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PHONE: 315.435.3770 FAX: 315.435.3669 ONGOVED.COM Annual Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 8:35 AM Call to Order
Action Items:
Agency Action Requested:
a. A Resolution by the Board accepting the Annual Report of the Governance Committee.
Representative: Kevin Ryan, Chair, Governance Committee
Agency Action Requested:
a. A Resolution approving the 2022 Annual Report of the Corporation Representative: Nancy Lowery, Secretary, OCIDA
M&T Bank Agency Action Requested:
a. A Resolution by the Board authorizing accounts and signature authority to Robert M. Petrovich, Nate Stevens, Patrick Hogan and Janice Herzog.
Representative: Nate Stevens, Treasurer, OCIDA Adjourn
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Annual Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022 The annual meeting of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the 333 West Washington Street, Syracuse, New York via Zoom Teleconference. Chairperson Patrick Hogan called the meeting to order at 8:12 am with the following:
PRESENT:
Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Victor Ianno Steve Morgan Kevin Ryan Fanny Villarreal Susan Stanczyk
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert Petrovich, Executive Director Nancy Lowery, Secretary Nate Stevens, Treasurer Karen Doster, Recording Secretary Carolyn Evans-Dean, Economic Development Jeff Davis, Barclay Damon Law Firm Kevin McAuliffe, Barclay Damon Law Firm Amanda Fitzgerald, Barclay Damon Law Firm Victor Ianno, Board Member Steve Morgan, Board Member Kevin Ryan, Board Member Fanny Villarreal, Board Member Mike Lisson, Grossman St Amour PLLC Joseph Markert, DL Manufacturing Glenn MacKay, OYA Solar, LLC John Switzer, SSC Lysander Brandon Jackson, Brolex Plank Road, LLC Jason Mehl, Brolex Plank Road, LLC Charles Breuer, Hueber-Breuer APPROVAL OF ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES – MARCH 9, 2021 Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved the minutes of the March 9, 2021 annual meeting. Motion was carried.
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Nancy Lowery gave a brief review of the Governance Committee Annual Report.
Patrick Hogan stated if any of the Board members have questions, he encourages them to ask staff. He stated staff is easily accessible to answer any of the questions they ask.
Upon a motion by Fanny Villarreal, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution accepting the Governance Committee Report. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Kevin Ryan, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution accepting the 2021 Annual Report. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Fanny Villarreal, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the accounts and signature authority to Robert M. Petrovich, Nate Stevens, Patrick Hogan and Janice Herzog at M & T Bank. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Kevin Ryan, the OCIDA Board adjourned the meeting at 8:18 am. Motion was carried.
____________________________________ Nancy Lowery, Secretary 2 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Governance Committee Annual Report
Committee Members & Staff Kevin Ryan, Committee Chair Fanny Villarreal Pat Hogan, Board Chair Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director Nancy Lowery, Secretary Nate Stevens, Treasurer Purpose of the Committee The purpose of the Governance Committee is to keep members informed of current best governance practices, to review corporate governance trends, to update the Agency’s corporate governance practices and principals, and to advise on the skills and experience required of potential Agency members.
January 13. 2022 November 8, 2022 Fiscal Year 2022
The Committee conducted a self-evaluation at its November 8, 2022 meeting. It found 0 issues. The Governance Committee will present its self-evaluation to the full Board at the Agency’s Annual Meeting, tentatively scheduled for March 23, 2023.
The Committee reviewed the Governance, Audit, and Finance Committee charters on November 8, 2022. It found 0 issues with the charters. The Committee will present its findings to the Agency Board at the Agency’s Annual Meeting, tentatively scheduled for March 23, 2022
At the January 13. 2022 meeting of the Committee, the Committee reviewed its Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP), Bylaws and Procurement Policy. The Committee did not recommend any changes. The board reviewed the changes to the OCIDA Application and referred changes to the full Board for approval. At the November 8, 2022 meeting of the Committee, it completed its annual review of Board, Committee and Staff self-evaluations, Committee Charters as well as the 2021 Committee annual report. Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Annual Report
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency
Syracuse, NY 13202
Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director robertpetrovich@ongov.net www.ongoved.com
Board Members 1 Officers & Staff 2 Committees & Members 3 Board Meeting and Attendance 4
Organizational Chart 6 Mission, Purpose & Description 7 Statutory Basis 7 Subsidiaries 7
Program Incentives 9 Accomplishments 10 Assessment of Internal Controls 10 Material Changes to Operations & Programs 11
Straight Lease Transactions 11 Closed Straight Lease Transactions 11 Straight Lease Transactions - In Progress 11 Bond Projects Tax Exempt Bonds 13 Taxable Bonds 13
Revenue & Expense Summary 12 Asset, Liability and Net Position 12 Operating and Financial Risk
A - Board & Staff Biographies 17 B - Board & Committee Self-Evaluation 20 C - By-Laws 25 D - Code of Ethics 30 E - Performance Goals 33 F - Internal Controls Report 36 G – Four Year Financial Plan 39 H - Pending Litigation 40
Names and Terms Patrick Hogan, Chair (February 2012 – present) Janice Herzog, Vice Chair (February 2013 - present) Victor Ianno (February 2012 - Present) Steve Morgan (September 2014 - Present) Susan Stanczyk (December 2015 – Present) Kevin Ryan (June 2016 – Present) Fanny Villarreal (August 2016 - present) 1 The Board Members of the OCIDA are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Onondaga County Legislature 1
Officers & Staff Robert M. Petrovich Executive Director Nate Stevens Treasurer Nancy Lowery Secretary Karen Doster Recording Secretary Alexis Rodriguez Assistant Treasurer Agency Counsel Barclay Damon LLP Agency Auditor Grossman St. Amour Certified Public Accountants PLLC 2
Audit Committee Janice Herzog - Chair Sue Stanczyk Patrick Hogan Finance Committee Victor Ianno - Chair Steve Morgan Patrick Hogan Governance Committee Kevin Ryan - Chair Fanny Villarreal Patrick Hogan 3
January January February March March Annual Organizational Patrick Hogan Patrick Hogan Patrick Hogan Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Janice Herzog Janice Herzog Steve Morgan Janice Herzog Steve Morgan Steve Morgan Steve Morgan Susan Stanczyk Steve Morgan Sue Stanczyk Susan Stanczyk Susan Stanczyk Victor Ianno Susan Stanczyk Kevin Ryan Kevin Ryan Kevin Ryan Fanny Villarreal Victor Ianno Victor Ianno Victor Ianno Victor Ianno Fanny Villarreal Fanny Villarreal Fanny Villarreal April May June July August Patrick Hogan Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Patrick Hogan Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Janice Herzog Steve Morgan Janice Herzog Janice Herzog Victor Ianno Victor Ianno Susan Stanczyk Victor Ianno Victor Ianno Susan Stanczyk Susan Stanczyk Kevin Ryan Steve Morgan Steve Morgan Kevin Ryan Kevin Ryan Fanny Villarreal Susan Stanczyk Susan Stanczyk Fanny Villarreal Fanny Villarreal Kevin Ryan Kevin Ryan Fanny Villarreal September October November November Special December Patrick Hogan Patrick Hogan Patrick Hogan Patrick Hogan Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Janice Herzog Janice Herzog Janice Herzog Janice Herzog Victor Ianno Victor Ianno Susan Stanczyk Victor Ianno Steve Morgan Susan Stanczyk Steve Morgan Kevin Ryan Susan Stanczyk Susan Stanczyk Kevin Ryan Susan Stanczyk Fanny Villarreal Kevin Ryan Fanny Villarreal Kevin Ryan Fanny Villarreal Fanny Villarreal 4 Compensation Schedule For those who make over $100,000 including biographical information None Board & Staff Biographies
