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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/28/2004 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2004-0693 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Rendell to pass legislation that would set energy standards for eight common products sold in Pennsylvania; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to all members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, as well as Governor Rendell.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0694 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Almost A Miracle Campaign wishes to acknowledge and thank the Masons and the Knights of Columbus for their dedication and commitment to this campaign; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares September 28, 2004 to be "Almost A Miracle Campaign Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0695 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends all volunteers and supporters of the East Common Playground project and does hereby proclaim Friday, October 1, 2004 as the "Day of Play" in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0696 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh for nurturing outstanding community and communal leaders; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks James Rudolph and Brian Schreiber for excellence in community building.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0697 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate Arsenal Family and Children's Center and its staff for providing quality programs and services for the healthy development of young children and for helping parents build nurturing relationship between themselves and their children. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the September 19, 2004 be hereby declared "Arsenal Family & Children's Center Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0698 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby extend congratulations to Reverend Dr. J. Earl Garmon and the congregation on the 109th Anniversary of Trinity Baptist Church and commends Reverend Garmon on his successful ministry and successful pastoral guidance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that today, September 26, 2004 be hereby declared "Trinity Baptist Church Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0699 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Pittsburgh City Council hereby joins The Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in commemorating the life works of Frank E. Bolden with a historical marker on Centre Avenue in the Hill District at the former site of the Pittsburgh Courier.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0689 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances Article IX: Property Taxes; Chapter 263 Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.02 Payment Options, Discount and Delinquency Penalty, by increasing the discount rate by 1% to 3% if paid by January 7, 2005, for year 2005 only. Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2004-0689 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances Article IX: Property Taxes; Chapter 263 Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.02 Payment Options, Discount and Delinquency Penalty, by increasing the discount rate by 1% to 3% if paid by January 7, 2005, for year 2005 only. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0690 1 ResolutionOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.01, Levy and Rate on Lands and Buildings, by fixing the rate of taxation for 2005.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2004-0690 1 ResolutionOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.01, Levy and Rate on Lands and Buildings, by fixing the rate of taxation for 2005.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0691 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 Carnegie Mellon Government Space Utilization Study $10,000.00 and to adjust various line items to reflect actual expenditures in Council District 8. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0692 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 project Public Safety Initiatives: 29th Ward Carrick Block Watch $4,000, 30th Ward Knoxville Block Watch $4,000, Upper Knoxville Block Watch $4,000 and Allentown Civic Association $4,000 in Council District 3.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0686 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for September 22, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0661 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements for the hiring of outside legal counsel and consultants to represent the City of Pittsburgh in connection with the conduct of labor negotiations and certain litigation matters at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Dollars).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0667 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 Rock and Row Event in District 8. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0687 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for September 22, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0664 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 Rock and Row Event in District 8.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0665 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 892, effective December 16, 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 in City Council from District 8 Equipment (-15,000.00) to "Oakland Traffic Study" (+ 15,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0666 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 873 effective December 16, 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 $1,440,896.62" so as to transfer funds from City Council "District 8 Equipment" (-$15,000.00) to the "Oakland Traffic Study" (+ $15,000.00Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0688 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteAuthorizing the Appointment of E. Paul Dick as a Member of the Pittsburgh Planning Commission, term to expire January 31, 2006.Held, Pending Interview  Action details