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ALBANY CouNTY LEGISLATURE SEAN E. WARD HAROLD L. JOYCE OFFICE BUILDING Pav. T. Devans (CHAIRMAN 112 Stare Steeer, Room 710 CuERK ALBANY, NEW YORK 12207 (18) 447-7168 - Fax (518) 447-5695 Necoue M. Cuampers: WWW. ALBANYCOUNTY. COM Finst Dnpury CLERK AGENDA ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATURE JUNE 12, 2017 PREVIOUS BUSINESS; 407. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “P” FOR 2016 By Mss. Lekakis, Cunningham, Messrs. Clenahan and Reinhardt 505. RESOLUTION NO 505 FOR 2016: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT. WITH THE VILLAGE OF VOORHEESVILLE REGARDING SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS TO RAILROAD CROSSINGS ON COUNTY ROADS By Messrs. Duncan and Reinhardt 156. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “D” FOR 2017 By Mr. Ward CURRENT BUSINESS; 216. AMENDING RESOLUTION 478 FOR 2014 AS AMENDED REGARDING A CONTRACT WITH SYNTHESIS ARCHITECTS LLP. REGARDING RENOVATIONS TO THE WALKWAY AT THE TIMES UNION CENTER Civic Center Committee 217. 218, 219. 220. 221. 222, 228. 224, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING GUN INVOLVED VIOLENCE ELIMINATION (GIVE) GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2017 PROBATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET Law Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRACEY ROAD EQUIPMENT, INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF A TANDEM DUMP TRUCK Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MONROE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT CO., INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF A WHEEL LOADER Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ATLANTIC PAVEMENT MARKING, INC. REGARDING THE STRIPING OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS Public Works Committee AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET: SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRIUS, INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF A BOOM MOWER AND RIGHT FLAIL Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH WEBSTER FORD, INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF HYBRID VEHICLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THE ALBANY SHAKER ROAD AND DALESSANDRO BLVD. RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE Public Works Committee 226. 227. 228, 229, 230. 231. 232, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TITAN ROOFING, INC. REGARDING ROOFING SERVICES FOR THE CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION BUILDING PROJECT Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BETTE & CRING, LLC REGARDING THE CR10 (HUNTERSLAND ROAD) OVER THE LITTLE SCHOHARIE CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERNE Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS PERTAINING TO THE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS PROGRAM Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS REGARDING TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO EDUCATION AND THERAPY PROGRAMS Social Services Committee AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND. FAMILIES BUDGET: SUICIDE PREVENTION FUNDING Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NYS OFFICE OF TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE AND INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS AND AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION REGARDING A PROCESS AND TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT GRANT TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR SNAP APPLICANTS/RECIPIENTS. Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH GUARDIAN CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING PHARMACY CONSULTANT SERVICES AT THE NURSING HOME Social Services Committee 233. 234, 235, 236. 287. 238. 239, 240. 241. AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CHEM. RX PHARMACY SERVICES, LLC REGARDING PHARMACY SERVICES FOR THE NURSING HOME Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR A SERVICE PLAN REGARDING INSTALLED SECURITY EQUIPMENT AT THE NURSING HOME Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL GRID REGARDING HIGH EFFICIENCY PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS AT THE NURSING HOME Social Services Committee ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE ALBANY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NOS, 1 AND 3 Conservation and Improvement Committee and Mr. Miller AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY, SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH REGARDING STUDENT INTERNSHIPS Health Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION TO PROVIDE TRAINING COURSES FOR LEAD BASED PAINT REMEDIATION CERTIFICATION Health Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HEALTH RESEARCH, INC. REGARDING THE EXPANDED PARTNER SERVICES PROGRAM Health Committee APPROVING THE BYLAWS FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Health Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ELLIS HOSPITAL REGARDING MORGUE AND LABORATORY SERVICES Health Committee 242. 244, 245. 246. 248, 249, AMENDING THE 2017 ALBANY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET: DEFIBRILLATOR AND AED PROJECT Public Safety Committee AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS REGARDING THE LEASE OF FIVE DEFIBRILLATORS FOR THE PARTICIPATING TOWNS IN THE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PROGRAM Public Safety Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CFG MEDICAL SERVICES REGARDING MEDICAL CARE AT THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Public Safety Committee AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE — ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION AND DEFENDER BASED ADVOCACY PROGRAM Public Safety Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE JOINT ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM. Public Safety Committee APPROVING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH CSEA LOCAL 801 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS UNIT AND AMENDING THE 2017 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET Personnel and Audit and Finance Committee APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH CSEA LOCAL 801 - SOCIAL SERVICES/CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES /AGING UNIT AND AMENDING THE 2017 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET Personnel and Audit and Finance Committee APPROVING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH CSEA LOCAL 801 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UNIT AND AMENDING THE 2017 HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET Personnel and Audit and Finance Committee 250. 