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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-B&A-1990-02-21 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 21, 1990 MINUTES Present: Committee Members: Peterson, Romanowski, Booth, Cummings, Golder Other Alderperson Present: Daley Others Present: City Controller - Cafferillo Deputy Controller - Thayer Youth Bureau Director - Cohen Mayor - Nichols Personnel Administrator - Walker Building Commissioner - Datz City Chamberlain - Parsons Fire Chief - Olmstead Commissioner - Cannon Commissioner - Reeves Superintendent of Public Works - Thadani City Staff Attorney - Kennedy Transit System Manager - Carpenter Members of the Media Member of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce - Corey 1. Opening Comments and Public Comments Chairperson Booth opened the B&A meeting by introducing the members of the B&A Committee. Chairperson Booth noted the following additions to the Committee's agenda for tonight's meeting: A. Public comments regarding the City income tax issue. B. City Attorney item relating to a conflict of interest issue with respect to the City's current Community Development Grant application. Mike Cannon spoke on the City income tax issue. He stated that he currently works at a local bank as a commercial loan officer and deals with many businesses in the local area. He feels and has noted that if the proposed City income tax were implemented, it would drive successful businesses out of the City. Mr. Cannon wanted to encourage the B&A Committee to drop this issue from further discussion so that area businesses would no longer be affected by this issue. Chairperson Booth noted that the Committee could respond to the public and to this issue at the end of the meeting when the income tax issue is scheduled. However, it was the BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 consensus of the Committee to respond at this time instead of later in the agenda. Alderperson Golder noted that it was unwise to dismiss the City income tax issue before any discussion on the issue has taken place. Alderperson Romanowski noted that the City income tax issue should be dismissed from further discussion because a City income tax could only be implemented in a City with a population of 1,000, 000 or greater, unless there is special legislative permission from the New York State government. Alderperson Cummings noted that there is no place for a City income tax in a small municipality such as Ithaca. Alderperson Cummings noted that she will not support a City income tax and she wanted to see action on this tonight. No other comments were made on the City income tax issue. Chairperson Booth felt that the remainder of the discussion on this topic should wait until the Committee has taken up tonight's agenda. 2 . City Attorney - Community Development Application Conflict of Interest Chairperson Booth stated the current Community Development Application is moving along on a narrow timetable. Chairperson Booth also noted that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has determined that there is a conflict of interest with the current CD application relating to the role of Alderperson' Hoffman, who is serving on the Board of Directors of the Eddygate Street Cooperative Market. . This circumstance is not unusual, and the City can file for an exception to HUD. Chairperson Booth also noted that he has talked with Alderperson Hoffman regarding this conflict and notes that the conflict is more complicated because Alderperson Hoffman is involved financially with the Co-op. He has loaned the Co-op $1, 000 and has also cosigned a bank loan for $15, 000. Pat Kennedy from the City Attorney's office presented a resolution and stated that the Council can request a exception from HUD, if they want the Eddystreet Co-op included in the current CD application. A full disclosure of Alderperson Hoffman's conflict must be made with the exception request to HUD. Pat Kennedy noted that she was unaware of the loan and cosignment of the bank loan and was unsure what those circumstances would do to the CD application. It was stated that Alderperson Hoffman has recently resigned from the Eddygate Board. Discussion continued regarding the new conflicts of the CD application. 2 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 Pat Kennedy noted that she could put the request for an exception together, but that the Attorney for HUD would rule on the conflict of interest and decide if the conflict jeopardizes the grant. Alderperson Cummings stated that the conflict of interest issue comes up occasionally with the HUD grants. Alderperson Cummings also noted that she would like to see a resolution come out of this Committee during tonight's meeting contingent upon the CAC's review of the additional information and their recommendations. It was noted that the Eddygate project is currently the only project in the CD application. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Committee to hold this item with no action taken at tonight's meeting. It was noted the CAC was to meet on this conflict of interest issue with Alderperson Hoffman present, and determine if they want to go ahead with the exception to HUD. 3 . Public Comment on the City Income Tax Issue An additional member of the public wanted to comment on the City income tax issue. Thomas Corey from the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce said he would present a resolution to the Committee regarding the possibility of a City income tax. Mr. Corey noted that he had a written resolution and would present it to the Committee at a later date when it was in a more presentable form. The Chamber feels that the possibility of a City income tax establishes a negative attitude regarding investment and growth in . the City of Ithaca. The implementation of such a tax would deter economic growth in the City. Mr. Corey noted a reduction in building permits over the last three years and that economic growth in 1989, was at its lowest point during the past five years. He also noted that there are seven empty stores on the Commons, the most empty store fronts there have ever been. He wanted the possibility of a City income tax put to rest so as not to deter future growth in the City of Ithaca. 4 . Building Department Request for Equipment Purchase Building Commissioner Datz presented a request to purchase a total of $7,089 in computer equipment from New York State Code Enforcement funds. Commissioner Datz stated that these new items are needed to support the volume of information that is coming out of the Building Department at this time. It was noted that the Code Enforcement funds are received from the State. 3 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 Currently, the City has $22,400 in the Code Enforcement account to be used for such purpose by the City's Building and Fire Departments. It was noted that this item would be budget neutral. After a brief discussion, the following resolution was made: RESOLVED, that the Authorized Equipment list for the Building Department be amended to include the following: 1. 1 Everex 1A61386/25 MHZ Computer $4,590 2 . 1 Hewlett Packard Laserjet Series II Printer $1,892 3 . A Logical connection with 256k for Printer Sharing $ 607 $7,089 and be it further RESOLVED, that $7,089 be transferred from Account A690-7, New York State Building and Fire Code Aid, for such purpose. Said Resolution passes 5-0. 5. Fire Department - Request to Amend 1990 Equipment List Fire Chief Olmstead presented a request to amend the 1990 Fire Department equipment list for a total of $4,745 to be used for purchasing computer equipment and one additional fan. Chief Olmstead noted that the computer equipment needed was originally included in the heavy rescue vehicle bid, but later deleted, so that the bid was within $350, 000 authorized limit. Chief Olmstead stated that the computer equipment is necessary for the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials program. The money for this computer equipment is in the 1990 budget and would only need to be transferred to the appropriate account. Chief Olmstead noted that the Fire Department deleted $85, 000 in equipment from the heavy rescue truck bid and that the equipment covered by this item was strongly needed by the Department. After a brief discussion on how the requested computer equipment would be used to hook into a federal database to assist in fighting hazardous material fires, Alderperson Cummings stated she was not convinced the $4, 000 purchase of this computer equipment was the most effective way to use the $4, 000. She would rather see hazardous gear purchased. Chief Olmstead also requested that the authorized equipment list, which was approved for 1990 and included two gasoline powered fans, be amended to three gasoline fans. There is enough money for three fans based on the actual price of the fans. 4 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 . t Alderperson Romanowski felt there is a need for a joint venture among the Town, City and County in relation to fire equipment and hazardous materials. He felt funding for the hazardous materials program should be done by all three municipalities. Following further discussions on hazardous materials, the following separate resolutions were made: RESOLVED, that the Fire Department Authorized Equipment list be amended as follows: 1. 1 Apple Micro-Computer $3,775 2. 1 Apple Printer 970 $4,745 and be it further RESOLVED, that $4,745 be transferred from Account A3410-460, Program Supplies for Hazardous Materials Control Programming, to Account A3410-225, Other Equipment. Said resolution passed 4-1. Alderperson Cummings opposed. RESOLVED, that the Fire Department Authorized Equipment list be amended for one Gasoline Powered Fan, no additional funds required. Said resolution passed 5-0. 