City Council Meeting May 19, 2021

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AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF WEDNESDAY May 19, 2021 AT 7:30 P.M.

A. Roll Call

B. Moment of Silent Meditation

C.  Approval of Minutes/Bills

            Presentation:

            Repository Sales:

D.        Public Comments: Via ZOOM

E. ORDINANCES:  FOR FINAL PASSAGE

ORDINANCES:  FOR FIRST READING

  1. Council File No. 16,224

An ordinance appropriating the sum of $350,000.00 from unappropriated revenue received from a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Act 101, Section 902 Municipal Recycling Program Grant and providing for the expenditure thereof.

  • Council File No. 16,225

An ordinance appropriating the sum of $23,000.00 from unappropriated and anticipated revenue to be received from the Business Development Fund for utilization in the Flagship/Commodore Fund.

  • Council File No. 16,226

An ordinance appropriating the sum of $100,000.00 from unappropriated and unanticipated revenue for the expenditure thereof Funding is from a grant from the Commonwealth of PA Department of Economic and Community Development for purchase and installation of equipment and fiber connectivity for the six (6) fire stations.

F.    OLD BUSINESS

Pursuant to the provisions of Zoning Ordinance 80-2005 and the proper legal advertising, Erie City Council will hold a Public Hearing Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at approximately 8:00 P.M. via ZOOM to consider amendments to incorporate language for Short Term rentals.

G.    NEW BUSINESS

  1. A resolution sponsored by Councilman Dave Brennan proclaiming that May is Historic Preservation Month

WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods,

fostering local pride, and maintaining community character while enhancing livability; and

WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban

and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life, and all backgrounds; and

WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made

by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that have

shaped us as a people; and

WHEREAS, in past few years, the City of Erie has established an Historic Preservation Task Force,

began creating a Historic Preservation Program for the City of Erie, applied for Certified Local

Government designation through the United States Department of the Interior, and comprehensively amended the existing Historic Resources Ordinance; and  

WHEREAS, appointed the City of Erie’s first Historic Review Commission which will serve a

very important role in building the Historic Preservation Program which includes: assisting in

developing and administering locally created historic districts, reviewing certificates of

appropriateness, advising on policy and preservation tools, being the go-to for historic preservation

Initiatives, and supporting efforts to obtain grants; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Erie City Council of the City of Erie, PA, that:

This Council does hereby proclaim May 2021 to be National Preservation Month and calls upon the residents of the City of Erie to join their fellow citizens from across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance.

  • A resolution authorizing that the Mayor and other appropriate City Officials to submit a Business Plan and Full Application to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant in the amount up to $500,000.00 to be utilized for the Erie Zoo Otter Exhibit.

Further resolved, that the City of Erie hereby designates the Director of the City of Erie Department of Economic and Community Development Specialist of DECD as the Authorized Officials to execute all documents and agreements for the City of Erie.

Further resolved, that the above City officials are hereby authorized to execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Erie and Erie Zoological Society in regards to the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program )RACP) Grant regarding the Erie Zoo Otter Exhibit.