251, 252. 253. 254, 255. 256. AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO CONSIDER OUT-OF-COUNTY APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ITINERANT TEACHER (PT) AND SPEECH PATHOLOGIST Personnel Committee CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY Personnel Committee CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Personnel Committee and Ms. McKnight APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD AND SUBCOMMITTEES Personnel Committee AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES BUDGET: ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS Audit and Finance Committee AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH BUDGET: ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS Audit and Finance Committee AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT OF WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT BUDGET: ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS Audit and Finance Committee ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING FROM NYSERDA AND AUTHORIZING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH SARATOGA COUNTY AND AN AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIS OF NEW YORK, INC. REGARDING ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A REGIONAL BIOSOLIDS HANDLING FACILITY Audit and Finance Committee and Messrs Ward, Commisso, Mauriello, Beston, Domalewicz, Duncan, Feeney, Miller, Signoracci, Touchette and Burgdorf 259. 260. 261. 262. 263. 264, 265. 266. AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES BUDGET; ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS Audit and Finance Committee AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 149 OF 2017 REGARDING THE CONVEYANCE OF VARIOUS COUNTY OWNED PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE ALBANY WATER BOARD Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF VARIOUS PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITIES OF ALBANY, COHOES AND WATERVLIET AND TOWNS OF BERNE, COEYMANS, COLONIE, GUILDERLAND, KNOX, RENSSELAERVILLE TO THE ALBANY COUNTY LAND BANK CORPORATION Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT GULF ROAD (TAX MAP 135.-1-26) IN THE TOWN OF RENSSELAERVILLE Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8A WARMINGTON STREET (TAX MAP 53.7-3-6) IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25A ALDEN STREET (TAX MAP 32.8-2-43) IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS ON THE TAX ROLLS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY Audit and Finance Committee REQUESTING THE NYS LEGISLATURE TO ENACT AN AMENDMENT TO THE TAX LAW TO AUTHORIZE ALBANY COUNTY TO CONTINUE THE 1% SALES AND USE TAXES Audit and Finance Committee AMENDING RULE 2 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE RULES OF ORDER Mr. Signoracci: 267. AMENDING THE ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE RULES OF ORDER IN RELATION TO PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Dawson: LOCAL LAWS: LOCAL LAW NO. “B” FOR 2017:_A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, CREATING A LIMITED EXEMPTION FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR QUALIFIED CONSERVATION EASEMENT EXEMPTION AGREEMENTS WITHIN THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Messrs. Reinhardt, Dawson, Ms. Cunningham, Messrs. A. Joyce, Higgins, Bullock, Domalewicz, Ms. Lekakis, Messrs. Mayo, O’Brien, Mendick, Burgdorf, and Drake: LOCAL LAW NO. “C” FOR 2017; A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING THE ALBANY COUNTY CHARTER TO PROHIBIT THE HIRING OF FORMER ELECTED OFFICIALS OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS Mr. Mayo and Ms. McLean Lane RESOLUTION NO. 407 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “P” FOR 2016 Introduced: 9/12/16 By Mss. Lekakis, Cunningham, Messrs. Clenahan and Reinhardt: RESOLVED, By the County Legislature of the County of Albany that a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. “P” for 2016, A LOCAL LAW TO HELP ADDRESS THE WAGE GAP BETWEEN WOMEN AND MEN BY PROHIBITING EMPLOYERS FROM REQUIRING JOB APPLICANTS TO PROVIDE PRIOR OR CURRENT SALARY INFORMATION BEFORE OFFERING THEM EMPLOYMENT" be held by the County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers, Albany County Courthouse, Albany, New York at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, and the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to cause notice of such hearing to be published containing the necessary information in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. Referred to Law Committee. 