Northampton City Council Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
Councilors:
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President William H. Dwight, At-Large

Vice-President Ryan R. O'Donnell, Ward 3
Jesse M. Adams, At-Large
Maureen T. Carney, Ward 1
Dennis P. Bidwell Ward 2
Gina Louise Sciarra, Ward 4
David A. Murphy, Ward 5
Marianne L. LaBarge, Ward 6
Alisa F. Klein, Ward 7
Meeting Agenda
City Council Chambers
Walter J. Puchalski Municipal Building
212 Main Street, Northampton
MeetingDate:April21,2016
MeetingTime:7:00pm
1.
Public Comment
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Hearings
4.
Recognition and One-Minute Announcements by Councilors
5.
Communications and Proclamations from the Mayor
6.
Resolutions
5.
Communications and Proclamations from the Mayor
6.
Resolutions
A.
16.047 A Resolution to Adopt the Capital Improvement

Program for FY 2017 - FY 2021 submitted to City Council on
March 3, 2016 - 2nd Reading
Documents:
B.
16.047_FY17-FY21CapitalImprovementProgramResolution.pdf
16.049 A Resolution pertaining to Bottums Road - 2nd

Reading
Documents:
7.
Presentations
8.
Consent Agenda
16.049_BottumsRoadResolution.pdf
Minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 7, 2016

Documents:
9.
10.
CityCouncilMeetingMinutes_April_7_2016.pdf
Recess for Committee on Finance (See Separate Agenda)
Financial Orders
A.
16.051 A Financial Order authorizing the payment of two

previous year bills from the DPW - 1st Reading
Documents:
B.
16.052 Financial Order regarding gift donation of $10,000 for

Improvements to City Council Chambers - 1st Reading
Documents:
C.
16.053_MatchFundsDCR_Urban__Forestry_Grant.pdf
16.030 Financial Order to establish water & sewer rates for

FY2017 - 2nd Reading
Documents:
E.
16.052_CouncChamberImprovements.pdf
16.053 Financial Order To appropriate $46,798 from free cash

to match funds for the Massachusetts Department of
Conservation and Recreation Urban Forestry - 1st Reading
Documents:
D.
16.051_DPW_PriorYearBills.pdf
16.030REVISEDWaterSewerRatesFY17-WithMemo.pdf
16.037 Financial Order for FY17 Capital Plan - $225,000 for

LED Streetlights Project - 2nd Reading
FY2017 - 2nd Reading

Documents:
E.

LED Streetlights Project - 2nd Reading
Documents:
F.
16.043_F.O.FireTruckCapitalProject.pdf
16.044 Financial Order to appropriate $275,000 from FY 16

Free Cash to NPS Projects - 2nd Reading
Documents:
M.
16.042_F.O._PhoneSystem.pdf

Fire Truck - 2nd Reading
Documents:
L.
16.041_F.O.BorrowingForPaving.pdf
16.042 Financial Order to replace VOIP system - 2nd Reading

Documents:
K.
16.040_FinancialOrder_WastewaterTreatmentPlantImprovements.pdf
16.041 Financial Order to appropriate $500,000 for Street

Resurfacing and to authorize borrowing and issuance of
bonds, etc. - 2nd Reading
Documents:
J.
16.039_Financial_Order_DispatchCenterRadioCosoles.pdf
16.040 Financial Order for FY17 Capital Plan - $1,354,013 for

Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements - 2nd Reading
Documents:
I.
16.038_FinancialOrder_VOIP_Replacement.pdf
16.039 Financial Order for $375,000 to appropriate for new

radio consoles for the Dispatch Center - 2nd Reading
Documents:
H.
16.037_F.O.LEDStreetlights.pdf
16.038 Financial Order - FY17 Capital Plan - $129,210 for VOIP

from Fund 2620 I-NET and Technology - 2nd Reading
Documents:
G.
16.030REVISEDWaterSewerRatesFY17-WithMemo.pdf
16.044_F.O.SchoolProjects.pdf
16.045 Financial Order to appropriate $2,860 from CPA

funding to Leeds Historic Walking Tour Project - 2nd
Reading
Documents: 16.045_SupportingCoverLetter-LeedsHistoricWalkingTourProject.pdf,
16.045_LeedsHistoricSignageOrder.pdf
N.
16.046 A Financial Order Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a

Lease Agreement with NCTV - 2nd Reading
Documents:
16.046_NCTV_Lease.pdf
N.
16.046 A Financial Order Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a

