HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-2006-08-02COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. August 2, 2006
PRESENT:
Mayor Peterson
Alderpersons (10) Coles, Seger, Berry, Clairborne, Tomlan, Zumoff, Gelinas,
Townsend, Cogan, Korherr
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Clerk – Conley Holcomb
City Attorney – Hoffman
City Controller – Thayer
Planning and Development Director – Van Cort
Deputy Planning & Development Director – Cornish
Community Development Director – Bohn
Superintendent of Public Works – Gray
Human Resources Director – Michell-Nunn
Fire Chief – Wilbur
Economic Development Director – DeSarno
Asst. City Engineer – West
City Planner - Kusznir
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Peterson led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
PROCLAMATIONS/AWARDS:
Mayor Peterson presented the following proclamations and awards:
City Employee Quarterly Recognition Award – Individual Award - to Rob Covert, City of
Ithaca Fire Fighter for his work mentoring a young boy who dreams of becoming a fire
fighter. Fire Chief Wilbur voiced his appreciation to Fire Fighter Covert for making a
positive impact on the community and for the support of a fellow City employee.
City Employee Quarterly Recognition Award – Team Award – to Department of Public
Works Crews; especially the City Electrician Crew (Jim Crandall, Ron Smith, and
Charlie Malone) for their work and assistance on the Southside Community Center
Playground project. Supt. of Public Works Gray voiced his appreciation for being able
to work with such a fine group that is dedicated to the betterment of the community.
Mayor Peterson presented a proclamation for the Cornell/Community Collaboration of
Ithaca Reads The Great Gatsby. Shelley Garvey accepted the proclamation and
encouraged everyone to participate in the community read event.
Mayor Peterson further proclaimed WVBR Bound for Glory Day in the City of Ithaca on
August 27, 2006; and National Homeless Animals Day in the City of Ithaca on August
16, 2006.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Kathy Luz Herrera, 5th District Representative of the County Legislature addressed
Common Council regarding the following items:
The County has delayed a vote on the real property transfer tax, as the Governor has
not signed the bill into law yet. The law will become effective November 1st.
The County approved a Resolution in support of the IDA Density Program after carefully
evaluating the incentives in place to support projects in the downtown core.
The County approved a 20-year capital projects plan.
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The County has settled the Corrections contract
The County has welcomed the addition of two Deputy County Administrators – Paula
Younger and Shawn Martel Moore.
The County is considering a residency requirement for serving on their advisory boards
and commissions.
New York State is taking over the Assigned Council office.
The IDA will review the Empire Zone to make sure it includes South Hill, downtown
Ithaca, The West End, and West Hill.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Joel Harlan, Town of Newfield, addressed Council in support of the Green Garage
Project and other development projects.
Tsvi Bokaer, City of Ithaca, addressed Council regarding his concerns about the
Cayuga Green Phase II project as it pertains to the theater component.
Joseph Gaylord, Manager of American Crafts by Robbie Dean, addressed Council in
support of the Green Garage project.
Alan Cohen, City of Ithaca, addressed Council in support of the Green Garage Project.
Ronald Fey, General Manager – Ithaca Dispatch – addressed Council regarding the
delay in the increase of taxi rates and increased costs for taxi companies due to the
high cost of gasoline.
John Schroeder, City of Ithaca, addressed Council regarding national dependence on
international fuels, and how important it is to develop the downtown urban core so that
people can walk to work and the services they need.
Sarah Adams, City of Ithaca, addressed Council in opposition to the Green Garage
Project.
Linda Russo, City of Ithaca, addressed Council in support of the Festival Land being
used for a dog park.
Gary Ferguson, Executive Director of Ithaca Downtown Partnership, addressed Council
in support of the Green Garage Project.
Jennifer Dotson, City of Ithaca, stated that she supports the flexibility of the Green
Garage Project, however, she would rather see the funds used for improvements to
other infrastructure and transportation demand management projects.
Lisa Curatolo, owner of The Goat Boy, addressed Council in support of the Green
Garage Project.
Margherita Fabrizio, City of Ithaca, addressed Council in opposition to the Green
Garage Project.
