HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-29-03 Budget & Administration Committee Meeting Agenda BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 29, 2003
FOLLOWING 7 : 00 P.M. BUDGET MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
Statements from the Public
Amendments to Tonight' s Agenda
A. DPW/IAWWTP
1 . Request to Approve Standardization on Gas Cleaning System -
Resolution (10 min. )
B. Mayor
1 . Request Authorization of Memorandum of Understanding
between the City and Tompkins County on Dispatch Services -
Resolution (15 min. )
2 . An Ordinance to Provide for an Access Oversight Committee
to Oversee Pegasys (15 min. )
3 . An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 317 Vehicles, Removal of, of
the City of Ithaca Municipal Code (10 min. )
4 . A Local Law Allowing Tax Exemption for Capital Improvements
to Residential Buildings Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law
421-f (20 min. )
5 . An Ordinance to Amend the Telecommunications Ordinance (5
min. )
6 . Fee Increases - Discussion/Possible Resolution (15 min. )
C. Finance/Controller
1 . A Resolution of the City of Ithaca, Providing for
executions of an agreement for natural gas supply pursuant
to public bid conducted by the Municipal Electric and Gas
Alliance as the Consultant of the City of Ithaca (5 min. )
2 . Request to Approve Settlement and Release Agreement with
NYSEG - Resolution (5 min . )
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BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2003
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D. Reports
1 . Mayor' s Report
2 . Approval of September 24 , 2003 minutes
3 . Council Members' Announcements
4 . Controller' s Report
5 . Next Month' s Meeting: Nov. 17, 18, 20, or 21, 20032
DPW/IAWWTP - Request to Approve Standardization on Gas Cleaning
System
WHEREAS, the IAWWTP wishes to purchase a Sanitaire Hydrochloric
Acid (HCL) gas cleaning system to be used as a preventative
maintenance measure for the plant' s activated sludge treatment
process, and
WHEREAS, traditional cleaning methods are both manually
intensive and dangerous to personnel who must handle and
maintain hazardous solutions of liquid acid, and
WHEREAS, the traditional cleaning method is costly from an
operation and maintenance perspective, and
WHEREAS, the Sanitaire system is a safe, cost-efficient system,
and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the Sanitaire system is the
preferred cleaning process for the IAWWTF, and
WHEREAS, Koester Associates, Inc . is the sole source supplier
and installer of this equipment, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City for
reasons of efficiency and economy to approve such
standardization as more fully spelled out in the following
items :
(a) The Sanitaire gas cleaning system is a safe, cost-
efficient in-situ process;
(b) The process eliminates direct handling of hazardous
chemicals, the lengthy removal and inspection process
required under liquid cleaning, and the need to de-
water the system;
(c) Regular use of the system promotes optimum oxygen
transfer efficiency and minimizes energy consumption;
(d) The sole provider and installer of this equipment is
Koester Associates, Inc . ;
(e) Koester Associates, Inc. ' s proposal for services
includes a complete system upgrade, initial cleaning,
and training of plant personnel at a total cost of
$86, 400; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 103 , Subdivision 5 of the
General Municipal Law of the State of New York, this Common
Council hereby authorizes the standardization of the Sanitaire
In-place Gas Cleaning System as the type of gas cleaning system
to be used at the IAWWTP facility.
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Executive Summary
The IAWWTF wishes to purchase a Sanitaire Hydrochloric Acid(HCL)gas cleaning system to be used as
a preventative maintenance measure for the plant's activated sludge treatment process.
At its most basic level, activated sludge commingles existing biological microorganisms with that of the
organic matter in wastewater. An adequate oxygen supply is necessary to promote growth and the resultant
metabolic reactions required to deplete the waste. Air is supplied through a system of fine pore ceramic
diffuser heads which are located at the bottom of each of the four treatment plant tanks. There are precisely
5300 ceramic heads overall that make up the activated sludge system.
Over time,the heads become fouled with slime and other built-up deposits,plugging orifices and ultimately
reducing system efficiency. This has a significant impact on the biology of the system and plant operations
must work harder to compensate for the decrease in oxygen transfer,consequently increasing energy costs.
Traditional cleaning methods are both manually intensive and dangerous to personnel who must handle and
maintain hazardous solutions of liquid acid. First,the treatment tanks are taken off-line and may be down a
month or more while each ceramic head is removed and inspected. Many of the heads and their
corresponding gaskets become damaged during this process and need to be replaced. The heads are
immersed in a muriatic acid solution and must typically be scrubbed to ensure that all foreign matter is
removed. Overall,the procedure is costly from an operation and maintenance perspective.
The Sanitaire system is a safe, cost efficient in-situ gas cleaning process which is designed to be used at
regular intervals by plant personnel. It is a simple operation that introduces HCL gas through the air supply
which permeates through the fine pores in the ceramic heads. The process eliminates direct handling of
hazardous chemicals, the lengthy removal and inspection process required under liquid cleaning, and the
need to dewater the system. The manufacturer ensures restoration of the diffusers to like new condition in
as little as 30 minutes. Regular use of the system promotes optimum oxygen transfer efficiency which
helps to maximize microbial growth and to minimize energy consumption.
In as much as Koester Associates is the sole source supplier and installer of this equipment, it would be
necessary to standardize the product for direct purchase. Their latest proposal for services includes a
complete system upgrade, initial cleaning, and training of plant personnel. Parts are warranted to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year after installation. The cost of a four
tank cleaning system including labor is$86,400.
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MANUFACTURERS' REPRESENTATIVES
July 14, 2003
Mr. Ron Denmark
Ithaca Area WWTP
525 Third Street
Ithaca, NY 1.4850
Subj: Gas Cleaning Update
Dear Ron,
Bill told nee of his recent visit and indicated that you would like to receive a
revised gas-cleaning proposal. Attached is a copy of our original 2/6/02 letter
with specifications. From my records you have four (4) tanks each with 1325
diffusers as well as 1260 empty diffuser holders. Each tank includes four grids
and each grid has a 6" 0 stainless steel drop leg.
To ensure leak free gas cleaning, it is recommended that the gaskets, stainless
steel orifice bolts, stainless steel orifice plugs, bolt washers, and bolt gasket be
changed. The upgrade would also include installation of monel tubing and
stainless steel valve at the top of each drop pipe, where the gas is injected.
The estimated equipment cost for the upgrade including the Sanitaire gas
cleaning license fee for each tank is $15,400 (total of $61,600 for all four). If we
assume 0.15 Ibs of HCL gas per diffuser this would require 200 Ibs of gas per
tank (3.3 - 60 lb cylinders) for a total of $1,600 per tank.
We simply charge an hourly rate for our service technician to perform the
cleaning. I would estimate your cleaning to take 8 hours per tank including
travel time. If we did more than one tank at a time that estimate would be
reduced.
