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ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATURE sean B. Wann haKouDt sover Orrick HUMLDING PAUL T. Devan Castmar 113 Sean Sramen, Roos 710 cise ‘unas, New Yow 12207 (19) 7 r168 max i) 447-5695 Nacous M. cusses AGENDA ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATURE JULY 10, 2017 PREVIOUS BUSINESS: 84a. RESOLUTION NO. 84a FOR 2016: AMENDING THE ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE RULES OF ORDER Law Committee 260, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF VARIOUS PARCELS OF 266. REAL PROPERTY TO THE ALBANY COUNTY LAND BANK CORPORATION Audit and Finance Committee AMENDING RULE 2 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE RULES OF ORDER Law Committee CURRENT BUSINESS: 268, PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “X” FOR 2016 By Messrs A. Joyce, Clenahan, Higgins, R. Joyce, Domalewiez, Ms. McLean Lane, Mr. Bullock, Mss. Lekakis, Cunningham, Messrs. Miller, Reinhardt, O'Brien, Beston, Fein, Crouse, Tunny, and Ms. Lockart: 269. 270. 271, 272. 278. 274, 275. 276. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING RAPE CRISIS SERVICES AND AMENDING THE 2017 BUDGET Law Committee AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT REGARDING A SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICE PROGRAM Law Committee AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET: CONSOLIDATED LOCAL STREET AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CHIPS) Public Works Committee AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH SURPASS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. REGARDING THE PROVISION OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR USE AT THE NORTH PLANT OF THE WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT Public Works Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE ALBANY COUNTY NURSING HOME TO BE A TRAINING SITE FOR STUDENTS Social Services Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MID-STATE INDUSTRIES, LTD, REGARDING THE SERVICE ELEVATOR PROJECT AT THE ALBANY COUNTY NURSING HOME Social Services Committee AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 28, 30 AND 33 FOR 2017 REGARDING HOME-DELIVERED MEALS FOR SENIORS Social Services Committee APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE CSEA LOCAL 801 SHERIFFS NON-SECURITY UNIT AND AMENDING THE 2017 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET Personnel and Audit and Finance Committees and Mr. Miller 277. 279. 280. 281. 282, 283. 284. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (DHSES) REGARDING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVES Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR RENTAL OF THE BASEBALL FIELD Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT CASTLE CT. (TAX MAP 54.5-5-34) IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 41A PATROON PLACE (TAX MAP 54.2-7-88) IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 81A FREDERICK AVE. (TAX MAP 42.19-5-49) IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 96A HACKETT AVENUE (TAX MAP 42.3-1-33) IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION AND CHARGE BACK OF UNENFORCEABLE DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTY TAX LIENS IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE Audit and Finance Committee REQUESTING THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RELEASE MAINTENANCE JURISDICTION OVER LAND ON STATE ROUTE 85 IN THE TOWN OF WESTERLO Audit and Finance Committee 285. 287. 288. 289, 291. 292, 293, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY ON STATE ROUTE 85 IN THE TOWN OF WESTERLO Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 77 SINGER ROAD (TAX MAP 69.00-1-21.3) IN THE TOWN OF KNOX Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAXES FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2016 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2017 Audit and Finance Committee PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ALBANY COUNTY CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR 2018-2022 Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 57 CENTRAL TERRACE (TAX MAP 10.50-1-6) IN THE CITY OF COHOES Audit and Finance Committee AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE NEW YORK STATE CANAL CORPORATION REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR MARINE PATROL SERVICES By Messrs. Ethier and Stevens AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW YORK, DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR CONTINUOUS WORK ON THE COUNTYWIDE 911 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND AMENDING THE 2017 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET By Messrs. Ethier and Stevens AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE 2018 HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM By Messrs. Ethier and Stevens AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NEW SCOTLAND, VILLAGE OF VOORHEESVILLE AND THE COUNTY OF ALBANY FOR USE OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 21 VOORHEESVILLE AVENUE By Messrs. Ethier and Stevens 294. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW “E” FOR 2017 Mr. Ward 295, PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW “I” FOR 2017 Mr, Ward 296. SETTING THE POLICY OF ALBANY COUNTY REGARDING BACKGROUND CHECKS OF EMPLOYEES Messrs. Ward, Commisso and Burgdorf LOCAL LAWS: LOCAL . “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 By Mr. Ward 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 By Messrs. Reinhardt, Dawson, Ms. Cunningham, Messrs. A. Joyce, Higgins, Bullock, Ms. Lekakis, Messrs, Mayo, O'Brien, Mendick, Burgdorf, Drake and Ms. McLean Lane LOCAL LAW NO. “E” FOR 2017: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT RATE OF TAX ON SALES AND USES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND OF CERTAIN SERVICES, AND ON OCCUPANCY OF HOTEL ROOMS AND AMUSEMENT CHARGES, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 29 OF THE TAX LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By Mr. Ward LOCAL _LAW NO. “F” FOR 2017: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK REPEALING THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SURCHARGE AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6 OF THE COUNTY LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SET FORTH IN ALBANY COUNTY LOCAL LAW 9 FOR 2009 AND IMPOSING THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SURCHARGES PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF TAX LAW §186-¢ By Mr. Ward RESOLUTION NO. 84a AMENDING THE ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE RULES OF ORDER Introduced: 2/9/16 By Messrs. Mendick, Burgdorf, Dawson, Higgins, Mauriello, Ms. Mclean Lane and Mr. Stevens: WHEREAS, The Albany County Legislature has adopted “The Legislative Rules of Order” to delineate and maintain a methodical, coherent and transparent approach to the Legislative process that entitles all members to respect and equality, and WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Legislature is elected from this membership, and it is ono of his/her most important responsibilities to ensure that meetings are run efficiently and fairly by ruling on procedural questions, and WHEREAS, it is a fundamental parliamentary principle that the Legislature as a whole, not the Chairman, is the final authority on judging parliamentary procedural questions and interrupting the Rules of Order, and WHEREAS, Rule 27 of the Rules of Order reaffirms that principle by permitting any legislator the freedom to question a ruling or decision of the Chairman, and WHEREAS, This amendment further clarifies that the final authority on any ruling or decision rests with the entire voting membership of this Honorable Body and cannot be superseded by other Rules or Resolutions, and RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that “Rule 27 - Challenging the Chair” of the Albany County Legislative Rules of Order is amended as follows: RULE 27 - CHALLENGING THE CHAIR Any decision or ruling of the Chair, including any motions pursuant to Rule 23, may be challenged by a member. On every challenge from a decision of the Chair, the Chairperson shall have the right to state his or her reasons for his or her decision. In case of such challenge, the Chairperson or member on motion shall put the question: "Shall the decision of the Chair be overruled?" which question shall be decided by a roll call vote of a majority of the members present. 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 Law Committee. 2/9/16 Favorable Recommendation - Law Committee 6/26/17 RESOLUTION NO. 260 AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF VARIOUS PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE ALBANY COUNTY LAND BANK CORPORATION Introduced: 7/10/17 By Audit and Finance Committee: WHEREAS, The County of Albany has acquired, through in rem foreclosure, title to 29 parcels of real property in the City of Albany, 1 parcel in the City of Cohoes, 1 parcel in the City of Watervlict, 1 parcel in the Town of Berne, 1 parcel in the Town of Coeymans, 1 parcel in the Town of Colonie, 2 parcels in the Town of Guilderland, 1 parcel in the Town of Knox, and 1 parcel in the Town of Renssolaerville and WHEREAS, The Albany County Land Bank Corporation (Land Bank) has expressed an interest in acquiring these 38 parcels of real property to carry out its mission to revitalize and build communities, and WHEREAS, It is in the best interests of County taxpayers to support the Land Bank in its efforts to develop affordable housing as a means to stabilize the neighborhood, encourage further development and return properties to the tax rolls, and WHEREAS, Pursuant to the Albany County Disposition Plan adopted per Resolution No. 453 of 2016, The Albany County Department of Management and Budget has forwarded a spreadsheet for high value properties containing the amounts due to Albany County upon the sale of a listed parcel by the Albany County Land Bank Corporation, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to execute on behalf of the County any documents necessary to convey the parcels of real property located in the Cities of Albany, Cohoes and Watervliet, the Towns of Berne, Coeymans, Colonie, Guilderland, Knox and Rensselacrville to the Albany County Land Bank Corporation as indicated on the spreadsheet annexed hereto, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said conveyances 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 Audit and Finance Committee 6/12/17 Favorable Recommendation ~ Audit and Finance Committee 6/28/17 Tuite See reste Taleo! 