements to address potential
stormwater management/improvements associated with trail development.
Preliminary recommendations for design and landscaping improvements on and around the trail
to help foster privacy for nearby landowners while also allowing for safe travel for trail users.
Preparation of preliminary opinions of cost for materials and construction of the trail extension.
Participation in two public meetings and four steering committee meetings.
Attend two to three individual landowner meetings, with at least one of those meetings with the
landowner at Burns Road who has license agreement with NYSEG to utilize corridor as driveway
access.
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Mr. Bill Goodman
Town of Ithaca
June 28 2019
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Based on our understanding of the scope to be included as part of the Preliminary Project Planning
Efforts and for the purpose of applying for the EFP Grant, we suggest that a budgetary figure for
professional engineering and landscape services in the range of $45,000 to $55,000 be used. It should
be noted that this budgetary figure does not include any topographic survey and mapping, and would
rely on available ortho-imagery for base mapping.
The extension of the South Hill Recreation Way as envisioned will offer many transportation and
recreations benefits to the local community. We see this as a very exciting project and look forward to
the opportunity to be of continued service to both the Town of Ithaca and Tompkins County.
If you have any questions regarding our recommendations included herein, please contact me.
Sincerely,
BARTON & LOGUIDICE, D.P.C.
Charles A. White, P.E., LEED AP
Associate
CAW/akg
cc: Mike Smith, Town of Ithaca
Scott Doyle, Tompkins County
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June 28, 2019
Bill Goodman, Town Supervisor
Ithaca Town Hall
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Re: Site Designs and Specifications for the South Hill Recreation Way Expansion Ï Burns Road to
Banks Road (Preliminary Phase)
Dear Supervisor Goodman,
Thank you for contacting Trowbridge Wolf Michaels (TWMLA) regarding the Environmental Protection Fund
Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage (EPF) grant to develop the Site Designs and
Specifications for the South Hill Recreation Way Expansion Ï Burns Road to Banks Road (Preliminary Phase).
We have been coordinating with Scott Doyle to confirm the conceptual scope and develop an estimated
consultant fee to perform the work. As we understand it, the desired scope of this preliminary phase is:
Preliminary recommendations for safe access in approaching and crossing the three roads
connected with this trail segment.
Examination of parking and trailhead improvement options along trail segment.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) and identification of permitting requirements for addressing the
approximate eight stream crossings on this trail segment.
BMPs and identification of permitting requirements to address stormwater associated with trail
development.
Preliminary recommendations for design and landscaping improvements on and around the trail to
help foster privacy for nearby landowners while also allowing for safe travel for trail users.
Guidance and preliminary cost estimates for materials and construction of trail extension.
Participation in two public meetings and four steering committee meetings.
Two-to-three individual landowner meetings with at least one of those meetings with the landowner
at Burns Road who has license agreement with NYSEG to utilize corridor as driveway access.
After reviewing the proposed project, we believe that the consultant costs will be in the range of $55,000 to
$60,000 for this preliminary phase.
We have made several assumptions to arrive at this cost. These include:
The trail itself is 1.85 miles, is 12Ô wide with additional 2Ô minimum graded and seeded shoulders on
each side, and will be a stone dust surface over compacted crushed stone base.
The eight stream crossings will be designed as culverts and typical trail construction rather than
bridges.
The project will provide preliminary design for directional, regulatory signage consistent with existing
segments of the South Hill Recway and other regional trails such as the Black Diamond Trail.
The project will provide preliminary design for a small gravel turn out at Banks Road for parking and
trail head access. Conceptual amenities at this trail head will include directional / interpretive
signage (TBD), a bench, and wood fence for access control.
The project will provide preliminary design for gates or bollards at road crossings to prevent casual
vehicular access, but allow maintenance and emergency access.
Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects LLP
1001 West Seneca Street, Suite 201 Ithaca, New York 14850 ph: 607.277.1400
www.twm.la
Base mapping will be assembled via GIS based 2Ô contours and available ROW mapping.
Site survey for (3) technically challenging locations TBD will be provided to assist in developing
feasible preliminary design solutions.
Scope for participating in public outreach strategy sessions with the client, developing meeting
graphics, and staffing for the requested public, steering, and individual land owner meetings is
included.
