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2007-1436
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, Animal Friends is Southwestern Pennsylvania's premier companion animal resource center committed to building, nurturing and respecting the human-animal bond and creating a community where a relationship with companion animals is guided by compassion; and,
WHEREAS, the mission of Animal Friends is to provide for the well-being of companion animals in need while adhering to a no-kill tradition while finding loving homes, to act as an advocate on behalf of animals and enforcer of their rights and protections, to reduce animal overpopulation through educations and programs, to promote a bond of mutual assistance between people and animals and instill respect for , and appreciation of ,all living beings; and,
WHEREAS, Animal Friends officially took residence of their new home called the Caryl Gates Gluck Resource Center in Ohio Township in the spring of 2006 where this state of the art facility features creative kenneling, a state of the art medical center and surgical suite, lush walking trails, off- leash areas and an interactive Education and Outreach Center; and,
WH | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1437
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure , Pittsburgh began in 1992 as a project of the National Council of Jewish Women known as the Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure; and,
WHEREAS; the Race organization became a full affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, changing its name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Pittsburgh in order to connect to the Race for the Cure Series and to raise awareness to find the cure; and,
WHEREAS, of the 126 Komen Affiliate Races, the Pittsburgh's Race is in the top ten in size of all the Komen Races; and,
WHEREAS, Mona Colicchie will chair and Karen Lubinski will co-chair the 2007 Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Pittsburgh; and,
WHEREAS, the Honorary Chairs for 2007 are Pat Siger, Laurie Moser and Eileen Lane, who as volunteers for the National Council of Jewish Women brought the idea to the organization in 1992 and staged the first Race on Mother's Day 1993 with 3000 participants; and,
WHEREAS, of all the dollars raised in Pittsburgh, 75% will stay in this area and 25% will help fund the national grants programs that provide cutting edge | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1438
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, the Business Software Alliance is a non-profit trade association representing the nation's leading software manufacturers dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world; and,
WHEREAS ,the Business Software Alliance furthers its mission through education regarding software license compliance, advocating public policy that fosters innovation and expanding trade opportunities and fighting software piracy; and,
WHEREAS, software piracy is a serious problem that impacts on the Pittsburgh economy through legal liability, financial costs, technical problems, and the loss of local jobs; and,
WHEREAS, the Business Software Alliance is launching a risk-awareness campaign in Pittsburgh throughout the month of May to educate small to medium-size businesses about the legal and security consequences of using illegal software, encouraging Pittsburgh businesses to take the necessary steps to become compliant to copyright laws and offering free tools and resources to properly manage their software and become legal.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1439
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, Jessica King is leaving the role of Executive Director of the Union Project after five years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, before joining the Union Project staff, Jessica served as the Executive Director of Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience (PULSE) and as Interim Assistant Editor for the magazine of the national Mennonite Church; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure at the Union Project, Jessica led the organization's $3 million renovation projects and helped to establish sustainable, long-term programming; and
WHEREAS, under her leadership, over 2,000 volunteers have contributed over 20,000 volunteer hours and hundreds of young donors have made financial contributions; and
WHEREAS, over 150 people have participated in a class that the Union Project offers to help restore its 100-year old stained glass windows; and
WHEREAS, Jessica has received numerous awards in recognition of her work as director, including the James A. Richards Servanthood Award from the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation, a Promise Award from the Young Preservationists Associatio | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1440
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, Family Services of Western Pennsylvania has declared the month of May to be "Foster Care Awareness Month"; and
WHEREAS, Family Services of Western Pennsylvania (FSWP) and its predecessor agencies have been providing foster care services to the children of Allegheny County since 1885; and
WHEREAS, Family Services of Western Pennsylvania aims to build the capabilities and skills in families and individuals to direct their own lives, promote recovery and resiliency and create a productive, caring community; and
WHEREAS, Family Services offers a comprehensive training and support network for foster parents, in addition to requiring all applicant families to complete 40 hours of pre-service training; and
WHEREAS, the foster care homes provide not only a family environment, but also meet the children's fundamental needs for safety, shelter, stimulation and nurturance, while helping to raise development levels and self-esteem; and
WHEREAS, on Sunday, May 20, 2007, Family Services will honor the 55 foster families that are serving this year, and the legacy of foster | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1441
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, on May 1st, 2007, the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania will honor its Scholarship Competition winners with a reception; and
WHEREAS, the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania provides advocacy, support, guidance, education and work/life counseling for eligible service members, veterans, and their families; and
WHEREAS, this organization was founded in 1982 as the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program to provide job placement and training for displaced veterans in the changing economy; and