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Vacent and $2563 | 270- tobi Home $2202" s20.308 | 512497 $12,869 ° ung jer250 ot “90220 ssi” ‘ing iz 136 $3ysa8' $125,000 1494 One Srl Story Structure RESOLUTION NO. 266 AMENDING RULE 2 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE RULES OF ORDER. Introduced: 6/12/17 By Mr. Signoracei: WHEREAS, Rule 2 of the Albany County Legislative Rules of Order provide that members of the public may address the Legislature at its monthly meetings on matters pertaining to the County of Albany, and WHEREAS, At its regular meetings, speakers frequently take up time before the meetings addressing issues not on the agenda or directly pertaining to issues within the legislature's purview, and WHEREAS, It is important that members of the public have the opportunity to address the legislature on the particular issues on the agenda to be considered that evening, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That Rule 2 of the Albany County Rules of Order be amended in part to read as follows: “PUBLIC FORUM ~ From 6:30 p.m. until its conclusion, and in no event shall the Public Forum continue past 7:30 p.m., except that the Chairperson, in his/her ion, may extend the time for the Public Forum, on the night of each monthly meeting, annual meeting and adjournment thereof, members of the public shall have the right to address the members of the Legislature on matters pertaining to the County of Albany. Each member of the public who desires to address the Legislature shall personally give their name to the Clerk of the Legislature from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on such evening. The members of the public should state the topic on which they wish to speak. The Clerk shall maintain such list from month-to-month in a continuous fashion. The Chairperson of the County Legislature shall allow each member of the public whose name is reached five (5) minutes, except that the Chairperson, in his/her discretion, may limit speakers to three (3) minutes to give ag many ¢ ‘sas possible an opportunity to address ti ues on that evening's legislati ja. If all speakers wishis idress the legislature on that evening's agen ve spoken, speakers wishing to speak on other matters pertaining to Alban} ity may ad the legislature in the remaining time before the meetin; and, if at the end of the hour there are still speakers who have not been heard. the Public Forum shall continue after the legislature has adjourned the mecting, No member of the Legislature shall question any speaker nor shall any speakers be allowed to question members of the Legislature.” and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Legislature forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Chairman of the Legislature and the appropriate County Officials. Referred to Law Committee. 6/12/17 Favorable Recommendation ~ Law Committee 6/24/17 RESOLUTION NO. 268 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “X” FOR 2016 Introduced: 7/10/17 By Messrs. A. Joyce, Clenahan, Higgins, R. Joyce, Domalewicz, Ms. McLean Lane, Mr. Bullock, Mss. Lekakis, Cunningham, Messrs. Miller, Reinhardt, O'Brien, Beston, Fein, Crouse, Tunny, and Ms. Lockart: RESOLVED, By the County Legislature of the County of Albany that a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. “X” for 2016, “A LOCAL LAW TO BESTOW ANY AND ALL COUNTY LEVEL PRIVILEGES TO VETERANS WHO WERE DISCHARGED FROM THE MILITARY FOR THEIR LESBIAN/ GAY/BISEXUAL/TRANSGENDER STATUS UNDER THE DON'T ASK DONT TELL LAW ” be held by the County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers, Albany County Courthouse, Albany, New York at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, the text of which will be made available on the County website, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 269 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING RAPE CRISIS SERVICES AND AMENDING THE 2017 BUDGET Introduced: 7/10/17 By Law Committee: WHEREAS, The Director of the Crime Victim Sexual Violence Center has requested authorization to accept funding from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for Rape Crisis Services in the amount of $31,306 for the period beginning October 1, 2016 and ending September 30, 2017, and WHEREAS, The Director indicated that funding will be used to provide services to sexual assault victims in Albany County, and WHEREAS, The Director has also requested a budget amendment to appropriate the funds for the aforementioned services, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to execute an agreement to accept funding from the Now York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for Rape Crisis Sorvices