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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/17/2004 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2004-0107 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh recognize and commend Mr. Mark Clayton Southers for his outstanding contributions to the Arts and for keeping it in Pittsburgh; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh declares, Tuesday, February 10, 2004, "Mark Clayton Southers Day."AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0108 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and commends Ms. Joyce Broadus for her leadership, commitment, and dedication to the community of Homewood and to all whose lives she has touched.   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh declare Saturday, February 14, 2004, as "Ms. Joyce Broadus Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.  AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0109 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh supports The General Assembly Of Pennsylvania with House Bill 426 of 2003, in keeping The Highland Drive Veterans Affairs Hospital open to serve the thousands of veterans that has served this country so very well. AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0110 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Working Hearts for serving as a catalyst to improve women's heart health and proclaims the month of February 2004 as Woman's Heart Month in the City of Pittsburgh; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proclaims February 20, 2004 as Woman's Heart Day, during which the women of our region are encouraged to receive free heart health screenings and education at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0111 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh would like to thank Frances Marie DiGiacomo for her outstanding citizenship, her love and devotion to her family and to the City of Pittsburgh. BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh wishes Frances Marie DiGiacomo a "Happy 90th Birthday" and hereby declares February 22, 2004 as "Frances Marie DiGiacomo Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0112 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend this year's retirees for their dedication and commitment to protecting and serving the people of the City of Pittsburgh; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, February 20, 2004, to be "Fraternal Order of Police Fort Pitt Lodge # 1 Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0113 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and commends writer & director, Laterras R. Whitfield, promoter, Bill Reid, and the all-star cast of "What Men Don't Tell" for their community commitment and the desire to share their craft and love of God for all to enjoy.   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh declares February 5 – 8, 2004, a "What Men Don't Tell" all-star weekend.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0114 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and commends Central Catholic High School Football Team for their sportsmanship, teamwork and commitment to a winning tradition.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0100 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Renaissance Housing FPI, or an entity to be formed, for the Sale of the following properties in the 21st and 22nd Wards of the City of Pittsburgh, Redevelopment Area No. 27 and Central Northside Area (Council District No. 6 – Residential Rehabilitation).Read and referred  Action details
2004-0101 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to Acquire all of the City's Right, Title, and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned Property in the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 5, Residential Construction)Read and referred  Action details
2004-0105 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 142, effective March 18, 1999 by providing for the continued designation of an Oakland Business Improvement District.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0102 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed One Million ($1,000,000) dollars, to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, radios and equipment for use by the City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0103 1 ResolutionResolution 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 and equipment and/or services in connection with renovation and maintenance of various public facilities; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, at a cost not to exceed $250,000. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0099 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Fifth and Craig Street, L.P. for the grant of easements for subsurface encroachments at Fifth Avenue, South Craig Street and Henry Street in the 4th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Council District No.8.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0104 1 Veto MessageCommunication from Mayor Tom Murphy submitting a VETO of Council Bills 2004-0065 and 2004-0066.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2004-0065 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 946/2003 entitled: 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, 2004. .OverriddenFail Action details
2004-0066 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; Chapter 253, Parking Tax, Section 253.02, Tax Levy and Rate, by decreasing the rate from 50% to 36% effective March 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 and increasing to fifty (50%) effective July 1, 2004OverriddenFail Action details
2004-0065 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 946/2003 entitled: 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, 2004. .   Action details
2004-0066 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; Chapter 253, Parking Tax, Section 253.02, Tax Levy and Rate, by decreasing the rate from 50% to 36% effective March 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 and increasing to fifty (50%) effective July 1, 2004   Action details
2004-0097 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for February 11, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0062 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a renewal of the professional services Contract or Contracts currently in place for the purposes of on-going payroll processing services, payroll tax filing services, application outsourcing services and related support services, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, cost not to exceed $650,000.00. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0098 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for February 11, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0075 1 ResolutionResolution amending various Agreements and/or Contracts so as to pre-encumber funds from budget years 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000, by reducing the level and diminishing funds that are pre-encumbered in projects in order to release available amounts for allocation in the 2004 budget year.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0079 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 781 of 1998, as amended, entitled "Adopting and Approving the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Program and approving the 1999 through 2004 Capital Improvement Program" by deleting the "Carrick Main St. Task Force" line item and adding the amount to a new line item entitled "2004 Capital Budget".Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0080 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 861 of 1999, as amended, entitled "Adopting and Approving the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program" by decreasing "Building Alterations-Emergency Exists" by $4,000 and "Tree Planting Program" by $3,415 and by adding the amounts to a new line item entitled "2004 Capital Budget".Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0081 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 881 of 2000, as amended, entitled "Adopting and Approving the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program and approving the 2001 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program" by deleting "Shade Tree Commission" $100,000 and "Incident Command Case" $6,489 and decreasing "Renovation of Recreation & Senior Centers by $60,160 and adding the amounts to a new line item entitled "2004 Capital Budget".Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0082 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 833 of 2001, as amended, entitled "Adopting and Approving the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program" by amending various line items to reflect actual expenditures and by adding the amounts to a new line item entitled "2004 Capital Budget".Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0083 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 891 of 2002, as amended, entitled "Adopting and Approving the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program" by amending various line items to reflect actual expenditures and by adding the amounts to a new line item entitled "2004 Capital Budget".Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0084 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 948, effective January 1, 2004, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2004 Capital Budget and the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2004 through 2009 Capital Improvement Program", by reducing the following two line items: Building Maintenance Program, CDBG by $105,000 and Property Management, bond by $212,731 and by increasing the following two line items: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant funds by $19,000 and Emergency Shelter Grant funds by $6,183.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0106 1 CommunicationCommunication from Ralph Horgan, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority, submitting the Position and Salary Report for 2003 and 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details