HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2009-12-09BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:45 p.m. December 9, 2009
PRESENT:
Mayor Peterson
Commissioners (5) - Jenkins, Brock, Schlather, Tripp, Wykstra
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Hoffman
City Controller - Thayer
Superintendent of Public Works - Gray
Acting Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Benjamin
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer – Whitney
Common Council Liaison – Zumoff
Information Management Specialist - Myers
City Chamberlain – Parsons
Assistant Civil Engineer – Yost
Alderperson Myrick
EXCUSED:
DAC Liaison – Roberts
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Peterson led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Power to Act Approval of the September 2, 2009, November 4, 2009, and
November 18, 2009 Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes - Resolution
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works grant themselves Power to Act on the
Approval of the Minutes of the September 2, 2009, November 4, 2009, and November
18, 2009 Board of Public Works meeting at the December 16, 2009 Committee of the
Whole Meeting.
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A Public Hearing to Consider Certification of Assessment Roll for 2006, 2007 and
2007 Elmira Road Sidewalks
Resolution to Open Public Hearing:
By Alderperson Tripp: Seconded by Alderperson Jenkins
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to Consider Certification of Assessment Roll for
2006, 2007 and 2007 Elmira Road Sidewalks be declared open.
Carried Unanimously
No one appeared to address the Board
Resolution to Close Public Hearing:
By Alderperson Tripp: Seconded by Alderperson Wykstra
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to Consider Certification of Assessment Roll for
2006, 2007 and 2007 Elmira Road Sidewalks be declared closed.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Tripp requested the addition of item 12.1 under “Administration and
Communications” entitled “Departure of Fellow Commissioner”.
No Board member objected.
Supt. Gray stated that there is a proposed substitute resolution from the City Attorney
for item 7.1 entitled “Commons Clock Tower”. He explained this resolution provides
more detailed information than the one provided with the agenda packets.
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 2
He further requested the addition of item 11.2 under “Water & Sewer” a Power to Act
resolution entitled “Resolution on Choice of Consultant for Water Plant Design and
Construction”.
No Board member objected.
MAYOR'S COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Peterson reported that she met with Ithaca City School District Superintendent
Pastel today to sign the agreement for the Albany Street curb cut. She stated that
Traffic Engineer Logue issued the permit for the work today.
Mayor Peterson further reported that an agreement was signed at the Special Joint
Sewer Committee meeting today with NYSEG to do exploratory work regarding coal tar
wells that may be on the property in preparation for clean-up.
Mayor Peterson reported that Second Ward Alderperson Jennifer Dotson was heading
up a Yard Waste Sub-Committee and asked if any of the Board of Public Works
Commissioners were interested in volunteering to serve on the committee.
Commissioner Jenkins volunteered to serve on the committee.
COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Whitney Larsen, Cornell University Student, addressed the Board regarding the
Collegetown Trash Plan that she and fellow students, Chelsea Clarke, and Sarita
Upadhyah, have been working on. She provided an update to the Board on the work
that has been done towards implementation of their proposal that will need the Board’s
approval. She stated that the trash cans have been purchased privately and will be
donated to the City. The group went to the Public Art Commission who voted in favor of
the proposal and offered their assistance. She stated that they have obtained a lot of
neighborhood and business support for their proposal.
Chelsea Clarke, Cornell University Student, addressed the Board regarding the
Collegetown Trash Plan as well. She stated that coordination of trash pick up at the
proposed additional locations throughout Collegetown needs to be coordinated. She
stated that they also need to find some way to anchor the cans at each location and to
protect the public art that will be installed on the trash cans. She further stated that a lot
of education will also need to take place to help the program succeed.
Sarita Upadhyay, Cornell University Student, addressed the Board regarding the
Collegetown Trash Plan. She stated that they are meeting with the Landlord
Association to help educate them on the trash plan as well. They are also working to
obtain quotes to modify the trash cans to have the appropriate size openings.
