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2008-1017
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh strongly supports the development of a global warming strategy in Pennsylvania that will help protect our state's heritage, our citizens' health, and our economy and urges Governor Rendell and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to promptly adopt policies that will create a strong state action plan to cut all heat-trapping gases 25 percent by 2025, and 80 percent by 2050, based on sound science; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to Governor Rendell and the Pennsylvania General Assembly. | Adopted | Pass |
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2008-1018
| 1 | | Proclamation | RESOLUTION INVITING THE MAYOR, THE ICA, THE ACT 47 COORDINATORS, THE CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY SOLICITOR TO DISCUSS THE "FUND IN THE NATURE OF AN IRREVOCABLE TRUST" AND THE DEFEASEMENT OF CITY GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh gross bonded debt stands at approximately $760 million; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh currently boasts of an unusually large positive fund balance, which, if used correctly could significantly reduce the long-term financial burdens of the citizens of Pittsburgh; and,
WHEREAS, in December of 2008 the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh deposited $45.3 million in the City's Debt Service Reserve Fund with the stated purpose of using this money to retire City of Pittsburgh General Obligation debt for the FY2011, FY2012 and FY2013; and,
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2008, the ICA passed a resolution mandating that "the City shall create a 'Restricted Fund' which will be used in 2009 for general obligation defeasement;" and,
WHEREAS, these is as of yet no clarity regarding the "Restricted Fund" and the use of the $45.3 million,
| Held in Council | Pass |
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2008-1013
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution 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; 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 | |
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2008-1014
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution 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 Brighton Heights Athletic Association, $3,000; Observatory Hill Inc. $5,000; Summer Hill Citizens Council $5,000; Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, $5,000; Perry Athletic Association $3,000 and by adjusting various other projects in Council District 1 Neighborhood Needs. | Read and referred | |
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2008-1015
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 231, effective April 19, 2000, 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 8; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding $9,000 for "Traffic Study-Inner City Transit Options" and by adjusting various other projects in Council District 8. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $1,000,000. | Read and referred | |
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2008-1016
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; 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 $9,000 for “Traffic Study-Inner City Transit Options” and by adjusting various other projects in Council District 8. | Read and referred | |
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2008-1010
| 1 | | Communication | Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Performance Audit of Pittsburgh City Council, dated December, 2008. | Read, Received and Filed | |
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2008-1011
| 1 | | Veto Message | Communication from Mayor Luke Ravenstahl submitting a Veto of Council Bill 2008-0962 entittled "Resolution directing Council and the Mayor to work with the ICA and Act 47 to develop and adop an amended Act 47 Financial Reovery Plan." | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0962
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution directing City Council, the Mayor and Controller to work with the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority and the Act 47 Coordinators to develop and adopt an amended Act 47 Financial Recovery Plan for the City of Pittsburgh by no later than March 25, 2009. | Sustained | Pass |
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2008-1012
| 1 | | Veto Message | Communication from Mayor Luke Ravensthal submitting two line item Vetoes of Council Bill 2008-0938. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0938
| 3 | G. | Resolution | Resolution making Appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the Public Business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2009. | Overridden | Pass |
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2008-1002
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for December 17, 2008 with a NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0954
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; Chapter 253, Parking Tax, Section 253.02, Tax Levy and Rate, by decreasing the rate of the tax from 40% to 37.5% effective January 1, 2009. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-1003
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for December 17, 2008, with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0951
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article VII, Business Related Taxes, Chapter 245, Earned Income Tax, by fixing the rate of interest on certain delinquent Earned Income Tax for [2008] 2009. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0952
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article VII, Business Related Taxes, Chapter 246, Home Rule Tax, by fixing the rate of interest on certain delinquent Earned Income and Home Rule Taxes for [2008] 2009. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0953
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.01, Levy and Rate on Lands and Buildings, by fixing the rate of taxation. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0957
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2009 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article III, Depositories. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0958
| 2 | | 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 F. A: 5034 Ampere; B: 7127 Hamilton (DELETED); C: 2041-43 Wyandotte; D: 7051 Hamilton; E: 730 Wills; F: 1356 Lowrie (DELETED).
| Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0959
| 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 C: A: 5011 Kincaid; B: 5016 Kincaid; C: 5013 Jordan.
| Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0961
| 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 and B. A: 100 Pasadena; B: 610 Uphold.
| Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0973
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution 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; 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. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0985
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for the issuance of a $2,563.97 warrant in favor of Brian Kelly, 3535 Boulevard the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, in settlement of a claim for sidewalk damage due to City tree roots on October 7, 2008. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0995
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 403, effective June 14, 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 6; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding several projects and by reducing “District 6 Neighborhood Initiatives” by $26,750. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $1,000,000. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-1004
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for December 17, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0986
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Animal Control to enter into an agreement or agreements or contract or contracts to implement a Spay and Neuter Program for the residents of the City of Pittsburgh and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000). | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0987
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements for the purchase of Pharmaceutical Services, Supplies, and Medications necessary for the operations of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services for a period of three years (2009, 2010 and 2011). Total cost for three years not to exceed $132,400. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-1005
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Public Works for December 17, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0963
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution granting unto Downtown Streets Pittsburgh, LP, 400 Southpointe Blvd., Suite 400, Canonsburg, PA 15317, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, awnings and canopies over the sidewalk areas of Fifth Avenue, Forbes Avenue and McMasters Way in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0964
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution granting unto The Watson Institute, 301 Camp Meeting Road, Sewickley, PA 15143, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a private storm sewer on Ravoux Way for the Craig Academy at 255 South Negley Avenue in the 8th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0965
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution granting unto Roger Westman and William Stevens, 500 Lloyd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an air conditioning unit, walk, steps and wall on the right-of-way of Edgerton Avenue for 500 Lloyd Street in the 14th Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0967
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution vacating a portion of Ade Way from Alter Street to its terminus in the 28th Ward, 2nd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-1006
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Human Resources for December 17, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0968
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 370, effective July 11, 2008 entitled “ Resolution providing that the City enter into a temporary professional services agreement for the purpose of providing an excess workers' compensation insurance policy, cost not to exceed $357,488.00” so as to increase the amount by $33,405.00 from $357,488 to $390,893. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-1007
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for December 17, 2008 with a NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0900
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution approving a Conditional Use exception under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V, Chapter 911, Section 911.04.A.99 to Najib and Nasra Aboud, property owner, for authorization to occupy an existing structure located at 2126 East Carson Street as a Restaurant with Liquor License, on property zoned “LNC”, Local Neighborhood Commercial District, 16th Ward. | Passed Finally | Fail |
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2008-1008
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for December 17, 2008, with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0070
| 3 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Eleven - Historic Preservation, Chapter 1101.03(i)(4), § 1101.03 DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES, DISTRICTS, SITES AND OBJECTS | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0847
| 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 Saint Mary's Academy building, located at 340 46th Street, block and lot number 49-C-114, in the 9th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0974
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution 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 Perry Hilltop Citizens Council, $1,000 and by reducing “District 1 Community Organizational Support” by the same amount in Council District 1 Neighborhood Needs. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-0996
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; 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 $5,000 to YMCA Centre Ave, $1,000 to Northside Leadership Conference, $2,500 to Northside Coalition for Fair Housing, $1,000 to Gist Street Public Art Program, $5,000 to Beginning with Books, $1,000 to Perry Hilltop Citizen's Council, $4,000 to Contact Pittsburgh, and $2,000 to Tree of Hope, $2,500 to Dress for Success, and $2,750 to Angel Place, and by reducing “District 6 Neighborhood Initiatives” by $26,750. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2008-1009
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for December 17, 2008, with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2008-0988
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the provisions of the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 473 Use Regulations, Section 473.03 Traffic, by adding a new subsection (f), Parking lots in City parks. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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