HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26-10 City Administration Committee Meeting AgendaCITY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday May 26, 2010
]:00 PAI
COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. Chairperson Greeting& Opening Statement
1 Announcements
3. Agenda Review and Amendments
4. Approval of Minutes
S. Statements from the Public
6. Employee Comments
9. Common Council Response
8. Workforce Diversity Committee
9. Safety Committee
10. Clerks Office
10.1 Request to Amend 2010 Budget for Public Information Consultant - Resolution
11. IURA
11.1 (lousing Fund, 2009 Funding Rotted— Authorize Disbursement of $100,000 Pursuit
to an Executed MOU — Resolution
11.2 Authorize Conveyance to INHS of properties Acquiled Through Tax Foriclosure —
Declaration of Lead Agency — Resolution
11.3 Aulhorize Conveyance to INDS of Pomeruics Acquired Through Tax Foreclosure —
Environmental Detemtinmion - Resolution
11.4 Authorize Conveyance to INDS of Pnitindes; Acquired Through Tax Foreclosure —
Relmhuton
12. Amamey's Office
12.1 Request o Participate in Watershed Property Acquisition - Discussion
13. Youth Bureau
13.1 Request to Amend 2010 You0r Bureau Budget — Resolution
14. Department of Public Works
14.1 W &S— Request to Amend Capital Project 515 First Street SOrorwamr and Site
Improvements — Resolution
141 A resolution amhonzing the Mayor to enter into a funding agreement with Comell
University for the Columbia Street Pedestrian Dridge mid the Thurston Avenue Paving
and Pedestrian Enhancement projects and appropriating funds therefore — Resolution
14.3 Request o Amend Budget For Bulldozer Repair - Resolution
15. Common Council
15.1 Support ofa Swenlfree Apparel Procurement Policy— Resolution
15.2 Resolution to Adopt FY 2010 PEG Access Studio Capital Budget- Resolution
CITY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday May 26, 2010
7:00 PM
COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
16. Hmnan Resources
16.1 Director's Report
17. F urnedCOmmller s Office
17.1 Controller's Report
18. Returns
18.1 Mayor's Refon
18.2 Sub - Committee Updates
18.3 Council Menders' Announcements
18.4 Nest Month's Meeting: June 30, 2010
10. City Clerk
.1 Request to Amend 2010 Budget for Public Information Consultant
WHEREAS, Common Council, aw part of the 2010 City Budget. included $12,000 in the
Restricted Contingency account for the purposes of funding a public information initiative, and
WHEREAS, the Public Information Officer Team (PIOT) is requesting that these funds be
released tram Restricted Contingency for the pugwses of funding a consultant to work on the
community newsletter project, and to purchase related office supplies; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby authorizes the City Controller to transfer on
amount not to exceed 512,000 from Restricted Contingency Account #A 19W to account #
A 1316 -5435 to fund the consultant Position and related office supply costs.
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11. fURA
.1 Dousing fund, 2009 Funding Round— Authorize Disbursement of$100tOOO Pennant to
an Executed hIOU
WHEREAS, review of the first mund of funding applications to the Housing Fund has been
completed and the following duce housing pmjccts are recommended for funding:
Applicant
Project
Dollar
Number of
Mention
Amount
Units
Recommended
INHS
Holly Creek
S200,"
11 for -sale
Townof
Townhonme
(gram)
townhones
Ithaca
INIIS /Pathstene
Women's
575,000
50apannlents
Cityoflmaca
Community
(loan)
Building
Tompkins
Magnolia
$70,000
14SROunits
Cityoflthaca
Community
Hausa
(loan)
for homeless
Action
women
,and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2009, the Common Council of die City of Ithaca authorized the Mayor
to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ilia City of Ithaca, Tompkins
County and Comell University to develop, fund, and administer the Community Housing
Affordability Progmm and the Community Housing Trust Program (Collectivity known as the
"Housing Fund"), and
WHEREAS, on April I, 2009, the Common Council further found that the most appropriate
locations for new housing units assisted through MOU funds am project sites ksated within
existing urbanized auras of the County, rather than in new growth nodes or other amen of the
County, and
WHEREAS, the Community Housing Affordability Program assists with pre development costs
associated with residential, and mixed use real estate development pmjccts primarily benefiting
low- and mthema- income households, and the Community Housing Trust Program is a program
designed to ensure that newly constructed or rehabilitated homes that are made available to low -
and moderate- income households remain affordable to future generations of buyers, and
WI I EREAS, per the MOU, in ilia 0rst year Comcll committed to contribute $200,000 and the
City of Ithaca and Tompkins County cacti committed to contribute $100.000, thereby providing a
goal of up to S400,000 to fund housing pmjccts, and
WHEREAS, City funds committed in year one of the MOU shall be derived free Gateway Loan
proceeds held by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency, and
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WHEREAS, a I lousing Fund Program Oversight Committee (POC) has been established to
govern the Housing Fund made up of representatives from each funder, including Morin Coles,
1.R. Clairbome and Doug Dylla from the City, but that final funding decisions regarding
expcndimtn of City MOU funds shall he approved by the Common Council, and
WHEREAS, each funding entity has internal guidelines for use of its funds: and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2010, the Common Council for the City of Ithaca econmended that
City MOU funds he directed to support either, orboth, of the recommended housing projects
located within the City and further authorized the POC to craft a proposal for speciGC use of City
funds, and
WHEREAS, the POC unanimously recommended the following funding plan to match funding
sources with housing projects recommended for funding:
Project Name
Fundin Saurcsas
Total
Cornell
University
Tompkins
County
City of
Ithaca
Women's Community Building
$45.000
$30,000
175.iM10
Creek Townhocs
Hall m
$100,000
$100dol10
$200,000
Magnolia House
$70.000
570,000
Total Round 41 Allocation
$IJ5,000
5100,000
5100.000
5345,000
Funds curried forward - round #2
$55,000
50
$0
$55,000
and.