Bottom line, the total equipment cost to upgrade each of your aeration tanks to
gas cleaning including the first cleaning is $17,600 each tank (total $70,400) .
Labor to perform the upgrade is estimated at $4,500/tank, bringing the total
project cost for all four tanks to $86,400.
RR#5 Box 620, Suite 7, Madison Blvd., Canastota, NY 13032
(315) 697-3800 Fax (315) 697-3888
Ron, I hope this is helpful and it you are considering upgrade to gas cleaning, I
will schedule a time to come down and go through cost versus payback,
installation, etc. in detail. While I can not seem to find the work up sheets
(probably on a the back of a bar napkin) that I did with Gary, the upgrade did
seem to make sense and had a fairly reasonable payback.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
I
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President
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Company: Ithaca Public WorksMater& Sewer
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Koester Associates, Inc, is the sole-source supplier of the gas cleaning services and
equipment in New York State. The gas cleaning process is propriety and is patent-protected
by Sanitaire Water Pollution Control Corporation . We are under exclusive contract with
Sanitaire to supply the gas cleaning equipment and services in NYS.
Scott, I hope this is helpful and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
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Mayor - Authorization of Memorandum of Understanding between the
City and Tompkins County on Dispatch Services
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County are seeking a
consolidation of the separate dispatch units into a single unit
to promote greater efficiency and improve the dispatch services
to the residents of the City and County, and
WHEREAS, the City and County staff have developed the attached
agreement starting in July 2004 and continuing thereafter to
consolidate the dispatch operations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to
sign the attached Memorandum of Understanding regarding the
consolidation of City and County dispatch services effective
July 1, 2004 .
ADM03-1017
MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING Date: 10/23/03
This is an agreement between the City of Ithaca, a municipal corporation with offices at 108
East Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 and the County of Tompkins, a municipal corporation with
offices at 125 East Court Street, Ithaca,NY 14850.
WHEREAS, the City currently operates an emergency dispatch unit in the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the County currently operates a dispatching operation serving the residents of the
County, and
WHEREAS, the County is in the process of constructing a new facility that will house the
emergency dispatch personnel, and serve as the County's Emergency Operation Center, and
WHEREAS, the City and the County believe that the consolidation of the separate dispatch
units into a single unit will promote efficiency and serve the public interest and safety of the residents
of the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County it is agreed as follows:
1. On July 1, 2004, the County will provide dispatch service for the City of Ithaca Police
Department and the City will cease the provision of said services.
2. (a.) Throughout the term of this agreement, the cost to the City will be the annual
salary and benefits for five dispatchers. For the purposes of this contract, the salary and benefits will
be negotiated between the County and the City, as outlined herein.
(b.) The payments shall be made as follows:
(i) In Year One through Year Five, the City shall pay to the County an amount of
$147,000 per year in Year Two through Year Five for four (4) dispatchers; Year One
will be pro-rated from the date of commencement, for$73,500.
(ii) At the end of Year Five the City shall make a balloon payment to the County.
The amount of the balloon payment shall be $287,195 as partial reimbursement for
the cost of a fifth dispatcher.
(iii) Beginning in Year Six the City shall pay to the County $180,000 per year for
five (5) dispatchers.
(iv) For purposes of this subsection, Year One shall begin on July 1, 2004 and end
on December 31, 2004. Year Two shall begin on January 1 of the following year and
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end December 31 of the same year. Years Three and beyond shall coincide with the
following calendar years.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
DATE DISPATCHERS ANNUAL PAYMENT
TO COUNTY FROM CITY
Year l: 7/1/04- 4 $73,500
12/31/04
Year 2: 1/l/05- 4 $147,000
12/31/05
Year 3: 1/1/06- 4 $147,000
12/31/06
Year 4: 1/1/07- 4 $147,000
12/31/07
Year 5: 1/l/08- 4 $147,000
12/31/08
12/31/08 1 $287,195: Cost of 1 dispatcher at the County rate
Balloon with fringes for 5 years at Year 1 rate
Payment
1/1/09 - 5 $180,000: Payment for 5 dispatchers
on-going term
3. The County shall deduct the annual amount due from the sales tax payments that
would otherwise be paid to the City. Such sales tax payment agreement shall be amended to reflect
the amounts outlined within this Memo of Understanding.
4. The County will be responsible for the hiring, training and supervision of all
dispatchers employed by the County.
5. The term of this agreement shall begin on July 1, 2004 and continue each year
thereafter. The City shall give to the County one (1) year written notice of termination. If the City
terminates this agreement, the City agrees to reimburse the County $100,000 for the County's capital
expenditures related to the additional consoles purchased to accommodate the additional staff.
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6. Nothing in this agreement shall prevent the County from subcontracting dispatching
services or working with another government entity to provide such services. Such subcontracting or
agreements shall not excuse the City's obligations as specified herein.
7. All notices hereunder shall be deemed sufficient and properly given if in writing and
delivered in person or by United States Mail to the following:
(a) To the County: County Administrator, 125 East Court Street, Ithaca,NY 14850
(b) To the City: Mayor, City of Ithaca, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca,NY 14850
and
City Clerk, City of Ithaca, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
8. This constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and all prior negotiations,proposals
and agreements are merged herein and superseded by this Agreement. It is the intent of this
agreement to consider City employees holding City dispatcher positions for employment under the
County's reinstatement rule when the County fills the Emergency Services Dispatcher positions in
2003-2004.
9. If any clause or provision of this Agreement shall be ruled invalid by any court of
competent jurisdiction, the invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of the
Agreement.
10. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as
an original for all purposes.
City of Ithaca County of Tompkins
Mayor Alan Cohen Stephen Whicher, County Administrator
Date: Date:
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An Ordinance to Provide for an Access Oversight Committee to oversee Pegasys
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and Time Warner Entertainment-
Advance/Newhouse Partnership ("Time Warner") entered into a franchise renewal
agreement dated January 30, 2003, and
WHEREAS, said franchise renewal agreement provides for an Access Oversight
Committee to approve the timing, use, and amount of PEG access equipment and to
make rules concerning access to the Pegasys studio and equipment, now therefore
ORDINANCE 2003 -
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,
New York, as follows:
Section 1. There shall be a new Chapter 18 added to the Code of the City of Ithaca
which shall be entitled "Pegasys Access Oversight Committee" and may be cited as
"Access Oversight Committee."
Section 2. Membership.
A. The Access Oversight Committee shall have five (5) voting members, three
(3) from the City of Ithaca of which one shall be a member of Common Council; one
(1) from the Town of Ithaca and one (1) from Cayuga Heights. The Mayor shall
appoint the members of the Access Oversight Committee subject to the approval of
Common Council. The Town of Ithaca and Cayuga Heights shall recommend to the
Mayor individuals from their respective municipalities for appointment to the,,,{ ;()
Committee. A representative of Time Warner shall serve as a non-voting, ex-officio
member of the Committee.