Fay Gougakis, City of Ithaca, addressed the Board in support of education of college
students regarding noise levels on The Commons because of the residents who live
there. She further addressed the Board regarding the ban on texting while driving, the
bike lane on Green Street, and gas drilling. She urged the Board to protect the City’s
water source from the gas drilling activities.
The following merchants/downtown business owners/downtown employees addressed
the Board in opposition to the removal of the one hour free parking in city parking
garages and some offered possible alternatives to consider instead:
Joseph Gaylord
Deirdre Kurzweil
Steven Hugo
Kristen Lewis
John Guttridge
Gary Ferguson
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 3
RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC
Commissioner Wykstra thanked Ms. Gougakis for her reminder to protect the city’s
water supply. He further stated that some of the information that the public referred to
regarding alternatives to the loss of the free one hour parking would be useful to the
Board.
Alderperson Zumoff thanked the speakers for their comments and responded to
comments made about a survey that was done about downtown parking.
Commissioner Schlather thanked the speakers for their comments. He responded to
comments made about the Collegetown trash plan proposal and questioned whether
the City would be able to accommodate the eight additional sites for pick-up. He
encouraged Acting Asst. Supt. for Streets and Facilities Benjamin to meet with the
students and Alderperson Myrick to discuss the plan further.
BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES, REFUSE, AND TRANSIT:
Power to Act - Commons Clock Towers – Resolution
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
RESOLVED, That the Board grant themselves Power to Act on the Commons Clock
Tower at the December 16, 2009 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Carried Unanimously
Proposed Collegetown Trash Plan – Discussion and Possible Resolution
Mayor Peterson noted that a resolution was not provided for the Board’s consideration
today. She suggested that Asst. Supt. for Streets and Facilities Benjamin, one or two
Board of Public Works Commissioners, Alderperson Myrick, and possibly Alderperson
Tomlan meet with the students to discuss the logistics of the proposal.
Commissioner Tripp stated that she is not supportive of the proposal, based upon her
experiences from the past because of the problem with household trash being placed in
receptacles, as well as the additional costs to the City. She would like to see a pilot
program with current trash can locations and the newly designed cans. Commissioner
Tripp volunteered to serve as the BPW liaison to the noted meeting scheduled for
January 13, 2010.
Mayor Peterson requested that this item be placed on a January agenda keeping in
mind the Cornell University break schedule, with possible power to act.
2010 Trash Disposal Rates – Resolution
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS the Board of Public Works has reviewed and discussed information from the
Solid Waste Division and the Chamberlain’s Office regarding trash tags, and
WHEREAS the Department of Public Works recommends the elimination of the 20 lb.
trash tag, leaving only the 35 lb. trash tag for residents to purchase, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works eliminates the Small Tag and adjusts the
purchase price of the 35 lb. tag from $4.00 to $3.25 per tag, effective January 1, 2010.
Carried Unanimously
Power to Act – Request for Easement for 934 Stewart Avenue - Resolution
By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
RESOLVED, That the Board grant itself Power to Act at the December 16, 2009,
Committee of the Whole Meeting to review and vote on a request for an easement at
934 Stewart Avenue.
City Attorney Hoffman stated that he reviewed the assessment department information
for this address and noted that it is not a typical situation. He explained that the ramps
from the house to the sidewalk are actually in the air because of the topography of the
area. He suggested that staff from the Department of Public Works inspect the property
to make sure they are comfortable with the railings and public sidewalk.
A Vote on the Resolution Resulted As Follows:
Carried Unanimously
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 4
HIGHWAYS, STREETS, AND SIDEWALKS:
Certification of Assessment Roll for 2006, 2007 and 2007 Elmira Road Sidewalks –
Resolution
By Commissioner Brock: Seconded by Commissioner Wykstra
WHEREAS, notices of defect, public hearings and notices of assessment were provided
to property owners related to the installation and repair of their sidewalk in 2008; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves the finalization of the attached
list of uncontested assessments including the 25% administrative fee required by City
Code, and requests Common Council to direct the City Chamberlain to collect such
assessments.
