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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/27/2005 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2005-1730 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh salutes the Education Law Center, Managing Attorney Nancy A. Hubley and Co-Directors Len Rieser, Esq. and Janet Stotland, Esq., the special honorees of the 30th Anniversary Celebration and Dr. Inncenzio Grignano, for being strong advocates for all of Pennsylvania's children. AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1731 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and thanks the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association, the South Side Chamber of Commerce, PA Clean Ways, Tier1 and numerous volunteers for their work and dedication to keeping the Slopes clean and enjoyable for all residents and visitors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that September 27, 2005 be hereby declared "South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1732 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh urges the General Assembly and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to further investigate and consider measures to begin to reform the way in which the Commonwealth provides health care; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recommends the consideration of the Comprehensive Health Care Reform Act of 2005 as a starting point for health care reform in Pennsylvania.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1733 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the efforts and contributions of Jack Shultz to his community, Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, and, be it further resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares Saturday, September 24, 2005 (the date of the official rededication of the Richard Caliguiri Senior Center) Jack Shultz Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1734 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby wish Edgar M. Davidson a very happy birthday; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares Saturday October 1, 2005 to be "Edgar M. Davidson Day" in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1735 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh joins the community in recognizing Women Against Abusive Relationship for their critical and continued service to the community, but most importantly, for helping women and girls learn that “Love Does Not Hurt.”AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1727 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application for Financial Assistance in the amount of up to $6,000,000 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the operation and administration of certain programs in FY 2005-2006. (Council Districts: All).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1728 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a 2005-2006 Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for a grant applied for in a Single Application for Assistance filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (“DCED”) under the Communities of Opportunity Program. (Council Districts: All).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1729 1 ResolutionResolution accepting the dedication of certain streets in the South Side Works project in the 16th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh for public highway and pedestrian ramp purposes, accepting the grading, paving, lighting, curbing and traffic signals, and fixing the width and position of the roadway and sidewalk thereof. (Council District 3).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1726 1 ResolutionResolution, amending resolution No. 135, approved April 15, 2004, effective April 19, 2004, providing for an extension of a professional service agreement or agreements with MAHER DUESSEL for the performance of the audit on the 911 Funds for the years ended 2001 through 2003 by adding the final year 2004 audit, at an additional total cost not to exceed Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00), chargeable to and payable from Special Fund Expenditures, Department of Public Safety - EOC, Account 526120, Fund 2454, Organization 213000, Sub-Class 600, Budget Year 2005.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1723 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for September 21, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1690 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to place a Six (6) month moratorium on the sale or transfer of certain city properties within the proposed Grandview Scenic Byway Park area in order to allow a period of study regarding the correct assemblage of property to form a contiguous park, proper maintenance to guarantee the structural integrity of all park hillsides and to preserve ample green space in the park.AMENDEDPass Action details
2005-1690 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to place a Six (6) month moratorium on the sale or transfer of certain city properties within the proposed Grandview Scenic Byway Park area in order to allow a period of study regarding the correct assemblage of property to form a contiguous park, proper maintenance to guarantee the structural integrity of all park hillsides and to preserve ample green space in the park.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2005-1631 2 ResolutionResolution providing for authorization for the City of Pittsburgh to continue negotiations with the Salvation Army for the sale of the Brighton Heights Park property in the 26th and 27th Wards of the City of Pittsburgh to The Salvation Army upon terms and conditions to be agreed upon in accordance with applicable law. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1669 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Deed of Easement for Railroad Right-Of-Way And Parking Area to the Allegheny Valley Railroad Company, granting to said Company an easement for railroad purposes and providing for a parking easement in favor of the City of Pittsburgh, all on certain land in the 6th Ward of the City.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1708 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 446 of 2004, with an effective date of September 21, 2004, which reads, “Terminating the Neighborhood Improvement District in the western neighborhoods of Pittsburgh known as the West End Home Assurance Value ("WE HAV") program” by changing the refund amount from $17.75 to $20.00.   Action details
2005-1724 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for September 21, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1681 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the purchase of various trucks, and related accessories, for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Operations, and provide for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed $386,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1682 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland – Pittsburgh Branch, 717 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, granite and hydraulic (steel) bollards on the sidewalk area of William Penn Place and building-mounted pedestrian warning devices in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1725 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for September 21, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1689 1 ResolutionResolution respectfully requesting the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh to engage the City Solicitor and the directors of Parks and Recreation, and Finance to assist in the creation of a new city park named the "Grandview Scenic Byway Park."Passed FinallyPass Action details