October 2020 — 10-13-20-OCIDA-Agenda-Updated.pdf
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ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
                                 333 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 130, SYRACUSE, NY 13202
                               PHONE: 315.435.3770  FAX: 315.435.3669  WWW.ONGOVED.COM
                                          Regular Meeting Agenda
                                             October 13, 2020
Call to Order the Finance (8:00 am), Governance (8:05 am)and Regular (8:10 am) Meeting of the Agency
    A. Approval of Minutes-September 15 & September 22, 2020
    B. Treasurers Report
    C. Payment of Bills
    D. Conflict of Interest
    E.    Adopt 2021 Budget
Action Items
 1. Empire Polymer Holdings LLC & Empire Polymer Solutions, LLC (3101-20-19A ): Second
    Meeting
    Empire Polymer Solutions is proposing to purchase, renovate and construct an existing 205,000 sq.
    ft. facility to be used to process and manufacture goods from recycled plastics. This project is in the
    Town of Van Buren at the former Syroco location. The applicant is requesting exemptions from
    certain sales and use taxes, mortgage recording taxes, real property taxes and real estate transfer
     taxes.
     Agency Action Requested:

a. A Resolution of the Board reaffirming the Board’s prior SEQRA determination and authorizing the
         financial assistance the agency will provide. Agency benefits requested include exemptions from
         certain sales and use taxes, real property taxes, real estate transfer taxes and mortgage recording
         taxes.
     Representative: Amanda Mirabito, Legal Counsel, Barclay Damon LLP
  2. Milton Real Properties of Massachusetts, LLC & Southworth-Milton, Inc (DBA Milton CAT)
     (3101-20-18A): Second Meeting
     Milton CAT is proposing to construct a 75,000-85,000 square foot building in the Town of
     Cicero. The applicant is requesting exemptions from certain sales and use taxes.
     Agency Action Requested:
      a. A SEQR Resolution
      b. A Resolution of the Board authorizing the financial assistance the Agency will provide. Agency
         benefits requested include exemptions from certain sales and use taxes.
      Representative: Bradlee Farrin, Corporate Facilities Manager, Milton CAT
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  3.    A Request for Proposal (RFP) for Legal Services
       The Agency is proposing to issue a request for proposal for firms to provide the necessary legal
       services to enable the Agency to comply with all applicable laws and regulations; all Board policies,
       carry out the mission of the Agency and any other relevant work as directed by the Board.
       Agency Action Requested:

a. A Resolution of the Board to authorize the issuance of a RFP for legal services.
       Representative: Robert Petrovich, Executive Director, OCIDA
  4. A Request for Proposal (RFP) for Audit Services
     The Agency is proposing to issue a request for proposal for firms to provide the necessary audit
     services to enable the Agency to comply with all applicable laws and regulations; all Board
     policies, carry out the mission of the Agency and any other relevant work as directed by the Board.
       Agency Action Requested:
       a.   A Resolution of the Board to authorize the issuance of a RFP for audit services.
       Representive: Robert Petrovich, Executive Director, OCIDA
  5. OCIDA COVID-19 Small Business Grant
     OCIDA Board to approve grants to small businesses and not-for-profits to be used to
     reimburse costs incurred acquiring personal protective equipment or installing fixtures necessary
     to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
       Agency Action Requested:
        a. A Resolution of the Board authorizing grants to qualified applicants pursuant to the COVID-19
           Grant Legislation for authorized use up to the amount of $10,000.
        Representative: Robert Petrovich, Executive Director, OCIDA
Executive Session
Adjourn
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