HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-20 Common Council Meeting AgendaOFFICIAL NOTICE OF MEETING
A Regular meeting of the Common Council will be held on Wednesday, January 8,
2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall, 108 East Green
Street, Ithaca, New York. Your attendance is requested.
AGENDA
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
2. ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
3. PROCLAMATIONS/AWARDS:
4. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
4.1 Oath of Office – Alderpersons Elect
4.2 Appointment of Acting and Alternate Acting Mayor – Resolution
4.3 Appointment of Marriage Officers – Resolution
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
5.1 Reports of Municipal Officials
6. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
7. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – COMMON COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR:
8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Superintendent of Public Works Office:
8.1 Annual Request of Downtown Ithaca Alliance to Permit Wine, Beer, and Hard
Cider Tasting and Sale of Bottled Wine, Beer, and Hard Cider at Their 20 20
Events – Resolution
City Administration Committee:
8.2 Finance/Controller - Designation of Official Newspaper - Resolution
8.3 Finance/Controller - Collateral to Secure Deposits - Resolution
8.4 Finance/Controller - Public Employee's Blanket Bond - Resolution
8.5 Finance/Controller - Designation of Common Council Meetings - Resolution
8.6 Finance/Controller - Designation of Official Depositories - Resolution
8.7 Common Council - Approval of Travel Policy - Resolution
8.8 Police – Request to Amend 2020 Authorized Budget for New York State
Homeland Security Grant - Resolution
8.9 Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency - Community Housing Development Fund,
Rescind Prior Authorized Funding- Resolution
8.10 Controller - Request to Amend 2019 Budget Judgements and Claims -
Resolution
8.11 Planning, Building and Economic Development – Amendment to 2019 Authorized
Budget for Grant - Resolution
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9. CITY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
9.1 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of $5,631,100 Bonds Of The City Of
Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay The Cost Of Certain Capital
Improvements In And For Said City.
9.2 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of An Additional $1,440,000 Bonds Of
The City Of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay Part Of The Cost Of
Improvements To Elmira Road, In And For Said City.
9.3 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of An Additional $3,917,675 Bonds Of
The City Of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay Part Of The City’s
Share Of Improvements At The Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility, In
And For Said City.
9.4 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of An Additional $255,000 Bonds Of The
City Of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay Part Of The Cost Of Ice Jam
Effluent Piping, In And For Said City.
9.5 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of An Additional $550,800 Bonds Of The
City Of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay Part Of The Cost Of The
Purchase And Installation Of Street Lights, In And For Said City.
9.6 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of An Additional $228,900 Bonds Of The
City Of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay Part Of The Cost Of The
Preparation Of A Transportation Plan, In And For Said City.
9.7 Capital Project Construction Phase for Grit Removal Project, Concrete
Restoration Project, Emergency Generator Replacement, and Miscellaneous
Plant Improvements at the Ithaca Area Wastewater Facility - Resolution
9.8 Fire Department – Approval of City of Ithaca/Town of Ithaca Fire Contract -
Resolution
9.9 City Controller’s Report
10. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
10.1 Approval of the Waterfront Design Guidelines - Resolution
10.2 Resolution to Approve Artwork for the Anthropocene Sculpture in Baker Park
10.3 Resolution to Approve Artwork for the Tompkins Giant No. 1 Proposal in Cass
Park
11. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
12. NEW BUSINESS:
13. INDIVIDUAL MEMBER – FILED RESOLUTIONS:
13.1 Alderperson Kerslick - Resolution - To Create the Director of Sustainability
Position and Assign to the Management Compensation Plan
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14. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS:
14.1 Appointments and Reappointments to Commissions and Boards – Resolution
15. REPORTS OF COMMON COUNCIL LIAISONS:
16. REPORT OF CITY CLERK:
17. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY:
18. MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
18.1 Approval of the December 4, 2019 Common Council Meeting Minutes –
Resolution
19. ADJOURNMENT:
If you have a disability that will require special arrangements to be made in order for you
to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 274-6570 at least 48
hours before the meeting.
Out of consideration for the health of other individuals, please refrain from using
perfume/cologne and other scented personal care products at City of Ithaca meetings.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
______________________________
Julie Conley Holcomb, CMC
City Clerk
Date: January 3, 2020
Revised: January 6, 2020
8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Superintendent of Public Works Office:
8.1 Annual Request of Downtown Ithaca Alliance to Permit Wine, Beer, and
Hard Cider Tasting and Sale of Bottled Wine, Beer, and Hard Cider at Their 2020
Events – Resolution
WHEREAS, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance has requested permission for wine, beer,
and hard cider tasting and sales as part of their special events for 2020; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Downtown Ithaca Alliance be authorized to arrange for wine,
beer, and hard cider tasting and sale of bottled wine, beer, and hard cider at booths
during their special events between the dates of January 1 to December 31, 2020; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That the Downtown Ithaca Alliance and participating wineries shall comply
with all applicable state and local laws and ordinances, and shall enter into an
agreement providing that it will hold the City harmless and indemnify the City on
account of any claims made as the result of the sale or tasting of wine and hard cider on
the Ithaca Commons, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Downtown Ithaca Alliance or the participating winery or cider
company shall agree to maintain liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and
Dram Shop Act coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 naming the City of
Ithaca as an additional insured, and shall provide evidence of such insurance to the City
Clerk prior to the event.
8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - Continued:
City Administration Committee
8.2 Finance/Controller - Designation of Official Newspaper - Resolution
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section C-113 of the City Charter, the Ithaca Journal be
and is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the City of Ithaca for the year
2020.
8.3 Finance/Controller - Collateral to Secure Deposits - Resolution
RESOLVED, That the collateral deposited by the Tompkins Trust Company, JP
Morgan Chase and M&T Bank as reported be approved as to form and sufficiency.
8.4 Finance/Controller - Public Employee's Blanket Bond - Resolution
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 11 of the Public Officers Law, the following
Bond, which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, be, and is hereby approved in
all respects for the year 2020.
Faithful Performance Blanket Bond Coverage by
Travelers Insurance Company $1,000,000
8.5 Finance/Controller - Designation of Common Council Meetings -
Resolution
RESOLVED, That the regular meetings of the Common Council, for the year 2020,
be held at 6:00 p.m., on the first Wednesday of each month, in the Common
Council Chambers, at City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York, unless
otherwise determined by Common Council.
8.6 Finance/Controller - Designation of Official Depositories - Resolution
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section C-34 of the City Charter, the Tompkins Trust
Company, the JP Morgan Chase Bank and the M & T Bank be, and they are,
hereby designated as the official depositories of all City Funds for the year 2020.
8.7 Common Council - Approval of Travel Policy - Resolution
WHEREAS, there is to be held during the coming official year a) the New York
State Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting and Training School; b) the New York
State Conference of Mayors Fall Training School for Fiscal Officers and Municipal
Clerks, and other national and regional conferences as applicable; and
WHEREAS, it is determined by the Mayor and Common Council that attendance by
certain municipal officials and City employees at one or more of these meetings,
conferences or schools benefits the municipality; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council, the Mayor and City employees are hereby
authorized to attend said conferences or other applicable training events during
2020; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the cost for all events must be derived from existing 2020
Departmental Budgets with appropriate approvals obtained as applicable; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
8.8 Police – Request to Amend 2020 Authorized Budget for NYS Homeland
Security Grant - Resolution
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) recently received a US Department of
Homeland Security State Homeland Grant administrated by New York State for
$100,000; and
WHEREAS, the grant will be used to develop and enhance tactical team response
capabilities through equipment, training and exercise, with funding through August 31,
2021; and
WHEREAS, equipment and resources purchased through this grant will include:
Helmet mounted night vision devices, self-contained breathing apparatus, tactical body
armor, rapid response vehicle for transport of personnel and equipment, Chemical,
Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear defense (CBRN) protective ensemble and backfill
of overtime of training; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends the 2020 authorized Police
Department Budget to account for the $100,000 New York State Homeland Security
and Emergency Services Grant as follows:
Increase Revenue Account:
A3120-4320 Police Federal Aid $ 100,000
Increase Appropriation Accounts:
A3120-5125- 5001 Police Overtime $ 10,000
A3120-5215- 5022 Vehicles $ 39,000
A3120-5225- 5022 Police Equipment $ 51,000
$100,000
Version 1 Total Total Cost Grant Funds Matching Funds
$100,000.00 $100,000.00 $0.00
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Participant Grant Funds Matching Funds Total
Ithaca, City of $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
City of Ithaca Police Department $100,000.00 $0.00 $100,000.00
Tompkins County Sheriffs Office $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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# Personnel Number Unit Cost Total Cost Grant Funds Matching Funds Deficient
1 Backfill Overtime Costs - Operator Initial and Spe...1 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $0.00 no
2 Backfill Overtime Costs - Operators attending Join...1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 no
Total $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00
# Equipment NumberUnit Cost Total Cost Grant Funds Matching Funds Deficient
1 Helmet Mounted Night Vision Devices 3 $7,000.00 $21,000.00 $21,000.00 $0.00 no
2 Self-contained Breathing Apparatus 1 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 no
3 Tactical Body Armor 10 $2,200.00 $22,000.00 $22,000.00 $0.00 no
4 Rapid Response Vehicle for Transport of Personnel ...1 $39,000.00 $39,000.00 $39,000.00 $0.00 no
5 CBRN Protective Ensemble 2 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 no
Total $90,000.00 $90,000.00 $0.00
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8.9 Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA) - Community Housing Development
Fund, Rescind Prior Authorized Funding- Resolution
WHEREAS, Cornell University, Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca annually
contribute funding to the Community Housing Development Fund (CHDF) to financially
assist projects that increase the supply of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, due to a 2017 administrative error, the City of Ithaca’s balance of funds
available to invest in affordable housing projects was mistakenly increased by $150,000
and Cornell University’s balance of funds available was mistakenly decreased by
$150,000; and
WHEREAS, this error resulted in the City over-committing $127,000 in funding rounds #17
and #18; and
WHEREAS, Cornell has agreed to assume the following City CHDF financial
commitments:
$70,000, Round #17, 402 S. Cayuga Street project,
$100,000, Round #18, Cayuga Flats project (formerly known as INHS Scattered
Sites); and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca previously authorized expenditures for the above listed
projects by resolutions dated February 7, 2019, and July 3, 2019, though such funds have
not been disbursed; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council for the City of Ithaca hereby rescinds
authorization to expend City of Ithaca CHDF contributions for the following projects that
will receive funding from Cornell University’s contributions to the CHDF:
$70,000, Round #17, 402 S. Cayuga Street project, and
$100,000, Round #18, Cayuga Flats project (formerly known as INHS Scattered
Sites).
8.10 Controller - Request to Amend 2019 Budget Judgements and Claims -
Resolution
WHEREAS, during 2019, the City has experienced an increase in expenses related to
litigation; and
WHEREAS, during 2019, the City is anticipating higher than budget collections in sales
tax revenue; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends the 2019 Authorized Budget to
account for the increase in litigation expenses as follows:
Increase Revenue Account:
A0001-1101 Sales Tax $200,000
Increase Appropriations Account:
A1930-5000 Judgements and Claims $200,000
8.11 Planning, Building, and Economic Development – Amendment to 2019
Authorized Budget for Grant - Resolution
WHEREAS, the City received a New York State (NYS) certified local government
program grant in the amount of $4,500 for East Hill Historic District expansion; and
WHEREAS, the grant reimburses the City for services to survey and document
properties for the East Hill Historic District Expansion; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends the 2019 authorized budget for the
Planning, Building and Economic Development Department as follows to account for
said grant from NYS:
Increase Revenue Account:
A8020-3989 State Aid Home & Community Services $4,500
Increase Appropriations Account:
A8020-5435 Planning Contracts $4,500
9. CITY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
9.1 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of $5,631,100 Bonds Of The City Of
Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay The Cost Of Certain Capital
Improvements In And For Said City.