Board & Committee Evaluations
5 IDA Board Freedom of Information Freedom of Information Officer Appeals Officer Robert M. Petrovich Patrick Hogan Board Chair Committees Officers Patrick Hogan Finance Audit Board Vice Chair Executive Director Governance Committee Committee Committee Janice Herzog Robert Petrovich Chair Chair Chair Secretary Treasurer Victor Ianno Kevin Ryan Janice Herzog Nancy Lowery Nate Stevens Steve Morgan Fanny Villarreal Susan Stanczyk Recording Secretary Assistant Treasurer Patrick Hogan Patrick Hogan Patrick Hogan Karen Doster Alexis Rodriguez
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To stimulate economic development, growth, and general prosperity for the people of Onondaga County by using available incentives, rights and powers in an efficient and cooperative manner.
The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (“the Agency”) is a public benefit corporation of the State of New York created in 1970 pursuant to Article 18-A of the General Municipal Law. Industrial Development Agencies are authorized to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity and economic welfare of the people of the State of New York and improve their recreation opportunities, prosperity and standard of living. Agencies promote, develop, encourage, and assist in the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing of industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research, recreational, education, cultural, railroad, and horse racing facilities.
§ 895. Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency. 1. For the benefit of the County of Onondaga and the inhabitants thereof, an industrial development agency, to be known as the ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, is hereby established for the accomplishment of any or all of the purposes specified in title one of article eighteen-A of this chapter. It shall constitute a body corporate and politic, and be perpetual in duration. It shall have the powers and duties now or hereafter conferred by title one of article eighteen-A of this chapter upon industrial development agencies. It shall be organized in a manner prescribed by and be subject to the provisions of title one of article eighteen-A of this chapter. Its members shall be appointed by the governing body of the County of Onondaga. The agency, its members, officers and employees, and its operations and activities, except as provided specifically herein, shall be governed by the provisions of title one of article eighteen-A of this chapter.
2. In addition to the powers and duties now or hereafter conferred by title one of article eighteen- A of this chapter, the agency shall have the power (i) to acquire, construct, own, maintain, and lease or sell to a railroad or private business corporation any interest including easements or rights or way, in one or more railroad supporting service facilities located in Onondaga County, including necessary switching apparatus, track, and other equipment necessary or convenient thereto, which will be used in conjunction with industrial, manufacturing, commercial or warehousing operations and (ii) to finance such facilities through the issuance of its bonds and notes, when in the judgment of the agency, such facilities will serve to promote, develop, encourage and assist in the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial and research facilities including industrial pollution control facilities and thereby advance the job opportunities, health and general prosperity and economic welfare of the people of the state and improve their prosperity and standard of living.
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A seven-member board appointed by the Onondaga County Legislature governs the Agency. Operating funds are derived solely from fees paid by applicants seeking assistance, closed Agency projects and the interest earned on the Agency fund balance.
The Onondaga County Office of Economic Development administers the Onondaga County Industrial Agency through a contract between the County and the Agency.
During the January - December 31, 2022 fiscal year, the Agency conducted 40 public meetings. These meetings included 12 regular board meetings, 3 special meetings, 1 annual meeting, 1 Organizational meeting, 6 committee meetings, and 17 public hearings.
An independent certified public accounting firm performs the annual financial audit of the Agency. The report will be available after March 31, 2023 at https://www.ongoved.com/ocida/
The Agency provides business support and operates incentive programs consistent with its powers and mission statement in the following areas:
Financing – Tax-exempt private activity bonds, taxable bonds and Quasi-Equity Loan Fund participation. Statutory authority to issue civic facility bonds has terminated. Tax Management – Exemptions from mortgage recording, sales and use taxes and abatement of real property taxes through payment-in-lieu of tax agreements Training Support – Service contracts for company specific employee training and skills assessment programs consistent with its Employee Productivity Program guidelines Asset Development – Development of property and facilities for investment, for example the White Pine Commerce Park 9
OCIDA 2022 Accomplishments include:
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) closed 8 projects in 2022: 1046 Old Seneca Turnpike in the town of Skaneateles, Camillus Mills Redevelopment Company Inc. in the town of Camillus, IMS LLC in the town of Liverpool, JW Didado Electric LLC in the town of Clay, Tracey Road Equipment Inc. in the town of Dewitt, Baldwinsville Senior Housing Preservation in the Village of Baldwinsville, TreyJay Loso in the town of Cicero, and Dunn Tire LLC in the town of Cicero.
Total Project Cost of project were $156,161,885.
New jobs associated with new capital projects are 121.5 FTE.
Continued remediation planning and work at the Roth Steel property located at 800 Hiawatha Blvd, Syracuse.
White Pine Commerce Park -Micron’s investment into a memory semiconductor manufacturer at the White Pine Commerce Park in Onondaga County will make it one of the largest construction projects in North America. Micron plans to invest up to $100 billion over next 20 years building a mega-complex of computer chip manufacturing and is set to provide 50,000 jobs throughout the area, with 9,000 working directly for the company. OCIDA staff continues to build relationships with local municipalities on economic development activities and information about the IDA financial assistance. OCIDA partners provide workforce development through connections with CNY Works, Department of Labor, Onondaga Community College, and many other partners available on the OCIDA website.
OCIDA is continuing to update information from local employers who are expanding and hiring. The local employers are listed on the website and new postings are submitted on the regular.
