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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/2/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-2289 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare September 2003 "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2290 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby congratulates Eagle Scout Benjamin Czajkowski on his recent achievement and commends him for this outstanding accomplishment. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2284 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No 594-03, effective July 23, 2003, providing for a Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street resurfacing programs to include, but not limited to, hot mix asphalt, crack sealing, sawing and sealing, asphalt milling, trunk rental, brick and blockstone repairs, handicap ramps, salaries for city crews, concrete slab replacement and park related asphalt work in CDBG areas throughout the City of Pittsburgh, by reducing the total from $369,694.32, to $369,613.55.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2285 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 477 approved July 22, 1999, entitled "providing for the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area "O," in the Homewood South/North Point Breeze area (Council District #9) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549," so as to amend the streets included in Area "O".Read and referred  Action details
2003-2286 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Agreement or the use of existing Contracts or Agreements to purchase Rescue Tools for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, cost not to exceed $27,000.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2287 1 ResolutionResolution adopting official sewage facilities plan for Summerset at Frick Park Phase 2 housing development.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2280 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption; Section 263.02 "Payment options, discount and delinquency penalty", by amending the rate of interest to be paid and deleting paragraph (c) (2).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2281 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of John Zottola Landscaping, in the amount of $118,257.73, to purchase the stone that will be used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reshape, realign, and restore the stream at Nine Mile Run; and providing for the payment thereof. (PRESENTED BY MR. SCUILLI)Read and referred  Action details
2003-2282 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of in favor of Claitman Engineering Associates, Inc., in the amount of $15,300.00 for providing mechanical design services and drawings for the City County Building First Floor HVAC System, which includes Finance, Real Estate and the Controller's Office Mezzanine; and providing for the payment thereof. (PRESENTED BY MR. SCIULLI)Read and referred  Action details
2003-2283 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the transfer of $30,000.00 from Account 511000, Sub Class 010, Org 104100, Fund 1000 Budget Year 2003, Salaries, to Account 525500, Sub Class 150, Org 104100, Fund 1000, Budget Year 2003, Miscellaneous/Maintenance Contract, City Magristrate Court. Read and referred  Action details
2003-2288 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and Directing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to immediately convene nine (9) town meetings (one in each Council District) to develop public awareness of City services and the attendant costs to deliver those services.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2003-2288 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and Directing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to immediately convene nine (9) town meetings (one in each Council District) to develop public awareness of City services and the attendant costs to deliver those services.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1987 1 Appointment-InformingResolution authorizing the appointment of Gwendolyn Elliott as a Member of the Citizen Police Review Board for a term to expire October, 2005.Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2003-1988 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Richard M. Carrington as a Member of the Citizen Police Review Board for a term to expire October, 2005.Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2003-1990 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Malik G. Bankston as a Member of the Citizen Police Review Board for a term to expire October, 2005.Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2003-2273 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for August 26, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2223 2 ResolutionResolution providing for the provisional rescission of City service reductions and City facility closings due to budgetary constraints.AMENDEDPass Action details
2003-2223 2 ResolutionResolution providing for the provisional rescission of City service reductions and City facility closings due to budgetary constraints.Passed Finally, As AmendedFail Action details
2003-2224 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Director of the Department of Personnel and Civil Service and the Controller of the City of Pittsburgh to establish a program in which city employees can voluntarily cause a 2% percent reduction in their salaries for the remaining pay periods between the enactment of this legislation and December 31, 2003. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2225 1 ResolutionAmending Res. 691 of 2003, entitled, "Authorizing and directing the Chief Administrator of the Magistrates Court and the Solicitor of the City of Pittsburgh to implement a program to aggressively pursue violators to collect outstanding warrants on fine and cost orders," to add language to provide for the deposit of all such funds in the Police Salaries Outstanding Warrant Trust Fund.TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2226 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 450 effective, June 25, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for the issuance of an Agreement(s), Professional Service Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) for the upgrade of the Department of Personnel and Civil Service Commission's existing automated applicant management system software (for the City's applicant and employee selection processing), conversion of existing data, training, and extended technical support and maintenance of this system, and providing for payment of the cost thereof., not to exceed $27,500."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2227 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 451 effective, June 25, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for the issuance of an Agreement(s), Professional Service Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) for the purchase of automated clerical office skills assessment software for the City's clerical applicant and selection processing, and providing for payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $6,000. "TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2228 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 635 effective, August 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an agreement or agreements with GovConnect, a subsidiary of GovOne Solutions, for Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Webfile Software Support, for a period of three (3) years, July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006, at a cost not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) per year, subject to annual budget appropriation, chargeable to and payable from Account 525100, Fund 1000, Organization 107300, Sub-Class 150, Budget Year 2003."