to be provided to sexual assault victims in Albany County for the period beginning October 1, 2016 and ending September 30, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $31,306, and, be it further RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2017 Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center Budget is amended as follows: Increase Revenue Account A3406 NYS DCJS RCS Grant by $31,306 Increase Appropriation Account A4610.1 by $3,800 by increasing Line Item A4610 1 9982 On Call Pay by $3,800 Increase Appropriation Account A4610.2 by $5,000 by increasing Line Item A4610 2 2050 Computer Equipment by $5,000 Increase Appropriation Account A410.4 by $22,506 by increasing the following Line Items: Increase Line Item A4610 4 4042 Printing by $600 Increase Line Item A4610 4 4046 Fees for Services by $21,906 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. 270 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT REGARDING A SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICE PROGRAM. Introduced: 7/10/17 By Law Committee: WHEREAS, The NYS Coalition Against Sexual Assault has notified the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center that grant funding in the amount of $7,598 is available to Albany County xogarding Sexual Assault Service Program (SASP), and WHEREAS, The Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center Director has requested authorization to submit a grant application and enter into an agreement with the NYS Coalition Against Sexual Assault regarding a SASP for the period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending May 31, 2018, and WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the grant will be utilized to provide clinical and court advocacy services to victims of sexual assault with limited English proficiency, including refugees and immigrants currently living in Albany County, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application and enter into an agreement with the NYS Coalition Against Sexual Assault in the amount of $7,593 for the period July 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018 regarding a Sexual Assault Service Program, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said application and 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. 271 AMENDING THE 2017 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET: CONSOLIDATED LOCAL STREET AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CHIPS) Introduced: 7/10/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, The County has been informed by the NYS Department of Transportation that the County has a rollover amount of $3,306,187 remaining in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-2017 allotment, and WHEREAS, The remaining $3,306,187 in SFY 2016-2017 rollover CHIPS Capital Reimbursement funds has not been previously accounted as revenue for 2016 or 2017, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has roquested a budget amendment in order to utilize the remaining rollover funds in the Department Budget, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the 2017 Department of Public Works Budget is amended as follows: Increase Revenue Account D3591 Highway Capital Project by $3,306,187 Increase Appropriation Account D5112.2 by $323,000 by increasing Line Item D5112 2 2080 Specialty Equipment by $323,000 Increase Appropriation Account D5112.4 by $2,983,187 by increasing Line Item D5112 4 4075 Bridge and Road Repair by $2,983,187 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. 272 AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH SURPASS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. REGARDING THE PROVISION OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR USE AT THE NORTH PLANT OF THE WATER PURIFICATION DISTRICT Introduced: 7/10/17 By Public Works Committee: WHEREAS, As part of the operation of the wastewater treatment plants, the Albany County Sewer District is required by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to perform seasonal disinfection of treated effluent, and WHEREAS, The Contract Administration Board approved an agreement with Surpass Chemical Company, Inc. regarding the provision of Sodium Hypochlorite for use at the North Plant of the Water Purification District in the amount of $90,000, and WHEREAS, The Sewer District requested authorization to amend the aforementioned agreement with Surpass Chemical Company, Inc. regarding the provision of Sodium Hypochlorite to the north wastewater treatment plant for an additional amount not to excood $70,000 for a total contract amount of $160,000 for the period commencing July 15, 2016 and ending November 30, 2018, now, therefore be it, RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to amend the agreement with Surpass Chemical Company, Inc., Albany, NY regarding the provision of sodium hypochlorite to the North Plant of the Water Purification District to indicate a total amount of $160,000 rather than $90,000 for the period commencing July 15, 2016 and ending November 30, 2018 and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said amendment 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. 