Address Property Owner Tax Parcel # Charges
2006 Sidewalk
105 Lewis St Stephanie Hsu 27.-5-2 $250.00
2007 Sidewalks
402-404 Esty St. David W. Mitchell 51.-1-12 $7,844.65
216 Washington St Francine M. Wilson-Jasper 51.-6-9.2 $5,355.52
2007 Elmira Road Sidewalks
347 Elmira Rd. Katzkidd Investments 125.-2-1 $10,558.30
341-343 Elmira Rd Americo Real Estate Co 125.-2-2 $27,406.26
Asst. Supt. for Streets and Facilities Benjamin stated that NYSEG removed the
sidewalks at 402-404 Esty Street/216 Washington Street when they were doing the
removal of coal tar in that area. The City replaced the sidewalks and billed NYSEG for
the work.
Asst. Civil Engineer Yost reported that property owners received written notice of the
pending bill two weeks ago; they also received notice about today’s public hearing. The
time to protest the bill ended after the public hearing today.
Amending Resolution:
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Wykstra
RESOLVED, That the resolution be amended to remove the two sidewalks under the
heading “2007 Sidewalks” for 402-404 Esty Street and 216 Washington Street pending
investigation as to whether the bill has been paid and if it has then to expunge the bill,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the title of the resolution be amended to read as follows:
“Certification of Assessment Roll for 2006 and for 2007 Elmira Road Sidewalks –
Resolution”
Carried Unanimously
Main Motion As Amended:
A Vote on the Main Motion As Amended Resulted as Follows:
Carried Unanimously
Appeal of Sidewalk Assessment for 334, 334 and 328 Elmira Road - Resolution
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS, Reuben and Milton Weiner, owners of 334 Elmira Road (tax parcel 121.-1-
4) and 334 Elmira Road (tax parcel 121.-1-5) and 328 Elmira Road (tax parcel 121.-1-
1), received a 2006 sidewalk assessment for sidewalk work completed adjacent to their
properties, and
WHEREAS, the owners were notified on July 6, 2005 that the Board of Public Works
was directing them to install new sidewalk at their own expense, and
WHEREAS, after the owner deadline expired on June 15, 2006, City of Ithaca’s
contractor installed sidewalk, driveway aprons, required curb and performed associated
traffic maintenance, protection, and site restoration work, and
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 5
WHEREAS, Elaine Weiner spoke on behalf of Reuben and Milton Weiner at the Public
Hearing held on June 6, 2007 protesting that no curb exists, the 25% administrative fee
is a concern and requested an itemized bill, and
WHEREAS, a subcommittee of the Board of Public Works has met with staff and
reviewed information provided by the owner and staff regarding the appeal; now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board recognizes that city’s sidewalk crew completed the
necessary sidewalk replacement work, and determines that the owner is responsible for
payment, therefore and the Board further finds:
• 66 feet of curb was reset at tax parcel #121-1-4 and 40 feet of curb was reset at
tax parcel #121.-1-5;
• the 25% administrative fee is required by City Code;
• and an itemized bill can be provided along with the final bill,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board hereby denies the request to expunge the sidewalk
assessment for 334, 334, 328 Elmira Road, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the total sidewalk assessment including the 25% administrative fee
shall remain at:
AddressTax Parcel #Owner Assessment
334 Elmira Rd121.-1-4Reuben & Milton Weiner16,444.30$
334 Elmira Rd121.-1-5Reuben & Milton Weiner11,723.88$
328 Elmira Rd121.-1-1Reuben & Milton Weiner27,769.13$
Carried Unanimously
Appeal of Sidewalk Assessment for 344 Elmira Road- Resolution
By Commissioner Brock: Seconded by Commissioner Wykstra
WHEREAS, Byway Partnership, owners of 344 Elmira Road, received a 2008 sidewalk
assessment for sidewalk work completed adjacent to their property, and
WHEREAS, Byway Partnership received sidewalk notice in 2007, that the Board of
Public Works was directing them to install new sidewalk at their own expense, and
Marty McElwee, representing Byway Partnership has had several written and verbal
communications with staff regarding concerns before and after the sidewalk work
adjacent to their property, and
WHEREAS, Mr. McElwee appeared at the March 4, 2009 Public Hearing to request that
the 25% administrative fee on the proposed assessment be waived on the basis that:
• his contractor, McPherson Builders, obtained a permit and constructed sidewalk
adjacent to his property and would have also built the sidewalk segment the City
built if he’d know it was required and;
• his cost to do the work privately would have been one-third less than the City
charged, and
WHEREAS, a subcommittee of the Board of Public Works has met with staff and
reviewed information provided by the owner and staff regarding the appeal; now
therefore be it
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 6
