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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-19 Board of Public Works Meeting AgendaBPW Meeting Board of Public Works Topic AGENDA ITEMS DATE: December 17, 2019 TIME: 6:00 pm LOCATION: 3rd Floor, City Hall, Council Chambers 108 E. Green St., Ithaca Time Voting? Presenter(s) Allowed 1. Call to Order/Agenda Review 2. Mayor's Communications 3. Communications and Hearings from Persons Before the Board 4. Response to the Public 5. Reports A. Special Committees of the Board B. Council Liaison C. Board Liaisons D. Superintendent and Staff 6. Administration & Communications 7. Buildings, Properties, Refuse & Transit No No No Mayor Myrick Mayor Myrick Public No Commissioners No Various 5 min. 15 min. 8. Highways, Streets & Sidewalks A. Appeal of Sidewalk Snow Removal Bill for 304 No Ray Benjamin 10 min. Linn Street The property owner has submitted an appeal of the bill he received for snow removal by the City on April 22, 2019. 9. Parking & Traffic A. Amendment to the Approval of Free Parking for Yes Supt. Thorne 10 min. the 2019 Holiday — Resolution Additional information has been received since the Board's November meeting, which has caused staff to reassess the resolution approving free parking in city -owned garages for the holiday week. 10. Creeks, Bridges & Parks A. Authorization of Deer Population Management in Yes Jeanne Grace, City 15 min. the Six Mile Creek Natural Area — Resolution Forester The Town of Ithaca has requested the use of City Property in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area to set up bait stations to assist in a new deer management program. 11. Water & Sewer A. 2020 Water and Sewer Rates — Resolution Yes Erik Whitney 10 min. The resolution setting the water and sewer rates for 2020 is enclosed for the Board's consideration. 12. New Business 13. Adjournment Date Created: December 11, 2019 No Yes 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 607-274-6570 at least 48 hours before the meeting. The Board of Public Works meets on the second and fourth Mondays at 4:45 p.m. All meetings are voting meetings, opening with a public comment period. Meeting agendas are created from prior public input, Department operating, planning issues, and requests made to the Superintendent. The Board reserves the right to limit verbal comments to three minutes and to request written comments on lengthy or complex issues, This information may then be used to create committee agendas, with the speaker or author invited to attend. Kathy Servoss From: Ray Benjamin Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2019 9:32 AM To: Kathy Servoss; Scott Whitham Subject: RE: Sidewalk Violations (snow removal) Attachments: 304 Linn St before.JPG; 304 Linn St after.JPG; 304 Linn St appeal.xlsx Kathy, Please provide the following information to the Board to aid them in their decision. Ray Benjamin Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Streets & Facilities Division City of Ithaca rbenja m in @cityofithaca .org 607 272 1718 "Equality is giving everyone a shoe. Equity is giving everyone a shoe that s." Dr. Naheed Dosani (Canadian end -of -life physician working with the homeless) From: Kathy Servoss Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 4:02 PM To: Scott Whitham Cc: Ray Benjamin Subject: RE: Sidewalk Violations (snow removal) If you can get it to me by noon tomorrow, that would be great. From: Scott Whitham [mailto:whitham@whithamdesign.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 3:23 PM To: Kathy Servoss <KServoss@cityofithaca.org> Cc: Ray Benjamin <RBenjamin@cityofithaca.org> Subject: Re: Sidewalk Violations (snow removal) Great, Kathy, will do. I have meetings all afternoon and PEDC tonight at the City - is later this evening or tomorrow . ok? Thanks - Scott Sent from my iPhone On Dec 11, 2019, at 2:36 PM, Kathy Servoss <KServoss@cityofithaca.org> wrote: Thanks Scott. We just need an email or letter explaining what you are protesting and what you want the Board to do (i.e. reduce fee). Send it directly to me as soon as you can. Thanks, - Kathy From: Scott Whitham [mailto:whitham@whitharndesign.