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SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
for
Monday, February 2, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Room 110
The Council President reserves the right to add or delete any agenda item prior to Committee Meeting.
Lease-Purchase Agreement for 1 Rosenbauer Cobra MM Tower Aerial and 2 Rosenbauer Derek Gugumuck /
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Commander Pumpers for the Fire Department Chief Burns
2 Request to Accept Assistance to Firefighters Grant Chief Burns
3 Request to Accept Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER) Chief Burns
Reminder - Amend and Update Chapter 183 of the Schenectady City Code Entitled "Nuisances" Maxine Barasch
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(PH to be on 01-05-2025)
5 Resolution to Support Retree Schenectady Alexandria Carver
6 Ceremonial resolution for Marsha Mortimore Carl Williams
7 CPH - Amending Chapter 183 of the Schenectady City Code Maxine Barasch
8 713 Albany Street Maxine Barasch
9 933 Congress Street Maxine Barasch
10 Discussion – Union Negotiations Gary McCarthy
TGS Partnership v. City of Schenectady, Schenectady Anesthesia v. City of Maxine Barasch
11 Schenectady, 1201 Nott Street Associates v. City of Schenectady, and Nott Street 303
LLC v. City of Schenectady
12 Helderberg Avenue SBL 49.77-1-4 Maxine Barasch
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City of Schenectady
Legislative Request Form
COMMITTEE ASSIGMENT: DATE: 12/31/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Commissioner of Finance
SUBJECT: Lease-Purchase agreement for 1 Rosenbauer Cobra MM Tower Aerial and 2
Rosenbauer Commander Pumpers for the Fire Dept.
TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: ___1/5/2026____________
Background Information: The Schenectady Fire Dept requires replacement of 1 Aerial
Platform Fire Apparatus and 2 Pumper Truck Fire Apparatus’s for the Fire Department.
Evaluation/Analysis: The City has determined that the acquisition of the equipment
described in the lease-purchase agreement between the City and Leasing 2, Inc. is
imperative. It is proposed that the City utilize the Escrow discount financing option for
this acquisition. The equipment shall be used exclusively for essential governmental
functions and shall not be used for private business purposes. Delivery of vehicles is
estimated to occur in the first quarter of 2028.
Recommendation: We recommend that the City of Schenectady enter into a contract,
and any other required documents, with Leasing 2, Inc., subject to the terms and
conditions the Corporation Counsel deems necessary.
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Corporation Council
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CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:
DATE: 1/16/2026
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: Chief George Burns
SUBJECT: Request to accept Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Background Information: The Schenectady Fire Department is currently challenged
by the consistent difficulty in providing the necessary annual training
requirements, which subsequently prevents the delivery of any
supplemental professional development courses.
To address this critical need and enhance our personnel's professional
capabilities, the Schenectady Fire Department has applied for Assistance
to Firefighters Grant funding.
The funding is essential, as it will facilitate crucial additional training by
covering personnel's salary costs for attending the Emergency Vehicle
Operators Course (EVOC). Furthermore, Captains and all superior ranks
will be provided with the Fire Instructor II (FI II) and Fire Officer II
(FOII) courses.
The acquisition of the FI II and FO II certifications is pivotal for SFD, as it
will enable us to initiate a comprehensive Professional Development plan.
This plan is designed to equip our officers with the necessary leadership
competencies for advancement.
Additionally, the FI II certifications will significantly aid in closing
existing gaps in our mandated training schedule. By certifying additional
officers as instructors, we will be able to develop and integrate new lesson
plans into the annual training curriculum, substantially improving the
efficiency and effectiveness of our ongoing training program.
Evaluation/Analysis: Realizing that funds would not be available to cover the salary
cost and backfill for personnel attending training courses, the Fire Department
applied and received the Assistance to Firefighters Grant funding. $201,933.85
was secured with federal AFG Funding with a $20,193.39 matching fund from the
City of Schenectady for a total of $222,127.24.
