City of Auburn, New York

SEQRA RESOLUTION #46 of 2016

DETERMINING THAT PROPOSED ACTION IS TYPE II ACTION FOR PURPOSES OF

THE NEW YORK STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT By Councilor Giannettino April 7, 2016

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn, New York (the "City") is considering undertaking the reconstruction of the City’s water distribution system, including the reconstruction and improvement of the existing water distribution main on NYS Route 34, and the acquisition of replacement furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required, (the “Project”);

WHEREAS, the Project activities consist of the reconstruction of the City’s water

distribution system, in kind, on the same site; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (the "SEQR Act") and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York, being 6 NYCRR Part 617, as amended (the "Regulations"), the City desires to comply with the SEQR Act and the Regulations with respect to the Project;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Project constitutes a "Type II Action" under 6 NYCRR § 617.5(c) (2) and no further action under the SEQR Act and the Regulations is required.

2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

The foregoing Resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

Seconded by Councilor McCormick

Ayes Noes Councilor McCormick X Councilor Giannettino X Councilor Cuddy X Councilor Carabajal X Mayor Quill X

Carried and Adopted X

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City of Auburn, New York STATE OF NEW YORK )

) SS.: COUNTY OF CAYUGA )

I, CHARLES MASON, Clerk of the City of Auburn, Cayuga County, New York (the "City"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY:

That I have compared the annexed abstract of the minutes of the meeting of the Council of the City, held on the 7th day of April, 2016 including the Resolution contained therein, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a true and correct copy of said original and of the whole of said original so far as the same relates to the subject matters therein referred to.

I FURTHER CERTIFY that the full Council of the City consists of five (5) members; that five (5) members of the Council were present at such meeting; and that five (5) of such members voted in favor of the above Resolution.

I FURTHER CERTIFY that (i) all members of the Council had due notice of the meeting, (ii) pursuant to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law (Open Meetings Law), such meeting was open to the general public, and due notice of the time and place of such meeting was duly given in accordance with Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, and (iii) the meeting was in all respects duly held.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the City this 8th day of April, 2016.

____________________________________Charles Mason, Clerk City of Auburn, Cayuga County, New York

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Division for Historic Preservation

P.O. Box 189, Waterford, New York 12188-0189 • (518) 237-8643 • www.nysparks.com

ANDREW M. CUOMO

ROSE HARVEY

Governor

Commissioner

August 16, 2016

Mrs. Christina J. Selvek Dir. of Capital Projects & Grants City of Auburn Memorial City Hall 24 South Street Auburn, NY 13021

Re:

NYSEFC Auburn Water Distribution System Project City of Auburn, Cayuga County, NY 16PR02255 DWSRF IUP#15546- 2016 NYS Water Grant Application

Dear Mrs. Selvek:

Thank you for requesting the comments of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). We have reviewed the provided documentation in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Please note these comments are those of OPRHP and relate only to Historic/Cultural resources. They do not include other environmental impacts to New York State parkland that may be involved in or near your project. Such impacts must be considered as part of the environmental review of the project pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and/or the State Environmental Quality Review Act (New York Environmental Conservation Law Article 8). Given the proximity of the North Street Cemetery to the road right-of-way and potential project impacts, OPRHP recommends that the proposed water line not be installed east of the existing 6” gas line beneath the curb/sidewalk and adjacent to the cemetery. Submitted plans show the 6” gas line adjacent to the North Street Cemetery and east of the existing 6” water main. OPRHP recommends that the new water main be placed only to the west of the existing gas line and towards the road centerline. If project impacts extend beyond and to the east of the existing 6” gas line, OPRHP recommends a boundary delineation study of the west side of the North Street Cemetery along North Street. This study would require geophysical prospection and topsoil stripping to identify any potential cemetery-related features or burials. If further correspondence is required regarding this project, please refer to the project review (PR) number noted above. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 518.268.2185 or at andrew.farry@parks.ny.gov.

Division for Historic Preservation

P.O. Box 189, Waterford, New York 12188-0189 • (518) 237-8643 • www.nysparks.com

Sincerely,

Andrew Farry Scientist/Archaeology via e-mail only cc: Seth Jensen, City of Auburn

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July 15, 2016Prepared By: City of Auburn

Office of Planning and Economic Development

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Smart Growth Assessment for the NY Water Grants Program & New York State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program

MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL NEW PROJECT LISTING FORMS DWSRF Applicant: Town, City, Village, or Water Company City of Auburn, New York

DWSRF Project # if already Listed: 15546

Project Description:

Water Distribution Improvements- NYS Route 34 and York Street Water Main: Replace 2,500 linear feet of corroded 6” cast iron distribution main that provides primary and secondary service to high service users in the City.

