HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-B&A-1993-08-18 BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. AUGUST 18, 1993
MINUTES
Present:
Committee Members: Booth, Berg, Romanowski, Johnson
Committee Members Excused: Daley
Other Alderpersons Present: Blanchard
Others Present:
Mayor - Nichols
City Controller - Cafferillo
Deputy Controller - Thayer
Police Chief - McEwen
Building Commissioner - Eckstrom
Deputy Fire Chief - Dorman
Asst. City Attorney - Kennedy
Supt. of Public Works - Gray
Personnel Administrator - Saul
Deputy Planning Director - Sieverding
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1 . Ouenina Comments:
Chairperson Booth stated that the following change was made to the
agenda:
A. SPCA Contract Funding for 1994 request
Members of the Public were asked to speak; no members spoke.
2 . Building Department - Request Adjustment of Building Permit Fee
Building Commissioner Eckstrom presented a request by the
Sciencenter to waive a $646 additional building permit fee.
Commissioner Eckstrom stated that the Sciencenter has paid $800
in building permit fees to date, and has requested that the
additional fee be waived. He explained that the additional fee
is based on future improvements to the Sciencenter. Mr.
Charles Trautmann of the Sciencenter stated that to date
approximately 20% of the 17 , 000 visitors are from beyond a 50-
mile radius, and those visitors are spending funds within the
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The Committee was concerned about the fact that this type of
request has not been approved in the recent history of the
city, and the effect on other not-for-profit agencies might be
negative.
The Committee asked that Commissioner Eckstrom permit the City
Attorney to review this request, and bring the request back
next month. The item was tabled until next month's B & A
Committee meeting.
3. SPCA Contract Request for Funding for 1994
Pam Stonebraker presented a request to fund the 1994 SPCA
Contract at $39, 330 . It was noted that last year's approved
funding amount was $38, 000. Ms . Stonebraker explained that the
SPCA has not received' a funding 'increase from the City since
1990, and feels this increase is necessary to cover the
increasing expenses related to the work the SPCA is doing for
the City. The Committee asked for information from the SPCA
regarding funding from other municipalities. The SPCA
representatives stated they would have the requested
information for next month' s meeting.
A brief discussion on a possible dog enumeration for the City
followed. Committee members stated that several previous
attempts to conduct a dog enumeration for the city have failed.
The SPCA representatives stated that currently only 850 dogs
are licensed in the city, and that they believe that many more
dogs are unlicensed. The representatives stated that they have
some ideas on how to accomplish a dog enumeration. The SPCA
and the Controller will meet to discuss a potential dog
enumeration by the City, and bring a plan back next month. The
request for the dog enumeration and SPCA funding was tabled
until the next B&A meeting.
4 . Department of Public Works
A. Request to Amend 1993 Authorized Personnel Roster
Superintendent of Public Works Gray presented a request to
amend the 1993 Authorized Personnel Roster by adding two full-
time meter checkers . He explained that he would like to
increase the hours of two meter checkers to full-time status to
provide for the necessary coverage in the Metered Parking
Department.
Supt. Gray explained that currently the Meter Checker
Department has two open and funded part-time meter checker
positions . He stated that he would like to delete those
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positions after all Civil Service issues have been resolved
relative to the hiring of the two full-time meter checker
positions. He explained that he would like to keep the two
part-time meter checkers positions on the roster, and unfunded,
until the full-time positions have been filled. The funding
for the two full-time positions will be derived from the
funding of the two part-time positions for the balance of 1993 .
He noted that additional hours and funding for the two new
positions will be reflected in the 1994 DPW budget request.
Supt. Gray stated that the entire parking meter program is
being evaluated and a long-term solution to all the problems in
that program will be forthcoming. After a brief discussion,
the following motion was made:
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has recommended that two
full-time meter checker positions be established to provide for the
necessary coverage in the Metered Parking Department, and
WHEREAS, the Metered Parking Department currently has two open and
funded part-time meter checker positions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Department of Public Works' 1993 Authorized
Personnel roster be amended as follows:
Add: Two (2 ) full-time meter checker positions
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the two (2) part-time meter checker positions remain
on the authorized personnel roster, unfunded and vacant, until all
Civil Service issues have been resolved, at which time the two part-
time positions will be deleted from the roster; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the funding for the two full-time meter checker
positions will be derived from within existing DPW Budgets .
