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CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY, October 30, 2007 AT 2:00 P.M. Present -- David A. Franczyk, President of the Council, and Councilmembers: Bonifacio, Davis, Fontana, Golombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Russell & Smith - 9 Absent - None On a motion by Mr. Bonifacio, Seconded by Mr. Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on October 16, 2007 were approved. BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [--- -- -- - -- --- [MA3- 51 [ 213 - 6 [314- 71 `AXE NO` 9 0 oct 30, 2007 rr FROM THE MAYOR Oct 3O, 2007 # 1 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE. PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: 10 -24 -2007 FROM: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS & FIVE YEAR PLAN PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) I hereby submit my recommendation for a City of Buffalo 2008 Capital Improvement Program and Five Year Plan. Based upon the recommendations of the Comptrollers Office, the 2008 recommended Capital Budget consists of funding in the amount of $22 million for City projects and an additional $10,065,000 for Buffalo Public Schools projects. In recommending individual expenditures, my administration has thoroughly reviewed the recommendations of the Citizens Planning Council (CPC). The capital projects in my recommended bond sale are as follows: bps08001 - R e c o ns tru cti on Various Schools $ 1,444,500 bp - New Boilers 1,551,5 bp s080 04 - Technology 4,100,000 bps07002 - ADA Improvemen {Authori Unissued in 2007 1 ,9_2_6 ,0 00 B uffalo Public S choo ls To Requests 9,0 Buffalo Pu blic Schools C apital Bond Li mit 10,065,000 BFD070 - P urchase Fire Apparatus _ _ INSP08001 - Demolition of Buildings /Structures BLD G06003 - Bailey Kensington F Station 2,889,0 2,_0 4 BLOG08004 - Marcy C Reconstruction _ 440,000 _ BLDG08007 - Distri Heat Distribution System Rep 214,000 ENGR040 - Bailey Avenue Bridge Reconstru mm 144,076 ENGR06001 - Citywide Inf rastructure Repair /Replacem 4 ,226,9 24 ENGR06006 - Signals —�� ENGR07008 - Cit ywide Art erial Pavement Mill ing and Resur 535,000 588,500 ENGR07012 - Emer B Repairs ENGRO8002 - Humboldt Parkway St reetscape - - 535,000 750,000 ENGR08004 - Bridge EIS -- - - - -- 267,500 ENGRO8005 - Citywide Enviro Remediation 1,605,000 PRKS06002 - Citywide Parks Improvements STRT08002 - Stree Veh _ _ OSP08002 - Planning Nei ghborhood Infra structu r e_ _ �_.__.. City of Buffalo T otal Re quests 1 ,070,000 850,000 1,070,000 $ 22,000, City of B uffalo Capital Bond Limit -$ 22, 000,000 DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: BYRON W. BROWN City of Buffalo Recommended Capital Improvements Program Budget &Five -Year Plan A P Byron W. Brown, Mayor r Page 1 of 1 A 1 R K 1 2000 CAPITAL PROGRAM PROJECT BY DIVISION CPC RECOMMENDED BOND SALE 2006 2 3 4 7 Buffalo Public Schools 8 13 SQ8QQ1 - ;'.2CrJiiuir!.aGtioii Va:;OiiS ai.liC3v;5 $ 1, fi4 ,J05 o .!, s n8002 __ n!e,n, Boilers - 1,551,500 10 1 b sO8OO4 - Technology 4,100,000 111 12 b s07 AAA lipproverE)ent (Authorized Unissued in 2007 ) Brifalo Public Schools Total Req uests 1,926,0 9,022,000 15 _ t uffi o publ ics gChO9h 0 '-fted and I nli�� Five _ �n nt;5 nnn � _ i6 1 BFD07 P u rc h as e Rim-- Apparatus tus _ t rt l►� l�� C�6?i Ser vi ce's INSP 08001 Demolition of Build nosfStructures _._ Piablif. Ft4 rivim ' BLDG06003 - 132;Iey Kens riru Station BLDG06004 - Reconstruction of Fire Stations 2,889,000 � 19 y!1 � yU 2,000,00 i 4,815,000 � 21 22 23 BLDG07004 - City Court: Elevator Reconstruction - 24 BLDG07008 - HVAC & Plumbing Reconstruction -Various 25 BLDG08004 - Marcy Casino Reconstruction 440,000 26 BLDG08006 - Autumnwood Senior Center Reconstruction 27 BLDG08007 - District Heat Distribution System Replacement 214,000 28 BL©G08009 - City Hall High Rise Elevator Modernization 29 BLDG08012 - Salt S torage Fac ility BPD08001 - Delaware Park Back up 911 Center Renovation " 30 - 31 ENGR04002 - Bailey Avenue Bridge Reconstruction 144,076 32 ENGRO6001 - Cit side Infrastructure Repair/Replacement 4,226,924 ENGR06006 - Signals 535,000 1 A 33 35 �fFPIff17{ n `r^% "w! �! f�l'Tl (�{' �l lill Yl fY YS!'i 4�F 1 'G'�/�i l r...,v<<v++vv i v.a•vrrr� -r rrvrrrrrrr ENGRO7010 Cazenovia Creek Sl rrje Nails & Infrastructure € i '� r t r �.i;; �� ani ,.. �.mei [ 1 k 588 1 r 37 38 JJ 40 41 ENGR070 i2 "rellG BricicG RPr airs ENGRO0 Pearl Street Conversion N pnoQrz� Par y Streetscaoe ,.;V V� r;f..] 6" a �r rG ENGR08004 - Bridoe EIS � ENG R08005 - Cit vide Environ Reme KMH07001 - Kleinhans: Reconstruct Air Conditioning J35,000 ! 150,000 I 26 7,500 1,605 000 42 43 PRKS06002 - City Parks Improvements 1,070,000 44 STRT08002 - Streets Vehicles 850,000 45 Annual NYSDOT match 46 Strategic Planning 47 OSP08002 - Planning Neighborhood Infrastructure 1,070,000 48 49 City of Buffalo Total Requests 22,000,000 50 51 _ City of Buffalo Capital Band Limit $ 22,000;0 )0 r Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 2 A R S 2008 CAPITAL PROGRAN PROJECT BY DIVI&ON CPC RECOMMENDED FVE-YE kR CAIPITAL BUDGET 2 2 \C 1 0 2011 2 0 12 2 3 4 5 7 Buffalo Public Schoois 8 9 bps08001 - Reconstruction Various Schoo b 50800 - New Boilers $ 10 bps08004 - Technology 4,100,000 1 12 bps07 02 - ADA Improvements (Authorized Unissued in 2007 — Buff~ a puhlic Schools Total Requests 1 9 14 15 16; 18 BUT aTj� Schools Ca anal B)nd Limit Fire BFD07001 - Purchase Fire A22@ratuT, Permits & Inspection Services 2 1,741,425: $ 943,740 $ -1,919,921 $ 1,919,921 19 20 INSP08001 - Demolition of Buildlngsl§trt�c,.Lures Public Works 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000 2,000,000 21 BLDG06003 - Bailey Kensington Fire Stat IT8 U00- 22 BLDG06004 - Reconstruction ol Fire Stations 21 000 3,210,000 3,210,000 1 3,210,000 23 BLDG07004 - Cily Court: Elevator Reconstruction 92-3,200 24 BLDG07008 - HVAC & Plumbing Reconstruction -VariOLIS, 703,200 — 706,200 706,200 706,200 25 BLDG08004 - Marc Casino Reconstraption - 0 — ,0 (70 . 02,000 .2 - 26 BLDG08005 - Autumnwood Senior Center Reconst; 107,000 27 BLDG08007 - District Heat Distribution a Systerr, RpLac . _t-_rnent 649,000 28 BLDG08009 - City Hall High Rise Elevator Mod.e.rn.i.Ka.'Lion 29 BLDG08012 - Salt Storage Faclli�(_ 2,140,000 30 BPD08001 - Delaware Park Back up 911 Center IRE!novatjon 535,000 31 ENGR04002 - Bailey Avenue Midge Reconsl:ruct'�oi 076 - 4,2 - 32 ENGR06001 - Citywide Infrastructure Repair/R22La-,LeLTLeE,1 4,2267924 4.175 TO,� 4,23C,000 4,280,000 33 ENGR06006 - Signals 535,000 34 ENGR07008 - Citywide Arterial Pavement MNiin _2nd Resurfa2 588,500 35 ENGR07010 - Cazenovia Creek Slope Wads & lrfrastruc`Ijre 2 67,500 012,000 1,712,000 36 37 ENGR07011 - Scajaguad a Creek Dred2in 1 ENGR07012 - Emergency Bridc je Re airs , 535,000 374,500 535,000 535,000 Page 1 of 2 Page 2of2 1 2008 CAPITAL PROGRANh PROJECT BY DIVISION CPC RECOMMENDED FVE-YEA, CAPITAL BUDGET 2 3 38 ENGRO8001 - Pearl Street Conversion 39 ENGR08D02 - Humboldt Parkway Streetscape () 750,000 0 1 4o ENGRO8004 - Bridge EIS 267,5 1,605.000 1,605,000 3 1,305,000 UOE,000 1,60A 000 45 Annual NYSDOT match 0 1 07C,000 1,07C,000 46 Strategic Planning 50 b - 00 1 23,000,000 22,500,00 Page 2of2 SINGLE PACE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: October 25 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: EXECUTIVE DIVISION: 03 -0 -MAYOR SUBJECT: (: Contract for the provision and installation of (: video surveillance equipment and support. TEXT: f T YI'E SINGLE SPACE BELOW I am pleased to inform this Honorable Body of an Item requesting the approval of a contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for the purchase and installation of 60 surveillance cameras and technical support equipment to expand the Buffalo Police Department Wireless Security Camera Network.. The purchase has been made possible through the use of NYS Aid Incentive to Municipalities (Efficiency Grant) funding. The application for and the allocation of the efficiency funds appropriated for this project have been approved by your Honorable Body for this important public purpose. The sixty (60) camera neighborhood crime prevention system contemplated by the contract will be an integral part of the Buffalo Police Department's Wireless Security Camera Network. The equipment will provide the Buffalo Police Department and first responders with access to real -time video in emergency situations and evidence in criminal proceedings. The equipment includes: sixty (60) surveillance cameras and supporting software ($2,534,895.00); analytics for sixty (60) surveillance cameras ($180,000.00); video surveillance monitors, furniture, workstations and software for a video surveillance room ($212,520.00); and an outdoor events video monitoring trailer ($37,500). The contract also includes a $41,300.00 Performance Bond, bringing the total project cost to $3,006,215.00. The initial system will rely on the City's 4.9 GHz radio frequency to accomplish the data transport aspects of the project to insure expeditious installation and utilization of the system, but the hardware installed will be readily adaptable to the Buffalo Wireless Broadband Network (for which another RFP has been issued), which will provide citywide wireless internet coverage and act as a data transport mechanism for remote data collections into centralized systems such as the BPD Wireless Security Camera Network. Johnson Controls, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder to respond to a Request for Proposals issued by my office, the Buffalo Police Department and the Department of Management and Information Systems on June 15, 2007. Approval of the contract will allow the City to expeditiously utilize the video surveillance equipment and result in an immediate improvement in the safety and security of the City's streets and public places. I appreciate your support for a contract that will surely combat crime and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Buffalo. TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TYPE TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: Hon. Byron ) ftnm Mayor . IA 2h��� 1_0 C el C-%/ I ... « F IUIF Buffalo, New York 11202 Response to Request for Proposal Presented by Johnson Controls Juno; 15, 2007 Confidential Copy # 1 Page 1 J§HNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP (20 I �l II KC1LS June 15, 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 2. CORPORATE INFORMATION 2.1 Company History 2.2 Background 2.3 Current Size 2.4 Technology Approach 2.5 Corporate Governance 2.6 Financial Strength 2.6.1 performance 2.6.2 . Financial Stability over the .Contract Term 2.6.3 Financial Results: Consistenty 2.6.4 Capital Structure and Long -Term Leverage - 2.6.5 Capital Markets and Liquidity 2.7 Awards and Recognition 2.7.1 Energy and Environment 2.7.2 Business Ethics Magazine list'100 Best Corporate Citizens' for 2006 '2.7. TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 2.8 DIVERSITY 2.9 Location and Contact Information MANAGEMENT 2.9.1 Present Ownership "and Key Individuals 2.9.2 Organizational Structure 3. PREDICTABLE BUSINESS PROCESSES 3.1 Large Project Experience 3.2 Project Management Team 3.3 Design Engineering Team 3.4 Project Organization 3.5 Line of Communications 3.6 Customer Interface 4. PROJECT ORGANIZATION S. QUALITY 5.1 Safety Program Practices 5.2 Program Overview 5.3 Safety Communications 5.4 Safety Training . 6.- OUR APPROACH 7.' SUB CONTRACTORS 8. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL 9. PROPOSED SYSTEM 9.1 System Details 9.1.1 System Components 9.1.1.1 Firetide CPE 9.1.1.2 CAMERAS 9.2 NETWORK DESIGN n 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 '8 8 9 9 9: .9 10 10 11 12 12 13 .76 16 17 17 17 17 17 48 19 20 . 20 21 21 22 24 29 32 33 33 33 34 35 Confidential page 2 J�HNSQN COiviK�t 5 city of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP .dune 15, 2007 9.3 MONITORING 9.4 RECORDING 9.5 SOFTWARE 9.6 DOCUMENTATION 9.7 TRAINING 10. INSTALLATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT 10.1 Project Manager 10.2 User Training 10.3 Delivery 13. PROJECT COMPONENTS 12. APPENDIX A. COMPLLIANCE MATRIX 13. APPENDIX B. INSTALLATION LOCATIONS 14. APPENDIX C. WARRANTY 15. APPENDIX D — PROJECT MANAGEMENT 16. APPENDIX E - EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS . 17. APPENDIX F SYSTEM DIAGRAM 35 35 35 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 43 52 59 61 63 86 Con l fid 4 e n Jal, Page 3 110 i HivSViv col US City UT CsU[Iaiv viiiCelesS Security camera n2brvvrk iri r June 15, 2007 1. Introduction Johnson Controls Inc. is pleased to submit this response to your request for proposal for Security Camera Network for the Police Department of the City of Buffalo, NY. We would like to take this opportunity to outline how our approach and unique qualifications would contribute to the continued success of this project'. Johnson Control has a vast experience in Large Scale projects of Chis magnitude and beyond. Johnson Controls, Inc. will address the specific requirements -of this project and provide a unique design that will guarantee the successful implementation and ongoing operation of the system. Johnson Controls, Inc. has the financial strength, technical capabilities and the experience with major technology projects. 2. Corporate Information 2.1 Company History In 1883, -Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in received a patent for the first electric room thermostat. His invention control industry and was the impetus for a new company. Whitewater, Wisconsin, launched the building Johnson and a group of Milwaukee investors incorporated the Johnson Electric Service Company in 1885 to manufacture install and service automatic temperature regulation systems for buildings. Johnson Controls was incorporated. in the State of Wisconsin on July 31, 1900. The company was renamed Johnson Controls in 1974. Throughout its history, the company has continued to develop innovative new control technologies . to. help customers. better manage . their increasingly larger and more complex buildings. In the 1950x, for example, Johnson Controls introduced its Pneumatic. Control Center, for the first time enabling a building operator to monitor and operate all . the temperature control devices in .a facility from a single, central site. In 1972, it built the first mini- computer dedicated to building control -the. JCBU.. In the 1980s, Johnson Controls adopted digital control technology with its JC85, which gave customers faster and more precise control of building systems. In the 1990s, the company pioneered open communication protocols, which allow control devices from various manufacturers to share data directly for'the, first time. Today, its Metasys® Facilities Management System is reducing energy costs and Improving indoor comfort in thousands of buildings around the world. Johnson Controls provides preconstruction and construction services for many of our healthcare customers. We have completed over 20,000 construction projects nationwide during the past five years. 2.2'Background For most of its first 70 years in business, Johnson Controls focused solely on its temperature control business for nonresidential buildings. The company developed innovative new control technologies to help customers better manage their increasingly larger and more complex buildings. In 1978, Johnson Controls acquired Globe Union, a battery manufacturing firm. We built that business, and acquired other auto - related businesses, such as seating and plastics machinery. Today, Johnson Controls is the .largest producer of lead -acid automotive batteries in North America and is spreading its leadership to Asia 'and South America. We are also the world's largest manufacturer of complete automobile seats, with manufacturing plants on five continents. (-o r :fir tia; Page ant m Cin,.nf auffaln wireless security camera network RFP �I 1`Il V�7VI V -� CO NTROLS June 15, 2007 Building efficiency services have long been a staple of the company's offerings. The company created Integrated Real Estate and Facilities Management to give customers a single source for management of facilities, from operations and maintenance of building systems and functions, to management of the energy resources used, to the strategic planning ' required to help facility assets manages more one billion square feet of building space around the world. 2.3 Cur Size Johnson Controls corporate history is one of continued success. Fiscal 2006 was the 60th consecutive year of sales increases, the 15th consecutive year of earnings increases and the 30th successive year of dividend increases. Dividends have been paid consecutively since 1867. Johnson Controls has been a member of the Forbes 400 for seven years; this year listed as #69. Total sales last year exceeded $36 billion. In both its automotive and. controls businesses, Johnson Controls remains committed to exceeding the increasing expectations of its customers. This commitment has enabled it to succeed for more than a century, and provides it with exciting prospects for the future.. In December 2005; Johnson Controls acquired York International Corporation to create the largest global provider of integrated products, systems. and services for the $200 billion global building environment industry. York designs, manufactures, sells; and services HVAC systems for commercial and residential markets; gas - compression equipment for industrial Processing; industrial and commercial refrigeration equipment; and compressors for residential and commercial air - conditioning. The combination of the building efficiency business of Johnson Controls and York International is represented in over 125 countries,. including North America, Asia, Europe,.the Middle East, Africa and Latin America and in all markets. Combined, the Building Efficiency Group has more than 500 sales and services offices, 36 manufacturing plants and over 55,000 employees. The Johnson Controls and York team has approximately 137,000 employees worldwide across all its businesses. The Johnson Controls New York team has approximately 150 employees.. Johnson Controls has over 500 employees working within three hours of the Buffalo area. We can call. on these resources to meet peaks in service requirements or special needs that arise on an intermittent basis, Johnson Controls, In has a strong presence in the marketplace deploying building automation solutions and fire & security application. The systems division out of the control Group is leading these implementations. In the last several years Johnson Controls, Inc. was awarded major technology contracts deploying technology systems for major customers representing multi- million dollars deals. (CHP — Pittsburgh $ 57.0 M,.CHP Denver $ 27.Q M) ._ if f j 4 _''t ICI'.i • _�yG N-JA1 ,1SOIN' City of Buf ab wireless security camera network RFP CONTROLS J une 15, 2007 2.4 Technology Approach - XI is In a better position to understand existing control systems and make them work for maximum energy and operational benefits as against the competition that has fewer insights Further, XI being the largest customer of lighting and other equipment globally, it passes the savings of bulk procurement of equipment to its customers Flexibility and agility in response to the changing market dynamics has kept X1 at the number one position in the market. With a fresh approach to performance contracting in terms of business, energy as well as technology.. the company is likely to maintain its leading position and winning edge In the foreseeable future. " 2004 Frtist & Sullivan www1rost.coin 2.5.Cor"porate Governance Governance Metrics International (GMT) ranked Johnson Controls among ` k a the five companies with'the best corporate governance practices. GMT �� h gave Johnson Controls an overall rating of 10.0 out of a possible 10.0 points and- indicated particularly noteworthy performance . in Board p '" accountability, financial disclosure and internal controls, and corporate 'be havior. This is the second straight year, and the third time since 2002 Governance Mes•ics that we achieved th is. to rating. p - g J ohnso C nl ra an Jahnsnn Cofilrolr anrang Amon actors contr o e rating � f i bti � t the high five bes companies with the bes corpni•afe 10 out of our 12 directors are independent gove�rrance yr�r�rices. Johnson Controls had an Audit Committee charter before the Sarbanes -Oxley corporate reform - act required it Johnson Controls has no unusual voting requirements Johnson Controls has a totally independent compensation committee, , and has no takeover defenses that go beyond the norm Another rating company, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), stated that Johnson Controls governance practices were better than those of 80 percent of all S&P 500 companies and 96 percent of automobile and components companies. 0/ J � H1 � bV1 c n.F .F�I.. 1.�.. -w '+.i Zamora naF�unr� Q r )*P 1 i iLy of Uui iraIG vv secur"it camera er -Iti ork �0��LS June 15, 2007 2.6 Financial Strength Johnson Controls' financial strength provides assurance of our ability to support our customers. Our capacity to integrate a wide range of services into a cohesive, tailored value proposition for our customers truly differentiates us from our competitors. 2.6.1 Performance Johnson Controls' commitment to exceeding customer satisfaction has contributed to decades of consistent growth and financial success. Since its origins in 1885, Johnson Controls has continued to develop, expanding into a global company, listed 71st in the Fortune 500, with $27.5 billion in sales in FY2005. Fiscal 2005 was our 59th consecutive year of increased sales 15th year of increased earnings. Johnson Controls is a class XV company, with a 2004 bond rating of A. k , • • ,>! 30 25 20 - N C a 15 '.5 10 5 D- N16 dle Joh, -Ison controls revenue (above, sales, earnings, and dividends have continued to increase every year. J HNSUN City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CQNTRUS June 15, 2007 Our financial strength provides assurance of our ability to support our customers. Johnson Controls capacity to integrate a wide range of services.into a cohesive, tailored value proposition for our customers truly differentiates. us from our competitors. We have invested millions of dollars to create a robust operational, financial, and technical infrastructure, critical when managing large, widely distributed, and divergent sets of properties that constitute client portfolios. We continue to focus on profitable growth in all our businesses, as it. allows us more opportunities to leverage our volume, leading to improved quality and efficiencies. This in turn; enables us to invest in innovation and improve our services. Our growth goals are supported by initiatives focusing on new technology, optimizing our resources and continuous improvement of -quality, reliability and delivery. 2.6.2 Financial Stability over the Contract Term Our financial strength provides assurance of our ability to support our customers. Johnson .Controls capacity to integrate a wide range of services into a cohesive, tailored value proposition -for our customers truly differentiates us from our competitors. We cannot make guaranteed predictions of our future financial conditions but we can tell a compelling story about our historical .data and successful sustainable growth and financial strategies. This is an important qualification for customers considering a performance contract because of the long -term relationship and the shifting of the performance/funding risk to the performance contractor. 2.6.3. Financial Results. Consistency Johnson Controls plans for and delivers consistent financial results. The financial strategy focuses. on: - • Maintaining a sound capital. structure that accommodates. growth without assuming inordinate risk - • Targeting long -term leverage at 35% to 40% of total capital, and 3) securing broad access to liquidity. 2.6.4 Capital Structure and Long -Term Leverage Johnson Controls total debt to capital ratio was 39% at the close of fiscal year 2006, compared with 29 at the end of fiscal 2005. Strong cash flow has allowed the company to quickly reduce the level of debt incurred as a result of the acquisition of York International. Johnson Controls has publicly stated that it expects the debt to capital ratio to decrease further. by the end of fiscal 2007. Debt - and cash flow levels are a major focus of the U5 rating agencies where Johnson Controls has been consistently single -A rated for over 20 years. Johnson Controls is managing its financing strategy to quickly return to the single A rating, from the current single A- rating. Con"Fi denti= l ?age "'3 0 J HNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CONTAS June 15, 2007 2.6.5 Capital Markets and Liquidity Johnson Controls has several public issues of long -term notes and bonds outstanding and enjoys easy access to the debt capital markets. This is largely the result of consistent financial performance and its history of managing long -term leverage. The company makes efficient use of the US commercial paper and global bank market for short term funding and has filed debt registration with the SEC to enable bond offerings if needed, Liquidity and Capital Resources are described in detail in our Annual Report. 2.7 Awards and Recognition The following is a listing of awards and recognitions for the corporate and building efficiency business of-Johnson Controls. 2.7.1 Energy and Environment Johnson Controls, Inc. was Selected in 2005 as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), a global index tracking the financial performance of leading sustainability- driven companies, JCI was honored by The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for outstanding efforts to protect the earth's climate and stratospheric ozone layers. Listed in the FTSE4good Socially Responsible Index, a list of environmentally, socially and economically responsible companies Named an Energy Service Provider by.the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO), one of only 10 companies to earn NAESCO's highest accreditation level Received the 2005 Federal Energy and Water Management Award at the U.S. Department of Energy awards ceremony in October 2005 for our energy program which guarantees $25.9 million in savings at three U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Medical'Centers in the Midwest 2.7.2 Business Ethics Magazine list'100 Best Corporate Citizens' for 2006 JCI was listed on the Domini 400 Social Index for its commitment to environmental sustainability, developing positive relationships with stakeholders and upholding and supporting universal human rights. Received EPA's 2005 Climate Protection Award for pioneering and development of variable speed drive and its energy - saving capability when applied to chillers. Con] ida Ei_:i '_ �ISHN.gnN City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CONTMLS June 15, 2407 2.7.3 TECHNOLOGIC AND INNOVATION Johnson Controls Inc, was named to InformationWeek magazine's list of the 500 "most innovative information technology organizations" for five consecutive years. The company was ranked 5th by Security Dealer Magazine in a list of Top 100 Security System Integrators in 2005 and received a "2005 Excellence Award" at the 2nd Annual SYSTEM Now! confeeence,.recognlzing the CAREERCONNECT program, which is dedicated to training the next generation of HVAC technicians Ranked 8th on A &S International Magazines list of the "Top, 100 Security Companies in the World" 2.8 DIVERSITY 2001 -2005 sponsor of Trumpet Awards, an annual event created by Turner Broadcasting that honors the accomplishments of Black Americans who have succeeded against immense odds. Recognized as 2005 "Corporation of the Year ". by the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council Recognized as 2005 "Corporation of the Year" by the Tennessee Minority Supplier Development Council Awarded' the U.S. Black Engineer Supplier Diversity Award during the 2005 Black Engineer of the Year Awards in Baltimore, MD. Winner of the World Diversity Leadership Council's global "Corporate Diversity Innovation Award" Johnson Controls (NYSE: -1CI) has been recognized globally by . the World Diversity - Leadership Coundl as winner of. the Corporate Diversity Innovation award, Johnson Controls is being honored with the award based on their supplier diversity joint - venture program, and excellence in collaborating with suppliers in urban, diverse communities. 2006 e_onfidandal Page 0 U . City of Buffallowireless security camera M" RFP j�HINSUN CONIROLS June 15, 2007 2.9 Location and Contact Information 3ohnson Controls Inc. lAHr\iQ0N City of Suffalo wireless sectjrity camera. network RFP ♦,J 1 YlJ1Jl CONTROL June 15, 2007 MANAGEMENT Ranked 71st among the 2005 FORTUNE 500 list of America's largest corporations. Ranked 211th on FORTUNE 500 list of the World's . largest corporations Named to IndustryWeek's "Best 50 Manufacturing Companies" in August of 2005 Ranked 2nd on Engineering News Record's 2005 list of the "Top 600 Specialty Contractors" Named to Buildings magazine's "Who's Who 'A' List in the buildings market for 2004 and 2005 Received a perfect score for corporate governance in 2005 from Governance Metrics Intennational (GMI), a research and ratings agency for corporate governance. This is the second straight year, and the third time since 2002 that we achieved this top rating. The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) selected Johnson Controls far the Leaders Category for the Global Outsourcing 100._ This list of the world's top outsourcing service providers. GI Jobs magazine ranked Johnson Controls 2nd among the Top 25 Military Friendly Employees in 2005. Ranked 1st In the category of "auto. parts, suppliers" on Fortune magazines "America's most Admired Companies" list One of Industry Week's "100 Best - Managed Companies" One of "America's Most Shareholder Friendly Companies" according to Institutional Investor Johnson Controls' YORK Taiwan is recognized as °The Honest & Outstanding Business Tax Payer" by Ministry of Finance in July 2006. Johnson Controls Korea Is recognized by Choongwae Pharmacy in June 2006 as recognition of our excellent performance. Choongwae Pharm Corporation is the biggest manufacturer of I:V. Solutions in Korea. 2.9.1 Present Ownership and Key Individuals Johnson Controls is a publicly traded corporation (NY5E:JCI), governed by a Board of Directors. "Principal" Officers are as follows: . John M. Barth — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen A. Roell — Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman R. Bruce McDonald — Chief Financial Officer Jerome D. Okarma -- Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel Frank A. Voltolina - Vice President and Treasurer Additional. Corporate Officers and members of the Board are listed in the 2006 Annual Report. The Northeast Region will be responsible for the deployment and implementation of this project. :on ic'?nii-;l j1ACAHNSOIN % of Btjffalc ,vireless security camera network RFP CONI � 96 June 15, 2007 2.9.2 Organizational Structure The organization charts below, provide a general overview of the structure of our company and the Building efficiency organization. Corporate Organization John Barth CEO — Johnson Controls, Inc. Interior Experience 1301ding Efficiency Power Soultions (Automotive) (Battery) Products Systems n d Gl obal Facilities Service: Management North America Services Johnson Controls' Business Structure BUILDING EFFICIENCY — SYSTEMS AND SERVICES NORTH AMERICA ORGANIZATION AUen Martin NA Sysb0ms Ft ME Joe WaLi NA.Sjite Es Ian Campbell NA Service & Global FM Mark Katz NA Service J HIUSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network KF=P C01 OLS June 15, 2007 JOHNSON CONTROLS SYSTEMS BUSINESS SEGMENTS The Systems and Services North America organization is the business segment responsible for delivering technology projects, fire & security, facility management and maintenance services to our customers. This organization uses a regional structure to manage the delivery of projects and services, as shown in the charts below: VP/ GM systems arid, . (E quipment Pei u e I J@HNSONI City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CONTR LS June 15, 2007 BUFFALO BRANCH ORGANIZATION The Branch organization is responsible for running our business locally and interacting with our customers and partners on a daily basis. The Branch Manager reports directly to the Regional Vice President as noted below in the New York Organizational chart. Johnson Co Inc. Buffalo Systems & Erie Systems Branches Al b L -a Ethaz Harold Witschi Reglonal Business Bronch Manager Development Harold W"sci ern"ctL Manapr Andrew Masse David J anson Dan Ross Team Lo.ledor Contract Engineer Sales Greg Scharrer [Sill Ren C: Engineer �,.nl:. Steve Desgner _ 4min EM [8�ob EMyofsky H-arn 1. "or R esig n er --;� r 0 En g i nee r Mark J[a i3k John Kreppel Galvin Farina Engineer T ec h nician nician Ran Miller -re Kelly DaVdWaht Engiriear Designer aestilner Sales T 'O.