[HISTORY: Adopted by the Albany County Legislature as indicated in section histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted by Res. No. 290-1989]
A. 
Due to recent changes in the New York Civil Service Law, the local county civil service commissions will be responsible for collecting and processing fees for civil service employment applications, and said county commissions will not be able to waive said fee without the permission of New York State Civil Service. Said state legislation contains a vehicle for a County applicant to get said fee waived by the New York State Civil Service Commission if said applicant certifies that they are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.
B. 
The Albany County Civil Service Commission adopted a resolution on July 17, 1989, to establish a fee of $10 per application, of which $5 would be forwarded to the New York State Civil Service Commission. Said fee was determined by the County Civil Service Commission based on the inherent additional costs rendered in collecting and accounting for the fee payable to the State of New York as mandated in the New York State Civil Service Law.
C. 
The actions of Albany Civil Service Commission in establishing a $10 fee for civil service employment application on applications for full-time positions that pay $5,000 per annum or more is hereby endorsed and approved for commencement on October 1, 1989.
[Adopted 6-14-1993 by Res. No. 142-1993]
The County Legislature hereby authorizes the imposition of access fees for commercial operators and vehicles and vehicles for hire to access the new loading and unloading zone to be established for their use as follows:
A. 
Taxi and passenger stage operators:
(1) 
The term "passenger stage operator," as used in the context of this section, shall mean those operators serving groups of unrelated parties traveling to a common destination (e.g., a particular hotel, city or resort). The contract taxi company will be required to offer these services. Any independent passenger stage operators will be handled in a similar manner to independent tax operators.
(2) 
In recognition of the dependability of a contractual operator and the need to treat independent taxi and passenger stage operator owners in a nondiscriminatory manner, a two-tier system is proposed:
(a) 
The airport will solicit requests for proposals from taxi companies for a guarantee of at least 15 vehicles to service the airport with taxi and passenger stage services and a minimum $500 monthly rental fee. The successful bidder will be granted the following exclusive rights: use of a counter in the baggage claim area for dispatching; airport terminal and brochure advertising; the right to position their starters in front of the terminal; and vehicle staging in the foremost area in front of the baggage claim area as set forth in the above-mentioned commercial vehicle staging area. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to purchase at least 15 access cards in increments of $500 each, with a built-in bonus of 15 trips (515 trips/$500). A card reading system will debit each card for $1/trip into the staging areas. No time limits will be set. The airport will notify the taxi company when any card reaches $450 in debits. Access cards will be deactivated if credits are depleted. In the event a card has been deactivated, no access to the staging area will be possible. The operator would have to use the alternative loading/unloading zone located in the proximity of the public economy lot.
(b) 
Independent taxi companies or independent passenger stage operators will be staged separate from the contractual operator. Independents will be urged to purchase access cards for $500 each and will also be offered the 15 free trips incentive. The Airport will notify an independent when any card(s) reaches $450 in debits. Deactivation of cards and use of the alternate loading/unloading zone will also apply to independents.
B. 
Luxury limousine and charter party carriers.
(1) 
The term "charter party carrier," in the context of this section, shall mean those operators providing ground transportation service provided to groups traveling together for a common purpose, (e.g., sport teams, related parties, entertainers).
(2) 
Luxury limousine and charter party carriers will be required to purchase an access card which permits 100 entrances to the commercial vehicle loading/unloading zone. The cost of the card will be $125 as follows:
$1 per trip x 100 trips
$100
Deposit on the access card
$25
Total initial cost
$125
(3) 
The Airport will notify the operator when 75 trips have been made. The operator may purchase additional trips in blocks of 100 at $1 per trip.
(4) 
Some luxury limousine and charter party carriers may still desire curbside access. The airport will charge $1,000 per year per vehicle parking space. A limited number of these spaces will be available. Vehicles will be medallioned for identification purposes. Luxury limousine and charter party carriers will pay this premium rate for the privilege of staging their vehicles along the terminal access roadway and then picking up their passengers in front of the terminal near the baggage claim area (see CT Male design). Upon arrival, luxury limousine and charger party carrier drivers will be allowed to park their vehicles along the meridian that separates the roadway from the rent-a-car ready lot while they go into the terminal to meet their passengers and direct them to wait in front of the terminal for pick-up. Any luxury limousine and charter party carrier not bearing a medallion will be directed to the public parking areas.
