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Home My WebLink About13-0521-3:15PM ss (2)SPECIAL SESSION MAY 21, 2013 AT 3:15 P.M. 1. Call for Special Session R &F 2. Review of CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan Amendments APP 3. Adjourn R &F Present: Richard A. Fontana President of the Council and Council Members Franczyk, Golombek, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Scanlon, Smith -9 Absent: None May21, 2013 Mr. Gerald A. Chwalinski City Clerk 1308 City Hall Buffalo, New York Dear Mr. Chwalinski: Pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers, dated May 20, 2013 presented to you herewith, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 21, 2013 at 3:15 P.M. for the following purpose: To receive and take appropriate action on: 1. Community Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Annual Action Plan Yours very truly, Richard A. Fontana President of the Council May 21, 2013 Hon. Richard A. Fontana President Common Council 1315 City Hall Buffalo, New York Dear Sir: WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that you call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, and waive the 24 hour notice pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following propose: To receive and take appropriate action on All items pertaining to 1. Community Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Annual Action Plan We request that this Special Meeting be held on May 21, 2013 at 3:15 PM Darius G. Pridgen David A. Rivera David A. Franczyk Michael J. LoCurto Joseph Golombek Demone Smith Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the City of Buffalo, each of the following named members of the Common Council, to wit: DAVID FRANCZYK JOSEPH GOLOMBEK MICHAEL LOCURTO DARIUS G. PRIDGEN DAVID RIVERA BONNIE E. RUSSELL CHRISTOPHER SCANLON DEMONE SMITH hereby agrees that twenty -four (24) hours' notice be waived of the time and purpose of the Special Meeting of the Common Council duly called to be held on May 21, 2013 at 3:15 P.M. Darius G. Pridgen Joseph Golombek David A. Rivera Demone Smith David A. Franczyk Christopher Scanlon Michael J. LoCurto Bonnie E Russell STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE) ss: CITY OF BUFFALO) On this 21 st day of May 2013, before me, the subscribers, personally appeared To me known to be the same persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and they duly and severally acknowledged to me that they executed the same. Gerald A. Chwalinski Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City of Buffalo, N.Y. My Commission expires 12/31/14 May 21, 2013 TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers, dated May 21, 2013, RICHARD A. FONTANA, President of the Common Council, has called a Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 21, 2013 at 3:15P.M. for the following purpose: To receive and take appropriate action on all items relating to May 20, 2013 TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers, dated May 20, 2013, RICHARD A. FONTANA, President of the Common Council, has called a Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 21, 2013 at 3:00 PM for the following purpose: To receive and take appropriate action on all items relating to 1. Mayor's 2013 -14 Budget Recommendations 2. Recall Item from Mayor - Rescind Sale 64 Hayes PI Yours very truly, Gerald A. Chwalinski City Clerk Motion by Mr. Smith, 2 nd by Mrs. Russell RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 2 ITEM RECALLED FROM MAYOR RESCIND SALE & FORFEIT DEPOSIT 64 HAYES PI. (NO. 6, C.C.P., MAY 14, 2013) Mr. Smith moved that Item No. 5, C.C.P., May 14, 2013, be recalled from the Mayor. Seconded by Mrs. Russell CARRIED Mr. Smith now moved that the above item is properly before the Common Council and that the same be, and hereby is received and filed. Seconded by Mrs. Russell RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 3 DISCH. COW MAYOR'S 2013 -2014 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS (ITEM 4, CCP 6/1/13) Mr. Smith moved that Whereas, the above item is currently tabled in the Committee of the Whole and, Whereas, it is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that this Common Council does hereby discharge the Committee from further consideration of this item, and it is now before the Common Council for its consideration. Seconded by Mr. Golombek ADOPTED NO.4 2013 -2014 BUDGET AMENDMENTS Mr. Smith moved to approve the attached amendments to the Budget. Seconded by Mr. Golombek Copy available for review in the City Clerk's Office PASSED. AYES 9, NOES 0 NO. 6 2013 -2014 BUDGET AS AMENDED Mr. Smith moved to approve the 2013 -2014 Budget as Amended. Seconded by Mr. Pridgen Copy available for review in the City Clerk's Office PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO. 6 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Councilmember Smith, Seconded by Mrs. Russell, the Council adjourned at 3:25 PM GERALD A. CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK Rehab of Hennepin Park Center to include new heating upgrades, handicap entrance doors, and architectural upgrades. Hennepin