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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
MINUTES - UNAPPROVED
September 8, 2004
Committee Members Present: Alderpersons Maria Coles, Robin Holtham
Korherr, Michael Taylor, Mary Tomlan, and
David Whitmore (Chair)
Staff and Other Council
Members Present: Tom Graziani, Acting Deputy Chief of Police;
Allen Green, Director of the Ithaca Youth
Bureau; Tim Logue, Neighborhood and
Economic Development Planner; Pam Mackesey,
Common Council; Carolyn Peterson, Mayor;
Lauren Signer, Chief of Police
1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm
2. Greeting from the Chair
3. Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Korherr, seconded by Tomlan, the August 11, 2004
minutes of the Community Services Committee were approved
unanimously (5-0) as written.
4. Review Agenda
The last item, "South Hill Environmental Contamination," was removed
from the agenda without objection.
5. Public Comment
Joel Harlan, a resident of the Town of Newfield, spoke about development
in the Southwest area. Specifically, he wanted to know if the Wal-Mart
would be open 24 hours a day.
6. Response to Public Comment/Committee Privilege of the Floor
Taylor announced two meetings: 1) Collegetown Neighborhood Council on
Thursday, September 9th at 4pm at St. Luke's church; and 2) the Campus-
Community Coalition on Monday, September 13th at 7pm, at which time
they will hold a Question 86 Answer with Police Chief Lauren Signer.
Coles thanked Whitmore for his recent letter to the Ithaca Journal about
the TCAT reorganization and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton's role. She
also pointed out that 1,001 Americans have died in Iraq, that local people
are still leaving their families to go to Iraq, and that the war has cost the
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country over $132 billion, $12 billion of which has come from New York
State taxpayers. She asked what the City or County could do with a
portion of that money in this upcoming budget season.
Whitmore, in responding to Mr. Harlan's comments, stated that he had no
idea if the Wal-Mart would be open 24 hours a day, but that he would look
into it. He announced that the TCAT reorganization meeting that was
scheduled for Monday at 4pm will be rescheduled. Lastly, he asked people
to be considerate of buses when driving around.
7. Intermunicipal Communications
A. Report from Tompkins County Liaison - No report
B. Town of Ithaca Liaison Report- Korherr reported that she would be
meeting with Supervisor Cathy Valentino soon.
8. Race Day 2004 - Report
Gary Ferguson, the Executive Director of the Ithaca Downtown
Partnership,joined the committee. He said that Race Day went very well
with an estimated attendance of 7,000 people. He said that the beer tent
had no problems and passed the test of whether it worked logistically. He
noted that it didn't make much money for the partnership and that it
would be considered for other events on a case-by-case basis. A short
discussion followed.
9. Recreation Software Subcommittee Update
Allen Green, Director of the Ithaca Youth Bureau,joined the committee.
He said that the subcommittee, which included Whitmore, Korherr, the
Mayor, the Controller, and the Director of Information Technologies, has
tested two software packages. He reviewed a number of reasons why an
application like this would be beneficial to the Youth Bureau and other
departments. These reasons included cost savings through greater
efficiency, integration into a City-wide database enhancement project and
flexibility for the City in offering City-sponsored recreation programs.
Carolyn Peterson arrived at 7:20pm and Pam Mackesey arrived shortly
thereafter. Some discussion ensued, touching on topics such as: timing of
implementation, set up & training requirements, budget, existing
challenges, and software capabilities. Korherr noted that the software
could potentially be used by other facilities, such as GIAC.
10. Ithaca Police Department -Budget Report
Lauren Signer, Chief of Police, and Tom Graziani, Acting Deputy Chief of
Police,joined the committee. Signer outlined two major changes in the
next Ithaca Police Department (IPD) budget: 1) IPD is required to purchase
its vehicles out of its operating budget, instead of the capital budget- the
four cars on schedule for this year will cost about $115,000; and 2) a
personnel change, with dispatchers financially moving to the County on
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August 1, 2004 and physically moving out of the Police Department on
September 30th. Though this will save the IPD about $85,000/year in
payroll, it will leave the front desk empty. Signer reasoned why the front
desk should be staffed and reviewed two models of how to do it. Both
included hiring new senior typists in the records office who could greet the
public at the front door, but also work on records business. Discussion
ensued; no action was taken.
11. Apprenticeship Program - Discussion
Brian Noteboom of the Empire State Regional Council of Carpenters, Local
281, and Mike Talarski of the Tompkins-Cortland Building & Construction
Trades Council,joined the committee and made short presentations. Some
discussion followed, noting the trade councils' efforts to recruit women
and minorities, existing apprenticeship programs, the use of local labor in
current construction projects, and the possibility of adding a $100,000
minimum threshold for the apprenticeship program requirement. No
action was taken, but a few Council members stated that they looked
forward to this item coming back as a voting item.
12. On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Korherr, the meeting was
unanimously adjourned at 8:30pm.
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2003 STUDENT LIFE AND CULTURE SURVEY
SUMMARY OF HIGHLIGHTS
Spring, 2004
Ithaca Community Drug Task Force
coordinated by the Tompkins County Youth Services Department
supported by the U.S. Dept. of Justice Drug Free Communities Support Program
The Community Drug Task Force and the efforts to prevent and reduce the use and
Ithaca City School District collaborated to abuse of alcohol and other drugs and to
examine student activities, substance use, improve school safety. The CDTF is
and experiences with school climate and coordinated by the Tompkins County Youth
safety. Designed by Dr. Alan Berkowitz, the Services Dept.
2003 Student Life and Culture Survey was
given to 2,620 Ithaca City School District The full Final Public Report lists every
(ICSD) students in grades 6-12 in March, question and the combined responses of all
2003. Results were compared to responses students. The school superintendent,
from the American Drug and Alcohol Survey, secondary principals and County Youth
given annually to ICSD students in grades 6, Services Dept. have copies of the Final
8, 10, and 12 from 1998-2002 and to Public Report. An expanded summary is
responses from the 2003 Monitoring the available at www.ithacaparents.org or upon
Future survey given nationally. The results request.
will be used to guide school and community
KEY TRENDS AMONG STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12
• Alcohol use has decreased for all grades since the survey was first administered in1998-99.
• Tobacco use has decreased for grades 8, 10, and 12 but increased among 6th graders.
• Marijuana use has decreased for grade 10 and increased for grades 6, 8, and 12.
• Marijuana use by Ithaca students is higher than the use by their national peers.
• 44% of students do not believe
that regular use of marijuana will Chart 1 ICSD Students Not Using Substances Monthly
lead to serious harm.
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• More minority(12%)than white 100% . O
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• More white (12%)than minority 60% -
(8%) students typically choose
alcohol to drink at a party.
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• Most students felt safe, 20% •
welcomed and appreciated at
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school most of the time in 2003. 0%
• Most students said that school Alcohol Marijuana Tobacco
work is very important to them.
pAll ®Middle schoolers Ng High schoolers
91%of middle schoolers do not use alcohol on a monthly basis.
Ithaca Community Drug Task Force 1
Summary of Highlights from 2003 Student Life and Culture Survey
• 10%of students do not have a trusted adult outside of school; an additional 9%were not
sure.
• 21%reported they do not have a trusted adult in school; 28%were not sure.
• In the previous month, 84% of students witnessed hurtful behavior and 44%witnessed
violence directed at another student.
• 37%were themselves a victim of hurtful behavior in the previous month.
• As students get older, their involvement in certain risky behaviors increases. High school
students reported more substance use and sexual behavior than middle school students.
However, more middle than high schoolers reported being the target and the initiator of
hurtful behavior.
• The experience of students of color is very different from that of white students. More white
students than students of color feel safe, welcome, and appreciated at school.
STUDENT PERCEPTIONS AND WHY THEY MATTER
Social Norms Research has shown that we are influenced by what we think others are
doing, rather than by what others are actually doing. Kids think that their peers drink more
alcohol, use more drugs and are more sexually active than they really are. This misperception of
friends and peers occurs in virtually every community, in every ethnic group, and at every age,
including adults. What is the
effect of this misperception? A Chart 2 6 - 12th graders' behavior vs. perception of
student who thinks that others' behavior in the last month
everyone is drinking alcohol 70% •
feels more pressure to drink in 60% ----52% 49%
46%
order to fit in with the perceived 50% 40%
norm and is more likely to 40% 32'
drink. The chart shows the 30% 206
percentage of students who 20% ta' 9°�• t2'
reported engaging in a behavior 10% '
in the last month as compared 0% . ® ®"'
with their belief of what other Alcohol use Marijuana Tobacco use Sex Sex after
students in their school are use alc/drugs
doing. DActual behavior ®Perceived behavior
By using the information Only 20% of students in grades 6 - 12 drank alcohol in the
from our survey, we can correct last month. They believe that 52% of their peers drank.
misperceptions and reduce risky
behaviors, including alcohol and drug use. By documenting and advertising the "true" norm,
healthy attitudes and behaviors can be reinforced and pressure to conform to a"false" norm can
be reduced. (Dr. Alan Berkowitz)
Increasing students'beliefs that regular use of alcohol and drugs is harmful also has the
effect of reducing use. ICSD students increasingly believe that regular use of alcohol, tobacco,
or marijuana is harmful. Most grades reported more perceived harm from 1999 through 2003.
However, as students age, their perception of harm decreases. For example, 38% of 6'h graders
feel regular alcohol use causes "a lot of harm" as compared with 21%of 12th graders. (See
appendix for data on perception of harm by grade and substance.)
Ithaca Community Drug Task Force 2
Summary of Highlights from 2003 Student Life and Culture Survey
MOST COMMON MISPERCEPTIONS AMONG ICSD STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12
• Only 9%of students report using tobacco but they think 49% of students regularly use
tobacco.
• Although only 20% of students reported using alcohol at least monthly, they believe that
52%of others are using alcohol.
• Although 69% of students personally consider school to be very important,they wrongly
believe that only 17%of other students think that school is very important.
• 81%of white students believe that students of color feel safe at school. However, 73% of
students of color themselves report feeling safe at school.
• Although 32%of students engaged in some type of sexual behavior in the last month, they
thought 62%of other students had engaged in sexual behavior.
HOW DO ICSD STUDENTS COMPARE WITH STUDENTS NATIONALLY?
Each year the Monitoring the Future survey is given to 50,000 8th, 10th and 12th grade
students across the United States to measure their behaviors, attitudes, and values. Comparing
ICSD students to this national sample in 2003, local students reported a lower 30-day use rate for
alcohol and tobacco and a higher 30-day use rate for marijuana. Local students'perceptions of
risk from regular alcohol and tobacco use are greater than the national sample but local students'
perceptions of risk concerning regular marijuana use are lower than the national sample.
