village of scarsdale

Village of Scarsdale

Office of the Village Manager

Scarsdale, New York 10583

914-722-1110

Fax: 914-722-1119

www.scarsdale.com

Village Board Agenda

March 8, 2022

Village Board Meeting – 8:00 PM

The Village Board will meet in Rutherford Hall at 8:00 PM to conduct the Village Board meeting. All

interested members of the public have the option to attend in-person or virtually through Zoom. To participate

via Zoom, attend online at https://zoom.us/j/93183703358, or call into the meeting by dialing 1-929-436-2866

and entering the Meeting ID 931 8370 3358. To participate in public comment online, click “Raise Hand,”

or dial �9 if commenting by telephone.

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Roll Call ______________________

Pledge of Allegiance ______________________

Minutes

Village Board Meeting of February 22, 2022 ______________________

Bills & Payroll

Trustee Lewis ______________________

Mayor’s Comments ______________________

Manager’s Comments ______________________

Public Hearing

Trustee Whitestone

Amending Chapter 141 of the Scarsdale Village Code, entitled

“Dogs and Other Animals” relative to prohibiting roosters and

peafowl in the Village of Scarsdale ______________________

Jane E. Veron, Mayor

Sameer Ahuja

Justin K. Arest

Karen L. Brew

Lena Crandall

Jonathan Lewis

Randall B. Whitestone

Robert Cole,

Village Manager

Public Comment ______________________

Trustee Liaison Reports ______________________

Agenda Items

Deputy Mayor Arest

Resolution re: Establishing Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Village-Wide

Fees and Charges ______________________

Resolution re: Calling for a Public Hearing on a Local Law

Amending Chapter 269 of the Scarsdale Village Code Entitled

“Taxation” to increase the Real Property Tax Exemption Caps for

Cold War Military Veterans as Permitted under State Law ______________________

Trustee Crandall

Resolution re: Awarding VM Contract #1282 Irrigation System

Services ______________________

Resolution re: Authorization of Change Order and Appropriation of

Additional Funding for Construction Administration Services

Related to the Rehabilitation of the Boniface Water Storage Tank ______________________

Written Communications (5) ______________________

Arbor Day Foundation – Tree City USA

Garden Road Neighbors Group – Development Moratorium

Anne Hintermeister – Leaf Analysis

Darlene LeFrancois, MD – Leaf Program

Michael Levine – Leaf Program

Town Board Agenda

March 8, 2022

Town Board Meeting

Roll Call ______________________

Minutes

Town Board Meeting of February 8, 2022 ______________________

Reports

Report of the Custodian of Taxes as of February 28, 2022 ______________________

Resolutions – Mr. Arest

Ratification and Approval of a Local Law Adopted by the Scarsdale

Village Board Amending Chapter 269 of the Scarsdale Village Code

Entitled “Taxation” to increase the Real Property Tax Exemption

Caps for Cold War Military Veterans as Permitted under State Law ______________________

Public Comment (contingent on commencing no later than 10:00 PM) ______________________

Future Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

6:00 PM – Village Board Work Session ______________________

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

6:00 PM Village Board Work Session ______________________

8:00 PM Village Board Meeting ______________________

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THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-THIRD

LIMITED AGENDA MEETING

Rutherford Hall & Video Conference

Via Zoom February 22, 2022

A Limited Agenda Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale was

held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Rutherford Hall and via video conference (Zoom) at 8:30 a.m.

Present were Mayor Veron, Deputy Mayor Arest and Trustees Brew, Whitestone (via videoconference), and Trustees Crandall and Lewis present in Rutherford Hall. Also present were Village Manager Cole, Deputy Village Manager Marshall, Assistant Village Manager Richards, Village Treasurer Scaglione, Deputy Village Clerk Regazzi, and Assistant to the Village Manager Katzin.

* * * * * * * *

Minutes

The minutes of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 8, 2022, were approved on a motion entered by Trustee Brew, seconded by Trustee Crandall, and carried unanimously.

* * * * * * * * Bills & Payroll

Trustee Crandall reported that she had audited the Abstract of Claims dated February 22, 2022, in the amount of $626,105.40 which included $21,199.36 in Library Claims previously audited by a Trustee of the Library Board. Upon motion duly made by Trustee Crandall and seconded by Trustee Arest, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

RESOLVED, that the Abstract of Claims dated February 22, 2022, in the amount of $626,105.40 is hereby approved.

* * * * * * * *

Future Meeting Schedule

Village Board of Trustees Meeting 02/22/2022 93

Mayor Veron stated that with respect to the future meetings schedule, the Board will

be meeting at 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 24th with the public and the Village Manager and Village Treasurer, to engage with the public and answer any questions on the Budget. This is a not a meeting where the Village Board is expected to attend.

On Tuesday, March 1st, there will be a Village Board work session, and on Thursday,

March 3rd beginning at 5:00 p.m., there will be a work session devoted to the Budget. On Tuesday March 8th, the Board will have a work session and then that will be

followed by the Regular Village Board meeting at 8:00 pm.

Thursday, February 24, 2022 – 5:00 P.M – Village Manager and Treasurer to Present Preliminary Budget to Village Organizations and Others

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 – 6:00 P.M. – Village Board Work Session

Thursday, March 3, 2022 – 5:00 P.M. – Village Board Work Session – Budget

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 – 6:00 P.M. – Village Board Work Session

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 – 8:00 P.M. – Village Board Regular Meeting

* * * * * * * *

Mayor Veron gave a public service announcement that the Village is looking for volunteers to serve on the Boards, Councils and Committees and is accepting applications at this time. This is a very extensive process, and the Personnel pillar will give the Board input on all the applications submitted.

* * * * * * * *

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:37 a.m. on a motion entered by Trustee Crandall, seconded by Trustee Arest and carried by a unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted, Donna M. Conkling For the Village Clerk’s Office

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PUBLIC HEARING


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing is

scheduled by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale on

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. in Rutherford Hall in Village

Hall, or by accessing the meeting at

https://zoom.us/j/93183703358, or calling in by dialing 1-929-436-

2866 and entering the Meeting ID, 931 8370 3358; to consider a

proposed local law to amend Chapter 141 of the Scarsdale Village

Code entitled “Dogs and Other Animals” relative to prohibiting

roosters and peafowl in the Village of Scarsdale.

Veronica Regazzi

Deputy Village Clerk

02/09/2022

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RESOLUTION RE: CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND

CHAPTER 141 OF THE SCARSDALE VILLAGE

CODE ENTITLED “DOGS AND OTHER

ANIMALS”

RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled by the Board of Trustees of the

Village of Scarsdale at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, to be held at

Rutherford Hall in Village Hall, 1001 Post Road, Scarsdale, New York,

and via Zoom video conferencing service to consider a proposed local law

to amend Chapter 141 of the Scarsdale Village Code entitled “Dogs and

Other Animals” relative to prohibiting roosters and peafowl in the Village

of Scarsdale; and be it further

RESOLVED, that members of the public wishing to present comments may do so in

person or online during the public comment phase of the hearing by

accessing the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/93183703358, or by calling in

using 1-929-436-2866 and entering the Meeting ID, 93 8370 3358; and be

it further

RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of said hearing

pursuant to Village Law.

Submitted by: Village Manager

For: February 3, 2022

Date: February 8, 2022

CERTIFICATION

THE ABOVE RESOLUTION WAS

ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF SCARSDALE ON:

February 08, 2022

Veronica A. Regazzi (Deputy)

PUBLIC HEARING - 02/03/22

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INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW #____ OF 2022

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 141 OF

THE SCARSDALE VILLAGE CODE ENTITLED

“DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS”

BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 141 of the Code of the Village of Scarsdale entitled “Dogs and Other

Animals” is amended by adding a new Article IV thereto entitled “Roosters and Peafowl” to read

as follows:

“Article IV Roosters and Peafowl

§ 141-16 Roosters and peafowl prohibited.

A. Notwithstanding anything in this Village Code to the contrary, no person shall keep,

harbor, or shelter any rooster or peafowl in the Village of Scarsdale.

B. Any rooster or peafowl existing within the Village of Scarsdale on the effective date of

this Article shall be removed permanently from the Village within sixty (60) days of such

effective date.

§ 141-17 Penalties for offenses.

Penalties for offenses of this Article shall be as provided in § 1-14 of this Village Code. In

addition, the owner or occupant of property on which any rooster or peafowl may be found shall

be responsible at its sole cost and expense to remove same permanently from the property within

24 hours of the issuance of a violation therefore. Each day that a violation shall continue shall

constitute a separate offense.”

Section 2. Severability. The invalidity of any word, section, clause, paragraph,

sentence, part or provision of this local law shall not affect the validity of any part of this local

law which can be given effect without such valid part or parts.

Section 3. Effective Date. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing

with the Secretary of State.

RESOLUTION RE: ESTABLISHING FISCAL YEAR 2022-23

VILLAGE-WIDE FEES AND CHARGES

WHEREAS, Local Law # 4 of 1976 states that all fees and charges be established at

least once a year by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, on an annual basis, the Village reviews its schedule of Village-Wide Fees

and Charges relative to current operating costs, chronology of previous

increases, and the completion of comparative municipal surveys in

conjunction with review and discussion with the Board of Trustees as part

of the annual budget review process; and

WHEREAS, for Fiscal Year 2022-23, fee modifications are provided for:

Water Rates:

Scarsdale Quarterly Accounts

Scarsdale Monthly Accounts

Eastchester Water District Quarterly Accounts

Eastchester Water District Monthly Accounts

Quarterly Accounts Served Outside the Village and Eastchester

Water Districts

Service Charges per Quarter

Special Bills for a Portion of a Quarterly Period

Planning Board, BOA, BAR & CHP:

Wireless Permits (new fees)

Parking:

Quarterly Parking Permits (new fees)

Monthly Parking Permits (new fees); now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the FY 2022-23 Village-Wide Fees & Charges Schedule dated

February 28, 2022, attached hereto and made a part hereof, is herein

adopted, effective June 01, 2022; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of the changes to

the Village-Wide Fees and Charges Schedule.


Date: March 04, 2022

For: March 08, 2022


Memorandum Village Manager’s Office

To: Robert Cole, Village Manager From: Aylone Katzin, Assistant to the Village Manager Date: January 13, 2022 (revised March 04, 2022)

Re: FY 2022-23 Village-Wide Fees & Charges Schedule

The attached FY 2022-23 proposed Village-wide Fees and Charges Schedule (“Schedule”) identifies fees and charges levied for Village licenses, permits or services, excluding the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation which utilizes a separate fee schedule. The Schedule lists current and any proposed fee modifications which, pursuant to the Village Code, is adopted by resolution of the Village Board. Staff reviewed the Schedule relative to current operating costs and the chronology of previous increases while conducting municipal surveys as deemed necessary. Staff is currently developing fee modifications for Water rates, Sewer Rents, and Special Event Permits. Water and sewer rates will be presented separately from this memorandum, while Special Event Permit fees will be presented tentatively during Summer of 2022. Below is a table showing the FY 2021-22 estimated year-end revenue totals and as a percentage of projected year-end General Fund revenues, organized by Fees & Charges schedule categories. These revenue figures are based on the first-pass budget and exclude additional revenue from proposed fee modifications.

Fee Categories Pages Projected

FY 21-22

Revenue

% of General Fund Projected

FY 21-22 Non-Property Tax

Revenues ($18,089,366)

Village Clerk Fees 1-3 $69,850 0.4%

Alarms 7 $210,000 1.2%

DPW & Village Engineer 8-9 $223,000 1.2%

Building Department 10-11 $2,198,050 12.2%

Planning Board, BOA, BAR & CHP 12-13 $113,000 0.6%

Parking 14-15 $1,670,000 9.2%

Police 16 $5,000 0.0%

Fire 17 $15,000 0.1%

Miscellaneous Fees and Room Rentals 18 $1,000 0.0%

Recreation (exclusive of pool fees) N/A $2,121,485 11.7%

Total $6,626,385 36.6%

WATER (Pg. 3-6)

Current

Fee

Proposed

Fee

Fee

Increase

Latest

Revision

Water Use Charges

Scarsdale Quarterly

Base Rate

$3.61

$3.65

+$0.04

+1%

Apr 2021

Scarsdale Monthly

Base Rate

$3.61

$3.65

+$0.04

+1%

Apr 2021

Eastchester Water Districts Quarterly Accounts

Base Rate

$4.94

$4.99 +1% Apr 2021


Base Rate

$4.94

$4.99 +1% Apr 2021

Quarterly Accounts Served Outside the Village and Eastchester Water Districts

Base Rate

$3.61

$3.65 +1% Apr 2021

Service Charges per Quarter

5/8” meter

3/4” meter

1” meter

1 ½” meter

2” meter

3” meter

4” meter

6” meter

$12 $18 $24 $60 $78 $144 $240 $480

$24

$36

$48

$120

$156

$288

$480

$960

X2

Feb 2019

Special Bills for a Portion of a Quarterly Period

5/8” meter

3/4” meter

1” meter

1 ½” meter

2” meter

3” meter

4” meter

6” meter

$12 $18 $24 $60 $78 $144 $240 $480

$24

$36

$48

$120

$156

$288

$480

$960

X2

Feb 2019

In February 2021, the Village executed a professional services agreement with Woodard & Curran to perform a water rate study, with the goal of examining the Village’s current rate structure and determining the proper course to properly fund upcoming vital infrastructure improvements.