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 11:47 AM To: Kathy Servoss <KServoss@cityofithaca.org> Cc: Ray Benjamin <RBeniamin@cityofithaca.org> Subject: Re: Sidewalk Violations (snow removal) Kathy and Ray - th s - 4/22/19, 304 Linn Is BPW next Tuesday 12/17? I have a PB mtg at 6 in Council Chambers, so can come by BPW if the agendas mesh. Kathy, is there a formal appeal form or will a short memo from me suffice? In the memo I would point to the city's photos, my direct knowledge of when 304 Linn was shoveled (and its two adjoining rental properties were not), and my supposition that the plow simply passed across my shoveled property between two unshoveled properties. I can also provide the backup correspondence on this going back to May 2019. Thanks! Scott ----IITHAM !TLC On Wed, Dec 11, 2019 at 10:45 AM Kathy Servoss <KServoss@cityofithaca.org> wrote: Good question! Scott, what is the address and the date of the violation? - Kathy 2 From: Ray Benjamin Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 10:35 AM To: Kathy Servoss«KServnso@dtyofithaca.oma» Subject: RE: Sidewalk Violations (snow removal) Kathy, Can you give me the address and date of the violation. Thanks Ray Benjamin Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Streets & Facilities Division City of Ithaca rbenjomin@Dcit/ofthaca.on] 607 272 1718 "Equality is giving everyone a shoe. Equity is giving everyone a shoe that fits." Dr. Naheed Dosani (Canadian end -of -life physician working with the homeless) From: Kathy Servoss Sent: Wednesday,December 11, 2019 10:13 AM To: Scott Whitham; Ray Benjamin Subject: RE: Sidewalk Violations (snow removal) Hi Scott, Are you still interested in filing an appeal? Could you forward the photos to me for the BPW agenda? Ray, would you send your backup material and recommendation, please? I'm working on the BPW agenda today. Thank you both, - Kathy Servoss Executive Assistant Supt. of Public Works, Engineering, & Parking City of Ithaca 108 E. Green St. Ithaca, NY 14850 007-274-6527 From: Scott VVhitham[whithnmOwhithomdes|gn.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 7:07 PM To: Ray Benjamin Cc: Kathy Servoss; Michael Thorne Ray, thanks - I spoke with Kathy last week and learned that I missed the deadline for las night's meeting - I will aim for Dcr. The third Tuesday is 12/17 - I believe that there is a 3 Planning Board meeting in Chambers that night (moved from the 24th and on my calendar) - is BPW meeting as well? Kathy, a week before is when materials are due? Is this really the only method of appeal, to get on the board's agenda? I believe that the photos your staff took are (for the most part) clear - the rental properties on either side of my owner - occupied residence were unshoveled, and the equipment drove over my as -of -that -morning shovelled walk to go from one to the other, and I was billed for having (as referenced in the statute below) "substantial" snow as well as my out-of-town fellow property owners. I have been trying to clear this up through various staff since I received a notice in the Spring! Thanks for your attention, Ray (and Kathy) - if you really believe that I am required to attend a BPW meeting in December, please let me know. Scott Article 11Snow Ice and 0 her Obstructions on Sidewalks and Rats s [Acioried 3-4-1992 by Orc, No. 92-4w ] Iii L21 Editor's Note: Former Art. ll was redesignated as Art. I 5-6-2009 by Ord. N. 2009-05; said ordinance also redesignated this article, former Art. III as Art. IL Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided that it shall take effect 8-1-1992. j85-3Puty of owner to kee I. clear. It shall be the duty and responsibility of all persons owning property on a public street to keep the sidewalks surrounding such property substantially clear of snow, ice and other obstructions, including but not limited to free-flowing water from drains, ditches and/or downspouts located on such property. The sidewalks shall be cleared of such obstructions within 24 hours of when the obstruction initially occurs. For properties that abut the intersection of two streets, the sidewalks which must be kept substantially clear of snow, ice and other obstructions shall include that portion of the sidewalk which runs to the curbline of any street and shall include access ramps located therein. 