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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2008-0122 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby wish to commend New Voices Pittsburgh and Chatham University for all of their efforts undertaken on behalf of women and in particular, women of color, while additionally declaring that February 15 - March 15 be named Women of Color HERstory Month in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0123 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City Pittsburgh welcomes the refugee speakers from Darfur and commends the Pittsburgh Darfur Emergency Coalition for its past work and this new initiative; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares February 17, 2008, “Destroyed Villages Project Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0124 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System for its extraordinary care of the nation's veterans in this region; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare February 11- 17 as the "National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0125 1 Small Games of ChanceNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes Delta Foundation to be a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0120 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into an agreement or agreements with members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, for payment of services for duties related to any and all activities of the Zoning Board of the City of Pittsburgh. Cost not to exceed $39,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0121 1 CommunicationCommunication from Charles Morrison requesting permission for Adelaide Smith, Chairperson of the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations, and Winford Craig, Chair of the Commission's Housing Committee, to attend the 2008 National Fair Housing Policy Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, April 8 - April 12, 2008. Both individuals are non-City employees, but active on the Commission. Cost not to exceed $3,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0119 1 CommunicationCommunication from Mayor Ravenstahl requesting permission for Tony Ceoffe, member of the Lawrenceville Weed and Seed Steering Committee, Norene Beatty, member of the West End Communities Weed and Seed Steering Committee, and Deborah Whitfield, member of the West End Communities Weed and Seed Steering Committee, to travel to Portland, Oregon on March 2, 2008 to attend the Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO) Strategic Development Workshop. The workshop will be held on March 3-6, 2008. The workshop will provide training related to federal Weed and Seed strategies and objectives. Cost not to exceed $3,822.00.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0119 1 CommunicationCommunication from Mayor Ravenstahl requesting permission for Tony Ceoffe, member of the Lawrenceville Weed and Seed Steering Committee, Norene Beatty, member of the West End Communities Weed and Seed Steering Committee, and Deborah Whitfield, member of the West End Communities Weed and Seed Steering Committee, to travel to Portland, Oregon on March 2, 2008 to attend the Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO) Strategic Development Workshop. The workshop will be held on March 3-6, 2008. The workshop will provide training related to federal Weed and Seed strategies and objectives. Cost not to exceed $3,822.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0076 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Sylvia Wilson, 6369 Meadow Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, as a member to the Board of ALCOSAN with a term to expire December 31. 2011. ApprovedPass Action details
2008-0113 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for February 6, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0058 2 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 592, effective December 13, 2004, as amended by Resolution No. 320, effective June 15, 2007, entitled: “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements and a Lease or Leases by and between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and First Vehicle Services (“First Vehicle”), pursuant to which First Vehicle will furnish all work and services needed to manage and maintain the City's vehicle fleet,” by extending the contract for a period of twenty-seven months from February 22, 2008 through May 31, 2010 and authorizing funding for said extension period.AMENDEDPass Action details
2008-0058 2 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 592, effective December 13, 2004, as amended by Resolution No. 320, effective June 15, 2007, entitled: “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements and a Lease or Leases by and between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and First Vehicle Services (“First Vehicle”), pursuant to which First Vehicle will furnish all work and services needed to manage and maintain the City's vehicle fleet,” by extending the contract for a period of twenty-seven months from February 22, 2008 through May 31, 2010 and authorizing funding for said extension period.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2008-0057 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a $2,576.88 warrant in favor of Motheral Inc., c/o Brinton Motheral, 400 Hastings Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, in settlement of a claim for sidewalk damage due to City tree roots on August 15, 2007.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0059 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a professional service agreement with the Center for Victims of Violence and Crime to provide training and services for the Mayor's Youth Service Coordination Project. Cost not to exceed $12,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0103 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the creation of the City Council District 9 Crime Prevention Trust Fund and setting conditions for the deposit and expenditure of such funds.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0114 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for February 6, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0060 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the repairs, maintenance, improvements and emergencies in connection with the Wall, Step, and Fence Program, in CDBG areas throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $36,928.31.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0061 1 ResolutionResolution 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 repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies 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 $100,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0115 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Facilities, Technology and the Arts for February 6, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0010 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Manager of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission to enter into a professional services agreement or agreements, or contract or contracts to create a technical and financial assistance resource guide for small businesses in the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0116 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering, Fleet and Forestry for February 6, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0062 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the investigation, design, construction and/or remediation for critical slope failures throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0063 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreement or the use of existing Agreements; providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts; in connection with the design and reconstruction of sidewalks and curbing along Crane Avenue; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0064 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements; providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services on various City projects; and further providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $250,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0117 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for February 6, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0065 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 conservation and maintenance of the City of Pittsburgh's art collection, and further providing for legitimate expenditures for payments and agreement or agreements, or contract or contracts for any services required in connection with the execution of said grant agreement. Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or expenditures shall not exceed $300,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0118 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for February 6, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0066 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution no. 200, effective April 17, 2006 entitled “Resolution providing for a contract or contracts or the use of existing contract or contracts; or agreement or agreements for the purchase of two canine vehicles, three patrol vehicles, twenty two mobile data computers and accessories at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Five Dollars ($289,905.00) and providing for the payment of the costs thereof.” Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0067 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement or agreements, contract or contracts, or for the use of existing agreements and/or contracts, for the purchase of computer hardware, software and/or communications equipment, maintenance, installation, professional services, licenses, warranties, accessories and training in conjunction with the enhancement or implementation of automated systems for the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police, at a cost not to exceed one hundred fifty thousand, thirty six dollars ($150,036) and providing for the cost thereof. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0068 1 ResolutionResolution 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 materials, supplies, equipment or services in connection with the relocation and renovation of the Firearms Training Section at the new Zone 5 on Washington Boulevard; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $50,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details