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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/24/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-2037 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Wednesday, June 18, 2003 is declared "THE HONOURABLE JENNIFER MEREDITH SMITH DAY" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2038 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and commends Carrick High School Raider Baseball team, who won the Pittsburgh City League P.IA.A. District 8 Championship in 2000 and 2001 and the young men for their drive, energy and team work, and congratulates them on their achievement on the baseball field as the 2002 City Champions. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2039 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby acknowledge Lucille Hairston Crumby for being a wonderful lady, thanks her for her work in the community and congratulates her on the celebration of her 82nd Birthday. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2040 1 ProclamationNow, therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh requests the legislators and senators of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania reject any and all waivers of residency requirements for police officers.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2036 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the First Amendment to an Agreement effective as of May 1, 1969 by and among City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Sanitary Authority, and Ohio Township (Mayor's Number 2718-124 and Controller's No. 19133)--(PRESENTED BY MR. MOTZNIK) Read and referred  Action details
2003-2031 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Contract or Contracts or Agreement or Agreements for Computer Aided Dispatch hardware and software maintenance and upgrades 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
2003-2032 1 ResolutionResolution Providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants for the design of the McArdle Viaducts No. 1 and No. 2; also providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $250,000.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2033 1 ResolutionResolution Providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, in connection with the design of improvements to Schenley Plaza; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $73,000.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2034 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 adjusting "McArdle Roadway Viaduct No.1 and No. 2" by $450,000 from $700,000.00 to $250,000.00. Read and referred  Action details
2003-2035 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 deleting "Allegheny Roadway Improvements" by $113,000, and creating "Bloomfield Preservation & Heritage Society" in the amount of $40,000 and "Schenley Plaza Modifications" in the amount of $73,000. Read and referred  Action details
2003-2028 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Lamar Advertising Company in the amount of Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($6,775.00) (PRESENTED BY MS. CARLISLE)Read and referred  Action details
2003-2029 1 ResolutionAmending Resolution No. 231, effective April 19, 2000, 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 purpose of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connetion with the Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 8; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof" by adding "Greater Pittsburgh Arts Alliance" $1, 000.00. Total Cost of all projects not to exceed $895,998.00.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2030 1 ResolutionResolution 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 adding a new project "Western PA Conservancy Hanging Flower Baskets" $3,400. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $843,983.00Read and referred  Action details
2003-2025 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for June 18, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1929 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) from Bureau of Police salary account to the Judgment Account administered by the Department of Law. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1979 1 ResolutionResolution 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 deleting the line item "Lawrenceville Meals on Wheels" $3,250. Total of all projects should not exceed $996,750.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1980 1 ResolutionResolution 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 adding a new line item entitled "Department of Public Works Field Improvements", $5,000.00. Total of all projects is not to exceed $770,500.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1981 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 231, effective April 19, 2000, 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 8; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding "31st Ward Citizens' Council Nick's Hideaway Signage" line item for $1,500. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $884,606.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1982 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to issue and the City Controller to countersign a warrant in the amount of Six Thousand, Three Hundred and Eight Dollars and Thirty-nine Cents ($6,308.39) to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania representing an additional balance due the state for unclaimed funds for the year 1997 pursuant to the provisions of Deposition of Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Act, Act of August 9, 1971 P.L. 74.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1992 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $4,000 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2003 to Account 526125, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101190, Budget Year 2003, both within the Office of City Council. (Council District #9)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1993 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $10,000 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2003 to Account 526125, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101140, Budget Year 2003, both within the Office of City Council. (Council District #4)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2026 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Development & Promotion for June 18, 2003.   Action details
2003-1724 1 ResolutionResolution Amending Resolution No. 556, effective August 13, 2002, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $855,903.45, chargeable to and payable from the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reprogram, create and increase various line items in City Council and the Department of Public Works (Street resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1725 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 192, effective March 18, 2003, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, chargeable to and payable from the 1995 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reduce funds in various City Council accounts.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1726 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 596, effective September 30, 1999, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,155,600.00, chargeable to and payable from the 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reduce several line items in City Council for reprogramming to the Department of Public Works (Street Resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1727 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 294, effective June 6, 1997 entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,171,050.00, chargeable to and payable from the 1997 Community Development Block Grant Program, Mayor Office, "so as to reduce the total encumbrance to $1,169,884.29."Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1728 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 594 effective September 30, 1999, entitled: "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,105,350.00, chargeable to and payable from the 1997 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reduce several line items in City Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1729 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 742, effective November 18, 2002, entitled, "Resolution 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 $525,445.00, chargeable to and payable from the 1998 Community Development Block Grant Program, Mayor's Office, so as to reduce the encumbrance to $490,445 (-35,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1730 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 775 effective December 10, 2001 entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit or residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,134,945.00"so as to reduce line items in City Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1731 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 841, effective December 13, 2002 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 for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $1,182,175.00, "so as to reduce funds from several line items).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1732 1 ResolutionResolution Amending Resolution No. 236 effective April 14, 2003, 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 for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $1,489,000.00" so as to create, increase and reduce various line items in City Council for reprogramming to the Department of Public Works (Street Resurfacing) and within City Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1733 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 850, effective November 14, 1996, entitled: "Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh in connection with the 1985 Community Development Block Grant Program", so as to increase a line item in Public Works (Street Resurfacing) and decrease a line item in Engineering & Construction.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1734 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 751, effective December 2, 1997 entitled "Providing for the filing of a Community Development Statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 1987 Community Development Block Grant Program", so as to reprogram funds from the Department of Engineering & Construction to the Department of Public Works (Street Resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1735 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 756, effective November 18, 2002 entitled, "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 1990 Community Development Block Grant Program", so as to reprogram funds from City Council to the Department of Public Works (Street Resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1736 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 741 of 2001 entitled: "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 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program", so as to reprogram funds from City Council and the Department of Personnel and Civil Service to the Department of Public Works (Street Resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1737 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 740 of 2001 entitled, "Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 1992 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reprogram funds from City Council to the Department of Public Works (Street Resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1738 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 757 of 2002, entitled "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 1993 Community Development Block Grant Program "so as to transfer funds from line items in the Department of City Planning. City Council, and Department of Personnel and Civil Service line items to the Dept. of Public Works (Street Resurfacing)."Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1739 1 ResolutionResolution Amending Resolution No. 758, effective November 18, 2002 entitled: "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 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" transferring funds from the Department of City Planning, City Council, Department of Engineering & Construction, and the City Clerks modernization fund to and within City Council (Various Projects) and to the Department of Public Works (Street Resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1740 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No.204, effective March 18, 2003 entitled "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 1995 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reprogram funds from City Council, City Planning, and Engineering & Construction to the Department of Public Works (Street Resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1741 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 760, effective November 18, 2002, entitled "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 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program; so as to reprogram funds from City Council, Department of Engineering & Construction and City Planning to the Department of Public Works (Street Resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1742 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 761, effective November 18, 2002 entitled: "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 1997 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 from City Council, the Department of Engineering & Construction; the Mayor's Offices; the Department of City Planning; and Public Safety Department, to the Department of Public Works (Street ResurfacinPassed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1743 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 762 effective November 18, 2002 entitled, "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 1998 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 transfer funds from various accounts in City Council, The Department of Engineering & Construction, the Parks Department, and the Mayor's Office to the Department of Public Works (Street Resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1744 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 843, effective December 13, 2002, entitled "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 1999 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 from City Council to The Department of Public works (Street Resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1745 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. No. 237, effective April 14, 2003, as entitled, "Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of HUD for a grant in connection with the 2000 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 within City Council and to the Department of Public works (Street Resurfacing).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1957 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Agreements or Contracts, with a Consultant or Consultants, or Vendor or Vendors, for the purpose of staffing, planning, marketing and undertaking technical assistance and needed studies such as an on street tree inventory and related support for the Pittsburgh Shade Tree Commission at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1983 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 318, effective May 31, 2002 entitled: Resolution 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 $300,000.00, so as to add South Side Chamber of Commerce-Lighting (+15,000) and increase the amount encumbrance from $300,000.00 to $315,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1984 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 894, effective December 23, 2002, as amended by Bill No. 1867 of 2003, effective June 20, 2003 entitled: "Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2002 CDBG Program; providing for execution of grant contracts, filing of data, execution of payment vouchers and certification of signature; the deposit of funds in a bank account and providing for payment of expenses" so as to reallocate funds from the Department of Engineering & Construction (-90,000) to the Mayor's Office (+15,000) and to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (+75,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1994 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 adding 31ts Ward Citizens' Council Nick's Hideaway signage, Council District 8. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2027 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering & Construction for June 18, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1986 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a three-party cooperation, reimbursement, and maintenance agreement by and among the City of Pittsburgh, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA), and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in connection with the East Carson Street widening and infrastructure improvements.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2011 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Director of the Department of Engineering and Construction to enter into a license agreement with the Beechview Athletic Association to provide improvements to Lower Vanucci Field.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2041 1 Small Games of ChanceThe Mayor and the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the Brightwood Civic Group to be a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended.Adopted  Action details