9/12/16 Favorable Recommendation — Law Committee 5/22/17 RESOLUTION NO. 505 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF VOORHEESVILLE REGARDING SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS TO RAILROAD CROSSINGS ON COUNTY ROADS Introduced: 11/14/16 By Messrs. Duncan and Reinhardt: WHEREAS, Two County highways with busy railroad crossings go through the Village of Voorheesville (“Village”) and the amount of train traffic has increased substantially due to the number of crude oil shipments to Albany from the Midwest as a result of increased shale oil production, and WHEREAS, The current railroad crossings are a significant safety concern because of the high volume of vehicular traffic and the explosive nature of shale oil, and WHEREAS, Because of recent upgrades performed by the Railroad (“CSX”) to the crossing areas, there is an opportunity to install a safety system referred to as a quad gate system, and WHEREAS, The quad gate system creates a barrier that prevents vehicles from “zig zagging” around the gates, thus restricting potential access when a train passes and reducing the possibility of a potentially catastrophic accident and derailment in a populated area, and WHEREAS, Because of the aforementioned improvements to the crossing areas by CSX, the anticipated cost of the quad gate system has been significantly reduced, and WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 588 for 2013, the Albany County Legislature authorized the Albany County Executive to enter into an agreement with the Village to assist with funding (in the amount of $27,500) of an engineering study to determine the feasibility and cost of a quad gate system, and WHEREAS, The County and Village entered into a Memorandum of Agreement on April 15, 2014, regarding the above, and WHEREAS, In a report dated August 10, 2016 Bergmann Associates, engineers for CSX, estimated the construction costs for quad gate systems on County Routes 201 and 306 in the Village to be $288,962, and WHEREAS, With engineering and legal costs it is estimated that the total costs of designing and installing quad gate systems on County Routes 201 and 306 in the Village will not exceed $400,000, and WHEREAS, It appears that State grant opportunities are available, which might pay for a significant part of the cost of installing these quad gate systems, and WHEREAS, The Village has proposed partnering with the County to install these quad gate systems with the cost, after any available State grants, to be borne 80% by the County and 20% by the Village, and WHEREAS, These quad gate systems would significantly increase safety at the CSX crossings of these two County highways and also improve quality of life in the Village, now, therefore be it RESOLVED By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Village of Voorheesville for the installation of quad gate systems at the CSX Railroad crossing of County Routes 201 and 306 in the Village of Voorheesville with the cost thereof, after any State grants, to be borne 80% by the County of Albany and 20% by the Village of Voorheesville, and, be it further RESOLVED That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. Referred to Public Works Committee, 11/14/16 Favorable Recommendation — Public Works Committee 5/23/17 RESOLUTION NO. 156 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “D” FOR 2017 Introduced: 4/12/17 By Mr. Ward: RESOLVED, By the County Legislature of the County of Albany that a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. “D" for 2017, “A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING LOCAL LAW 8 FOR 1993 AS AMENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLARIFYING A TIME FRAME PURSUANT TO SECTION 309 OF THE CHARTER, THE STRUCTURE OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, AND CHANGING THE NAME OF THE ALBANY COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT” be held by the County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers, Albany County Courthouse, Albany, New York at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, and the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to cause notice of such hearing to be published containing the necessary information in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. Referred to Law Committee. 4/12/17 Favorable Recommendation - Law Committee 5/22/17 RESOLUTION NO. 216 AMENDING RESOLUTION 478 FOR 2014 AS AMENDED REGARDING A CONTRACT WITH SYNTHESIS ARCHITECTS LLP REGARDING RENOVATIONS TO THE WALKWAY AT THE TIMES UNION CENTER Introduced: 6/12/17 By Civic Center Committee: WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 478 got 2014, this Honorable Body authorized an agreement with Synthesis Architects LLP to provide design and construction administration services for the Atrium Renovations at the Times Union Center in the amount of $975,000, and WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 10 for 2016, this Honorable Body authorized an amendment to the agreement with Synthesis Architects LLP regarding renovations to the Times Union Center in the amount of $60,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,035,000, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of General Services has requested an additional amendment to the aforementioned agreement with Synthesis Architects LLP to provide redesign of the exterior stairs due to the unanticipated discovery of a duct bank during construction and other miscellaneous unforeseen structural conditions associated with the renovation of the Times Union Center walkway in the amount of $190,965, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that Resolution 478 for 2014, as amended by Resolution 10 for 2016, is further amended to reflect that Synthesis Architects LLP is to provide additional design and construction administration services at the Times Union Center in the amount of $190,965 beginning May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,225,965 rather than $1,035,000, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 217 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING GUN INVOLVED VIOLENCE ELIMINATION (GIVE) GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2017 PROBATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET Introduced: 6/12/17 By Law Committee: WHEREAS, The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services has informed Albany County that grant funds are available for the District Attorney's Office in the amount of $189,105, the Sheriffs Department in the amount of $95,290, and the Probation Department in the amount of $78,003 regarding the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE), and for the period from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, and WHEREAS, It has been indicated that the State aid