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COMMON COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING – JULY 9, 2012
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 Rev. Kevin Agee of Hopps Memorial Church, Syracuse, New
York)
3. Roll Call - (All Present - 9)
4. Minutes - June 18, 2012 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #49, “Lease Agreement - With KeyBank
National Association for an Automated Teller Machine in the Terminal Building at
Syracuse Hancock International Airport, effective August 1, 2012 for the period of one
year with 1 one-year renewal option with the approval of the Mayor and the Common
Council. The first year rent is $1,850 per month and the second year increase would be
based on the CPI-U.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO
APPEARANCES)
6. Petitions - (none)
7. Committee Reports - (Neighborhood Preservation & Environment (Homeless & Housing
Vulnerable); Public Safety)
8. Communications – (From Kerry P. Quaglia, Executive of Home Headquarters, Inc., a
letter accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #289-12 (06/04/12); From the Executive
Vice President of EdR Campus West, LLC, a letter accepting terms and conditions of
Ord. #292-12 (06/04/12); From Carmen N. Branch, Jr., President of NewVisions, a letter
accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #320-12 (06/18/12).
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9. Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of
Deeds for 2012.
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BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10. Appropriate Funds - From Special Object of Expense #01.75850.0.000 (Urban Cultural
Parks Expenses) in the amount of $45,000 to the Erie Canal Museum for the operation 351
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and management of the Syracuse Urban Cultural Park Visitor Center at the Erie Canal
Museum as provided in the 2012/2013 Budget.
11. Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to issue Revenue Anticipation Notes (RAN’s)
in an amount not to exceed $76,000,000, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District 352
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to provide cash flow funding for the fiscal year 2012/2013.
12. Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (William Anderson 105 Elliott St., 1518 First North St., 201 McAllister Ave., 1702 Midland Ave.- Pat 353
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O’Connor - 102, 104 Ashworth Pl., 414 Cortland Ave., 215 Gere Ave.)
13. Correct Tax Rolls - (1530-1532 E. Genesee St., 615 James St., 1445 S. Salina St.,
3001-3023 James St.) For various charges for Tax Year 2012-2013.
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14. 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 tax billing and collection software system 355
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from Business Automation Services (BAS). Total amount not to exceed $503,600.
15. Authorize - The purchase of tax billing and collection software system from Business
Automation Services (BAS). Total cost not to exceed $503,600 to be charged to the 356
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appropriate Capital account to be designated within the Executive Department - Bureau
of Information Services.
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
16. Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 27,
“Property Conservation Code of the City of Syracuse” to delete Section 27-113.2 Gen.
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“Issuance of certificate of sufficiency” to eliminate the redundancy with the new Rental #17
Registry legislation which now includes the City’s Southeast Quadrant encompassing
the Syracuse University Special Neighborhood District.
17. Accept - From local artist Brendan Rose two sculptures as part of the City’s permanent
public art collection, to be installed on the 400 and 500 blocks of University Avenue. 357
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The sculptures are funded by the Syracuse University’s Connective Corridor and valued
at a total of $20,000.
18. Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Department of Parks, Recreation &
Historic Preservation, under the NYS Consolidated Funding Application, for funds in an 358
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amount not to exceed $550,000 to fund the reconstruction and transformation of the
City Hall’s forecourt into a public plaza incorporating a green infrastructure storm water
management system that will capture over one half million gallons of storm water runoff annually.
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19. Permission - To Near Westside Initiative, Inc., owner of the property located at 101-119
Wyoming Street, to encroach into the West Street right-of-way with light poles SD-12- 359
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20. Permission - To Near Westside Initiative, Inc., owner of the property located at 101-119
Wyoming Street, to encroach into the Marcellus Street right-of-way with a ramp, steps, 360
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trellis, landscaping SD-12-10 and a mobility access ramp SD-12-14.
21. Permission - To Near Westside Initiative, Inc., owner of the property located at 101-119
Wyoming Street, to encroach into the West Fayette Street right-of-way with a retaining 361
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wall extension SD-12-09 and light poles SD-12-12.
