HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-11 Board of Public Works Meeting AgendaBOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
A meeting of the Board of Public Works will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at
4:45 p.m. in Common Council Chambers — Third Floor, City Hall, 108 East Green Street,
Ithaca, New York.
Agenda
1. Additions or Deletions to Agenda (Items 1 -5: 15 min.)
2. Mayor's Communications
3. Communications and Hearings from Persons Before the Board
4. Response to the Public
5. Reports
Special Committees of the Board
Council Liaison
Board Liaisons
Superintendent and Staff
Other Department Heads
6. Approval of Minutes (10 min.)
6.1 July 13, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes
6.2 July 27, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes
6.3 August 24, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes
6.4 September 14, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes
7. Administration and Communications
8. VOTING ITEMS
8.1 Buildings, Properties, Refuse and Transit (20 min.)
A. Recommendation to Divest Unused City Property, Part 3 — Resolutions
B. Request for Relocation of Storm Sewer and an Easement for 359 Elmira
Road (Fairfield Inn Site)
8.2 Highways, Streets and Sidewalks
8.3 Parking and Traffic (5 min.)
A. 2012 Municipal Parking Rates - Resolution
8.4 Creeks, Bridges and Parks (5 min.)
A. 2012 Newman Golf Course Rates and Fees — Resolution
8.5 Water and Sewer (5 min.)
A. 2012 Water and Sewer Rates — Resolution
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS (60 min.)
9.1 Request to Use DeWitt Park by "Occupy Ithaca"
9.2 2012 Trash and Yard Waste Disposal Rates (adopted Nov. 16, 2011)
10. New Business
11. Adjournment
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meeting.
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Notes for BPW Agenda, December 14, 2011
8.1A Recommendation to Divest Unused City Property, Part 3 — Resolutions
The attached information and resolutions are from an earlier agenda covering items that we
did not get to. I believe both properties are ones that have more than public works interests
and we should forward them to the Planning Departments as well so that they can provide
input to Council.
8.1 B Request for Relocation of Storm Sewer and an Easement for 359 Elmira Road
(Fairfield Inn Site) — Possible Resolution
The Manos family has sold property on Elmira Road (359) that is being developed as a hotel
(Fairfield Inn & Suites). The development needs to relocate a storm sewer easement to allow
for the site plan development. The realignment is routine and does not pose any problems for
the city. I recommend approving the relocation.
8.3A 2012 Municipal Parking Rates - Resolution
8.4A 2012 Newman Golf Course Rates and Fees — Resolution
8.5A 2012 Water and Sewer Rates — Resolution
We would like to get rate structures in place for 2012 that match up with and support the
adopted 2012 Budget of the City of Ithaca.
As a side note, probably to be discussed later, staff has recommended a driving range for the
municipal golf course that they believe will produce a new revenue stream. They would like to
get started on the changes in hope that they can have it in place for late spring or early
summer of 2012. 1 have been hearing this suggestion for more than twenty years. I believe it
would prove to be a very valuable addition that would have a broader client base than the
course itself. If the Board agrees to the recommended improvements, we will start the work as
soon as weather allows.
9.1 Request to Use DeWitt Park by "Occupy Ithaca"
Attached are a copy of the permit request and my denial of the permit, from Occupy Ithaca to
exercise their first amendment rights to free speech and assembly. I have also attached a legal
opinion from the City Attorney's office concerning this matter. You can read the response,
which supplies a lot more detail than my comments here, but because they occupied the park
prior to applying for the permit and have demonstrated what they intended to do in the park
with a permit, I have denied it. They certainly have the right to exercise the first amendment, in
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a manner, time, and place as allowed by law. The City also has rights and obligations in the
management of parkland. I believe my denial will be appealed to the Board as allowed under
our code so I have put it on the agenda.
Update: As I was writing these notes, a representative arrived in my office and handwrote an
appeal to the denial letter. It is attached.
9.2 2012 Trash and Yard Waste Disposal Rates (adopted Nov. 16, 2011)
Claudia Jenkins has requested a discussion item to review concerns she has about the yard
waste program, I believe.
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8.1A Recommendation to Divest Unused City Property, Part 3 — Resolutions
Resolution Parcel 100. -2 -1.2 — Cherry Street
By Commissioner: Seconded by Commissioner
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca owns parcel 100. -2 -1.2 located at the south end of Cherry
Street, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned parcel was obtained by the City with the intention of
expanding the industrial park, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned parcel has not yet been developed by the City, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends reserving a 40 foot wide temporary (construction) easement
and a concurrent 20 foot wide permanent easement for extension of utilities, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends reserving a twenty foot wide easement for the purpose of
extending a pedestrian path, concurrent with the aforementioned utility easement, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has determined that there is no further Public Works
need to own the parcel, and
WHEREAS, the southerly portion of parcel 100. -2 -1.2 contains two designated wetlands of
0.45 acre and 0.32 acre, and
WHEREAS, continued ownership of the aforementioned parcel by the City of Ithaca incurs
Public Works expense, presents an attractive nuisance and reduces the property tax base,
now be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public works recommends that the City divest of up to five and
six tenths acres of the northerly portion of parcel 100. -2 -1.2 located at the south end of Cherry
Street exclusive of the aforementioned designated wetlands.
Cherry Street, Tax Parcel 100. -2 -1.2
The parcel at the end of Cherry Street contains 8.25 acres and is assessed at $825,000. The property is
bounded on the east by railroad property and on the west by lands abutting Cayuga Inlet including a strip
of land designated as parkland. This wooded parcel is generally flat. The southerly end of the property
contains two small wetland areas and is frequently occupied by squatters.
