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The council authorized a contract with D & B Engineers and Architects for design and construction-administration services in the amount of $65,890. City staff told the council the city received 10 proposals and D & B was both the highest rated and lowest-cost proposer. The scope covers the 300 block of East Bay Drive, described in the meeting as the stretch from Monroe to Lincoln.

According to staff, design work will begin by the end of the month, with an eight-month design period followed by construction expected about a year from now. City staff said a major complication on the block is an aging water main that runs through front yards; the water main has had two failures and private-service locations were cited as a driver for prioritizing the project. An estimated construction cost cited by staff is about $1.4 million, which is included in the capital plan and was discussed during the meeting.

Council debate included one member saying they did not want to vote on a contract they had not seen; that member (Council member Lester) voted no. President Finn and other members who supported the item said the block is in dire need of repair and staff had explained the project’s ramifications.

The council approved the contract on a roll call; the vote carried with one no vote. Staff said next steps are to kick off design, resolve utility and water-main issues during design, and schedule construction in the capital plan timeline.

Ending: Staff said they will proceed with design work and return to the council as necessary with detailed construction estimates, utility relocation plans and a construction schedule for public review.

","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 10/7/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council authorized a $65,890 design and construction-administration contract for full reconstruction of the 300 block of East Bay Drive, covering Monroe to Lincoln, citing flooding, pavement deterioration and repeated water-main failures.","taxTitle","Long Beach, Nassau County, New York","taxId",54385,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6428746,"Long Beach City Council approves package of resolutions, including new fire engine and emergency water repairs",90,2513000,2603000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905547-47b2d6f33b03361f4d1a493b5a29d64e&start=2513&end=2603","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905547-47b2d6f33b03361f4d1a493b5a29d64e/thumbnail_2513000.jpg","/articles/6428746/Long-Beach/Nassau-County/New-York/Long-Beach-City-Council-approves-package-of-resolutions-including-new-fire-engine-and-emergency-water-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428746-380af5265af1f2a32d17fdeb4250460b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771025614&Signature=bCgohrTWkskhcXdkzt4Sf~3nQFO~EgyyjTAcmhxja0Yk8oeeZaI0zQavB7DB0yppmuitPMGmbx~OwBDhqc2~Jk0YmdeXzejVXH5Pz9EPBnqFe6Y~EiZEvXFdA8CMaBzy7maE2xStRAOmwLNNWkiZnXMMlmplite8oIDzsq1aElY53rwtO6fMovdqj0rPJZHufWZfA1-MSiauToZig1QK6StzogmitPXtnr-IELsXZ9I-wbnzx51D8vl2dGl4jzr-1xi4IZD2AwVYlOLRUvrralI7TqymlD05LlXVv5GB84AIe6Ft77hir5834pW4qp58nJLi9fsQD3Q~31M7SQEIMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday to approve a block of resolutions that included the purchase of a new fire pumper, ratification of emergency water-service repairs at City Hall, several budget amendments and publication of hearings on traffic-safety financing and a tax-reassessment local law.

The measures were approved in a single block vote that passed on a roll call of council members present. The package included agreements for software maintenance, budget transfers for employee payouts, a $65,890 design contract (see separate vote on design for East Bay Drive discussed later), emergency repairs, and the fire-engine purchase that is included in the city’s 2025 capital budget.

The city manager identified the key items during the meeting. On routine software maintenance for the city’s municity platform he said, “The agreement is just over $20,000 for the year, which is $2,500 more than our last agreement,” and that the sole-source provider is ICC Community Development Solutions, which acquired the prior vendor. For City Hall repairs, he told the council that Allen Industries performed emergency water-service and fire-service-line replacement and was the lowest responsible bidder at $47,850; the repairs were ratified because services would otherwise have required shutting down City Hall.

On the fire apparatus, council members were told the city plans to buy a new pumper from RVI Rescue Vehicles for just over $1.5 million. Officials noted National Fire Protection Association standards call for replacing such vehicles by 15 years of service and that the current engine is about 12 years old; production lead time was described as roughly three to four years. The purchase was included in the city’s approved 2025 capital budget and recommended by the Fire Board.