22. Permission - To Near Westside Initiative, Inc., owner of the property located at 101-119
Wyoming Street, to encroach into the Wyoming Street right-of-way with a mobility 362
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access ramp, planters, sidewalks, trees SD-12-08 and light poles SD-12-13.
23. Permission - To Home Headquarters, Inc., owner of the property located at 233
Marcellus Street, to encroach into the Niagara Street right-of-way with existing planters, 363
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steps, and stone wall and proposed 9.5' x 11'7" storm water planter and 25' bioretention
area and into the Marcellus Street right-of-way with a 13' bioretention area and a 3'
swale, SD-12-26.
24. Special Permit - To approve a restaurant on property located at 609-613 South Geddes
Street. The Planning Commission granted waivers for signage and parking, from 24 to Gen.
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12. Randall Gunther, owner, applicant.
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25. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as
105 Eastview Avenue, a wood house and garage, to William Stevens for the total sum 364
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of $13,375.
26. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as
510 Marcellus Street, a vacant lot, to David Koczan for the total sum of $1,525.
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27. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as
326 Spring Street and Curtis Street, an apartment house and garage, to Cornerstone 366
Acquisitions, LLC for the total sum of $5,950.
28. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as
131 Van Rensselaer Street, a double wood house, to Tracy Street Property 367
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Management, LLC for the total sum of $7,550.
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29. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as
488-490 Midland Avenue, a vacant lot, to Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency for the total 368
sum of $151.
30. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as
4445-4509 S. Salina Street, wood apartments, to Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency for 369
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the total sum of $151.
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31. Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program of all right, title and interest of
the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 304 Union Place to Francesco & 370
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Giovanni Canzano for the total sum of $650.
32. Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program of all right, title and interest of
the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 619 W. Newell Street to Robert 371
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Kastler for the total sum of $550.
BY COUNCILOR DENNO:
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33. Amend - General Ord. #25 (05/23/05), “Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of
the City of Syracuse, as amended, to create a new Chapter 50, entitled, “City of H
Syracuse Living Wage Ordinance.” Amend to include all operating, management
agreements and contracts between the City and the Syracuse Regional Airport
Authority and other language specific to the facility.
34. Agreement - Timothy J. Downes for services related to the mandatory EMS Training
programs and web-conference presentations for the period of July 1, 2012-June 30, 372
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2013. Total cost not to exceed $26,000 to be charged to Operating Account
#01.34120.0.415.
35. Agreement - Dr. Joseph Markham, M.D. for services as Medical Services Director for
the Department of Fire, for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Total cost 373
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not to exceed $7,500 to be charged to Operating Account #01.34100.0.415.
36. Agreement - Father Dan O’Hara for services as Chaplain for the Department of Fire, for
the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Total cost not to exceed $5,200 to be 374
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charged to Operating Account #01.34100.0.415.
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37. Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Cash Capital 07.01101.0. in the amount of
$90,000 to Capital Budget Account #07.03001.0 to purchase fire station rehabilitation H
items as listed on Schedule “A”.
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38. Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Cash Capital 07.01101.0. in the amount of
$198,000 to Capital Budget Account #07.3013.0 to purchase Fire Department H
equipment as listed on Schedule “B”.
39. Purchase w/c/b - From Jerome Fire Equipment, MSA Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) equipment and repair parts on behalf of the Department of Fire for 375
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the period of July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013. Total cost not to exceed $60,000 from
Operational Budget Account #01.34100.0.405.
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BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
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40. Permission - To Alliance Energy Group, LLC to construct, own and operate a 12" high
pressure gas main in the Renwick Avenue and Van Buren Street rights-of-way and to H
own and operate existing 12" high pressure gas mains located within the Renwick
Avenue and Van Buren Street rights-of-way, Almond Street and Van Buren rights-ofway, Comstock Avenue right-of-way and East Colvin Street right-of-way as part of the
Syracuse Gas Main Relocation Project. Approximate total annual fee from all mains
$10,022.
41. Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to
be used to defray the cost of the 2011/2012 DPW Capital Equipment Program, a Split 376
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Packer. Total amount not to exceed $220,000.
42. Authorize - The 2011/2012 Department of Public Works Capital Equipment Program, a
Split Packer. Total cost not to exceed $220,000. Expenditure will be charged to a 377
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Capital Account to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance within the
Department of Public Works.
