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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/11/2005 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2005-0977 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh congratulates Chuck Senft for receiving the USA Boxing National "Grassroots Award".AdoptedPass Action details
2005-0978 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Manny and Sylvia Gold on the occasion of Seventy Years of Marriage and convey to them our best wishes, good health and happiness, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, January 8, 2005, to be "Manny and Sylvia Gold's 70th Anniversary Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-0979 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate the Steel City Dragons on all of their accomplishments in dragon-boat competitions; and wish them much success in their endless pursuit of excellence and team work; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday January 11, 2005 as "Steel City Dragon Day" here in the city of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-0955 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Best Business Forms Company, 323 Stanton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209, in the amount of $5,528.16 for payment for the manufacture of the 2005 City of Pittsburgh Dog License Applications, Dog License Receipts, Outgoing and Return Mailing Envelopes for the same, Cashier Window Dog License Pocket Forms, and Imaging/Mailing Services for billing the 2005 City of Pittsburgh Dog License Applications, chargeable to and payable from Account 533400, Fund 8705, Organization 430000, Sub Class 600, Budget Year 2004, Animal Control/Animal Welfare Trust Fund.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0956 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 150, effective March 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with qualified drug treatment programs and other related services, in connection with the City's Operation Weed and Seed Program, by increasing the total aggregate amount from $5,075,000 to $5,900,000.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-0956 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 150, effective March 14, 2003, entitled, "Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with qualified drug treatment programs and other related services, in connection with the City's Operation Weed and Seed Program, by increasing the total aggregate amount from $5,075,000 to $5,900,000.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0957 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 302, effective July 9, 2004 entitled: Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with qualified drug treatment programs for drug treatment services and other related services with qualified non-profit agencies in connection with the City's Operation Weed and Seed program; by increasing the total aggregate amount from $926,000 to $1,316,000.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-0958 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 158 effective March 14, 2003 entitled Resolution adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget by increasing Operation Weed and Seed by $825,000 from $1,776,512.35 to $2,601,512.35.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-0958 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 158 effective March 14, 2003 entitled Resolution adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget by increasing Operation Weed and Seed by $825,000 from $1,776,512.35 to $2,601,512.35.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0959 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 891 effective January 1, 2003 entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget” by decreasing “Operation Weed and Seed” by $825,000 from $825,000 to $0.00.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-0959 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 891 effective January 1, 2003 entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget” by decreasing “Operation Weed and Seed” by $825,000 from $825,000 to $0.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0960 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 891 effective January 1, 2003 entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget” by decreasing “Operation Weed and Seed” by $825,000 from $825,000 to $0.00.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-0960 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 891 effective January 1, 2003 entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget” by decreasing “Operation Weed and Seed” by $825,000 from $825,000 to $0.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0961 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a renewal of the professional services Contract or Contracts currently in place with ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL (AGH) for the purposes of on-going medical care provided to City of Pittsburgh employees who require treatment for service related injuries and/or illnesses pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $4,337,250, plus administrative costs not to exceed $260,000.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0962 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services Contract or Contracts with ACTECSYSTEMS INC (Actec) for the purposes of providing in-take call services to City of Pittsburgh employees who need to report an on-the-job accident, injury or illness pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $20,000.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0963 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services Contract or Contracts with Frank Gates Service Company for the purposes of on-going claims management provided to City of Pittsburgh employees who file reports of on-the-job injuries and/or illnesses pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $781,528.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0975 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; by adjusting payments for year 2005 only, Chapter 258, PAYROLL TAX, Section 258.06 Returns.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-0975 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; by adjusting payments for year 2005 only, Chapter 258, PAYROLL TAX, Section 258.06 Returns.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0976 1 ResolutionResolution requesting that the City Administration revisit the issue of collection of the Emergency and Municipal Services Tax allowing businesses to identify those employees, such as part-time, temporary and interns whose earnings will be less than the $12,000 exemption, so as to not deduct the full $52 tax from the exempted employee's pay. Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-0976 1 ResolutionResolution requesting that the City Administration revisit the issue of collection of the Emergency and Municipal Services Tax allowing businesses to identify those employees, such as part-time, temporary and interns whose earnings will be less than the $12,000 exemption, so as to not deduct the full $52 tax from the exempted employee's pay. Read and referred  Action details
