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2007-1503
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, after more than 20 years of dedicated service. Mr. Alex Wilson will retire as Executive Director of Shuman Juvenile Detention Center: and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson began at Shuman Center as director of training and staff development, with responsibilities which included planning and implementing training for management, supervisory, and line staff. In August of 1991 Mr. Wilson was appointed Executive Director, with major duties and responsibilities which include setting goals and objectives for the organization, preparing an annual operating and capital budget and managing a staff of 200 employees; and
WHEREAS, Alex Wilson has served as President of the Juvenile Detention Centers Association of Pennsylvania from 2002 through 2004. He also was Governor appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's Juvenile Advisory Committee in 1998 and again in 2003. He currently serves as a member of the Pittsburgh Board of Education's Interagency Council on Drugs, Alcohol, and Weapons; and
WHEREAS, In October of 2004, Mr. Alex Wilson retired from the | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1504
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, the Royal Rangers is a ministry that reaches across the United States and in over 65 countries around the world that motivates and strengthens boys spiritually, mentally, physically and socially; and
WHEREAS, the Royal Rangers are strengthened spiritually through Bible study and devotions, strengthened mentally by an advanced awards-based weekly program, strengthened physically by participation in age-specific activities and recreation and strengthened socially through church and community service activities; and
WHEREAS, Mark Suehr II has earned the Royal Rangers highest award, the "Gold Medal of Achievement" which is a medal of great distinction and honor; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve this great honor, a recipient has to complete 24 merits, serve in a leadership position, write an essay on "The Value of Royal Rangers to Me" and has to complete a Christian Service Project; and
WHEREAS, Mark has completed all the requirements for this award and will be recognized for his achievement at an Honor Banquet on June 2, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1505
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh joins the Nation in declaring the month of MAY as "Older Americans Month"; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 42nd Anniversary of the passage of the "Older Americans Act" by the United States Congress; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh wishes to celebrate the many contributions of its citizens age sixty and older, their families, and their caregivers; and
Whereas, there are 10 Senior High Rises currently in Council District 1:
Brighton Heights City Senior Center Pressley Street High Rise
Carnegie Library Senior Center Riverview Manor Senior High Rise
East North Side Senior Center Sheptsky Arms High Rise
Lynn William Senior Apartments Steelworkers Towers High Rise
Northview Heights Senior Center St. Ambrose High Rise
WHEREAS, America's aging population reached a turning point in 2006 as one of our nation's largest generations, the baby boomers, started turning 60-becoming eligible for programs under the Older Americans Act; and
WHEREAS, all Older Americans should be honored and celebrated for all that they have achieved and all | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1506
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, On Friday May 25 2007, Reverend Ron Wanless Pastor of New Hope United Methodist Church is being honored for his relentless efforts to bring a renewed sense of community back to the Deutschtown neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend Ron Wanless who through his commitment and dedication to the New Hope Community Action Coalition Community Group restored faith and hope to the Deutschtown residents; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend Ron Wandless through guidance and leadership has lead a positive impact in the Deutschtown Community; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend Ron Wanless, strong voice has put the Deutschtown Community on the right track and opened their hearts to believe in a bigger and brighter future for their neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend Ron Wanless through his missionary work and programs has empowered people to trust, care and reach out their hand to make a difference in the every day lives of the church and the residents in the community; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Reverend Ron Wanless for all of his servi | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1495
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the URBAN LEAGUE OF PGH., for the implementation/administration of the HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM, and related costs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 | Read and referred | |
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2007-1496
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a $400,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant for the Grandview Avenue Streetscape Project. (Council District No. 2) | Read and referred | |
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2007-1497
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant in the amount of $400,000 for the Grandview Avenue Streetscape Project. (Council District No. 2) | Read and referred | |
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2007-1498
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Nicole D. Manison, for the Sale of Block 22-R, Lot 130, in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - 1230 Sheffield Street - Council District No. 6 (Sideyard). | Read and referred | |
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2007-1499
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in the 3rd and 5th Wards of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 10-P, Lots 120 & 168 and Block 11-A, Lots 150 & 151, (Centre Avenue Corridor , Council District No. 6 Site Assemblage for Residential/Commercial Development - 2211 Centre Avenue, 2130 Hemans Street, 47 and 300 Heldman Street). | Read and referred | |
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2007-1486
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Sheraton Hotel Station Square in an amount not to exceed eleven thousand four hundred seventeen dollars and seventeen cents ($11,417.17), for the Citiparks Seniors Program Volunteer Recognition Gala; and providing for the payment thereof. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1487