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital projects hereinafter
described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality
Review Act, have been performed; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital projects; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. For the object or purpose of paying the cost of certain capital
improvements in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, there are
hereby authorized to be issued $5,631,100 bonds of said City pursuant to the provisions
of the Local Finance Law, apportioned among such capital improvements in accordance
with the maximum estimated cost of each. The capital improvements to be financed
pursuant to this bond resolution, the maximum estimated cost of each, the amount of
bonds to be authorized therefor, the period of probable usefulness of each, and whether
said capital improvements are each a specific object or purpose or a class of objects or
purposes, including in each case incidental improvements, equipment, machinery,
apparatus, appurtenances, furnishings and expenses in connection therewith, are as
follows:
a) Reconstruction of College Avenue from Mitchell Street to Dryden Road to place
electric facilities underground, including full depth reconstruction, curbs, storm
drains, sidewalks, light system, signs, telecommunication system, and pavement
markings, in and for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of $1,000,000. It is
hereby determined that the plan for the financing of such specific object or
purpose shall consist of the issuance of $1,000,000 bonds of the $5,631,100
bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is
hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid
specific object or purpose is 15 years, pursuant to subdivision 20(c) of paragraph
a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
b) Planning and design costs for the new parking lot in Cass Park near the Ithaca
Children’s Garden, in and for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of $51,000.
It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of such specific object or
purpose shall consist of the issuance of $51,000 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds
of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby
determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object
or purpose is 5 years, pursuant to subdivision 62(2nd) of paragraph a of
Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
c) Replacement of the existing Ithaca Fire Department Exhaust Extraction systems
at all four Fire Stations, in and for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of
$189,000. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of such specific
object or purpose shall consist of the issuance of $189,000 bonds of the
$5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond
resolution; provided, however, that the amount of obligations ultimately to be
issued will be reduced by any State and/or Federal grants-in-aid to be received.
It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid
specific object or purpose is 20 years, pursuant to subdivision 27 of paragraph a
of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
d) Planning and design costs for the Ithaca Green New Deal Action plan to reduce
green house gas emissions in various City operations, in and for said City, at a
maximum estimated cost of $102,000. It is hereby determined that the plan for
the financing of such specific object or purpose shall consist of the issuance of
$102,000 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued
pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 5 years,
pursuant to subdivision 89, based on subdivisions 62(2nd) and 64 of paragraph a
of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
e) Acquisition of a security camera system for the Police Department faiclity, in and
for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of $75,500. It is hereby determined
that the plan for the financing of such specific object or purpose shall consist of
the issuance of $75,500 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to
be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the
period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 5
years, pursuant to subdivision 32 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law;
f) Acquisition of video broadcast equipment for the Common Council Chambers, in
and for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of $30,600. It is hereby
determined that the plan for the financing of such specific object or purpose shall
consist of the issuance of $30,600 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City
authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined
that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose
is 5 years, pursuant to subdivision 32 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the
Local Finance Law;
g) New improvements to the Hangar Theatre and site at the former Ithaca Airport,
such improvements being additional capital improvements beyond the scope of
previous authorizing bond resolutions, in and for said City, at a maximum
estimated cost of $10,200. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing
of such class of objects or purposes shall consist of the issuance of $10,200
bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to
this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of probable
usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 25 years, pursuant to
subdivision 12(a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
h) Improvements to the transit system, including bus replacement, passenger
facilities, and the purchase and installation of computer hardware and software,
in and for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of $155,000. It is hereby
determined that the plan for the financing of such class of objects or purposes
shall consist of the issuance of $155,000 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said
City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby
determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of
objects or purposes is 10 years, pursuant to subdivision 90, based on
subdivisions 12(a), 29-a and 35 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law;
i) Construction of improvements to and reconstruction of various City buildings and
related facilities, in and for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of $357,000.
It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of such class of objects or
purposes shall consist of the issuance of $357,000 bonds of the $5,631,100
bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is
hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class
of objects or purposes is 25 years, pursuant to subdivision 12(a) of paragraph a
of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
j) New improvements to Cass Park Ice Rink, in and for said City, at a maximum
estimated cost of $153,000. It is hereby determined that the plan for the
financing of such specific object or purpose shall consist of the issuance of
$153,000 bonds of the $5,225,575 bonds of said City authorized to be issued
pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 25 years,
pursuant to subdivision 12(a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law, being additional capital improvements beyond the scope of
previous authorizing bond resolutions;
k) Planning and design costs for the Cass Park athletic fields, outbuildings and
pavilion, in and for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of $87,000. It is
hereby determined that the plan for the financing of such specific object or
purpose shall consist of the issuance of $87,000 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds
of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby
determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object
or purpose is 5 years, pursuant to subdivision 62(2nd) of paragraph a of
Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
l) Construction of the Youth Bureau parking lot, in and for said City, at a maximum
estimated cost of $163,000. It is hereby determined that the plan for the
financing of such specific object or purpose shall consist of the issuance of
$163,000 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued
pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 10 years,
pursuant to subdivision 20(f) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law;
m) The purchase of equipment and vehicles for various departments, at an
aggregate maximum estimated cost of $886,500, allocated as follows:
(i) Purchase of equipment for maintenance purposes, being a garage vehicle
lift which costs more than $15,000 but less than $30,000, for said City, at
a maximum estimated cost of $25,500. It is hereby determined that t he
plan for the financing of such specific object or purpose shall consist of the
issuance of $25,500 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City
authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby
determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific
object or purpose is 10 years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of
Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
(ii) Purchase of equipment for maintenance purposes, each item of which
costs $30,000 or more, for said City, at an aggregate maximum estimated
cost of $469,200. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of
such class of objects or purposes shall consist of the issuance of
$469,200 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be
issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the
period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes
is 15 years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of
the Local Finance Law;
(iii) Purchase of police vehicles to replace those in service for one year or
more, for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of $306,000. It is hereby
determined that the plan for the financing of such class of objects or
purposes shall consist of the issuance of $306,000 bonds of the
$5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this
bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of probable
usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 3 years,
pursuant to subdivision 77(1st) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the
Local Finance Law;
(iv) Purchase of passenger vans for the Youth Bureau and Greater Ithaca
Activities Center, for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of $59,250.
It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of such class of
objects or purposes shall consist of the issuance of $59,250 bonds of the
$5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this
bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of probable
usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 5 years,
pursuant to subdivision 29 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law; and
(v) Purchase of a passenger sedan, for said City, at a maximum estimated
cost of $26,550. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of
such specific object or purpose shall consist of the issuance of $26,550
bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued
pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 3 years,
pursuant to subdivision 77(1st) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the
Local Finance Law.
n) Purchase of a pumper fire fighting vehicle, for said City, at a maximum estimate d
cost of $688,500. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of such
specific object or purpose shall consist of the issuance of $688,500 bonds of the
$5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond
resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is 20 years, pursuant to subdivision 27 of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
o) Reconstruction of the Catherine Street sanitary sewer mains, consisting of the
replacement of approximately 575 liner feet of 6” sewer main with an 8” main and
new service connections on College Avenue to Eddy Street, in and for said City,
at a maximum estimated cost of $194,000. It is hereby determined that the plan
for the financing of such specific object or purpose shall consist of the issuance
of $194,000 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued
pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 40 years,
pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance
Law;
p) Reconstruction of the Catherine Street water mains, consisting of the
replacement of approximately 575 liner feet of 6” sewer main with an 8” main and
new service connections on College Avenue to Eddy Street, in and for said City,
at a maximum estimated cost of $383,000. It is hereby determined that the plan
for the financing of such specific object or purpose shall consist of the issuance
of $383,000 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued
pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 40 years,
pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance
Law;
q) Reconstruction of the Hector Street water mains, consisting of the replacement of
approximately 500 liner feet of 6” water main with an 8” main and new service
connections in the 1000 block of Hector Street, in and for said City, at a
maximum estimated cost of $204,000. It is hereby determined that the plan for
the financing of such specific object or purpose shall consist of the issuance of
$204,000 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued
pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 40 years,
pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance
Law;
r) Roof replacement at the Water and Sewer Building located at 510 First Street, in
and for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of $255,000. It is hereby
determined that the plan for the financing of such specific object or purpose shall
consist of the issuance of $255,000 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City
authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined
that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose
is 40 years, pursuant to subdivision 102, based upon subdivisions 1 and 4 of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
s) Purchase and installation of lab management system for the Water Treatment
Plant, in and for said City, at a maximum estimated cost of $61,200. It is hereby
determined that the plan for the financing of such specific object or purpose shall
consist of the issuance of $61,200 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City
authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined
that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose
is 40 years, pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the
Local Finance Law;
t) Planning and design costs for the upgrade of the Water Treatment Plant Remote
Facilities Communication system, in and for said City, at a maximum estimated
cost of $30,600. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of such
specific object or purpose shall consist of the issuance of $30,600 bonds of the
$5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond
resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is 5 years, pursuant to subdivision 62(2nd) of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
u) Citywide computer and related software upgrades, in and for said City, at a
maximum estimated cost of $50,000. It is hereby determined that the plan for the
financing of such specific object or purpose shall consist of the issuance of
$50,000 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued
pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 5 years,
pursuant to subdivision 89, based upon subdivisions 32 and 108 of paragraph a
of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
v) Department of Public Works fuel tank replacement program, in and for said City,
at a maximum estimated cost of $505,000. It is hereby determined that the plan
for the financing of such specific object or purpose shall consist of the issuance
of $505,000 bonds of the $5,631,100 bonds of said City authorized to be issued
pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 15 years,
pursuant to subdivision 35 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance
Law.
Section 2. The aggregate maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid objects or
purposes is $5,631,100, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the
$5,631,100 serial bonds authorized by Section 1 hereof, allocated to each of the objects
or purposes in accordance with the maximum estimated cost of each stated in Section 1
hereof; provided, however, that the amount of serial bonds will be reduced by any
Federal or State grants-in-aid received therefor, including as specifically provided
herein.
Section 3. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such
obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be
levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable.
Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and
sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such
terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by
said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 5. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the
sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall
advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner
as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the
exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the
Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale
of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller shall be a full acquittance to the
purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the
purchase money.
Section 6. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds,
including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or
declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or
facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the
recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said
bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be
executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller,
providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of
the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or
places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be
determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial
advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial
bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged
by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the
Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such
bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section
52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such
recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the
City Controller shall determine.
Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said
City is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced
within twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis,
or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 9. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in
summary form in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of
the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance
Law.
9.2 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of An Additional $1,440,000
Bonds Of The City Of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay Part Of
The Cost Of Improvements To Elmira Road, In And For Said City.
WHEREAS, by a bond resolution heretofore adopted, being a bond resolution
dated January 4, 2017, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, New York, authorized the issuance of $210,600 bonds of said City to pay
design costs for the improvements to Elmira Road, in and for said City, and
determined that the period of probable usefulness thereof was five years, as a
financing for the planning for the capital project; and
WHEREAS, by a bond resolution heretofore adopted, being a bond resolution dated
January 3, 2018, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New
York, authorized the issuance of an additional $968,500 bonds of said City to pay the
costs of the capital project itself, being the improvements to Elmira Road, including
related traffic signal replacement and incidental improvements and expenses in
connection therewith, in and for said City, and amended the period of probable
usefulness thereof to fifteen years; and
WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been
determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, which regulations state that Type II Actions will not
have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize additional bonds for the financing thereof;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying part of the cost of
improvements to Elmira Road, in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County,
New York, including related traffic signal replacement and incidental improvements and
expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued an
additional $968,500 bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, which
specific object or purpose is hereby authorized at the new maximum estimated cost of
$2,619,100.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of such $2,619,100 maximum estimated cost is
as follows:
a) By the issuance of the $210,600 bonds of said City heretofore authorized
to be issued therefor pursuant to a bond resolution dated January 4, 2017;
b) By the issuance of the $968,500 bonds of said City heretofore authorized
to be issued therefor pursuant to a bond resolution dated January 3, 2018;
c) By the issuance of the additional $1,440,000 bonds of said City herein
authorized. Provided, however, that the amount of obligations ultimately to
be issued will be reduced by any State and/or Federal grants-in-aid to be
received by said City for said purpose.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is 15 years, pursuant to subdivision 20(c) of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from the date of the
first bond anticipation note issued therefor pursuant to the aforesaid bond resolution
dated January 4, 2017.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such
obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be
levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and
sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such
terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by
said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the
sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall
advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner
as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the
exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the
Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale
of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller shall be a full acquittance to the
purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the
purchase money.