6. Mayor A. Request for Transfer from Restricted Contingency Mayor Nichols requested a transfer of $5,000 from Restricted Contingency to provide funding for a Rental Housing Commission, a Cornell-City Relations Study Commission, and an Opportunities for Youth Commission. Mayor Nichols noted that $10,000 was• set aside in the Restricted Contingency during the 1990 Budget discussions for the purpose of establishing various commissions and providing staffing for them. Mayor Nichols noted that he would now like to get these commissions underway and is requesting the $5, 000 be used for the establishment of the three commissions listed above. Mayor Nichols also noted that membership and mission statements for all three commissions have now been completed. Alderperson Cummings stated that she is supportive of modest funding for the commissions; however, the intent of all three commissions is not clear. She felt the Rental Housing Commission has a clear intent, but the other commissions were not clear. Alderperson Cummings would like to know more about the commissions before she approved 5 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 funding for the commissions. She would like a mission statement of the other two commissions before funding. Chairperson Booth stated that the amount requested for the commissions is reasonable, and he is willing to vote on this request tonight. After further discussion on the commissions and what the funds might be used for, the following motion was made: WHEREAS, the 1990 adopted budget included $10,000 in Account A1990 Restricted Contingency for use by the Mayor's office to provide staff support to various Boards and Commissions, and WHEREAS, Mayor Nichols has requested that $5,000 of such fund be allocated as follows: $2,000 for the Rental Housing Commission $1,500 for the Cornell-City Relations Study Commission $1,500 for the Opportunities for Youth Commission now therefore be it RESOLVED, that $5, 000 be transferred from Account A1990 Restricted Contingency to the Mayor's Contractual Services line, A1210-435, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to enter into . the required personal services contracts where applicable, or hire such staff on a part-time temporary basis, for the purposes described herein. Said resolution passes 4-1. Alderperson Cummings dissented. B. Request to Amend Equipment List Mayor Nichols requested that the Mayor's office amend the 1990 Equipment list to include computer equipment costing $2,783. Mayor Nichols felt the Mayor's office has been operating inefficiently in dealing with the public. Currently the Mayor's office does not have a computer, but only a memory typewriter. A computer would allow for improved communications and a more efficient work environment. The Mayor noted that this request would be funded as part of the $10,000 currently in Restricted Contingency. Alderperson Cummings stated that she is against this request because she felt a computer would not solve all the communication problems. The following motion was made by Alderperson Golder: 6 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 RESOLVED, that the Authorized Equipment list for the Mayor's office be amended to include the following: 1. MacIntosh plus Computer $999 2 . A 20 MEG Dataframe Hard Disk 495 3. Word 4.0 Software 299 4. Deskwriter Printer 990 $2,783 and be it further RESOLVED, that $2,783 be transferred from Account A1990 Restricted Contingency to Account A1210-210, Office Equipment, to fund the computer acquisition. Said resolution passed 4-1. Alderperson Cummings dissented. 7. Department of Public Works A. Feasibility Analysis Study for the City Court Facility Superintendent of Public Works Thadani presented a resolution for a request to execute a contract for services of a consulting firm to provide a City Court analysis at a sum not to exceed $5, 000. Superintendent Thadani stated that New York State is requiring courts throughout the State to meet certain building requirements. The State has noted many deficiencies relating to the City Court currently operated by the City. In order to correct these deficiencies the City must increase the Court facility by 6, 000+ square feet. The options available include adding a floor to the existing Hall of Justice, using another existing City building, adding on in back of the existing building or building a new building for the Court facility. Superintendent Thadani noted that the State has a time schedule that includes a selection of a option by March 31, 1990. The requested analysis would evaluate the options available to the City and recommend the best possible option(s) . A discussion on the time schedule of this issue continued. Chairperson Booth added a few minor changes