The neighboring 2.88 acre parcel at 240 Cherry Street has a land assessment of $253,000 with a total
assessment of $1,290,000; this generates over $19,000 in property tax annually.
The site could be sub - divided to create a 5.6 (approx.) acre parcel and a 2.7 (approx.) acre parcel.
Easements should be reserved in order to extend water mains and provide for bicycle and pedestrian
access to the south end of the property. .
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Resolution: Parcel 68. -2 -9.2 — 700 Block East Seneca Street
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca owns parcel 68. -2 -9.2 located on the south side of the 700 block
of East Seneca Street, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned parcel was obtained by the City as an opportunity to acquire
green space, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned parcel has not been developed or maintained or designated
as park, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has determined that there is no further Public Works
need to own the parcel, and
WHEREAS, continued ownership of the aforementioned parcel by the City of Ithaca incurs
Public Works expense, presents an attractive nuisance and reduces the property tax base,
now be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public works recommends that the City divest of parcel 68. -2-
9.2 located on the south side of the 700 block of East Seneca Street.
700 block East Seneca Street, Tax parcel 68. -2 -9.2
This 0.17 acre parcel was acquired by the City in 1982.
The parcel is zoned R -3A. The assessed value of the
land is $50,000.
The parcel has remnants of a sidewalk and play structure
once part of the school. The sidewalk runs from the
North West corner of the property to the center of the
property where it ends in an abrupt drop. The
antiquated playground equipment constitutes an
attractive nuisance and has not apparently been
maintained in decades. The East side of the property
has some mature trees. The West side of the property is
used for parking by the neighboring property without
permission.
The parcel is abutted by multi -unit residential structures
on similarly sized parcels. 705 East Seneca Street has
an assessed value of $400,000 which generates
approximately $5000 in property taxes.
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To: William J. Gray, P.E., SuperintenFwer W City of Ithaca
From: Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E.S.
Re: Request for relocation of Storm nd Ea sement Proposed Fairfield Inn Site
Date: November 7,2011
On November 25,2011 the City Planning Board granted Final Site Plan Approval for a new 106
Unit Fairfield Inn by Marriott on a 1.835 acre site just west of the Manos Restaurant as shown
on accompanying map L -102. As discussed with you and members of your engineering staff in
the process of obtaining Use Variance and Site Plan Approvals, this will necessitate a straight
forward relocation of an existing storm sewer and easement for same on the property being
developed and a portion of the remaining B. J. Manos Enterprises Inc. property. This then is the
formal request to seek the Board of Public Works approval of such a storm sewer relocation
and substitute easement to the City to accompany same.
The existing storm sewer location is shown on accompanying Survey Map S -102 as it runs
southwest along the Farino / Manos boundary and then backlot west - northwest parallel to
Elmira and Spencer Roads. Interestingly in researching the history, the existing easement to the
City (564/100) enclosed was found recorded for Manos parcels (559/900) tax parcel 129 -1 -1
and (444/627) part of tax parcel 129 -1 -10.2 but no record could be found in Tompkins County
Clerk or City DPW records of an easement across tax parcels 129 -1 -6.2 and 129- 1 -7.2.
In the process of the relocation we propose abandoning the existing easement description and
substituting the attached easement location on map C -102 and accompanying description as it
will then traverse across the entire Manos Enterprises Inc. property.
The parties hope to move to a property transfer sometime in December 2011 looking toward
an early 2012 ground breaking. So your board's earliest attention to this matter would be most
appreciated. If we can provide any additional information to clarify our request please do not
hesitate to contact me at 607 - 3510940 or Mark Wheeler, Esq. counsel for Manos Enterprises
Inc. at 1734444 in this matter.
Proposed Substitute Storm Sewer Easement
Beginning a point at the northeast corner of the B.J.Manos Enterprises Inc. property on the
south boundary street line of Elmira Road thence
S 50 003'00" W 20 feet along the Elmira Road street line to a point thence
S 6 0'08'36" W 277.93 feet parallel to the Manos /Farino property line to a point thence
S 60°04'45" W 113.92 feet parallel to an existing storm sewer to a point thence
S 21 026'36" W 139.85 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point thence
S 55 °02'59" W 71.00 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point thence
S 8594'44" W 155.06 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point in the Manos /Allen
property line thence
S 35 °11 "25" E 23.28 feet along the Manos /Allen property line to a point thence
N 85 034'44" E 148.61 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point thence
N 55 °02'59" E 82.50 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point thence
N 21 026'36" E 138.88 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point thence
N 60°04'45" E 109.51 feet parallel to the existing storm sewer to a point thence
N 6008'36" E 306.98 feet along the Manos /Farino /Katzkidd property line to the point or place
of beginning
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B. J. MANOS ENTERPRISES, INC., a domestic corporation organized under
the laws of the State of New York having its principal place of business
at 359 Elmira Road, Ithaca, New York,
part Y of the first part, and
The City of Ithaca, a municipal corporation with offices at 108 East
Green Street, Ithaca, New York,
part Y of the second part,
WttmatO that the part of the first part, In consideration of One
ro /100 ---- — - Dollar ( ;1.00 )
lawful neoney of the United States, and other good and valuable consideration
paid by the part Y of the second part, does hereby remise, release and quitclaim
unto the part Y of the second part, its successors and assigns forever, =
a perpetual right of way over and across and an easement in the Land hereinafter
described, for the purpose of clearing, trenching for, laying, constructing,
maintaining and repairing storm sewers and pipe lines. Said land is described
as follows:
ALL THAT TRACT OR P,AFCM OF LAND situate in the City of Ithaca, County of Tcrpkins
and State of New York and more particularly bo=led and described as follows:
Commencing at a point in the southerly line of Elmira Road at the northeast comer
of premises conveyed to the Grantor herein by deed recorded in the Ttapkins
County Clerk's Office in Liber 439 of Deeds at page 619, thence running S 51. 55'
W along the southerly line of Elmira Road 15' to a point; thence runnimj S 7. 16' Y1
245' to a point, thence running north 00° 25' E 11' to a point, thence running
north 7° 16' E 254' to the point or place of beginning.