WHEREAS, the above POC recommendation is consistent with to April 7, 2010, resolution of
Common Council, and
W1 the POC further recommended that Tompkins County (County) act m a single fiscal
agent for the Housing Fund whereby the County would enter into an agreement with the City and
Cornell University to accept funding for the Women's Community Building and Magnolia
House projects and execute funding agreements with each sponsor for the above- listed projects,
and
WHEREAS, the Housing Trost MOU did not necessarily anticipate creation of a fiscal agent for
the Housing Fund to create single funding agreements with each recipient, but rather referenced
that "each participating entity would have custody of and manage its individual contributions ",
and "cuter into on agreement for disbursement of funds to approved recipients based upon the
template developed by the POC ", and
WI IEREAS, City of Ithaca funding is proposed to be used to fund prodevelopment costs for
affordable housing projects, which action qualifies as a Type 11 action listed at 4176- 5(0)(20):
"conducting concurrent environmental, engineering, economic, feasibility and other studies and
preliminary planning and budgetary processes necessary to the formulation of a proposal for
action, provided those activities do not commit the agency to continence, engage in or approve
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such action," therefore, no further environmental review is required for this preposed action;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council for the City of Ithaca hereby authorizes expenditure of
up to $100,". pursuant to the Housing Fund MOU, to support Housing Fund recipients as
recommended by the Housing Fund Program Oversight Committee, and he it further,
RESOLVED, That Snell funds shall be derived from Gateway loan Proceeds held by the Ithaca
Urban Renewal Agency, and be it further,
RESOLVED, Tied the Mayor is authorized, subject o advice of the City Attorney, to enter into
either direct funding agreements with recipients of City funds or a fiscal agent agreement with
Tompkins County to implement this recommendation.
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11. IURA
.2 Authorize Conveyance to INHS or Real Property Acquired Through Foreclosure —
Declaration of Lend Agency
WHEREAS, the City of Ilhoco Common Council is considering conveyance of the fallowing
three parcels to hhncn Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (INNS) acquired through tax
foreclosure proceedings:
• 507 Cnscadilla Street
• 305 E. Falls Street
• 101lawthonee Circle.and
WHEREAS, INHS proposes to undertake homeownership projects on each property acquired to
make improvements and sell rehabilitated or newly constructed singla-f taily homes to first-time
hamcbuyers, and
WHEREAS, the proposed lease of a six acm parcel is an Unlisted action under the City
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance ( CEQRO), and
WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176.6 of CEQRO ralunto dint a Lead Agency be established
for conducting environmental review of proposed actions in accordance with local and state
environmental law, and
WHEREAS, State Law spcciGes that for actions governed by local environnredml review the
I-ead Agency shall be that local agency which has primary, responsibility for approving and
funding or carrying out [lie action; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, Tlmt the City of Ithaca Common Council does hereby declare its intent to declae
itself Lcad Agency for Ilia environmenal review of the proposed Conveyance to INHS of the
above listed real property acquired trough tax foreclosure.
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It. JURA
3 Miliaria COnreyarae to INHS or Read Property Acquired Through Foreclosure —
Environmental Determination
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Common Council is considering conveyance of the following
three parcels to Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (INHS) acquired through tax
foreclosure pmeeedings:
• 50 Caacat ills Street
• 305 E. Falls Succl
• 1011awthome Cimle,and
WHEREAS, INHS proposes to undertake homeownership projects on each property acquired to
make improvements and sell rehabilitated or newly constructed single - family hmms; to firs -time
homchuyine, and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2010, the City of Ithaca Common Council declared itself Lead Agency
for the environmental review of this proposed action, and
WHEREAS, such proposed action to transfer or sale of less than 2.5 contiguous acres of land is
an Unlisted Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Collocate ( "CEQR ")
and an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act ( "SEQR "), both of
which require environmental review, and
WHEREAS, the Shen Environmental Assessment Form ( "SEAF') and supporting information
has been provided to the City of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council for review of the
proposed action and no comments have been received to date, and
WHEREAS, the City or Ithaca Common Council, acting as I-cad Agency for ilia environmental
review, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Shen Environmental Assessment Form, Rut 1,
submitted by the applicant, and Pan 2, prepared by Planning and Development Department staff,
and other application materials; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Common Council hereby determines that the proposed
conveyance to ]NJ IS of the above - listed real property acquired through tax foreclosure
proceedings will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative
Decimation for purposes of Article B of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in
accordance with the provisions of Pat 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
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11. IURA
A Authorize Conveyance to INHS of Real property Acquired Through Foreclosure
WHEREAS, the City of Itlmca is in the process of acquiring or has acquired cannon parcels of
real property by tax foreclosure through the City's 2008 Tax Foreclosure Proceeding filed with
the Tompkins County Clerk tinder Index Number 09 -1347, and
WHEREAS, an auction to sell properties so acquired is scheduled for June IQ 2010, in
conjunction with the County of Tompkins, and
WHEREAS, pearcarrespondence dated May 7, 2014 Ore Ithaca Neighborhoml Housing Services,
Inc. (INHS) his identified three (3) proper ies that were included in said her foreclosure
proceeding suitable for INHS homeownership programs, namely 507 Caseadilla Street, 305 E.
Falls Street, and 10 Hawthome Circle, and
WHEREAS, the following liens (for unpaid taxes and other billings) arc associated with each of
the above listed properties'
Balance of Outstanding Liens (including unpaid water /sewer or other
bills)
Address
City es
0)