Lease Agreement with NCTV - 2nd Reading
Documents:
11.
Orders
12.
Ordinances
A.
16.046_NCTV_Lease.pdf
16.048 An Ordinance to Provide for Limited Time Parking on

King Street by revising Section 312-104 Schedule III of City
Code -1st Reading
Positive recommendation from the Committee on Legislative Matters on
4/11/2016
Documents: 16.048-KingStreetOrdinance.pdf,
16.048_LM_Report_Based_On_Committee_Feedback_Revised.pdf
13.
Updates from Council President & Committee Chairs
14.
Information Requests (Charter Provision 2-7) and Committee Study

Requests
15.
New Business
Contact: P. Powers
Administrative Assistant to the City Council
(413) 587-1210
[email protected]
City of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
In City Council, ____________April 7, 2016___________________________

Upon the recommendation of Mayor David J. Narkewicz
R-16.047
A RESOLUTION
To adopt the C.I.P. for FY2017 FY2021
submitted to City Council on March 3, 2016
Resolved, that
The City Council hereby adopts the Capital Improvement Program FY2017-FY2021, submitted
by the Mayor on March 3, 2016, in accordance with the Charter of Northampton, Massachusetts,
Article 7 Finance and Fiscal Procedures, Section 7-5: Capital Improvement Program.
16.047
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
In the Year Two Thousand and Sixteen
UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF The City Council Committee on Public Works and Utilities
16.049
A Resolution
To Accept BOTTUMS ROAD as a City Street
The City Council resolves that the Mayor prepare an order of taking for Bottums Road
and further requests its submission to the City Council.
16.049
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
In City Council April 21, 2016
Upon the recommendation of the Mayor
16.051
AN ORDER
To authorize payment of two prior year bills from the DPW
Ordered, that:
the Council authorize payment of two prior fiscal year bills (FY2015) from the DPW for $582.38 and
$308.60 respectively.
16.051
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
16.052
AN ORDER
Gift donation of $10,000 for Improvements to City Council Chambers
Ordered, that:
The Northampton City Council gratefully accepts the donation of $10,000, a gift to the City of
Northampton from D.A. Sullivan and Sons, Inc., and in accordance with Massachusetts General Law
Chapter 44, Section 53A approves using the gifted funds as requested by the donor, for improvements
to Council Chambers.
16.052
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
16.053
AN ORDER
To appropriate $46,798 from free cash to match funds for the Massachusetts Department of
Conservation and Recreation Urban Forestry Challenge Grant for Northampton.
Whereas,
the City of Northampton wishes to integrate urban forestry into its sustainable planning initiatives by
recognizing the role that public shade trees play in reducing energy use, improving air quality, mitigating
storm water, spawning retail activity, and enhancing quality of life;
Whereas,
the Mayor created a new Public Shade Tree Commission and appointed a Tree Warden to advance this
important objective and increased the citys tree planting budget to support their work;
Whereas, a critical next step in their work plan is the creation of a comprehensive public shade tree
inventory which can be used to guide re-planting efforts, develop an urban forestry management plan,
and inform future policy recommendations;
Whereas,
the City has been awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
which will provide $30,000 toward this effort;
Whereas,
the City must provide matching funds for the project, which will be used to complete a professional and
systematic inventory of approximately 8,000 shade trees and 1000 planting sites in our public rights of
way.
Therefore, be it Ordered, that
$ 46,798 be appropriated from the FY16 General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance (Free Cash) for the
purpose of providing matching funds for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Urban Forestry Challenge Grant for Northampton.
16.053
Mayor David J. Narkewicz