Chart 3 Comparison of 30 Day Drug UseCha
s 4 Local and National Students'Perception of
Local and National Students by Grade Great Harm from Regular Use
60% 100%,
D Local IS National so%_ 0 Local ■National
50%—
80%
40%_ 70% -
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10%- 10%
8th 10th 12th 8th 10th 12th 8th 10th 12th 8th 10th 12th 8th 10th 12th 8th 10th 12th
Alcohol Tobacco Marijuana Alcohol Tobacco Manjuaia
APPENDIX-ICSD Student Survey Responses
Table 1 2003 Substance Use(in the last month or year)by Grade
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Total
Tobacco at least monthly 5% 4% 7% 8% 11% 8% 23% 9%
- Alcohol at least monthly 7% 8% 14% 17% 25% 31% 46% 20%
Marijuana at least monthly 5% 5% 9% 10% 18% 22% 28% 14%
Inhalants last year 5% 4% 5% 4% 3% 4% 5% 4%
Ecstasy last year 4% 2% 5% 3% 3% 3% 8% 4%
Other last year 4% 3% 4% 5% 4% 6% 10% 5%
Ithaca Community Drug Task Force 3
Summary of Highlights from 2003 Student Life and Culture Survey
30 Day Use of Substances Perception that Regular Use Leads to
"A Lot of Harm"
2002- 2001- 2000- 1999- 1998- 2002 2001 2000- 1999 1998-
03 02 01 00 99 -03 -02 01 -00 99
Table 2 Alcohol Table 5 Alcohol
All students 20% n/a n/a n/a n/a All students 32% n/a n/a n/a n/a
Grade 6 7% 9% 6% 6% 8% Grade 6 38% 22% n/a 20% 24%
Grade 8 14% 22% 21% 18% 22% Grade 8 35% 27% n/a 20% 22%
Grade 10 25% 40% 36% 41% 46% Grade 10 33% 19% n/a 23% 21%
Grade 12 46% 53% 55% 58% 58% Grade 12 21% 14% n/a 22% 21%
Table 3 Tobacco Table 6 Tobacco
All students 9% n/a n/a n/a n/a All students 72% n/a n/a n/a n/a
Grade 6 5% 3% 2% <1% 4% Grade 6 69% 63% n/a 60% 61%
Grade 8 7% 11% 8% 7% 16% Grade 8 70% 64% n/a 54% 59%
Grade 10 11% 10% 16% 19% 21% Grade 10 77% 65% n/a 63% 61%
Grade 12 23% 24% 23% 27% 32% Grade 12 68% 64% n/a 61% 68%
Table 4 Marijuana Table 7 Marijuana
All students 14% n/a n/a n/a n/a All students 56% n/a n/a n/a n/a
Grade 6 5% <1% <I% <1% I% Grade 6 75% 70% n/a 64% 65%
Grade 8 9% 9% 6% 4% 7% Grade 8 64% 58% n/a 62% 61%
Grade 10 18% 22% 14% 19% 19% Grade 10 52% 39% n/a 42% 44%
Grade 12 28% 31% 29% 26% 27% Grade 12 34% 28% n/a 33% 32%
Average Age in Years First Used Substance Perception of Peer Disap roval
2002- 2001- 2000- 1999- 1998- 2002 2001 2000- 1999 1998-
03 02 01 00 99 -03 -02 01 -00 99
Table 8 First time drunk Table 11 Alcohol
Grade 12 14.34 14.5 n/a 14.3 14.6 Grade 6 67% 69% 66%
Grade 8 not 45% 43% 48% not
Table 9 First tobacco use Grade 10 asked 21% 24% 24% asked
Grade 12 13.18 n/a n/a n/a n/a Grade 12 10% 8% 13%
Table 10 First marijuana use Table 12 Marijuana
Grade 12 14.40 14.4 n/a 14.0 14.4 Grade 6 84% 84% 82%
Grade 8 not 59% 58% 66% not
Grade 10 asked 29% 38% 33% asked
Grade 12 17% 16% 24%
Definitions and abbreviations used in this report:
"Regular" use of substances means at least once a month
"Sexual behavior" is "however you define it" (not limited to sexual intercourse)
"Hurtful behaviors" -includes name-calling, shoving,excluding,etc.
"Middle school" -All students at Boynton and DeWitt and students in grades 6-8 at ACS
"High school" -All students at IHS and students in grades 9-12 at ACS
"Minority" students-38%of students identified themselves as either Black,American Indian/Alaska
Native,Hispanic,Asian/Pacific Islander,Bi-Racial,Multi-Racial or Other.
This publication was supported by grant number 1999-JN-FX-0139 from the Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention(OJJDP).
The opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s)
and do not necessarily reflect the views of OJJDP or the U.S. Department of Justice.
For more information,contact the Community Drug Task Force
do Tompkins County Youth Services Department,(607)274-5310 or at www.ithacaparents.org
Ithaca Community Drug Task Force 4
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Date: October 6, 2004
To: Community Services Committee
From: David Whitmore, Chair, Community Services Committee
Re: South Hill Environmental Contamination
At a recent meeting of the committee chairs,Alderperson Mackesey requested that a committee
consider how the City could help the South Hill and South of the Creek neighborhoods in
responding to the recently reported environmental contamination. Alderpersons Mackesey and
Coles have invited residents from the affected neighborhoods to join us at our October meeting
so that we may get an update on the status of the investigation and remediation of the
contamination. This will also be an opportunity for Council members to discuss how the City
may help the neighborhood with this situation.
The South Hill group has asked that I include the attached documents in the committee agenda.
These documents chronicle the requirements from DEC to Emerson regarding the investigation
of the contamination. A map of the site is also attached.
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Date: October 6,2004
To: Community Services Committee
From: David Whitmore, Chair, Community Services Committee
Re: Community Drug Task Force
The Community Drug Task Force is a partnership formed between the City of Ithaca and the
Ithaca City School District in 1997. The Community Drug Task Force is committed to forging an
alliance between schools,government and neighborhoods,and together developing strategies to
reduce alcohol and other substance abuse in Ithaca and Tompkins County. The CDTF recently
released its report entitled,"2003 Student Life and Culture Survey"regarding trends in alcohol
and drug use among middle and high school students in Tompkins County. Kris Bennett and
Nancy Zahler, staff of the Tompkins County Youth Services Department as well as the
Community Drug Task Force,will join us at our October meeting to talk about CDTF and to
present the 2003 student life survey results. I have attached the summary of the highlights from
the survey. You can check out all of the survey results as well as further information about
CDTF at http://www.ithacaparents.org.
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Environmental Remediation, Region 7 v
615 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, New York 13204-2400
Phone: (315)426-7551 • FAX: (315)426-7499
Website:www.dec.state.ny.us
August 31,2004
Mr.Scott Haitz
Environmental Strategies Corporation
11911 Freedom Drive
Reston,Virginia 20190
Re:Emerson Power Transmission
Ithaca,N.Y.
Site#7-55-010
August 2,2004 Indoor Air Assessment Work Plan
Dear Mr.Haitz:
The New York State Department of Health(NYSDOH)and the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation(NYSDEC)has reviewed the above-referenced document.The work plan is
considered approved contingent that the following comments are agreed to and implemented.
1) Please use micrograms per cubic meter(mcg/cu.m.or mcg/m3)for reporting of air and soil
gas results.Internal guidance numbers are in these units and it will make communication
much less confusing for all parties.
2) Detection limits @ VP-1 from the June 2004 vadose zone sampling,where all analytes
reported were'U',were too high for analytes of concern,especially TCE and vinyl chloride.
Where a single analyte was detected,for example VP-7,detection limits for other VOCs
were too high.That 120 mcg/m3 of 1,1,1-TCA was detected is important;however,the TCE
concentration at that same point may be more important from a health standpoint and its
detection limit was 75 mcg/m3;much higher than we would wish to see.Upcoming sampling
events need lower detection limits in the proposed subslab,indoor air,and ambient air
samples. Additional standards must be calibrated so that a determination as to the nature
of the interferences causing elevated detection limits can be made.Elevated detection limits
may result in repeating sample events at the same location(s).
3) All the VOCs detected in any of the samples must be reported to provide more information
about interference that other compounds may be causing.
4) ALL VOCs detectable by EPA TO-15 shall be reported.
5) Based on historical observations provided and concerns expressed at the public session held
on August 4a,the locations to be sampled need to be expanded.Several properties along S.
Albany St.,Wood St.,S.Geneva St.and Turner Place must be added to the sampling plan.
There is concern that the area around VP-1 and VP-2 is impacted.There are historical
reports of oil discharges down Turner Place and this area must be added to the sampling
plan. Additional sampling locations are depicted on the attached map.(Attachment 1)
6) Ambient air must be monitored in four general areas during indoor air sampling events in
these areas. The areas are as follows: the Turner Place area,the area near the intersection of
South Hill Terrace and South Cayuga Street,the lower portion of South Cayuga Street near the
intersection with Spencer Street,and the area of South Geneva Street and Wood Street. These
locations are noted on the attached map.(Attachment 1)
7) Re:Section 4.0 Proposed Scope of Work. NYSDOH's Indoor Air&Analysis Sampling
Guide stipulates that subslab,basement,and first floor air samples be collected at each
residence.Given site-specific geology and historical data,these sample locations must be
added to the work plan.In the event there is no apparent vapor barrier or floor slab,see
comment 8 below.
8) The subslab sample shall be taken in close proximity,time wise, with the other indoor air
samples and the ambient air samples to minimize disruption to the residents and provide
concurrent,more meaningful data.
9) Based on the results of the presampling inspection/interview,a determination will be made
by the NYSDOH whether Emerson will be required to obtain a subsurface vadose sample
from those basements without a vapor barrier.If it is deemed necessary to collect soil vapor
samples from these locations,a subfloor vadose sample should be obtained one to two feet
below the surface of the dirt floor in lieu of the subslab sample.A tracer gas must be used to
evaluate possible short circuiting of ambient air into the sampling container.
10) Re:Sections 4.1.2 and 4.2.1 Emerson must follow the entire NYSDOH guidance
(Attachment 2).Of specific concern is the product inventory on all floors sampled,
inventory form,resident's do's and don'ts,analyses detection limits and methods and the
presampling inspection and sampling of homes. Environmental Strategies Consulting
LLC's understanding of"ambient,normal use conditions"is contrary to the NYSDOH
guidance.The NYSDOH guidance must be followed for the presampling inspection and
preparation of the homes.Products not containing VOCs may also influence detection limits
and should also be included in the inventory.Household products that may influence indoor
air quality may be found in bathrooms and other locations.The residents should be notified
of the recommendations listed on the first and second pages of the guidance well in advance
of the sampling so that they may follow them.Guidance concerning ventilation and use of
certain household products should be provided to the residents.
11) In order that consistency on sample frequency,ambient air and QA/QC goals be met,
attached please find additional guidance in relation to subslab with or without a barrier,
ambient air and QA/QC.(Attachment 3)A Data Usability Summary Report(DUSR)must
be included with the sample analysis results. Attached is guidance on developing a DUSR.
(Attachment 4)
12) All VOCs detected by the laboratory should be reported for all samples.
13) A site specific Health and Safety plan is required for this work. •
14) Additional vadose zone monitoring points must be installed to the south and west of South
Albany and South Titus streets to more fully define vapor migration.There should be three
to five additional points and they can be field-sited in cooperation with the NYSDEC to
further define off site concerns.
15) Water samples must be taken from the reported artesian wells at 212 Wood Street and the
subslab flow reported at 222 Wood Street. They must be analyzed by EPA method 8260
and 8270.Please call for contact information at these two residences.
As noted,the above-referenced work plan is approved contingent on including the above
technical comments. Project work can begin upon agreement with the NYSDOH and NYSDEC on the
above items. Please provide a brief written notification of your concurrence with these comments via
FAX at 315-426-7408.Notify this office at least five business days in advance of commencing field
work.If there are any questions,please contact this office at 315-426-7525.
Sincerely,
Carl S Cuipylo
Engineering Geologist
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Date: October 6, 2004
To: Community Services Committee
From: David Whitmore, Chair, Community Services Committee
Re: Apprenticeship Program Update
Since our last meeting,I have met with City staff and representatives from organized labor to
explore the issues and consequences involved in implementing an apprenticeship program for
City contractors in accordance with state law. A number of questions and concerns have arisen
that need to be addressed before the committee can consider a resolution to implement an
apprenticeship program for the city. These issues include: 1)an appropriate financial threshold
for subjecting contracts to this requirement,2)establishing an administrative reporting system to
guarantee compliance by contractors, 3)the potential impact on small local contractors. As a
result of the busy budget season,there has not been an opportunity to gather the necessary
information for the committee to fully consider this proposal. For this reason,we will have a
short discussion of the relevant questions to be addressed with the goal of bringing a resolution
to the Community Services committee in November. In the meantime,I have enclosed further
information regarding similar policies passed in other municipalities in New York State.
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APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
REQUIREMENT IS INCREASINGLY
COMMON IN PUBLIC
Slf CONSTRUCTION IN NEW YORK
STATE. The following is a list of public
owners who have adopted some form of
Chapter 571 of NYS Labor Law Section
�t 816-b. The list is as complete as ECA can
01)5 ,r5vlimake it, but not exhaustive, as public
d� owners throughout the state continue to
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chronological order to adoption. Town of
/9(°Y417.1eiNe)\--) Babylon, Town of Huntington, Town of
1Y.(`,C� Oyster Bay, Suffolk County, City of New
Rochelle, Town of Amsterdam, Waterford-
Halfmoon Union Free School District, City
of Amsterdam, Nassau County, Village of
Hagaman, Village of Haverstraw,
Greenlawn Water District, City of
Schenectady, Suffolk County Water
Authority, Troy School District,
Schenectady County, Warren County,
Albany City School District, and Albany
County.
