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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/11/2010 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2010-0447 1 Small Games of ChanceNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the Pittsburgh Opera to be a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0484 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the 100th Anniversary of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and commends the organization's efforts to provide care and service to those in need in the greater Pittsburgh region; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares May 14, 2010, “Catholic Charities Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0485 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the 15th anniversary of Prevention Point Pittsburgh and thanks the organization's staff and volunteers for providing critical health services to injection drug users; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares May 8, 2010, “Prevention Point Pittsburgh Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0486 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the Renaissance City Choir for presenting innovative programming of the highest quality, encouraging cooperation with the GLBT community, locally and nationally, and representing the GLBT community as a visible participant in our region's cultural life; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 11, 2010, Renaissance City Choir Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0487 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western Pennsylvania for its efforts to promote and recognize Jewish athletes, past and present; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, May 16, 2010, to be “JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0488 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the lack of due process in 1876-1878 trials of several alleged members of the Molly Maguires. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 15, 2010, to be “MOLLY MAGUIRES DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0489 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Charlie Wilson's music and honors his commitment to educating men about the importance of yearly checkups and early screening for prostate cancer; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, May 14, 2010, to be “CHARLIE WILSON DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0490 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate the recipients of the Senior Volunteer Recognition Awards and commends their contributions to the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 11, 2010 to be “Senior Volunteer Recognition Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0482 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 316, effective June 9, 2009, entitled “Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Bombardier Test Track project” by increasing the amount of the grant to $1,000,000 and changing the subgrantee and the nature of the project. (Council District 8)Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0483 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 317, effective June 9, 2009, entitled “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 of up to $500,000 for the Bombardier Test Track project” by increasing the grant to $1,000,000 and changing the subgrantee and the nature of the project. (Council District 8)Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0465 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 609, effective October 28, 2009 entitled “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, by decreasing the project allocation by $6,827,038.37 from $7,469,177.57 to $642,139.20.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2010-0465 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 609, effective October 28, 2009 entitled “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, by decreasing the project allocation by $6,827,038.37 from $7,469,177.57 to $642,139.20.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0466 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 East Liberty-Penn Circle into a two-way traffic flow system; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof; at a cost not to exceed $1,706,759.75.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2010-0466 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 East Liberty-Penn Circle into a two-way traffic flow system; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof; at a cost not to exceed $1,706,759.75.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0467 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the investigation, design, construction and/or remediation for critical wall and slope failures throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $400,000.00.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2010-0467 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the investigation, design, construction and/or remediation for critical wall and slope failures throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $400,000.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0468 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 182, effective April 23, 2009, entitled “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,” by repealing it in its entirety.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0469 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 74, effective March 1, 2010, entitled " 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 design, 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, " by decreasing the total project allocation by $412,725.00 ($82,545.00 CDBG/$330,180 FHWA) from $2,533,601.40 to $2,120,876.40.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0470 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 $48,346.25.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0471 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants, for design services in connection with the reconstruction of Penn Avenue from Main Street to Penn Circle West, including Project Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $676,593.75.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0472 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement with Hartford Fire and Insurance Company to allow co-sponsorship of a “Pothole Patrol” day in the City of Pittsburgh. Cost not to exceed $3,800.