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2274 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for August 26, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2229 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 327 effective, May 31, 2002, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Agreements or Contracts, with a Consultant or Consultants, or Vendor or Vendors, for the purpose of conducting planning and management studies, and related activities in support of such studies including the purchase of data and data analysis equipment at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2230 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 310 effective, May 8, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or Contract, or use of existing Agreement(s) or Contract(s) with consultant, vendors and/or contractors for the purpose of planning and/or implementing costs of the Trail Development Projects and related costs in support of this project, at a cost not to exceed $330,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2275 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for August 26, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2232 1 ResolutionResolution requesting that the URA immediately terminate, in whole or in part, the Pittsburgh Development Fund.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2233 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 498 effective, July 2, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Agreements or Contracts, with a Consultant or Consultants, or Vendor or Vendors, for the purpose of conducting planning and management studies, and related activities in support of such studies including the purchase of data and data analysis equipment at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2234 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 499 effective, July 2, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the PCRG-Vacant Property Working Group for administrative support in coordinating, monitoring, identifying, and developing various issues related to vacant properties in the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $55,000.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2235 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 501 effective, July 2, 2003, entitled, "Resolution authorizing agreements with organizations, artists or vendors for materials and construction of works of public art, and providing for administrative/staff costs related to the Art Set Aside Program at a cost not to exceed $55,000.00TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2276 1 ReportReport of the Committee on General Services, Technology & the Arts for August 26, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2241 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and Director of the Department of General Services to immediately recall all nonessential City owned vehicles.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2277 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for August 26, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2236 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and Directing the Director of Parks and Recreation to immediately correspond with the parents of the preschool children who enrolled in the City of Pittsburgh's Preschool Centers to inform them of alternative preschool and head start opportunities offered including but not limited from the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, the Pittsburgh Board of Education, etc.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2237 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 555 effective, July 15, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services in connection with the Schenley Golf Course Enhancement Program with City bond money. Cost not to exceed 100,000.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2238 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 670 effective, August 8, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services in connection with the 2003 Maintenance and Enhancement of Recreation and Senior Centers in the Department of Parks and Recreation with City bond money. Cost not to exceed $45,650.40."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2239 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 672 effective, August 22, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services in connection with the 2003 Swimming Pool Maintenance and Repairs in the Department of Parks and Recreation with City bond money. Cost not to exceed $50,000.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2240 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 673 effective, August 22, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services in connection with the 2002 Swimming Pool Maintenance and Repairs in the Department of Parks and Recreation with City bond money. Cost not to exceed $30,000.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2278 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for August 26, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2243 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Director of Operations and the Director of the Department of Public Safety, in cooperation with the Fraternal Association of Professional Paramedics, to immediately contact all hospitals in the Pittsburgh region for the purpose of obtaining financial support for the City of Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Technicians program.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2242 1 ResolutionProviding for the creation of the Police Salaries Outstanding Warrant Trust Fund (PSOWTF) and setting conditions for the deposit and expenditure of such funds.TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2245 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 556 effective, July 15, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts for the purchase of radio communications equipment in the amount not to exceed Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) for the Emergency Operations Center and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by reducing the amount by $475,000.00.TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2279 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for August 26, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2160 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants, for the preliminary design of Penn Avenue from Main Street to Penn Circle West, providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $600,000.TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2161 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants, for the preliminary design for transforming Penn Circle into a two-way traffic flow system, providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $1,000,000.TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2246 1 ResolutionRepealing Resolution No. 239 effective, April 26, 2001, entitled, "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants for Design of the East Liberty - Penn Circle Rehabilitation and providing for the payment thereof, not to exceed $400,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2247 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 320 effective, May 15, 2001, entitled, "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements or use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants for Design of the Reconstruction of Penn Avenue from Friendship Avenue to South Negley Avenue at a total cost of $800,000; and providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2248 1 ResolutionRepealing Resolution No. 925/2000, entitled, "Providing for an Agreement(s), or use of existing Agreements with a Consultant(s) for the design of the rehabilitation of the South Highland Avenue Bridge, at a cost not to exceed $440,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2249 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 323 effective, May 31, 2002, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants for the design of the East Liberty-Penn Circle Improvements; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $625,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2250 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 123 effective, March 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for Architectural/Engineering Services in connection with various City projects; and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed 400,000.