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2008-0438
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the great dedication and compassion of Cheryl Brown, and other staff members of the city's Senior Community Centers, and commends Cheryl Brown for exemplifying the essence of creating a supportive community ;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim May 20, 2008 as Cheryl Brown Day in the City of Pittsburgh.
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2008-0439
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the good work of the Emergency Medical Teams; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares May 18 through 24 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-0440
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Polly Herron for four decades of exceptional service to the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proclaims that Tuesday, May 20, 2008 be hereby declared “Polly Herron Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-0441
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby acknowledges the many contributions of the 2008 awardees and extends gratitude to each individual and organization for making the North Side a great place to live, work and play; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council acknowledges the efforts that the NSLC has achieved through collaboration with community and corporate organizations and hereby declares Thursday, May 22, 2008, as Northside Leadership Conference and Awardees Day in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-0442
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby acknowledge this worthy and important program and hereby congratulates School Board Member and Chairman of Take Your Father to School Day Mark Brentley and all of his volunteers and participants who give of themselves to further the growth and healthy development of our city's children; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, May 23, 2008, to be “ TAKE YOUR FATHER TO SCHOOL DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-0443
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and congratulates Father Frank Mitolo on the occasion of his 40th anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proclaims that Sunday, May 18th, 2008 be hereby declared as “Father Frank Mitolo Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-0444
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh condemns all atrocities, crimes against humanity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Tuesday, May 27, 2008 is declared 'UKRAINIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBERANCE DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-0445
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend The Aleph Institute, Northeast Region, for its focused and devoted mission to provide guidance, direction and visitation to the incarcerated Jewish population and to provide programs and services that attain maximum impact within society and notes the opening of The Aleph Institute Hyman and Martha Rogal Center in Squirrel Hill; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, May 22, 2008 to be “ALEPH INSTITUTE DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-0429
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $5,900,000. (Council Districts: All). | Read and referred | |
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2008-0430
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the transfer to URA of $1,000,000 for the Oak Hill and East Liberty housing developments (Council Districts: 6 & 9) | Read and referred | |
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2008-0431
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Wesley AME Charities for the Sale of Disposition Parcel 116A, Block 27-A, Lot 162, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Redevelopment Area No. 32 - Council District No. 6 (598 Herron Avenue - Sideyard). | Read and referred | |
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2008-0432
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Zimmerman Holding Company for the sale of Disposition Parcel 2, in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, in Redevelopment Area No. 27 - Block 22-E, Lots 346, 347, 348, 358 and 359, Chateau, Hoffman, Knott Streets - Council District No. 6 (Truck Access). | Read and referred | |
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2008-0433
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Daniel K. Hendzel for the Sale of Block 20-F, Lot 68, in the 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 2 (1315 Vixen Street - Sideyard) | Read and referred | |
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2008-0434
| 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 Properties in the 12th and of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 124-J, Lots 69, 70, 116, 117, 119, 120, 121, 123, 124, 125A, 126, 127, 129, and 131 (Council District No. 9 - Site Assemblage for Redevelopment - 513, 515 Lenora Street and 1, 3, 7, 9 Meadow Street and 506, 511, 513, 515, 519, 521, 525, and 529 McDonald Street). | Read and referred | |
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2008-0435
| 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 Publicly-Owned Property known as Block 9-S, Lot 111, in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6, 32 Manilla Street, Residential Development) | Read and referred | |
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2008-0436
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution adopting an Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Majestic Star Casino, PITG Gaming, LLC. | Waived under Rule 8 | Pass |
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2008-0436
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution adopting an Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Majestic Star Casino, PITG Gaming, LLC. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0428
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services agreement or agreements with Employee Benefit Data Services, Inc. for professional services in connection with the administration of the City of Pittsburgh COBRA program and Flexible Spending Account program commencing January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010 at a cost not to exceed $51,000. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0424
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 689, Item B, effective December 31, 2007, which authorized the sale of a 2 STY FRA HSE, known as 92 Pasadena, 18th Ward, Block 15 D, Lot 98, to David Clark and Delores Clark for the sum of $4,900.00. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0425
| 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 N. A: 851 Kirkbride; B: 838 Climax; C: 401 Jillson; D: 221 Kramer; E: 226 Charles; F: 240 Dunseith; G: 1532 Wolpert; H: 214 Bigham; I: 2730 Berg; J: 1225 Itin; K: 29 Courtright; L: 508 Atlanta; M: 2451 Charles and 2452 Snyder; N: 6300 Sawyer. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0426
| 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 through R.