to the resolution: including the word "whereas" at the beginning of the resolution, including the word "possible" in the first whereas, and adding a further resolved at the end of the resolution. The following resolution passed 5-0: WHEREAS, the Ithaca City Court has been mandated by the New York State Unified Court System to expand and restore the existing City Court and Facilities; the Superintendent of 7 1 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 Public Works has met with the City Court Judge and Court Clerk to discuss how to achieve this, and has arrived at a variety of possible options for renovations that would satisfy the decision of the New York State Unified Court System. WHEREAS, the options which meet the State requirements include: the expansion of the existing Court facilities building by either adding an extra floor or the addition of a 6, 000+ square foot two-story facility behind the existing building; building a new facility in the Police Department parking lot across East Clinton Street from the Hall of Justice; relocating to another existing building (to be identified) ; or building a brand new facility elsewhere in the City, and WHEREAS, the finalization of these options cannot be done by staff in the time frame required because the professional expertise of the Department is already tied up in various on going projects, and WHEREAS, the State has mandated that this analysis must be completed no later than March 31, 1990 and, therefore, the results of the in-house analysis must be done by the middle of March to provide time for review by City staff and the Board of Public Works, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is requested and authorized to negotiate and execute a contract for the services of a consulting firm to provide this analysis at a sum not-to-exceed $5, 000, to be taken out of Capital Reserve Account #25, for design of new capital projects, and be it further RESOLVED, that the firm undertaking this analysis be instructed by the Superintendent to give sensitive consideration to the historic importance and architectural significance of the existing Hall of Justice building (identified as a monument in the South Hill Historic and Architectural Resources Survey of 1987) , and be it finally RESOLVED, that Common Council 's final acceptance or approval of any of the listed building alternatives shall require a further decision by Council. B. Design Plan Consolidation of Water and Sewer with Streets and Facilities Superintendent of Public Works Thadani presented a resolution respecting the possible consolidation of certain Department of Public Works operations, which resolution would authorize the Department to hire a contractor to prepare a conceptual design for this consolidation in an amount not to exceed $4, 100. 8 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 Superintendent Thadani discussed the possible consolidation of the Water and Sewer Departments with Streets and Facilities and the future of the Public Works Department. Alderperson Cummings noted that the resolution stated the funding for the design would come from Unrestricted Contingency, but felt that the funding should come out of a design contingency. The Committee members agreed. Mayor Nichols noted that the original purpose for the consolidation of the DPW was to increase efficiency and provide storage space. After further discussion on this issue the following resolution was made: WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has endorsed the concept for consolidated Department of Public Works operations, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Architectural firm of Trowbridge and Trowbridge be engaged for an amount not to exceed $4, 100. , to prepare a conceptual design relative to the proposed relocation and consolidation of the Water, Sewer, and Streets and Facilities Divisions of the Department of Public Works, and be it further RESOLVED, that an amount not to exceed $4, 100 be transferred from the Design Capital Reserve #25 for such purpose. The said resolution passed 5-0. C. D.P.W. Joint Transit Maintenance Administration Facility Transit System Manager Carpenter presented a resolution and a request to appropriate $45, 000 for the City of Ithaca's share of the design costs related to a future Joint Transit Maintenance Administration facility. Transit Manager Carpenter gave a brief background on this joint venture. He noted that a site was presented to the State and Federal Government, and they both liked the idea and agreed in the assistance of funding this joint project. The State has their portion of the project funds in place; the Federal Government has their portion in place based on the information that a conceptual plan was put together with estimate costs for the entire project. Transit Manager Carpenter noted the local share of this facility's