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Recommendation: Training is mission-critical for the fire department and directly
impacts public safety, operational readiness, and personal well-being. Investing
in our most valuable resource, our people, is essential. I recommend that the City
Council accept the funds from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____________________
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CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:
DATE: 1/16/2026
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: Chief George Burns
SUBJECT: Request to accept Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
Grant (SAFER)
Background Information: The fire department is currently addressing a significant
challenge in maintaining adequate staffing levels, primarily due to a
merging of anticipated retirements and a broader decline in interest in
emergency services careers within the current employment market.
Several years ago, the department proactively initiated a comprehensive
recruitment plan to address this deficit. While the plan has been
successful in attracting new talent, a key challenge remains: the extensive
training and certification process for recruits requires approximately 15
months to complete. During this training period, the department
regrettably continues to experience personnel losses.
In 2026, the department has five known retirements confirmed, and an
additional five to six potential retirements. To effectively mitigate this
constant staffing deficit and preempt the impact of the 15-month
certification process, the department must hire new personnel in advance
of the projected retirement dates. This strategic pre-hiring is essential to
ensure a continuous and compliant workforce.
Evaluation/Analysis: Personnel are costly. Contractual obligations equate to
approximately 96% of the department's budget.
The strategy of proactive hiring – engaging new recruits before pending
retirements to offset the certification lag – requires adding temporary,
unrealized personnel costs to the department’s total budgeted figure.
This is a necessary financial challenge required to maintain consistent
service levels.
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Recognizing the financial impact of this critical strategy, the department
successfully applied for and was awarded the Staffing for Adequate Fire
and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant.
This crucial federal funding will enable the department to proactively hire
10 new firefighters, thereby mitigating the anticipated staffing deficit
without solely relying on municipal funds during the initial training phase.
The federal financial allocation over the first 3 years equals
$2,008,304.50, and the City of Schenectady’s financial allocation over the
first 3 years equals $1,248,710.00. A further breakdown of the
allocations is: year 1, federal 75%, city 25%; year 2, federal 75%, city
25%; and year 3, federal 35%, city 65%.
Recommendation: Personnel are our most valuable resource. With inadequate staffing
and an extremely high call volume of approximately 19,500 incidents per year, we
are realizing the strain this is placing on our workforce.
The decision to proactively hire the proposed 10 recruits, facilitated by the
SAFER Grant, is a strategic imperative. It directly addresses the staffing deficit
and, equally important, serves as a crucial measure of support and investment in
the existing personnel who continue to manage the daily high-demand call
volume.
The hiring of these 10 personnel represents a necessity that would eventually have
to be undertaken regardless of external funding. The SAFER Grant provides the
essential financial bridge required to initiate hiring immediately, circumventing
the 15-month training lag. Therefore, I recommend that the City Council accept
the SAFER Grant funds. This will allow the fire department to continue our
staffing plan, ensure long-term operational readiness, and support the well-being
of its dedicated personnel.
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____________________
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CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:
DATE: December 11, 2025
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: Maxine Barasch, Corporation Counsel
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 183 of the Schenectady City Code
Background Information:
Article 222 of the New York State Penal Law now governs offenses relating to Cannabis.
Schenectady City Code Chapter 183 currently states Article 221 as the Section of the
Penal Law governing offenses involving marijuana. The Schenectady City Code should
be amended to mirror the updates within the New York State Penal Law. Also, this
section of the code should be amended to include all violations under New York State
laws.
Evaluation/Analysis:
The following amendments are recommended for Chapter 183:
Section 183-1(B)(1)(b) is to be amended to recite as follows: Article 222 of the Penal
Law (offenses involving marijuana)
Section 183-1(B)(3)(f) is to be amended to recite as follows: Any other violation under
the New York State Law and under the City Code of Schenectady
Section 183-2(A) is to be amended to delete the repeated word “In.”
Recommendation: Consider the legislation.
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Law Dept.
