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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/22/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-1748 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend the Center for Victims of Violent Crime for their service to the City and their efforts to educate the public and serve as a safety net to the victims of violent crimes. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1749 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares April 22, 2003 to be “EARTH DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1750 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh applauds the efforts of Great Outdoors Week organizers and participants, and declares May 10th to May 18th , 2003 Great Outdoors Week in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1751 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh applauds the efforts of Bike to Work Week organizers and participants, and declares May 12th to May 18th, 2003 Bike to Work Week in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1752 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares April 25, 2003 to be “Clean Your Files Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1753 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESLVED that April 28, 2003 be hereby declared as “Workers Memorial Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1722 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street resurfacing programs to include, but not limited to, hot mix asphalt, crack sealing, sawing and sealing, asphalt milling, truck rental, brick and blockstone repairs, handicap ramps, salaries for city crews, concrete slab replacement and parks related asphalt work in CDBG areas throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $768,777.82.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1723 1 ResolutionResolution vacating portions of Cassina Way, Susquehanna Street and Annan Way in the 13th Ward, 9th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1746 1 ResolutionResolution approving an Institutional Master Plan under Sections 905.03.D and 922.12 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Articles II and VII, Chapters 905 and 922, to the University of Pittsburgh for approval of the Institutional Master Plan entitled "Master Plan Update, University of Pittsburgh Final Draft – March 3, 2003," for the area of its campus identified as the East Campus, Hillside and Hilltop Districts, and zoned "EMI" Educational/Medical Institution District, 4th Ward. Council District 6 & 8.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1747 1 ResolutionResolution approving a Conditional Use Exception under Section 911.04.A.23 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V, Chapter 911 to the University of Pittsburgh, owner, for Authorization to construct 4 buildings ranging from 3 to 9 stories containing a total of 1,000 beds for student housing located on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh on property along Allequippa Street, Sutherland Drive and University Drive and zoned "EMI" Educational/Medical Institution District, 4th Ward, Council District 8.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1721 1 CommunicationCommunication from Tom Murphy, Mayor, requesting permission for Denise Spang, Sarah Campbell, Jennifer Fadzen and Catherine Lesko, non-city employees, to attend the 5th National Weed and Seed conference in Alberqueque, New Mexico, from May 24 - 29, 2003, at a cost of $4,500.00, chargable to and payable from the Operation Weed and Seed Account. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1714 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for April 16, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1681 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX. Property Taxes, Chapter 263: Real Property Tax and Exemption by Amending Section 263.20 Definitions, Subsection (h) LONGTIME OWNER-OCCUPANT and adding subsection (l) TRUSTPassed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1715 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for April 16, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1663 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing an Agreement or Agreements between the City and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to permit the Conservancy to perform volunteer tree pruning improvements to Frick Park.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1716 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for April 16, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1664 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Planning Department to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with vendors, consultants, contractors, artists, or organizations to provide for the updating of the city's geographic parcel layer. This includes, but is not limited to the cost of services; and the purchasing of equipment, supplies, and materials at a cost not to exceed $100,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1665 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants, vendor or vendors, or contractor or contractors, for "Digital Filing"/Preservation of all the City of Pittsburgh street files (occupancy permits), Land Use files, Subdivision files, and Zoning Board of Adjustment files, at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1666 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or Contract, or use of existing Agreement(s) or Contract(s) with consultant, vendors and/or contractors for the purpose of planning and/or implementing costs of the Trail Development Projects and related costs in support of this project, at a cost not to exceed $330,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1717 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for April 16, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1667 1 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1668 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 891, effective December 31, 2002, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2003 Capital Budget amendments." By increasing the line item Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS from $579,000 to $607,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1669 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 891, effective December 31, 2002, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2003 Capital Budget amendments." By increasing the amount of the line item Emergency Shelter Grant from $746,000 to $749,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1718 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for April 16, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1684 3 ResolutionResolution requesting a report on the OFF-LEASH EXERCISE PROGRAMAMENDEDPass Action details
2003-1684 3 ResolutionResolution requesting a report on the OFF-LEASH EXERCISE PROGRAMPassed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2003-1719 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for April 16, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1670 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts for the purchase of communications equipment for the Bureau of Fire at a cost not to exceed Ninety One Thousand Dollars ($91,000.00) and providing for the payment of the costs thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1671 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the purchase of fire hose and related accessories for the Fire Bureau at a cost not to exceed Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00) and providing for the payment thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1720 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for April 16, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1672 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 775, effective November 17, 2000, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements for Design Services and Project Management Services in connection with the Brookline Boulevard Improvements; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by increasing the total project allocation by $800,000 from $752,000 to $1,552,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1673 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 775, effective November 17, 2000, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements for Design Services and Project Management Services in connection with the Brookline Boulevard Improvements; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by increasing the total project allocation by $800,000 from $752,000 to $1,552,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1674 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, in connection with the Demolition of the Wilkesboro Pedestrian Bridge; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1675 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 the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the design and construction of improvements to the Mt. Washington Overlooks; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $250,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1676 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 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 $300,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1677 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or the use of existing Agreements, and 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 $460,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1678 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or the use of existing Agreements, and providing for 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 $385,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details