10 This statement certifies that management has documented and assessed the internal control structure and procedures of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency for the year ending December 31, 2022. This assessment found the authority’s internal controls to be adequate, and to the extent that deficiencies were identified, the authority has developed corrective action plans to reduce any corresponding risk. The assessment for the 2022 fiscal year will be completed by March 31, 2023. This is done by agency auditor. (Appendix F)
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The following is a list of project activity for 2022:
Projects Induced in 2019, 2020, 2021 and Closed in 2022 Project ID Company 3101-20-10A GSPP Sentinel Heights Road LLC 3101-20-16C OYA Camillus A LLC 3101-20-17D OYA Camillus B LLC 3101-21-06A TreyJay LOSO, LLC 3101-21-05A C2 NY Sentinel Heights Solar LLC 3101-19-07A Baldwinsville Senior Housing Preservation LLC Projects Induced and Closed in 2022 Project ID Company 3101-22-02A J.W. Didado Electric LLC 3101-20-03-B Tracey Road Equipment Inc. 3101-21-15B Immediate Mailing Services Inc. Projects Induced and Not Closed in 2022 Project ID Company
3101-22-01A Fayette Manlius LLC 3101-22-04A 1046 Old Seneca Turnpike LLC 3101-22-08A Cryomech 3101-22-09A Peregrine Holdings LLC 11
Tax-exempt Bonds Baldwinsville Senior Housing Preservation LLC Taxable Bonds None
The Public Authority Accountability Act of 2005 (PAAA) as amended in 2009 is designed to ensure greater efficiency and accountability for New York's public authorities, including Industrial Development Agencies. Among the requirements of the PAAA is the preparation of an annual report that is to contain specified information. This section of the Agency Annual Report summarizes the financial information required by the PAAA.
Revenue/Expense Summary Category Revenue Expense Operating Revenue $ 2,887,193 Non-Operating Revenues $ 2,449 Operating Expense $ 1,392,265 Non-Operating Expense $ 486,527 Change in Net Position $ 1,010,850 Total $ 2,889,642 $ 2,889,642 Assets, Liabilities and Net Position Summary3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $4,051,978 Accounts Receivable $658,829 Capital assets and Investment in Real Property $34,274,246 Other Assets $0 Total $38,985,053 Liability & Net Position Accounts Payable $10,200 Deposits $382,062 Due to other governments $32,471 Note Payable, Onondaga County including accrued interest $25,888,840 Equity $12,472,049 Total $38,985,053
3 The complete balance sheet is found in Appendix D 12 Four Year Financial Plan Revenue & Expense Detail See 2022 Audited Financial Statements Assets & Liability Detail See 2022 Audited Financial Statements Agency Contracts Made payments of $43,045 for 800 Hiawatha JMT of New York, Inc. Brownfield cleanup program Ramboll Americas Engineering Made payments of $213,509.02 for WPCP engineering Solutions, Inc. studies Syracuse Design Group Made payments of $720 for website Grossman St. Amour CPA’s PLLC Made payment of $14,000 for 2021 Audit Made payments of $454,991.19 for Legal Services in Barclay Damon LLP 2022 Operating & Financial Risks:
The following are some of the operating and financial risks that impact the OCIDA. Description of Risk New York State Legislative changes that could impact the scope and function of OCIDA operations.
New York State Regulatory changes that could impact cost of compliance and benefits provided by OCIDA.
Litigation risk as leaseholder and ownership interests that could impact the financial health of OCIDA.
Health of the local economy impacts the number and size of Agency project which may impact the revenue of Agency.
Failure of IT Systems Loss of personnel or turnover of key staff Agency Contract above $5,000 - Issued Without Competitive Bids None 13 Real Property Schedule A: Real Property Held Description FMV
White Pines Commerce Park $27,913,077 B: Real Property Disposed: None Audit & Management Letter The Management Discussion and Analysis is found in the Agency’s Annual Audit Report Material Litigation None 14 Appendices 15
Patrick Hogan Before joining the OCIDA Board, Patrick Hogan served the City of Syracuse as an employee of The City’s Parks and Recreation Department for 34 years (culminating in a seven year stint as Deputy Commissioner). Additionally, he worked for 3 years as a member of the School Based Intervention Team with the City School District primarily working with children who have behavioral and academic problems. Starting in 2005 he was elected and reelected to 4 terms as second district City Councilor for the City of Syracuse. In his last term he was selected as Majority Whip by his colleagues on the Council. He has been a member of the following boards: Syracuse Jazzfest, the Central New York Blues festival, Syracuse Irish festival, Partners in Education, Clinton Square renovation committee, Westside Community School Strategy. Hogan coached basketball at St. Patrick’s School and baseball at the Southside American little League. He remains a vital spokesman for his community and an active member of the Tipperary Hill neighborhood in Syracuse Victor Ianno Victor Ianno brings over 40 years of business experience to the Agency, including owning his own business, Lakeside Printing Inc. for 18 years. He served as President of the National Association of Advertising Publishers from 1976-1978 and was a board member for fifteen years participating in all activities of the association. Mr. Ianno now serves as an active mentor and business investor assisting small business startups as well as owning and developing real estate.
Janice Herzog Janice Herzog is the former director of external relations for the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University. Herzog served as a liaison to the BBI Board of Advisors. She worked closely with the board to facilitate effective and timely communications, manage board operations and engagement, and follow up on board initiatives. Before joining BBI, Herzog worked for more than 20 years at Syracuse University College of Law. During that time, she was a member of the dean's senior staff and served as assistant dean for administration and external relations as well as director of external relations. In addition to working closely with the College of Law's board and executive committee, she has extensive experience in law school administrative operations and human resources management operations. She also worked in collaboration with the Office of Advancement in the areas of prospect management and engagement, donor and alumni relations, and fundraising. She has been a panel facilitator as well as speaker for the American Bar Association and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) on topics related to board management and transformation and the board member's role in fundraising.
Steven Morgan Steven Morgan is the owner and President of Dependable Disposal and Morgan Rubbish Removal in the town of Van Buren. Steven has been involved in the environmental-waste management sector in the Syracuse-Onondaga County area for over 24 years. Both companies provide environmentally safe waste removal and recycling solutions for residential, industrial and commercial customers. Steven believes very strongly in long-term business growth for the area that is accretive and that businesses have a civic and moral obligation to their community. Since 1990 Steven has been involved in the waste management business. In the beginning he worked alongside his father, David Morgan, in the family business. After college, he was employed by Tessy Plastics in Elbridge as a product cost engineer while still involved in the family business. 16 In 2001 Steven started Dependable Disposal and in 2002 he purchased his father's business. Since then the companies have experienced significant growth and now rank among the largest independent waste and recycling companies in the Syracuse market. Currently, Steven is leading a progressive movement in service improvement, community uniformity, increased recycling rates, and worker safety in Onondaga County with automated containerized service for residential customers. Steven is a graduate of Jordan-Elbridge High School and later graduated from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Steven is a member or supporter of Centerstate CEO, Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, Jordan-Elbridge Lions Club, Syracuse Tip Club, McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center and the National Waste and Recycling Association.