Section 7. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds,
including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or
declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or
facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the
recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said
bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be
executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller,
providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of
the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or
places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be
determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial
advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial
bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged
by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the
Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such
bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section
52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such
recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the
City Controller shall determine.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said
City is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced
within twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis,
or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or
summary form in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of
the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance
Law.
9.3 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of An Additional $3,917,675
Bonds Of The City Of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay Part Of
The City’s Share Of Improvements At The Ithaca Area Wastewater
Treatment Facility, In And For Said City.
WHEREAS, by a bond resolution heretofore adopted on January 3, 2018, the
Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, authorized
the issuance of $434,175 bonds of said City to pay the City’s share of the cost of
the final design engineering services for improvements at the Ithaca Area
Wastewater Treatment Facility (“IAWWTF”), in and for said City, and determined
that the period of probable usefulness thereof was five years, as a financing for
the planning for the capital project of such remediation; and
WHEREAS, by a bond resolution heretofore adopted, being a bond resolution dated
December 5, 2018, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New
York, authorized the issuance of an additional $7,190,000 bonds of said City to pay the
costs of the capital project itself, being the City’s share of the cost of improvements to
the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility, including grit system improvements,
concrete restoration, influent building improvements, stair tower replacement, site work,
chemical unloading area improvements, vac-truck pad, weirs, doors and other structural
improvements, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, in
and for said City, and amended the period of probable usefulness thereof to fifteen
years; and
WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been
determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, which it has been determined will not have a
significant adverse impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize $3,917,675 additional bonds for the financing
thereof; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying part of the City’s share of the
cost of improvements to the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility, including grit
system improvements, concrete restoration, influent building improvements, stair tower
replacement, site work, chemical unloading area improvements, vac-truck pad, weirs,
doors and other structural improvements, and incidental improvements and expenses in
connection therewith, in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, there
are hereby authorized to be issued an additional $3,917,675 bonds pursuant to the
provisions of the Local Finance Law. Said specific object or purpose is hereby
authorized at the new maximum estimated cost of $11,541,850.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of such $11,541,850 maximum estimated cost is
as follows:
a) By the issuance of the $434,175 bonds of said City heretofore authorized
to be issued therefor pursuant to a bond resolution dated January 3, 2018;
and
b) By the issuance of the $7,190,000 bonds of said City heretofore
authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to a bond resolution dated
January 2, 2019; and
b) By the issuance of the additional $3,917,675 bonds of said City herein
authorized for said specific object or purpose;
provided, however, that the amount of obligations ultimately to be issued
for said specific object or purpose will be reduced by any State and/or
Federal grants-in-aid to be received by said City for said purpose.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is 40 years, pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph
a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from February 15, 2018.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such
obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be
levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and
sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such
terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by
said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the
sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall
advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner
as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the
exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the
Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale
of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller shall be a full acquittance to the
purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the
purchase money.
Section 7. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds,
including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or
declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or
facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the
recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said
bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be
executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller,
providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of
the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or
places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be
determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial
advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial
bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged
by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the
Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such
bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section
52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such
recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the
City Controller shall determine.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said
City is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced
within twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis,
or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or
summary form in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of
the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance
Law.
9.4 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of An Additional $255,000 Bonds
Of The City Of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay Part Of The Cost Of
Ice Jam Effluent Piping, In And For Said City.
WHEREAS, by a bond resolution heretofore adopted on January 2, 2019, the Common
Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, authorized the issuance of
$51,000 bonds of said City to pay the cost of design and planning costs for the ice jam
effluent piping from the Wastewater Treatment Plant to Cascadilla and Fall Creeks, in
and for said City, and determined that the period of probable usefulness thereof was
five years, as a financing for the planning for the capital project; and
WHEREAS, it has now been determined that such authorization shall include the costs
of the capital project itself and that it is in the financial interest of said City to amortize
the serial bonds for a period in excess of five years, the period of probable usefulness of
said specific object or purpose being 40 years in accordance with the applicable
provision of the Local Finance Law; and
WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been
determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, which it has been determined will not have a
significant adverse impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to amend such bond resolution accordingly and authorize
the additional bonds for the financing thereof; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of ice jam effluent
piping from the Wastewater Treatment Plant to Cascadilla and Fall Creeks, including
incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, in and for the City of
Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, there are hereby authorized to be issued an
additional $255,000 bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Said
specific object or purpose is hereby authorized at the new maximum estimated cost of
$306,000.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of such $306,000 maximum estimated cost is as
follows:
a) By the issuance of the $51,000 bonds of said City heretofore authorized to
be issued therefor pursuant to a bond resolution dated January 2, 2019;
and
b) By the issuance of the additional $255,000 bonds of said City herein
authorized for said specific object or purpose.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is 40 years, pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph
a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from the date of issuance of the
first obligations issued therefor, and the period of probable usefulness of the bonds
heretofore authorized for the design and planning services thereof is hereby increased
to 40 years, pursuant to said subdivision 4.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such
obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be
levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and
sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such
terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by
said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the
sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall
advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner
as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the
exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the
Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale
of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller shall be a full acquittance to the
purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the
purchase money.
Section 7. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds,
including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or
declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or
facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the
recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said
bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be
executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller,
providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of
the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or
places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be
determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial
advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial
bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged
by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the
Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such
bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section
52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such
recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the
City Controller shall determine.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said
City is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced
within twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis,
or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or
summary form in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of
the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance
Law.
9.5 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of An Additional $550,800
Bonds Of The City Of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay Part Of
The Cost Of The Purchase And Installation Of Street Lights, In And For
Said City.
WHEREAS, by a bond resolution heretofore adopted, being a bond resolution
dated January 4, 2017, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, New York, authorized the issuance of $653,000 bonds of said City to pay
the cost of the purchase and installation of street lights, in and for said City, and
determined that the period of probable usefulness thereof was thirty years; and
WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been
determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, which regulations state that Type II Actions will not
have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize additional bonds for the financing thereof;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying part of the cost of the
purchase and installation of street lights, in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County,
New York, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith,
there are hereby authorized to be issued an additional $550,800 bonds pursuant to the
provisions of the Local Finance Law, which class of objects or purposes is hereby
authorized at the new maximum estimated cost of $1,203,800.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of such $1,203,800 maximum estimated cost is
as follows:
a) By the issuance of the $653,000 bonds of said City heretofore authorized
to be issued therefor pursuant to a bond resolution dated January 4, 2017;
b) By the issuance of the additional $550,800 bonds of said City herein
authorized. Provided, however, that the amount of obligations ultimately to
be issued will be reduced by any State and/or Federal grants-in-aid to be
received by said City for said purpose.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 30 years, pursuant to subdivision 5 of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from the date of the
first bond anticipation note issued therefor pursuant to the aforesaid bond resolution
dated January 4, 2017.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such
obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be
levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and
sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such
terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by
said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the
sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall
advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner
as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the
exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the
Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale
of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller shall be a full acquittance to the
purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the
purchase money.
Section 7. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds,
including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or
declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or
facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the
recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said
bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be
executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller,
providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of
the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or
places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be
determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial
advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial
bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged
by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the
Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such
bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section
52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such
recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the
City Controller shall determine.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said
City is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced
within twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis,
or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or
summary form in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of
the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance
Law.
9.6 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of An Additional $228,900
Bonds Of The City Of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, To Pay Part Of
The Cost Of The Preparation Of A Transportation Plan, In And For Said
City.
WHEREAS, by a bond resolution heretofore adopted, being a bond resolution
dated February 2, 2019, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, New York, authorized the issuance of $51,000 bonds of said City to pay
the cost of the preparation of a transportation plan, for said City, and determined
that the period of probable usefulness thereof was five years; and
WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been
determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, which regulations state that Type II Actions will not
have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize additional bonds for the financing thereof;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying part of the cost of the
preparation of a transportation plan, for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
including incidental expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be
issued an additional $228,900 bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance
Law, which specific object or purpose is hereby authorized at the new maximum
estimated cost of $279,900.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of such $279,900 maximum estimated cost is as
follows:
a) By the issuance of the $51,000 bonds of said City heretofore authorized to
be issued therefor pursuant to a bond resolution dated February 2, 2019;
b) By the issuance of the additional $228,900 bonds of said City herein
authorized.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is 5 years, pursuant to subdivision 62(2 nd) of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from the date of the
first obligations issued therefor.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such
obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be
levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and
sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such
terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by
said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the
sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall
advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner
as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the
exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the
Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale
of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller shall be a full acquittance to the
purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the
purchase money.
Section 7. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds,
including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or
declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or
facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the
recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said
bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be
executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller,
providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of
the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or
places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be
determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial
advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial
bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged
by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the
Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such
bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section
52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such
recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the
City Controller shall determine.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said
City is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced
within twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis,
or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or
summary form in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of
the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance
Law.
CITY OF ITHACA
108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-5690
Office of City Controller
Telephone: 607/274-6576 Fax: 607/274-6415
Bond Resolution Request, CA Meeting, December 18, 2019
The City normally borrows funds twice a year, namely in February and July.
This request is to approve the authorization of capital Projects approved by Common Council since our
last authorization in June 2019. The projects needed for authorization include projects approved since
our 2020 Budget approval and any previously authorized projects not yet included in a bond resolution.
All projects are issued on a cash flow need basis, meaning, that the funds will be issued over the next six
months as cash is needed for the projects. In addition, we have a restricted time frame to expend funds
once we issue them.
Attached you will find the projects needed for authorization in the amount of $12,023,475. My
concerns related to the City's heavy debt load are on-going. While we are not in the red flag danger
area, we need to continue to find ways to reduce the high amount of debt we currently have. We are in
the 70% of expended debt limit area. At 90% of debt limit exhausted, the red flags are raised. Going
forward, the high annual debt service costs will restrict the use of City funds on other areas. By law, we
are required to pay our debt first. After a smal1 reduction in our debt load last year, with the activity this
year, we have now.increased our debt outstanding. Our current debt outstanding, including this issue, is
$1481 167,381. While $701 265,454 of our outstanding debt is related to water1 sewer, wastewater,
installment debt and Housing IURA debt and is exempt from debt limit, we still have a significant
amount of general outstanding debt, $77,901,~27. It's important to note that some of our debt is
borrowed upfront and will be later repaid from state and federal sources. The amount of
reimbursement for federal and state aid will range from $6,00(>t{)()() to $10,000,000.
We have not received the resolutions from the bonding attorney, but we wilt send them out and soon as
they are available. We expect to have them by January 1st.
The total issuance for late February will be $11,062,800 plus renewal of the Bond Anticipation Notes
(BANs) coming due. Of the new money, $9,9351 000 is needed for Generid Fund purposes.
Interest rates continue to fluctuate since our last issue in February. Our one-year note interest rate in
July was 1.64%. Our long-term interest rate was 2.77% in July. The market is currently in a somewhat
volatile condition, and the economy remains uncertain at this time. After the Feds had increased
interest rates during 2018, they have now lowered rates during 2019 due to global economy health
concerns. We are not sure what to expect during 2020. We expect to borrow funds through BANs
(short-term) at interest rates between 1.50% and 2.50%. The investment rate we are able to retain is
has also lowered as well and is currently around 1.90%. We will continue to look at the possibility of
going tong-term with some of our debt, as long-term rates are still favorable at this time, around the
3.0%-3.50% mark. Issuing these funds now wou1d allow us to take advantage of the lower interest rates.
With the market in a fluctuating interest rate environment1 it makes since to lock in long-term rates
before the rates move higher. We will be re-rated as part of our debt issuance and there is always a
possibility of a lower rating which would increase our interest rates for the future.
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"An Equal Opporb.mity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification."
