Resolutions & Local Laws

Legislative Meeting February 11, 2008

Previous Business:

13. CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
14. CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Current Business:

16. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 113 FOR 2005 REGARDING AN AGREEMENT WITH ATC ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR AIR MONITORING SERVICES DURING THE RENOVATIONS OF THE COUNTY COURT HOUSE
17. AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF CORPORATE SUITE NO. 9 AT THE TIMES UNION CENTER
18. AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF CORPORATE SUITE NO. 17 AT THE TIMES UNION CENTER
19. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT AND INSURANCE FRAUD PREVENTION PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2008 DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S BUDGET
20. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TEAM PROGRAM
21. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 354 FOR 2006: EXTENDING THE TERM OF AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE STATEMENT VIDEO TAPING PROJECT
22. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION FUNDING AND AMENDING THE 2008 DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S BUDGET
23. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 60 FOR 2007: EXTENDING THE TERM OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR A VOTER EDUCATION/POLL WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM PERTAINING TO HAVA COMPLIANCE
24. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 61 FOR 2007: EXTENDING THE TERM OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR THE NYS VOTER ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES POLLING PLACE ACCESS IMPROVEMENT GRANT
25. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 62 FOR 2007: EXTENDING THE TERM OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR THE FEDERAL HHS VOTING ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES POLLING PLACE ACCESS IMPROVEMENT GRANT
26. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 21 FOR 2006 REGARDING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTY-WIDE, MULTI-JURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
27. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 338 FOR 2007 REGARDING AN AGREEMENT WITH GREENMAN-PEDERSON, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CR 156 FULLER ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND THE TOWNS OF GUILDERLAND AND COLONIE
28. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 243 FOR 2007 REGARDING THE REHABILITATION OF CR9 OVER BRADT HOLLOW CREEK BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF BERNE AND THE REPLACEMENT OF CR254 OVER BEAVERDAM CREEK BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF KNOX
29. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS REGARDING FUNDING FOR THE HEAL-NY PROGRAM
30. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE WORKING FAMILIES FOOD STAMP INITIATIVE AND AMENDING THE 2008 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET
31. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES RECEIVING CHILD-ONLY TANF FUNDING
32. AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES AND THE CAPITAL DISTRICT CHILD CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL REGARDING FAMILY DAY CARE REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES
33. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 133 FOR 2007 EXTENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR QUALIFYING TANF RECIPIENTS
34. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SENIOR SERVICES OF ALBANY REGARDING THE PROVISION OF CONGREGATE MEAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS
35. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH COLONIE SENIOR SERVICE CENTERS REGARDING THE PROVISION OF CONGREGATE MEAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS
36. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SENIOR SERVICES OF ALBANY REGARDING HOME-DELIVERED MEALS FOR THE ELDERLY
37. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT REGARDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING PERTAINING TO THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: PUBLICLY ASSISTED HOUSING
38. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE PRIMARY PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PILOT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2008 HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET
39. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INCARCERATION OF CRIMINAL ALIENS AND AMENDING THE 2008 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY BUDGET
40. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE CARE OF INMATES AT THE ALBANY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AWAITING TRANSFER OF CUSTODY TO THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
41. AMENDING THE 2008 SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT BUDGET: UPDATING AND ENHANCING THE E-911 SYSTEM
42. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGARDING A CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT
43. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGARDING A BUCKLE UP NEW YORK GRANT
44. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
45. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF PROBATION AND CORRECTIONAL ALTERNATIVES REGARDING THE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION PROGRAM
46. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF PROBATION AND CORRECTIONAL ALTERNATIVES REGARDING THE INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM
47. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS DIVISION OF PROBATION AND CORRECTIONAL ALTERNATIVES REGARDING STATE AID FOR PROBATION SERVICES
48. AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ALBANY COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND THE WATERVLIET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
49. DETERMINATION THAT THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY MENTAL HEALTH UNIT PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
50. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 11, 2008, AUTHORIZING THE UNDERTAKING OF THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ANNEX REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE ALBANY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $13,515,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $13,515,000 OF SERIAL BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
51. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CLOUGH HARBOUR & ASSOCIATES REGARDING ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY MENTAL HEALTH UNIT PROJECT
52. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BBL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC REGARDING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY MENTAL HEALTH UNIT PROJECT
53. AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR THE TOWNS OF COLONIE, GREEN ISLAND AND NEW SCOTLAND
54. AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ALBANY TO THE CAPITAL DISTRICT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC.
55. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NYS OFFICE FOR SMALL CITIES REGARDING WORKFORCE HOUSING
56. AUTHORIZING SPECIAL PROGRAM AWARDS
57. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
58. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
59. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ALBANY COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU
60. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER
61. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
62. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION AND PLANNING
63. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
64. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
65. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
66. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
67. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE VETERANS SERVICE BUREAU
68. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
69. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
70. CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
71. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE ALBANY COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
72. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “A” FOR 2008
73. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “B” FOR 2008
74. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “C” FOR 2008
75. DETERMINATION THAT AUTHORIZING THE EMPIRE ZONE DESIGNATION OF WORLD LOGISTICS GROUP AS A REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT MANUFACTURING PROJECT IN ALBANY COUNTY WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
76. DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 2008 AS AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH IN ALBANY COUNTY
77. DIRECTING AN OUTSIDE AGENCY TO CONDUCT AIR QUALITY TEST OF THE ALBANY COUNTY NURSING HOME
78. REQUESTING THE ALBANY COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH AND THE HEALTH COMMISSIONER TO EVALUATE AMENDING THE SANITARY CODE TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
79. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MERIT AWARD BOARD
80. REVISING ALBANY COUNTY’S PROPERTY DISPOSITION PLAN TO REQUIRE AUCTION BIDDERS TO SUBMIT REHABILITATION PLANS
81. REQUESTING TOBACCO RETAIL MERCHANTS IN ALBANY COUNTY TO REDUCE, REARRANGE OR ELIMINATE TOBACCO ADVERTISING IN RETAIL STORES
82. ENDORSING THE NATIONAL EFFORTS REGARDING SMOKE-FREE MOVIES
83. URGING THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT SENATE BILL NO. 5425B/ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 7935B EXPANDING INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS
84. URGING THE CESSATION OF COMBAT OPERATIONS IN IRAQ AND THE RETURN OF U.S. TROOPS

Local Laws:

• LOCAL LAW NO. “A” FOR 2008: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING THE EMPIRE ZONE DESIGNATION OF A REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT DISTRIBUTION PROJECT
• LOCAL LAW NO. “B” FOR 2008: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING A NEW CODE OF ETHICS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LAW FOR OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF ALBANY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
• LOCAL LAW NO. “C” FOR 2008: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK REQUIRING HEALTH CLUBS AND SPORTS FACILITIES TO HAVE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS AND CPR CERTIFIED STAFF PRESENT DURING HOURS OF OPERATION