-st" Bah Sass L s�rlrf.n Project Manager Installer Scott Wegsl Technician J HNS()N City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP �.ONTf�W June 15, 20 07 Service Branch Organizational Chart . Rochester (209), Buffalo (936) 3. Predictable Business Processes The Johnson Controls approach to major projects includes well defined plan_ ning, scheduling, controlling, communication and documentation. We have. employed proven, predictable business processes for this project to take us from design through construction, commissioning and acceptance. our process is built to ensure the Best _ pricing for the best solution available for you. We have'used this process on numerous occasions and find that it allows us to best mitigate the risks of construction, lower the costs of construction and operations and pick 'the rlght . investments to ensure the best facility performance available. 3.1 Large Project Experience Johnson Controls is the leading provider of services ranging from. planning through design, construction, commissioning and operations and maintenance of major technology projects. We rank as a. leading technology contractor, with a business portfolio, that would put us in the top 20 General technology companies in America. We operate and maintain over 1.2 billion square feet of building space, supporting a credible claim as the largest outsource provider of services. Our technical services - for technology systems, mechanical systems, fire alarm, security, 'electrical distribution and others are also recognized as .leading in their categories. Johnson Controls' position of leadership is supported by the value of each of these offerings on their own merits and is further enhanced by our ability to bundle them into a single project and guarantee the outcomes our customers seek. C0?"?Ndentla! rage 115 �.'1 J HN UN City of Bufr'alu wireless security camera network RFP CON LS Junes, zoo 3.2 Project Management Team The Johnson Controls Executive Project Manager will have overall responsibility for the day to day management of the project and coordination of all subcontracted portions of the work in accordance with the final contract documents. The Executive Project Manager will ensure that all work is performed safely and in accordance with the design. Johnson Controls Buffalo City branch office will serve as a center for management, communications, planning, design review, field engineering and technical support as well as the center of coordination, installation and implementation for all aspects of the systems being installed under this contract. 3.3 Design Engineering Team The Johnson Controls' Engineering Team Leader is located in the Buffalo Branch Office and will oversee the generation of the designs associated with`installed components for the Buffalo Security Camera Project. 3.4 Project Organization Ensures the successful implementation of our corporate commitment throughout the project Key Features •A dedicated Project Manager is focused on fulfilling the project's need. ,The Project Team is organized on technical knowledge, planning ability, and communication and organizational skills. *The Project Team has the full support of the New York City Branch Office, the Northeast Region and the full support of Johnson Controls Corporate. 3.5 Line of Communications •The Project Manager reports to the:Rroject Executive who has direct access to resources throughout the area and region. Each Ievel of management is kept informed of the project status through weekly meetings. 3.6 Customer Interface The Project Manager is the customer's single point of contact for all cost, schedule, and technical issues relating to fulfilling all the requirements of the project. Pa1 e 17 COP 96 �� City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP June 15, 2007 4. PROJECT ORGANIZATION Ensures the successful Implementation of our focal commitment throughout the project f Ensure that the Branch Office meets its Corporate i Branch contractual obligations In such a way that Manager produces customer satisfaction and ;representative In any 15+ i employee satisfaction and all situations 3 Total coordination of Branch Office job Company Project processing, Installing and maintaining a , representative in , _ =Executive ' high level of engineering, technical and installation, proficiency within the branch l fulfilling the scope of all ! 25+ ` # P to assure successful execution of projects ro ects Branch contracts Branch ; *Develop the service business within the Company - Branch Area ; representative in 12 'Manager *Primary contact for customer support ; providing all ongoing *Plan and schedule technical training i service management Corporate Branch involvement with specified representative to ; E Project Manager construction project with emphasis on. the respond to construction 30+ : completion of projects within cost . 1 problems on the job r estimate s. and time deadlines ; site !company i Field Coordinate and provide required Area ! representative to ! i Construction I resources necessary for construction ? respond to construction i Avg. 15 years Technician ! operations problems on the job i i ` site { l .Provide on -site service in accordance I Comp i Field Service with planned service agreements and representative to respond to service Avg. 15 years Technician warranty problems on job ' * Provide field proposals for on -site service site S J HN SON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP t CONTf @LS June 15, 20 . Q Our Corporate Quality Policy guides all of our services and activities: "We, individually and as a team, will deliver products and services that consistently conform to our customer's requirements . and exceed their increasing expectations." Johnson Controls has . a . Quality Management'System (QMS) that has been formalized through a Quality Manual distributed electronically to all accounts and branch offices. This Quality Manual suits the requirements of the ISO 9001:2000 standard and the Johnson Controls Quality Policy. The quality manual describes management's responsibilities for implementing the QMS, the policies that govern the documents and records used in the QMS, training needs for personnel, and metrics. Site management identifies procedures that affect quality, assuring that the procedures are documented and implemented, allocating the necessary resources to support the procedures, monitoring the procedures to established criteria for effectiveness, and implementing continuous improvement opportunities when identified. When work is outsourced, account management ensures control over processes that could affect conformity to requirements. Our Quality Program consists of quality assurance, quality control, and configuration management.. Each component represents an interactive and interrelated discipline that when effectively executed ensures the success of the Program. Our quality processes and tools include: Our global Business Operating System (BOS) consists of Strategic Plans, Business Processes, and Information Technology Systems that define and facilitate how we do business. Our Performance Management Program (PMP) formalizes systems of process documentation and training to ensure that employees are ultimately responsible for quality control. The system of checks and balances defined by the Performance Management Program verifies the effectiveness of our approach to quality control. Our Business Operating System design and delivery is standard across all business units, locations, and functions in Johnson Controls. We use standard. processes and checklists to systematically install the Business Operating System for each new contract, account, and field site. The ISO .9001 certification process verifies the continuing effectiveness of our Business Operating System's operation. Our Performance Management Program is a systematic and methodical approach to managing the following competencies: Bualneas aperating Eal syatam (DCYJ .-•t i Our fl"titV Policy ' r.•c. .,.. 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Yla sm [OYm2HW Management PM91'e[rr �r,'� ;,�'nywia..t7�ro�r]h w5rtpvvp',m C.wnu - r.chW s� e [savnme��ts. -•= - OurEnlronrrmnrtal Polfcy �C9NdA47 j'tw.n 4it.adetrxttVZr .nry -cl,sr is.r:7`pa tnprn. � ::•..••,- rnv+ann[ mar�ennl V".41 elan' - � .- .s.•. oea�:aNr l[GVrrr++'+W as •dNLtD�crcvle a ..- ,Ka DuL:aPr^+�cxEw rpoenx5 Db' +4fif PV a071ryC(•riK `'a rri/d xq Wv,9i wty4ial ClNJ9rT[nyl ra [nknu c.2 Te Mt nuNy6X-0N SSIWf17. v.u.w H J HNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CONTR LS June 15, 2007 Contract Compliance, which, through the Quality Control Program, ensures Johnson Controls, meets 10.0% of contract requirements. Continual Improvement, which ensures that we are a learning organization responsive to and focused on preventive and corrective actions. Performance Measurement, which gives us the means to visualize and analyze the effectiveness with which we meet or exceed contractual performance requirements. Customer Satisfaction, which ensures that we meet or exceed customers' increasing expectations. Johnson Controls systems of process documentation and training ensure that employees are ultimately responsible for quality control. The system of checks and balances defined by the . • Performance Management. Program .verifies the effectiveness of.our approach to quality control. 5.1 Safety P.r ©gram .Practices Safety is a cornerstone of the way Johnson Controls operates and the safety of the Customer employees would be of the highest priority, In line with our corporate vision: "Our products, services and workplaces reflect our belief that what is good for the environment and the safety and health of all people is good for Johnson Controls." In support of this vision, the Controls Group and systems and Services America (SSA) along with the Region management teams are strongly committed to providing a safe work environment for all .employees: The philosophy and objectives behind this commitment are: The safety and health of all Controls Group employees and the environment.is a top priority that is critical-.to the success of the Controls business. The only acceptable level of safety performance is one that prevents employee injury and accidents. Safety is the responsibility of every Controls employee, equal to customer satisfaction, quality, profitability; and efficiency. As a condition of employment, each individual within the organization is expected to conduct their daily activities ,in a manner that is consistent with these objectives. 5.2 Program Overview It Is the goal of Johnson Controls to continuously improve safety performance, and to eventually eliminate work - related accidents and injuries. Because of the many hazards associated with our business, we recognize that the ,elimination of injuries may be difficult to achieve, but as an organization, we are strongly committed to taking the action required to attain this goal. To achieve this goal, constant safety awareness is promoted and maintained through all phases of field work„ from "planning to execution, with emphasis placed on . following safety rules and the safe work practices defined in the safety program. Johnson Controls has a comprehensive safety program that 'addresses injury prevention along with applicable US and Canadian safety requirements. Each Region maintains a written safety program. The information ' is also contained in the Safety Program manual, Employee Safety handbook, Supervisor Safety Training handbook, and Subcontractor Safety handbook, which are updated and distributed to the Page 29 J MNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CONTR LS AJune 15, 2007 Regions /employees accordingly. These materials are developed and produced by the Controls Group Safety & Health team in Milwaukee W1. The materials are also available to field offices and employees through the Safety homepage on the employee portal - -the Johnson Controls' intranet. 5.3 Safety Communications Formal safety plan communication is conducted at Safety Committee meetings held twice a year at each of our Regional locations.. Attendees include the Regional Manager, Regional Service, Regional Installation, and Regional Safes Managers, along with the Regional and location Safety Coordinators, and a member of our Controls Group Safety. and Health team from Milwaukee.. These regular meetings are a forum _to deploy the latest Group safety prdgram and training materials such as training programs, manuals, handbooks, and internally produced videos that provide each Region with a step -by -step process to implement_ and maintain their safety programs. Additionally, the most recent safety -- and injury trends are reviewed with the committee, along with the Region's standings on the business unit metric (see Measuring Safety Performance below). 5.4 Safety Training For injury prevention, it is critical that employees understand the hazards and potential hazards they could encounter -when working on the job. The Safety Training Program focuses on the identification of hazards, specific to Johnson Controls work, and the safe work practices necessary to eliminate or control the hazardous conditions identified. As part of the annual or monthly training, employees are encouraged to discuss. individual safety - -experiences on'.what has and hasn't worked from their perspective. To the extent that lessons learned play a role in accident prevention, employees can save their co- workers from potential injury by discussing these experiences along with their accidents or near - misses. Through training and discussion, the idea is to help employees develop a personal stake in the process of making a worksite safer. Field supervisors receive safety training at a minimum of annually during a kick -off session held during the first quarter of the fiscal year. In addition to a review of relevant safety issues and Area office safety metrics, a train -the- trainer session is conducted for field supervision. In this session, the supervisor learns to conduct the annual safety training for their employees (down to the specific topics chosen for the year), along with the process and resources for conducting and documenting monthly toolbox training. At a minimum, team leaders conduct toolbox safety training for their team on a monthly basis. A "Toolbox of the Month'' topic is posted on the Advisor Safety homepage and is retrieved by the team leader to conduct the training. The "Toolbox of the Month" format is used as a means to convey, recent Group /Area safety issues, injury information and other up -to -the minute safety topics. Each quarter, the supervisor completes a safety checklist in place of a toolbox session. This checklist is used to validate each employee's understanding of the safety training topics discussed earlier'in the year. The checklist is on Advisor, in place of the Toolbox the Month topic each quarter. The completed checklists are documented the same way as monthly toolbox training. Additional toolbox topics are also available on the Advisor and in handbook format. These topics are used by the supervisor to either supplement the Toolbox of the Month, or to provide training on an as needed basis based on the type of work being performed, the environment, and /or customer requirements. ?illi'�^ 3iiral ? "ge JOHNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CONTR LS June 15, 2007 6. our Approach Johnson Controls.has established a reputation for professional, qualified and capable project management of its projects, and has designated a management team that €s fully qualified and has demonstrated ability to effectively manage this type of project. We utilize proven processes to plan, design, procure, schedule, test, install, commission, train, closeout and warranty this type of project,"and where'required, we tailor our processes to Incorporate any site - specific requirements. Our process incorporates a project management plan that is designed to provide all project team members with tasks, activities and responsibilities to ensure that all approvals and actions are executed In an appropriate, timely and professional manner. This plan also contains "key control paints" and mllestones which when reached, may require an approval signature from BPD. indicating acceptance of scope and adherence to budget and schedule. The value/benefits derived from this approach for both Buffalo Police Department and Johnson. Controls, Inc' areas follows: Expectations are set and roles /responsibilities are clearly defined and communicated to all team members. Tight control over budgets, schedules, and adherence to project scope. Involvement of maintenance teams who have postproject responsibility. Each phase of the project can be audited and performance measured. Post- project evaluation can objectively be assessed. Minimized risk to both City of Buffalo. Police Department and Johnson Controls Formalized Change Control Process to ensure all parties fully understand and agree on any changes in scope that may occur, and what their impacts will be. Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project . activities that meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations from a project. Meeting or exceeding customer needs and expectations invariably involves balancing competing demands among: . Scope, time, cost and quality Customers with differing needs and expectations Identified requirements (needs) and unidentified requirements (expectations) At Johnson Controls, we believe that proper Project Management is essential for a successful project. Johnson Controls assigns a dedicated project manager on all projects to control the pace and responsibilities of all subcontractors and suppliers. This person is responsible for the coordination and implementation of all facets of the construction and is the primary 'interface between Johnson Controls and the City of Buffalo Police Department.. His responsibilities also include equipment and supply purchasing. Conti: ;erg a! Pa g 2 �\ - �(vS(�J�; City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP �'L� CONTR LS June 15, 2.007 When required, the Project Manager will seek approval before scheduling and executing work. All work will be executed in accordance with the pre - approved schedule: If periodic equipment shutdowns are required, Johnson Controls will inform your staff in advance to minimize comfort variations and possible inconvenience to occupants. The Project Management Team uses a combination of project scheduling software, custom spreadsheets, - site - specific reports and regular owner meetings to keep all parties up to date on all aspects of the project. Johnson Controls' Project'Management-Process can be broken down into the following steps. Project Organization (Phase 1) Detailed Planning (Phase 2) Installation Management - (Phase 3) Project Completion (Phase 4) Project Commissioning (Phase 5) ATP -- Acceptance Test Procedure (Phase 6) The Johnson Controls Project Manager will have the following responsibilities with respect to quality control (QC): Ensure all work is performed in compliance With contract requirements, code requirements, and 'construction industry standards.. Establish a job specific QQ program: Ensure that all controls work is performed in accordance with Johnson Controls standards. Manage and coordinate QC activities, submittals, tests,. samples, and results. Ensure that weekly project briefings are held to discuss quality. Ensure that drawings are kept up to date with the proper revision and provided to subcontractors. Inspect equipment to be installed, and reject equipment if found to be non - compliant with specifications or damaged during transportation. Investigate_ and resolve warranty problems, and indicate the action taken on Warranty Reports. J@HNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CONTR LS June 15, 2007 7 Sub Contractors Johnson Controls', Inc. will employ two (2) subcontractors Avrio Group and Ferguson Electric to assist in different aspects in the execution of this project. Ferguson Electric Iro- Corporate Mission CEO President Contact information The people of FERGUSON ELECTRIC are committed to understanding ' and fulfilling the needs of customers by providing the highest level of safety and quality by, maintaining a staff of the Most skilled and dedicated craftsmen. Failure is not an option: Paul Reilly Angelo Veanes; Postal Address 333 Ellicott Street Tel: Fax Proposal Contact: Buffalo, New York 14203 716.852.2010 716.852.4887 Jim Andrews Avrio Group Corporate porate Overview Avrlo Group Is a premier provider of IP-Surveillance Our portfolio. includet network digital video - solutions. recording and r playback, 'content analysis and video intelligence, wireless and mobile surveillance, systems integration and complete turnkey surveillance solutions. Avrio Group solutions such as wireless mesh and IP- Surveil solutions give local, state and federal government the ability to' better protect- people and assets. The following is a small sample of some of the solutions the company provided. Public Safety Provided major U.S.city with wireless mesh deployment to support 'video transmission throughout high crime areas. System has aided in the surveillance and capture of high profile criminals. . . Corrections Converted an aging analog CCTV system including hardware matrix switcher to 100% software solution. Leveraged existing analog cameras and Provided new IP cameras in areas that required higher resolution and frame rates. pa we 2e� J HNsaN city of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP r: CONTR LS June 15, 2007 Police Provided tactical ' teams with " a Rapid Deployment Surveillance System that can be used for monitoring of special events or for drug enforcement on a temporary basis. Dol) Provided rugged communications trailers and shelters to U.S. Army and mobile video solution for tactical surveillance. Legal name and Corporate Status: S- Corporation (State of Maryland) contact information Federal Tax id: 20= 2271679 Tel: (410) 820 -9334 Fax .(410) 820 -4304 Proposal Contact: Darrin Lipscomb (410) 310 -3006 Business l=ocus Avrio Group's history is rooted in information technology, wireless communications and converged networks. This background uniquely positions us with the skills necessary to deploy surveil lance using pure digital technologies and in a mobile. or portable way. From communications infrastructure to network video management and' content - analytics, Avrio Group consultants and engineers can deliver unique and cost effective solutions that improve public safety. The following is a snapshot of the services and solutions we provide: Content /Video Analytics Suspicious Object Detection Vehicle Detection Intrusion Detection Network Video Management Record /Archive Search /Playback • Live Monitoring • Software Switching Event Management Alarms /Motion IP Surveillance infrastructure « Wired /Wireless /Mesh Networks Cameras /Converters 0 Towers and Trailers Alternate Power Sample list of cities/law enforcement agencies currently using our technology Baltimore County Police, MD Caroline County Detention Center, MD City of Arlington City of Baton Rouge City of Brenham City of Fresno City of Homestead City of Lafayette rage jQNNSGN City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CO NT U S June IS, 2007 City of Loma Linda City of Marana City of New Orleans City of Palm Coast City of Phoenix City of Richmond City of Tucson County -of Schenectady, NY Fairfax County, VA Holyoke Police Dept, MA Howard County, MD Maryland State Police Memphis Police, TN Pittsburgh, CA Police Dept Valdez Police Department, AK Virginia.Beach Police Dept, VA Avrio References Phoenlx police department, Phoenix, A Chris Jensen,-Detective (602) 721 -3903 The City of Phoenix chose Avrio Group for an IP- Surveillance solution using IP cameras and converters, Wireless Mesh technologies, a high -speed microwave link, software -only network ..video' management and.virtual switching. The system, which Avrio Group designed, based on the vision of Detective Chris Jensen of the, Phoenix Police Department, has -been deployed and operational for more than 6 months and has been 'used to . gain' evidence in criminal , investigations. The system includes 30 IP- cameras with video transmission over a mesh network back to a centralized command and control center .where a virtual.switch is used to display cameras on multiple, largo plasma displays for real -time monitoring. The system also allows for viewing from any location where network connectivity is possible and.can be viewed by multiple users at the same time, Because of the flexibility of the mesh infrastructure, police can relocate cameras and mesh nodes easily throughout the city depending upon their operational requirements. As a result of a clearly defined partnership between Avrio Group and The Phoenix Police Department the solution was deployed originally in a matter of weeks. The City has plans for future expansion of the system which can be easily achieved through acquisition of additional mesh nodes and IP- cameras in both covert and overt environmentally controlled units. 7T WAS IMPERATIVE THAT WE CHOOSE A SYSTEM THAT COULD NOT Oft Y SCALE QUICKL Y BUT' ALLOW �US TO REUSE OUR mvESTMENT ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF TACTICAL SURVEIL:LANCEAND OPERATIONAL NEEOS." "SAID JENSEN. 7N THIS WAY WEARESAVING THE TAXPAYERS MONEY AND UL TIMA TEL Y PROVIDING A MORE EFFECTIVE SYSTEM TO MEET OUR SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS. " C . AHNSN City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP r CO June 15, 20t�7 NTRULS HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND John McKissick, Captain (410) 313.3480 Howard county, Maryland located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., is a thriving county of close to 300,000 people. Howard County, like most counties across the nation, historically purchased distinct CCTV systems to meet different needs throughout the government. These systems operated independently and in a proprietary way which did not allow police to effectively use the systems. ' Howard County, Alpha Ridge Landfill (ARL) was the perfect initial candidate to consider an IP�- Surveillance'solution. With a large amount of real- estate to cover the county had to consider alternative methods to deploy cameras effectively. High priority areas had been identified by ARL to include areas where incidents have occurred in the past and/or where accountability and liability are of great concern. The solution included the video software platform, cameras, and network infrastructure to create a secure and robust means for video /data to be acquired, accessed, and stored. More specifically, the solution recommended includes On -Net Surveillance Systems ( ONSSI) Network -Based Digital Video Surveillance software.. The ONSSI components included are NetDVMS which is a comprehensive multi-sitelmulti- camera Network Video Recorder and Camera Management Platform, appropriate camera. licensing, and software maintenance to ensure ARL continually has current technology and future functions as they become available. Because of the tremendous success of Alpha Ridge Landfill, Avrio- Group was tasked with deployment of the solution to dozens of buildings throughout the county. In addition, the County Police Department uses the Avrio Group Rapid Deployment Surveillance System for rapid and portable deployment of cameras wherever they are needed. Town of Easton, Maryland Mike Henry, Airport Manager - Easton Airport - (410)770 -8055 Talbot County chose Avrio to provide a secure IP Surveillance platform to leverage existing data network =wired and wireless, infrastructure to provide one, rather than many, security platform. Talbot County required a system that offered flexibility, management, and rich functionality. The county's' goals included long -term expansion of system in a cost - effective manner that integrated video and data networks and system that could be supported in- house, using off -the -shelf and industry - standard hardware, yet offer different agencies in the county the ability to make decisions, function and financial, to best meet their own needs for Monitoring, Force Multiplying, and Chain of Evidence means. Project began at Easton Airport beginning late 2004 with cameras to monitor for asset protection. Video is stored in a county -owned server, yet the functions, cameras, and licensing is based upon specific monitoring and archiving needs at the airport. Talbot County then began offering other agencies and facilities the ability to purchase cameras /licensing and add to system with each agency responsible for budgeting own phase to integrate into system. Each location has the flexibility to choose best cameras to meet their needs and make decisions for alerts, triggers, and archiving. Alerting has been integrated with Emergency Management. IT team and AGSS team continue partnership for best - practice methodology in planning for routing, data compression and scalability to support and build -out system. IT team is responsible for networking decisions and with assistance from Avrio, has implemented a policy that supports initiatives for preparedness, response, accountability, and safety. r' o Pd !�nri;i; J HNSCN City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP .Tune 15, 2007 Easton Airport initially invested in cameras, software, and licensing and the county IT Department invested in the data infrastructure. Later phases have included adding ,additional cameras, at the Sheriff's Department for monitoring hallways /doors, processing, and detaining of prisoners; the IT N ©C for monitoring data -room entry.and activity; and the 911 Tower Sheds at (3) remote locations in the county. Near future plans include additional cameras at the. 911 Tower Sheds for outside monitoring and a Mesh- network build -out plus cameras at Easton Airport to allow for perimeter and intrusion monitoring. 16a'-) N City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP �,/ I i Vl,lJ1 Y CO€�T� S June 15, 2007 10. Installation and Project Management The following diagram outlines the project tasks and estimated completion dates based on an August Ist, 2007 start date. Events and dependencies outside of the control of Johnson Controls or their sub contractors could impact schedule quoted. 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Topics include loggin in, monitoring, controlling PTZ functions, understanding hot spots, working with folders and views, browsing, searching archived video, etc. In addition, system training will cover basic administrative capabilities of the Ne.taVMS system including camera settings, motion configuration, archive settings, licensing, etc. lastly system administrator training will cover basic aspects'of Mesh design and training for NotView Pro software. 