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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/4/2006 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2006-0285 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the accomplishments and contributions of Scottish Americans; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 6, 2006 as "Tartan Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0286 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes to sincerely commend the Schenley Spartans for the exemplary skills and admirable sportsmanship that they have displayed throughout the course of this past season; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in light of these tremendous attributes as displayed by the Spartans, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares today, Tuesday, April 4th, 2006, "Schenley Spartan Day" in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0287 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend the Center for Minority Health at the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health for their continued efforts in educating the public at large on issues relating to minority health and preventive measures that may decrease problems that ethnic and racial minorities face. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim the month of April 2004, as National Minority Heath Month. AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0288 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh salutes the Jewish Family & Children's Service for providing excellent care to people from all walks of life in our community, and the dedicated, talented individuals who have led it for the past 70 years.AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0289 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in celebration and gratitude for the tireless and diligent efforts of a life lived in service to others, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Friday, April 7th, 2006, "Vell Trueheart Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2006-0275 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement to enter into a contract with UPN-TV Pittsburgh for the production and airing of public service announcements to promote fair housing/fair practices in Pittsburgh, cost not to exceed $10,000.Read and referred  Action details
2006-0284 1 ResolutionResolution further Amending Resolution No. 424 of 2001, effective June 19, 2001, entitled “Further amending Resolution No. 976 effective January 1, 1996, as amended, Adopting and Approving the 1996 Capital Budget and the 1996 Community Development Block Grant by creating a new line item, City Clerk Office Modernization Project Grant # 2271000 for the purpose of augmenting neighborhood needs programs and/or the District Improvement Fund, and transferring $1,128,892.00 from Grant/Liberty to City Clerk's Office Modernization” by adding by adding Volunteers Field Improvements $5,000.00 and by reducing Deck Hockey Phillip's Park from $35,000.00 to $30,000.00 in Council District 4.Read and referred  Action details
2006-0276 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 146, effective March 17, 2000, entitled “Resolution Providing for a Lease Agreement with American Dispatch, Inc.; Thomas Goslin, President, for warehouse and office space together with the right to use parking space areas in and around the building known as the Eazor Square Building, at A.V.R.R. and 30th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, for a term of five (5) years”, by amending the annual lease rental payable by the lessee during the last four (4) years of an option term.Read and referred  Action details
2006-0274 1 ResolutionResolution transferring a total of $66,618.52 from Utilities - Electric, Organization 999200, Fund 1000, Subclass 160, Account 568100, Budget Year 2005 to various accounts within the 2005 Operating Budget.Read and referred  Action details
2006-0282 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-14396 from Green Forest Brazilian Restaurant & Lounge, Inc., 655 Rodi Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235, to Applicant, P-Town, Inc., c/o Garry Altavilla, President, 101 Mayflower Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, for the premises located at 4740 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, known as P-Town, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Read and referred  Action details
2006-0283 1 ResolutionResolution Further amending Resolution No. 654, effective October 25, 2001, entitled, “Resolution 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 City Council's 2001 Neighborhood Needs Supplement Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by adding District 4 Field Improvements $5,000.00 and by reducing Deck Hockey Phillip's Park from $35,000.00 to $30,000.00 in Council District 4.Read and referred  Action details
2006-0277 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Gregg Ramshaw, 5316 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, as a member to the Pittsburgh Cable Communications Advisory Committee for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2006-0278 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Ruth Drescher, 5550 Pocusset Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, as a member to the Historic Review Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2006-0280 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Marvin Leibowitz, 6501 Landview Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, as a member to the Ethics Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2006-0271 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for March 29, 2006.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2006-0116 2 Resolution(Ordinance) Resolution petitioning the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development ("DCED") to make a determination that the conditions which led to the earlier determination of municipal financial distress municipality are no longer applicable and to terminate the City of Pittsburgh's distressed status pursuant to Section 253 of the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act ("Act 47"), Act of July 10, 1987, No. 47, 53 P.S. 11701.253.AMENDEDPass Action details
2006-0116 2 Resolution(Ordinance) Resolution petitioning the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development ("DCED") to make a determination that the conditions which led to the earlier determination of municipal financial distress municipality are no longer applicable and to terminate the City of Pittsburgh's distressed status pursuant to Section 253 of the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act ("Act 47"), Act of July 10, 1987, No. 47, 53 P.S. 11701.253.Passed Finally, As AmendedFail Action details
2006-0224 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to issue and the City Controller to countersign a warrant in the amount of Forty Thousand, Eight Hundred and Thirty-two Dollars and Seventy Cents ($40,832.70) to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania representing the final payment required for unclaimed funds for the year 2000 and payroll 2003, pursuant to the provisions of Deposition of Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Act, Act of August 9, 1971 P.L. 74.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-0241 1 ResolutionResolution 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 deleting Hot Metal Bridge/Frick Park Trail Completion $141,204.30 and by adding Neighborhood Needs Services $141,204.30. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00.AMENDEDPass Action details
2006-0241 2 ResolutionResolution 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 deleting Hot Metal Bridge/Frick Park Trail Completion $141,204.30 and by adding Neighborhood Needs Services $141,204.30. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2006-0272 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for March 29, 2006.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2006-0089 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and providing for the transfer to URA of $141,204.30 for the Hot Metal Bridge project. (Council Districts 3 and 6).AMENDEDPass Action details
2006-0089 3 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and providing for the transfer to URA of $141,204.30 for the Hot Metal Bridge project. (Council Districts 3 and 6).Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2006-0258 1 ResolutionResolution 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 deleting "Hot Metal Bridge/Frick Park Trail Completion" $141,204.30 and by adding new project Neighborhood Needs Services $141,204.30 in Mayor's Neighborhood Needs detail. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-0259 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 861 of 1999 entitled, “Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program: and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program” by creating new project Hot Metal Bridge $141,204.30, City Bond Fund, Urban Redevelopment Authority. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-0273 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for March 29, 2006Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2006-0225 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements for the purchase of Pharmaceutical Services, Supplies, and Medications necessary for the operations of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services for a period of three years (2006, 2007 and 2008), cost not to exceed $35,000 per year.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-0226 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 467 of 2004 entitled: Resolution authorizing the City to use grant monies received from the U.S. Department of Justice to enter into an agreement with LiveWave, Inc. to purchase robotic cameras and related equipment, software, and services for public safety purposes; by increasing the total aggregate amount from $495,947 to $1,114,716.92.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-0227 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts or the use of existing contract or contracts; or agreement or agreements for the purchase of computers, mobile data computers, warranties, mounting equipment and accessories at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($185,850.00) and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2006-0228 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts or the use of existing contract or contracts; or agreement or agreements for the purchase of two canine vehicles, three patrol vehicles, twenty two mobile data computers and accessories at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Five Dollars ($289,905.00) and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Passed FinallyPass Action details