273 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE ALBANY COUNTY NURSING HOME TO BE A TRAINING SITE FOR STUDENTS Introduced: 7/10/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Department of Residential Health Care Facilities has requested authorization to enter into five year agreement with Schenectady County Community College regarding ite Medical Records, Health Science, Math and Technology Internship Program at no cost to the County commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2022, and WHEREAS, The Executive Director indicated that the agreement would permit Albany County Nursing Home to be an educational affiliate of Schenectady County Community College and provide on-site Medical Records, Health Sciences, Math and Technology edueation to their interns, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a five year agreement with Schenectady County Community Colloge regarding its Medical Records, Health Science, Math and ‘Technology Internship Program at no cost to the County commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2022, 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. 274 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MID-STATE INDUSTRIES, LTD. REGARDING THE SERVICE ELEVATOR PROJECT AT THE ALBANY COUNTY NURSING HOME Introduced: 7/10/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Department of Residential Health Care Facilities, after an RFB process, has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Mid-State Industries, Ltd. as the lowest responsible bidder regarding the Service Elevator Project at the Nursing Home in an amount not to exceed $122,650 for the period commencing August 1, 2017 and ending July 31, 2018, and WHEREAS, The Executive Director indicated the service elevator does not meet the current National Fire Protection Association standards and as such the roof of the service elevator must be raised to accommodate new equipment in order to upgrade the elevator and replace its cab, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Mid-State Industries, Ltd., Schenectady, NY as the lowest responsible bidder regarding the Service Elevator Project at the Nursing Home in an amount not to exceed $122,650 for the period commencing August 1, 2017 and ending 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. 275 AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 28, 30 AND 33 FOR 2017 REGARDING HOME-DELIVERED MEALS FOR SENIORS Introduced: 7/10/17 By Social Services Committee: WHEREAS, The Albany County Department for Aging operates a congregate nutrition program for the elderly which is designed to foster good health through the provision of home-delivered meals, and WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 28 for 2017, this Honorable Body authorized an agreement with Senior Services of the Albany Area regarding the Home Delivered Meals Program in an amount not to exceed $557,632, and WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 30 for 2017, this Honorable Body authorized an agreement with Senior Projects of Ravena regarding the Home Delivered Meals Program in an amount not to exceed $110,325, and WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 33 for 2017, this Honorable Body authorized an agreement with Peter Young Industries regarding the Home Delivered Meals Program in an amount not to exceed $244,025, and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Aging has requested authorization to amend the aforementioned agreements in order to provide reimbursement for home delivered end of route test meals regarding the Home- Delivered Meals Program commencing January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2017, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that Resolution Nos. 28, 30, and 83 for 2017 regarding the Home-Delivered Meals Program commencing January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2017 are amended as follows in order to provide reimbursement for home delivered end of route test meals: Resolution 28 for 2017 is amended to add an additional $1,350 for Senior Services of Albany for an amount not to exceed $558,982 rather than $557,632 Resolution 30 for 2017 is amended to add an additional $496 for Senior Projects of Ravena for an amount not to exceed $110,821 rather than $110,325, Resolution 33 for 2017 is amended to add an additional $2,667 for Peter Young Industries for an amount not to exceed $246,692 rather than $244,025 and, be it further RESOLVED, That the County Attorney approve said amendments 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. 