LEGAL NOTICES FOR JULY 11, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

LOCAL LAW NO. “1” FOR 2024

A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING CHAPTER 242 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE TO PROHIBIT SMOKING AND VAPING AT COUNTY PROPERTIES AND IN COUNTY VEHICLES

Introduced: 6/12/23

By McLean Lane, Commisso, Miller, Willingham, Reinhardt and Simpson:

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Article Creation.

Chapter 242, Article VI, Smoking and Vaping on County Properties, is hereby created.

Section 2. § 242-32 - Legislative Intent and Purpose.

The Albany County Legislature finds that, each year, 41,000 people die prematurely from exposure to second hand smoke. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, there is no safe level of secondhand smoke exposure. E-cigarette aerosol (often called vapor) can also contain harmful and potentially harmful substances including nicotine, ultrafine particles, flavoring chemicals, volatile organic compounds, and heavy metals. County employees and visitors to Albany County buildings or vehicles should be able to work and seek services without being exposed to second hand smoke or e-cigarette vapors, aerosols, and smells. Therefore, it is the purpose of this law to protect the public health and welfare of the residents of Albany County by prohibiting all types of smoking, vaping, and smokeless use in Albany County buildings, within 25 feet of an entrance to and Albany County buildings, and within any County vehicles. 

Section 3. § 242-33 - Definitions.

Smoking – Inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, tobacco, marijuana, hookah, or any other combustible substance in any manner or in any form, or any other lighted or heated plant or chemical product intended for inhalation, in any manner or in any form.

Vaping/Smokeless Use – The release of tobacco, nicotine, marijuana, smokeless tobacco, or e-cigarette aerosol or vapor in any manner or in any form via e-cigarette, electronic aerosol delivery system, smokeless device, or other similar device.

Section 4. § 242-34 - Smoking Prohibitions.

Smoking, vaping, and/or the use of all other tobacco products, vaping or smokeless use products, or cannabis products by any person shall be prohibited within all County owned, operated and/or maintained buildings, within 25 feet of any entrance to a County owned, operated and/or maintained building, and in all County owned, operated and/or maintained vehicles.

Section 5. § 242-35 - Signage.

Signage shall be posted in a conspicuous manner advising persons about the prohibition on the use of such products and the associated fines for violations.

Signs shall be posted at all major entrances to County buildings and in indoor common areas where smoking, cannabis use, e-cigarette use, and/or smokeless use is not permitted.

Signs shall also be posted at outside of all major entrances to County buildings indicating that smoking, cannabis use, e-cigarette use, and/or smokeless use is not permitted within 25 feet of the entrance to any Albany County building. 

Section 6. § 242-36 - Enforcement and Penalties.

Any person who violates the provisions of Section 242-34 shall be subject to the imposition of a civil penalty by the Commissioner Health of not more than $250 for a first violation, $350 for a second violation, and $500 for each subsequent violation thereafter. The civil penalties provided by this section shall be recoverable in an action instituted in the name of the County of Albany.

Section 7. Severability.

If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this law or the application thereof to any person, firm, corporation or circumstance, shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of the law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of the law or in its application to the person, individual, firm, corporation or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order may be rendered.

Section 8. SEQRA Compliance.

This County Legislature determines that this local law constitutes a “Type II action” pursuant to the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and that no further action under SEQRA is required.

Section 9. Effective Date.

This local law shall take effect immediately after its filing with the Secretary of State.

Referred to Law and Health Committees – 6/12/23

Favorable Recommendation Law

Committee – 9/27/23

Favorable Recommendation Health

Committee – 10/26/23

On long roll call vote the following members voted in favor: Beston, Burgdorf, Chapman, Clay, Cleary, Collins, Cunningham, Drake, Efekoro, Ethier, Feeney, Fein, Grimm, A. Joyce, R. Joyce, Lekakis, Lockart, Mauriello, Mayo, McLaughlin, McLean Lane, Miller, Perlee, Peter, Plotsky, Reidy, Reinhardt, Ricard, Rosano, Simpson, Smith, Tunny, Ward and Whalen – 34

Those opposed – 0

Local Law was adopted – 11/13/23

EV 7/11, 7/18/24

LEGAL NOTICE

LOCAL LAW NO. “2” FOR 2024

A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING CHAPTER 288 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE TO BAN SPEED CONTESTS AND STUNT BEHAVIOR

Introduced: 2/12/24

By Miller, A. Joyce, Kuhn, Cunningham, Feeney, Beston, Commisso, Ethier, Fein, Laurilliard, Lekakis, Mayo, McLaughlin, Pedo, Plotsky, Reidy, Ricard, Robinson, Rosano and Willingham:

A Local Law amending Chapter 288 of the Albany County Code to expand penalties for speed contests, stunt behavior, and other reckless driving behaviors that endanger Albany County residents. BE IT ENACTED by the Albany

County Legislature as follows:

Section 1. New Article Added.