The motion passed 4-0.
B. Request to Amend Authorized Personnel Roster
Superintended of Public Works Gray presented a request to amend
the 1993 Authorized Personnel Roster by adding one full-time
custodial worker and one half-time (20 hours/week) custodial
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worker to provide service for the new court facility. He
explained that currently he has two custodians working in
unauthorized positions as a result of the deletion of their
positions two years ago by Council. He stated that he would
like to move these positions to the court facility and properly
place them back on the authorized personnel roster.
Supt. Gray stated that one of the unauthorized custodians is
working at the Youth Bureau, and the other unauthorized
custodian is working at the Police Station. He explained that
the need for these positions is now in the new court facility.
After a discussion regarding the positions and the Council
resolution two years ago, the following motion was made:
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has recommended that one (1)
full-time custodial worker position and one ( 1) half-time custodial
worker position be filled for the purpose of performing custodial
work in the new City Court Facility, and
WHEREAS, the two positions have been funded in the 1993 budget and
approved by Civil Service, and
WHEREAS, currently a full-time custodial worker from the Youth
Bureau building and a half-time custodial worker in the Police
Station are working in the City Court Facility from unauthorized
positions and are currently needed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 1993 Authorized Personnel Roster be amended to
include the following:
Add: one (1) full-time custodial worker
one ( 1) half-time (20 hours per week) custodial
worker;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the current employees in the unauthorized custodial
positions will fill these new positions with funding derived from
within existing funds in the DPW Budget.
The voting results on the motion were as follows :
Ayes (2) - Booth, Johnson
Nays (2 ) - Romanowski, Berg
The motion failed 2-2; however, the Committee sent the motion to
Council with no recommendation.
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C. Request to Increase Authorization for City Hall HVAC Capital
Project
Superintendent of Public Works Gray presented a request to
modify the existing capital project for City Hall HVAC System
Renovation and establish a new capital project for Electrical
and HVAC Improvements to cover various other City buildings . He
explained that the City has an opportunity to take part in the
NYSEG Demand Side Management program. He explained that this
program would allow the City to receive funding through NYSEG
for HVAC and lighting work in City Hall, Police Department, and
the Streets and Facilities building.
Supt. Gray stated that NYSEG would fund $149, 900 of the project
for all three City buildings . He stated that the total project
would cost $347, 000 with funding as follows :
$142,500 City cost to be expended from Capital Project #247
HVAC - City Hall
54, 600 City Cost - to be expanded from proposed new Capital
Project for HVAC and Electrical Work at various City
facilities
149 ,900 NYSEG Funding
$347,000
Supt. Gray explained that Council has already approved a
capital project for the reconstruction of the HVAC system at
City Hall in the amount of $154,000 . The City Hall funding
portion of the project will be derived from the capital project
for City Hall HVAC. He stated that the work will have to be
completed by December 31, 1993 in order for the City to qualify
for the NYSEG rebate funding.
After a brief discussion, the following motion was made:
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has solicited bids for work
performed in connection with energy modifications to various City
facilities, and
WHEREAS„ the City has applied for, and received approval of partial
funding for this project, through the New York State Electric and
Gas Demand Side Management Program, in the amount of $149, 900, which
shall be expended directly by NYSEG for contract services, and
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has recommended that the
City expend up to $197, 100 for a total combined project of $347, 000,
with the City share being derived as follows:
1 . $142,500 for City Hall HVAC and related costs, to be
expended from Capital Project #247, already established
and funded.
