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2007-1244
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, cancer will strike approximately 71,800 people in Pennsylvania this year; and
WHEREAS, the daffodil is the first flower of spring, and since 1973 has been the American Cancer Society's symbol of hope that cancer can be beaten; and
WHEREAS, 2007 marks the 34th anniversary of the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days Program, with March 19 to 25, 2007 designated "Daffodil Days"; and
WHEREAS, in 2006 the American Cancer Society's Greater Pittsburgh Unit was once again NUMBER ONE IN THE NATION by raising nearly $400,000.00, all of which benefits the Society's programs of cancer research, education and patient services; and
WHEREAS, Daffodil Days chairperson is Amy Ross, and WTAE-TV's Sally Wiggin is serving as honorary chairwoman for the twentieth year; they, along with over 1,000 residents volunteer to help sell and distribute the flowers; and;
WHEREAS, 2007 marks the 20th Anniversary for WTAE's Sally Wiggin as Chairwoman of the American Cancer Society's annual Daffodil Days campaign, during which time, the campaign has raised $3,643,655 in the City | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1245
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, The Priory is located on the North Side in Council District One; and, is celebrating their 20th Anniversary as a successful small business; founded by Edward and Mary Ann Graf who purchased the property which contained St. Mary's Priory and St. Mary's German Catholic Church now known as Pittsburgh's Grand Hall; and, has since established Priory Fine Pastries; and, Mrs. Graf was named the Entrepreneur of the Year by the YWCA on June 1, 1988; and,
WHEREAS, in 1888, The Priory was added to serve as a home for Benedictine Priests and brothers serving the Parish, and is recognized worldwide as an historical landmark; and is now "an elegant, 24-room European-style boutique hotel with a certain quiet and
peaceful charm, "as reported in the "Cityscape: Pittsburgh Magazine," and,
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at The Priory and The Priory Hotel were featured in an episode of the nationally televised program "Home Delivery," and,
WHEREAS, The New York Times chose The Priory as one of the best places to stay in Pittsburgh, declaring it "an inviting stopover on the North Si | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1246
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS the National Association of Women in Construction, also known as the "NAWIC", is an international, non-profit organization that seeks to promote and support the employment and advancement of women within the construction industry; and
WHEREAS founded in 1955 in Texas, the NAWIC's current membership includes approximately 5,500 members and 190 chapters which are located throughout the United States and Canada, with additional affiliates located in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa; and
WHEREAS the Pittsburgh area's Chapter 161 of the NAWIC includes women who are employed as business owners, managers, consultants, tradeswomen, operators, architects, accountants, and attorneys; and
WHEREAS during the week of March 4-10, 2007, the NAWIC chapters located throughout the United States and Canada will be holding special events to celebrate the Tenth Annual Women in Construction Week; and
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes to support the NAWIC in achieving its primary goal of creating equal opportunities for women and minorities within the construc | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1247
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, Dress for Success Pittsburgh aims to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development training; and
WHEREAS, each client is referred to Dress for Success by a non-profit organization and receives one suit and appropriate accessories when she has a job interview and additional apparel when she becomes employed; and
WHEREAS, every woman who comes to Dress for Success is treated with respect and dignity; and
WHEREAS, much of the clothing that is distributed comes from women who donate to in order to help another woman succeed; and
WHEREAS, once clients become employed, they are eligible to participate in Dress for Success's Professional Women's Group, which supports women as they navigate a corporate environment; and
WHEREAS, the Professional Women's Group also convenes monthly meetings on topics related to professional development and financial literacy; and
WHEREAS, the Professional Women's Group of Dress for Success Pittsburgh is being honored in a special episode of Style | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1248
| 1 | | Proclamation | Coro Center for Civic Leadership | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1238
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for an agreement to enter into a contract with an individual attorney or law firm to provide legal representation as the Solicitor of the Commission on Human Relations, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $20,000. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1237
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the issuance of a $2,944.05 warrant in favor of Althea Johnson, 912 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, in settlement of a claim for a damaged vehicle due to a City EMS vehicle on December 7, 2006. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1239
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the supplement of a contract with Ceridian for the purpose of on-going payroll processing services, payroll tax filing services, application outsourcing services and related support services not to exceed $700,000. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1240
| 1 | | Appointment-Informing | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Jane Haskell, 5023 Frew Street, Apt. 6AD Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, as a member of the Art Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term that shall coincide with the term of the Mayor. Jane Haskell succeeds Diane Samuels. | Held, Pending Interview | Pass |
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2007-1241
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Margaret Lanier, 6415 Dean Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206, as a member to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire February 27, 2012. | Held, Pending Interview | Pass |
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2007-1242
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Scott Kunka, 525 Lloyd Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208, as a member to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire February 27, 2012. | Held, Pending Interview | Pass |
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2007-1243
| 1 | | Appointment-Informing | Resolution informing Council of the appointment of Terri S. Wolfe, 514 Jacksonia Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, to serve as the Mayor's representative to the Carnegie Library Board of Trustees. Ms. Wolfe term shall coincide with the term of Mayor. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1234
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for February 28, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1091
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One-Administrative, Article IX-Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by adding a new section Chapter 178B in order to create a Propel Pittsburgh Commission. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1197
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 258, 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 Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 1; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adjusting various projects in Council District 1. The total amount of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1235
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for February 28, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1194
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street resurfacing programs to include, hot mix asphalt, crack sealing, equipment purchases, sawing and sealing, asphalt milling, truck rental, brick and blockstone repairs, handicap ramps, concrete slab replacement and parks related asphalt work at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $4,850,000.00. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1221
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street resurfacing programs to include, hot mix asphalt, crack sealing, equipment purchases, sawing and sealing, asphalt milling, truck rental, brick and blockstone repairs, handicap ramps, concrete slab replacement and parks related asphalt work in CDBG areas throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $1,925,000.00. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1236
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for February 28, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1199
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital; 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 “Pittsburgh International Children's Theater” $2,000, “Bountiful Blessings” $2,000, by deleting the “Spring Garden Neighborhood Council Grocery Store” project $50,000 and by adding $46,000 to “District 1 Community Organizational Support” in Council District 1. | Read and referred | Pass |
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