RESOLVED, That the Board recognizes that city’s sidewalk crew completed the
sidewalk replacement work, and notes that McPherson Builders performed the work
without a permit and as a consequence did not discuss the required scope of work with
the City of Ithaca and be it further
RESOLVED, That during the protest investigation, it was discovered that the
assessment was associated with the incorrect parcel, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board hereby expunges the sidewalk assessment for 344 Elmira
Road and requests that staff assess the correct owner.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding whether or not proper notice was given to the
appropriate property owner.
Amending Resolution:
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
RESOLVED, That the Resolution be amended to read as follows:
“WHEREAS, Byway Partnership, owners of 344 Elmira Road, received a 2008 sidewalk
assessment for sidewalk work completed adjacent to their property, and
WHEREAS, Byway Partnership received sidewalk notice in 2007, that the Board of
Public Works was directing them to install new sidewalk at their own expense, and
Marty McElwee, representing Byway Partnership has had several written and verbal
communications with staff regarding concerns before and after the sidewalk work
adjacent to their property, and
WHEREAS, Mr. McElwee appeared at the March 4, 2009 Public Hearing to protest the
assessment; and
WHEREAS, a subcommittee of the Board of Public Works has met with staff and
reviewed information provided by the owner and staff regarding the appeal; now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That during the protest investigation, it was discovered that the
assessment should have been associated with a different parcel, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board hereby expunges the sidewalk assessment for 344 Elmira
Road and requests that staff determine and pursue the correct owner for payment as
may be permissible by law.
Carried Unanimously
Main Motion As Amended:
A Vote on the Main Motion As Amended Resulted As Follows:
Carried Unanimously
Appeal of Sidewalk Assessment for 118 Linn Street - Resolution
By Commissioner Brock: Seconded by Commissioner Wykstra
WHEREAS, Donald Spector & Stacia Zabusky, owners of 118 Linn Street, received a
2008 sidewalk assessment for sidewalk work completed adjacent to their property, and
WHEREAS, a sidewalk defect notice dated June 29, 2007 was sent to the owners, and
WHEREAS, on behalf of both owners, Donald Spector spoke at the March 4, 2009
Public Hearing and submitted a clarification letter dated May 13, 2009 at the request of
the Sidewalk Task Force to appeal the assessment on the basis that:
• the bill is illegitimate and legally unenforceable because the City had a duty to
provide a forum for appeals regarding the need for the work prior to
commencement of the work. The City destroyed the relevant evidence by
removing the old sidewalk;
• at the time of the original notice, the owners found about 2/3 of the proposed
work excessive, but had no opportunity to appeal and were unsure what portion
of the remaining work would be billed to them;
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 7
• the original notice did not provide information on ways owners could get work
done; the only option mentioned was that the City would do the work;
• the City failed to complete the work on its original timetable and had the owners
been given accurate information on the period of time available to arrange work,
they would have done so for 10% to 15% of the City bill, based on research by
Bryn Lovejoy-Grinnell;
• a legitimate charge is 10% to 15% of the amount in the proposed assessment;
WHEREAS, a subcommittee of the Board of Public Works has met with staff, and
reviewed information provided by the owners and staff regarding the appeal; now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board recognizes that City’s contractor completed the sidewalk
replacement work, and determines that the owner is responsible for payment because:
• There is no record of informal appeal from either owner regarding the defect
notice dated June 29, 2007, until 2009 a year after the time of the work although
City contact information was included within the notice. The defect notice is a
record of sidewalk condition on June 28, 2007 when it was created and on April
15, 2008 when it was reviewed and revised. A formal opportunity for appeal was
provided at the Public Hearing held on March 4, 2009;
• The defect notice was created using long-established inspection criteria. The
notice shows large cracks, several missing pieces, spalling, holes and several
joints out of level, all classified as the more serious “condemnable condition. This
information was reviewed and revised by Ray Benjamin and Lynne Yost when
the sidewalk was painted on April 15, 2008 in preparation for construction
activities. The owner was billed for 62% of the sidewalk area that was replaced.
