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Meeting date/time: 5/20/2010 1:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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2010-0454 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements with Cohen & Grigsby, P.C. for professional services to assist the City of Pittsburgh in connection with the conduct of 2009-2010 labor negotiations and various litigation matters at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Dollars).  
2010-0455 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements for the hiring of Blaine Lucas of Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, PC, Two Gateway Center, 603 Stanwix Street, 7th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 for representation of the City of Pittsburgh in the Lamar Advertising Company LED Zoning Appeal, at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00).  
2010-0457 2 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 through K. A: 339 Bothwell; B: 1901 and 1903 St. Ives; C: 1936 Noblestown; D: 6544 Frankstown; E: 1340 Paulson; F: 2112 Lappe (DELETED); G: 237 Reifert; H: 2504 Plough; I: 636 Cornbush; J: 330 Hammond; K: 218 East End.  
2010-0457 2 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 through K. A: 339 Bothwell; B: 1901 and 1903 St. Ives; C: 1936 Noblestown; D: 6544 Frankstown; E: 1340 Paulson; F: 2112 Lappe (DELETED); G: 237 Reifert; H: 2504 Plough; I: 636 Cornbush; J: 330 Hammond; K: 218 East End.  
2010-0458 2 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 through V. A: 1511 Arch (AMENDED); B: 4827 ½ Jordan; C: 5119 Jordan; D: 4907 Kincaid; E: 4903 Kincaid; F: 4825 Kincaid; G: 4821 Kincaid; H: 5126 Kincaid; I: 5122 Kincaid; J: 5120 Kincaid; K: 5118 Kincaid; L: 5013 Kincaid; M: 5009 Jordan; N: 5143 Kincaid; O: 5173 Broad; P: 4911 Dearborn; Q: 5018 Dearborn: R: 5131 Dearborn; S: 5023 Kincaid; T: 5013 Kincaid; U: 5022 and 5024 Brown; V: 4901 Kincaid.  
2010-0458 2 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 through V. A: 1511 Arch (AMENDED); B: 4827 ½ Jordan; C: 5119 Jordan; D: 4907 Kincaid; E: 4903 Kincaid; F: 4825 Kincaid; G: 4821 Kincaid; H: 5126 Kincaid; I: 5122 Kincaid; J: 5120 Kincaid; K: 5118 Kincaid; L: 5013 Kincaid; M: 5009 Jordan; N: 5143 Kincaid; O: 5173 Broad; P: 4911 Dearborn; Q: 5018 Dearborn: R: 5131 Dearborn; S: 5023 Kincaid; T: 5013 Kincaid; U: 5022 and 5024 Brown; V: 4901 Kincaid.  
2010-0459 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 through K. A: 1512 and 1516 Well; B: 3920 Dewey; C: 1940 Lowrie; D: 4943 and 4945 Glenwood; E: 297 and 299 Edington; F: 3629 Colby; G: 729 Cherokee; H: 1116 Warlo; I: 1421 and 1423 Adams; J: 2526 Allequippa; K: 5512 Broad.   
2010-0460 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. ITEM A. 1202 Loraine.   
2010-0248 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at various places in Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, so as to increase the fines for illegal parking.  
2010-0248 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at various places in Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, so as to increase the fines for illegal parking.  
2010-0249 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code Title Five: Traffic, Article III: Towing, Section 521.01: Vehicle Immobilization, Removal and Impoundment.  
2010-0249 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code Title Five: Traffic, Article III: Towing, Section 521.01: Vehicle Immobilization, Removal and Impoundment.  
2010-0461 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the letting of a contract or contracts or use of existing contracts for the furnishing and delivery of hand held computers and associated software for the Bureau of Building Inspection, Department of Public Safety. Cost not to exceed $250,000.  
2010-0462 1 ResolutionResolution 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. Cost not to exceed $850,000.00.  
2010-0463 1 ResolutionResolution 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. Cost not to exceed $2,190,000.00.  
2010-0464 2 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts from time to time in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings in Council District 1 and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $960,000.00.   
2010-0464 2 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts from time to time in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings in Council District 1 and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $960,000.00.   
2010-0468 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 182, effective April 23, 2009, entitled “Providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, and providing for the repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the construction of a new pedestrian bridge to replace the current trail bridge and to improve the intersection of Bates Street and Second Avenue; including Construction Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by repealing it in its entirety.  
2010-0469 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 74, effective March 1, 2010, entitled " Providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, and providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the construction of a new pedestrian bridge to replace the current trail bridge and to improve the intersection of Bates Street and Second Avenue; including Construction Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, " by decreasing the total project allocation by $412,725.00 ($82,545.00 CDBG/$330,180 FHWA) from $2,533,601.40 to $2,120,876.40.  
2010-0469 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 74, effective March 1, 2010, entitled " Providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, and providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the construction of a new pedestrian bridge to replace the current trail bridge and to improve the intersection of Bates Street and Second Avenue; including Construction Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, " by decreasing the total project allocation by $412,725.00 ($82,545.00 CDBG/$330,180 FHWA) from $2,533,601.40 to $2,120,876.40.  
2010-0470 1 ResolutionResolution 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 design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the Bridge Repairs program; and further providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $48,346.25.  
2010-0471 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants, for design services in connection with the reconstruction of Penn Avenue from Main Street to Penn Circle West, including Project Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $676,593.75.  
2010-0472 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement with Hartford Fire and Insurance Company to allow co-sponsorship of a “Pothole Patrol” day in the City of Pittsburgh. Cost not to exceed $3,800.00.  
2010-0184 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from RM-M, Residential Multi-Unit Moderate Density District; R1D-VL, Residential Single-Unit Detached Very Low Density District; and R1D-L, Residential Single-Unit Detached Low Density District; to EMI, Educational/Medical Institution District, certain property roughly bounded by Fifth Avenue, Murray Hill Avenue, Wilkins Avenue, and Woodland Road and identified as follows: Block Number 85-B, Lots Numbered 8 and 12; Block Number 85-F, Lots Numbered 103, 105, 107, 112, 142, 147, 148, 149, 150, 153, 155, 159, 249, and 250; Block Number 85-K, Lots Numbered 229, 232, 234, and 236; Block Number 85-L, Lot Numbered 200; Block Number 85-P, Lot Numbered 281; Block Number 85-R, Lot Numbered 124; all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System, 14th Ward.  
2010-0185 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article V, Section 911.02 - Use Table, Section 911.04 - Use Standards - by changing use types and review procedures regarding GI, General Industrial districts, City of Pittsburgh.  
2010-0186 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article V, Section 911.02 - Use Table, Section 911.04 - Use Standards - by changing use types and review procedures regarding UI, Urban Industrial districts, City of Pittsburgh.  
2010-0187 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article V, Section 911.02 - Use Table, Section 911.04 - Use Standards - by changing use types and review procedures regarding EMI, Educational/Medical Institute districts, City of Pittsburgh.  
2010-0474 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or Contract or Contracts, or for use of existing Agreements or Contracts, with a Consultant or Consultants, or Vendor or Vendors, for the purpose of preparing a 'CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAN” and related activities in support of such plan, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00.  
2010-0475 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution # 774, effective December 31, 2009, entitled “providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment: and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000, so as to reallocate funds in City Council from “East Carnegie Food Bank (-$ 1,000.00 and from DPW Infrastructure Improvements (-$6,000.00) and to transfer funds to St Andrews (-$1,000.00 and to Bloomfield Garfield (+$6,000.00) and also to change the project name in City Council from BBI Lawrenceville Demolition to Lawrenceville United.  
2010-0477 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 65 , effective February 22, 2010, 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 2008 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 in Public Works from "McArdle Viaduct #1 (-166,674.00) to "East Liberty - Penn" (+$166,674.00).  
2010-0478 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 617, effective October 28, 2009, entitled: “Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2006 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories;” so as to reprogram funds in Public Works from: “McArdle Viaduct #1 Constr.” ($-9,677.95), to East Liberty - Penn ” (+9,677.95).  
2010-0479 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No.616, effective October 28, 2009, 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 2005 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 in Public Works from “McArdle Viaduct #1 Construct.” (-35,000), to the “East Liberty-Penn” (+35,000).  
2010-0480 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 48, approved February 4, 2005, entitled “Resolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “DD” in the Southside community (Council District #3) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549,” so as to amend the streets included in Area “DD”.  
2010-0481 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 1324, approved May 7, 2009 entitled “Resolution amending Resolution No. 218, approved April 6, 2000 entitled “Resolution amending Resolution No. 984, approved August 20, 1993 entitled "Amending Resolution No. 444, approved May 6, 1982, entitled providing for implementation of Residential Parking Permit Program in portions of Lawrenceville community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code, so as to amend the streets included in Area "A" so as to include paragraph one of section one of Resolution No. 829 approved September 22, 1986 and add two properties by address”, to include an additional street.  
2010-0456 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with The Allegheny Regional Asset District, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and Allegheny County to further amend the existing Amended and Restated Cooperation and Support Agreement (Operating) between the parties.   
2010-0482 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 316, effective June 9, 2009, entitled “Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Bombardier Test Track project” by increasing the amount of the grant to $1,000,000 and changing the subgrantee and the nature of the project. (Council District 8)  
2010-0483 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 317, effective June 9, 2009, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Bombardier Test Track project” by increasing the grant to $1,000,000 and changing the subgrantee and the nature of the project. (Council District 8)  
2010-0431 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Shanicka Kennedy as a Member of the Ethics Hearing Board, for a term to expire August 1, 2012.