Patti Jacobson, City of Ithaca, addressed Council in opposition to the Green Garage
Project.
Mack Travis, Owner of Center Ithaca, addressed Council in support of the Green
Garage Project.
Derrill Watson, Village of Lansing, addressed Council concerning local 2006 election
questions.
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Sally VanOrman, City of Ithaca, addressed Council in opposition to the Green Garage
Project.
Joan Sara Romm, City of Ithaca, addressed Council concerning a failing downtown
because of construction, 1-way streets, metered parking, and the Commons being more
of a festival area than a business district.
John Graves, City of Ithaca, addressed Council in opposition to the Green Garage
Project.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY CLERK:
City Clerk Holcomb read into the record the following communications from 1) Susan
Titus – in support of the Green Garage Project; and 2) Joseph Wetmore – Green
Garage Project.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – COMMON COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR:
Alderperson Korherr responded to comments made regarding the Dog Park issue and
stated that it had been referred to the Neighborhood & Community Issues Committee
for discussion. She thanked Ithaca Dispatch for sharing their profit/loss report and
reported that the Taxi Sub-committee is still working on the revisions to taxi legislation.
Alderperson Zumoff responded to comments made regarding the Green Garage Project
and stated that everyone is working hard to make difficult decisions for the betterment of
the City.
Alderperson Berry thanked the speakers for their comments and stated that it takes
courage to make decisions against peers. She voiced regret that this project has pitted
residents against business owners and has divided members of Council. She stated
that she must uphold her campaign pledges regarding affordable housing, transparency
in government, residents feeling engaged with the city, and the decision making
process.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
City Chamberlain – Request for Waiver of Penalty on Taxes - Resolution
By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Zumoff
WHEREAS, taxes due on 616 W. Buffalo Street were mailed from Binghamton during a
flood emergency, and
WHEREAS, the tax payment was apparently not postmarked in a timely manner, and
WHEREAS, the owner has requested a waiver of penalty on taxes, as his intent was to
mail the payment on time; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the request to waive penalty on the 2nd installment of the City taxes
for 616 W. Buffalo Street is granted.
Carried Unanimously
City Clerk – Request to Amend 2006 Budget for New York State Grant -
Resolution
By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Zumoff
WHEREAS, the City Clerk’s Office received a Records Management Grant from the
New York State Department of Education, Local Government Records Improvement
Fund, in the amount of $21,036 for the period of July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant was to perform minor renovations to the City Hall
basement, purchase 28 flat file cabinets, and organize and file 300 cubic feet of Building
Department plans, and
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WHEREAS, the Department of Planning & Development has also been awarded a
2006-2007 Records Management Grant in the amount of $17,438 to assist in the
conversion of unique paper copies of aerial photographs to digitally-ortho rectified
images that could be accessed on the City’s website; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 2006 budget be amended to reflect the acceptance of these
Records Management Grants as follows:
Increase Revenue Account:
A3060 State Aid Records Management $38,474
Increase Appropriation Accounts:
A1460-5435 Contracts $38,474
Carried Unanimously
PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COMMITTEE:
Support of Blanket Mitigation and Expanded Home Testing in all Neighborhoods
Affected By Chemicals from the Emerson Power Transmission Site - Resolution
By Alderperson Tomlan: Seconded by Alderperson Coles
WHEREAS, trichloroethylene (“TCE”) and other chlorinated solvents are now known to
be hazardous to human health, and
WHEREAS, the well-being of the City’s residents is of utmost concern to the Common
Council, and
WHEREAS, the Morse Chain Company, whose South Hill property is now owned by
Emerson Power Transmission (“EPT”), used TCE and other chlorinated solvents in
quantities reported to have been as high as 1,200 gallons per week, and
WHEREAS, these solvents leaked into the ground at the manufacturing site, and were
released into both the storm and sanitary sewer lines from the site, and
WHEREAS, ongoing tests continue to find these solvents present in the soil,
groundwater, and both indoor and outdoor air in the neighborhoods surrounding the
EPT site decades after their last known use, and
WHEREAS, the fractured bedrock of South Hill on which the EPT site and surrounding
