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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/25/2004 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2004-0402 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Edward "Zeke" Fotta for his dedication to public service and inspiration to others. AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0403 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and commends the Oliver High School JROTC Program for their achievements and dedication over the past 25 years; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim Wednesday, May 26th as "Oliver JROTC Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0404 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and thanks the Pittsburgh School Board of Public Education and all volunteers for their work in facilitating "Take Your Father to School Day" and for fostering the importance of a having a positive male role model in a child's life. The Council of the City of Pittsburgh urges fathers, uncles, cousins and other adult males to attend school on May 28, 2004 and show support for their children's education. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that May 28, 2004 be hereby declared "Take Your Father to School Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0405 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Judy Concannon for going up and beyond the call of duty for her fellow man and thanks her for being a wonderful person and a strong roll model for all residents of the City of Pittsburgh. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT today May 25, 2004 be hereby declared "Judy Concannon Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0406 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and congratulates the Allegheny Trail Alliance, its member organizations and the thousands of volunteers and supporters for their great progress and extraordinary perseverance to enhance the quality of life in our region and for their efforts in making the City of Pittsburgh the trail gateway to our Nation's Capital. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that today, May 21, 2004 be hereby declared "National Trails Day 2004" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0407 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Solicitor and the Director of Finance to provide property tax relief to homeowners of the City of Pittsburgh by increasing the current Homestead Exemption from $10,000.00 to $20,000.00 on the assessed value of a homeowner's primary residence.   Action details
2004-0398 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application for Financial Assistance in the amount of $825,000 to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the Elm Street component of the New Communities Program. (Council Districts: 1, 3, 6, 7, 9).Read and referred  Action details
2004-0399 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development under the Elm Street component of the New Communities Program. (Council Districts 1, 3, 6, 7, 9).Read and referred  Action details
2004-0400 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 adding $141,000 of Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency funds to the Weed and Seed Program.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0401 1 CommunicationCommunication from Charles Morrison, Director of Commission on Human Relations, amending Bill No. 311 of 2004 by increasing the cost of plane fare from $380 to $780. An approved travel request for David Engel, a non-City employee, to attend the HUD National Fair Housing Training Academy in Washington, DC. Total cost of travel will not exceed $1,620.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0397 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for May 19, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0319 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-14456, from Loretta G. Speer, 601 Kenmar Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104 to Todd August Mathias, 3301 Rosebriar Drive, Glenshaw, PA 15116 for August Henry's, Inc., located at 946 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0341 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Sheraton Hotel Station Square in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars, for the Citiparks Seniors Program Volunteer Recognition Gala; and providing for the payment thereof, not to exceed $10,000. (PRESENTED BY MR. MOTZNIK)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0369 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 "Naomi's Place" $20,000 and reducing "Clean, Paint, Remark Bypass" by $20,000. Total of all projects is not to exceed $932,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details