Title
Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article V, Special Funds, by adding Chapter 235, entitled “Stimulus Oversight and Reinvestment in New Growth Committee.”
Body
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. The Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article V, Special Funds, is hereby supplemented by adding Chapter 235, as follows:
CHAPTER 235: STIMULUS OVERSIGHT AND REINVESTMENT IN NEW GROWTH COMMITTEE.
§235.01 Purpose
(a) There shall be a body known as the Pittsburgh Stimulus Oversight and Reinvestment in New Growth Committee ("the Committee"), which shall act solely as an advisory body to Council, with support and advice from the City Controller, in regards to the optimal use of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”) funds. The Committee will provide accountability and oversight of the City's Stimulus Tracker website, adopt a priority standard, and provide transparency and details on the value of projects on infrastructure, energy, and sustainable employment for Pittsburgh's economy.
§235.02 Committee Membership
(a) The Committee shall have seven (7) members, with the following qualifications:
(b) At least one (1)certified engineer in mechanical or civil engineering with a background in infrastructure or energy, at least one (1)community planner with experience in neighborhood development, at least one (1) economic development specialist with experience in regional job growth, at least one (1) community leader with experience in under-served communities, workforce development, equal access and similar national programs, at least one (1) community leader with experience in worker's rights, workplace safety, wage equality, and labor organization; and at least one (1) certified environmental specialist with experience in green buildings, green jobs and technology
(c) Each member shall submit the name of one City resident to the Mayor and he shall choose five ...
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