  • A resolution that the copy of the Erie Regional Airport Authority years ended December 2020 and 2019 Financial Statements and Supplementary information is hereby received by the City Council and ordered placed on file in the Office of Accounts, Finance and Budget.
  • A resolution authorizing that the Mayor and other appropriate City Officials to enter into agreements with individual homeowners being awarded HOME funds for the City-Housing Rehab project in which the City will provide up to $24,999.00 for rehabilitation costs to each qualifying homeowner.  The total funding allocated to this program in the amended FY19 plan is $69,547.26.
  • A resolution authorizing that the Mayor and other appropriate City Officials to enter into agreements with prospective homeowners being awarded HOME funds for the City- Homebuyers Assist project in which the City will provide assistance with down payment and closing costs to each qualifying recipient.  The total funding allocated to this program in the amended FY19 plan in the FY20 plan is $250,000.00.
  • A resolution authorizing that the Mayor and other appropriate City Officials to enter into agreements with prospective being awarded Home funds for the City-Housing Rehab project in which the City will provide up to $24,999.00 for rehabilitation costs, down payment assistance and closing costs to each qualifying recipient.  The total funding allocated to this program in the amended FY20 plan is $159,921.00.
  • A resolution authorizing that the Mayor and other appropriate City Officials to enter into agreements with individual homeowners being awarded HOME funds for the City-Housing Rehab project in which the City will provide up to $24,999.00 for rehabilitation costs to each qualifying homeowner.  The total funding allocated to this program in the amended FY19 plan is $162,299.00.
  • A resolution authorizing that the Mayor and other appropriate City Officials to execute an agreement between the City of Erie and Beacon Communities in which the City will make available to Beacon HOME funds in the amount of $750,000.00.
  • A resolution authorizing that the Mayor and other appropriate City Officials to execute an agreement between the City of Erie and GMA Development Group on which the City will make available to GMA additional HOME funds in the amount of $176,038.63.
  • A resolution authorizing that the Mayor and other appropriate City Officials to execute an agreement between the City of Erie and St. Martin Center in which the City will make available to St. Martin Center ESG funds in the amount of $15,000.00 to carry out the following activity as reflected in the amended ESG19 plan.
  • A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:

Annapurna Kitchen                                            Amount                               

                                                                     $ 1,000.00                    

  1. A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:   

Dell’s Coin Laundry                                           Amount                               

                                                                      $ 1,000.00

  1. A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:   

Herb & Honey Bakery                                        Amount                               

                                                                      $ 1,000.00

A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:

On^Point Integrative Medicine                   Amount                               

                                                                      $ 1,000.00

  1. A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:

Lake Erie International Market                    Amount                               

                                                                      $ 1,250.00

  1. A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:

Point Foure Boutique                                   Amount                                

                                                                      $ 2,000.00

  1. A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:   

Rust Belt Law, PLLC                                    Amount                               

                                                                                  $ 2,000.00

  1. A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:   

Monacella Massage & Kinesiology                        Amount                               

                                                                      $ 2,500.00

  1. A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:   

Diversified Manufacturing Systems, Inc.      Amount                               

                                                                      $ 2,500.00

  1. A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:   

Purrista Cat Cafe                                           Amount                               

                                                                      $ 2,500.00

  • A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:

Grapevine Laundry                                      Amount                               

                                                                     $ 2,500.00

  • A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:   

Performance Castings, LLC                        Amount                               

                                                                                  $ 2,500.00        

  • A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:   

PSNERGY                                                      Amount                               

                                                                      $ 2,500.00

  • A resolution that the Flagship Fund grant approval of the following loan be formally ratified:   

World Gutter Systems, Inc.                         Amount                               

                                                                      $ 2,500.00

  • A resolution that the Enterprise Zoan Loan Review Committee approval of the following loan be formally ratified:     

Pero Peal Estate, LLC                                  Amount          Term         Fee

                                                                        $200,000.00         15 Years      $1,000.00

  • A resolution that the Enterprise Zoan Loan Review Committee  approval of the following loan be formally ratified:     

David L and Pamela L. Davis                      Amount          Term         Fee

                                                                        $195,000.00         15 Years         $ 975.00

TRANSFERS

That the following amounts be transferred in HOME Program

Transferred from:                                                  Transferred to:       

AmountAccountTitleAmountAccountTitle
$ 120,893.00505-5022-2017-4660GMA Dev. Group-HBA$ 257,906.50505-5049-2017-4488Beacon /Rehab-Rent
137,013.50505-1251-2017-4582City-Housing Rehab.   
$ 257,906.50  $ 257,906.50  

That the following amounts be transferred in HOME Program

Transferred from:                                                  Transferred to:       

AmountAccountTitleAmountAccountTitle
$ 214,626.63505-5022-2018-4660GMA Dev. Group-HBA$ 417,445.02505-5049-2018-4488Beacon /Rehab-Rent
102,818.39505-1251-2018-4557CITY-HB Rehab   
100,000.00505-1251-2018-4582CITY-Housing Rehab   
$ 417,445.02  $ 417,445.02  

