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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/26/2008 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2008-0157 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, honors the memory of Mrs. Evelyn Page Parker; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, hereby declares March 1, 2008, “Mrs. Evelyn Page Parker Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0158 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim February 23, 2008, to be designated, “Roger Humphries Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0159 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend Lisa G. Sarneso, for her philanthropic contributions to the Sickle Cell Society, Inc.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby declare Thursday, February 28, 2008, to be designated as “LISA G. SARNESO DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0160 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Will Cross for his contribution to furthering the science of managing diabetes; proving its manageability; and inspiring many others to envision diabetes not as an obstacle, but as a lifelong drive to overcome new challenges every day; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proclaims that Tuesday, February 26, 2008, the eve of his expedition to Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain on earth, be hereby declared as “Will Cross Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0161 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh honors the memory of Mikey Butler and commends Drs. Joel and Tova Weinberg for their courage and compassion; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares March 1, 2008, “Melava Malka Dinner 2008 Day” in the City of Pittsburgh AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0162 1D.ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the 2007 retirees and awardees of Fort Pitt Lodge #1 Fraternal Order of Police for their dedication and commitment to protecting and serving the people of the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, February 22, 2008 to be "Fort Pitt Lodge #1 Fraternal Order of Police Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0154 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE AMENDING THE PITTSBURGH CITY CODE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 10 OF 2004, ENACTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 29, 2004, ADOPTING THE ACT 47 FINANCIAL RECOVERY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH DATED JUNE 11, 2004, PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPALITIES FINANCIAL RECOVERY ACT, ACT OF JULY 10, 1987, P.L. 246, NO. 47., SECTION 101 et seq., AS AMENDED, 53 P.S. SECTION 11701.11 et seq.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0155 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 258, effective April 26, 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 1; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adjusting various projects in Council District 1. The total amount of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0156 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital; 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 $2,000 to “Animal Care and Welfare Inc,” and by reducing “District 1 Community Organizational Support” by the same amount in Council District 1.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0148 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into Professional Service Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with consultants and/or service providers for professional services in connection with Civil Service and MPOETC required assessment and evaluation of Public Safety candidates (Police Officer Recruits, Paramedics), and providing for payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $20,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0149 1 ResolutionResolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. Item A: 323 Mansion. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0150 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 P. A: 137 Furley; B: 414 Sloan; C: 2423 Vodeli; D: 2304 Cobden; E: 40 Holt; F: 3608 Colmar; G: 3610 Colmar; H: 3634 Purdue; I: 217 Carrington; J: 4001 Grizella; K: 325 Ravilla; L: 1302 Gifford; M: 233 Dunseith; N: 715 Glenside; O: 605 Jefferson; P: 5420 Carnegie Read and referred  Action details
2008-0151 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. ITEMS A and B. A: 1215 Fairdale; B: 700 N. Aiken. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0152 1 ResolutionResolution 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 D: A: 134 Beltzhoover; B: 653 S. Main; C: 7626 Tioga; D: 7620 Tioga. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0153 1 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 K. A: 806 Selby; B: 7 Telescope; C: 5312 Duncan; D: 1614-1616 Fifth; E: 22 Pius; F: 2639 Norwood; G: 172 Robinson; H: 231, 233, 235 & 237 Corliss; I: 241 & 247 Corliss; J: 2938 Leander; K: 1006 Moyer. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0145 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for February 20, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0094 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a $2,965.06 warrant in favor of Burke & Michael, Inc., 833 Beech Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226, in settlement of a claim for sidewalk damage due to City tree roots on September 24, 2007.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0146 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Facilities, Technology and the Arts for February 20, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0136 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One - Administrative, Article IX - Boards, Commissions and Authorities, Chapter 177, Equal Opportunity Review Commission, Section 177A.04, so as to reformat this section and add new language. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0147 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for February 20, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0069 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the former August Wilson House, located at 1727 Bedford Avenue, block and lot number 09-S-036, in the 3rd Ward, City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0120 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into an agreement or agreements with members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, for payment of services for duties related to any and all activities of the Zoning Board of the City of Pittsburgh. Cost not to exceed $39,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details