10.3Delivery All hardware/software shall be ordered within 3 days from receipt of purchase order from City of Buffalo. All estimates included in GANTT. are based upon current understanding of product availability and delivery estimates from manufacturer. Cfir; - ida;:t; _! P"age i� ffalo Yvir less securi�. Camara network RFP Clay ul ou � COQ LS N���� June 15, 2E107 11. Project Components The Following is the break dawn of total system cost for the 40 Camera Digital Video Surveillance Network (DVSN) for the City of Buffalo. AVRIOPMIP AVRIOENGVS AVRIOPM Share Point IP- Surveillance Engineering Services and Training (Per' Day) Video Surveillance Engineering Design & Architecture (per Day) Project Management (per Day) Dell Server (50 Camera.Solution) 334814166 PowerVault MDI000, Rack, 3U, 15 Bay External SAS /SATA 2 V Storage Array 15 -500G6 Drives NetDVMS Base NetDVMS Base Server Lit ; SUP- NetDVMS SUP- NetDVMS &ase 1 Base. - NetDVMS -1C NetDVMS-IC 40 SUP- NetDVMS-IC SUP - NetDVMS -IC 40 3000- 9000 -ELE Hotview Pro mesh management software. 1 RDPC- M6SR550 RDSS Polecam, 2.4, 5Ghz, or 4.9GHz, Single 400mW radio, up to 35 Mbps Wireless Mesh Node Sony RX-550N camera RDPC- M6D -UPG RDSS Polecam Upgrade to Dual 400mW radios 2.4, 5hz, 4.9Ghz, 400mW, up to 70Mbps RDPC -G -SONY- RDSS Polecam Sony Gooseneck with Vandal dome Camera UPG 40 40 40 I 8I -- O N1S(7N City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CON RULS .dune 15, 2007 RDPC- STROBE RDSS Polecam Nigh Intensity strobe (various colors 40 available) Hot Port 6202, Outdoor 404 mW, Dual Radio, 2.4 52 GHz/SGHz /4.9GHz(PS), Wireless Mesh Node. 82 -5664 463914 - 4 . 9 GHz 12dBi Omni N -Style Tdrrawave 749120010006 20 Bell 3424P 4.9 -5.4 Ghz, 21dBi Patch antenna MARS MA- WA49 -1X 100 - (optional -MNT -2 adjustable mount) 82 -2249 Cisco Pix Firewall 10 Market 4.9- 6.DGHz 60/90 15d8i max Adjustable Sector antenna 64 445692 Maxrad WISP4959018WBV 10 XPDC4.9- 6.0-2N Power Divider, 4.9- 6.DGhz, 0.4dB Insertion loss 4 FE80XU 10 foot N -Male to N -Male LMR400 cable (add $.90 per 76 AGLMRIONMNM foot) 5 foot N -Male to N -Male LMR400 cable (add $.90 per foot) 80 AGLMRSNMNM AGLMR205PlrC 20 foot N -Male to N -Male LMR400 cable 28 82 -5923 2.4/5. GHz Lightning Suppressor M -F RP -TNC 104 aq 4 It PowerConnect 3424P, 24Port FE with 4GbE, stackable Bell 3424P Managed Switch with POE PIX501 Cisco Pix Firewall 10 Market Misc. Antenna Brackets 52 Market Misc. Cabling Supplies 10 80.GHz Extended Range Microwave link, licensed, full -rate, FE80XU full- duplex 100Mbps ethernet upgradable to GigE (up to 6 1 miles) aq 4 It J HNSON City of Buffalo wireless security carnera network RFP CONT LS June 15, 2007 Part Description Qt1► Notes: - 40 Polecams with gooseneck vandal- proof, dual radio, and strobe options - 52 Backhaul nodes (38 needed at buildings and SLP and 14 need for the 6 water towers In use Two licensed 84Ghz 10OMbps microwave links from Bridgewave - Antennas, cables, suppressors for all of the above Cisco PIX FW for Police Stations connectivity via Internet Services for configuring the nodes, head- end gear, training, project mgmt Core Cisco PIX FW with VPN licenses for Police HQ site to site VPN 50 users license. The VPN will sit between the video server and the city of buffalo LAN's. (System Diagram attached to the proposal) Conriden ❑al Page 42 JIaHNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CONTROLS .tune 15, 2007 12. Appendix A. Com liiance Matrix Spec. Specification,. Partially .Not Detail and/or Comments No. [Fully mpliant Compliant Compliant 5.1(a) Requires high x The mesh design reliability mesh proposed will support the network, including required 30 FPS on all 40 eliminating single cameras with a high points of failure. availability mesh Respondents will network. Reliability state the reliability levels can be affected by levels they will various conditions commit to for the however, because of the Network. nature of the mesh topology we believe we can achieve greater than 99 percent uptime for - the mesh network. 5.I(b) Capable of multiple x The mesh nodes are tri- frequencies, band supporting 2.4, 4.9 dedicated radios. and 5GHz frequencies. Clearly delineates" x proposed frequencies and frequency use. 5.1 (d) Deliver secure x 256 bit AES encryption. "transmission 5.1 (e) Deliver excellent x throughput (QOS) for camera and public safety applications. 5.1 (f) " Detail how network x Please see Hotport 6000 design eliminates or datasheet for more minimizes single information. points of failure 5.1 (g) Aiternative network x transport options: meet goals and objectives 5.1 (h) The Network will x System proposed support contingency supports multiple mechanisms to f command and control y i�I J icn€� i r'ity of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP ( �' ��2 LS June 15, 2007 ensure operation rooms. If client desires, during a natural or we can establish a secondary command and„ other disaster. Respondents will control in the event of a describe their natural disaster. In proposed disaster addition, multiple recovery plan for the connectivity options to Netwo& the mesh network would be proposed utilizing BGP or other similar protocol. 5.1 (i) The Network will be x See detail system specifications including easily scaled and upgraded in a system expansion. modular fashion to support additional cameras.. All equipment will. x 5.10) comply with all relevant electrical, environmental and safety standards and all applicable local ordinances. 5.2 Network performance x requirements: a. Compression a. support for mpeg -4, protocol mjpeg, h.263 b. Resolution or b. 640x480 frame size c. Image ratio c. 4cif d. Frame rate. d. 30fps Delivery of 30 frames per second is encouraged e. Compression ratio e. varies f, Recommend f. - 600kBps bandwidth per camera g. Use of video g. base video analytics is analytics to manage included in ONSSI with more sophisticated throughput in routine. object recognition and monitoring and motion detection with incident recording, AgentVI add -on •�Ilfjl�lli'�.F &HNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CON TRULS. June 15, 2007 53 Detailed Proposed x This information i F and Software included in the respective Computing datasheets. Environment, I including: a. Hardware/software architecture diagrams b. Process flowdlagra ms c. Network diagrams d. Minimum client computer config. For dbsktop, remote and mobile police car access. a Optimal and minimum network requirement, f. Optimal and minimum server requirement. g. optimal andmminlmum storage requirement. h, Optimal and minimum backup requirement. 5.4 Administrative X The mesh includes full Toolsets questions a. management capability through d. addressed. through the HotPort management console. Video surveillance software includes administrative toolsets. 5.5 Security questions a. X 6. ONSSI supports active through c. addressed. directory authentication b. security profiles are defined within Windows AD c. defined within AD. 56 Upgrade Tools x a. updates e questions s a. through software at minimum I g. addressed. time per year b. patches and fixes are applied at the server and can be downloaded to _r"WI Pag.! 45 t6::)Hf\'SON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP C A§' June 15, 2007 ONTRU p; , a 46 the client c. patches and fixes can be deployed using Windows SUS server or. Kaseya. d. see above. e, usually no training is, required upon up grade. f. these are backwardly compatible. g. both major versions .... we support whatever ONSSI supports. a, proposed Sony 5.7 Camera x RX554N IP camera. Requirements a. through h, addressed, b. yes. c. 26x O.yes, see datagheet on Sony for more information. e. yes, continuous pan. f. yes. g. yes. 'h. optional module.* Power supply x a. Yes. Requirements a. b. camera will power up . through d, addressed automatically. c. power supply in PoIeCam is IOOW.. d. battery and solar options are available. 5,9 Transmission of x a. yes. Streaming Video b, yes. Requirements a. c. yes, AES ingress to through d, addressed egress. d. yes, anywhere Internet connectivity can be achieved. 5.10 Casing and Mounting x a. yes b. yes, NEMA 4 Requirments a. through n. addressed C. yes. p; , a 46 JpHNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CONTRULS June 15, 2007 0 pagZ2 47 cl, -20 to 122 F e. includes a heater strip and blower. f. cage includes lock, dome Is vandal resistant. g. yes. h. yes. I. yes. J. yes. k, yes. 1. yes. m. cast aluminum is used. n. 39 pounds - o.. strobe is optional 5.11 Data a Storage x a. yes. requirements a and b b. yes, the video is addressed. watermarked. 5.12 Recording Capabilities x a. jpeg is supported. Requirements a. b. ye5. through h. addressed c. yes. d. yes. e. this is part of the validation phase of the project. 5.13 Server and Storage x a. syste will support a Specifications minimum of 15 days with Requirements a. anticipated actual through e. addressed storage of 30 days depending upon amount of motion. b. see spec sheet and -pricing worksheet. c. depends upon the amount of motion in the given hour.. d. ratio is dependent upon complexity of the image at any given' instance.'..this varies. e. Yes. 0 pagZ2 47 n�twOrkRFP JlQHNsnN City of8uftuk� wireless security camera . C09 ULS June 15,2007 ------- ' - e 49 Network Viewing x Anywhere there is network connectivity with — § — .14 Specifications a PC running windows XP Requirements a. through e, addressed or Vista the user can view the live or archive video, Anyone running a smartphone using Windows mobile 5.0 can load a PDA client to view live and archive video over a 3G network. Workstation X a. 1.3GHZ 5.15 Requirements a. b. 1. GB through addressed c. 128MB cl, Windows XP- Approximate size is 201(13 5.16 Video stream x compr . essed for 640X480. bandwidth stream Viewing a. yes 5.17 Requirements a. b. yes. through g. addressed c, yes,, patrolling is g. yes, 16 supported. 5.18 Video Analytics x a. yes, the s ystem works in conjunction with Requirements a. through i. addressed ONSSI's user interface. b. yes, the optional analytics package can be installed on 1 or all of the cameras. g. rules can be created to allow for unlimited number of events. ------- ' - e 49 HNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP �j CQNTAS June 15, 2007 h. yes, the IPoIP protocol supports metadata analytics. 5.19 Optional Public Safety x a, yes. Network b. system is open. Requirements a, c. no additional cost through d. addressed d. see above. 5.24. Security X a. AES encrypted mesh Requirements a. and WEP encrypted AP. through I. addressed b. yes. c. 128 bit supported. A. yes. e. yes. f. yes, for optional Access Points. ' g. yes. h. yes. f. yes.. j. yes. k. yes. I. yes. 6.0 .. . ' . Proof of Concept x Requirements addressed. 7.0 Maintenance Service x a. phone, e-mail, remote detailed and onsite support a. Services options. b. Coverage l lr b. optional 24x7' support. c. Equip Replacement c: yes. warranty period is 1 year for all product. d. Response time for d. 1 hour available, 4 1. �ysfem failure to iv. . hour normal. Camera failure e. E scalatfon e. 30 m escalation from level 1 to level 2. f. Qualified first f. we use Microsoft CRM response to log all incoming g. Costs support calls and for all h. Options updates, workflow used to manage ticket. g. will provide with optional maintenance L�II lli�rl�cli Pa ge 49 ��� in Ir*nn I � 1^ti v�ut v CONTR LS City of Rliffalo wireless security camera network RFP June 15, 2007 s � I pricing. a, yes, provided 8..4 Support .Requirements a. b. Johnson Controls will through h, addressed negotiate with city to determine best plan for support. c. can be provided as part of support, d, software user groups are available throughout the country. e. use of Microsoft CRM,- f. provided at no charge. g. none used. h. use of Kaseya for remote management and patch delivery... Microsoft CRM for KB g,0 Warranty x See appendix for warranty on RD Requirements a. through g. addressed PoleCams See section on training 10.0 Training x proposed. Requirements to accomplish full utilization, designate contact person, and requirements a. through L addressed 11.0 Documentation x Mesh designed provided, can provide all Requirements a. documents as part of through g. addressed final project signoff. x a. Unit pricing can be provided upon request. 12.0 Inventory and Price Requirements a. b. latest versions of through L addressed. software proposed c. datasheets provided. c. NA d. NA e. can be p rovided at the s � I JaHNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CONTRULS June 15, 2007 I�.IWO discretion of city. f. product deposit upon P©, final product payment upon delivery, services payment upon completion and signoff of project. Con, ent!: - 1i Pacle 51 J HNSON city of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP COW RULS June 15, 2007 14. ,appendix C. Warranty Limited Warranty Avrio Group Rapid Deployment PoleCams (RD PoleCams) (hereinafter Avrio) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms and, subject to the conditions set forth below, agrees to repair or replace (at Avrio's sole option) any part of the enclosed unit which proves defective: Replacement parts or products may be new or refurbished and will.meet specifications of the original parts or products. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY? Parts and Labor: Parts and Labor are warranted for (1) one year from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED This warranty diay be enforced only by the first purchaser. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty: 1. Any product which is not distributed'in the U.S.A. by Avrio or which is not purchased in the - U.S.A. from an authorized Avrio partner... 2. Any product of which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed. 3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: a. Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product. b. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Avrio. c. Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier). d. Removal or installation of the product. e. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect. f. Normal wear and tear 4. cartons, carrying cases, batteries, external cables, or any accessories used in connection with the product. r )�HNSON City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP CO NT . LS .Tune 15, 2GO7 WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items, but we Will not pay for the following: 1. Removal or installation charges. 2. Costs associated with adjustments not performed by Avrio or their partners (set -up), including adjustment of user controls. 3. Shipping charges. NOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1, To obtain service on your product, please send e-mail to support @avriogroup.com. 2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty coverage. Please also include in any mailing your name, address and a description of the problem(s). LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY Except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement, we will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other types of damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.. EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES Avrio's liability for any defective product is limited to the repalr or replacement of the product at our option. Avrio shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, .loss of time, commercial loss; or 2. Any other damages whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. FOR MORE INFORMATION, TELEPHONE (866) 283 -7378 AVRIO GROUP SURVEILLANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. 8706 Commerce Drive, Suite 3, Easton, MD 21601, Note: All products returned to Avrio for service MUST have prior approval Cln! 0. -��I�i - u'.� � ci „IA— HNqnN City of Buffalo wireless security camera network RFP Da ” CON ULS June 15, 2007 15. Appendix D — Project Mana gerne AlberT Elb-,-- ?o0cr Exe•:11five xt N 5 f AM tr�t Ho.d : . 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June 15, 2007 Etienne Campos (Director of Professional Services) DVSN Project Manager Directs overall systems architecture and configuration as well as overall project management (410) 409 -4123 F: (410)820 4304 ecampos@avrfogrQup,com Etienne Campos leads a team of professional engineers, consultants and subcontractors for nationwide deployments of Avrio IP -Surve €fiance solutions. Mr. Campos has more than 20 years experience in Information technology, physical security and large scale wireless design and deployment: Prior to Avrio Group, Mr. Campos designed and developed CCTV and IP -based digital video and control solutions. He served as the lead technical advisor In the deployment of a multi -site frame - relay network Integrating data, voice and video traffic. . At Integral Wireless, Mr. Campos was responsible for the creation and development of the company 's Video Surveillance entity, He assisted in generating new business while ensuring the . growth of existing accounts. He was accountable for researching new technologies and solutions based on customer's requirements: Prior to Integral, Mr. Campos held several key positions at organizations such as Platinum Networks, NSA, and NASA. Prasanna Kattel (Senior Consultant) Responsible for Windows and. ONSSI software setup and configuration (410) 251 -5173 pkattelOavriggroup.com . Mr. Kattel holds a masters degree in Information systems technology from George Washington University. Prasanna has deployed complete Cisco networking and Vo -IP environments for multi- million dollar organizations. In addition, Mr. Katte) has deployed video surveillance solutions , including IP and analog cameras. Mr. Kattel's knowledge of both software and hardware IP -based systems including ONS and Agent.VI for content analysis provide the necessary foundatibn to ensure quality delivery of complete turn -key solutions. ga 61 C`1 Mayor Bryon W. Brown Request for Proposals BUFFALO WIRELESS SECURITY CAMERA NETWORK The City of Buffalo, New York Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department www. City-Buffalo.comBuffalo_Wireless Due Date; June 15, 2007 Page 1 of 61 vx4y Of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo `wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals BUFFALO WIRELESS SECURITY CAMERA NETWORK Table of Contents TitlePage............: .....................:............................................ .........................:....1 Tableof Contents .......................................... ............................... ..................... ....... 2 1.0 Introduction and Purpose ....................... ............................. .. ............................... 5 1.1 Introduction ......................... ........ ............................... .................I..., ...............5 1.2 Buffalo Wireless Broadband Network Collaboration ............. ............................... 5 1 .3 Purpose 6 ...................................................................................... ............................... 1.4 Policy Goals ............. .................................................. ___ ...................................... 7 2 .0 General Instructions .................... .............................................. ............................... 8 2 .1 General Invitation ......................................... .....:......................... ........8 2.2 Submittal Procedure . ............................................................. ............................... 9 2.3 Pre - Proposal Conference .............................:.......................... ............................... 10 2.4 Additional Information and Questions .................................. ..................:............ 10 2.5 Addenda & Modifications ......... ........................................... ............................... 11 2.6 Examination of Documents and Requirements ......... ........................................... 11 2.7 Evaluation and Selection Process .......................................... ............................... 12 A. Technical Evaluation of Written Proposals ........... ............................... ........... 12 B. Pilot and 'Demonstration ................ ..................................... .............................13 C. Evaluation Criteria ................................................................ .............................14 1 Value to the City ........................:..................:..................... .............................14 2. Professional and Technical Competence .......................... ............................... 14 3. Financial Capacity ...................... ............................... ... ............................... 15 4. Deployment Strategy and Plan ........................................ ............................... 15 5. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances and Statutes ........... ............................... 15 6. Level of Innovation..... .............................................. ...................................... 16 2.8 Schedule Summary... ........................................:................... ...I........................... 16 Page 2 of 61 City of Buffalo Buffalo Wireless Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals 2.9 Vendor Selection...... ............................................................. .............................16 3.0 Proposal Format and Required Format .................................... ............................... 17 3.1 Proposal Format ...................................................................... ............................... 17 3.2 Required Content ...... ........................................................ ............................... 17 A. Cover Letter of Introduction and Executive Summary ...... ............................... 17 B . Company Profile Information ................................................ .............................19 C Solution Description ............................................................ ............................... 21 D Deployment Plan .................................................................. ............................... 21 + Project Timeline .............................................................. ............................... 21 + Organization Chart ............................................ ............................... ........... 22 E. Dedicated Resources ............................................................ ............................... 22 F . MBEIWBE Plan ... ...........................................................:. ............................... 22 G Insurance ................. ......... I ...... ........................................ ............................... 23 H Hold Harmless .................... ...................................... ............................... ..... 23 1. Copyright and Patent Rights ................................................. .............................23 4.0 Use of City and Other Public Assets......... ............................ ............................... 23 4.1 Use of City Assets .................... .................... ...................... .. ................................. :. 23 4.2 Use of Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) Assets ................... 25 4.3 Use of BMHA Assets .............................................................. ............................... 25 5.0 Detailed Requirements ............................................................. ............................... 25 5.1 Camera Network Infrastructure ........................................... ............................... 25 5.2. Digital Video Network Performance Requirements...... . ....... V.— .......................... 26" 5.3 Proposed Software and Computing Environment ................ ............................... 26-- 5.4 Administration Toolsets ......................................................... ............................... 27 5.5 Security ..................................................................................... .............................27 5.6 Upgrade tools .................. ........................... ......................... .............................27 5.7 Camera Requirements ........................................................... ............................... 27 5.8 Power Supply ......................................................................... ............................... 28 5.9 Transmission of Streaming Video ......................................... ............................... 28 5. 10 Casing and Mounting Requirements .................................. ............................... 26 5.11 Data Storage.... ....................... .................................................... ....................... 29 5.12 Recording Capabilities. '* ... * ........ .. ......................................... ......... ...... ....:.........29 5.13 Server and Storage Specfications ....................................... ............................... 29 5.14 Network Viewing Specifications .......................................... ............................... 30 Page 3 of 61 L'' 1IL L at1 OLIV Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals 5.15 Workstation Requirements .......................... .................,.. ............................... 30 5.16 Size of video stream ............................................................. ............................... 30 5.17 Viewing .................................................. ............................... 5.18 Intelligent Video Analytics ................................................... ............................... 30 5.19 Optional Public Safety Network...... .............................................. .............. —... 31 5.20 Security ............................................ ............................... .... ........I ...................... 31 6.0 Maintenance and Pricing ............................. ......... ............................... ........ 32 7.0 Support ............................................................ ............................... ......................33 8.0 Warranty .................................................................................. ............................... 33 9.0 Training... .......................... ..... ...................,.... ................. ............................... 34 10.0 Documentation ............:....................... ............................... ....... .............................34 11.0 Inventory and Price ............. .......................... ................. ............................... 35 12.0 City's Good Faith Effort ................................................... ............................... .... 35 Addendum I - City Owned Buildings ............................................. ............................... 36 Addendum 2 . Buffalo Public Schools Buildings ........................... ............................... 42 Addendum 3 -- Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Buildings ... ............................... 45 Addendum 4 Dark Fiber Network .......................... Addendum 5 - City Of Buffalo Network Diagram ............................ .............................47 Addendum 6 Security Camera Locations ..................................... ............................... 48 Addendum7 — Insurance .......... ..................................... ............................... ........... 49 Addendum S -7 Definition of Terms ....... ............................... .................. .............. ...... 50 Addendum 9 -- Requirements Compliance Matrix...... ................. ............................... 54 Page 4 of 61 City of Buffalo Buffalo W relz;5s Management Information Services Security Camera Network ° Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals 1.0 Introduction and Purpose 1.1 Introduction Mayor Byron W. Brown, City of Buffalo (NY) directed the Buffalo Police Department (BPD) to investigate a wireless security camera network public safety program to combat crime and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Buffalo. Wireless digital video surveillance can provide the Buffalo Police Department and first responders with access to real -time video in emergency situations and evidence in criminal proceedings. Funding for the wireless camera network has been provided by New York State. The City of Buffalo Police Department plans to install a forty (40) camera neighborhood crime prevention system. Deployment may eventually number.in the hundreds and possibly thousands of cameras. The Buffalo Police wireless camera project specification also requests intelligent video analytics. The BPD camera deployment must be delivered on an expedited basis with a target completion date of October 1, 2007. 1.2 Buffalo Wireless Broadband Network Collaboration The BPD Wireless Security Camera Network RFP is a companion project to the Buffalo Wireless Broadband Network RFP. The Buffalo Wireless Broadband Network (hereafter refer to as the BWBN) is designed to provide citywide wireless internet coverage,as well as a data transport mechanism for remote data collections into centralized systems such as the BPD Wireless Security Camera Network. Long term the City expects the Security Camera Network (hereafter referred to as the "Network ") to use the communications facilities of the BWBN as its primary data communications vehicle. However, to make an aggressive on -time installation of October 1, 2007 and delivery schedule of the Network, it is acceptable to the City for this project to initially utilize the City's owned 4.9 GHz radio frequency to accomplish the data transport aspects of this project. In addition, Respondents may offer other initial data transport solutions of their choice assuming that the BWBN will not be ready to support an aggressive October 1, 2007 implementation date. Initial installation and ongoing operation of the Network will be the sole responsibility of Selected Respondent for this contract. Regardless of which data transport Page 5 of 61 C; fir nrR1Iff:nln J -- _ Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals technology is used i.e. 4.9 GHz, the BWBN, or another solution of the Respondents choosing, the conversion costs of ultimately moving from the initial implementation to the BWBN will be the winning bidder's responsibility. The City is looking for the best individual solutions for both this Network and the BWBN. There is no requirement for Respondents to bid both of them or to partner with a Respondent who is bidding on the BWBN. Respondents wishing to partner with a BWBN Respondent may due so. Respondents may also choose to respond to both RFPs. In either case, the Respondents must clearly delineate the added advantages to the City of the paired proposals. The City expects a paired proposal to achieve capital and operating cost efficiencies by combining these initiatives. Other - outcomes of a single project the Respondent should expect to delineate include: reduced environmental impact, minimized use of city resources, expedited installation, lower operating costs and superior project management.. .A paired proposal that creates 'a substantial delay in completion of the Network will be unacceptable. 1.3 Purpose The purpose of this RFP is to obtain proposals from highly qualified Respondents to serve as system integrators, project managers and operators of' a turnkey, cost - effective, comprehensive solution for street mounted, weather resistant network cameras, intelligent video analytics, and a video network control center. The City would like to inaugurate the video surveillance public safety program in 2097. The City will monitor the network from Buffalo Police Headquarters, 74 Franklin Street, Buffalo. The City's MIS Data Center, 1201 City Hall, will host the Police Camera deployment servers and storage. The City anticipates the cameras long -term will communicate primarily via a wireless mesh network provided by the winner of the BWBN competition. The winning bid of that RFP may combine the wireless mesh with WiMax, fiber or leased line backhaul to provide the best combination of data throughput and cost efficiency. In the short -term, if the winner of the BWBN competition will not be ready to support this initiative then the winner of this competition wll be expected at their cost to utilize the 4.9 GHz public safety spectrum or any other Page 6 of 61 iy t of B uflalu Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department ( /1 Bufl do Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals technical solution proposed by the Respondent. In this regard, the City holds license to bandwidth in the 4.9 GHz public safety spectrum. The City seeks to facilitate a wireless security camera network whereby: a. The City grants access to its street light poles, traffic signal poles and other infrastructure on a nonexclusive basis. b. The City and the Selected Respondent collaborate with the other entities, including the Buffalo Public Schools, the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, private security firms and private companies, to provide the Buffalo Police and Fire Departments with access in the event of an emergency to private security cameras operated by these entities. This capability will require separate agreements between the City and the participating entities. c. The term of this contract is envisioned to be five years in length, with subsequent renewal options at the City's discretion. 