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0473 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 675, effective December 30, 2008, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through 2013 Capital Improvement Program,” by transferring $400,000.00 CITY money from the “Slope Failure Remediation” line item and increasing the “Bates Street/2nd Avenue Intersection” line item in the amount of $2,400,000.00 ($400,000.00 CITY/$2,000,000.00 FHWA). Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2010-0473 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 675, effective December 30, 2008, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through 2013 Capital Improvement Program,” by transferring $400,000.00 CITY money from the “Slope Failure Remediation” line item and increasing the “Bates Street/2nd Avenue Intersection” line item in the amount of $2,400,000.00 ($400,000.00 CITY/$2,000,000.00 FHWA). Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0454 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements with Cohen & Grigsby, P.C. for professional services to assist the City of Pittsburgh in connection with the conduct of 2009-2010 labor negotiations and various litigation matters at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Dollars).Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0455 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements for the hiring of Blaine Lucas of Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, PC, Two Gateway Center, 603 Stanwix Street, 7th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 for representation of the City of Pittsburgh in the Lamar Advertising Company LED Zoning Appeal, at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00).Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0456 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with The Allegheny Regional Asset District, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and Allegheny County to further amend the existing Amended and Restated Cooperation and Support Agreement (Operating) between the parties. Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0457 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: 339 Bothwell; B: 1901 and 1903 St. Ives; C: 1936 Noblestown; D: 6544 Frankstown; E: 1340 Paulson; F: 2112 Lappe (DELETED); G: 237 Reifert; H: 2504 Plough; I: 636 Cornbush; J: 330 Hammond; K: 218 East End.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0458 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 V. A: 1511 Arch (AMENDED); B: 4827 ½ Jordan; C: 5119 Jordan; D: 4907 Kincaid; E: 4903 Kincaid; F: 4825 Kincaid; G: 4821 Kincaid; H: 5126 Kincaid; I: 5122 Kincaid; J: 5120 Kincaid; K: 5118 Kincaid; L: 5013 Kincaid; M: 5009 Jordan; N: 5143 Kincaid; O: 5173 Broad; P: 4911 Dearborn; Q: 5018 Dearborn: R: 5131 Dearborn; S: 5023 Kincaid; T: 5013 Kincaid; U: 5022 and 5024 Brown; V: 4901 Kincaid.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0459 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 K. A: 1512 and 1516 Well; B: 3920 Dewey; C: 1940 Lowrie; D: 4943 and 4945 Glenwood; E: 297 and 299 Edington; F: 3629 Colby; G: 729 Cherokee; H: 1116 Warlo; I: 1421 and 1423 Adams; J: 2526 Allequippa; K: 5512 Broad. Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0460 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. ITEM A. 1202 Loraine. Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0474 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or Contract or Contracts, or for use of existing Agreements or Contracts, with a Consultant or Consultants, or Vendor or Vendors, for the purpose of preparing a 'CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAN” and related activities in support of such plan, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0475 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution # 774, effective December 31, 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; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000, so as to reallocate funds in City Council from “East Carnegie Food Bank (-$ 1,000.00 and from DPW Infrastructure Improvements (-$6,000.00) and to transfer funds to St Andrews (-$1,000.00 and to Bloomfield Garfield (+$6,000.00) and also to change the project name in City Council from BBI Lawrenceville Demolition to Lawrenceville United.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0476 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 619, effective October 28, 2009, 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 2009 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 reallocate funds in the Department of Public Works from “McArcdle Viaduct #1” (-$130,000) and from Bates St. 2nd Ave Improvements (-$583,655.00 and from City Council's East Carnegie Food Bank ($-1,000) to St Andrew's (+1,000.00) and to “Penn Ave. Reconstruction (+$135,318.75) and to Bridge Repair (+$48,346.25) and to Slope Failure (+$400,000.00 and to East Liberty - Penn (+$130,000.00) and to reallocate funds in City Council from DPW Infrastructure IWaived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2010-0476 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 619, effective October 28, 2009, 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 2009 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 reallocate funds in the Department of Public Works from “McArcdle Viaduct #1” (-$130,000) and from Bates St. 2nd Ave Improvements (-$583,655.00 and from City Council's East Carnegie Food Bank ($-1,000) to St Andrew's (+1,000.00) and to “Penn Ave. Reconstruction (+$135,318.75) and to Bridge Repair (+$48,346.25) and to Slope Failure (+$400,000.00 and to East Liberty - Penn (+$130,000.00) and to reallocate funds in City Council from DPW Infrastructure IRead and referred  Action details
