2016-0815
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim that Pittsburgh’s North Side and the Port au Prince localities of Cite de Soleil and Menelas are sister neighborhoods, and does also encourage the work of Allegheny General Hospital, the Priory Hotel and other North Side residents and business to support the residents of Cite de Soleil and Menelas in accordance with the long tradition of North Siders’ generosity in aiding those less fortunate. | Adopted | Pass |
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2016-0816
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Mardi Isler for her commitment as a community advocate and congratulates Mardi for receiving the 2016 Root Award from Tree Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, October 7, 2016 to be “MARDI ISLER DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2016-0817
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 27, 2016 to be “National Diaper Awareness Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2016-0818
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project for two decades of connecting the young people of Pittsburgh to active and meaningful roles in their communities; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare September 27, 2016 to be “PUMP 20th Anniversary Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2016-0819
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the groundbreaking and philanthropic history of the Shadyside Presbyterian Church and does hereby celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 2, 2016 to be “Shadyside Presbyterian Church 150th Anniversary Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2016-0820
| 1 | | Proclamation | THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes to honor the life and legacy of Officer Ron Smith and extends its warmest wishes to his family upon the unveiling of a plaque in his honor at the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society on Monday, September 26, 2016; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in honor of Officer Smith’s legacy, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, September 26th to be “Ron Smith Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2016-0821
| 1 | | Proclamation | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Reverend Gerald Akrie for his commitment to his faith, his congregation, and the City of Pittsburgh and congratulate him for sixteen years of Pastoring; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, October 1, 2016 to be “Reverend Gerald Dwayne Akrie Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Pass |
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2016-0804
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an application for financial assistance for the Choice Neighborhood Homeowner Assistance Program in the amount of $250,000 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the operation and administration of certain programs and projects in FY 2016-2017. (Council District: 9). | Read and referred | |
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2016-0805
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing a 2016-2017 Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for a grant applied to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Keystone Communities Program for the Choice Neighborhood Homeowner Assistance Program. (Council Districts: 9). | Read and referred | |
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2016-0806
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an application for financial assistance for the creation of an Accessible Housing Program in the amount of $250,000 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the operation and administration of certain programs and projects in FY 2016-2017. (Council District: ALL). | Read and referred | |
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2016-0807
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing a 2016-2017 Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for a grant applied to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Keystone Communities Program for the Accessible Housing Program. (Council Districts: All). | Read and referred | |
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2016-0808
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an application for financial assistance for the Neighborhood Business District Program in the amount of $500,000 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the operation and administration of certain programs and projects in FY 2016-2017. (Council District: All). | Read and referred | |
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2016-0809
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing a 2016-2017 Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for a grant applied to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Keystone Communities Program for the Neighborhood Business District Program. (Council Districts: All). | Read and referred | |
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2016-0810
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 67 of 2016 providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services agreement for consulting services in connection with Civil Service and MPOETC required assessment and evaluation of Public Safety candidates, and providing for payment of the cost thereof by increasing the total cost from $80,000 to not exceed $130,000, an increase of $50,000. | Read and referred | |
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2016-0811
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, 535 William Penn Place, 28th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,334.50) for mediation services in connection with an action filed in United States District at 2:15-cv-00555. | Read and referred | |
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2016-0812
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution vacating a portion of Bushnell Street at Varley Street in the 26th Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. | Read and referred | |
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2016-0813
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Cooperation and License Agreement with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy regarding maintenance assistance for the City’s Mellon Park Walled Garden. | Read and referred | |
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2016-0814
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution appointing Diamonte Walker, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to expire on November 1, 2017. | Held, Pending Interview | Pass |
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2016-0801
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for September 21, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2016-0768
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution to amend Resolution No. 281 of 2016, “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management & Budget to enter into a Contract or Agreement with MAYA Design for graphic design, branding, and application support for the City's Smart City Challenge grant for a sum not to exceed Twenty Five Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($25,500.00) and for the payment of the costs thereof,” by increasing compensation by Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2016-0769
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Office of Management and Budget to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from Living Cities to complete a condition assessment of all the steps owned and maintained by the City (over 800 segments) and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2016-0770
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the City Controller’s Office to enter into a Contract or Agreement with Bank of America Merrill Lynch to provide Purchasing Cards and ePayables Cards. Said agreement will be at no cost to the City. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2016-0802
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for September 21, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2016-0531
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article IX - Measurements or Definitions, Chapter 925 - Measurements by amending language to Sections 925.06.A, 925.06.G, and 925.07. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2016-0803
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for September 21, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2016-0763
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Threadbare Cider House located at 1254 Voskamps Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2016-0822
| 1 | | Small Games of Chance | WHEREAS, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is a nonprofit organization; and,
WHEREAS, for over 80 years, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh has been the leading forum to ensure that the Pittsburgh region has a dynamic international presence; and,
WHEREAS, as the city continues to become more vibrant and sustainable, our organization’s role is even more significant. The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is a platform that connects Pittsburgh to the world to ensure a more diverse and inclusive future for the city; and,
WHEREAS, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh helps build bridges among Pittsburgh’s businesses, young and mid-career professionals, students, educators, and community members; and,
WHEREAS, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh plays a vital role in shaping Pittsburgh’s global identity by engaging our schools and community in international politics, finance, science, sustainability, culture, and the arts; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognize the World Affairs Coun | Adopted | Pass |
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