Kevin Ryan Kevin Ryan is an attorney in private practice. His practice focuses on all aspects of construction law, representing owners, contractors, and sub-contractors in dispute resolution through arbitration, mediation, or litigation, as well as in both jury and non-jury trials. In addition, he handles commercial disputes and insurance coverage matters, and has successfully represented clients in Article 78 proceedings both on behalf of and against municipalities relating to development projects and the award of public contracts. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. As an active member of his community, Kevin is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade, and is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Strathmore Men’s Athletic Club. Kevin is a graduate of the State University of New York at Brockport and the Syracuse University College of Law.
Sue Stanczyk Sue Stanczyk is the Chief of Staff for the Office of the Onondaga County Executive, a position she has held since 2018. Prior to her transition to the executive branch of County Government, she previously served as Director of Budget for the Onondaga County Legislature. With over 25 years of experience in county government, she brings an extensive background in public policy, government operations and budgeting. In addition to the OCIDA Board, Sue is very active on the boards of the NYS Rhythm & Blues Fest, CNY Arts, Visit Syracuse, Syracuse University Hardwood Foundation as well as serving as the County Executive's liaison to several community boards and foundations.
Fanny Villarreal Fanny Villarreal was born and raised in Lima, Peru. She is the current CEO for the YWCA a not for profit organization dedicated to eliminating racism and promote diversity. Fanny’s passion and love for her community led her to run for public office, to serve as Executive Director of La Liga/Spanish Action League, and to serve as a Family and Community Development Director for P.E.A.C.E. Inc. Furthermore, she has been an active member on numerous boards including, The Syracuse Neighborhood Initiative (SNI), Onondaga Citizens League (OCL), Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today (TNT), American Heart Association, and Home HeadQuarters Inc. to name a few. In addition, she was appointed as the first Latina board member at Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shields Company as well as a Commissioner at the Human Rights Commission. Throughout her time in Syracuse, Fanny has received numerous awards including The Lifetime Achievement of Successful Business Women; The NY State Red Cross Good Neighbor Award; “40 Under 40”; Latina Leadership Award (representing NY State) from the National Foundation of Women Legislators in Washington DC; NY State Woman of Distinction; Syracuse University Commitment to Education along with 17 other recognitions. In 1993, Fanny created Nosotros Radio Inc., “Your Latino Voice.” Nosotros is an educational, bilingual program that provides information, positive messages, hope and values along with Latin music. Fanny also co-founded the Latino Festival; the Hispanic Coalition NY, Inc. and the Latino Scholarship in CNY Community Foundation. Fanny is a graduate from St. Martin of Porres University College of Law. She is working on her second Master’s Degree at the Maxwell School, Syracuse University. Fanny lives in Syracuse and has two sons, Brian and Carlos. Her personal goal is to assist all individuals to ignite self-discovery.
Robert Petrovich Robert Petrovich is the Director of the Onondaga County Economic Development Office. He also is the Executive Director of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) and is President/CEO of the Onondaga Civic Development Corporation (OCDC) and the Executive Director of the Onondaga County Trust for Cultural Resources (CRT).
Robert actively works with business owners, CEOs’ and company presidents to facilitate their continue growth and expansion within Onondaga County. Robert also proactively seeks to recruit companies from outside of Onondaga County to locate here in Central New York.
Robert has over 30 years’ experience working in environmental consulting, commercial and industrial development, and has an extensive experience with redevelopment of brownfield sites across New York State.
A NYS licensed Real Estate Broker, Robert holds BA and MBA degrees from Le Moyne College. Nathaniel Stevens Nathaniel Stevens is the Treasurer of the Onondaga County Industrial Agency and an Economic Development Specialist with the Onondaga County Office of Economic Development, in Syracuse, NY. Nate has been in this role since 2016. Prior to his work at OCIDA he received a degree in economics from SUNY Geneseo, a Master of Public Administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and has work experience in the Onondaga County Parks Department and the Onondaga County Division of Management and Budget.
Nancy Lowery Nancy Lowery is the Secretary of the Onondaga County Industrial Agency and an Economic Development Project Development Specialist with the Onondaga County Office of Economic Development, in Syracuse, NY. Prior to her work at OCIDA she held positions in the Executive and Legislative Branches of the Federal Government. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Education from Syracuse University.
Karen Doster Karen Doster is an Executive Secretary for the Office of Economic Development and Recording Secretary for OCIDA, OCDC and CRT. She has worked for Onondaga County for 32 years and works closely with the Director of Economic Development. She is responsible for administrative tasks, payroll, personnel and ensure smooth day to day operations in a busy work environment.
18 Alexis Rodriguez Alexis Rodriguez is a Program Analyst for the Office of Economic Development and the Assistant Treasurer for OCIDA, OCDC, and CRT. Alexis has a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Business Management. Prior to her work at OCIDA, she worked at SUNY Upstate Medical University for 6 years in managerial and quality assurance roles.
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Somewhat Somewhat Criteria Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Board members have a shared understanding of the 7 mission and purpose of the Agency.
The policies, practices and decisions of the Board are 7 always consistent with this mission.
Board members comprehend their role and fiduciary 7 responsibilities and hold themselves and each other to these principles.
The Board has adopted policies, by-laws, and practices 7 for the governance, management and operations of the Agency and reviews these annually.
The decisions made by Board members are arrived at 7 through independent judgment and deliberation, free of political influence, pressure or self-interest.
Individual Board members communicate effectively with 7 executive staff to be well informed on the status of all- important issues.
Board members are knowledgeable about the Agency’s 7 programs, financial statements, reporting requirements, and other transactions.
The Board meets to review and approve all documents 7 and reports prior to public release and is confident that the information being presented is accurate and complete.
The Board knows the statutory obligations of the Agency 7 and if the Agency is in compliance with state law.
Board and committee meetings facilitate open, deliberate 7 and thorough discussion, and the active participation of members.
Board members have sufficient opportunity review 7 material and discuss recommendations before decisions are made and votes taken.
Individual Board members feel empowered to delay 7 votes, defer agenda items, or table actions if they feel additional information or discussion is required.
