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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/20/2010 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
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2010-0352 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the People of the City of Pittsburgh stand in solidarity with the People of Poland during this time of national tragedy; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the City of Pittsburgh declares today, Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 a City wide day of memoriam in honor of the Polish leadership who died in service of their country en route to Katy?, Russia. AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0353 1 ProclamationNow, therefore, be it resolved that the City of Pittsburgh's commitment to respect and enforce victims' rights and address their needs during Crime Victims' Rights Week and throughout the year; and Express our appreciation for those victims and crime survivors who have turned personal tragedy into a motivating force to improve our response to victims of crime and to build a more just community.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0354 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognizes the big dreams of these organizations and of all Pittsburghers such as Stephen Collins Foster; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, April 23, 2010, to be “BEAUTIFUL DREAMERS DAY ” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0355 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks the Get Involved! Service Summit for encouraging people to become more active and engaged in their communities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares April 22, 2010, “'Get Involved! Service Summit” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0356 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the 10th anniversary of La Escuelita Arcoiris and thanks the school for providing second language education to Pittsburgh's young children; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares May 1, 2010, “Salsita! Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0357 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, in honor of Earth Day, thanks Pittsburgh United for making environmental impact a priority in economic development and for supporting practices and policies that will improve the air and water in the Pittsburgh region; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares April 22, 2010, “Pittsburgh United Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0358 1 ProclamationTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does, hereby, congratulate and commend Ernie Sota and Sota Construction for its vision and foresight in bringing the region's first net-zero energy home to the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0359 1 ProclamationNow, Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby applaud and acknowledge the Health and Wellness Ministry for its commitment to ensure the wellbeing and future of our communities; and Be It Further Resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim Thursday, April 22, 2010 to be designated, “Health and Wellness Ministry of the Sixth Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church” day in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0360 1 ProclamationNow, Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby celebrate his 10 year pastoral anniversary and commend Rev. Dr. Eugene M. Downing, Jr. for his commitment to the ministry, and his relentless dedication to our communities; and Be It Further Resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim April 25, 2010, to be designated, “Rev. Dr. Eugene M. Downing, Jr.” day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0361 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Dan Faiello for his selfless act to a citizen in need; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, April 20, 2010, to be “Dan Faiello Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0362 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does commend and congratulate Comcast, in partnership with the National Urban League and its Pittsburgh office, on the ninth annual Comcast Cares Day, and does commend Comcast for its concentrated efforts to help with the improvement of our communities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, April 24, 2010 to be “Comcast Cares Day” in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2010-0363 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the generosity of Pastor and Mrs. Virgil Pinkston, and all of the volunteers who mentor the youth of the Teens on the Move (TOTM) Program; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council if the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Sunday, April 18th as “Radiant Life Alliance Church Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0364 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the efforts of the many dedicated people involved with organizing the event to bring awareness to this life saving issue; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 21st to be “WOMEN'S HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AWARENSS DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0351 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the City Code at Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, Section 161.35: Pittsburgh Living Wage by repealing the current language in its entirety and replacing the City Code with new language on Living Wage.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0338 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, and providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the Bridge Repairs program; and further providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $279,483.69.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0339 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, and providing for the repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the construction of a new pedestrian bridge to replace the current trail bridge and to improve the intersection of Bates Street and Second Avenue; including Construction Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $2,918, 325.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0340 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, and providing for the repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the McArdle Roadway Viaduct No. 1 Construction; including Construction Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $1,706,759.75.