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LOCAL OCAL LAW INTRO -2004
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATURE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Legislative Intent.
ie County Legislature hereby finds.declares and determines that:
The Er
A.There
has been a long and productive history of partnership between labor
and management in the training of workers in New York State.training tools for the
B. workforce
Worker training programs
rel ance onte educational and out of-area labor for construction
local workfarCe by reducing
projects. •
C.Worker training programs provide opportunities to residents in this area
through training and education for skilled jobs,
D. These skilled jobs create a better opportunity for the tax dollars spent on local
construction projects to remain within the local community.
icipat
E. It would be valuable to encourage labor���need for tradetry to pers ns while a in
worker training programs to meet the inc
providing residents the means to earn a better living and fostering the local and
regional economies.
F. It Is valuable for local government to encourage broad participation in such
worker training programs by the residents of Erie County and to foster the equal
opportunity of men and women of all races and backgrounds to participate in
order to enhance workforce development and diversification.
G.The costs associated with a requirement that contractors and subcontractors
performing construction and related services in contractual agreements with the •
County of Erie establish worker training programs are yet to be determined, but
such costs will likely be mitigated significantly by the resulting increase in the
skilled workforce from such a requirement, a circumstance that will ensure that
Erie County's local workforce will be able to accommodate the need for well-
trained construction workers.
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H. This Local Law is a first step in 2004 towards a single, uniform criterion for
state registered apprenticeship programs through New York State Department of
Labor.
I. It is the belief of the Erie County Legislature that the terms of this Local Law will
allow the contractors and subcontractors who do business with Erie County to
come into compliance with the criteria of this Local Law and, hopefully in due
time with the criteria for state registered apprenticeship programs through New
York State Department of Labor.
.!_ Nothing in this Local Law should be read to abrogate the duty of Erie County
with respect to its MBE/WBE requirements.
Section 2. Short Title.
This Local Law shall be known as 'The Erie County Workforce Development and
Diversification Apprenticeship Training Program."
Section 3. Definitions_
A. 'Worker training program"shall mean: a state registered apprenticeship
program through New York State Department of Labor that includes the following
standards:
(a)An organized, written plan in place that embodies the terms and conditions of
employment, and the training and supervision of one or more workers;
(b)A schedule of wages to be paid to the worker consistent with the skills
required and approved by the New York State Department of Labor; and
(c) Equal opportunity and affirmative action plans.
(d)Workforce development and diversification rules ensuring that the workforce
includes at least twenty-three percent(23%)minority and seven percent(7%)
female participation in project personnel including tradespeople, trainees.
journeymen, apprentices, and supervisory staff.
8. "Commissioner shall mean the Commissioner of the Erie County Department
of Public Works.
C. "Construction contract"shall mean any contract to which the County of Erie
shall be a signatory which involves the construction, reconstruction,
improvement, rehabilitation, installation, alteration, renovation, demolition or
otherwise providing for any building,facility, roads, highways, bridges, or physical
structure of any kind.
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D. "Construction subcontract"shall mean any subcontract between a contractor
who has a construction contract with the County of Erie which involves the
construction, reconstruction, improvement, rehabilitation, installation, alteration,
renovation, demolition or otherwise providing for any building, facility, roads,
highways, bridges, or physical structure of any kind.
E. "Contractor" or"subcontractor" shall mean a contractor or subcontractor that
directly employs workers under a construction contract or construction
subcontract, as defined herein, for which a worker-training program, registered
through New York State Department of Labor is required.
F. "Construction worker" shall mean an individual directly involved in the
construction, reconstruction, improvement, rehabilitation, installation, alteration,
renovation, demolition or otherwise providing for any building, facility, roads,
highways, bridges, or physical structure of any kind.
Section 4. Requirements and Exceptions_
A. Any contractor, prior to entering into a construction contract, as defined herein,
with the County of Erie, or any subcontractor entering into a construction
subcontract, as defined herein, with a contractor who has a construction contract.
as defined herein, with the County of Erie, is required to have in place a NYS
Department of Labor apprenticeship training program, as defined herein, either
internally to the contractor or subcontractor and/or through an organization
servicing several contractors or subcontractors, appropriate for the type and
scope of work to be performed,
B. For any construction worker working on a county project into which a
construction contract or construction subcontract has been entered in
accordance with the provisions Sections 4(A)of this Local Law, contractors
and/or subcontractors must file with the Commissioner, a written certification of
completion of a NYS Department of Labor approved apprenticeship training
program in accordance with this Local Law.
C. The Commissioner shall file reports on a quarterly basis with the County
Executive and the Legislature as to the training of workers and certification
thereof as required by section 4(B) above.
D. Any contractor with the County of Erie, or any subcontractor entering into a
construction subcontract with a contractor who has a construction contract with
the County of Erie, is required to ensure that the workforce which it engages to
perform work in execution of the contract or subcontract meets the minimal
workforce diversification standards as defined in section 3(A subparagraph d)
above, such contractors and/or subcontractors shall provide the Commissioner or
designated compliance officer with the following:
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(a)A monthly workforce census and such other employment and/or payroll
records necessary to verify achievement of the workforce diversity goals and
demonstrate compliance with the minimum standards.
(b)Access and cooperation to the project compliance officer to review records
on-site and/or at worksite premises to validate workforce participation.
(c)With bid submission, a statement committing to providing apprenticeship
training opportunities to workers, as well as details of workforce diversification
recruiting program directed at attracting candidates to fill positions to meet such
requirements.
Section-5, Rules& Regulations.
The Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Public Works is hereby
authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations that are lawful, necessary
and appropriate to implement, enforce or otherwise carry out the purposes of this
Local Law, provided that the Legislature, by simple majority, has not voted to
disapprove such rule or regulation within sixty(60)days from the Commissioner's
written notice to the Legislature that such rule or regulation has been
promulgated.
Section 6. Equal Employment Opportunity Oversight
The Director of the Erie County Division of Equal Employment Opportunity shall
conduct oversight and review functions over apprenticeship training programs
operated in accordance with the provisions of this Local Law to ensure
compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning minority
and women participation, and shall report to the Legislature annually concerning
such compliance.
Section 7. Review Committee
No later than August 30, 2005, a Review Committee shall be convened, chaired
by the current Chair of the Erie County Legislature's Economic Development
Committee and vice-chaired by a member of the minority caucus of the Erie
County Legislature, to evaluate this Local Law.The Review Committee shall also
include two(2) representatives of organized labor, two (2) representatives of
non-union labor, one(1) representative of the Erie County Department of Public
Works, and one (1) representative of the Minority Owned/Women Owned
Business Community as approved by the Erie County Legislature. The Chair of
the Erie County Legislature shall also serve as an ex-officio member of the
review committee. The Director of the Bureau of Employability Development of
the New York State Department of Labor shall serve the Review Committee in an
advisory capacity only.
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The Review Committee shall meet no fewer than four (4)times in 2005 to
educate local contractors and subcontractors about worker training programs
under this Local Law and the New York State Department of Labor and to review
the Local Law as implemented. The Committee, as part of their charge, must
provide the Legislature with its findings and/or recommendations with respect to
this Local Law by August 1, 2005.
Section 8. Penalties.
Violation of any provision of this Local Law shall constitute cause, grounds or
other legal justification for termination of any contractual agreement with any
Contractor or subcontractor engaged in a construction contract or construction
subcontract with the County, in accordance with County and state laws, rules and
regulations governing the termination of such contractual agreements.
Section 9. Severability.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this Local Law
or the application thereof, to any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership,
entity or circumstance, shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid or unconstitutional such order of judgment shall not affect, impair, or
invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the
clause, sentence, paragraph.subdivision, section or part of this Local Law or in
its application to the person, individual, corporation,firm, partnership, entity, or
circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order
shall be rendered_
Section 10. Applicability.
This Local Law shall apply to construction contracts advertised for bids on or
after the effective date.
Section 11. Effective Dates.
This Local Law shall take effect March 15, 2005 upon its filing with the
Secretary of State, in accordance with Section 27 of the New York State
Municipal Home Rule Law.
MARK J. E. SCHROEDER
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RESOLUTION NO. 98 JANUARY 29, 2002
AUTHORIZING Thar REQLIREl NT' OF CONTRACTORS AND
SUBCONTRACTORS ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
TO HAVE APPROVED APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMITS
The fallowing resolution was offered by Supervisor Bellone
and seconded by Councilman Henry:
WHEREAS, legislation has been offered and signed into law in
the State Senate (5. 5355-A) and the State Assembly (A. 8612-A) to
amend the labor law which grants governmental entities the
authority to require contractors and subcontractors, parties to
construction contracts with the Town of Babylon, to have approved
apprenticeship agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Babylon desires to
implement the aforementioned Labor Law addition, new §816-b, which
further provides authority for the governmental entities to req re
that before entering into a construction contract with a contractor
or subcontractor, the apprenticeship agreement must be approved by
the New York State Commissioner of Labor,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Babylon hereby
authorizes the Town of Babylon to require that contractors and
subcontractors which are parties to construction contracts with the
Town of Babylon to have approved apprenticeship agreements as
provided by signed legislation (5.5355-A and A. 8612-A) , Labor Law
addition, new §816-b.
VOTES: 5 YEAS : 5 NAYS: 0
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
State of New York )
Town of Babylon ) ss:
County of Suffolk )
II Janice E. Tinsley-Colbert, Town Clerk, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that I have compared the preceding with the original
thereof and that the same is a true and correct copy.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of said Town
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Janice E. T insJey-Colbert„' own Clerk
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WHEREAS,the New York State Labor Law has been amended by the addition of
• ' Section 816..b,which authorizes governmental entities to require connectors end enbcontmctorr,to
have apprenticeship agrcemetas,approved by the New York State Commissioner of Labor,before
entering into a corniruction contract with the entity;and .
WHEREAS,the purpose of the law is to encourage labor and industry to participate
{Iin apprenticeship training programs so that the work fisrce can meet the ever increasing need !br
I skilled trade persons;and
j WHEREAS, Gregory J. Giamooalvo. Town Attorney, by. memorandum dated .
i February 11, 2002, recommends that the To Board maborize the Commissioner of the
II Department of Public Works to require coraractors and subcontractors to have approved
apprenticeship agreements prior to entering into a construction contract with the Town,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,That the Town Board,in recognition of
S 'I the benefits associated'with a partship beteve:eni tabor and management,hereby.authorizes the
Cornmoiasioner of the betake=of Public Works to require oo;;mraaton.and subeentractors to have
I' an apprenticeship adeauent, approved by the New Yoder Stare Commissioner of Labor,prior to
1( entering into a construction contract with the Town of Oyster Bay.
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members of the Board; the vote being recorded as follows:
ii Supervisor Venditto Aye
Councilman Delligatti
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Councilman Muscerella Aye
(� • Councilwoman Eialer Aye •
Councilman Macagnone Aye
111 Councilmen Coechignano • Aye
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RESOLUTION ADOP TING THE REQUIREMENT THAT CONTRACTORS AND
SUBCONTRACTORS ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS .HAVE APPROVED
APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENTS, PURSUANT TO §816-b OF THE NEW YORK
STATE LABOR LAW
Resolution for Town Board Meeting Dated: February 11, 2002
The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Pctrvtte
COUNCILMAN AN CVTUB RTSON
and seconded by: COUNCILWOMAN SUDD
WHEREAS, State Senate Bill No. 5355-jA and State Assembly Bill No. 8612-A,
"AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relatiora ro granting gevcrnmental entities the
authority to require co»tractors and subcontractors on construction contract to have
approved apprcntirr.ship agreements", were offered and signed into law; and
WHEREAS, said legislation amended the. New York State Labor Law by adding a
new section 316-b; and
WHEREAS; the Town Board of the Town of Huntington desires to implement
§816-b of the New York State Labor Law; and •'
WHEREAS, the adoption of such legislation is not an action as defined by 6
NYCRR 017.2 (b), and therefor no further SEQRA rcvicw is rccuircd.