costs will be shared with Cornell University, Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca. The local costs of the project would be shared 50%, 25%, 25% respectively. The total design for the potential facility would cost $294,000. The County and Cornell have already approved their portion of the design phase and request tonight is for the City's share not to exceed $45, 000. The funding for the $45, 000 9 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 would come from Capital reserve #22, which currently has $181, 000. The total cost of the project has been estimated at $4, 690,000, with City costs of $234, 000. Controller Cafferillo noted that Capital Reserve #22 was established for Bus acquisition and in order to reallocate this money, Council, by resolution, will have to transfer the $45, 000 from Capital Reserve #22 to a capital project. After a brief discussion the following resolution was made: WHEREAS, Staff from Cornell University, the City of Ithaca, and Tompkins County have been exploring the possibility of constructing a Joint Transit Maintenance and Administration Facility, and WHEREAS, Staff has met with Representatives of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the Federal Urban Mass Transit Administration (UPTA) relative to the design and location of such facility, and WHEREAS, funding for the construction of a Joint Facility, if approved, would be financed by Federal Section 18 Aid of 2.1%, Federal Section 3 Aid of 67.2%, New York State Aid of 9. 6%, and a local share of 21. 1%, and WHEREAS, NYSDOT has expressed a willingness to allocate a small amount of available matching funds for the design phase of such project, and WHEREAS, the local cost of the entire project would be shared as follows: 1. Cornell University 50% 2 . Tompkins County 25% 3 . City of Ithaca 25% now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Capital Project #229 for the construction of a Joint Transit Facility be and is hereby established to finance the City's share of the design and construction of said facility, and be it further RESOLVED, that $45, 000 be advanced from Capital Reserve #22 for Bus Acquisition, to Capital Project #229 to fund the City's initial share of the design phase (total cost for design is projected to be $294, 000) , and be it finally RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized, subject to review by the City Attorney, to execute the appropriate agreements to facilitate the City's participation in the design of a Joint Transit Facility. Said resolution passed 5-0. 10 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 8. Youth Bureau A. Request to Amend 1990 Recreation Department Budget Youth Bureau Director Cohen presented a request to amend the Recreation Department Budget. Director Cohen noted that this request is a return from last month and the items that he is requesting are as follows: 1. Adding additional income of $26,178 to Revenue, based on new fees. 2. Increase hourly wage rates for seasonal, part-time staff, total $7,875. 3 . Add an additional $5,500 to cover increased hours at the Cass Park Pool. Mr. Danker,Vice Chair of the Youth Bureau Board, stated that the Recreation Committee considered the Youth Bureau fee increases and made a recommendation to the Youth Bureau Board that was approved. Both the Recreation Committee and Youth Bureau Board agree that the fee increases were substantial and that further increases over the $26,178 are not appropriate at this time. Both the Committee and the Board agree that wage increases for the part-time seasonal ' staff are essential in maintaining quality programs and the level of service the City has come to expect. It was the consensus of the Committee to handle these three requests separately. After a brief discussion the following motions were made: RESOLVED, that the 1990 Budget be amended as follows: 1. Increase General Fund Revenue Account A2001 Recreational Program Fees by $26,000 (corrected figure) , to reflect increased Program Fees recommended by the City Youth Bureau Advisory Board. Resolution passed 5-0. 2 . Increase General Fund Appropriation Account A7310-120, by $7,875 to fund salary increases for part-time seasonal staff at Cass Park and Stewart Park. This would raise all part-time seasonal staff by $.45 per hour. Resolution passed 5-0. 3 . Increase General Fund Appropriation Account A7310-120, by $5,500 to fund salaries for extended hours of service at Cass Park. Chairperson Booth stated that he was not in favor of this resolution to increase the hours at Cass Park. Resolution passed 4-1. 