A small section of driveway apron without noted defects located adjacent to the
curb was replaced for sidewalk crew convenience and the owner was not
charged for that work. There is no record of owner contact regarding
disagreement with the inspection results until public hearing appearance. A
portion of the driveway was added in at City expense for construction
convenience;
• The original notice stated that “if you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact <name> at <phone> or <email>.” A list of frequently asked questions
and answers first written in 2006 that discussed owner work was likely enclosed
with the defect notice, although that cannot be confirmed via City records;
• The timetable for the work mentioned in the defect notice was the statement “The
City has tentatively scheduled your property for this year.” Owners who
communicate their intentions to complete their repairs to the City and move
forward with their plans are routinely accommodated, occasionally on short
notice. The estimate provided by Bryn Lovejoy-Grinnell is unrealistic, with the
possible exception of owners who had no material, labor or equipment expenses
for removal and installation other than concrete and adequate knowledge,
experience and skill to complete the work in accordance with City specifications
themselves. Pending work by City of Ithaca was indicated by pink sidewalk paint
and notice of the work posted at the property. There is no record of contact from
the owners objecting to the pending work;
• City charges are based on a long series of competitive public bids for sidewalk
repair work and a small inflationary adjustment added each year. Owners retain
the option to seek better prices by arranging their own work,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board hereby denies the request to expunge the sidewalk
assessment for 118 Linn Street, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the sidewalk assessment including the 25% administrative fee
required by City Code remain at $3,760.04.
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 8
Commissioner Schlather requested that the property owner, Donald Spector, be allowed
to address the Board regarding this item.
The Board agreed.
Mr. Spector read from the City of Ithaca Municipal Code the section relating to the
requirements for the City to notify property owners of required sidewalk repair work. He
explained the history of the sidewalk work, notice, and correspondence he received
from the City about his property.
Mayor Peterson noted that Mr. Spector read from the 2007 City of Ithaca Municipal
Charter which has since been amended since the time of the work on his property.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding what the initial notice to the property owner
stated and the process the City follows when notifying property owners of required
sidewalk repair work. It was determined that it was not clear which version of the initial
notification letter was sent to Mr. Spector as the City does not have those records.
Commissioner Schlather requested that the City Attorney review the City Charter that
was in effect at the time of this work to determine what process the City was required to
follow and what the property owner’s responsibility was at that time.
Power to Act – Appeal of Sidewalk Assessment for 118 Linn Street, Appeal of
Sidewalk Assessment for 120 Linn Street, Appeal of Sidewalk Assessment for
122-124 Linn Street, Appeal of Sidewalk Assessment for 128 Linn Street, Appeal
of Sidewalk Assessment for 405-407 North Aurora Street - Resolution
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works grant themselves Power to Act on the
Appeal of Sidewalk Assessment for 118 Linn Street, Appeal of Sidewalk Assessment for
120 Linn Street, Appeal of Sidewalk Assessment for 122-124 Linn Street, Appeal of
Sidewalk Assessment for 128 Linn Street, Appeal of Sidewalk Assessment for 405-407
North Aurora Street at the December 16, 2009 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Carried Unanimously
Appeal of Sidewalk Assessment for 430 North Aurora Street
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
WHEREAS, James W Lane, owner of 430 North Aurora Street, received a 2008
sidewalk assessment for sidewalk work completed adjacent to his property, and
WHEREAS, a sidewalk defect notice was sent to the owner dated July 6, 2007, and
WHEREAS, the owner filed a written appeal dated February 18, 2009 to the
assessment on the basis that his defect notice indicated that none of the planned work
was owner responsibility so he took no action.