will be directed to be utilized by this partnership to support gun related crime reduction efforts within Albany County, and WHEREAS, The District Attorney's Office, the Sheriff's Department and Probation Department have requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the Division of Criminal Justice Services regarding the GIVE partnership, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Probation Department has requested a budget amendment to incorporate additional funding regarding the GIVE partnerships overtime expenses, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature, that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 in an amount not to exceed $362,398 regarding the GIVE partnership funding for the District Attorney's Office, the Sheriffs Department and the Probation Department, and, be it further RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2017 Albany County Probation Department Budget is amended as follows: Increase Revenue Account A3334 Operation GIVE by $2,500 Increase Appropriation Account A3140 by $2,500 by increasing Line Item A3140 1 9900 Overtime by $2,500 and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 218 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRACEY ROAD EQUIPMENT, INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF A TANDEM DUMP TRUCK Introduced: 6/12/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization for the purchase and delivery of a tandem dump truck in accordance with the Public Works Vehicle and Truck Replacement Program, and WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works, through the County Purchasing Agent, using Onondaga County's Contract, has recommended ‘Tracey Road Equipment, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a tandem dump truck and any warranty work, soxvice and parts for the vehicle, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the purchase and delivery of the tandem dump truck and any warranty work, service and parts for the vehicle will cost $243,501, now, therefore be it, RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Tracey Road Equipment, Inc., Albany, NY 12205 in an amount not to exceed $243,501 regarding the purchase and delivery of a tandem dump truck during the period commencing July 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2017 and any warranty work, service and parts for the vehicle undor a seven year/150,000 mile warranty, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 219 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MONROE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT CO., INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF A WHEEL LOADER Introduced: 6/12/17 By Public Works Committce: WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization for the purchase and delivery of a Wheel Loader in accordance with the Public Works Vehicle and Truck Replacement Program, and WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works, through the County Purchasing Agent, using New York Statewide Contract has recommended Monroe Tractor and Implement Co., Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a Wheel Loador and any warranty work, service and parts for the vehicle, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the purchase and delivery of the Wheel Loader and any warranty work, service and parts for the vehicle will cost $135,680, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Monroe Tractor and Implement Co., Inc., Latham, NY in an amount not to exceed $135,680 regarding the purchase and delivery of a Wheel Loader during the period commencing June 1, 2017 and ending December 1, 2017 and any warranty work, service and parts for the vehicle, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 220 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ATLANTIC PAVEMENT MARKING, INC. REGARDING THE STRIPING OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS Introduced: 6/12/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, After an RFB process, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Pavement Marking, Inc. as the sole bidder regarding material, labor and equipment necessary for the striping of Albany County roadways for the period commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 with two one-year options to renew in an amount not to exceed $207,500, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement, with two-one year options to renew, with Atlantic Pavement Marking, Inc., Prospect, CT regarding material, labor and equipment, necessary for the striping of Albany County roadways in an amount not to oxcood $207,500, at the unit costs set forth for the period commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018: 8" Wide Yellow Hatch Line 30.35 per foot 12" Wide Yellow Hatch Line $0.40 per foot 24" Wide Yellow Hatch Line $0.60 per foot 8" Wide White Crosswalk 30.30 per foot 12" Wide White Crosswalk $0.45 per foot 8' High White Word "STOP" $50.00 each 16" Wide White Stop Bars (painted) $0.80 per foot Stop Bars $0.65 per foot 8! High White Right or Left Arrows (painted) $20.00 each Arrows $0.85 per foot "ONLY" $0.75 per foot 8’ High White Word "ONLY" $40.00 each 8' High White Symbol "R & R" $60.00 each White Paint Pavement Stripes —20 mils $0.30 per foot Yellow Paint Pavement Stripes-20 mils $0.30 per foot 4 High Blue Handicap Symbol $25.00 each 8' High White Right or Left Arrows $20.00 each 10° High White Straight Arrows $25.00 each 8’ High White Word “NO PARKING” $30.00 each Grinding Existing Pavement Markings $1.36 per square foot and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is divected to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 221 AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET: SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT Introduced: 6/12/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has indicated that it is necessary to amend the 2017 budget for the purchase of a hydroseeder with Pave NY Program funding, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner requested a budget amendment in the amount of $29,443 in order to purchase the hydroseeder, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2017 Department of Public Works Budget is amended as follows: Decrease Appropriation Account D5112.4 by decreasing Line Item D512 4 4075 Bridge and Road Repair by $29,443 Increase Appropriation Account D5112.2 by increasing Line Item D5112 2 2080 Specialty Equipment by $29,443 and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO, 222 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRIUS, INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF A BOOM MOWER AND RIGHT FLAIL Introduced: 6/12/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Trius, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a Boom Mower with Right Flail, and WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works, through the County Purchasing Agent, has recommended Trius, Inc. using a Suffolk County Contract for the purchase and delivery of a John Deere Boom Mower and Right Flail, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the purchase and delivery of the Boom Mower and any warranty work, service and parts for the vehicle will cost $108,796, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Trius, Inc., Fort Edward, NY in an amount not to exceed $103,796 regarding the purchase and delivery of a John Deere Boom Mower and Right Flail during the period May 1, 2017 and ending July 1, 2017, and any warranty work, service and parts for the vehicle, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is dixected to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 223 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH WEBSTER FORD, INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF HYBRID VEHICLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES Introduced: 6/12/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of General Services has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Webster Ford, Inc. regarding the purchase of twelve new hybrid vehicles in order to replace fleet vehicles that are twelve years old, and WHEREAS, The Department of General Services has utilized statewide contract regarding the purchase and delivery of twelve new 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated five responses were received via statewide contract and the Purchasing Agent reviewed said bids and has recommended Webster Ford, Inc. as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to ontor into an agreement with Webster Ford, Inc., Webster, NY in an amount not to exceed $281,619 regarding the purchase and delivery of twelve new 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles for the period commencing May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 224 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THE ALBANY SHAKER ROAD AND DALESSANDRO BLVD. RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE Introduced: 6/12/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, A project for the SR155/CR151 Albany Shaker Road/Dalessandro Blvd. Resurfacing Project in the Town of Colonie, Albany County, P.I.N, 1759.78 (the “Project”) is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds for permanent repair work and 100% Federal funds for Emergency work, and WHEREAS, The County of Albany desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the cost of construction, construction inspection and construction support now and receive 80% federal reimbursement, thorefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature, duly convened, does hereby approve the above-subject project, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Legislature hereby authorizes the County of Albany to pay in the first instance 100% of both the federal and non-federal share of the cost of construction, construction inspection and construction support for the Project or portions thereof in the amount of $1,069,000, and, be it further RESOLVED, That in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds $1,069,000, the Albany County Legislature shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount upon the notification by the New York State Department of Transportation thereof, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Executive of Albany County is hereby authorized to execute all necessary agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the County of Albany with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality's first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations thereof that are not so eligible, and, be it further RESOLVED, That this resolution shall take effect immediately and a certified copy of this resolution shall be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project. RESOLUTION NO. 225 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TITAN ROOFING, INC. REGARDING ROOFING SERVICES FOR THE CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION BUILDING PROJECT Introduced: 6/12/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Department of General Services issued a request for bids regarding roofing services for the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building Project through the National IPA Cooperative Contract and WHEREAS, After a thorough review of the responses, the Facilities Engineering Division has recommended the County enter into an agreement with Titan Roofing, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $276,029 for the period commencing May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated the roofing services shall include a twenty year Manufacturer's Warranty and Service Agreement, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Titan Roofing, Inc. regarding roofing services for the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building Project in an amount not to exceed $276,029 for the period commencing May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 226 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BETTE & CRING, LLC REGARDING THE CR10 (HUNTERSLAND ROAD) OVER