We assume other professionals will act as subconsultants for aspects of this project scope,
including base map assembly, potential survey at key locations, civil engineering for stormwater
issues and general project coordination, and scope related to identifying permitting requirements.
Our firm has always taken great pride in our trail work, none more so than trail work here in our own
community where our own families live, work, and play. We have attached several additional pages
highlighting some of our trail projects for your reference, both here in the Finger Lakes and beyond.
We are excited that you and the project partners are pursuing this trail expansion and wish you luck
throughout the grant process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Jonathan Peet, RLA, ASLA
Senior Landscape Architect
Cc: Scott D. Doyle, Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability
Mike Smith, Town of Ithaca
Attached: TWMLA trail project experience for reference
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location:Trumansburg, NY
client:NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic
Preservation
Taughannock Falls State Park is located along the western
shore of Cayuga Lake, is home to the tallest waterfall in the
Northeast and is the most visited State Park in the Finger Lakes
Region. The gradual increase in visitor attendance over time
has been accompanied by impacts from visitors, including the
development of various drives, parking areas, and pathways
throughout the park. Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape
Architects (TWMLA) led the planning effort to improve the trail
and roadway networks by creating simplified and safer circulation
routes and planning for future park-wide visitor growth.
In the new circulation plan, the main pedestrian connection,
which crosses a busy highway, is re-routed under an existing
bridge, improving safety and enhancing the visitor entrance to
the gorge trail. TWMLA proposed consolidating parking areas
to respect and display the natural features of the park and to
provide more contiguous open space. A pedestrian bridge and
trail route for a regional multiuse trail will traverse from the top of
the waterfall down to the lake. New and revised trail routes aim
to enhance the universally accessible connectivity throughout
the park, as Taughannock Falls is also the only handicapped
accessible waterfall in the Finger Lakes Region. The plan also
proposed a new visitor center, improved boat launch circulation,
and a central loop pathway around the existing great lawn used
for concerts and events.
contact: Jeff McDonald, Regional Capital Facilities Manager, NYS OPRHP
607-387-7041
total project cost: $23 million
consultant fee: $150,000
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location:Buffalo, New York
client:Empire State Development/ Erie Canal Harbor
Development Corporation
The south end Terminal Site will result in a series of distinctive
open spaces interconnected by a network of paths, visual
landmarks, and places of refreshment and activity. It will
function as all great open spaces do – providing opportunities
for play and experiencing public life and a sense of community
within a beautiful landscape setting. The project will transform
an approximately 30 acre brownfield site into a new recreational
destination while at the same time creating new habitat for
the many bird species that travel within this Important Birding
New landscaping will create habitat that was nonexistent in the
Area. Landscape habitat is interwoven throughout the new
brownfield condition.
improvements and builds on previous enhancements at the
Bell Slip.
The urban bike park will provide a unique facility for the City’s
urban youth as well as more experienced riders. A range of
experiences will be offered from the intensive pump track to
nature embedded trails. Facilities will be targeted to a range
of skill levels and will provide an opportunity for skill building.
The new Great Lawn takes advantage of magnificent Lake
Erie views and creates a much needed venue for festivals and
events. The Greenway Nature Trail, which currently dead ends
at Terminal B, will now connect to the existing Industrial Heritage
Trail and the new network of trails being created. The new ticket
booth/vendor station is inspired by the industrial context and
A variety of trail experiences and bicycling challenges are the
serves as a bold contemporary icon for the site.
central recreational activities.
Flexible plaza spaces accommodate festivals and events. The
Terminal B
new structure provides an icon and beacon for the site.
contact: Steve Ranalli
716-846-8241
project cost: $3.5 Million
completion date: 2018
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location:Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY
client:New York State Office of Parks Recreation and
Historic Preservation
Located in Letchworth State Park along the Genesee River
Valley at the western edge of New York State’s Finger Lakes
Region, the Humphrey Nature Center serves as the gateway
to the park. The Nature Center encourages visitors to explore,
appreciate and understand the park’s exceptional beauty;
diverse recreational offerings; abundant geological, natural and
cultural histories; and its varied ecosystems.
Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects (TWMLA),
developed a sustainable site design for the new Nature
Center to preserve its a natural setting. Project goals include
four season accessibility, universal design to accommodate
different ages, abilities and interests, and seamless indoor and
outdoor flow of visitors and activities. TWMLA worked with the
project design team to site the building at a woodland edge
to create an immersive experience representative of the park’s
wooded gorge lands.
TWMLA designed an outdoor classroom composed of a stone
amphitheater and learning wall for Nature Center programs.
TWMLA also designed a native butterfly and pollinator garden
and an Autism Nature Trail. The trail is programmed around
specific learning activities in a tranquil state park setting ideal
for autism education.
contact: Frank McCue III
Asst. Deputy Commissioner for Capital, NYS OPRHP
518-486-2923
project cost: $3 million
completion date: 2016
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location:Westchester & Rockland Counties, New York
client:New York State Thruway Authority
As a follow-on to the Tappan Zee Bridge Shared Use Path
Concept Design, TWMLA was contracted to study how the SUP
would transition to the surrounding communities and link to
surrounding trail systems. The Connectivity Study included an
assessment of visitor services required at the termini of the SUP
at either end of the bridge, the development of concept plans
for “landings” on both sides of the bridge, and strategies for
linking down the steep slope to the Hudson River and to other
regional attractions and trail systems.
Consideration of the neighborhood context for the Landings
was critical. Each side of the bridge presented very different
challenges and opportunities so each required a unique
response. On the west side of the river, the SUP terminates near
a historic residential neighborhood so the scale of the facility
is minimized and materials are selected that are consistent
with the neighborhood. The Thruway Authority controls more
real estate on the east side so the potential exists to develop
a greater visitor services program, including a visitor’s pavilion
with restrooms, outdoor classroom, food trucks and outdoor
eating areas, and interpretive information. TWMLA incorporated
green infrastructure into the design of the landings, including
porous pavements, recycled materials, and native plantings.
contact: Heather Sporn, Sr. Policy Advisor, NYSDOT
718-482-4682
completion date: 2018
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location:Ithaca, NY
client:City of Ithaca
The five-mile long Cayuga Waterfront Trail provides a continuous
connection between the City of Ithaca’s premier waterfront
destinations from Cass Park to the Farmer’s Market to Stewart
Park. Trail spurs connect into the city grid, providing a safe and
attractive transportation and recreation network for pedestrians
and bicyclists in the northern part of the city.
As a part of a larger engineering team, Trowbridge Wolf
Michaels Landscape Architects (TWMLA) prepared complete
construction documents for Phase III of the Cayuga Waterfront
Trail, between the Farmer’s Market and Stewart Park along the
Cayuga Inlet and the shores of Cayuga Lake. The team also
conducted public meetings to convey concepts and solicit
input from the community.
TWMLA’s planting design includes a vegetated bio-swale
and new street trees along Willow Avenue, transforming the
streetscape from an unenhanced industrial road into a city
street with a high level of pedestrian and bicycle amenities. The
bioswale provides a landscape buffer between the trail and the
street and filters stormwater runoff from the street and adjacent
parking lots.
Planting also was carefully selected to provide buffering
between the trail and the public golf course, to screen the waste
water treatment plant, and to integerate the trail into a natural
area along Six Mile Creek as it drains into Cayuga Lake.
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location:Watkins Glen, NY
client:Executive Transportation Committee for
Chemung County and NYS OORHP
The Catharine Valley Trail is a twelve mile, multi-use trail that
connects Watkins Glen State Park and Mark Twain State Park.
Most of the trail corridor is on portions of the abandoned
Northern Central Railroad (Conrail) and the Chemung Canal
corridors. The trail spans Schuyler and Chemung Counties and
passes through Watkins Glen, Montour Falls, Millport, and Pine
Valley to Horseheads. Most of the trail right-of-way is owned
by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation (OPRHP).
Trowbridge Wolf Michaels prepared the Master Plan which
included the following components:
• Identification of significant natural, historic and cultural,
and recreation resources.
• Recommendations for a proposed trail route and
trail design treatments. This includes trail surfacing
recommendations; location and design recommendations
for road intersections, creek crossings, and trailhead
parking areas.
• Proposals for a comprehensive signage system, including
trail directories and interpretive, identification, regulatory,
warning and directional signs.
• Selection of prototypical site amenities, including benches,
bicycle parking, lighting, etc.