B. Should another municipality or municipalities become Participating
Municipalities in the future, then such municipality or municipalities shall be
entitled to recommend one individual from their municipality for appointment to
the Access Oversight Committee. However, at such time, the City of Ithaca shall be .
entitled to appoint an additional member or members of the Access Oversight,.,,
Committee such that in no event shall the proportion of membership of the City of
Ithaca fall below fifty-one (51%) percent.
Section 3. Terms; officers and meetings; minutes.
A. Members of the Access Oversight Committee shall be appointed for a term of
three (3) years, except that of the initial appointments, two shall expire on Decen�}��,
31, 2004, two shall expire on December 31, 2005, and one shall expire on December
31,2006. ,;1 ,,,
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B. The committee will meet on an as needed basis. At the first meeting of.each
year, the Access Oversight Committee shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson
and a Secretary and shall adopt a meeting time.
C. Copies of the minutes of each meeting shall be transmitted to the Mayor and
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the Common Council.
Section 4. Duties and responsibilities.
A. The Access Oversight Committee shall approve the timing, use and amount
of PEG access equipment and facilities to be acquired each year over the term of the
franchise between the City and Time Warner.
B. The Access Oversight Committee may make rules for public access (but not
for educational or government access) to assure the availability of the studio and
portable equipment on a non-discriminatory basis. The rules will deal with issues
such as who can use the access equipment, what are the procedures for signing up
for studio space and equipment, and how are schedules for cablecasting established.
C. Consistent with staff and available funding, the Access Oversight Committee
may adopt business hours for the Access studio provided that, in addition to other
live programming, live programming will be accommodated between the hours of
11 pm to 12 midnight at a minimum of two evenings per week, as needed, to
accommodate safe harbor programming.
D. The Access Oversight Committee shall establish a usage fee for each separate
use of access equipment and/or facilities to access users who do not reside in
Participating Municipalities. Such fees shall be disbursed for PEG purposes at the
discretion of the Committee. ,,;,,,i,,,t
E. The Access Oversight Committee shall review annual reports on the
provision of equipment, facilities and funds provided by Time Warner access staff
and present a report to Common Council on said reports. The Access Oversight. ,t
Committee may review Time Warner records and records of access providers;,;,{
regarding the use of funds described in said reports.
F. The Access Oversight Committee shall review and monitor all access;policies,
rules, procedures, facilities and equipment, studio hours and staffing levels. Access
Oversight Committee approval shall be required annually for the purchase of.
equipment, the studio hours available to access users, staffing level, budget and
access rules.
G. By May 31 of each calendar year, the Access Oversight Committee shall
provide the Mayor and the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, the Supervisor of
the Town of Ithaca and Mayor of Cayuga.Heights with a recommended annual,,,�,,
budget for equipment and facilities for the following year such that the Participating
Municipalities may meet their obligation to provide Time Warner with an annual
budget for public, educational and governmental access operations, which budget is
due by June 30 of each calendar year.
Section 5. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately in accordance with law upon ;t
publication of a notice as provided in the Ithaca City Charter.
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An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 317 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code
entitled "Vehicles, Removal of'.
ORDINANCE 2003-
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,
New York, as follows:
Section 1.
Section 317-1 entitled "Definitions" is hereby amended to include the following
language:
ABANDONED VEHICLE—A vehicle that has been left unattended, and has not
moved in 72 hours on any public street, highway or parking facility.
Section 2.
Section 317-6 entitled "Authority of Police Department and Department of Public
Works to impound and remove vehicles" is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. When any vehicle is found unattended on any highway, public parking lot or
private property within the city where said vehicle constitutes an obstruction to
traffic, a safety hazard, has been left unattended and has not moved in 72 hours,
or obstructs ingress to and egress from private property.
G. Posted signage indicating that parking is not permitted, and meeting the
following requirements:
(1) The signage must be prominently placed and be [GGAtiRUGU61y1 maintained
for 24 hours prior to the towing or removal of the vehicle from the
premises.
Section 3.
Section 317-7 entitled "Procedure for towing ordered by the Ithaca Police
Department" is hereby amended to read as follows:
A.
abandonment eF ether non emeFgeRGy situations. All a#empts to E;entaGt.
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[8}A. Selection of a towing company.
Section 4.
Section 317-10 entitled "Procedures for failure to plea or respond to parking
violation notices" is hereby amended to read as follows:
D. Whenever a person has failed to respond to at least five separate notices
of violation for separate parking violations, the city may send to the owner
of the motor vehicle by [seftified] mail a notice to the effect that such
person has failed to respond to at least five separate notices of violation
for separate parking violations and that the owner's vehicle is subject to
being impounded and/or being immobilized. Upon the mailing of such
[seed] letter, the owner of the vehicle shall immediately be responsible
for the cost of sending such notice, including administrative overhead.
The owner shall have 10 days from the date of mailing of such [sed ied]
letter to respond to the notices of violation. If the owner does not respond
to all the notices of violation within said ten-day period, and thereafter the
vehicle is found unattended, parked upon a street or any city-owned
property or property under the jurisdiction or control of the city, the vehicle
may be impounded by or under the direction of an officer or designated
employee of the Police Department giving authorization to a commercial
towing or wrecker service to tow the vehicle and store it in a safe place
until claimed by the owner; or, it may be immobilized by or under the
direction of an officer or designated employee of the Police Department in
such a manner as to prevent its operation.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon
publication of notice as provided in the Ithaca City Charter.
A Local Law Allowing Tax Exemption For Capital Improvements to
Residential Buildings Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law 421-f
Whereas, due to a combination of rising property assessments and
rising taxes at the city, county and school district levels,
homeowners are less likely to reinvestment in their homes at this
time, and
Whereas, it is found that giving homeowners a tax incentive when they
add onto and improve their homes is in the best interest of the City
as it improves the City's overall tax base, improves the aesthetic
and physical attributes of the City and instills in residents pride
of ownership and pride in their neighborhoods, and
Whereas, it is found that such a tax incentive would provide a boost
to the construction industry, resulting in the hiring of workers and
the purchase of materials resulting in increased sales tax revenue,
and
Whereas, the new law gives homeowners whose improvements adds between
$5,000 and $80,000 of assessed value to their home a full tax
exemption of their City taxes on the increased assessment for a full
year after construction and taxes would be phased in over an eight
year period, in the ninth year, the property owner(s) will begin to
pay taxes on the full assessed value of the property, and
Whereas, the City will encourage the County and the Ithaca City
School District to adopt a similar tax exemption, and
Whereas, the City's intent is to allow such tax exemption only to
persons who legally improve their properties and comply with all
building codes and permit processes, now therefore
Local Law No. 3 of the Year 2003
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows:
Section 1.
