Elmira City Council — Elmira, NY
Date: 2025-12-30

Elmira City Council
RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, December 29, 2025 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING




 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2025-375 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Gary Brinn regular Meeting held on Monday, December 15, 2025.

 FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 IDENTIFICATION OF CONSENT ITEMS

 RESOLUTIONS

2025-376 Act on Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application to
Mayor Mandell Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) for the Leading
 in Lead Prevention Pilot Program

2025-377 Act on Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application to
Joseph Duffy Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) for the Vacant
 Rental Improvement Program (VRP)

2025-378 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution declaring abandoned and impounded vehicles
 located at the Department of Public Works as surplus
 property and authorizing the sale of said vehicles outlined
 on the attached list by way of either an on-line auction by
 Auctions International, Inc. or sale of the vehicles to Pick-
 A-Part in Horseheads, NY.

2025-379 Act on resolution proposing amendments to the Proposed,
Corey Cooke but not yet adopted, City Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026.

 AGREEMENTS

2025-380 Act on resolution approving an increase of $59,500.00 to
Jackie Wilson the original 2022 Agreement with LaBella Associates to
 provide design and construction inspection services on the
 Fassett Road Stormwater System Project increasing the
 amount total to $465,500.00 for the Project reflected in a
 Supplemental Agreement #1, a copy of which is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the

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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
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 Supplemental Agreement; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-381 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the hiring of Hunt Engineers,
 Architects & Land Surveyors, PC to provide professional
 engineering services requested by the City from January
 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 with the charges for
 said services not to exceed the sum of $12,500.00 and
 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with
 Hunt; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel
 approval.

2025-382 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an
 intermunicipal agreement between the Town of Baldwin,
 Chemung County and City whereby the City's Animal
 Control Department will provide animal control services
 enforcing Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law,
 which services will be at a cost of $6,250.00 commencing
 January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 and
 which amount will be paid to the City by Chemung
 County on behalf of the Town; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-383 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an
 intermunicipal agreement between the Town of Erin,
 Chemung County and City whereby the City's Animal
 Control Department will provide animal control services
 enforcing Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law,
 which services will be at a cost of $6,250.00 commencing
 January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 and
 which amount will be paid to the City by Chemung
 County on behalf of the Town; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-384 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an
 intermunicipal agreement between the Town of VanEtten,
 Chemung County and City whereby the City's Animal
 Control Department will provide animal control services
 enforcing Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law,


 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
 which services will be at a cost of $6,250.00 commencing
 January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 and
 which amount will be paid to the City by Chemung
 County on behalf of the Town; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-385 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving an agreement between Chemung
 County and the City commencing January 1, 2026 and
 expiring December 31, 2026, whereby the City shall
 provide services to the County consisting of the operation
 of Youth Court and a full-time Fraud Investigator for the
 County Department of Social Services for a total
 consideration to the City not to exceed $241,500.00 and
 authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-386 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution approving a fire protection safety contract for
 City Hall with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for a
 one-year term commencing January 1, 2026 through
 December 31, 2026 at a total annual cost of $1,100.00
 ($550.00 semi-annually) and authorizing the City
 Manager to execute the inspection renewal agreement;
 said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-387 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 whereby the City provides Hazardous Materials Incident
 Response to Chemung County at an annual cost to the
 County of $35,000.00; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

2025-388 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with Chemung County under which the City will provide
 to the County's Rabies Program animal handler and
 specimen services pertaining to dogs, cats, ferrets, wildlife
 or other mammals commencing January 1, 2026 and
 expiring December 31, 2026 at a cost to the County of
 $5,562.00; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel
 approval.

2025-389 Act on resolution approving and directing the Mayor to

 Elmira City Hall - 317 E. Church Street - Elmira, New York 14901
 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
Nan Moss enter into a one-year agreement with NextRequest, a copy
 of which is attached hereto, at an annual term
 commencing January 1, 2026 in the amount of $12,080.88
 with an automatic one-year renewal with a five percent
 (5%) increase on the renewal date; said agreement subject
 to Corporation Counsel approval.

 OVERTIME REPORTS

2025-390 Received communication from the City Manager and act
Mayor Mandell on resolution approving the overtime for the Elmira Police
 Department for pay periods 21-24, in the amount of
 $54,214.93.

 AUDITS

2025-391 Act on Vacant Rental Grant Program Audit.
Gary Brinn

2025-392 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Corey Cooke Program Audit.

2025-393 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Jackie Wilson

2025-394 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Joseph Duffy Audit.

2025-395 Act on Audit.
Nan Moss

 SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 CITY MANAGER REPORT

 ADJOURN

2025-396 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Mayor Mandell

Respectfully Submitted,




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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644
Christina C. Rodriguez
City Clerk




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 Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
 www.Cityofelmira.net - (607) 737 5644

Elmira City Council
 Meeting Minutes

RE: AGENDA, ELMIRA CITY Monday, December 29, 2025 – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL MEETING


2025-375 Act on resolution dispensing with the minutes of the
Gary Brinn regular Meeting held on Monday, December 15, 2025.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-376 Act on Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application to
Mayor Mandell Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) for the Leading
 in Lead Prevention Pilot Program

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-377 Act on Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application to
Joseph Duffy Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) for the Vacant
 Rental Improvement Program (VRP)

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-378 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution declaring abandoned and impounded vehicles
 located at the Department of Public Works as surplus
 property and authorizing the sale of said vehicles outlined
 on the attached list by way of either an on-line auction by
 Auctions International, Inc. or sale of the vehicles to Pick-
 A-Part in Horseheads, NY.
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 CM Moss absent, sponsored by Mayor Mandell

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-379 Act on resolution proposing amendments to the Proposed,
Corey Cooke but not yet adopted, City Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026.