2 . $54, 600 to be expended from a newly-established capital
project, for the Electrical and Heating and Ventilating
Improvements to various City facilities;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Capital Project #263 be hereby established for
Electrical and Heating and Ventilating Improvements to Various City
Facilities, in an amount not to exceed $54, 600, such amount to be
financed through the issuance of serial bonds; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement with
NYSEG for the implementation of said grant program.
The motion passed 4-0 .
D. Request to Increase Authorization for City Court/Police
Renovations Capital Projects
Superintendent of Public Works Gray presented a request to
increase the authorization of the City Court/Police Renovation
Project by $75,000 . He explained that the current project
authorization is $3, 130, 000 . If the requested increase in
authorization is approved, the total authorization would be
$3,205,000 . He explained that the $75,000 increase represents
additional modifications to the HVAC System in the Police
Department.
Supt. Gray explained that the amendment to the HVAC System
includes the following:
1 . Install control modules
2 . Replace existing thermostat compressor
3 . Replace thermostats on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors
4 . Replace steam valves on existing heating units
5 . Replace existing radiators where necessary
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Supt. Gray stated that the change should have been done at the
beginning of the project. It was noted that the City will save
money if the change is done now, because the contractor is now
working on the site. A discussion on the HVAC system followed.
The following motion was made:
WHEREAS, it has been determined that additional modifications to the
Heating Ventilating and Air Condition (HVAC) system in the Police
Building are required, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has recommended that the
Police Building Renovations project be amended to include the
following:
1 . Installation of programmable control modules
2 . Replace the existing thermostat compressor
3 . Replace thermostats on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors
4 . Replace steam valves on existing heating units
5. Replace existing radiators to the extent necessary;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the New Court and Police Facilities Capital Project
#242 be hereby increased by an amount not to exceed $75,000, to an
amended total authorization of $3,205,000; and be it further
RESOLVED, That said additional funds be derived from the issuance of
serial bonds .
The motion passed 4-0 .
5 . Planning Department
A. Request for City Participation in BID Assessment
Deputy Planning Director Sieverding presented a request for
Council to express its support for $12, 775 in City funding for
the proposed Business Improvement District (BID) . He stated
that he would like the Mayor to include the $12,775 in his
proposed 1994 Budget.
Deputy Director Sieverding explained that the funding amount
was calculated based on ( 1) the percent of total BID assessment
base owned by the City (City owns $30 million of the property
within BID, or 13 . 73% of total BID assessment) and (2) that
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portion of the BID Budget devoted to enhanced security. He
stated that the proposed BID Budget for security is $93, 000 and
13 .73% of that amount is $12,766 . He explained that the BID
Steering Committee felt that $12,775 was a fair allocation of
cost to the City. Discussion on the BID Budget and future BID
items followed. The following motion was made:
WHEREAS, the City is one of the major property owners downtown, and
WHEREAS, the proposed Business Improvement District will provide
services and programs which will benefit all property owners and
tenants in the proposed district, and
WHEREAS, the BID Steering Committee has decided to exempt the
traditionally tax exempt organizations from the full BID assessment
but seek financial participation by some of those entities on the
basis of their role as 'residents' of downtown and
WHEREAS, the enhanced security program proposed in the BID plan is
one of the services that will particularly benefit the City in terms
of increased safety for its employees and clients, and for other
persons, and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to the BID concept as a vehicle for
promoting the well being of the City's downtown areas and increasing
the sales and property tax base, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council requests the Mayor to include in
his 1994 proposed budget $12, 775 as the City's 'payment' to the BID.
This amount represents a proportional allocation of the BID budget
for enhanced security to the City based on the assessed value of
City owned property measured against the total assessed value of all
property in the BID.
Voting results on the motion were as follows:
Ayes (3) - Booth, Johnson, Berg
Nays (0)
Abstain ( 1) - Romanowski
The motion passed 3-0-1 .