Being a portion of the premises described in the above referenced deed.
ALSO ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCM OP LAND situate in the City of Ithaca, County of
Tompkins and State of New York and more particularly bounded and described as
follows: Canmencing at the southeast corner of premises conveyed to the Grantor
hereby by deed recorded in the Tcupkins County Clerks Office in Liber 480 of Deeds
at page 940, thence running S 53° 10' 14 184' to a point; thence running north
34° 03' W 20' to a point; thence running N 53° 10' E 188' to a point; thence
running south 22° 45' E 20.1' to a point or place of beginning.
Being a portion of the premises described in the above referenced deed.
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second part, its successors and assignsforsner.
3a Mitsrea 1114rrrof, the part y of the first part lea a hereunto set its
hand and seal the day and dear Jost above written.
,In 11resence of B. J. NANOS ENTERPRISES, INC.
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1 ee. On this 1st day of May
Qaunty of TOMPKINS ) .tl'ineteen Hundred and Seventy Eight
before nte. the subscriber, personally appeared BILL J. NANOS, to me known, who,
being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he resides in Ithaca, New York, that
he is the President of B. J. NANOS ENTERPRISES, INC. the corporation described in, and
which executed the foregoing instrument; that he knows the seal of said corporation;
that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixe-
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by order of the board of directors of said corporation; abd that he signed his nese
thereto by Like order.
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before me, the subscriber, personally appeared
to me personally known and known to me to be the same person described in and
who executed the within Instrument, and he acknowledged
to me that he executed the same.
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1 ee. On this 1st day of May
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before nte. the subscriber, personally appeared BILL J. NANOS, to me known, who,
being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he resides in Ithaca, New York, that
he is the President of B. J. NANOS ENTERPRISES, INC. the corporation described in, and
which executed the foregoing instrument; that he knows the seal of said corporation;
that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixe-
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by order of the board of directors of said corporation; abd that he signed his nese
thereto by Like order.
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AMENDED AND RESTATED STORM SEWER EASEMENT
THIS INDENTURE made the day of December, Two Thousand and Eleven,
between B.J. Manos Enterprises, Inc., a New York corporation with an address of 357
Elmira Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Grantor, and The City of Ithaca, a municipal corporation
with an address at 108 East Green Street, New York 14850, Grantee.
WHEREAS, the Grantee is the holder of a permanent storm sewer easement upon
premises of the Grantor fronting on Elmira Road in the City of Ithaca, granted by B. J. Manos
Enterprises, Inc. by instrument and dated May 1, 1978 and recorded in the Tompkins County
Clerk's Office on May 4, 1978, in Liber 564 of Deeds at page 100 (the "Existing Easement ");
and
WHEREAS, the Grantee has constructed a storm sewer system which extends partly
within the area of the easements as described in the Existing Easement and partly outside the
bounds thereof, and
WHEREAS, the Grantor and Grantee desire to change the location of the Existing
Easement so as to allow the Grantee to relocate the existing storm sewer to, and entirely
within, the Easement Area, as hereinafter defined, and to terminate the Grantee's Existing
Easement to the extent it affects any of Grantor's premises lying outside of the Easement
Area.
WITNESSETH:
NOW, THEREFORE, the Grantor, in consideration of ONE AND NO /100
DOLLARS ($1.00) lawful money of the United States, and other good and valuable
consideration paid by the Grantee, does hereby grant and release unto the Grantee, its
successors and assigns forever, a permanent storm sewer easement for the purpose of
allowing the Grantee to use, maintain, replace, construct, repair, reconstruct, and improve the
storm sewers and pipe lines lying within, upon, or below, all that tract or parcel of land situate
in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, and State of New York, more particularly
bounded and described in Schedule "A" (the "Easement Area"), which is attached hereto as a
part of this instrument and incorporated herein by reference.
THIS grant is made and accepted upon the following terms and conditions:
1 The Grantee, its employees, servants, agents and contractors shall have the
right to enter upon all the Easement Area described herein and to utilize the same, for the
purposes herein described, upon reasonable advance notice to Grantor, when necessary for the
exercise of the rights and privileges granted hereunder. Solely for the limited purpose of the
initial construction of the new storm sewer improvements to be located in the Easement Area,
and for no other purpose, the Grantor, and any successor owner of any portion of the fee title
to the premises on which any part of the Easement Area is located, shall be deemed to be
contractors of the Grantee, and such person, or an employee, agent or contractor of such
person, may exercise the rights hereunder to complete such initial construction.
2 This grant is made and accepted under the express condition that, after any
exercise of the rights and privileges granted hereunder, the Grantee shall leave the premises in
as good condition as found.
3 The Grantor does covenant and agree that no building or structure shall be
constructed within the Easement Area, that no trees or shrubs shall be planted within the
Easement Area, and that Grantor shall not allow such construction or plantings without
consent of Grantee, which will interfere with access by the Grantee, its successors, assigns,
employees and agents, to exercise the rights granted herein.