The Board works with management to implement risk 7 mitigation strategies before problems occur.
Board members demonstrate leadership and vision and 7 work respectfully with each other.
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Somewhat Somewhat Criteria Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Does the staff have an understanding of the mission, duties & responsibilities of the 7 Agency?
Does the staff sufficiently fulfill the Board’s administrative duties? 7 Does the staff provide the Board with the information necessary for the Board to fulfill its 7 duties in a prudent and timely manner?
Does the staff encourage open discussion at Agency meetings by presenting information 7 and responding to inquiries from board members, clearly and openly?
Does the staff acknowledge to the Board a financial or other conflict of interest, as defined 7 in Agency policy, with any project that may come before the Board during a staff member’s tenure with the Board?
Has each staff member submitted executed copies of each administrative document 6 1 required of him/her by the County Legislature, State Statute or Regulation, or Board policies?
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Somewhat Somewhat Criteria Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Do Committee members understand the Committee’s charter, duties & responsibilities 3 as exhibited by its formal agendas, actions and reports?
Is the Committee comprised of members who are independent as defined by the NYS 3 Authorities Budget Office and who bring a body of expertise, knowledge, and experience necessary to understand and fulfill the goals and duties of the Committee?
Does the Committee require a member to recuse him/herself if an appearance of a 3 financial or other conflict might appear to influence a vote of the committee member or the committee as a whole?
Does the Committee require a member to acknowledge a financial conflict of interest, as 3 defined in Board policy, with any project or action that has come before the Committee during the tenure of the Committee member?
Does the Committee receive advance copies of agendas and supporting material necessary for 3 it to make an informed determinations or recommendations to the Board?
Does the Committee acknowledge and encourage open discussion by its members and 3 staff during committee meetings?
Does the Committee present a self-evaluation to the Board annually, including an 2 1 examination the Committee Charter?
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Somewhat Somewhat Criteria Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Do Committee members understand the Committee’s charter, duties & responsibilities 3 as exhibited by its formal agendas, actions and reports?
Is the Committee comprised of members who are independent as defined by the NYS 3 Authorities Budget Office and who bring a body of expertise, knowledge, and experience necessary to understand and fulfill the goals and duties of the Committee?
Does the Committee require a member to recuse him/herself if an appearance of a 3 financial or other conflict might appear to influence a vote of the committee member or the committee as a whole?
Does the Committee require a member to acknowledge a financial conflict of interest, as 3 defined in Board policy, with any project or action that has come before the Committee during the tenure of the Committee member?
Does the Committee receive advance copies of agendas and supporting material necessary for 3 it to make an informed determinations or recommendations to the Board?
Does the Committee acknowledge and encourage open discussion by its members and 3 staff during committee meetings?
Does the Committee present a self-evaluation to the Board annually, including an 3 examination the Committee Charter?
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Somewhat Somewhat Criteria Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Do Committee members understand the Committee’s charter, duties & responsibilities 3 as exhibited by its formal agendas, actions and reports?
Is the Committee comprised of members who are independent as defined by the NYS 3 Authorities Budget Office and who bring a body of expertise, knowledge, and experience necessary to understand and fulfill the goals and duties of the Committee?
Does the Committee require a member to recuse him/herself if an appearance of a 3 financial or other conflict might appear to influence a vote of the committee member or the committee as a whole?
Does the Committee require a member to acknowledge a financial conflict of interest, as 3 defined in Board policy, with any project or action that has come before the Committee during the tenure of the Committee member?
Does the Committee receive advance copies of agendas and supporting material necessary for 3 it to make an informed determinations or recommendations to the Board?
Does the Committee acknowledge and encourage open discussion by its members and 3 staff during committee meetings?
Does the Committee present a self-evaluation to the Board annually, including an 3 examination the Committee Charter?
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Section 1. Name. The name of the Agency shall be "Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency." Section 2. Seal of Agency. The seal of the Agency shall be in the form of a circle and shall bear the name of the Agency and the year of its organization.
Section 3. Office of Agency. The office of the Agency shall be at the Onondaga County 333 W. Washington Street, Suite 130, Syracuse, New York, or at such other address in the County of Onondaga as shall be determined by the Agency from time to time.
Section 1. Officers. The officers of the Agency shall be a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, an Executive Director, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.
Section 2. Chair. The Chairman shall be a member of the Agency and preside at all meetings of the Agency. The Chairman shall submit recommendations and such information as deemed pertinent concerning the business, affairs and policies of the Agency at each meeting. The Chairman shall appoint committee members and assign a chair for each committee.
Section 3. Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall be a member of the Agency and perform the duties of the Chairman in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman. In the event of the resignation, removal or death of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall automatically succeed to the office of the Chairman and serve for the unexpired term of such office. In the event that the office of Vice Chairman is vacant, the Board shall select the Chairman to fill out the unexpired term.
Section 4. Secretary. The Secretary may, but need not be, a member of the Agency. The Secretary shall keep all records of the Agency, shall act as Secretary at the meetings of the Agency, shall keep a record of all votes, shall record the proceedings of the Agency in a journal of proceedings to be kept for such purpose, and shall perform all duties incident to this office. The Secretary shall have custody of the seal of the Agency and the power to affix such seal to all agreements, contracts, deeds, bonds or other evidences of indebtedness and all other instruments of the Agency authorized by the Agency to be executed and the power to attest (by manual or facsimile signature) such seal. The Secretary may, in her discretion, delegate some or all of the Secretary’s duties to the Assistant Secretary. 25 Section 6. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall not be a member of the Agency. The Treasurer shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the Agency. He shall have the care and custody of all funds of the Agency and shall deposit all such funds in the name of the Agency as the Agency may designate. Except as otherwise authorized by resolution of the Agency, the Treasurer shall sign all checks for the payment of money by the Agency pursuant to the direction of the Agency. Except as otherwise authorized by resolution of the Agency, all such checks shall be countersigned by the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman or the Executive Director. The Treasurer shall keep regular books of accounts showing receipts and expenditures. The Treasurer shall render to the Agency at each regular meeting an account of the financial transactions and the current financial condition of the Agency.