 MOTION: SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 2- 4
 AYES: Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso TOTAL: 2
 NAYS: Daniel Mandell, Joseph H Duffy, Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson
 TOTAL: 4
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1
 RESOLUTION FAILED

2025-380 Act on resolution approving an increase of $59,500.00 to
Jackie Wilson the original 2022 Agreement with LaBella Associates to
 provide design and construction inspection services on the
 Fassett Road Stormwater System Project increasing the
 amount total to $465,500.00 for the Project reflected in a
 Supplemental Agreement #1, a copy of which is attached
 hereto, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
 Supplemental Agreement; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson VOTE: 5- 1
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Gary Brinn,
 Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 5
 NAYS: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-381 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving the hiring of Hunt Engineers,
 Architects & Land Surveyors, PC to provide professional
 engineering services requested by the City from January
 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 with the charges for
 said services not to exceed the sum of $12,500.00 and
 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with
 Hunt; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel
 approval.
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 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-382 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an
 intermunicipal agreement between the Town of Baldwin,
 Chemung County and City whereby the City's Animal
 Control Department will provide animal control services
 enforcing Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law,
 which services will be at a cost of $6,250.00 commencing
 January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 and
 which amount will be paid to the City by Chemung
 County on behalf of the Town; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 CM Grasso motioned to table agenda item. Seconded by
 CM Cook. Motion was not approved.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 5- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Gary Brinn,
 Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 5
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-383 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an
 intermunicipal agreement between the Town of Erin,
 Chemung County and City whereby the City's Animal
 Control Department will provide animal control services
 enforcing Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law,
 which services will be at a cost of $6,250.00 commencing
 January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 and
 which amount will be paid to the City by Chemung
 County on behalf of the Town; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 CM Grasso motioned to table agenda item. Seconded by
 CM Cook. Motion was not approved.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 5- 0
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 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Gary Brinn,
 Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 5
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-384 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Nan Moss resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an
 intermunicipal agreement between the Town of VanEtten,
 Chemung County and City whereby the City's Animal
 Control Department will provide animal control services
 enforcing Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law,
 which services will be at a cost of $6,250.00 commencing
 January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 and
 which amount will be paid to the City by Chemung
 County on behalf of the Town; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 CM Moss absent, sponsored by Mayor Mandell.
 CM Grasso motioned to table agenda item. Seconded by
 CM Cook. Motion was not approved.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 5- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Gary Brinn,
 Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 5
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-385 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Mayor Mandell resolution approving an agreement between Chemung
 County and the City commencing January 1, 2026 and
 expiring December 31, 2026, whereby the City shall
 provide services to the County consisting of the operation
 of Youth Court and a full-time Fraud Investigator for the
 County Department of Social Services for a total
 consideration to the City not to exceed $241,500.00 and
 authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; said
 agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 5- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Gary Brinn,
 Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 5
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1
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2025-386 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Gary Brinn resolution approving a fire protection safety contract for
 City Hall with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for a
 one-year term commencing January 1, 2026 through
 December 31, 2026 at a total annual cost of $1,100.00
 ($550.00 semi-annually) and authorizing the City
 Manager to execute the inspection renewal agreement;
 said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel approval.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-387 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Joseph Duffy resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 whereby the City provides Hazardous Materials Incident
 Response to Chemung County at an annual cost to the
 County of $35,000.00; said agreement subject to
 Corporation Counsel approval.

 CM Grasso motioned to table agenda item. Seconded by
 CM Cook. Motion was not approved.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 5- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Gary Brinn,
 Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 5
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-388 Receive communication from the City Manager and act on
Jackie Wilson resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
 with Chemung County under which the City will provide
 to the County's Rabies Program animal handler and
 specimen services pertaining to dogs, cats, ferrets, wildlife
 or other mammals commencing January 1, 2026 and
 expiring December 31, 2026 at a cost to the County of
 $5,562.00; said agreement subject to Corporation Counsel
 approval.

 CM Grasso motioned to table agenda item. Seconded by
 CM Cook. Motion was not approved.
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 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson VOTE: 5- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Joseph H Duffy, Gary Brinn,
 Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 5
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: Nick Grasso TOTAL: 1
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-389 Act on resolution approving and directing the Mayor to
Nan Moss enter into a one-year agreement with NextRequest, a copy
 of which is attached hereto, at an annual term
 commencing January 1, 2026 in the amount of $12,080.88
 with an automatic one-year renewal with a five percent
 (5%) increase on the renewal date; said agreement subject
 to Corporation Counsel approval.

 CM Moss absent, sponsored by Mayor Mandell.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-390 Received communication from the City Manager and act
Mayor Mandell on resolution approving the overtime for the Elmira Police
 Department for pay periods 21-24, in the amount of
 $54,214.93.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-391 Act on Vacant Rental Grant Program Audit.
Gary Brinn

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Gary Brinn VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-392 Act on Anti Displacement Learning Network Grant
Corey Cooke Program Audit.
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 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Corey Cooke VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-393 Act on Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Audit.
Jackie Wilson

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Jackie Wilson VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-394 Act on Community Development Block Grant Program
Joseph Duffy Audit.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Joseph H Duffy VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-395 Act on Audit.
Nan Moss
 CM Moss absent, sponsored by Mayor Mandell.

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

2025-396 Act on resolution to adjourn.
Mayor Mandell

 MOTION: Approve SPONSORED BY: Daniel Mandell VOTE: 6- 0
 AYES: Daniel Mandell, Corey Cooke, Nick Grasso, Joseph H Duffy,
 Gary Brinn, Jackie Wilson TOTAL: 6
 NAYS: TOTAL: 0
 ABSTAIN: TOTAL: 0
 ABSENT: Nannette M Moss TOTAL: 1

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