A: 523 54th; B: 271 38th; C: DELETED; D: 1056 Kearns; E: 626 Lillian; F: 7200 Butler; G: 241 Watson; H: 3031 and 3033 Brereton; I: 2408-10 and 2412 Centre; J: 5329 Holmes; K: 1401 Oakdene; L: 120 N. Evaline; M: 1612 Orchlee; N: DELETED: O: 7130 Ross Garden; P: 1321 N. Franklin; Q: 7048 Monticello; R: 7137 Race. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0427
| 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 D: A: 529 N. Fairmount; B: 308 N. Winebiddle; C: 5137 Kincaid; D: 3239 Brighton. | Read and referred | |
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2008-0437
| 1 | | Communication | Communication from Michael Lamb, City Controller, submitting the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for year ending December 31, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0421
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 14, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0360
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the issuance of a $20,000.00 warrant in favor of National City Mortgage Co., c/o David Alpern, Esquire, Louis P. Vitti and Associates, P.C. , 916 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in settlement of a claim for the improper demolition of a structure located at 1940 Warren Street, 25th Ward, on November 27, 2002. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0361
| 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 two hundred forty three dollars and forty two cents ($11,243.42), for the Citiparks Seniors Program Volunteer Recognition Gala; and providing for the payment thereof. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0422
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Develpment for May 14, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0195
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the former National Negro Opera Company House, located at 7101 Apple Street, block and lot number 173-N-87, in the 12th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0369
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 438, effective August 16, 2007 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 street paving and other related costs the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $972,000.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from various projects in District #1 and District #6. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0370
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 454, effective August 16, 2007, 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 2004 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 various projects in District #1 and District #6. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0374
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No.156 effective April 5, 2006, 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 for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,076,844.90, chargeable to and payable from the 1997 Community Development Block Grant Program” so as to reprogram funds in City Council in District #6. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0375
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 49, effective February 20, 2007 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 1997 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 the City Council - District #6. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0376
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 437, effective, August 16, 2007, 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 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 $1,115,000.00, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from "Manchester Youth Development" (-5,000.) to Allegheny YMCA (+5,000). | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0377
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 453 effective August 16, 2007, entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and 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 2003 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 Manchester Youth Development (-5,000) to Allegheny YMCA (+5,000). | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0378
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending Resolution No 440, effective August 16, 2007, 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 for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,108,517.10, chargeable to and payable from the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to transfer funds from City Council, "District #6". | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0379
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 448, effective August 16, 2007 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 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to transfer funds in City Council from "District #6. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0380
| 2 | | Resolution | Resolution Amending Resolution No. 627, effective November 19, 2007, 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 in City Council to various projects. | AMENDED | Pass |
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2008-0380
| 2 | | Resolution | Resolution Amending Resolution No. 627, effective November 19, 2007, 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 in City Council to various projects. | Passed Finally, As Amended | Pass |
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2008-0381
| 2 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 637, effective November 19, 2007, 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 from the Urban Redevelopment Authority - “URA Property Management” (-25,251.20) to the Department of Personnel & Civil Service - “Summer Youth Employment Program” (+25,251.20 | AMENDED | Pass |
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2008-0381
| 2 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 637, effective November 19, 2007, 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 from the Urban Redevelopment Authority - “URA Property Management” (-25,251.20) to the Department of Personnel & Civil Service - “Summer Youth Employment Program” (+25,251.20 | Passed Finally, As Amended | Pass |
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2008-0382
| 2 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 586, effective November 7, 2007 entitled: The Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh are hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, in a form approved by the City Solicitor, with the following 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(s) or use existing contract(s) for street paving and other related costs, for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and installation thereof, at a cost not to exceed $1,000,000.00 chargeable to and payable from the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Program “City Council” so as to reprogram funds in City Council from various projects in District #1 and District #6. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0383
| 2 | | Resolution | Resolution Amending Resolution No. 590, effective November 7, 2007 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 2005 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 various projects in City Council: District #1 and District #6. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0423
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for May 14, 2008 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0363
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements and other approved expenditures for the construction of Splash Zones, aquatic playground facilities. Cost not to exceed $250,000.00. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0364
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for a contract or contracts, agreements or agreements, lease or leases, or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements and other approved expenditures for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, salaries, rentals, and other services required to provide center services for the Senior Community Program in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 for the Department of Parks and Recreation. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0365
| 1 | | Resolution | 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 a site assessment of Riverview Park. Cost not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00). | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0446
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh calls on the City Controller to complete an audit that addresses in part:
1) The cost, accessibility, and safety of the entire fleet;
2) Targeted vs. non-targeted expenses
3) Comparing total fleet maintenance costs vs. the First Vehicle services contract
4) Examining a cost benefit analysis of the City operating the garage vs. private operation
5) Looking merging garage operations with the school district, county, and authorities (under both public or private operation)
6) A new model for satisfaction surveys
7) Making sure we have a proper authorization process
8) How new purchases should equal lower maintenance costs
9) How emergency lights were a targeted cost and are now not (also why they are contracted out and the cost of doing so)
10) How heavy equipment repairs were a targeted cost and are now not (also why they are contracted out and the cost of doing so)
11) The quality of parts being utilized
12) Criteria to prove we are meeting goals set by Government and Fleet Magazine
13) An expla | Adopted | Pass |
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