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO.
Councilmember offered the following:
RESOLVED, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing in relation to:
An Ordinance to Amend and Update Certain Sections of Chapter 183 of the Schenectady City
Code Entitled “Nuisances”
Said Public hearing shall be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
at Council Chambers, Room 209, Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street,
Schenectady, New York – for the purpose of receiving public comment
relative to the proposed Ordinance to amend and update certain sections of
Chapter 183 of the Schenectady City Code Entitled “Nuisances”.
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall have the following notice published in the appropriate
manner:
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
An Ordinance to Amend and Update Certain Sections of Chapter 183 of the Schenectady City
Code Entitled “Nuisances”.
On Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., the Schenectady City Council shall conduct a public
hearing in relation to the above-referenced matter. Said public hearing shall be held in Council Chambers,
Room 209, Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York – for the purpose of receiving
public comment relative to the above-referenced matter; and be it further
RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed Ordinance will be made available on the City website
at www.cityofschenectady.com for public inspection beginning no later than December 29, 2025, and be
it further
RESOLVED, that all interested parties may also be heard by submitting written comments to the
City Clerk www.cityofschenectady.com/158/City-Council, by email to: smykoo@schenectadyny.gov, or
mail at City Clerk, 105 Jay St., Schenectady, NY 12305, by 12:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026.
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Approved as to form this
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Maxine L. Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
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CITY COUNCIL
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
Councilmember Offered the Following:
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 183, of the Schenectady City Code to reflect the updates
in the New York State Penal Law.
The Council of the City of Schenectady in regular meeting convened, ordains as follows:
Section 1. Purpose: To amend the Schenectady City Code to reflect the changes in the New
York State Penal Law.
Section 2. Section 183-1(B)(1) of the Schenectady City Code is amended as follows:
Article I. Nuisance Abatement
Section 183-1. Legislative findings; nuisances enumerated; abatement.
A. Declaration of legislative findings.
(1) The Council finds that public nuisances exist in the City of Schenectady in the operation of
certain establishments and the use of property in flagrant violation of certain Penal Law and
Municipal Code provisions, which nuisances substantially and seriously interfere with the
interest of the public in the quality of life and total community environment, commerce in the
City, property values and the public health, safety and welfare.
(2) The Council further finds that the continued occurrence of such activities and violations is
detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Schenectady and of the
businesses thereof and the visitors thereto. It is the purpose of the Council to authorize and
empower the Mayor to impose sanctions and penalties for such public nuisances, and such
powers of the Mayor may be exercised either in conjunction with or apart from the powers
contained in other laws without prejudice to the use of procedures and remedies available under
such other laws.
(3) The Council further finds that the sanctions and penalties imposed by the Mayor pursuant to
this chapter constitute an additional and appropriate method of law enforcement in response to
the proliferation of the above-described public nuisances. The sanctions and penalties are
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reasonable and necessary in order to protect the health and safety of the people of the City and to
promote the general welfare.
B. Public nuisances defined. For purposes of this section, a public nuisance shall be deemed to
exist whenever through violations of any of the following provisions resulting from separate
incidents at a building, erection or place, 12 or more points are accumulated within a period of
12 months, or 18 or more points within a period of 24 months, in accordance with the following
point system. Where more than one violation occurs during a single incident, the total points for
the incident shall be the highest point value assigned to any single violation.
(1) The following violations shall be assigned a point value of six points:
(a) Article 220 of the Penal Law (controlled substances offenses).
(b) Article 221 222 of the Penal Law (offenses involving marijuana).
(c) Article 225 of the Penal Law (gambling offenses).
(d) Article 230 of the Penal Law (prostitution offenses).
(e) Sections 165.40, 165.45, 165.50, 165.52 and 165.54 of the Penal Law (criminal possession
of stolen property).
(f) The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.
(g) Article 265 of the Penal Law (firearms and other dangerous weapons).