That the following amounts be transferred in Emergency Solutions Grant

Transferred from:                                                  Transferred to:       

AmountAccountTitleAmountAccountTitle
$ 15,000.00506-5017-2019-4700GECAC – Rpd Re-housing$ 15,000.00506-5138-2019-4701St. Martin Center

That the following amounts be transferred in Community Development Block Grant

Transferred from:                                                  Transferred to:       

AmountAccountTitleAmountAccountTitle
$ 8,236.50501-1251-2020-4102Admin.$ 8,236.50501-1251-2020-4039Consumable Items

That the following amounts be transferred in HOME Program

Transferred from:                                                  Transferred to:       

AmountAccountTitleAmountAccountTitle
$ 165,916.00505-1251-2019-4557GMA Dev. Group-HBA$  74,648.48505-5049-2019-4488Beacon /Rehab-Rent
84,771.11505-1251-2019-4582City-Housing Rehab.176,038.63505-5022-2019-4660GMA Dev Group HBA
$ 250,687.11  $ 250,687.11  

That the following amounts be transferred in CDBG Cares

Transferred from:                                                  Transferred to:       

AmountAccountTitleAmountAccountTitle
$ 3,296.69511-1251-2019-4102Admin$ 3,296.69511-1251-2019-4039Consumable Items

That the following amounts be transferred in ESG Cares

Transferred from:                                                  Transferred to:       

AmountAccountTitleAmountAccountTitle
$ 3,296.69516-1251-2019-4102Admin$ 3,296.69516-1251-2019-4039Consumable Items

CONTRACTS

  1. Securewatch 24, One Penn Plaza Suite 400, New York, NY 10119 for an Auto Vu 3 Camera License Plate Reader (LPR) System for the Bureau of Police at a total

amount of $19,374.04.

  • Dave Hallman Fleet Service, 1925 State Street, Erie, PA 16501 a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado work truck for the Department of Public Works at a total amount of $34,970.00.
  • Empire Snow Management, 10860 Donation Rd. Waterford PA 16441, for the 2021 Curb Ramps I Project, Bid. 1777-21 in the amount of $57,583.25.

PURCHASE ORDERS

  1. City Grows, Inc., 1654 Micheltorena Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 for the annual online software program used to process management/workflow system for the Office of Computer Services at a total amount of $4,999.00.
  2. Insight Public Sector, 6820 South Harl Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85283-4318 for Polycom A/V System Equipment used for telecommunications between law enforcement & judicial agencies, which also functions as a ZOOM station for the Office of Computer Services at a total amount of $4,516.64.
  3. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110 for the annual recurring data circuit lease and equipment for NCIC (Scope) for the period of 7/1/21 – 6/30/22 for the Bureau of Police at a total amount of $5,100.00.
  4. William T. Spaeder Co., 1602 E 18thStreet, PO Box 16006 Erie, PA 16514 to furnish and install Automatic Sprinkler System at the Municipal Garage car wash at a total amount of $4,250.00.
  5. Jemko Petroleum Equipment Inc., 4895 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16511 for TLS manhole replacement for the Bureau of Streets at a total cost of $5,200.00.
  6. Millcreek Township, 3806 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506 for the purchase of a Vogele Paver at a cost of $28,000.00.
  7. Kennametal, 442 Chalybeate Road, Bedford, PA 15522 for Milling Machine cutting bits for the Bureau of Streets at a cost of $2,008.00.
  8. Dave Milano Construction, LLC, 2202 Zimmerly Road Erie, PA 16506 for materials only to repair sanitary main, manhole & dig out winter cuts at 900 block of West Front  Street, 17th & Raspberry Street, 616 & 650 West 17th Street, 323 West 16th Street & 14th & Parade Street for the Bureau of Sewers at a total amount of $62,526.87.
  9. Ameripac Industries, Inc., 2124 Caughey Road, Erie, PA 16506 for can liners for the 20-yard dumpsters at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bureau of Sewers at a total amount of $2,232.00.

H.        COMMITTEE REPORTS

 I.         ADJOURNMENT

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