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2007-1927
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, Ebenezer Baptist Church was founded in 1875 and is one of the oldest organized African American churches in the City of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, Ebenezer Baptist Church maintains the philosophy of freedom of thought, open-mindedness, and a respect for the word of God, while also hosting a diverse congregation with membership from across the metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, the Church's original building and monument was destroyed in a fire that was deemed by the Post-Gazette to be the worst fire in Pittsburgh's history; and
WHEREAS, the Ebenezer Baptist Church emerged as a stronger community consequent to these devastating circumstances, thereby using its difficult experiences as an opportunity to grow in its mission of service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Winsett, the Executive Committee, the Church's Joint Board, and the dedicated and vibrant congregation enjoyed a day of remembrance and much joyful celebration on their first annual Jubilee Day.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby wish to congratulat | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1928
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will celebrate National Philanthropy Day® on November 15th, 2007; and
WHEREAS, every year in the United States, over $240 billion is donated to charities and nonprofit organizations that improve communities everywhere; and
WHEREAS, the following individuals and organizations will be honored:
· Eliza and Hugh Nevin
· William Baierl
· Lucy and Ian Rawson
· Maris Kreutzer
· Chris Shotter
· K-Kids at Fulton Academy
· Treasure House Fashions
· G. Reynolds Clark
· Jim Leeper
· Elizabeth McCarthy
· Constance Schwartz-Bed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes National Philanthropy Day® and thanks the awardees for improving the quality of life for the people of southwestern Pennsylvania ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares November 15th, 2007 "National Philanthropy Day®" in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1929
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, the Greenfield Organization was organized in 1968 to aid in maintaining and enhancing the spirit, viability and economic and social stability of the Greenfield community through advocacy, social action, information and programming for its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the exceptional level of volunteerism in the community has contributed to the strength of the organization and the community; and,
WHEREAS, the Greenfield Organization will honor these volunteers for their extraordinary commitment at the Greenfield Community Awards Dinner on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at St. Rosalia Wuerl Hall ; and,
PERSONS OF THE YEAR Chris and Dennis Brown
SPECIAL RECOGNITION Richard Kleppick
HALL OF FAME Bob Walters
EDUCATION Michael Wolfe
BUSINESS Sylvia Wilson Chaser's Theresa Colaizzi
YOUTH Joe Adgragna, Jr.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Jim Devine William Barker
Gil Malek
Courtney Sturm
GREENFIELD BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
GOAD
James Gregg, Jr. Mary Bernacki
Dan and Kay Thimoleas
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2007-1926
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to enter into an agreement or agreements with QuickMed Claims for professional services in connection with the provision of ambulance billing services. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1923
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Personnel and Civil Service Commission to enter into a professional services agreement or agreements with Mercy OccuNet for professional services in connection with the administration and evaluation of medical examinations and related tests and procedures for the Civil Service Commission's medical examination program for current and prospective employees for employment and promotion, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1925
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an easement agreement or agreements with THE BUNCHER COMPANY and others whereby THE BUNCHER COMPANY and others grant to the City an easement along Liberty Avenue, in the Second Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, for the construction on a portion of the Buncher Property of a bus stop and a pedestrian signalized crossing for use as a transit stop for the Port Authority of Allegheny County. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1924
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution 406, effective July 26, 2007, entitled, providing for a professional services agreement/s with the Animal Rescue League, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, for professional services in connection with the detention, care and/or euthanasia of domestic animals at a cost not to exceed $1,140,000," by providing for an Amendment to the Agreement, for an additional cost of $50,000. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1919
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, Law & Purchasing for November 5, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1882
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the issuance of Warrants in the sum of $14,363.98 to Joyce Butler c/o Gregory A. Castelli, Esquire, 2600 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227, in full and final settlement of an action filed at AR 07-004828, and arising from alleged personal injuries sustained as a result of a trip and fall accident within the crosswalk on Liberty Avenue at the intersection with 6th Street, on or about September 20, 2006, and in the sum of $636.02 to the Treasurer of the City of Pittsburgh for indebtedness to the City. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1883
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, a grant from the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board in the amount of $50,000.00, and authorizing agreement or agreements with qualified agencies for project coordination, and other related services including transfer of salaries, supply purchases, travel reimbursement, and other expenses in connection with the Multiple Pathways to Education Project. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1908
| 1 | | Resolution | Further amending Resolution No.204, effective April 12, 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 7; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding $16,738.20 to “District 7 Neighborhood Safety and Security” and by reducing “District 7 Community Organizational Support” by the same amount. Total cost of all projects should not exceed $1,000,000. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1910
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 256, 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 9; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," By deleting “Sixth Mount Zion Church” $10,000 and “District 9 Community Projects” 10,000 and by adding $10,00 to “Better Block Development” and $10,000 to “Pgh. Comm. Services ” and making various other changes in Council District 9. Total of all projects is not to exceed $932,000. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1911
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 654, effective October 25, 2001, entitled, “Resolution 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 City Council's 2001 Neighborhood Needs Supplement Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by deleting “African American Workers Union”, $7,000 and “Homewood Credit Union” $10,000 and by adding $5,000 to “African American Entrepreneurial Forum”, $10,000 to “Renaissance III, 2000”, and $2,000 to “North Point Breeze CDC” in Council District 9. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1914
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution transferring the amount of $1,000 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2007, City Council, to Account 526125, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101240, Budget Year 2007, City Clerk's Office. (Council District #4) | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1920
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for November 5, 2007 with a NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1391
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title IV, Public Places and Property; Article 1, Public Rights-of-Way; by adding a new Chapter 424, PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. | Passed Finally | Fail |
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2007-1921
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for November 5, 2007 with an AFFIRMATIVE RECOMMENDATION. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1886
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Garbage Collection Agreement and an accompanying Equipment Lease with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh pertaining to the City's provision of collection and disposal services in exchange for the lease of certain refuse collection equipment from the Authority. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1922
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for November 5, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1909
| 1 | | 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 $16,738.20 to “District 7 Neighborhood Safety and Security” and by reducing “District 7 Community Organizational Support” by the same amount. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1912
| 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 deleting “Sixth Mount Zion Church” $10,000 and “District 9 Community Projects” 10,000 and by adding $10,00 to “Better Block Development” and $10,000 to “Pgh. Comm. Services ” and by making various other changes in Council District 9. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1913
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further Amending Resolution No. 424 of 2001, effective June 19, 2001, entitled “Further amending Resolution No. 976 effective January 1, 1996, as amended, Adopting and Approving the 1996 Capital Budget and the 1996 Community Development Block Grant by creating a new line item, City Clerk Office Modernization Project Grant # 2271000 for the purpose of augmenting neighborhood needs programs and/or the District Improvement Fund, and transferring $1,128,892.00 from Grant/Liberty to City Clerk's Office Modernization” by deleting “African American Workers Union”, $7,000 and “Homewood Credit Union” $10,000 and by adding $5,000 to “African American Entrepreneurial Forum”, $10,000 to “Renaissance III, 2000”, and $2,000 to “North Point Breeze CDC” in Council District 9. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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