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0341 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 781, effective January 1, 1999, entitled “Adopting and approving the 1999 Capital Budget and the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 1999 through 2004 Capital Improvement Program,” by decreasing the “Ft. Duquesne Blvd-Reconstruction” line item by the amount of $6,022,503.20, from $13,584,000.00 to $7,561,496.80, and creating the “McArdle Viaduct #1 Construction” line item, the “Bates Street/Second Avenue” line item and the “Bridge Repairs” line item.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0342 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the taking, appropriating and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh, for the purpose of construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, reconstruction and alteration of underground structure support elements for P.J. McArdle Roadway Viaduct No. 1, an underground structure support easement on a portion of Block & Lot No. 3-K-161 in the 18th Ward owned by Windom Hill Place Limited Partnership and Windom Hill Place Condominium Association, authorizing the execution and filing of a Declaration of Taking and related documents, the payment of just compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition costs related thereto, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. (Council District No. 3).Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2010-0342 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the taking, appropriating and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh, for the purpose of construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, reconstruction and alteration of underground structure support elements for P.J. McArdle Roadway Viaduct No. 1, an underground structure support easement on a portion of Block & Lot No. 3-K-161 in the 18th Ward owned by Windom Hill Place Limited Partnership and Windom Hill Place Condominium Association, authorizing the execution and filing of a Declaration of Taking and related documents, the payment of just compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition costs related thereto, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. (Council District No. 3).Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0343 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Right-of-Way agreement with Duquesne Light Company and the National Aviary allowing Duquesne Light Co. to erect, install, use, own, operate, maintain, repair, renew and finally remove an underground system consisting of cables, wires, switch, transformer and other fixtures and apparatus thereto belonging upon, over, under, along, across and through certain property of the City of Pittsburgh designated as Lot and Block 8-B-150, fronting on Arch Street, situate in the 22nd Ward, City of Pittsburgh together with the right to occupy and use as part of the underground system the conduit, switch pad and transformer pad, which are to be provided by the National Aviary.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0344 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Departments of Parks and Recreation and Public Works to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the 14th Ward Baseball Association to set forth the parties' understanding regarding proposed renovations to Mazeroski Field. Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0345 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for design services and for project management services, in connection with the transformation of Penn Circle into a two-way traffic flow system; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $175,000.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0346 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.768, effective, January 1, 2010, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget and the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2010 through 2014 Capital Improvement Program,” by adding federal funding in the amount of $200,000.00 to the “Project Management Services” line item ($50,000 CITY/$200,000 FHWA). Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0347 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for Project Management Services, to assist the City in the implementation of our Federal and State funded projects; providing for the payment of the costs thereof; and further providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation. Cost not to exceed $250,000.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0333 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 162, effective March 31, 2010, entitled “Providing for the issuance of a Twenty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollar and Thirty-Three Cent ($23,839.33) warrant in favor of TBE, Inc. d/b/a Sonitrol Security Systems c/o Shawn T. Flaherty, Esquire, Flaherty Fardo, LLC, 5541 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, in settlement of an action filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at GD 09-015612 for damages arising from a contract entered into between the City and TBE, Inc. for installation of certain goods and materials on or about May 3, 2006,” to change the Budget Year from 2010 to 2009 and to provide for the payment of certain delinquent City taxes in the amount of Twenty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($24,310.67), from the proceeds of settlement.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0334 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Finance and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a lease agreement with MRL Associates, LLC, for a term of twenty-five (25) years at an initial monthly rental of $250.00, certain real property abandoned to the City by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the 4th Ward Oakland section of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0335 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Evaine K. Sing, RLA, LEED AP for horticultural consulting services in conjunction with the City's Green Up Pittsburgh program. Cost not to exceed $20,000.00.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2010-0335 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Evaine K. Sing, RLA, LEED AP for horticultural consulting services in conjunction with the City's Green Up Pittsburgh program. Cost not to exceed $20,000.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0336 1 ResolutionResolution Authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a Landowner/Grantee Agreement with Thar Geothermal Inc. per grant requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Energy and Technology Deployment, Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority for the installation of a geothermal cooling system at the City's Zone 5 Police StationWaived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2010-0336 1 ResolutionResolution Authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a Landowner/Grantee Agreement with Thar Geothermal Inc. per grant requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Energy and Technology Deployment, Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority for the installation of a geothermal cooling system at the City's Zone 5 Police StationRead and referredPass Action details