C. 
Hotels/Motel courtesy vans. Hotel/Motel courtesy vans will be assessed at $500/year per vehicle. Vehicles will be medallioned for identification purposes. This fee reflects the fact that although hotels/motels do not divert great amounts of money from the Airport, they are heavy users of the Airport roadways and should share in the cost of maintenance.
D. 
Off-Airport rent-a-car companies.
(1) 
Off-Airport rent-a-car companies will be required to purchase an access card which permits 100 entrances to the commercial vehicle loading/unloading zone at no charge. The cost of the card will be $525 as follows:
$5 per trip x 100 trips
$500
Deposit on the access card
$25
Total initial cost
$525
(2) 
The Airport will notify the operator when 75 trips have been made. The operator may purchase additional trips in blocks of 100 at $5 per trip.
E. 
Off-Airport parking lots. Off-Airport parking lots will be assessed at $5,000/year per shuttle vehicle. Each shuttle will be medallioned for identification purposes. The operator will be issued one access card per vehicle, which shall allow unlimited trips for that vehicle. Additionally, each off-Airport parking company shall have the option of leasing an exclusive loading/unloading zone at a cost to be determined by competitive bid. The term of the lease will be 12 months.
F. 
Exclusive use lanes. It is proposed that all commercial vehicle lanes will be available on a "common use" basis. However, certain operators may desire exclusive use lanes within the commercial vehicle loading/unloading zone. Exclusive use lanes will be offered on a lease basis to the highest bidders. Such exclusive lanes are desirable to those operators seeking higher visibility at the Airport and to those seeking to offer their patrons an enhanced level of service and convenience.
[Adopted 5-10-1993 by Res. No. 311-1993]
A. 
Real Property Tax Law § 503(7) authorizes a county legislature, by resolution, to establish certain fees to be paid to the Real Property Tax Service Agency by any person or corporation filing a map in accordance with the provisions of any general, special or local law or ordinance.
B. 
Effective upon the adoption of this resolution, the sliding scale charges outlined in Real Property Tax Law § 503 for Tax Map filings are hereby established and adopted by this Legislature as fees to be paid to the Albany County Real Property Tax Service Agency by any person or corporation filing a map in accordance with the provisions of any general, special, local law or ordinance.
[Adopted 12-20-1994 by Res. No. 413A-1994]
The Albany County Legislature hereby establishes a nonprofit rental rate plan and implementation guidelines for operation of the Knickerbocker Arena as follows:
A. 
Nonprofit rental rate.
(1) 
Arena: $3,000 or 10% of gross ticket sales, whichever is greater, plus expenses.
(2) 
Exhibition hall: $750 plus expenses.
(3) 
Subject to the eligibility guidelines as follows.
B. 
Guidelines for nonprofit rental rate at Knickerbocker Arena.
(1) 
The County will allow up to 10 nonprofit rental rate days annually for the benefit of the community. Said nonprofit rental rate days shall not be deemed to be a County use day under the agreement between the County and Spectacor Management. Direct and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such nonprofit rental rate usage shall be paid by the lessee. Said usage will be subject to availability and will not conflict with dates already booked or proposed to be booked with SMI. The organization requesting days for special events must have a reputation as a responsible one which enhances the quality of life and morale within the community and will meet the following criteria:
(a) 
Geographical priority will be given to Albany County organizations.
(b) 
Approval of waiver days is restricted to organizations and programs that demonstrate the ability to have a significant impact on the need being addressed.
(c) 
The event can generate income for a defined program of the organization but not for the organization's general fund.
(d) 
The organization must be able to demonstrate how the program will benefit the community.
(e) 
The organization must show a financial need for a nonprofit rental rate.
(f) 
The event must be sponsored by a registered nonprofit organization or by a municipal organization.
(g) 
With a minimum of 45 days' prior notice, SMI of Albany will move the event or reschedule the date in the event that SMI of Albany is able to book a major show and the only date that she can happen conflicts with the organization event date. If SMI of Albany is unable to give the organization 45 days' notice due to circumstances beyond SMI's control, the organization will work along with SMI to explore all available scheduling options to accommodate SMI's scheduling conflict.