On January 18, 2022, Woodard & Curran attended the Village Board Budget Work Session to present findings from the Water Rate Study, which resulted in a recommended increase of 1% to the base rate and a doubling of the ready-to-serve quarterly fees. The Village Board requested additional information and scenarios, including modifications to the tier structure and multipliers. During the Village Board Work Session on March 03, 2022, staff presented these scenarios based on satisfactorily fund increasing expenses within the Water Enterprise Fund for FY 2022/23. After discussion, the Village Board directed staff to proceed with the original staff recommendation of an increase of 1% to the base rate and a doubling of the ready-to-serve quarterly fees for consideration at the upcoming March 08, 2022, Village Board meeting. These increases are necessary to fund the Water Enterprise Fund’s anticipated expenses for FY 2022/23, which align with a targeted goal of $8,500,000 between the combined total of the consumption charges and ready-to-serve fees. Estimated Additional Water Fund Revenue: $563,800

PLANNING BOARD, BOA, BAR & CHP (Pg. 12-13)

Current

Fee

Proposed

Fee

Fee

Increase

Latest

Revision

Wireless Permits

All Facilities other than

Small Wireless Facilities

Application and

Renewal Fees

Other Fees

N/A

$3,000

Plus all objectively reasonable

consulting engineering and

legal costs to the Village

related to a single application

NEW

FEE

NEW

FEE

Small Cell Facilities

Application and

Renewal Fees

New Fixed

Location

N/A

$500 for the first five small

wireless facilities, and $100

for each additional small

wireless facility beyond five

$1,000 per new tower,

support structure, or base

station

NEW

FEE

NEW

FEE

Annual

Registration Fee

Other Fees

$270 per small cell wireless

facility

Plus all objectively reasonable

consulting engineering and

legal costs to the Village

related to a single application

With the new Village Code Chapter 306 entitled “Wireless Telecommunications Facilities”, the Village has formalized the permitting process and design guidelines for these facilities and is empowered to charge these permit fees. The 2018 FCC Small Cell Declaratory Ruling (FCC 18-133) set standardized maximum rates for wireless telecommunication permits. The rates proposed here are based on those guidelines. The FCC ruled that municipalities can charge higher rates under very limited circumstances by showing that the higher rates are:

1. A reasonable approximation of costs; 2. Those costs themselves are reasonable; and 3. The costs are non-discriminatory.

These standards were upheld by the 2021 FCC Declaratory Ruling (DA 21-59) after an ordinance by Clark County, Nevada, was challenged by Verizon for several violations of Section 253 of the Communications Act. Staff recommends adopting a fee schedule based on the Town of North Hempstead’s fees for wireless telecommunications, which have been in place for several years. In addition, the Village will add a $270 annual fee per small cell facility and an additional line for any engineering and legal costs to be passed on to the applicant, both compliant with the FCC Declaratory Rulings. Finally, the Declaratory Rulings allow municipalities to charge fees that cover “objectively reasonable costs”. To that extent, a part of the new proposed fee structure includes covering all consulting engineering and legal costs which are “objectively reasonable,” and which are encumbered by the Village and related to a single application. The Village requested a ten-year permit issuance history from the Town of North Hempstead for their equivalent permits and fee revenue. Based on the size difference between the Town of North Hempstead and the Village of Scarsdale, the Village is estimated to earn $6,000 annually. Sources: FCC 18-133, Par. 79-80 (09/27/2018); and DA 21-59, Par. 9 (01/14/2021). Estimated Additional Revenue: $6,000

PARKING (Pg. 14-15)

Current

Fee

Proposed

Fee

Fee

Increase

Latest

Revision

Quarterly Parking Permits

Merchant Lot, Station Premium

Lot, Christie Garage, and

Freightway Garage

N/A

One-Third (1/3)

of Annual Permit

Pricing

NEW

FEE

NEW

FEE

Monthly Parking Permits

Merchant Lot, Station Premium

Lot, Christie Garage, and

Freightway Garage

N/A

One-Tenth (1/10)

of Annual Permit

Pricing

NEW

FEE

NEW

FEE

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Village has received numerous requests for shorter-term parking permits. With the current parking permit issuance process being heavily manual, the Village Clerk’s Office recommended creating quarterly and monthly parking permits for Merchant Lot, Station Premium Lot, Christie Garage, and Freightway Garage. Sales of these permits will be limited to an online permit portal. This would avoid having a significant manual entry process occur throughout the year, which right now are only during the parking sale periods in September and March. Staff is working with our existing permit and ticketing vendor, Passport, to implement their new “Client Portal”. This portal will greatly enhance parking management and operations on the staff side, and create a new public-facing permit portal where residents can create accounts and manage their parking permits. This portal is scheduled to go-live in Summer 2022. The rate recommendations of having fees slightly higher than the corresponding fraction of a year is consistent with current semi-annual permit fees (i.e. Christie Place Resident Permits are $900 for Semi-Annual and $1,700 for Annual), and is also a practice among other municipalities:

Hartsdale Parking District averages quarterly permits at 27.5% of annual permits.

Village of Briarcliff Manor averages quarterly permits at 31.5%, and monthly permits at 13%, of annual permits.

City of White Plains averages quarterly permits at 27% of annual permits. These permits would not qualify for refunds or pro-rated pricing. Quarterly permit periods would begin on October 01, January 01, April 01, and July 01. In discussion with the Economic Development & Land Use Pillar, implementation of this fee would not immediately be implemented at Christie Place Garage as it has historically shown to be a very popular permit option and quickly fills up. Over the course of the 2022-23 permit year, staff will work with the Pillar to determine the opportune time to implement quarterly and monthly permits for each garage, and subsequently for Christie Garage thereafter.

Quarterly and monthly permits will also allow staff to analyze if there are certain months or quarters with high or low demand and adjust operations and fee pricing going forward. Staff assumes that the availability of quarterly and monthly permits will attract new customers, rather than converting existing annual customers. Based on Briarcliff Manor’s permit sales to-date, it is anticipated that for every 100 annual permits, there will be 7 active quarterly permits and 1 active monthly permit (28 quarterly permits and 12 monthly permits sold over the year). Using this assumption, estimated revenue if implemented in all major commuter lots is $59,600, with Christie Garage contributing $27,900. Assuming a delay in Christie’s implementation, this reduces estimated revenue to $31,700. Estimated Additional Revenue: $31,700

The total General Fund estimated revenue increase is approximately $37,700.

CC: Donna Conkling, Village Clerk’s Office Greg Cutler, Village Planner

David Goessl, Village Engineer Alexandra Marshall, Deputy Village Manager

Daniel Pozin, Village Attorney Ingrid Richards, Assistant Village Manager

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Section Subject Adopted/Proposed Fee Per Unit Latest Revision

Village ClerkAmusement License Fees

116-1 a) Circus $70.00 Per day Mar 2002

b) Billiards, poolroom, $140.00 Per day Mar 2002

bowling alley, etc.

c) Any theater, exhibition, $30.00 Per day Mar 2002

or performance $400.00 Per year Mar 2002

116-2 d) Mechanical amusement device $260.00 Per year Mar 2002

Banner Request

Maximum Two-Week: $100.00 Per Installation Feb 2021

Over Two-Week Period (Per Calendar Year): $200.00 Per Installation Feb 2021

Special Event Permit

Single Streetblock Location - Road Closure Feb 2021

Single Streetblock Location - no Road Closures Feb 2021

Private Events Closed to Public Feb 2021

Merchant Promotion Feb 2021

Use of Village-Owned Permit or Metered Parking Lot (Per Space) Feb 2021

Public Displays, Protests/ Demonstrations, and Other “Free Speech”

related events excluding road, sidewalk, park, or public facility closures,

and excluding use of heavy equipment

Feb 2021

Tabling/Fundraiser Events involving School or Youth Groups (max 2

tables)Feb 2021

Tabling/Fundraiser Events involving Non-Profit Organizations (Except

for School or Youth Groups) (max 2 tables)Feb 2021

$100, plus any admin. or public safety exps




$25 per space, plus any admin. or public safety exps

$0

$0


FY 2022-23 FEES & CHARGES SCHEDULE

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All other Tabling/Fundraiser Events (max 2 tables) Feb 2021

Information Campaigns Feb 2021

High-Participant Fee (Events Anticipated with over 100 participants) Feb 2021

Inclusion of Food Trucks Feb 2021

All Other Special Events Feb 2021

Rush Charge (If Requesting Permit within 30 Days from Application

Date; charged at discretion of Village Manager’s Office based on event

timeframe and size)

Feb 2021

Multi-Day Event Feb 2021

Student No fee Mar 2013

Nonprofit No fee + Exp Mar 2013

For-Profit $500/hr +Exp Mar 2013

*All filming productions must provide insurance

234-7 Replacement of Canceled $15.00 Mar 2005

Peddling or Vending License

234-14 Peddlers and Vendors License Fees $225.00 Per year Mar 2016

$120.00 Per 6 months Mar 2016



10% of Permit Fee, times the number of subsequent days of the event after the first day

Additional 25% of Permit Fee



Filming Permit Fees

Fee to be determined based on scope and impact, plus any admin. or public safety exps

$100

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NYS Domestic Relations Law

413-14A Marriage License $40.00 Aug 2003

Marriage Transcript $10.00 Mar 2001

Facility Rental Fee

Non-Residents $100.00 Feb 2020

Residents $50.00 Feb 2020

141-9 Dog License Fees*

a) Spayed/Neutered $21.00 per dog/annually Feb 2020

b) Unspayed/unneutered $23.00 per dog/annually Mar 2010

c) Unspayed/unneutered (4 months +) $29.00 per dog/annually Feb 2020

d) Replacement Tag $5.00 per dog Feb 2014

e) Late Permit Renewal $5.00 Feb 2020

f) Doggie License (Optional) $5.00 per dog/annually Feb 2014

141-10 Dog Impoundment Fee (base fee) $30.00 per dog Mar 2010

a) Each additional 24-hour period $3.00 per dog Mar 2010

NYS Notary Public License Law

136 Notarial Fees $2.00 per notary Oct 2008

Taxicabs

272-6 License for each taxicab $120.00 Per year Mar 2010


272-9 Transfer of Taxicab License $60.00 Mar 2010

272-17 Taxicab Driver's License Fees $50.00 Per year Feb 2018

License Renewal $45.00 Per year Feb 2018

Re-issuance of lost license $40.00 Feb 2018

Issuance of badge $25.00 Feb 2018

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WaterA320-4B Application Fee for Special type

of Water Service Connection $200.00 Mar 2012

A320-7 Street Service Connection Charges $710.00 1" pipe Feb 2017

$735.00 1 1/4" pipe Feb 2017

$1,110.00 1 1/2" pipe Feb 2017

$1,210.00 2" pipe Feb 2017

A320-8 Installation of Special Water Conn. $250.00 4 inch or less Mar 2010

for Private Fire Protect Sys. $300.00 6 inch Mar 2010

A320-8 (5) Ready to Serve Annual Fee for Special Water Conn. $250.00 4 inches or less Mar 2012

for Private Fire Protect Sys. $300.00 6 inches Mar 2012

A320-16 Charges for Repairs to Damaged Water Meters $300.00 5/8" meter Mar 2012

$350.00 3/4" meter Mar 2012

$400.00 1" meter Mar 2012

plus $100.00 replacement cost for meters 1 1/2 " or greater

A320-18 Testing Water Meters for Meter Test $200.00 5/8" Mar 2012

Reading < 103% $200.00 3/4" Mar 2012

$200.00 1" Mar 2012

$275.00 1 1/2" Mar 2012

$275.00 2" Mar 2012

all associated costs >2"

A320-21 Temporary Discontinuance of $100.00 Mar 2012

Water Service

A320-21 Water Shut-Off for Permanent $200.00 Mar 2005

Vacancy

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A320-22 Fire Hydrant Use Permits $400.00 Permit Mar 2012