Chapter 300 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a
new Article VI that will read as follows:
§ 300-27 Legislative Intent and Purposes
The purpose of this Article is to grant a partial exemption from
taxation for capital improvements to residential buildings within the
City of Ithaca as authorized by Section 421-f of the Real Property
Law. 'Residential building' shall mean any building designed and
occupied exclusively for residential purposes by not more than two
(2) families.
§307-28 Exemption Granted
Residential buildings reconstructed, altered or improved with proper
building permits and inspection subsequent to the effective date of
this Local Law shall be exempt from taxation and special ad valorem
levies to the extent provided herein.
Such properties shall be exempt from taxation for capital
improvements for a period of one (1) year to the extent that one
hundred per centum (100%) of the increase in assessed value thereof
attributable to reconstruction, alteration or improvement and for an
additional period of seven (7) years; provided, however, that the
extent of such exemption shall be decreased by twelve and one half
percent (12.5%) of the initial exemption each year during each
additional period; provided that such exemption shall be limited to
eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) in increased market value, or such
other sum less than eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) but not less
than five thousand dollars ($5,000) of the property attributable to
such reconstruction, alteration or improvement.
§300-29 Terms and Conditions
The following terms and conditions shall be applied in the
implementation of this Article:
(1) No such exemption shall be granted for reconstruction, alteration
or improvements unless such reconstruction, alteration or improvement
was commenced subsequent to the effective date of this local law, and
(2) No such exemption shall be granted for reconstruction, alteration
or improvements unless the greater portion, as so determined by
square footage, of the building reconstructed, altered or improved is
at least five years old, and
(3) The cost of the reconstruction, alteration or improvement must
exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000), and
(4) For purpose of this section, the terms reconstruction, alteration
and improvement shall not include ordinary maintenance and repairs,
and
(5) The exemption provisions of this Article shall not apply to
swimming pools, detached garage structures, or any other accessory
structures to the primary residential structure, and
(6) In the event that a building granted an exemption pursuant to
this Article ceases to be used exclusively for residential purposes
or title thereto is transferred to a person or entity other than the
heirs or distributees of the owner, the exemption granted pursuant to
this Article shall cease, and
(7) Such exemption shall be granted only upon application by the
owner of such building on a form prescribed by the state board to the
Tompkins County Department of Assessment.
Section 2.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the
Secretary of State of the State of New York and the Tompkins County
Department of Assessment.
An Ordinance to Amend Article II "Telecommunications" of Chapter 152, entitled
"Communications Technology" of the Code of the City of Ithaca.
WHEREAS,the Common Council adopted a Telecommunications Ordinance on
November 6, 2002 which provides for the regulation of Telecommunications Services
within the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the Telecommunications Ordinance provides for the payment of franchise
fees to the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, since adoption of the Telecommunications Ordinance, certain high schools
and universities have applied to the City for a franchise to provide Telecommunications
Services to their faculty, staff and students, and
WHEREAS, it is not the intention of the City to require approved schools, colleges and
universities to pay franchise fees, now therefore
ORDINANCE 2003 -
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,
New York, as follows:
Section 1. Section 152-32 of the Telecommunications Ordinance, entitled"Definitions;
word usage" shall be amended to include the following definitions:
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION - Any school, including the primary and secondary
grades, as well as including all public,private, and parochial institutions, which educate
students through a corporate dissemination of knowledge. This definition does not mean
any privately-run day care facilities where there is no required academic coursework,
personal tutorials, nor any other quasi-educational entity,which has been given neither
legal authority to educate students, nor has gained any color of authority by holding itself
out as a disseminator of knowledge to students.
INSTITUTE OF HIGHER LEARNING- Any college, university, or analogous
educational entity,which has the authority to confer degrees that indicate a proficiency in
the fields taught by the college,university, or analogous educational entity. This
definition, however, does not include any public or private pre-school, day-care facility,
primary, or secondary school.
Section 2. The definition of"Franchise Fee" in section 152-32 of the
Telecommunications Ordinance, entitled"Definitions; word usage" shall be amended as
follows:
FRANCHISE FEE—The percentage, as specified by this article, of the grantee's gross
annual revenues payable in exchange for the rights granted pursuant to this article and the
New language underlined.
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franchise. Educational Institutions and Institutes of Higher Learning shall be exempt from
the payment of franchise fees.
Section 3. Section 152-34.E(l) of the Telecommunications Ordinance, entitled
"Franchise fees and in-kind compensation" shall be amended as follows:
E. Franchise fees and in-kind compensation.
(1) Franchise fee and linear foot fee.
(a) Franchisee,with the exception of Educational Institutions and Institutes of Higher
Learnim shall pay to the City a franchise fee of 5%of gross annual revenues during the
period of its operation under the franchise,pursuant to the provisions of this article.
(b) As compensation for the use of the public right-of-way for a telecommunications
system solely providing long-distance network service and/or private service, franchisee,
with the exception of Educational Institutions and Institutes of Higher Learning, shall
pay to the City a linear foot fee of$1 per linear foot of aerial cable installed in the public
right-of-way for the aerial facilities and shall pay to the City a linear foot fee of$4 per
linear foot of underground (standard four-inch) conduit or cable installed in the public
right-of-way for the facilities annually during the period of its operation under the
franchise for the first three years of the franchise. Thereafter, the franchisee shall pay the
fee of$1 per linear foot of aerial installation or$4 per linear foot of underground
installation, plus an annual increase for inflation. Such inflation increase shall be based
upon the regional consumer price index (CPI)published by the U.S. Department of
Commerce for those years.
(c) The franchisee shall promptly notify the City of any changes in the
telecommunications system or services which would change the basis on which the fee to
the City is calculated.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately in accordance with law upon publication of
a notice as provided in the Ithaca City Charter.
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Mortgage Recording Tax Principles:
1. All of the .25 MRT collected is to be considered county funds dedicated to
TCAT.
2. All partners will contribute equally to TCAT operating and capital expenses,
exclusive of any funds TCAT uses to repay funds used from the"pool".
3. The surplus above the county's share can be used to create a"pool" for
TCAT.
Ca. What is the proper level of reserve?
i. Minimum 60-90 days of operating budget.
b. What can reserve be used for?
�^ i. Cash flow needs,
c. TCAT has to restore any reserve funds used through the same means that
TCAT would use to fund any other expense.