4 This agreement shall run with the land and be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the Grantor and Grantee hereunder and to their respective successors and assigns
and the terms Grantor and Grantee shall refer to the parties hereto and to their respective
successors and assigns as the case may be.
5 This agreement amends and restates the Existing Easement in its entirety and
the description of the Easement Area is substituted in its entirety for the description of the
easements granted by the Existing Easement. To the extent any portion of the Existing
Easement affect any of Grantor's premises lying outside the bounds of the Easement Area,
those portions of the Existing Easement are hereby released from the Existing Easement and
are quit - claimed unto Grantor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such substitution shall become
effective upon the commencement of work on the construction of the new storm sewer
improvements to be located in the Easement Area, and such release shall become effective
upon the completion of such new improvements.
6 This agreement represents the full, final and complete agreement between the
parties as to the matters embraced hereby and it may not be amended, modified or terminated
except by a written instrument signed by the party against whom such amendment,
modification or termination is sought to be enforced.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this deed has been duly executed as of the day and year
first above written.
B.J. Manos Enterprises, Inc.
Bill J. Manos, President
The City of Ithaca
Name:
Title:
STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) ss.:
On the day of December, 2011, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for said State, personally appeared BILL J. MANOS, personally known to me or proved
to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to
2
the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and
that by his signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the
individual acted, executed the same.
Notary Public
STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) ss.:
On the day of December, 2011, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for said State, personally appeared , personally known to me or
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she executed the same in
his/her capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person
upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the same.
Notary Public
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SCHEDULE A
SCHEDULE A Storm Sewer Easement
Beginning a point at the northeast corner of the B.J.Manos Enterprises Inc. property on the
south boundary street line of Elmira Road thence
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S 6 08'36" W 277.93 feet parallel to the Manos /Farino property line to a point thence
S 60 04'45" W 113.92 feet parallel to an existing storm sewer to a point thence
S 2126'36" W 139.85 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point thence
S 55 02'59" W 71.00 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point thence
S 85 34'44" W 155.06 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point in the Manos /Allen
property line thence
S 35 11 "25" E 23.28 feet along the Manos /Allen property line to a point thence
N 85 34'44" E 148.61 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point thence
N 55 02'59" E 82.50 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point thence
N 2126'36" E 138.88 feet parallel to the relocated storm sewer to a point thence
N 60 04'45" E 109.51 feet parallel to the existing storm sewer to a point thence
N 6 08'36" E 306.98 feet along the Manos /Farino /Katzkidd property line to the point or place
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8.3A 2012 Municipal Parking Rates - Resolution
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has considered the proposed 2012 rates for municipal
parking facilities in order to meet the adopted 2012 budget revenue projection, and
WHEREAS, the following chart contains the entire rate structure for all rates within the City for
2012, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby adopts the proposed 2012 municipal
parking rates as follows in the attached table; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That during the Spring of 2012 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 2012;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That all rates shall go into effect January 1, 2012, and shall remain until the
Board of Public Works directs otherwise.
Monthly Permits
Actual
2011 Rates
Effective
8/1/11
Proposed
2012 Rates
Effective
1/1/12
Amount Changed
Seneca Garage, Day and Night
All Levels
$82.50/mo
$85.00 /mo
3% increase
Contract with Hotel
$47.77/mo
$49.20/mo
3% increase
Contract with Ciminelli
$82.50/mo
$85.00 /mo
3% increase
Green Street Garage, Day and Night
All Levels
$72.00 /mo
$74.00 /mo
3% increase
Contract with Ciminelli
$50.50 /mo
$52.00
3.05% increase
Cayuga Street Garage, Day and Night
All Levels, including long -term
storage
$57.50/mo
$59.25/mo
3% increase
Contract with Ciminelli
$44.90/mo
$46.25/mo
3.05% increase
Contract with County (Library)
$49.77/mo
$52.25/mo
88% of market
Premium Area Rates
$106.00
$109.00 /mo
3% increase
Dryden Road Garage
Discounted Hourly (250 hours)
$113.00/mo
$116.50/mo
3% increase
Day and night (24 hours )
$226.00/mo
$232.75/mo
3% increase
Other Non -Meter Permit Parking
Contract with Count (DSS)
$44.90/mo
I $46.25/mo
1 3.05% increase
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Hourly Rates5
Actual
Proposed
Amount Changed
Weekly Rates
2011 Rates
2012 Rates
Per hour
$1 /hour
Effective
Effective
Amount
Maximum
1/1/11
1 /1 /12
Changed
Seneca Garage, Day and Night
$25.00
$25.75
3% increase
Green Street Garage, Day and Night
$22.00
$22.50
3% increase
-Dryden Road Garage, 24 Hours
$67.00
$69.00
3% increase
Hourly Rates5
Actual
2011 Rates
Effective
6/11/11
Proposed
2012 Rates
Effective
1/1/12
Amount Changed
Seneca, Green, Cayuga Street Garages
Per hour
$1 /hour
$1 /hour
No change
Maximum
$7/day
$7/day
Road Garage
-Dryden
0-24
$1 /hour
$1 /hour
No change
Maximum
$15/day
$15/day
No change
Dryden Road Summer Rates
(June 1 — August
15)
0-24
$0.75 /hour
$0.75 /hour
No change
Maximum
$15 /day
$15 /day
No change
Bulk Purchase: Garage
Tokens or Value Card
$26.00/
40 hours
$26.00/
40 hours
No change
Special Event Rate (weekend day entrance fee, 24 hour parking limit)
Downtown
garages
$5
$5
No change
Parking Meters and Pay and
Display
Surface Lot:
Green Street
Garage?