County Totes
(thin June 14, 2010
Total
507 Cascat ilia St.
.99
$2,569.68
$12,635.67
305 E Palls 51.
$.]9
5970.25
Sfi.4]].t}I
101 thome Circle
.62
$2,3]260
$1$.653.22
Total
A0
$5.866.39
534765.93
WHEREAS, INHS proposes to develop h omeownership projects at each property that will be
sold to low- and mistime- income first time homebuyers under its Community Housing Trost
progrons designed to retain permanent affordability of the housing units, and
WHERGS, 507 Cascodilla Street and 305 E. Falls Street arc vacant, deteriorated, unsafe
buildings that constitute a l ozaN to public safety author health and, in their current condition, a
detriment to the surrounding properties and neighbmhood, and
WHEREAS, per correspondence dated May 13, 2010, INHS cannons to a time schedule to
remedy public safety hazards at cock unsafe building to the Building Commissioner's
satisfaction and to submit redevelopment plans, and
WHEREAS, Section 11 66H) of New York Real Property Tax Law authorizes n taxing
jurisdiction vasted with title to real property by venue of a fineclosue proceeding under than
statue to sell and convey the real property so acquired, either with or without advertising for
bids, notwithstanding the previsions of any general, special or local law, and
WHEREAS, Section 1166(2) of the New York Real Property Tau haw further provides that no
such sale shall be effective unless and until such sale shall have been approved and continued by
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a majority vote of the governing body of (lie taxingjurisdiation (except that no such approval
shall he required when the property is sold at a public auction to the highest bidder), and
WHEREAS, INFIS has a successful truck retard in the City of Ithaca of converting dilapidated
residential buildings into quality, affordable housing sold to low- and mcdcmteAncome
homebuycrs and possesses the technical and financial capacity to manage, secure funding,
develop and sell affordable housing, and
WHEREAS, the City tins determined that transfer of the above - mentioned three parcels to INHS
serves a public purpose; now, theorem, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain is directed to withhold 50 Cascadilln Street, 305 E.
Pills Street, and 10 Hawthorne Circle from the auction grading transfer to INHS, and be it
(under
RESOLVED, That the Mayor, subject o advice of the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to
execute a sales agreement with INHS for the above listed properties, in their as-is condition, will,
a soles price equal to the balance of all outstanding City, School and County Loxes and my other
City liens, on each property, with all costs associated with the conveyance to be home by the
buyer, and which commits the buyer to remedy safety hazards and submit redevelopment plans
for the unsafe properties in a timely manner, and be it hander
RESOLVED, Tbanhe Mayor, subject to advice of the City Attorney and the terns and
provisions of the sales agreement, is nilhoriud to convey quit claim deeds to 507 Cascar ills
Street, 305 Palls Street and 10 Hawthorne Circle to INHS.
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Urban
'
Renewal
ME ME m
Agency
108 East Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
(607) 214 6559
To: City Administration Committee members
From: Nets Bohn, Director of Community Development
RE: Proposed Conveyance to INNS of Properties Acquired Through Tax Foreclosure
Date: May 14, 2030
The City is acquiring the fallowing three single - family residential properties through tax
foreclosure proceedings:
1. 501 Casceddia Street
2. 305 E. Falls Street
3. 10 Hawthorne Circle
The first two properties listed above are well known to the Building Commissioner as problem
vacant properties that arc deemed as unsafe buildings. Corrective anion, which could Include
demolition or extensive repair, is necessary to eliminate public safety hazards at each of these
properties.
Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.(INHS) has submitted a letter of interest to acquire
and redevelop the properties for resale to low. and moderate- inceme, first -time homebuyers
through their Community Housing Trust, which will ensure permanent affordability of these
homes. They further commit to address safety hazards In a timely manner. I recommend that
the City authorize conveyance of these properties to Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services,
Inc at a sales price that covers all local government delinquent taxes and liens.
Background
The City has three major options to manage these tax foreclosed properties:
1, public Auction- auction properties as -is to the highest bidder hrough the County's
public auction and require the new owner to address surety hazards;
2. Hold for City to Remedy Hazards, Than Sell- demolish unsafe buildings at City cast and
sell building lots through an open competitive process; or,
3. Direct Sale - coney the properties to the [URA or a developer, such as INNS, for
redevelopment of the properties In a manner that maximizes long -term public benefits.
There are pros and cons f rreach approach.
The auctlon approach offers the advantage of maximizing the sales price of the property, but
there are no assurances that the new owner will remedy the safety hazaMS Ina timely manner
or retain the use of the properties as owner - occupied single - family dwellings. In fad, most
hldders on auction properties are investors rather than home buyers, so there Is an Increased
likelihood of conversion to rental housing. It is also passible that the high bid may not be high
enough to cover the accrued delinquent taxes and llens awed on the property.
City demolition of the unsafe buildings ensures that safety hazards are remedied Ina time
frame controlled by the City, but will require upfront expenditures (approximately
$25,000 /ciemoliflon) and extend City maintenance responsibilities of the derelict properties.
The City may, or may not, recoup the cost of removing a structurally unsound building through
a higher sales price of the property. City ownership probably forecloses rehabilitation of the
unsafe buildings as the City lacks expertise In housing rehabili tation. No City capital project has
been established to date to undertake the demolition and clearance of unsafe buildings and
such work has not been included In the 2010 Engineering Dept. or DPW work plan.
New York Real Property Tax taw authorizes the City to convey title to property acquired
through tax foreclosure proceedings to a buyer Without a public auction upon majority vote of
the governing body of the tax district. Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (INHS) has
expressed an interest In acquiring these properties to undertake homeownership projects.
INNS commits to address safety hazards In a timely manner and proposes to redevelop the
properties for resale to low- and moderate - Income, first-time homebuyers through their
Community Housing Trust, which is designed to retain permanent affordablllty, of these homes.
INNS has an exemplary record of past performance In completing homeownership projects and
selling them to first-time homebuyers.
Direct conveyance to INHS provides the following community benefits:
1. Public safety hazards will be addressed per a specified schedule (see INNS letter).
2. City and County will receive all delinquent taxes and [lens owed an the properties.
3. Properties will remain an fax rails.
4. Properties will be developed for quality, affordable, owner-occupied housing for low-
and moderate income first time homebuyers.
5. Title conveyed to a localll non profit housing organization with resources and
expertise to manage and redevelop dilapidated residential properties.
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CITY SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
Project Information: To Inc completed by applicant or project sponsor.
Date: 5/11/10
1. ApplicanVSponsor.
2. PmjcctN=e:
City of Ithaca Common Council
Conveyance to INNS of real property
acquired through foreclosure
3. Pmject Location:
• 507 Cascadilla Street
• 305 E. Falls Street
• 1011"horne Circle
4. Is Prepared Action:
X New c, Expansion
o MudiGCalion/Alterotion
5. Describe project briefly:
Convey quit claim deed of 3 foreclosed residential yropertles to Ithaca
Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (INHS)
S. Precise Lacatian(Real Intersections, Prominent Landmnrbs, etc or provide
map)
• 507 Cascadilla Street Ithaca, NY
• 305 E. Falls Street, Ithaca, NY
• 10Hawthofne CimIe,Ilhacm NY
?. Amount off.wd Affected:
Initially 1 Acres orSq. FL Ultimately 1 Acres at Sq. pit.