43. Authorize - Standardized purchase of hydrants and hydrant parts to U.S. Pipe and
Foundry Corporation, Kennedy Valve, Clow Valve and Mueller, for the period of July 1, 378
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2012-June 30, 2013, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed
$125,000 to be charged to Budget Account #05.83400.0.405.
44. Authorize - Standardized purchase of water flow and elevation instrumentation to Bristol
Babcock, Inc., for the period of July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013, on behalf of the 379
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Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $75,000 to be charged to Budget
Account #05.83300.0.405 or #05.83400.0.405.
45. Purchase w/c/b - (12) Different brands of valves for the period of July 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $75,000 380
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to be charged to Budget Account #05.83400.0.405 or #05.83300.0.405.
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46. Purchase w/c/b - From Neptune Meter, measuring chambers for the period of July 1,
2012-June 30, 2013, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed 381
$75,000 to be charged to Budget Account #05.83400.0.405 or #05.83400.0.206.
47. Purchase w/c/b - Repair of pumps and/or motors in the water system, for the period of
July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost 382
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not to exceed $140,000 to be charged to Budget Account #05.83400.0.407 or
#05.83300.0.407.
48. Purchase w/c/b - Repair, inspection, service and installation of audio tone, telemetric
and pump control equipment used to measure the elevation and flow of water at 383
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reservoirs, pumping stations and the water treatment plant, From Koester Associates,
Bristol Babcock, Partlow, Inc., Gartner Equipment Co., Synergy Service Team, J.L.
Moore, Inc., Scadetek, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, on
behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $125,000 to be charged to
Budget Account #05.83400.0.407.
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BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
49. Lease Agreement - With KeyBank National Association for an Automated Teller
Machine in the Terminal Building at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, effective 384
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August 1, 2012 for the period of one year with 1 one-year renewal option with the
approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. The first year rent is $1,850 per month
and the second year increase would be based on the CPI-U. (Public Hearing held on
Monday, July 9, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.)
50. Amend - Gen. Ord. #16 (06/18/12), “Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the
City of Syracuse, Article 4, Section 17-40.2, Aquatic Fees, to include a $3.00 per time Gen.
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Adult Lap Swim Fee for City residents and a $5.00 per time Adult Lap Swim Fee for #19
Hudson,
Dougherty, non-City residents, applicable to Burnet, Thornden and Valley Pools from June 15 to
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August 25, 2012 and to Nottingham, Valley, Southwest and Huntington Pools from
August 26, 2012 to June 14, 2013. Ticket booklets are available - $55 for 20 tickets and
$125 for 50 tickets. To take effect immediately upon adoption.” Amend to exempt senior
citizens (60 and above), US veterans and active military and people continuing with
aquatic therapy treatment.
BY COUNCILOR DOUGHERTY:
51. Accept - From State Employees Federal Credit Union a donation in the amount of
$2,000 to be for the expenses associated with the City Fireworks at the Inner Harbor, to 385
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be deposited into the Summer Celebrations Account #25.0.0461, on behalf of the
Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs.
52. Accept - From the Eastwood Neighborhood Association a donation in the amount of
$13,000 to support the completion of the Eastwood Skate Plaza to be deposited into 386
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Parks, Recreation & Youth accounts to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance,
on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs.
53. Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS DEC for funds in an amount not to
exceed $25,000 to be used to inventory park trees for their condition and management 387
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needs and to provide early detection of infestation by pests or disease that could cause
wide-spread catastrophic damage to City trees, on behalf of the Department of Parks,
Recreation & Youth Programs. Matching funds of $25,000 will be from the Urban Forest
Restoration Account #07.00377.
54. Agreement - With Joseph Carello for professional services as All-Star Band Director
and to oversee the music library for the period of July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013, on behalf 388
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of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed
$9,250 from Budget Account #01.71400.0.415.
55. Authorize - Payment to CNY Jazz Arts Foundation, Inc. as a co-sponsor of the
Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival at Clinton Square on July 27 and 28, 2012, on behalf 389
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of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed
$5,000 from Recreation Account #01.71400.0.415.
