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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/7/2004 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2004-0902 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh congratulates Chatham College on the 135th Anniversary of its Charter; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares December 11, 2004 "Chatham College Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0903 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Firefighters Billy Jenkins and Don Santoriello Jr. and the men and women of Engine Company 18, in Squirrel Hill, for their dedication and compassion to those in need; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the month of December to be "Annual Holiday Drive Month" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0904 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks Sara Harper for her unselfish commitment to her family, church and Community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Saturday, December 4, 2004 is declared "SARA HARPER DAY" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0905 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes this outstanding young man, Carl Baumgart, Jr. of Troop 614 and commends him for his commitment to the betterment of his community and his great personal achievement.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0890 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; Chapter 243, Business Privilege Tax, Section 243.02, Tax Levy and Rate, by reducing the rate of tax for the year 2005 and subsequent years.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0891 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.01, Levy and Rate on Lands and Buildings, by fixing the rate of taxation and amending Section 263.02 by fixing the date for discount.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0892 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a borrowing in anticipation of current taxes and current revenues and the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes; authorizing the execution of a credit agreement and a security agreement; establishing the form of such notes; approving and accepting a commitment letter of PNC Bank, National Association, National City Bank of Pennsylvania and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania to purchase the notes; awarding and authorizing the negotiated sale thereof to said banks; providing security for such notes; making certain covenants in respect of such notes; authorizing and directing certain officials to deliver a certificate as to taxes and revenues to be collected, to cause to be made the filings required by law, to execute and deliver the notes, to restrict the use of the proceeds of the notes; creating a sinking fund; creating an interest reserve; and to take such other actions as may be necessary or desirable.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0893 1 ResolutionResolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2005 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article III, Depositories.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0894 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; Chapter 249, Mercantile License Fees and Tax, Section 249.02, LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE, ISSUANCE and POSTING, AND Section 249.03 TAX LEVY AND COLLECTION by repealing the License Fee and Rate of Tax for the year 2005 and thereafter.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0899 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article VII, Business Related Taxes, Chapters 245, Earned Income Tax and 246, Home Rule Tax, by fixing the rate of interest on certain delinquent Earned Income and Home Rule Taxes for [2004] 2005.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0900 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One-Administration, Article I: General Provisions by adding Chapter 109 Campaign Financing. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0901 1 ResolutionResolution directing that the Mayor and the City Solicitor immediately contact the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority in writing to request that the Authority conduct its own internal investigation inquiries of allegations made by Fairmont Capital Advisors against Mr. Henry Sciortino, Executive Director of the ICA, and report their findings within 15 days.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0895 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto 600 Grant Street Associates, L.P., 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, planters on the sidewalk area at 600 Grant Street in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0896 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Ellsworth Avenue at S.Highland Avenue in the 7th Ward, 8th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2004-0896 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Ellsworth Avenue at S.Highland Avenue in the 7th Ward, 8th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0897 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Leaf Street between Leaside Drive and K Way in the 31st Ward, 5th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0898 1 ResolutionResolution approving a conditional use exception under Section 911.04.A.64 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 911 to the Third Presbyterian Church, Owner, and Kentucky Avenue School, Lessee for authorization to expand the existing elementary school located at 5701 Fifth Avenue and zoned "R2-L" Residential Two-Unit Low Density District, 7th ward.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0851 1 Appointment-InformingResolution authorizing the appointment of Erin Dalton, as a Member of the Police Citizens Reveiw Board, term to expire October 31, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0887 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for December 1, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0840 1 ResolutionResolution amending resolution 402, approved June 14, 2002, effective June 21, 2002 providing for an agreement or agreements with a Mockenhaupt Benefits Group to provide actuarial services for the CITY of Pittsburgh for a period of three years, for the years 2002 through 2004, at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) per year and providing for the cost thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0841 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A thru F. A: 5406 Black; B: 5168 Butler; C: 4635 Winthrop; D: 3748½ Frazier; E: 124 Sandusky; F: 4122 Perrysville.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0842 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A thru D: A: 216 Robinson; B: 7409 Frankstown; C: 507 Mellon; D: 1919 Meadville.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0843 1 ResolutionResolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A thru E: A: 108 Jacksonia; B: 3218 Stafford; C: 423 Parson; D: 235 Zara; E: 3617 Mexico.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0844 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984, having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh/City Source Associates Sideyard Program. ITEMS A thru B. A: 422 42nd; B: 26 Mairdale.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0888 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for December 1, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0854 1 ResolutionResolution public policy declaration; Providing for intergovernmental cooperation; authorizing the creation of a strategic intergovernmental task force on graffitiPassed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0889 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for December 1, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0847 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 410, effective August 20, 2004, entitled “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; providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the restoration of the Highland Park Entrance & Fountain; and further providing for the payment of the cost thereof,” by increasing the total project allocation by $26,137.79 from $15,250.00 to $41,387.79.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0848 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 891, effective January 1, 2003, 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 increasing the line item entitled “Highland Park Entrance & Fountain Restoration” by an amount of $26,137.79.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0849 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 948, effective January 1, 2004, as amended, entitled Adopting and approving the 2004 Capital Budget and the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2004 through 2009 Capital Improvement Program, by creating a line item entitled Improvements to the South Side Riverfront Park Boat Launch.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0850 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements and providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, in connection with the improvements to the South Side Riverfront Park Boat Launch; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereofPassed FinallyPass Action details