R. Will proposed action comply with existing inning or other existing land use
restrictions?
X Yes o No Rhin, describe briefly:
9. What is present land use in vicinity ofpmjcen
X Residential o industrial o Agricultural o Parldr nd/Open Space
o Commercial o other
Describe: Each propertyis located Ina residential neighborhood
10. Does notion involve u permiVapproved, or Reading, now or ultimmcly, how
governmental agency(redeml, State or LoW): o Yes XNo
If Yes, List Agency Nome and PermitlApproval Type:
11. Does any repect of the action have a currently valid permit or approval?
eyes; XNo
If Yes, List Agency Nome and PemdVApprovul Type:
12. As a result of proposed action will existing perm ✓approval require modification?
o Yes XNo
I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my Imawledge.
PREPARERS SIGNATURE: DATE May11, 2010
PRE1'ARER'STITLE: Nets 3ohn,Orec rof Community Development
REPRESENTMG: Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
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FORM
Part H
To Be Completed By Staff
Name OfPmjaI Conveyance to INHS Of real property acquired through tax
foreclosure 50] Cascadllla 5t, 305 E. Falls SL & 10 Hawthorne Circle
If any question has been mswered YES, a compleled Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) is
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Will the project alter or have any ctha on an existing waterway?
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district?
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Will the project hate an aspect on existing or future monoclonal Opportunities?
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Macrocosm systems?
13.
Will the is yn cause Objectionable odors, noise, plant, vibration, or electrical
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amplcticn?
13.
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permanent populations almost than 5 forcer over a one -year period OR have a
negative ether on the character ofthecommmmity Or mignberhnod?
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Ithaca Neighborhood
HOUSING SERVICES
May 2, 2010
Mayor Carolyn K. Peterson
Cry of name
108 East Green St
Ithaca, NY 19950
Dear Carolyn,
This letter Is to clarify the intentions of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Service with respect to three tax
delinquent properties that the City of Ithaca Is proposing for foreclosure and transfer. Nees Bohn requested
that I send this to you.
It Is our understanding chat after foreclosure, the City of Ithaca would transfer these properties to INNS for
the cost of the delinquent Clry and County taxes In an as -Is condition through a quit claim deed. Our plan is to
substantially improve the properties and return them to the tax roll. The houses would be sold to law or
moderate Income first time homebuyers under INHS's Community Housing Trust. INHS would retain
ownership of the land and sell the buildings-, deed restidions would limit the future sales pdce of the house
ensuring that it would remain permanently affordable.
While we have no dedicated funding in place for these projects, we are confident Nat we can obtain the
necessary Ponds from any of a number of sources. These projects are quite Similar to past projects (untied
through the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and the Affordable Housing Corporation. INHS is prepared to
advance funds to secure anti /or demolish pmpentle as needed without waiting for other additional funding.
I must emphasize that our analysis of these orocerces is based on very preliminary In formation. We have not
Inspected the Inside of any of the buildings and we have not examined the titles to determine whether any
other slgnl0mnt Impediments to acceptable title exist. This Is mldgated by the fad that INHS has dealt with
hundreds of similar properties In the Cry of Ithaca and has a wealth of experlence 0 draw on in evaluating
the feasibility of these lomjeds.
The preliminary development plan for each of the properties is as follows:
305 Eart O Is 5t
This properly, a 2221 se. ft. oM style house built In 1920, appears from Un street W be quite detedoratei.
Recent exporter 1ws shown us that renova0ng this type M property Is net post effective; It Is a better use
d community mwums to bulls a new, smaller builaing rather than remodel. Inherence we would denMkh
the Iwux and replace It with a 3 OR LEED Goal a Miter certified Mme. An example a let Mme eve might
Mild h currently Ming built a1211 HonW[k SL The new home would allow more distance to the boarders'
Mmes and would likely conform with the mnln l far the Ia.
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mms property, a 15M sq ft. old Sete house butt In 1500, also appears la be quite deteriorated. We propose
to cork ish this Muse and replace it a 2 or 3 OR LEED Gold or better random Mme. An example of he
home we might bulld can M fount at 301 Maclean St. The new indeed ward M substantially smaller than
the existing Now; even so it is likely that one or tyro erring variances might be required but we fret that
the sameness acquired would he small and In the best Interest M he property and rrcghborMod. INHS has a
good track trend receiving such variances.
115 West Minor Street • Ithaca, New York 14850 • 607- 277 4500 • 607 222 4536 fax
www.ithacaNNS.org
10 Hawthorne Chole
Pits property, a 1656 sq. ft, mace house bull[ In 1946, appears from the street to W mamrubly Solid. Based
on INHS's experience with properties of this age and with neighboring potatoes, complete dea llion Is
probably net necessary. INNS wand do a complete mnovatlory probably yrtWlly gul the buil ing. All M
Um mayor systems would d thought up th mtle with partlmlar attention to heetlh and safety Issues.
The holding 6 Occupied. We do not many wlm the occupants are on whether [heir coniaprcy Is subject W a
lease w other rights. if It Is possioe do keep the KNpant In the hone and merely do proportional INHS
has resources that might make that pardab . From our experenm this postalliry is annually Out we will
eplore It. White It would be best if we can wok cot the lmnsitbn early with the omupent, we are
prepared to go though the formal aviation proms If nod W.
I've attached possible site plans for the Cascadllla 5t and the East Falls St properties as well as before /after
photos of some recent properties we have demolished and replaced. These site plans are meant to be
Indicative of what we might do and subject to change as we go through the development proms.
These development plans are conceptual and may need W be changed after the bullEings are closely
inspected Our experience has shown us that things are rarely what they seem at First glance. However, INHS
is committed W bringing drawn properties into the Community Housing Trust aid damning the resources
needed W Polly renovate or replace them.
Thanks in advance for considering us for these popenal We appreclade your confidence in INHS.
Sincerely,
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Ithaca Neighborhood
HOUSING SERVICES
May 1P, 1010
Carolyn Peterson
Mayor, City of Ithaa
108 East Green St
Ilhaa, NY 19050
Carolyn,
I talked yesmday with Nets Bohn regarding the Cry's mnmms about the condition of the properties at 507
Casradllla St. and 305 East Falls St.