2010-0477 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 Public Works from "McArdle Viaduct #1 (-166,674.00) to "East Liberty - Penn" (+$166,674.00).Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0478 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 617, effective October 28, 2009, entitled: “Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2006 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories;” so as to reprogram funds in Public Works from: “McArdle Viaduct #1 Constr.” ($-9,677.95), to East Liberty - Penn ” (+9,677.95).Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0479 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No.616, effective October 28, 2009, 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 in Public Works from “McArdle Viaduct #1 Construct.” (-35,000), to the “East Liberty-Penn” (+35,000).Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0480 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 48, approved February 4, 2005, entitled “Resolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “DD” in the Southside community (Council District #3) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549,” so as to amend the streets included in Area “DD”.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0481 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 1324, approved May 7, 2009 entitled “Resolution amending Resolution No. 218, approved April 6, 2000 entitled “Resolution amending Resolution No. 984, approved August 20, 1993 entitled "Amending Resolution No. 444, approved May 6, 1982, entitled providing for implementation of Residential Parking Permit Program in portions of Lawrenceville community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code, so as to amend the streets included in Area "A" so as to include paragraph one of section one of Resolution No. 829 approved September 22, 1986 and add two properties by address”, to include an additional street.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0461 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the letting of a contract or contracts or use of existing contracts for the furnishing and delivery of hand held computers and associated software for the Bureau of Building Inspection, Department of Public Safety. Cost not to exceed $250,000.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0462 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts from time to time in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $850,000.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0463 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts from time to time in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $2,190,000.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0464 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts from time to time in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings in Council District 1 and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $960,000.00. Read and referredPass Action details
2010-0448 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 5, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0369 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of $12,500.00 to John Killmeyer c/o John E. Black III, Esquire, Riverview Place, 245 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, in full and final settlement of an action filed at USDC 2:09-cv-447, and arising from alleged injuries as a result of alleged violation of 4th and 14th amendment rights.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0449 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for May 5, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0427 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 8 of 2010, entitled "An Ordinance 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," by adding language at Section 2 to make the legislation effective 60 days after enactment. NOTE: (Chapter 780 was subsequently revised to read Chapter 764)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0450 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for May 5, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0410 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 $6,896,238.64.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0411 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 design, 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 $3,430,152.51.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0412 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 transferring $250,000.00 from the “Penn Avenue Corridor Phasing Plan” line item ($50,000.00 CITY/$200,000 FHWA) and transferring $70,712.00 from the “Bridge Repairs” line item ($400,000.00 CITY/$300,000 CDBG) to the “Bates Street/2nd Avenue Intersection” line item ($120,712 CITY/$482.848.00 FHWA). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0414 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 759, effective December 18, 2006, as amended, 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 eliminating the “East Liberty-Penn Circle” line item in the amount of $875,000.00 ($175,000.00 CITY/$700,000.00 FHWA) and creating the “McArdle Viaduct No. 1 Construction” line item in the amount of $3,500,000.00 ($175,000 .00 CITY/$2,800,000.00 FHWA/$525,000.00 SH).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0415 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.762, effective December 28, 2005, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2006 Capital Budget and the 2006 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2006 through 2011 Capital Improvement Program,” by decreasing the “McArdle Roadway” line item in the amount of $614,958.17 ($14,958.17 CITY/$600,000.00 FHWA) and creating the “McArdle Viaduct No. 1 Construction” line item in the amount of $299,163.40 ($14,958.17 CITY/$239,330.72 FHWA/$44,874.51 SH).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0416 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 891, effective January 1, 2003, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program,” by decreasing the “McArdle Viaduct No. 2” line item in the amount of $91,991.65 ($18,398.33 CITY/$73,593.31 SH) and creating the “McArdle Viaduct No. 1 Construction” line item in the amount of $367,966.60 ($18,398.33 CITY/$294,373.28 FHWA/$55,194.99 SH).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0417 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program,” by decreasing the “East Liberty-Penn Circle” line item in the amount of $288,000.00 ($57,600.00 CITY/$230,400.00 FHWA), and by creating the “McArdle Viaduct No. 1 Construction” line item in the amount of $1,152,000.00 ($57,600.00 CITY/$921,600.00 FHWA/$172,800.00) .Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0418 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 881, effective January 1, 2001, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget and the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2001 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program," by decreasing the "Penn Avenue Reconstruction" line item in the amount of $276,923.76 ($55,384.75 CITY/$221,539.01 FHWA) and decreasing the “East Liberty-Penn Circle” line item in the amount of $288,000.00 ($57,600.00 CITY/$230,400.00 FHWA), and creating the “Bates Stree/2nd Avenue Intersection” line item in the amount of $276,923.76 ($55,384.75 CITY/$221,539.01 FHWA) and creating the McArdle Viaduct No. 1 Construction” line item in the amount of $1,152,000.00 ($57,600.00 CITY/$921,600.00 FHWA/$172,800.00 SH). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0419 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Res. 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 decreasing the "Penn Avenue Reconstruction" line item by $149,668.75 ($7,568.75 CITY/$142,100.00 FHWA) and decreasing the “McArdle Roadway Viaduct No. 2” line item by $425,108.64 ($21,255.43 CITY/$340,086.91 FHWA/$63,766.30 SH) and creating two new line items entitled “Bates Street/2nd Avenue Intersection” in the amount of $149,668.75 ($7,568.75 CITY/$142,100.00 FHWA), and “McArdle Viaduct No. 1 Construction” in the amount of $425,108.64 ($21,255.43 CITY/$340,086.91 FHWA/$63,766.30 SH).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0451 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Human Resources for May 5, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0009 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title I, Administrative, Article XI: Personnel, by adding Chapter 190, Citywide Policy Against Domestic Violence. AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTEPass Action details
2010-0009 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title I, Administrative, Article XI: Personnel, by adding Chapter 190, Citywide Policy Against Domestic Violence. Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2010-0452 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for May 5, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0370 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 442, effective August 18, 2008 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 the “Esplen Citizens Council” (-$3,000); and from the “YMCA East End Outreach Center” (-$5,000); and transfer these funds to the “Greenfield Organization” (+$3,000); and to the “Poise Foundation-Hope Fund” (+$5,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0371 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 441, effective August 18, 2008 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 the “Esplen Citizens Council” (-$3,000); and from the “YMCA East End Outreach Center” (-$5,000); and transfer these funds to the “Greenfield Organization” (+$3,000); and to the “Poise Foundation-Hope Fund” (+$5,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0372 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 186 effective April 12, 2006, 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 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “Open Doors for the Handicapped” (- $4,578.67); and from the “Pittsburgh Voyager” (-$2,000); and transfer these funds to the “Urban League of Greater Pgh.” (+$4,578.67); and to “District #3-DPW” (+$1,000); and to the “Keystone Development Center” (+$1,000). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0373 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 183, effective April 12, 2006, 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 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program”; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “Open Doors for the Handicapped” (- $4,578.67); and from the “Pittsburgh Voyager” (-$2,000); and transfer these funds to the “Urban League of Greater Pgh.” (+$4,578.67); and to “District #3-DPW” (+$1,000); and to the “Keystone Development Center” (+$1,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0374 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 294, effective June 8, 2008 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 from “Open Doors for the Handicapped” (-$4,000); and from “Pittsburgh Voyager” (-$1,000); and from “Urban League-Tutoring Program” (-$341.34); and transfer these funds to “Fineview Citizens Council” (+$2,000); and to “Brighton Hts. Meals on Wheels (+$1,000); and to “Providence Connection” (+$500); and to “Center for Victims of Violence & Crime” (+$500), and to “District #3-DPW” (+$1,000); and to the “Poise Foundation-Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0375 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 287, effective June 12, 2008, 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 from “Open Doors for the Handicapped” (-$4,000); and from “Pittsburgh Voyager” (-$1,000); and from “Urban League-Tutoring Program” (-$341.34); and transfer these funds to “Fineview Citizens Council” (+$2,000); and to “Brighton Hts. Meals on Wheels (+$1,000); and to “Providence Connection” (+$500); and to “Center for Victims of Violence & Crimes” (+$500) and to “District #3-DPW” (+$1,000); and to the “Poise FoundatiPassed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0376 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 50 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 1998 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 transfer funds from "United Jewish Federation Comm. Relations Center" (-$1,000); and from "Friendship Community Playground" (-$.26); and transfer these funds to "Bloomfield Garfield Corp." (+$1,000.26)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0377 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 55 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 1998 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 transfer funds from "United Jewish Federation Comm. Relations Center" (-$1,000); and from "Friendship Community Playground" (-$.26); and transfer these funds to "Bloomfield Garfield Corp." (+$1,000.26)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0378 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 51, 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 1999 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 transfer funds from “Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens” (-$115.50); and transfer these funds to the “Jewish Assoc. on Aging/Kosher Home Program” (+$115.50).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0379 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 56, 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 1999 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 transfer funds from “Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens” (-$115.50); and transfer these funds to the “Jewish Assoc. on Aging/Kosher Home Program” (+$115.50).