neighborhoods are located allows these solvents to migrate and circulate in patterns
which are unpredictable, and
WHEREAS, concerns about the chemicals and their effects have caused neighborhood
residents to leave and property values to be questioned, and
WHEREAS, Vermont Senator James Jeffords’s amendment to the 2006 Authorization
Act requiring a comprehensive study by the National Academy of Science to evaluate
the link between TCE exposure and health passed by a vote of 96-0, and
WHEREAS, New York State Assembly Bill 10633 sponsored by Assemblywoman
Barbara Lifton requiring that homeowners be notified within thirty days of the test results
for levels of TCE found in their homes was approved by both the State Assembly and
the State Senate, and
WHEREAS, since remediation of the site is rendered impractical by the site geology,
mitigation of the effects of the chemicals in the affected homes is considered to be the
most practical remedy available for relief from the chemicals' effects; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Ithaca call on the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State
Department of Health to require and oversee efforts by Emerson Power Transmission
and any other responsible parties to (1) offer the installation and maintenance of
systems to mitigate the effects of the toxins in all homes in the affected neighborhoods
(“blanket mitigation”), and (2) provide wider areas of home testing for chemicals at all
times of the year to determine more accurately the spread of chemicals from the site,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be sent to New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health, State Senator
George Winner, Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, Congressman Maurice Hinchey, and
United States Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Clinton, as well as to Emerson
Power Transmission, from whom a written response is requested.
Alderperson Tomlan stated that Alderperson Coles brought the Resolution to the
Committee with support from Alderperson Seger and members of the South Hill
community.
Alderperson Coles stated that the concerns of South Hill residents still are not being
addressed. Both she and Alderperson Seger will continue to work on the issue and
expressed great sorrow at the slow pace of progress.
Alderperson Seger thanked Alderperson Coles for her hard work and keeping this topic
on the forefront. He stated that there are national concerns regarding the effects of
TCE exposure, and that the health and safety of residents always comes first.
Alderperson Clairborne thanked Alderperson Coles for bringing the issue forward.
Mayor Peterson stated that she supports a blanket mitigation solution and appreciates a
stronger statement of requiring a written response by Emerson.
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Disposition of Parcel ‘B’ at 502 First Street – Approval of IURA-proposed
Sublease to Drop-In Center, Inc. - Resolution
By Alderperson Tomlan: Seconded by Alderperson Clairborne
WHEREAS, the Drop-In Center, Inc., operates the Drop-In Children’s Center, a child
care center primarily serving low- and moderate-income families, located at 506 First
Street, and
WHEREAS, the Drop-In Children’s Center facility is located on City-owned land leased
to the Drop-In Center, Inc., by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (“IURA”) through April
30, 2025, and
WHEREAS, the Drop-In Center, Inc., acquired 502 First Street as part of its recent
expansion project to provide an adequate outdoor play area, and
WHEREAS, on August 23, 2005, the Drop-In Center, Inc., subdivided 502 First Street
(Tax Parcel #25.-4-2) into two lots, Parcel ‘A’ being 3,000 square feet, the minimum
allowed in the R-2b zoning district, and Parcel ‘B’ being the remaining portion of 2,303
square feet, and
WHEREAS, Parcel ‘A’ has been conveyed to Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services,
Inc., for construction of a new single-family dwelling to be sold to a low- to moderate-
income first-time homebuyer, and
WHEREAS, Parcel ‘B’ is proposed to be used for an outdoor play area for the adjoining
Drop-In Children’s Center, and
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WHEREAS, Parcel ‘B’ contains a garage structure but does not meet minimum size
requirements to be a buildable lot in the R-2b zoning district and is appropriate to be
consolidated with an adjacent parcel, and
WHEREAS, the Drop-In Center, Inc., seeks to convey Parcel ‘B’ to the City of Ithaca
and leaseback such land at no additional rent, and
WHEREAS, State law generally prohibits a city from the sale or lease of land at less
than full market value to a designated end user unless undertaken via an urban renewal
agency pursuant to Section 507 of General Municipal Law that authorizes such sale or
lease of property to a qualified and eligible sponsor in furtherance of an urban renewal
plan, provided the proposed disposition satisfies the following requirements:
publication of a notice in a newspaper of general circulation disclosing the
identity of the proposed buyer or lessee, the proposed use of the property, and
essential terms and conditions of the proposed sale or lease, and
a public hearing is held on the proposed property disposition not less than 10
days after publication of the notice, and
approval of the proposed sale or lease by the governing body, and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2006, the Common Council, acting as lead agency, determined
that the proposed property disposition will result in no significant impact on the
environment, and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2006, the Common Council agreed to accept ownership of
Parcel ‘B;’ declared it to be surplus property, once it is in City ownership; and authorized
transfer of a leasehold interest in Parcel ‘B’ to the IURA, and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2006, the IURA (1) agreed to accept a leasehold interest in
Parcel ‘B’ from the City of Ithaca, (2) designated the Drop-In Center, Inc., as a qualified
and eligible sponsor to acquire property in accordance with section 507 of General
Municipal Law, (3) determined that the proposed property disposition furthers the
objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan, and (4) approved a sublease of Parcel ‘B’ to the
Drop-In Center, Inc., subject to Common Council approval following a public hearing on
the proposed disposition, and
WHEREAS, a legal notice was published on July 8, 2006, in the Ithaca Journal
newspaper advertising a public hearing on the matter to be held on July 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed property disposition was held by the
Planning, Economic Development and Environmental Quality Committee on July 19,
2006; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council hereby approves the following
IURA-proposed sublease of Parcel ‘B’ at 502 First Street to the Drop-In Center, Inc.:
Type of Disposition: Lease Agreement
Lessor: Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
Lessee: Drop-In Center, Inc.
Premises: Parcel ‘B,’ an approximately 2,303 square foot subdivided
part of Tax Parcel #25.-4-2 located at 502 First Street,
Ithaca, NY; further defined on “Subdivision Map – No. 502
First Street,” dated 12/13/05, prepared by T.G. Miller P.C.
Future Use: Day care services to infants and children
Rent: No additional rent – existing lease of 506 First Street
amended to include Parcel ‘B’
Term: Through April 30, 2025.
Carried Unanimously
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RECESS:
Common Council recessed the meeting at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER – FILED RESOLUTIONS:
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469 Cayuga Green Phase II) –
Authorization of Full Funding for Reconstruction of the Green Garage –
Resolution
By Alderperson Cogan: Seconded by Alderperson Zumoff
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2005 the Common Council amended Capital Project #469 –
Cayuga Green Phase II – to authorize a total budget of $11,397,000 for the purposes of
reconstructing the Green Garage, and
WHEREAS, the proposed project includes demolition of the helices, bridges, and middle
section of the Green garage; reconstruction of two new levels of parking with an internal
ramping system in the middle section; restoration of the eastern and western sections;
preparation for ground level commercial lease space; and development of a north-south
ground level pedestrian walkway through the site, and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2006 and July 11, 2006 bids were received for five construction
contracts to implement the project, and
WHEREAS, based on bids received and additional project expenses, the cost of the
project is now estimated to total $12,900,912, which exceeds the authorized budget by
$1,503,912, and
WHEREAS, this project budget includes funding for the following components as
follows:
1. Steel bumper guards instead of cable bumper guards $200,944
2. Site screen walls $142,757
3. Retail storefront improvements $134,714
4. Pedestrian signalization $108,618
5. Pedestrian site improvements $ 65,171
6. Paving the ground level surface of the Green Garage $ 65,171
7. Trash rooms $ 45,620
8. Paving the City Hall parking lot $ 27,285
$790,280
WHEREAS, City engineering staff recommends reducing the construction contingency
from 10% to 7.6% thereby reducing costs by $221,421 and resulting in a projected
overage of $1,282,491 in the project budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council does hereby amend Capital
Project #469 – Cayuga Green Phase II – by adding an amount not to exceed
$1,282,491 to the previously authorized budget of $11,397,000 resulting in a total
authorized amount of $12,679,491, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the additional funds necessary for said garage reconstruction shall
be derived by the issuance of serial bonds.
