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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/17/2007 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2007-2026 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, on Monday, December 17, 2007 the City of Pittsburgh wishes to honor Gino Binkert on receiving Scholarships awards of $36,000 to further his education at Slippery Rock University; and WHEREAS, Gino won a statewide competition held in Harrisburg, PA sponsored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and his life story captured the hearts of the judges. Gino is the second youth of Sarah Heinz House member to achieve this honor in it's 106 year history, receiving $9,000 in Scholarship money; and WHEREAS, Gino represented the entire state, competing against winners from Maryland, New England, New Jersey and West Virginia for the Regional Competition, and he went on to compete in DC for the national honor in September; and WHEREAS, Gino Binkert an 18 year old graduate of Perry Traditional Academy, had a 3.6 average and took AP courses in Math and English. He was a peer helper at school; received special training to council students, and also served as Executive Assistant for his school guidance counselor. He was also a member of the soccer team; and . WHEREAS, Gino is verAdoptedPass Action details
2007-2027 1 ProclamationWHEREAS Organized in the year 1908 in Miner Hall which is located on the campus of Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has been instrumental in making a significant difference in improving the lives of African American women and girls for the past 100 years; and WHEREAS Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s development has been influenced not only by the growth of its membership but also by the social and cultural issues which affect all Americans; and WHEREAS Throughout the years of its existence, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has placed great emphasis upon diligent scholarship, superior leadership, charitable service, and exemplary quality of character; and WHEREAS Today, the influence of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. extends far beyond campus gates and student interests, with its current membership approaching 200,000 world-wide; and WHEREAS Ivy Charitable Endowment of Pittsburgh (ICE), Inc., the non-profit affiliate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter, was formed in 1997 in order to provide support and charitable contributAdoptedPass Action details
2007-2028 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, Carrick High School provides education to grades nine through twelve under the administration of principal Anita Burley; and WHEREAS, The 2007 Carrick Raiders Girls Volleyball Team won the City League Championship Title by defeating Allderdice and Schenley High Schools in the City Tournament; and WHEREAS, under coach Melissa Vensel, and assistant coach Kaela Bolster, The Raiders had an overall record of 9 - 2 and 7 - 1 in the City; and WHEREAS, Jessica Armstrong, Jessica Englert, Chelsea Johnson, Taylor Koch, Shelly Luczynski, Patricia Maloney, Caitlin McIntyre, Lindsey Miele, Heather Moran, Caitlyn Schwam, Kayla Stadelman, Chelsey Thornton, Nicole Wiseman, Megan Ziegler and Alex Zirngibl have all worked very hard to become City League Champions; and WHEREAS, The 2007 Carrick Raiders Volleyball Team achieved this noteworthy goal through individual commitment, teamwork and discipline; and WHEREAS, the memories and friendships these teammates take from this year's season can be a source of pride and achievement made possible through the support of each other; aAdoptedPass Action details
2007-2023 1 ResolutionResolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2008 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article III, Depositories.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2007-2023 1 ResolutionResolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2008 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article III, Depositories.Read and referred  Action details
2007-2024 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the creation of the Ethics Board Trust Fund (EBTF) and setting conditions for the deposit and expenditure of such funds.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2007-2024 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the creation of the Ethics Board Trust Fund (EBTF) and setting conditions for the deposit and expenditure of such funds.Read and referred  Action details
2007-2025 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (City”) to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (“UPMC”) to grant to UPMC tax credits equal to certain payments made by UPMC or its affiliates to the Pittsburgh Promise Foundation, if by legislation or Court decision, UPMC or its affiliates are made subject to the imposition of taxes by the City.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2007-2025 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (City”) to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (“UPMC”) to grant to UPMC tax credits equal to certain payments made by UPMC or its affiliates to the Pittsburgh Promise Foundation, if by legislation or Court decision, UPMC or its affiliates are made subject to the imposition of taxes by the City.Read and referred  Action details
2007-2018 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for December 12, 2007 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1975 1 ResolutionResolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through C. A: 1208 Fairdale; B: 31 Minooka; C: 456 Natchez. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1976 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984; having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh/City Source Associates Sideyard Program. ITEMS A through B. A: 6635 Premo; B: 91 McCandless. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1977 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A thru K. A: 2700 Sumner; B: 92 Pasadena; C: 27 Perry; D: 1232 Shadycrest; E: 621 Tripoli; F: Villanova; G: 1007 Winterton; H: 718 Mercer; I: 2929 Zephyr; J: 1810 Leolyn; K: 47 Welsh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1978 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEM A. A: 731 North St. Clair. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1993 1 ResolutionResolution making Appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the Public Business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2008.AMENDEDPass Action details
2007-1993 1 ResolutionResolution making Appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the Public Business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2008.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1994 1 ResolutionResolution fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh, and the rate of compensation thereof, and setting minimum levels for designated positions.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1995 1 ResolutionResolution “Adopting and approving the 2008 Capital Budget and the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2008 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program," by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2008 Capital Budget amendments.AMENDEDPass Action details