Tree Spraying-Hydrant Permit

(annual) retained

A320-22 Fire Hydrant Fee for Areas $400.00 ea. Mar 2012

Outside of Water District

Tree Spraying & other Hydrant $350.00 25,000 gal.max. Mar 2012

Use Water Charge + $50.00 each 1,000 gal over 25,000 gal. Mar 2012

A320-23 Water Use Charges

Scarsdale Quarterly Accounts

Base Rate $3.61 $3.65 Apr 2021

Excess Rate Tier 1 3.0 x Base Rate for Use above

50 CCF to 125CCF per Feb 2018

Excess Rate Tier 2 3.5 x Base Rate for Use

Above 125 CCF per Quarter

Scarsdale Monthly Accounts

Base Rate $3.61 $3.65 Apr 2021


500 CCF per monthFeb 2018

Eastchester Water District Quarterly Accounts

Base Rate $4.94 $4.99 Apr 2021

Excess Rate Tier 1

3.0 x Base Rate for Use above

50 CCF to 125 CCF per

Quarter

Feb 2019

Excess Rate Tier 23.5 x Base Rate for Use

Above 125 CCF per Quarter


Base Rate $4.94 $4.99 Apr 2021


500 CCF per monthFeb 2018

1 CCF = appx. 749 gallons

Per 1 CCF up to 50 CCF per quarter

Per 1 CCF up to 500 CCF per month


Per 1 CCF up to 500 CCF per month

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Quarterly Accounts Served Outside the Village and Eastchester Water District

Base Rate $4.94 $4.99 Apr 2021

Excess Rate Tier 1

3.0 x Base Rate for Use above

50 CCF to 125 CCF per

Quarter

Feb 2019

Excess Rate Tier 23.5 x Base Rate for Use

Above 125 CCF per Quarter1 CCF = appx. 749 gallons

A320-23 Service Charges per Quarter $12.00 $24.00 5/8" meter Feb 2019

$18.00 $36.00 3/4" meter Feb 2019

$24.00 $48.00 1" meter Feb 2019

$60.00 $120.00 1 1/2" meter Feb 2019

$78.00 $156.00 2" meter Feb 2019

$144.00 $288.00 3" meter Feb 2019

$240.00 $480.00 4" meter Feb 2019

$480.00 $960.00 6" meter Feb 2019

A320- Water Charge - Construction Purposes $900.00 per year Mar 2012

(Prior to installation of meter)

A320-25 Special Bills for a Portion of a Quarterly Period $70.00 Feb 2014

$12.00 $24.00 5/8" meter Feb 2019

$18.00 $36.00 3/4" meter Feb 2019

$24.00 $48.00 1" meter Feb 2019

$60.00 $120.00 1 1/2" meter Feb 2019

$78.00 $156.00 2" meter Feb 2019

$144.00 $288.00 3" meter Feb 2019

$240.00 $480.00 4" meter Feb 2019

$480.00 $960.00 6" meter Feb 2019

A320-26 Penalties for unpaid water bills

A320-26 Additional Charge Mar 2005

Sanitary Sewer Rent Charge244-4 Scarsdale Quarterly Water Accounts $0.75 x base water use Feb 2019

Scarsdale Monthly Water Accounts $0.75 x base water use Feb 2019


Unpaid Water Bill Penalty (service restoration after 3 month shutoff)

After 1 mo. and up to 2 mo. 5%. Thereafter, an add'l 1% per mo.

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Alarms107-5 License Fees -

Alarm User Permit $85.00 Mar 2010

107-13 False Alarm Charges (Monitored Privately)

First False Alarm per year No Charge Mar 2010

Second False Alarm per year $60.00 Mar 2010

Third False Alarm per year $110.00 Mar 2010

Each Additional up to ten per yr. $150.00 Mar 2010

Eleven or more per year (ea.) $230.00 Mar 2010

Nonlicensed False Alarm $120.00 Mar 2010

107-13 Suspended Permit False Alarm $120.00 plus Applicable False Alarm Charge Per Schedule Mar 2010

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DPW & Village Engineer163-3 Permit for Blasting $2,500.00 Mar 2008

179-7 $17.50 per 200lbs Feb 2019

first 200lbs/day

Recyclable Yard Organic Bags $4.00 5 Bags Mar 2009

Small Starter Kit (Food Waste) $20.00 per kit Feb 2019

Large Starter Kit (Food Waste) $25.00 per kit Feb 2019

Large Wheeled Bin (13gal) $15.00 per bin Feb 2019

Food Waste Composting 3 Gallon Bags (25/Roll) $2.00 per roll Feb 2017

Food Waste Composting 13 Gallon Bags (25/Roll) $5.00 per roll Feb 2017

Food Waste Composting 23 Gallon Bags (25/Roll) $9.00 per rollFeb 2019

245-3 Sidewalk Café $5.00 per square foot/yearly Feb 2014

Right of Way Deposit $10.00 per square foot Feb 2021

256-1 Right-of-Way License Agreement/Permit $1,250.00 Feb 2017

Right-of-Way Annual Maintenance Fee $150.00 Feb 2018

256-4 Street and/or Sidewalk Opening Permit Fee $250.00 per opening (4 sq yard) Feb 2021

Street Restoration (Deposit)

Dirt Roads/Paper Street $300 DEPOSIT Mar 2008

Scenario "A" $1500 DEPOSIT Jun 2016

Scenario "B" $3000 DEPOSIT Jun 2016

Scenario "C" $3000 DEPOSIT Jun 2016

Scenario "D" $5000 DEPOSIT Jun 2016

Scenario "E" $5000 DEPOSIT Jun 2016

Scenario "F" $10000 DEPOSIT Jun 2016

256-4 Street Opening without permit

1st Event $500.00 Feb 2021

2nd Event $1,000.00 Feb 2021

3rd Event $1,500.00 plus $1/$1,000 Feb 2021

4th Event $2,000.00 Feb 2021

Feb 2021

Fee for Dumping at Village at Disposal SiteNo Charge for -residents only-

(The fees identified per Event are exclusive of the $250.00 Street Opening Base Permit Fee. The accrual of each event is calculated on a 24 month rolling basis.

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256-11 Inspection (Streets, Sidewalks & ROW) $150.00 per inspection Feb 2019

Hourly Inspection Fee - Construction, Engineering $100.00 per hour Feb 2021

Temp. Parking Permit at a metered space $50.00 per day Feb 2021

254-7 Stormwater Permit Feb 2021

a) Existing Residential Property Improvements $900.00 Feb 2021

b) New Home Construction $1,600.00 Feb 2021

c) Non-Residential $900.00 Feb 2021

d) Revisions to stormwater permit $500.00 Feb 2021

256-11H Utility connection to sanitary sewer system

a) Catch basins/Manholes $500.00 Mar 2007

b) All pipes $350.00 Mar 2007

277-8 Excavations & Removals of Topsoil

a) Excavation - Minimum $1,500 for 20,000

cubic yards Mar 2001

b) Removal of Topsoil $500 for an area of

5,000 square feet Mar 2001

281-4E Tree Removal Permit Application $50/Tree Jun 2018

$60/Tree Jun 2018

$75/Tree Jun 2018

Donation Tree Preservation Fund in lieu of replacement trees $250.00 Jun 2018

$300.00/Tree Jun 2018

$400.00/Tree Jun 2018

$500.00/Tree Jun 2018

General Site Restoration Deposit for Crane or Heavy Equipment $1,000.00 Jun 2018

Replacement Tree Deposit $250.00/ Tree Jun 2018

$225.00/Tree Jun 2018

$200.00/Tree Jun 2018

281-8C Tree Removal Permit Extension $50.00 Mar 2009

$100.00 Mar 2009

1 - 4 Trees **

Plus $1 per $1,000 of estimated construction costs exceeding

$500,000

plus 10 cents a yard over 20,000 yards

plus 10 cents a yard over 20,000 yards

Greater than 10 Trees

1 or 2 trees (Trees #3 & #4)

*** Two "As of Right" Trees as per Village Code 281-3D do not require fee

5-17 Trees

18 or more trees

1 Tree

2 to 4 Trees

3 or more trees (Trees #5+)

Refund upon stump removal and final site restoration

1 - 4 Trees

5 - 10 Trees

10 or more

5 to 10 Trees

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Building Department132-6 Plumbing Permit Fees:

Up to 4 Fixtures $150.00 Feb 2021

More than 4 Fixtures-per Fixture $25.00 per fixture Feb 2021

Fuel Oil Tank Removal/Installation $100.00 Feb 2017

Oil/Gas Burner Installation/Removal $100.00 Feb 2017

Electrical Inspection Fee $100.00 Feb 2018

132-33 Building Permit Fees

Estimate Cost of Work

Up to $1,000 $50.00 Mar 2008

$100.00 Plus $18 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof over

$1,001Feb 2021

Over $5,000,000 $91,000.00 Plus a fee to be set by

resolution of the Village BoardFeb 2021

132-25 Extension of Expired Building Permit $500.00 1/24 of original Building Mar 2008

Permit Fee multiplied by

# of months extended, but

in no case less than $500

132-32 Demolition Permit $750 plus Mar 2016

132-33C Review Amended Plans $100.00 per sheet Mar 2008

133-2C Multiple Plan Review $100.00 per plan review after the first review Feb 2021

132-2C Prior to 1995 two times the cost of a permit Mar 2002

1995 to present three times the cost of a permit Mar 2002

Not to exceed 50% of the original permit fee

$1,000 to $4,999,999

$2.00 per sq. ft. >750 sq. ft.

Work done without a Building Permit

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132-34 Public Property Damage Deposit

a) Disturbance $30.00 Per linear ft. Mar 2001

b) Minor Disturbance $600.00 Lump sum payment Jan 2006

132-51 Certificate of Use or Occupancy $150.00 Feb 2021

132-55A/B Pre-Date Letter $300.00 Feb 2021

First 2 Temporary CO's $150.00 Each Feb 2021

For Temporary CO's thereafter $300.00 Each Feb 2021

Request for Copies/Micro Film $20.00 Copy Feb 2021

CO for building permits over 5 yr $200.00 Feb 2021

317-16 Filing Fee for Appeals to the $200.00 Feb 2021

Board of Architectural Review on

Rulings of Building Inspect.

317-21 Filing Fee for Hardship Variances $100.00 Mar 2009

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Planning Board, BOA, BAR & CHP

152-8B SEQRA EIS Review Residential Mar 2009

SEQRA EIS Review Non-Residential Mar 2009

182-4 Application to the CHP $200.00 Mar 2009

182-21 Application to BAR $225.00 New houses Mar 2007

$55.00 All others Mar 2007

281-6 Application to BAR-Heritage Tree $0.00 Mar 2009

256-23H Appeal Decision of the Village Engineer to the Planning Board $300.00 Mar 2013

167-13, -25 Flood Control

171-6B Wetlands

302-3 Watercourse Diversion Permit $500.00 Feb 2015

(306) Wireless Permits

Application and Renewal Fees $3,000.00 TBD

Other Fees TBD

TBD

Application and Renewal Fees $500.00 for the first five small wireless facilities TBD

$100.00 for each additional small wireless facility beyond five TBD

New Fixed Location $1,000.00 per new tower, support structure, or base station TBD

(306-22) Annual Registration Fee $270.00 per small cell wireless facility TBD

Other Fees TBD

310-67 Non Conformity - Residential $50.00 Mar 2008

(306-6, -9, -

22)Plus all objectively reasonable consulting engineering and legal costs to the

Village related to a single application

Not to exceed 2% of total project value, pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.13

Not to exceed one half of 1% of total project value, pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.13

NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation (6 NYCRR 617.13)

Small Cell Facilities

(306-7,

306-20)

(306-7, -20)

(306-6, -9, -

22)Plus all objectively reasonable consulting engineering and legal costs to the

Village related to a single application

All Facilities other than Small Wireless Facilities

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310-67 Non Conformity - Non Residential $75.00 Mar 2008

310-70C Parking Waivers $500.00 Mar 2013

310-75A Registration - Home Occupation $75.00 Mar 2013

310-88 Special Use Permit - Residential $750.00 Mar 2016

310-89 Special Use Permit - Non Residential $700.00 Mar 2013

310-98 Legal Review Fee - Planning, Zoning Board $500.00 Feb 2020

310-98A Application for re-hearing/BOA $300.00 Mar 2013

310-98B Application for a Change of Zoning $700.00 Mar 2013

310-87 Application for Variance $500.00 Mar 2016

A316-9 Appeal Building Inspector $500.00 Mar 2016

Decision to BOA

A319-17 Planning Board - App. Fee Wetlands $500.00 Mar 2008

Variance from Flood Damage Prevention $500.00 Mar 2013

A319-17 Subdivisions - Preliminary $1,500.00 plus Mar 2016

$250.00 per new lot created Mar 2013

A319-17 Subdivisions - Final $1,500.00 plus Mar 2016

$350.00 per new lot created Mar 2013

A319-17 Approved Subdivision Extension App. $100.00 Mar 2013

A319-17 Site Plans - Non Residential $1,000.00 plus Mar 2013

Up to 25 spaces $40.00 per parking space Mar 2004

Over 25 spaces Fee set via Village Board resolution Mar 2004

A319-17 Site Plans - Residential

New Houses $500.00 Mar 2013

Addition $300.00 Mar 2013

A319-39 Pre-Application Conference Review $250.00 Mar 2009

Neighbor Notification Fee$100.00

Per List (required for all applications to Land

Use Boards)Feb 2021

per application (determined by Planning Board upon

consultation of Village Planning and Village Attorney)