Other items approved in the block vote included budget amendments to return roughly $4 million in state reimbursement into the capital-projects fund (associated with a North Shore infrastructure project), a transfer of approximately $8,500 to the water department contingency to cover vacation payout accruals under the CSEA contract, and a sewer-fund amendment to cover a single separation pay. The meeting also authorized publication for hearings on traffic-safety financing (maximum $236,390) and a proposed local law amending the city charter on reassessment, levy and collection of taxes; both will have hearings Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.

Votes at a glance (items approved in the block vote):
- Item 1 — Software maintenance/licensing (municity platform): approved; one-year maintenance and licensing agreement just over $20,000.
- Item 2 — Transfer of funds (water department vacation payouts): approved; transfer approximately $8,500 from contingency to termination pay per CSEA section 8-1.3.
- Item 4 — Budget amendment (capital projects fund): approved; staff to record roughly $4,000,000 in state reimbursement into capital projects (project discussed under public comment — North Shore critical infrastructure).
- Item 5 — Ratification of emergency water-service repairs at City Hall: approved; Allen Industries lowest responsible bidder at $47,850.
- Item 7 — Sewer fund budget amendment (separation pay for one employee): approved.
- Item 9 — Purchase of new fire pumper (RVI Rescue Vehicles): approved; amount just over $1,500,000; included in 2025 capital budget.
- Item 10 — Authorization to publish for hearing: traffic-safety financing, maximum $236,390; hearing Oct. 21.
- Item 11 — Authorization to publish for hearing: proposed local law amending city charter on reassessment/levy/collection of taxes; hearing Oct. 21.

City staff said the capital and reimbursement entries follow prior practice of moving state or federal reimbursements into the capital fund after grant or reimbursement approvals. On the North Shore bulkhead and drainage work, public commenters pressed for clearer timelines and more community meetings; staff said public (private-lot vs. public-lot) limits on work sometimes control what the city can do and that private owners must comply with updated code heights when they replace bulkheads.

The block vote motion was introduced from the dais and seconded; the roll call recorded council members Bendo, Lester, Reinhart, Vice President (listed in the record as) Pia Morrow and President Finn as voting in favor on the block package.

The council later took separate votes on several items that had fuller debate (retaining an appraisal consultant, design for East Bay Drive reconstruction, and a license agreement for tables and chairs on the boardwalk). Those items and their votes are covered in separate articles.","The Long Beach City Council on Oct. 7 approved a block of resolutions including purchase of a new fire pumper for just over $1.5 million, ratification of emergency City Hall water-line repairs, and multiple budget amendments and hearings to be published for October 21.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6428731,"Council approves license for two tables and chairs on boardwalk for new restaurant; some members voice taxpayer equity concerns",369,1671000,2040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905547-47b2d6f33b03361f4d1a493b5a29d64e&start=1671&end=2040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905547-47b2d6f33b03361f4d1a493b5a29d64e/thumbnail_1671000.jpg","/articles/6428731/Long-Beach/Nassau-County/New-York/Council-approves-license-for-two-tables-and-chairs-on-boardwalk-for-new-restaurant-some-members-voice-taxpayer-equity-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428731-29945dfaac164f57e0c12b5392fd4ae4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771025614&Signature=ScQ1w-hz2ZKPx0NxKFYbfTWcDUSelLk~A~xe-DwRtzgXJbBEe55jQQCsJzbljx6C0SoJCTbMNHPt~Kj2PoYoe8kaNghjSDDKrm8E9MHdW5w6egSGxL5TGzMPBbtnzJGDWxglUC-m~i1ZtOnS7AtDcfx4tAW3xiLKUCYRMhVwCsjPDGEXTBrwTVMM1QoxrMcAfm-9M0PYflnr-NlN6nlA1G8YVI5SFWfTu~GoFy6suxyAbCbIAu3ZBGkMMF38xED8WX1GGMFQmbTybPHsb7sVhCKlUDfihB6DyPFbnwVFQ~xKZEL6jHkjTHVs4ExcPxo57XAse3USZCAH9KDk7bkRQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council on Oct. 7 approved a license agreement permitting a newly opened restaurant, Barrier Beach, to place two tables and up to four chairs on the boardwalk immediately adjacent to its Super Block location. The council said the license would be for a nominal annual fee and intended to support a small business while preserving boardwalk circulation.

City staff described site constraints and said the tables would be kept within four feet of a city light pole so they would not restrict pedestrian flow. The paperwork for the license originally stated two tables with four chairs each; staff and council clarified that the intent is two tables with a total of up to four chairs. One council member expressed concern that the fee was disproportionately low compared with the potential value the business gains from added seating; that council member (Roy) voted no.