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to provide job development and employment services, wages and fringe benefits for supervisor, staff, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, vocational skills training and on-the-job training, outreach, recruitment costs and administrative expenditure necessary to implement the 2007 Pittsburgh Partnership Employment Program; and providing the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the Pittsburgh Partnership Employment Program, and for payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $100,000.00 | Read and referred | |
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2007-1488
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the filing of an application or applications by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Labor and/or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a grant or grants in connection with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) and/or the Joint Jobs Initiative Program Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN); Providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of requisitions and other data; providing authorization for the Workforce Investment Board and the City of Pittsburgh to enter into agreements authorized by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) and/or the Joint Jobs Initiative Program Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN), as amended; Providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers and of certification of authorized signatures; providing for a contract or contracts with various agencies/employers for services and programs related to training and employment for Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) and/or the Joint Jobs Initiative Program Employment Advancement and Retention Networ | Read and referred | |
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2007-1489
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a license agreement with the Borough of Blawnox and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority granting to the Borough of Blawnox a revocable non-exclusive license to enter upon property owned by the City within the Borough of Blawnox, at the corner of Freeport Road and Lewis Avenue, on a parcel designated in the Deed Registry of Allegheny County as Block/Lot 292-G-236, and to construct, maintain, repair, renew and finally remove a Portal at the entrance to the Borough. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1490
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution 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 F: A: 7415 Monticello; B: 2303 Vodeli; C: 3007 Marcella; D: 3009 Marcella; E: Normandy; F: 455 Michigan.
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2007-1491
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution 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.
ITEMS A through E: A: 3034 Glen Mawr; B: 1018 Fordham; C: 50 Wabash;D: 72 ½ Wabash; E: 215 Dunseith.
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2007-1492
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984.
ITEMS A through F: A: 462 Grace; B: 330 Grace; C: 470 Grace; D: 514 Grace; E: 522 Grace; F: 315 37th.
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2007-1493
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution 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 thru R. A: 209 East End; B: 7623 & 7629 Hamilton and 7629 Formosa; C: 7341 Idlewild; D: 412 Althea; E: 1915, 1917 & 1919-1927 Fifth;
F: 1944 Federal; G: 3248 Dawson; H: 1418 Stedman; I: 1420 Stedman;
J: 3507 Frazier; K: 1517 & 1519 McCullough and 1532 Brighton; L: 7225 Hilliards;
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2007-1494
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies for job development and employment services necessary to implement the 2007 Neighborhood Employment Program, and providing the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the Neighborhood Employment Program for payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $100,000.00. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1501
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance Amending and Supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article III Dogs, Cats and Other Animals, Chapter 633, Dogs and Cats, by providing for the licensure of cats. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1502
| 1 | | Petition | Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a public hearing on Council Bill No. 2007-1430, "An Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article III: Dogs, Cats and Other Animals, Chapter 633 Dogs and Cats, Section 633.15, Disposition of unclaimed animals." | Read and referred | |
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2007-1484
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, Law & Purchasing for May 23, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1427
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a contract and/or contracts or agreement and/or agreements with Mobility Inc. Dba Flexcar in connection with the operation and provision of various types of motor vehicles for the City of Pittsburgh for use by designated users. Cost not to exceed $10,000.00. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1485
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for May 23, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1451
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, for the development and implementation of recycling awareness campaigns in schools, neighborhoods, and special events recycling programs under a State funded Grant Program, at a cost not to exceed $97,500.80. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1507
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, members of UNITE HERE, a member of the Allegheny County Labor Council, work in hotels, restaurants, arenas, cafeterias, industrial laundries throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County; and
WHERAS, UNITE HERE members at two major downtown hotels are currently engaged in collective bargaining and the members of the Pittsburgh City Council endeavor to remain open minded in private sector labor disputes, relying on the collective bargaining process and the good will of Employers and the Unions who represent their workers to reach a fair and equitable solution to the goals of each party; and
WHEREAS, both the Sheraton Station Square hotel and the Westin Convention Center hotel are owned by Forest City Enterprises and operated by Starwood Hotels, and these hotels employ hundreds of workers who proudly help to ensure the success of their hotels and promote the image of the city of Pittsburgh for their guests; and
WHEREAS, Forest City and the Sheraton have prevented workers at the Sheraton Station Square from exercising their right to inform the public about their labor dispute, | Adopted | Pass |
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