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ParkingMetered and Off Street Parking

290-84 15 Minute Parking $0.25 Mar 2011

290-84 30 Minute Parking $0.50 Mar 2011

290-84 1 Hour Parking $1.00 Mar 2011

290-84 2 Hour Parking $2.00 Mar 2011

290-84 3 Hour Parking $3.00 Mar 2011

290-84 4 Hour Parking $4.00 Mar 2011

0-4 Hour Parking Meters $1.00 per/Hour Mar 2011

290-84 8 Hour Parking $1.00 0-4th hrs. Mar 2011

$0.75 5-8th hrs. Mar 2011


$0.75 5th-12th hrs. Mar 2011


$0.75 5th-24th hrs. Mar 2011

Refund of Unused Parking Permit $10.00 Mar 2011

290-85 Replace Parking Permit (Lost or Stolen)

Christie Place & Freightway (Annual) 1st Quarter/$100.00 Feb 2015

2nd Quarter/$75.00 Feb 2015

3rd Quarter/$50.00 Feb 2015

4th Quarter/$25.00 Feb 2015

Freightway & Village Hall (Semi-Annual) $75.00 Months 1-3 Feb 2015

$50.00 Months 4-6 Feb 2015

Merchant Lot & VH $50.00 1st Half Feb 2015

$25.00 2nd Half Feb 2015

Scarsdale Meter Lot $10.00 All Year Feb 2018

Temporary Permit for Current Holders $5.00 Up to Two Weeks Feb 2015

290-85 Christie Place Resident Annual $1,700.00 Aug 2021

Christie Place Resident Semi-Annual $900.00 Aug 2021

Christie Place Non-Resident Annual $2,475.00 Aug 2021

Christie Place Non-Resident Semi-Annual $1,300.00 Aug 2021

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290-85 East Parkway Outdoor Lot Annual $2,200.00 Aug 2021

290-85 Freightway Non-Resident Semi-Annual $880.00 Feb 2020

290-85 Freightway Non-Resident Annual $1,650.00 Feb 2020

290-85 Freightway Resident Semi-Annual $605.00 Feb 2020

290-85 Freightway Resident Annual $1,100.00 Feb 2020

290-85 Freightway Resident Summer Seasonal $350.00 Feb 2017

290-85 Freightway Merchant Rooftop Annual $500.00 Aug 2021

290-85 Freightway Merchant Rooftop Semi-Annual $300.00 Aug 2021

290-85 Freightway Garth Road Annual $1,300.00 Aug 2021

290-85 Freightway Garth Road Semi-Annual $725.00 Aug 2021

290-85 Scarsdale Meter Permit (Annual) $125.00 Aug 2021

290-85 Merchant's Permit (Annual) $1,200.00 Aug 2021

Merchant's Permit (Semi Annual) $700.00 Aug 2021

290-86 6-Month Village Hall Parking Permit $170.00 Jun 2006

12-Month Village Hall Parking Permit $330.00 Jun 2006

Motorcycle/Scooter Parking Permit $200.00 Mar 2011

Quarterly Parking Permits

TBD

Monthly Parking Permits

TBD

Merchant Lot, Station Premium Lot, Christie Garage,

Freightway Garage

Merchant Lot, Station Premium Lot, Christie Garage,

Freightway Garage

One-Third (1/3) of Annual Permit Pricing

One Tenth (1/10) of Annual Permit Pricing

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Police192-4 Fingerprinting $30.00 Per Card Mar 2010

Digital Photo Fees $30.00 Per CD Mar 2001

$15.00 Per Sheet Photos Mar 2001

$10.00 Digital copy of Polaroid Feb 2015

Preparation of good conduct letters $25.00 Per letter Mar 2004

290-64 Vehicle Towing $75.00 Plus storage fee Mar 2012

290-67 Vehicle Storage $25.00 Per day Mar 2004

Fire

132-66EInstallation, removal and abandonment of storage tanks intended to

contain flammable liquids Class I or II$150.00

Mar 2000

132-66 Storage, handling and use of flammable liquid $100.00 Plus $75 per inspection for every hour over one. Mar 2000

Annual Renewal $75.00 Mar 2000

132-66 Storage of Toxic and Flammable fumigants $100.00 Plus $75 per inspection for every hour over one. Mar 2000


132-66Permit for Installation and maintenance of liquid propane gass, tanks,

piping, applicances and equipment$200.00

Mar 2005

132-66 $300.00 Mar 2001

132-66 Annual Renewal for Gasoline/Oil storage filing station $150.00 Plus $75 per inspection for every hour over one.

132-66G To establish and maintain or use a place of assembly $175.00 Feb 2014

132-66H To establish and maintain a dry cleaning plant $250.00 Mar 2000


132-66I $125.00 Mar 2005

132-66J Storage and Display of Holiday Trees $60.00 Mar 2000

132-66K Public Display of Fireworks $125.00 Mar 2002

247-5 $50.00 Mar 2002Handling and Storage of Commerical Signs confiscated from Village

Property

Plus $100 per inspection for every hour over one.

Establishing a public garage and/or gas/oil storage filling station Plus $100 per inspection for every hour over one.



To erect a temporary tent or booth to which the public has access



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Miscellaneous FeesVideo Duplication Fee $30.00 Per Video Mar 2005

Resident provided recordable media $25.00 Per Video Mar 2008

Audio Duplication Fee $15.00 Per Tape

Copies Letter Size 8 1/2 x 11 $0.25 Per Copy Mar 2008

Legal Size 8 1/2 x 14 $0.25 Per Copy

Ledger Size 11 x 17 $0.50 Per Copy Mar 2013

Super/Irregular $15.00 Per Copy

Web-based tax/water bill payment fees $1.00 Per Payment Mar 2005

Village Owned Meeting Roomsa) Official Village Organizations $0.00 Per Meeting 1980

- Board of Trustees

- Planning Board - Board of Education

- Board of Appeals - Library Board

- Board of Architectural Review - Village Justice Court

- Boards, Commissions, Councils and Committees appointed by the Board of Trustees or by any other of the above named Village Organizations

b) Civic, Educational and Charitable Organizations

- Town/Village Civic Club - Scarsdale Bowl Committee - Friends of the Scarsdale Parks - Political Parties

- Scarsdale Woman's Club - Friends of the Library - Scarsdale Independent Sports Organizations - Scarsdale Little League

- Scarsdale Family Counseling Service - Neighborhood Associations - Scarsdale Procedures Committee - Scarsdale Foundation

- Non-Partisan Nominating Committees - League of Women Voters

- Other charitable organizations or committees sponsored or associated with the above listed organizations no charge per BOT resolution

Village Hall - Rutherford Hall $100.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

- Third Floor Conference Room $30.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

- Third Floor Meeting Room $30.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

- Trustees Room $30.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

- Recreation Conference Room $30.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

- Crossway Firehouse $100.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

c) All Other Village Organizations

Village Hall - Rutherford Hall $100.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

- Third Floor Conference Room $60.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

- Third Floor Meeting Room $60.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

- Trustees Room $60.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

- Recreation Conference Room $60.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

- Crossway Firehouse $120.00 Per Meeting Mar 2009

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RESOLUTION RE: CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A

LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 269 OF THE

SCARSDALE VILLAGE CODE ENTITLED

“TAXATION” TO INCREASE THE REAL

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION CAPS FOR COLD

WAR MILITARY VETERANS AS PERMITTED

UNDER STATE LAW

RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled by the Scarsdale Village Board of

Trustees at 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, to be held at Rutherford

Hall in Village Hall, 1001 Post Road, Scarsdale, NY, and via Zoom video

conferencing service to consider a proposed local law to amend Chapter 269

of the Scarsdale Village Code, entitled “Taxation” to increase the Real

Property Tax exemption caps for Cold War military veterans as permitted

under state law; and be it further

RESOLVED, that members of the public wishing to present comments may do so in

person or online during the public comment phase of the hearing by

accessing the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/93183703358, or calling in by

dialing 1-929-436-2866 and entering the Meeting ID, 931 8370 3358; and

be it further

RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of said hearing

pursuant to Village Law.


Date: February 22, 2022

For: March 8, 2022

LOCAL LAW – COLD WAR VETERANS TAX EXEMPTION – DRAFT 2/9/22

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INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW # ____ OF 2022

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 269

OF THE SCARSDALE VILLAGE CODE

ENTITLED “TAXATION”

Additions Shown Deletions Shown


Section 1: Purpose and Intent: The Board of Trustees finds that it is appropriate to

increase the maximum exemption caps for qualifying veterans as permitted by Section 473.211

473.321 of the Laws of Westchester County, and Section 458-a 458-b of the New York State Real

Property Tax Law.

Section 2: Chapter 269 of the Scarsdale Village Code entitled “Taxation” is hereby

amended by repealing § 269-28. thereof, and replacing it with the following:

“§ 269-28 Amount of exemption; limitations.

A. Qualifying residential real property shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of 15% of the assessed value of such property; provided, however, that such exemption shall not exceed $54,000 $75,000 or the product of $54,000 $75,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate of the assessing unit or, in the case of a special assessing unit, the latest class ratio, whichever is less.

B. In addition to the exemption provided by Subsection A of this section, where the Cold War

veteran received a compensation rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or from the United States Department of Defense because of a service-related disability, qualifying residential real property shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of the product of the assessed value of such property multiplied by 50% of the Cold War veteran disability rating; provided, however, that such exemption shall not exceed $180,000 $250,000 or the product of $180,000 $250,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate of the assessing unit or, in the case of a special assessing unit, the latest class ratio, whichever is less.

C. If a Cold War veteran receives either a veterans exemption, authorized by § 458 of the Real

Property Tax Law, or an alternative veterans exemption under Article IV of this chapter,


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authorized by § 458-a of the Real Property Tax Law, the Cold War veteran shall not be eligible to receive an exemption under this article.”

Section 3: This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the New

York Secretary of State.

TO: Robert Cole, Village Manager FROM: Victoria Sirota, IAO, Assessor DATE: March 1, 2022 RE: Resolution to adopt the local law amending Chapter 269 entitled Taxation of the

Town/Village Code increasing the real property tax exemption caps for military veterans as permitted under Sections 458-b of the New York State Real Property Law

_____________________________________________________________________________

On May 17, 2021, the Board of Legislators of the County of Westchester adopted the amendment to Section 473 of the Laws of Westchester County raising the Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption caps for qualifying veterans under Section 458 of the New York State Real Property Law. The Town and Village Board of Scarsdale followed suit with the County and adopted a local law to increase caps relating to Alternative War Veterans under Sections 458-a of the New York Real Property Tax on October 26, 2021. Recently, the County clarified this change in the law to include qualifying veterans under Sections 458 (a) and (b). This directive would require a further change to Scarsdale’s local law to include qualifying veterans under Section 458-b of the New York State Real Property Law. Code Section 458 (b) of the Real Property Tax Law provides for real property exemptions for qualifying Cold War veterans equal to fifteen percent of the assessed value of property, subject to a cap of $54,000, multiplied by the latest state equalization rate for the assessing unit. Service-disabled veterans can receive an additional exemption equal to half of the veteran’s disability rating, subject to a cap of $180,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate of the assessing unit. Pursuant to State law, the County was entitled to increase those caps to $75,000 and $250,000, respectively. The town wide tax increase is estimated to be approximately $2,500 annually.

If adopted, this local law would take effect as of the 2022 assessment rolls or 2023 tax rolls.