WHEREAS, a subcommittee of the Board of Public Works has met with staff, and
reviewed information provided by the owner and staff regarding the appeal; now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board recognizes that the city sidewalk crew completed the
sidewalk replacement work, but has determined that the property owner is not
responsible for payment because of a notice error, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board hereby expunges the sidewalk assessment for 430 North
Aurora Street.
Carried Unanimously
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 9
PARKING AND TRAFFIC:
2010 Parking Rates - Resolution
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Brock
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has considered proposed 2010 rates for
municipal parking facilities in order to meet the adopted 2010 budget revenue
projection; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works adopts the proposed 2010 municipal
parking rates as follows in the attached table; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That during the Spring of 2010 (May meeting, January to April data) the
Board of Public Works shall review the revenues generated by, and the use levels of,
these parking facilities in order to assess and determine whether further adjustments
are required to meet revenues for the balance of 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a West End Parking Permit system be established for the surface off-
street parking lots located on Inlet island and on Fulton Street, effective July 1, 2010 at
a proposed quarterly rate of $60; and be it further
RESOLVED, That all monthly permit charges in all parking facilities shall be increased
annually in future years by 3 percent on January 1st unless the Board of Public Works
directs otherwise hereafter.
Monthly Permits
Actual
2009 Rates
Effective
8/1/09
Proposed
2010 Rates
Effective
1/1/10
Proposed
2010 Rates
Effective
8/1/10
Seneca Garage,
Day and Night
All Levels $76.00/mo $80.00/mo $80.00/mo
Contract with Hotel1 $45.03/mo $45.03/mo $46.38/mo
Contract with Ciminelli2 $76.00/mo $80.00/mo $80.00/mo
Contract with Thomas3 $76.00/mo $80.00/mo $80.00/mo
Green Street Garage,
Day and Night
All Levels $64.00/mo $70.00/mo $70.00/mo
Contract with Ciminelli2 $50.50/mo $50.50/mo $50.50/mo
Contract with Thomas Assoc.3 $50.50/mo $50.50/mo $50.50/mo
Cayuga Street Garage,
Day and Night
All Levels, including long-term
storage $54.50/mo $56.00/mo $56.00/mo
Contract with Ciminelli2 $44.90/mo $44.90/mo $44.90/mo
Contract with County (Library)4 $44.90/mo $44.90/mo $44.90/mo
Contract with Thomas Assoc.3 $44.90/mo $44.90/mo $44.90mo
Premium Area Rates $100.00 $103.00/mo $103.00/mo
Dryden Road Garage
Day 6:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. $107.00/mo $110.00/mo $110.00/mo
Night 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. $107.00mo $110.00/mo $110.00/mo
Day and night (24 hours) $214.00/mo $220.00/mo $220.00/mo
Other Non-Meter Permit Parking
Contract with County (DSS)4 $44.90/mo $44.90/mo $44.90/mo
Weekly Rates
Actual
2009 Rates
Effective
1/1/09
Proposed
2010 Rates
Effective
1/1/10
Proposed
2010 Rates
Effective
8/1/10
Seneca Garage, Day and Night $23.00
Green Street Garage, Day and Night $20.00
Dryden Road Garage, Day OR Night $32.00
Dryden Road Garage, 24 Hours $64.00
Hourly Rates Actual Proposed Proposed Proposed
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 10
2009 Rates
Effective
8/1/09
2010 Rates
Effective
1/1/10
2010 Rates
Effective
6/1/10
2011 Rates
Effective
1/1/11
Seneca, Green, Cayuga Street Garages6
0 – 1 0 0 $.50/hour $1/hour
Every hour
thereafter $1/hour $1/hour $1/hour $1/hour
Maximum $10/day $10/day $10/day
Dryden Road Garage