276 APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH CSEA LOCAL 801 SHERIFF'S NON-SECURITY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND AMENDING THE 2017 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET Introduced: 7/10/17 By Personnel and Audit and Finance Committees and Mr. Miller: WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff has requested approval of an agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Albany County Local 801 (the “Bargaining Unit”) on the terms and conditions of employment for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021, and WHEREAS, Under terms of the agreement, employees of the Bargaining Unit will receive a 2% raise annually commencing retroactive to January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021, and WHEREAS, Other terms and conditions of employment were modified in accordance with the annexed Memorandum of Understanding ratified by the membership of the Bargaining Unit on May 3, 2017, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, By the Albany County Logislature that the terms and conditions of employment set forth in the existing collective bargaining agreement between the County of Albany and the Bargaining Unit shall continue except as modified by the annexed Memorandum of Understanding, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the 2017 Albany County Sheriffs Office Budget is amended to accommodate said agreement as indicated in the spreadsheet annexed hereto, 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 Otficials. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Made by and between Albany County (Employes) and CSEA Albany County Sherifi's Non- Scourity Unit Employes Collective Bergnining Unit) (collectively the "Parties" this day of ‘Mare, 2017, subject to approval of the County Legislature end ratification by the Employee Collective Bargaining Unit WHEREAS, the Pariles entered into. collective bargeining agreement thal expired on December 31, 2016; and WHEREAS, the Parties agresd.to meet collectively at a “Coslition Meeting” with other CSRA collective bargaining units to disouss issues of (1) the term of the eolleclive ‘bargaining agreement; (2) the percentage of soley incroes> (If any) for each year of the colleotive bargaining agreements; and (3) the feras of health care coverage for each memiber of the collective bargaining nit; and WHEREAS, the Paciles reached an agreement for all of the CSEA collective bargaining units ‘lating to the term, heslth care coverage and the percentage of ealary increase; and WHEREAS, the Porties continued to hold negotition meetings; and WHEREAS; the Parties negotiated in good faith and continuy to negotiate in good falth; end WHEREAS, the Parties have reached an agreement relating to the terms of a collective ‘oatganing agreement between the patie, NOW THERENORE, in consideration for the mutual undortakings and covenants herein ‘contained the parties stipulate and agzee ax folowa: 1, Tho tom of the collective bergsining agreement stil be ffom January 1, 2017 through December31, 2021. 2, All other Articles, terms, conditions and provisions of the Collective Bargeining Agreement not mentioned herein, shall remain and be the same #8 set forth in the January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2016 Collective Burgaining Agreement and hall have full force and effect forthe term of the agreement hotween the Parties ffom January 1, 2017 through December31, 2021, 3, Article XIV — umond tho oxisthig language ~ remove the previous years and percentages and intlude the following: W121? 2% salary increase Wi2018 2% lary increaso VU2019 296 salary increase 1122020 2% selary increare L202. BY lary increase 4, Article XVII Section 2(a) ~ amend the existing language to allow for vacation leave {fine in obe (1) hour inoreatents, 5, Article XVID Section 1 — amend the existing language to allow for porsontl lexve to bbe taken fn ono (1) hour inorements, 6 Article XIX Section 1(1) — amend the existing language to allow for sick leave to be taken in one (I) hour inerameats, ‘1 -Aitiolo XiX Sesto 1) - amend the Ienguage to provide thatthe employer “my” ‘require the employes to provide certification, 8 Artiole XXII Section 1(B) - change the copays for Retail Generio and Domestlo Mill generic to he increased fom $0 to $5 beginning 1/1/2020, 9. Adticle 2301 Section 1(D) — additional language shell be ded to state that any current collective bargsining member that is not receiving the “Coordination of Benefits” shall not be entitled to this henefit fiom January 1, 2017 and beyond. Any ‘person joining the collective bargaining unit after January 1, 2017 shell not be enltted to thia benefit, For those collective barguining menibers that aro currently receiving this beneGt, sid membors shall be “grandfethered™ forthe years of 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 ad shall continua to bo olgible forthe benefit in sxid years providing that ‘all other criteria is met. ‘Ths bonefit for “gadfathered” members shall cease January 2, 2021. In the event the County of Albeny elects to no longer bé selfinsured, the coordinttion of benofits shal be avatlable for all collective bargaining meimbere that ect all other citer, 10, Astiole XVI Seotlon 6 ~ amend the language to provide that io 2018 the uniform ‘lowence shall be increased to $400.00 11, Bach reference fo Telecomununicatars shall bo deleted from the contract, including ‘but not timite tothe followings © Language within Artie ‘Language within Article X Seation 1 ‘Aaticle X Section $

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