RESOLUTION RE: AWARDING VM CONTRACT #1282 -

IRRIGATION SYSTEM SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Village has seventeen (17) properties containing irrigation systems

which require a combination of preventative and seasonal maintenance, as well as repairs on an as-needed basis; and

WHEREAS, the Village Manager publicly advertised for the receipt of bids on January

14, 2022, under VM Contract #1282 – Irrigation System Services and sent the bid documents to six (6) potential contractors and on the bid opening date of February 1, 2022, three (3) sealed bids were received and opened; and

WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid was received from East Coast Irrigation, 20

Wright Place, Scarsdale, NY 10583, for VM Contract #1282, comprised of Unit A-system winterization- ($3,900), Unit B – system seasonal opening- ($4,850), and Unit C – unscheduled repairs -($125 per hour for either a mechanic or laborer) for a two-year period; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that VM Contract # 1282 – Irrigation System Services Unit A ($3,900)

and Unit B ($4,850), and Unit C (standard hourly rate of $125 for either a mechanic or laborer) is herein awarded to East Coast Irrigation, 20 Wright Place, Scarsdale, NY 10583, for the unit bid prices in accordance with the Bid Tabulation Sheet attached hereto and made a part hereof, subject to the availability of adequate budget appropriations; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is herein authorized to execute VM Contract #

1282 – Irrigation System Services Units A, B and C with East Coast Irrigation, 20 Wright Place, Scarsdale, NY 10583, for a two-year term, subject to the availability of adequate budget appropriations; and be it further

RESOLVED, that all costs associated with VM Contract #1282 – Irrigation System

Services be charged to A-7020 PLGRD-MAINT-400 499; and be it further

RESOLVED, that this contract may be extended annually by the Village Manager for

three additional one-year periods, subject to the availability of adequate budget appropriations and in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

Submitted by: Village Manager Date: March 1, 2022 For: March 8, 2022


Memorandum Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department

To: Robert Cole, Village Manager From: Brian Gray, Superintendent of PRC CC: Alexandra Marshall, Deputy Village Manager Ingrid Richards, Assistant Village Manager Aylone Katzin, Assistant to the Village Manager Date: February 3, 2022 Re: Award of VM Contract #1282 – Irrigation System Services

The Village of Scarsdale has installed irrigation systems at 17 locations across the Village. The irrigations systems require a combination of preventative and seasonal maintenance, as well as repairs on an as-needed basis. Non-scheduled repairs comprise the largest portion of maintenance costs. Because our annual maintenance costs may exceed $35,000, the threshold for public works contracts pursuant to Section 2.4 of the Village’s Internal Control Policy, the public letting of an Irrigation System Services contract was deemed prudent in 2017. In November 2021, VM Contract #1232-Irrigation System Services expired, necessitating a new Contract. VM Contract #1282 - Irrigation System Services was advertised in the Scarsdale Inquirer on January 14, 2022, with copies of the bid opportunity also distributed directly to six (6) local contractors who specialize in irrigation system services. On the bid opening date, February 1, 2022, three (3) sealed bids were opened, as summarized in the attached bid tabulation sheet. The lowest bid was received from East Coast Irrigation, 20 Wright Place, Scarsdale, NY 10583. The lowest responsive bid for the combined total of Units A, B, and C was received from East Coast Irrigation, in the amount of $20,000 combined for Year One and Year Two. The firms bid is comprised of $3,900 for Unit A (winterization), $4,850 for Unit B (seasonal system start-up), and Unit C unscheduled repair hourly labor rates for a mechanic and laborer at $125.00 per hour. The estimated bid total was calculated using the combination of the Unit A bid, Unit B bid and the hourly rate multiplied by the estimated number of repair hours over a two-year period of 30 estimated hours for a mechanic and 60 estimated hours for a laborer. Based on the rates provided by East Coast Irrigation, multiplied by the number of estimated hours, the price for Unit C totals $11,250. East Coast Irrigation held the previous VM Contract #1232 – Irrigation System Services that expired in November 2021. Based on past performance, staff has determined that the firm conveys a clear understanding of the scope of work and is confident in their ability to perform the work as required.

As a result of the foregoing, I recommend awarding VM Contract #1282 – Irrigation System Services Units A & B in the amount of $8,750.00 (4/22 through 11/22 & 4/23 through 11/23), as well as Unit C for the standard hourly rate of $125.00 for a mechanic and laborer for the two-year period. The contract will commence on April 2022. The contract terms provide that the Village Manager may extend the contracts for three additional one-year periods, subject to the availability of adequate budget appropriations in accordance with the annual consumer price index provision provided. Please place this item on the March 8, 2022, Village Board agenda for their consideration.

VILLAGE OF SCARSDALE

BID OPENING FOR CONTRACT VM#1282

Irrigation Systems Services

Date: Tuesday, February 01, 2022

Time: 2:00 PM

Unit A -Winterizing Systems Year (1) Year (2) Year (1) Year (2) Year (1) Year (2)

1 Boniface Circle (1 clock - 4 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 330.00$ 335.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

2 Boulder Brook & Winston Field (1 clock - 18 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 630.00$ 635.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$

3 Brite Avenue Courts (1 clock - 10 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 330.00$ 335.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

4 Chase Park (1 clock - 15 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 480.00$ 485.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

5 Cooper Green (1 clock - 6 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 330.00$ 535.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

6 Crossway Field Complex (2 clock - 26 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 780.00$ 785.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$

7 Crossway Tennis (1 clock - 6 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 330.00$ 335.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$

8 High School Tennis (1 clock - 10 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 480.00$ 485.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

9 Hyatt Field (1 clock - 7 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 330.00$ 335.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

10 Library (1 clock - 11 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 350.00$ 355.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$

11 Memorial Garden (1 clock - 8 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 330.00$ 335.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

12 Police & Fire Headquarters (1 clock - 9 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 480.00$ 485.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

13 Scarsdale Village Hall (1 clock - 10 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 480.00$ 485.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

14 Scout Field (1 clock - 6 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 330.00$ 335.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

15 Supply Field (1 clock - 8 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 480.00$ 485.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

16 Swimming Pool Complex (2 clock -24 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 780.00$ 785.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$

17 Wynmor Tennis Court (1 clock - 5 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 330.00$ 335.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$

TOTAL FOR UNIT A; YEAR (1) & YEAR (2) 4,420.00$ 4,420.00$ 7,580.00$ 7,665.00$ 1,950.00$ 1,950.00$

TOTAL FOR UNIT A

Michael C. Palotta

Lawn Irrigation, Inc.

132B Green Lane

Bedford Hills, NY 10507

$15,245.00

Name of Contract: Ascape Landscape & Construction Corp.

634 Route 303

Blauvelt, NY 10913

$8,840.00

East Coast Irrigation Cotp.

20 Wright Place

Scarsdale, NY 10583

$3,900.00

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Michael C. Palotta


132B Green Lane



634 Route 303

Blauvelt, NY 10913


20 Wright Place

Scarsdale, NY 10583

Unit B - Opening of Systems Year (1) Year (2) Year (1) Year (2) Year (1) Year (2)

1 Boniface Circle (1 clock - 4 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 300.00$ 305.00$ 125.00$ 125.00$

2 Boulder Brook & Winston Field (1 clock - 18 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 600.00$ 605.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$

3 Brite Avenue Courts (1 clock - 10 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 300.00$ 305.00$ 125.00$ 125.00$

4 Chase Park (1 clock - 15 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 450.00$ 455.00$ 125.00$ 125.00$

5 Cooper Green (1 clock - 6 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 300.00$ 305.00$ 125.00$ 125.00$

6 Crossway Field Complex (2 clock - 26 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 750.00$ 755.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$

7 Crossway Tennis (1 clock - 6 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 300.00$ 305.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

8 High School Tennis (1 clock - 10 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 450.00$ 455.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

9 Hyatt Field (1 clock - 7 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 300.00$ 305.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$

10 Library (1 clock - 11 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 320.00$ 325.00$ 125.00$ 125.00$

11 Memorial Garden (1 clock - 8 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 300.00$ 305.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$

12 Police & Fire Headquarters (1 clock - 9 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 450.00$ 455.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$

13 Scarsdale Village Hall (1 clock - 10 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 450.00$ 455.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$

14 Scout Field (1 clock - 6 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 300.00$ 305.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$

15 Supply Field (1 clock - 8 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 450.00$ 455.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$

16 Swimming Pool Complex (2 clock -24 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 750.00$ 755.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$

17 Wynmor Tennis Court (1 clock - 5 zones) 260.00$ 260.00$ 300.00$ 305.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$

TOTAL FOR UNIT B; YEAR (1) & YEAR (2) 4,420.00$ 4,420.00$ 7,070.00$ 7,155.00$ 2,425.00$ 2,425.00$

TOTAL FOR UNIT B $14,225.00$8,840.00 $4,850.00

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Michael C. Palotta


132B Green Lane



634 Route 303

Blauvelt, NY 10913


20 Wright Place

Scarsdale, NY 10583

Unit C. Time & Material - hourly rate for work not included in base service

contract

Unit C. 1. Mechanic Rate

a Standard Hours (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 165.00$ Std Rate 160.00$ Std Rate 125.00$ Std Rate

b Non Standard Hours (4:00 PM - Midnight) 247.50$ 1.5x Std Rate 240.00$ 1.5x Std Rate 187.50$ 1.5x Std Rate

c Sunday and Holiday 330.00$ 2x Std Rate 320.00$ 2x Std Rate 250.00$ 2x Std Rate

Unit C. 2. Laborer Rate

a Standard Hours (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 125.00$ Std Rate 140.00$ Std Rate 125.00$ Std Rate

b Non Standard Hours (4:00 PM - Midnight) 187.50$ 1.5x Std Rate 210.00$ 1.5x Std Rate 187.50$ 1.5x Std Rate

c Sunday and Holiday 250.00$ 2x Std Rate 280.00$ 2x Std Rate 250.00$ 2x Std Rate

UNIT A. Lump Sum

UNIT B. Lump Sum

UNIT C. 1 Laborer Standard Hourly Rate x 30 estimated hours

UNIT C. 2 Mechanic Standard Hourly Rate x 60 estimated hours

Total of 1 plus 2 above

Certified Check/ Bid Bond/Cash not less than $ 500.00 Bid Bond 5% 1,506.50$ 9591204396 2,135.00$ 1192918847 1,000.00$

I, Maria Colotti, do hereby cerify that the above is a true

and complete listing of all bids received on this date

for VM Contract # 1282.

Maria Colotti 2/1/2022

Signature Date

$8,400.00

$13,200.00

$42,670.00

$4,950.00

Hourly Rate

Rate

Hourly Rate

Rate

$15,245.00

$14,225.00

$4,800.00

$8,840.00

$8,840.00

$30,130.00TOTAL UNIT A, B, & C

$7,500.00

$12,450.00 $11,250.00

$20,000.00

Hourly Rate

Rate

$3,900.00

$4,850.00

$3,750.00

$7,500.00

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RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZATION OF CHANGE ORDER AND

APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING

FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

SERVICES RELATED TO THE

REHABILITATION OF THE BONIFACE WATER

STORAGE TANK

WHEREAS, on September 12, 2018, the Village Board of Trustees authorized the

execution of a professional services agreement with engineering firm GHD to perform design, engineering, and construction administration services for the Boniface Water Storage Tank rehabilitation and structural update project; and

WHEREAS, during the course of the project, unforeseen circumstances necessitated

additional construction administration services by GHD totaling $28,791 increasing the total contract amount from $130,500 to $159,291; and

WHEREAS, the additional construction administration expense, as detailed in the

attached change order, were reviewed by Village staff and deemed reasonable; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 2.9 of the Village’s Internal Control

Policy, the Scarsdale Village Board authorizes payment of the attached change order request for GHD, One Remington Park Drive, Cazenovia, NY 13035, totaling $28,791; and be it further

RESOLVED, that $28,791 be appropriated from the Water Fund Contingent Account

EWS-8310-ADMIN-SPCL-500 1990 to the Water Department Capital Improvements Account EWS-8310-DSTRB-CAPT-500 50, to pay for the aforementioned construction administration expenses.

Submitted by: Village Manager Date: March 1, 2022 For: March 8, 2022


Memorandum Water Department's Office

To: Robert Cole, Village Manager

From: Vito Gonnella Jr., Water Superintendent Date: March 1, 2022

Re: Boniface Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation – GHD Amendment Request No. 1

As you are aware, the Boniface Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation project is nearing completion, with a final walkthrough to be scheduled. Over the course of the project, due to unforeseen circumstances, additional work was required which necessitated the Village to request additional construction administration services from GHD. The additional unforeseen conditions, delays, additional services and expenses incurred have been extensively outlined in the attached letter from Kevin Castro, Technical Director, GHD, dated: January 10, 2022, re: Boniface Water Tank Rehabilitation- Village of Scarsdale, NY amendment request for additional construction administration services. I have reviewed the change order with GHD’s Project Engineer and determined that the costs for the additional services were required. The cost of the additional construction administration services totals $28,791, increasing the total cost of the professional services agreement from $130,500 to $159,291. As this change order request represents an increase above 20%, the Village Board must consider and authorize the approval, in accordance with Policy #201 – Internal Control, of the Village of Scarsdale

Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual. The additional expenses will be paid out of the Water Fund Contingent Account, as included in the resolution. I request that the attached resolution be added to the March 08, 2022, Village Board meeting for consideration.