• Cost estimate and recommendations for phasing the
construction of the trail.
Agreement Between the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca for Building Permitting,
Inspection, and Related Services for the Cornell University North Campus Residential
Expansion
This Agreement is effective as of ______________, 2019.
WHEREAS, Cornell University (hereafter, “Cornell”), c/o Real Estate Department, Box
DH-Real Estate, Ithaca, New York 14853, has proposed a real estate development project on its
campus, entitled the North Campus Residential Expansion (hereafter, “NCRE”), that seeks to
construct five new undergraduate student residence halls and related facilities on tax parcels 30.-
1-1.2 (City) and 67.-1-1.1 (Town); and
WHEREAS, the NCRE proposal requires approval of the City of Ithaca (hereafter, the
“City”), 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850, and the Town of Ithaca (hereafter, the
“Town” and, collectively with the City, the “Municipal Parties”), 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca,
New York 14850; and
WHEREAS, two of the NCRE’s proposed residence halls (Buildings 1 and 2 as shown on
the preliminary site plans approved by the City and Town on March 26, 2019 and April 2, 2019,
respectively) are entirely within the geographic bounds of the City, and the remaining three
proposed residence halls (Buildings 3, 4 and 5 on the approved preliminary site plans) are within
the geographic bounds of both Municipal Parties; and
WHEREAS, Article IX, Section 1(c) of the New York State Constitution and Article 5-G
of the General Municipal Law empower local governments in the State of New York to enter
into agreements amongst themselves for the provision of joint services, and Executive Law §
381(2) states “Two or more local governments may provide for joint administration and
enforcement of the uniform code, the state energy conservation construction code, or both, by
agreement pursuant to article five-G of the general municipal law”; and
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WHEREAS, although Cornell proposes to constructfiveseparate residence halls, the City
and the Town agree that such proposal constitutes a single unified development project that is
best served by uniform building permitting, code inspection, and related services for all five
residence halls and other structures and improvements on the NCRE project site (the “Site”);
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and consideration contained
herein, the Municipal Parties agree and contract as follows:
1. All portions of the Site within the geographic boundaries of the City (as shown on
the final site plans approved by the City and Town) are subject to the City’s zoning ordinance,
City Code Chapter 325, the City’s site plan review requirements, City Code Chapter 276, and all
other City Code requirements.
2. All portions of the Site within the geographic boundaries of the Town (as shown
on the final site plans approved by the City and Town) are subject to Town Code requirements,
except City Code Chapter 146 (Building Code Enforcement) and Chapter 181 (Fire Prevention)
shall apply instead of Town Code Chapter 125 (Building Construction and Fire Prevention) and
Town Code § 270-233.A (permit to build). Town Code requirements that apply within the
Town’s geographic boundaries include, but are not limited to, Town Code Chapter 270 (Zoning)
(except for § 270-233.A (Permit to build)), Chapter 173 (Outdoor Lighting), Chapter 228
(Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control), sewer requirements in Town
Code Chapters 210 and 214-217, and water requirements in Town Code Chapters 256 and 261.
The applicable Town Code requirements are collectively referred to as “Applicable Town Code
Requirements.”
3. Except for fees and charges associated with building permits, certificates of
occupancy/compliance, and inspections described in Sections 7 and 9 below, or as otherwise
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specified in Section 10 below, each Municipal Party shall apply,collect and keep all other
typically assessed charges or fees associated with all buildings, structures and improvements on
the Site within its jurisdiction (such as zoning, special permit, site plan, variance and utility fees
and charges).
4. The City shall consult with building permit applicants, process all initial and
future building applications, and issue all initial and future building permits as required by Part
1203 of Title 19 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) and as specified in
Section 6 below, for all buildings, structures, and improvements located on the Site requiring
such permits regardless of geographic location, including all future proposed buildings,
structures, and improvements. All references in this agreement to buildings, structures and/or
improvements shall include anyalterations or repairsmade to them.
