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(1/24) COMMON COUNCIL of the CITY OF SYRACUSE

REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 24, 2011

1:00 P.M.

1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)

2. Invocation - (Delivered by Friar Brad Milunski of the Franciscan Church of the Assumption, Syracuse, New York)

3. Roll Call - (All Present - 8)

4. Minutes - January 10, 2011 - (Adopted 8-0)

5. Petitions - (none)

6. Committee Reports - (Finance, Taxation & Assessment)

7. Communications - (none)

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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:

8. Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of 2-R 8-0 Deeds for 2011- 2012.

BY COUNCILOR JOY:

9. Special Permit - To approve a modification to expand an existing credit union within a 8-0 non-profit community center on property located at 401-445 South Avenue. One person Gen. spoke in favor of the proposal. No one spoke in opposition. The City Planning #3 Commission granted a waiver for the number, type and area of signs. Department of Neighborhood and Business Development, applicant. City of Syracuse, owner. BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:

10. Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Onondaga County to provide training 8-0 through the Syracuse Lead Program for the Onondaga County Department of Health 27 for the period of October 1, 2010-September 30, 2011. The County will pay an amount not to exceed $7,500 for all services.

11. Authorize - The use of funds in the amount of $503,000 from the Midland-Lincoln- 8-0 Bellevue Community Initiative Funds to be used at The Southwest Community Center 28 for mechanical improvements, including heating/AC and roofing work along with architectural and engineering services.

12. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 8-0 308 S. Beech Street, a wood house and unfinished barn, to University Hill Apartments, 29 Inc. for the total sum of $15,375.

13. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 8-0 310 S. Beech Street, a vacant lot, to University Hill Apartments, Inc. for the total sum of 30 $4,325.

14. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as WD 2012 E. Genesee Street, a vacant lot, to Alley Kat Development LLC for the total sum WD of $9,125.

15. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 8-0 718 Otisco Street, a wood house and 2 cement buildings, to Cristina Zagyva and Dustin 31 Regner for the total sum of $15,425.

16. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 8-0 720 Otisco Street, a vacant lot, to Cristina Zagyva and Dustin Regner for the total sum 32 of $1,600.

17. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 8-0 722 Otisco Street, a vacant lot, to Cristina Zagyva and Dustin Regner for the total sum 33 of $1,600.

18. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 8-0 724 Otisco Street, an unfinished wood house, to Cristina Zagyva and Dustin Regner for 34 the total sum of $6,375.

19. Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of 8-0 the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 705 Otisco Street, a wood house, 35 to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151.

2 BY COUNCILOR DENNO:

20. Agreement - With Active Network, Inc. for City Line Call Center Software System 8-0 enhancement for the period of five years, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. 36 Total cost not to exceed $83,040 for Year 1 and $18,000 each year for Years 2-5.

21. Agreement - With the NYS DOT to accept the Fee Title to acquire properties to include: 8-0 1443 W. Genesee Street, 1800 W. Fayette Street and 1255 W. Erie Blvd. for the 37 Syracuse Bridge Improvements on Auto Row Project PIN 3753.96, as detailed in Attachment “A”. Total cost not to exceed $50,816 to be paid from Account #07.01200.0.000.

22. Agreement - With the NYS DOT to accept the Fee Title, Permanent Easement or 8-0 Temporary Easements to acquire properties to include: 409 W. Genesee Street (rear) 38 Fee, 300-320 W. Erie Blvd. - Fee, 300-320 W. Erie Blvd. -T.E., 376 W. Water Street to W. Erie Blvd - P.E., 324 W. Water Street to W. Erie Blvd. - P.E. for the Erie Blvd. West Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project PIN 3034.84, as detailed in Attachment “A”. Total cost not to exceed $196,675 to be paid from Account #07.01095.0.000.

BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:

23. Bond Ordinance - The issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to H defray the cost of fire apparatus and vehicle replacement on behalf of the Department H of Fire. Total amount not to exceed $158,000.

24. Authorize - The purchase of fire apparatus and vehicle replacement, as detailed in H H Schedule “C”, on behalf of the Department of Fire. Total cost not to exceed $158,000.

25. Bond Ordinance - The issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to H defray the cost of 2010/11 Capital Equipment on behalf of the Department of Police. H Total amount not to exceed $872,500.

26. Authorize - The purchase of 2010/11Capital Equipment, vehicles as detailed in H H Appendix “A”, on behalf of the Department of Police. Total cost not to exceed $872,500.

27. Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services 8-0 for a Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention grant in an amount not to 39 exceed $34,000 to be used by the Syracuse Police Department for overtime pay for the investigation of stolen vehicles, seminars and training. No local match is required.

28. Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (William Anderson - 8-0 130 Berger Ave., 223 Elliott St., 210 Otisco St., 217 Ulster St., 128-130 Williams St. - 40 Ed Pfohl - 310 Lexington Ave., 1014 Westcott St.)

3 29. Correct Tax Rolls - (1318 E. Fayette St.) For various charges for Tax Years 2009/10, 41 8-0 2010/11.

BY COUNCILOR SEALS:

30. Accept - From Susan A. Kraut, a donation in the amount of $50 on behalf of the Parks, 8-0 Recreation and Youth Programs for the Ida Benderson Center, to be deposited in 42 Account #25.0.0456.

31. Accept - From Tom and Debbie Nettle, a donation in the amount of $200 on behalf of 8-0 the Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs for the Ida Benderson Center, to be 43 deposited in Account #25.0.0456.

32. Authorize - Payment to ASCAP for the annual license agreement to play copyrighted 8-0 music at the Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs facilities for the period of January 44 1, 2011-December 31, 2011. Total cost not to exceed $1,233 to be paid from Account #01.71400.0.415.

33. Authorize - Payment to the Frankie D Band, under the direction of David Baker, for 8-0 performances at the Westside Community Center on February 15 and April 12, 2011, at 45 the Cecile Center on March 16, 2011 and at the Magnarelli Center at McChesney Park on April 11, 2011, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $1,200 ($300 for each performance) to be charged to Account #01.71400.0.415.

34. Authorize - Payment to the Melody Makers, under the direction of Darrell White, for a 8-0 performance at the Cecile Center on February 9, 2011, on behalf of the Department of 46 Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $125 to be charged to Account #01.71400.0.415.

35. Authorize - The Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs to release the 8-0 proceeds of $8,000 from the 2010 Mayor’s Roundball Classic in the amount of $2,000 47 to each of the Athletic Departments at Corcoran, Fowler, Henninger and Nottingham High Schools for their athletic programs. This will be charged to Account #39.00090.0.000.

Syracuse Common Council Adjourned at 1:13 P.M.