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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/22/2008 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2008-0050 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and congratulate the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens for its tremendous achievements in green initiatives and practices; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh further commends the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens for leading our city's charge to be the center of innovative, green building and development in the United States and around the world.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0051 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Damon Gray II for his hard work and congratulates Damon on earning the Eagle Scout Award through his remarkable and noteworthy projectAdoptedPass Action details
2008-0052 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Raymond Michael West and honors his courage; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares January 22, 2008, “Raymond Michael West Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0041 1 ResolutionResolution prroviding for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for Construction Division Materials at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed $150,000.00Read and referred  Action details
2008-0042 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the purchase of one (1) Toro 580D Tractor, and related accessories, for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Operations, and provide for the payment thereof, and/or transfer of funding to the Equipment Leasing Authority, at a cost not to exceed $82,100.00Read and referred  Action details
2008-0049 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts from time to time in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $2,250,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0044 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or the use of existing Contracts; providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements; providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with Ballfield Lighting Replacement; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $150,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0045 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; providing for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Renovation of Various Play Areas; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0046 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 Rehabilitation and Repairs of Various Swimming Pools; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0047 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.759, effective December 18, 2006, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2007 Capital Budget and the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2007 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program,” by increasing the “Park Reconstruction Program” line item by the amount of $48,936.00, from $750,000.00 to $798,936.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0048 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 43, effective February 20, 2007, entitled “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, and providing for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment in connection with the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Various Park Facilities; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof;” by increasing the total project allocation by $48,936.00 from $750,000.00 to $798,936.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0043 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 545, effective August 14, 2002, entitled “Resolution Providing for a Lease Agreement with Peter N. & Maria DePasquale, owners and/or other assignees or transferees, for warehouse and office space together with the right to utilize right of way surrounding said property known as 88 Swineburne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 for a term of (5) five years with an option to extend for (5) five years by amending the annual lease rental payable by the lessee during the option term.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0034 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements for professional consulting services in connection with real estate tax assessment matters, including, but not limited to, tax assessment appeals filed by property owners and/or the City or other taxing jurisdictions in regard to commercial, industrial and residential real property in the City of Pittsburgh at a cost not to exceed $66,000 (Sixty-Six Thousand Dollars).Read and referred  Action details
2008-0035 1 ResolutionResolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. Items A thru K: A: 1428 Belasco; B: 1418 Stedman; C: 1420 Stedman; D: 2816 Wiese; E: (7350 Hermitage) DELETED; F: 7229 Lemington; G: 1431 Warner; H: 2229 Wilson; I: 6726, 6728 & 6730 Simonton; J: 218 Dinwiddie; K: 110 Braden. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0036 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 U. A: 107 Earlham; B: 5401 Broad; C: 1401 Columbus; D: 1425 Boyle; E: 922 Montooth; F: 1202 Loraine; G: 786 Greenfield; H: 314 Flack; I: 114, 116, 118 & 120 Dinwiddie; J: 2117 Forbes; K: 1711 Wrights; L: 630 Windom; M: 666 Baldwin; N: 609 Tripoli; O: 5116 Dresden; P: 59 Welsh; Q: 57 Welsh; R: 55 Welsh; S: 53 Welsh; T: 6512 Frankstown; U: 6510 Frankstown. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0037 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 D. A: 473 Calvert; B: 1617 Antrim; C: 7215 Finance; D: 1525 Steuben. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0038 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 M. A: 2614 Bartold, 2612 Bartold; B. 20 Briggs; C. 6941 Hamilton; D. 3322 Gass; E. 912 Stock; F. 1538 Termon; G. 1028 Fritz; H. 1039 St. Martin; I. 3430 Ligonier; J. 4357 Armorhill; K. 2601 Sumner; L. 82 Sumner; M. 1731 Kiralfy.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0039 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. ITEMS A through K: A: 42 48th; B: 40 48th; C: 38 48th; D: 36 48th; E: 34 48th; F: 5145 Carnegie; G: 5147 Carnegie; H: 221 and 223 38th; I: 246 Ater; J: 3749 Frazier; K: 5643 Rural. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0040 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements for consulting services to the City for the preparation of the annual indirect cost allocation reports in accordance with the Federal Office of Management & Budget Circular A-87. Cost not to exceed $36,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0031 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for January 16, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0007 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and the Borough of Wilkinsburg (“Borough”) for the collection of a portion of the Borough's municipal waste by the City for a term of three (3) years, commencing January 1, 2008, and ending December 31, 2010.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0032 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Facilities, Technology and the Arts for January 16, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0011 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, 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 $450,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0033 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for January 16, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0024 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for the receipt of grant monies in the amount of one hundred eighty one thousand, one hundred twenty-nine dollars and eight cents ($181,129.08). These funds will be used to implement the enforcement and prevention of the unlawful operation of illegal electro mechanical gaming devices slot machines and illegal gambling in the Pittsburgh area. RECOMMITTEDPass Action details