Extensive discussion followed on the floor regarding the issues of revitalizing downtown,
bringing people downtown, the need for parking, and support for downtown businesses.
Further discussion followed on the floor regarding increased costs of the project and
how the project has changed from involving a multiplex theatre to having 7th Art
Corporation involved in the project. Concerns were shared regarding increases in
property taxes and the affordability of the City. Further discussion followed on how
downtown development would be affected if the garage were not rebuilt.
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A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) Coles, Seger, Tomlan, Zumoff, Gelinas, Townsend, Cogan
Nays (3) Korherr, Berry, Clairborne
Abstentions (0)
Carried
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) – Deduct Funding for Steel
Bumper Guards – Resolution
By Alderperson Cogan: Seconded by Alderperson Zumoff
RESOLVED, The City of Ithaca Common Council does hereby amend Capital Project
#469 – Cayuga Green Phase II – by deducting an amount not to exceed $200,944,
representing the estimated cost reduction for the substitution of wire cable bumper
guards for steel guardrail bumper guards.
Alderperson Korherr left the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) Coles, Seger, Zumoff, Tomlan, Gelinas, Townsend, Cogan
Nays (2) Berry, Clairborne
Abstentions (0)
Carried (7-2)
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) – Deduct Funding for Site
Screen Walls – Resolution
By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Tomlan
RESOLVED, The City of Ithaca Common Council does hereby amend Capital Project
#469 – Cayuga Green Phase II – by deducting an amount not to exceed $142,757 for
site screen walls included as alternate 2 to the previously authorized budget.
Alderperson Berry left the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
Ayes (4) Clairborne, Tomlan, Coles, Seger
Nays (4) Zumoff, Gelinas, Townsend, Cogan
Failed (4-4)
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) – Deduct Funding for
Retail Storefronts – Resolution
By Alderperson Clairborne: Seconded by Alderperson
RESOLVED, The City of Ithaca Common Council does hereby amend Capital Project
#469 – Cayuga Green Phase II – by deducting an amount not to exceed $134,714 for
retail storefront improvements to the previously authorized budget, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the additional funds necessary for said garage reconstruction shall
be derived by the issuance of serial bonds.
The Motion failed for lack of a Second.
Alderperson Clairborne noted that he wanted to keep his votes consistent.
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) – Deduct Funding for
Pedestrian Traffic Signalization – Resolution
By Alderperson : Seconded by Alderperson
RESOLVED, The City of Ithaca Common Council does hereby amend Capital Project
#469 – Cayuga Green Phase II – by deducting an amount not to exceed $108,618 for
pedestrian traffic signalization to the previously authorized budget, and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the additional funds necessary for said garage reconstruction shall
be derived by the issuance of serial bonds.
This Motion was not moved for consideration.
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) – Deduct Funding for
Pedestrian Site Improvements - Resolution
By Alderperson : Seconded by Alderperson
RESOLVED, The City of Ithaca Common Council does hereby amend Capital Project
#469 – Cayuga Green Phase II – by deducting an amount not to exceed $65,171 for
pedestrian site improvements to the previously authorized budget, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the additional funds necessary for said garage reconstruction shall
be derived by the issuance of serial bonds.
This Motion was not moved for consideration.
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) – Deduct Funding for Paving
the Ground Level Surface Parking at the Green Garage - Resolution
By Alderperson : Seconded by Alderperson
RESOLVED, The City of Ithaca Common Council does hereby amend Capital Project
#469 – Cayuga Green Phase II – by deducting an amount not to exceed $65,171 for
paving the Ground Level Surface Parking at the Green Garage to the previously
authorized budget, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the additional funds necessary for said garage reconstruction shall
be derived by the issuance of serial bonds.
This Motion was not moved for consideration.
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) – Deduct Funding for Trash
Rooms - Resolution
By Alderperson : Seconded by Alderperson
RESOLVED, The City of Ithaca Common Council does hereby amend Capital Project
#469 – Cayuga Green Phase II – by deducting an amount not to exceed $45,620 for the
trash rooms to the previously authorized budget, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the additional funds necessary for said garage reconstruction shall
be derived by the issuance of serial bonds.