284 Performance of work b ycIty• costs. Upon the failure of the owner of such property to clear any such sidewalk or access ramp within 24 hours of when the obstruction initially occurs, the sidewalks and/or access ramps may be cleared by employees or agents of the city at the expense of the property owner. In such event, the property owner will be charged the actual out-of-pocket cost to the city of such work plus an additional 50% for overhead and administration charges. Such charge shall be 4 aid to tie city within 30 days from the date the bill is sent to the owner. Bills renaming unpaic after such thirty -day period shall accrue a late penalty of 12% per annum from tie date of the bill or $3 per month, whichever amount is greater. WHITHAM PLANNING & On Tue, Oct 29, 2019 at 3:57 PM Ray Benjamin <RBenjamin@cityofithaca.org> wrote: Scott, Appeals are made to the board of public works. To get on the agenda, Contact Kathy Servoss (copied on this email) in the Superintendents Office of City Hall . Jean has already sent you the before and after photos back in May. Ray Benjamin Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Streets & Facilities Division City of Ithaca rbeniamin@cityofithaca.orq 607 272 1718 "Equality is giving everyone a shoe. Equity is giving everyone a shoe that fits." Dr. Naheed Dosani (Canadian end -of -life physician working with the homeless) 5 § 285-5Penalties for offenses. § 285-2Duties of Board of Public Works. The Board of Public Works shall: A. Article I iSnow, Ice and Other Obstructions on Sidewalks and Ramps [11 [Adopted 3-4-1992 by Ord. No. 92-4m ] [1 ] Editor's Note: Former Art. 11 was redesignated as Art. 15-6-2009 by Ord. N. 2009-05; said ordinance also redesignated this article, former Art. Ill as Art. Ii [2] Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided that it shall take effect 8-1-1992. § 285-3Duty of owner to keep clear. It shall be the duty and responsibility of all persons owning property on a public street to keep the sidewalks surrounding such property substantially clear of snow, ice and other obstructions, including but not limited to free-flowing water from drains, ditches and/or downspouts located on such property. The sidewalks shall be cleared of such obstructions within 24 hours of when the obstruction initially occurs. For properties that abut the intersection of two streets, the sidewalks which must be kept substantially clear of snow, ice and other obstructions shall include that portion of the sidewalk which runs to the curbline of any street and shall include access ramps located therein. § 285-4Performance of work by city; costs. Upon the failure of the owner of such property to clear any such sidewalk or access ramp within 24 hours of when the obstruction initially occurs, the sidewalks and/or access ramps may be cleared by employees or agents of the city at the expense of the property owner. In such event, the property owner will be charged the actual out-of-pocket cost to the city of such work plus an additional 50% for overhead and administration charges. Such charge shall be paid to the city within 30 days from the date the bill is sent to the owner. Bills remaining unpaid after such thirty -day period shall accrue a late penalty of 12% per annum from the date of the bill or $3 per month, whichever amount is greater. Are property o ners responsible for clearing ice & snow from sidewalks? Yes! Pursuant to the City Code, sidewalks need to be free from snow and ice for the full aved width of such sidewalk 24 hours after the beinnin of a: snowfall For properties that abut the intersection of two streets, the sidewalks shall include that portion of the sidewalk that runs to the curbline of any street and shall include any access ramps therein. When snow and ice on any sidewalk is frozen so hard I it cannot be removed without injury to the sidewalk, it needs to be stiewn and kept strewn with ashes, sand, sawdust or other suitable material, so as to be no longer dangerous to life and "limb, As soon as practical thereafter, the sidewalk shall be com aletely cleared of snow, ice and other materials strewn t3 ereot Whenever any sidewalk is not kept free from snow and ice as defined in the City Code the Superintendent of Public Works or his or her de e may clear the sidewalk so that it from snow and ice and shall not f the Cit am of the ex nse " curred b the amoui of labor equipment and materials used: The minimum charge shall be $50. The City Chamberlain shall promptly bill the owner of that pro•ert for se ices rendered= To report a sidewalk that has not been cleared Enforcement Officer in the Building Divisto. here, Exterior P o ert Mainteiaa ice Ordinance within the given (607) 274-6508: you can call the Code can be found Duties of Board of Public ks. § 285-1 Duties of Common Council. § 285-2Duties of Board of Public Works. Article I (Snow, ice and Other Obstr actions on Sidewalks and Ramps § 285-3Duty of owner to keep clear. § 285-4Performance of work by city; costs. Ithaca, NY Weather History 31 ITHACA TOMPKINS REGIONAL AIRPORT STATIONICHANGE Daily Observations 3/3/2019 Time Temperature Dew Point Humidity Wind Wind Speed Wind Gust Pressure Precip. 