2007-1995 1 ResolutionResolution “Adopting and approving the 2008 Capital Budget and the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2008 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program," by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2008 Capital Budget amendments.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-2019 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for December 12, 2007 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1979 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into a grant agreement with The Richard King Mellon Foundation to receive monies to support a Bike Pedestrian Coordinator for a period of two (2) years and further providing for legitimate expenditures for payments of salary and fringe benefits in connection with the execution of said grant agreement. Said expenditures shall not exceed $125,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-2020 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for December 12, 2007 with an NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1987 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the filing of an application for federal assistance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a $2,000,000 Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grant for the East Liberty Portal project. (Council Districts 8 and 9).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1988 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Section 108 loan of up to $10,000,000 to be used for acquisition, demolition, remediation, site preparation and/or infrastructure improvements in the East Liberty Portal project. (Council Districts 8 and 9).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1989 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh designating URA as the City's agent for implementation of a federal Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grant for the East Liberty Portal project. (Council Districts 8 and 9).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-2021 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for December 12, 2007 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1721 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, the County of Allegheny and the School District of Pittsburgh providing for the financing, monitoring, implementation and termination of the Bakery Square Tax Increment Financing District. (Council District 9). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1722 1 ResolutionResolution adopting the Bakery Square Tax Increment Financing Plan presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, and making certain findings. (Council District 9). PUBLIC HEARING HELD OCTOBER 23, 2007Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1723 1 ResolutionResolution revising the boundaries of the Center Triangle TIF District. (Council District 6) (PUBLIC HEARING HELD NOVEMBER 27, 2007)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1724 1 ResolutionResolution revising the boundaries of the North Shore Tax Increment Financing District. (Council District 1). PUBLIC HEARING HELD NOVEMBER 27, 2007Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1725 1 ResolutionResolution revising the boundaries of the Station Square TIF District. (Council District 2) PUBLIC HEARING HELD NOVEMBER 27, 2007.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1982 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application for Financial Assistance in the amount of up to $6,800,000 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the operation and administration of certain programs in FY 2007-2008. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1983 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a 2007-2008 Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for a grant applied for in a Single Application for Assistance filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development under the Housing and Redevelopment Assistance Program. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1984 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application for Financial Assistance in the amount of $500,000 to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the Main Street component of the New Communities Program. (Council Districts: 1, 2, 3, 5 6, 7, 8 and 9).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1985 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application for Financial Assistance in the amount of $150,000 to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the Technology/Enterprise Zone Program. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1986 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for a grant applied for in a Single Application for Assistance filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development under the Technology/Enterprise Zone Program. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1990 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the filing of an application for federal assistance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a $1,000,000 Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grant for the SouthSide Works Infrastructure project. (Council District 3).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1991 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Section 108 loan of up to $4,000,000 to be used for the construction of roadways and related improvements in the SouthSide Works Infrastructure project. (Council District No. 3).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1992 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh designating URA as the City's agent for implementation of a federal Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grant for the SouthSide Works Infrastructure project. (Council District 3).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-2011 1 ResolutionResolution Amending Resolution No. 480, effective August 21, 2007 entitled: providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities and the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City Departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs at a costs not to exceed 800,000.00, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from "District 2-Equipment" (-3,000) and transfer these funds to: "Sheraden United Methodist Church (SUM) for Success" (+3,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-2012 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No.636 , effective December 3, 2007 entitled: by providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “District 2-Equipment” (-3,000) and transfer these funds to: Sheraden United Methodist Church (SUM) for Success” (+3,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-2022 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for December 12, 2007 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1980 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 29, effective February 9, 2007, entitled “Providing for a contract or contracts, agreements or agreements, lease or leases, or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements and other approved expenditures for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, salaries, rentals, and other services required to provide center services for the Senior Community Program in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 for the Department of Parks and Recreation.” by increasing the not exceed amount by $119,000 for a total not to exceed $819,000.00 in the Department of Parks and Recreation. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1981 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements and other approved expenditures to provide for the maintenance and enhancement of City recreation centers in an amount not to exceed $99,500.00 for the Department of Parks and Recreation.Passed FinallyPass Action details