Council discussion and public comment focused on consistency and pedestrian impacts. A public commenter said Park Avenue restaurants’ outdoor seating can impede sidewalks, and asked the city to consider how boardwalk seating might affect pedestrians, bicyclists and older residents. City staff responded that the boardwalk arrangement differs from Park Avenue and that the license would limit chairs and require city oversight; the license is not a concession agreement and staff said the goal is to support the new tenant, not to generate revenue.

The motion passed on a roll-call vote with two recorded no votes (Council member Roy and Council member Lester) and the remainder in favor.

Ending: Staff said they will correct the license language to explicitly say two tables and up to four chairs in total, finalize an annual fee and monitor boardwalk flow; enforcement and fee adjustments can follow if the licensee violates conditions.

","The council granted a seasonal license allowing Barrier Beach restaurant to place two tables and up to four chairs on the boardwalk. Council debate centered on whether the fee reflects fair value to taxpayers and whether the city should favor one business; the motion passed with two no votes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6428726,"Council approves retention of appraisal consultant tied to pending litigation; discussion limited by confidentiality",248,597000,845000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905547-47b2d6f33b03361f4d1a493b5a29d64e&start=597&end=845","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905547-47b2d6f33b03361f4d1a493b5a29d64e/thumbnail_597000.jpg","/articles/6428726/Long-Beach/Nassau-County/New-York/Council-approves-retention-of-appraisal-consultant-tied-to-pending-litigation-discussion-limited-by-confidentiality","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428726-b0d700a5b9b6e5175e4a2643fea5adb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771025614&Signature=gFg6qckiD06qItiUT2hEZXUAGpAPdp9xZddVDFnXlVdoGBi8HzXgX2d2qB7ytfOlsqYNhyl3387PXa0j2R9-ZgevdcSOGhG-0qQ-PJVNLBtBjAyWyNoKSyR7fX1vHBrUoFeYxD1VGA-o5N473cfShKRw3IECYK4AhryGVUhYR2cr41GGBIefm0hCsVnk3Ia~bOamK53JTE-ZnIRNBi0SJNBiszSr5239iocqWebzkUJU8R8hY8yIOYvsXQqrVtfInMSUK0Xgya1CB9RkW8kaxvisVwPfXJ8pJVwqM9tfzvQye5XUhnOQFxcZ80xpCw1x0Hk0RzMDhniGxE~zg5CzBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to retain Standard Valuation Services (named in the meeting) to provide real-property valuation consulting, trial-ready appraisals and potential expert testimony related to pending litigation, at a cost not to exceed $25,000.

City counsel and staff said the services are being sought in connection with pending litigation and therefore some details are limited in public session. Deputy corporation counsel Joseph Lupo said the $25,000 cap was intended to allow necessary appraisal and testimony work without returning immediately for council approval; he warned that a prolonged or unusually complex trial could exceed the estimate, though staff did not anticipate that will happen.

Council debate included questions about lease terms and equalization rates for a property mentioned in the litigation (a retail tenant, Stop & Shop) and whether those lease details are public record. A council member asked whether the Stop & Shop rents the entire property; staff deferred to counsel and suggested those details might be better addressed in executive session because of the litigation context. One council member (Lester) said he had read the resolution and associated materials but said he could not vote yes because he lacked sufficient understanding and expertise on the matter; he recorded a no vote.

The motion passed with one no vote. The contract authorization allows the city to move forward with valuation services while preserving the city’s option to return to the council if costs exceed the authorized amount.

Ending: Officials said additional substantive details about the litigation and appraisal scope will be discussed in executive session as allowed by law; staff confirmed the preliminary appraisal work already had been paid and the retention is to secure trial-ready materials and testimony if needed.","The council authorized retention of a valuation consultant for trial-ready appraisals and potential expert testimony at a cost not to exceed $25,000. City officials said the work is connected to pending litigation and some details cannot be discussed in public session.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves design contract for reconstruction of 300 block of East Bay Drive

Long Beach City Council approves package of resolutions, including new fire engine and emergency water repairs

Council approves license for two tables and chairs on boardwalk for new restaurant; some members voice taxpayer equity concerns

Council approves retention of appraisal consultant tied to pending litigation; discussion limited by confidentiality