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% WSW 10 mph 0 mph 28-77 in 11:56 AM 19 F 4F 52% SW 10 mph 0mph 28.75 in 12:56 PM 23 F 6F 48% WSW 9mph 0mph 28.72 in Preeip. 0.0 in 0-0 in 0.0 in 0.0 in 0.0 in 0.0 in 0.0 in 0.0 in 0.0 in 0.0 in 0.0 in 0.0 in 0.0 in 0.0 in Condition Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy 1:12 Sidewalk was cleared 1:56 PM 22 F 2:56 PM 22 F 3:56 PM 20 F 4:56 PM 20 F 5:15 PM 18 F 5:23 PM 16 F 5:27 PM 16 F 5:56 PM15F 6:18 PM 16 F 6:56 PM15F 7:56 PM 14 F 8:56 PM13F 9:56 PM 12 F 10:56 PM 10 F 11:56PM11F 5 F 48 % W 13 mph 0 mph 6F 51 % W 9 mph 0 mph 2870 in 28.70 in 7 F 57 % WNW 10 mph 0 mph 28.70 in 7 F 57 % W 15 mph 0 mph 28.71 in 7 F 63 % NNW 14 mph 25 mph 28.73 in 10 F 79 % NNW 13 mph 0 mph 28.73 in 10 F 79 % N 13 mph 0 mph 28.73 in 12 F 88 % NNW 10 mph 0 mph 28.75 in 10 F 79 % NNW 9 mph 0 mph 28.76 in 8F 74% NW 9mph 0mph 28.78 in 5F 67% W 12 mph 0 mph 28.80 in 6F 74% W 10 mph 0mph 28.81 in 3F 67% W 12 mph 0 mph 28.83 in 2 F 70 % W 9 mph 0 mph 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Amendment to the Approval of Free Parking for the 2019 Holiday Resolution HEREAS, the Board of Public Works approved a resolution to offer free parking in the Green and Seneca Street garages for the week of December 23-27, 2019; and WHEREAS, the approval of free parking was incorrectly based on sponsorship from the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, which have since indicated they are not able to participate in this year; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires to offer customers the option to park for free during he week of December 23-27, 2019 in the spirit of the holidays, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works rescinds its approval of the resolution dated November 19, 2019, and further be it RESOLVED, That parking in city -owned garages on Seneca Street, Green Street and Dryden Road shall be at no charge to customers, visitors and residents during the week of December 23-27, 2019, and be it further RESOLVED, That free holiday parking does not apply to the Cayuga Street Garage or on- street parking spaces. 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Authorization of Deer Population Management in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area — Resolution WHEREAS, the existing overpopulation of deer has created significant ecological damage by over browsing vegetation, thereby decimating the native herbaceous and shrub layers of the forest and altering natural forest succession and regeneration by eating the majority of native tree species seedlings, favoring the growth of less palatable non-native invasive plant species; and WHEREAS, high deer populations cause high levels of crop damage and transmission of disease to livestock; and WHEREAS, high deer populations contribute to human health and human safety issues such as an abundance of ticks which transmit tick borne illnesses like Lyme disease and frequent deer/vehicle collisions; and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca, the Villages of Trumansburg, Lansing, and Cayuga Heights, and Cornell University Campus and Cornell University Botanic Gardens Natural Areas all have deer population management programs which are only effective if other adjoining municipalities support the efforts since deer move freely across large areas; and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca has established a deer management program to engage in deer population control by culling deer living within the Town of Ithaca boundary; and WHEREAS, a large reservoir for the deer population resides in City owned property within the town of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca wishes to establish locations for culling by archery on City owned land along Six Mile Creek; and WHEREAS, City of Ithaca Code sections 114-7 and 320-4(A) prohibit hunting and shooting in the Six Mile Creek watershed and natural area "unless expressly permitted or carried out pursuant to a duly issued permit"; and WHEREAS, City of Ithaca Code Section 320-4(B) states that "the Board of Public Works is authorized to grant specific, revocable exceptions to any of the above prohibitions, upon consultation with the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission and a finding of special circumstances"; and WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission determined at their meeting on November 14, 2019 that deer management is needed for Six Mile Creek Natural area to promote forest health and regeneration, and that allowing the Town of Ithaca Deer