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Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of January 28, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–01: Renewal of Maintenance Agreement by and between the Yonkers Parking Authority & CTR Systems, Inc. (effective: 01 January 2014 – 31 December 2014)

Moved: James Cavanaugh Second: Steven Levy

Vote: 4–0

Yea: Wm. Regan; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

WHEREAS; the existing maintenance agreement by and between the Yonkers Parking Authority and CTR Systems, Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been renewed for an additional twelve (12) month term, effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, as set forth on Attachment A, and;

WHEREAS, CTR Systems, Inc., has agreed to provide maintenance support of the Authority’s revenue control system for the Buena Vista Garage, and;

WHEREAS, it is integral to the Authority’s day to day operations to have a viable revenue control system for the Buena Vista Garage, and;

WHEREAS, the service fee is one thousand six hundred fifty–two ($1,652.14) dollars and fourteen cents per month, or nineteen thousand eight hundred twenty–five ($19,825.69) dollars and sixty–nine cents for the term of the contract, and;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers Parking Authority Board hereby affirm, and approve, the maintenance agreement by and between the Yonkers Parking Authority and CTR Systems, Inc.; effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of January 28, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–02: Approve the Issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Parking Meters and Multi-Space Meters Moved: Steven Levy Second: Dennis Gallego Vote: 4–0 Yes: Wm. Regan; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego No: None Abstain: None Absent: None WHEREAS, the YPA is seeking; (1) to update and modernize its on-street parking meters to accommodate credit and debit cards (“meter”); and (2) to install new electronic multi-space parking meters (“multi-space meter”); and WHEREAS, in order to select a new YPA standard for such meters and multi-space meters, the YPA is soliciting interest from manufacturers and/or representatives to participate in a test/pilot program; and now, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Executive Director of the YPA to approve the issuance of a request for proposals for meters and multi-space meters, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (the “RFP”); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Executive Director of the YPA to release the RFP in accordance with the requirements and procedures of the Yonkers Parking Authority, as customary and applicable; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Schedule “A” (Text of RFP for Parking Meters and Multi-Space Meters) Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of January 28, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–03: Authorizing the Yonkers Parking Authority to enter into Agreement with the City of Yonkers for purposes of providing financial management services Moved: Dennis Gallego Second: Steven Levy Vote: 4–0 Yes: Wm. Regan; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego No: None Abstain: None Absent: None WHEREAS, the New York State Public Authorities Law authorizes the Yonkers Parking Authority (Authority), with the consent of the City of Yonkers (City), to use agents, employees, and facilities of the City; and WHEREAS, in an effort to contain costs, the Authority has eliminated the position of Chief of Finance and Administration in the Authority’s 2014 fiscal budget; and now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Executive Director or her designee to enter into an agreement with the City of Yonkers whereby the City will provide financial management services to the Authority; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of February 25, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–04: Award Revocable License Agreement to ELQ Construction Inc. for use of Chicken Island/Getty Square Parking Facility (March 01, 2014 – February 28, 2015)

Moved: Patricia Kischak Second: Steven Levy

Vote: 5–0 Yea: Wm. Regan; P. Kischak; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

WHEREAS, a revocable one (1) year license agreement has been reached by and between the Yonkers Parking Authority and ELQ Construction Inc., of 567 Fifth Avenue, New Rochelle, NY (“Licensee”) for its use of a designated area within the Chicken Island/Getty Square Parking Facility located at Nepperhan Avenue and School Street, Yonkers, NY 10701, and;

WHEREAS, the Licensee desires to use the designated area in order to provide storage and parking for construction projects within the City of Yonkers, and;

WHEREAS, the designated area within the said facility will be available for eight hundred ($800) dollars per month, totaling nine thousand six hundred ($9,600) dollars for a one year term, and;

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers Parking Authority board hereby approves, and affirms, the lease agreement executed with ELQ Construction Inc., under the terms and provisions of the lease agreement that will be effective for a term of one (1) year, commencing March 01, 2014 and ending on February 28, 2015. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of February 25, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–05: Approve Upgrade of Existing Security System

Moved: Dennis Gallego Second: Steven Levy

Vote: 5–0 Yea: Wm. Regan; Patricia Kischak; Steven Levy; James Cavanaugh; Dennis Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