NOW, TILERS ORE
THE TOWN BOARD
HEREBY ATlflPTS the requirement that contractors and subcontractors on
construction contacts have approved apprenticeship agreements, pursuant to New York
State Labor Law §816-b.
VOTE: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 4
Supervisor Prank P. Petrone AXE
Councilwoman Susan A. Berland ATS
Councilwoman Marlene L. Budd AYI.
Councilman.Mark A. Lapodanno AYt:
Councilman Mark A. Cuthbertson AYZ
THE FSOLL-TION WAS THEREUPON DECLARED DULY.-\DOPTED.
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introduced by Presiding Officer Toren and Legislators"Lindsay, Newick, Bishop, Foley, Cooper,
Alden, Caracappa, FIelds, Cracca
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RESOLUTION MO, 190 • 2002, ' TO REQUIRE
APPRENTICESHIIP TR41NINCa PR.OQRAM8 • FOR
COUNTY CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, current Mate taw doss-not compel any govemmentel entity that is a
party to a construction contract to (require that any•aentr-actora or aubconvadoca participate in
•apprenticeship training programa approved by,tile Stats Cammlealonerof Labor; and '
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WHEREAS, there is "a long and productive history of PartnensitiP between labor •
and management for the. training of'skilled craft.workera In our State itihtch began aver fifty (50)
years ago when the US Congress passu the Fitzgerald Act (29 USC Section 50) to encourage
States to develop apprenticeship traiining programs; end
WHEREAS. the New* Yon( State Lagialature adopted Articia 23 of the NEW
YORK LABOR LAW In 1881 to authorize the State Commissioner of Labor to develop standards •
for apprenticeship training and a psrocess for certifying programs which meet said standardo;
and •
•y.-!. WHEREAS, the promotion of apprenticeship training program will expand the
pool of skilled workero in Suffolk (County by providing many residents the means to earn a
decent living thereby fostering the local and regional econorniee; now,therefore, be tt
1'` RESOLVED, that the: County of Suffolk hereby establishes a policy to promote
apprenticeship training es'authorizetd by Section 810-1) of the NEW YORK LABOR LAW; and be
it further
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244, ' RESOLVED, that "cconstruction contract" ahalkrnead any contract to which the
County of Suffolk shall be a aiignatory which Involves the construction, reconstruction,
improvement, rehabilitation, insta1gation, alteration, rarovetion, demolition, de aterwIge
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providing for any building, facility car physical structure of any kind with a value in excess of
3250,000 and up to $3,000,000; end be it further '
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RESOLVED, that noxintractor or eabcontrector shall mean a n stor or •
subcontractor which directly employs labor under. a "conaErilcdlon contract for which' ai
apprenticeship program hoe been aapproved by the'Nave York State Commsseionor of Labor in
accordance with Article 23 of the NSW YORK L A OR LAW; and be it further
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44A RESOLVED, that he County of Suffo!}c hereby requires any contractor or
subcontractor, 'prior to entering inter a construction.,corttract with the County of Suffolk, to have
apprenticeship ogreerrmvrwts, approplriate,foc this type ars&acope of worts to be perforrtted. Stitch
have bon rogiaterod with, and ap provo+ci by, ttwc New York Mata Commissloner of Labor in
accords cc with Article 23 of the NSW YORK LABOR L4W anything to Seaton 103 of the NEW •
YORK GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAM to the contrary notwithstanding; and be It further S
5s° RESOLVED, that thea County Department of PUAItc Works Is hereby authorized,
empowered, and directed, pursuant(to Sion 8.2(X) of tris SUFFOLK COUNTY CRARTER, to
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promulgate ouch rules and regulations necessary and appropriate forte implementation and
enforcement of any provisions of(his law;and be it furihcsr •
60' RESOLVED, that ►this Le9ieiaturo, beitt U e Sffita Environmental Quality Review
Act (SEQRA) lead agency, hereby finds and determi ea that this rsaolutlon constitutes a Type 11
action pursuant to Section 817.:5(c)(20), and (27) of Tia 6 of the NEW YORK CODE OF
RULES AND REGULATIONS (6 NYCRR) and within the meaning of Section 8-0109(2) of the
NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL coNSERVATION LAW as a promulgation of regulations,
• rvies, poiiclea, procedure+., andi legislative deasions 1st connection with continuing agency
edrnini tretion, manegemont any information collection end the Suffolk County Council on
Environmental Quality (CEQ) is hrereby directed to cirouta u any appropriate SEQRA nuke* of
determination of non-applicability or non-significance in acz7ordanca with this resolution; and be
it further
7`r' lR SONE®,.that.linie.Resotution shall- ppty.:ta' oortetruction conuacte advertised
for bide on.or after the effective Odle; an4.be)t further-
5" RESOLVED, that ill any clause, sentence', paragraph,subdivision, 1154 011 or part
of thin law or the application theireof to any person, iPdividual, corporation, fern, partnership,
entity, or circumatanoe, shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be Invalid or
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unconsrituti9nal, ouch' order or )wdyrnent shaft not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder
thereof, bit shall bo confined In tike operation to the'clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivitlorr,
section o�part of Vile law, or im its application to the person, ind'ividval, corporation; flan.
partnerotitp, entity, or circumatana, directly involved In the controveray in which such judgment
or order shall be rendered. •
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At the Regular Lebislutive Legislative Meeting held on Thursday, May 23,2002, the City
Council of the City of Ncw Rochelle adopted the following Resolution No. 93 entitled:
"RESOLUTION ADOPTLNO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CONTRACTORS
kW SUBCONTRACTORS AWARDED A COVSTRUCTION CONTRACT
NAVE APPROVED APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENTS, PURSUANT TO
SL"•CTi ON S 16-B OF THE NEW YORK. STATE LABOR LAW."
Enclosed please find a copy of said resolution.
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SUBJECT t kfSOLUTION ADOPTING THE REQUIR .EN T THAT `�Q,/
TITLE • CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS AWARDED A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT HAVE APPROVED APPRINTICE,SMIIP
AORE M13NTS, LURSUAN'T TO SECTION SI 6-B OF THE NEW YORK
STATE LABOR LAW.
WHEREAS. Sonata Rill No. 5355-A and State Assembly Bill No. 8612-A, "An Au to
u►1tut cr the labor law, In relation to granting governmental entitles the authority to require .
contractors and Jubcvnlractore on COttltrtICtlon eontsracrs to have approved apprenticeship
nreerr uedy",were offered and signed Into law;
WHEREAS, said legislation amended the New York Stag; labor Law by adding a ;law
Lot Section 816-b; and .
WHEREAS, the City of New Rochelle desires_to implement Section.t3 t6-b of the.New •
York State Labor Law; and
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WHJ:.ItEAS, the adoption of such legislation is not an action as defined by 6 NYCRR
617.2(h).and therefore no further$EQt,A review is required;now, therefore, • . .
SL JT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of New Rochelle,this City Council hereby
adopts the requirements that sentractors and aubconttaactora cnterng into construction contracts.,
have apprvnticcship agreements appropriate for the type and ;tope of work to be pm-rotvned,
have been registered with, and approved by, the Commissioner of the New York State
Department of Labor pursuant to New York State Labor Law Section 861-b.
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this 23rd day of May . , 2002) DOROTHY ALUM, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT
CONTRACTORS AND SUBCON1RACTORS
ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS HAVE APPROVED
APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO §816-b
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK STATE LABOR LAW
WHEREAS, State Senate Bill No. 5355-A and State Assembly.Bill No. 8612-A, "AN
ACT to amend the labor law,in relation to granting governmental entities the authority to require
contractors and subcontractors on construction contract to have approved apprenticeship
agreements", were offered and signed into law; and
WHEREAS, said legislation amended the New York State Labor by adding a new section
816-b; and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town Amsterdam desires to implement §816-b of
the New York State Labor Law; and
WHEREAS,the adoption of such legislation is not an action as defined by 6 NYCRR
§617.1 (b); and therefor no further SEQRA review is required.
NOW THEREFORE THE TOWN BOARD HEREBY ADOPTS the requirement that
contractors and subcontractors on construction contracts have approved apprenticeship
. agreements,pursuant to New York State labor Law §816-b.
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Sponsored by: Councilman Spencer
Seconded by: Councilman Furman
ADOPTED-5-AYES-0-NAYS .
Adopted this 18th day of December, 2002.
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WATERFORD-FIALFMOON
UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
125 Middletown Road
Waterford, New York 12188
Ca:1J. Klossricr Phone(518)237-0800
Superintendent Fax (518)237-7335
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To Whom It May Concern:
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At the l3oard of Education meeting held on May 16,2002, the Waterfotd-Halfrnoon Union Fret School
Districtadopted the following resolution:
IT TS HEREBY RESOLVED,that, effective July 1,2002, in regard to construction contracts/projects as
defined in 816(1)(B) of the,New York State Labor Law,the cost of which exc=ds S100,000 to which
the District is a party,contractors and subcontractors slid] be required to have apprenticeship agreements
appropriate for the type and sqope of work to he performed, that'nave been registered with and approved
by the CorriniisSioner of Labor.
Sincerely.
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CITY OF AMSTERDAM , NEW YORK
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 2, 2002
RESOLUTION #02/03-4
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT CONTRACTORS AND
SUBCONTRACTORS ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS IN THE CITY OF
AMSTERDAM SHALL HAVE AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM APPROVED
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BY: MAYOR DUCHESS!
Motion by Alderman Wills
WHEREAS, legislation has been offered and signed into law in the State
Senate (S.5355-A) and the State Assembly (A.8612-A) to amend the labor law
which grants governmental entities the authority to require contractors and
subcontractors, parties to constructioncontracts within the City of Amsterdam, to
have an Approved New York State Apprenticeship Program; and
WHEREAS, the Amsterdam Common Council desires to implement the
aforementioned Labor Law addition., new s81 6b, which further provides authority
to the governmental entities to require that before entering into a construction
contract with a contractor or subcontractor, the co ntractors must have an
Apprenticeship Program Approved by the New York State Commissioner of Labor,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Common Council require that contractors and
subcontractors which are parties to construction contractwithin the City of
-NC-Pja)dk.300 000,00
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Amsterdam have an Approved Apprenticeship Program as provided by legislation
(S.5355-A and A;8612-A), Labor Law addition, New s816-B.
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JON M. DUC I, J 7,—MAYOR
DATED: eD 7/6 , 2002
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ALDERMAN WILLS MADE A MOTION TO AMEND TO- ADD :
EXCEEDING $300,000.00 (put in after the word contracts in the last resolved)
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Vote taken to anend Vote taken dr: resolution asTnended
COMMON COUNCIL
orry OF ALMS 'r_RDAM, N.Y. COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF AMSTERDAM, N.Y.
OR DUCHESSI AYE,, NO
MAYOR DUCHESS, AYE , NO
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D NICOSIA ALD PpILLO
D WILLS !ID NICOSIA
WILLS
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ALD MARTUSCELLO Motion carried
Motion carried
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awtlaosiand by Section 1116 b of the NEW YOlitX LABOR'LAW, "
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Aa unreel in nota local law.tate folicrnling Wine awn>rea rete meania$e indicate&
A). vronantictitte'Co Cott'• 0001 MOW q y aoa+aract to which the County of
Num obeli b*•fittattoty which ipweldee tao ruction.throw.
improvement,tefebti1oa,itustalkidalk sitermich,renovation.4 cnolldloi et tithorwhe
p oviditMS for say b%sddte facility a if pitylottel aeavcauart of arty kind with ovals.in
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which eilsocaly employe labor melee ac eaten actio!aims*fist uigirlt asapprondonsitip-
prop=M►ken appeored b+ysite New Yoh Anel Co iraisiiotaec of Labor in
scoorttesicia with ale 23 ofd t►NEW YOUR LAISOI LAW,
3. Stocrairanalte aatd!xorptioria, - ' •
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tosItttmcs Witt a aotasr tetmr who h e man ittharect withthe Com of Ween a.,oa
heave appvendoethip weernetas rerptriariamt fiat the type tad emote of work to bo
poribrared.,whkb We beset regiseirsti with.and ap iieuvod by the New Yost Sam •
Cterunkalower of tabor la wombat"with Article 23 of the NEW YO KIAUOL
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CAPItTett is exemp fititts ftevita$s.tt.ptaveniiirtethip progsairo.
