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COMMON COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 22, 2007
1:00 P.M.
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Stephanie Miner, President ProTempore of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. Invocation - (Delivered by Reverend Daren C. Jaime of the People’s African
Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. Roll Call - (All Present - 9; President González, absent)
4. Minutes - October 9, 2007 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. Petitions - (none)
6. Committee Reports - (none)
7. Communications - (none)
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
a. Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 City
Budget to reflect the proposed wage and benefits increase based on comparable LL
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Miner police salary levels for the Syracuse Firefighters, Local 280, IAFF, AFL-CIO.
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b. Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 City
Budget to reflect the proposed wage and benefits increase of effectively 3.54% for LL
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Miner the Syracuse Firefighters, Local 280, IAFF, AFL-CIO, Deputy Chiefs.
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----------------------BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
9. Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of 39-R
Deeds for 2007-2008.
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BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10. Approve - The determination of the Department of Economic Development that the
lead and asbestos abatement at the Wilson Building be classified as a Type II action 583
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pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
11. Approve - Labor Agreement with the Syracuse Firefighters Association, Local 280,
IAFF, AFL-CIO based on comparable police salary levels for the period of January 1, 584
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Miner 2006-December 31, 2007.
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12. Approve - Labor Agreement with the Syracuse Firefighters Association, Local 280,
IAFF, AFL-CIO, Deputy Chiefs of 3.25% for 2006 and effectively 3.54% for 2007 for 585
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Miner the period of January 1, 2006-December 31, 2007.
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BY COUNCILOR MINER:
13. Authorize - The Syracuse City School District use of fund balance in the amount of
$2,000,000 in the 2007/2008 City School District Budget for expenses as detailed in WD
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Exhibit “A”.
14. Approve - Compromise Settlement of Claim - Charlotte Mulligan vs. City of Syracuse.
Settlement amount $17,500.
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15. Authorize -The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (Christopher Bollinger
- 405 W. Beard Ave., 619 Otisco St. & 102, 103 & 104 Belmont St. - Edward Pfohl - 587
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230 Marguerite Ave., 440 Gifford St., 617 Tully St., 616 S. West St. Rear, 610 West
St. Rear & 116 Hartson St. - William Anderson - 110 Vann St. & 958 S. Salina St.)
16. Correct Tax Rolls - (1027-1029 Lancaster Ave., 628 Sedgwick Dr. & 200 Pattison St.) 588
For various charges for Tax Years 2002-2007.
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17. Contract - With Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. to provide application and
technology support services for the Department of Finance for the period of three 589
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years, January 1, 2008-December 31, 2010. Total cost not to exceed $368,280. The
Mayor has waived the RFP Process.
18. Transfer Funds - From the Bureau of Research Budget Line 01.14800.0.101 in the
amount of $8,550 to a Special Object Account to cover overhead costs of the Weed 590
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and Seed Program from October 2007-September 2008.
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BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
19. Designate - The property located at 105 South Townsend Street as a protected site. H
Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board, applicant. SUPA, Inc., owner.
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20. Designate - The property located at 109 South Townsend Street as a protected site. H
Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board, applicant. SUPA, Inc., owner.
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21. Designate - The property located at 115 South Townsend Street as a protected site. H
Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board, applicant. SUPA, Inc., owner.
22. Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (The Groove) at 1521-1525 South Avenue. H
Gregory C. McCarty owner/applicant.
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23. Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (Original Italian Pizza) at 3501-3509 Gen.
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James Street. Skinner Development owner/applicant.
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24. Special Permit - To allow outdoor seating at a restaurant (Kubal Café) at 3501-3509 Gen.
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James Street. Skinner Development owner/applicant.
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25. Special Permit - To allow seating in a convenience store for customers of the
pizza/deli operation at 1000-1008 South Geddes Street. Armory Corporation, H
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applicant. Kosta, Stefan, Peter, Slavko and John Talev, owners.
26. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known 591
as 311 Fitch Street, a vacant lot, to Slavko Talev for the total sum of $1,925.
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27. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known
as 113 Green Street, a vacant lot, to Michael Anthony DeSalvo for the total sum of 592
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$4,825.
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28. Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right, title and interest of
the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 209 Hudson Street to Leah M. 593
Steves-Whitney for the total sum of $550.
29. Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right, title and interest of
the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 429 Shonnard Street Rear to 594
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Waldemar Piatkowski for the total sum of $230.
30. Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right, title and interest of
the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 410 Gifford Street to Home 595
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Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $550.
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31. Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and
interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 440 Gifford Street, 596
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an unfinished wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151.
32. Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and
interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 504 Niagara Street, 597
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an unfinished brick house to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151.
33. Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City
of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 115 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee Homes 598
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of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151.
34. Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City
of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 118 & 120 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee 599
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Homes of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151.
35. Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City
of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 122-124 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee 600
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Homes of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151.
36. Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City
of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 151 & 153 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee 601
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Homes of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151.
37. Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City
of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 154 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee Homes 602
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of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151.
38. Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City
of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 155 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee Homes 603
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of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151.
39. Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City
of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 158 & 160 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee 604
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Homes of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151.
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
40. Accept - From the St. Lucy’s Alumni and Classmates of Ormond Spencer, a donation
in the amount of $395, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth 605
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Programs, to be used to purchase and install a “memorial” bench in Ormond Park,
East Water Street and Walnut Avenue.
41. Authorize - Payment to Mike Lawler in the amount of $420 and to Dougherty’s
Masquerade in the amount of $500 for providing attractions as part of the annual 606
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Spooktacular Halloween event at Burnet Park on October 26, 27, 2007.
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42. Authorize - Payment to Robert Krigbaum - Santa Claus for appearing at the annual
Festival of Lights at Burnet Park on December 14, 15, 21, 22, 2007. Total cost not to 607
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exceed $600.
43. Authorize - Payment to the Frankie D Band, under the direction of Frankie
Demianyk, Joe Carfagno, Vince Trichilo or David Baker, for musical performances on 608
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November 14, 2007 at McChesney Senior Center, December 11, 2007 at Westside,
December 12, 2007 for the Blessed Sacrament Golden Agers, December 17, 2007 at
McChesney Senior Center and December 19, 2007 at the Bob Cecile Center. Total
cost not to exceed $1,375.
44. Authorize - Payment to the Frankie D Band, under the direction of Frankie Demianyk,
Joe Carfagno, Vince Trichilo or David Baker, for musical performances on October 609
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30, 2007, November 20, 2007 and December 18, 2007 at the Ida Benderson Center,
and December 21, 2007 at the Eastwood Peace Senior Center. Total cost not to
exceed $1,100.
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
45. Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse
to be used to defray the cost of the purchase of and/or use of Eminent Domain for WD
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the properties at 3000 Burnet Avenue Rear and 116 Midler Ramp. Total amount not
to exceed $1,520,900.
46. Authorize - The Commissioner of Public Works to purchase and/or use of Eminent
Domain for the properties at 3000 Burnet Avenue Rear and 116 Midler Ramp. Total WD
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cost not to exceed $1,520,900.
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - OCTOBER 22, 2007)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
47. Accept - The donation of a 44’x24’ modular classroom, formerly used by the Phoenix 610
School District, valued at $31,000, from Landmark Enterprises, on behalf of the
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Department of Public Works to be used for safety seminars and training.
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:17 P.M.
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