BE IT RESOLVED that the Yonkers Parking Authority board hereby approve the sum of thirty thousand ($30,000) dollars to upgrade the existing security system. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of March 25, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–06: Approve Additional Funds for Upgrade of Existing Security System

Moved: Patricia Kischak Second: Dennis Gallego

Vote: 5–0 Yea: Wm. Regan; P. Kischak; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

WHEREAS, the Yonkers Parking Authority board voted at its regular meeting on February 25, 2014 to approve the sum of thirty thousand ($30,000) dollars to upgrade the existing security system as provided by resolution 2014–05 which is incorporated by reference; and,

WHEREAS, the attached quote to upgrade the security system came in at ten thousand ($10,000) dollars more than anticipated with the major part of the cost intentioned to accommodate the additional bandwidth that is required to support the future high definition IP cameras to be installed; and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers Parking Authority board hereby approve the additional sum of ten thousand ($10,000) dollars to upgrade the existing security system. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of March 25, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–07: Approve Funds for Upgrade of Computer Systems for Staff

Moved: Steven Levy Second: Dennis Gallego

Vote: 5–0 Yea: Wm. Regan; P. Kischak; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

WHEREAS: the Authority’s obsolescent computer systems have exceeded their shelf life and have caused a loss in productivity when the system freezes or crashes resulting in a loss of time, effort and work product; and,

WHEREAS: in order to enhance productivity and ongoing operations, the attached quote to upgrade fifteen (15) Authority computer systems at a system price of seven hundred forty–three dollars and thirty–eight cents ($743.38) totaling eleven thousand one hundred fifty dollars and seventy cents ($11,150.70) is presented for the board’s consideration; and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Yonkers Parking Authority board hereby approve the sum of eleven thousand one hundred fifty ($11,150.70) dollars and seventy cents to upgrade the Authority’s existing computer systems. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of April 29, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–08: (formerly presented as Resolution 2013–37) License Agreement between the Yonkers Parking Authority and FPJ Amusement & Entertainment Services, Inc. (April 07, 2014 – April 20, 2014)

Moved: Steven Levy Second: James Cavanaugh

Vote: 4–0 Yea: Wm. Regan; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: Patricia Kischak

WHEREAS, the purpose of the Yonkers Parking Authority (“Licensor”) is to provide parking services, and;

WHEREAS, FPJ Amusement & Entertainment Services, Inc. (“Licensee”) located at 467 East 156th Street, Bronx, NY desires to enter into a license agreement (copy attached) with the Yonkers Parking Authority for its use of designated areas within the municipal parking lot known as the Getty Square/Chicken Island parking facility, located at the corner of School Street and Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, NY and the Chanfrau parking facility located at the corner of Chanfrau Place and Nepperhan Avenue, and;

WHEREAS, the said areas of Getty Square/Chicken Island and the Chanfrau parking facilities will be made available at the rate of two thousand ($2,000) dollars per day, totaling twenty–eight thousand ($28,000) dollars for the term of the agreement commencing April 07, 2014 and ending on April 20, 2014, and;

WHEREAS, FPJ Amusement & Entertainment Services, Inc. (“Licensee”) required an additional site and desired to enter into an additional license agreement (copy attached) with the Yonkers Parking Authority for its use of the Myrtle (aka Nepperhan 3) parking facility located at the corner of Myrtle Street and Nepperhan Avenue WHEREAS, the said area will be made available at the rate of one hundred fifty ($150) dollars per day, totaling two thousand one hundred ($2,100) dollars for the term of the agreement commencing April 07, 2014 and ending on April 20, 2014, and;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers Parking Authority board affirms the actions of the administrative staff in executing the said license agreements with FPJ Amusement & Entertainment Services, Inc. under the terms and conditions of the license agreements effective for the term of fourteen (14) days commencing April 07, 2014 and ending on April 20, 2014. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of April 29, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–09: Adoption of Labor Management Contract (01 Jan 2010 – 31 Dec 2015)

Moved: Steven Levy Second: Dennis Gallego

Vote: 4–0 Yea: Wm. Regan; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: Patricia Kischak

WHEREAS, the executive staff has negotiated a contract with the CSEA, which is incorporated by reference, resulting in a tentative agreement on a five year contract encompassing the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2015; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Yonkers Parking Authority Board that the Labor Management Agreement, for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2015, that is incorporated by reference, be approved and implemented. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of April 29, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–10: Salaries for Administrative, Non-Union, Personnel (AMENDED).