The Power of Commitment

GHD

5788 Widewaters Parkway, Suite 2A Syracuse, New York 13214 United States www.ghd.com

Your ref: VM1249 & VM1249A Our ref: 11184633 January 10, 2022

Mr. Vito Gonnella Village of Scarsdale 1001 Post Road Scarsdale, NY 10583

Boniface Water Tank Rehabilitation-Village of Scarsdale, New York Amendment Request for Additional Construction Administration Services

Dear Mr. Gonnella,

GHD Consulting Services Inc. is currently under contract to provide professional engineering services for the Boniface Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation project near 66 Garden Rd, Scarsdale, NY. The services for this contract include the following phases:

– Design & Bidding Services

– Approvals

– Construction Administration

– Construction Observation

This letter summarizes unforeseen conditions, delays, and additional services provided during the construction phase of the project, with associated costs to GHD.

1. Construction Administration Services

On December 11, 2020, GHD held a preconstruction meeting and has been performing construction management services since that date. GHD’s Construction Management Services include:

– Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes

– Review and approval of Contractor submittal shop drawings, RFI’s, and Payment Requisitions

– Provide engineering support during construction and provide clarification to the Contractors

– Provide onsite inspection services during construction

– Provide regulatory compliance coordination

– Review and negotiate change orders and requests

– Assess compliance of work with Contract Documents and recommend to the Village acceptance or rejection of work


11184633 | Boniface Water Tank Rehabilitation-Village of Scarsdale, New York 2

1.1 Valve Vault Lead Abatement On February 23, 2021, a progress meeting was held, and the presence of lead paint on the existing pipes, fittings, and valves within the valve vault was discussed. The Piping Contractor stated that removal of the existing pipes and fittings within the valve vault would require cutting and lead abatement since the pipes appeared to be coated with lead paint. Lead abatement was not included in the Contract Documents for this work because it was believed that the Contractor would be able to disassemble the pipe and fittings by unbolting at the flanged connections. All parties agreed that lead abatement was required for the removal and demolition of these components, and the Village requested a quote from the Piping Contractor to perform the lead abatement work during demolition. GHD reviewed two different change order cost proposals submitted by the Piping Contractor one worth $64,596 and the other worth $45,161 which were both rejected by the Village due to high cost and as recommended by GHD.

GHD contacted Abscope Environmental Inc., an independent Contractor, and asked them to submit a quote for review to perform the lead abatement work within the valve vault. Abscope’s quote was $16,500 which was approximately $48,000 lower than the original quote submitted by the Piping Contractor. GHD assisted the Village in retaining the services of Abscope during the contract negotiation. Abscope performed the abatement work required in the valve vault with minimal impact to the schedule.

1.2 Water Storage Tank Lead Abatement On February 26, 2021, the Painting Contractor submitted the paint chip lead test results for the exterior of the tank, and it was observed that one of the test results showed a lead concentration of 5,100 parts per million (ppm) which is over the allowable threshold for lead contaminants according to the EPA. Since one of the samples taken by the Contractor showed an elevated level of lead, GHD held discussions with the Painting Contractor and with the Village for the use of a blasting additive to render any potential lead waste insoluble during a “Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure” (TCLP test) and prevent the generated waste from being classified as hazardous. The use of a blasting additive was not included in the Contract Documents because preliminary paint samples performed during design did not indicate the presence of lead in the paint. A blasting additive was recommended during construction as a precautionary and inexpensive means for lead abatement in lieu of costly disposal of potentially hazardous waste.

The Contractor submitted the product data sheets for Enviro-Prep, a lead abatement blasting additive. GHD held various discussions with Westchester County Department of Health (WCDOH) regarding approval for use of Enviro-Prep on the project. Before the Enviro-Prep product could be approved, GHD contacted the product supplier and manufacturer on various occasions to get references of where the product had been successfully used in New York State per WCDOH’s comments. Since the references were not submitted, WCDOH asked for a list of the chemical makeup of the product before approval for use on the project. GHD again contacted the manufacturer for this information, however we were told by the manufacturer that they could not submit that data, therefore the product was not approved for use on this project.

During the design phase, analysis of paint chips was performed, and the results did not indicate a high level of lead. GHD advised the Village that the potential for a TCLP test showing an elevated level of lead could be low. However, GHD also advised the Village that if hazardous materials were detected during the TCLP test then, the Village would have to dispose of the waste at a hazardous materials disposal facility. Since getting approval for an alternate blasting additive was time consuming and because the probability of having hazardous waste was not believed to be high, the Contractor was instructed to proceed without the use of a blasting additive per the approved plans from WCDOH. On June 8, 2021, a TCLP test was performed on the waste generated from blasting operations, and the results showed that the waste material was not hazardous.



1.3 Anchor Bolt and Stair Repairs On May 21, 2021, after blasting had taken place on the exterior of the tank, it was observed that various existing anchor bolts showed severe corrosion and metal loss. It was also observed that most of the treads and tread supports leading to the tank roof were corroded. The extent of corrosion of the metal for the stairs and anchor bolts was visible after the Contractor began the blasting operations and therefore was not included in the Contract Documents.

On June 11, 2021, the Painting Contractor submitted a quote for repair of four Anchor bolts per GHD’s recommendation and per the Village’s request for a total of $16,679. On June 22, 2021, the Painting Contractor submitted a quote for repair of the stair tread and tread supports for a total of $77,365. GHD contacted an independent contractor, Stratford Steel, to get a comparable quote for the work. GHD reviewed the cost proposals to repair the anchor bolts, treads and tread supports and provided assistance to the Village in the negotiation process. After various discussion with the Painting Contractor, they submitted a revised combined quote for the anchor bolts, and stair tread repairs for a total of $78,260. The Change Order to perform the work by the Painting Contractor was accepted by the Village and executed on October 21, 2021.

1.4 Commissioning of Tank In accordance with the Contract documents, the substantial completion including the tank being back in service was scheduled to be no later than May 31, 2021. The painting Contractor went beyond the contractual substantial completion date and first filled the tank and obtained water samples on June 18, 2021, and again 24 hours later as required by the contract. The test results from the samples showed an elevated level of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which did not meet WCDOH guidelines and resulted in a failing test.

GHD reviewed the test results and identified a caulking product used to seal between the steel plate superstructure of the tank as the likely culprit for the elevated levels of VOCs found in the water samples. The caulk product was not specified in the Contractor Documents because the interior conditions of the tank were not known at the time of design, and it was assumed that any seams between the steel plates were small enough to be overlapped with the new solids-based coating system which does not contain any VOCs. The caulk product was proposed by the Painting Contractor after the interior primer and exterior coat had been installed and was approved for use on the project by the Engineer and WCDOH since it was NSF 61 approved for use in potable water systems.

GHD held various discussions with the caulk manufacturer, testing agency, and Painting Contractor to understand why and how a product certified for potable water use was leaching VOCs into the water. GHD also contacted various independent water tank inspectors and an independent consultant that closely works with GHD and specializes in water tank rehabilitations to find solutions for getting the tank back in service. After multiple internal and external discussions with various parties, the Painting Contractor was instructed to drain the tank, ventilate the interior of the tank and coat over the caulk with the same solids-based coating system that was used to coat the rest of the interior of the tank. It was believed that the solids-based coating system would encapsulate the caulk and mitigate any potential leaching of VOCs into the water.

After the mitigation work was complete, the tank was refilled, and the Painting Contractor obtained another set of samples 24-hours apart starting on July 19, 2021. The test results showed elevated levels of VOCs, higher than the first set of samples and the tank was not allowed to be placed back in service by WCDOH. Since the caulk product was the only product inside the tank that could leach the VOCs identified in the water samples, GHD began looking for alternative products to remove and replace the caulk. GHD found limited products on the market that could be used to replace the caulk, however, the products found also ran the same risk of leaching of VOCs into the water which would not be acceptable to WCDOH for putting the tank back in service. Another alternative proposed by GHD to the Village was to remove the caulk and weld the seams between the steel plates, however this alternative, would have caused some damage to the newly installed coating system on the interior and exterior of the tank and would have taken a long time to repair.



After further discussions between the Village of Scarsdale, WCDOH, and GHD, the Village of Scarsdale decided to perform independent water samples after draining the tank and refilling with new water. The samples were taken from an auxiliary line that also led directly to the tank but different from where the Painting Contractor had obtained their samples from. The results of these independent samples taken by the Village showed that the VOC levels were within an acceptable range for WCDOH, and the tank was filled and put back in service on August 13, 2021.

GHD’s original agreement and budget for the Boniface Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation project coincided with substantial and final completion dates outlined in the Contract. Since the work to commission the tank extended beyond those dates, GHD had additional efforts and input until the tank was allowed to be put back into service by WCDOH.

1.5 Additional Construction Observation The original agreement included 400 hours of Construction Observation. GHD obtained the services of our subconsultant KTA to provide field observations and inspection of work during the project. During construction there were instances where the Painting Contractor worked beyond 40 hours per week, and our subconsultant was present for the additional time the Painting Contractor was on site. Also, since the Painting Contractor extended their work beyond the substantial completion date, our subcontractor was present to observe their work beyond the contractual agreement.

In total our subconsultant worked 444 hours of regular time and 70 hours of overtime for a total of 514 hours on the project. GHD was able to negotiate a lower rate for Construction Observation with our subconsultant, KTA, which was lower than GHD’s anticipated cost in our original proposal to the Village. Although GHD, tried to manage our consultant’s time so that we would not exceed our Construction Observation budget, we slightly exceeded our budget, however at a great benefit to the Village in terms of total hours of Construction Observation on the project.

2. Amendment Request

GHD’s efforts in coordinating the work detailed above exceeded our scope of work and caused us to expend our Construction Management Services and Construction Observation budget on these tasks. Currently we have expended our budgeted effort for this project and this letter serves as a formal request for additional funds for the expenses already incurred and also for additional budget for project close out. Please see Table 1 and Table 2 below for cost associated with this Amendment Request. GHD would like to note that the total contractual amount including the proposed cost of Amendment Request No.1, is still lower than the next two consultant bids for this project, despite the contractor’s delay.

This amendment request to our current agreement is for additional Construction Management Services and Construction Observation for tasks performed beyond our original scope of work. The terms for our amendment request shall be generally in accordance with the description of services outlined in the Agreement between the Village of Scarsdale and GHD dated September 27, 2018.

Table 1 Overall Cost Table

Phase Amount

Original Agreement $130,500

Amendment Request No. 1 $28,791

Total Contract Amount (Proposed) $159,291



Table 2 Cost Breakdown of Amendment Request No. 1

Task Amount Hours

Valve Vault Lead Abatement $6,211 38

Water Storage Tank Lead Abatement $5,176 32

Anchor Bolt and Stair Repair $6,625 40

Water Tank Commissioning $9,110 55

Additional Construction Observation $841 6

Project Closeout $828 5

TOTAL $28,791 176

If you have any questions, please call.

Regards

Kevin Castro Technical Director

+1 315 802-0274 [email protected] cc: Rob Cole, Village of Scarsdale

Stephen Johnson, Village of Scarsdale Bryan Malone, GHD Ken Catino, GHD Ivan Gomez, GHD

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Donna Conkling

From: Anne Hintermeister <[email protected]>

Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2022 10:38 AM

To: Clerk's Department

Subject: Fwd: Leaf Analysis Questions

CAUTION: External sender.

correspondence sent Friday 2/4/22

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From: Anne Hintermeister <[email protected]>

Date: Fri, Feb 4, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Subject: Leaf Analysis Questions

To: Mayor <[email protected]>, Trustee Arest <[email protected]>, Trustee Whitestone

<[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, Trustee Lewis

<[email protected]>, Robert Cole <[email protected]>, Trustee Crandall <[email protected]>

Mayor, Trustees and Village Manager,

We are writing to respectfully request responses to the questions posed in the Scarsdale Forum’s

Scarsdale Fiscal Affairs (SFA) Committee e-mail of January 30, 2022 regarding the DPW’s Leaf Collection

Analysis and to an additional request sent to the Village Manager on February 1, 2022. The Committee’s

requests are reproduced below.

The DPW First Pass budget includes expenditures to continue curbside collection of loose leaves. A

slide entitled “Leaf Program Analysis” was included in materials posted on January 28, 2022 in advance of the

January 31, 2022 departmental budget meeting with the DPW Superintendent. The Analysis compares the costs

of the existing program to a bagged leaf pick up program. The SFA Chair submitted questions about the

Analysis by e-mail on January 30, 2022.

At the January 31, 2022 budget meeting, the Mayor deferred discussion of leaf collection costs,

including the Analysis, to a February 16, 2022 budget meeting. In the public comment segment of the meeting,

the SFA Chair asked for a response to the Committee’s January 30 questions. After the meeting, the Village

Manager provided to the Committee an Excel file that Mr. Coleman used in his leaf analysis last

year. Responding to the Chair’s February 1, 2022 e-mail, the Village Manager stated that staff are focused on

preparing for the February 16 meeting and that any remaining questions from the Committee would be

addressed after that meeting.