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Finance/Controller - Request to Approve Settlement and Release
Agreement with New York State Electric & Gas Corporation
WHEREAS, the New York State Public Service Commission instituted
formal proceedings to consider the past billings and other
issues, claims or disputes in connection with the rendition of
street lighting services by New York State Electric & Gas
Corporation ("NYSEG" ) ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca intervened in such proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca engaged Computel Consultants
("Computel" ) to represent the City of Ithaca in such proceedings
and negotiate on its behalf in regard to all issues, claims or
disputes pertaining to street lighting services rendered by
NYSEG to the City of Ithaca, including, but not limited to, its
past NYSEG street lighting bills; and
WHEREAS, negotiations between NYSEG and Computel have resulted
in a settlement and release agreement between NYSEG and the City
of Ithaca; and
WHEREAS, Computel has recommended the acceptance of such
settlement and release agreement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized and
directed to execute a settlement and release agreement with and
to deliver the same to NYSEG. The settlement and release
agreement is an accord and satisfaction for all issues, claims
or disputes pertaining to street lighting services rendered by
NYSEG to the City of Ithaca for the period set forth in the
settlement and release agreement .
COMPUTEL CONSULTANTS
P.O. Box 35 • Earlville, New York 13332 • (800) 724-9859 • Fax (315) 691-4311
October 17, 2003
Mr. Steven Thayer {� U
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City of Ithaca J I�
108 East Green Street
Ithaca,New York 14850
Dear Mr. Thayer:
As you know, we've been representing your interests in PSC proceedings looking into NYSEG street lighting
issues. We are pleased to announce that we've reached what we believe to be a very fair"global" settlement
for the 67 municipalities we represent. We're recommending that all municipalities accept the settlement.
The cash settlement amount for the City of Ithaca is $40,000 and resolves all past billing disputes through
July 31, 2000. This time frame was suggested by NYSEG and roughly coincides with the date they
completed their internal street light account reviews and reconciliations. This means that there will be a
second phase of these proceedings in which we'll look at the billing for your account(s) from July 31, 2000
to present. Depending on the outcome of that review, you may be entitled to additional refund amounts.
In addition to several specific issues that pertained only to certain municipalities, a central point of concern
for all of our clients was the accuracy of NYSEG's billing data. The PSC ruled that the methodology used by
NYSEG to reconcile accounts was inadequate. However, due to the lack of 1990's billing records and the
questionable accuracy of existing records, it would have been impossible to reconstruct past bills and arrive
at a"mathematically correct" resolution. This settlement will refund much more money than could otherwise
have been proven using available documentation.
In order to receive your refund please do the following:
• Review the enclosed Settlement and Release Agreement (2 originals).
• In accordance with applicable Municipal Law, pass a Municipal Board Resolution (see enclosed
attachment A)that accepts the settlement and authorizes a municipal official to sign the release.
• Return both signed, original settlement agreements and the certified Resolution to our office.
Upon receipt of your executed settlement documents, we will submit the paperwork to NYSEG and arrange
for the return of one fully executed original settlement release document and the distribution of funds. The
sooner we receive your settlement documents, the sooner we can arrange for the release of your refund.
Therefore,please contact us as soon as possible with any questions or concerns you may have.
Sincerely,
ichael Caton
Partner
encl:
SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
This SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT ("Settlement
Agreement") is entered into and made effective as of the day of
, 2003, by and between NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS
CORPORATION ("NYSEG") and the City of Ithaca, New York ("CUSTOMER")
(hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Party" or "Parties").
WHEREAS, NYSEG provides or has provided street lighting services
under Commission approved tariffs ("Street Lighting Tariffs") to the Customer;
and
WHEREAS, the Customer has intervened or caused its duly authorized
representative, Computel Consultants ("Computel"), to intervene on its behalf in
Case No. 00-E-0105, Case No. 00-E-0106, Case No. 02-E-1060 and Case No.
02-E-1061, proceedings instituted by the Public Service Commission of the State
of New York (the "PSC") which were initiated to consider various disputes,
claims, complaints and other issues relating to street lighting, including, but not
limited to, data disputes, cross-account netting, interest rate, backbilling and
refunds, if any, for all street lighting customers (hereinafter, collectively referred
to as "claims"); and
WHEREAS, NYSEG and the Customer had claims against each other,
whether informally or before the PSC in the above-referenced proceedings or
otherwise; and
WHEREAS, NYSEG and Computel have met and discussed all of the
claims between the Parties, including those related to equipment, facilities, past
invoices and charges to the Customer, pertaining to the street lighting services
rendered to the Customer;
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to settle, release and discontinue all
claims that have or could have been raised in connection with street lighting
service;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements
contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto, intending to
be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:
1. NYSEG agrees to pay, and Customer agrees to accept forty
thousand dollars ($40,000), inclusive of interest, as an accord and satisfaction of
any and all claims that have been made or could have been made in connection
with street lighting services provided by NYSEG to the Customer from the
commencement of such services through and including July 31, 2000. Such
payment shall be made by NYSEG to Computel upon receipt of this executed
Settlement Agreement and accompanying certified municipal resolutions,
substantially in the form of Attachment A, attached hereto and incorporated
herein, authorizing execution and delivery of this Settlement Agreement from the
Customer, and Computel shall remit such amount to Customer within thirty (30)
days of receipt of payment from NYSEG.
2. Each of NYSEG and the Customer (each such releasing Party
being hereinafter referred to as the "Releasor"), HEREBY RELEASES AND
FOREVER DISCHARGES the other Releasor, and any and all of the other
Releasor's present, former and future directors, officers, trustees, lenders,
representatives, employees, attorneys, advisors, agents, stockholders, partners,
members, affiliates, predecessors, legal representatives, successors and
assigns (each such released person being hereinafter referred to as a "Released
Person"), from any and all claims, actions, complaints, causes of action,
judgments, liens, sums, costs, liabilities, obligations, damages, debts, demands,
proceedings or suits (collectively, "Claims"), at law or in equity, known or
unknown, suspected or unsuspected, accrued or unaccrued, liquidated or
unliquidated, fixed, contingent, direct, derivative or indirect, consequential, for
lost profits or business or economic loss, or otherwise, whether at common law,
equitable, or statutory, whether in court, arbitration or other forum, whether
based on contract, tort or other cause of action or theory that the Releasor ever
had, now has, or hereafter can, shall or may have, arising by reason or in
respect of any act, omission, cause, matter or thing whatsoever, whether known
or unknown, out of or related to each Releasor's obligations related to or in
connection with street lighting services provided by NYSEG to the Customer
from the commencement of such services through and including July 31, 2000.
3. Customer agrees that it will not file or cause others to file any
complaint, make any claim for, participate in any action, suit or proceeding or
pursue any remedy arising out of, related to or in connection with any street
lighting dispute, claim, complaint or issue where such dispute, complaint, claim,
issue or remedy would apply to or include any period prior to July 31, 2000.