0 – 24 $1/hour $1/hour $1/hour $1/hour
Maximum $12/day $15/day $15/day $15/day
Dryden Road Summer Rates (June 1 – August 15)
0 – 24 $0.75/hour $0.75/hour $0.75/hour $0.75/hour
Maximum $12/day $15/day $15/day $15/day
Bulk Purchase: Garage Tokens
or Value Card
$26.00/
40 hours
$26.00/
40 hours
$26.00/
40 hours
Parking Meters and Pay and Display
Surface Lot:
Green Street
Garage7
$1.50/hour
2 hour max
$1.50/hour
No max
$1.50/hour
No max
$1.50/hour
No max
Downtown
$1.00/hr
2 hr. max
$1.00/hr
2 hr. max
$1.00/hr
2 hr. max
Collegetown
$1.00/hr
2 hr. max
$1.00/hr
2 hr. max
$1.00/hr
2 hr. max
Thurston &
Stewart Ave. &
Edgemoor
$0.25/hr
9 hr. max
$0.25/hr
9 hr. max
$0.25/hr
9 hr. max
Foot Notes
1 – Volume discount rate for 104 spaces – see contract dated June 6, 2006. Rate
adjustment annually on 8/1 based on average increase in other rates, but not more than
3%
2 – Up to 40 permits in Seneca Street Garage at posted rate (except handicap permits,
are at special Cayuga Garage rate); up to 100 permits in Green Street Garage, up to
150 permits in Cayuga Street Garage, total not to exceed 250 permits. Right to
purchase additional 150 permits at posted rates – see contract dated June 6, 2006.
Rate to change for first 250 permits after August 1, 2007, “from time to time” based on
percentage change in the CPI between adjustment dates. There has been a decrease
in the CPI between August 1, 2008 and August 1, 2009, so no change has been
calculated. We can look at this again next year if the CPI starts going up.
3 – Up to 150 total permits in Green Street and Cayuga Street Garages at lowest permit
price available for those spaces; up to 50 permits in Seneca Street Garage at lowest
posted monthly rate for Seneca Street Garage spaces (Seneca spaces are only
available if Green Street and Cayuga Street Garages are full). Thomas Associates is
eligible for volume discount fee structure – not currently applicable. This contract
expires October 31, 2010.
4 – The County’s Mental Health/Library agreement for 100 spaces in Green Street
Garage (and/or Lot D) will remain in effect for ten (10) years, or for as long as the
building at 101 East Green Street is owned by the County and used for public library
purposes, whichever period is shorter. Both parties agree to work in good faith to
negotiate a successor agreement at the expiration of this agreement. The rate charged
is the lowest rate charged to anyone. The agreement was signed November 28, 2000,
so expires in November 2010. County’s DSS agreement for 20 spaces on West State
Street (in “Fire Station lot”) expires December 31, 2016.
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 11
5 – Fees charged: Downtown garages, 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday:
Dryden Road garage and Green Street Surface Lot, 24 hours / 7 days.
6 – The City has an agreement with TC3 that allows TC3 to issue passes for students,
clients, and customers, for which the City charges TC3 88 percent of posted rates for
the accumulated parking fees.
7 – In 2010, the pay station for the Green Street Surface Lot may be changed to accept
credit cards, at which time the hourly rate shall be increased to $2 per hour.
Amending Resolution:
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorize only the monthly and weekly
permit rates as specified in the chart for resolution 9.1 entitled 2010 Parking Rates
effective January 1, 2010.
Carried Unanimously
Commissioner Schlather stated that his suggestion is that next week at the December
16, 2009 Board of Public Works Committee of the Whole meeting the Board will give
itself Power to Act to approve a resolution that will include those and then it will clearly
say that it supersedes this resolution.