Interest rates are still fairly low for short-term borrowing with a bond rating of Aa or better. Our current
bond rating is Aa2 as rated by Moody's Investor Services. This rate is two rates below a top AAA rating.
Our rate of Aa2 is still a solid investment grade rating. While the interest rate market is still favorable
for borrowing, you must be able to afford it. We do expect these interest rates will edge a bit higher in
the next year or two. This increase will translate into higher debt interest rate costs for us and could put
even more strain on our future budgets.
End of Memo.
Steven P. Thayer
City Controller
December 16, 2019
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Newlssves: 2020 --Council I-F'rolect Authorization City of ltheca Summary of Bond Autt\ortzatlona 2020111\111 1211812019 -~ ----------I Q_ate .JI.IOescrfollon Bond Resolution Amount \S_ta11ls Amount to Issue --11/8/2019 Capital Prol!jta Aut~lth 2020 Bulfaat --:--~e~019 8M ce Jam EHluen Plolnq I $ _... -255,000 I86UI $ 255 000 ---To fund construction for 2020 Install of a 3600 linear feat of 6" pl[l!OO from Waatewatar Plantlo Caacsdllla and Fall Creek&. The pipe --------..._·-____ --·---------. ~I be ueed to send warming weter Into the on~aka for malting_ of loeto prevantlc& lame. This will require a SF'OES Permit --I modlftcatlon. New monav and amencled PrO)llct_,_O!!Q!n.aLeutllortJed ~ject of "1._000 w11a lseued on 2/19/19. With thla aulhorlzatlon., ----! I --~-------.....-I 11161201j r-·-TeD the Iotti authorization will be $306.000. __ I Col eae Avenue Reconstrutlon -S 1-MO,OOO I Ia sua I I 1,000.000 To lund the reconstruction of Coli~ Avenue from Mitchell Street to D!):dan R5!!d In ooordlnatlon with NYSEG lo place electric I r-__ ---=t--facilities und81Jl.rouncl. The eonstrur;t~on will Include full depth reoonllructlon, new elXbl'!9. new storm dralt~t naw li\ldawall<t new 1-~ ------+-&lreet llghlsyatem. signs talecommunlcstlons ~em llndT!!_evement melkiJlla. Now proJect and money. 2~~~9~ f IEiml"' Road_Overfa.v_and Traffic S_!gr)_aiJie_p}acemel!t $ --1440,000 -~allasue $ 1.000.000 -8)2 -To amend the 001!111\J~oo COlle tor lhe Elmira Road owrlay and Traf!lc elgnel repfaoement of two &!!lllelf. The two traffic 8JgnaJ ----t-, repecemants ara at the lnlsrseetlon of commorclel Ave and SJ!!)l!!*' e!reet on EJmlrB Road. The de319n phaae of the Droi8ct -----------1 -----dot~mlned theta two-course mJlJ and pave !a needad fer the pavement. The Cl!r.._ will upfroot tile ce~st and he ntlmbunled 80%~% r-------{ --of the project oolll. The first Ia-waa on 2117/17 tor $150.000 and ano!har 19!\/a for $8!50 000 on 2/1S/18. The tolal authorized I amount Is 51.179,100. With thiS aulhotlzat!on, total authorization wUI ba S2 818100. ]he C!tytotll ~ ectoost ahllUid be 10.1S%. I I I Conatruetlol}lt e~d durtng 2020. I ---t I ----'--· lsaua -:-' 111812019 _j_ 870!~11 earl< fa~ng Lot !2esign _ ... s -51,00f ---51000 + f-To fund th& design of new Jl!!rld ng let In Cess F'ark near the Ithaca Chlldren'e Galden, Thla Ia new proJect 11nd money. Ceelgn will ---_, --i--taka patoe11n 2020 and constn.R:tlon wNI taka lllacaln 2~ ___,_----i 11tel2019 8711Fir• oeoartinent Vehicle_ Exhaust ,..traction Svstem ' 181,000 II SUit $ 189 000 --f-To fund the the replacement ofthe exlstlooiFC Exhaust Exlractlon syatama at all four Clt_y Fire Stetlons which Ia 30 veare old and ---at lla end ofuselulllfa. Thll 11 a new project and mona~ A Federel Anlatencato FlreflQhting "ant for $189.730 will reimburse the ----l--+ -ciiY tor 11 malor1tv of tha cost. __ ~ J I -±__ -1----11/8/2019 857 JonPian I -~ ~--Is --9/412019 -To fui)CI the ftll4!1 phase of lha creation of Trans~Hon Plan Including ~rklng_ and tran,J?Qrtlon. Thla will amen~ the orl9!nal $ 228,900 ~lsaua 221._900 pari<Jn_g 11!an authorized In 2019 and laeuec! oo_2119/19 for ~1,._000. Councllllulhcrlzsd lin additional $126 900 0119(4/19 and with the - ---2020 budg!lt added another $102 000 for the plan. Tha total authorization will ba $279,900 lnelu~ this authorlzatlon. Amended ---proJect. I --__ , ---I 1-I ----___11__ 1612019 r-872 llh,~a Green New Oea I Action Plan . To_lund the development ofthel1hace Green New Deal. The_ work wlllln\llove staff and a conaultanl to develop a stratemc action plan ' 102,000 1-Issue $ 102 oeo, -----which will Include a grean house Inventory a rod pollele. to reduce GHG emissions In various City operatic"'-Now money and proJect. --r-I I ---11/~019 -837 I Str""' Llaht Acauisilion and U.P~~r.~_de : I• -/ SSO,ISOO Issue $ 550 800 To amend the proJect forlhtP~~thase of City Street llghla from NYSEG and allow for an upgrade In lfQhtl1'19 to LED. We finally have ------· f--a elgned ~ement with NYSEG for purchase of Clty Street lif#!!e. The P!YbiCk will be &holt as we wnl see savings from NYSEG I Stfeell_!ght leaaa. and elec1J1c;!ty savings. Thle wiU amend 1M orl~l project I861J&d on 2117(17 for 1653 ooo. Added funde are needed I I _ ~ to ewchau the l!sh!a as NYSEG lncrN.sed the p_riCJI_@!l!l_t!~_begln the_u~ cowrslon to LED lights. Amended oroiecl There mav bt some ~ant tund-'5 avallable to help affa81 some of the cavera!on cos!s. Total aulhotlzatlon Including this amount II $1.203 sao. 111612019 873 r Acaulsltlon of Cameras at IPD ,___ If 75,600 I &lUI s 75.500 --1 To acqutre1a s.ecutlly c.mere ~~tor the 11hace Pollca DltPIIrlmant Facll~. New (!oJecl and money. I --____... --I J ---11/612019 874 Acaulsltlon of VIdeo Broadcflt Eaul!>ment for Cornmori Council Chllmbtrs I I 30.800 lsaua ' 3o.GOO -To IIC(JUtre video broadcast eQUipment In Common_ Council Chembere. New project and ~· Thlt will ~ee the current video ' ---f---I r !9UI!!mant. 1 + I ---I --r-I -, -I -·· ----------L_ __ I ---City of llh&ca Page 3
New Issues: Council Authorization Qm _j1/6/2019 I 11/e/2019 r--lli-6/2019 l 11/6/2019 ·---11/612019 --11/6/2019 r-~ -~019 I 1---I ~-~ --I -11/6/2019 -I 11/6/2019 1--11/6/2019 2020 I ProJect I I I City of Ithaca Summary of Bond Authorizations 20201ssue 12/1812019 # Descrict1on I I -754 Hangar Theall'e Building Site lm11rovements I To funcl new constnlct!o!Vrenovatlon site cosl!l to citY. owned bUilding. Costs to Include site demolition. building Improvements P&rklnQ lot Improvements and scomr drainage Improve mente. Amended proJect. PrevfoueiY total authorization was $467.000. New monev. Amended PrOlect. Funds were last Issued on 2119119 for ~1 000. 753 Transit l~menls I I To will emend t~ P-!:2Ject to fund tranallJ.!!!P.rovemenls auch as bus r&Piacemant. passenger faclllllas and transit aoftware and hardware. This Is new montY. but will amend the cum~nltranslt proJect bY $1!15.000. The test ltl!ut was 2119119 forS208 700. I I I 836 Citv Facilities lmcrovements To fund various building Improvements to Cltv facilities that may comltiiP In 2020. New mon&y, Amended mlJeet. The Improvements will g_enerallt bt of a shott-temr repair or lmprovamenl nature to CitY buildings 11\at In tile lang may be consolidated or moved. The last Issue wea 12/19/19 for S23!5 000. ___ I I 733 Cass Park Rink Renovatlon To fund continued renovation work at the CaSB Park Ice Rink. lmprovementalnclude·lockerroom lmcrovemente bleaCher seatiM and enclosure of tha Rink. Amended project. Last Issue on 2/19/16 for $1,300.000. Thls amendment will brfno the total authorlz.aUon to $2.883l500. 875 Assessment , Gf Cass Park Athletic Fields Oulbulldlnos and Pavllon To fund the asessment of the Cass Park Attlletlc t1elds OUlllufldlnos end caVIIIon~ major Investment has been done to the Parka Facilities In many yoar&. This assessmenl would determine current use and conditions Sl(Bmlne and recommend lmlli'OV&m&nta and Provide cos.!_e!llmatea. Th!& Ia new money and a new project. I I I 876 I Youth~ Bureau Parklnc Lot ons ruction I To fund a the constnlctlan of a new Youth Bureau Parldn<; Lot that would setve as the main P81klng lot for Youth Bureau visitors and partlepente. Thle I& new money ~nd a new e!QJect. I I -I 877 12020 Eoulomtnt Acoulsltlons -To fund 2020 equipment acquisitions for various department lncludloo the follcwlnn: 3/4 ton flat bad dum~ fS!!teeder ·Commons I ~ ___46 000.00 SUV wii.PR • Par1<1m1 $ 39600.00 -Wide Area Mower· Golf COurse s es eoo.oo SUV • Ell91neerlng I $ 30 600.00 12 Peasimer Van-Youth Bureau $ 32 8!!0.00 Mini Van· GIAC I s 28.800.00 3 vard DumP wltow chJP,eer box· Parks s 115 300.00 1 Ton Flat bed • Traffic Control $ --45.000.00 --Sedan· P'arklll!l I $ 26 5!50.00 -314 ten Pick up_wnl!!Qate • C<lmmons $ 41 000.00 3/4 Ton UU!Itv wnUtgate I BulldiM Servlcea $ 42,850.00 314 Ton Utllltv w/llftgate • Garege $ 42650.00 Vehicle lift -Garage I $ 26.600.00 Polloe Department Patrol Vehlclesll:quipment s 306000.00 I I 678 liFt: PumD!Ir TtiU:kReplacement This will fund t~ ~hase of a replacement of a 2000 Pumllar Trl.lck In the Fire Oe~artmenl cum~nt Fleet. New money. New ProJect. The Town of Ithaca will be paying appro~lmately 32% of the total coat 639 I I Ciitherlne Street San tarv SeK&r M11ln Reolacemenl. I I -~ To fund the reP.J.a~ment of 575 LF or 6·1nch sewennaln w"h an &-lneh mafn and naw aetvlce connections from Coi!_Q98fSje to Ecld~ -Straet. New money and new !irolect. I l 5431 Catllerfne Street Sanltatv Watar Main Replacement City of Ithaca Page 4 f Bend Resolution Amount ~ Amount to Issue • 10200 Issue I f 10,200 I I $ 155,000 lseue $ 155,000 --s 3117 000 Issue I 35].000 1-· 1-I I ---~--1--s 153 000 lslllltt $ . ---1--- -$ ~ 87 000 Issue -s 87000 ---$ 163 000 Is sua $ 163,000 ~ -$ 888 GOO -1i'Saui-t $ 888600 I I I I I -I ~ I I --I I ---' I I -I --$ 688.500 Issue s eaa.soo ""i 1114000 Issue s 184,00G ---t--$ 383000 Issue $ ~
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383.000