(h) Sections 260.20 and 260.21 of the Penal Law (unlawfully dealing with a child).
(i) Article 263 of the Penal Law (sexual performance by a child).
(j) Section 415-a of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (vehicle dismantlers).
(k) Section 175.10 of the Penal Law (falsifying business records).
(l) Sections 170.65 and 170.70 of the Penal Law (forgery of and illegal possession of a vehicle
identification number).
(m) Possession, use, sale or offer for sale of any alcoholic beverage in violation of Article 18 of
the Tax Law, or of any cigarette or tobacco products in violation of Article 20 of the Tax Law.
(n) Article 158 of the Penal Law, (welfare fraud).
(o) Article 178 of the Penal Law (criminal diversion of prescription medications and
prescriptions).
(p) Section 147 of the Social Services Law (food stamp program fraud).
(q) Any other felony under New York State law.
(r) Chapter 182 of the Code (noise).
(2) The following violations shall be assigned a point value of four points:
(a) Chapter 167 of the Code (housing standards and property maintenance).
(b) Operating a business during hours which the business is required to be closed pursuant to
Chapter 264 of the Code (Zoning Ordinance).
(c) Allowing persons on the premises in excess of occupancy limits.
(d) Any other misdemeanor under New York State law.
(3) The following violations shall be assigned a point value of three points:
(a) Chapter 192 of the Code (peace and good order).
(b) Chapter 144 of the Code (dogs and other animals).
(c) Chapter 260 of the Code (weights and measures; trade practices).
(d) Chapter 126 of the Code (alcoholic beverages).
(e) Suffering or permitting the premises to become disorderly, including suffering or permitting
fighting or lewdness.
(f) Any other violation under New York State Law or under the City Code of Schenectady.
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(4) For purposes of this section, a conviction for an offense in a court of competent jurisdiction
or an administrative bureau shall not be required. Instead, the City shall prove by a
preponderance of the evidence that the violations have occurred. However, a conviction, as
defined and applied in accordance with the provisions of § 1.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law,
in any court of competent jurisdiction, or a written acknowledgment of violation in a civil
compromise proceeding in the Bureau of Consumer Protection, shall constitute conclusive proof
of a violation. Conviction of an attempt to commit a violation of any of the specified provisions
shall be considered a conviction for a violation of the specified provision.
C.
Abatement. For the purposes of this chapter, "abatement" shall mean a concerted effort by a person
with an interest in a licensed business to severely diminish or eliminate the activity or activities
constituting the nuisance found to exist at or within the premises. Abatement may include, by way
of example and not exclusion: hiring of security personnel, lighting changes, video or audio
monitoring equipment, signage, cooperation with police and other enforcement agencies, bureaus,
departments and authorities, eviction or court action.
§ 183-2Powers of Mayor with respect to public nuisances.
A. In in the event that a licensee does not abate the nuisance, the Mayor may by written order
decide to hold a hearing at which he or his designee shall preside. The hearing shall be open to the
public, and shall be upon at least five days' notice. At any such hearing or continuation thereof, the
licensee shall be entitled to be represented by counsel, and all persons shall have the right to present
evidence, witnesses or proof, not limited to that evidence, witnesses or proof entitled to be
introduced into courts.
B. In addition to the enforcement procedures established elsewhere, the Mayor or the Mayor's
designee, after notice and opportunity for a hearing with respect to a public nuisance, shall be
authorized:
(1) To order the closing of the building, erection or place to the extent necessary to abate the
nuisance;
(2) To suspend for a period not to exceed six months or revoke for a period of one year a certificate
of use issued for such premises, and to prevent the operator from obtaining a new certificate of use
for another location for the period of suspension or revocation;
(3) To suspend for a period not to exceed six months or revoke for a period of one year any
occupational license or permit issued by the City related to the conduct of a business or trade at
the premises, which suspension or revocation shall also apply to any other locations operated by
the holder for which the license or permit is required; or
(4) Any combination of the above.