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56. Authorize - Payment to Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. as a co-sponsor of the
Showcase Sunday series summer 2012. Total cost not to exceed $2,500 from 390
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Recreation Account #01.71400.0.415.
57. Authorize - Payment to the Stan Colella Orchestra for the Dancing Under the Stars
Series at Sunnycrest Park on July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27, 2012, on behalf of 391
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the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed
$6,840 ($1,710 per show) from Recreation Account #01.71400.0.415.
58. Authorize - Payment to the Frankie D Band, under the direction of David Baker, for
musical performances at various senior facilities from July 1 through December 31, 392
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2012. Total cost not to exceed $3,000 from Account #01.71400.0.415.
59. Authorize - Payments to various performers and service providers, as listed in Appendix
“A”, for their services at the 2012 City Fireworks Celebrations at the Inner Harbor. Total 393
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cost not to exceed $6,785 from Recreation Account #01.71400.0.415.
60. Authorize - Payments to various performers, as listed in Appendix “A”, for their services
at the Pops in the Park series in Onondaga Park. Total cost not to exceed $3,325 from 394
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Recreation Account #01.71400.0.415.
BY COUNCILOR BEY:
61. Agreement - With Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA) to allow SIDA to
pay certain costs incurred by the City regarding the maintenance of the Lakefront 395
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Redevelopment Area, to include utility bills and the replacement of decking pavers,
flagpoles, handrails, signage and lighting. Total annual amount of $42,000.
62. Approve - Application by the CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity, on
behalf of the Northside Urban Partnership, to NYS Homes and Community Renewal for 396
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NYS Main Street Program funds in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to target building
renovations to commercial and residential structures and streetscape improvements
along the 400-600 blocks of North Salina Street. Matching funds will be provided by the
private owner of the benefiting structure. No City matching funds are required.
63. Approve - Application by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. to NYS Homes
and Community Renewal for NYS Main Street Program funds in an amount not to 397
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exceed $250,000 for building renovations to commercial and residential structures and
streetscape improvements to include Bank Street to the West, the 300-400 blocks of
South Warren Street and the 300-400 block of South Salina Street and Bank Street
between E. Jefferson and E. Fayette Streets. Matching funds will be provided by the
private owner of the benefiting structure. No City matching funds are required.
64. Approve - Application by Housing Visions Consultants, Inc. to the Office of Community
Renewal, NYS for Urban Initiative Funds from Housing Trust Fund for funds in an 398
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amount not to exceed $200,000 for the Salina Crossings development project. Matching
funds will be provided by the private owner of the benefiting structure. No City matching
funds are required.
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65. Approve - Application by Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. to NYS Homes and
Community Renewal for NYS Main Street Program funds in an amount not to exceed 399
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$250,000 to target building renovations to commercial and residential structures along
the 300-600 blocks of South Avenue. Matching funds will be provided by the private
owner of the benefiting structure. No City matching funds are required.
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66. Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to convey the property located at 102 Dickerson
Street, tax map number 101.-12-02.3, and grant permanent easements along adjacent T
portions of Onondaga Creek to Onondaga County for a total fee of $1,649,000 to be
deposited in Account #01.0.2660. This conveyance is to facilitate construction of the
Clinton Street Storage Project.
67. Rescind - Ord. #61 (03/30/98), “Abandon - The 500 block of Solar Street. Department
of Community Development, applicant.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, March 16, 400
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1998 at 1:00 P.M.)
BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
68. Agreement - With Educational Funding Group, Inc. for E-Rate consultant services and
administrative services to the Syracuse City School District for the period of 60 months, 401
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July 1, 2012-June 30, 2015, for the total cost of $229,500 from Account
#A.16800.000.4450.ITS.00000.
69. Resolution - For the establishment of a standard work day and reporting requirements
for Common Councilors, and the Board of Assessment Review, as required by 20-R
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Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations.
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA – JULY 9, 2012)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR DENNO:
70. Repeal and Rescind - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse,
Section 16-2 entitled, “Disorderly Crowds” found in Chapter 16, Article 1, entitled, 402
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“General Prohibitions against Disturbance of the Public Peace and Quiet.”
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:30 P.M.
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