B. Request to Appropriate Funds for 1993 Employee Recognition
Picnic
Deputy Controller Thayer presented a request from Planning
Director VanCort to approve the funding of $2,400 to support
the 1993 Employee Recognition Picnic. He explained that the
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picnic will take place September 17, 1993 at Stewart Park. A
brief discussion regarding the amount took place. The
following motion was made:
WHEREAS; the 1993 City of Ithaca Employee Recognition Picnic will be
held on Friday, September 17, 1993 starting at 1:00 P.M. ; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $2,400 be transferred from
the unrestricted contingency account A1990 to Account A1430-440 in
order to pay for the 1993 City of Ithaca Employee Recognition
Picnic.
The motion passed 4-0.
6 . Finance Department/Personnel-
A. Request to Release Restricted Contingency Funds for Emnloyee
Newsletter
Personnel Administrator Saul presented a request to release
$640 located in the 1993 restricted contingency account for
various copying and software costs related to the City employee
newsletter. She explained to the committee the basic outline
of the employee newsletter. After a brief discussion, the
following motion was made:
WHEREAS, in the 1993 Budget $640 was placed in the restricted
contingency account for the purpose of funding a city employee
newsletter; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $640 be transferred from
Account 1990 Restricted Contingency to Account A1430-425 for the
purpose of covering, copying, and software costs related to the city
employee newsletter.
The motion passed 4-0.
B. Finance Department/Personnel - CSEA Administrative Unit
Concerns
Personnel Administrator Saul presented the Committee with a
number of concerns raised by the CSEA Administrative Unit
President Bill Baker regarding various issues in the City. The
concerns that were raised by the Union were as follows:
1 . Departmental In-House Promotions/Job Posting
2 . Hiring Above Step 1 (one) Without Notice to Union
3 . Extended Use of Temporary Agencies
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4 . Extended Out-of-Title Assignments
5 . Higher Out-of-Title/Promotional Pay to Select
Employees
6 . Receiving the B&A Agenda and Back-up
Administrator Saul explained that items 2, 4, and 6 have been
addressed by her, and she feels comfortable that they will be
corrected. The Committee agreed to let her continue to work on
the easier issues . She stated that the following
issues are more difficult to resolve:
1 . Whether the City should establish a City-wide policy
governing the use of temporary employees ( "temps" )
supplied by employment agencies and out-of-title
assignments . A discussion on the use of "temps" followed.
The Committee agreed that guidelines need to be
established, such as a sixty-day maximum for the use of
"temps" . The Committee was concerned that some
departments were using "temps" to avoid the Vacancy Review
Committee. The Committee asked Administrator Saul to
draft a policy memo regarding the use of "temps" , and
bring it back to the Committee for review.
2 . Whether the City should establish a City-wide policy which
requires the internal promotion of current employees to a
greater extent. A discussion regarding the internal
promotions draft followed. The Committee asked
Administrator Saul to draft a general policy memo stating
support for internal promotions, but not an iron-clad
policy. Saul will draft a proposed policy statement and
bring it back to the Committee for review.
3 . Whether the City should standardize the salary increases
granted upon promotion or for out-of-title work, within a
Union and/or City-wide. A discussion followed on the
standardization of salary increases granted upon
promotion. Saul explained that most of these problems
will be corrected in current negotiations .
The Committee asked Administrator Saul to write the memos and
bring them back for review. No formal action was taken.
7 . Fire Department
A. Request to Amend Paid Fire Fighters Contract
Deputy Fire Chief Dorman presented a request to amend the
current Paid Fire Fighters Contract to allow certain staffing
changes to be made in the Fire Department. He explained that
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the changes to the contract were all wording changes . He
stated that the amendments would facilitate proposed staffing
changes that have been under discussion since the beginning of
July. He explained that the Union has endorsed these
amendments, and the Fire Department will continue to work
towards the implementation of the proposals . After a brief
discussion regarding the changes, which included wording
changes in various areas, the following motion was made:
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has recommended amendments to the
current contract between the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca Paid Fire
Fighters Association to accommodate certain staffing proposals for
the Fire Department, and
WHEREAS, the attached proposals have been approved by the Union, and
the Fire Department is continuing to work towards implementation of
the staffing proposals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the attached amendments be made to the existing
contract between the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca Paid Fire
Fighters Association.