5. The City shall issue no building permit under this agreement for any building,
structure, or improvement requiring a building permit that is wholly or partially within the Town
unless and until the Town sends the City a “zoning only permit” from the Town Director of Code
Enforcement or its designeestating (i) Cornell has satisfied allapplicable pre-construction
special permit and site plan review requirements and conditions for such building, structure, or
improvement (or portion thereof) within the Town and (ii) such building, structure, or
improvement (or portion thereof) within the Town requiring a building permit complies with, or
has received all necessary variances from, the Town’s zoning chapter, and complies with all
other Applicable Town Code Requirements.
6. The City shall, regardless of location, issue building permits under this agreement
in accordance with City Code Chapter 146 (Building Code Enforcement) and City Code Chapter
181 (Fire Prevention), and with all State laws, rules, and regulations as are ordinarilyapplied by
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the City for such buildings, structures, or other improvements. This includes, but is not limited
to, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and the New York State
Multiple Residence Law. For those portions of buildings, structures and improvements located
within the City of Ithaca, the City will also apply its other local laws, rules, and regulations as
are ordinarily applied by the City, including City Code Chapter 210 (Housing Standards).
7. The City shall collect and keep all building permit fees for building permits it
issues under this agreement, regardless of location, as are ordinarily assessed under City Code
Chapter 146, or any other City Code or practice, for such buildings, structures, or other
improvements.
8. The City shall, regardless of location, issue all initial and future certificates of
occupancy/compliance and conduct all code inspections, operating permit inspections and fire
and electrical inspections for any building, structure, or improvement within the Site as required
by 19 NYCRR Part 1203. The City shall issue no certificate of occupancy/compliance under this
agreement for any building, structure, or improvement requiring such a certificate that is wholly
or partially within the Town unless and until the Town sends the City a letter from the Town
Director of Code Enforcement (or its designee) stating Cornell has satisfied all applicable pre-
certificate special permit, site plan and variance conditions for such building, structure, or
improvement (or portion thereof) within the Town. In issuing such certificates and conducting
such inspections, the City shall apply City Code Chapter 146 (Building Code Enforcement) and
City Code Chapter 181 (Fire Prevention), as well as all State laws, rules, and regulations as are
typically applied by the City for such buildings, structures, or improvements within the City,
including, but are not limited to, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code and the New York State Multiple Residence Law. For those buildings, structures and
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improvements (or portions thereof) located within the City of Ithaca, the City will also apply its
other local laws, rules, and regulations as are ordinarily applied by the City, including City Code
Chapter 210 (Housing Standards).
9. The City shall collect and keep all charges and fees for certificates of
occupancy/compliance and inspections conducted under this agreement, regardless of location,
as are ordinarily assessed under City Code Chapter 146 (Building Code Enforcement), Chapter
181 (Fire Prevention), or any other City Code chapter or practice, for such buildings, structures,
or other improvements.
10. Stormwater, Water, Sewer and 911 Addressing
A. One Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan applies to the Site. Except as specified in
this Section 10.A, each Municipal Party will conduct inspections and perform all stormwater-
related actions related to stormwater facilities and practices within its respective jurisdiction.
Such actions include entry into an Operation, Maintenance and Reporting Agreement with
Cornell, the filing of reports, and enforcement. Upon ninety (90) days’ written notice, the
Town may delegate to the City post-construction inspections, reporting and enforcement for
the portion of the Site within the Town, in which case the City will collect and keep any
associated fees for its activities.
B. The City will perform all water facility reviews, inspections and enforcement within
Cornell’s water distribution system on the Site regardless of geographic location. The City will
collect and keep any associated fees for its activities.
C. The City will perform all sewer facility reviews, inspections and enforcement within
Cornell’s sewer system on the Site regardless of geographic location, except as follows. For
the portion of the Site within the Town, the Town will retain review, inspection, testing and
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enforcement for Cornell’s sewer laterals from each building house trap to Cornell’s sewer
mains, and for Cornell’s sewer mains. Each Municipal Party will collect and keep any
associated fees for their respective activities.
D. The City will assign addresses to all buildings within the Site regardless of
geographic location. The City will collect and keep any associated fees for its activities.
11. Except asotherwise specified in section 10 above, employeesand officers of the
City are authorized to, and shall, process, investigate and respond to all code violations and
complaints, and issue any orders regarding the enforcement of the State and local laws, rules, and
regulations described in the previous paragraphs of this agreement in relation to the Site
regardless of location of the underlying building, structure, or improvement. The City further
shall maintain records of all inspections and applications pertaining to the buildings, structures,
or improvements located within the Town of Ithaca portion of the Site, make such records
available to the Town upon reasonable advance notice, shall respond to inquiries from the Town
about such records or the City’s services within the Town and provide annual reports as may be
reasonably requested by the Town.