1.4 Policy Goals While the City seeks creative solutions to accomplish its objectives, all proposals will be considered in light of the following three policy goals: Crime Prevention The security camera network must assist the Buffalo Police Department combat crime. Proposals must be designed to provide vital information in real time where it is needed and archival video to support crime solving and prosecution. End -user flexibility, functionality and ease of use are vital. • Business District Economic Dovelopment Camera placement in the city's business districts will improve public safety and encourage the growth of business and retail activity by providing the City with an additional public safety tool and the public with a visible reminder of police support. • Homeland Security Buffalo's location on the border with Canada and key industrial sites mandates a continuing commitment to Homeland Security. The security camera network must complement ongoing efforts and must provide the ability to interoperate with other locally based public and private security camera networks. Page 7 of 61 City of B3 ff4lo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department 2.0 General Instructions 2.1 General Invitation Buffalo Vireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals The City of Buffalo invites Respondents to submit written proposals for the deployment of a wireless security camera network throughout the City. Proposals are solicited in accordance with the terms, conditions and instructions as set forth in this RFP, The overall Program Manager for the combined BWBN and the Buffalo Police Department Wireless Security Camera Network is Robert Leach, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the City of Buffalo. Mr. Leach will also serve as the Project Manager. The Senior Technical Advisor to the City of Buffalo's CIO is Les Hoffman, Coordinator of Community Technology Initiatives, Buffalo Urban Development Corporation /ECIDA. Peter Barone, Supervisor of Data Processing Operations, City of Buffalo, is the Technology Project Manager. Captain Mark Makowski is the Buffalo Police Department Project Manager. There will be a Pre - Proposal Conference on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until 12.00 noon in the Auditorium of the Albright Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222. Verbal questions may be asked by Respondent at the Pre- Proposal Conference; however Respondent must also submit these questions in writing by the deadline noted below to receive a formal response. Respondent must submit any questions concerning the RFP no later than Tuesday, May 23, 2007. The City will receive proposals at the City of Buffalo Department of Management Information Services, located in room 1201 in City Hall, Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York until 3:00 PM Buffalo, NY time on Friday, June 15, 2007. . No proposals will be accepted after the stated deadline. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to accept any proposal or portion of a proposal deemed to be in the City's best interest. Page 8 of 61 t iLy Vi L)Ulicii[3 Buff alo ix v vs Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals 2.2 Submittal Procedure Respondent must separate the pricing, cost, and fees information from the security camera solution information. All pricing, costs and fees information must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope at the same time labeled: Buffalo Police Security Camera RFP PRICING, COSTS AND PEES RESPONDENT'S NAME Respondent must submit twelve (12) copies of its proposal without pricing, cost and fees plus one (1) printed original, signed in ink without pricing, plus one (1) CDROM pdf version of proposal without pricing, in a sealed envelope. One copy without pricing should be unbound to allow for additional copying. Respondent must submit one (1) copy unbound of its pricing, cost and fees proposal, plus one (1) printed original, signed in ink of its pricing, cost and fees, plus one (1) CDROM pdf version.of its pricing, cost and fees, in a separate sealed envelope. Respondent may elect to either personally deliver, or mail, their proposals to the address provided below. Personal or Mail Delivery: Buffalo Police Security Camera RFP 1201 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Attention: Peter Barone To be assured of consideration, Proposals must be received by no later than 3:00 p.m. Buffalo, NY time on Friday, June 15,_2007 Respondents may submit their proposals at any time prior to the above stated deadline. Failure to submit the required number of copies by this deadline may be cause for disqualification from the RFP process. The original documents must be clearly marked as "ORIGINAL ", and must bear the original signature of an Page 9 of 61 City of BlIffale Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals authorized corporate agent on all documents requiring a signature. Respondent must enclose all documents in sealed envelopes or boxes. Failure by a messenger delivery service or printing service to meet the deadline will not excuse the Respondent from the deadline requirement. It is Respondent's sole responsibility to ensure that the Proposal is received as required. All submissions are subject to the Freedom of Information Act. The outside of each sealed envelope or package should be labeled: Proposal Enclosed Buffalo Police Security Camera RFP Due: Friday, June 15, 2007 Submitted by: (Name of Respondent) Package of 2.3 Pre - Proposal Conference A Pre - Proposal Conference will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the auditorium of the Albright Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222. It will be assumed that Respondents attending this meeting have reviewed the RFP in detail and are prepared to raise any substantive questions. As noted above, Respondents must submit questions in writing by May 23, 2007 to receive a formal response. The'City will answer questions regarding the RFP at the Pre - Proposal Conference. The City may respond both to questions raised on the day of the conference and to questions faxed or mailed prior to the deadline. . 2.4 Additional Inforamation and Questions Respondents must communicate only with the Technology Project Manager, Peter Barone. All questions, requests for clarification or additional information must be in writing, sent by mail or fax at 716- 851 -5472, and directed to the attention of Peter Barone, Supervisor of Data Processing Operations, City of Buffalo, 1201 City Hall; Buffalo, NY 14202 and must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. Buffalo time on May 23, 2007. Questions received from all Respondents will be answered and shared with all respondents via email by.June 1, 2007. Any changes to the RFP or the RFP process will also be emailed as addenda and posted at www.city-buffaLo.org/Buffalo Wireless. Respondents are encouraged, but not required, to submit questions one week prior to the scheduled Pre - Proposal Conference. The face of each envelope or the cover sheet Page lO of 01 �J t 1 City of Buffalo Buffalo Wireless � Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals of the fax should clearly indicate that the contents are "Police Security Camera Questions and Request for Clarification" about the RFP. No emails or telephone calls will be accepted unless the questions are general in nature. A Respondent that deviates from any of these restrictions may be subject to immediate disqualification from this RFP process. 2.5 Addenda & Modifications All addenda, amendments, and interpretations to this solicitation will be in writing. Only information supplied by the City in writing or in this RFP should be used in preparing proposal responses. All other contacts that a Respondent may have had before or after receipt of this RFP with any individuals, employees, subcontractors, consultants or representatives of the City and any information that may have been read in any news media or seem or heard in any communication facility regarding this RFP should be disregarded in preparing responses. The City does not assume responsibility for the receipt of any addendum sent to Respondent. If it becomes necessary to revise or expand upon any part of this RFP, an addendum will be sent to all of the prospective Respondents listed on the sign -in sheet for the Pre - Proposal Conference. Each addendum is incorporated as part of the RFP documents. The addendum may include, but will not be limited to, the following: • Responses to questions and requests for clarification; or • Responses to questions and requests for clarification raised at the Pre - Proposal Conference or by the deadline for submission of questions. 2.6 Examination of Documents and Requirements Each Respondent will carefully examine all RFP documents and thoroughly familiarize themselves with all requirements prior to submitting a proposal to ensure that the proposal meets the intent of this RFP. Before submitting a proposal, each Respondent will be responsible for making all investigations and examinations necessary to ascertain conditions and requirements affecting the requirements of this RFP. Failure to make such investigations and examinations will not relieve the Respondent from the obligation to comply, in every detail, with all provisions and requirements of the RFP. Page I 1 of 61 wity of A-IUA u1G Buffa.lu Yd:irele5s Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals 2.7 Evaluation and Selection Process The process for selecting a Selected Respondent for this RFP will be an open, competitive and fair process. Firms with extensive experience in partnering with local governments to deploy municipal wireless and wired security camera networks consistent with the vision, objectives, policies and requirements defined in this RFP are encouraged to respond. The evaluation process will have two separate steps. The first step will entail a technical review of each respondent's written submission as detailed below in Section 2.7A. Based upon the results of the first evaluation step. The leading Respondents will be given an opportunity to enter the Pilot and Demonstration step as described in Section 2.713. The Pilot and Demonstration step will give the opportunity for the leading Respondents to provide a small pilot (four cameras) for the City's Police Department to evaluate the efficacy of each Respondent's solution. Section 2.7C details the evaluation criteria that the City will utilize to determine the final winner of this competition. A. Technical Evaluation of Written Proposals An Evaluation Committee (EC), which will include representatives from the City, potential partners and others selected IT professionals will review and evaluate the written proposals, as described below. In evaluating written proposals, the EC will first consider the completeness and responsiveness of the Respondent's proposal. The RFP proposal evaluation process is organized into three phases: 0 Phase I Preliminary Proposal Assessment • Phase II Proposal Evaluation Phase III Oral Presentations (if .necessary) Phase I will involve an assessment of the Respondent's compliance with and adherence to all submittal requirements requested in Section 3.2, Required Content of the Proposal. Proposals which are incomplete and missing key components necessary to fully evaluate the proposal may, at the discretion of the EC, be rejected from further consideration due to "non- responsiveness" and rated Non - Responsive. Proposals providing responses to all sections will be eligible for detailed analysis in Phase II, Proposal Evaluation. Page 12 of 61 i� rr r �sr• City of .Buffalo t5LlRNIO vv rr•eiess Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals In Phase II, the EC will evaluate the extent to which a Respondent's proposal meets the project requirements set forth in the RFP. Phase II will include a detailed analysis of the Respondent's qualifications, experience, proposed implementation plan, preliminary cost proposal and other factors based on the evaluation criteria outlined in Section 2.7A, Technical Evaluating of Written Proposals. As part of the evaluation process, the EC will review the information required for each Proposal received. The EC may also review any other information that is available to it, including but not limited to information gained by checking references and by investigating the Respondent's financial condition. The City reserves the right to seek clarification of any information that is submitted by any Respondent in any portion of its proposal or to "request additional information at any time during the evaluation process. Any material misrepresentation made by a Respondent may void the proposal and eliminate the Respondent from further consideration. B. Pilot and Demonstration The City has reserved the time period from July 9, 2007 through to July 23, 2007 for a Pilot and \or live demonstration of the leading Respondents' proposed technical solution. It is the strong preference for the City to have, a multi- camera Pilot rather than a live Demonstration. The City has identified five locations for the Pilot. These locations will become permanent camera locations and are part of the forty (40) camera deployment. The five locations are: 1. 427 Ontario Street 2. Corner of N. Fillmore and E. Utica Streets. 3. Corner of Franklin and W. Chippewa Streets. 4. Corner of Abbott Road and Cazenovia 5. Grover Cleveland High School northwest corner of gymnasium closest to the corner of York and Normal Streets. The Pilot must consist of a fully operational camera deployment with full functionality as outlined in Section 5 of this RFP. Therefore, given equally scored technical proposals in step 2.7A, and multiple leading Respondents, absence of a pilot may result in the City not inviting that Respondent to continue in the selection process. Page 13 of 61 CitY of B u ff a l e Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department D i.iffalo fireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals For those leading Respondents identified in step 2.7A that choose to propose a demonstration rather than pilot, the demonstration ,must tape place within the time period of July 9, 2007 to July 23, 2007. Furthermore, the demonstration must be at a "live" customer site, using similar technology to what the Respondent is proposing, and be in production at that customer site. A demonstration within a "laboratory setting" at the Respondents facilities is not acceptable to the City. On or about. July 23, 2007 the City plans upon selecting one Finalist from. all Respondents to complete negotiations with. From the time of Finalist selection until contract award date, the City expects to continue to use that Finalist's pilot solution until completion of the entire project. Upon contract award date, the City expects that complete and final implementation of the Network within sixty calendar days. C. Evaluation Criteria 1. Value to the City. The value to the City will be determined by the proposed compliance with this RFP and including: a) Total cost of ownership for five (6) years, including recurring maintenance and bandwidth fees. b) Design, quality, system integration and completeness of the proposal. Efficacy of the solution as actually observed by the Buffalo Police Department during the Pilot and /or demonstration step. 2. Professional and Technical Competence The Respondent's ability to provide the services described in the RFP, including the capacity to achieve the project goals, objectives and the scope of services described in this RFP will be determined by the following: a) Respondent's Professional Qualifications and the Specialized Experience of Respondent's Team in providing wireless and wired camera network service on projects of similar scope and magnitude (e.g., specifically with respect to large organizations, organizations with strong identities of their own and government agencies); Page 14 of 61 i Cit y nT rr i T3 ... 1`F_7_ fIT: .�_T_ _ - pity o Buf ajo twill - Au w Management Information Services Security Camera Network F Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals b) The Local Availability of Respondent's Key Personnel which will be committed to the City of Buffalo account; c) The Past and Current Performance of the Respondent (and Team members) on other contracts in terms of quality of services and compliance with performance schedules. The Committee may solicit from current and /or previous clients including the City of Buffalo, other government agencies, or any available sources, relevant information concerning the Respondent's record of performance. 3. Financial Capacity The EC will consider the financial condition of Respondent. Respondent must be financially stable to ensure performance over the duration of the contract. , 4. Deployment Strategy and Plan This will be determined by the timeliness and reasonableness of the proposed deployment plan. Other determining factors include: the Quality, Comprehensiveness and Adequacy of the proposed approach to developing and implementing the Deployment Strategy, including the staffing; plan and Respondent's local availability and commitment of personnel who will manage and oversee the City of Buffalo account. The Evaluation Committee will review each proposal for the Respondent's understanding of the objectives of the services and how these objectives may be best accomplished. Each Respondent will be evaluated on its overall strategy, methodology, timetable, and approach to meeting the City's requirements. 5. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances and Statutes The EC will consider the degree to which proposals are compliant with the Requirements stated in this RFP and Respondent's compliance with all laws, ordinances, and statutes governing the contract, including the 1994 U.S. Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. As part of creating and /or building any required infrastructure and /or installing any materials and /or required items, the Selected Respondent will bear the full risk of site and local conditions (including unusual and /or unexpected conditions) at locations where any work is to be performed. In the event that work is required to be performed on any property that the City does not own or control, the Selected Respondent will be responsible for obtaining any required licenses and/or easements. Any or all of the aforementioned licenses /easements will list the Page 15 of 61 Citv of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department B uff a le 1,� it - e l cos .. rr w.. �: ati.:yo Security Camera Network Request for Proposals City as a co- licensee. The City will be entitled to the full benefit of any such license sleasements for the duration of the license term and any extensions of such term and any such lice nsesleasements will explicitly provide the City with privity of contract directly with the licensor and as such, will be enforceable by the City. 6. Level of Innovation The City is looking for a turnkey solution that is both scalable and extendable as the state -of- the -art changes in the use of video as data in future undefined law enforcement applications. As such, a proven track record in bringing to market new innovative uses of video data will be more attractive to the City than those Respondents whose sole experience is as an integrator of current technology. 2.8 Schedule Summary Listed below are important target dates and times by which actions related to this RFP should be completed. Note that these target dates are subject to change by the City of Buffalo. Respondent must provide deliverable timeline in response to Section 3.2 Required Content, paragraph D. Deployment Plan, Project Timeline. EVENT DATE Issuing of RFP April 27, 2007 Pre - Proposal Conference May 15, 2007 Written Questions from Respondents Due May 23, 2007 Responses to Questions due to Respondents June 1, 2 Proposals Due June 15, 2007 Leading Proposals selected July 2, 2007 Pilot Period July 9 — 23, 2007 Finalist Recommended July 23, 2007 Contract Executed July 30, 2607 Project Completed October 1, 2007 2.9 Vendor Selection After the Evaluation Committee completes its review of Proposals in Phase II, it may submit to the Selection Committee a recommended short list of Respondents (Phase III) or the Evaluation Committee may forego Phase III and submit a recommendation to select one or more Respondent(s) or a recommendation to reject any or all Proposals. Page 16 of 61 City of Buffalo Buffalo 'Wireless Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals 3.0 Proposal Format and Required Format 3.1 Proposal Format Proposals must be prepared on S /2" X 11" letter size paper (preferably recycled), printed double - sided, and bound on the long side. The City encourages using reusable, recycled, recyclable and chlorine free printed materials for bids, proposal, reports and other documents prepared in connection with this solicitation. Expensive papers and bindings are discouraged, as no materials will be returned. Sections should be separated by labeled tabs and organized in accordance with subject matter sequence as set forth below. Each page of the Proposal must be numbered in a manner so as to -be uniquely identified. Respondents are advised to adhere to the submittal requirements of the RFP. Failure to comply with the instructions of this RFP may be cause for rejection of the noncompliant Proposal. Respondent must provide information in the appropriate areas throughout the RFP. Submission of a Proposal in response to this RFP constitutes acceptance of all requirements outlined in the RFP. All proposals should be electronically generated and the printed original signed in ink. Legibility, clarity and completeness are important and essential. One (1) CDROM containing an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) version of all proposal materials should also be provided. The proposal must be signed by individual(s) legally authorized to bind the Respondent(s) and must contain a statement that the proposal and the prices contained therein will remain firm for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days after receipt by the City. 3.2 Required Content A. Cover Letter of Introduction and Executive Summary Respondent must submit a letter of introduction and an executive summary of the proposal. The letter of introduction must be signed by a person authorized by your firm to obligate your firm to make the commitments contained in the proposal. Submission of the letter will constitute a representation by your firm Page 17 of 61 City of Rl„y ffaln Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department .h.Y 4A IXAV Y 1.1 `(i 1[V i'.Y iJ Security Camera Network Request for Proposals that your firm is willing and able to perform the commitments contained in the proposal. Respondent must also submit an executive summary. The executive summary will explain Respondent's understanding of the City's intent and objectives and how Respondent's Proposal would achieve those objectives. The summary must discuss Respondent's plan for implementing and monitoring the Services; approach to project management; strategies, tools and safeguards for ensuring performance of all required Services; equipment, software and firmware considerations; training and ongoing support; and any additional factors for the City's consideration. Respondent's cover letter must be signed by an authorized representative of the entity committing. Respondent to provide the Services as described in this RFP in accordance with the terms and conditions of any contract awarded pursuant to the RFP process. The cover letter must: (i) Indicate the number of years the entity has'been in business, and provide an overview of the experience and background of the entity and its key personnel committed to this project. (ii) Identify the legal name of the entity, its headquarters address, its principal place of business, its legal form (i.e., corporation, joint venture, limited partnership, etc.), and the names of its principals or partners and authority to do business in New York. (iii) Indicate the name and telephone number(s) of the principal contact for oral presentation, or negotiations. (iv) Identify participants in Respondent's "Team." For example if Respondent is a business entity that is comprised of more than one legal participant (e.g., Respondent is a general partnership, joint venture, etc.), then Respondent must identify or cause to be identified all participants involved, their respective ownership percentages, and summarize the role, degree of involvement, and experience of each participant separately. If Respondent has a prime contractor / subcontractor relationship instead, this information regarding role, involvement and experience is also required for any subcontractor that is proposed to provide a significant portion of the work. (v) Provide a chronological history of all mergers and /or acquisitions involving the Respondent team members, including all present and Page 18 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department wYr y V Buffalo wreless t Security Camera Network Request for Proposals former subsidiaries or divisions and any material restructuring activities, if applicable. Include any such forthcoming actions, if such disclosure has already been made generally available to the public and is permitted by law. (vi) Provide a summary of Respondent's commitment to comply with the MBE/'WBE requirements of the City: The advertisement inviting bids for the doing of a work or improvement or for the furnishings of materials, supplies, or equipment shall among other things state that the bidder must submit prior to the awarding of a contract, a statement indicating that the bidder will work toward a minority workforce goal of 25 %, and women workforce goal of 5 %.1n addition, a statement must be. submitted prior to the awarding of a contract indicating that the bidder will work toward a business utilization goal for minority business enterprise of 25% and women business enterprise of 5 %. These goals shall be utilized for all purchasing, professional services and construction contracts. B. Company Profile Information► Respondent must also submit a brief description of Respondent's firm which will include: a. Name, mailing address, email address, telephone number and fax number of the primary contact person for your firm; b. A brief description of your firm, including the number of years in business, major business lines, major markets served, company history, relevant operating segments, primary vision and strategy, number of employees, office locations and any Joint Venture Partners; c. Respondent must furnish a resolution or some other form of authority, signed by a Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Secretary, or managing partners, which lists the specific officers who are authorized to execute agreements on behalf of the Respondent; d. Financial details demonstrating your firm's financial capacity to undertake and complete the project as proposed statements should include all of the following; Balance sheets; • Income /operating statements for the last two years prepared by an independent public accountant; • Cash flow statements and /or statements of change in financial position for the last two years prepared by an independent public accountant; Page 19 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals • A list of other business pursuits of similar size and scope to this RFP that your firm is currently involved in; • A statement disclosing any state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding that Respondent has filed or with which Respondent is otherwise involved; • Provide any other information not specifically itemized above that is believed to be demonstrative of your firm's financial capacity. • Demonstrate an ability to remain economically viable for a minimum of 10 years and provide a detailed investment strategy to upgrade the network over time to provide high quality service based on future needs of individuals, businesses and organizations. e. If the proposal is submitted with Joint Venture Partners, provide full information concerning the nature and structure of the Joint Venture, including: • Entity(ies) that will be guaranteeing contract performance; • Which entity. is responsible for which portion of the work; • Date of Joint Venture formation, and • A statement as to whether the agreement between Joint Venture Partners makes each partner jointly and severally liable for contractual obligations of this project. Further regarding joint ventures, if Respondent is a joint venture, attach a copy of the joint venture agreement signed by an authorized officer of each joint venture partner. Each partner must execute required insurance certificates. 