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2251 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 125 effective, March 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or for the use of existing Agreements, for Construction Inspection Services on various City projects; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2252 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 126 effective, March 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, in connection with the Bloomfield Bridge Approaches; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $300,000.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2253 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 288 effective, May 15, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants, for Architectural/Engineering Services in connection with various City projects; cost not to exceed $400,000.00," by reducing the Community Development Block Grant funding by $60,000TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2254 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 315 effective, May 8, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, and providing for the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies in connection with the Rehabilitation and Repairs of Various Swimming Pools; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $300,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2255 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 414 effective, June 12, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, in connection with the on-going maintenance, rehabilitation and new construction of City-owned walls, steps and fences; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $440,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2256 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 452 of 2003, entitled, "Amending Res. 529/2002, Providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, and providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the property acquisition, design services, and eventual construction of a community center for the 31st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Council District No. 5 (Lincoln Place); and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by reducing the amount by $450,000.00 from $550,000 to $100,000.TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2257 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 454 effective, June 25, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, and providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the Renovation of Recreation Centers and Senior Citizen Centers; at a cost not to exceed $255,000.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2258 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 606 effective, August 1, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants for the design of upgraded traffic signals and traffic control in the Beechwood Boulevard Corridor; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $70,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2259 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 607 effective, August 1, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants for the design of upgraded traffic signals and traffic control throughout the Central Business District; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $400,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2260 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 628 effective, August 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for final design services in connection with the rehabilitation of the South Millvale Avenue Bridge; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $175,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2261 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 629 effective, August 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for the design of the rehabilitation of the Corliss Tunnel; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $125,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2262 1 ResolutionRepealing Resolution No. 630 effective, August 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for the design of the Brighton Heights Soccer Field; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2263 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 631 effective, August 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for the replacement of the West Ohio Street Bridge; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $200,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2264 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 632 effective, August 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for design services in connection with the replacement of the Eliza Furnace Trail Bridge; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2265 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 633 effective, August 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for the replacement of the Carnahan Road Bridge; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $150,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2266 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 634 effective, August 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for preliminary design services in connection with the rehabilitation of the South Highland Avenue Bridge; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $250,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2267 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 636 effective, August 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, and providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the rehabilitation of the DPW Fourth Division Complex; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $486,912.00."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2268 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 674 effective, August 22, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the construction of Concession Stands at various locations, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $165,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2269 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 675 effective, August 22, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the renovations and maintenance of various public buildings, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $628,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2270 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 677 effective, August 22, 2003, entitled, "Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the renovations and maintenance of the City-County Building, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $1,100,000."TABLEDPass Action details
2003-2291 1 Small Games of ChanceResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Council of the City of Pittsburgh to hereby recognize the Allegheny County Fair & Exposition, Inc to be a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended.AdoptedPass Action details