$2.00 /hour
No max.
$2.00 /hour
No max.
No change
Downtown
$1.00 /hr
2 hr. max.
$1.00 /hr
2 hr. max.
No change
Collegetown
$1.00 /hr
2 hr. max.
$1.00 /hr
2 hr. max.
No change
Thurston &
Stewart Ave. &
Edgemoor
$0.50 /hr
9 hr. max.
$0.50 /hr
9 hr. max.
No change
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%
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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. The rate was last changed on January 1, 2009, based on August 2008 CPI. The
percentage change in the CPI from August 2008 to August 2011 was 3.0499 %.
3 — The County's Mental Health /Library agreement for 100 spaces in Green Street Garage (and /or Lot D) has
expired. The Board of Public Works agreed to transition the rate charged to County employees to the full market
rate over a period of five years. The rate for 2012 is 88% of the market rate. County's DSS agreement for 20
spaces on West State Street (in "Fire Station lot ") expires December 31, 2016.
4 — The Dryden Road garage permits for only day use or only night use were discontinued in 2011, and replaced
with a monthly permit valid for up to 250 hours of parking.
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 2011, the pay station for the Green Street Surface Lot was put on line, and the hourly rate increased to $2
per hour.
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8.4A 2012 Newman Golf Course Rates and Fees — Resolution
WHEREAS, severe rains and flooding in the 2011 season had a significant negative effect on
sign -ups for season memberships at the Newman Municipal Golf Course, and
WHEREAS, Friends of Newman has worked with Department of Public Works staff and the
Board of Public Works to identify ways to increase membership numbers in the years going
forward, and
WHEREAS, setting the membership rates well in advance of the beginning of a new season
seems like a prudent course of action to help increase membership, and
WHEREAS, many golf courses and other recreational programs use "early sign -up" incentives
to increase memberships and retain existing membership, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the following rates and fees, approved by the Board of Public Works for the
2011 season, are hereby approved in advance for the 2012 season,
Membership Fees
2011 Rates
Individual Non - Resident
Individual Resident
$ 660.00
$ 600.00
Senior Individual Non - Resident
$ 600.00
Senior Individual Resident
$ 540.00
Domestic Couple Non - Resident
$ 924.00
Domestic Couple Residents
$ 840.00
Senior Domestic Couple Non - Resident
$ 924.00
Senior Domestic Couple Resident
$ 756.00
Junior Individual Non - Resident
$ 264.00
Junior lndividual Resident
$ 240.00
Family Non - Resident
$ 1,008.00
Family Resident
$ 924.00
Weekday Only, Non - Resident
$ 432.00
Only, Resident
$ 390.00
-Weekday
Only, Domestic Couple, Non -Res.
$ 624.00
-Weekday
Weekday Only, Domestic Couple, Resident
$ 576.00
College Membership (Ages 18 -22) ( *Restricted
weekdays before 4 p.m. w/ college ID and weekends
after 12 noon
City Employee
$ 330.00
$ 330.00
Daily Greens Fees
2011 Rates
Weekday 9 holes
Weekday 18 holes
Weekend 9 holes
Weekend 18 holes
$ 13.00
17.00
$ 15.00
$ 21.00
Cart Rental Fees
2011 Rates
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Member 9 holes
$ 12.00
Member 18 holes
$ 24.00
Non - Member 9 holes
Non - Member 18 holes
$ 14.00
$ 26.00
Combined Greens Fees and Cart Rental
2011 Rates
Weekday 9 holes with Cart
-Weekday 18 holes with Cart
Weekend 9 holes with Cart
$ 19.00
$ 29.00
$ 22.00
Weekend 18 holes with Cart
$ 32.00
And be it further
RESOLVED, That under an "early sign -up" plan, 2012 memberships paid by February 28,
2012, are subject to a 10% discount on the rates approved by this resolution, and be it further
RESOLVED, That these rates will remain in effect until amended by the Board of Public
Works.
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(1 111 01201 1) Kathrin Gehring -For next BPW meeting
From:
Tom Hanna <tph3 @cornell.edu>
To:
Ray Benjamin <RAYB @cityofithaca.org>
CC:
Mark Babbage <mkhsb @aol.com>
Date:
10/20/2011 3:57 PM
Subject:
For next BPW meeting
SETTING NEWMAN GC RATES AND FEES FOR 2012
Whereas the severe rains and flooding in the 2011 season had a
significant negative effect on sign -ups for season memberships at Newman
Municipal Golf Course, and
Whereas the Friends of Newman has worked with DPW staff and the BPW
to identify ways to increase membership numbers in the years going
forward, and
Whereas setting the membership rates well in advance of the
beginning of a new season seems like a prudent course of action to help
increase membership, and
Whereas many golf courses and other recreational programs use
"early sign -up" incentives to increase memberships and retain existing
membership, now therefore be it
Resolved that the rates and fees approved by the BPW for the 2011
season are hereby approved in advance for the 2012 season and be it further
Resolved that, under an "early sign -up" plan, 2012 memberships paid
by February 28, 2012 are subject to a 10% discount on the rates approved
by this resolution.
Ray, if this resolution is placed on the October 26 BPW agenda, it could
help us kick -start our Friends of Newman efforts to help build back
membership to our baseline goal of 200. While I will be out of town on
that date, Mark and other Friends will be available to support the item
and answer any questions.
We still feel that a simplified rate list is a goal. The board seemed
open to moving forward on options that can be readily implemented.
Early rate setting and providing an "early sign -up" incentive seems
like such an option.
