COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS

MINUTES

MARCH 25, 1996

BA MEMBERS: Wishnie, Swanson, Darcy, Young, Delfino, Abinanti, LaMotte

OTHERS: C.E.’s Office: Jamie Hastings, Gina Angiulo; DPW: Comm. Landi, Ralph Butler; Planning: Gina D’Agrosa; Capital Projects: Dave Laemle; Budget: Joe Phelan, Brian Fitzpatrick; BOL: Pat Gorski, Robert Boland, Tina Seckerson

DISCUSSION: (There is a cassette tape on file for more detailed information)

MINUTES: On motion of Legislator LaMotte, seconded by Legislator Darcy, the motion to approve the Minutes of March 18, 1996 was carried by a vote of 5-0. (Legislators Young and Delfino out for vote)

BOND ACTS (III) RE: INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS:

Agenda Item 12: BRP over Bronx River (N. of Leewood Dr.)

• bonding in the amount of $600,000
• Involves repairs to an existing bridge
• structure rated 4.550 which indicates structural repairs are needed to alleviate potential safety hazards

Agenda Item 13: BRP over Bronx River (S. of Leewood Dr.)

• bonding in the amount of $425,000
• Involves repairs to an existing bridge (waterproofing, concrete repairs, painting, etc.)
• structure rated 4.283 which indicates structural repairs are needed to alleviate potential safety hazards

Agenda Item 14: Tuckahoe Road over Bronx River

• bonding in the amount of $140,000
• Involves repairs to an existing bridge (rehab of the concrete arch structure & rehab of sidewalks)
• structure rated 4.683 which indicates structural repairs are needed to alleviate potential safety hazards

Agenda Item 15: Bedford Road, Pleasantville

• bonding in the amount of $900,000
• Involves reconstruction to approximately 1.2 miles of Bedford Road (which is a County road)

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Agenda Item 16: Fenimore Road over Bronx River

• bonding in the amount of $400,000
• Involves repairs to an existing bridge (repairs to wingwalls, abutments & fascia)
• structure rated 4.666 which indicates structural repairs are needed to alleviate potential safety hazards
• The Committee questioned why some of this work could not be done at night . Deputy Commissioner Butler responded that it would drive the cost up since unions would require workers be paid time and one-half.

Agenda Item 17: Sandford Blvd., extension over Hutch River

• bonding in the amount of $480,000
• Involves repairs to an existing bridge (repairs to concrete deck and superstructure; waterproofing deck, and repairs to abutments)
• structure rated 4.877 which indicates structural repairs are needed to alleviate potential safety hazards

Agenda Item 18: Playland Parkway, Rye

• bonding in the amount of $740,000
• Involves resurfacing of approximately .85 miles of County road known as the Playland Parkway

Agenda Item 19: Washington Avenue, Pleasantville

• bonding in the amount of $800,000
• Involves reconstruction of 1 mile of Washington Avenue which is a County road

Agenda Item 22: Scarsdale Rd over Bronx River

• bonding in the amount of $500,000
• Involves repairs to an existing bridge (rehab of arch structure, new wearing surface, waterproofing of arch)
• structure rated 4.681 which indicates structural repairs are needed to alleviate potential safety hazards

Agenda Item 23: Lincoln Avenue over Blind Brook, Harrison

• bonding in the amount of $200,000
• Involves repairs to an existing bridge (repairs to abutments, enhancement of scour & erosion protection, misc. repairs to road surface)
• structure rated 4.942 which indicates structural repairs are needed to alleviate potential safety hazards

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Legislator Young inquired as to how DPW reaches out to minority and women owned business to encourage their participation in the bidding process. Commissioner Landi responded that the bids are advertised in Gannett newspapers. He stated that the department publishes a newsletter (Westworks) which is mailed to industry people and all other interested parties who wish to be placed on the mailing list.

Commissioner Landi will provide the Committee with a report on the number of contracts let to women and/or minority owned businesses by the Department.

1. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Forwarding the 1995 Annual Report of the Tax Commission. (3/11/96)

On motion of Legislator Abinanti, seconded by Legislator Delfino, the motion to Receive and File this item was carried by a vote of 6-0 (Legislator Swanson out for vote)

2. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Forwarding the 1995 annual dog licensing report. (1/29/96)

Mr. Boland reported that according to Bennett-Kielson there is a deficit here that should be corrected. Mr. Phelan stated that it will be done at year end close. The Committee inquired as to what it is that the outside vendor does.

3. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Forwarding the statement of Financial Condition and Statement of Operations and Changes in Fund Balance of the Liability and Casualty Reserve Fund. (3/11/96)

On motion of Legislator Abinanti, seconded by Legislator Darcy, the motion to refer this item to the CBAC was carried by a vote of 5-0. (Legislators Swanson and Delfino out for vote)

4. COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Acceptance of a gift from United Airlines which was used in sponsoring the opening celebration of the new Airport terminal. (3/11/96)

On motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator LaMotte, the motion to Receive and File this item was carried by a vote of 5-0. (Legislators Swanson and Delfino out for vote)

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6. LEGISLATORS LATIMER, ABINANTI, BRONZ, WISHNIE, STEWART-COUSINS AND

YOUNG: Forwarding a copy of their memorandum to the Committees on Budget and Appropriations and Legislation re: Charter Amendment - County Fiscal Year. (1/9/96)

{Also referred to Legislation}

On motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Abinanti, the motion to Receive and File this item was carried by a vote of 5-0. (Legislators Swanson and Delfino out for vote)

14. HON. LOIS BRONZ: Forwarding a copy of the District Attorney’s Proposal for an Anti- Bias Crime Unit within the District Attorney’s Office to investigate and prosecute bias crime. (3/11/96) (Also referred to ps)

Awaiting recommendation from ps

15. HON. LOIS BRONZ: Forwarding a copy of a letter from a constituent re: the Jobstar Program. (3/11/96) (Also referred to CAH)

Awaiting recommendation from CAH

There being no further items for discussion, on motion of Legislator Darcy, seconded by Legislator Young, the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.