2010-0349 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a License Agreement with Thar Geothermal, Inc. to permit the installation of a geothermal cooling system at the City's Zone 5 Police Station. Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2010-0349 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a License Agreement with Thar Geothermal, Inc. to permit the installation of a geothermal cooling system at the City's Zone 5 Police Station. Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0348 1 ResolutionResolution approving an Amended Institutional Master Plan under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article II, Chapter 905, Section 905.03.D and Article VII, Chapter 922, Section 922.12.G for Duquesne University entitled “Master Planning Recommendations, Final Report” dated March 12, 2010 on property zoned EMI, Educational/Medical Institution District, 1st Ward.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0337 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement or agreements, contract or contracts, or for the use of existing agreements and/or contracts, for the purchase of software, camera equipment, maintenance, consulting fees, installation, licenses, warranties, accessories in conjunction with the Port Security Project Grant to enhance a digital video camera platform in and around the City of Pittsburgh for the Department of Public Safety, at a cost not to exceed three hundred twelve thousand five hundred four dollars ($312,504) and providing for the cost thereof. Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0328 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for April 14, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0284 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. Items A and B: A: 405 Tabor; B: 59 Welsh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0285 2 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 T - (NOTE: E, G, J DELETED). A: 1417 Adams; B: 5230 Keystone; C: 2619 Perrysville; D: 294 Journal; E: 1600 Lowrie (DELETED); F: 2627 Perrysville; G: 1422 Gardner (DELETED); H: 3269 Bainton; I: 5223 Gertrude; J: 2112 Lappe (DELETED); K: 2331 Fifth; L: 513 Grace; M: 5167 Dearborn; N: 1426 Sandusky; O: 2333 Fifth; P: 826 thru 828, 830 thru 832, 836 & 838 E Ohio; Q: 843 Phineas; R: 54 Rostock; S: 836 Concord; T: 840 thru 842, 844 thru 846 Concord. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0286 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: 213-215 Henderson; B: 2328 Valera. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0287 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 I. A: 2329 Fifth Ave; B: 5458 Rosetta St; C: 221 Meadows St; D: 5138 Chaplain St; E: 3215 Josephine St; F: 926 Excelsior St; G: 201 Hallock St; H: Rustic Ave; I: 1130 Lakewood Ave. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0288 2 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. (NOTE: ITEM D DELETED) A: 6046 Jackson; B: 1134 Woodland; C: 350 Enright; D: 4 Noblestown. (DELETED)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0329 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for April 14, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0171 3 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the City Code at Title Seven: Business Licensing; Article V: Trade Occupations Service Businesses, by adding a new Chapter At 780, Towing Business Licensing Setting Forth Requirements for Towing Business Registration, Tow Truck Driver Registration and General Requirements Related to Non-consensual Towing of vehicles within the City of Pittsburgh. NOTE: (Chapter 780 was subsequently revised to read Chapter 764)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0250 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title V- Traffic, Article I, Administrative, Chapter 503, Enforcement and Control, prohibiting the non-emergency use of compression brakes at a new section at 503.15Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0289 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services agreement or agreements with the Animal Rescue League, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, for professional services in connection with the detention, care and/or euthanasia of domestic animals, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $1,140,000, subject to annual appropriation by Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0293 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title 6, Conduct, Article VII Disruptive Properties, Chapter 670: Disruptive Property Abatement, by changing the timeframe for declaration of a nuisance for three separate violations occurring within a 60 day period to a timeframe of 180 days. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0330 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for April 14, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0259 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Young Women's Christian Association of Pittsburgh, 305 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222,, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a handicap ramp with handrail on Third Avenue and a concrete landing with handrail at 305 Wood Street in the 1st Ward, Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0260 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, 420 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Suite 625, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a canopy over the sidewalk area at 2114 Centre Avenue. in the 5th Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0261 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Unnamed Way, and a portion of Saline Street in the 14th and 15th Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. ..Body WHEREAS, it appears by the petition and affidavit on file in the Office of the City Clerk that the owners of the majority of property fronting or abutting on the line of this Unnamed Way, and a portion of Saline Street in the 14th and 15th Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, have petitioned the council of the City of Pittsburgh to enact a resolution for the vacation of same, and WHEREAS, said petition contains inter-alia, an indemnification of the city from any claims and from the payment of any damages whatsoever resulting to any properties owned by the petitioners or by and persons whatsoever, abutting or non-abutting, for or by reason of said vacation; therefore Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows: Section 1. That vacating a portion of an Unnamed Way between Maromas Street and its terminus: All that certain strip of ground situate in the 14th Ward of the City ofPassed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0274 1 ResolutionResolution adopting official sewage facilities plan for the CONSOL ENERGY CENTER at 1001 5th Avenue, (Sports and Exhibition Authority).