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We all agree that Fall leaf collection is a complex issue with a lot of moving parts and that community

input is essential to resolving it. The first step in resolving the issue is gathering all the facts and reliable

unbiased estimates about the existing program and all alternative approaches. We think the Village is best

served if the Board, staff and the public are working with the same set of complete facts about costs and other

fiscal effects, as well as quality of life and sustainability “costs” and benefits, of the various options. Without

that foundation, comparisons are not useful. The rationale articulated for continuing the existing program is the

$1,000,000 “burden shift” assumed in the DPW slide and the spreadsheet. That number, in particular, needs to

be supported with reliable data showing which residents benefit from the existing program and by how much.

We urge the Board and staff to provide the requested information about the Analysis without

delay. While we look forward to the February 16, 2022 presentation and appreciate staff’s work to prepare for

it, the Committee wants to do its own work on this issue in advance of the meeting. Our requests are limited in

number and should not unduly burden staff since they are likely reviewing the same material. Answering them

will require no research or data compilation; many call for a yes or no answer.

Thank you for considering this request.

Scarsdale Forum Scarsdale Fiscal Affairs Committee

Anne Hintermeister, Chair

January 30, 2022 Leaf Collection Questions

3. The Leaf Program Analysis included in the DPW slides (1/31/22 agenda package PDF p. 89) merits

further explanation and support given the high costs of the program and community objections.

a. Can you reconcile the requested Leaf Collection costs itemized at p. 77 of the First Pass workbook

with the Existing Leaf Program cost amounts in the Analysis?

b. Please explain the method and factual basis for the personnel cost allocations to the existing program

and to bagged pick-up in the Analysis. Do the personnel costs assumed in the Analysis include benefits?

c. Please explain the method and factual basis for the Equipment cost allocations to the existing

program and to bagged pick-up in the Analysis. Does the Analysis take the proceeds from selling vacuum

trucks into consideration?

d. Does the Analysis assume that if the existing program is discontinued, every resident will put out

bagged leaves for collection and no one will mulch mow or bring leaves to the recycling center? This seems

unreasonable. Have you considered the experience of neighboring communities?

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e. Does the first asterisk in the Analysis refer to another $239,870 in labor cost savings in addition to

the $203,992 difference shown in the slide? Why isn’t freeing up staff for other duties by switching to bagged

leaf collection a cost savings that should be accounted for in the analysis? Maybe we wouldn’t need so many

new DPW employees?

f. Please explain how the “Burden Shift” of $1,000,000 was computed and provide backup. What is the

source of the estimated increase in private landscaping costs of $186/yr/property? Is this based on evidence of

actual landscaping fees charged in Scarsdale v. other communities who have switched to bagged leaf pick-

up? Was such evidence considered? Does the $1,000,000 assume that every property owner would pay a

landscaper to bag their leaves? How much less would a landscaper charge to take leaves away for no-fee tipping

at the recycling center? Does the Analysis assume every property owner uses a private landscaping service?

g. What are the “difficulties for older residents with added work” listed as one of the three “key

observations.” What is that observation based on?

h. Please explain how “sustainability benefits” of leaf vacuuming v. bagged leaf collection were

compared (third “key observation”)? What specific benefits were considered and how were they weighted in

the Analysis? Did you consider quality of life “costs”—noise and pollution from vacuuming and messy and

potentially dangerous leaf piles?

i. Can you update the community re: reports provided last spring/summer that the Village did not own

the right kind of garbage trucks needed to pick up bagged leaves and could not order them due to a steel

shortage. DPW is asking for nearly $3 million for vehicles (operating and capital catchup amounts) in the First

Pass budget. Can you provide an itemized list of the vehicles proposed to be acquired? Does it include leaf

vacuuming vehicles? Does it include garbage trucks that could be used to pick up bagged leaves?

February 1, 2022 Additional Request to the Village Manager

Please send me documents supporting the "burden shift," including estimates of increased private

landscaping costs due to bagging.

Feb 16, 2022

Dear Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Scarsdale Board of Trustees,

The Village capitulating on a loose leaf pile pick up and gas blower ban, based on anecdotal

input from homeowners who may not yet have tried mulching themselves, and may not

understand that it takes only a simple and inexpensive blade change on the lawnmower, is ill-

conceived.

I respect that the Village of course wants to "involve and listen to the community," and I

understand there are some community members who are not in favor of converting to more

sustainable landscape practices. Some local residents may not understand the “why” and

“how” of sustainable lawn care, others may simply not want it out of concern for a negative

personal financial impact of maintaining a manicured lawn "status quo" aesthetic on their

properties. Ironically we all know, as is well documented even on our own Village website, per

official professional testimony and in existing archived demonstrations that include our own

local landscapers, mulching is not only feasible but saves landscapers time and money - in

comparison to blowing - and produces a beautiful and healthy lawn and garden (see

https://www.scarsdale.com/427/Leaf-Mulching-Video).

I understand and respect the Village decision last spring to speak with the community, because,

as a physician, I also listen to people. I listen to sick hospitalized patients and their family

members who have not been COVID vaccinated. They ask to be "treated" with ivermectin while

the patient remains on a ventilator as their lungs are turning into a tissue that has more of the

compliance of cement than a normal lung. Similarly, these patients initially refuse scientifically

based best practices and treatments for COVID and its complications, like remdesivir. They

have even refused standard treatments like blood transfusions when anemia complicates the

COVID aftermath. They believe remdesivir will cause kidney failure or that blood administered

from persons who have previously received the COVID vaccine will harm them. They have

grown these beliefs from local echo chambers of misinformation and disinformation, all flying

in the face of scientific fact.

I hadn't realized how deeply penetrated and pervasive the parallel local echo chamber of

misinformation was in Scarsdale regarding sustainable lawn care practices! I imagine there are

some vocal residents who don't understand the significant quality and quantity of life and

health, public safety, and social and environmental justice issues which are all deeply attached

to the Village policies and practices regarding landscape management. I imagine our local

residents, like many of my unvaccinated COVID patients, are not aware of, or perhaps just don't

believe, the science? This is the science that demonstrates in the state of California, as per the

California Air Resources Board (CARB) for example, that lawn equipment emissions currently

create more ozone-contributing pollutants than do cars.

Perhaps, not understanding the benefits, community members fear for the safety and health of

their own lawns and gardens, and therefore push for the Scarsdale status quo which is gas

powered leaf blowing and then vacuuming loose leaves? The science on the benefits of

mulching is robust and comprehensive, demonstrating how rich a resource the leaves are in

promoting a healthy topsoil with a complete microbiome and even a local habitat for much

needed species that we need to keep ourselves and our planet healthy. I for one greatly

appreciate skepticism, but given the robustness of the science, and the magnitude of what is at

stake, I would argue that this is an ethical issue that only the Village can adequately address

through a change in practice and policy.

While the principle of autonomy is integral in ethics, justice, and beneficence, above all

avoidance of maleficence - otherwise known as preventing the commission of harm - is just as

critical. Therefore, I CANNOT give ivermectin to patients with COVID nor CAN I ethically arrange

for and have the public support - through their insurance premiums and tax dollars - treatments

that are not scientifically shown to be helpful, or even potentially harmful. It's unethical, even

when the individual patient is asking for it. Similarly, it is unsound and unethical to continue to

ask Village residents to fund the highly detrimental Village practice and policy of leaf

vacuuming and promotion of gas blowing over mulching which negatively affects us all,

especially the disadvantaged members of our community, simply because some residents and

local landscapers are asking for continuation of these harmful practices.

And to salt the wounds, all Scarsdale residents are paying for this with their tax dollars. I feel

strongly that our Village officials need to base our landscape policies and code on actual science

and ethical principles that support environmental and social justice within our

community. PLEASE, let's start with the low hanging fruit - eliminate 2 stroke engine gas

blowers and loose leaf pile collection.

Luckily our Village has already made some progress in the gas blower ban, and of course we

have the benefit of the models from our many surrounding municipalities' transition to banning

gas blowers and eliminating loose leaf pile collections. Scarsdale already provides organic yard

waste containerized pick up all 12 months of the year, and with an expansion of our compacting

truck fleet with two new garbage trucks it's a mathematical financial win. It's irrational to be

collecting noncompacted leaves and then carting them to Goshen NY, paying the county in the

process. The costs and the waste involved are mind boggling. New Rochelle, which converted

to containerized pickup many years ago and encourages residents to mulch in place through the

“Love 'em and Leave 'em” campaign is now converting to an all-electric battery-powered

landscaping program. The City will transition all municipal operations to electric equipment, as

well as provide outreach, training, equipment demos and financial incentives to residents and

local landscapers, enabling them to work collaboratively with the industry and position small

local landscapers’ transition away from gas-powered equipment. Once their own

composting/recycling facility on Beechwood Avenue is complete, leaves will be composted

there.

Let’s follow suit. It's been a long campaign here in Scarsdale, starting with the 2011 Village

resolution on mulching, which we have continually promoted each fall, but which has not

gotten the complete traction we need. We have existing "can do" panels and an actual video

demonstration of mulching in Chase park (as above) on our village website and other

compelling materials (e.g. see https://www.leaveleavesalone.org/home/for-

professionals/). The CAC and the Scarsdale Forum have produced multiple reports outlining not

only the feasibility, but also the financial and environmental, quality of life, and direct health

impacts and improvements inherent in eliminating gas blowers and leaf vacuuming. It’s

notable that, at one of the last Village Board Working Sessions he attended in May 2021 before

retiring, then Village Manager Steve Pappalardo endorsed the realized truth seen in other

communities that discontinuation of "curbside" loose leaf collection translates into less blowing

and more mulching, compounding the win-win into a win-win-win. It's time for Scarsdale to act

on the promise of this long running campaign, and “just do it.”

Darlene LeFrancois, MD

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RESOLUTION RE: RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF A LOCAL

LAW ADOPTED BY THE SCARSDALE VILLAGE

BOARD AMENDING CHAPTER 269 OF THE

VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF

SCARSDALE ENTITLED “TAXATION” TO

INCREASE THE REAL PROPERTY TAX

EXEMPTION CAPS FOR COLD WAR MILITARY

VETERANS AS PERMITTED UNDER STATE

LAW

WHEREAS, on March 22, 2022, the Village Board of the Village of Scarsdale will hold

a public hearing on a local law to amend Chapter 269 of the Scarsdale

Village Code entitled “Taxation,” to increase the maximum exemption

caps for Cold War military veterans as allowed under Real Property Tax

Law Section 458-(b); and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Scarsdale Town Board hereby recommends that the Scarsdale

Village Board adopts the proposed local law amending Chapter 269 of the

Village Code of the Village of Scarsdale entitled “Taxation” to increase

the maximum exemption caps for Cold War military veterans as allowed

under Real Property Tax Law Section 458-(b); and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town shall implement the provisions of said local law upon its

adoption by the Village Board of Trustees; and be it further

RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be effective on the date hereby approved.


Date: March 1, 2022

For: March 8, 2022


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INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW # ____ OF 2022

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 269

OF THE SCARSDALE VILLAGE CODE

ENTITLED “TAXATION”

Additions Shown Deletions Shown


Section 1: Purpose and Intent: The Board of Trustees finds that it is appropriate to

increase the maximum exemption caps for qualifying veterans as permitted by Section 473.211

473.321 of the Laws of Westchester County, and Section 458-a 458-b of the New York State Real

Property Tax Law.

Section 2: Chapter 269 of the Scarsdale Village Code entitled “Taxation” is hereby

amended by repealing § 269-28. thereof, and replacing it with the following:

“§ 269-28 Amount of exemption; limitations.

A. Qualifying residential real property shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of 15% of the assessed value of such property; provided, however, that such exemption shall not exceed $54,000 $75,000 or the product of $54,000 $75,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate of the assessing unit or, in the case of a special assessing unit, the latest class ratio, whichever is less.

B. In addition to the exemption provided by Subsection A of this section, where the Cold War

veteran received a compensation rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or from the United States Department of Defense because of a service-related disability, qualifying residential real property shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of the product of the assessed value of such property multiplied by 50% of the Cold War veteran disability rating; provided, however, that such exemption shall not exceed $180,000 $250,000 or the product of $180,000 $250,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate of the assessing unit or, in the case of a special assessing unit, the latest class ratio, whichever is less.

C. If a Cold War veteran receives either a veterans exemption, authorized by § 458 of the Real

Property Tax Law, or an alternative veterans exemption under Article IV of this chapter,


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authorized by § 458-a of the Real Property Tax Law, the Cold War veteran shall not be eligible to receive an exemption under this article.”

Section 3: This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the New

York Secretary of State.