Moved: Dennis Gallego Second: James Cavanaugh

Vote: 4–0 Yea: Wm. Regan; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: Patricia Kischak

WHEREAS, the Yonkers Parking Authority Board has an established policy of reviewing the salary of its administrative employees; and,

WHEREAS, the last salary increase was effected in January 2009; and,

WHEREAS, the executive staff has negotiated a contract with the CSEA, which is incorporated by reference, resulting in a tentative agreement on a five year contract encompassing the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2015, the salary increases of the administrative, non–union, staff will mirror the percentages of the represented employees; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Yonkers Parking Authority Board that the salary increases for the administrative, non–union, staff, applicable to active employees that are currently on the payroll, as of April 29, 2014, be approved and implemented. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of April 29, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–11: Establishment of Seasonal Employee Program

Moved: James Cavanaugh Second: Steven Levy

Vote: 4–0 Yea: Wm. Regan; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: Patricia Kischak

WHEREAS, the Yonkers Parking Authority has a need for seasonal employees to assist with special projects which would additionally provide jobs to area residents. The program will be funded with an initial sum of ten thousand ($10,000) dollars subject to change with board approval; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Yonkers Parking Authority Board that the establishment of a seasonal employee program to assist with special projects be approved and implemented. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of May 27, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–12: License Agreement between the Yonkers Parking Authority & WSH Group, LLC d/b/a Dolphin Restaurant for Metered Parking Spaces (June 01, 2014 – May 31, 2015) [AMENDED]

Moved: Steven Levy Second: James Cavanaugh

Vote: 5 – 0 Yea: Wm Regan; P. Kischak; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

WHEREAS, a revocable one (1) year license agreement has been reached by and between the Yonkers Parking Authority and the WSH Group, LLC d/b/a Dolphin Restaurant located at 1 van der Donck Street, Yonkers, NY 10701 for its use of six (6) metered parking spaces, in a designated area, in front of the business, with parking meter numbers: 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15; and,

WHEREAS, the said parking spaces will be made available at the license fee of two hundred eighty ($280) dollars per month for each month that the spaces are obstructed, commencing June 01, 2014, and ending on May 31, 2015; and,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers Parking Authority board hereby approves, and affirms, the lease agreement executed with the WSH Group, LLC d/b/a Dolphin Restaurant under the terms and provisions of the lease agreement that will be effective for a term of one (1) year, commencing June 01, 2014 and ending on May 31, 2015. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of May 27, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–13: Additional License Agreement between the Yonkers Parking Authority & WSH Group, LLC d/b/a Dolphin Restaurant for Valet Parking at the Buena Vista Garage (BVG) (June 01, 2014 – 31 May 2015) [AMENDED]

Moved: Steven Levy Second: James Cavanaugh

Vote: 5 – 0 Yea: Wm Regan; P. Kischak; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

WHEREAS, a revocable one (1) year License Agreement has been reached by and between the Yonkers Parking Authority (“Licensor”) and the WSH Group, LLC d/b/a Dolphin Restaurant (“Licensee”) located at 1 van der Donck Street, Yonkers, NY for valet parking access, within the municipal parking facility known as the Buena Vista Garage located on Buena Vista Avenue at Hudson Street, Yonkers, New York; and,

WHEREAS, the Yonkers Parking Authority hereby provides to the WSH Group, LLC d/b/a Dolphin Restaurant, valet parking access, within the municipal parking facility known as the Buena Vista Garage, located on Buena Vista Ave at Hudson Street, Yonkers, New York 10701; and,

WHEREAS, the fee for the permission granted to Licensee pursuant to this License shall be nine hundred ($900.00) dollars per month for the months of May through October and four hundred fifty ($450.00) dollars per month for the months of November through April; and, WHEREAS, the terms of the proposed agreement shall be in effect for the term of one (1) year, commencing June 01, 2014 and ending on May 31, 2015; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers Parking Authority board hereby approves, and affirms, the lease agreement executed with the WSH Group, LLC d/b/a Dolphin Restaurant under the terms and provisions of the lease agreement that will be effective for a term of one (1) year, commencing June 01, 2014 and ending on May 31, 2015. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of May 27, 2014

Resolution 2014–14: Award Amano McGann, Inc. Contract for Automation of Government Center Garage

Moved: Patricia Kischak Second: James Cavanaugh

Vote: 5 – 0 Yea: Wm Regan; P. Kischak; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