4. Customer hereby waives its right and the right to cause others to
seek a Commission decision or otherwise appeal, litigate or participate in any
dispute, claim, complaint or issue raised or which could have been raised in the
above-referenced street lighting proceedings instituted by the Commission by the
Customer or any other customer, municipality or entity. Nothing contained in this
paragraph 4, however, is intended and does not prevent NYSEG from appealing,
litigating, or otherwise pursuing any other action or right in connection with any
dispute, claim, complaint or any other issue against another customer,
municipality or entity other than the Customer.
5. The Customer hereby waives its right and the right to cause others
to commence or participate in any action, suit or proceeding and to receive any
payments or other relief that may be available to the Customer as a result of any
statements, findings, determinations, rulings or orders issued in or in connection
with Case Nos. 00-E-0105 et al., In the Matter of the Rules and Regulations of
the Public Service Commission, Contained in 16 NYCRR, in Relation to
Complaint Procedures —Appeal by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation
of the Informal Decision in Favor of the Town of Ithaca filed in C 26358, or any
other proceeding related to street lighting services rendered by NYSEG to the
Customer from the commencement of such services through and including
July 31, 2000. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except as otherwise provided in
this Settlement Agreement, nothing contained herein shall preclude or
compromise any rights that NYSEG or the Customer may have under the
applicable filed tariffs relating to street lighting services rendered by NYSEG to
Customer in connection with any dispute, claim, complaint or issue arising in and
relating to periods commencing after July 31, 2000. Additionally, the Parties
agree that the Customer is not waiving its right to receive any payments provided
under this Settlement Agreement or to participate in Case No. 02-E-1061, which
case was instituted by the PSC to consider prospective revisions to the tariffs
and procedures of NYSEG with respect to street lighting services.
6. Except as required by law, regulation, order of governmental
authority (including, but not limited to, public access to records maintained by
public entities, any filings required by the Securities and Exchange Commission,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the PSC), order of a court, or upon
written consent of the other Parties, NYSEG and the Customer, and their
respective agents, employees, officers, directors and attorneys, shall keep and
maintain confidential this Settlement Agreement and all information obtained by
it and its agents, employees, officers, directors and attorneys relating to the
terms of this Settlement Agreement; provided, however, that the terms of this
Settlement Agreement may be disclosed (i) to the extent that it was, or becomes
through no breach of the disclosing Party's obligations hereunder, known to the
public, (ii) to the extent that the other Party shall have consented in writing prior
to any such disclosure and (iii) by NYSEG to any governmental authority
exercising jurisdiction over NYSEG or this Settlement Agreement; row,
further, that in connection with any disclosure to the PSC, NYSEG shall request
the PSC to protect the confidentiality of the confidential or proprietary portions of
this Settlement Agreement from further disclosure by the PSC, through
protective order or other measures authorized by the PSC, and the Customer
shall take reasonable steps to support such efforts.
7. NYSEG and the Customer each hereby represent and warrant to
the other that:
(a) Each is an entity duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization.
(b) Each has full power and authority to carry on its business as now
being conducted and to enter into this Settlement Agreement. The
execution, delivery and the performance of this Settlement
Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action and
do not and will not contravene its organizational documents or
corporate or municipal policies or conflict with, result in a breach of,
or entitle either Party (with due notice or lapse of time or both) to
terminate, accelerate or declare a default under, any agreement or
instrument to which it is a Party or by which it is bound. The
execution, delivery and performance by each Party of this
Settlement Agreement will not result in any violation by such Party
of any law, any order or any court or other agency of government,
rule or regulation applicable to such Party. Neither Party is subject
to or bound by, any judgment, injunction or decree of any court or
other governmental or municipal authority which may restrict or
interfere with the performance of this Settlement Agreement.
(c) Each Party has (i) read and fully understands this Settlement
Agreement, and (ii) consulted with counsel to the extent deemed
necessary prior to the execution and delivery of this Settlement
Agreement by such Party.
8. This Settlement Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without reference to its
principles of conflicts of law.
9. This Settlement Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
10. This Settlement Agreement may not be amended, supplemented or
otherwise modified, and no provision of this Settlement Agreement may be
waived, except by a written instrument signed by each of the Parties hereto.
11. This Settlement Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the
benefit of, each of the Parties hereto and its predecessors in interest, successors
and assigns. Notwithstanding the first sentence of this paragraph 11, neither
Party may assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Settlement
Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party.
12. All notices and other communications under this Settlement
Agreement shall be in writing and may be sent by telecopier or generally
accepted electronic means, a nationally recognized overnight courier service,
first class mail or hand delivered, addressed as follows:
IF TO NYSEG: IF TO CUSTOMER
Notices: Notices:
New York State Electric
& Gas Corporation
Corporate Drive
Kirkwood Industrial Park
Binghamton, New York 13902
Attn: Corporate Marketing & Sales
David Gridley
Phone:
Phone: (607) 762-4262 Fax:
Fax: (607) 762-8402
With a copy to:
William J. Cronin, Esq.
Huber Lawrence & Abell
605 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10158
Phone: (212) 455-5506
Fax: (212) 661-5759
13. This Settlement Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the
Parties in connection with street lighting services provided by NYSEG to the
Customer and in connection with all claims that have been raised by Customer
relating to street lighting services provided. by NYSEG to Customer from the
commencement of such services through and including July 31, 2000. Any prior
communications by the Parties, whether written or oral, pertaining to or made in
connection with this Settlement Agreement shall have no binding force and
effect.
14. No provision of this Settlement Agreement shall be deemed waived
by either Party unless in writing signed by the Party granting the waiver.
15. Notwithstanding any provision that could be construed to the
contrary herein, neither Party shall in any event be liable for any indirect,
punitive, exemplary, incidental or consequential damages under or in connection
with such Party's performance of this Settlement Agreement or any of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
16. This agreement is a negotiated settlement agreement, and the
resolution of the issues or the manner in which such issues were resolved shall
have no precedential effect with respect to any future issues relating to street
lighting services. Neither this Settlement Agreement nor anything contained
herein, nor any action taken by the Parties in performance of their obligations
hereunder, shall be construed as evidence of the validity of any claim asserted
by any Party, nor an admission of the same by any Party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has caused this
Settlement Agreement to be duly executed by its duly authorized representatives
on and as of the date first above written.
NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS
CORPORATION
By:
Name:
Title:
City of Ithaca
By:
Name:
Title:
6-11
Finance/Controller - A Resolution of the City of Ithaca,
Providing for executions of an agreement for natural gas supply
pursuant to public bid conducted by the Municipal Electric and
Gas Alliance as the Consultant of the City of Ithaca
The Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby resolves as
follows :
That the office of the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute and deliver to the NYSEG Solutions Inc . an Agreement
for natural gas supply service, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the conditions, price, duration and term, purpose
and objective, manner and extent of payments, organizational
structure and manner in which personal property shall be
acquired, managed and disposed of, are set forth in the attached
Agreement, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca may participate in the
cooperative agreements to procure services and products
described in such Agreement, and that the Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute such agreements whenever
necessary and appropriate.