City of Northampton
City Hall, 210 Main Street, Room 12
Northampton, MA 01060-3199
(413) 587-1249
[email protected]
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Mayor David J. Narkewicz
DATE: April 1, 2016
RE: Revision to Proposed FY2017 Volumetric Water Rates
I am submitting the attached revisions to my previously recommended order setting water and sewer
rates for FY2017 which the City Council considered March 17, 2016 on first reading. The revisions,
which pertain only to the proposed volumetric rates for water, are shown alongside my original
recommendation.
This revised recommendation is made in response to the valuable feedback received from residents,
multi-family property owners, and members of the business community - including the Greater
Northampton Chamber of Commerce - following multiple public presentations and hearings held over
the last several weeks. While the vast majority of residents and small businesses would experience very
low to moderate water increases under the new structure, the combined effect of raising volumetric
consumption rates together with one-time increases in our fixed infrastructures fees has resulted in
higher percentage increases for some businesses and institutions in the large customer class. In order to
mitigate this one-time impact, I am recommending a proportional lowering of the three volumetric water
consumption rates for all customers.
To propose these lower volumetric water rates, my staff and I have worked with the citys consultants to
review all aspects of our FY2017 funding plan including operational and capital needs, budgeted to
actual revenue trends, timing of future project bonding, and how we allocate revenue to the Water
Enterprise Fund budget from various funding sources including the water consumption charges, capital
stabilization fund, undesignated fund balance, and borrowing. We have achieved these changes through
a combination of shifting approximately $420,000 in budgeted funding previously derived from
volumetric water rates to reserves, together with modifying our capital financing plan to delay a
projected bond issuance. We feel comfortable that this change in the first year of our multi-year
financial plan is both financially sound and sustainable. It is aided by the fact that we have relatively
smaller water infrastructure capital needs in comparison to our more immediate, short-term sewer
infrastructure needs, namely the wastewater treatment facility.
We have updated the special FY2017 Water and Sewer Rates page on the citys website to reflect
these proposed changes. The online calculator allowing residents and businesses to estimate their future
water and sewer bill has also been updated with the revised water rates, along with my slide presentation.
I respectfully request your approval of this revised order and look forward to discussing it with the City
Council at your April 7, 2016 meeting.
Revised April 1, 2016
City of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
In the City Council, February 18, 2016
Upon the Recommendation of the Mayor
O-16.030
AN ORDER
TO ESTABLISH WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR FY2017
Ordered, that:
Effective July 1, 2016, the per 100 cubic foot (CCF) rates for water and sewer are as follows:
WATER
Previously Proposed
Customers with 1 meter or smaller
Tier 1 consumption: 0 16 CCF $4.73 per CCF
Tier 2 consumption: >16 CCF $6.21 per CCF
Revised
Customers with 1 meter or smaller
Tier 1 consumption: 0 16 CCF $4.36 per CCF
Tier 2 consumption: >16 CCF $5.82 per CCF
Customers with meter larger than 1

All consumption $6.09 per CCF
Customers with meter larger than 1

All consumption $5.72 per CCF
SEWER
Non-metered
$7.52 per CCF based on 80% of metered water consumption
Metered
$7.52 per CCF
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
16.037
AN ORDER
To appropriate $225,000 to pay the costs of conversion to LED Streetlights,
to authorize borrowing and issuance of bonds for project, etc.
Ordered, that:
the sum of $225,000 is appropriated to pay the costs of the conversion to LED streetlights, including
payment of costs incidental or related thereto; that to meet such appropriation the Treasurer with the
approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow $225,000 under M.G.L. c. 44, 7(14), or pursuant to any
other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; and that the Mayor is authorized
to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project.
Further Ordered, that:

the City Treasurer is authorized to file an application with the appropriate officials of The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts (the Commonwealth) to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all bonds
of the City authorized by this Council as of the date hereof, and to provide such information and execute
such documents as such officials of the Commonwealth may require in connection therewith.
16.037
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
16.038
AN ORDER
To appropriate $129,210 for infrastructure upgrades to replace VOIP system
Ordered, that:
the City Council appropriate $129,210 from the I-NET Access and Technology Fund (Fund 2620) to be
used for related infrastructure upgrades relative to the replacement of the citys VOIP system, and
necessary to provide resiliency and redundancy for the citys vital public communication systems.
16.038
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
16.039
AN ORDER
To appropriate $375,000 for new radio consoles for the Dispatch Center
Ordered, that:
the sum of $375,000 is appropriated for new radio consoles for the dispatch center, including payment of
costs incidental or related thereto; that to meet such appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the
Mayor is authorized to borrow $375,000 under M.G.L. c. 44, 7(14), or pursuant to any other enabling
authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any
other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project.
the City Treasurer is authorized is authorized to file an application with the appropriate officials of The
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the Commonwealth) to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws
any and all bonds of the City authorized by this Council as of the date hereof, and to provide such
information and execute such documents as such officials of the Commonwealth may require in connection
therewith.
16.039
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
16.040
AN ORDER
To appropriate $1,354,013 for wastewater treatment plant improvements,
to approve borrowing for project, and to authorize issuing bonds, etc.
Ordered, that:
the sum of $1,354,013 is appropriated for wastewater treatment plant improvements, including payment of
costs incidental or related thereto; that to meet such appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the
Mayor is authorized to borrow $1,354,013 under M.G.L. c. 44, 7(1) or 8(15), or pursuant to any other
enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; and that the Mayor is authorized to take
any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project.
therewith.
16.040
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
16.041
AN ORDER
To appropriate $500,000 for Street Resurfacing and
to authorize borrowing and issuance of bonds, etc.
Ordered, that:
the sum of $500,000 is appropriated for street resurfacing, including payment of costs incidental or related
thereto; that to meet such appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to
borrow $500,000 under M.G.L. c. 44, 7(5), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds
or notes of the City therefor; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or
convenient to carry out this project.
therewith.
16.041
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
16.042
AN ORDER
To appropriate $456,000 for replacement of VOIP system,
to authorize borrowing and issuance of bonds for project
Ordered, that:
the sum of $456,500 is appropriated for replacement of the citys VOIP system, providing resiliency and
redundancy for the citys vital public communication systems, including payment of costs incidental or
related thereto; that to meet such appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized
to borrow $456,500 under M.G.L. c. 44, 7(9), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue
bonds or notes of the City therefor; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or
Further Ordered, that
therewith.
16.042
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
16.043
AN ORDER
To appropriate $585,000 for new fire truck,
to authorize borrowing and issuance of bonds for project, etc.
Ordered, that:
the sum of $585,000 is appropriated for a new fire truck, including payment of costs incidental or related
thereto; that to meet such appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to
borrow $585,000 under M.G.L.c. 44, 7(9), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds
or notes of the City therefor; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or
Further Ordered, that
therewith.
16.043
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
16.044
AN ORDER
To appropriate $275,000 from FY 16 Free Cash to NPS Projects
Ordered, that:
the following Capital Projects be appropriated from the FY16 General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance (Free Cash):
Northampton Public Schools Energy Management System Upgrades at HS
115,000
Northampton Public Schools Brick and Faade Work at HS
40,000
Northampton Public Schools Tennis Court Resurfacing at JFK
45,000
Northampton Public Schools Front Entrance and Stair Repair at Jackson Street
50,000
25,000
275,000
Northampton Public Schools Chimney Repairs at Leeds

TOTAL:
16.044
City of Northampton
Community Preservation Committee
210 Main Street, City Hall
Northampton, MA 01060
October 7, 2016
William H. Dwight
City Council President
210 Main Street, Room 16
Northampton, MA 01060
Re: Community Preservation Committee Recommendation for Funding
Chairman Dwight and City Councilors,
To encourage greater diversity of applicants for CPA funds, broaden community participation,
and make applying less formidable, the Community Preservation Committee developed a Small
Grants process for funding requests of up to $3,000.00, with a total project cost not to exceed
$6,000.00. The small grant process was developed to be simpler and less time consuming than
the traditional application process, but small grant applicants must still demonstrate their
eligibility for funding under the CPA. To expedite the availability of funding, Small Grants
Recommendations are provided to City Council as soon as they are complete.
At the February 10, 2016 meeting, the Community Preservation Committee voted to recommend
a $2,860 Small Grant allocation to the Leeds Civic Association for a historic signage walking tour
project. When complete, this project will include seven signs along a half mile route that provide
a history of the Village of Leeds. The tour will depict the Village in its industrial heyday, inform
visitors about the devasting flood, and will complement the Norwottuck Rail Trail and Mill River
Greenway. The application presented to the CPC, which includes signage locations and
examples, is attached.
Please do not hesitate to contact myself, or Preservation Planner Sarah LaValley with any
questions about the projects, if additional information is needed, or the Committees
recommendations.
Thank you,
Brian Adams
Chair, City of Northampton Community Preservation Committee
16.045
City of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
In City Council, April 7, 2016

Upon the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee
O-16.045
AN ORDER
To appropriate $2,860 from CPA funding
to Leeds Historic Walking Tour Project
Ordered, that
WHEREAS, the Leeds Civic Association submitted a Small Grants application for Community
Preservation Act funding for signage for a Leeds Village Historical Self-Guided
Walking Tour.
WHEREAS, the project will help preserve the history and culture of the Village of Leeds and
its important role in the economic development of the City of Northampton
WHEREAS, the project has wide community support, and was enthusiastically supported by
the Northampton Historical Commission
WHEREAS, the project will maximize the value of Community Preservation funds contributed
through extensive volunteer labor and donations.
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2016, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee,
voted unanimously to recommend that $2,860 in Community Preservation Act
funds be used to support this project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,