C. Service of notice.
(1) Prior to the issuance of orders by the Mayor or the Mayor's designee pursuant to this section,
the Mayor or the Mayor's designee shall give notice and opportunity for a hearing to the owner,
lessor, lessee and mortgagee of a building, erection or place wherein the public nuisance is being
conducted, maintained or permitted. Such notice shall be served upon an owner pursuant to Article
3 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules, upon a lessor or lessee pursuant to § 735 of the Real Properly
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Actions and Proceedings Law, and upon a mortgage means of certified mail, return receipt
requested, sent to the mortgagee's last known address, or by service upon the Clerk of the City if
a rental certificate for the building has been issued, provided that any service other than delivery
to the person to be served shall be complete immediately upon delivery, mailing or posting without
the necessity of filing proof of service with the clerk of any court or agency before the hearing.
The person in whose name the real estate affected by the orders of the Mayor or the Mayor's
designee as recorded in the office of the County Clerk shall be presumed to be the owner thereof.
Proceedings shall be commenced by service of the notice and opportunity for a hearing within 60
days after the occurrence of the most recent violation cited in the notice.
(2) The lack of knowledge of, acquiescence or participation in or responsibility for a public
nuisance on the part of the owners, lessors, lessees, mortgagees and all those persons in possession
or having charge of as agent or otherwise, or having any interest in the property, real or personal
used in conducting or maintaining the public nuisance, shall not be a defense by such owners,
lessors and lessees, mortgagees and such other persons.
D. Orders of the Mayor or the Mayor's designee issued pursuant to this section shall be posted at
the building, erection or place where a public nuisance exists or is occurring in violation of law
and shall be mailed to the owner of record thereof within one business day of the posting.
E. Five business days after the posting of an order issued pursuant to this section and upon the
written directive of the Mayor or the Mayor's designee, officers of the Schenectady Police
Department are authorized to act upon and enforce such orders.
F. Where the Mayor or the Mayor's designee closes a building, erection or place pursuant to this
section, such closing shall be for such period as the Mayor or the Mayor's designee may direct, but
in no event shall the closing be for a period of more than one year from the posting of the order
pursuant to this section. If the owner, lessor or lessee shall file a bond in an amount determined by
the Mayor or the Mayor's designee but which may not exceed the value of the property ordered to
be closed and submit proof satisfactory to the Mayor or the Mayor's designee that the nuisance has
been abated and will not be created, maintained or permitted for such period of time as the building,
erection or place has been directed to be closed by the order of the Mayor or the Mayor's designee,
then the Mayor or the Mayor's designee may vacate the provisions of the order that direct the
closing of the building, erection or place.
G. A closing directed by the Mayor or the Mayor's designee pursuant to this section shall not
constitute an act of possession, ownership or control by the City of the closed premises.
H. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to use or occupy or to permit any other person to use
or occupy any building, erection or place or portion thereof ordered closed by the Mayor or the
Mayor's designee. Mutilation or removal of a posted order of the Mayor or the Mayor's designee
shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or
both, provided that such order contains therein a notice of such penalty.
I. Intentional disobedience or resistance to any provision of the orders issued by the Mayor or the
Mayor's designee pursuant to this section, in addition to any other punishment prescribed by law,
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shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed six months,
or both.
J. The Mayor or the Mayor's designee may promulgate rules and regulations to carry out and give
full effect to the provisions of this section.
K. If any provision of this section or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held
invalid, the remainder of this section and the application of such provisions to other persons and
circumstances shall not be rendered invalid thereby.
L. The Mayor shall prepare a quarterly report to be submitted to City Council summarizing the
actions taken under this section and indicating the results of such actions.
Section 3: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
Approved as Form
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Maxine Barasch, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
New language is underlined.