This Motion was not moved for consideration.
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) – Deduct Funding for Paving
the Parking Lot at City Hall - Resolution
By Alderperson Townsend: Seconded by Alderperson Gelinas
RESOLVED, The City of Ithaca Common Council does hereby amend Capital Project
#469 – Cayuga Green Phase II – by deducting an amount not to exceed $27,285 for
paving the parking lot at City Hall included as alternate 4 in the previously authorized
budget.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the timing of this component of the project,
and the ability to lock in the price of asphalt for work that would be completed next year.
Alderpersons Townsend and Seger stated that city streets are in worse condition than
the parking lot, and they feel that it is not appropriate to pave the parking lot when
streets need work.
City Controller Thayer stated that any money not used in the project goes back into the
general fund to pay down debt.
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Motion to Call the Question
By Alderperson Townsend: Seconded by Alderperson Coles
RESOLVED, That the question be called regarding the proposed resolution.
Carried Unanimously
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (5) Seger, Clairborne, Tomlan, Gelinas, Townsend
Nays (3) Cogan, Zumoff, Coles
Abstentions (0)
Failed (5-3)
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) – Award for General
Construction – Resolution
By Alderperson Cogan: Seconded by Alderperson Seger
WHEREAS, bids were received on July 11, 2006, for demolition and reconstruction of a
portion of the Green Street Garage, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has authorized Capital funds in the total amount of
$12,478,547.00 for the project; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Contract for General Construction is awarded to Crane-Hogan
Structural Systems, Inc., 3001 Brockport Road, Spencerport, NY 14559, for their low
submitted bid of $6,955,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Alternate 1 – Commercial Tenant Area - is awarded to Crane-Hogan
Structural Systems, Inc., for their bid of $113,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Alternate 2 – Screen Walls - is awarded to Crane-Hogan Structural
Systems, Inc. for their bid of $131,430.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Alternate 3 – Pavement Reconstruction under West End of Garage -
is awarded to Crane-Hogan Structural Systems, Inc., for their bid of $60,000.00, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That Alternate 4 – Pavement Reconstruction of City Hall Lot - is awarded
to Crane-Hogan Structural Systems, Inc., for their bid of $25,120.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Alternate 5 – Center Pedestrian Bridges - is awarded to Crane-
Hogan Structural Systems, Inc. for their bid of $33,700.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Alternate 6 – West Pedestrian Bridges - is awarded to Crane-Hogan
Structural Systems, Inc. for their bid of $31,800.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to
enter into and administer the afore-mentioned contract.
Ayes (7) Coles, Seger, Zumoff, Tomlan, Gelinas, Townsend, Cogan
Nays (1) Clairborne
Abstentions (0)
Carried (7-1)
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) - Award of Contract for
Restoration – Resolution
By Alderperson Cogan: Seconded by Alderperson Coles
WHEREAS, bids were received on June 6, 2006, for demolition and reconstruction of a
portion of the Green Street Garage, including restoration, and
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WHEREAS, the Common Council has authorized capital funds in the total amount of
$12,478,547.00 for the project; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the contract for Restoration is awarded to Crane-Hogan Structural
Systems Inc, 3001 Brockport Road, Spencerport, NY 14559, for their low submitted bid
of $926,810.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to
enter into and administer the afore-mentioned contract.
Ayes (7) Coles, Seger, Zumoff, Tomlan, Gelinas, Townsend, Cogan
Nays (1) Clairborne
Abstentions (0)
Carried (7-1)
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) - Award of Contract for
Mechanical - Resolution
By Alderperson Cogan: Seconded by Alderperson Tomlan
WHEREAS, bids were received on June 6, 2006, for demolition and reconstruction of a
portion of the Green Street Garage including mechanical, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has authorized capital funds in the total amount of
$12,478,547.00 for the project; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the contract for Mechanical is awarded to Rainbow Sheet Metal Inc.,
33 Brookside Ave, Endwell, NY 13760, for their low submitted bid of $11,498.00, and be
it further
RESOLVED, that Alternate 1 – Commercial Tenant Area (mechanical) - is awarded to
Rainbow Sheet Metal Inc., for their bid of $3,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to
enter into and administer the afore-mentioned contract.