FYI, we estimate that approximately 40 individuals who signed up early
in 2011 (and therefore lost nearly two month's of play) decided to take
the BPW- approved 20% discount for 2012 membership. Obviously this
resolution is written to not undercut their discount.
Let us know know if this works.
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Grounds and Maintenance
245 Pier Road
Ithaca, New York 14883
Cell Phone: 327 -0395
[fob Lilly
Working Supervisor
To:
Common Council
From:
Rob Lilly — Newman Golf Course Working. Supervisor
CC:
Ray Benjamin — Assistant Superintendant
Date:
November 23, 2011
Re:
Changes to Newman Golf Course and addition of a
Driving Range
Proposal: Requesting permission to make changes to Newman Golf Course to increase revenue.
Proposed changes:
-� Reposition three holes (number 3, 4, and 5) to accommodate a driving range.
Creation /addition of a City of Ithaca Driving Range
Labor: All work will be done under my supervision with City of Ithaca staff and seasonal staff.
(no outside labor will be necessary)
Materials /Cost:
Will be using Waste -fill (that the City currently pays to dispose of) $0
Re -using existing sod $0
—� Sand (greens base) $2,000
-� Trees (to create a protection barrier by maintenance shop and added aesthetic value)$1,000
Drainage Materials $ 300
TOTAL funds to be used from current 2012 BUDGET $ 3,300
Pending Approval we will need to purchase:
--+ Ball Retriever (to be counted on existing equipment) $2500
-4 Ball Washing Machine /Dispenser $2000
Mats (4 @ $400.00) $1500
—�
Golf Sall Baskets (15 @ $5.00) 7 5
Golf Balls i 000
Requested funds 2013: :V7 17 !
Additional information
—� Based on information provided from Soaring Eagles Goff Course we estimate a projected
income of upwards of $14,000.00 annually
-� Our driving range would be the only one conveniently located in downtown Ithaca for
City of Ithaca residents and local patrons.
—� Very little additional labor costs as the already existing pro -shop employees will add this to
their job duties.
Please consider this proposal as it will make our course more desirable, thus increasing membership
and revenue in a highly cost effective way.
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8.5A 2012 Water and Sewer Rates — Resolution
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 2012, 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, 2012:
Basic Rates (per 100 cubic feet):
Water $4.50
Sewer $5.06
Minimum Billing (per quarter year)
Meter Size
Cubic Feet
Allowed
(x100)
Water
Sewer
Total
Small
12
$54.00
$60.72
$114.72
1"
32
$144.00
$161.92
$305.92
1.5"
55
$247.50
$278.30
$525.80
2"
112
$504.00
$566.72
$1,070.72
3"
160
$720.00
$809.60
$1,529.60
4"
241
$1,084.50
$1,219.46
$2,303.96
6"
421
$1,894.50
$2,130.26
$4,024.76
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:
O During business hours — cost of the meter plus $50
O After hours without a call -in — cost of the meter plus $125
O After hours with a call -in — cost of the meter plus $220
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• 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.
• Data Logs: the first obtainable log shall be billed at $60, with one follow -up log at
no extra charge per account per year. All additional data logs shall be charged at
$60 each. If a City issue is found as a result of a data log, there shall be no
charge.
• All other special services: To be billed at cost (including overhead) with
supporting bill documentation.
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CITY OF ITHACA
108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 -5690
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
William J.Gray, P.E. Superintendent / City Engineer
Telephone: 607/274 -6527 Fax: 607/274 -6587
DENIAL OF PERMIT FOR USE (as requested) OF DEWITT PARK BY "OCCUPY ITHACA"
c/o Phillip Price, 308 S. Corn St., Ithaca, NY 14850
By the authority vested in the undersigned, as Superintendent of Public Works for the City of Ithaca,
New York, by Chapter 336 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code, the applications for a permit for certain
uses of DeWitt Park, as submitted by "Occupy Ithaca" under the sponsorship of the General Assembly of
Ithaca, NY, initially on November 23, 2011, and then in a revised form on December 5, 2011, are hereby
DENIED, for the reasons set forth below.
REQUEST: As I understand it, the applicant seeks permission to maintain an encampment that has been
established (without a permit) in DeWitt Park, which includes a variable number of tents (currently
approximately 10), tables, signs, banners, and other "support" facilities, and which is anticipated to be used by
between one and 49 participants. "Waiver of park curfew" (10 pm to 5 am) is sought. No limitation on number,
size, type or location of tents is specified. Request is for permit to run until December 19, 2011, initially, then to
renew automatically thereafter, for two -week increments, "in the absence of a demonstrated code violation."
In considering these applications, I reviewed:
- Deed (with restrictions) from Simeon DeWitt to First Presbyterian Church (1826)
- Agreement between Presbyterian Church and then - Village of Ithaca (1856)
- Chapter 336 ( "Parks ") of City of Ithaca Municipal Code
- Board of Public Works Policy on Use of DeWitt Park (1992)
- Initial permit application from Occupy Ithaca
- Revised permit application from Occupy Ithaca
- City Attorney's Legal Opinion on Occupy Ithaca's requested use of Park (2011)
I consulted with:
- First Presbyterian Church
- City Attorney
- Mayor Carolyn K. Peterson
- Common Council
I have also drawn upon my 25 -year experience as a management -level employee of the City's Department of
Public Works, including 20 years as Superintendent, during which time I have handled scores of requests for use
of City parks and other public property, and have been privy to numerous policy discussions on this topic.