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Subject to the terms and conditions set b1h on the face and reverse side of this dowment,NYSE Sol utiona, Inc.fSeller'),a New York
Cotpo*on,and Ctty of Ithaca (Buyen,a municipal corporation On gtate) New York
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x Price: $27,6619 oer dth from November 1,2003 tfxough Octobe,31, 2004 and$1.75 per dlh plus NYMEX and
losses from November 1,2004 through October 31,2W5. Buyi w shall retain the right to trigger a fixed price for
the remaining term of this agrearnent.
Term: November 1,2003 to October 31,2005
Natural Gas Delhrery Interconnection between Buyers local utility company and the interstate pipeline designated by Buyers local
Polm(s): utility company
Witti the execution of this Natural Gas Sales Agreement, Buyer agrees to submit copies of the wo most recent local utility company teas bills for
each meter at Buyer's Facifity(m),and a copy of Buyers Tax Exemption Certificate,if applicabi _ Buyer further agrees to execute all agreements
and documents required by Buyer's local utility company which Seller is not authorized to a on behalf of Buyer.
Executed and Agreed to this 14 th day of October ,2003 :
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Type or print row-. Atari J Cohen Charles J. Schaft
Title: Mayor Director ReWl Pricing
Billing Nana City of Ithaca NIA
Billing Street Address: 108 E Green St 81 State Street
Billing City,State,Zip Itlaac+:t,NY 14850 Binghamton,NY 13901
County Tompkins Broome
Telephone: W—W 607-274-6577 (900)567-6520
Fax 607-272-7348 (607)721-1719
Ac=mbng Contact: Scott Andrew N/A
Bank Name: Tompkins Trust Company M&T Bank of NY
ABA#: 022000046
Account#: various 017371477
Fedora!Tax ID: 15-6000407 16-1554150
Duns#: 02-780-7523
24 Hour Contact Name: Gas Control
24 Hour Contact Phone: (713)498-2967
24 Hour Fax Number. (713)626.2604
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10/14/2003 City of Ithaca- NYSEG Solutions Account Numbers 2003
11:12 AM
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Solutions
Account# LDC Account# Address
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2000137 914300600320005 Fire Dept 965 Danby Road
2000138 104301701160001 Fire Dept 309 College Ave No. 9
2000139 154301700600006 Fire Dept 310 West Green St. -Central
2000140 614300800170005 IFD West Hill-Station 6
2000142 154301700430008 IPD/Court- 120 E. Clinton St
2000143 064301801970000 City Hall- 108 E. Green St.
2000144 174301801379019 DPW-Willow Ave Garage
2000145 164301700040003 Youth Bureau 1 James L Gibbs Drive
2000146 074301700335006 Youth Bureau -Cass Park
2000147 174301800240006 GIAC -318 N.Albany St.
2000148 864301301040009 400 N.Albany St.
2000149 544301400216011 Golf Course Maint Bldg Pier Rd Shop
2000150 844301401820008 DPW 305 S Plain St. SS Comm Center
2000151 534301400195019 Water/Sewer 600 First St
2000152 174301800060008 Water/Sewer 510 First St
2000154 074301700405007 Cliff Street/Vinegar Hill Tank
2000155 154301700070002 (Water/Sewer Filter Plant 202 Water St
2000156 174301801350002 IAWWTP-525 Third St.
City of Ithaca
The Power of Partners
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC&GAS ALLIANCE
A Local Development Corporation
P.O. Box 88 • Ithaca,New York 14851
Phone: 1-866-320-MEGA(6342)
http://www.megaenergy.org
DATE: September 29,2003
TO: Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance Participants—MUNICIPAL CUSTOMERS
SUBJECT: Natural Gas Bid Endorsement FOR EWgEDIATE ACTION
We are pleased to announce that the Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) has designated NYSEG
Solutions, Inc. (NSI) of Binghamton, NY, as its "preferred supplier" for natural gas sales to Alliance participants
for the coming two years. The bid we have accepted from NSI for the coming two years promises price stability to
our participants. In September,MEGA concluded a competitive bid process, in conformance with public bidding
requirements. NSI submitted the low qualified bid, and we are confident the pricing approach we recommend will
help you to control your energy budget in the coming term.
This letter is to describe NSI offer. Enclosed is an agreement for you to execute with NSI. If you are already an
NSI customer through MEGA, your existing agreement expires within a few weeks, so the time to act on this
proposal is now. For new MEGA participants not already with NSI,please review the agreement promptly,to take
best advantage of NSI's bid proposal. Here are the key elements and the choices you have:
Fixed or Variable
In NSI's offer, you will note that you have two pricing options to choose from, both of which are acceptable to
MEGA: a variable price option and a fixed price option. We recommend the fixed price option for the November
1,2003 through October 31,2004 period,based on today's market conditions,for participants in MEGA,especially
municipalities who have budgets to consider and those who do not want to risk potentially very high prices this
winter. If prices decline significantly during these first 12 months after you have locked in,you have the option of
re-locking at the lower price for the final 12 months (i.e. November 1, 2004 through October 31,2005 period) of
the agreement. Therefore, even though you may lock in now (which is recommended) your price can only go
down from there,not up. If and when market conditions warrant re-locking your price,we will so advise you, and
you will be able to readily obtain a new price for your gas commodity service.
Commodity Price Set Daily
Your price for the commodity portion of your service will be set on the day you execute your agreement with NSI.
If you must approve the contract at a coming board meeting, please be aware that the final pricing will not be set
until the day your agreement is actually executed. This has been industry practice for some time, and our MEGA
customers have handled this smoothly in the past.
Supplier's Fixed Basis
Our award and recommendation of NSI is based upon their bid for a second component of your gas supply service,
the supplier's "fixed basis," i.e. their charge for getting natural gas to your "city gate" from the market hub in
NSI's bid was about 30 cents per dekathenn below the next bidder. NSI's bid price will remain in effect for contracts
executed prior to November 1,2003. After November 1, the basis price may vary slightly from the bid,based on market
conditions. NSI's bid price of$1.76/dekatherm for most MEGA customers is below the previous contract's basis of
$2.09,reflecting the growing buying strength of MEGA.
Again, your prompt action on the NSI offer will assure price stability for your gas service for the coming two years,with
the possibility that if market prices retreat,you will be able to lock in even lower rates.
Billing: You will receive a separate bill from NSI for gas supply. NYSEG will bill you for delivery. We hope that
before long, State Public Service Commission rules will allow for a single,unified billing system.
Term: If you accept the agreement with NSI, you will be committed to NSI's gas supply service and receive attendant
savings for two years beginning on your next meter read date and lasting into your meter reading of October 2005. Before
the agreement is up in October 2005,the Alliance will again procure a new gas supply arrangement.