1'. Respondent must provide references, preferably at lea_ st three(3), and preferably from municipalities on contracts of similar scope and magnitude as described in this RFP, performed by your firm including client, reference and telephone numbers, staff members who worked on each project, budget, schedule and project summary. Descriptions should be limited to one page for each project. If Joint Venture Partners are proposed, provide references for each. Experience will not be considered unless complete reference data is provided. At a minimum, the following information must be included for each client reference: • Client name, address, contact person name, telephone, and fax number. • Description of services provided similar to the services outlined in Section III, Scope of Services of this RFP. • Nature and extent of Respondent's involvement as the prime contractor. • Identify services, if any, subcontracted, and to what other company. • Total dollar value of the contract. • Contract term (Start and Expiration). Page 20 of 61 j Vd y o1 LUi1Ct1V Lµ11"1 W-- 110154 .'7.7 Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals The City may solicit relevant information concerning Respondent's record of past performance from previous clients, including the City of Buffalo, or any other available sources; g. Describe any strategic changes your firm has undertaken in recent years, such as businesses acquired or divested, reorganizations, etc; h. Respondent must provide a listing and a brief description of all material legal actions, together with any fines and penalties, for the past five years. - i. Respondent must provide a summary of the professional qualifications and experience of key personnel who will be dedicated to the services described in this RFP. For each person identified, describe the.following information: • Title and reporting responsibility; • Proposed role in this project, including the functions and tasks for which they will have prune responsibility (also indicate areas of secondary responsibility, if appropriate) • Pertinent areas of expertise and past experience • Base location (local facility, as applicable) • Resumes or corporate personnel profiles which describe their overall experience and expertise C. Solution Description Provide information on your firm's proposed solution to address the following: A description of the solution that is being proposed to meet the Detailed Requirements stated in Section 5.0. Respondent will enumerate their responses according to the outline in this Section. D. Deployment Plan Respondent will provide deployment plan with high level tasks for deployment over a proposed period of time. Respondent will also describe the project management methodology that will be used to execute on the deployment plan. Respondent must include a comprehensive and detailed description of the process by which it will provide the Services as described in this RFP. Project Timeline All responses should, at a minimum, reference the anticipated timeline for this project. All costs should, at a minimum, reflect the ability to meet this timeline. Timelines must include: a. Project milestones. Page 21 of 61 Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Vvilreless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals b. Beginning of BPD camera installation. c. Integration of Pilot equipment into the final production solution. d. Completion of control center operations. e. Date of 20th, 30th and 40th camera installation. f. Completion of BPD camera installation. g. Respondents may, in addition, provide alterative timelines to be accompanied by an explanation of variance from the periods listed. h. Assume an August 1, 2007 start date with an October 1, 2007 completion date. Organization Chart Include an organization chart which clearly illustrates all firms (joint venture partners, if any, subcontractors); their relationship in terms of " proposed Services, key personnel involved and the specific role of each of the firms'in a team or joint venture. E. Dedicated Resources Describe facilities, equipment, personnel, communication technologies and other resources available for implementing any proposed Services. F. MBEAWBE Plan In Respondent's proposal, Respondent must provide a letter of commitment to achieve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation and Women Business. Enterprise (WBE) participation. The City's policy regarding MBE /WBE goals is: The advertisement inviting bids for the. doing of a work or improvement or for the furnishings of materials, supplies, or equipment shall among other things state that the bidder must submit prior to the awarding of a contract, a statement indicating that the bidder will work toward a minority workforce goal of 25 %, and women workforce goal of 5 %. In addition, a statement must be submitted prior to the awarding of a contract indicating that the bidder will work toward a business utilization goal for minority business enterprise of 25% and women business enterprise of 5 %. These goals shall be utilized for all purchasing, professional services and construction contracts. Page 22 of 61 "i Y City of Buffalo Buffalo Wir z Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals G. Insurance Prior to contract award, the Selected Respondent will be required to submit evidence of insurance in the amounts specified in the attached Addendum 10. H., Hold Harmless The Respondent will defend, indemnify and hold the City of Buffalo, its officers, agents, engineers, and /or employees harmless from all claims of damage due to . Respondent's negligent acts or omissions related to Respondent's performance of work. I. Copyright and Patent Rights The Respondent warrants that there are no existing claims of violation and . respondent has no knowledge of any potential claims of violation of copyrights or patent rights in products being proposed in this bid as of the date of bid submittal. The Respondent will indemnify the City of Buffalo in any claim or action brought against the City of Buffalo based upon a claim that the software or hardware provided by the Respondent violated any copyright or patent rights. 4.0 Use of City and Other Public Assets 4.1 Use of City Assets For the purposes of the developing proposals, Respondents should assume that all of the City assets listed are available for use at terms to be negotiated with the City where the City will be compensated for the use of those assets. a. The City owns —650 Traffic Signal Poles (TSPs) that are deployed at intersections throughout the City. Additional details include: • These TSPs have a vertical pole- height of —21 feet; • Most TSPs have a horizontal crossbar at —18 feet; • Some TSPs with street light extensions have a horizontal crossbar at'-30 ft. b. The City owns the Street Light Poles (SLPs) that exist along arterial /.main streets throughout the City in the public right- o#-way. (Wooden poles in certain neighborhood side streets are owned by National Grid.) Additional details include: • These SLPs have a vertical pole height of —30 feet; • Most SLPs have a horizontal mast arm, luminaries and light fixture at between 18 and 30 feet; Page 23 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Rn ffin _10 WirelpQc Security Camera Network Request for Proposals • Some SLPs are decorative in nature and may not support the mounting of communications equipment physically or aesthetically; and c. The City owns a large number of buildings, which are distributed throughout the City. These mounting locations may be available for use by the Selected Respondent. A list of city- owned buildings is included in Addendum 1 City -Owned Building and Addendum 2 Buffalo Public School Buildings. d. The City has dark fiber available in the University at Buffalo (UB) owned dark fiber network in the City of Buffalo. Two strands of fiber in the University's backbone network, which extends from 125 Main Street to the South Campus, are available to the Selected Respondent for this project. All costs associated with'provisioning the fiber for use in the deployment of the wireless network are the Selected Respondent's responsibility. A diagram is attached. The fiber can be accessed at fiber distribution panels- at the following locations: i. Goodyear Hall UB South Campus. UB South Campus is located on Main Street at the City line. ii. Crosby Hall_UB South Campus. iii. NFTA Metro Rail Humboldt Hospital Station ay. 350 Main St., 2nd floor, Meet -Me Room v. 93 Oak Street, NFTA Operations Control Center. vi. 95 Franklin Street vii. 445 Elm Street, beginning Many NFTA Metro Rail stations above and below ground. have fiber passing (looped) through to permit the addition of a fiber distribution panel (FDP) and "May be used. The installation of any FDP's must in all cases comply with the requirements of and be approved by the University at Buffalo. Any material and /or equipment added to the University's back bone network will become the property of the University at Buffalo. Before access to the University's fiber optic network is granted to the Respondent, the Respondent may be required to enter into an interconnection agreement with the University at Buffalo. The use of the University's fiber optic network must be in compliance with the terms of agreements that the University has entered into with the City of Buffalo and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, copies of which will be made available upon request. Page 24 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless j Security Camera Network Request for Proposals Any access to power will be subject to negotiations with the City or the City's local electric company. 4.2 Use of Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) Assets The NFTA operates the bus, rail and public.airports serving Buffalo and Western New York. The portion of the UB dark fiber network on Main Street is located in the NFTA rail right -of -way. The NFTA has partnered with the City and BuffaloNiagarraWiFi.org in previous projects. Use of,NFTA facilities is subject to the approval of the NFTA. The City and NFTA encourages proposals that include ideas around creative transit applications, such as. schedule access and arrival time of next bus or train. 4.3 Use of BMHA Assets The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority owns a large number of buildings, which are distributed throughout the City. Many of these buildings are taller than two stories, making them candidates for mounting assets. See Addendum 3 for locations. Any use of these buildings may subject to a separate agreement, but are available for use. 5.0 Detailed Requirements The Respondent should provide a complete system, including: 5.1 Camera Network Infrastructure, a. The BPD Camera network deployment requires high reliability. The Network will support fault tolerance mechanisms to mitigate and /or eliminate single points of failure and ensure high reliability in a wireless mesh environment. Respondents will state the reliability levels they will commit to for the Network. b. The optimal network must be capable of operating multiple frequencies and dedicated radios simultaneously. These may include FCC licensed 4.9 GHz for Public Safety access, 2.4 GHz for access, and 5 GHz for wireless backhaul. c. Proposals using either 4.9GHz or public spectrum will be accepted. d. The Respondent must demonstrate the ability to deliver secure transmissions. e. The Respondent must demonstrate the ability to deliver excellent throughput (Quality of Service) for the BPD camera deployment and other public safety applications. Page 25 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buff 0 Iffir,,ie L 4, l.iG i l - V YY JL{. t�iCi.7� Security Camera Network Request for Proposals f. Respondents must detail how the network design eliminates or minimizes single points of failure. g. The Network may include a fixed wireless point -to- multipoint, fiber or leased line solutions as a Backhaul Tier for aggregating video traffic. h. The Network will support contingency mechanisms to ensure operation during a natural or other disaster. Respondents will describe their proposed disaster recovery plan for the Network. i. The Network will be easily scaled and upgraded in a modular fashion to support additional cameras. j. All equipment will comply with all relevant electrical, environmental and safety standards and all applicable local ordinances. 5.2 Digital Video Network Performance Requirements. The Respondent. must describe and provide network performance that will be adequate for video monitoring and surveillance in the proposed deployment. Network Performance presentation must include Respondent's engineering assumptions regarding: a. Compression protocol b. Resolution or frame size c. Image ratio d. Frame rate. Delivery of 30 frames per second is encouraged if it can be accomplished cost effectively without substantial increases in recurring network overhead requirements, data management and storage costs. e. Compression ratio £ Recommended bandwidth requirement per camera g. The potential use of video analytics to manage bandwidth requirements in support of low throughput monitoring and high throughput for potential incidents is encouraged. 5.3 Proposed Software and Computing Environment The Respondent must present, in detail, the version, features and capabilities of the proposed video management system. Included in this section should be a detailed technical overview of any proposed hardware or software_ platform, including: a. Hardware /software architecture diagrams b. Process flow diagrams c. Network diagrams d. Minimum client computer configurations for desktop, remote and mobile police car access. e. Optimal and minimum network requirements. f. Optimal and minimum server requirements. g. Optimal and minimum storage requirements. Page 26 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network t Request for Proposals h. Optimal and minimum backup requirements. 5.4 Administration Toolsets Answer the following: a. 'What administration toolsets are included with the system? b. What skills are required to maintain the system.? c. What tools are available to customize the system? d. What monitoring is routinely required for optimal system performance? 5.5 Security Answer the following: a. What security tools are included with the system? b. How is the security profile defined? c. What is included in the user security profile? 5.6 Upgrade tools Answer the following: a. What is the software upgrade frequency? b. How are patches and fixes applied? c. How are patches and fixes deployed? d. How are upgrades applied? e. How much training (technical training and end user) is generally required with upgrades to the system? f. What happens to software customizations (e.g., user - defined tables and fields). during the upgrade? g. - How many versions of the software does your company support? Please provide an anticipated future release schedule. 5.7 Camera Requirements The City is requesting'that the Respondent provide a minimum of two camera options with distinguishable features and capabilities. The Respondent shall provide equipment that meets or exceeds the follow_ ing specifications outlined below: a. Network IP camera. b. Transmit video in color. c. Provide a minimum of 22X optical zoom. d. Ability to operate in low light. Respondent is required to provide low light specifications. e. Ability to pan 300 degrees via remote control. f. Ability to tilt 180 degrees via remote control. g. Ability to operate in an enclosed case in conjunction with the environmental conditions possible in Buffalo, NY. Page 27 of 61 City of Buffalo R. ffal w vless Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals h. Optional two way voice communications. 5.8 Power Supply a. Ability to operate on a 110 VAC power supply, 24 -hours a day for an extended period of time, no less than nine months in duration provided the proper power requirements are met. b. Respondent will describe automatic camera operation recovery after restoration of power. c. Respondent will describe power maintenance requirements.. d. The Respondent should provide a battery option in the event that a camera needs to be deployed to a location that is unable to connect to a conventional power supply The battery solution shall power the camera for a minimum of 48 hours. 5.9 Transmission of Streaming Video a. Ability to transmit wireless data. b. Ability to transmit a minimum of 30 frames a second. c. Ability to transmit the wireless data in a secure encrypted format. The Respondent is required to provide detailed specifications. d. Ability for police employees to view live video transmission at every police station, at mobile data terminals in police vehicles, and remotely over the internet. 5.10 Casing and Mounting Requirements a. Weather resistant, vandal resistant enclosure with an affixed flashing blue strobe light and the BPD logo. b. Waterproof under normal and severe rain conditions. c. Wind resistance in accordance with the stress of the materials. d. External'temperature resistant range. e. The casing shall allow for'the proper cooling and heating of the camera in order to work as intended if needed. f. Ability to resist vandalism. g.. Ability to attach to street light poles, traffic signal poles and utility poles. h. Ability to attach to buildings. i. Ability to be moved and installed in a simplistic manner. j. All mounting devices and casing enclosures should be designed to be installed by a single individual of average size. k. Installation and removal of all mounting devices and casing enclosures should be achieved by the utilization of standard tools. 1. Provide the proper ventilation and airflow in accordance with the specifications of the camera selected. Page 28 of 61 0' 1" o f Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department s 7777 Buffialo Wireloss Security Camera Network Request for Proposals m. Non ferrous metal construction of outer enclosure (if metal is utilized for exterior). n. The Respondent shall specify the total weight of one complete camera . installation including camera, casing, mount and other equipment included in casing. o. The Respondent shall offer alternative casing and mounting solutions without. strobe lights that emphasize cost effectiveness. 5.11 Data Storage a. All data shall be capable of being stored in a digital format that can be retrieved, copied, viewed, and deleted as needed. b. Data storage must be part of a secure chain of custody including physical and electronic security. 5.12 Recording Capabilities a. Allow the user to capture still pictures in a multiple formats. b. Allow the user to record streaming video in an industry- standard format that can be viewed on a standard DVD player or other common media. c. Provide a date and time stamp option. d. Provide video data in a manner consistent with the conveyance of video forensic evidence. Video must fairly and accurately represent what it depicts. It must be self- verifying, providing a detailed enough .. . picture of the scene for a witness to confirm that the area is accurately depicted. e. A test by the vendor must be conducted and provided in writing for each camera stating that the video from each camera fairly and accurately depicts the local area. 5.13 Server and Storage Specifications a. The City expects to retain. 28 days of video archives. b. Respondent must detail server specifications to support Respondent's recommended configuration including backup. Respondent must specify: • Processor. • Memory (RAM). • Minimum of an 8x DVD +R / +RW • Storage o Amount • Configuration (eg SAN) • Backup c. The Respondent shall specify the amount of storage required per hour of video. Page 29 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals d. If the video is compressed the Respondent shall provided the ratio of video compression. e. The Respondent shall list all product name brands, models and configurations. 5.14 Network Viewing Specifications Buffalo Police cruisers carry Panasonic Toughbooks with two available Ethernet ports. Data is currently provided via 900MHz radio modems. The Respondent shall specify the requirements and cost for viewing video in the following locations: a. Police Department Headquarters b. Police Department District Stations c. City Hall d. In police vehicles e. Via the internet with authorization. 5.15 Workstation Requirements. Respondents must specify minimum workstation requirements, including: . a. `Processor requirements (e.g. 1GHz). b. Minimum memory requirements. c. Minimum video card requirements. d. Minimum requirements for the operating platform (e.g. Windows 98). 5.16 Size of video stream Proposals shall specify the size of the video streams from real -tune or captured video'. 5.17 Viewing a. A 1024'by 768 resolution viewing area is preferred. b. Software shall allow for the viewing of multiple cameras on one screen. c. Include ability to program the camera to pan /move in order to capture an area without an operator. d. The viewing system shall provide for rapid search capabilities. e. Ability to view up to 30 frames a second. f. The design should be easy to navigate by allowing the user to operate the camera via a "mouse" controller. g. The controllers shall accommodate a minimum of four preset coordinates per camera. 5.18 Intelligent Video Analytics The BPD prefers to monitor all cameras 24 hours a day. Even with available officers, however, the ability of officers to continually and effectively Page 30 of 61 C! -" ;t , c- of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals monitor multiple video screens is limited. It is the BPD'S preference to use human intervention to review prescreened video and determine if an immediate response is appropriate. The City requires a intelligent video analytics system that analyzes video on a broad array of distinct human behaviors and alerts the system monitors of suspicious behavior. An intelligent video analytics system should include: a. Intuitive user interface. b. Flexibility to grow to hundreds of cameras. c. Central or distributed management. d. User defined events differentiated for each camera. e. Real time alerts. f. Day and time event definitions. g. Recognition of a minimum of 15 suspicious events. h. Optional placement of analytics at the network's edge, minimizing full-time bandwidth requirements. i. Address Sections S5.3 -6 above for the intelligent video, analytics system. 5.19 Optional Public Safety Network The City holds license to and welcomes Proposals that incorporate a public safety broadband frequency into the network architecture in support of the BPD wireless camera deployment and other City public safety applications. Proposals that include this capacity must meet the following minimum requirements, in addition to AES encryption and the other requirements outlined in the Evaluation Criteria: a. Must use the licensed 4.9 GHz public safety frequency; b. If the public safety aspect is proprietary in nature, the municipal network must still employ open access, nonproprietary architecture; c. Cost to provide this service.to the City should be factored into the Proposal's business model.. d. If the Respondent seeks payment from the City for this purpose, it should be detailed in the Proposal. The City reserves the right to implement a wireless public safety network independent of this RFP including, without limitation, implementing a pilot program relating to such a network. 5.20 Security The Network will support multilayered security protocols and methods, to include at a minimum the following: , A ,/) Page 31 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals a. Mechanisms to prevent or mitigate the risk of hackers, spammers, denial of service and other forms of malicious attacks on or through the network. These mechanisms should balance the need to prevent these attacks, while at the same time not punishing or burdening unnecessarily all users of the Network; b. Support for Media Access Control ( "MAC ") address filtering; c. Support for Wired Equivalent Privacy ( "WEP ") encryption, including both 64 and 128 bit keys; d. Support for Temporal Key Integrity Protocol ("TKIP ") encryption; e. Support for Advanced Encryption Standard ( "AES ") encryption; f. Support for WiFi Protected Access ( "WPA "). Respondents will also state whether their proposed solution supports WiFi Protected Access 2 ( "WPA2 "), and if not, their current roadmap and timeline for adding this support; g. Support for 802.1x authentication using Extensible Authentication Protocol ( "EAP ") and Remote Authentication Dial -In User Service ("RADIUS').; h. Support for the suppression of Extended Service Set Identifier ( " ESSID ") broadcasts;, i. Support for multiple ESSIDs and the ability to map ESSIDs individually to Virtual LANs ("VLANs" ); j. Support for filtering of traffic based on Internet Protocol ( "IP") addresses, subnets and Transmission Control Protocol ( "TCP") ports k. Support for VPN tunneling using Internet Protocol Security (" IPSec "). This VPN support must support true end -to -end encryption, regardless of at what point in the Network users elect to terminate their session; and 1. Support for encryption of all control and network management traffic. 6:0 Maintenance and Pricing Respondent must detail maintenance coverage to be provided, including: a. Service to be provided i. Routine services provided on a periodic basis such as onsite maintenance and cleaning. ii. Emergency response service including guaranteed response time. b. Hours and days of coverage c. Equipment replacement procedures, including onsite or depot parts repair and replacement d. Response time for each service call, including: i. System outage ii. Network control center outage iii. Camera network outage impacting 25% of cameras iv. Camera outage e. Escalation procedure from first call to highest level respondent Page 32 of 61 o r. ;Y „r u„rra t il V.� xJ U�.,I.UiV Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department P,ff rxri ie Security Camera Network Request for Proposals f. Detailed procedure showing knowledgeable first -tune response to service calls g. Detailed breakdown of all maintenance costs for all equipment, software and services beginning at the end of the warranty period and extending through year five. h. Optional Maintenance service plans. 7.0 Support The Respondent shall detail the technical and operational support that will be provided for the BPD camera deployment in addition to support provided to the support provided under Paragraph' 6.7 Customer Service and Support. The Respondent shall detail: a. Telephone support (e.g., include toll -free support hotline, hours of operation, availability of 24 x 7 hotline, etc.). b. Special plans defining "levels" of City of Buffalo support (e.g., tier 1, tier 2, etc.). Define the level of support that is being proposed. c. Delivery method of future upgrades and product enhancements including historical frequency of upgrades by module. d. Availability of user groups and their geographic areas. e. Problem reporting and resolution_ procedures. f. Bug fixes and patches. g. Support provided for third -party solutions. h. Other support (e.g., on- site., remote dial -in, Web site access to patches, fixes and knowledge base). 8.0 Warranty a. All equipment shall carry a minimum of one -year warranty on parts, hardware, and software installed by the Respondent. b. No additional labor costs shall be imposed on the City in order to correct documented defects within.the one -year warranty period. c. A contact person and phone number shall be provided in order to report any hardware and software defects. d. The City requires that a contact be available on a Monday through Friday basis during normal working hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. e. The one -year period shall not begin until the entire system is installed, inspected and accepted by the designated project manager. f. The Respondent must also warrant that the hardware and software will operate at the time of delivery in accordance with the manufacturer's published specifications and the Respondent's written Page 33 of 61 City of Buffalo Buffalo Wirel�Gg Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals description of the system operation, as well as warrant against defects in workmanship and material. g. If the Respondent offers additional warranty service or support programs other than what is stated above, the Respondent should state such programs and the additional cost of the program(s). 9.0 Training The Respondent shall submit a training plan that describes the procedures that the Respondent will employ to adequately accomplish training related to the implementation and full utilization of the system. The Respondent shall provide a contact person and phone number to assist the City with any technical questions. This service shall be provided as a part of the training for a minimum of six months_from the date of installation. . Training shall be provided, to personnel designated by the Buffalo Police Department, within 15 City business days from the completed installation date. Training for all hardware and software must be provided on -site and shall at a minimum include: a. The installation of the camera mounts to the structure as well as the camera. b. How to remove the camera from the casing. c. How to align the camera to the receiver /antenna. d. How to mount the antenna(s). e. How to secure and remove the power source. f. How to operate the camera software in order to zoom, pan, and focus. g. How to record and retrieve data. h. How to search and retrieve the pre - recorded video information according to time stamps. i. Hover to search and retrieve the pre - recorded video information from the server. j. How to install or set up a computer as a viewing station. k. Name and phone number of person responsible for training for six months. 10.0 Documentation The Respondent shall include: a. A written manual that covers the specifications and operations of all hardware and software provided at the time of installation. Page 34 of 61 City of Buffalo Buffal.n Wireless Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals b. As built drawings of the system and network. c. As built diagrams of the camera, enclosure and showing all equipment, antennas in the casing. d. As built wiring diagrams for electrical connections in and to the camera and casing. e. As built communications wiring diagrams for antennas and camera. f. As built casing installation diagrams for each type of structure or pole utilized. g. As built network drawing showing the chain of custody of video evidence. 1L0 Inventory and Price The Respondent shall provide a complete inventory, and price details on all purchased equipment, hardware and software pertaining to this Supplement, including: a. Make, model, quantities, and unit pricing. b. Software version and release number as applicable. b. Data sheets. c. Range of the equipment, if applicable. d. Recommended spare parts with quantities and costs. e. Spare parts required to self - maintain the system projected over a five- year period. f. Specify requested payment schedule. 12.0 City's Good Faith Effort All information provided in this RFP is provided in good faith and represents the City's, it's partners' and advisors' best effort to convey with accuracy and full disclosure all information that may be directly relevant to this document and proposed project. However, in a project as large as envisioned here covering a large and complex metropolitan city some exceptions may have been missed, some contradictions not identified and some inadvertent errors may have been made. The City bears no responsibility for any costs, current of future, for these details. Page 35 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals Addendum 1 -- City Owned Buildings DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORK, PARKS, & STREETS BUILDING LIST File: C:DPW Bldg List Prepared: 11-15-05 Facility No. Munis I Name No. Address Zis, _Footage square MAJOR MUNICIPAL 1 -1101 1000 City Hall 75 Niagara S 14202- 1 -1102 1500 Citv Court 50 Delaware Ave 14202 - FIRE 1 -1201 2500 Fire Headquarters 195 Court Street 14202- 1-12021 2501 1 Fire Re air Garage 39 Seventh Street 14202- 1 -1203 2502 Fire Hazardous Materials Office 18 Staats Street 14202- 1 -1204 2503 Fire Service Station 18 Staats Street 14202- 1 -1205 2510 Hose Tower 195 Court Street 14202 - 1 -1206 2520 Fire Alarm Communication Office 332 Ellicott St @ Sycamore 14203- 1 -1207 2530 Fire Engine 01 / Ladder 02 132 Ellicott St@ S. Division 14203- 14,250 . 1 -1208 2830 Fire Engine 02 / Div: Chief - 56 376 Vir inia St @ Elmwood 14201 - 17,314 1 -1209 2550 Fire En pine 03 /HM1 / Batt. Chief - 43 601 Broadway St Monore 14212 - 1 -1210 2560 in Fire En e 04 941 Abbott Rd @ Hollywood 14220- 7,574 1 -1211 2570 Fire Hazmat Training Facility 40 Ganson St .14203- 6,370 1 -1213 2810 Fire En ine 21 / Ladder 07 /Rescue 1 1229 Jefferson Ave @ Kingsley 14208- 1 -1215 2610 Fire Engine 19 209 Forest Ave @ Hawley 14213- -1216 2620 Fire Investigation & Fire Boat 155 Ohio St 14203- 2,610 ri - 1217 2640 Fire Engine 22 ' 1528 Broadway St @ Schuturn 14212- 7,4D0 1 -1219 2680 Fire Engine 26 703 Tonawanda St @ Progressive 14207- 8,280 1 -1220 2690 Fire Engine 2$ 1170 E Lovejoy St @ Gold 14206- 8,800 1 -1221 2700 Fire Engine 31 / Ladder 14 2025 Bailey Ave @ Doat 14211- 8,316 1 -1222 2710 Fire Engine 32 7 Ladder 5 700 Seneca St @ Swan 14203 - 1 -1223 2720 Fire En ine 33 1720 Fillmore Ave. @ Buell 14211- 9,360 1- 1224 2820 Fire En ine 34 /Ladder 7 2837 Main St mercer 14214- 10,332 1 -1225 2730 Fire Engine 35 / Ladder 15 1512 Clinton Ave @ Bailey 14206- 10,488 1 -1226 2740 Fire E'n ine 36 /Ladder 13 860 Hertel Ave @ Bimwoad 14216- 6,864 Page 36 of 61 r;�,r u „ #�7, CA o 1J ff— to Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals 1 -1227 2750 Fire Engine 37 Ladder 041 Batt. Chief 44 500 Rhode Island St. @ Chenan o 14213- 12,706 1 -1228 2760 Fire Engine 381 B att. Chief 47 396 Colvin Ave @ Linden 14216 - Fire Engine 251 Ladder 10 I Batt Chief 46 517 Southside @ Seneca 14210 - Fire Engine 23 106 Collin wood r@ aailey 14215- 1 -1231 2840 Fire Old Painters Hall 12 Elmwood Ave 14201 Fire Engine 18 f Training Academy Annex 1034 Fiilmore @ Genesee 14211 - POLICE 1 -1301 2000 Police Headquarters 74 Franklin St, 14202- 123,640 1 -1302 2390 Police Community Services 635 Elk St 14210- 1 -1303 2380 Police District 1847 S Park Ave 14220- 1 -1304 2420 Police District B 695 Main St, B Dist. 14202- 1 -1305 2430 Police District C 1 Fer - Fillmore Station 695 E Ferry St 14211- 1 -1306 2400 Police District D 669 Hertel Ave 14207- 1-1307 2410 Police District E 1 Edward Sanders Center 2777 Bailey Ave 14215- 1 -1308 2300 Police Garage 339 Seneca St 14204- 102,900 1 -1309. 