Park Community Center is used by neighborhood youth as well as a site for the Police Athletic League (PAL) for its youth sports and recreational activities. ABLEY's senior activities include social, recreational, senior outreach, and congregate dining. MLK Park Casino Shelterhouse Rehab, Humboldt Pkwy., 2012, CPS #93 $ 370,000 Improvements to the MLK Park Casino Shelterhouse exterior reconstruction and architectural upgrades. Park amenities include tennis & basketball courts, spray pool, wading pool, picnic tables and shelters. The shelterhouse is open for use during the summer when the splash pad and wading pool are in operations. The shelterhouse is open for use in the winter for ice skating, it is opened for events in the park during the spring and fall as required. The 2nd floor is used by the National Inner City Youth Organization (NICYO) for youth activities. Delavan Grider Community Ctr Rehab, 877 E. Delavan, 2012, CPS #94 $ 275,000 Rehab of the Delavan Grider Community Center to include rehab of basketball courts, fence, and parking lot improvements. The center provides both senior and youth activities carded out by Metro CDC. Senior activities include recreational, social, computer training and educational programs. Youth programming also includes recreational, social, computer training and educational programs. North Buffalo Community Center Rehab, 203 Sanders Rd., 2012, CPS #95 $ 250,000 Rehab of North Buffalo Community Center to include architectural, structural upgrades. The facility provides both senior and youth programming to the neighborhood carried cut by the North Buffalo CDC. Senior programming includes congregate dining, socialization, health and transportation services. Youth programming includes social, educational, cultural and recreational activities. Northwest Buffalo Community Center Rehab, 155 Lawn Ave., 2012, CPS #96 $ 250,000 Rehab of the Northwest Buffalo Community Center to include exterior masonry and improvements. The center provides senior and youth programming, community health services, day care, and a crime victims' assistance program. Senior programming includes congregate dining, socialization, health and transportation services. Youth programming includes social, educational, cultural, and recreational programs. Asarase Matters Community Center Rehab, 40 Rees St., 2012, CPS #97 $ 158,000 Rehab of Asarese- Matters Community Center to include interior improvements. The center provides activities for neighborhood residents where over 65% of the population is low to moderate income. The Center also has an agreement with Buffalo State to provide students to act as volunteers to teach youth computer skills. MLK Park Lighting, Humboldt Pkwy., 2012, CPS #98 $ 90,000 Funds will be used for park lighting to increase safety for neighborhood residents utilizing the park. Broadway Market Public Improvements, Broadway St., 2012, CPS #99 $ 100,000 Rehab of the Broadway Market to include fencing on the roof of the building which is being used for community gardening. The market provides grocery services, meat & poultry, bakery, candy shop, banking, gift shops, watch repair, income tax services, cafe /restaurants, and a roof community garden for neighborhood residents. The market specializes in ethnic foods and crafts. East Utica Community Center Rehab, 118 E. Utica, 2012, CPS #100 $ 100,000 Rehab of the East Utica Community Center for interior improvements. The Center is used by Friends Inc. for senior programming including social and recreational activities. Hispanics United of Buffalo Community Center Rehab, 2012, CPS #101 $ 15,000 Rehab of the Hispanics United of Buffalo Community Center to include new HVAC system. Hispanics United of Buffalo provides housing services including community outreach, transitional housing, homeless intervention, and food pantry. HUB also provides preventative services including domestic violence preventative services and a parenting program. In addition, HUB provides interpretive and translation services, educational programming including GED /ESL, work readiness training and youth and senior programming. Youth programming includes career and college readiness training which includes resume writing, financial aid assistance, financial literacy, budgeting, along with fieldtrips to colleges and universities. Senior programming includes on -site weekly lunches and recreation, case management, transportation services, field trips, and information workshops. CEM Community Center Rehab, 286 Lafayette Ave., 2012, CPS #102 $ 32,500 Rehab of the CEM Center to include interior improvements /HVAC upgrade. Concerned Ecumenical Ministries provides emergency food services (dining and pantry), as well as senior and youth programming at the center. Youth programming includes afterschool and summer educational and enrichment activities such as photography, yoga, dancing, drumming, chess, reading and martial arts, preparing snacks, and doing homework. Senior activities include social activities, writing groups, sewing, bingo and shuffleboard. Case management is also provides for frail, homebound seniors. CRUCIAL Community Center