Management Program to set up two stations in the Six Mile Creek Natural area is a reasonable measure [with conditions outlined in the Town's 2019 Deer Management proposal code of conduct] to reduce the negative impact of deer.. WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works finds that it is in the City's interest to allow deer management by the establishment sites for controlled culling by archery at two locations within Page 3 of 6 the Six Mile Creek natural area only through the authorized deer manage guidelines and its associated code of conduct; now, therefore be it en t program RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby finds that the Town's request to allow archery on City owned land for a limited time in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, in support of a NYSDEC-authorized deer management program, represents special circumstances; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorizes archery at up to two designated locations within the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, with specific sites and conditions to be determined by the City Forester, for a period beginning February 1, 2020 and ending on April 15, 2020; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Mayor, upon the advice of the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to negotiate and sign an agreement with the Town of Ithaca to effectuate this program. Page 4 of 6 CITY OF ITHACA 245 Pier Rd., Ithaca, New York 14850 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, STREETS & FACILITIES Telephone: 607/272-1718 Fax: 607/272-4374 From: Jeanne Grace, City Forester To: Board of Public Works Date: 12/3/2019 Re: Participation in Deer Management with Town of Ithaca Over population of deer is a problem for many communities in the northeast. High populations of deer lead to to increased deer -vehicle collisions, thriving populations of disease -transmitting deer ticks, damage to landscape plantings and agricultural crops. From a forest health perspective, the most serious impact of high deer populations is the impact to forest regeneration. High deer populations results in intense browsing (eating) of native plants and has seriously impacted the composition of the tree canopy, shrub layer, and herbaceous layer in wooded areas reducing, overall biodiversity of the plant community. Deer preference for native plants gives advantage to non-native invasive plants in the forest. This imbalance of biodiversity then has impacts on other native mammals, birds and insects. These changes in biodiversity have future impacts on the forest health. Heavy browsing of native tree seedlings by deer nearly eliminates the next generation of trees coming up through the existing canopy. Overbrowsing by deer prevents tree seedlings from maturing and reaching a height where the terminal branches are above deer's reach. This results in a tree regeneration debt with many large mature trees but no younger trees ready to take their place. With growing threats to forests by non-native pests and diseases (i.e. Emerald Ash Borer, Hemlock Wooley Adelgid), it is vital to have a young generation of trees ready to grow up through the declining older trees. This lack of forest regeneration also impacts a tree population's ability to shift north as climate change increases temperatures where tree populations currently exist. A recent Cornell University study spanning ten years, evaluated deer population management options, including no management, deer sterilization, increased recreational hunting, and culling (killing with gun or archery) over bait outside of regular hunting regulations. The method for determining effectiveness of population management was through the observations of deer browsing on planted plots of red oak seedlings. Seedling survival increases with reduced deer populations. This method can be used to gather baseline data on efficacy of management techniques. A Cornell Daily Sun article about the study can be found here http://news.cornell.edu/stories/20 19/ 11/1 0 -year -study -provides -model -deer -management - strategies). /10 -year -study -provides -model -deer -management - strategies). "An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification." In 2019 the Forestry Staff set up five plots with red oak seedlings to gather baseline data on City owned properties. Our initial data show that seedling survival was very low as a result of deer browsing. One conclusion of the decade-long study was that drastic population reduction through culling over bait was the only impactful method to manage deer populations. Another point was that deer immigration into the managed areas where the deer population was being reduced was also a challenge in maintaining a low population. Municipalities that aim to control the deer population must coordinate efforts to control populations across a large area. Many surrounding towns and villages (Cornell Campus, Village of Trumansburg, Village of Cayuga Heights, Village of Lansing and Town of Ithaca) have begun to implement a culling over bait management strategy to reduce the deer population. The Town of Ithaca has completed a thorough document with recommendations for managing deer populations in the Town of Ithaca. A copy can be accessed on the Town of Ithaca website (http://www.town.ithaca.ny.us/Deer). In 2019, the Town of Ithaca began implementing a culling over bait management program under a "deer damage" permit from the NYSDEC, but had trouble locating suitable sites in the southwestern portion of the Town. Potential sites to establish the bait stations is restricted by DEC safety regulations (e.g. can't be within 300 feet of a public road). The wooded City property in the Town that comprises the protected watershed reservoir is itself a reservoir for deer population immigrating into the Town and Cornell campus areas. This City property is ideal for a bait station because it is a large enough site to fit all the DEC site criteria and safety regulations. The Town of Ithaca has requested permission to establish two bait station sites on City watershed property located within the Town of Ithaca to carry out the program efforts. City Forestry staff has scouted the watershed area and selected multiple sites that fit the necessary criteria. The attached resolution is being presented to the Board of Public Works to approve the Town of Ithaca's use of the property to set up two bait stations for their deer management program. City Forestry staff will continue to work closely with the Town of Ithaca staff to monitor the use of the City property for this purpose. I strongly recommend that the BPW pass this resolution in an effort to protect the health of our City Natural Area lands. Jeanne Grace Ithaca City Forester 1 A. 2020 Water and Se er Rates —Resolution HEREAS, in accordance with City Charter, the Board o set water and sewer rates, and WHEREAS, staff has provided it later and se Public orks has he au hority to er usage projections for 2020, no therefore be RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works adopts the following water and sewer rates and fees starting for bills due on or after January 1, 2020, and the rates are effective until changed: Basic Rates (per 100 cubic feet): Existing 2019 Water $7.88 Sewer $5.80 inimum Billing (per quarter year) METER CU FT SIZE ALLOWED Small 1,200 1" 3,200 5,500 "° 11,200 " 16,000 24,100 42,100 2020 $8.67 $5.80 WATER SEWER TOTA $104.04 69.60 $173.64 $277.44 $ 185.60 $463.04 $476.85 319.00 $795.85 $971.04 649.60 1,620.64 $1,387.20 $ 928.00 2,315.20 2,089.47 19397.80 $3,487.27 $3,650.07 $ 2,441.80 6,091.87 Other Services Unmetered sprinkler service: $12 per inch diameter per quarter Metered water for circuses, carnivals contractors, etc., through suitable connection a hydrant installed by Water and Sewer: charged by use, with minimum bill of $200 per day for the first 7 days and $50 per day thereafter. Bulk Water for street sweepers, tank trucks, spray rigs, etc., available at he Water building: $100 per load up to 500 gallons, and $25 per thousand over 500 gallons. Meter removal, meter resetting, turning water off, or turning water on at curb stop: 40 per'. event. Residential Meter Testing: ; 7 if meter is found to be ithin indust tolerances; no charge if out of tolerance. Replacement of frosted or damaged residential meter: Q During business hours —'cost of the meter plus $50 , After hours without a call-in — cost of the meter plus $125 Page 5 of 6 After hours with a call-in —cost of the meter plus $220 Replace damaged AMR meter head, caused by owner/occupant negligence: cost of new meter plus $60. Special meter reading with corresponding bill: $45 per special read. Data Logs: the first obtainable data log is free, delivered electronically in a PDF forma Paper copies will be printed upon request at the cost of duplication. All additional data logs shall be charged at $45 each delivered electronically. If a City issue is found as a result of a data log, there shall be no charge. All other special services: To be billed at cost (including overhead} i h supporting bi documentation.