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oilseed.Cobh%else.Dome,Goaseivee.Yoluteest,Mangerso,kloeellen,Mu cereile.
�lionicilo.poatCiUo.Seta nail,' • utd Upson.
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A LOCAL LAW 10 REQUIRE Anstriirrtcpgrnunevo noGRAzifts
FOR COUNTY CONTRACTS.
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of Os Ceutitty s;zetutivee)
reseed by the osseous Coale Legislature ott it's guilt 5, 2002 .
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WFiFREAS.the Cautery l.eg {atww i)sadr sled[ttbuer CtftTCitEt Stop hilly eba Roc cosatagi ray .
satin,that is a parry to ai cnrotroctkoe matter'us reeptitt OkIn sty costes a:ft of
r:. - participle In sppmarletaltip trans Poyeass easprovoti try the Ste*Cotentlesioeer of
, lee berg sad pre duottve history of feriteerattp bream labor sag intalliteMign lbr the
of . sash wotitts'e ie sic Sam whis=k bow o ice►($0)ytn•sago when U,S.Cong re s •
• •* • the F Act(29 USC Section SO)to t 11 Stones to dov, :lop oppreatioiwitip training
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akettlytes program a mom said sear►doate;and ills rvrtttetion of epprostdoeship attains woman,
Ns plod link}soil of skilled worker.In Meese Corot ►by revisits.meaty resideants the mouse to tsars s '
• thereby lbstaring the local sad*glottal eg0000t:su . No*, ere
BE rT ENACTED by the Nassau County Leese biomes(the COMM ofNasals as follows:
oe I. A nTule 3 tis ht end to M stla
wow uieosts-L *g of N& *u County in
tin vo County coatri se follows:
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fla County Daparousts of?Istria Woeful. borabY authorkoxleansPoworati alai*stool
to p oloolpts soak/tial arrd togtdaaloeva that Isrtilal.tiatassory ad. the .
impicrnentistion mid onfototeaut of any provisloOtild of algia Groaal law.
5. 3adeabillty, •
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Irony seateenoeportoggatt.onbailvision,opitiou or pet or Ilia toad low or the •
application darnel.as any pets"taadiv$dt 0,"arm PartiPirtb40;noullY0
circtunatance.shall be aadjud.d by ow court of compose jairiattiction to bet Itt lief or
uneoaatitutional such ontat orjodsmoneshan owe s►f ,or invalidate he tietastdt r• .
those.but;boll bat bortrutad In ie operation to obtoso.-anassowpornaptipts.subdivision. •
sank*or port of theta local 1 *or in ks appliestion.ro tins pairws.aadividu al.oorpoteloi,fit, •
pmnatsts3tip,sooty.oar CifOltnISCSIKt.dimly iaawn1wd isf ass;astveroversy iat which such jtedposaat
'or ode shall its rontisrsd.
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Ills Wool Mw shalt apply to COt aaoreaodara a'tacts adveatlaa4 tsar bias on or Oar d'ao
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Section 2..This local taw shall take sifisct Js .1.2003.. . .
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
August 20,2002
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT CONTRACTORS AND
SUBCONTRACTORS ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS IN THE VILLAGE OF HAGAMAN
SHALL HAVE AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM APPROVED BY THE STATE OF NEW
YORK
WHEREAS,.legislation has been offered and sigried into.law in the State Senate(S.5355-A)and the
State Assembry(A.8612-A)to amend the labor law which grants governmental entities the authority
to require contractors and subcontractors,parties to construction contracts within the Village of
Hagaman,to have an Approved New York State Apprenticeship Program; and
WHEREAS,the Hagaman Board of Trustees desires to implement the aforementioned Labor Law
addition, new s816b, which further provides authority to the governmental entities to require that
before entering into a construction contract with a contractor or subcontractor,the contractors must
have an Apprenticeship Program Approved by the New York State Commissionof Labor,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Trustees requires that contractors and
subcontractors which are parties to construction contracts exceeding three-hundred thousand dollars
($300,000)within the Village of Hagaman have an Approved Apprenticeship Program as provided
by legislation(s.5355-A and A.8612-A),Labor Law addition,New s816-B.
The-above resolution was sponsored by Trustee Spencer
and seconded by Trustee Cetnar
Voting
Aye Nye
Mayor Natoli ✓
Trustee Ryczek ✓
Trustee Louer ✓
Trustee Cetnar ✓ .
Trustee Spencer ✓
The above resolution was passed at the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees on August
20, 2002.
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Vilrage Of7faverstraw
r7.%n1 MAl/O t MAYOR raft
ARIDA CAM* PIANOS J.WANNOlt JR, Moo L.VIM
TVANISES Municipal su wbq tit
NAroar MMus 40 Now Mein eo et PAtriw+1 A.Iwuu
RICAroO 6Am He ws:r.w.New York 4 0627
P aiwaieCO&AT YA V1Uft ATTONNeY
To* MO? 00 PMS(.4.5) 425-0555 J. MUM FbvO
RESOLUTION 01$5.2002
Mtroduced by: 'Nate. Nancy Sternum
Seconded by: Trusts*Angelo Clinton
Si IT RESOLVED, WHEREAS, legislation hoe been offlrred and aignsd Into law in the Stole
Senate (S.1533S-A) and the State Assembly (A. 8111 Z•A) , to emend the leboi' law which
grants govemmentsl entitles the authority to require corrtraotors and sub-contractors,
parties to construction contracts within the Wage of Havirstriw, to have an Approved
Now York Maser Apprenticeship Program; and
MMUS, the Vliwgs Board of Trustees wishes to rapouire all oolnmctvra contracting with
the Developer building the Vlikgs'* Waterfront lledvvelopmsnt Project with commie in
muse of *1,000,000.00 to have UT ApprontIonhtp Program Approved by The New York
Stats Comirdesioner of fir.
NOW, THEMPORS, 111 IT RISOLY/aD, mare an SUM Manton;Manton; cuntraotirrg wkh the
Developer of the VRageee Waterfront Redevelopment Project vlith contracts in woos of
$14000,0QQ.00 be ( uissd to conduct an Apprenticeship Program Approved by the
Commissioner of Labor of the State of New York.
Motion posoos: --Ye*
1, Emma L Vales, Clerk of t e Village of Haverstrawr, New York, do hereby certify that the
above resolution was adopted ata regular meating of the Board of Trusteae held on August
1210', 2002 and Is on file and that said resolution has not been altered, emended or revoked
end he In full form and fit.
Dated: August 211 2002
ilavaretraw, New York Rema L Valet, village
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The following resolution was offered by Coa aisslooer Winch and seconded by
Commissioner Logan:
WHEREAS, current current state law does not compel any governmental entity that is a
party to a construction contract to require haat any contractors or subcontractors
participate is apprenticeship trai.aiag programa approved by the State Commissioner of
Labor;sad
WHEREAS, there is a long and productive history of partnership between labor
and asanagement for the training of stilled crsat workers fa cur State;and
WHEREAS,the New York State Legislature adopted Article 23 of the NEW YORK
LABOR LAW is 1961 to authorize the State Cts+nstmissitnaer of Labor to develop standards
for apprenticeship training and a process fear certifying programs which meet said
standards;and
WHEREAS, the promotion of apprenticeship training programs will expand the
pool of skilled workers in Suffolk County by p s ovkiing many resaideaate the mesas to earn a
decent dhing thereby fostering the local and regional economies; now,therefore,be it
RESOLVED. that the Greenblatt Water District bereby establishes a policy to
promote apprenticeship training as aathoriaand by Section 816-b of the NEW YORK
LABOR LAW;and be it further
RESOLVED, that "constraclion contratvt" shall ratan nay contract to which the
Greeelawn Water District sbaU be a signatory which involves the constroetion,
recoarstraction, improvement, rebaabilitationi, instaliadon, alteration, renovation,
demolition, or otherwise providing for any bet itdhsg. facility or phyatte d structure of say
kind with a value In excess of$250,000; cad be it further
RESOLVED, that 'contractor or staboaatraaceor" shall memo a contractor or
sobrotstractor which directly employs labor under a coneiructiou contract for which an
apprenticeship program ciao been approved by the New York State Commissioner of Labor
accordance with Article 23 of the NEW YOkK LABOR LLAW;and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the Greenlawu Water District hereby requires may contractor or
subcontractor, prior to entering into a coactr•a'tion coati-art with the Crecaiawa Water
District,is have apprenticeship agrce+neats., appropriate for the type and scope of work to
be performed, which have been registered wilt, and approved by, the New York. State
Cor ulssioser of Labor: snJ be it further
RESOLVED, that the Grcenlawn Water District abate prom mlgaate ouch rules and
regulative, no accessary nod appropriate for tint= isispleaneatatiou and enforcement of Any
prow ions of the Resolution;And be it further
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall apply to coostrasctiou contracts advertised
for bids on or after the effective date;acid be it NI router
RESOLVED, that if any clause,seateace, paragraph,subdivision,section or part of
this law or the application thereof to Katy pontos', individual, aovrpe ratioe, firm,
partavrsbip, entity, or circuuristsuce, shell bee adjudged by soy court of competent
jurisdiction to be lovelid or unconstitutional, ouch order or judgment shalt sot affect,
impair, or invalidate the reat*indcr thereof, tett shall be confined in lea operation to the
clause,sentence, paragraph,subdivision,section or part of this law,or in Its appli cation to
the person, tediviidual, corporation, firm, psarc eralddp, eatfty or circoetstsace, directly
iavotved in the controversy in which such jadgaaent or order shall be rendered.
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ramissloner John T. McL gibes
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ANNOTATED AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF ThiE CITY Of YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESQAy, DECEMBER 10, 2002 ••
RESOLUTION NO. 234-2002
18. BY MINORITY LEADER BRANDON, CO UNCIL PRESIDENT RESTIANO,
MAJORITY LEADER BURROWS, MAJORITY WHIP BARBATO,
COUNCILMEMBERS ANNABI, MARTINELLI AND McLAUGHLIN:
WHEREAS, New York State Senate Bill No, 5355-A and Assembly Bill
No. 8612-A, 'An act to amend the labor law, In relation to granting governmental
entities the authority to require contractors and subcontractors on construction
contracts to have approved apprenticeship agreements'were offered and signed
into law, and
WHEREAS, said legislation amended the New York•State Labor Law by
adding a new Section 816-b, and
WHEREAS,the City of Yonkers desires to implement Section 816-b of
the Newyork State Labor Law, because it will help increase educational, trade
and job opportunities in the City of Yonkers, and
WHEREAS, the adoption of such legislation is not an action as defined by
6 NYCRR 617.2(b), and therefore no further SEQRA review Is required.
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NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESO LVED, that the City Council of Yonkers •
hereby_aglopts the requirements that contractors and subcontractors entering into
construction contracts, have apprenticeship agreements for Yonkers residents to
the extent permitted by law,appropriate for the type and scope of work to be
performed, have been registered with, and approved by, the Commissioner of the
New York State Department of Labor pursuant to New York State Labor Law
Section 818-b.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the provisions of New York State•
Labor Law Section 816-b be included in every agreement, contract and/or
- memorandum of understanding that the City of Yonkers enters Into for major
construction development in this City. -
MOTION WAS MADE BY MINORITY LEADER BRANDON,SECONDED BY MAJORITY
• LEADER BURROWS,TO AMEND PARAGRAPH 6 OF THE ABOVE
BY ADDING THE WORDS'FOR YONKERS RESIDENTS TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW AFTER THE WORD 'AGREEMENTS."MOTION WAS CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A
STATED MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2002 BY A VOTE OF 7-0.