My conclusions are as follows:
- Issuance of the permit as requested:
- would be inconsistent with terms of City /Church agreement
- Allowing tents to be in place for extended time would tend to interfere with the
public's right to use of a substantial portion of the Park, which interference City
has a duty under the agreement to "restrain by Law"
- Keeping tents in place and the heavy use thus engendered is damaging the lawn
(which is inconsistent with City's duty to keep Park in "good and respectable
condition ....... at all times ")
- would be inconsistent with the provisions of Chapter 336
- Park use is not allowed between 10 pm and 5 am (without a special waiver).
- Chapter 336 requires any permittee to provide proof of liability insurance
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification." P.a
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- would appear to allow activities that are actually subject to other regulations
- Camping is not a permitted use in the City, per the zoning ordinance
- Residential facilities are not a permitted use in parks
- Residential use requires appropriate sanitary facilities
- Large tents require Building or Fire Department approval
- would be inconsistent with Board of Public Works /City policy on use of DeWitt Park
- Allowing the requested "occupation," especially for an extended period of
time, is not consistent with maintaining the Park as primarily "a contemplative
space in keeping with [the Park's] function as a veterans' memorial and a
common space for several churches" and as a "quiet use park."
- would be inconsistent with City's past practice, and would represent "special" and
unequal treatment of this applicant in comparison to others
- City has not allowed individuals or groups to be in Park during closed hours
- City has not allowed tents to be maintained in the Park, and has only allowed canopies
for more than two or three days (and only as part of a participatory festival)
- would violate New York State's "public trust doctrine."
- Parkland continuously "occupied" by a certain group (or physical structures), for non -
recreational purposes and for weeks, prevents or interferes with its use by
the public at large
In contrast to most other parks, City considers DeWitt Park to be a "quiet use park."
I am told that there have been repeated instances of loud drumming at the encampment,
indicating an inability on the part of the applicant to comply with the "quiet use" expectation.
I note for the record that neither permit application was submitted in advance of your group's
commencement of use of the Park (for tents, etc), which is a requirement of Chapter 336.
This denial does not prevent members of Occupy Ithaca (or others) from exercising their right of free speech at a
time and in a place and manner that is consistent with the above - referenced conditions and other local
regulations. Individuals and smaller -size assemblies (fewer than 50) that do not interfere with other public
rights or safety (such as the right to pass freely along a sidewalk, without harassment, or to use any part of a
park, or to be free from unreasonable noise) do not need a permit to express their viewpoints, lawfully, while on
City land that is normally open to public use. Permits are freely granted for most short -term uses of public
spaces, which can involve very temporary physical emplacements (such as tables for literature or open -sided
tent shelters for day use), or even temporary street closures (for marches or demonstrations or block parties).
Other parks in the City, and other public spaces, are generally not subject to the stricter "quiet use" limitations
applied to DeWitt Park, with its unique history.
RIGHT OF APPEAL: If you wish to appeal my denial of your application, you may do so, to the City's Board
of Public Works. The Board's next meeting is Wednesday, December 14`h, starting at 4:45 pm (in Common
Council chambers, P floor of City Hall, 108 E. Green Street). If in writing, your appeal should be submitted to
my office (2 "d floor of City Hall) before that meeting. Or, your appeal can be presented orally at the meeting. In
either case, you will be offered the opportunity to make a statement and answer questions at the meeting.
Please be advised that your current use of the Park (e.g., involving tents and other structures, and occupancy
during closed hours), without a valid permi4 is in violation of Chapter 336 and other City laws You are
again directed to cease that use, immediately. Tents and other items that are part of this encampment are
subject to seizure, removal and disposal, and any persons in the Park during closed hours are subject to the
penalties set forth in Chapter 336 or any other applicable statute.
William J. Gray, P.E. Date
Superintendent of Public Works, City of Ithaca
CITY OF ITHACA
108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 -5690
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
Daniel L. Hoffinan, City Attorney Telephone: 607/274 -6504
Khandikile M. Sokoni, Assistant City Attorney Fax: 607/274 -6507
Robert A. Sarachan, Assistant City Attorney
Patricia M. O'Rourke, Assistant City Attorney
Krin Flaherty, Associate City Attorney
Jody Andrew, Executive Assistant
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Common Council
From: Daniel L. Hoffman, City Attorney, and Krin Flaherty, Associate City Attorney
Date: December 7, 2011
Subject: "Occupy Ithaca" Activities in DeWitt Park
The trustees of Ithaca's First Presbyterian Church, by agreement dated 1856, entrusted the
City of Ithaca with full care, charge, control, and government of DeWitt Park. The agreement
provides that the park's primary uses are to be as spelled out by Simeon DeWitt when he donated
the space to the church, in 1826, namely, as "a public walk and promenade." The agreement
stipulates that "no houses or other buildings except ornamental improvements [may] be erected
therein." See Sept 25, 1826 Deed, Book K of Deeds, Page 184.
Past and current City administrations have interpreted this deed language to mean that the
park should be maintained as a "contemplative space" allowing low impact uses consistent with
its function as a veterans' memorial and common space for the churches surrounding the park.
See 12/23/92 DeWitt Park Usage Policy Resolution, from Board of Public Works. The
Superintendent of Public Works has issued permits for park use on a limited basis, in deference
to the deed restrictions limiting obstruction of pedestrian traffic or use, noise, damages to
plantings and the lawn. See 10/18/83 Memorandum from Supt Donald Kinsella to Mayor Shaw
re: Use of DeWitt Park.