TO: Robert Cole, Village Manager FROM: Victoria Sirota, IAO, Assessor DATE: March 1, 2022 RE: Resolution to adopt the local law amending Chapter 269 entitled Taxation of the

Town/Village Code increasing the real property tax exemption caps for military veterans as permitted under Sections 458-b of the New York State Real Property Law

_____________________________________________________________________________

On May 17, 2021, the Board of Legislators of the County of Westchester adopted the amendment to Section 473 of the Laws of Westchester County raising the Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption caps for qualifying veterans under Section 458 of the New York State Real Property Law. The Town and Village Board of Scarsdale followed suit with the County and adopted a local law to increase caps relating to Alternative War Veterans under Sections 458-a of the New York Real Property Tax on October 26, 2021. Recently, the County clarified this change in the law to include qualifying veterans under Sections 458 (a) and (b). This directive would require a further change to Scarsdale’s local law to include qualifying veterans under Section 458-b of the New York State Real Property Law. Code Section 458 (b) of the Real Property Tax Law provides for real property exemptions for qualifying Cold War veterans equal to fifteen percent of the assessed value of property, subject to a cap of $54,000, multiplied by the latest state equalization rate for the assessing unit. Service-disabled veterans can receive an additional exemption equal to half of the veteran’s disability rating, subject to a cap of $180,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate of the assessing unit. Pursuant to State law, the County was entitled to increase those caps to $75,000 and $250,000, respectively. The town wide tax increase is estimated to be approximately $2,500 annually.

If adopted, this local law would take effect as of the 2022 assessment rolls or 2023 tax rolls.

Town Board Meeting Minutes 02/08/2022 979

TOWN BOARD MEETING

Video Conference Via Zoom

Town of Scarsdale February 8, 2022

A Meeting of the Town Board of Scarsdale was held via video conference on Tuesday,

February 8, 2022, at 9:01 p.m.

Present were Mesdames Veron, Brew, and Crandall; Messrs. Ahuja, Arest, Lewis, and Whitestone. Also present were Village Manager Cole, Deputy Village Manager Marshall, Assistant Village Manager Richards, Town Counsel Pozin, Custodian of Taxes Scaglione, and Assistant to the Village Manager Katzin. Ms. Veron presided.

* * * * * * * Minutes The minutes of the Town Board Meeting of January 11, 2022, were approved on a motion entered by Ms. Crandall, seconded by Mr. Whitestone, and carried unanimously.

* * * * * * * Report of the Custodian of Taxes

Custodian of Taxes Scaglione noted that the Board received the Town financial reports for January 2022.

As of January 31, 2022, 99.62% of the County tax levy for 2021 has been received, higher

from the five-year average at of 99.51%.

As of January 31, 2022, School tax collections were 98.12%, as compared to the five-year average of 97.95%. The second installment of School taxes was due in January 2022.

Ms. Scaglione noted that delinquent notices for all unpaid taxes will be mailed this month.

* * * * * * * * Public Comment Ms. Veron opened the meeting for the second public comment portion of this evening’s agenda. Robert Harrison, 65 Fox Meadow Road, noted that some of the people who gave comments during the earlier meeting did not give their address; he stated that they should be reminded to do so.


Mr. Harrison next read into the record a letter from Susan Levine, which was sent to the Board of Trustees regarding the recent high Con Edison bills, as follows:

The letter from Susan Levine, who is a good friend of mine and a long term was it in, I

just want to read it, because it may affect other residents: “Hello Mayor and Trustees...

I am sure most Scarsdale residents were shocked at their recent Con Edison Bill... and the huge increase it showed.

It is Unrelated to Usage.

If they did as I did..and compared last month's bill to this month's bill.. and read the fine print..they would see that the Electric Supply Cost DOUBLED... and was the reason for the much higher electric part of the bill.

As Natural Gas supplies become less expensive..the Supply number should go down.. as should the Gas Cost for heating as well....

Can you please mention this at your next Board Meeting so that residents have some explanation for their unexpectedly higher Con Ed Bills?

Thanks very much.

Susan Levine Ardmore Road” Mr. Harrison stated that he didn’t know if there is anything the Board can do, but he was

also shocked at the very large recent increase in his Con Edison Bill. It’s been a cold winter, and now there are problems with Russia and natural gas bills, etc. Hopefully there are some limits on how the utilities can raise their costs to residents.

Mr. Harrison next stated that he believed it was last year that there were problems with people paying their School tax and he would like to know if the Treasurer has a percentage of how many people have not paid their School tax on time; however, he can understand if she does not yet have this data.

Village Manager Cole responded to Mr. Harrison’s comment regarding the increase in

Con Edison rates. He stated that the Village does not have the ability to regulate the rates that are set by the State of New York. He stated that there is an opportunity for residents who have complaints about utility issues to contact the Department of Public Service and lodge a complaint. They also hold public hearings so that residents and others have the ability to participate in rate cases anytime a utility is seeking to have rates increased through the State. He noted that it is a pretty complex process and oftentimes it takes a very long time. It is a difficult thing to influence directly. In response to Mr. Harrison’s question, the Village does not regulate these increases; the State of New York does.


In response to Mr. Harrison’s question regarding late School tax payments, Custodian of Taxes Scaglione stated that she is tracking the taxpayers that did not pay their first installment. She is keeping a close eye on these numbers; however, she stated that she was not prepared to share those numbers now, because a few of those people did pay one or two days after the deadline.

Mr. Arest added to Mr. Harrison’s comment regarding Ms. Levine’s letter regarding the Con Edison rates, stating that this subject is getting some press. Everyone has felt it and to make matters worse, it appears as though there will be another increase next year. The Board appreciates the correspondence from Ms. Levine and they will pass it along to the State Representatives. The Board is happy to convey this to the State. He noted that the nice thing about local government is that we are your neighbors, so we are feeling it exactly the same and it's frustrating. Michael Levine, stated that with regard to Mr. Harrison’s question concerning School tax payments, on the last page of the meeting agenda, it states that 98.12% of the School taxes have been collection, and noted that there was some further detail provided. It seems at least as good as the five-year average.

Ms. Veron stated that she thought because the Village tracked it so carefully last year, Mr. Harrison may have been looking for a comparison from last year.

As no further public comments were offered, Ms. Veron closed the public comment session.

* * * * * * * * Future Meeting Schedule

Ms. Veron announced that the Village Board will be back to meeting in person when they reconvene next week. However, this does not mean the public has to be in person as the Village will continue to provide the opportunity to zoom in. The Board knows that the residents enjoy the hybrid session format, and if they feel more comfortable staying at home and that encourages them to stay involved, the Board welcomes.

The Board is going to be meeting on Tuesday, February 15th which is their Village Board

work session at 6:00 p.m. They have not yet fully set that agenda but will be doing that shortly. The Board is to hold that slot for non-budget work so that they can continue to have advanced conversations on the day-to-day operations of the Village.

Ms. Veron stated that February 16th is the date that the Board will have further conversations, the Board will dig deeper into areas of the Budget where they had questions and wanted further analysis.

She stated that they will be talking about the water rate study, and the leaf vacuuming program. She noted that there are people in the Community who would like to discuss this, so there'll be lots of conversation there. This meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16th. They have been starting in the afternoon because these conversations go late, but they want to make sure that everyone has an ample time to participate.


On Tuesday, February 22nd at 8:30 in the morning, the Board will be having their Limited Agenda meeting. That week is during School break and many people with school aged children will be taking some time off.

On Thursday, February 24th at 5:00 p.m., the Village Manager and Village Treasurer will present the preliminary budget to Village organizations and others who are interested. The staff is so good at answering specific questions - it's a great opportunity to engage on a very personal level and to go through the lines of the budget where there may be questions or comments.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 6:00 PM – Village Board Work Session

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 -4:00 PM – Village Board Work Session

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 – 8:30 AM – Village Board Limited Agenda

Thursday, February 24, 2022 – 5:00 P.M – Village Manager and Treasurer to Present Preliminary Budget to Village Organizations and Others

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Village Hall Schedule

Friday, February 11, 2022 – Lincoln’s Birthday (Observed)– Village Hall Closed

Monday, February 21, 2022 – Presidents’ Day – Village Hall Closed

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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. on a motion entered by Ms. Crandall, seconded by Mr. Arest, and carried by a unanimous vote.

Respectfully submitted,

_________________________ Donna M. Conkling For the Town Clerk’s Office

Town Board Meeting Financial Update Comments


On 3/08/22

BS and Cash Receipts and Disbursements

for month end February 2022

Comments

Attached please find the Town financial reports for February 2022.

As of February 28, 2022, 99.63% of the County tax levy for 2021 has been

received.

As of February 28, 2022, 98.49% of the School tax levy for 2021/2022 have been

received

Delinquent notices for all unpaid taxes were mailed.

County Tax bills will be issued April 1, 2021.

Subject to any questions, this concludes my report.

BALANCE SHEET

Assets Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Cash 27,101,194 2,667,263

Money Market/Investments 441,951 441,961

Taxes Receivable Current* 2,886,321 2,337,492

Taxes Receivable Overdue 2,058,281 2,030,891

Other receivables/assets

Temporary Investments 8,021,822 22,593

Total Assets 40,509,569 7,500,201 - - - - - - - - - -

Liabilities and Fund Equity

Liabilities

Due To Cty of Westchester

Due To School Dist No 1 39,032,022 6,032,022

PILOT Cty/School

Overpayments of Taxes 132,029 121,351

Due to Other Funds 383 788

Deferred Rev Pr Yrs Delinq 2,058,227 2,030,837

Total Liabilities 41,222,660 8,184,997 - - - - - - - - - -

Fund Equity

Fund Balance (713,090) (684,796)

Total Liabilities & Equity 40,509,569 7,500,201 - - - - - - - - - -

0

* Taxes Receivable Current Year

County 135,212 132,481

School 2,751,109 2,205,011

Total Current Year Receivable 2,886,321 2,337,492 - - - - - - - - - -

TOWN OF SCARSDALE

REPORT OF THE CUSTODIAN OF TAXES

CALENDAR YEAR AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2022 (UNAUDITED)

CALENDAR YEAR AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2022 (UNAUDITED)

CASH RECEIPTS & DISBURSEMENTS

Cash Receipts Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year to Date

Taxes & Penalties 39,190,098 640,173 39,830,271

Town Clerk Fees 1,058 820 1,878

PILOT Payment -

Interest Earnings 2,034 894 2,928

Overpayments 94,872 (10,608) 84,265

Temporary Investments 8,000,000 8,000,000

Total Cash Receipts 39,288,062 8,631,279 - - - - - - - - - - 47,919,341

Cash Disbursements

Westchester County:

Current Tax Collections -

Scarsdale School District: -

Current Tax Collections 30,000,000 33,000,000 63,000,000

NY State Health Dept: -

Marriage License Fees 1,013 1,013

Village of Scarsdale: -

Tax Penalties 28,968 63,537 92,505

Town Clerk Fees 630 415 1,045

State Aid - Mortgage Tax -

Refund Overpayment 25,584 477 26,062

Temp Invest Purchased 1,703 771 2,474

Total Cash Disbursements 30,057,897 33,065,201 - - - - - - - - - - 63,123,098

Cash Reconciliation

Beginning Balance 18,312,981 27,543,146 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224

Cash Receipts 39,288,062 8,631,279 - - - - - - - - - -

Disbursements (30,057,897) (33,065,201) - - - - - - - - - -

Balance End of Month 27,543,146 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224 3,109,224

TOWN OF SCARSDALE

REPORT OF CUSTODIAN OF TAXES

Town of Scarsdale

Real Property Tax Collection at February 28, 2022

County Tax 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Total Levied 35,745,463 37,215,202 38,478,980 40,389,141 42,166,868

Amount Collected 35,612,982 36,879,346 38,355,895 40,229,468 42,018,080

Uncollected 132,481 335,856 123,086 159,673 148,788

Percent Collected 99.63% 99.10% 99.68% 99.60% 99.65%

Uncollected 0.37% 0.90% 0.32% 0.40% 0.35%

99.53%

County Tax billed April 1st

School Tax 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Total Levied 146,304,323 142,885,159 140,335,035 136,759,515 132,782,049


Uncollected 2,205,011 8,041,844 1,411,195 820,110 904,787


Uncollected 1.51% 5.63% 1.01% 0.60% 0.68%

98.12%

School Tax billed September 1st

Note: * 2020 is the first year of two installments for school tax

Five year collection average


Town Tax Collection Percent at February 28 2022


Real Property Tax Collection at February 28, 2022

Village Tax 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Total Levied 43,060,000 41,421,739 41,421,739 40,237,709 39,575,839


Uncollected 712,576 2,349,086 172,279 143,179 175,656


Uncollected 1.65% 5.67% 0.42% 0.36% 0.44%

98.29%

Village Tax billed July 1st


Town Tax Collection Percent at February 28 2022