(2) 
To apply for a nonprofit rental rate:
(a) 
Requests will be submitted in writing, six months in advance, to the General Manager of the Knickerbocker Arena. All written applications will include:
[1] 
A brief description of the organization and the project or event to be sponsored. The beneficiaries and the program will be identified.
[2] 
A brief itemized budget and plan for funding the project, including peripheral costs and consulting fees.
[3] 
Identification of the financial need to be met.
[4] 
Evidence that the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
[5] 
A financial report for the organization.
[6] 
Listing of the organization's board of directors.
(b) 
The General Manager of the Knickerbocker Arena will review the written application and make a determination of the appropriateness of granting a nonprofit rental rate to the organization, and if he/she deems it appropriate may consult with the Civic Center Committee for its recommendations. The ultimate decision with regard to granting the nonprofit rental rate in any event will be made by the General Manager of the Knickerbocker Arena.
[Adopted 5-8-1995 by Res. No. 131-1995; amended 4-8-2013 by Res. No. 99-2013]
Fees charged by the Director of Weights and Measures shall match the schedule of fees adopted by New York State regarding County inspections as indicated in a spreadsheet filed with the Clerk of the Legislature.
[Adopted 12-19-1995 by Res. No. 393-1995]
Effective January 1, 1996, the Albany County Finance Department is authorized to charge a fee of $25 per tax search performed.
[Adopted 6-12-2000 by Res. No. 279-2000]
A. 
The civil service fees charged for exams given in Albany County are modified as follows:
Exam
State
County
Total
Non-Uniform
$7.50
$5
$12.50
Uniform
$12.50
$5
$17.50
B. 
Civil service fees charged for exams given in Albany County for non-County employees are modified as follows:
[Added 12-19-2005 by Res. No. 539-2005]
Exam
State
County
Total
Non-Uniform
$7.50
$7.50
$15
Uniform
$12.50
$12.50
$25
C. 
Employees shall pay for exam booklets if an employee takes more than two exams per year.
[Added 12-6-2010 by Res. No. 490-2010]
D. 
Both the state and County fee charged by Albany County for civil service promotional exams taken by Albany County employees for Albany County positions and open competitive exams taken by Albany County employees for Albany County positions are hereby waived.
[Adopted 4-9-2001 by Res. No. 174-2001]
The Albany County Legislature hereby authorizes the facility fee proposed by SMG on tickets for all events at the Pepsi Arena negotiated after May 1, 2001.
A. 
Said facility fee shall be in the amount of $1 per event ticket and $1 per event ticket for a team home game ticket priced at less than $7.50.
[Amended 6-10-2002 by Res. No. 248-2002]
B. 
Team tenant season ticket sales shall be exempt from the payment of said facility fee during the existing terms of agreements with team tenants.
[Adopted 11-12-2002 by Res. No. 477-2002]
A. 
The County Department of Economic Development, Conservation and Planning is authorized to sell Albany County Tax Maps and County-generated GIS mapping data in digital format to the public upon request.
B. 
The County Attorney, in consultation with the Departments of Economic Development, Conservation and Planning and Management and Budget and the RPTSA, shall draft a licensing agreement and fee schedule consistent with the requirements of FOIL, the County's copyright rights and restrictions imposed by the County's participation in the State GIS Cooperative Data Sharing Agreement.
[Adopted 12-5-2005 by Res. No. 485-2005]
A. 
The Department of Public Works is authorized to institute a $10 special hauling permit fee on an annual basis and a $50 per vehicle/per trip administrative fee for overweight and oversize vehicles traveling on Albany County roads, effective January 1, 2006.
B. 
This section shall allow the County to issue area permits, which would apply to all County roads unless specifically exempted due to road construction, road geometry or bridge conditions.
[Added 11-10-2008 by Res. No. 389-2008]
(1) 
Area permits shall apply to vehicles with a total gross weight of less than 108,000 pounds, a width equal to or less than 12 feet, a height equal to or less than 13.5 feet and a length of less than 80 feet, inclusive of load and bumpers.
(2) 
Fees for area permits are $10 for an annual hauling permit and a $50 per vehicle/per month or $380 per vehicle/per year administrative fee for overweight and oversize vehicles traveling on Albany County roads starting January 1, 2009.