New tsa~es: _ Council AuthorlzaHon .Q.;!te --1-11161io1i~-" ----11/6/2019 __jj/6/2019 ~----- -11/6/2019 2020 Prolec:t I I 1--·-l· City of Ithaca Summary of Bond Authorfzattons 2020 lliSUe 1211812019 # Descrlotion I ---To fund the MJllllcement of 5715 LF of fl-Inch watermatn wtth an 8-tnch main and new service connections from College Ave to Eddy Street. New monev end new ll!2Ject. I I 1544 Hector Streel Sanltarv Water Mafn Reolacement To fund the "'!!lac amant of 600 LF of &-Inch watermaln with an 8-tnch main and new service connections In the1000 block of Hector St1'8et. New monev and new 1!!.2Jl!ct. I I I I !!45 Water_and Sewer Root Re11lacement 510 Fin;t5treet I To fund the replacement of the 610 Flret Street Water and Sewer Building. Street. New monev. and new orofect I I I -~ Water Treatment Pant Lab Mana<lement Svstem I ---·-·-To funelthe aQgutalllon of a lab end eant erocess analYSIS tntetface software program dt&lgnad to manage the data related to the Plant ope ratione. SPeOial alu<llea archived data and rePOrts. New money end (\ffii ef9.lect. I I _ !47 !Water Treatment Plant Remote Facilities Comm nlcatlon Uoorade Oesian -1-To fund th& d_esjg_n of en u0!118de of the deta/oontrol communlcstlona for remote ancillary water svstem bulldlros and water dlstnbutton SYstem monltorloo.._!hla wo_yld~oa the_ll1"stlng outdated_~em. ~_n_sJ~j_Qll ollh& syllten wOIAd ooour ln,.2021. ---I New money and project, . I I I 7/312019 810 Cltvwlde Comouter and Softwal'8 UDarades To amend too exlatlng proJect to DUrchase end r&Piaca th& Cltv's Storege Area Netwonc (SAN) aqulpmantwhlch Is currently falling. Tl'la lat Issue was ~9 for 1102,000. This will ame~eet and add new mone;t. 'The new authOrization lncJudlnQ this Is 5273,000. T __ ----·-I I I 9/4/2019 799 OPW Fu•l Tan~s Reolacement I f-To fund the rePiscem8nt ofthree 6,000 gallon ftbemlaaa underoround fuel stOiliCIG tanks at Streets and FaciiWes I with two 10 000 gallon above ground tanlle. In eddiUon replace fuel Island terminate end llUmPt. Amended proJect I • and mone)'. Orl91nalls_sua was on 2/19/14 for $468 000. I I - -I I ___ 9/412019 -· 853 Cascadllla Ct*illk Dredolna To fund the d.!§!iln and seNt~ for the mechanical dredging and iMialletJon of a sediment !rep for Cascedllla C1'8ek. Tha dredllln!l-will be and traP will Improve future boat navigation and winter Ice lams .. This~~~ for construction In 2020. Thlsts a 100% ----~ ~mbursable orolact wllh no ftnal Cltv cost. New moneY. First Issue was 2/19119. The Cltv wtll have to uofront costs. I I I 11/1/2017 822 East Mill Flra Station DeAion/Reolaument To fund the cleelgll§~d>: to determine new alles and construction of new Fire Stauon In the CI!Y.!Town. This would fund deslgn of a new Fire Station and the sale of existing the Fire Station on east Hill. PreviouslY authorized. NYS funds am available for the relocation of the Fire station. Will alao Include looking at Improvements to Central and East Hill Stations. Will also look at other cltv racllltas tn natation to the Fire Station to determfna If consolidation and Improvements are needed. Last lssu11d $1~0 000 on 2/17/17. Amand!ld proJect. Total Issued to-data Is $230.000. Totalautholized to-date $1.150 000. I I I I ----I 11/7/2018 833 lEast StateS reet/MLK Retalnln<l Wall Reconstruction I To fund t~roject for 1M reconstruellon of the Eaat State S!AiatJMLK Ratslnlm Wall. Tha wallis 100 Years old and 300 feat long and wrying In height li'om 8 feat to 20 feet. The wall AP,2!l&rs to be In serious delerloretlon. 'The Clty will need to uptront th~ cost with later reimbursement of 80% rrom federal and S1ate fundl!]l. The CI!Y. coat will be no more than 20% of the -total m.le-ct. Amended proJect and moneY. The first authorization was 1/4/17 and we have lasuad $~0 000 to-data wllh the laat laaua being $300 000 on 2115/18. 'The total authol'izetlon ls_tt552.000. We last lesued on 2/1911 g for 5500.000. I ---422J~A'WwTF _V;trl_ous FaciiiJYJmprovemeots ----~--=-. ·-To fund the oonsti'U¢tlon servlcee for !he lthllca Ante Wastewater Treatment FacllltJ' {IAWWTF). The project will be for wrlous Improvements 1ncll!l!J.oo._9!!t sY61em imerovements, concrete f'IHitoratlon. Influent bulldlnglmorovements, stair tower 1'8!!(eeement. slewworic. chemical unloadlro. vac-truck Dad. Welre. doors and other !ltructurallmprowrru;mt!J. The owners City of lt~!ICII. Town City of Qhace Page 5 I ----BQnd Reso ut on Amount atatU6 AmQunt to i""ue I • 204.000 l&&ue s 204.000 I ---I $ 255000 ISilua s 255.000 $ 61200 lasue $ 61,200 -I-$ 3!L§!l0 -18811& $ 30,800 ·--1----s so 000 Issue $ so,ooo -------s 505,000 Issue ~ $ 605 000 I --+ I ---+ I Is--. I Partial $_ -1.200.000 -t ~ -$ . I P!lrtlallssue s 150 000 ----' 1-' _, $ e~Jrllal s I 2 200 000; -----~---·-r-$ ./ 3.917,1175 18!1118 I . -----
~~wlssu.g; Council Authorization .~ -I ! -----I I __ ,_,-----I I 2020 I PtOiect --1--I City of lltlaca Summary of Bond Authorlmtlons 2020 188U& 12118/2019 ------JJQ~fiQUOn I of Ithaca ami Town of Crvden will oav their oortlon of tile debt. The Cltv final cost Is 57.14% ofthe total ~~ject co&t. Thia le ao amendad proJect with new money. Tha dealen c:oslswm authorized on 113118 for $4341715 and lssuad 2/15/18. The proJ8ctwas amended to $7 624175 on 12/5118. Funclswn Issued on 2/19/191n the amount ofi7,190,000. Project c:oate have n<:m Increased ancl an addl~onal amendment Ia needed In the amount of 53.917.875. Wllh this amendment the total QroJ!tct author~JlJ)J)~ ,_b!I$J1.S41850. -------Totals General Fund SolldWaate Water Waate Water plant Sf!fNer I I CitY of Ithaca Page 8 I I -------Bond Resolution Amount SlalUS· Amountto Issue ---I I I $ 12,023,475 $ 11 ,062,800 $ 6978.000 s Q.93~000 $ -- -s . $ 933800 $ 933.800 -I--s 3,917.676 $ -I I 194.000 I 194.000 IS 12.02347S $ 11 062 800
9.7 Capital Project Construction Phase for Grit Removal Project, Concrete
Restoration Project, Emergency Generator Replacement, and Miscellaneous Plant
Improvements at the Ithaca Area Wastewater Facility - Resolution
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant (IAWWTP) is in need of
certain Capital Improvements; and
WHEREAS, Capital Project CP #422J was established on December 6, 2017, in the
amount of $434,175 for Design of Miscellaneous Plant Improvements to the IAWWTP;
and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2018, the Special Joint Committee (SJC) unanimously
recommended to the Owners that this project be authorized and funded in an amount
not to exceed $7,190,000 for the costs required to construct the Grit Removal and
Concrete Restoration project in its entirety; and
WHEREAS, bids were received for the Ithaca WWTF Grit Removal and Miscellaneous
Improvements Project on November 26, 2019, and Staff, in association with the Plant’s
consulting engineers, GHD, have completed the Post-Bid Project Cost Analysis; and
WHEREAS, Staff, in association with the Plant’s consulting engineers GHD, have
concluded that GHD's "opinion of probable project costs" (Engineers Estimate) was low,
and the bids received were responsive and reflective of today's reality; and
WHEREAS, whether the Contract is Awarded or Re-Bid the project funding
authorization will need to be increased as follows:
Original
Cost
Authorized
Revised
Cost
Estimate
Change
Contract 1 – General $4,420,000 $7,417,175 $2,997,175
Contract 2 - Electrical $1,260,000 $2,043,600 $783,600
Contract 3 - HVAC $310,000 $521,900 $211,900
Subtotal Construction $5,990,000 $9,982,675 $3,992,675
Contingency $600,000 $325,000 ($275,000)
Total Construction $6,590,000 $10,307,675 $3,717,675
Engineering, Testing, Legal, Administration $600,000 $800,000 $200,000
Total Project Cost $7,190,000 $11,107,675 $3,917,675
; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby authorizes an additional amount not to
exceed $3,917,675 to CP#422J for the costs required to construct the Grit Removal and
Concrete Restoration project in its entirety; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That with this latest amendment the total Project Authorization for said
project shall be an amount not to exceed $11,541,850; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That funds necessary for said amendment shall be derived from the
issuance of Serial Bonds; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby recommends authorization of this project
contingent upon action by all wastewater partners committing their percentage of
reimbursement shares to the Joint Activity Fund allocated per the Joint Sewer
Agreement as follows:
Municipality Percentage Total Project Cost Increased Cost
Authorization
City of Ithaca 57.14 $6,346,925 $2,238,559
Town of Ithaca 40.88 $4,540,818 $1,601,546
Town of Dryden 1.98 $219,932 $77,570
$11,107,675 $3,917,675
9.8 Fire Department– Approval of City of Ithaca/Town of Ithaca Fire Contract -
Resolution
WHEREAS, the existing agreement between the Town of Ithaca and the City of Ithaca
by which the Ithaca Fire Department provides service to the Town of Ithaca is set to
expire on December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, in recent negotiations, the Town and the City have agreed on renewal
terms generally similar to the previous contract, but now accommodating the additional
four firefighter positions recently added to the IFD budget, and without volunteer staffing
requirements to accompany those or future increases in professional staff; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Mayor, upon review by the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to
execute an agreement substantially similar to the agreement included herewith, and
with such exhibits as may be recommended by the City Controller and the City Attorney,
setting a new term for this contract to expire on December 31, 2024.
To: Common Council
From: Tom Parsons, Fire Chief
cc: Svante Myrick, Mayor
Date: 12/13/2019
Re: 2020-2024 City-Town of Ithaca Fire Contract
On December 6th, 2019, representatives from the City and the Town of Ithaca met to conclude
negotiations for the City-Town of Ithaca Fire Contract that will be in effect through 12/31/2024.
The contract remains relatively unchanged except for the following items:
1. References to the Board of Fire Commissioners is removed from the contract.
2. An updated lease agreement for the land that Fire Stations in the Town of Ithaca occupies
will be renewed for another 30-years.
3. Regular reports and updates will be provided to the Town Board by the Fire Chief. The
Fire Chief will provide oral reports and updates to the Town Board as reasonably
requested.
4. A representative of the Town of Ithaca will participate in the search committee for a Fire
Chief when a committee is formed.
5. Town Board will provide representation on a Fire Department Strategic Planning
Committee when a committee is formed.
6. The Fire Department’s response area is expanded to include the buildings being
constructed for the North Campus Residential Expansion Project.
7. The language that referenced the exploration of limiting Fire Prevention Bureau work
from Educational Institutions is removed.
8. The career staffing language includes an increase in the number of firefighters from 47 to
51.
9. The language that required the increase of five volunteer firefighters for every increased
career position is removed. The contract still requires Town Board approval for sharing
the costs of increased staffing above the limits established in the contact. The City could
add more staffing above the contract limits, but the City would be responsible for those
increased costs without Town Board approval.
10. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
10.1 Approval of the Waterfront Design Guidelines - Resolution
WHEREAS, Plan Ithaca, the City’s Comprehensive Plan, calls for the implementation of
design guidelines as a tool to help achieve the plan’s goals of encouraging additional
housing and employment opportunities while preserving the character of established
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Ithaca Phase II - Waterfront Area Plan includes goals that were
established in Plan Ithaca, the waterfront plan provided more defined recommendations
and action steps specifically for the waterfront area; and
WHEREAS, the Waterfront Area is home to a wide variety of uses including a state of
the art health care facility, restaurants, bars, industrial uses, community gardens, and
the Ithaca Farmers Market, and much of the Waterfront Area was rezoned in 2017 to
further promote a mixed use district, including commercial and housing, with an
emphasis on uses that create an active waterfront environment; and
WHEREAS, zoning for the waterfront determining use and density requirements was
adopted in August of 2017, in advance of the recently adopted Waterfront Area Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the zoning minimally addresses built form, and design guidelines are
needed to build upon the zoning to promote high-quality design and construction as well
as sensitivity to the context of the Waterfront Area and the four distinct character areas;
and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted and implemented design guidelines for the Downtown
and Collegetown area that:
(1) Build upon existing zoning to promote high-quality construction and urban
design;
(2) Formally establish design expectations for new construction;
(3) Help implement the goals of Plan Ithaca; and
(4) Add clarity and predictability to the development approval process for
property owners and the Planning and Development Board; and
WHEREAS, the Waterfront Design Guidelines follows the structure and goals of the
above guidelines and includes design objectives specific to the Waterfront Area; and
WHEREAS, once approved, the design guidelines will serve as the basis for design
review in the Waterfront Area and will be implemented through the City’s existing design
review process, as outlined in Chapter 160, Design Review, of the City of Ithaca
Municipal Code
; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Economic Development Committee reviewed the
Waterfront Design Guidelines, at its meeting on November 13, 2019 and recommended
approval of the document; and
WHEREAS, the Waterfront Design Guidelines have been reviewed by the Tompkins
County Department of Planning and Sustainability, pursuant to §239-l-m of New York
State General Municipal Law; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has reviewed the Waterfront Design Guidelines,
dated November 2019; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council hereby approves the Waterfront
Design Guidelines; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Waterfront Design Guidelines shall serve as a guide for the
mandatory design review of any projects within the Waterfront Study Area, as required
by Chapter 160, Design Review, of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code.
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To: Planning & Economic Development Committee
From: Alexander Phillips, Senior Planner
Date: November 21, 2019
Re: Approval of Waterfront Design Guidelines
The purpose of this memo is to provide information regarding the draft Waterfront Design
Guidelines. Staff has developed these guidelines using the same format and goals as the adopted
Collegetown and Downtown Design Guidelines. This includes additional design objectives
specific to the waterfront study area.
The Waterfront Design Guidelines include specific changes from prior design guidelines, notably
how design objectives interface with the waterways and waterfront. Primarily, these design
objectives address topics related to access, use, and lighting impacts. The Waterfront Design
Guidelines also build upon existing Waterfront area zoning to outline goals for building design,
siting, materials, and landscaping specific to the Waterfront and its four-character areas.
Unlike zoning, the design guidelines provide the flexibility for a property owner to meet a design
objective in a variety of ways. The document identifies ways that a project can meet each
guideline, but additional design treatments or techniques can be proposed by a property owner.
Each design guideline is categorized as either a priority guideline (shown in purple) or a
secondary guideline (shown in black text). All projects must satisfy each priority guideline,
unless it is demonstrated that the guideline is clearly inapplicable to the project. Secondary
guidelines should also be met by proposed projects, but the Planning and Development Board
may find that some secondary guidelines are not relevant.
If adopted, these design guidelines will be administered through the City’s existing design
review process. Design review is conducted by a subcommittee of the Planning and
Development Board and is non-binding unless a design review recommendation is made a
condition of site plan approval.
CITY OF ITHACA
108 E. Green St. — Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING, ZONING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Division of Planning & Economic Development
Telephone: Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA – 607-274-6565
E-Mail: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org
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The current draft of the Waterfront Design Guidelines are available on the City’s website at
https://www.cityofithaca.org/DocumentCenter/View/10767/PEDC_WFDG_Nov.
An environmental review for this action has been prepared, and a Short Environmental
Assessment Form for each action is attached. The Planning and Economic Development
Committee will discuss the proposal at its regularly scheduled meeting December 11 th, 2019.
Your comments are respectfully requested prior to this meeting. If you have any questions,
please contact me at 274-6556 or at aphilllips@cityofihaca.org.
TO: Katie Borgella, Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning
FROM: Alexander Phillips, Economic Development Planner
DATE: November 21, 2019
RE: GML §239-l–m Review of the Proposed Establishment of Waterfront Design
Guidelines
Enclosed please find a copy of a proposed design guidelines for the Waterfront. This packet is
being submitted for your review pursuant to §239-l–m of the New York State General Municipal
Law, which requires all actions within 500 feet of a county or state facility, including county and
state highways, be reviewed by the County Planning Department.
Action: Consideration is for Adoption of the Proposed Waterfront Design Guidelines
An environmental assessment of the action has been completed and the short environmental
assessment form is enclosed. No negative environmental impacts are anticipated as a result of
this action.
The Planning Committee is expected to consider this proposal at their regularly scheduled
meeting on December 11, 2019. Your comments are respectfully requested by December 5,
2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 274-6410.
CITY OF ITHACA
108 E. Green St. — Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690
JoAnn Cornish, Director
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING, ZONING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Division of Planning & Economic Development
Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA – 607-274-6565
E-Mail: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org
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Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 - Project Information
Instructions for Completing
Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the
application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on
information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as
thoroughly as possible based on current information.
Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the
lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.
Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information
Name of Action or Project:
Project Location (describe, and attach a location map):
Brief Description of Proposed Action:
Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone:
E-Mail:
Address:
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
1.Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance,
administrative rule, or regulation?
If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that
may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2.
NO YES
2.Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency?
If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:NO YES
3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? __________ acres
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres
c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres
4.Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action:
5. Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban)
Aquatic Other(Specify):□ Forest Agriculture
□ Parkland
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5.Is the proposed action,
a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations?
b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?
NO YES N/A
6.Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?NO YES
7.Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area?
If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
8.a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?
b.Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action?
c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed
action?
NO YES
9.Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?
If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
10.Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply?
If No, describe method for providing potable water: _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities?
If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory?
NO YES
13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain
wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency?
b.Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody?
If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
12.a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district
which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the
Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the
State Register of Historic Places?
b.Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for
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14.Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:
□Shoreline □ Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional
Wetland □ Urban Suburban
15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or
Federal government as threatened or endangered?NO YES
16.Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan?NO YES
17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources?
If Yes,
a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?
b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)?
If Yes, briefly describe:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
18.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water
or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)?
If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
_
NO YES
19.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste
management facility?
If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or
completed) for hazardous waste?
If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE
Date: _____________________ Applicant/sponsor/name: ____________________________________________________ __________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________Title:__________________________________
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Agency Use Only [If applicable]
Project:
Date:
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 2 - Impact Assessment
Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency.
Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by
the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by
the concept “Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?”
No, or
small
impact
may
occur
Moderate
to large
impact
may
occur
1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning
regulations?
2.Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land?
3.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community?
4.Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the
establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)?
5.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or
affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway?
6.Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate
reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities?
7.Will the proposed action impact existing:
a. public / private water supplies?
b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities?
8.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological,
architectural or aesthetic resources?
9.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands,
waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)?
10.Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage
problems?
11.Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health?
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For every question in Part 2 that was answered “moderate to large impact may occur”, or if there is a need to explain why a
particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please
complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that
have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency
determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting,
probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short-
term, long-term and cumulative impacts.
Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an
environmental impact statement is required.
Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Name of Lead Agency Date
_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer
_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer)
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 3 Determination of Significance
Agency Use Only [If applicable]
Project:
Date:
10.2 Resolution to Approve Artwork for the Anthropocene Sculpture in Baker Park
WHEREAS, Plan Ithaca, the City’s comprehensive plan, identifies public art as an important
cultural resource that contributes to quality of life and economic vitality and calls for the City’s
continued support of public art (see Cultural Resources); and
WHEREAS, Monica Franciscus and Tom Hirschl have submitted a proposal to install a
freestanding sculpture at Baker Park; and
WHEREAS, the creation of the sculpture has been privately funded by the artist and project
organizers have not requested city funding; and
WHEREAS, the City Code §8-13 Duties, tasks the Community Life Commission, to advise on
issues related to art and public art in Ithaca, including public art displays, programs, and
exhibitions, and the Community Life Commission accepted staff’s request to circulate the
Anthropocene proposal at its meeting on September 16, 2019; and
WHEREAS, City staff including City Forester, Jeanne Grace, and Planner, Alex Phillips, visited
Baker Park on September 17, 2019 and identified a specific site in the park that would not
impact any surrounding natural features; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works heard the public art proposal at its meeting on
September 17, 2019 and approved Baker Park as a potential site for the sculpture at its meeting
on October 15, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Community Life Commission extended the public comment period for the
sculpture proposal at its meeting October 21, 2019 to consider the Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Resources input given the proposal’s placement in a city park; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission, considered the
proposals and raised concerns to the Community Life Commission regarding safety (climbing),
appropriateness of site, and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the Community Life Commission and staff addressed the concerns identified by
Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission along with the mixed responses from
public comment at its meeting on November 18. The Community Life Commission determined
the proposal worthy of consideration for the Planning and Economic Development Committee;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Common Council addressed the concerns identified by Parks,
Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council accept the proposal by Monica
Franciscus to create a sculpture for the city in Baker Park; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the selected artist may proceed with the installation of the sculpture upon the
execution of an agreement with the City as reviewed by the City Attorney.
10.3 Resolution to Approve Artwork for the Tompkins Giant No.1 Proposal in
Cass Park
WHEREAS, Plan Ithaca, the City’s comprehensive plan, identifies public art as an
important cultural resource that contributes to quality of life and economic vitality and
calls for the City’s continued support of public art (see Cultural Resources); and
WHEREAS, Community Arts Partnership has submitted a proposal to install a
freestanding sculpture in Cass Park; and
WHEREAS, the creation of the sculpture has been privately funded by the project
organizer; and
WHEREAS, City staff including City Forester, Jeanne Grace, Recreation Supervisor,
Jim Dalterio, and Planner, Alex Phillips, visited Cass Park on September 06, 2019 and
identified a specific site in the park that would not impact any surrounding natural or
recreational features; and
WHEREAS, the City Code §8-13 Duties, tasks the Community Life Commission, to
advise on issues related to art and public art in Ithaca, including public art displays,
programs, and exhibitions, Community Life Commission accepted staff’s request to
circulate the Tompkins Giant No. 1 proposal at its meeting on September 16, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works heard the public art proposal at its meeting on
September 17, 2019 and approved Cass Park as a potential site for sculpture at its
meeting on October 15, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Community Life Commission extended the public comment period for
the sculpture proposal at its meeting October 21, 2019 to consider the Parks,
Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission input given the proposal’s placement in
a city park; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission, considered the
proposals and raised concerns to the Community Life Commission regarding safety
(climbing), appropriateness of site, and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the Community Life Commission and staff addressed the concerns
identified by Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission along with the
mixed responses from public comment at its meeting on November 18. The Community
Life Commission determined the proposal worthy of consideration for the Planning and
Economic Development Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Common Council address the concerns identified by
Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council accept the proposal by
Community Arts Partnership to create a sculpture for the city in Cass Park; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That the selected artist may proceed with the installation of the sculpture
upon the execution of an agreement with the City as reviewed by the City Attorney.
CITY OF ITHACA
108 E. Green St. — Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690
JoAnn Cornish, Director
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING, ZONING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Division of Planning & Economic Development
Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA – 607-274-6565
E-Mail: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org
To: Planning & Economic Development Committee
From: Alexander Phillips, Planner
Date: December 04, 2019
Re: Approval for Public Art Sculpture Proposals
The purpose of this memo is to provide information on two public art proposals sited in two of the city’s
parks. Enclosed are detailed project proposals including renders of the proposed sculptures and representation
of the sculpture’s location for your consideration as well as public comment and a memo from Parks,
Recreation, and Natural Resources.
The proposals were independently submitted to city staff and privately funded by the respective project
organizers; Community Arts Partnership for the Tompkins Giant No.1 proposal, and Monica Franciscus and
Tom Hirschl for the Anthropocene proposal.
The Anthropocene proposal requested Baker Park as a prospective location. City staff, Jeanne Grace and
Alex Phillips visited the site on September 17, 2019 and identified the proposed location as a site that would
not impact any existing natural or recreational features of the park.
