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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Committee of the Whole Meeting 4:45 p.m. April 21, 2004
PRESENT:
Mayor Peterson
Commissioners (6) -Tsegaye, Jenkins, Dotson, Chapman, Schlather, Romanoff
OTHERS PRESENT:
Superintendent of Public Works - Gray
Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Ferrel
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer - Fabbroni
Common Council Liaison – Coles
Administrative Secretary – Payne
Vice Chair Tsegaye chaired the meeting
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
This item was held over from the Regular meeting on April 14, 2004 due to concerns of
the budget for this project. Discussion followed concerning the budget and the design.
It was noted that funding for the project is secure and reimbursable from the state.
Comm. Romanoff stated that she is concerned with uniformity of traffic calming devices.
Tim Logue of the Planning Department indicated that the neighborhoods requested the
design and that these designs are new and experimental.
Award of Bid for Traffic Calming on Dey Street - Resolution
By Commissioner Dotson: Seconded by Schlather
WHEREAS, bids were received for the Dey Street traffic calming construction on April
13, 2004, and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bids and are recommending that the low bidder be
awarded the bid; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby awards the Dey Street traffic
calming construction project to Economy Paving, Inc., 1819 NYS Route 13, Cortland,
NY 13045 for their low total base bid of $117,730.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes Superintendent of Public Works to enter into an
agreement with Economy Paving, Inc. with the usual terms and conditions.
Carried Unanimously
Supt. Gray explained to the board that the state is able to provide funding for this
project, but only for a limited time. He added that this is a huge opportunity for the city
because the funds are unexpected and it will allow for pedestrian and bicycle safety to
be addressed. Supt. Gray also noted that there is a bridge systems engineer position
dedicated to these types of projects therefore staffing is not an issue. Discussion
continued concerning funding and the design of the project.
Declaration of Negative Impact, Thurston Avenue Bridge - Resolution
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
WHEREAS, a site plan for a proposed bridge rehabilitation, located on Thurston Avenue
over Fall Creek, in the City of Ithaca, has been submitted for review and approval by the
City of Ithaca Department of Public Works, and
WHEREAS, this is a Type 1 Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality
Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”), and an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental
Quality Review Act, and
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WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works is legislatively determined to act
as Lead Agency in environmental review, and on March 10, 2004, has reviewed and
accepted as adequate a Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the
applicant, and a Part 2, submitted by Planning Staff, and other application materials;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works determines that the
proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a
Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law
be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality
Review Act and the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance.
Discussion followed concerning the environmental impact. It was decided that
additional information was needed in order to proceed with this item.
Motion to Table to the Resolution
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by: Commissioner Dotson
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works will table this resolution pending provision
of additional information.
Carried Unanimously
Declaration of Negative Impact – Cecil A. Malone Drive Pedestrian Bridge -
Resolution
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by: Commissioner Romanoff
WHEREAS, a site plan for a proposed pedestrian bridge, located on Cecil A. Malone
Drive over Flood Control Channel, in the City of Ithaca, has been submitted for review
and approval by the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works, and
WHEREAS, this is a Type 1 Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality
Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”), and an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental
Quality Review Act, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works is legislatively determined to act
as Lead Agency in environmental review, and on March 10, 2004, has reviewed and
accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form, submitted by the
applicant, and a Part 2, submitted by Planning Staff, and other application materials;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works determines that the
proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a
Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law
be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality
Review Act and the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance.
Ayes (5) - Dotson, Jenkins, Romanoff, Schlather, Tsegaye)
Nays (0)
Abstention (1) - Chapman
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Donna Payne Carolyn K. Peterson
Administrative Secretary Mayor
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
April 21, 2004
NOTES
PRESENT: Commissioners Chapman, Dotson, Jenkins (arrived at 4:55), Romanoff, Schlather,
Tsegaye, Mayor Peterson, Alderperson Coles, Superintendent Gray, and Assistant
Superintendent Fabbroni and Ferrel.
The meeting convened at 4:45 p.m.
Vice Chair Tsegaye chaired the meeting.
There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda.
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1. Request for use of City Building – 410 Old Taughannock Blvd.