This letter is W assure you that when INKS takes possesslon of the properl we will aft swiftly W ensure
that lhey.do not continue W pose Further public safety problems. To fu1011 that goal, we will strive W meet the
following dales:
1. Initial Inspe eon - We will inspect me buildings with BuIEir9 Depadmem sWH at Cry possession W
determine the snipe of work need W make them safe W the public.
2. If the searing scope permits, INKS will secure the buikinos within 10 business days of transfer W
INKS. We will nerd a minimum of ) days ridge of closing W meet this targeted date. If the City
allows it INKS may be able W begin securing after the Cry takes possession and before INHS
possession (assuming there is a substantial kg).
3. At completion of securing, INNS will re- inspect Me buildings with the Bulking Department.
4. Preposel Work Scope - Within W days item transfer W INNS, INNS will determine a redevelopment
plan (rehab or demo /new constru rron approach) for each unsafe building. if only rehab is required
then INKS will submit a prellmins ry rehab cope of work. If demDliton Is required, we wilt submit
asbestos abatement and demolition permit applications and a new, commuRbn plan (m any area
varianms ne ess airy an be identified). Please note that any redevelopment plans will requlro the
approval of an INKS committee.
S. Care lttion - If required, we will complete demuli ton within 0 days of bromma of a demolition
permlt.
Please node that these dates are tar0efs and may need W be changed after we actually inspect the properties.
Based on what we typically find In properties In this corcltion, these dams are achieable. We will, of mum,
keep the Bulking Department informed If we discover any coldltlons Nat will Impact the schedule.
To our knowledge, the property at Io Hawthome Cncle, which is already pmupled, does not pose an
ImminentmNer sc no plan forthat property a necessary.
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Scott Reynolds
Real Estate Developer
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TO:
Marro Coles, Chairperson
City Administration Committee
FROM:
Daniel L. Hoffman, City Attorney
DATE:
May 19,2010
RE:
Request to Participate in Watershed Property Acquisition
In the 1980s, Common Council established a Capital fund for tiro pumose of Imprinting the
acquisition of proton in the Six Mile Creek watershed. Since then, a number of properties have
been purchased using these monies (following recommendations Clem the Natural Area
Commission), sonic for protection of recreational and ecological resources (downstmmn of the
actual City water supply), sonic also for protection of drinking water quality or City water
system infrastructure. At time, the account( "Watemhcd Property Acquisition ") contains
S124,". City Controller Steve Thayer is not aware of any particular limitations on the use of
monies in this account, other than what the name of the account implies.
The City recently received a request from the Finger Lakes land Trust (F'LLT) for monetary
support far the FLLT's effort to purchase a 170 -acre property in the Town or Dryden that
includes 6,000 feel of frontage an Six Mile Creek, as well as nearby wetlands mid springs, in the
vicinity of the creek's headwaters. The amount requested final he City is 525,000. The FLLT
is making a similar appeal to the County, the Town, and other Potentially interested entities.
The attached letter Croon FLLT Executive Director Andrew Zep explains the proposed
acquisition in more detail, as well as the benefits to the City of Ithaca associated with it.
The Mayor has asked that the request be considered by the City Administration Comm llce fora
possible recommendation to the Common Council. The Committee Chair agreed to place the
matter on disagreed, for discussion.
It is my understanding that Andy Zerip will be available at the 5126 Committee meeting, to
answer any questions Committee members may have. I can try to answerany legal questions
that may arise, prior to or at the Committee meeting.
Eric.
Cc: Mayor Carolyn K. Peterson
Superintendent William J. Gray
Steve Thayer, Controller
Alison Fronrme, Chair, Natural Amos Commission
Andrew app, Executive Director, PLLT
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Mayor Carolyn Peterson
Ithaca CltyHall
100 Bast Green Street
Direct, NY 14850
Dear Mayor Petersom
lam pleased to submit the attached request for $25,060 in support of the Finger Lakes
Land Trusts acquisition of the Berntssen /MClierproparty in the Town of Dryden.
Permanent protection ofthis 170 -acre parcel will secure 6,000 feet of frontage on Six Mlle
Creek as well as 20 acres of wetlands and numerous springs that feed the creek.
These lands play an important role in helping to maintain water quality within the creek.
Acquisition by the Land Trust will ensure that they will not be developed. In addition, the
Land Trust intends to provide for low-impact public access to this property, as well as
adjacent conservation lands.
Please give me a call Eyed have any questions about this project 1 would be happy to
provide you, or other representatives of the city, with a tour of the site or a thorough
briefing atyour convenience.
Thanks very much for your consideration of this request I look forward to hearing from
you.
SincerelyVP
Andrew
Executive Director
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SIX MU,E CREEK WATERSHED PROTECTION PROJECT
BERNTSSON MLLIER TRACT ACQUISITION
The quality of barrels drinking Mater supply is inextricably linked to to quality of its swtershed
— those lands that some m the catchment mesa for that water. With barreling development
Pirelli it is vital to same those lands flat am most important fertmtershed protection.
Failure to do so could lead to increased water treatment costs and degraded woter quality over
We long con.
Poeanmcly, watershed proration efforts am already underway. In addition to city -osmel
watershed lands, the ringer bodies Land Trost has secured 740 acres through the use of
conservation easements (permanent legal agreements that limit future development) and 138
acres 0mt is owned and managed as the Roy H. Pink Preserve. These holdings together
encompass mare that two miles of frontage on Six Mile Crack. _
Elsewhere in the midom the Land Trust his walked cooperatively with landowners and local
communities to pulmonary, present more than 11,000 ems of the region's most cherished open
spores. The orgmimtian today ardists the support of 1,900 members and is supported by seven
full -time and two pan -time stM, as well as an extensive network of dedicated voltmicers.
Two months ago, the Land Trust mood quickly to negotiate a contract to purbhme
approximately 170 cores font Rex Bemtson and Mary Kay Millier. The parcel lmtalms 6,000
felt ofpristine frontage on the cock and encompasses 20 acres afwetlands. There wetlands
play an important role in filtering contents and other many while maintaining steady some
Doses downstream. In addition, stall tiepins on the property feature numerous springs that
contribute water to Six Mile Crack.