The Tompkins Giant No.1 proposal requested Cass Park as a prospective location. City Staff, Jeanne Grace,
Jim Dalterio, and Alex Phillips discussed multiple locations in Cass Park and identified the proposed location
as a site that would not impact any existing natural or recreational features in the park.
The Board of Public Works heard the public art proposals at its meeting on September 17, 2019 and approved
Baker Park and Cass Park as potential sites for sculpture at its meeting on October 15, 2019.
Community Life Commission sought public comment on the proposal through city-wide notification and
City staff. Community Life Commission extended the public comment period to consider additional input
from residents and the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission, given the proposals location
in city parks. The public comment period was held through the November 18th CLC meeting to gather input
on the proposed design and location, and the comments received were mixed for both projects.
The Community Life Commission and staff addressed the concerns identified by Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Resources Commission along with the mixed responses from public comment. The Community Life
Commission determined the proposals worthy of consideration for the Planning and Economic Development
Committee and City of Ithaca Common Council.
The Planning and Economic Development of the Common Council will consider this proposal at their
regularly scheduled meeting on December 11, 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at
274-6556.
Nov. 18, 2019
To: Community Life Commission; Alex Phillips, Planning Dept.
From: Monika Roth, PRNR Commission Chair
Cc: Tom Shelley, PRNR Commission
RE: Art proposed for Parks
Here is a summary of Comments from the PRNR Commission at our 11/14/19 meeting. I hope I have
captured most of the points made. Alex was also in attendance so can add his insight. And Tom Shelley
from the PRNR commission is also planning to attend your meeting.
Alex provided a summary of the two sculptures proposed and how they came to be recommended for
location in the two park sites.
Questions raised:
Overall – there is a need for the PRNR commission to develop the following in order to provide effective
input on art in parks: 1) overall philosophy regarding art in parks; guidelines or criteria for art approvals
and/or policy related to art in parks that guides decision making. Absent of such policy could signal that
that parks are open for all art without consideration of the purpose and function of each park, and the
appropriateness of the art piece and placement. It is important to note that un-programmed OPEN
SPACE in parks is intentional to allow for flexible uses. The Parks Commission feels that it is our purpose
to review what is proposed for placement in parks and we are happy to work with Community Life
regarding proposals for art in parks.
The sentiment of our commission was to move forward with crafting the above decision-making
guidance documents for future art proposed for parks. We are not wedded to having a subcommittee
of CL and PRNR work on the above items given JoAnn’s comments regarding commissions doing the
work vs time absorbed by sub-committee work. And we are not intending to delay the decision making
timeline for these two proposals as we craft a decision making policy for art in parks.
Additionally, our commission chose to share our comments/questions at this time, rather than make a
recommendation to endorse the two sculptures at this time. We feel that further discussion is
warranted on the following topics.
Specific feedback regarding the two sculptures:
Cass Park Giant:
-concerns raised about height (oversized piece for location), water table and depth of footers, safety
(climbing, concrete base should someone fall after climbing), liability concerns (attractive nuisance),
vandalism, and future maintenance
-chosen location – some would like the structure farther from the waterfront trail so as not to interfere
with the natural aesthetic of walking along the water
-Also mentioned was the idea of locating the piece within a tree grove where the Giant might tower
over the trees as an element of surprise. However, planting in an area of mature trees would do
considerable damage to trees, hence it was suggested that the sculpture be located in an area with
immature trees, or that a tree grove be considered when installing the piece.
Baker Park Car Bumpers – Anthropocene: (artist was present at our meeting)
-Alex shared comments from neighbors only a few responses, about half strongly opposed to having
anything in the park; PRNR members reiterated that it is important to gather public input
-Could the piece be shifted a bit from the center of the park to a more westerly location in the park
where it might not block the open space views of residents?
-appropriateness of piece since it is intended to serve an educational purpose – park does not get a lot
of walking traffic so this park location may not serve that function; however, it was noted that being
close to the ReUse Center – that there is the opportunity to connect the concepts of reuse and waste,
climate, etc.
-safety concerns: artist reiterated that the piece would be made to ensure there are no jagged edges.
She also indicated she is looking into a base covered with ground rubber (flip flops or tires). Tom
mentioned that tires do contain heavy metals so may not be the best choice.
-And as with the Giant, concerns were raised about safety (climbing, concrete base should someone
fall), liability concerns (attractive nuisance), vandalism, and future maintenance
Summary
1) PRNR will work on philosophy, criteria/policy related to art in parks, but this work does not have
to be done by a subcommittee of CL and PRNR, nor does it have to be in place in order to move
forward with these two proposals.
2) We are not entirely opposed to proposed park locations for the two sculptures but do feel the
concerns above should be addressed.
We trust that Community Life will exercise due diligence in reviewing, considering our comments and
that we will have the opportunity to review further information that you provide in addressing the
above issues. Thanks so much for your work!
Community Life Commission Liaison Notes — 11/18
Laura Lewis
The main topic of this month’s CLC meeting was Public Art. Alex Phillips from the Planning Department
reviewed two proposals being considered and the timeframe for public comment (early October
through mid-November). Comments on two sculptures were sent to Commissioners: Anthropocene,
proposed for Baker Park (the artist, Monica Franciscus, attended the meeting and responded to
questions), and the Tompkins Giant No. 1, proposed for an area in Cass Park. Input was also sought from
the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission (PRNR Chair Monika Roth and Commissioner
Tom Shelley attended the CLC meeting). Following the discussion, a vote was taken and both projects
will be forwarded to PEDC for consideration.
Commissioner Rusty Keeler reported that the Public Art Subcommittee met recently and discussed
funding for public art. They were disappointed that funds were not included in the 2020 budget as had
been requested. Alderperson Lewis commented on the challenges faced by the city this year in regard to
priorities in the budget — weighing support for firefighters, GIAC Program Assistants, and funding for
the City’s Green New Deal in contrast to funding public art. There was also a question about potential
funding for new art (the two sculptures referred to above) and maintenance of existing public art, as
well as the recommendation to research grant funding.
Commissioner Sean Hillson reported that the final updates on the advocacy flag policy are close to being
completed. In the coming month, the policy will be finalized by CLC and forwarded to City
Administration for review.
Commission Chair Lisa Swayze asked members whose appointments will be ending in December to
contact her with their interest in being reappointed. It was suggested that Commissioners look back at
expressed areas of interest for future topics to address.
ANTHROPOCENE: ART, SOCIAL SCIENCE AND SOCIAL VISION In the perceptual rendering of human experience and thought, art both reflects social existence, and asserts the possibility for transforming social existence. Art’s capacity for transformative perception holds potential for enriching social science, given society’s inability to resolve its twin existential dilemmas, namely growing economic inequality and escalating climate change. Any practical solution to either of these dilemmas depends upon social transformation. This, in turn, depends upon people’s capacity to envision transformation and its rationale, as well as the final result. Positive social transformation is possible to the extent that leaders, along with a significant number of people, hold fast to a clear vision of what needs to change and how a new society can come about. Social transformation is presently underway due to innovations in science and technology, giving humanity the opportunity to consciously shape its own future. This proposition is evident when examining rates of change over the past 50 years (Ford 2014; Green 2019; Kaku 1998). Since their invention in the 1960s, microprocessors have grown in processing power exponentially, as has scientific knowledge. This suggests that future economic, social and political structures will be organized around qualitatively different logic, and that the character of this difference will be determined by what people do. Our proposed multidisciplinary collaboration is between an artist and a social scientist. It deploys a sculpture to inspire and organize thinking on the present state of the world (economically and ecologically), and to imagine future possibilities about what can and should be. The proposed sculpture "Anthropocene" will be placed on Cornell campus and is a large hollow circle, 12’ high, comprised of industrial relics, trashed car parts, crushed and welded to an interior frame. The colors of the parts illustrate climate temperature zone; chrome bumpers at the top and bottom represent the Arctic/Antarctic, the adjacent level made from green and yellow parts corresponding to bodies of water and plant life, and the equator region is red and orange corresponding to the warmer equatorial region. Solar lights are affixed within the crushed parts, illuminating the structure at night, mimicking earth’s solar halo on its dark side, and symbolizing ‘sustainability.’ The round form illustrates unity and our shared space on earth; cause and effect. The meaning is: what goes around comes around. Industrial fossil fuels are the largest source of greenhouse gasses, and automobiles symbolize the destructive use of industrial era technology for private profit. At earlier stages of development, the auto industry provided mass industrial employment. Cars were a symbol of social status and seeming efficiency. Humanity now has the technological capacity to build electric cars, and more broadly, to establish new sets of relationships that address the public purpose for planetary balance benefitting from the ever-evolving tools of science.
Description of activity/project The sculpture is designed by artist Monica Franciscus (2019) and built in collaboration with a team of welders and contractors. Taitem Engineering (2019) has provided stamped structural drawings Viewers may interact directly with the Anthropocene sculpture by walking through it; it is slightly sunk into the ground. There will be a plaque nearby with a website address where the public can partake in a questionnaire, and offer commentary. The website will feature the project rationale, and a blog.
Anthropocene Proposal
Several separate audiences will engage with the sculpture. First, Cornell scientists, among the architects of the ongoing scientific revolution, will be interviewed for their take on the present global economic and ecological crises and possible solutions. Second, the sculpture will engage local residents whose feedback is particularly interesting given that Ithaca is within the “rust belt region” which has been deindustrializing since the 1970s. The proposal is integrated with a large undergraduate class (DSoc 1101; taught by the principal investigator) to experiment with the sculpture as a component of the curriculum. The students will conduct interviews (a Human Subjects IRB application is currently under review). The artist will approach elementary, middle and high schools to conduct workshops about the sculpture, to discuss art and society and how materials in the sculpture convey social concepts. Visitors will be encouraged to leave comments on the website, and a set of self-selected DSoc 1101 students will analyze these comments and the questionnaire, and respond to a set of four structured questions, and the responses posted to a research blog. These students will have substituted their final examination for work on the sculpture research, namely interviewing scientists, analyzing the survey data and posting findings to a class sponsored research blog. The artist will respond to the students’ posts, and the principal investigator will utilize these interactions to facilitate a two-way dialogue between social science concepts and art. The boundaries of each discipline will be explored, and forms of fruitful interaction identified. This project aims to: 1)Illustrate and conceptualize the frontier between art and social science, and possibilitiesfor stimulating and inspiring awareness and efforts toward social transformation; 2)determine the extent that citizens' and scientists’ conceptualization fit real possibilities forsustainable and equitable development under the options presented by currenttechnological means and scientific trends; 3) estimate how scientists and citizens defineand understand the conceptual interrelationships between sustainability, inequality,science and technology, and the extent that the sculpture assists in furthering thisunderstanding.
References Ford, M. (2015). The rise of the robots: Technology and threat of a jobless future. New York: Basic Books. Franciscus, Monica. (2019). Art by Monica Franciscus, www.artbymf.com. Green, M. A. (2019). “How did solar cells get so cheap?” Joule 3:631-33. Kaku, M. (1998). Visions: How science will revolutionize the 21st Century. New York: Dell. Taitem Engineering. (2019). Anthropocene sculpture, Cornell University. (Electronic file, architectural drawing, www.taitem.com).
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Public Art Project 2019
Tompkins Giant No.1
This project started in 2017 when Tom Knipe,
then working as staff for the Tompkins County
Tourism program and the Strategic Tourism Planning
Board met with John Spence from the Community Arts
Partnership, Jennifer Tavares from the Chamber of
Commerce and others to talk about putting 2018
public art funding toward the purchase and installation
of a piece of sculpture. Previous funding had gone to
supporting the creation of murals. The work of
Thomas Dambo, pictured above and to the right, was
very much the inspiration for the initial conversations.
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The group initially thought that a tie to the legend of the Taughannock Giant made sense from a
local history and tourism point of view. We were unaware that the Tompkins County History
Center was working on a presentation about the Taughannock Giant that included the production
of a full scale model of the original “giant”.
Very quickly there was confusion wedding the two distinct projects in people’s minds. We also
learned that there were people for whom the Taughannock Giant represented a hoax and a scam
and did not appreciate what might seem like a celebration of this dark piece of Tompkins County’s
past.