WHEREAS, this year's Scholarship Competition contestants were instructed to write a 500-word essay in which they took a position on universal military service for 18-21 years, both male and female; and
WHEREAS, the seven-member Scholarship Committee reviewed the large number of submissions, and chose the following winners to receive a $1,500 college scholarship to be used in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree:
Courtney Cameron, Penn-Trafford High School; and
Jessica Buehner, Shaler Area High School; and
WHEREAS, the two winners will briefly deb | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1442
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, MAY is known as "Older Americans Month" nationwide; and
Whereas, Pittsburgh is home to hundreds of older Americans who are diverse, respected citizens who continue to contribute to our nation's social and economic well-being; and
WHEREAS, older Americans are entitled to live lives of dignity and independence; and
Whereas, the Residents of the Steel Workers Towers located at 2639 Perrysville Avenue on the North Side are honoring and celebrating its Older Americans for all that they have achieved and all their hard work and dedication to the City; and
Whereas, there are 13 seniors who are all 80 years of age and older from the Steel Workers Towers who have and continue to make daily contributions to the lives of other Older Americans:
Bernadine Berarinelli David Miller
Lillian Demus Hannah Miller
Thelma Gaines Henry Rankin
Ozie James Betty Mae Schamvery
Francis Jennings Louise Simpson
Vernon Maury Alta Williams
Leona McCormick
Whereas, these residents make daily contributions such as sending cards to the sick and shut in, making daily | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1443
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, on May 12th, 2007, Brian Nelson will receive the Eagle Scout Rank Award from Boy Scout Troop 109; and
WHEREAS, Brian first entered scouting as a cub scout in 1995; and
WHEREAS, he joined Boy Scout Troop 109 of the Greater Pittsburgh Council in 1999; and
WHEREAS, in July, 2003, Brian received the World Conservation Award and earned 21 merit badges while progressing to the rank of 'Eagle'; and
WHEREAS, Brian held leadership positions in the Troop including Assistant Patrol Leader from 2002-2003, and Senior Patrol Leader from 2003-2006; and
WHEREAS, Brian attended Allderdice High School and now attends Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Brian Nelson for his dedication to Boy Scout Troop 109. | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1444
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials-Pittsburgh Chapter is part of a national transportation organization founded in 1971 which provides networking opportunities, career development, training and continuing education for all transportation professionals; and,
WHEREAS, the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials has 34 chapters nationwide, more than 2,000 members and has helped advance the Federal Transportation Administration, the American Public Transportation Association and the national Disadvantaged Business Enterprise initiatives.; and,
WHEREAS, since its inception , the national organization as well as the state and local chapters such as COMTO-Pittsburgh have provided scholarships to deserving students who represent tomorrow's transportation leaders; and,
WHEREAS, the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials-Pittsburgh Chapter will be sponsoring the 2007 PROGRAM AND SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON to be held on Friday, May 11, 2007 , where six area students will be awarded scholarships of $1500 each; and
WHEREAS, esteemed speakers at th | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1445
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a Victorian glasshouse, gardens and tropical forest conservatory in the Schenley Park area of Pittsburgh, housing thousands of exotic plants and flowers in 13 rooms surrounded by lush gardens, sparkling fountains and shimmering pools; and,
WHEREAS, the Phipps will be hosting a spectacular exhibit of the works of the master of glass art, DALE CHIHULY, which opens on May 10, 2007, and runs through November 9, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, Dale Chihuly has done more to raise the public's interest in glass as a fine art form than any artist of his time, combining innovations in glass blowing with a passion for color and endless creative energy; and,
WHEREAS, the exhibit, CHIHULY AT PHIPPS:GARDENS AND GLASS, is a spectacular ,visually stunning display of glass sculptures installed in the conservatory setting and created collaborations between the horticulturists and landscape designers at Phipps with the pioneers in the use of glass from the Chihuly Studios; and,
WHEREAS, Dale Chihuly has done only seven similar installations in | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1446
| 1 | | Proclamation | Whereas, Jacqueline "Jacki" Troiani, while born in Ocean Side, Callifornia, has become one of Pittsburgh's finest adopted daughters; and
Whereas, Jacki Troiani has been a devoted civic leader serving more than 20 years as a Guild Member for the Civic Light Opera, nearly a decade on the Board of the Parent and Child Guidance Center and raising over $100,00 dollars for the Make Wish Foundation; and
Whereas, Jacki Troiani, who trained in Italy and Canada to become a Master Chef, has shared her culinary bravura cooking for more than 50 stars of stage and screen including Michael Keaton, Paul Hogan and Peter Falk and now shares it with the Pittsburgh patrons of Papa J's Ristorante, where she serves as Director of Food Service and Staff Training; and
Whereas, Jacki has also contributed to Pittsburgh's legacy by parenting eight children and being a grandparent of eleven; and
Whereas, Jacki's 60th Birthday will be celebrated on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at the GAA with Jacki's husband Julius, the self proclaimed "Luckiest Man Alive," and hundreds of others;
Now, therefore, be i | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1435
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending resolution No. 181, effective April 12, 2007, entitled “providing for a contract or contracts from time to time in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings and providing for the payment of the costs thereof” by reducing the cost by $50,000 from $500,000 to $450,000. | Waived under Rule 8 | Pass |
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2007-1435
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending resolution No. 181, effective April 12, 2007, entitled “providing for a contract or contracts from time to time in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings and providing for the payment of the costs thereof” by reducing the cost by $50,000 from $500,000 to $450,000. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1431
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and J. Christopher Enterprises, Inc., or an entity to be formed, for the Sale of Parcel 4A, Subdistrict 2 East in the Fourth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh for $300,000.00 per acre - Part of Block 29F, Lot 80 - Technology Drive - Council District No. 6 - in Pittsburgh Technology Center (construction of wet laboratories and office building). | Read and referred | |
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2007-1434
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending resolution No. 759 of 2006 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 adding $50,000 to the Slab, Brick and Blockstone Restoration line item and by reducing Demolition of Condemned Buildings by the same amount. | Waived under Rule 8 | Pass |
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2007-1434
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending resolution No. 759 of 2006 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 adding $50,000 to the Slab, Brick and Blockstone Restoration line item and by reducing Demolition of Condemned Buildings by the same amount. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1427
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a contract and/or contracts or agreement and/or agreements with Mobility Inc. Dba Flexcar in connection with the operation and provision of various types of motor vehicles for the City of Pittsburgh for use by designated users. Cost not to exceed $10,000.00. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1428
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Seven Million ($7,000,000) dollars, to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, radios and equipment for use by the City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1429
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing cooperation agreement or agreements not to exceed Three Hundred Fifty thousand ($350,000) dollars to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, radios and equipment for use by the City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1430
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Six: Conduct, Article III: Dogs, Cats, and other animals, Chapeter 633: Dogs and Cats, Section 633.15: Disposition of Unclaimed Animals. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1433
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 44, effective February 20, 2007, as amended, entitled "Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street repair programs to include, but not limited to, brick and blockstone repairs, concrete slab replacement at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof”, by adding an additional $50,000. Total cost not to exceed $600,000.00. | Waived under Rule 8 | Pass |
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2007-1433
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 44, effective February 20, 2007, as amended, entitled "Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street repair programs to include, but not limited to, brick and blockstone repairs, concrete slab replacement at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof”, by adding an additional $50,000. Total cost not to exceed $600,000.00. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1432
| 1 | | Communication | Communication from Acting City Controller, Anthony J. Pokora, submitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2006. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1424
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for May 2, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1372
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 62, Item K, effective February 20, 2007, which authorized the sale of a 2 STY FRA & BRK HSE, known as 323 Mansion, 15th Ward, Block 56 R, Lot 206, to Stephen Carvelli for the sum of $7,900.00. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1390
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 403, effective June 14, 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 6; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by amending various line items in Council District 6. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $1,000,000. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1408
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Commonwealth Libraries to receive Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund grant monies in the amount of $500,000 that will be used by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to construct a new Library branch in the Hill District. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1409
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh regarding the Library's expenditure of Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund grant monies in the amount of $500,000 that will be used to construct a new Library branch in the Hill District. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1425
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for May 2, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1392
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution 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 "Oakland Planning and Development Corporation", $600 and by amending various line items in Council District 6. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1426
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for May 2, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1386
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh pertaining to the City's provision of social and recreational services to eligible residents and participants at the Bernice Crawley Manor and the Northview Heights Estate Manor Senior High Rise Buildings. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1393
| 1 | | Resolution | Renaming Pittsburgh's Schenley Park Golf Course to the Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, effective September 29th, 2007. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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