THE LITTLE SCHOHARIE CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERNE Introduced: 6/12/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works, through the County Purchasing Agent, issued a request for bids regarding the construction of CR10 (Huntersland Road) Over the Little Schoharie Creek Bridge Replacement Project in the Town of Berne and on May 1, 2017 four bids were received pertaining to the project, and WHEREAS, The Department of Public Works engineering staff along with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. reviewed said bids and recommended awarding the contract to Bette & Cring, LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Bette & Cring, LLC, Latham, New York in an amount not to exceed $893,000 regarding the construction of CR10 Giuntersland Road) Over the Little Schoharie Creek Bridge Replacement Project in the Town of Berne for the period commencing July 1, 2017 and ending December 1, 2017, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 227 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS PERTAINING TO THE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS PROGRAM Introduced: 6/12/17 By Social Services Committeo: WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program seeks to improve the system of care for children with special health care needs from birth to 21 years of age and their families, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families has requested authorization to enter into a three-year agreement with the NYS Department of Health regarding reimbursement for administrative costs pertaining to the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program in the amount of $118,362 for the period beginning October 1, 2017 and ending September 30, 2020, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the NYS Department of Health regarding reimbursement for administrative costs pertaining to the Children with Special Health Care Neods Program in the amount of $118,362 for a three-year period beginning October 1, 2017 and ending September 30, 2020, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO, 228 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS REGARDING TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO EDUCATION AND THERAPY PROGRAMS Introduced: 6/12/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, The County Department for Children, Youth and Families is required to provide appropriate transportation services for children who have been evaluated and found to have special needs to special education and therapy programs assigned by school district-based committees, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner has requested authorization to exercise the option for the final year of a three-year agreement to renew agreements with Rejha Group L.L.C regarding transportation of children with special needs to Education and Therapy Programs commencing September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2018 in all six transportation zones, now, therefore be it, RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into agreements with Rejha Group L.L.C., 23 Railroad Avenue, Albany, NY 12205 regarding transportation of children with special needs to Education and Therapy Programs commencing September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2018 for the following six district transportation zones: Rejha Group L.L.C. Rejha Group L.L.C. Zone #1 Bast of Lake Avenue Zone #4 North of Albany $288,400 $681,583 Rejha Group L.L.C. Rejha Group L.L.C. Zone #2 South of Albany Zone #5 Bast of Albany $214,857 $468,308 Rejha Group L.L.C. Rejha Group L.L.C. Zone #8 East of Albany Zone #6 West of Lake Avenue $813,294 $844,455 and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreements as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 229 AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES BUDGET: SUICIDE PREVENTION FUNDING. Introduced: 6/12/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families has requested authorization to accept grant funding from New York State Office of Mental Health in the amount of $4,500 regarding the Albany County Suicide Prevention Education Committee, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner has requested a budget amendment in order to incorporate the aforementioned funding into the 2017 Department for Children, Youth and Families Budget, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to accept grant funding from New York State Office of Mental Health in the amount of $4,500 regarding the Albany County Suicide Prevention Education Committee, and, be it further RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2017 Department for Children, Youth and Families Budget is amended as follows: Increase Revenue Account A1276 Mental Health Chargeback by $4,500 Increase Appropriation Account AG119.4 by increasing Line Item A6119 4 4046 Fees for Services by $4,500 RESOLVED, That the Clork of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 230 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NYS OFFICE OF TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE AND INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS AND AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET Introduced: 6/12/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 151 (EO 151) to protect homeless individuals from inclement winter weather and the risk of hypothermia, serious injury and death where temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below by requiring homeless shelters to extend their hours of operation, and WHEREAS, Pursuant to EO 151, Interfaith Partnership Safe Haven extended their hours of operation for their drop-in shelter to include weekends for overflow homeless persons during inclement wintor weather, and WHEREAS, By Resolution 145 for 2016, an agreement with Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless was previously entered for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 to provide emergency and transitional shelter services, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services seeks approval of an agreement to accept funding from the NYS Office of Temporary Disability Assistance in order to reimburse Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless in the amount of $36,275 for providing additional services pursuant to BO 161 for the period commencing December 17, 2016 and ending April 15, 2017, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement. with the NYS Office of Temporary Disability Assistance to accept funding in the amount of $36,275 in order to reimburse Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless for the aforementioned services pursuant to EO 151, and, be it further RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that in order to accept the aforementioned funding the 2017 Social Services Department Budget is amended as follows: Increase Revenue Account 43640 Safety Net by $36,275 Increase Appropriation Account AG6140.4 by $36,275 by increasing Line Item AG140 4 4046 Fees for Services by $36,275 RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO, 231 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION REGARDING A PROCESS AND TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT GRANT TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR SNAP APPLICANTS/RECIPIENTS Introduced: 6/12/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has indicated that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made available assistance to state and local governments to reimburse them for projects that support technological strategies for improved customer service for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants/recipients, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner is seeking reimbursement for three self- service kiosks that will make the application and recertification process more efficient by scanning required documentation such as proof of income, proof of residency, birth certificates, driver's licenses, and bank statements improving overall customer service for SNAP applicants and recipients, and WHEREAS, The grant application will also seek funding for the purchase of 20 desk scanners for SNAP workers to quickly store application and recertification documentation, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application for funding with the USDA, in the estimated amount of $80,000 regarding reimbursement for three self- service kiosks and the purchase of 20 desk scanners to quickly store documentation, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 232 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH GUARDIAN CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING PHARMACY CONSULTANT SERVICES AT THE NURSING HOME Introduced: 6/12/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, The Department of Residential Health Care Facilities, through the County Purchasing Agont, issued a Request for Proposals regarding the provision of mandated pharmacy consultant services at the Albany County Nursing Home (ACNH), and WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Department of Residential Health Care Facilities has indicated Guardian Consulting Services was the sole bidder for pharmacy consulting services, medication/drug regimen review, and review of policies and procedures regarding the control and accountability of medications throughout the nursing home to better ensure compliance with Federal, State and local government agencies, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a three-year agreement with Guardian Consulting Services, New Hyde Park, NY in an amount not to exceed $126,399 for the term August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2020 regarding the provision of pharmacy consultant services at the ACNH, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward cortified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 233 AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CHEM RX PHARMACY SERVICES, LLC REGARDING PHARMACY SERVICES FOR THE NURSING HOME Introduced: 6/12/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Department of Residential Health Care Facilities has requested authorization to enter into the first of two renewal options with Chem Rx Pharmacy Services, LLC regarding pharmacy services for the Albany County Nursing Home (ACNE) in an amount not to exceed $240,000 for the period commencing August 1, 2017 and ending July 31, 2018, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to exercise the first renewal option with Chem Rx Pharmacy Services, LLC, Albany, NY regarding the provision of pharmacy services at the ACNH in an amount not to exceed $240,000 for the term August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials. RESOLUTION NO. 234 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR 4 SERVICE PLAN REGARDING INSTALLED SECURITY EQUIPMENT AT THE NURSING HOME Introduced: 6/12/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, The Executive Director of Residential Health Care Facilities has requested authorization to enter into a three-year agreement with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions regarding a service plan for all installed security equipment at the Nursing Home in an amount not to exceed $24,000 for the period commencing August 1, 2017 and ending July 31, 2020, and WHEREAS, The Executive Director indicated the Stanley Standard Service Plan covers labor and equipment costs associated with the repair and replacement of protection systems including intrusion alarms, fire alarms, camera systems and access control systems at a cost of approximately $8,000 per year, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a three-year agreement with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions regarding a service plan for all installed security equipment at the Nursing Home in an amount not to exceed $24,000 for the period commencing August 1, 2017 and ending July 31, 2020, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.

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