Project Summary: The City of Auburn Department of Engineering Services has reviewed the current infrastructure surrounding the North Street/York Street Service Area and has developed a preliminary mitigation plan to provide system reliability, increase volumetric capacity, and ease maintenance operations in the future. As illustrated below, the City is proposing to install a new 12" water main from Carpenter Street to the intersection of York Street. At the intersection the new main will connect to the existing 6" main that continues north along North Street. In addition a new 12" water main will be installed westerly along York Street until meeting up with the existing 12" main on York Street. All existing services along this section will be abandoned from the existing 6" main and connected to the new 12" line. New valves, hydrants, and copper water services to the edge of the ROW will be provided. Additionally, the City proposes to install two (2) new 12" gate valves on either side of the existing Quarry Road 12" main. This will provide complete control over the direction of flow to Nucor Steel while maintaining the necessary volume required keeping the facility in operation. Abandonment of the northern 6" line along York Street is also proposed to minimize valving and elimination of redundant service mains in this area. The aforementioned strategy complements the health, sanitation, and security goals noted in section 4 while promoting a maintainable system in this service area.

Please attach a map showing the location of the proposed project.

SECTION 1 - SCREENING QUESTIONS

1. Prior Approvals

a. Has the project been previously approved for DWSRF financing?

Yes No

If so, what was the DWSRF project number(s) for the prior approval(s)?

b. If so, is the scope of the project substantially the same as that which was approved?

Yes No Not Applicable

If the project was previously approved by EFC’s Board and the scope of the project has not materially changed, the project is not subject to smart growth review. Skip to signature block.

2. New or Expanded Infrastructure

a. Does the project add new water mains or a new treatment plant? (Note: A new infrastructure project adds water mains to an area not currently served or a new treatment plant does not include replacing existing treatment.)

Yes No

b. Will the project result in an increase in the NYS DEC permitted water taking for an existing water sources or increase water treatment plant capacity? (Note: An expanded infrastructure project results in an increase in the permitted water taking or the increase in the permitted flow capacity for the water treatment system.)

Yes No

If the answer is “No” to both “a” and “b,” the project is not subject to further smart growth review. Skip to signature block.

3. Court or administrative consent orders.

a. Is the project expressly required by a court or administrative consent order?

Yes No

b. Have you previously submitted the order to NYS DOH?

Yes No If not, please attach the order to this submittal.

SECTION 2 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR RELEVANT SMART GROWTH CRITERIA FOR DWSRF PROJECTS

DOH has determined that the following smart growth criteria are relevant for DWSRF projects and that projects must meet each of these criteria to the extent practicable:

1. Uses or Improves Existing Infrastructure.

a. Does the project use or improve existing infrastructure? Please indicate and describe below.

Yes No

2. Serves a Municipal Center. Projects must serve an area in either a, b or c to the extent practicable.

a. Does the project serve an area limited to one or more of the following municipal centers? Please select and describe all that apply:

i) A City or Incorporated Village.

Yes No

ii) A central business district.

Yes No

iii) A main street.

Yes No

iv) A downtown area.

Yes No

v) A Brownfield Opportunity Area. See http://nyswaterfronts.com/BOA_projects.asp for more information.

Yes No

vi) A downtown area of a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Area. See http://nyswaterfronts.com/maps_regions.asp for more information.

Yes No

vii) An area of transit-oriented development.

Yes No

viii) An Environmental Justice Area. See http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/899.html for more information.

Yes No

ix) A Hardship/Poverty Area. (Note: Projects that primarily serve census tracts and block numbering areas which had a poverty rate of at least twenty percent according to the 2000 Census.)

Yes No

b. If the project serves an area located outside of a municipal center, does it serve an area located

adjacent to a municipal center which has clearly defined borders, or is it in an area designated for concentrated development in a municipal or regional comprehensive plan and exhibit strong land use, transportation, infrastructure and economic connections to an existing municipal center? If yes, please describe and reference applicable plans.

Yes No

c. If the project is not located in a municipal center as defined above, is the area designated by a comprehensive plan and identified in zoning ordinance as a future municipal center? If yes, please describe and reference applicable plans.

Yes No

3. Community- Based Planning.

a. Provide a description of the plan to solicit community input regarding the project.

b. Does the project affect an Environmental Justice Area? See http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/899.html for more information.

Yes No

If yes, how does the applicant propose to engage the community in planning for the project?

4. Sustainable Development.

a. Were green infrastructure techniques considered in the project design? Green infrastructure includes green wet weather practices which mimic natural hydrology and use, infiltrate, evaporate or evapotranspire rain near or where it falls. Some examples include rain gardens, green roofs, rainwater harvesting and reuse, and bioretention/bioinfiltration and porous pavement.

Yes No Not Applicable

b. Were green infrastructure techniques adopted where appropriate? Please provide a description of measures that were adopted and references to supporting material (for example, page 6 of “title of report”) or explain why these measures were not adopted.

Yes No Not Applicable

c. Were energy efficiency measures considered in the project design?

Yes No Not Applicable

d. Were energy efficiency measures adopted where appropriate? Please provide a description of measures that were adopted and references to supporting material (for example, page 6 of “title of report”) or explain why these measures were not adopted.

Yes No Not Applicable

SECTION 3 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Does the project include measures that exceed required natural resource protections? Please explain below.

Yes No Not Applicable

2. Does the project support smart growth planning and design principles? Please explain below.

Yes No

3. Other State Infrastructure Agencies must also complete a smart growth review prior to approving a project. Please check all agencies from which the applicant is seeking support and/or funding and in the space below indicate which agencies the type of support or funding.

The Department of Environmental Conservation

The Department of Transportation

The Department of Education