Rehab, 230 Moselle St., 2012, CPS #103 $ 100,000 Rehab of the CRUCIAL community center to include architectural upgrade and roof reconstruction. The Coalition for the Redevelopment of Unified Community Involvement and Leadership (CRUCIAL) is an empowerment program that addresses the educational, social, cultural and recreational needs of inner city at risk youth ages 5 -20. Youth programming includes homework assistance, science exploration, self and cultural awareness, decision - making skills, leadership abilities, peer to peer relationships, and recreational activities. The facility includes a computer lab, a recreational room with table games, a full gymnasium, fitness room, and kitchen. Activities for neighborhood residents include Tae Kwon Do classes, JUMP basketball, drill team, and narcotics anonymous meetings. The center is also seeking to expand programming for GED /SES instruction, as well as more activities for adult residents. South Buffalo Senior Center Building, 35 Cazenovia, 2012, CPS #104 $66,60 4 While this is a multi -use community center with three buildings, funds will be limited to rehab of the building used to provide senior services. Rehab of the senior center to include interior improvements, ansel (fire protection) system and interior lighting. The senior center is used daily by the South Buffalo Community Association to provide senior programming. Senior programming includes case management, transportation services, social and recreational activities, and field trips. Total $5,021,674 AMENDMENTS TO PRIOR YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLANS The City will amend it prior years 2006 through 2011 Annual Action Plans to increase funding to the following projects: Orig. Project Amt Including Amended Prior Amendmts Increase Project Amt. YWCA Schoolhouse Commons, 1005 Grant St, 2006, CPS #9 $29,993 $11,692.00 $41,595.00 This project is a multi -use facility that includes public services as well as low income housing. Funding is coming out of a housing project account and a public facility project account. It has been determined that the housing portion occupies .71 % of the building and the public facility portion is 29% of the space. The amendment is necessary to proportion the costs accordingly. University District Public Improvements - Roosevelt Park, $172,929 $29,408.00 $202,337.00 2009, CPS #18 A remaining allocation for the University District in 2006 (year 35) is being rolled forward to fund improvements at Roosevelt Park. Broadway Fillmore NHS, 780 Fillmore Ave., 2010, CPS #11 $16,277 $150,000.00 $166,277.00 Funds will be used for roof reconstruction. Broadway Fillmore NHS and Homefront Inc. occupy this building. Both agencies provide housing services to the community. There is also one rental unit in the building which is occupied by a low to moderate income household. Pratt Willert Community Center Rehab, 422 Pratt St., 2011, $98,040$582,122.00 $680,162.00 CPS #11 Funds will be used for roof replacement, mechanical, electrical and structural improvements at the center. The center is used by the Community Action Organization of Erie County for senior and youth services. Senior programming includes recreation, health, meals and social programs. Youth programming includes recreation, music appreciation, arts and crafts, educational, tutorial, enrichment and athletic programs. Downpayment & Closing Cost Assistance, Citywide, 2011, $81,700$130,540.20 $212,240.20 CPS #85 This amendment is to reprogram housing funds to the Downpayment & Closing Cost Assistance Program. Section 108 Repayment, 2011, CPS #101 $1,868,588.80 $238,057.71 $2,106,646.51 This amendment is to reimburse year 37 Section 108 repayment account for the Year 38 Sec.108 repayment cost incurred for the Year 38 Section 108 repayment. Year 38 CDBG award had not yet arrived when the payment was due in August of 2012. Program Delivery - Clearance, 2011, CPS 34 $80,393.62 $98,062.99 $178,456.51 This amendment is to reimburse year 37 Program Delivery account for year 38 expenses. As year 38 CDBG award was received late in the year, costs incurred were paid from Year 37. General Admin, 2011, CPS 104 $2,268,716.70 $154,825.82 $2,423,542.58 This amendment is to reimburse year 37 administration account for year 38 expenses. As year 38 CDBG award was received late in the year, costs incurred were paid from year 37. Housekeeping items - Again, costs for year 38 were paid out of year 37 from left over prior year funds. The City made the following program delivery/administration and demolition project adjustments to transfer left over balances. The transfer of funds to a similar account in another year does not constitute a substantial amendment. Demo funds were moved to demo accounts where needed. Copy available for review in the City Clerk's Office Mr. Smith made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Golombek PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO. 3 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Councilmember Smith, Seconded by Mrs. Russell, the Council adjourned at 3:29 PM GERALD A. CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK