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Watertown City Council Agenda July 19, 2010

The resolution: 1) Approves the City of Watertown's application for the FY 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to support the School Resource Officer program. 2) Authorizes the City Manager to execute an inter-municipal agreement with Jefferson County to share any funds awarded as mandated by the grant. 3) Notifies the public and allows for comment on the potential grant funding.

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Watertown City Council Agenda July 19, 2010

The resolution: 1) Approves the City of Watertown's application for the FY 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to support the School Resource Officer program. 2) Authorizes the City Manager to execute an inter-municipal agreement with Jefferson County to share any funds awarded as mandated by the grant. 3) Notifies the public and allows for comment on the potential grant funding.

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CITY OF WATERTOWN, NEW YORK

AGENDA

This shall serve as notice that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council
will be held on Monday, July 19, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers,
245 Washington Street, Watertown, New York.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

COMMUNICATIONS

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution No. 1 - Authorizing Abate of Water and Sewer Charges to


Real Property Tax Bill for Property at 136 Rutland
Street North

Resolution No. 2 - Affirming Prior SEQRA Determination for the Franklin


Building Redevelopment Project

Resolution No. 3 - Approving Grant Application Between the City of


Watertown and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program, FY 2010 Local Solicitation

Resolution No. 4 - Approving the Special Use Permit Request Submitted by


James Petersen to Allow an Automobile Sales Lot at 500
Main Street West, Parcel No. 1-01-122

ORDINANCES

LOCAL LAW

PUBLIC HEARING

OLD BUSINESS
STAFF REPORTS

1. Lachenauer Plaza Fountain Design Entries

2. Jefferson Street Zoning

3. Edmund Street

4. NYS Early Retirement Incentive Program

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

WORK SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS MONDAY,


AUGUST 2, 2010.
Res No. 1
July 14, 2010

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: James E. Mills, City Comptroller

Subject: Property Tax Bill Abatement

An error was discovered with the 2010-11 City property tax bill for 136
Rutland Street North. Included in the tax bill was a re-levied water and sewer charge in
the amount of $49.69 that had been paid as part of a real estate closing in the month of
June after the initial relevy report was generated and provided to the City Assessor. The
City Assessor’s Office was not notified of this transaction and therefore re-levied the
charge onto the City tax bill per the initial report.
Resolution No. 1 July 19, 2010

YEA NAY
RESOLUTION
Council Member BURNS, Roxanne M.
Page 1 of 1
Council Member BUTLER, Joseph M. Jr.

Authorizing Abate of Water and Sewer Charges Council Member MACALUSO, Teresa R.
to Real Property Tax Bill for Property at
136 Rutland Street North Council Member SMITH, Jeffrey M.

Mayor GRAHAM, Jeffrey E.

Total ………………………..

Introduced by

____________________________________

WHEREAS Section 120 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to correct
any error made in the levying or extending of any tax, and

WHEREAS Real Property Tax Law Section 554 authorizes the appropriate tax
levying body to make corrections to the tax roll before the expiration of the warrant, and

WHEREAS an error was made in the re-levying of a paid water and sewer charge
in the amount of $49.69 onto the 2010-11 City property tax bill for 136 Rutland Street North, tax
parcel 6-09-214.000,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of


Watertown that the 2010-11 City property tax amount due for 136 Rutland Street North, parcel
6-09-214.000 be reduced by $49.69, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council that the above amount is


hereby abated and the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to mark his books and records
accordingly.

Seconded by
Res No. 2

July 12, 2010

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Kenneth A. Mix, Planning and Community Development Coordinator

Subject: Affirming Prior SEQRA Determination for the Franklin Building


Redevelopment Project

As authorized by the City Council, the 2007 Community Development


Block Grant was amended to shift funds from tenant build-out loans to the reconstruction
of the sidewalks on Franklin Street. Since the sidewalks were not part of the project
when the environmental review was completed, the environmental review record has to
be updated.

On January 7, 2008, the City Council determined that the Franklin


Building Redevelopment Project is a Type I Action pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and that it will not have a significant effect on the
environment.

The reconstruction of the existing sidewalk by itself would be considered


a Type II Action, which does not require SEQRA review. The addition of the sidewalk to
the project does not change its environmental impact.

A resolution stating that the addition of the sidewalk reconstruction does


not change the City Council’s previous finding and will not require further environmental
review under SEQRA has been prepared for City Council consideration.
Resolution No. 2 July 19, 2010

YEA NAY
RESOLUTION
Council Member BURNS, Roxanne M.
Page 1 of 1
Council Member BUTLER, Joseph M. Jr.

Affirming Prior SEQRA Determination for the Council Member MACALUSO, Teresa R.
Franklin Building Redevelopment Project
Council Member SMITH, Jeffrey M.

Mayor GRAHAM, Jeffrey E.

Introduced by Total ………………………..

____________________________________

WHEREAS the City of Watertown has received funding under the program year
2007 New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program through the New
York State Office of Community Renewal and compliance with the State Environmental Quality
Review Act is a requirement of the CDBG Program in accordance with State laws and
regulations, and

WHEREAS the Franklin Building Redevelopment Project was reviewed by the


City Council as a Type I Action under the initial environmental review conducted in January
2008, and

WHEREAS the City of Watertown reviewed the project and completed Parts I
and II of the Full Environmental Assessment Form and made a negative declaration for the
project in January 2008, and

WHEREAS the sidewalk replacement activity proposed for this project will occur
on both sides of Franklin Street adjacent to the southern side of the Franklin Building and this
activity does not trigger any additional Type I thresholds listed in 6NYCRR Parts 617.4 and
617.5 and this activity is an eligible activity for CDBG funding award to the City, and

WHEREAS the sidewalk replacement portion of this project does not change the
City’s initial determination that the overall project is considered a Type I Action under the
original environmental review nor does it change the City’s finding that the overall project will
not have any significant impacts on the environment,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City Council has determined that the
Franklin Building Redevelopment Project including certain sidewalk replacement activities along
Franklin Street will not require further environmental review under SEQRA.

Seconded by
Res No. 3

July 15, 2010

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Mary M. Corriveau, City Manager

Subject: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program


– FY 2010 Local Solicitation

The Police Department is applying to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice


Assistance Grant (JAG) Program under their FY 2010 Local Solicitation. The JAG
Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local
jurisdictions. The funds help support gang task forces, crime prevention, domestic
violence programs and other law enforcement initiatives.

This year the City/County are eligible for $18,925.00. If awarded, the
City will use its funds to support our School Resource Officer program. A detailed
breakdown of the funding allocation is attached for the public’s review. The County’s
funding request is not currently available.

As part of the grant requirement, we must notify the governing body and
the public and provide the opportunity to comment and be heard regarding said grant.
Additionally, funding that is potentially awarded must be shared with the County in
which the agency is located. This is mandated due to the multijurisdictional duties that
are needed to process law enforcement cases. The Police Department has been in contact
with Jefferson County and they are willing to participate with the City, if this grant is
awarded.

The grant requires the City to enter into an inter-municipal Agreement


with Jefferson County outlining the JAG Program and the sharing of funds awarded.
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute an inter-municipal Agreement
with Jefferson County for this grant.

A resolution approving the grant application between the City of Watertown


and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program has been prepared for
City Council consideration. A copy of the grant application and the grant narrative is
attached for your review.
Resolution No. 3 July 19, 2010

YEA NAY
RESOLUTION
Council Member BURNS, Roxanne M.
Page 1 of 1
Council Member BUTLER, Joseph M. Jr.

Approving Grant Application Between the City of Council Member MACALUSO, Teresa R.
Watertown and the Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Program, FY 2010 Council Member SMITH, Jeffrey M.
Local Solicitation
Mayor GRAHAM, Jeffrey E.

Total ………………………..

Introduced by

____________________________________

WHEREAS the City of Watertown is applying for federal funding under the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and

WHEREAS the City is notifying City Council and the public of the grant funding
opportunity that is being provided by the Justice Assistance Grant Program, and

WHEREAS the funding, if awarded, will be allocated to the City of Watertown


and Jefferson County per the attached Budget Detail Worksheet, and

WHEREAS as a requirement of the grant, the City of Watertown must enter into
an inter-municipal Agreement with the County of Jefferson which details the terms of the grant,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of


Watertown herby approves the Grant Application between the City of Watertown and the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Manager Mary M. Corriveau is hereby


authorized and directed to draft and execute an inter-municipal Agreement with Jefferson County
related to this grant on behalf of the City of Watertown.

Seconded by
Res No. 4
July 14, 2010

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Kenneth A. Mix, Planning and Community Development Coordinator

Subject: Request for a Special Use Permit to Allow an Automobile Sales Lot for
Up to 5 Vehicles at 500 Main Street West, Parcel No. 1-01-122

The Planning Board reviewed the above subject request submitted by


James Petersen at its July 6, 2010 meeting and adopted a motion recommending that the
City Council approve the Special Use Permit as submitted. Attached is a copy of the
report prepared for the Planning Board and an excerpt from its Minutes.

A public hearing is required before the City Council may vote on this
resolution. It is recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on
Monday, August 2, 2010.
Resolution No. 4 July 19, 2010

YEA NAY
RESOLUTION
Council Member BURNS, Roxanne M.
Page 1 of 1
Council Member BUTLER, Joseph M. Jr.

Approving the Special Use Permit Request Council Member MACALUSO, Teresa R.
Submitted by James Petersen to Allow an
Automobile Sales Lot for Up to 5 Vehicles at Council Member SMITH, Jeffrey M.
500 Main Street West, Parcel No. 1-01-122
Mayor GRAHAM, Jeffrey E.

Total ………………………..

Introduced by

____________________________________

WHEREAS James Petersen has made an application for a Special Use Permit to
allow an automobile sales lot for up to 5 vehicles at 500 Main Street West, Parcel Number 1-01-
122, and

WHEREAS the Planning Board of the City of Watertown reviewed the request
for a Special Use Permit at its meeting held on July 6, 2010, and recommended that the City
Council of the City of Watertown approve the request as submitted, and

WHEREAS a public hearing was held on the proposed Special Use Permit on
August 2, 2010, after due public notice, and

WHEREAS the City Council has reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment
Form, responding to each of the questions contained in Part II and has determined that the
project, as submitted, is Unlisted and will not have a significant effect on the environment,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of


Watertown declares that the proposed Special Use Permit to allow an automobile sales lot is an
Unlisted Action for the purposes of SEQRA and hereby determines that the project, as proposed,
will not have a significant effect on the environment, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Watertown that


a Special Use Permit is hereby granted to James Peterson to allow an automobile sales lot for up
to 5 vehicles at 500 Main Street West, Parcel Number 1-01-122.

Seconded by
July 13, 2010

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Mary M. Corriveau, City Manager

Subject: Lachenauer Plaza Fountain Design Entries

At the May 17, 2010 City Council meeting, Laura Oakes of the North
Country Arts Council presented the idea of having a competition by local artists to paint
the newly refurbished Lachenauer Plaza Fountain. She returned to the City Council on
June 21, 2010 to present the final three designs chosen by the North Country Arts
Council. At that meeting, it was City Council’s desire see all the designs submitted and
then further agreed that the public should be allowed to vote on their favorite.

The North Country Arts Council commenced an online ballot through


their website, which was also linked through the City’s website. In addition, a display
was put up at the Flower Memorial Library with a ballot box for individuals to cast their
vote.

The public input has been tallied, with an overwhelming support for
Design L. Attached is the detail of voting from both the online survey (740 votes) and
the Library ballots (69 votes).
Design A
Three different sides designed.
Design B
Three different sides designed.
Design C
Three different sides designed.
Design D
All sides designed the same design.
Design E
Three different sides designed.
Design F
Three different sides designed.
Design G
All sides designed the same design.
Design H
Three different sides designed.
Design I
All sides designed the same design.
Design J
Three different sides designed.
Design K
All sides designed the same design.
Design L
Three different sides designed.
Design M
Three different sides designed.
Design N
Three different sides designed.
July 13, 2010

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Kenneth A. Mix, Planning and Community Development Coordinator

Subject: Jefferson Street Zoning

As requested by the City Council, the Planning Board reviewed the zoning
around Jefferson Street. The Board is recommending that the majority of properties
along Jefferson Street and on the north side of Olive Street be changed from Light
Industry to Residence C. It is also recommending that the properties fronting on Factory
and High Streets be changed to Commercial.

Enclosed with City Council Members’ agenda packages are maps showing
the existing land uses, the existing zoning, and the proposed zoning.
236 240
VL-1 559 632
VL-3

606
Jefferson Street Area 507 618

-9

r
ea
VL
Existing Land Uses
542 366

R
491

VL
358

526
E 0 40 80 160 Feet

451 329
348

51
8

621
619
615

623
344

51
325 611

4
496
321
44

BUR
5

429 C
490 HAR
D ST
419 480 334
315
470

610

612
413 330
311
T
YS
547 326 616
357 O R

543
CT
318 Rear

54
FA 303

1
537 622
316
347

r
626 Rea
529 320 Rear
430

542
281

546
525

548

628
540
310

53
ST

6
53
52

4
3

O 273
52

RS 53
ME

FE
1

517 302
F 0
JE

615
CH

605

621
619
607
513

609

625
526 611
AN

Land Use

629
342 522
IC

50
9

302
ST

267
Single Family
520

516

631
BRON

ST
SON
ST Two Family
512

510

HIGH
Three Family
506

303
240 253
255
231 248
Multi Family
251

610
247 612
234 511 517
Commercial
523
513

616
225 525 529
334 618 Recreation
533 535 628
239 630
OLIVE S
Industrial
T 234
611
209 212 617
236 240
VL-1 559 20 632
VL-3

606
Jefferson Street Area 507 618

-9

r
ea
VL
Existing Zoning
542 366

R
491

VL
358

526
E 0 40 80 160 Feet

451 329
348

51
8

621
619
615

623
344

51
325 611

4
496
321
44

BUR
5

429 C
490 HAR
D ST
419 480 334
315
470

610

612
413 330
311
T
YS
547 326 616
357 O R

543
CT
318 Rear

54
FA 303

1
537 622
316
347

r
626 Rea
529 320 Rear
430

542
281

546
525

548

628
540
310

53
ST ZONING

6
53
52

4
3

O 273
52

RS 53
ME

FE
1

517
JE
F 0 302 RESIDENCE A

615
CH

605

621
619
607
513

609

625
526 611
RESIDENCE B
AN

629
342 522
IC

50

RESIDENCE C
9

302
ST

267
520

516

631
BRON
LIMITED
SON BUSINESS

ST
ST
512

510

HIGH
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
506

303
240 253
255
COMMERCIAL
231 248
251
HEALTH SERVICES

610
234 511 517 247 612
523
513

616
225 525 529 LIGHT INDUSTRY
334 618
533 535 628
239 HEAVY INDUSTRY 630
OLIVE S
T 234 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
611
209 212 617
236 240
VL-1 559 20 632
VL-3

606
Jefferson Street Area 507 618

-9

r
ea
VL
Proposed Zoning
542 366

R
491

VL
358

526
E 0 40 80 160 Feet

451 329
348

51
8

621
619
615

623
344

51
325 611

4
496
321
44

BUR
5

429 C
490 HAR
D ST
419 480 334
315
470

610

612
413 330
311
T
YS
547 326 616
357 O R

543
CT
318 Rear

54
FA 303

1
537 622
316
347

r
626 Rea
529 320 Rear
430

542
281

546
525

548

628
540
310

53
ST ZONING

6
53
52

4
3

O 273
52

RS 53
ME

FE
1

517
JE
F 0 302 RESIDENCE A

615
CH

605

621
619
607
513

609

625
526 611
RESIDENCE B
AN

629
342 522
IC

50

RESIDENCE C
9

302
ST

267
520

516

631
BRON
LIMITED
SON BUSINESS

ST
ST
512

510

HIGH
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
506

303
240 253
255
COMMERCIAL
231 248
251
HEALTH SERVICES

610
234 511 517 247 612
523
513

616
225 525 529 LIGHT INDUSTRY
334 618
533 535 628
239 HEAVY INDUSTRY 630
OLIVE S
T 234 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
611
209 212 617
July 15, 2010

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Kenneth A. Mix, Planning and Community Development Coordinator

Subject: Edmund Street

At its July 6, 2010 meeting, the City Council requested more background
information on the situation with Edmund Street and its surrounding property owners.
Edmund Street is a very old public right-of-way. The highway commissioners of the
Village of Williamstown recorded it as a road in 1847. It has a storm sewer that runs
from West Main Street to the Black River and multiple electric power poles in the right-
of-way. The travel way is a one lane dirt path leading to B.O.B. Rafting.

Early in 2003, B.O.B. Rafting Company was considering the construction


of a building at the end of Edmund Street where they launch their rafts. However, their
parcel was not big enough to accommodate the building they wanted and the required
parking. Robert Petersen asked if he could purchase Edmund Street to use for parking.

It was the City Attorney’s opinion that the riverfront and the public access
to the riverfront could not be sold. However, all but the riverfront could be leased.
Negotiations commenced with Mr. Petersen, but there was not an agreement on price.

At that same time, we received correspondence from Raymond and Linda


Desrosier, owners of 575-577 West Main Street and Michael Chiappone, owner of
Chiappone Tire. Mr. and Mrs. Desrosier were concerned with Mr. Petersen cutting off
public access to the river and stated they were interested in acquiring the street. They had
been told in the past that it was not for sale. Mr. Chiappone was also interested in buying
the parcel and had inquired about it as early as 1986.

The next month, Mr. Petersen submitted a site plan that was approved for
a smaller building that required less parking, which could fit on his parcel.

Mayor Graham commented at the August 30, 2004 City Council meeting
that he had been contacted by Mr. Petersen about the City putting in a sewer line on
Edmund Street. A letter was received from him at the next Council meeting. At the
September 20, 2004 meeting, Mayor Graham stated that he did not expect the City to
accommodate the request.

In March of 2005 Mr. Petersen invited Council members and staff to the
site to discuss his request. Mr. Petersen read a letter at the April 4, 2005 City Council
meeting, again asking for assistance from the City.
It was suggested at the July 6th meeting that the street be divided among
the adjoining property owners. Assuming that an agreement can be met, it can be
subdivided and sold as long as the riverfront portion and a way to get to it are retained by
the City. An easement for the storm sewer will also have to be retained.
July 15, 2010

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Mary M. Corriveau, City Manager

Subject: NYS Early Retirement Incentive Program

Earlier this year, the NYS Legislature adopted the 2010 Retirement
Incentive Program, Chapter 105, Laws of 2010. This is a temporary program for certain
New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) members. This
program does not apply to Police and Fire Retirement System members, or Elected
Officials.

The incentive program has two distinct parts.

Part A is a targeted incentive. Employers must identify eligible titles.


Part A provides one additional month of service credit for each year of
credited service an eligible member has at retirement. The maximum
additional incentive service credit per member is three years.

Part B is not targeted. It is open to all eligible Tier 2, 3 and 4 members


unless you deem a member’s position critical to the maintenance of public
health and safety. Part B allows members who are at least age 55 and have
25 years or more of service credit to retire without a benefit reduction.

Members whose employer offers both parts of the program, and who meet
the eligibility requirements of both parts, must choose between the two.
They can participate in either part, but not both.

A more detailed description of the incentives, along with the timeframes


for adopted, is attached for City Council review.

On July 1, 2010, the City received a complete listing from the NYS
Retirement System of our employees who meet the eligibility requirements under Part A
and/or Part B. A consolidated list of eligible employees is attached for your review.

If the City Council is interested in considering offering either of these


incentives, Staff will take a hard look at the individuals eligible to see if we can find a
way to achieve the savings required and also to further analyze the additional costs
associated with offering an early retirement program. The City Council has the option of
offering one or both parts of the incentive program, or deciding not to participate in this
program at all.