For those reasons the group started to refer to our project simply as the Tompkins Giant No. 1
There is the thought that perhaps several giants, each by a different artist, placed throughout the
County would create an entertaining tour for residents and visitors alike.
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The request for proposals went out to artists nation wide and, of course
local artists were encouraged to submit there designs.
Artists were told that we were not necessarily looking for literal giants.
The final piece need only suggest the concept of a giant. A large hat, a
giant footprint in the ground, fingers reaching up from the ground would
all meet our criteria.
Specifically the artists were told, “The artwork sought should be the
vision of the artist, using the term “giant” as a starting point to create a
piece of public art that elicits joy and wonder and illustrates a phrase
often used to describe Ithaca, New York as being “ten square miles
surrounded by reality.”
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The committee feels that almost any piece of sculpture will benefit from a plaque placed
in close proximity that puts the piece into context for the viewer. The wording on the
artwork above is only a suggestion and may be improved upon .
Public Art Project Committee
Nick Helmholdt - T.C Planning Department
John Spence - Community Arts Partnership
Jennifer Tavares - TC Chamber & Visitors Center
Peggy Coleman - Vice President of Tourism and Community Relations
Susan Holland - Executive Direct Historic Ithaca
Kelsey Gardner - Community member
Linda Jaffe - Community member
Funding provided by the Tompkins County Tourism Program (2018 & 2019) and
by a private foundation.
Questions can be directed to:
John Spence
Community Arts Partnership
director@artspartner.org
607-276-5072 Ext 19
Or
Nick Helmholdt
Tompkins County Planning Department
NHelmholdt@tompkins-co.org
607-274-5575
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Views to Project:
1. Farmers Market
2. Taughnnock Blvd
Views to Project:
1. Farmers Market
2. Taughnnock Blvd
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13. INDIVIDUALLY MEMBER-FILED RESOLUTIONS
13.1 Alderperson Kerslick - Resolution - To Create the Director of Sustainability
Position and Assign to the Management Compensation Plan
WHEREAS, to implement the City of Ithaca’s Green New Deal, the position of Director of
Sustainability has been approved by the Common Council for the 2020 budget year
beginning on January 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, a “Transition Team”, comprised of the Director of Human Resources, the
Chief of Staff, the Superintendent of Public Works, the Director of Engineering, a
Common Council member and the Director and Deputy Director of Planning has been
meeting to determine the skills and experience needed for the leader of this initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Sustainability position will be classified by the Civil Service
Commission at their January 15th meeting; and
WHEREAS, the position will be located in the Planning and Development office, under
the direct supervision of the Planning Director; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the position of Director of Sustainability is hereby created and shall
be assigned to the Management Compensation Plan at salary grade eight (8); and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That for the sole purpose of determining days worked reportable to the
New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System, the standard workday for
this position shall be established at eight (8) hours per day, forty (40) hours per week.
TO: City of Ithaca Common Council
FROM: JoAnn Cornish, Director of Planning and Development, City of Ithaca
DATE: January 8, 2020
RE: Request to Amend Personnel Roster
Implementation of the City of Ithaca’s Green New Deal will require the hiring of new
personnel. Since the budget was passed in November, 2019, a “Transition Team”,
comprised of the Director of Human Resources, the Chief of Staff, the Superintendent of
Public Works, the Director of Engineering, and the Director and Deputy Director of
Planning has been meeting to determine the skills and experience needed for the leader
of this initiative.
Funding for the position, was approved by the Common Council for the 2020 budget year
beginning on January 1, 2020. After writing and reviewing the position description,
members of the transition team decided on the title of “Sustainability Director” and the
position will be graded by the Civil Service Commission accordingly.
Additionally, while the successful candidate will be working with all departments, the team
determined the logical place for the position to be located is in the Planning and
Development office, under the direct supervision of the Planning Director. Currently the
half time Sustainability Coordinator sits in the Planning Department, also under the direct
supervision of the Planning Director. Presumably, the Sustainability Coordinator will
report to the Director of Sustainability, once he or she is hired as will additional
sustainability personnel should the city approve more positions.
I would be happy to discuss this with you should you need more information or have
questions. I am attaching the “Position Description” as well as the resolution. Approval
will be conditioned upon approval by the Civil Service Commission, which also meets on
January 15th, 2020.
CITY OF ITHACA
108 E. Green Street — 3rd Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT
JOANN CORNISH, DIRECTOR
Telephone: Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA – 607-274-6559
Email: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org Email: iura@cityofithaca.org
Jurisdiction: City of Ithaca
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Adopted: 01/15/20
DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional and administrative position
responsible for launching, organizing, and directing the City of Ithaca in an organizational
transformation initiative to meet the goals of the City’s Green New Deal. The Director of
Sustainability is the central point person responsible for overseeing the City’s Climate Action Plan
and energy sustainability initiatives. The incumbent identifies and coordinates interdepartmental
efforts to identify, plan, finance, and implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas consumption
and emissions, and benchmarks progress towards the City’s goal for carbon neutrality by 2030.
The Director of Sustainability serves as the City’s lead advisor on energy sustainability issues and
collaborates with department heads and public interest groups to achieve the goals outlined in the
City’s Green New Deal. Knowledge of sustainability topics such as climate change and adaptation,
greenhouse gas emissions, transportation alternatives, waste reduction, sustainable food systems,
water protection, and other localized environmental and economic stressors is essential. The
incumbent must also have a deep commitment to environmental justice and for advancing social
equity through environmental stewardship, public health, and sustainable urban development. The
Director of Sustainability must be a champion for equity and sustainability and must be able to
highlight these as core institutional values and considered in every decision made by the City. The
work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Planning and Development, in
accordance with established City goals, with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of
independent judgment in the performance of the work. Supervision is exercised over the work of
professional, technical and clerical staff. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Orchestrates and supervises the implementation of the City’s Green New Deal;
Leads the development of a Climate Action Plan for City government operations and for the
community as a whole;
Identifies and develops programs to reduce vehicle miles traveled and make the transportation
system in the community more energy efficient, including supporting departmental compliance
with the City’s Policy for Green Fleets;
Identifies, evaluates, and seeks resources for, and implements measures and strategies to lower
GHG emissions, increase energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and expand use of
renewable energy in City operations, including the development of applications for funding to
advance the City’s climate change and energy sustainability initiatives;
Leads and coordinates interdepartmental efforts to implement the goals of the City’s Green New
Deal and the City’s Climate Action Plan, including the implementation of departmental energy
plans and other measures to reduce Green House Gas emissions, energy consumption and
energy costs;
Identifies and sets priorities for actions based on short term solutions where the City can make the
most immediate gains, and develops a long-term timeline identifying strategies for actions,
including a capital program that will help the City advance its goals for carbon neutrality by
2030;
Develops policy proposals in identified priority areas, such as amendments to the Municipal Code to
support energy conservation, renewable energy and other green building code requirements
and incentives, green purchasing polices for City operations, etc.;
Supervises, trains, develops and evaluates subordinate personnel;
Director of Sustainability
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Typical Work Activities – continued
Analyzes staffing needs for sustainability initiatives and makes recommendations; delegates work to
professional staff as appropriate; coordinates appropriate training for energy-related job
duties; engages external consultants and interns as needed to accomplish identified tasks in
the City’s Green New Deal;
Creates and implements training programs for City staff, volunteer boards and commissions, and
elected officials in the implementation of green building codes and related sustainability
initiatives;
Supervises the collection of data to update the City’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory;
Leads the creation and implementation of a Green Building Policy for existing buildings;
Drafts updates and revisions to the Local Action Plan and similar City policies and documents for
consideration by Common Council;
Advocates and facilitates community-wide energy reduction strategies, programs and projects;
Represents the City on sustainability and energy efficiency matters at area and regional meetings;
Coordinates and monitors the City’s energy performance contract(s);
Prepares reports on operations and activities; recommends improvements and modifications;
Prepares periodic status reports and special budgetary, narrative and statistical reports as
appropriate;
Supervises the preparation of applications for federal, state and other grants and represents the City
in negotiations with granting agencies;
Attends and participates in Board, Council and Committee meetings as needed as the City
representative on energy and social justice projects, grants and other related projects and
programs;
Consults, coordinates and collaborates with the other divisions of the department, other City
departments, elected officials, other units of government and other City organizations.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and terminology involved in climate
change and global environmental sustainability initiatives, such as adaptation, greenhouse gas
emissions, energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, transportation alternatives, waste
reduction, sustainable food systems, water protection, and other localized environmental and
economic stressors; thorough knowledge of best practices in green technology and building
construction, mechanical systems, energy, lighting and similar sustainability initiatives; working
knowledge of current methods for collecting, analyzing and interpreting statistical data; working
knowledge of research methods and techniques; strong interpersonal, written and oral communication
skills; ability to make professional judgments requiring advanced technical knowledge and skills; ability
to gather, interpret and analyze statistical data; ability to design and evaluate the effectiveness of
energy reduction and GHG emission reduction programs; ability to communicate ideas and interact
effectively with community groups and others; ability to prepare clear and accurate reports and to
make oral and written presentations of ideas; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to
manage relationships among elected officials, municipal staff, volunteers, and the general public;
ability to energize the community around finding solutions to the climate emergency; ability to
successfully work with and serve a diverse local community; a deep commitment to environmental
justice and to advancing social equity through environmental stewardship, public health, and
sustainable urban development; physical condition commensurate with the demands of position.
Director of Sustainability
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered university with a Master's
Degree in engineering, architecture, environmental science, business management, public
administration, urban and regional planning or a related field with similar course curriculum and
five (5) years full-time paid professional experience, or its part-time paid professional equivalent; or
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, environmental science, business management,
public administration, urban and regional planning or a related field with similar course curriculum
and seven (7) years full-time paid professional experience, or its part-time paid professional
equivalent; or
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
14. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS:
14.1 Appointments and Reappointments to Community Life Commission –
Resolution
RESOLVED, That Ishaan Bakhle be reappointed to the Community Life Commission
with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Joy Das be reappointed to the Community Life Commission with a
term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Sean Hillson be reappointed to the Community Life Commission with
a term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Susi C.Y. Li be appointed to the Community Life Commission to
replace Melissa Hall with a term to expire December 31, 2020; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Maria Thomadaki be appointed to the Community Life Commission
to replace Gibrian Hagood with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Megan Nettleton be appointed to the Community Life Commission to
replace Jocelyn Scriber with a term to expire December 31, 2021.
14.2 Appointments and Reappointments to Mobility, Accessibility, and
Transportation Commission – Resolution
RESOLVED, That Eric Lerner be reappointed as Chair of the Mobility, Accessibility, and
Transportation Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Larry Roberts be reappointed to the Mobility, Accessibility, and
Transportation Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Hector Chang be reappointed to the Mobility, Accessibility, and
Transportation Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Megan Powers be reappointed to the Mobility, Accessibility, and
Transportation Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Peter Parkes be reappointed to the Mobility, Accessibility, and
Transportation Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2021.
14.3 Appointments and Reappointments to the Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources Commission – Resolution
RESOLVED, That Monika Roth be reappointed as Chair of the Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Resources Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That Scott Freyburger be reappointed to the Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Resources Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That Ellen Leventry be reappointed to the Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Stephanie Figary be appointed to the Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources Commission to replace Hannah George with a term to expire December 31,
2020.
RESOLVED, That Mark Darling be appointed to the Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources Commission to replace Mickie Sanders-Jauquet with a term to expire
December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Emily Cotman be appointed to the Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources Commission to replace Beth Myers with a term to expire December 31,
2021.
14.4 Appointments and Reappointments to Public Safety and Information
Commission – Resolution
RESOLVED, That Robert Cantelmo be appointed as Chair of the Public Safety and
Information Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Aryeal Jackson be appointed as a commissioner on the Public Safety
and Information Commission with a term to expire December 20, 2020; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Heather Sandford be appointed to the Public Safety and Information
Commission to replace Catherine Holmes with a term to expire December 31, 2021;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Emily Howes be appointed to the Public Safety and Information
Commission to replace Erica Cotraccia with a term to expire December 31, 2021.
14.5 Appointment to Community Police Board – Resolution
RESOLVED, That Erin McCauley be appointed to the Community Police Board to fill a
vacancy with a term to expire December 31, 2021.