2310 Police Radio Tower Delaware Park 14222- 1 -1310 2370 Police Station 3, Alleyway Theatre 672 Main Street, 1 -1311 2299 Police Station 6 Closed 1 -1312 2298 Police Station 71 Traffic 1 K -9 CLOSED 302 Louisiana St 14204- 1 -1313 2297 Police Station 8 Closed 1 -1314 2340 Police Station 11, Annex C 1351 Bailey Ave 14206- 1 -1315 2292 Police Station 17 Closed LIBRARIES 1 -1401 7001 Cazenovia Branch Library 155 Cazenovia Street 1 -1402 7002 Clinton Street Branch Library 1929 Clinton Street 1 -1403 7003 Crane Branch Library 633 Elmwood Avenue 1 -1404 7004 Dudley Branch Library 2010 South Park Ave 1 -1405 7005 East Delevan Branch Library 1187 East Delevan 1 -1406 7006 Fairfield Branch Libra 1659 Amherst Street 1 -1407 7007 Fronczak 13ranch Library 1080 Broadwa 1 -1415 7015 Jefferson -Utica Branch Library 1328 Jeffferson Avenue 1 -1408 7008 Kensington Branch Library 22 Westminister Ave 1 -1409 7009 Mead Branch Library 126 Ludington Street 1 -1416 Merriweather Libray 1342 Jefferson Ave 1- 1410 7010 Niag Branch Libra 280 Porter Avenue 1 -1411 7011 North Jefferson Branch Library 332 East Utica Street 1 -1412 7012 North Park Branch Library 2351 Delaware Avenue 1 -1413 7013 Northwest Branch Library 271 Grant Street 1 -1414 7014 Riverside Branch Library 820 Tonawanda Street COMMUNITY CENTERS 1 -1501 6330 George K. Aurther Community Center 2056 Genesee St 14211- Page 37 of 61 Citv of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals 1 -1502 6270 E. Utica PAL Center 118 E. Utica St, 14209- 1 -1503 6120 Massachusettes Community Center 382 Massachusetts Ave 14213- 1 -1504 6210 North Buffalo Community Center 203 Sanders Rd 14216- 1 -1505 6 Northwest Community Center 155 Lawn Ave 14207 - "1- 1506 1 6030 1 T.J. Dulski Community Center 129 Lewis St 14206- 1 -1507 1 6190 Gloria Parks Community Center 3242 Main St 14214- 1 -1508 6050 Father Carmichael Community Center 83 Leddy St 14210 - 1 -1509 1 6200 West Side Comm Services 161 Vermont St 14213- 1 -1510 6280 East Clinton Senior CenterlAutumnwood 1800 Clinton St 14206- 1 -1511 1 6160 1 Schiller Park Community Center 2095 Genesee St 14211- 1 -1512 6180 John Ulinski Senior Center 117 Woltz Ave 14212- 1 -1513 6010 Tosh Collins Community Center 35 Cazenovia St 14206- 1 -1514 6070 Hehne in Park Community Center Hennepin St 14206- 1 -1515 6110 JFK Community Center 114 Hickor I y St 14204 -. 1 -1516 6100 Jubilee Community Center 1936 Niagara St 14207- 1 -1517 6240 Lanigan' Community Center Fulton & Louisiana S 14204 - 1 -1518 6131 Peter J. Machnica Center"" 1799 Clinton St 14206- 1 -1519 6020 Delavan Moselle Community Center 660 Moselle St 14215 - 1 -1520 6001 Pratt- Willert Community Center 106 Pratt Street 14203- 1 -1521 6040 Father Belle Community Center 104 Maryland Street 1 -1522 6060 Fruit Belt Neighborhood FAC 326 High Street 1 -1523 6080 Hickoa Street Community Center 469 Hickory Street 1 -1524 6090 Hoe Organization 902 Tonawanda Street 1 -1525 6150 RivPn.gHP rnmmimi #v f'.antar Nianarn R VEilran 1 -1526 6170 Masten CAO Community Center 725 Humboldt Parkwa 1 -1527 6220 Edward Sander Community Center 2777 Bailey Avenue 1 -1528 6250 Seneca- Babcock Co mmunity Center ' 1168 Seneca Street 1 -1529 6260 Asarese- Matters Community Center Reese Street .1-1530 1.6300 1 Polonia Hall 385 Paderewski Drive 1-1531 1 6310 Polish Community Center 1081 Broadwa 1 -1532 6320 Old First Ward Community Center 1 -1533 6410 Lincoln Senior Center 10 Quince Street 1 -1534 6430 Riverside Senior Center 20607 Niagara Street CULTURAL AND SPORTS 1 -1601 1650 Memorial Auditorium 140 Main Street 14202 - 1 -1602 7500 Museum of Science Humboldt Parkway 14208- 1 -1603 5800 Concession Stand, Wiley Sorts Pavilion Jefferson Avenue 14201- 1 -1604 5810 Wiley Sorts Pavilion Jefferson Avenue 1 -1605 1600 Dunn Tire Park 275 Washington St 14207- 1-1606.1 7540 Allendale Theatre TOY Inc.) 203 Allen St Ste 1 1 -1607 Buffalo Historical Society 1405 Elmwood Ave 14203- 1 -1608 7520 Keinhans Music Hall 1 Symphony Circle 1 -1609 7530 Shea's Buffalo Theatre 646 Main St 1 -1610 7535 Appollo Theatre 1346 Jefferson Ave 1 -1611 Albright Knox Art Gallery Elmwood Page 38 of 61 City o f Bt ,- Fr- 1 - Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department B 1Nircalncc . Security Camera Network P Request for Proposals 1 -1612 Naval Park Museum 20 Marine Drive 1 -1613 Broadway Market 241 Gibson PARKS 1 -1701 5625 Allison Pool /Recreation Bldg 40 Reese Street 1 -1702 5610 Broderick Park Concession bidg W Ferry St Std 14213- 1 -1703 5630 Cazenovia Caddy House 1 -1704 5660 Cazenovia Indoor Ice Rink Cazenovia St 1- 1705 5680 Cazenovia Pool Abbott Road 1 -1706 5700 Cazenovia Park Casino / Garage Park 14210- 1 -1707 5650 Cazenovia Park Equipment Gara e 2 372 Potters Rd 14220- 1 -1708 5670 Cazenovia Mechanical Bldg Abbott Road 1 -1709 5690 Cazenovia Shelter House Park 1 -1710 5710 Centennial Swimin Pool Porter Ave 14201- 1 -1711 5720. Collins Shelter House Smith Street 1 -1712 5620 Conway Park Concession Stand 258 Louisiana St Std 14204- 1- 1713 5730 Crewler Shelter House Tonawanda Street 1 -1714 5740 Davey Shelter House 1 -1715 5750 Delaware Park Casino Lincoln Parkway 14222 - 1-1716 Delaware Park Caddy House Parkside Ave, Pole 92 14214- 1 -1717 5000 Delaware Park Labor Center 17 Meadowview PI 14214- 1 -1718 5120 Delaware Park Shelter House Rumsey Road 1 -1719 5110 Delaware Park Shelter House Point of the Meadow 14216- 1 -1720 5130 Dewey Park Shelter House Kensington Ave 14222 - 1- 1721 5140 Emerson Shelter House koons Avenue 1 -1722 5150 Florida- Northland Shelter Florida Street 1 -1723 Front Park Shelter Bld 1 -1724 5190 Gleasner Park Concession 191 Manhattan Ave 14215- 1 -1725 5200 1 Gleasner Park Shelter House 149 Manhattan Ave 14215- 1 -1726 5913 Glenny Park Shelter House 1827 Fillmore Av . 1 -1727 5210 Hillary Park Shelter Mineral S rin Rd 14210- 1 -1728 5220 Houghton Park Field House 1 -1729 5220 Houghton Park Field House /Pool 36 Spann St 14206- 1 -1730 5230 Hou hton Park Pool 1 -1731 5510 J.H.Williams Shelter House 1 -1732 5240 Kensington Pool Kensin ton Ave 14215- 1 -1733 5280 Kingsley Shelter House 68 Kingsley Street 1 -1734 5290 Lafa ette Ice Rink 158 Tacoma Ave 14216- 1 -1735 5570 Lafa ette Ice Rink Tacoma Avenue 1 -1736 5540 Lang-Weber Storage Bld 1 -1737 LaSalle Park Friendship Festival Bandshetl 182 Dar Dr 14213- 1 -1738 5300 LaSalle Park Maintenance Building LaSalle Park 14201- 1 -1739 5310 Lincoln Park Field House Quincy St 14212- 1- 1740 5530 Lovejoy Natatorium 1171 E Lovejoy St 14206 - 1 -1741 5320 Masten Pool Bath House Best Street 1 1 -1742 1 5330 I McCarthy Park Concession C Hewitt Ave 1 14215- 1 Page 39 of 61 Citv of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department B ffiale 4Nir 1 .1Anb Security Camera Network Request for Proposals 1 -1743 5340 McCarthy Park Shelter House Dunlop Avenue Riverside Ice Rink/Pool River Road 1 -1744 5250 MLK Casino Humboldt. Pkw - 1745 5390 Riverside Park Shelter House 1 5260 MLK Gars es and Greenhouse Humboldt Pkw 1 -1754 5580 1 -1746 . 5 . 270 MLK Park Shelter House Humboldt Pkwy 14208- 1- 1755 1- 174 5350 Mullen Shelter House Milton '& Westcott St Martha Ave 14215- 1 -1748 . 5 . 361 Okell Shelter House & Concession Okell 1 South Park Ave 14220- Fountain Plaza 1 -9749 5370 Parkside Lade 84 Parkside Ave 14214- 1 -1750 5380 Pros ect Park Shelter House Connecticut St 14213- 1 -3751 5550 River Rock Park Shelter House j 493 Military Road 3 -1 tbZ 54UU Riverside Ice Rink/Pool River Road 14207- '1 -1753 5390 Riverside Park Shelter House Crowle Ave 14207- 1 -1754 5580 Roosevelt Park Concession Stand 1- 1755 5410 Roosevelt Park Shelter House /Rec Bld Martha Ave 14215- 1 -1756 Rota Rink Fountain Plaza 1 -1757 5420 Schiller Park Gara a Countess St 14211 - 1 -1758 5440 Schiller Park Shelter House 1 -1759 5430 Schiller Water Park Persia St/ Doat St 14211- 1- 1760 5560 Shoshone Park Concession Bld 1- 1761 5460 Shoshone.Park Shelter House Shoshone St 14214- 1 -1762 5450 Shoshone Pool 467 Beard Ave 14214- 1 -1763 5470 South Park Caddy House South Park Ave. 14220 - 1 -1764 7510. Tifft Farm Visitor Center Ohio Street 1 -1765 7511 Tifft Farm Team Bldg 228 Tifft Street 14204- 1 -1766 5480 Trinidad Shelter House Trinidad Ave (Pole 279R 14214 - 1 -1767 5590 Waiden Park•Stora a Bldg Bakos Blvd 1 -1768 54901 Willert Park E ui ment 81do 1 -1769 5500 Willert Park Shelter House 1 -1770 5520 Woodlawn Shelter House 1 -1771 5600 Ontario Concession Buildin Foot of Ontaria Street zoo 1 -1801 7550 Zoo: Children's Barn 300 Parkside Ave 2 14214- 1 -1802 7550 Zoo: Elephant House 300 Parkside Ave 2 14214 - 1 -1803 7550 Zoo: Gift Shop, Shelter, and WOW 300 Parkside Ave 14214- 1 -1804 7550 Zoo: Giraffe House 300 Parkside Ave 2 14214 - 1 -1805 7550 Zoo: Main Building, School, and Visitors Center 1 -1806 7550 Zoo: Maintenance Buildin CITY SERVICE BUILDINGS 1 -1901 Broadway Depot 195 Broadway St 14204- 1 -1902 1710 Auto In -Pound 166 Dart St 14213- 1 -1903 District Heat 18 Staats St 14202- 1 -1904 3300 Mechanical Service 1326 Seneca St 14210- 1 -1905 4400 Small Animal Shelter 380 N Oak St 14203- Page 40 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless r Security Camera Network Request for Proposals 1 -1906 En ineerin Garage 1120 Seneca St Gar 14210 - LIFT BRIDGES 1- 2101 South Park Lift Bride 1086 S Park Ave _ 1 4220- 1 -2102 Ohio Street Lift Bride 625 Ohio St 14204- 1 -2103 Michigan Ave Lift Bride Michigan Ave Buffalo Ri 14203- y Street Lift Bride 1-2104 West Ferr W Ferry St 14213- PUMP HOUSES 1 -2201 Pump House 160 Goodyear Ave 14211- 1 -2202 Pump House 1662 Niagara St 14207- 1 -2203 Pump House Polish Place 14210- 1 -2204 Pump House William & ) den TRANSFER STATIONS 1 -2301 Refuse Transfer Station 793 S Ogden St 14206 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS 1 -24xx Traffic Signals STREET LIGHTING 1 -25xx Street Lightin - MARINA 1 -2601 3410 Erie Basin Marina- Hatch Restaurant 329 Erie Street 1 -2602 3411 Marina Public Restroom #1 (Bldg 5 329 Erie Street 1 -2603 3412 Marina Storage #1 (Bldg 6 329 Erie Street 1 -2604 3413 Marina Observation Tower (Bldg 1 i 329 Erie Street 1 -2605 3414 Marina Office Bldg #1 (Bldg 9 329 Erie Street 1 -2606 3415 Marina Storage #2 (Bldg 10 329 Erie Street 1 -2607 2416 Marina Public Restroom #2 Bld 2 329 Erie Street 1 -2608 3417 Marina Storage #3 (Bldg 3 329 Erie Street 1 -2609 3418 Marina Office Bld #2 (Bldg 7 329 Erie Street 1 -2610 3420 Marina Garage Facility 329 Erie Street 1 -2611 Boat Ramp 1 Ontario St. 14207- Parkin q RAPP 62 Republic Water Repair Shop #4 459 Bead Ave Comserel 2219 South ark Page 41 of 61 City of Buffalo Ruff Wireless Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals Addendum 2 -- Buffalo Public Schools Buildings Buffalo City School District School List SCHOOL NO ISCHOOLNAME ADDRESS I CITY I ZIP GRAD 3 D'Youville Porter Campus 255 Porter Ave. Buffalo 14201 K -8 4 Harbor Heights Elem 6 Buffalo Elementary School of Technolo 414 S, Division Buffalo 14204 PK -8 8 _ Follow Through . 167 E. Utica St. Buffalo 14208 PK -8 11 Po lw Street Academy 100 Poplar Avenue Buffalo 14211 K4 12 Early Childhood Center 33 Ash Street Buffalo 14204 PK -4 17 Early Childhood Center 1045' Delavan Ave. Buffalo 14209 PK -3 18 Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic Excellence 118 Ham shire St. Buffalo 14213 K -8 19 Native American Magnet 97 W. Delavan Avenue Buffalo 14213 K -8 27 Hills Park Academy 73 Pawnee Pkwy- Buffalo 14210 3 -8 28 Triangle Academy 1515 South Park Avenue Buffalo 14220. 3 -8 31 Stanton Academy (Early Childhood Center 212 Stanton St. Buffalo 14212 PK -8 32 Bennett Park Montessori 342 Clinton Street Buffalo 14204 PK -8 33 Bilin uai_Ctr. 157 Elk Street Buffalo 14210 (OK-8 36 Bilingual ECC 10 Da Es Park Buffalo 14201 PK -2 37 Futures Academy 295 Carlton Street Buffalo 14204 PK -8 38 Frank A. Sedita Community School 350 Vermont St. Buffalo 14213 39 M.L.K. Multicultural Institute 487 High Street Buffalo 14211 PK -8 40 School 40 89 Clare Street Buffalo 14208 PK -6 42 Occupational Training Center 2495 Main St., Ste 100 Buffalo 14214 43 School 43 Academy 161 Benzin er Buffalo 14206 3 -8 44 Lincoln Academy 1369 Broadway Buffalo 14212 3 -8 45 International School (St John Grace Annex ) 141 Hoyt St. Buffalo 14213 PK -8 45 9chool45 46 Adult Learning Center 389 Virginia Street Buffalo 14201 51 Black Rock Academy 101 Hertel Avenue Buffalo 14207 3 -8 53 Community School Elementa 329 Roehrer Ave. Buffalo 14208 PreK -8 54 ECC. (Early Childhood Center 2358 Main Street Buffalo 14214 PreK -2 56 Frederick Law Olmsted 716 W. Delavan Buffalo 14222 6 -8 57 Braadwa Villa e Elementary 231 Sears Street Buffalo 14212 (PreK -3) Page 42 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP GRADES 57 Broadway Village Annex 97 Swinburne Street Buffalo 14212 4 -6 59 Zoo Site 1 N. Meadow Dr. Buffalo 14214 7 -8) 59 C. R. Drew Science Museum Site/ MainBld , 1 MLK Jr. Park Buffalo 14211 1 -6 60 Riverside Academ School 61 ECC (Early Childhood Center 453 Leroy Buffalo 14215 PreK-4 63 Campus North 120 Minnesota Avenue Buffalo 14214 K -8 64 Frederick Law Olmsted Amherst St. & Lincoln Pkwy Buffalo 14216 PreK -2 65 Roosevelt ECC 249 Skillen St. Buffalo 14207 PreK -4 66 North ParkAcademy 780 Parkside Ave. Buffalo 14216 5 -8 67 Discove School Olmsted West 911 Abbott Road Buffalo 14222 3 -5 67 Frederick Law Olmstead School. 6$ Westminster Community Elementa 24 Westminster Ave. Buffalo 14215 PreK -8 69 Houghton Acad. 1725 Clinton St. Buffalo 14206 3 -8 70 Indian Park Acad. 71 School 71 71 WEB ECC Annex - St Lawrence 156 Newburgh Buffalo 14215 PreK -4 72 Lorraine Acad. 71 Lorraine Ave. Buffalo 14220 PreK -8 74 Hamlin Park Elementa 126 Donaldson Rd. Buffalo 14208 PreK -8 76 Herman Badillo Bilingual 300 S.Eimwood Ave. Buffalo 14201 3 -8 77 ECC 370 Normal Ave. Buffalo 14213 PreKT4 78 ECC - (Early Childhood Center 345 OI m is Avenue Buffalo 14215 PreK -2 79 Pfc. W. J, Grabiarz School 255 Lawn Avenue Buffalo 14215 5 -8 80 Highgate Heights 600 Highgate Avenue Buffalo 14215 PreK -8 81 School 81 140 Tacoma Ave. Buffalo 14216 PreK -8 82 ECC Earl Childhood Center 230 Easton Avenue Buffalo .14215 PreK -2 84 Erie Ct . Health Center 462 Grider St. Buffalo 14215 (K -8) (9- 12 86 St. Lawrence Acad. 756 St. Lawrence Ave. Buffalo 14216 3 -4 89 Dr. Lydia Wright (Campus East School ) 106 Buffalo 14214 PreK -$ 90 ECC (Early Childhood Center 50 A Street Buffalo 14211 PreK -2 91 BUILD Academy 340 Fou eron St. Buffalo 14211 PreK -8 93 Southside Elementary 430 Southside Pkwy. Buffalo 14210 PreK -8 94 West Hertel Academy 489 Hertel Avenue Buffalo 14207 4 -8 95 Waterfront Elementary 95 Fourth.Street Buffalo 14202 PreK -8 96 Cam us West - CLL 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo 14222 PreK -8 97 Harvey Austin Middle School 1405 Sycamore Street Buffalo 14212 98 Discover Schoo 911 Abbott Rd. Buffalo 14220 PreK -3 99 Staple Makowski 1095 Jefferson Buffalo 14208 PreK -4 Page 43 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department nuf ulo ',Arixcless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals SCHOOL NO ISCHOOLNAME ADDRESS CITY I ZIP GRADES 111 Delavan Annex/Kensington Prep School 17'1 WEB Middle School 1409 E. Delavan Buffalo 14215 5 -8 180 School 80 Annex 10 Hastings Buffalo 14215 PK -K 187 Buffalo Acad. For visual & Perforrninq Arts 333 Clinton St. Buffalo 14204 1 (5-12 ) 192 Buffalo Traditional 450 Masten Ave. Buffalo 14209 5 -12 195 City Honors Masten Ave. & North St, Buffalo 14204 5 -12 200 Bennett Hi h School 2885 Main Street Buffalo 14214 9 -12 202 Grover Cleveland H.S. 110 Fourteenth Street Buffalo 14213 9 -12 203 Kensington H.S. 319 Suffolk Avenue Buffalo 14215 (9 -12) Page 44 of 61 Cif- of B f ndo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department t Buffalo Wireless k Security Camera Network Request for Proposals Addendum 3 — Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Buildings Number Street Number Street 161 BEST 163 PERRY 345 BUSTI 254 PERRY 382 BUSTI 339 PERRY 386 BUST! 367 PERRY 388 BUSTI 370 PERRY 229 CAMDEN 382 PERRY 50 CAROLINA 93 RICHMOND 515 CLINTON 358 SEVENTH 78 CORNWALL 301 SOBIESKI 108 ELK 378 SOUTH PARK 245 ELMWOOD 448 SOUTH PARK 245 ELMWOOD 295 SPRING 62. ELMWOOD SOUTH 373 SPRING 90 ERIE 73 SUFFOLK 100 ERIE 138 TENNESSEE 378 FRANKLIN 367 TRENTON 520 HERTEL 369 TRENTON 19 HUDSON 373 TRENTON 30 HUDSON 381 TRENTON 49 HUDSON 381 TRENTON 59 HUDSON 383 TRENTON 65 HUDSON 385 TRENTON 76 HUDSON 389 TRENTON 76 HUDSON 391 TRENTON " 80 HUDSON 397 TRENTON 82 HUDSON 399 TRENTON " 84 HUDSON 403 TRENTON 77 ISABELLE 407 TRENTON 234 JEFFERSON 409 TRENTON 234 JEFFERSON 415 TRENTON 390 JEFFERSON 80 TROUPE 13 JERSEY . 16 TROWBRIDGE 80 LANGFIELD 77 TROWBRIDGE 16 LOCKWOOD 150 WEST 476 LOUISIANA 104 WOODSIDE WEST 104 MARYLAND 200 MINERAL SPRING 172 NORTH ST EAST 180 NORTH ST EAST 423 ONTARIO Page 45 of 61 City ofRiaffalo Management .Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buf alo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals Addendum 4 — Dark Fiber Network Page 46 of 61 VON99dy at Buffalo Dark rider onffc [Network uer.a 14f g.HYi� - Wwnd� Caeepe f3lfM ASL �'!9>4 x•. 06 21 - � F446ECa7p4E N- ¢E�tshrUnHE ' H C9N51u5 COIIC/B ' - - 2007 Me7n 51. �. 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' 08 January 2007 :' 1tAhl a ds T3 E T1 ASge55mttnf Laptops jPDAs VPN BFBttQ +(5 BFDTrnhhg fim¢ War W o--cr 8F0 TraW4Amar WE)lmrestiqation 8FD Ala Yn 0!fce I68FD Fke ftfims Cty Cork ftermla NIPS M OM "lop--' y MIS Network SKxu* PVF3 - R1SOperMmrenier �/1 tiroaduay Gnra�e it _ rfftmcg raT nF..e Framc'RNoy FTi L PLS 31 i3 atl:y3 Page 47 of 61 (� � N2Qt�ri71YSCRtr>t6f CBNS J Animal Shelter Fortes American Anglican F3MFIA 192.16 B6L fn[cmcl (� � N2Qt�ri71YSCRtr>t6f CBNS J City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals Addendum 6 - Security Camera Locations The City of Buffalo contains five police districts, identified as A District through E District. Each District has a District Police Station. There will be a central viewing location at Buffalo Police Headquarters. Each District will be the primary viewing location for each set of cameras listed under the respective District station house. The following list contains the 40 Security Camera Locations. The enumerated locations are street intersections unless otherwise noted. A District 1 Seneca / Mineral Springs 2 Abbott / Cazenovia 3 Duerstein / Seneca 4 Babcock / Seneca B District 5 Main / E Utica 6 Washington / Perry 7 W. Chippewa / Pearl 8 Busti /-Pennsylvania 9 W.Chippewa / Elmwood 10 Maryland'/ Niagara 11 Allen / S Elmwood 12 Elmwood / Hodge 13 Busti / Porter 14 Franklin 1 Chipewa 15 York / Normal (GCHS) C District 16 Broadway / Person 17 High / Mulberry 18 Jefferson I E Utica 19 Broadway / Gibson 20 Bailey / Genesee 21 Gold / E Lovejoy 22 Fillmore / Utica 23 Paderewski / Shumway D District - 24 Foot of W Ferry by river 25 -Hampshire / W Ferry 26 Elmwood / Bidwell 27 Grant / Garner 28 Hertel / Sterling 29 Hertel / Colvin 30 Elmwood / Cleveland 31 Esser/ Tonawanda 32 Grant I Breckenridge 33 427 Ontario St. - (BMHA) E District 34 Main / Winspear 35 Fillmore / Jewitt 36 Bailey I Berskshire 37 Bailey / Kensington 38 Grider / E Delevan 39 E. Delevan I Pansy 40 Bailey / Kermit Page 48 of 61 City of Buffalo Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Addendum 7 — Insurance RE UIRED INSURANCE Buffalo Wireless V Security Camera Network Request for Proposals The Contractor shall procure and maintain at his own expense without cost to the City, insurance, as distinguished from fire insurance, for liability for damages arising from operations under the Contract resulting in bodily injury, sickness and disease, including death, and for damage to or loss of use of property. The City of Buffalo and all partners providing use of Assets under Section 5 Local Assets must be named as Additional Insured on all policies. The Contractor and all subcontractors - shall furnish to the City a certificate or certificates of insurance in a form satisfactory to the City's Attorney showing that he has complied with all insurance requirements set forth herein, which certificate or certificates shall provide that the policies shall not be changed or canceled until thirty (30) days written notice has been given to the City. Except for Worker's Compensation Insurance, no insurance required herein shall contain any exclusion of municipal operations performed in connection with the Contract resulting from this bid solicitation. The Contractor shall procure insurance coverage as.hereinafter indicated. LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE (Y) CONTRTACTOR'S GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE issued to the Contractor and covering the liability for damages imposed by law upon the Contractor with respect to all work performed by him under the limits within Contract. All of the following coverages shall be included: Comprehensive Form . Premises-Operations ProductslCompleted Operations Contractual Insurance covering the Hold Harmless Provision Broad Form Property Damage Independent Contractors Personal Injury (2) Unless otherwise specifically required by special specifications, less that the following: BODILY INJURY LIABILITY PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY Limits Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate $3,000,000 each policy shall have limits of not MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE: Issued to the contractor and covering public liability and property damage on the Contractor's vehicles in the amount of: BODILY INJURY LIABILITY PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY Limits. Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate $3,000,000 These are the minimum requirements that the Selected Respondent must supply: Page 49 of 61 City of Buffalo w Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Dufialo Vireless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals Addendum 8 -- Definition of Terms Anchor Tenant refers to the party committing to provision a certain amount of network services from the winning Respondent during the contract term through separately negotiated terms and agreements. BM HA refers to the Buffalo.Municipal Housing Authority. BPS refers to the City of Buffalo Public Schools District. BPD refers to the Buffalo Police Department, BuffaloNiaaaraWiFi.org and BuffaloWiFi.ore refers to a public-private partnership run by the ECIDA providing free wireless (WiFi) service in selected public spaces in Buffalo and Niagara County since 2003. Capture Portal refers to the web page that unauthenticated users will be redirected to when their computing device first attaches to the Network. City refers to the City of Buffalo, NY. Compression (video) refers to reducing the quantity of data used to represent video content without excessively reducing the quality of the picture, reducing the number of bits required to store and /or transmit digital media permitting video to be transmitted more economically over a smaller carrier. Contractor refers to the .successfu.l Selected Respondent. Core ISP Services refers to value added features which are bundled with Internet access by Service Providers such as email accounts, newsgroup access and virus and /or Spam protection. CPE refers to Customer Premise Equipment. CT will refer to Communications Tower. Dijzital Inclusion describes the level to which an individual is able to access meaningful technology. This includes training and education, as well as access to hardware, the Internet and applications that increase quality of life. Digital Inclusion Programming has the goal of eliminating the Digital Divide. DVD refers to Digital Video Disc and is an optical disc storage media format that can be used for data storage, including movies with high video and sound quality. ECIDA refers to the Erie County Industrial Development Agency, a state chartered agency providing tax abatements and economic development services to Buffalo and Erie County, E refers to the federal telecommunications universal service Schools and Libraries Program that reimburses telecommunications, Internet access, and internal connections providers for discounts on eligible services provided to schools and libraries. Page 50 of 61 r City f Buffalo _. Y 13t�ffai.o Wireless � Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals Fixed Broadband refers to a service that provides Internet access for a stationary subscriber at a single location (the location where service is provisioned). Frame refers to one of the many still images which compose the complete video or moving picture. Frame Rate refers to the rate at which sequential frames are presented. Gunshot Detection S sy tern refers to one or more sensing technologies that detect either the fact that a weapon has been fired or to detect the projectile fired by the weapon using sound or visual or infrared light as sensing technologies. Interior Room refers to a room within a building that does NOT have at least one wall directly facing a public street. IP refers to the computer networking protocol used on the Internet, a data protocol used for communicating data across a packet internetwork. IP Video Surveillance refers to the transmission of video utilizing open internet protocols and standards for the purpose of recording and monitoring. Joint Venture Partner refers to any organization proposing to provide products or services in response to this RFP through a partnership with the Respondent. Mbps refers to Megabits per second. Mesh Network refers to a way to route data, voice and instructions wirelessly between nodes, allowing for continuous connections and reconfiguration around broken or blocked paths by "hopping f oin node to node until the destination is reached. MIS refers to the City of Buffalo Management Information Services. Department, MPH refers to Miles Per Hour. MTBF refers to Mean Time Between Failures. Network refers to a community wireless broadband Internet access system that is deployed throughout the City. Network Camera refers to a camera and computer combined in one unit that captures and transmits live images directly over an IP network with its own IP address, enabling authorized users to locally or remotely view, store, and manage video over standard IP network infrastructure. _Network 0perator refers to the Selected Respondent to this RFP who is responsible for the financing and management of the Network. NFTA refers to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, a state chartered agency that operates the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Metro Rail and Metro Bus service. Page 51 of 61 City of Buffalo Buffalo Wireless Management Information Services Security Camera Network Buffalo Police Department Request for Proposals NOC refers to Network Operations Center Nomadic Broadband refers to a service that provides Internet access for a stationary subscriber at a variety of locations throughout the City. Open Access refers to the Selected Respondent's commitment to provide access to its wireless broadband Internet access transport services to multiple unaffiliated Service Providers. Pari refers to refers to the horizontal movement or rotation of a film or video camera, or the scanning of a subject horizontally on video or a display device. Perimeter Room refers to a room within a building that has at least one wall facing a public street. Pilot refers to an initial small test installation that is a precursor to a full deployment used to check'if the promised deliverables and anticipated functionality perform as represented and desired. PMSA refers to Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area, POP refers to an Internet Point of Presence. Portable Broadband refers to a service that provides Internet access for an inmotion subscriber at,a variety of locations throughout the City. Quality of Service (QoS) refers to control mechanisms that can provide different priority to different users or data flows, or guarantee a certain level of performance to a data flow in accordance with requests from the application program by dynamically controlling scheduling priorities in the network nodes. Resolution refers to the number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed. Resp ondent refers to a prime bidder to this RFP. RFP refers to Request for Proposal. Re uirements refer to items defined in Section 6.0 of the RFP. Selected Respondent refers to the prime bidder chosen by the City to enter into contract negotiations for Services. Service Provider refers to any organization, whether affiliated with the Selected Respondent or not, who markets, sells and /or supports services over the Network. Services refer to any services to be performed pursuant to this RFP. Page 52 of 61 4 ;ty o4 ,414f�G�ilV Management Information Services Buffalo Police Department Buffalo YY�ir eless Security Camera Network Request for Proposals Sister Agencies refer to the Buffalo Public Schools and the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority. SLP refers to Street Light Poles. Tie_rl_ Suppor refers to the process of responding to, diagnosing and attempting to resolve issues reported by users of the Network. Tier 2 Support refers to the process of responding to issues escalate_ d by Tier 1 Support representatives who are unable to resolve issues reported by users of the Network. Tier 3 Support refers to the process of responding to issues escalated by Tier 2 Support representatives who are unable to resolve issues escalated from Tier 1 Support representatives. Tilt refers to is a cinematographic technique in which the camera is stationary and rotates in a vertical plane. TSP refers to Traffic Signal Poles. U refers to the State University of New York at Buffalo, also referred to as the University at Buffalo. Video_Analytics refers to software technology that is used to analyze video for specific data, typically applied in a physical security context and using software algorithms that run on processors inside video cameras, recording devices, or specialized video processing units. Video Compression refers to a wide variety of methods used to compress video streams. VPN refers to Virtual Private Network. VLAN refers to Virtual Local Area Network. M (Wireless Fidelity) refers to wireless technologies adhering to the IEEE 802.1 lb -and 802.11g technical standards. WiMAX (Wireless Interoperability for Microwave Access) refers to wireless . technologies adhering to the IEEE 802.16 technical standards. WPA2 (Wireless Protected Access 2) the follow on security method to WPA for wireless networks. Based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government- grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 1402 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1Xbased authentication. Zoom refers to an assembly of lens elements with the ability to vary its focal length and thus angle of view. Page 53 of 61 Addendum 9 -- Requirements Compliance Matrix 'g� ', 3 - <� - , _ .B'; #'F�,- 3, t ` ��- ,4 = � c " cz�icat7on ,Com' 1x r� K Cam lii t r t m tan _ I of I. a fadlo ,C rn f 5.1(a) Requires high reliability mesh network, including eliminating single points of failure. Respondents .will state the reliability levels they will commit to for the Network. 5.1(b) Capable of multiple frequencies, dedicated radios. 5.1 (c) Clearly delineates proposed frequencies and frequency use. F nthr cure on t d public safety applications, 5,1 (f) Detail how network design eliminates or minimizes single points of failure Page 54 of 61 r r� �Y 5.1 (g) Alternative � F Spec Fully Partially Note z z No. S ecifcat�oia' :Dona liant ' Corn' Kant, options meet Retail aiidlcr Cbrrimerits '' , . _ , 5.1 (g) Alternative network transport options meet goals and objectives 5.1 W The Network will support contingency m echanisms to ensure operation during a natural or other disaster. Respondents will describe their proposed disaster recovery plan for the Network. 5.1 Q) The Network will be easily scaled and upgraded in a modular fashion to support additional cameras. 5.1 (j) All equipment will comply with all relevant electrical, environmental and safety standards and all applicable local ordinances. Page 55 of 61 5.2 Network performance requirements: a. Compression protocol b. Resolution or frame size C. Image ratio d. Frame rate. Delivery of 30 frames per second is encouraged e. Compression ratio f Recommend bandwidth per camera g. Use. of video analytics to manage throughput "in routine monitoring and incident recording. 