Section 7A. Executive Director. The Executive Director shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency and shall not be a member of the Agency. The Executive Director shall be the Onondaga County Director of Economic Development, a position that is appointed by the Onondaga County Executive Director and confirmed by affirmative vote of the Onondaga County Legislature. The Executive Director shall have general supervision over the administration of the business and affairs of the Agency, subject to the direction of the Agency. The Executive Director shall be charged with the management of all projects of the Agency. The Executive Director shall sign (manually or by facsimile signature) all agreements, contracts, deeds, bonds or other evidence of indebtedness and any other instruments of the Agency on behalf of the Agency, except as otherwise authorized or directed by resolution of the Agency. Section 8. Additional Duties. In the absence or incapacity of the Treasurer, the other officers of the Agency shall have the care and custody of all funds of the Agency and the power to deposit the same in the name of the Agency in such bank or banks as the Agency may designate, and shall have the power to sign all checks of the Agency for the payment of money and the power to pay out and disburse such moneys under the direction of the Agency. In addition, all officers of the Agency shall perform such other duties and functions as may from time to time be required by the Agency, by its bylaws, or by its rules and regulations.
Section 9. Appointment of Officers. All officers of the Agency shall be appointed at the Annual Meeting of the Agency or at such other time as is necessary due to a vacancy. All officers shall hold offices for one year or until their successors are appointed. If the term of an Agency member should terminate, his term of office as an officer shall also terminate. The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer shall not be members of the Agency.
Section 10. Members of Agency. There shall be seven members of the Agency who shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be entitled to the necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of their duties. The term of the office of each member of the Agency shall be by appointment of the Onondaga County Legislature and each member shall continue to hold office until their successor is appointed and has qualified.
Section 11. Vacancies. Should any office except that of Chairman become vacant, the Agency shall appoint a successor at the next regular meeting, and such appointment shall be for the unexpired term of said office.
Section 12. Additional Personnel. The Agency may from time to time employ such personnel, as it deems necessary to exercise its powers, duties and functions as prescribed by the New York State 26 Industrial Development Agency Act, as amended, and all other laws of the State of New York applicable thereto. The selection and compensation of all personnel shall be determined by the Agency subject to the laws of the State of New York.
Section 1. Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting of the Agency shall be held within the first quarter of the year or such time that the Board may determine at the regular meeting place of the Agency or such other time and place as the Agency shall determine.
Section 2. Meetings. Meetings of the Agency may be held at such times and places as from time to time may be determined by the Agency. The Chairman of the Agency may, when he deems it desirable, and shall, upon the written request of two members of the Agency, call a special meeting of the Agency. Notice of all meetings shall be sent by United States mail, electronic mail, or delivered to the residence or business address of each member, and to Agency Counsel, at least four days prior to the day the meeting is to occur. Whenever possible the notice shall set forth the matters to be considered at the meeting. Waivers of notice may be signed by any member or members who were not properly noticed.
Section 3. Executive Sessions. Upon motion identifying the general area(s) of the subject(s) to be considered and a majority vote of the membership, an executive session may be entered into and conducted by the Agency for the reasons enumerated in Public Officers Law § 105. During an executive session the Agency may take action on the matters which are the subject of the executive session, however, no action by formal vote may be taken in an executive session to appropriate public moneys. Minutes must be taken of any action that is taken by formal vote, and must consist of a record or summary of a final determination and the vote thereon. The minutes do not need to include any matters not required to be made available to the public pursuant to FOIL.
Section 4. Quorum. At all meetings of the Agency, a majority of the Agency shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business; provided that a small number may meet and adjourn to some other time or until a quorum is obtained.
Section 1. Amendments to Bylaws. The bylaws of the Agency may be amended with the approval of a super majority of all the members of the Agency at a meeting, but no such amendment shall be adopted unless written notice thereof has been previously given to all members of the Agency.
27 Section 1. Site of Agency Projects. The Agency shall take local and state land use and environmental laws and regulations into consideration when reviewing and approving a project. Section 2. Compliance with Laws. The Agency shall not approve the delivery of bonds for a project, which, at the time of such delivery is known by the Agency after reasonable inquiry to be in material violation of applicable zoning, environmental, labor or health laws or regulations, including applicable building and fire codes.
Section 1. Governance Committee. The Agency shall have a governance committee to be comprised of the Agency Chairman and two other members of the Agency appointed by the Chairman. Members of the Governance Committee shall be independent members as defined by the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005, as amended from time to time. The Governance Committee shall have such other purposes, powers, responsibilities and governance as provided in any charter adopted by the members of the Agency.
Section 2. Audit Committee. The Agency shall have an audit committee to be comprised of the Agency Chairman and two other members of the Agency appointed by the Chairman. Members of the Audit Committee shall be independent members as defined by the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005, as amended from time to time. It shall be the responsibility of the Audit Committee to recommend to the Agency the hiring of a certified independent accounting firm for the Agency, establish the compensation to be paid to the accounting firm and provide direct oversight of the performance of the independent audit performed by the accounting firm hired for such purpose. The Audit Committee shall have such other purposes, powers, responsibilities and governance as provided in any charter
adopted by the members of the Agency.
Section 3. Finance Committee. The Agency shall have a finance committee to be comprised by the three members of the Agency appointed by the Chairman. Members of the Finance Committee shall be independent members as defined by the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2009, as amended from time to time. It shall be the responsibility of the Finance Committee to review proposals for the issuance of debt for the Agency and make recommendations to the Agency regarding the issuance of such debt; seek any information it requires from the Agency and project applicants regarding the proposals for the issuance of debt and retain and consult with, at the Agency’s expense, such outside counsel, experts and other advisors as the Finance Committee may deem appropriate. The Finance Committee shall have such other purposes, powers, responsibilities and governance as provided by any charter adopted by the members of the Agency.
Section 4 Other Committees. The Agency may designate from among its members other committees, each consisting of one or more members, and each of which, to the extent provided in the resolution or committee charter, shall have all the authority of the Agency members, except as otherwise provided by law.
Amended: July 22, 1985 Amended: September 11, 1996 28 Restated: January 14, 1997 Amended: May 12, 2005 Amended August 9, 2007 Amended April 9, 2009 Amended April 14, 2012 Amended December 11, 2012 Amended January 18, 2022 29
The Citizens of Onondaga County are entitled to expect the highest degree of conduct on the part of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) officers, employees and members. The members of the Agency recognize that there must be rules of ethical conduct for its officers, employees and appointed officials to observe if a high degree of moral conduct is to be obtained and if public confidence is to be maintained in the Agency. It is the purpose of this Code of Ethics to promulgate these rules of ethical conduct for the officers, employees and members of the Agency. These rules shall serve as a guide for official conduct of such officers, employees and members.
Section 2.1.
Unless otherwise specifically indicated, for purposes of this Code of Ethics, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) "Agency" means the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency.
(b) "Appropriate body" pursuant to Article 18 of General Municipal Law means the Board of Ethics of the County of Onondaga.