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SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-03
• Councilmember BRUCKER offered the following:
A resolution requiring apprenticeship programs for certain contracts •
Whereas, the Council deems section 816-b of the Labor Law to be worthy of implementation
within the City of Schenectady for large non-emergency contracts, now now therefore be it
hereby
Resolved, that the City of Schenectady adopts as a policy that non-emergency construction
contracts over the sum of$200,000 shall include, prior to entering into a contract with the city,
provisions providing for apprenticeship agreements appropriate for the type and scope of work to
be performed that have been registered with, and approved by,the Commissioner of Labor of the
State of New York pursuant to the requirements of the Labor Law.
Approved as to fo ,.\
Michael T.Brockbank,Corporation Counsel
JAN 1 3 2003
ADOPtEDkbBgr by the tolowlog vote(s malori[yy of an members
voting in the affirmative AYE NAY
council Member (For Reconsiderat ion) JAN 2 7 7003
Allen WWI ADOPTED> by the following vote(a majority of all members
Kosiur , voting in the aftirnrativeAegAlire—
Blanchfield �A/'� '`�, Council t,ernber AYE < NAY
Petta Allen r/
Lewis ' Kosirx V
Maurizio Blanchfield
Brucker -
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RESOLIMON 4 Maurizio
AMMO Brucker (1f
TOTAL
Vetoed by Mayor- RESOL I� 3 tazasew
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Vetoed by Mayor
3. Resolution Adopt;the tequiresnent that Contractors aid Subcontractors on Construction
contracts have Approved:Apprenticeship Agreeenentt Pursuant to §816-b of the Labor Law
of the State •
of New York
RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, legislation has been offered and signed into Iaw as Chapter
• .571 of the Laws of 200 I, to amendthe labor law which grants
. • governmental entities the authority to require contractors and
subcontractors,patties to construction contracts with the Enlarged City
• SchoolDistrict of Troy, to have approved apprenticeship agreements,
and. .
. WHEREAS,the Board of Education desires to implement the
aforementioned Law Provision, §816-b, which further provides
authority for governmental entities to require that before entering into
.consticuction contracts with.a contractor or subcontractor,the
apprenticeship program must be approved by the New York State
Commissioner of Labor.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED,that, effective
February 5,2003, in regard to construction contracts/projects as defined •
• in§816(1)(b)of the Labor Law of the State of New York,the cost of
. which.exceeds$100,000.00 to which the School District is a party,
contractors and subcontractors shall be required to have apprenticeship
• agreements appropriate.for the type and scope of work to be performed,
approved by the Cornnmissioner of the New York State Labor
Department.
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RESOLUTION NO. 70
REQUIRING CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS ON COUNTY OF
ALBANY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS OF $250,000 OR MORE TO
PROVIDE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS
Introduced: 2/10/03
By Messrs. Messercola, Richardson, Joyce, Ethier, Ms. Maffia-Tobler, Messrs.
Aylward, Maikels, Reilly, Beston, Collins, Commisso, Ms. Connolly, Mr.
Dawson, Mss. DeChiaro, Denison, Messrs. Domalewicz, Gordon, Houghtaling,
Infante, McCoy, Ms. McKnight, Messrs. Monjeau, Riddick, Steck, Ward, Mss.
Wiley and Willingham:
WHEREAS, Section 816-b of the New York State Labor Law authorizes
counties and other government entities to require contractors and subcontractors on
public construction projects to provide apprenticeship training programs, and
WHEREAS, It is the belief of this Honorable Body that these apprenticeship
programs are a valuable tool to provide training opportunities for young people in
the skilled construction trades and help them secure a promising future, and
WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the County of Albany to afford
opportunities for training in the appropriate building trades on County of Albany
construction projects of $250,000 and more under the provisions of Section 816-b of
the State Labor Law, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That it is the policy of Albany County government to require
contractors and subcontractors of County construction projects of $250,000 or more
to have in place agreements providing appropriate apprenticeship training
programs approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Labor for the type
and scope of work to be performed before the contracts are let, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That these agreements shall conform to the procedures and
requirements set forth in Section 816-b of the New York State Labor Law, and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward
certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.
Adopted by voice vote. 2/10/03
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RESOLUTION 22-03
Introduced by Legislator Stratton and Co-Sponsor-ed by Chairman Guidarelli and Legislators
DiCerbo, Johnson, Lazzari, Serotta, deAprix, Farley, Golub, Cioffi, Savage, Dagostino, Kirvin and
Gray:
A RESOLUTION REQUIRING THAT CONTRACTORS AND
SUBCONTRACTORS ON CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WITH
THE COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY, EXCEEDING TWO-HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00), HAVE APPROVED
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 816-b
OF THE NEW YORK STATE LABOR LAW
BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the County of Schenectady, as follows:
WHEREAS, Section 816-b of the Labor Law of the State of New York enables this County to
require in its construction contracts with contractors and subcontractors that they have, prior to
entering into such contracts, an approved apprenticeship program as defined therein; and
WHEREAS, approved apprenticeship programs can benefit Schenectady County by ensuring the
continued availability of a highly skilled, well-trained workforce to fulfill Schenectady County's
growing construction needs in the most cost-effective means possible and by providing an effective
training and recruitment program to develop tomorrow's construction workforce with good paying
jobs and promising opportunities for our young peopLe; and
WHEREAS, the continued availability of a quality workforce in Schenectady County helps to
ensure high-quality, cost-effective services for Schenectady County taxpayers, both today and into
the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that effective immediately any contractor or subcontractor on a public works
construction contract with the County of Schenectady, exceeding two-hundred thousand dollars
($200,000.00), shall have an approved apprenticeship program as provided for in Article 23 of the
New York State Labor Law.
STATE OF NEW YORK }
County of Schenectady } ss.: AYES NOES ABSENT EXCUSED
Office, County Legislature } 15 0 0 0
I have compared the preceding copy with the original resolution adopted by the Schenectady
County Legislature at a meeting held February 11, 2003, on file in this office, and I do HEREBY
CERTIFY the same to be a correct transcript therefrom in the whole of the original.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Schenectady County Legislature at the City of
Schenectady this 13`h day of February, Two Thousand Three.
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Michael Alfieri, .lerk
Schenectady County Legislature
urr 1 .0 u Nuara of *uperuioar .
RESOLUTION NO. 154 OF 2003
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Resolution introduced by Supervisors Quintal, O'Neill, O'Connor,Morrell, Montesi,
Haskell and Bennett
ADOPTING NEW YORK STATE SENATE BILL (5.5355-A) AND NEW YORK STATE
ASSEMBLY (A.8612-A) - COUNTY FACILITIES
WHEREAS, legislation has been offered and signed into law in the New York State Senate
(S.5355-A) and New York State Assembly (A.8612-A) to amend the Labor Law which grants
governmental entities the authority to require contractors and,subcontractors)prior to construction
contracts with the County of Warren,to have approved and appropriately registered apprenticeship
agreements,and
WHEREAS, the promotion of apprenticeship training programs will expand the pool of
skilled workers in Warren County, now,therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the County of Warren hereby establishes a policy to promote
apprenticeship training as authorized by Section 816-b of. the New York State Labor Law, and be
it further
RESOLVED,that any contractor or subcontractor who enters'into a construction contract
with the County of Warren for at least Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) must provide such
apprenticeship training as set forth above.
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/ \/ \ RESOLUTION NO. 175 2003
/ /\ /\ \ DATED: Fonda, New York, July 22, 2003
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
RESOLUTION REQUIRING APPROVED APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENTS - CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS
Pa'e
Resolution by Supervisor Sinicropi Seconded by Supervisor Quackenbush
WHEREAS, current state law does not compel any governmental entity that is
party to a construction contract to require that any contractors or
sub-contractors participate in apprenticeship training programs approved by the
State Commissioner of Labor, and
WHEREAS, there is a long and productive history of partnership between
labor and management for the training of skilled craft workers in our state, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted Article 23 of New York
State Labor Law in 1961, to authorize the State Commissioner of Labor to develop
standards for apprenticeship training and a process for certifying programs
which meet said standards, and
WHEREAS, the promotion of apprenticeship training programs will expand the
pool of skilled workers in Montgomery County by providing many residents with
the means to earn a decent living thereby fostering the local and regional
economy, and
WHEREAS, legislation has been offered and signed into law in the State
Senate (S.5335-A) and the State Assembly (A.8612-A) to amend the labor law which
grants governmental entities the authority to require contractors and
sub-contractors, parties to construction contracts within the County of
Montgomery, to have an Approved New York State Apprenticeship Program, and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors desires to implement
the aforementioned labor law addition, new Section 816b, which further provides
authority to governmental entities to require that before entering into a
construction contract with a contractor or sub-contractor, the contractors must
have an Apprenticeship Program approved by the New York State Commissioner of
Labor
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors hereby
establishes a policy to promote apprenticeship training as authorized by Section
816b of the New York State Labor Law, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that "construction contract" shall mean any contract to
which the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, (or department thereof), shall
be a signatory which involves the construction, reconstruction, improvement,
rehabilitation, installation, alteration , renovation," demolition, or otherwise
providing for any building, facility or physical structure of any kind with an
aggregate value in excess of $350,000,
RESOLUTION NO. 175 2003
/ /\__/\ \ DATED: Fonda, New York, July 22, 2003
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
RESOLUTION REQUIRING APPROVED APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENTS - CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS
PaQe 2
Resolution by Supervisor Sinicropi Seconded by Supervisor Quackenbush
FURTHER RESOLVED, that "contractor or sub-contractor" shall mean a
contractor or sub-contractor, which directly employs labor under a construction
contract for which an apprenticeship program has been approved by the New York
State Commissioner of Labor in accordance with Article 23 of the New York State
Labor Law, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors hereby
requires any contractor, prior to entering into a construction contract with the
County of Montgomery, (or department thereof), or any sub-contractor entering
into a contract with a contractor who has a construction contract with the
County of Montgomery, (or department thereof), to have apprenticeship agreements
appropriate for the type and scope of work to be performed, which have been
registered with, and approved by, the New York State Commissioner of Labor, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors shall
promulgate such rules and regulations as necessary and appropriate for the
implementation and enforcement of any provisions of the resolution, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall apply to construction
contracts advertised for bids on or after the effective date, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section or part of the resolution or the application thereof to any person,
individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity or circumstance, shall be
adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate
the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause,
sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this resolution, or in its
application to the person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity or
circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or
order shall be rendered.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED with Aye(1308) . Supervisors McMahon, Hassan, Thomas and Paton
voted nay. Supervisor Sinicropi was absent.
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•: .. costs less.to pay people iri train- •. . • . :, . .• .
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, - • • -'. •,'- :• ;:-• ing,:ieVeralsaid..:•,::'il-••'..--...' •- . . ,
apprenticeships-- Were-:trying tO prevent:non-: '
1; . l'•The.:-Atiociatei'f:BUilderi•and ' ' b • " - ft' '. . •'-• ' .'
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Gazette Reporter •:‘ ••!;i f;i•i.,•i'i •• j - ciiiinftthat'the bill,will exclude . •Jeff Stark, a."union Meniber,:...
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• Stki. /.4BCTADY--'•'A la*ttr :I' • working on some-public works .people Were'making the propos-
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reqUite contractors•to-have,an : 1 1 proje6ts,.:_iiiiirnatelt;Costing the al into a.
apprentice program.in order to •• taxpayers more- .:inioney::They .issue: . .. . . .