11 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 Chairperson Booth dissented. B. Request to Amend the 1990 Youth Bureau Budget Youth Bureau Director Cohen presented a request to amend the 1990 Youth Bureau Budget by adding $5, 000 to income and $5,000 to the part-time seasonal account to reflect a grant to the Youth Employment Service from the Cornell Exploring Careers in Informational Technologies (CIT) . Director Cohen noted that there is no cost to the City for this program and when the program monies run out, the program will end. The Youth Bureau will provide the City Controller with an agreement regarding this program. The following resolution was made: RESOLVED, that the 1990 Budget be amended as follows: 1. Increase General Fund Revenue A2070 Contribution for Youth by $5, 000, to reflect a grant to be received from the (CIT) Program. 2. Increase General Fund Appropriation for the Youth Bureau, Account A7310-120 Part-time Seasonal Salaries by $5,000, for the implementation of such program within the Youth Employment Service Division of the Youth Bureau. and be it further RESOLVED, that the operation of this Program remain budget neutral, with said authorization being granted on a temporary basis, subject to the availability and receipt of specific outside funding. Resolution passed 5-0. C. Request for Replacement of GIAC Copy Machine Youth Bureau Director Cohen presented a request of $4,724 to lease a new copy machine to replace the current machine, which is five years old and which needs a large amount of costly replacement parts. City. Controller Cafferillo noted that all leasing options must be evaluated before an agreement is reached. After a brief discussion, this item was tabled until next month. 9. Chamberlain Report on Trash Tags City Chamberlain Parsons presented a memo update on the current trash tag status. Chamberlain Parsons stated that the City has verbal agreements with three local entities to 12 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 sell trash tags for the City (TOPS, Wegmans, and the Cornell Campus store) . Other entities are being looked into at this time. Currently the trash tag mailings are up to date as of today and currently 3000 sheets have been issued. Other items discussed included the following: 1. Possibility of a Senior Citizen's Discount - City Attorney will evaluate. 2. Enforcement Program - the County will enforce the adherence to the tag system with fines possible. The Committee moved into executive session. 10. Report from Executive Session Chairperson Booth noted the following items were acted on during the executive session: A. Youth Bureau - Maternity Leave Request RESOLVED, that the Personnel Roster of the Youth Bureau be temporarily amended from May 24, 1990 to May 24, 1991 to accommodate a maternity leave request, as follows: Delete: 1 Youth Program Coordinator (full-time) Add: 1 Youth Program Coordinator (17 hours/week) Resolution passed 5-0. B. Appointment of Administrative Secretary - Youth Bureau RESOLVED, that Marilyn Hall be provisionally appointed to the position of Administrative Secretary in the Youth Bureau at an annual salary of $19,043, that being Step 7 on the 1990 Compensation Plan for Confidential Employees, effective March 12, 1990. Resolution passed 5-0. RESOLVED, that the 1990 Budget be amended by increasing General Fund Appropriation Account A7310-105 Staff Salaries by $3, 000 to fund additional salary requirements relative to the appointment of Marilyn Hall to the position of the Administrative Secretary. 13 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 C. Merit Increase Senior Stenographer - Finance WHEREAS, the City Clerk has recommended Connie Holcomb for an Employee Incentive Award pursuant to the terms of the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has provided the B&A Committee with substantial justification for granting the Employee Incentive Award, and WHEREAS, the City Clerk's recommendation complies with the procedure and guidelines outlined in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Connie Holcomb's salary be increased by eight (8%) percent, to an annual salary of $20,570, retroactive to January 30, 1990. Resolution passed 4-1. Alderperson Golder dissented. 11. Youth Bureau - Request Authorization to Repair Van Youth Bureau Director Cohen presented a request to authorize repair of the Recreation Department's 15-passenger van, #154. Director Cohen stated that the van was involved in an accident and the estimate to repair the van was $6,400 - $7,000. The value of the van, if not damaged, was approximately $14,000. The determination of whether the van should be fixed or a new van purchased was not made, and the Committee recommended that the Youth Bureau look into all possibilities. The item was tabled until next month's B&A meeting unless the information gathered was ready to be discussed at next week's Committee of the Whole meeting. 