(c) "Child" means any son, daughter, step-son or step-daughter of an Agency officer, employee or member if such child is under 18 or is a dependent of the officer, employee or member as defined in the Internal Revenue Code Section 152(a)(1) and (2) and any amendments thereto.
(d) "County" means the County of Onondaga.
(e) "Interest" means a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit accruing to an Agency officer, employee or member, his or her spouse, or child whether as the result of a contract with the Agency or otherwise. For the purpose of this Code of Ethics, an Agency officer, employee or member shall be deemed to have an interest in the contract of (i) his/her spouse and children, except a contract of employment with the Agency (ii) a firm, partnership or association of which such officer, employee or member or his/her spouse or child is a member or employee; (iii) a corporation of which such officer, employee or member, or his/her spouse or child is an officer or director; and (iv) a corporation of which more than 5% of the outstanding capital stock is owned by an officer, employee or member, or his/her spouse or child.
(f) "Relative" means a spouse or child of an Agency officer, employee or member. 30 (g) "Spouse" means the husband or wife of an officer, employee or member subject to the provisions of this Code of Ethics unless legally separated from such officer, employee or member.
There is hereby established and adopted a code of ethics containing the following standards of conduct for officers, employees and members of the Agency.
Section 3.1.
a. Conflict of Interest. No officer, employee or member of the Agency should have any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, or engage in any business or transaction or professional activity or incur any obligation of any nature, which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his duties in the public interest.
b. Impressions. No officer, employee or member of the Agency should by his conduct give reasonable basis for the impression that any person can improperly influence him or unduly enjoy his favor in the performance of his official duties, or that he is affected by the kinship, rank, position or influence of any party or person. An officer or employee or member of the Agency should endeavor to pursue a course of conduct, which will not raise suspicion among the public that he is likely to be engaged in acts that are in violation of his trust.
c. Receipt or Benefit. No officer, employee, or member of the Agency shall use or attempt to use his official position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions for himself or others, including directly or indirectly soliciting, accepting or agreeing to accept any benefit from another person upon an agreement that his/her vote, opinion, judgment, action, decision or exercise of discretion as an Agency officer, employee or member will thereby be influenced. A donation to a person seeking public or party office or to a committee supporting the efforts of such person shall not be considered such a benefit hereunder.
d. Confidential Information. No officer or employee or member of the Agency shall disclose information which is lawfully confidential and acquired by him in the course of his official duties or use such information to further his personal interests.
e. Representation before the Agency. An officer, employee or member of the Agency shall not receive or enter into any agreement, express or implied, for compensation or benefit to himself or a relative, directly or indirectly, for services to be rendered in relation to any matter before the Agency. f. Disclosure of interest in any Agency Contract. To the extent that he knows thereof, any officer, employee or member of the Agency who has any interest in any contract or agreement of the Agency shall make prior disclosure in writing to the Chairman of the Agency and to the Agency’s Counsel and shall withdraw from participation in any Agency process with respect thereto, subject to Section 801 of the General Municipal Law relating to prohibited conflicts of interest.
31 g. Partnership, unincorporated association or corporation. No partnership or unincorporated association of which an Agency officer, employee or member is a member or employee or in which he or she has a proprietary interest, nor any corporation of which an Agency officer, employee or member is an officer or director or legally or beneficially owns or controls more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding stock, shall appear before the Agency without full disclosure to the members, subject to Section 801 of the General Municipal Law relating to prohibited conflicts of interest. h. Investments in conflict with official duties. (i) An officer, employee or member shall not invest or hold any investment directly or indirectly in any financial, business, commercial or other private endeavor or entity, which creates a conflict with his or her Agency duties; (ii) No officer or employee or member of the Agency shall engage in any transaction as representative or agent of the Agency with any business entity in which he has a direct or indirect financial interest that might reasonably tend to conflict with the proper discharge of his official duties.
i. Private employment or services. An officer, employee or member shall not engage in, solicit, negotiate for or promise to accept employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service creates a conflict of interest with or impairs the proper discharge of official Agency duties. In the event such a conflict arises with respect to a member, (s)he shall notify the Chairman of the Agency of same and withdraw from participation in any Agency process with respect thereto.
j. Future employment. For a period of one (1) year after the termination of service or employment with the Agency, no former officer, employee or member, on his or her own behalf, or as an employee, agent or representative of another may apply to or appear before or conduct business with respect to the Agency in any matter concerning which he or she personally rendered substantial services and made policy decisions during the period of his or her term of office, service or employment by the Agency. Said one (1) year prohibition may be waived by the members for good cause upon written application for such officer, employee or member. At the expiration of the one (1) year period and thereafter, the former officer, employee or member shall make prior disclosure in writing to the members of the nature and extent of his/her Agency involvement with matters (s)he now seeks to address with the Agency. k. Offer of Employment. An officer, employee or member shall disclose in writing to the members any offer of employment received from any person, firm or corporation which, to the knowledge of such officer, employee or member, is furnishing or seeking to furnish goods or services to the Agency, if such officer, employee or member has substantial involvement or responsibility for policy making in securing such goods or services and if such officer, employee or member enters into negotiations for such employment. Such disclosure must be made whether or not such offer and negotiations are verbal or written and whether or not the offer is accepted.
l. Sale of Goods or Services. No officer or employee or member of the Agency employed on a full- time basis nor any firm or association of which such Agency member, officer or employee is a member nor corporation, a substantial portion of the stock of which is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by such member, officer or employee, should sell goods or services to any person, firm, corporation or association which is licensed or whose rates are fixed by the Agency.
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To stimulate economic development, growth, and general prosperity for the people of Onondaga County by using available incentives, rights and powers in an efficient and cooperative manner.
Performance Goal One: To use Agency incentives, programs and policies stimulate economic development, growth and prosperity to encourage the growth of industrial, commercial and “new economy” net-wealth generating businesses in Onondaga County.
The Agency held 12 regular board meetings and 7 special meetings that induced projects in the industrial, commercial and new-economy related industry.
The Agency induced 14 projects and closed 12 in 2021.
The 12 projects new capital investment was approximately $197,179,911.
Performance Goal Two: To use Agency incentives, programs and policies stimulate economic development, growth and prosperity to encourage smart growth & sustainable investment into Onondaga County.
Recently the Agency revised the Uniform Tax Exemption Policy to incorporate energy projects. This year the agency closed on three solar projects and induced five.
Staff has engaged with municipalities and school districts to discuss the Agency’s energy policies and to be a resource.
Performance Goal Three: To use Agency incentives, programs and policies stimulate economic development, growth & prosperity to support businesses striving to compete in and react to the global economy.