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0331 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development forApril 14, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0275 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 613, effective October 28, 2009 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 and the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City Departments to enter into contact or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs at a costs not to exceed 800,000.00”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from the “Salvation Army” (-$2,000), and from the “Three Rivers Employment Services, Inc.” (-$1,500); and transfer these funds to the “Perry Hilltop citizens Council” (+$3,500).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0276 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 65, effective February 22, 2010, 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 2008 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 City Council from “Salvation Army” (-$2,000.00) and from the “Three Rivers Employment Services, Inc” (-$1,500) and transfer these funds to the “Perry Hilltop Citizens Council” (+$3,500).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0277 1 ResolutionResolution Amending Resolution No. 617, effective October 28, 2009, 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 City departments to enter into a contract or contracts or use existing contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs, at a cost not to exceed $800,000.00, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: "Breachmenders Ministries" (-$5,000), and from "Mercy Hospital of Pgh.-Children's Medical Center" (-$4,500), and from "Hill District Dodgers Baseball League" (-$1,000), and from "New Hill District Business Association" (-$2,500), and from "Small Seeds Development, Inc." (-$2,500); and transfer these funds to "Community Human Services" (+$3,000), and to "Reading is Fundamental" (+$5,000), and to "Northside Coalition on Fair Housing" (+5,000) and to the "Young Men and Women'sPassed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0278 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 623, effective November 21,2008 entitled: by 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 2007 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 City Council from the "Breachmenders Ministries" (-$5,000), and from "Mercy Hospital of Pgh.-Children's Medical Center" (-$4,500), and from "Hill District Dodgers Baseball Team" (-$1,000), and from "New Hill District Business Association" (-$2,500), and from "Small Seeds Development" (-$2,500); and transfer these funds to "Community Human Services" (+$3,000), and to "Reading is Fundamental" (+$5,000); and to "Northside CoalitionPassed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0279 1 ResolutionResolution Repealing Resolution No. 773, effective December 31, 2009 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 and the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City Departments to enter into contact or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs at a costs not to exceed 800,000.00”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from the “Salvation Army” (-$2,000), and from the “Three Rivers Employment Services, Inc.” (-$1,500); and transfer these funds to the “Bethlehem Haven” (+$3,500). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0280 1 ResolutionResolution Repealing Resolution No. 775, effective December 31, 2009 entitled: by 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 2007 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 City Council from the "Breachmenders Ministries" (-$5,000), and from "Mercy Hospital of Pgh.-Children's Medical Center" (-$4,500), and from "Hill District Dodgers Baseball Team" (-$1,000), and from "New Hill District Business Association" (-$2,500), and from "Small Seeds Development" (-$2,500); and transfer these funds to "Community Human Services" (+$10,500), and to "Reading is Fundamental" (+$5,000). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0350 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for April 14, 2010 with a NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION.. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0219 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. E-3448, from SUBCO Enterprises, Inc. (formerly trading as Rudy's Subs) 1229 Long Run Road, White Oak, PA 15131, to Applicant The Original Station Street Hot Dog Shop, Inc., 6290 Broad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, for the premises located at 6290 Broad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. PUBLIC HEARING HELD APRIL 12, 2010.Passed FinallyFail Action details
2010-0332 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for April 14, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0290 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 122, effective March 20, 2007, entitled “Authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the transfer to URA of $2,255,000 for projects in various City neighborhoods” by decreasing the Major Development line item by $300,000 and increasing the Neighborhood Business and Economic Development line item by the same amount. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0291 1 ResolutionResolution further amending resolution No. 759 of 2006 entitled “Adopting and Approving the 2007 Capital Budget and the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program and approving the 2007 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing the Major Development line item by $300,000 and increasing the Neighborhood Business and Economic Development Line Item by the same amount. (Council Districts: All)Passed FinallyPass Action details