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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/6/2006 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2006-0919 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and thanks those city employees who serve their country in the Armed Forces and offer heartfelt gratitude to them for their selfless service to their country.AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0920 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend The Federation of War Veterans Societies' Inc for all the hard work that has been done over the years; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proclaims that Saturday November 11th, 2006 be hereby declared as "The Federation of War Veterans Societies' Day"!AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0921 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby commends and thanks PUMP and congratulates the recipients of the 40 under 40 awards; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares November 10, 2006 "40 Under 40 Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0922 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby commends and thanks the members of Attack Theatre for their contribution to the Arts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Monday, November 10, 2006 "Attack Theatre Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0923 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby commends and thanks the members of the National Runaway Switchboard for their efforts to aid young people; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares November 2006 "Runaway Prevention Month" in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0924 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby commends and thanks the participants in 412: Creative Nonfiction Festival for their contribution to the Arts.AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0925 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes The Frick Art Museum for its dedication and cultural enrichment and enhancement of the City of Pittsburgh through its many exhibitions and historical presentations.AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0926 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the Oncology Nursing Society and welcomes its members and thanks them for promoting excellence in nursing and displaying dedication to providing the highest quality of care. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Pittsburgh urges all the residents to observe Oncology Nursing Day on November 10, 2006. AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0910 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of $35,500.00 to Tammy Beck-Buckner c/o Carlyle J. Engel, Esquire, One Oxford Centre, Suite 2501, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in full and final settlement of an action filed at SA 06-000715, arising from damages allegedly caused by the roots of a City-owned street tree at 1356 Kinmount Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 in the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2006-0911 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 242, effective April 28, 2006 entitled “Resolution amending Resolution No. 730, effective December 14, 2005, entitled, “Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services Contract/s for the purposes of insuring that on-going medical care is provided to City of Pittsburgh employees who require treatment for service related injuries and/or illnesses under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act, plus Administrative Costs for Year 1 of service,” so as to increase the amount by $81,000, from $4,676,330 to $4,757,330.Read and referred  Action details
2006-0912 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") granting to the DEP and its agents, employees or contractors, leave to enter upon certain property of the City in the 5th Ward, located between 816 and 824 Herron Hill Avenue, for the purpose of conducting a subsurface investigation of an abandoned coal mine and if necessary to install a drainage system. Read and referred  Action details
2006-0915 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 three new projects and by deleting various other projects. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $954,594.76.Read and referred  Action details
2006-0914 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments.” By adding Caliguiri Senior Center $1,000, Urban Mountain Gathering Place, $2,500, and South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association $2,500, and by decreasing amounts in various other projects in Council District 3. Read and referred  Action details
2006-0913 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 536, effective July 11, 2003, entitled, “Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreement(s) or Contract or Contract(s) or use of existing Agreements or Contracts with a Consultant or Consultant(s) or Vendor or Vendor(s) for the purpose of staffing, planning, marketing and undertaking technical assistance and needed studies such as an on street tree inventory and related support for the Pittsburgh Shade Tree Commission at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00, so as to add language for tree removal.Read and referred  Action details
2006-0916 1 Appointment-InformingResolution authorizing the appointment of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2006-0917 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of George R. Specter, 1422 Inverness Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, as a member of the Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund Board of the City of Pittsburgh.ApprovedPass Action details
2006-0918 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Michael H. Huss, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, as a member of the Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund Board of the City of Pittsburgh.ApprovedPass Action details
2006-0907 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for November1, 2006. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2006-0796 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the continued designation of a Downtown Pittsburgh Business Improvement District for the area shown on Exhibit "A" at the behest of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, a coalition of property owners, business leaders, retailers, civic organizations, and residents.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-0915 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 three new projects and by deleting various other projects. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $954,594.76.Read and referred  Action details
2006-0908 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for November 1, 2006.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2006-0873 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of a portion of Wickline's Lane from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the City of Pittsburgh in the 24th Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-0909 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for November 1, 2006.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2006-0876 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to pursue a tax increment financing proposal for portions of the 5th & Penn Redevelopment Area (pending certification) - Larimer Neighborhood. (Council District 9).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-0877 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant in the amount of $1,125,000 for the National Aviary project. (Council District No. 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-0878 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a $1,125,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant for the National Aviary project. (Council District No. 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-0881 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No 540, effective September 27, 2005, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,108,517.10, chargeable to and payable from the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to transfer funds from City Council, “District 7 Equipment” (-9,000) to “Neighbors in the Strip” (+5,000); and to the “Lawrenceville Corporation” (+4,000). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-09 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 548, effective September 27, 2005 entitled: "Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to transfer funds in City Council from “District 7 Equipment” (-9,000) to “Neighbors In The Strip” (+5,000); and to the “Lawrenceville Corporation” (+ 4,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details