The property has long been identified as apriority for commotion due to its significance for
watershed protestant as wall as the fact tent it serves as the link: between 8,000 noes ofproexted
open space. The treat is situated between the Finger Likes Lend Treat's Roy H. Park Preserve,
Cornell PlonWtimis' Old 600 Normal Arse; Preserve, Flatmmild Hill State Forest and Yellow
Bare Score Forest
The property hose a variety of wildlife including ivedand birds such as Wood Ducks, the
Virginia Reil, and Great Blue Below. Wide ranging mammals suchas the Black Bearham also
been documemed on fe land. Mature feasts on the site include hemlock- dominated lowlands
is well as norther hardwood forests dominated by beach and maple.
The BernmeoNMillim property is bisected by Irish Settlement Road. The Land Trust intends to
mmin and manageappmximately 80 acres located an the cast side often mad as an addition to
its Roy H. Pink Preserve. Representatives of the New York Smte Department of Environmental
Conservation (NYSDBC) lave expressed interest in adding the westernmost 90 acres to Yellow
Bam Start, Forest. Given the stare's fiscal situation, a possible sale to NYSDBC is a speculative
long-term possibility and no funding is currently available for acquisition. In the event that this
was to acre, my proceeds from the sale would be re invested in one or mom land protection
potters.
Six Mile Creek Watended Protec6mh Project
BernlssaWMiller g ocr Acquisition
Page Two
Once acquired, the Land Trust will dewlap a management plan for the property in conjunction
w'iW its neighbors as well as other stakeholders such as Ne City of Runs. It is exp=W that
public access will be provided for low - impact uses such anhikwg and bird watching. The Lund
Trust intends to explore the possibility of mil izing the property, as avail link between Hammond
Hill and Yellow Born State Forest.
Ilia I.and Trost holds a convect to purchase due Bemtawhdhf ill ier property for its opproised for
market value (Including timber) at 52,450 per acre, with the exact acreage to be determined by
survey prior to an anticipated June closing. The organivntion has rot a campaign goal of
5500,000 to cover acquisition was as well as acontribution to the land Treat's nowanship
fwd.
An allocation of$200,000 fm a gift from DomWy Perk has launched the wmpalgn and
fundraising offons are now underway. Agrant of S25,001) or more from the City of Ithaca will
help mature that Its key watershed property, remains in an undeveloped condition. The Iatd
Trust intends to cook financial support fm a variety of sources, including Tompkins County,
tlwMS Conservation Partnership Program, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. his
expmed that support from the City of Ithaca would be needed to leverage these resources.
SIX MILE CREEK WATEMI ED PROTECTION PROJECT
DERNTSSON/hRLL1ER TRAl ACQUISITION
Alluotion from Park Legacy Fund (in hand)
PROJECT DUDGET
IM Mo mmld foundation(pumbon of larger gr ansyuest- pendirgJ
Exnent
I gacy Foundation(regnust pending)
Extreme pumbase price (approximately 170 bums Q S2,4500acm)
416,500
Estimated acquisition existence (during eostNtaxestenv .assessment)
12,500
Site improvements funny sign, parking am, kimk per bridge)
16,000
StervaNSbip fund mmribution for long term management
55,ODD
Trial Expense $500,000
Tax request
25,000
Alluotion from Park Legacy Fund (in hand)
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50,000
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20,0,10
Tompkins County implant to W submitted in June)
25,DO0
US Fish and Wildlife Serviu(to be submitted in JWm)
75,000
NYS Crnsenotirn Pmmersbip Program (to be submitted)
10,000
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95,000
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13. Youth Bureau
.1 Request to Amend 2010Youth Bureau Budget
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Youth Bureau has applied for funding through the Tompkins County
Workforce Investment Board and may be receiving $102,315.00 in new funding to develop a
Jump Smn labs Summer Employment Program, and
WHEREAS, the goal of tills program is to provide short-temi subsidized internships for b0low-
income eligible teens needing assistance in slsuring employment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby nntends the 2010 Youth Bureau budget contingent
upon confirmation of funding as follows:
Increase revenues
A731O4820 -1200
Administration
$8,020.00
A73104320 -1202
Youth Employment Service
$88,295.00
A73104820 -1400
Administration
56.00.00
Total
$102,315.00
Increase expenses:
A7310 -5435 -12M
Contract Services
$8,020.00
A7310- 5120 -1202
Plus limc/Seasmnal
570,000.00
A7310- 5125 -1202
Overtime
$1,000.0
A7310- 5425 -IM2
Office Supplies
51,750.00
A7310 -5440 -1202
Staff Development
$915.00
A7310 -5445 -1202
Travel & Mileage
$875.00
A7310- 5460 -1202
Program Supplies
$1,430.0
A7310- 5120 -14M
Pan time/Seasonal
$1.500.00
A7310- 5437 -14M
Credit Card rocs
$600.00
A7310- 5445 -1400
Travel & Mileage
5500.00
A7310- 5460 -14M
Program Supplies
5500.00
A7310- 54761401
Equipment Maintenance
$1,500.00
A7310- 5480 -1401
Building Maintenance
$1,000.00
A7310 -5483 -1401
Construction Supplies
$400.00
A7310 -9010
Retirement
$3,343.00
A731O -9030
FICA/Medicare
$5,432.00
A7310 -9040
Workers'Compcnsation
53,550.00
Total $102,315.00
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To: City Administration Continuum
Form: Karen Friedebom, Youth Program Administrator
Allen Green, Director
Re: Youth Bureau Budget Amendment
Date: May20.2010
We have been advised by the Tompkins County Workforce Investment Board that We may
receive $102,315.00 in funding forthe lump Scott lobs Program. Although both state and federal
funding levels forsummer youth employment programming remain uncertain it this lime, we am
pleased that we may be able to offersmnmer employment to additional teens this summer.
