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Here is the agenda for Tuesday’s (August 15th, 2023) Cortland Common Council meeting. The meeting will take place at City Hall (25 Cortland Street, Cortland NY 13045) at 6pm. According to the City of Cortland website, the meeting will also be live streamed Via Zoom video.
Here is the Zoom Meeting ID: 923 566 4700
Agenda
Presentations
Presentation #1 - Child Development Council
Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Salute to the Flag
- Moment of silence/reflection
- Privilege of the floor/Presentations
- Mayor’s report
- Ward Reports
- Approval of Minutes
Supporting Documents
Resolutions
Agenda Item #1 - Amend the 2023 Adopted Budget by $11,852 to Reflect Additional Revenues Received from Grants, Donations and Insurance Recovery
WHEREAS, the City of Cortland Common Council is charged by the City Charter and Administrative Code with the preparation of an annual budget for the City of Cortland; AND
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2022, the Common Council adopted the City Budget for 2023; AND
WHEREAS, during the course of the fiscal year certain events occur that necessitate changing the budget plan by increasing or decreasing the total budget; AND
WHEREAS, the Department of Administration and Finance recommends the following adjustments to the budget; AND
WHEREAS, this resolution amends the City’s 2023 Adopted budget by $11,852 with appropriations to Police and Youth Bureau; AND
WHEREAS, the Police Department received one insurance recovery totaling $1,762 to be appropriated to the equipment repair line A3120-540200; AND
WHEREAS, the Police Department received an annual Traffic Safety Committee no-match grant in the amount of $6,000 to be appropriated to A3120-510400 (Overtime) for the purpose of increased seat belt usage and the reduction of dangerous driving behaviors; AND
WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau received a generous $3,000 donation from the Kings Daughters Home for Children to support the Youth Center kitchen in the amount of $2,000 to be appropriated to A7310-540000 and $1,000 to support Suggett Pavilion repairs to be appropriated to A7110-520600; AND
WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau received a generous $500 donation from the Cortland Elks Lodge to support Youth Center trips, to be appropriated to A7550-540502; AND
WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau received generous donations totaling $590 made in memory of Bob Isaf from the following individuals:
WHEREAS, the donations listed above will be utilized for repairs or improvements in Suggett Park and appropriated to TE0-2090; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the City of Cortland Common Council, that the 2023 budget be, and is hereby, amended in the amount of $11,852 to reflect additional revenues received from grants, donations and insurance recovery as outlined in the table below.
Agenda Item #2 - Approve Special Event and Sound Device Permit for St. Mary’s School 95th Anniversary Event on September 16, 2023
WHEREAS, organizers of the St. Mary’s School 95th Anniversary have submitted a Special Event Permit application for the purposes of holding an event which includes a 5K family walk/run, games and music at Yaman Park from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 2023; AND
WHEREAS, organizers have submitted a Sound Device Permit application for a microphone and sound system for musicians from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on September 16, 2023; AND
WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau, Police Department, Fire Department Code Enforcement Division, Department of Public Works, and City Clerk’s Office have reviewed applicable aspects of said applications and recommended their approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the City of Cortland Common Council does hereby approve for issuance by the City Clerk a Special Event Permit and a Sound Device Permit without fee for the St. Mary’s School 95th Anniversary to be held in Yaman park from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 2023
Agenda Item #3 - Approve Special Event and Sound Device Permit for HOPE Foundation 5K Run at on September 16, 2023
WHEREAS, the HOPE Foundation has submitted a Special Event Permit application for the purposes of holding a 5K run in Suggett Park and the neighboring vicinity from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on September 16, 2023; AND
WHEREAS, organizers have submitted a Sound Device Permit application for a sound system to be used in Suggett Park from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on September 16, 2023; AND
WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau, Police Department, Fire Department Code Enforcement Division, Department of Public Works, and City Clerk’s Office have reviewed applicable aspects of said applications and recommended their approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the City of Cortland Common Council does hereby approve for issuance by the City Clerk a Special Event Permit and a Sound Device Permit without fee for the HOPE Foundation 5K Run to be held in Suggett Park and its neighboring vicinity from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on September 16, 2023; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that, if weather necessitates, said permits shall be granted for the same times and location on September 23, 2023.
Agenda Item #4 - Approve Special Event and Sound Device Permit for YMCA 5K Run on August 20, 2023
WHEREAS, the YMCA has submitted a Special Event Permit application for the purposes of holding 5K Run in Suggett Park and the neighboring vicinity from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on August 20, 2023; AND
WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau, Police Department, Fire Department Code Enforcement Division, Department of Public Works, and City Clerk’s Office have reviewed applicable aspects of said applications and recommended their approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the City of Cortland Common Council does hereby approve for issuance by the City Clerk a Special Event Permit for the YMCA 5K Run to be held in Suggett Park and the neighboring vicinity from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on August 20, 2023.
Agenda Item #5 - Approve Special Event and Sound Device Permit for the Cortland Community Matters Fair on September 3, 2023
WHEREAS, organizers of the Cortland Community Matters Fair have submitted a Special Event Permit application for the purposes of holding the 4th annual event at Suggett Park from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on September 3, 2023; AND
WHEREAS, organizers have submitted a Sound Device Permit application for a microphone and sound system to be used in Suggett Park from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on September 3, 2023; AND
WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau, Police Department, Fire Department Code Enforcement Division, Department of Public Works, and City Clerk’s Office have reviewed applicable aspects of said applications and recommended their approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the City of Cortland Common Council does hereby approve for issuance by the City Clerk a Special Event Permit and a Sound Device Permit without fee for the Cortland Community Matters Fair to be held at Suggett Park from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on September 3, 2023.
Agenda Item #6 - Approve Special Event and Sound Device Permit for the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on September 11, 2023
WHEREAS, organizers of the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony have submitted a Special Event Permit application for the purposes of holding the annual event at Courthouse Park from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on September 11, 2023; AND
WHEREAS, organizers have submitted a Sound Device Permit application for a microphone and sound system to be used in Courthouse Park during the event; AND
WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau, Police Department, Fire Department Code Enforcement Division, Department of Public Works, and City Clerk’s Office have reviewed applicable aspects of said applications and recommended their approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the City of Cortland Common Council does hereby approve for issuance by the City Clerk a Special Event Permit and a Sound Device Permit without fee for the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to be held at Courthouse Park from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on September 11, 2023.
Agenda Item #7 - Authorize Agreement with C&S Engineers for Additional Engineering Services for the City of Cortland Storm Water Mitigation Study
WHEREAS, the City of Cortland has made a commitment to continually investigate and mitigate storm sewer issues within our current system; AND
WHEREAS, C&S Engineers will provide data collection, storm water evaluation services and survey reviews with recommended upgrades to the Kellogg Rd., Dawn Dr. and Hickory Park Rd. areas which would be a benefit to our community; AND
WHEREAS, C&S Engineers has agreed to include field survey, data collection and storm water evaluation services of the areas named above; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the City of Cortland Common Council does hereby authorize Mayor Steve or his designee to execute an agreement with C&S Engineers for a scope of work that includes data collection, storm water evaluation services and survey reviews with recommended upgrades to the Kellogg Rd., Dawn Dr. and Hickory Park Rd. areas, at a cost of $19,450 for the services as outlined.
Discussion Items
Discussion Item #1 - Parker School
