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Meeting Name: Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/21/2011 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2011-2039 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of the following individuals to the newly constituted Propel Pittsburgh Commission for terms expiring on August 31, 2014. Justin Victor of 604 Pressley Street (Dist.1 Harris) Rick Moody Jr. of 1103 Idlewood Avenue (Dist.2 Smith) Colin White of 2202 Sarah Street (Dist.3 Kraus) Jennifer Askey of 2408 Beaufort Avenue (Dist.4 Rudiak) Lauren Stoner of 3569 Beechwood Boulevard (Dist.5 Shields) DaVonna Graham of 2043 Wylie Avenue (Dist.6 Lavelle) Eric Hulsey of 737 South Braddock Ave. (Dist.8 Peduto) Thomas Donahue of 2501 Larkins Way Zachary Malone of 117 South 17th Street Caitlin McCarthy of 1827 Wharton Street Chelsea Prior of 130 7th Street Zachary Walters of 4223 Dunkeld Way Anthony Bellino of 5435 Howe Street Kento Ohmori of 211 56th Street 21st (WITHDRAWN) Robert Rakow of 435 Cedarville Street (WITHDRAWN)Interview Held  Action details
2011-2062 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984; having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh/City Source Associates Sideyard Program. ITEMS A through Z. A: 3339 Milwaukee, B: 3410 Flavian; C: 301 N. Fairmount; D: 7127 Upland; E: 1326 Columbus; F: 7224 Susquehanna; G: 1104 Lawndale; H: 714 Naylor; I: 249 Renova; J: 958 Deely; K: 772 Hazelwood; L: 1901 Arlington: M: 437 Orchard; N: 230 E. Warrington; O: 3106 Sacramento; P: 2923 Merwyn; Q: 424 Fairywood; R: 3554 Middletown; S: 1412 Rush; T: 1430 Stedman; U: 1303 Reddour and1224 Butterfield: V: 844 Lovitt; W: 1409 Sherman; X: 1402 Eckert; Y: 1408 Eckert; Z: 4922 Rosetta.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2063 1 ResolutionResolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property. ITEM A. A: Belonda.Held in CommitteePass Action details
2011-2064 2 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through P. A: 641 Chauncey; B: 6725 Hamilton; C: 7112 Wiltsie; D: 845 Excelsior; E: 1221 N. Franklin; F: 838 Concord; G: 848 Tripoli; (DELETED) H: 1035 Yetta; I: 1453 & 1455 Firth and 1454 & 1456 High; J: 537 McClintock; K: 6 Ellzey; L: 123 W. McIntyre; M: 3269 Bainton; N: 5519 Cox; O: 6824 Fifth; P: 1205 Sheffield.AMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2064 2 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through P. A: 641 Chauncey; B: 6725 Hamilton; C: 7112 Wiltsie; D: 845 Excelsior; E: 1221 N. Franklin; F: 838 Concord; G: 848 Tripoli; (DELETED) H: 1035 Yetta; I: 1453 & 1455 Firth and 1454 & 1456 High; J: 537 McClintock; K: 6 Ellzey; L: 123 W. McIntyre; M: 3269 Bainton; N: 5519 Cox; O: 6824 Fifth; P: 1205 Sheffield.Affirmatively Recommended as AmendedPass Action details
2011-2065 1 ResolutionResolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. ITEM A. A: 5402 Second.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2054 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting budget amounts to reflect actual expenditures and close the following projects: City County Building Renovations $416,449.01; Building Maintenance Program $777,109.44; Non Salary $105,711.23; Revitalization and Development Strategy $17,370; Building Security Renovations $110,820.27; Computer Replacement $18,353; Computer Training Room $19,426.93; Sixth Floor Renovation $2,522,902.68; Planning Commission Room $26,233.68; and City Clerk's Office Modernization $18,678.34, Tax Info Systems Modernization, $0.00.AMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2054 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting budget amounts to reflect actual expenditures and close the following projects: City County Building Renovations $416,449.01; Building Maintenance Program $777,109.44; Non Salary $105,711.23; Revitalization and Development Strategy $17,370; Building Security Renovations $110,820.27; Computer Replacement $18,353; Computer Training Room $19,426.93; Sixth Floor Renovation $2,522,902.68; Planning Commission Room $26,233.68; and City Clerk's Office Modernization $18,678.34, Tax Info Systems Modernization, $0.00.Affirmatively Recommended as AmendedPass Action details
2011-2055 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 budget amounts to reflect actual expenditures and close the following projects: War Memorials Project $97,151.22; Renovation of Recreation and Senior Centers $3,000; Information Systems Modernization $1,209,051.63; Swimming Pool Maintenance $149,598.95; Building Maintenance Program $599,506.12; Architectural and Engineering Services $466,343.11, Beechview Sr. Center, $0.00.AMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2055 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 budget amounts to reflect actual expenditures and close the following projects: War Memorials Project $97,151.22; Renovation of Recreation and Senior Centers $3,000; Information Systems Modernization $1,209,051.63; Swimming Pool Maintenance $149,598.95; Building Maintenance Program $599,506.12; Architectural and Engineering Services $466,343.11, Beechview Sr. Center, $0.00.Affirmatively Recommended as AmendedPass Action details
2011-2056 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 948, effective January 1, 2004, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2004 Capital Budget and the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2004 through 2009 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting budget amounts to reflect actual expenditures and close the following projects: Park Reconstruction Program $449,491.17; Information Systems Modernization, 0.00; Project Safe Neighborhood $196,000; Improvements to the Southside $197,109.31.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2057 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 619, effective January 1, 2005, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2005 Capital Budget and the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2005 through 2010 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting budget amounts to reflect actual expenditures and close the following projects: Ammon Recreation Center $197,203.60 and Parks Equipment $126,865.06.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2058 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 762, effective January 1, 2006, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2006 Capital Budget and the 2006 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2006 through 2011 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting budget amounts to reflect actual expenditures and close the following projects: Wall Step & Fence $199,992; Brick Restoration $599,150.02; Information Systems Modernization $499,741.46; Rapid Intervention Equipment $147,957.09; Ballistic Vests $17,271.80; Tasers $49,996.70; SCBA Parts $36,828.21; Computer Upgrades $10,478.97; EMS Training Facility $23,145.69; EMS Facility Upgrade $9,050; Class A Foam System $129,314.36; Fire Grant Match $98,745.67; and Command Board $13,531.48, Sideyard Program $0.00.AMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2058 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 762, effective January 1, 2006, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2006 Capital Budget and the 2006 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2006 through 2011 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting budget amounts to reflect actual expenditures and close the following projects: Wall Step & Fence $199,992; Brick Restoration $599,150.02; Information Systems Modernization $499,741.46; Rapid Intervention Equipment $147,957.09; Ballistic Vests $17,271.80; Tasers $49,996.70; SCBA Parts $36,828.21; Computer Upgrades $10,478.97; EMS Training Facility $23,145.69; EMS Facility Upgrade $9,050; Class A Foam System $129,314.36; Fire Grant Match $98,745.67; and Command Board $13,531.48, Sideyard Program $0.00.Affirmatively Recommended as AmendedPass Action details
2011-2059 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 759, effective January 1, 2007, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2007 Capital Budget and the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2007 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting budget amounts to reflect actual expenditures and close the following projects: Building Maintenance Program $449,996; Information Systems Modernization $249,972.04; Building Upgrades $18,142.12; Personal Protective Equipment $14,720.20; Radio Communications $29,949.75; Scuba Equipment $35,380.10; Fire Hose & SCBA Parts $99,920.77; Rescue Tools $24,737.25; Tasers $59,993.20; Computer Upgrades $14,169.07; Medical Cart Trailer $ 2,613.51; Field Automation Initiative $199,999.54.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2060 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 704, effective January 1, 2008, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2008 Capital Budget and the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2008 through 2013 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting budget amounts to reflect actual expenditures and close the following projects: Neighborhood Street Improvements $749,709.33 and Swimming Pool Maintenance $99,982.97.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2061 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 675, effective January 1, 2009, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through 2014 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting budget amounts to reflect actual expenditures and close the following projects: Information Systems Modernization $248,935.74; Fire Equipment $199,929.87; Public Safety System $148,045.50; Fire Grant Local Match $179,012 and Police Zone Entrance Renovation $245,999.29.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2066 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 231, effective April 6, 2011, 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 the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City Departments to enter into contact or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs at a costs not to exceed 800,000.00”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Central Outlook Resource & Referral Center” (-$4,000.00); and transfer these funds to the “Monumental Mission” (+ $4,000.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2067 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 232, effective April 6, 2011, entitled: Resolution 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 2008 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: "Central Outlook Resource & Referral Center" (-$4,000.00); and transfer these funds to the "Monumental Mission" (+ $4,000.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2068 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 551, effective August 10, 2011, 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 2009 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: “Central Outlook Resource & Referral Center” (-$1,000.00); and transfer these funds to the “Monumental Mission” (+ $1,000.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2069 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 552 of effective August 10, 2011, 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; 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 $800,000, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Central Outlook Resource & Referral Center” (-$1,000.00); and transfer these funds to the “Monumental Mission” (+ $1,000.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2070 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. 586 of 2011 entitled: “Resolution 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 2010 Community Development block Grant Program; providing for the executive 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 in City Council from “District 6 Projects” (- $9,500.00) and from District 1 “East Northside Action Committee” -$5,000.00; and transfer these funds to “Dollar Energy Fund” (+$1,500.00); “Family Resources” (+$1,500.00); “Healthy Start, Inc.” (+$3,000.00); “Pa Affiliate of SIDS Alliance” (+$1,500.00); “Strong Women Strong Girls” (+$2,000.00); and East Allegheny Community Council, (+5,000.00).AMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2070 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. 586 of 2011 entitled: “Resolution 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 2010 Community Development block Grant Program; providing for the executive 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 in City Council from “District 6 Projects” (- $9,500.00) and from District 1 “East Northside Action Committee” -$5,000.00; and transfer these funds to “Dollar Energy Fund” (+$1,500.00); “Family Resources” (+$1,500.00); “Healthy Start, Inc.” (+$3,000.00); “Pa Affiliate of SIDS Alliance” (+$1,500.00); “Strong Women Strong Girls” (+$2,000.00); and East Allegheny Community Council, (+5,000.00).Affirmatively Recommended as AmendedPass Action details
2011-2071 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. 587 of 2011 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 $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City Council from “District 6 Projects” (- $9,500.00); and from District 1 “East Northside Action Committee” -$5,000.00; and transfer these funds to “Dollar Energy Fund” (+$1,500.00); “Family Resources” (+$1,500.00); “Healthy Start, Inc.” (+$3,000.00); “Pa Affiliate of SIDS Alliance” (+$1,500.00); “Strong Women Strong Girls” (+$2,000.00); and East Allegheny Community Council, (+5,000.00).AMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2071 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. 587 of 2011 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 $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City Council from “District 6 Projects” (- $9,500.00); and from District 1 “East Northside Action Committee” -$5,000.00; and transfer these funds to “Dollar Energy Fund” (+$1,500.00); “Family Resources” (+$1,500.00); “Healthy Start, Inc.” (+$3,000.00); “Pa Affiliate of SIDS Alliance” (+$1,500.00); “Strong Women Strong Girls” (+$2,000.00); and East Allegheny Community Council, (+5,000.00).Affirmatively Recommended as AmendedPass Action details
2011-2072 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. 580 of 2011 entitled: "Resolution 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 2006 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 from: "North Side Saints"(-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to "Reformed Presbyterian Home" (+$2,000.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2073 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. 581 of 2011 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 the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City Departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs at a costs not to exceed $948,400.00” so as to reprogram funds from City Council from: “North Side Saints”(-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Reformed Presbyterian Home” (+$2,000.00). AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2074 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. 582 of 2011 entitled: by 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 2007 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: "North Side Saints" (-$1,500.00); "Spring Garden Neighborhood Council" (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to "Reformed Presbyterian Home" (+$1,500.00) and to "Community Alliance/Spring Garden/East Deutschtown" (+$5,000.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2075 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. 583 of 2011 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 City departments to enter into a contract or contracts or use existing contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs, at a cost not to exceed $800,000.00, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: "North Side Saints" (-$1,500.00); "Spring Garden Neighborhood Council" (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to "Reformed Presbyterian Home" (+$1,500.00) and to "Community Alliance/Spring Garden/East Deutschtown" (+$5,000.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2011-2014 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh ("URA"), providing for a transfer of $150,000 in Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development ("DCED") grant funds to the URA for the administrative and operating costs of the Storefront Renovation Program. (Council Districts: All)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details