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2008-0140
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH hereby expresses its sincere appreciation to WPXI for offering exceptional programming to the viewers of the greater Pittsburgh market area and for being a good neighbor to the residents of the North Side; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh extends its heartfelt congratulations to WPXI-TV Channel 11 as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary in the City of Pittsburgh, and declares Tuesday, February 19, 2008 to be WPXI TV Channel 11 Day in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-0141
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Principal Vincent J. Lewandowski Jr. for his hard work and dedication to the children of Pittsburgh; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proclaims that Tuesday, February 19h, 2008 be hereby declared as “Principal Vincent J. Lewandowski Jr. Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-0142
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commends the Center for Victims of Violence and Crime for creating a unique continuum of education, prevention and intervention services in Southwestern Pennsylvania which reduces the proliferation of violence and its impact in our community while increasing capacity for collaboration, peace and healing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, February 20, 2008, to be designated as “PEACE-IT-TOGETHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVE DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-0143
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, since its establishment in 1758 the City of Pittsburgh has enjoyed a robust history as one of the world's most innovative and productive cities; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of Pittsburgh deserve a city government that measures up to those same high standards of innovation and productivity; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of Pittsburgh deserve a city government intent on building a future that will make both its grandparents and children proud; and,
WHEREAS, accountability, which is the cornerstone of an innovative, productive and forward-thinking government, rests on a foundation of clear priorities with realistic goals; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of Pittsburgh are best served when the City Council and Mayor work together toward the fulfillment of clearly articulated priorities and goals;, | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-0136
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One - Administrative, Article IX - Boards, Commissions and Authorities, Chapter 177, Equal Opportunity Review Commission, Section 177A.04, so as to reformat this section and add new language. | Waived under Rule 8 | Pass |
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2008-0136
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One - Administrative, Article IX - Boards, Commissions and Authorities, Chapter 177, Equal Opportunity Review Commission, Section 177A.04, so as to reformat this section and add new language. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0135
| 1 | | Communication | Communication from Charles Morrison, Director, Commission on Human Relations, requesting authorization for Jeffrey J. Ruder, housing attorney for the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations, to attend the 2008 National Fair Housing Policy Conference to be held April 8-12, 2008 in Atlanta, at a cost not to exceed $1,450.00. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0138
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 456 effective August 16, 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 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 from City Council "District #2 - Equipment" (-1,600) to the Department of Public Works - "Traffic Signal Hardware Upgrades" (+ 1,600). | Read and referred | |
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2008-0130
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a professional service agreement with Lyceum to provide data city-wide data collection and analysis services for the Multiple Pathways Project. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0139
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution establishing the Task Force for Intergovernmental Cooperation for the purpose of investigating any and all opportunities for operational efficiencies between the City of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Public Schools, City Authorities and Allegheny County. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0132
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies, landscaping equipment, including mowers, utility carts, tractors, etc., at various parks and park facilities throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0133
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Information Systems to enter into a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to receive the Solar America Cities Grant and further providing for an Agreement or Agreements for services in connection with the execution of said grant agreement. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0134
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Information Systems to enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development to receive funding to support the City's Energy & Utilities Manager position in connection with the execution of said grant agreement. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0131
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the renewal of a contract with UPMC WORKPARTNERS for the purpose of on-going claims management and nurse case management pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $675,085. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0137
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing an investigation by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh in accordance with Section 312 of the Home Rule Charter, relative to the granting of a 1,200 square foot LED advertising billboard owned by Lamar Advertising to be placed on the new Grant Street Transportation Center, to determine if the approval was granted without proper process or legal authority as provided for in Title Nine of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances. | Waived under Rule 8 | Pass |
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2008-0137
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing an investigation by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh in accordance with Section 312 of the Home Rule Charter, relative to the granting of a 1,200 square foot LED advertising billboard owned by Lamar Advertising to be placed on the new Grant Street Transportation Center, to determine if the approval was granted without proper process or legal authority as provided for in Title Nine of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0126
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for February 13, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0105
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 258, 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 1; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adjusting various projects in Council District 1. The total amount of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0106
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 257, 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 Mayor's citywide Neighborhood Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by reducing "Neighborhood Needs Services" by $16,000 and by adding $5,000 to "Oakland Business Improvement District" and $11,000 to "YMCA Centre Avenue". Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0127
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for February 13, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0095
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the repairs, maintenance, improvements, removals, and emergencies in connection with Citywide Streetlighting throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $200,000.00 | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0096
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the investigation, design, and construction of CBD (Central Business District) Signal Upgrades throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $1,250,000.00. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0097
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or for the use of existing Agreements, and providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, in connection with the rehabilitation or replacement of the South Millvale Avenue Bridge; including Construction Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $600,000.00. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0098
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending Resolution No.759, effective December 18, 2006, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2007 Capital Budget and the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2007 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program,” by transferring $30,000.00 from the “Bridge Inspection Services” line item and creating the “S. Millvale Avenue Bridge” line item in the amount of $600,000.00 ($30,000.00 CITY, $90,000.00 SHW, $480,000.00 FHWA). | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0128
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Engineering, Fleet and Forestry for February 13, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0099
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or the use of existing Contracts; providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements; providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the design and construction of handicap ramps and sidewalks at various city-owned locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0100
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution 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 Renovation of Recreation Centers and Senior Citizen Centers; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $3,373.14. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0129
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for February 13, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0107
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital; 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 By adding $5,000 to Brightwood Civic Group, $5,000 to Summerhill Citizens Council, $5,000 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, $1,000 to Perry Athletic Association Baseball, and $3,000 to Brighton Heights Athletic Association in Council District 1. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0108
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, 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 reducing "Neighborhood Needs Services" by $16,000 and by adding $5,000 to "Oakland Business Improvement District" and $11,000 to "YMCA Centre Avenue". Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00 | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0144
| 1 | | Small Games of Chance | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes Venture Outdoors to be a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended. | Adopted | Pass |
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