12. Review of the City Income Tax Alderperson Daley presented a resolution to reject the idea of a City income tax for the City of Ithaca. Alderperson Daley noted that even though there is no proposal for a City income tax, the Ithaca business community is taking this seriously. He felt that the City should reject the idea before businesses begin to move out of the City. Alderperson Golder stated that the idea should not be rejected until it has been studied and evaluated. More discussion on this topic should be done. Alderperson Cummings noted that the question is, does a City income tax merit the time and effort of staff and will it improve the City's current financial position. Alderperson Cummings felt that the City income tax does not merit further discussion. 14 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 A discussion on how serious the local businesses are taking this issue followed. Chairperson Booth stressed the fact that currently there is no proposal before Common Council to consider a income tax in the City of Ithaca. Alderperson Romanowski stated that the resolution presented by Alderperson Daley should be passed to curtail further concerns over the possibility of a City Income tax. After further discussion on the income tax, the following motion was made: To refer the topic of consideration of a City income tax to the Committee of the Whole in order to hear the Mayor's and other Council members' position on this topic. Motion passed 3-2. Chairperson Booth and Alderperson Golder vote against the motion. 13 . Finance - Payphone Service City Controller Cafferillo presented information relating to a proposal by RCI to service the City of Ithaca's payphone long distance service. Alderperson Cummings discussed the possibility that these rates would be higher because they are operator assisted, instead of Direct-Dial rates. Alderperson Romanowski suggested that the proposal state that this is a change of the City's long distance carrier, not a change of the physical phone service. After a brief discussion on service, this item was tabled. 14. Finance - Bond Resolutions City Controller Cafferillo presented information relating to the authorization of the issuance of Serial Bonds. These projects were approved in the 1990 budget, and this request is to get the bond resolutions to fund these projects. It was noted that the actual bond resolutions will be received from the City's Bonding Attorney before the March Common Council meeting. A discussion on the bonding amounts and projects followed. Chairperson Booth asked the Controller to bring the actual bond resolutions forward to the March 7, 1990 Common Council meeting for approval. No further action was made. 15 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2/21/90 15. Finance - Equalization Report Update City Controller Cafferillo noted that the equalization report which he is preparing should be ready in draft form by the end of the week. The draft report will be distributed to the Mayor, Chairman of the B&A Committee and County Assessor. No formal action was taken. Meeting Adjourned at 12:05 A.M. 16 BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 21, 1990 - 7:30 P.M. COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS A G E N D A A. Mayor Request to transfer $5,000 from Restricted Contingency to provide funding for: Rental Housing Commission, Cornell-City Relations Study Commission and Opportunities for Youth _ Request to purchase equipment for Mayor's office B. �11 Building Department 1) Request to purchase equipment using the New York State Code Enforcement Funds C. ✓ Fire Department 1) Request to amend the 1990 Equipment List D. Department of Public Works 1� Request funding to negotiate and execute a contract for consulting firm services to perform a feasibility analysis study for the City Court Facility Plan. Possible Resolution . Design plan for consolidation of Water & Sewer with Streets E Facilities. Possible Resolution . ,3�) Design phase of the Joint Transit Maintenance Administration V Facility. Possible Resolution. E. Youth Bureau ✓ice 1) For executive session -a. Request to extend a staff maternity leave ✓+"�. Request for authorization of salary for Administrative Secretary Discussion of liability for van damage ,�Request to add $5,000 to income and $5,000 to the parttime seasonal account to reflect a grant to the Youth Employment Service (YES) from the Cornell Exploring Careers in Infor- mational Technologies (CIT) Program. 3) Request authorization to repair the Recreation Department's •15-passenger van. Request s to cover emergency replacement of the GIAC opy machine. 5) Request to amend 1990 Recreation Deprtment Budget. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE AGENDA PAGE 2 Feb. 21, 1990 F. Finance Department 1) Payphone Services - discussion '/06� 2) Personnel Item (Executive Session) ✓ i A) Approval of Bond Resolutions for several authorized projects: a. Computer Acquisition b. Fire Equipment Acquisition c. Telephone System Acquisition G. Review of City Income Tax - this item referred from 2/7/90 Common Council. N0 Amor