Ayes (7) Coles, Seger, Zumoff, Tomlan, Gelinas, Townsend, Cogan
Nays (1) Clairborne
Abstentions (0)
Carried (7-1)
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) - Award of Contract for
Plumbing – Resolution
By Alderperson Cogan: Seconded by Alderperson Seger
WHEREAS, bids were received on June 6, 2006, for demolition and reconstruction of a
portion of the Green Street Garage, including plumbing, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has authorized capital funds in the total amount of
$12,478,547.00 for the project; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the contract for Plumbing is awarded to Collins & Walton, Inc., 1525
Lake Road, P.O. Box 205, Elmira, NY 14902, for their low submitted bid of $159,300.00,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Alternate 1 – Commercial Tenant Area (plumbing) - is awarded to
Collins & Walton, Inc., for their bid of $225.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to
enter into and administer the afore-mentioned contract.
Ayes (7) Coles, Seger, Zumoff, Tomlan, Gelinas, Townsend, Cogan
Nays (1) Clairborne
Abstentions (0)
Carried (7-1)
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Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project #469) - Award of Contract for
Electrical – Resolution
By Alderperson Cogan: Seconded by Alderperson Tomlan
WHEREAS, bids were received on June 6, 2006, for demolition and reconstruction of a
portion of the Green Street Garage including electrical, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has authorized capital funds in the total amount of
$12,478,547.00 for the project; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the contract for Electrical is awarded to Matco Electric Corporation,
320 North Jensen Road, Vestal, NY 13850, for their low submitted bid of $323,700.00,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That Alternate 1 – Commercial Tenant Area (electrical) - is awarded to
Matco Electric Corporation, for their bid of $7,800.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to
enter into and administer the afore-mentioned contract.
Ayes (7) Coles, Seger, Zumoff, Tomlan, Gelinas, Townsend, Cogan
Nays (1) Clairborne
Abstentions (0)
Carried (7-1)
Green Garage Reconstruction (Capital Project # 469) – Directive to Negotiate for
Project Change
By Alderperson Cogan: Seconded by Alderperson Tomlan
WHEREAS, in order to limit and reduce the cost of the Green Garage Reconstruction
project, the Common Council has determined that the total amount of capital funds
allocated for the project shall be $12,478,547.00, and
WHEREAS, in order to remain within said funding limit, it is advisable that certain
elements included in the contracts awarded for the project (and which are not “add
alternates”) be modified or eliminated, through negotiation with the applicable
contractors, following the award of bids; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Council authorize and direct the Superintendent of Public Works to
negotiate with the applicable contractor(s) for:
1. The substitution of wire cable bumper guards for steel guardrail bumper
guards, for an anticipated cost reduction of $200,944.00.
Mayor Peterson thanked everyone on City Staff for all of their hard work. She voiced
her appreciation for all of the thought, research, and questioning that Common Council
members put into these decisions.
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously (8-0)
Motion to Extend Meeting:
By Alderperson Tomlan: Seconded by Alderperson Coles
RESOLVED, That the Common Council meeting be extended to 11:10 p.m. in order to
complete all of the business on the agenda.
Carried (7-0)
Alderperson Zumoff absent from vote
REPORT OF CITY CONTROLLER:
City Controller Thayer reported on the following items:
August 2, 2006
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Sales tax revenues are 10% above 2005 collections and $485,000 above the 2006
budget projections.
2007 budget preparation is ongoing.
Bonding – The August issue obtained an interest rate of 3.78%, market rate, for
$10,317,749 of the total bond amount.
Dryden Road Garage – Mayor and Supt. Gray have recommended deferring the project
to June 2007 with concurrence of the Board of Public Works.
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
Approval of the July 5, 2006 Regular Common Council Meeting Minutes –
Resolution
By Alderperson Townsend: Seconded by Alderperson Gelinas
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the July 5, 2006 Regular Common Council Meeting be
approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
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Julie Conley Holcomb, CMC Carolyn K. Peterson,
City Clerk Mayor