FLOAT LIEUTENANT
[Add the following language to the existing language]
Upon assignment of two (2) lieutenants to each shift, this.
clause shall become null and void for the duration of this
agreement.
DESIGNATED LIEUTENANT
[Add the following language to the existing language]
This clause shall be null and void upon approval by the Union
and the City of Ithaca.
OVERTIME
[Add the following language to the existing language]
When an employee is working overtime in an out of title
capacity (see the "Out of Title Work" clause elsewhere in this
agreement) , said employee shall be entitled to time and one
half in cash or time (at the employee's option) at the rate
specified in the "Out of Title Work" clause.
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OUT OF TITLE WORK
When an employee covered by this agreement is assigned to work
at a job classification higher than his/her regular job
classification, his/her salary shall be equal to the minimum
salary for the higher classification. The higher rate of pay
shall apply for all hours actually worked in the higher
classification.
If an employee covered by this agreement does not desire out of
title work, said employee shall not be required to work in a
higher job classification than his/her regular job
classification.
If an employee does not wish to work out of title, he/she may
notify the Fire Chief in writing of said request. Requests for
waiver from out of title work may be rescinded by the employee
at any time during regular business hours.
Selection of an employee to work in a higher classification
shall be based upon criteria mutually agreed upon by the Fire
Chief and the Union.
The motion passed 4-0 .
B. Request to Amend 1993 Authorized Personnel Roster
Deputy Fire Chief Dorman presented a request to adjust the Fire
Department's Authorized Personnel Roster by adding three (3)
lieutenant positions . He explained that the three positions
will be offset by transferring funds from one open Deputy Chief
position and two open Fire Fighter positions . He stated that
the Fire Department' s total number of authorized positions will
increase by three, but the total amount of funded positions
will remain the same. Deputy Chief Dorman stated that this
will improve the utilization of the current Fire Department
personnel. After a brief discussion, the following motion was
made:
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is recommending to amend the 1993
Authorized Personnel Roster by adding three (3) lieutenant positions
to allow for increased flexibility for the implementation of various
staffing proposals to address the current needs of the Fire
Department, and
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission has approved the addition of
three lieutenant positions to the roster; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That the 1993 Authorized Personnel Roster be amended as
follows:
Add: three (3) lieutenant positions;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That said lieutenant positions be funded by transferring
existing funding from the following positions:
One ( 1) Deputy Chief position
Two (2 ) Fire Fighter positions;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That, by making the above amendment, the overall
authorized positions in the Fire Department will be increased by
three, but the number of funded positions will remain the same.
The motion passed 4-0
8 . Finance Department
A. Controller - Request to Release Restricted Contingency Funds
for Gadabout
Deputy Controller Thayer presented a request respecting the
Transit Facility to release $30,000 of restricted contingency
funds to cover the City's share of Gadabout's operating budget
shortfall with respect to the Ithaca Tompkins Transit Facility.
He explained that each of the three primary participants in the
facility (i.e. : Cornell, City of Ithaca, and Tompkins County)
budgeted $30, 000 to fund the Gadabout's operating shortfall for
1993.
Deputy Controller Thayer stated that the funds were placed in
the budget for this purpose and are now needed to offset
Gadabout's shortfall for 1993 . He explained that the ITTC's
1993 budget is currently on budget and may even come in a small
amount under budget. After a brief discussion, the following
motion was made:
WHEREAS, in the 1993 Budget $30, 000 was placed in restricted
contingency for the purpose of funding Gadabout's shortfall of
funding for the Ithaca Tompkins Transit Center, and
WHEREAS, , the Gadabout shortfall has been realized, and the $30,000
funding is needed to cover Gadabout' s Ithaca Tompkins Transit Center
Expenses; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That the $30,000 placed in the Restricted Contingency
Account 1990 be released and transferred to Account A5630-435 Bus
Operation Contracts for the purpose of funding Gadabout's shortfall
of funds for the Ithaca Tompkins Transit Center.
