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2007-1359
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) is the premier African American law enforcement organization in the country, with over 56 national chapters, including three located in Pennsylvania, specifically Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS the original NOBLE was formed in September of 1979 at a three day conference during which specialists in law enforcement were seeking to address the larger issue of crime within the urban, American context; and
WHEREAS sixty of those conference attendees were to become the founders of NOBLE, with these individuals including the City of Pittsburgh's first African American Police Chief William H. Moore; and
WHEREAS NOBLE'S membership consists of federal, state, county, local, campus, school, corrections, and civilian personnel, who collaboratively attempt to deal with issues surrounding fairness in the administration of justice, police-community relationships, and the hiring, promotion, and retention of quality, African American law enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS these members kee | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1360
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, celebrating their 41st season, was first formed as the Westminster Community Singers in 1966 and in 1976, under the directorship of Rita Huckle, became The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, a non-profit volunteer group that performs musical revues and choral presentations, consists of men and women who span many ages and who enjoy performing throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. The members come from many walks of life, and include teachers, engineers, nurses, counselors, bus drivers, bank executives, interior designers, housing managers, salespeople, and our own City employees, Bernie Komoroski and Connie Lee Walsh; and,
WHEREAS, The Harmony Singers have sung the National Anthem at Pittsburgh Pirates and Riverhounds Games, and perform for service and professional organizations, churches, schools, and at Pittsburgh Senior Citizen Events; and,
WHEREAS, each year The Harmony Singers choose a worthy organization to receive a charitable contribution. Past recipients include the Children | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1361
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, Across the nation, persons seeking relief during an emergency, as well as those seeking to report suspicious behaviors, unusual incidents and responding to the now common plea for citizen vigilance, 911 is immediately dialed; and
WHEREAS, The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International, Inc. (APCO) is the worlds oldest and largest professionals organization dedicated to the enrichment of public safety communications; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) celebrated April 8-14, 2007 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week nationwide honoring the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the citizens of the United States; and
WHEREAS, locally we recognize the members of Allegheny County 911 Center who provide this invaluable service to the citizens of the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County and are truly unsung heroes of emergency services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, th | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1362
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, child abuse is a widespread social problem that can only be prevented through education, support and involvement of the entire community; and,
WHEREAS, the millions of children who are abused each year have created a social crisis that threatens the well-being and future of the country; and,
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships amongst social service agencies, schools , religious and civic organizations, law enforcement, government and the business community; and ,
WHEREAS, the month of April is widely recognized and observed as Child Abuse Prevention Month in an effort to raise awareness about abuse and promote non-violent discipline and good communication between parents and children and to inform families about community resources; and,
WHEREAS, Allegheny County agencies and organizations are amongst the most active and successful in the nation in recognition, screening, prevention and education of child abuse.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes Family Resourc | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1363
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, Mr. William Sell came to Pittsburgh in 1948 to work for PPG Industries; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sell started Will Sell Chocolates in 1986 on Walnut Street in Shadyside after retiring from PPG in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sell became active in the Walnut Street Chamber of Commerce as a merchant in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sell continued to volunteer for the Chamber of Commerce even after selling his store in 1994; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sell is passionate about jazz music and he works to promote jazz festivals and performance opportunities in Shadyside; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sell has two sons and two grandchildren and currently resides on Fifth Avenue in Shadyside; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sell's efforts help to make the neighborhood more attractive to visitors and shoppers by improving the environment of the business district; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of Mr. Sell's and his wife's contributions to the Shadyside business district, efforts are being made to rename the parklet on Walnut Street the "Jane and Will Sell Parklet."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of t | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1349
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreement(s) and to provide administrative/operating expenses, including but not limited to, rehabilitation, maintenance, operation, insurance, utilities, furnishings, homeless prevention and essential services and other miscellaneous expenses associated with the Emergency Shelter Grant funds, at a cost not to exceed $740,197. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1350
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Jewish Healthcare Foundation to provide administration and operating expenses, housing and housing related supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, at a total cost not to exceed $619,000. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1351
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 167, effective April 5, 2006, 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 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “District 1 - Equipment” (1,000) and “District 7” (-3,000) to “East Allegheny Community Council” (+1,000) and “Tree of Hope” (+3,000). | Read and referred | |
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2007-1352
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 155, effective April 5, 2006, which presently reads as follows: The Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh are hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, in a form approved by the City Solicitor, with the following 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 and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract(s) or use existing contract(s) for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and installation thereof, at a cost not to exceed $1,153,750.00, chargeable to and payable from the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program “City Council”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “District 1 - Equipment” (-1,000) and “District 7” (-3,000) to “East Allegheny Community Council” (+1,000) and “Tree of Hope” (+3,000). | Read and referred | |
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2007-1353
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 164, effective 4/9/2007, entitled: Resolution 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 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from "District #9 Projects" (- 4,500) to "Agape" (+ 4,500) and by reducing District 7 Equipment (-$8,000) and adding District 7 Citizen Observer Project (+8,000). | Read and referred | |
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2007-1354
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 153, effective April 5, 2006 entitled: 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 and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving and other related costs the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $972,000.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “District #9 Projects” (- 4,500) to “Agape” (+ 4,500) and by reducing District 7 Equipment (-$8,000) and adding District 7 Citizen Observer Project (+8,000). | Read and referred | |
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2007-1355
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No.163, effective 4-9-2007 entitled: Resolution 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 2005 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from "District 5 - Street Tree Planning" (-1,000) to "Carnegie Library Hazelwood Branch" (+1,000) and "District 1 - Equipment" (-3,500) to "Sarah Heinz House" (+2,000) and "North Side Leadership Conference" (+1,500). | Read and referred | |
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2007-1356
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 588, effective October 10, 2006 entitled: The Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh are hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, in a form approved by the City Solicitor, with the following 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 and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract(s) or use existing contract(s) for street paving and other related costs, for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and installation thereof, at a cost not to exceed $1,000,000.00 chargeable to and payable from the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Program “City Council” so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “District 5 - Tree Planting” (-1,000) to “Carnegie Library Hazelwood Branch” (+1,000) and “District 1 - Equipment” (-3,500) to “Sarah Heinz House” (+2,000) and “Northside Leadership Conference” (+1,50 | Read and referred | |
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2007-1357
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 784 effective December 12, 2006, entitled: “Resolution 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 2006 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories;” so as to reprogram funds in City Council District #8, District 5, and District 3 to various Council line items. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1358
| 1 | F. | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 587, effective October 10, 2006 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 and the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City Departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs at a costs not to exceed 950,000.00” so as to amend line items in City Council: (District 8), (District 5) and (District 3) and reprogram these funds to various Council line items. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1345
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for April 4, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1316
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance Supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title 1 - Administrative. Article XI - Personnel, by adding a new Chapter 185, entitled "Additional Authorization for Employment in the Bureau of Police" providing for procedures for the appointment as probationers of certain police officers currently employed by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1324
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of $85,000.00 to Catherine McNeilly, c/o Timothy P. O'Brien, Esquire, 1705 Allegheny Building, 429 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in full and final settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania to No. 06CV-1685. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1346
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for April 4, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1317
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution Amending Resolution No. 404, effective July 7, 2006, entitled, Res. finally locating right of ways and accepting the naming and dedication of roadways which are part of the North Shore Roadway Improvement Phases I-V / Stadium Projects, in the 22nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh; is hereby amended by correcting the description of the right of way and roadway described therein and the acceptance and dedication thereof as reflected on Exhibit "A" attached. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1347
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for April 4, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2006-0770
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the designation and transfer to the Department of Parks and Recreation the attached lists of certain City owned properties to become permanent additions to seven (7) existing City of Pittsburgh established parks. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1348
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for April 4, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1090
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the issuance of an agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Michael Baker Jr., Inc. for the development and payment thereof for a central business district evacuation plan. The agreement will provide a means in which the Mayor of Pittsburgh and the Director of Public Safety may utilize funds authorized by Resolution 687 of 2005 for payment of costs accrued in the development and implementation of a central business district evacuation plan. Cost not to exceed $589,327.00. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1318
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh may enter into an agreement or agreements with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh in order for City of Pittsburgh Police to provide police services on Housing Authority properties for a period of three years, in consideration for payments by the Housing Authority of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for each year that the agreement remains in effect. per year. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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