We would like to amend the 2010 Youth Bureau budget, contingent upon confirmation of
funding, as follows:
Increase anticipated revenue from Tompkins County Workforce Investment Board
Account #A7310 -4820 -1200 Administration $8,020.00
Account #A73104820 -1202 Youth Employment Service 588;295.00
Account It A73104820-1400 Administration $6.000.00
Increase expenses
Amount
# A 7310 -5435 -12M
Contract Services
581020.00
Account
It A 7310-5120-1202
Par froo/Seasonal
570,000.00
Account
#A7310 -5125 -1202
Overtime
$1,014.00
Account
#A7310 -5425 -1202
Office Supplies
SI,750.0
Amount
#A7310 -5440 -1202
Staff Development
$915.0
Account
#A7310 -5445 -1202
Travel &Mileage
$875.00
Account
#A7310- 5460 -1202
Progtnm Supplies
$1,430.0
Account
#A 7310- 5120 -1400
Pan lime7Scesooal
511500.00
Amount
#A 7310 -5437 -14W
Credit Cued Fees
$600.00
Account
#A7310 -5445 -1400
Travel & Mileage
$500.00
Account
#A7310- 5460 -1400
program Supplies
5500.00
Account
#A7 310 - 5476 -1401
Equipment Maintenance
51,500.00
Account
#A 7310- 5480 -1401
Building Maintenance
SI,000.00
Account
#A7310- 5483 -1401
Construction Supplies
5100.00
Fringe Benefits
$12,325.00
Thank you
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19 Denartmenter public Works
.1 W &S— Request to Amend Capitol Project 515 & 600 First Street Salamander and Site
Improvements
WHEREAS, in July 2007 the Water & Sewer Division requested that a capital project be created
for the "510 & 600 First Street Stonnwater Quality & Site Improvements Pnijact ", and
WHEREAS, the total project amount requested was $910,OW to be phased over three yeas, and
WHEREAS, Capital Project 515 was created and authorized, in the amount of $260,000 for the
first yew (2008) and the project funds were expended between the period 2008 -21)(9, and
WHEREAS, the Water & Sewer Division requests that the pmject be amended by 5650,000 to
complete the project on schedule in 2010 with additional expenses needed for preparatory site
and street work: now therefore be it
RESOLVED, not Common Council hereby amends Capital Project 515 at a cost not "clad
5650,1100 fora total project authorization ofS910,000 for the 510 & 600 First Street Stormwater
Quality & Site Improvements Projmt. and be it further
RESOLVED,'Dat funds nocinc my for said amendment be derived fmm the issuance of bonds
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Hello Maria Coles & Eddie Rooker,
As requested at our meeting with you on site on 511/10, we looked over the budget for the 500 &
610 First Sweet Smmtwater Quality Compliance /Site Improvement Project. We originally
estimated the work on a tight budget. FortIm project all planned components work together to
inhigam Ilse migration of wind Wine dust and sediment laden stamrwater offshu. The pmjcct
Also incorporates prudent pedenrian safety and site security measures with perimeter fencing and
new sidewalk.
The biggest cost in the project aside from [lie concrete bunker silos for containment of our scored
materials on site is the asphalt paving of roughly 30,000-Square Feet of working moos on ilia
site, at an eatinrated cost ors 123,000.00 in the project budget. We first looked Again at further
constraining Om area of our operations on the site. This turned out AS we thought, not to be
feasible at all, os we have been already been crunched in over the last decode or so with much of
our lands being given to the Science Cenmrnnd the Children's Drop -In Center Day Care, We
Also looked at an alternate of placing a stone working surface instead of an Asphalt working
surface (see attached spread sheet). We found that he life cycle cost beyond 15 years + / - for a
stone surface would be mom than an asphalt paved surface. This was due to ilia fact that we
would be replacing most if not All of the stone surface annually, As it would be lost with snow
clearing operations, daily work operations, plus ending up in the stomtwnter collection system
catch basins and piping, em. Although not prescmial in our analysis the stone surface would only
partly help decrease wind blown dust and water carried sediment issues for us and the
neighborhood, and them would be a continuing need for dust control with the periodic
application of water and calcium chloride, plus cleaning of the slonnwater catch basins. Willi An
asphalt working surface periodic sweeping or vacuuming with the Citys street sweepers and
vacuum would be possible, not so with a stone surface.
We also took another look at the costs of the concrete sidewalk and concrete driveway aprons, at
an estimated cost of $56,000 + /- in the project budget. We concluded that Ilia concrete driveway
aprons will be lownsa my to ensure the integrity of the adjacent madway pavement in the vicinity
of our warm as/cxits on First & Franklin Streets. With the level of heavy track and equipment
traffic the road surface would not withstand for long our use without being broken up And
reading maintenance greater then the costs of the concrete aprons. At the present time them is no
sidewalk along Franklin Street and most folks walk in the mad or eat Across City W &S properly,
our work site. This is not a safe situation in either case with ilia volume of our lruckand heavy
equipment raffm during hours of operation. Tlm side walk i believe is necessary to provide a
safe condor for the pedestrian Imflic between First &Third Slrects, back mid fanh between the
North End Neighborhood, the Science Center, Franklin Plaza, Aldis, the Fanners Market, the
Community Cameras, and the new Water Front Trail connection being eemblished/eonstructed
this year at the Thiel street Crossing of NYS RT 13 (Meadow Street).
We are re- evnlualing the additional proposed on street stonnwater drainage components of the
project including some of the new piping and curb inlet catch basins and we may be able to
effect a small project savings in the neighborhood of 510,000 + /- 55,000 by leaving one or two
new was of pipe with catch basins out, taking mom advantage of the existing gutters on the
south side of the street.
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We did not find it possible to pore down the original project to effect substantial cost reductions
without compromising the intended overall function of the projoa. I believe any substantial
reductions in the project stop: as it stands now would result in our incurring commensurate or
even disproponionally greater costs in our day to day operations] requiremcros and liabilities
under the current NYS smmnvalcr regulations, etc.
Please as always feel free to discuss any additional ideas or alternates with the W &S staff or
myself as we are always looking for such too.
Regards,
Erik Whitney, P.E.