The motion passed 4-0 .
B. Controller - Purchasing Policy Discussion
Deputy Controller Thayer handed out a draft copy of the new
purchasing policy for review by the Committee. He stated that
the following revisions are necessary:
1 . Policy on Surplus Equipment
2 . Emergency Purchases
Deputy Controller Thayer stated he would make the revisions and
send out a new draft for the next meeting. No action was
taken.
C. Controller - Recommendation of 1992-1994 External Auditor
Deputy Controller Thayer presented a recommendation to the
Committee to hire the City' s External Auditor for the next
three years - 1992, 1993 and 1994. He explained that six RFP's
were sent out for the External Audit (Single Audit) , and only
two proposals were received, which were:
1 . Sciarabba & Walker $40, 681
2 . CDLM CPA's 40, 622
Deputy Controller Thayer stated that the costs were virtually
the same, and based on the following three factors, he was
recommending CDLM for the audits :
1 . Documenting the Internal Control Structure Cost
2 . Experience with municipalities and Single Audits
3 . Satisfaction with past performance of CDLM
Deputy Controller Thayer explained that the documentation of
the Internal Control Structure would cost the City an extra
$449 , which was already factored into the above audit totals .
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He also explained that CDLM has much more experience with
Single Audits, and the City has not had a problem with CDLM
since they began performing the audits back in 1986 . After a
brief discussion, the Committee approved the recommendation.
D. Chamberlain - Request for Tax Penalty Expungement
City Controller Cafferillo presented a request from City
Chamberlain Parsons to deny the waiver of a $63.60 penalty on
tax bills due June 30, 1993 for the property owner of 624-628
South Meadow Street. He explained that Chamberlain Parsons
researched the postmark date of the tax payment, and found that
it had a postmark of July 1, 1993. After a brief discussion,
the following motion was made:
WHEREAS, the property owner of 624-628 South Meadow Street has filed
a request to waive a $63 .60 penalty on tax bills, stating that the
payment had a postmark of June 30, 1993, and
WHEREAS, the City Chamberlain has researched the request and found
that the payment had a postmark of July 1, 1993; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the request to waive the tax penalty be denied.
The motion passed 4-0.
E. Controller - Approval of Ithaca Sousing Authority Salaries
Comparability to City Salaries
City Controller Cafferillo presented a request to compare the
Ithaca Housing Authority's salaries to City salaries . He
explained that this was an annual resolution made by Council.
After a brief discussion, the following motion was made:
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Housing Authority is mandated by the Department
of Housing and Urban Development, our funding agency, to demonstrate
that the salaries and wages of the employees of said Housing
Authority are comparable with the practices of the local governing
body for all positions of similar responsibility and require
competence; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca authorized 3-8% increases for 1993
included step increases for qualified employees; and
WHEREAS, the IHA negotiated a three year Contract with the UAW at 7%
per year for maintenance employees; and
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WHEREAS, the Ithaca Housing Authority authorized a 7% increase for
all qualified employees to bring the IHA employees closer to parity
and comparability with City of Ithaca employees, and
WHEREAS, the IHA has established the following positions,
comparability and salary ranges for its Public Housing Section and
covered by its Operating Budget:
Position Comparable Position Salary
Executive Director Director of Planning & *$45,734-67, 698
Development/Controller ( 1992)
$52, 965 (Oper. )
5,885 (Sec. 8)