The Agency continues to develop the White Pine Commerce Park to attract those in the global stage such as a semiconductor manufacturer to meet the growing need for semiconductor chips. Performance Goal Four: To use Agency incentives, programs and policies to stimulate economic development, growth & prosperity to encourage entrepreneurs and new business development. 33 Agency staff is developing a marketing strategy to increase outreach to new businesses and entrepreneurs to increase awareness of IDA benefits in addition to increasing our website information and social media presence.
Agency staff had strong stewardship of developing Hancock Air Park in 2021. The 225+ acre industrial and office park in the Town of Cicero, is an attractive location for business expansion and economic growth for Onondaga County. Since assuming management responsibilities of the park in 2014, OCDC has captured over $800,000 in revenues and will exceed a million dollars with the addition of two land purchases in Q1 2022.
Performance Goal Five: For the Agency to perform its duties in a cooperative and efficient manner through proactive open communication with its economic development partners, businesses and the community as a whole.
Agency staff regularly interacts with local and state economic development partners, municipalities, school districts, business owners and entrepreneurs. Staff provides information on the types of financial assistance available through OCIDA, possible sites available for development and resources that support and encourage economic growth in the area.
Additional Questions 1. Have the board members acknowledged that they have read and understood the mission of the public authority?
Yes
The voting board members shall appoint officers at the Agency’s annual meeting. 3. If the Board appoints management, do you have a policy you follow when appointing the management of the public authority?
The Agency’s by-laws serve as the policy for appointing management.
4. Briefly describe the role of the Board and the role of management in the implementation of the mission.
Agency staff is responsible for the administration and management of the Agency’s programs and policies, and satisfaction of all statutory requirements.
The Board sets all policies and programs through majority approval of the Board. 5. Has the Board acknowledged that they have read and understood the responses to each of these questions?
Yes, the performance measurement report was presented to the Board for approval at the annual meeting.
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Agency Mission: To stimulate economic development, growth, and general prosperity for the people of Onondaga County by using available incentives, rights and powers in an efficient and cooperative manner.
AGENCY ACTION CONTROL CONTROL PROCESS FINDING Agency Capital Projects Project Review Statute Written Application Regulation Cost Benefit Analysis By-Laws Staff Review Classes of Projects Policy Board Attorney Oversight Adequate Local Access Policy Board Review & Approval Conflict of Interest Statement SEQRA Statute Formal EAF Statement Determination Regulation Staff Review By-Laws Attorney Review Adequate Classes of Projects Policy Board Review & Finding
Regulation Written Minutes By-Laws Report on Public Hearing at Adequate Board Meeting Statute Written Application Project Inducement Regulation Cost Benefit Analysis By-Laws Staff Review Classes of Projects Board Attorney Oversight Adequate UTEP Board Review & Approval Local Access Policy Benefit Oversight Statute Annual Survey of Companies Regulation Staff Review Agency Policies Exec Director Oversight Adequate Board Review & Approval of Annual Reporting Board Attorney Oversight PILOT Benefits Uniform Tax Exemption Review of comparable Oversight Policy properties/ assessment value Statute Review of cost of improvements Adequate 35 Regulation Review by School District Superintendent, Town Supervisor, Village Mayor, and the County Executive Review by Agency Attorney Board Review & Approval Sales Tax Statute Staff Review of project Exemption Regulation documents Oversight Agency Policy Attorney Review Staff review of ST -60 and supplemental letter when Adequate additional agents are appointed for a project Board review and approval Recapture of Statute Annual Survey of projects Benefits Regulation Annual Employment Report Agency Policy Staff Review of reported numbers Lease Documents versus application numbers Adequate Explanations from Companies Board Review & Approval of Report & Recommendations Agency Service Procurement Policy Review by Staff Contracts Funding Policy Attorney Review EPP Policy & Guidelines Board Review & Approval Inducement to Prospects Formal Contracts for EPP Adequate Policy Annual Audit of Expenditures Agency Fees Project Fee Policy Staff Review Legal Fee Policy Board Review & Approval Annual Audit Adequate Attorney Review Public Access Documents & Statute Annual Election of Foil Officer Administration Regulation Annual Election of Foil Appeals Adequate Foil Policy Officer Public Comment Statute Publication of Hearing Notices Regulations Written Record of Proceedings Board By-Laws Report public comments to the Adequate Board for each project Agency Administration Understanding of Statute PAAA Training Mission, Goals, Agency By-Laws New Member Orientation Adequate Process & Controls Agency Policies Study Sessions 36 Annual Acknowledgement of Responsibilities Agency Handbook - Reference Material for Board Ethics & Conflictof Statute Annual Conflicts Interests Conflict of Interest Policy Acknowledgement Agency Code of Ethics Annual COI statement Adequate Conflict of interest certificate signed at every meeting Agency Finances Financial Planning Statute Annual Budget & Expenditures Regulation Annual Audit Agency Policies County Contract for Services Procurement Policy Board Monthly Review of Finances Adequate Board Approval of Monthly Payment of Bills Signature Authority and Two Signature for all expenditures Financial Statute Approval of Board of all Safeguards Procurement Policy expenditures Travel Policy Adequate 37
I. Operating/Program Expenses 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Onondaga County Office $800,000 $816,000 $816,000 $816,000 $816,000 General & Administrative $529,700 $540,294 $540,294 $540,294 $540,294 Financial Assistance Grants $42,000 $42,840 $42,840 $42,840 $42,840 Pass-Through (PILOT Payments) $3,000 $3,060 $3,060 $3,060 $3,060 Depreciation Expense $17,000 $17,340 $17,340 $17,340 $17,340 Professional Fees $34,000 $34,680 $34,680 $34,680 $34,680 Other Expenses $5,500 $5,610 $5,610 $5,610 $5,610 Seminars & Meetings $10,600 $10,812 $10,812 $10,812 $10,812 Interest Expense $2,200 $2,244 $2,244 $2,244 $2,244 Total Operating/Program Expenses $1,444,000 $1,472,880 $1,472,880 $1,472,880 $1,472,880 II. Revenue Agency Revenues $1,401,000 $1,429,020 $1,429,020 $1,429,020 $1,429,020 Rent Income $12,000 $12,240 $12,240 $12,240 $12,240 Other Income $25,000 $25,500 $25,500 $25,500 $25,500 Interest Income $6,000 $6,120 $6,120 $6,120 $6,120 Total Revenue $1,444,000 $1,472,880 $1,472,880 $1,472,880 $1,472,880 Projected Gain or Loss $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 38
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