It is our opinion that DeWitt Park, though privately owned, must be considered to be
"public parkland" for the duration of the agreement, and is therefore subject to New York State's
public trust doctrine. Whether land is parkland is determined by deed, legislative enactment, or
by implication - as demonstrated through continuous use of the land as a public park. See Matter
of Angiolillo v. Town of Greenburgh, 290 A.D.2d 1, 10-11 (2d Dept. 2001), lv. denied 98 N.Y.2d
602, 744 (2002); Matter of Lazore v. Board of Trustees of Vil. of Massena, 191 A.D.2d 764, 765
(3d Dept 1993). An implied dedication of land as parkland exists when the City has shown
through acts and declarations a present, fixed, and unequivocal intent to maintain land as park
land. New York State Assemblyman v. City of New York, 85 A.D.3d 429, 431 (1 st Dept 2011)
leave to appeal denied, 17 N.Y.3d 715 (2011) quoting Riverview Partners v. City of Peekskill,
273 A.D.2d 455, 455, 710 N.Y.S.2d 601 (2d Dept 2000).
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification."
well established that a municipality has the right to establish content - neutral rules narrowly
tailored to serve a significant public interest. Make the Rd. by Walking, Inc. v. Turner, 378 F.3d
133, 142 (2d Cir. 2004). These rules may proscribe the time, place, and manner of speech in public
forums and must "leave[ ] open ample alternative channels of communications." Travis v. Owego -
Apalachin School District, 927 F.2d 688, 692 (2d Cir 1991) quoting Perry Educ. Assn v. Perry
Local Educators' Assn, 460 U.S. 37, 45-46, (1983). Here, the City has riot imposed rules as to
content. The City has historically not permitted use of DeWitt Park after 10 pm, by individuals or
groups. Camping is not a permitted use anywhere in the City, and certainly not on parkland. These
rules are narrowly tailored to serve the significant interest of the City in maintaining the park as
required by the 1856 agreement and under the public trust doctrine. If the City chooses to deny the
Occupy Ithaca request to use the park after hours and to maintain tents and other facilities there, on
an ongoing basis, protesters would still have the right, within this or other parks, or on other public
land in the City (at any time), to express political opinions freely. Any denial of any portion of
Occupy Ithaca's permit application should be supported by the City's significant interest in
requiring compliance with the public trust doctrine and its own rules.
.Another legal concern is the precedent that is being set by not enforcing the City's rules
(regarding the use of parks) for this particular group. Aside from the issue of fairness, if the City
continues to allow this, it will be hard- pressed to treat others (including those that may have causes
far less palatable to City administrations) differently in the future. We know that the Presbyterian
Church is also very concerned about this issue.
In conclusion, it is our opinion that DeWitt Park is parkland, and that allowing the Occupy
Ithaca. event to continue in its current form, or without significant limitations, would violate the
City's obligation under the agreement with the church and under the public trust doctrine, and raise
other troublesome legal issues. According to current case law, imposing content - neutral restrictions
on the time, place and manner of free speech is not violative of the Occupy Ithaca members' First
Amendment rights, so long as such restrictions are narrowly tailored to serve the City's significant
interest (e.g., in keeping the park open to all) and other channels for free speech remain open (e.g.,
protestors could express their views throughout the night on any public sidewalk or at other non -
park venues).
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification."
WORK ORDER FORM
REQUEST • USE A CITY PARK
Tracking Number: 4442120111
Date Time Received: 12/5/2011 1:11:30 AM
Created By: Phillip Price (Citizen)
CONTACT •- •
Phillip Price
phillipaustinprice @gmail.com
(607) 768 -0404
308 S. Corn St
Ithaca /NY/14850
REQUEST
Sponsoring Organization:
General Assembly of Ithaca, NY
Which park are you requesting to use? (If you don't know the name of the park, please indicate the location.)
DeWitt Park
Purpose of the Event: (Please be specific)
Exercise of 1 st amendment rights to free speech and assembly.
Date(s) of Event:
11/21/2011 - 12/19/2011
Time Event Begins:
1:00pm
Time Event Ends:
10:00am
Number of Expected Participants:
49
Will amplified sound be utilized?
No
Are special provisions requested? (i.e. electric, traffic control, etc.)
Yes
If special provisions are requested, please explain your request.
1. We request to exercise our 1st amendment rights after 10pm - waiver of park curfew.
WORK ORDER FORM
REQUEST • USE • CITY PARK
Tracking Number: 4442120111
Date Time Received: 12/5/2011 1:11:30 AM
Created By: Phillip Price (Citizen)
REQUEST • -•
2. Automatic renewal of permit for additional two week period in the absence of a demonstrated code violation. Request
48 hours of advanced notification if there are relevant municipal code violations. e.g. fire, noise, and /or alcohol.
REQUEST ACTIVITY
12/5/2011 1:11:30 AM -- No activity Reported.
12/5/2011 1:11:30 AM -- Phillip Price (Citizen) - SUBMITTED
Date
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9.2 2012 Trash and Yard Waste Disposal Rates — Resolution
By Commissioner Goldsmith: Seconded by Commissioner Morache
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 Common Council has accepted the recommendation in the Mayor's 2012
Budget Narrative stating that trash tag rates should remain at the 2011 rate, and
WHEREAS, Common Council has accepted the recommendation that a new yard waste
disposal fee be established, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby retains the purchase price of the 35 lb.
trash disposal tag at $3.50 per tag, effective January 1, 2012, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby establishes a yard waste disposal fee of
$1.50 for each bag or bundle of not more than 50 lbs. of yard waste, effective January 1, 2012.
A Vote on the Resolution Resulted as Follows:
Ayes (5) — Acharya, Morache, Peterson, Jenkins, Wykstra
Nays (1) — Goldsmith
Abstention (0)
Carried (5 -1)
Approved Nov. 16, 2011
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