Salary $58,850
Family Self- Supervisor of Caseworkers $24, 000-33,000
Sufficiency Tompkins County DSS Salary $26,750
Principal Account City of Ithaca CSEA *$16,746-21, 189
Clerk/Fiscal Officer (40 hours) Salary $35,502
(16 years)
Administrative City of Ithaca CSEA *$17,716-22,417
Secretary (14 years) Salary $26,793
Site Manager Planner II *$22, 125-27,995
(3-1/2 years) (40 hours) Salary $23,719
Tenant Relations Administrative Assistant *$15,750-19,964
Assistant (40 hours) Salary $15,750
Account Clerk-Typist City of Ithaca CSEA *$13, 358-16,902
(8 years) (40 hours) Salary $19,220
Sr. Account Clerk- City of Ithaca CSEA *$14, 694-18,593
Typist (3 yrs, 40 hours) (35 hours) $14, 294(Oper. )
7 , 697 (Sec. 8)
Salary $21, 991
Director of Resident Recreation Supervisor *$19, 252-24, 360
Services (3 years) CSEA (35 hours) Salary $23, 253
Resident Initiatives Recreation Supervisor *$19 , 252-24, 360
Coordinator CSEA Salary $25, 680
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Position Comparable Position Salary
CIAP Program Assistant Civil Engineer *$28,253-35, 749
Coordinator $28, 683 (CIAP)
977 (Mgmt)
Salary $29, 660
Working Foreman Ithaca City School District ***Range not
(20 years) (40 hours) available
Salary $33, 626
Storekeeper City of Ithaca CSEA *$14,211-17,981
(2 yrs. ) (40 hours) (35 hours) Salary $19,463
Building Maintenance Maintainer CSEA $8 .75/hour minimum
Mechanic ( 16 years) (40 hours) IHA $16 . 16 + O.T.guaranteed
Salary $27,861
Building Maintenance Maintainer CSEA $8.75/hour minimum
Mechanic ( 15 years) (40 hours) IHA $12 .24 + O.T. guaranteed
Salary $26, 338
Maintenance Worker City of Ithaca CSEA $8 . 11/hour minimum
( 12 years) . (40 hours) IHA $10. 00 + O.T. guaranteed
Salary $20, 647
Maintenance Worker City of Ithaca CSEA $8 . 11/hour minimum
(8 years) (40 hours) IHA $8 . 96 + O.T. guaranteed
Salary $19,267
Maintenance Worker City of Ithaca CSEA $8 . 11/hour minimum
(7 years) (40 hours) IHA $8 . 78 + O.T. guaranteed
Salary $18,897
Maintenance Worker City of Ithaca CSEA $8. 11/hour minimum
(7 years) (40 hours) IHA $8 . 78 + O.T. guaranteed
Salary $18, 897
Laborer City of Ithaca CSEA $7 . 74/hour minimum
(7 years) (40 hours) IHA $8 . 22 + O.T. guaranteed
Salary $17, 740
Laborer City of Ithaca CSEA $7 . 74/hour minimum
(3-1/2 years) (40 hours) IHA $7 . 30 + O.T. guaranteed
Salary $15, 714
*1992 latest salary range available
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BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE AUGUST 18, 1993
Position Comparable Position Salary
Laborer (Summer help) Seasonal $5 . 00/hour
$2, 600
Laborer (Summer help) Seasonal $5 .00/hour
$2, 600
Camp Director & Seasonal $15,336
Counselors
SECTION 8 / VOUCHER
Section 8 Administrator Planner II - CSEA $22, 125-27,995
(5 years) (40 hours) (35 hours) Salary $24,444
Tenant Selector Administrative Assistant *$15,778-19,964
(2 years) (40 hours) CSEA (35 hours) Salary $19,941
Account Clerk/Typist City of Ithaca CSEA *$13, 358-16,902
(4 years) (40 hours) (35 hours) Salary $17,281
Account Clerk/Typist City of Ithaca *$13,358-16, 902
(5 years) (40 hours) (35 hours) Salary $18, 190
Typist City of Ithaca CSEA *$13,358-16, 902
(New) Salary $14, 338
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to its responsibilities under Section 3,
Article 32(l) of the New York State Housing Law the Common Council
agrees that the salaries and wages of the employees of the IHA are
comparable to those paid by the City for all positions of similar
responsibility and required competence.
The motion passed 4-0 .
The next B & A meeting was scheduled for September 22, 1993.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
NOTE: In many cases the actual texts of the resolutions presented in
these minutes were prepared following the Committee's
deliberations and decisions on the matters involved. The
resolutions presented here are in complete accord with decisions
made by the Committee.
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