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bid on bigger co.unt-y:.,;piiliudi- :-:1 -Said they are np:t against training . "Irs.not going
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works projects has enough • .1. . apprenticess :13-tat:against the petition,k', Starksaid. .4.This is''
votes in the count-T.Legislature:4.. • '..i coipiaty rektiirin. 'state-certified about a handful of contractors
pass,officials say....?,.',1,. ,:-...-; •:‘'' Li apprentice afraid:the:bill will Cut into their
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The c ontrovertial issue be- -..• 1,- . ::•!')3rian!Stratton,:•13S-Ch'ei;.'ecta profits by requiring them to pro-
caine the center of debate be2:.'•',i , di" it4ti3dVc'ei1 the proposal vide better trained and more ed-
tween union and nonunion Con-'.: ...1, • earlier.this 'Month 1hut :pbjec- •ucated workers" . . •.' '. ..: ,;
. tractors:onWediiisday.. ',. ::- :,- ••••• - tionS'bi'OUght'by:nonUnion.con-
Nearly 70 people turned out• - tractors-.pci.itifOrial:'•a formal Rebecca Meinking,•Piesident
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for a hearing.on the proposal ' , . vote After a SesSion...to hear ar. •, .
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The majority were Union repre- • • --. ' giiiiients for and:againstthelg- Associated Builders and Con
tractors,said that.nonunioni;ed
.: .seritatives in favor of requiring " ':' islation, Stratton:said.be•is con- -
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contractors to offet.-a.:state-ap-•••:. -: ..-'fitlent he has enciugh:votes... . • 'contractors must go through. a
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proved apprentiCeprOgrarli.;.-..•]-;. :: .. - i•tegislatUre .Chairman'Peter _ • f-•• ...,__• .,-.. -.. .
provai from the state for me ap-
tinder The propo44.:contiac-..",;' .: . : duidarelli,'R-Scheneciady,,ech- pr Ce program. Ttie process
• tors who want to bid on public' • .:. . - .tied,. Stratton .,..c omnients. - no -e a i. ..eainiti=dirt.
• works :jobs Worth:Mote..than.. -... .. -Giiiclatelli said The believes the Can take moriths•for a cOntractor' •
'.'.$2Q0,poo would be.requiied,to . :,. • vote to paSs the legislation Nyja. tO receive approV•ak •• ..•• ,.' :
have a state-approved:apptenk: •. be•unaninious. The Legislature .
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Pee program in place ••". .::,‘ . •••,' ."is Scheduled-to iiii:te ãu.the bill 'The onlythng- this legisia.-.' .
..'Propoiierits of the bill say '-•• ••,•- Feb 1L :• . • ., .•. . . tion accomplishes is a reduction
• the program is an effective tool '. '• " 'Joe Fox,'the vice president at • in the.rnirriber of bidders that
to.retxti4Ciciupg.p0.0ple. iii(4; • i. - the -PtibliC -Th2op-p_oyeet-Pedeta.--' are eligible tobe awarded public
constrUc:tiontiades.and.ensiiie.. ' : . tiori,: said:ki6:*:suptiotts:-€1:i6" bill- - works contracts," Meinking
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good 'quality workmanship.AIA. - , - -.I6,important 1 o.haVe a,state
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prenticeship progranis'also Saf ., : •. agency important
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Schenectady County'have .ap.-.
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:tz itiZtp:ti.:1-1.4,..:4•10- ' bin) obtain a job in which •he 3953123 or .bak0@daiiygazer-.
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$200,000. Chairman Peter J..Gui- jobs. ..,....z.pw,aa
darelli added his endorSement'alt er ' "It's •not going.to limit youp-::::.
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neecl stale-apprOved. it," the measure's chief.sponsor 'Union of Painters and Alba.ci,
Brian U Stratton,D-Scheneetalcly 'Ilades, District Council 9.-.91n;•-‘•••:
apprenticeship,prrn ogra
• - : • • preditited earlierin'thenight.• fiict,.in many cases it will Increas,e.,
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By MIKE GOODWIN•• • • Opponents of the meaStiretold your competitidn." ..: .
Staff writer • lawmaker&thatiMplenientation. of "They're.afr a id that this'billwjjr.,•,:,
• •an apprentice prograin, which .re- cut ipto their profiti,".Stark Saiii.ot:,
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County lawmakers are on the quires .strict adherence to state the ineasure's opponents.
verge of passing, legislation to re- .Department of Labor guidelines, Legislator Robert Farley, .1..k.. ..-...,
quire all construction firms to would be onerous;cost prohibi rive Glenville,who•forinecl 'in alliance...-.
.1utve•state-approved apprentice . to all but tljelargest area contrae- •with Sp-axon in support Of;the•-....,,
Programs beloTebeing considered .tors,•and reduce the-number of measure. it would impact'...a.;,....
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for Major county building projects, firms.that Will bid on major pro- small number.of.the.•projects ilie.,..,...
a move small;non-union-contrac- ects. .. . ... . . -cOunty puts to bid each•year.billy! ,-;
tors say will stop:theni froni?b "This'bill
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will attack the small, :10 projects that the county sotiOts;
cling'onlatgeprOjeati:• . •farnily-ru n and
.minority corit ruc- .. .bids On•hist yen would:have rir.....,,,•••..
After an inforrnalquestiontand7 •tors in Scher*qtlidy.CcRinty?! sl).i.O..... quired apPrenticeS,he-said..-:• ....--;-:'''
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answer...sessiun...with.:,sppporyo. .John-NerrigiTegional..direqi-or cif, --'; The'state Legisinture
•and opponents Of•the.plim,•nine.ot Associated:Builders:and Coutriicr -..lishect the apprenticeshiprequireLti
1 the county's 15:-legiilatos...an, tors,.a group of independent LOU- mentfilt all state projects in 2001,1
nounced they planned to vote Feb, tractors...... . - . . . • : The Schenectady City Council., ..•••• •
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12 for the resolution that will • But supporters of the measure• backed a similar measure for all
I'.require apprentices for any coun- say itwill.create openings:for those ;projects of$200,000 or more twoN;•.g .
ty-fundecl programs.‘vortli at least interested in high-Taying trade • weeks ago. - -. :. 0
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By ANDREA-BAKER.- , :.'... ,. ..• . - !Too often.students faLl.1? hi-Fld'... Contractors wouldthen be re-
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Gazed-a...RepO rierf., -,:,..:‘...:,,l,, .,.,,,,„.;,.. and ir4nOthave the ability to gC. quired to hire at least one appren-
•- ...,„.„..,...„.....„,..-,.... tocollege," Donvito said.-"TNs. tic ef6t-the jOli. '• ..•
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.SCI-pNE C . ns tfiii.t..§killg I-6.. a bateif.,,,icA).•?iiid:-., This is,ft positiveiway to rein
who don't;have the:opportunity , m,ii.i.it--6.&i:iiigri.di,aiticfaLrot iiig.--. force what Nye need to do:in:Sche-c
to go to,college-May"hair.e.•sother:i•
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educational.optionS•ifthecainy 111e program '
does'not cost the siiiiiee as*IL".Stratton Said'.
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county anything'he saicl.Contrao,. :The county is facing more thanticeship program .
• -•.. •. - ;J.,`,.::.......,,q, -..:!•. .. tors., ear•• e. costs-:.ofmaterials: • - $100 million in capital projects in•
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young • and supply the training both in the' •
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pie wOtildti:e.:giyeti the-obtitirtuni,f classroom and orithelob,.he.said. -c-.• -, - .
ourtriouse;possibly a county of-
ty to-leainhoW to.becorne•Seldetq-:•.-•' :',1-16WeVefl::theisctliatitAt must're,I - fii&v.i.:ddiA-„ziiis-fLiiin,:f6iiie
cians;:eat.pente4*;.1-ieiftiOn'otbei::41.ciiiirelstiLit'pnti-actOr§larticipatV ...c•-•-, P. .......,....,,,...,,. ....,.. ,?•-...r:
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•• .51,P105.Y".01-4--te'd-07••;..;.4PP14)..$7,...;.!LegiSlatOr.Brian Stratton,,D-Sche*.i„..,..he:would's4portthe program be,...:
matelY 1&iliOnr&a crs'sroorried- • nectady;pr'oposed.the'county re- ..cause it teaches people tobecome
ucationand on-the-job training in....,,quire•contractbrs. who -receive .productive citizens ii...;...... ..'-•.•:'.-S.it•-••
..: the tra&tif.14lieiklitiiCeSaid,WkfiiiidirlioliAlliMiiiiiry':for pro- i i`tf.4.•.?.5.1.410q1 cf--4i ',1,7,!R•r-t-. II.AO..
..:' •Chlet.33'60itdrtCgaeientliitie.*.ea!gtti.i . state 0Wed:a,14W., .
from the Empire State Regional. nitirethaiT$106,000 be.N....i41.: 00.4. 6-
required tOPaitici_pate in the pro- alloking counties to participate in
Council !'•.- -i:.i...,.". i. :...m,ki•ol ••,-xy.,!. •-, '11:.;',!, .1..,, ;,..s.i i..r 1.1,i-::;:, ;,.j... • the Approved I4ei;N:i f York,State
DorrVitt;also--a.thember of the i--• .Also.Monday;the S-cherieCtadY... Apprenticeship Agreement...:.4•!--..
United•13rotherhOOd:'OU,Carperi--'--2..City.'Council:-Intergovernmental. . .
-ters and Joiners of America,gave Relations committee;:..,p..pproVecl. . ,Contact Andreai...,Baker'at
the LeciiSlatura... .PieSeatation- participation in contracts:above: 395 3123 Or boker@iiciqygdier••
Monday about the program... :.-.... -$300,000 iz.. , .-• c. - •,..... ., ,••,- ::-. te.cbrit
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John E.N.Hume In
Editor&Publisher
Thomas L Woodman Arthur J.Cayman
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Yes to apprentices
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It looks as though the county and city of Department's standards are biased iii favor
Schenectady will adopt programs en- of union programa but in this the third term
cattraging training of apprentices to the of a Republican administration, it is hard to
construction trades,but some opposition has believe that the department is a hotbed of
surfaced. Nonunion contractors say the leg- pro-union. activists, And plenty of nonunion
illation would put them. at a disadvantage, contractors across the state have met the
limit competition for bids on public projects standards.
and thus raise costs.for taxpayers. Citing The$200,000 threshold excludes the great
such concerns, Mayor Ai Jurczynski is ve- majority of municipal contracts, especially
toing the City Council's adoption of the pro- as the Wick law requires separate bidding
gram. on various parts of a contract, and any part
The legislation would mandate that none- coming in under$200,000 would be relieved
mergency public constriction contracts for of the apprenticeship mandate.
more than $200,000 include apprenticeship FuTtherruore, by hiring apprentices, con-
agreements approved by the state Labor De- tractors (and thus taxpayers) can save mon-
partment.Since there is an ongoing shortage ey by paying them less than fully trained
of skilled workers, e.g. electricians and workers.And in the long nun, increasing the
plumbers, and these are jobs that can pro- supply of trained workers will tend to re-
vide goad careers without a college degree, strain labor costs.
it makes sense to train local people,especial- The council probably has the votes to
ly young ones, to embark upon a lifetime of override the mayor's veto and should do so,
productive employment_ and the county Legislature ought to adopt
The nonunion contractors say the Labor the same legislation.