That $2,860 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Leeds Historic
Walking Tour Project. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community
Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $2,860 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-359930).
16.045
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
In City Council, April 7, 2016

Upon the recommendation of Mayor David J. Narkewicz
O-16.046
An Order
Authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease with NCTV
WHEREAS, Northampton Community Television (NCTV), the Citys community access
television provider leases studio space at Northampton High School for its access
studio, and;
WHEREAS, the Northampton School Committee voted to extend the lease with NCTV for up
to 16 months while a long term lease is negotiated, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 40, Section 3 of the Mass. General Laws requires the approval of
City Council for leases of school property,
Now therefore, be it Ordered,

That the Mayor is authorized to execute a lease with NCTV of approximately 2,700 square feet
of space at the Northampton High School currently occupied by NCTV for a period not to
exceed 16 months. The leased premises shall be used exclusively for public access television
purposes. The School Committee shall sign the lease agreement to confirm its approval of the
terms and conditions thereof.
The lease authorized hereunder is subject to approval of the Commissioner of Education in
accordance with M.G.L. c. 40, 3.
16.046
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
In the Year Two Thousand Sixteen
Upon the recommendation of The Department of Public Works
16.048
AN ORDINANCE
To Provide for Limited Time Parking on King Street
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Northampton, in the City Council assembled as follows:
SECTION 1
That 312-104 titled Schedule III: Limited Time Parking be Revised
By adding the following:
Name of Street
King Street
16.048
Side
Northeasterly
Time Limit/Hours;
Days
15 mins./8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m.; Monday
through Saturday
From
A point 237 feet
southerly from
Trumbull Road
To
A point 257 feet
southerly from
Trumbull Road
CommitteeReportonaLegislativeMatter
ReportRegarding:
16.048lm
AnOrdinancetoProvideforLimitedTimeParkingon
KingStreetbyrevisingSection312104ScheduleIIIof
CityCode
From:
Comm.onLegislativeMatters
Recommendation:
PositiveRecommendation
DateofMeeting
PreparedBy:
4/11/2016
P. Powers
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Abstain:
FactorsConsidered:
TheCommitteereviewedtheordinanceandheardfromCouncilorRyanR.O'Donnell
Comments, Discussion & Debate:
ThisitemwasapprovedbytheTransportationandParkingCommissioninNovemberof
2015.Itestablishesa15minutesspaceinfrontofBankofAmericaonKingStreet.Itcame
attherequestofTPCmemberPatrickGoggins.

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CITY COUNCIL

President William H. Dwight, At-Large

Recognition and One-Minute Announcements by Councilors

Communications and Proclamations from the Mayor

Communications and Proclamations from the Mayor

16.047 A Resolution to Adopt the Capital Improvement

16.049 A Resolution pertaining to Bottums Road - 2nd

Minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 7, 2016

Recess for Committee on Finance (See Separate Agenda)

16.051 A Financial Order authorizing the payment of two

16.052 Financial Order regarding gift donation of $10,000 for

16.030 Financial Order to establish water & sewer rates for

16.053 Financial Order To appropriate $46,798 from free cash

16.037 Financial Order for FY17 Capital Plan - $225,000 for

FY2017 - 2nd Reading

16.037 Financial Order for FY17 Capital Plan - $225,000 for

16.044 Financial Order to appropriate $275,000 from FY 16

16.043 Financial Order for FY17 Capital Plan - $585,000 for

16.042 Financial Order to replace VOIP system - 2nd Reading

16.041 Financial Order to appropriate $500,000 for Street

16.040 Financial Order for FY17 Capital Plan - $1,354,013 for

16.039 Financial Order for $375,000 to appropriate for new

16.038 Financial Order - FY17 Capital Plan - $129,210 for VOIP

16.045 Financial Order to appropriate $2,860 from CPA

16.046 A Financial Order Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a

16.046 A Financial Order Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a

16.048 An Ordinance to Provide for Limited Time Parking on

Updates from Council President & Committee Chairs

Information Requests (Charter Provision 2-7) and Committee Study

In City Council, ____________April 7, 2016___________________________

Mayor David J. Narkewicz

Revised April 1, 2016

Customers with meter larger than 1

Customers with meter larger than 1

Further Ordered, that:

Northampton Public Schools Brick and Faade Work at HS

Northampton Public Schools Tennis Court Resurfacing at JFK

Northampton Public Schools Chimney Repairs at Leeds

In City Council, April 7, 2016

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,

In City Council, April 7, 2016

Now therefore, be it Ordered,

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