2005-0968 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreements in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with performers, instructors, artists and persons with specialized skills in connection with the Department's recreational and instructional programs, along with an agreement or agreements, contract or contracts and use of existing agreements and contracts in the event that the Mellon Park Tennis Trust Fund is insufficient for 2005.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0969 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreement or agreements, contract or contracts and use of existing agreement or agreements, contract or contracts in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with consultants in connection with the Department's recreational and park related services.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0970 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the establishment of a newly created Allegheny Regional Asset District Trust Fund (ARADTF). The purpose of the Trust Fund is to hold in trust all monies collected from the Allegheny County Regional Asset District 1% sales tax revenue for the benefit of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Public Works.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0971 1 ResolutionResolution 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 HACP Seniors Program in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 for the Department of Parks and Recreation.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0972 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2005 Summer Food Service Program in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost shall not exceed Seven Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($770,000.00). Read and referred  Action details
2005-0964 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement or agreements with Davey Resource Group to conduct a tree inventory of the city's public street trees and to create a comprehensive management plan, at a cost not to exceed $127,000.00Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-0964 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement or agreements with Davey Resource Group to conduct a tree inventory of the city's public street trees and to create a comprehensive management plan, at a cost not to exceed $127,000.00Read and referred  Action details
2005-0965 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “CC” in the Oakhill community (Council District #6) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0966 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “DD” in the Southside community (Council District #3) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0967 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 $13,000 each or $39,000 total.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0973 1 CommunicationCommunication fromTom Flaherty, City Controller submitting a Performance Audit of Environmental Services Refuse Division, conducted pursuant to the Controller's powers under Section 404(c) of the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-0974 1 CommunicationCommunication from Tom Flaherty, City Controller, submitting a Final Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2003Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-0953 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for January 5, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0935 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Controller to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements for CAFR related expenses at a cost not to exceed twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.RECOMMITTEDFail Action details
2004-0935 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Controller to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements for CAFR related expenses at a cost not to exceed twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0936 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a professional services contract(s), or use of existing professional services contract(s) with a consultant or consultants to provide professional services to Pittsburgh City Council for the purpose of including, but not limited to technical, legal, clerical and or financial advisory services. Total amount not to exceed $71,000.00. RECOMMITTEDFail Action details
2004-0936 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a professional services contract(s), or use of existing professional services contract(s) with a consultant or consultants to provide professional services to Pittsburgh City Council for the purpose of including, but not limited to technical, legal, clerical and or financial advisory services. Total amount not to exceed $71,000.00. AMENDEDPass Action details
2004-0936 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a professional services contract(s), or use of existing professional services contract(s) with a consultant or consultants to provide professional services to Pittsburgh City Council for the purpose of including, but not limited to technical, legal, clerical and or financial advisory services. Total amount not to exceed $71,000.00. Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2004-0928 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 256, effective April 26, 2000, as amended, entitled "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, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 9; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding “Bradahanna Project Homewood - BBI” $40,000 and by reducing “Demolition/Boarding Vacant Structures” by $40,000. Total of all projects is not to exceed $932,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0929 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 180, effective April 5, 2000, entitled "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, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 3; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," By adding projects Public Safety Initiatives, Oakland Planning and Development $4,000 and Public Safety Initiatives, St. Clair/Mt. Oliver Block Watch $4,000, South Sides Slopes Neighborhood Association $4,000, South Side Community Council $4,000 and by reducing Knoxville Business Corridor Improvements by $16,000 from $33,515 to $17,515 in Council District 3. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $970,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0954 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for January 5, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0930 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 812-818 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, two metal bollards on the sidewalk area of Strawberry Way in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Roll call
2004-0931 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Musgrave Street and accepting the dedication of relocated Musgrave Street in the 15th Ward, 5th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0933 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a 15' and 20' Unnamed Way in the 17th Ward, 3rd Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0934 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Sutherland Drive between Terrace Street and Allequippa Street in the 4th Ward, 8th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details