No interruption: The transition from utility or supplier service to NSI will be seamless.
How we chose NYSEG Solutions,Inc.
NSI was chosen after a competitive bidding process in which several suppliers were solicited, and two bids were
submitted. NSI's was satisfactory, and the company's financial and other background, as well as its experience serving
MEGA customers over five years,allows us to confidently recommend them to you.
What you should do now
We recommend that you sign the NSI agreement after selecting the pricing option you pre fer. We are pleased that with
the growing strength of the Alliance, we have been able to attract competitors wishing to serve our participants. If you
agree to NSI's offer, then all you need to do is execute and return the agreement to NSI. Municipalities may have to
approve an enabling resolution.
Past Savings
Most customers will find that commodity prices have risen significantly since 2001, the last time MEGA offers were
extended. The result has been that customers who chose a fixed price in late 2001 have saved significantly since that
time, compared to market prices. See NSI's letter for details. While today's market prices are higher, securing a fixed
price today will assure that you are in a good position to weather any volatility this winter.
Your purchasing power, added with that of dozens of municipalities, six counties and hundreds of non-municipal
customers,has given us a strong position in the marketplace.We look forward to continuing to bring you savings through
the Alliance's programs.
If you have any questions about this offer or the Alliance program, please feel free to contact our
consultants, Gordon Boyd and Gene Salerni, at 518-580-9244. You can also contact NSI's customer
service staff at the telephone numbers shown in their letter.
Sin rely,
Stuart W. Stein,President
Executive Director
Member Counties:Broome, Cortland, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, Tompkins
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Violation City of Ithaca Cornell Ithaca College
No Parking Zone $15 $25 $30
Fire Hydrant, Fire Lane $20 $50 $40
Handicap Space $80,$105,$130 $50 $100
Violation of Posted Regulation,Truck $15 $25 $35
Zone, Taxi Stand, Bus Stop, School Zone
Parkin; on Yard/ grounds $20,$30,$50 $40
Parking sidewalk, & between curb and $15 $40
walk
Overtime on meter $10 $12
Permit Violation (Overnight Ramp, $15 $25 $20
Parking Lot, etc)
Parked the wrong way $10 $50
Taking up 2 spaces $25
Blocking the flow of traffic/ Double Park $15 $35
Private Property $15
Blocking a Driveway $20
Overnight Odd/Even $10
Within 20' of Crosswalk $20
Revenue increases
Prohibited Zone fines FY02 - 6762 tickets issued
$10 increase in fine - $67,620
bW Carousel fee
25¢ increase per ride - $5000
R43
Tree permit fee
100 permits at $30 - $3000
Parking tickets FY02 - 19250 tickets issued
$5 increase for 'second' offenses (15,000) - $75,000
(includes odd-even, overtime for meters and zones)
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CITY OF ITHACA--UNRESTRICTED/RESTRICTED CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT SUMMARY 2003
A1990
UNRESTRICTED
CONTINGENCY
BALANCE UNRESTRICTED CONTINGENCY 10/29/03 $70.618.00
RESTRICTED
CONTINGENCY
Salary Increase for Management near retirement Council $3,741.00
Funds for Clerks Office Stipends for new records positions Council $0.00
Funds for layoffs related to 2003 Budget to 2/1/03 Council $34,569.00
Council $0.00
Council $0.00
Council $0.00
Council $0.00
Work Environment Task Force Po100900 A1430-5700 Council $18,400.00
BALANCE RESTRICTED CONTINGENCY 10/29/03
BALANCE UNRESTRICTED/RESTRICTED CONTINGENCY 10/29/03 $127.328.00
Nov COUNCIL POSSIBLE RESOLUTIONS:
Salary increase and title reclassification for Principal Account Clerk HR item $1,310.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
_ $0.00
0.00 QO
Balance Unrestricted Contingency after Nov Possible Resolutions
CITY OF ITHACA--UNRESTRICTED/RESTRICTED CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT ACTIVITY 2003 10/29/2003
COUNCIL j TYPE OF CONTINGENCY I _ ACCOUNT
MONTH AMOUNT F CONTINGENCY TITLE DESCRIPTION TRANSFERRED TO
Jan-03 No Activity
Feb-03 No Activity
Mar-03 No Activity
Apr-03 $3,439.00 UNRESTRICTED To fund repairs to the Alex Haley Pool A7311-5476-1102
$0.00 UNRESTRICTED
$0.00 UNRESTRICTED
May-03 $3,000.00 UNRESTRICTED To fund citizen Pruners for 2003 A7111-5435
$0.00
$0.00
Jun-03 $1,375.00 RESTRICTED CC To fund stipend for new information management specialist sitions/clerks office A1316-5110
$0.00
Jul-03 No Activity
$0.00
$0.00
Aug-03 $7,150.00 UNRESTRICTED To fund stand pipe repair at Dryden Rd Garage A5654-5480
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Sep-03 $4,000.00 RESTRICTED Council To fund Work Environment Task Force intem to work on projects A1430-5120
$1,259.00 RESTRICTED Council To fund Dep Police Chief Barnes salary increase before retirement A3120-5105
Oct-03 $5,793.00 UNRESTRICTED To fund salary increases for engineers A1490-5110
Nov-03 $0.00 UNRESTRICTED
$0.00 RESTRICTED Council
$0.00 RESTRICTED
$0.00 RESTRICTED Council
$0.00
$0.00 _
Dec-03 $0.00 RESTRICTED Council
$0.00 RESTRICTED Council
$0.00
SUMMARY AMOUNT
UNRESTRICTED CONTINGENCY $19,382.00
RESTRICTED CONTINGENCY 6 634.00
TOTAL
Amendment to Personnel Roster - City Controller' s Office
WHEREAS, the Payroll Coordinator retired in December 2000 , and
WHEREAS, the position of Payroll Coordinator was downgraded to
Principal Account Clerk to allow for the training and
development of another employee into the role, and
WHEREAS, the training process has been completed and the
incumbent has assumed the full responsibilities of the Payroll
Coordinator position, and
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission approved the
reclassification of the position of Principal Account Clerk to
Payroll Coordinator on September 4 , 2003 , to reflect the
permanent and material change in the duties of the position;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the personnel roster of the City Controller' s
Office be amended as follows :
Add: One (1) Payroll Coordinator (Confidential
Compensation Plan, Grade 3)
Delete : One (1) Principal Account Clerk (CSEA
Administrative Unit, Grade 9)
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the reclassification includes an eight percent
salary increase to a new 2003 annual salary of $24 , 302
retroactive to April 10, 2003 , and be it further
RESOLVED, That the payroll adjustment needed of $1, 310 . 32 shall
be derived by the transfer of funds from account A1990
Unrestricted Contingency to account A1315-5110 Staff Salaries .