12. Except as otherwise specified in section 10 above, the City shall bring any
necessary enforcement proceeding for violations of the State and local laws, rules, and
regulations (including Applicable Town Code Requirements) described in the previous
paragraphs of this agreement in relation to the Site, regardless of location of the underlying
building, structure, improvement, use or activity for which proceedings are commenced. The
City will pay for all enforcement costs, including witness and attorney time, and will keep all
penalties and fines that may be assessed as a result of such enforcement proceedings.
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13. Any authority heretofore conferred on the Town Code Enforcement Officers
pursuant to the Town Code or other applicable laws, rules or regulations is hereby conferred
upon the City Code Enforcement Officers and other City employees and officers to undertake the
City services within the Town described in this agreement.
14. The City’s employees performing services under this agreement shall not be
considered Town employees for any purpose. The City and its employees shall have no claim
against the Town for any compensation, worker's compensation, vacation pay, sick leave,
retirement benefits, social security benefits, disability insurance benefits, unemployment
insurance benefits, or any other employee benefits, all of which shall be the City’s sole
responsibility. The Town will not withhold on behalf of the City any sums for income tax,
unemployment insurance, social security, or any other withholding.
15. The Town shall not make any payments to the City for its services. The
Municipal Parties agree that the fees, charges, penalties and fines that the City will collect under
this agreement are adequate compensation to the City for its services.
16. The City agrees to fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Town and its
officers, elected officials, Boards, employees, and agents from and against all claims, actions,
suits, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, costs and
expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees and costs) (collectively referred
to as “Claims”), whether or not involving a third party claim, which any or all of them may
incur, resulting from bodily injuries (or death) to any person, damage (including loss of use) to
any property, other damages, or contamination of or adverse effects on the environment, caused
by the acts or omissions of the City or the City’s employees, agents or subcontractors, in
connection with the services it performs or is required to perform for the Town or on its own
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behalf under this agreement. This duty for the City to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
Town shall not extend to Claims described in Section 17 below.
17. The Town agrees to fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its
officers, elected officials, Boards, employees, and agents from and against all claims, actions,
suits, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, costs and
expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees and costs), which any or all of
them may incur, resulting from bodily injuries (or death) to any person, damage (including loss
of use) to any property, other damages, or contamination of or adverse effects on the
environment, caused by the acts or omissions of the Town or the Town’s employees, agents or
subcontractors, to the extent they are based on the Town’s zoning, special permits, site plans, or
variances.
18. Each Municipal Party hereby agrees to maintain at all times General Liability
insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury or property
damage, to list the other Municipal Party as an additional insured under said insurance policy,
and to provide written proof of such insurance from the insurer, at the time of execution of this
agreement, and as may be otherwise required by the other Municipal Party.
19. This agreement shall be effective on the date it is fully executed by both
Municipal Parties and Cornell (which is signing to indicate that it has seen and approved the
agreement). This agreement shall remain in effect for five (5) years as written unless and until
terminated or modified upon the written agreement of both Municipal Parties. This agreement
shall renew automatically for successive five (5) year terms upon the same terms and conditions
unless a Municipal Party gives written notice to the other Municipal Party at least one year prior
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to the renewal date that the agreement will not renew. Either Municipal Party may terminate this
Agreement for convenience upon one year’snotice to the other Municipal Party.
20. Any notices or other communications given under or in relation to this agreement
shall be deemed duly given if served personally or by commercial courier service upon the other
Municipal Party at the address set forth above, or if mailed by certified mail to the other
Municipal Party at the address set forth above, return receipt requested. All notices shall be
effective upon the date of receipt. Either Municipal Party may change the address to which
notices are sent by giving notice of such change in the manner set forth above to the other
Municipal Party.
21. While not a party to this agreement, Cornell’ssignature on this agreement
signifies that it has read and approves of its provisions.
22. This writing constitutes the entire understanding and complete agreement of the
Municipal Parties.