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CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Development and Planning
DATE: 12/30/2025
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: Alexandria Carver, Director of Development
SUBJECT: Resolution to support Retree Schenectady
Background Information:
ReTree Schenectady is applying to National Grid for participation in the “10,000
Trees…And Growing!” Tree Planting Reimbursement Program. This program provides
reimbursement funding for eligible tree planting projects that advance environmental
sustainability and urban forestry goals.
ReTree Schenectady’s application seeks to include trees planted through 2030, located in
neighborhoods within the City of Schenectady As part of the application requirements,
National Grid requires a formal resolution from the City acknowledging municipal
support and confirming jurisdiction over the planting locations.
Urban tree planting contributes to improved air quality, mitigation of urban heat island
impacts, enhanced stormwater management, and neighborhood beautification. ReTree
Schenectady has been an ongoing partner in advancing these objectives through
coordinated planting efforts and community engagement throughout the City.
Evaluation/Analysis:
Adoption of this resolution demonstrates the City’s support for continued urban forestry
investment and affirms that proposed planting sites are located within City
neighborhoods and municipal jurisdiction. This action enables ReTree Schenectady to
pursue reimbursement funding without requiring the commitment of City funds.
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Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution supporting ReTree
Schenectady’s application to National Grid’s “10,000 Trees…And Growing!” Tree
Planting Reimbursement Program.
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____________________
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SAMPLE ACCEPTABLE RESOLUTIONS
A resolution in one of the appropriate forms provided below must be passed at an official
meeting of the governing body of the applicant and a copy attached to this application. The
resolution must be typed on the applicant’s official stationery and should hold the official seal.
The name of the applicant must be stated as it is recorded in the incorporation documents. Use
the appropriate phrase in bold or brackets, depending on whether the applicant is a not-for-profit
corporation or municipality, respectively:
A: MUNICIPAL RESOLUTION
I, (name) ,[the duly elected and qualified secretary] OR [the duly qualified and
acting clerk] of the (municipality) of (place), New York, do hereby certify that the following resolution was
adopted at a (regular) (special) meeting of the (governing body) held on (date), and is [incorporated in
the original minutes of said meeting] OR [on file and on record], and that said resolution has not been
altered, amended or revoked and is in full force and effect.
RESOLVED:
That (name), as (title) of (municipality) is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for
contributory reimbursement funds as part of the “10,000 Trees…And Growing!” tree planting program,
and upon approval of said request, to enter into and execute a project agreement with National Grid for
such financial contribution to this municipality.
(Signature of Secretary) (Signature of Clerk)
Seal of Organization Seal of Municipality
Date: ___________________________________
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
B: MUNICIPAL ENDORSEMENT- USE WHEN APPLICANT IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Resolution No.: ________________
WHEREAS, ReTree Schenectady is applying to National Grid for the “10,000 Trees…And
Growing!” tree planting reimbursement program to include trees planted through 2030 and to be located
in neighborhoods of the City of Schenectady, sites located within the territorial jurisdiction of this (Board,
Council or Legislature); and
WHEREAS, as a requirement under the rules of these programs, said not-for-profit corporation
must obtain the “approval/endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will
be located”,
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NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by this august body that the (Board, Council or Legislature) of
(municipality) hereby does approve and endorse the application of ReTree Schenectady to apply for
contributory reimbursements under the “10,000 Trees…And Growing!” program for a project known as
Schenectady Neighborhood Tree Planting and located within this community.
Date of Adoption _____________________________
Certification by Clerk ___________________________________________
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CITY OF SCHENECTADY
LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:
DATE: January 5, 2026
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: Councilman Carl Williams
SUBJECT: Ceremonial resolution for Marsha Mortimore
Background Information:
Marsha Mortimore, a beloved community leader and historian of Black history, passed
away on December 27, 2025. Mrs. Mortimore was a long-time resident of Schenectady
and highly involved in the community. She is an author and has made numerous
contributions to the City of Schenectady
Evaluation/Analysis:
Recommendation:
The Schenectady City Council pass a resolution in honor of Marsha Mortimore.
LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_____________________
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