WHEREAS; the Yonkers Parking Authority, in conjunction with the City of Yonkers, desires to upgrade its current revenue and access control system to automate the Government Center Garage (GCG) resulting in cost savings in manpower and functionality; and,

WHEREAS, Amano McGann, Inc. of 140 Harrison Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey provides maintenance support of the Authority’s current revenue and access control system for the Government Center Garage; and,

WHEREAS, it is integral to the Authority’s day to day operations to have a viable revenue and access control system for the Government Center Garage; and,

WHEREAS, the fee is two hundred twenty thousand ($220,000.00) dollars for the proposed upgrades with additional features being offered at an additional cost as noted on the proposed contract; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers Parking Authority Board hereby affirms and authorizes the administrative staff to execute the proposed contract by and between the Yonkers Parking Authority and Amano McGann, Inc. for the automation of the Government Center Garage (GCG). Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of May 27, 2014

Resolution 2014–15: Approve Pilot Program for Multi–Space–Meters and Single Space Smart Meters

Moved: Steven Levy Second: Dennis Gallego

Vote: 5 – 0 Yea: Wm Regan; P. Kischak; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

WHEREAS; the Yonkers Parking Authority seeks to implement a pilot program for multi–space –meters and single space smart meters; and,

WHEREAS, three vendors: Cale America; Duncan Parking Technologies, Inc. and IPS Group, Inc. have agreed to participate in a pilot program to field test their products; and.

WHEREAS, the cost of the equipment to be field–tested for the proposed pilot program is nought; the Yonkers Parking Authority will be responsible for back office fees and merchant transaction fees as noted on the proposed contracts; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers Parking Authority Board hereby affirms and authorizes the implementation of a pilot program to field–test multi– space meters and single space smart meters from three different vendors. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of May 27, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–16: Affirmation of Audit Prepared by O’Connor Davies, LLP for the Year Ending December 31, 2013

Moved: Steven Levy Second: Dennis Gallego

Vote: 5 – 0 Yea: Wm. Regan; P. Kischak S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

WHEREAS, an audit of the Authority’s finances for the year ending December 31, 2013 has been done by O’Connor Davies, LLP, and;

WHEREAS, the auditors have reported their findings to the board, an affirmation of the audit is appropriate and proper, and;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers Parking Authority Board hereby affirm and approve the audit done by O’Connor Davies, LLP of 500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, New York for the year ending December 31, 2013. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of May 27, 2014

Resolution 2014–17: Approve Additional Funds ($15,000) for Electrical Work in Conjunction with the Automation of Government Center Garage (GCG)

Moved: Dennis Gallego Second: Patricia Kischak

Vote: 5–0 Yea: Wm. Regan; P. Kischak; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

BE IT RESOLVED that the Yonkers Parking Authority board hereby approve additional funds, in the sum of fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars, for electrical work to be done in conjunction with the automation of the Government Center Garage (GCG). Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of June 24, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–18: Renewal of Service Agreement by and between the Yonkers Parking Authority & Cintas Corporation for Uniform Supply & Cleaning (effective: January 01, 2014 – December 31, 2018)

Moved: Dennis Gallego Second: Patricia Kischak

Vote: 5–0 Yea: Wm. Regan; P. Kischak; S. Levy; J. Cavanaugh; D. Gallego Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None

WHEREAS; the existing service agreement by and between the Yonkers Parking Authority and Cintas Corporation of Brewster, New York has been renewed for an additional sixty month (60) month term, effective January 01, 2014 through December 31, 2018, as set forth on Attachment A, and;

WHEREAS, the Cintas Corporation has agreed to supply uniforms and cleaning services, and;

WHEREAS, it is integral to the Authority’s day to day operations to provide uniforms to its field employees, and;

WHEREAS, the service fee is approximately five hundred seventy ($570.00) dollars per month for the term of the contract, and;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers Parking Authority Board hereby affirm, and approve, the service agreement by and between the Yonkers Parking Authority and Cintas Corporation January 01, 2014 through December 31, 2018. Yonkers Parking Authority Regular Board Meeting of June 24, 2014

Resolution No. 2014–19: Establish Agency Vehicle Policy

Moved: Second:

Vote: Tabled pending further deliberation

Yea: Nay: Abstain: Absent:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers Parking Authority Board hereby establishes an Agency vehicle policy as annexed hereto; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

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