Assistant Superintendent
City Of Itlmco
Dcpanmcnt Of Public Works
Wamr &Sewer Division
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1 $8,042 561042
2 36,410 $12451
3 36.602 $19,053
4 56,800 $25,853
5 $7,004 $32857
B $7,214 $401071
7 $7.430 $47.502
8 $7,663 555.155
9 $7,883 $63,038
10 $8,119 $71,158
11 58.363 $79,521
12 $8.814 $80,135
13 $8,872 $97,007
14 $9,138 $108,146
15 $9,413 $ 1151558 t Braakouran between Year 1516
16 S9.895 $125,253
17 59.986 $135,239
18 $10.286 $145,525
19 $10,594 s15Qn9
20 $10,912 $187,031
14. Department of Public Works
1 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a funding agreement with Camel[
Univir ily for the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge and the Timmons Avenue Paving and
Pedestrian Enhancement projects and appropriating funds therefore.
WHEREAS, Common Council has authorized Capital Project 11743, Columbia Stuart Pedestrian
Bridge, in an amount not to exceed S1,237,628, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has undertaken a pmject to rehabilitate Tlemon
Avenue and to enhance the pedestrian crossings within the project limits, funding for which is
budgeted from Capital Project ie749, DPW Street and Road Construction, which capital project is
currently authorized in an amount not to exceed $350,000 and
WHEREAS, as a pan of the Comell /Community Transportation Initiative. Cornell University,
has offered to assist in the funding of the abovementioned projects by contributing $100,000
toward each of these projects, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires to move these the projects ahead by making u
commitment of 100'%of the Comcll University funding offer with the understanding that Council
University will mintburse the City of Ithaca in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each of
these two p jects; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council hereby authodzcs the City of Ithaca to pay in the first
instance IW% of the Comcll University sham of the cost of the Projects or portions thereof, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the sum ofS200,000 is hereby appropriated from the issuance of serial bonds
and made available to cover the cost of participation in the abovclnentioned projects (an
additional SI00." for each project), and be it further
RESOLVE• D, That Common Council hereby emends Capital Project It 743, Columbia Street
Pedestrian Bridge, to include Coined University's sham of the project costs of SI0,00, for a
total pmject authorization of $1,357,628, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends Capital Project N 749, DPW Street and
Rood Construction, to include Comell University's sham of the project costs of $100,001), for a
total project authorization of 5450i00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That The Mayor of the City of Ithaca be and is hereby authorized to execute all
necessary Agreements, and that the Superintendent of Public Works of the City of Ithaca be and
is heeby authorized to execute all certifications or reimbursement requests, on behalf of the City
of Ithaca with Connell University in contraction with the advancement or approval of the
abovcmentianed projects, and be it further
RESOLVED, Tlutnhe Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridgeproject he undertaken with the
understanding that tic final cost of the projecRO tic City of Ithaca will M roughiy 13'%of the
total project costs (primarily for the engineering and design of the project), which is the current
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currently estimated at 8180,000 of the$1,35],628 authorized for this portion of the project, in
monies and in -kind services m managed by the Superintendent of Public Works and monitored
by the City Controller, and be it fuller
RESOLVED, That the Tlmrsmn Avenue paving and pedestrian enhancement project he
undertaken with the understanding that he final cost of the project to the City of Ithaca will be
roughly 66% of the total project costs, which is currently estimated at 5200,000 of the 5300,000
authorized for this portion of the capital project. in monies and in -kind services as managed by
the Superintendent of Public Works and monitored by the City Controller, and be it further
RESOLVED, Ifids resolution shall ndte effect immediately.
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14. Department of public Works
3 Request to Amend Budget for Bulldozer Repair
WE I EREAS, an accident in November 2009 caused significant damages to the Wmerand Sewer
Division's bulldozer, and
WHEREAS, the estimated repair to the 2007 bulldozer will be $70,897 of which amount
insurance will cover up to $64,397 and the remaining amount will be absorbed within existing
Water and Sewer funds; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council hereby amends the 2010 Authorized Water and Sewer
Budget, for the purposes of accounting for said bulldozer repair as follows:
Increase Revenue Accounts:
B316 -2680 Water Insurance Recoveries $22,539
081162680 Sewer Insurance Recoveries 4_1858
$64,397
Increase Appropriation Accounts:
H316 -5476 Water Equipment Maintenance $22,539
68116 -5476 Sewer Equipment Maintenance 41.858
$64,397
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15. Common Council
.1 Support of a Swcalfree Apparel Procurement Policy
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca uses its monetary power to support the well -being of the citizens
of Ithaca, and acknowledges that it plays sin important role in the maket as a container; and
WHEREAS, transparency in government spending and purchases is considered a fundamental
right of citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is on acknowledged leader on social justice issues; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca acknowledges the existence ofswcutshops in the world and in the
United States of America mid particularly acknowledges the history of labor abuse in the
garment industry ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca realizes dint the uniforms of its employees arc manifcsmtions and
repmseniations of the city including its principles and its morals; and
WHEREAS, there is a growing national movement of over 180 government entitles committed
to supporting in their communities products that are made without sweatshop labor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca ogre s that certain labor standards and codes of conduct regarding
the production process should be demanded from its suppliers; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca acknowledges, appreciates, and supports the offors of the other
cities and states working with net independent monitor to properly ensure that hese standards are
met; now, therefore, he it
RESOLVED, 91mt Common Council necroses the development of a "sweatfree" pmcummcnt
policy for all of its uniformed employees.
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15. Common Council
2 Resolution to Adopt FY 2010 PEG Access Studio Capitol Budget
W] IEREAS, the Franchise Ageement between Time Warner Entertainment and the City of
Ithaca signed in 2003 authorizes Time Warner Entertainment to collect $0.15 per subscriber per
month to he used for the purchase of equipment for the PEG Access Studio, and
WHEREAS, the total capital budget for ilia life of the ten -year agreement was muimated to be
$200,0100 mid ilia working practice has been to divide the capital budget into allotments of
approximately 520,O Iycw, and
WHEREAS, the Franchise Agreement outlines the creation of an Access Oversight Committee
which shall be respansible for approving the timing, use unit amount of PEG ricers equipment
acquired each year over the tern of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Access Oversight Committee bas approved m fiscal yew 2011 capital budget in
the normal of$28,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the Franchise Agreement states Ron participating municipalities, including the City
of Ithaca, must adopt the annual PEG Access Studio budget by June 30 of the preceding year;
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council adopts the FY 2010 PEG Access Studio budget 0
approved by ilia Access Oversight Commiaee.
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