Commissioner Brock questioned the weekly rates in the chart because it is blank in the
resolution.
Supt. Gray responded that he was responsible for that. City Chamberlain Parsons
handed that it in and we discovered that the Board had actually set weekly rates in the
middle of last year and he didn’t know whether to increase them by a dollar, he couldn’t
just do it by3%; he didn’t know what the Board would accept and so he left them alone.
Commissioners Schlather and Tripp agreed to “do over” the above amending resolution
as follows:
Commissioner Schlather stated that he would recommend that the Board add a dollar to
each one of those numbers.
City Chamberlain Parsons stated that those rates were established at a premium over
the regular monthly rates. She feels very comfortable if a dollar is added to each of
those because it gives the City flexibility if somebody wants the first week of May for
instance, to issue that kind of permit, and they are still paying a premium over the
regular monthly rate.
Amending Resolution:
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
RESOLVED, That the Board approve both the monthly permits and weekly rates as
specified in resolution 9.1 with the further modification that the weekly rates are
adjusted to $24.00 effective January 1, 2010 and August 1, 2010 for Seneca Garage,
the Green Street Garage day and night $21.00, for the Dryden Road garage day or
night it is $33.00 and for the Dryden Road garage twenty-four hours it is $65.00, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That this authorization will expire when and if this Board supersedes it by
any resolution adjusting any of the other parking rates; including these rates hereafter.
Carried Unanimously
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 12
Main Motion As Amended:
A Vote on the Main Motion As Amended Resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Power to Act – Parking Rates – Resolution
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Wykstra
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works grant themselves Power to Act on the
2010 Parking Rates at the December 16, 2009 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Carried Unanimously
WATER AND SEWER:
2010 Water and Sewer Rates – Resolution
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Common Council adopted a budget that includes revenue
projections for the Water and Sewer fund, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with City Charter, the Board of Public Works has the
authority to set water and sewer rates, and
WHEREAS, staff has provided water and sewer usage projections for 2009, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works adopts the following water and sewer
rates and fees starting for bills due on or after January 1, 2010:
Basic Rates (per 100 cubic feet):
Water $3.32
Sewer $4.43
Minimum Billing (per quarter year)
Meter
Size
Cubic Feet
Allowed
(x100) Water Sewer Total
Small 12 $ 39.84 $ 53.16 $ 93.00
1" 32 106.24 141.76 248.00
1.5" 55 182.60 243.65 426.25
2" 112 371.84 496.16 868.00
3" 160 531.20 708.80 1,240.00
4" 241 800.12 1,067.63 1,867.75
6" 421 1,397.72 1,865.03 3,262.75
Other Services
• Unmetered sprinkler service: $12 per inch diameter per quarter
• Metered water for circuses, carnivals contractors, etc., through suitable
connection at hydrant installed by Water and Sewer: charged by use, with
minimum bill of $200 per day for the first 7 days and $50 per day
thereafter.
• Bulk Water for street sweepers, tank trucks, spray rigs, etc., available at
the Water building: $100 per load up to 500 gallons, and $25 per
thousand over 500 gallons.
• Meter removal, meter resetting, turning water off, or turning water on at
curb stop: $40 per event.
• Residential Meter Testing: $75 if meter is found to be within industry
tolerances; no charge if out of tolerance.
• Replacement of frosted or damaged residential meter:
During business hours – cost of the meter plus $50
After hours without a call-in – cost of the meter plus $125
After hours with a call-in – cost of the meter plus $220
Board of Public Works – December 9, 2009- Page 13
• Replace damaged AMR meter head, caused by owner/occupant
negligence: cost of new meter plus $60.
• Special meter reading with corresponding bill: $45 per special read.
• All other special services: To be billed at cost (including overhead) with
supporting bill documentation.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Sarah L. Myers Carolyn K. Peterson
Information Management Specialist Mayor