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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/30/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-2364 1 ProclamationNOW, therefore be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the contribution of the Allegheny Regional Asset District and further extends appreciation to the Executive Director David Donahoe, board members, and the employees and volunteers of the participating organizations for the vital cultural and educational programs and resources they present to the residents of the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2365 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks Robert M. Hrabar, Paramedic Crew Chief and Anne Marie Crawford for their knowledge and dedication to the safety of our children and commends Zone 3 Public Safety Council for their work, support and advocacy in the community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that today, September 30, 2003 be hereby declared "Zone 3 Public Safety Council Day" in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2366 1 ProclamationThe Council of the City of Pittsburgh support the mission of the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride, welcome the Riders as they stop in Pittsburgh, and urge Pittsburgh residents to participate in this most important event. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2367 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the week of October 5-12, 2003 to be FIRE PREVENTION WEEK in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2003-2368 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize the Honorable Justin M. Johnson and Mr. Gregory R. Spencer for their service to the City of Pittsburgh and commends their efforts to educate and empower our community residents. We also extend our appreciation to Mt. Ararat Community Activity Center for their efforts in highlighting the achievements of the awardees. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2369 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby commend and recognize Ebenezer Baptist Church for their service and their efforts to honor and assist the residents of our communities.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2370 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby commend the honorees, Aaron Walton, Sergeant (Reverend) Mildred Johnson, Ebony Hughes, Sly Jock and The Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives for demonstrating positive leadership by engaging in community concerns so that the next generation stands a chance of surviving the trials and tribulations of the times. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2371 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFOERE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh congratulates Father Almade on his Silver Anniversary of Priesthood Ordination and thanks him for his spiritual work, teaching and dedication to the families of the parish community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that September 30, 2003 be hereby declared "Father Frank Almade Day" in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2372 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends the "Men of Fifth Avenue High School": Louis "Hop" Kendrick, Charles Shelton, Milton Thompson, Orlando Leach, Robert Holiday, Ira Ritter, Edgar Thompson, Lawrence Cunningham, Edward Blair and Alfred Wingfield for their support, advocacy and mentorship of our youth in the City of Pittsburgh. BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the today, September 26, 2003 be hereby declared "Men of Fifth Avenue High School Day" in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2373 1 ProclamationNow, therefore be it resolved that effective immediately, Council Members or their staff who wish to maintain privacy in their cell phone usage must pay for such service themselves, if the documents associated with such calls are to maintain their appropriate privacy. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2361 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, to enter into a license agreement or agreements, approved by the City Solicitor, with NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, a Virginia corporation, to install, maintain, operate and remove lights on the underside of the bridge structures, located specifically at 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th and 30th Streets on the South Side of the City in the 16th and 17th Wards. Read and referred  Action details
2003-2360 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Zoning Administrator of the Department of City Planning to increase the fee for Zoning Certificates on commercial and industrial properties to one hundred twenty-six dollars ($126.00).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2353 1 ResolutionResolution adopting the Centre & Negley Tax Increment Financing Plan presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and making certain findings. (Council District No. 8)Read and referred  Action details
2003-2354 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, the County of Allegheny and the School District of Pittsburgh providing for the financing, monitoring, implementation and termination of the Centre & Negley Tax Increment Financing District. (Council District No. 8).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2355 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation, or an entity to be formed, for the Sale of Block 26-P, Lot 120, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 6 (Residential Construction).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2356 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Justin E. Drexler and Shea Murray for the Sale of Block 56-N, Lot 186, in the 15th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 5 – Ladora Plan of Lots (sideyard).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2357 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Georgetta Laverne Rue for the Sale of Block 56-F, Lot 349, in the 15th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 5 – 4815 Chatsworth Street – garage construction.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2358 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to Acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly Owned Property in the City of Pittsburgh (Federal Hill -- Council District No. 6- Site Assemblage for Residential Development).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2362 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 345 of 2003 entitled "Resolution directing the Fire Bureau and Emergency Medical Services Department to provide Quarterly Reports receivership of calls, dispatch turnout, and response times." by adding the Police Bureau.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2351 1 ResolutionPresented by Ms. Carlisle Resolution further amending Resolution No. 230, 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 4; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding "Brookline Memorial Park Scoreboard" $9,500.00 Total of all projects is not to exceed $952,595.80.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2352 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 adjusting various line items to reflect funding actually spent and increasing the contingency. Total of all projects should not exceed $784,915.43.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2359 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-8823, from James Klody t/a Jim's Tavern, 146 Brownsville Road (Mt Oliver Borough) Pittsburgh, PA 15210 to Fred Hartman, 15 South 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 for South Shore Saloon, Inc, located at 601 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2363 1 CommunicationCommunication from Tom Flaherty, City Controller, submitting the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended December 31, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2348 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for September 24, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2313 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements with Petrack & Company Real Estate for the performance of real estate sales and services for the twelve month period ending September 2004, at a cost not to exceed all necessary and incidental expenses including One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per property listing and 4% commission based upon sale price, chargeable to and payable from Special Trust Fund - Three Taxing Bodies. Passed FinallyFail Action details
2003-2319 1 ResolutionResolution 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 adding Disparity Study – Urban League $7,395.85, Council District 6.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2323 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $5,000 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
2003-2349 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for September 24, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2215 1 ResolutionResolution requesting that the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh amend the Pittsburgh Development Fund Cooperation Agreement with the City of Pittsburgh to prohibit "Cash Flow" Loans.Passed FinallyFail Action details
2003-2317 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 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Great Replacement Race $3,000.00 in Council District 8. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2318 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 adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments." by adding Broadway Avenue Sidewalk Clean Up $3,000.00, in Council District 4. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2320 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 adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments," by creating new line item Disparity Study Urban League $42,742.88 and by adjusting various line items to reflect funds actually expended in Council District 6.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2321 1 ResolutionResolution 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 adding Disparity Study – Urban League $7,395.85 in Council District 6.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2350 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for September 24, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2301 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five Traffic, Article III, Towing, Chapter 525.01 Towing Charges, by increasing the immobilization fee from $150.00 to $300.00.AMENDEDPass Action details
2003-2301 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five Traffic, Article III, Towing, Chapter 525.01 Towing Charges, by increasing the immobilization fee from $150.00 to $300.00.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2003-2302 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and requesting the Mayor and the Chief of Police to enhance the enforcement and collection of the boot fee from scofflaws by implementing specific mechanisms.AMENDEDPass Action details
2003-2302 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing and requesting the Mayor and the Chief of Police to enhance the enforcement and collection of the boot fee from scofflaws by implementing specific mechanisms.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details