Should the City Council wish to participate in either part of the incentive
program, a Local Law must be adopted prior to August 31, 2010.
Part A - Targeted Incentive

The City can elect to provide Part A incentive benefits to certain members
on or before August 31, 2010.

If we decide to participate in Part A, we must target positions as eligible


for the incentive. If there are more employees interested in the incentive than positions
targeted in that title, the law requires that eligibility shall be determined by seniority
within the targeted title.

The City is not required to eliminate the targeted positions as long as we


have developed a savings plan. The plan must demonstrate that replacement employees’
base salaries result in a minimum savings of 50 percent of the targeted employees’
combined two-year salaries during the following two years.

If the City wishes to adopt Part A of Chapter 105 we must establish an


“open period” during which eligible employees can retire and be entitled to incentive
benefits. The open period must be at least 30 days but not more than 90 days.
Additionally, it cannot begin before June 2, 2010 and cannot extend beyond December
31, 2010.

Formal Adoption Procedures

To provide this benefit to their employees, counties, cities, towns and


villages must enact a local law in accordance with Municipal Home Rule Law, and the
rules and regulations established by the New York State Department of State. The
enactment must be completed no later than August 31, 2010. Local laws must be filed
with the Department of State in accordance with its regulations.

Incentive Cost

At the conclusion of the incentive program, the Retirement System will


calculate the cost for each employer that participated in Part A. The City can choose to
pay the cost in one lump sum or in five annual installments with the first installment due
February 1, 2012.

The estimated annual cost may be determined by multiplying the 2010


annual salary of those anticipated to retire by the appropriate rate which ranges from 12%
to 15 %. That figure should then be multiplied by five to determine the total five-year
cost. So for a group of Tier 4 employees earning a total of $200,000 during 2010, the
cost would be as follows:

$200,000 x 15% = $30,000 x 5 years = $150,000 total cost to City if paid over
5 years, includes interest. If the City elects to pay the cost in one year it would be
$200,000 x .6 = $120,000.

If this same group of employees was anticipated to receive a 2% increase


during 2011, then to meet the qualifications of the program, the City would need to save
$202,000 in base salary over the next two years in order to provide the benefit to these
employees.
$200,000 + 204,000 = 404,000 x 50% = $202,000
Part B -Age 55/25-year Retirement Benefit

The City can elect to provide Part B incentive benefits to certain members
on or before September 1, 2010.

Part B allows Tier 2, 3 and 4 members who are at least age 55 and have 25
or more years of service to retire without a benefit reduction. All employees who meet
the age and service requirements and retire during the open period established by their
employer are eligible for the benefit unless the chief executive officer or the governing
board determines that the employee’s position is critical to the maintenance of public
health and safety. If the City chose to adopt this incentive, we would need to submit a list
of excluded employees by the beginning of our open period.

If the City adopts Part B, the open period will begin on October 1, 2010
and end on December 29, 2010, during which eligible employees can retire and be
entitled to incentive benefits.

Formal Adoption Procedures

To provide this benefit to their employees, counties, cities, towns and


villages must enact a local law in accordance with Municipal Home Rule Law, and the
rules and regulations established by the New York State Department of State. The
enactment must be completed no later than September 1, 2010. Local laws must be filed
with the Department of State in accordance with its regulations.

Incentive Cost

At the conclusion of the incentive program, the Retirement System will


calculate the cost for each employer that participates in Part B. Employers can choose to
pay the cost in one lump sum or in five annual installments with the first installment due
February 1, 2012.

The estimated annual cost may be determined by multiplying the 2010


annual salary of those anticipated to retire by 28 %. That figure should then be multiplied
by five to determine the total five-year cost. So for a group of eligible employees earning
a total of $200,000 during 2010, the cost would be as follows:

$200,000 x 28% = $56,000 x 5 years = $280,000 total cost to City if paid over
5 years, includes interest. If the City elects to pay the cost in one year it would be
$200,000 x 1.1 = $220,000.

There is no base salary savings requirement under Part B.

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