This Local Law hereby amends Chapter 288 by adding a new Article IV, titled Unlawful Speed Contests and Stunt Behavior.

Section 2. § 288-26, Title.

This Local Law shall be known as the “STUNT Law: Safeguarding Traffic, Unlawful Racing, and Noise Transgressions.” Section 3. § 288-27, Legislative Purpose and Intent.

This Legislature recognizes that speeding has been a significant factor in numerous motor vehicle fatalities over the past decades, with motor vehicle accidents being one of the leading causes of death for individuals aged 1 to 54.

The Legislature acknowledges the rise in popularity of illegal vehicle sideshows, demonstrations, and contests; often shared on social media, which pose a great risk to participants and spectators, leading to severe physical injuries and even death.

Moreover, illegal vehicle sideshows, contests, street racing, and related stunt behavior not only endanger lives and property but also create excessive noise during night hours, causing disturbances for residents in neighboring areas.

The current penalties for these illegal activities are insufficient in deterring individuals from participating in them.

Therefore, the purpose of this Local Law is to protect Albany County residents by expanding and strengthening laws and penalties related to unlawful speed contests, sideshows, and related stunt behavior. Section 4. § 288-28, Definitions.

As used in this Local Law, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

“Burnout” – To spin a vehicle’s wheel(s) while keeping the vehicle stationary, causing the tires to heat up and emit smoke.

“Drifting” – The intentional oversteering of a vehicle with loss of traction while maintaining control, resulting in a controlled skid or power slide through a turn.

“Doughnut” – A maneuver performed by rotating the rear or front of a vehicle around the opposite set of wheels, creating a circular skid mark pattern on the road surface[, also known as a “wheelie.”]

“Revving” – To rapidly increase the engine speed while a vehicle is stationary or in neutral, producing loud noise and/or causing the vehicle to jerk or lurch.

“Sideshow” – An event in which vehicles gather and engage in reckless behavior, such as performing stunts, burnouts, doughnuts/wheelies, drifting, and/or other dangerous maneuvers.

“Street Racing” – The act of racing or competing with one or more vehicles on a public highway, street, or road, whether prearranged or spontaneous.

“Stunt Behavior” – Performing any maneuver with a vehicle that is not part of normal driving or exceeds the safe limits of the vehicle; including but not limited to stunts, revving, burnout, drifting, doughnuts, acrobatic maneuvers, jumps, and other similar actions.

“Wheelie” -- Raising a vehicle to the degree that one or more wheels lose contact with the ground. Section 5. § 288-29, Prohibitions.

(A)       No person shall knowingly participate in, engage in, organize, facilitate, coordinate, plan, aid, or abet any street race, sideshow, contest, exhibition, or stunt behavior involving vehicles upon any public highway, street, sidewalk, public parking lot or area, or any other public property within Albany County.

(B)       No person shall knowingly obstruct or attempt to obstruct any public highway, street, or road with a motor vehicle or any other object used as a blockade for the purpose of permitting any such race, sideshow, contest, exhibition, or stunt behavior. Section 6. § 288-30, Enforcement and Penalties for Offenses.

(A)       Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a violation, punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 for a first offense, and a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or both, for each subsequent offense.

(B)       Any person who causes physical injury to another person or damage to real or personal property while violating any provision of this article shall be liable for the payment of restitution, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. Section 7. Severability.

If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, subdivision, or other part of this local law or its application shall be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of the local law which shall remain in full force and effect except as limited by such order or judgment.

Section 8. SEQRA Compliance.

This County Legislature determines that this local law constitutes a “Type II action” pursuant to the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and that no further action under SEQRA is required.

Section 9. Effective Date.

This local law shall take effect immediately following its filing with the Office of the Secretary of State.