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0380 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 486, effective September 9, 2008, 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 in City Council from “South Side Community Council” (-$2,759.18); and from “Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens” (-$1,500) and from “Alpha House” (-$1,207.87); and from “Univ. of Pittsburgh-Contracting Study” (-$5,000); and from “Sprinters Educational Athletic Assoc.” (-$520.80) and from “Pgh. History and Landmarks Foundation” (-$2,500); and from “Carnegie Library-East End Branch” (-$1,500); to the “District #3-DPW” (+$ 2,759.18); and to the “Jewish Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0381 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 480, effective September 9, 2008, 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 in City Council from “South Side Community Council” (-$2,759.18); and from “Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens” (-$1,500) and from “Alpha House” (-$1,207.87); and from “Univ. of Pittsburgh-Contracting Study” (-$5,000); and from “Pgh. History and Landmarks Foundation” (-$2,500); and from “Carnegie Library-East End Branch” (-$1,500); and from Sprinters Educational Athletic Assoc.” (- $520.80); to the “District #3-DPW” (+$ 2,759.18); and to “ManchesterPassed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0382 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 353, effective June 16, 2008, 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 2001 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 “District #1-Special Needs Initiative NXLC” (-$ 2,470); and from “Greater Northside thletic Assoc.” (-$1,000); and from “Northside Public Safety Council” (-$500.00); and from “Tri-Valley Athletic Assoc.” (-$52.55); and from “ One Small Step” (-$1,000); and from “African American Entrepreneur Forum” (-$1,000); and transfer these funds to the “Urban League” (+$2,421.33); and to the “Pittsburgh Project” (+Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0383 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 347, effective June 16, 2008, entitled, “Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “District #1-Special Needs Initiative NXLC” (-$ 2,470); and from “Greater Northside thletic Assoc.” (-$1,000); and from “Northside Public Safety Council” (-$500.00); and from “Tri-Valley Athletic Assoc.” (-$52.55); and from “One Small Step” (-$1,000); and from “African American Entrepreneur Forum” (-$1,000); and transfer these funds to the “Urban League” (+$2,421.33); and to the “Pittsburgh Project” (+$1,000); Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0384 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 468, effective August 27, 2008 entitled: "Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2002 CDBG Program; providing for execution of grant contracts, filing of data, execution of payment vouchers and certification of signature; the deposit of funds in a bank account and providing for payment of expenses", so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: "Greater Northside Athletic Association" (-$4,000); and from "Allentown Business Association" (-$2,000); and from the "Association for Children & Adults with Learning Disabilities" (-$2,000); and from the "Center For Creative Play" (-$3,028.81); and from the "Pittsburgh Center for the Arts" (-$3,000); and from the "South Highland Business Assoc." (-$103.89); and transfer these funds to: the "Brightwood Civic Group" (+$1,000); and to the "Lynn Williams Hi-Rise" (+$1,000); and to the "District #3-DPW" (+$2,000); and to the "Keystone Development Center" (+$2,000); and to "District #Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0385 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 503, effective September 28, 2007 entitled: "Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2002 CDBG Program; providing for execution of grant contracts, filing of data, execution of payment vouchers and certification of signature; the deposit of funds in a bank account and providing for payment of expenses", so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: "Greater Northside Athletic Association" (-$4,000); and from "Allentown Business Association" (-$2,000); and from the "Association for Children & Adults with Learning Disabilities" (-$2,000); and from the "Center For Creative Play" (-$3,028.81); and from the "Pittsburgh Center for the Arts" (-$3,000); and from the "South Highland Business Assoc." (-$103.89); and transfer these funds to: the "Brightwood Civic Group" (+$1,000); and to the "Lynn Williams Hi-Rise" (+$1,000); and to the "District #3-DPW" (+$2,000); and to the "Keystone Development Center" (+$2,000); and to "District Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0386 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 557, effective October 20, 2008, 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 City Council from: “Allegheny City Society/Civil War Fair” (-$3,000); and from the “Greater Northside Athletic Assoc.” (-$1,000): and from the “Tri-Valley Meals on Wheels” (-$4,000); and from the “Domestic Abuse Counseling Center” (-$3,000); and from the “Acorn Housing Corporation” (-$5,000); and from the “ Hazelwood/Glenwood/Glen Hazel Council” (-$4,721.16); and from the “Community Outreach PartnePassed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0387 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 559, effective October 20, 2008, 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 City Council from: “Allegheny City Society/Civil War Fair” (-$3,000); and from the “Greater Northside Athletic Assoc.” (-$1,000): and from the “Tri-Valley Meals on Wheels” (-$4,000); and from the “Domestic Abuse Counseling Center” (-$3,000); and from the “Acorn Housing Corporation” (-$5,000); and from the “ Hazelwood/Glenwood/Glen Hazel Council” (-$4,721.16); and from the “Community Outreach PartnePassed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0453 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for May 5, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0306 2 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 592, effective December 13, 2004, as amended by Resolution No. 320, effective June 15, 2007, as amended by Resolution No. 63, effective February 20, 2008 entitled: "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements and a Lease or Leases by and between the City of Pittsburgh ("City") and First Vehicle Services ("First Vehicle"), pursuant to which First Vehicle will furnish all work and services needed to manage and maintain the City's vehicle fleet," by extending the contract on a month to month basis for up to six (6) months and authorizing funding for said extension period. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0447 1 Small Games of ChanceNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the Pittsburgh Opera to be a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended.AdoptedPass Action details