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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/26/2002 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2002-0211 1 ProclamationResolution that here by claims Pittsburgh City Council's support for House Bill 1958 and urges the Pennsylvania State Senate to approve the legislation as quickly as possible.AdoptedPass Action details
2002-0212 1 ProclamationDesignating March 1, 2002 as Literacy Day in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2002-0213 1C.ProclamationDeclaring Friday, February 22, 2002 to be "Fraternal Order of Police Fort Pitt Lodge #1 Day" in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2002-0191 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with a consultant or consultants for pre-employment background investigations at a cost not to exceed $80,000.00, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0192 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the renewal, in accordance with Resolution 63, enacted 13 February, 2001, effective 28 February 2001, of an agreement with KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP, for professional services in connection with the preparation of the City's Financial Statement including the performance of the Single Audit, Cost Allocation Study, and Regional Asset District Award Audit. Said services are to be performed for the years ending December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2002, at a total cost not to exceed Four Hundred Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($403,600.00) over two years, chargeable to and payable from Miscellaneous Services, Department of Finance, Account 525500, Fund 1000, Organization 107000, Sub-Class 150, Budget Years 2002 ($199,300) and 2003 ($204,300).Read and referred  Action details
2002-0193 1 ResolutionCommunication from Tom Murphy, Mayor requesting permission for four (4) non-city employees along with two (2) city employees to travel to Las Vegas March 23-27, 2002 to attend the Drug Education for Youth training conference at a cost not to exceed $6, 540.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0206 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption; Section 263.02 "Payment options, discount and delinquency penalty", by adding Subsection (e), Appeal of a County-Wide Reassessment.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2002-0206 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption; Section 263.02 "Payment options, discount and delinquency penalty", by adding Subsection (e), Appeal of a County-Wide Reassessment.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0214 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an application form and procedure addressing requests for inter-municipal transfer of liquor license pursuant to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, 47 P.S. 4-461.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2002-0214 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an application form and procedure addressing requests for inter-municipal transfer of liquor license pursuant to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, 47 P.S. 4-461.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0194 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement by and between the City of Pittsburgh, The Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC), a Pennsylvania Non-Profit Environmental Organization, to develop, institute and Administer A Public education campaign in conjunction with The City's Recycling Program and providing for the payment thereof by ($ 395,000.00). Read and referred  Action details
2002-0195 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the repair of Birtley Avenue Gutters, in the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0196 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for Concrete repairs, at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00,and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0197 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a 5' Foot Unnamed Way in the 15th Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0198 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract For Disposition of Land By and Between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Jenntone Development Company, for the sale of Block 9A Lots 152, 153, 154 & 156 and Block 9B Lot 69 in the Twenty Third Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Council District No. 1, Progress Street and Saw Mill Way (parking lot).Read and referred  Action details
2002-0207 1 ResolutionResolution 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 making various changes. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0199 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements which provides for the transfer of funds not to exceed Seven Hundred Twenty Five Thousand ($725,000) Dollars to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, radios, and equipment for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0200 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Grant contract(s) and/or agreements(s) with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Keystone Recreation Park and Conservation Fund for provision of exterior lighting improvements for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, East Liberty Branch at no cost to the city. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0208 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to change the name of Morningside Bocce Court to the "John L. Del Signore Bocce Court."Read and referred  Action details
2002-0201 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with a psychologist(s) or counselor(s) for professional psychological services at a cost not to exceed Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00), and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0202 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement with Pittsburgh Mediation Center for professional services at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0203 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract of 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 Thirty Seven Thousand Dollars ($37,000.00) and providing for the payment thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0204 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Contract or Contracts or Agreement or Agreements for Computer Aided Dispatch hardware and software maintenance at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0205 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 123, effective March 10, 1999, as amended by Resolution No. 897, effective January 9, 2001, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants in connection with the design of the Fancourt Street Bridge located at the western end of Fort Duquesne Boulevard and spanning the 10th Street By-Pass; providing for a Reimbursement Agreements 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 $150,000.00 from $250,000.00 to $400,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0210 1 Appointment-InformingResolution authorizing the appointment of Yarone Zober as a Member of the Cable Communications Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2005.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2002-0209 1 Veto MessageCommunication from Tom Murphy submitting a veto on Council Bill No. 2002-0058, entitled "An Ordinance supplementing the Pgh. Code, Title 2, Fiscal, Property Taxes Chapter 26, by adding subsection (e) appeal of a County wide assessment.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0058 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title II, Fiscal Article IX, Property Taxes, Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.02, Payment Options, Discount and Delinquency Penalty by adding Subsection (e), appeal of a county-wide reassessment.Sustained Pass Action details
2002-0187 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for February 20, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0122 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One: Administrative: Article XI, Personnel, Chapter 192: Section 192.26 Pension Allowance by adding certain language.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0145 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to provide to City Council a report of the "payment in lieu of taxes" pilot program. In addition City Council authorizes and directs the Director of Finance to contact non-profit organizations that do not currently participate in the program and request their participation.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0146 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the creation of a Real Estate Tax – Anti-Windfall Trust Fund and setting conditions for the deposit and expenditure of such funds.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0172 2 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $160,000.00 $200,000.00 from Account 585020, Fund 1000, Organization 999200, Sub-Class 150, Miscellaneous Services- Refunds Real Estate Tax, Budget Year 2002, in Non-Departmentals City-wide to Account 526100, Fund 1000, Organization 106000, Sub-Class 150, Budget Year 2002, in the City Controller's Office for the purpose of establishing a program for the Controller to engage, hire or consult with, including but not limited to, qualified legal experts, appraisal experts in residential real estate, volunteers, interns and students for the purpose of offering free assessment appeal services to residential home owners whose property value is $150,000 dollars or less, and those services shall include but not be limited to, assistance in filling out and filing forms, information gathering and case preparation at a cost not to exceed $160,00.00 $200,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0173 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the City Controller to establish a program for the purpose of the Controller to engage, hire or consult with, including but not limited to, qualified legal experts, appraisal experts in residential real estate, volunteers, interns and students for the purpose of offering free assessment appeal services to residential home owners whose property value is $150,000 dollars or less, and those services shall include but not be limited to, assistance in filling out and filing forms, information gathering and case preparation at a cost not to exceed $200,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0188 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for February 20, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0137 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto the Walnut Street Grill, Inc., 5500 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, their successors and assigns, an encroachment to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, six banners above the sidewalk area at 5500 Walnut Street and Bellefonte Street in the 7th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0189 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for February 20, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0139 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution #618, effective October 5, 2001, entitled: "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with St. Joseph's House of Hospitality, Miryam's Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, Primary Care Health Services, Inc. and Community Human Services for administrative, operating and/or renovation costs for the shelters under the State Emergency Shelter Grant Program" so as to delete "St. Joseph's House of Hospitality" and add the "Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank". Cost not to exceed $200,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0140 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreement(s) and to provide administrative/operating expenses, including but not limited to, rehabilitation, maintenance, operation, insurance, utilities, furnishings, homeless prevention and essential services and other miscellaneous expenses associated with the Emergency Shelter Grant funds, at a cost not to exceed $746,000.00. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0190 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for February 20, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0176 1 ResolutionResolution 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 making various changes. (Council District 3)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0210 1 Appointment-InformingResolution authorizing the appointment of Yarone Zober as a Member of the Cable Communications Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2005.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details