Fern DeLice of the Student Reuse Project was present to request the use of 410 Old
Taughannock Boulevard. She indicated that the group has used this property in the past for this
event. She is requesting use because the city now owns the property. The Student Reuse Project
collects items left behind from the students and sell it to the community to avoid additional items
going to the landfill. Discussion continued concerning how the items will be stored and the
condition of the building. The building will probably require electrical and other upgrades. It
was agreed by the board that the building could be used as long as any necessary upgrades were
not charged to the city.
2. Storm Water Management Program Annual Report for Public Comment
Scott Gibson, Environmental Engineer, was present to address the board. He reviewed the Clean
Water Act and noted that we are now in phase two which requires the city to publish an annual
report on the program. Public comments will be taken on this report over the next couple of
weeks. He asked the board to pass a resolution that would accept this report at their next regular
meeting. Asst. Supt. Fabbroni noted that the storm water management program is a regional
effort since the geography directs the flow into the city. A resolution will be presented at the
next regular meeting to approve the report.
3. Award of Bid for Traffic Calming on Dey Street.
This item was held over from the Regular meeting on April 14, 2004 due to concerns of the
budget for this project. Discussion followed concerning the budget and the design. It was noted
that funding for the project is secure and reimbursable from the state. Comm. Romanoff stated
that she is concerned with uniformity of traffic calming devices. Tim Logue of the Planning
Department indicated that the neighborhoods requested the design and that these designs are new
and experimental.
1. By Comm. Dotson, Seconded by Schlather
2. WHEREAS, bids were received for the Dey Street traffic calming construction on April
13, 2004, and
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4. WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bids and are recommending that the low bidder be
awarded the bid; now, therefore, be it
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11. RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby awards the Dey Street traffic
calming construction project to Economy Paving, Inc., 1819 NYS Route 13, Cortland, NY 13045
for their low total base bid of $117,730.00, and be it further
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13. RESOLVED, That the board authorizes Superintendent of Public Works to enter into an
agreement with Economy Paving, Inc. with the usual terms and conditions.
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A vote resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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4. Declaration of Negative Impact, Thurston Avenue Bridge.
Supt. Gray explained to the board that the state is able to provide funding for this project, but
only for a limited time. He added that this is a huge opportunity for the city because the funds
are unexpected and it will allow for pedestrian and bicycle safety to be addressed. Supt. Gray
also noted that there is a bridge systems engineer position dedicated to these types of projects
therefore staffing is not an issue. Discussion continued concerning funding and the design of the
project.
By Comm. Schlather, Seconded by Comm. Jenkins
WHEREAS, a site plan for a proposed bridge rehabilitation, located on Thurston Avenue over
Fall Creek, in the City of Ithaca, has been submitted for review and approval by the City of
Ithaca Department of Public Works, and
WHEREAS, this is a Type 1 Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review
Ordinance (“CEQRO”), and an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review
Act, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works is legislatively determined to act as Lead
Agency in environmental review, and on March 10, 2004, has reviewed and accepted as
adequate a Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and a Part 2,
submitted by Planning Staff, and other application materials; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Board of Public Works determines that the proposed project will
result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes
of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions
of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the City of Ithaca Environmental
Quality Review Ordinance.
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Discussion followed concerning the environmental impact. It was decided that additional
information was needed in order to proceed with this item.
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Motion to Table
By: Comm. Schlather, Seconded by: Comm. Dotson
22. A vote resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
23. 5. Declaration of Negative Impact – Cecil A. Malone Drive Pedestrian Bridge.
24. By: Comm. Schlather, Seconded by: Comm. Romanoff
WHEREAS, a site plan for a proposed pedestrian bridge, located on Cecil A. Malone Drive over
Flood Control Channel, in the City of Ithaca, has been submitted for review and approval by the
City of Ithaca Department of Public Works, and
WHEREAS, this is a Type 1 Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review
Ordinance (“CEQRO”), and an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review
Act, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works is legislatively determined to act as Lead
Agency in environmental review, and on March 10, 2004, has reviewed and accepted as
adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form, submitted by the applicant, and a Part 2,
submitted by Planning Staff, and other application materials; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That the City of Board of Public Works determines that the proposed project will
result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes
of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions
of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the City of Ithaca Environmental
Quality Review Ordinance.
25. A vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: 5 (Dotson, Jenkins, Romanoff, Schlather,
Tsegaye)
Nays: 0
Abstention: 1 (Chapman)
Motion Carries
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Notes by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary