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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/5/2005 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2005-1231 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh salutes the core team formed by Dr. Jonas Salk, including Dr. Julius Younger, and the University of Pittsburgh, for nurturing the research climate that led to the eradication of one of mankind's dread diseases on this milestone 50th Anniversary of the development of the Salk vaccine.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1232 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Pittsburgh City Council salutes the Henry Highland Garnet Society of Pittsburgh in celebration of its 7th annual Freedom and Justice Celebration and extends its accolades to the recipients of the "Remembering Elizabeth Jennings Day" award; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that April 8, 2005 be declared "Remembering Elizabeth Jennings Day" in the City of Pittsburgh, LET FREEDOM RING!AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1233 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend The Pittsburgh Public Theater for its contribution to our city, our region, and to the American Theater.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1234 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize this outstanding young man, Francis L. Laffey, Jr. of Fort Pitt Troop 373, and commends him for his commitment to the betterment of his community and his great personal achievement.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1235 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend the Center for Minority Health at the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health for their continued efforts in educating the public at large on issues relating to minority health and preventive measures that may decrease problems that ethnic and racial minorities face. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the council in the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim the month of April 2005, as National Minority Health Month.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1236 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend Mayor Wilbert Young for his dedication and commitment to the greater community of Wilkinsburg.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1237 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and congratulates Scots and Scottish-Americans living in the City of Pittsburgh, the United States and Scotland for their countless contributions and accomplishments for the benefit of humanity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that throughout the City of Pittsburgh, April 6, 2005 will be hereby declared "Tartan Day".AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1238 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) and Dr. Bill Cosby, EdD, for continuing to educate and promote awareness of health promotion and disease prevention.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1228 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title 6, Conduct, Article III, Dogs, Cats and Other Animals, Chapter 633 Dogs & Cats, Section 633.06, (a) 1 and 2 by increasing fees. Read and referred  Action details
2005-1226 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of an Agreement or Agreements with a qualified third party Administrator (Employers Unity) to administer the City of Pittsburgh's liabilities under the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law for a period of four years. Not to exceed to $28,220.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1227 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services Agreement or Agreements with medical facility(ies), physicians and/or treatment providers for professional services in connection with the administration and evaluation of medical examinations and related tests, procedures and services for the Civil Service Commission's medical examination program for current and prospective employees for hire and promotion, and for employee assistance program services and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost cannot exceed $150,000.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1229 1 CommunicationCommunication from Tom Flaherty, City Controller, submitting The Single Audit Report for the year ended December 31, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1230 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing regarding the proposal for Pittsburgh Housing Authority Police and City of Pittsburgh Police merger.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1223 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for March 30, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1191 1 ResolutionResolution: (a) authorizing and directing issuance of two separate series of General Obligation Bonds (collectively, the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania known as the Local Government Unit Debt Act: (i) Series A of 2005 (the “Series A Bonds”), in the aggregate principal amount of One Hundred Sixteen Million Eight Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($116,860,000).RECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2005-1192 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to issue and the City Controller to countersign a warrant in the amount of Thirty-four Thousand and Thirty-seven Dollars and Ninety-six Cents ($34,037.96) to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania representing payment required for unclaimed funds for the years 1999, including, if any, 2001 escheated payroll checks, pursuant to the provisions of Deposition of Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Act, Act of August 9, 1971 P.L. 74.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1193 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 403, 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 6; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by deleting the line item “House of the Crossroads: Ozanam Basketball” $5,000. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $964,500.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1224 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for March 30, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1194 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to issue a license to Duquesne Light Company, 411 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, to erect, install, use, operate, maintain, repair, renew and finally remove an electric line consisting of one (1) pole (361337), together with cross-arms, cables, wires and other fixtures and apparatus thereto belonging, upon, over, under, along, across and through the City right-of-way, fronting on Windom Street, situate in the 17th Ward, 3rd Council District, for providing, transmitting and/or distributing electric services only.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1225 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for March 30, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1195 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into an Agreement with The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to receive Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund grant monies that will be used to renovate the Woods Run Branch of the library. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1239 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY SOLICITOR IMMEDIATELY: 1. Take such action as is necessary to determine whether and on what basis the status of Mr. Roddey as an ICA board member may be challenged; and 2. If warranted, prepare an appropriate action in a court of competent jurisdiction seeking Mr. Roddey's removal effective as of the date of his disqualification. AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1191 1 ResolutionResolution: (a) authorizing and directing issuance of two separate series of General Obligation Bonds (collectively, the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania known as the Local Government Unit Debt Act: (i) Series A of 2005 (the “Series A Bonds”), in the aggregate principal amount of One Hundred Sixteen Million Eight Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($116,860,000).Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details