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Yes to apprenticeships
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The city and county of Schenectady
should support labor train(ng programs
bile many white-collar work- or more. The mayor argued it would
' ' era hate been laid off in to- unfair to small and minoritycontrac-
_ day's weak economy, the job tors who couldn't afford the costs of ani
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marker is anything bur bleak apprenticeship program.P P 6tam. And critics I-•
for those with skilled wades. Indeed, are lining up against a proposed sip-
they are in short supply these days,and prnnticeshipp program-that will come
probably will remain so for well into before the Schenectady County Legis •
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the future_ lature next month. One contractor or-
ganization
warns that apprenticeshipThus,it makes sense for government
and the industries that rely heavily on pro ecce -will drive IIP rhe costs of
skilled workers m increase their num- prole, adding tv the taxpgy-ers' bur •
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bas as soon as porssible. For govern- den.
meet, the payoff is obvious; Putting Norietbeless ty legislator Bzian -
more people to work is the best kind of Saat' who b a�ciang an appren-
economic stimulus. As for industry, liceslup requirement for public pro-
more ckillcd workers mean more op- jects cf $100,000 or more, is right
portuniaes to compere for contracts. when lie says that such Programs will
And a larger work force can relieve the not only ensure quality work oil public
projects but also provide local young-
upward pressure on wages that busi-
nesses must pay in a tight labor mar- seers 'rho, aren't college bound a
ket. Thus, the cost of a project will chance rc learn kills and landromis-
come down, ing jobs.The same applies to the city's
program, which the City Council is
For all of these reasons, it makes expected to approve Monday by over-
sense for cities and counties to adopt riding the mayor's veto,
labor apprentice programs designed to If there is a drawback to Mr. Stoat-
train new workers through a combine- non's Pro oral,it's that the s100,000 is I
tion of classroom instruction and on- too low. Jurenynski is right when
the-job training. The trainees work he saysthe threshold mut be hi
under a journeyman, at half pay, for
five onoagh sn that �**'!! independent
three to veY contractors won't be at a competitive
In 2001, the stat_ Legislature gave disadvantage in bidding on municipal
localities the authority to require con- projects. But if Mr_ Stratton's thresh-
tractors who win municipally•funded old is too low, rhe mayor's proposed
construction projects to have state.ap- threshold of$1 million is too high.
proved apprentice programs. But not A compromise of$300,000 would
everyone is convinced they are neces- seem to be more in keeping with
sary, or even advisable. Others are today's economic reality. But aside
worried about the impacton small from that,local lawmakers should sup-
contractors. L-ut—week_SchenectadyTrs_a_pprenticeship_p g ams. They
Mayor Al JurrzynsId vetoed an ap ren- offer many young people sometbuig _
tice program passed by the City Coun- they might not otherwise have — a
cil for municipal contracts of$200,000 future.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Apprentice law won't favor union contractors
,„the corning years,hundreds legislation to require that cone- wise-Of the 900 building trades
of millions of taxpayer dollars ty construction contracts of apprentice programs currently
could be approved to fund the $200,000 or more it hide an ap- approved by Labor Department,
construction, expansion and prenticeship program certified 300 are run by unions and 600
renovation of public facilities in biy the state Department of La- art administered by non-union
downtown Schenectady and bor. Through $Pp:renticeahips, contractors.
throughout Schenectady Cone- new workers are recruited and The fart is, twice as many
ty. trained for careers in the skilled non-union contractors have ap-
Structures that could rise as con-vaucsian trues, rsrniag /1:1' tilled for and won state approval
the city and county akyliae in- creasttng w� as they learn jar apprentice programs than
chide a true county courthouse The City Council rcceatly union-das+ed shops,
roject. are,-onstructed or re- passedasimilstlaw.
As chief sponsor of the Sebe+
fished county office build- Both initiatives stem from en- nectady County bill,I believe it
lag, dormitories for Schenecta- abling legisladoa passed by the important that when
sly County Community College, state in 2001.it gives local gov- vitally '
an. internodal tr nation erttments the of man-fist- ever possible, tax dollars pro-
center and office building. an approved nticeshi cityidt an added opporhuuo for
�8 P Pp P and county residents m put-
expansion of the county li- programs on publicly fundod sue viable careers and earn a de-
braty's do town brands, and construction prefects. cent livid The apprenticeship
renovations to the Glendale Although critics have argued program cequire�nent is a tried
Nursing Facility, to name buts the state's apprrntire law is de- and tested liana of providing
few. of d to eliminate competition local residents, particularly
To build upon the intrinsic by favoring union contractors young peopk wito may nor be
benefits of such substantial pub- over non-union businesses,an- able to afford to go to college,
Er_ works projects, the county tiatdcs available From three De- with a solid ca- r opportunity.
Legislature will soon vote an partuicut of Labor Praee ether- Apprenticeships (-In provide
rovide
more with the opportunity to
earn the kind of docent, living
wage that will enable them to
remain in our community for
years to come-
BRIAN
actiBRIAN U.STRATTON
• Schenectady
• The writer Is county legislator
- for Discrkct2.
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chargesI a. . j .
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icers were inside, Moran, 21; Jason R.,Matala, 22; •
ie with cash in and Sharon M.Graves,34,all of 48 ,(� �"� (� '
he.door.Others Main St.They were charged 'di e l.1'�.. P an
app
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work vehicles, fourth-degree criminal possession .
truck, and the of marijuana and second-degree
fitly ringing,the criminal nuisance.Moran also was , infillas � . . -.--. t0 city
wasfrom Grant charged fourth-degree crimi- ,
•
1 he was coming nal sale of marijuana.
:0-$cneneetady a Mayor ocra-controlled council has theaix
rijuaria,accord- The`four suspects Were Gent tb { .votes necessary to override the veto
de art ent. cites a verse i. n � act On .
p fn the county jail withoutbail. p atMOndaynight's council meeting,
298 Remsen St. Wednesday's raid came:a weeksmall bldder'Ss council . but he questioned whether the
merits:in. Troy, after Grace Smith,38;was charged override 1.S`liikely veto,.:signed.by City Purchasing`
fourth-degree with. three counts •of second- • •.
iri ua. Police. By MIKE po ow. Agent David Nowak:on behalf of
j degree criminal sale of a controlled Staff writer Jurczynski; was: even valid. Jur-
s .g0et of, the, substance ;for allegedly selling: - -.czynski is attending the. Confer-
holding several more than an ounce o f crack- • • • ience of Mayors meeting in Wash t
cocaine from her Ontario Street. Mayor Alberti Jurczynski vetoed lutton.City Corporation Counsel.
.re=Heather A home-on three occasions. City:Council legislation that>ie. 44i-Chael Brockbank said Nowak .
quiredthe h>* Oo1appret�t�e es for _tstgned• the veto at•Jurciynskr s
any -wgmey4 b i lcltng, project behest; making it legitimate,
Y 20b lIQ i�r bre° saying. .gardless ofwho signed"it.
� worth;-_ .i R y i x .
:J:'JL0 =1c S Cf O O . . :tlie../. astir "would aiarm:.this • "This is legislation intended tor'
• ' city'Ssrnall businesscornmui3_ity.,;
1 create privy i.seetor.jobs and pro,
tg • u` $ `!'" °$ urcz l i said`l ,legislation .hide ob'tramin " Maurizio said.
X44 ; t,.w would ,s hin competition and "So,I c1oii' see:why anybodywould
: hurt,sjiiall Sand minority ovyne,d. be agaiistthat." "
k'"'14.-P75"'"--/-"--'s , 4businesses that caFnnot,af•ord to 1 �:,,.. -•
o i' -•,,.r,"0,144:--•4 ,,r . -, Ind pendent contractors :said
rat„ . t,,i i4 M I W imQlement estate iictiOned
m rentie J the 11-4 renticeship --program.. is.
�. ;,, reslii 'o rains as dell as
,„ , � ;it ;�� ,� 7>m ��� P P•� g � onero�s�for small firms and only(
„, � , It, inflate' the cost of�city fubded -
x, ., z1E awe 1Tp., 'otostfirmstivould have,com=i •
Ott r projects if the number of-people• ;,l ,
�*' ,. y � x��4�,��i:. �reutive bids on large; protects.
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,' C c `w ' A tai i i t.7 corripenng forbids.is cut X PP::
: niori officials said thea ren-
� , ' . iiii#1 . ST JOH ;.. The mayor said he would,sup ,ticeshi s would foster creation_of i
' ST .0®5��. 17f4;': fir{ i ?
� ,-z. t .r..� "r - i+^�t port the measure,if the COcouncaL Ingh. •paying trade jobs. 1 •
.� 21, , .'(e a 1''' : made several changes, including
- • The.Coun_: Le Legislature is ex .
' , .�,m ' 4 the re uirement on ern 10 m a. -. g
q p y g pected,to adopt a measure.similar .,.
` "'' `4 , s ¢1~ i .` prenttces apply only;to projects . y
• , ti � to the cit 's on Feb.13.
i . , * �r `�" over$1 million-a� �:that all:bids
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- '�: �* _ include a construQtior:-fiims-ap- County Legislator Brian.Strat •:
,` 'r` +'*i" ., , zentic•es•i . 1 to wl>o a_. otential,Dmocnatdc-,-.�_ ... .__...
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card date or mayor, has champ-
"�" _". • "As a former small business . t f .
7 _ ar -i.r: ,i .;.` ,�k"' ' ioned the apprenticeship.program
�, a.. m ; owner;I Cannot sulipOTt Iegislatipii
-+0*a t j��i that woul har this'cit 's.small at the cit and countylevels: He
� business communit ':' Jurczynski decried•the mayor's decision. .
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wrote;_in'hisvetd message- "I don't think he fully under-
`e° 2� ,w 4-..' y '1r""`:i. City Council President Frank stands the issue," Stratton said,"I
r a .� i t Maurizio saidhe expects the`Dem think!e's misinformed." .
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STEVE JACOBS/TIMESUNION � •
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my Diocese is closing St.Joseph's--St.John's 1 . i 2 '2
residents,who see it as the end of an era. Artiii,:p Philip C.atricala Hsimost recent arrest came
• When he violated probation for not
of Cohoes tells court making. child-support payments,
owes rn,ore_.than$11,000 official said He faces a yearin fail.1
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at the top cracked and fell on the Iiiiili0.:401V.Niiitst.g.M.4-Y. 40,1.4.:AW- i':-J,la'.P'algr•P 1 i,..'irgii• ••':',,offttv4":4:P.*F::c.• •-•,R.•••••1:',..'t'---:
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. HANS PENNINK Gazette Photographer
A piece of interior glass fell two floors and shattered shown here on Wednesday.The glass fell before any
early Monday morning in the Rensselaer Rail Station, passengers were in the room,an official said.
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Cathy Martin,an employee at
The Coffee Beanery,one of the
rail station's shops,was at work
Monday following the incident.
She said workers were remov-
won the interior contract.When
ing the remaining glass that had "This is part of business operations.Glass falls, asked about the incident, a
not fallen when she heard a And we hope it doesn't happen again." spokesman for Precision said he
crash and saw that the crew hadhadn't heard about it,expressed
dropped the rest of the pane.Ba- Carm Basile surprise and asked if anyone
site said he didn't know if that Capital District Transportation Authority spokesman had been hurt.
had happened.But if it had,the Experts say it's extremely
area was already roped off,soit balcony, are securely in-place designed to completely shatter rare for this type of glass to
didn't pose a threat to travelers, and there's no need to cordon when it breaks,so large shards break. However, the edges of
he said. off the lobby below where the won't fall and pose a more seri- such a pane are more vulnerable.
Craig Armstrong, a regional glass fell,Basile said. ous threat, said Marshall Tan- than the center.
manager for The Coffee Bean-
ery, president said officials gave the shop Frank Gilmore, with the rail "You could throw a brick into
clearance to open that day, al- station's architect, Stracher- Glass. the center,and it wouldn't shat-
though the beanery's entrance Roth-Gilmore,said he was con- Patriot, which was called to ter it, but you could hit it light
was partially restricted, "It fident that the incident wasn't a address the problem,did not in- with a hammer on the edge and
probably hurt some sales,"Arm- design flaw.Gilmore said that a stall the original interior glass in shatter the whole thing," Tan-
strong said. rubber set block could have the station that opened last fall. ner said.
Crews determined that re- moved,causing the pane to shift CDTA awarded the contract to Initial accounts of what hap-
maining panes, which line a and then crack. Patriot for the exterior glass,but
large area above a second floor For safety reasons,the glass is Precision Glass & Aluminum See GLASS,Page A4
Glass falls
in rail depot
Continued from Page Al
pened,and when,were unclear.
Basile.contacted Monday night,
• said he was unaware of the inci-
- //// dent, On Wednesday, he con-
/ (7)ct C 071/y4-7/7 firmed it had happened,but told
V` a reporter he believed it hap-
pened early Tuesday morning.
Much of the station consists
/ cC' �t!/ of large glass panes,which pro-
vide panoramic views of the Al-
bany skyline across the Hudson
River.
1 / Scaffolding has been erected
C (7V over the main entrance to the
station,but Basile said that was
installed for crews completing
some exterior work on the
PIC 6/6 /e:G11 building.
Reach Gazette reporter Philip
Schwartz at 395-3111 or
pjs0075@earthlink.net.
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