Finger Lakes Television
3325 Marvin Sands Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Nancy Abdallah, Treasurer, will be presenting the unaudited financial statements for 2024.
Our agreement with the Canandaigua School District expires in August of 2025. We have been discussing a successor agreement with the District which would increase the share of the full-time SRO from 50/50 to 60/40 (District/City). The District covers 100% of the cost of the two part-time SROs assigned to the Middle and Primary/Elementary Schools. We have also discussed adding two part-time positions strictly for after-school events at 100% District cost.
Water on the floor in the Police Station basement led to the discovery of a leak entering the basement via the main electrical service. The project involves re-running wire from the transformer. We will also apply new sealant/epoxy at the basement penetration point to ensure there is no path for water to re-enter. RG/E will be installing a new service line to the building. Schuler Haas, our electric contractor, will be completing the remainder of the work which involves new internal wiring, junction box and meter.
The Police Department uses portable laptops in all of their vehicles. Although expected to last for the duration a vehicle is in services, sometimes they need to be replaced off-cycle. Two (2) laptops have failed in vehicles we anticipate keeping for several more years. Each computer and docking station is $2,912.12 thus $5,842.24 is needed. As this is an unbudgeted expense, the funds from the Police Asset and Forfeiture fund can be used.
With the anticipated arrival of the two (2) new patrol vehicles, the Police Department is requesting to purchase two Stalker 11 Moving Radar devices. Radar enhances an officer’s ability to detect and deter speeding violations. The Department has been transitioning their radar over the past three years to the Stalker II devices. Each device is $2,615 thus $5504 is needed. As this is an unbudgeted expense, the funds from the Police Asset and Forfeiture fund can be used.
The Police Department requests and recommends transition from the Glock 23 .40 caliber firearms to Glock 47 9mm models. This decision stems from significant advancements in modern 9mm technology, including improved performance, cost-effectiveness, enhanced accuracy over longer distances, and reduced training time. These upgrades ensure officers are equipped with the most efficient and effective tools to maintain public safety and respond quickly. The Department is recommending using AMCHAR who quoted $21,582.55 for 35 firearms (this includes $7,790 deducted for trade-in of the 40 calibers). An additional $5,686 is required for new holsters. Total expenditure will be $27,268.55. As this is an unbudgeted expense, the funds from the Police Asset and Forfeiture fund can be used.
The Department of Public Works will be surplus five (5) vehicles as part of our regular fleet management. One of these vehicles will be sold to Finger Lakes Community College, while the remaining vehicles will be auctioned.
The construction of North Bloomfield Road necessitated additional construction inspection and administration from the City’s consulting engineer, Hunt. A change order totaling $56,833.95 is necessary to cover an outstanding invoice and additional expenses for inspection and administration to complete the project. A formal approval of the change order and appropriation of remaining contingency in the project budget is necessary.
DPW Director, Sarah Brown, is seeking approval to move forward with hiring a summer intern for the Department of Public Works through the GIS grant awarded jointly with the Town of Canandaigua. The intern's wages are fully reimbursable under the grant, and she is requesting a budget amendment of $9,600 to fund the position. This amount would cover a 12-week internship at 40 hours per week, paid at a rate of $20 per hour. Interviews will be conducted within the next few weeks with the intent to have the intern start in late May.
This item is intended for informational purposes only. Watershed Manager, Kevin Olvany, and Colliers Engineering have been working to develop a scope of work for a grant proposal. Kevin has been meeting with property owners regarding easements and work on their property as well as potential buy-outs related to bridge improvements. It is anticipated that a full scope of work will be presented at the May 19th City Council meeting where the Council will appropriate funds for the grant application. A proposed public forum is tentatively planned for May 20th to provide residents an opportunity to discuss the scope of work prior to submittal.
The City Council has been reviewing and discussing the proposed PUD. This is a continued discussion.
Finger Lakes Television
3325 Marvin Sands Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424