Referred to Law and Public Safety

Committees – 2/12/24

Favorable Recommendation Law

Committee – 3/27/24

Favorable Recommendation Public

Safety Committee – 3/28/24 Miller proposed the following amendment:

DELETE The definition of “Doughnut” in its entirety, and REPLACE as follows:

“Doughnut” – A maneuver performed by rotating the rear or front of a vehicle around the opposite set of wheels, creating a circular skid mark pattern on the road surface.” ADD The definition of “Wheelie” as follows:

“Wheelie” -- Raising a vehicle to the degree that one or more wheels lose contact with the ground.”

Amendment was adopted unanimously

On long roll call vote the following members voted in favor: Beston, Burgdorf, Cleary, Collins, Commisso, Conway, Cunningham, Domalewicz, Drake, Efekoro, Ethier, Feeney, Fein, Grimm, A. Joyce, R. Joyce, Lekakis, Lockart, Mauriello, Mayo, McLaughlin, McLean Lane, Miller, Pedo, Perlee, Reidy, Ricard, Rosano, Simpson, Smith, Ward, Whalen and Willingham – 33

Those opposed – 0

Local Law was adopted – 4/8/24

EV 7/11, 7/18/24

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS –

ALBANY COUNTY

REQUEST FOR BIDS

#2024-073R

Sealed Bids for Generator Preventative Maintenance as requested by the Albany County Correctional Facility will be received by the Albany County Purchasing Agent, Room 1000, 112 State Street, Albany, New York 12207 until 11:00 AM, local time on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Request for Bid (RFB) documents may be obtained at the office of the Albany County Purchasing Agent, as noted above. RFB documents may be available for download from the Empire State Bid System website at http://www.empirestatebidsystem.com starting by close of business (4:30 p.m.) on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Pamela O Neill

Purchasing Agent

Dated: Albany, New York July 2, 2024

EV 7/11/24

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS –

ALBANY COUNTY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

#2024-078

Sealed Proposals for Pharmacy Services as requested by the Albany County Department of Mental Health will be received by the Albany County Purchasing Agent, Room 1000, 112 State Street, Albany, New York 12207 until 4:30 PM, local time on Friday, July 26, 2024 and or electronic submission Bid Net, Empire State Purchasing Group.

Request for Proposal (RFP) documents may be obtained at the office of the Albany County Purchasing Agent, as noted above. RFP documents may be available for download from the Empire State Bid System website at http://www.empirestatebidsystem.com, starting by close of business (4:30 p.m.) on Thursday, July 11, 2024

A PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON Friday, July 19, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mental Health Department, 175 Green Street, Albany, NY 12202 in the Lower Level Conference Room. This is the only scheduled conference. Interested proposers are strongly urged to

attend. This will be the only scheduled conference. Proposers interested in submitting Proposals are strongly urged to attend.

Pamela O Neill

Purchasing Agent

Dated: June 27, 2024 Albany, New York

EV 7/11/24

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS –

ALBANY COUNTY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

# 2024-089

Sealed Proposals for Congregate Meal Program for Older Adult Residents of Albany County as requested by the Department of Aging will be received by the Albany County Purchasing Agent, Room 1000, 112 State Street, Albany, New York 12207 until 4:30 PM, local time on Friday, August 2, 2024 and or electronic submission Bid Net, Empire State Purchasing Group.

Request for Proposal (RFP) documents may be obtained at the office of the Albany County Purchasing Agent, as noted above. RFP documents may be available for download from the Empire State Bid System website at http://www.empirestatebidsystem.com, starting by close of business (4:30 p.m.) on July 11, 2024

Pamela O Neill

Purchasing Agent

Dated: June 27, 2024 Albany, New York

EV 7/11/24

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS –

ALBANY COUNTY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

#2024-094

Sealed Proposals for Funding to Support Programs for Youth, Veterans, Seniors, and Disabled Residents in Albany County as requested by the Albany County Legislature will be received by the Albany County Purchasing Agent, Room 1000, 112 State Street, Albany, New York 12207 until 4:30 PM, local time on Friday, July 26, 2024 and or electronic submission Bid Net, Empire State Purchasing Group.

Request for Proposal (RFP) documents may be obtained at the office of the Albany County Purchasing Agent, as noted above. RFP documents may be available for download from the Empire State Bid System website at http://www.empirestatebidsystem.com, starting by close of business (4:30 p.m.) on July 11, 2024

Pamela O Neill

Purchasing Agent

Dated: July 5, 2024 Albany, New York

EV 7/11/24