23. This agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, all of which together
shall constitute the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Town, upon passage of properresolutions of their
respective governing boards, authorize their respective Mayor and Supervisor to execute this
agreement.
SIGNED:
CITY OF ITHACA
_____________________________
By:
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS : ss.:
On the day of in the year 2019, before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared , personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which
the individual(s)acted, executed the instrument.
TOWN OF ITHACA
_____________________________
By:
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS : ss.:
On the day of in the year 2019, before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared , personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which
the individual(s)acted, executed the instrument.
______________________________
Notary Public
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SEEN AND APPROVED:
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
_____________________________
By:
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS : ss.:
On the day of in the year 2019, before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared , personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which
the individual(s)acted, executed the instrument.
______________________________
Notary Public
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MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, July 08, 2019
TB Resolution 2019 - : Adopt Consent Agenda
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the following
Consent Agenda items:
a.Town of Ithaca Abstract
b.Bolton Point Abstract
c.Ratify Creation of positions for GTCMHIC (Health Consortium)
d.Ratify Provisional Appointment of Clerk for the GTCMHIC Board
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
TB Resolution 2019 - a: Town of Ithaca Abstract No. 13 for FY-2019
Whereas the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town Board for
approval of payment; and
Whereas said vouchers have been audited for payment by the Town Board; now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers in total for the
amounts indicated.
VOUCHER NOS. 815 - 888
General Fund Town Wide29,651.31
General Fund Part-Town 3,393.93
Highway Fund Town Wide DA 1,439.48
Highway Fund Part Town DB 18,307.81
Water Fund 25,979.48
Sewer Fund 278,757.34
Fire Protection Fund46,626.41
Forest Home Lighting District 230.63
Glenside Lighting District 66.70
Renwick Heights Lighting District 78.06
Eastwood Commons Lighting District 170.35
Clover Lane Lighting District 19.64
Winner’s Circle Lighting District 67.26
Burleigh Drive Lighting District66.68
West Haven Road Lighting District 199.34
Coddington Road Lighting District 118.99
TOTAL 405,173.41
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TB Resolution 2019-b: 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
Whereas, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers.
Voucher Numbers: 270-315
Check Numbers: 18431-18476
Capital Impr/Repl Project $ 43,525.47
Operating Fund $ 77,660.15
TOTAL $ 121,185.62
TB Resolution 2019- c: Ratify Approval of Creation of Positions for GTCMHIC
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca has been established as the “Employer of Record” for the Greater
Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (Consortium) and by regulation of
Civil Service Law the Town must create a position and approve the job description before
making an appointment, and
Whereas, the Consortium has been working with the Tompkins County as a New York State
Civil Service Agency in accordance with applicable Civil Service laws, rules and regulations to
establish and maintain appropriate titles and positions; and
Whereas, the Consortium Board of Directors on June 28, 2019 established the following
positions and job descriptions; and
1. The following position is established and is a position in the competitive class pursuant to
Section 44 of the Civil Service Law:
(a) One Administrative Computer Assistant
1. The following position is established and is a position in the exempt class pursuant to
Section 41 of the Civil Service Law:
(a) One Clerk of the GTCMHIC Board
Whereas, Tompkins County Civil Service has agreed to petition New York State Civil Service to
have the Clerk of the GTCMHIC Board position classified in the Exempt class pursuant to
Section 41of the Civil Service law; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby ratifies the Consortiums creation of
the following positions and job descriptions; Administrative Computer Assistant and Clerk of the
GTCMHIC Board.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
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TB Resolution 2019- d: Ratify Provisional Appointment of Clerk of the GTCMHIC Board.
Whereas, the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (GTCMHIC)
created the Clerk of the GTCMHIC Board position June 28, 2019; and
Whereas, Michelle Coccowas provisionally appointed by the GTCMHIC’s Board on June 28,
2019, to the position of Clerk of the GTCMHIC Board based on a part-time schedule of 20 hours
per week, at the hourly rate of $34.00, effective July 1, 2019, with limited part time benefits;
now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify the GTCMHIC Board’s
appointment of Michelle Cocco as the Clerk of the GTCMHIC Board, effective July 1, 2019,
provisional pending results of the civil service petition for Exempt status under Section 41 of the
Civil Service Law.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
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