5.3 Detailed Proposed Software and Computing Environment, including= a. Hardware/ software architecture diagrams b. Process flow Page M of 6I 5.4 IJ Spec c. Network Fully ` Pait1ally Not; No S eL1 „1 Cdt101I, Co Il1 pant.: C O p ant..- ,Llo h�iit ljetail �lillOr llolmGIts ....` 5.4 diagrams c. Network diagrams d. Minimum client 5.5 computer config. for desktop, remote and mobile police car access. e. Optimal and minimum network requirement. f. Optimal and minimum server requirement. g.- Optimal and minimum storage requirement. h. Optimal and minimum . backup requirement. 5.4 Administrative Toolsets questions a. through d. addressed. 5.5 Security questions a. through c. addressed. Page 57 of 61 5.6 Upgrade Tools questions a, through g. addressed. 5.7 Camera Requirements a. through h. addressed. 5.8 Power Supply Requirements a. through d. addressed 519 Transmission of Streaming Video Requirements a. through d. addressed 5.10 Casing and Mounting Requrrments Requirements A. through n. addressed 5.11 Data Storage requirements a and b addressed. 5J2 Recording Capabilities Requirements a. through h. addressed 5.13 Server and Storage Specifications Requirements a. through e. addressed Page 58 of 61 \ol 5.14 Network Viewing Specifications Requirements a. through e. addressed 5.15 Workstation - Requirements a. through d. addressed 5.16 Video stream bandwidth stream Spec Fully Fax��ally Not No See fication _ GoIn' hand" Coma lea t Gom ,Iiant Deta I aiidlor ommerts " 5': 5.14 Network Viewing Specifications Requirements a. through e. addressed 5.15 Workstation - Requirements a. through d. addressed 5.16 Video stream bandwidth stream specified. 5.17 Viewing Requirements a- through g. addressed 5.18 Video Analytics Requirements a. through i. addressed 5.19 Optional Public Safety Network Requirements a. through d. addressed 5.20 Security Requirements a. through I. addressed 6.0 Proof of Concept Requirements addressed. Page 59 of 61 7.0 Maintenance Service detailed a. Services b. Coverage Hr c. Equip Replacement d. Response time for i. System failure to -iv. Camera failure e. Escalation f. Qualified first response g. Costs h. Options 8.0 Support Requirements a. through h. addressed 9.0 Warranty Requirements a. through g. addressed 10.0 Training Requirements to accomplish full utilization, designate contact person, and requirements a, through i. addressed Page 60 of 61 ,Spec Documentation Fully_ Partially Not 3 4 No S ectflcaton ... ,. Com ' 1 1.1.,. % , eant; , Corri laain r ... Conn lrant beta�l aiid /or Coinmests . _ 11.0 Documentation Requirements a. through g. addressed 12.0 Inventory and Price Requirements a. through i. addressed. Page 61 of 61 sT a - Buffalo Wireless Security Camera Network RFP Amendment 1 May 11, 2007 Underline refers to new text. Sf.�e refers to deleted text. Paragraph numbers below reference the specified RFP paragraph. 5.14 Network Viewing Specifications Buffalo Police cruisers carry Panasonic Toughbooks with two available Ethernet ports. Data is currently provided via 999 821MHz radio modems. 11.0 Inventory and Price The Respondent shall provide a complete inventory, and price details on all purchased equipment, hardware and software pertaining to this Supplement, including: g. Complete cost for each additional camera installation on a per camera basis above the fort 40 cameras specified, including equipment, installation and maintenance. Specify additional networking costs separately. Prices to be good for one year after project completion. 13.0 REGULATIONS FOR ENTERING FORMAL. PROPOSALS FOR MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND; SERVICES 1. QUALIFICATIONS FOR BIDDER. Ordinarily, proposals are not considered from bidders on supplies, material or equipment, if the bidder .or manufacturer of same is in bankruptcy, or in the hands of a receiver at the time of tendering a proposal or at the time of entering into a contract, but the Director of Purchase reserves the right to accept or reject such proposals in the best interest of the City. No bid shall be accepted from any person or corporation that is in arrears to the City upon any debt or contract. 2. CONTRACT AND BOND. (A) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a contract and furnish a bond guaranteeing the faithful performance of the contract in the penal amount of the contract price, such bond to be executed by the bidder as principal, and by a duly incorporated company authorized to guarantee the performance of the contract and to do business in the State of New York as surety. Said bond to be approved by the Corporation Counsel as to form and by the Comptroller of the City of Buffalo as to sufficiency of the bond. The amount of the performance bond shall be based on the total amount of the contract, arrived at by the additions of the totals for all groups or units listed thereon. (B) ALTERNATIVES TO PERFORMANCE BONDS. Where the cost for the purchase of materials, supplies or equipment does not exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00), the head of the City agency charged with the execution of the contract may, in his/her discretion, waive the requirement of a performance bond and authorize instead the submission of a certified check, bank draft or letter of credit in the amount of fifty perecht (50 %) of said cost. Where the cost of such purchase exceeds two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00), the Common Council may, upon the recommendation of the bead of the city agency charged with the execution of the contract, waive the requirement of a performance bond and authorize instead the submission of a bank - draft, certified check or letter of credit in the amount of fifty percent (50 %) of said cost. (C) EXCEPTIONS. Wherever the total of items awarded to any bidder is less than $10,000.00, purchase orders will be issued and no performance bond will be required. This exception does not apply where a trade -in is involved. In such cases the gross total quoted amount shall be the determining figure. A bond, or other security, shall be required when the amount is $10,000.00 and over. Page 35a of 61 CONTRACT This CONTRA(7r, entered the _ day of October 2007, by and between The CITY OF BUFFALO, a municipal corporation of the State of New York, having its principal offices at City Hall, 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York 14202 (hereinafter the "City "); and JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC,, a business corporation organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, having its principal offices at 507 E. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201, (hereinafter the "CONTRACTOR') WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the CITY issued a Request for Proposals, attached hereto and incorporated herein as EXHIBIT A, as though fully set out in this place, seeking proposals for a city -wide wireless security camera network; and WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR submitted a response to said request for proposals, date June 15, 2007, attached hereto and incorporated herein as EXHIBIT B, as though fully set out in this place; and, WHEREAS, the CITY determined that the CONTRACTOR's proposal meets the requirements of the CITY at the lowest cost to the taxpayers of the City of Buffalo under all the circumstances; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements set forth below, the parties agree as follows: I . The CONTRACTOR shall provide the CITY a turnkey solution for sixty (60) surveillance cameras operating continuously at thirty (30) frames per second at four (4) CIF, backhaul equipment utilizing 4.9 megahertz radios and one (1) gigabyte microwave dish pairs, 28 days video storage, video servers and related software in accordance with the CITY's Request for Proposals and the CONTRACTOR's response thereto, at a fixed price of two million, five hundred thirty -four thousand, eight hundred ninety -five dollars and no cents ($2,534, 895,00); 2. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the CITY video surveillance monitors, furniture, workstations and software for a video surveillance room in accordance with agreed design: at the Buffalo Police Headquarters, in accordance with the CI`I'Y's Request for Proposals and the CONTRACTOR's response thereto, at a fixed price of two hundred twelve thousand, five hundred twenty dollars and no cents ($212,520.00); 3. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the CITY Analytics for sixty (60) cameras in accordance with the CITY's Request for Proposals and the CONTRACTOR's response thereto, at a fixed price of one hundred eighty- thousand dollars and no cents ($180,000); 41 'fhe CONTRACTOR shall provide the CITY an outdoor events video monitoring trailer in accordance with the CITY's Request for Proposals and the CONTRACTOR's response thereto, at a fined price of thirty - seven thousand five hundred dollars and no cents ($37,500.00), 5. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the CITY Initial Analytics Programming for sixty (60) carneras in accordance with the CITY's Request for Proposals and the CONTRACTOR's response thereto, at a fixed price of thirty thousand dollars and no cents ($30,000.00). 6. The CONTRACTOR shall assure that each surveillance camera is marked on at least two panels.with the seal of the City of Buffalo in blue and any additional markings the City deems necessary. 7. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the CITY a performance bond guaranteeing; the faithful performance of the work in accordance with this contract, in form approvable by the Corporation Counsel of the City of Buffalo, at a sutra not to exceed forty -one thousand three hundred dollars ($41,300). 8. The CONTRACTOR shall commence work immediately upon final execution of this contract and the final delivery to CONTRACTOR by CITY of all locations for said cameras; and CONTRACTOR shall complete all work of installation of said system within sixty (60) days of commencement. 9. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS: All finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, maps, models, photographs, reports or other materials resulting from this Contract shall become the property of the CI'T'Y upon final approval of the final report or upon request by the CITY at any time before then. The CITY may use, extend, or enlarge any work produced under this Contract without the consent, permission of, or further compensation to the CONTRACTOR. 10. TERMINATION: The CITY may cancel said Contract for any reason without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice, except that if either party fails to fulfill its obligations under the Contract in a proper and timely manner, or otherwise violates the terms of this Contract, the other party shall have the right to terminate this Contract, if the default has not been cured after a ten (10) days written notice has been provided. If termination shall be without cause, the CITY shall pay contractor all compensation earned to the date of termination. If the termination shall be for breach of this Contract by CONTRACTOR, the CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR all compensation earned prior to the date of termination minus any damages and costs incurred by the CITY as a result of the breach. If the contract is canceled or terminated, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, naps, models, photographs, reports or other materials prepared by the CONTRACTOR under this agreement shall, at the option of the CITY, become the property of the CI'T'Y, and the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such documents or materials prior to the termination. Notwithstanding the above, the CONTRACTOR shall not be relieved of liability to the CITY for damages sustained by the CITY as a result of any breach of this Contract by the CONTRACTOR. The CITY may, in such event, withhold payments due to the CONTRACTOR for the purpose of set -off until such time as the exact amount of damages clue to the CITY is determined. The rights or remedies provided for herein shall not limit the CITY, in case of any default by the CONTRACTOR, from asserting; any other right or remedy allowed by law, equity, or by statute. 11. PAYMENT: The CONTRACTOR shall be paid upon monthly invoices detailing the specific deliverable provided during; the billing period. The CITY shall maintain the right to withhold 10% of each invoiced payment until completion of the work and final acceptance of the work by the CITY. 12. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE in the performance of this contract. CONTRACTOR agrees that it will complete and have operational the deliverables as set out in paragraphs I and 2 of this Agreement within sixty (60) days of execution of this Agreement. An acceptable test will be conducted in the video surveillance room on the sixtieth day following the execution of the CONTRACT verifying performance of the sixty (60) surveillance cameras as set forth in paragraph 1, above. Therefore, the parties agree that for each day's delay beyond sixty (60) days, the CITY will reduce the total payment to the CONTRACTOR in the sum of $500 for each day's delay. The parties agree that the suns is reasonable liquidated damages, as the actual loss to the CITY for delay in the establishment of the system anticipated herein cannot be estimated. 13. INDEMNIFICATION: The CONTRACTOR agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY against any and all claims arising from the negligence of the CONTRACTOR, it employees, officers, subcontractors, agents or assigns in the performance of this agreement. 14. INSURANCE: The CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain in full force throughout the period of this contract liability insurance in the following types and amounts: Commercial General Liability Insurance, including Products and Completed Operations coverage in the aggregate sum of $3,000,000 Automobile Liability Insurance, including owned, non -owned and hired auto coverage in the aggregate sum of $1,000,000; Excess Liability Insurance in the aggregate sum of $1,000,000; and Workers Compensation Insurance in New York statutory form. The CONTRACTOR agrees to include the CITY as an additional named insured on its policies of General Liability and Automobile Liability, and further agrees to produce certificates of insurance evidencing each required coverage prior to commencement of work pursuant to this Contract. 15. NON ASSIGNMENT: This Contract anticipates the particular services of the CONTRACTOR, and CONTRACTOR shall not assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of this contract, or its right title or interest therein, to any person, firm or corporation of any nature, except that moneys due to the CONTRACTOR and approved for payment by the CITY may be assigned by it to any bank or financial institution that renders financial assistance to the CONTRACTOR on this work. 16. NON - DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with section 220_e of the New York State labor Law, if this contract is for the construction, alteration or repair of any public building or public work or for the manufacture, sale or distribution of materials, equipment or supplies, and to the extent that this contract shall be performed within New York State, the CONTRACTOR agrees that neither it nor its sub - contractors shall, by reason of race, creed, color, disability, sex or national origin: (a) discriminate in hiring or promotion any individual who is qualified and available to perform the work; or (b) discriminate against or intimidate an employee hired for the performance of work under this CONTRACT. 17. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS: The CONTRACTOR shall keep and maintain all books, documents, papers and other evidence, including electronic records, directly pertinent to the performance of work under this Contract in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The CITY and its Comptroller shall have access to all such books, records, documents and other evidence for the purpose of inspection, audit and copying for a period of six (6) years following final payment or the termination of this Contract, whichever is later, and extensions thereto. "Termination of the Contract" as used in this section shall mean the letter of completion of the work of the Contract or the end date of the term of the stated in the CONTRACT, 18. MBEIWBE GOALS: In addition to the conditions as specified in the Request for Proposals related to the employment of Minorities and Women, the CONTRACTOR shall use its best efforts to comply with the New York State Requirements pertaining thereto. The goals established for this CONTRACT are: 25% MBE; 6% WBE and 10% EEO. 19. LIVING WAGE: The City of Buffalo Living Wage Ordinance requires that employers holding service contracts with the CITY having a value in excess of $50,000 and employing more than 10 crnployces shall pay the living wage of $9.59 per hour with health insurance or $10.77 per hour without health insurance. 20. APPLICABLE LAW: This CONTRUC'f shall be interpreted under the Laws of the State of New York. Venue for any controversy arising under this CONTRACT shall be in the County of Erie, State of New York. 21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This CONTRACT shall be the entire agreement between the parties. Interpreting this Contract any inconsistencies shall be resolved as follows: first priority shall be given to this Contract document; second priority shall be given to EXHIBIT B; third priority shall be given to EXHIBIT A. 22. AMENDMENT: This CONTRACT may not be amended unless such amendment is agreed in writing and signed by both parties. 23. NOTICES: All notices required or permitted under this CONTRACT shall be hand - delivered or sent to the appropriate party by first class mail, postage paid or by overnight carrier to the following address: To the City: Commissioner of Management Information Services City of Buffalo 1201 City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 To the Contractor: Johnson Controls Either party play, from time to time, designate by written notice pursuant to this section and other address or representative to which such notice or communications should be sent. 24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: The CONTRACT contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement either oral or written. This CONTRACT supercedes any prior written or oral agreement between the parties. 25. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this CONTRACT shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this CONTRACT is invalid or unenforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforced as so limited. 26. WAIVERS: The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this CONTRACT shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this CONTRACT. 27. APPLICABLE LAW: This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Venue for any actions or proceedings arising out of this contract shall be in the County of Eric, State of New York. 28. CONTRACT EXECUTORY: This contract shall be executory only to the extent that funds are appropriated and made available for the purposes herein, and the City of Buffalo shall have no liability in excess of or beyond such moneys appropriated and made available Dated: Dated CONTRACTOR CITY OF BUFFALO .JOHNSON CONTROLS BY: Mr. Bonifaclo moved: That the alcove comiiiunication from the Mayor dated October 25, 2007, be received and riled; and That the Mayor be, and lie hereby is authorized to enter into a contract with Johnson Controls, hic, for the purchase and installation of 60 (sixty) surveillance cameras and technical support equipiiient to expatid the Buffalo Police Department Wireless Security Camera Network. Passed. 2 TAB :i - mv (Awp60\msword\rm%A2c S 0- 30a,doo maw Lail Its I 0 a - FROM'ri MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Oct 30, 2007 r' _" j 11 00 SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: 10/22/07 FROM: DEPARTMENT: City of Buffalo Preservation Board SUBJECT: [: "500 Block of Main" [:Local Historic District Designation PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex_ (item No. xxx, C.C.P_ xx/xxlxx) SIGNATURE ' DEPARTMENT HEAD TITLE: Chairman REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, EDPI AND THE OFFICE OF STRA`!`EGISC PLANNING 6 , "500 BLOCK of MAIN" Local Historical Preservation District Designation CC/ Main - Genesee Ilistoric District C] AI'V Draft Nomination APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC - DISTRICT APPLICANT: Rocco 'Termini Signature Development 489Ellicott St. Buffalo, NY 14202 FORM PREPARED BY: Martin Wachadlo 368 West Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 949 -6169 Francis R. Kowsky 62 Niagara Falls Blvd Buffalo, NY 14214 rter nini(a) Office: 71.6 -842 -1938 Cell: 716 -861 -5385 836 -6069 Main - Genesee historic District T]__f C,�, .. Hl 17 "Ulti 114 I Dmft Nomination NAME OF PROPERTY Main- Genesee Historic District BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION The Main - Genesee: Historic District consists of those buildings lining the east side of Main Street (now a pedestrian rnall) beginning at the south wall of 483 Main Street, continuing north across last Mohawk Street to Genesee Street (now closed to traffic); those buildings lining the southeast side ol'Genesee Street between Main and East IIuron Streets; the building at the southwest corner of East 1- l.uron and Washington Street; and those buildings lining the west side of Washiaigton Street from. the corner of last Iluron Street to 500; the boundary then. continues west along the south wall of 500 Washington street to the rear of the buildings fronting Main Street; then following Brunek Alley southward, crossing l.�ast Mohawk Street and continuing to the south wall of 483 Main Street, the paint of beginning. OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY Private CATEGORY OF PROPER'T'Y District NUMBER OF RESOURCES CONTRIBUTING: 16 NON-CONTRIBUTING: PROPERTIES IN THE DISTRICT Main Street 483, 485 -487, 501, 515 -519, 523, 527 -527, 529 - 533, 535, 537 -539 (495 -499, 505 -509, 521 non- contributing) Genesee Street 5-7,9,15 Fast lluron Street 5 Washin Eton Street: 500, 504 -408, 510 2 Main - Genesee historic District Tl.. . i'1`..t._ 't.7�CT DUIffaIo N Y Draft Nomination SIGNIFICANCE Period of Significance: c. 1845 - c. 1955 The Main - Genesee historic district is historically and architecturally significant as a concentration of historic buildings that chronicle the development of downtown Buffalo from the mid - nineteenth century to the mid - twentieth century. Remarkable ror the totality of its streetscape as well as for several buildings that were designed by local architects, the Main- Genesce historic district is the location of some of the oldest surviving buildings in the downtown area. The Main- Genesee historic district contains buildings that reflect a number of period styles, notably mid- nineteenth - century vernacular, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The low -rise scale of all of the structures, the mixed use function (in the earliest buildings, ground floors were devoted to commerce, upper floors were residential; later structures housed offices, light manul:acturing, banking, and dining), reflect the small -scale urban character of the central business district prior to the rise of grander architecture along the Main Street corridor. The Main - Genesee historic district preserves that early scale and small -town scenery of the downtown Main Street business district -- before the street was transformed into an impressive urban thoroughfare in the Iater twentieth century. The Main - Genesee historic district is located at the crossing of two major downtown thoroughfares. (This intersection was formerly known as Genesee Square.) however, since the late 1970s, Fast Genesee Street, which met Main at this point, has been closed at this point. (In its place is a small park.) In Joseph Ellicott's 1804 plan for what is today the City of Buffalo, Main Street was to be the major north -south thoroughfare leading inland from the waterfront. Buffalo's lake port era legacy includes Main Street, the north -south thoroughfare that formed the western end of a Native American trail that linked the Iludson. Valley with I -ake brie. Genesee Street was also a long distance thoroughfare that linked Buffalo with Batavia and Rochester to the cast. During its early decades, the lakeside village of Buffalo grew slowly. In 1815, during the War of 1812, what Little had been built was destroyed by British and Canadian troops. Rebuilding began immediately after the war ended. In 1825, when Buffalo was designated the western terminus of the Erie Canal, the Main Street and the lakefront village began to grow and prosper. This period, which is regarded as the first period of Buffalo's history, ended in 1837 when the country suffered a financial panic that brought on an economic recession. The Panic brought down Benjamin Ratbun, the city's first serious building entrepreneur. In the 1830x, Rathbun erected approximately 100 brick buildings in the town. A description of this Main - Genesee area in the 1830s by Buffalo physician Samuel Welch indicates that the area was already one of small businesses. On the south side of Genesee Square [the intersection of Main Street and Genesee Street] was a large, rambling, unsightly building, the wagon shop of Thomas Main - Genesee IIistoric District n,.[� i� 1�IV lJ Liflato, N A Draft Nomination Spicer. Down Main street from Genesee Square, on the east side, a little below the corner, was the store of Henry Colton, a lame, frame building, sable end to the street, peaked with a hood, sustaining a tackle block and fall for hoisting goods. Adjoining was a double frame store occupied by Ilandel & Koons, who fr cane here om Germany; the remainder of the block to Mohawk Street, was a line of small shops, very plainly built, and variously occupied. And while no building from this period survives in the .Main - Genesee historic district, such structures as the Genesee Block (5 -9 Genesee Street; c. 1845) are reminiscent of the simplified Greek Revival structures of three and Porn• stories with ground floor commercial space beneath upper.floor residential quarters that Rathbun and his contemporaries had erected. 'Phis three -story brick building is surely one of the oldest surviving structures in downtown. Like so may now vanished vernacular structures from the .first decades of the nineteenth century, it consists of a ground floor storefront with living quarters above and is covered by a side gabled roo '. In addition, like its neighbors at 537 -539 Main Street 13 Genesee Street (c. 1860), its angled fad ade reflects the l:ormer line of East Genesee Street, one of the major thoroughfares Ellicott laid out (with the original name of Busti Avenue) radiating from Niagara Square. Buffalo's rise to prominence as a national center of commerce, transportation, and manufacturing began in earnest in 1843 with the arrival of the first railroad connection from the East Coast. The coming of railroad inaugurated the second period in Buffalo's architectural history. Together with the canal, the railroads confirmed Buffalo's position as a center of grain trade and a pivotal locale in the east -west flow of' goods and travelers. A second building boom took place during the period and lasted until the Panic of 1857. It is from this period, as Main Street up to Genesee Street continued to flourish as a neighborhood of small businesses, that the earliest buildings in the historic district date. Those at 5 -9 Bast Genesee (c. 1845) and 535 Main (e. 1851) represent this period. After the Civil War, Buffalo experienced a third wave of commercial development and population growth. The downtown began to assume a truly metropolitan character. Buildings went up by well -known national architects of the day -- accelerated a trend already begun before the war. Maim Street assumed the status of the premier commercial. street in the city. Its importance was greatly enhanced with the introduction of the electric streetcar in the late 1880s. The commercial vibrancy of these times is reflected in the historic district by ground floor cast iron fronts buildings at 504 -508 Washington Street (1881; the building goes through to Main Street to form 529 -533 Main). Moreover, older buildings were remodeled during this time to their present appearance. The building at 529 -533 Main received a new terra cotta and metal fa4ade in the Art Nouveau style c. 191.2. It is a distinguished local example; of the style, although its architect has yet to be discovered. Likewise, 525 -527 Main was remodeled in 1909 as one of Buffalo's earliest motion picture theaters. Two other extant buildings replaced older structures at 515 -519 Main (1911) . and 523 Main (1916). However, the advent of the skyscraper in Buffalo during this third phase of its architectural history —epitomized 4 Main- Genesce Historic District 1.1 'A A.A cal", R.v 1 Draft Nomination by Adler & Sullivan's Guaranty Building and 1). 11. Burnham & Co.'s 1?.Ilicott Square Building —did not a#ect the Main - Genesee historic district. In future years, major commercial and residential development was to take place around and beyond Main and Genesee Street intersection, leaving this area as a remnant of a bygone era. Following World War t until the mid twentieth century, Bullalo went through a fourth phase of architectural development. During these years, Main Street as well as Genesee Street saw pedestrian and streetcar traffic joined by a growing number of automobiles. Retail businesses continued to flourish. Even though the greater part of development at this time took place outside of the boundaries of the proposed district, changes did occur within its borders that reflect early modern trends in architectural design. Moreover, the former Waldorf restaurant (1946) at 5 last Huron Street is one of the best preserved and finest Art deco exteriors and interiors in the city. Miraculously, splendid colored relief murals have survived the transformation of the interior to commercial use alter the closing of the restaurant. Remodeling of ground floor and second floors of existing buildings also took place during this period. This was the case with 535 Main, 537 -539 Main / 3 East Genesee, and 9 last Genesee. Several new structures went up in the district during this time, as well: the Adamesque Revival style Nellany Building (485 -487 Main; 1922); the elegant Renaissance style building at 483 Main; the American Savings Bank (15 Last Genesee Street; 1929), a severe Stripped Classical design that was sympathetically enlarged in 1950 in the current modernist International Style, and 510 Washington (1920), a concrete frame storage facility for the now demolislicd L.owe's State Theater (later the Century) at the corner of East Mohawk and Washington. Main - Genesee Historic District ffn]n - N] V A!UAAGA� \/� 1 • 1 Draft Nomination ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- BIBLIOGRAPHY Goldman, Mark. h igh Hopes: The Rise and Decline of Buffalo, New York. Albany: SUNY Press, 1983. 2007. City on the Edge: Buffalo, New York. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Rooks. Kowsky, Francis R., et.al. Buffalo Architecture: A Guide. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1981. Powell, Elwin fl. Design cVf Discord: SIudies ofAnomie. New York: Oxford University Press, 1970. Welch, Samuel M. Home 11istwy. Recollections of'.Buffcalo During the Decade 1830 to 1840 or Nifty Years Since. Buffalo: Peter Paul & Bro., 1891. Whiffen, Magus, and Koeper, Frederick. American Architecture. Cambridge, MA: .MIT Press, 1976. Whitman, Roger. The Rise and Fall of Frontier Antrepreneur: Benjamin Ralhhun, `Master .Builder- and Architect. ' Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press, 1996. Archival sources at the Buffalo and Eric County Historical Society, Buffalo and Eric County Public Library and Buffalo City Hall. 6 HISTORIC DIS I'RIC ":1' I ACT SI I1:1: "l Main- Ccnesee l listaric District Identification 1. Address: 5 East Iluron Street 2. County Erie C`ity. Buffalo 3. Sfreet Location: Southwest corner of East Huron and Washington Streets 4. Owner•.shilr: Private 5. Present Owner: David Chiazza, Iskalo Development 5166 Main St. / Harbinger Square, Williamsville, NY 14221 6. Present Occupant(5): None 7. Present {Ise: Vacant 8. �talemenl of Architectural, Historical, Geogiq)hical or Culturul.S'ign ficance: This building was built as a restaurant for the Waldorf System, a cafeteria chain. headquartered in New England. It was erected at a cost of $1 00,000, along with a similar building at 935 Broadway. A late and important example of the Art Moderns style executed in terra cotta, it has an exterior of stainless steel - framed plate glass windows, recessed within a frame of light colored terra cotta end piers, with a heavy attic supporl -ed by round red terra cotta columns and rounded piers. Above the entrance in the attic is the company's red apple logo with a white; "W" in the center. Especially notable features are the curvilinear terrazzo floor that extends out to the sidewalk from under the exterior walls, and the two large plaster reliefs of dancing women on the interior walls; both fi;atures may be unique in extant architecture in the city. If k nown : Date of initial construction: 1946 Architect: Original owner: 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the I Iistoric District. Yes No Date: (Signature) Yes No Date: (Signature) IIIS'T'O.RIC 1) 1STRICI' PACT SHE F-F Ide Main - Genesee Iistoric District I. A(kiress: 5 -7 Genesee Street 2. County: Erie City: BLIff'alo 3. Street Location: South side of Genesee Street, cast of Main Street 4. Owner ship: Private 5. Present Owner: Buffalo Red Hots LLC, 5 -7 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 6. Present Occupant(s): Texas Reel Hots Restaurant 7. Present Ilse: Restaurant 8. Slatetnew of Archiiectural, Historical, Geoff, >raphrcal or E "ultural xS'ignificance This address is part of the Genesee Block, the oldest building ill the proposed district. The three- story brick row, each unit of which was three bays wide, originally extended I - rom 5 to I 1 Genesee Street, and was probably constructed circa 1815. (11 was demolished in 1950, and 9 has a separate owner.) The style is Greek Revival, characterized by flat stone sills and lintels and side gable roof with parapets and end chimneys, and is one ofthe few remaining examples in the city. (This was the dominant form of buildings in downtown Buffalo during the early years of the city_) A fornth story, with round arched Italianate windows, was added to No. 5 circa 1860. The facades have been covered fir many years, but if uncovered would be similar in appearance to No. 9. If kn own: Date of'initial construction Architect: Original owner: Circa 1845 John Chretien, owner in 1866 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this properly ill the Historic District. Yes No Yes No (Signature) Date_ Date: (Signature) HISTORIC DISTRICT 1 { ACT SHE ;T Main - Genesee Historic District Id 1. Ad(fress: 9 Genesee Street 2. County: Erie City: Buffalo 3. .Street Location: South side of Genesee Street, east of Main Street 4. Ownership: Private 5. Present Onmer:' Brian Mahoney, 96% Crescent Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 6. Present Occupant(s): None 7. Presew Use: Vacant 8. Statement of Architectural, historical, Geographical or Cultural.Significance: This address is pant of the Genesee Block, the oldest building in the proposed district. The three - story brick row, each unit of which was three bays wide, originally extended from 5 to I I Genesee Street, and was probably constructed circa 1845. (1 1 was demolished in 1950, and 5 -7 have a separate owner.) The style is Greek Revival, characterized by flat stone sills and lintels and side gable roof with parapets and end chimneys, and is one of the few remaining examples in the city. (this was the dominant form of buildings in downtown Buffalo during the early years of the city.) A prominent exterior feature is the name "Gl�.N1�.SIII� BLOCK" carved into a stone in the center of the building's faVade. The large picture window on the second floor was installed circa 1925, when the floor was converted for c:o.mmcrcial use, if kn Date of'initial construction: Circa 1845 Architect: Original owner: George Schwartz, owner in 1870 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the Historic District. Yes No Tate: (Signature) Yes No gate: (Signature) HISTORIC DISTRICT PACL` SHE T Main - Genesee Iistoric District Ident 1. Address: 15 Genesee Street. 2. County: Erie City. Buffalo 3. Street Location: Southeast corner of Genesee and Cast Huron Streets 4. Ownershij): Private 5. Present Owner: Buffalo Urban League, ]nc., 15 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 G. Present (kcuj)ant(a): Buffalo Urban League, Inc. 7. Present (Ae: Gfliccs of the I3uffalo Urban League S. Statement ofArchileclinwl, Historical, Geogral) or Cultural ,Yignificance: This building was built for the American Savings flank, and was designed by the prominent architectural firm of I':dw. 13. Green & Sorg Albert Hart T Iopkins. hounded in 1 907, the bank moved into their new building in January 1930, and merged with the Buffalo Savings Bank across the street three years later. The batik was designed in the Stripped Classical style and had a symmetrical f tr ade on Genesee Street, with a center entrance flanked by storefronts at either end. The central windows of the second and third floors are recessed beneath an attic supported by two stone piers, whose Art Deco capitals of abstract floral design provide the only exterior ornament. Most of the original steel frame windows on the upper floors are intact; the spandrels contain panels of dark marble, which contrast with the buff- colored, smooth stone exterior of the building. After the original owner left in 1934, the building was occupied by the Niagara National flank and then the First National Clank, which commissioned architect James W. Kideney to expand and remodel the building in the International style in 1950. A new entrance beneath an enormous three -story high window flanked by a polished red granite pier was installed at the western end, and another entrance opened onto Washington Street; new stainless steel framed windows were installed along the first floor. The exterior has remained unchanged since the building was expanded, and is thus a significant example of both the Stripped Classical and International styles. If known: Date of'initial construction: 1 929 Architect: Edw, B. Green & Son — Albert Hart Hopkins Original owner: American Savings Bank I, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the Historic District. Yes No Date: (Signature) Yes No Date: (Signature) HISTORIC DISTRICT FACT SHEEIT Identification 1. Aclrlress: 2. County: 3. Street 1 ocation 4. Ownership: 483 Main Street Erie Main - Genesee Historic District City. Bu ffalo Last side of Main Street, south of Mohawk Street Private S. Present (honer: Church of Christ Scientist / contact: Perry Smith, Federal Building CO., 289 Ashland Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 6. Present 0ccuj)unt(s): Christian Science Reading Room 7. .Present Use: Gook store 8. �Ialeinent of '.Architecmrol, Historical, Cicographical or Cullural Signyiconce: This building has a complicated history. The interior may contain elements of nineteenth century buildings that were extensively remodeled several times; the Present fa�adc dates to 1928, when the earlier buildings at 379 -383 Main Street were heavily remodeled or completely reconstructed. The exterior of rusticated buff colored stone is three stories high, and is unusual in that the rustication extends up [lie entire elevation. At the top of the fagadc, beneath the stone cornice, is a pair of Florentine- arched windows with balustrades; a stringcourse separates these windows from a pair of scroll - framed blank windows with metal grills directly below, that flank a central eartouche. A large metal frame picture window is set between stringcourses on the second floor, the lower of which features a wave motif. `I'he second and third floor windows appear to be original. This 1`a4adc has many similarities with the lower floors of the .Berger Building at 514 Main Street, also a 1928 work of Hudson & Hudson. The present facade was originally twice as wide, with the existing elements duplicated at 379, the whole capped by a high hip roof of ceramic tile. In 1949, perhaps as the result of a fire, the southern end of the building at 379 was replaced by the present one -story building and a flat roof was installed at 383. If known: Date of initial construction: 1928 (present fa0de) Architect: Hudson & Hudson (present facade) Original owner: William If. Smith and others (present facade) 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the I listoric District. Yes No Yes No (Signature) (Signature) Date: Date: HISTORIC DISTRICT FACT SHEE`f Iden tificati on 1. Acldi-ess: 2. County 3. Street Location 4. Owne?-shi7): 485 -487 Main Street Irie Main - Genesee Historic District City: Buffalo Southeast corner of Main and Mohawk Streets Private 5. Present Oivner: Steven Carmina, 487 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203 6. Present Oeeupant(�): None 7. Present Use: Vacant, under renovation 8. Statement of Architectural, Historical, GeogrcrphicaI or C "ultural FSign�jicance: Occupying; a prominent corner site, the Nellany Building is a six -story buff brick structure with light stone trim. This is a traditional building that restricted the decorative elements to the base and cornice, and well reflects the architectural trends of the early 1920s. At the top the cornice is interrupted by broken swan's neck pediment topper] by a flaming urn; just below are diamond -in- circle patterns flanking an oval blank which once contained the name of the building. The side elevation features a whimsical double cornice. The stone faced first floor is a contemporary design from a recent renovation. The building was named for Michael Nellany (1840- 1916), an Irish immigrant who fOUnded the Buffalo Shirt Co. in 1886 and invested heavily in real estate; he owned the previous building oil the site, also named the Nellany Building. The present building was built in 1922 for the Childs Co. of New York City, to house their latest Buffalo restaurant oil the ground floor, with offices Ior rental income above. Among the earliest tenants was the broadcasting station of WKI'3W. The architects were Dennison & I (irons, a major firm that also designed other Childs restaurants. One of the earliest chain restaurants in the nation, Childs had opened their first Buffalo restaurant shortly alter 1900, and by 1925 had four locations in the city; their restaurant in the Nellany Building lasted until World War 11. if kno 1)ute of initial construction Architect: Original oivner: 1922 Dennison & Hirons (New York) [Nellany family] 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the historic District. Yes No Yes No (Signature) D ate: Date: (S ignature) HISTORIC DISTRICT FACT SH ET Main- Genesee Historic DIS11 - ict Ide 1. Address: 495 -499 Main Street 2. County.' Frie City Bu 3. Street Location: Northeast corner of Main and Mohawk Streets 4, Ownership: Private S. Present Owner: William James Handy, 6500 Main St., Snits 5, Williamsville, NY 14221 6. Present Occupanl(v): Noj)c 7. Present Use: Vacant 8. S Iement of Archileclural, historical Geographical or Carlturul �Signific�rnce: This two -story brick faced building was constructed in 1977 as a Bm King restaurant. It is a non - contributing building in the district. If known: Date of initial construction: 1977 Architecl: Original owner: Burger King Corporation 1, the owner', or we, the owners, favor the incluSi011 of this PI in the I listoric District. Yes No Date: (S i gnatu Yes No Vats: (Signature) IIISTORIC DISTRICT FACT SI IEET Main - Genesee historic District Identif ication 1. A&Iress: 501 Maiia Street 2. County: Erie City. Buffalo 3_ .Street Location: East side of Main Street north of Mohawk Street 4, Otivnership: Private 5. Present (honer: Naseem Malik, 472 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14202 6. Present OccuPant(s): None 7. Present Use: Vacant 8. Statement ofArehitectural, Historical, Geographical or Cultural Significance: The most notable feature of this three -story building is the l4ade ofbuff colored, iron - spotted Roman brick, which was very popular during; the period from 1890 to 1915. The windows are in a solid band of five on the upper floors. A recessed spandrel panel separates the second and third story fenestration, and the third story window band features a stone sill course. Stone also appears in small blocks at the top of the piers, just beneath the cornice. The present cornice is a recent addition, as are the windows and storefront. If known: Date of initial construction: Circa 1910 Architect: Original owner: 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the Historic District. Yes No Date: (Signature) Yes No Date: (Signature) HISTORIC DISTRIC`I FACT SHEET Main- Genesce I Iistoric District Identific 1. Address: 505 -509 Main Street 2. County: Erie City: Buffalo 3, Street Locution: East side of Main Street north of Mohawk Street 4, Ownership,: Private 5. Present owner: YOUng Nu Park, Yount; Soon Park, 505 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203 0. Present Occrgrant(s): J. P. Fashion 7. Present Use: Clothing store 8. Stuteme nt of Architcaut- zl, Historicat, Geographical or� C'ultural Signifieance: `Phis one -story store building was originally two nineteenth century, three -story store buildings that were significantly remodeled during the twentieth century. Cast iron pilasters still exist behind the present metal f44ade. In 1979 the upper two stories were removed from both buildings. It is a non - contributing building in the district. If known: Dale of'initicrl construction: Nineteenth century Architect: Original Owner: 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the I listoric District. Yes No Late: (Signature) Yes No Date: (Signature) HISTORIC DISTRICT FACE" Sl- E T Main - Genesee Historic District Identification 1. Address: 5 15-5 17 Main Street 2 County: Erie City: Buffalo 3. Street Location: East side of Main Street, south of Genesee Street 4. Ownership: Private S. Present Owner: Alan and Michael Giangreco, 411 Robin Rd., Amherst, NY 14228 6 Present Occupant(s): 515 — Fashion Corner; 517 and upper floors None 7. Present Use: 515 Clothing store; 517 and upper floors- Vacant 8. ,Statement ofArchitedural historical, Geographical or Cultural Significance: 'this three -story building boasts the most elaborately detailed fagadc in the proposed district. The second and third floor fenestration is contained within a terra cotta firame decorated with a tongue and groove border with raised discs. Above is a hand of Greek key fretwork, topped by a row of dentils and a metal cornice. The windows, which may be original, are flanked by slender piers topped by ancones; spandrels beneath the third -floor windows contain palm fronds flanking a now - missing element. The circa 1960 storefront at 517 is notable for the use of blue and white mosaic tile; the storefront at 515 is recent, The building was designed by Colson & lludson as an investment property for John H. Smith, who would commission the same architects for the building at 523 Main Street five years later. If kn Date of initial construction,- 1911 Architect: Colson & Iludson Original owner: John IL Smith 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the Historic District. Yes No Date: (Signature) Yes No Date: (Signature) T -.. 1- IISTORIC DISTRICT FACT Si Main- Genesee Historic District Identif rcatior1 I. Address: 521 Main Street 2. County: Frio City: Buffalo 3. .beet Location: Fast side of Main Street, south of Genesee Street 4. Otmership: Private 5. Present 0wncr: Charles Battle, 141 South Lane, Orchard Park, NY 14127 G. Present Oeeupant(s): None 7. Present Use: Vacant 8. Statement ofArchiteclur al, !Historical, (geographical or ('ulturcal 5ignificcrnce: This building may be an early twentieth century remodeling of a nineteenth century building. The remodeled design featured a simplc brick facade with a large window opening on eaeh floor; those opening had been filled with concrete block. The present drivet facade is a recent application. It is a non-contributing building in the district. The building originally extended through to 498 Washington St.; that section of the building was inventoried in '1979, but has since been demolished (with the exception of a section of the north outer wall and a cast iron pilaster). If kno Date of'initial construction: Architect: Original owner. I, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the Historic District. Yes No I)ate: (Signature) Yes No Date: (Signature) IIIST'ORIC DISTRICT FACT SIIEET Main - Genesee I listoric District Ident 1. Address: 523 Main Street 2. County: Erie City: BLIfi - ago 3. .Street Locixtion: East side of' Main Street, south of Genesee Street 4. Ownership: Private S. Present Owner: Veronica Kira, 160 Glen Oak St., East Amherst, NY 14051 G. Present Occupant(s): None 7. Present Use: Vacant 8. Sicrternent of Architectural, historical Gengraphlcal or Cultural ,Sign4icance: This building is a fine example of the Renaissance style as applied to a stnall building. The upper floors of the facade of this three- story, three -bay building is faced in terra cotta, and features fours pilasters supporting a heavily molded entablature, cornice and parapet. Spandrel panels below the third floor windows contain richly molded festoons of fruit. The original windows are in place on the upper floors; those on the second floor feature textured glass transoms- A circa 1955 storefront features polished green marble panels and stainless steel firarned display windows. The building was designed by Colson & Iludson as an investment property for John H. Smith, who had commissioned the same architects for the building; at 515 -519 Main Street five years earlier. In 1917 the Wilding was extended back to 500 Washington Street; this section, also in the nominated district, now has a separate owner, If kno Date of initial construction: 1916 Archifeel: Colson & Hudson Original owner: John 11. Smith 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of th is property in the Historic District. Yes No Date: (Signature) Yes No Date: (Signature) HISTORIC DISTRIC1' FACT S11L T Maim- Genesee Historic District Identification I. Address: 525 -527 Main Street 2. County: Erie City: Buftlrlo 3. Street Location: East side of Main Street, south of Genesee Street 4. Ownershil3: Private 5. Present [honer: Xiao I_u, P.O. Box 214, Getzville, NY 14068 6 Present Occupant((. , Dragon Express Chinese Buffet 7. Present Ilse: Restaurant 8. .Stalernent vfArchitectural, historical, Geographical or Culturcil Sign icance: This notable three -story brick building, constructed in 1881 as an investment by Francis J. I landel, was originally one story higher. As originally constructed it J`eatured a cast iron storefront on the first floor, while the rest of the tapdc was composed of a contrasting red brick body and light stone trim that was very popular during the post Civil War period. The stone trim was located at the top and bottom of the fenestration, with bands of stone alone the bases, solid rectangular lintels above the second and fourth floor lintels, and stone springers with incised rosettes at the segmental lintels of the third floor. At the top was a very prominent protecting cornice, This building's faVade was identical in detail to the original appearance of the adjacent building; at 529 -533, both designed in 1881 by George J. Metzger. "file original exterior appearance of both buildings was very similar to those still standing at 844 -852 Main Street and 461 Ellicott Street. The fourth floor was removed in the 1960s, and the ta4ade coated in plaster. This building is also notable as the location of one of the earliest- movie theaters in Buffalo, which operated on the first floor from 1909 until about 1953. Originally named the Vendome, it became fire I Iappy four in 1912, and later the Ennbassy; as the 'I'elenews rfheatre during World War lI it screened only newsreels. If known: Date of initial crrnstrzactinn: 1881 Architect: George J. Metzger Original 011'ner: Francis J. Handel 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the Historic District. Yes No Date: (Signature) Yes _ No Date: (Signature) HISTORIC DISTRICT FACT SIIFE'i' Ide 1. Ad(lress: 2. County 3. Street location 4. Ownership: 529 -533 Main Street uric Main - Genesee Ilistoric District City Buffalo East side of Main Street, south of Genesee Street Private 5. Present Owner: .fames Sandoro, 25 Myrtle Ave., Buffalo, NY 14204 6 Present Occupant(a): None 7. Present Use: Vacant 8. Statement of Archilectural, Historical, Geographical or Cultural Silmificance: '['he exceptional terra cotta fad ade of this building is a later application. As originally constructed there was a cast iron storefront on the first floor, while the rest of the fayade was composed of a contrasting red brick body and light stone trim that was very popular during the post Civil War period. The stone trim was located at the top and bottom of the fenestration, with bands of stone alone the bases, solid rectangular lintels above the second and fourth floor lintels, and stone springers with incised rosettes at the segmental lintels of the third floor. At the top was a very prominent projecting cornice. This building's Main Street faVade was identical in detail to the original appearance of the adjacent building at 525 -527; both were designed in 1881 by George .l. Metzger. As constructed, 529 -533 Main Street extended through the block to 504 -508 Main Street; also in the proposed district, the later now has a separate owner. The entire building was built for the plumbing, firm of irlbacker & Davis, which was founded in 1861 and moved into their new building in 1883. The present fayade dates to the early twentieth century, perhaps to 1912, when a $15,000 remodeling of the building was undertaken. It features windows with original sash divided by slender metal piers decorated with rosettes and topped by capitals composed of female faces with suspended pendants, Art Nouveau details that are unique in Buffalo. The metal spandrels contain raised blank panels with guttae at the lower corners. The Front fenestration is contained within a frame of white glazed terra cotta, the entablature of which features discs above the pier capitals, a projecting cornice with dental band, and a parapet capped with additional Art Nouveau elements. The first floor storefront is a recent remodeling Z711 known: Date of initial construction: 1881 Architect: George J. Metzger Original owner: Irlbacker & Davis 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favol the inclusion ofthis property in the historic District. Yes No (Signature) Yes Date: No Date: (SignatUre) IISTORIC DISTRICT FACT S IE,F'T Main - Genesee Historic District Identi fication 1. address: 535 Main Street 2. County. Eric ('ity: Buffa10 3. Mreet Location: Fast side of .Main Street, south of Genesee Street 4, Chvnership: Private 5. Present Orvner: Alexander Vorhand, Seymour Investments I'. O. Box 1271, Lakewood, NJ 08701 6 Present Occulmnt(s): None 7. Present Use: Vacant 8. AYtatement ofArchitectural., Historical Geograjahical or Cultural Sig This four -story brick Italianate style building is among the earliest of that style remaining in Buffalo. It is also one of the earliest remaining applications of the flat roof to a commercial building; earlier buildings utilized the side gable roof, as seen in 5 -7 -9 Genesee Street, also in the proposed district. This building originally contained the variety store of Anthony Schmidt on the first floor, and dwelling space above for his Family and possibly others. The windows on the upper three floors featured cast iron sills and lintels, the later pediments supported by leaf brackets. Large picture windows were installed on the second Door circa 19:19 when that space became a dining area for Louis' Restaurant. The cornice is not original. If kno Date of initial construction: Circa 1851 Architect: Original owner: Anthony Schmidt I, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the Historic District. Yes No gate: (Signature) Yes No Date: (Signature) HISTORIC DISTRICT =FACT SI-IF"ET Main - Genesee Ilistoric District Identif cation 1. Ac1dress: 537 -539 Main Street, 3 Genesee Street 2. County: Erie Cify: Buffalo 3. .Street Locution: Southeast corner of Main and Genesee Streets 4. Ownershil): Private 5. Present Owner: Greg and Sheri itchwoldt, 475 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14203 6. 1'resent Occupuni(s): None 7. Present Use: Vacant H_ Statement gf'Architectural, Historical, Geographical or Cultural Significance: This three -story brick Italianate style building presents an unusual angled facade, fronting on both Main and Genesee Streets. It originally contained stores on the first floor and dwelling space above. The names ofboth streets are carved into a small stone block at the second floor corner, a common treatment used on corner buildings in pre -Civil War Buffalo. As originally built, there were round arched windows on both the second and third floors, each composed of a smaller arch recessed within a larger one; larger windows were installed on the second floor circa 1930 when that space was converted to commercial use. The present window keystones on the third floor and cornice were evidently installed in the 1980x. If known: Date of initial construction. Architect: Original owner: Circa 1860 Mrs. 14. Colton in 1866 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the I listoric District. Yes No Date: (Signature) Yes No Date: (Signature) HISTORIC DISTRICT .IfACT SI -IEEI' Main - Genesee Historic .District Ide 1. Address: 500 Washington Street 2, County I?rie City: Buffalo 3. .Street Location: West side of Washington Street, south of`Huron Street 4. Ownership: Private S. Present Owner :' Roger Trettel, 10 Lafayette Square, Suite 1601, Buffalo, NY 14203 6. Present Occupant(s): None 7. Present Uye. Vacant 8. Statement r ?f Architectural, Historical, Geographical or C'irltrrral Si��r3�icance: This simply designed two -story brick building was built in 1 917 as an addition to 523 Main Street, built the previous year with the same owner and architects. (Also in the proposed district, the later now has a separate owner.) The most notable exterior feature are the three large second floor windows, which still contain the original twelve- over - twelve frame sash. The circa 1955 storefront below features stainless steel trim and enameled metal panels. The yellow brick wall and cast iron columns otl the south side of this building are the remains of 498 Washington Street, evidently demolished in the 1990s. I kno wn: Date of initial construction: 1917 Architect: Colson & Hudson Original owner .John 11, Smith 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the I listoric District. Yes No Date: (Signature) Yes No Date: (Signature) I11STORIC DISTRICT FACT SHEET Main- Gcnesee Historic District Id 1. Address: 504 -508 Washington Street 2. County: Brie Citv: Buffalo 3. Street location: West side of Washington Street, south of Huron Street 4. Ownership: Private S. Present Owner: Eran Epstein, 1 Square Capital, LLC 950 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 6. Present Oec•upant(5): None 7. Present Use: Vacant 8. Statement of Architectural, historical, Geographical or Cultural Significance: This three -story brick building features first floor storefronts fi•amed by cast iron columns, manufactured locally by the Washington Iron Works, which support the upper floors. The windows of the upper floors have segmental arch lintels; the wood firaming beneath the lintels on the second floor contain incised decoration. There is a stone stringeourse at the sill level of the third floor, and a projecting; frame cornice supported by corbelling; at the top of the facade. Designed in 1881, this building was constructed as the rear section of the building at 529 -533 Main Street; also in the proposed district, the later now has a separate owner. The entire building was built for the plumbing firm of Irlbacker & Davis, which was founded in 1861 and moved into their new building in 1883. The interior still retains the original cast iron columns and tin ceilings. If k Date of initial construction: 1881 Architect: Creorge J. Metzger Original owner:' Irlbacker & Davis 1, the owner, or we, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the Historic District. Yes No _ Date: (Signature) Yes No Date: {Signature) I IISTORIC DISTRICT FACT SHEET Main - Genesee Ilistoric District Ide 1. Address: 510 Washington Street 2. County.' Erie City: Buffalo 3. Street .L,ocation: West side of Washington Street, sorith of I Iurou Street 4. 0wnershilz: Private S. Present Owner: John Barry, 163 Meadow Brook Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127 h. Present Occupant(s): None 7. Present Use: . Vacant 8. Statement of Architectural, Historical, Geographical or Cultural Significance: This building, at seven stories, is the tallest in the proposed district. Built of fireproof construction, all structural elements are of reinforced concrete, including the piers, walls, and floors. The fagade is simply detailed, with segmental arches above the sixth- floor windows, with a stringcourse above, and a slight pediment at the parapet. The original steel sash windows, organized in groups of three, have brick infrll below. There is a steel rolling garage door and small storefront at the first floor. The building was built in 1920 as a warehouse for L.oew's Buffalo `theatres, Inc., who built the Loew's State Theater the following year at the northwest corner of Washington and East Mohawk Streets; prominent theater architect Thomas W. Lamb designed both buildings. In 1928, the theater was renamed the Century, and operated into the 1970s; it is now the site ofa parking lot. If know Date rzf initial construction. Architect: Original owner: 1920 Thomas W. Lamb (New York) Loew's .Buffalo Theatres, Iric. I, the owner, or we;, the owners, favor the inclusion of this property in the Ilistoric District. Yes No Date: Yes No Date: (Signature) James T. Sandoro 24 Myrtle Avenue Buffalo, New York 14204 September 24, 2007 Preservation Board City of Buffalo 920 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 RE: Historic District Designation 500 Block of Main Street Dear Members: I am the owner of 529 Main Street. I am aware there is a request to designate the 500 block as a historic district in the City of Buffalo, with 529 Main Street being listed as a contributing structure.. As the owner of 529 Main Street, I am in support of the designation of the 500 block of Main Street as a historic district with 529 Main Street being listed as a contributing structure.. The undersigned U" 9-1 agree to have their properties at j listed on an application to have the 500 block become alocal historic district, Notan Public The undersigned agree to have their properties at JPQ- listed on an application to have the 500 block become a local historic district. GUY R. MARLETTE OOMMIS5IONER OF DEEDS in and for the Gfp of Quf &. Cou fY of P C My Commmwn Expres � 4 The undersigned agree to have their properties at listed on an application to have the 500 block become a local historic district. NT GUY R MARLETTE COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS In and for the City o{ BOU1 io. C my of my Comasswn Expires � The undersigned ,-- 1s agree to have their properties at listed on an application to have the 500 block become a local historic district. GU f R MARLETTE COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS In arxf for the GO of Buffalo. eounW Of Eft my Common Expires 1'2- - .1 - o `'S c c, e. .4 -3 The undersigned agree to have their properties at listed on an application to have the 500 block become a local historic district. fie ,I �e 4c,� /d// 1 IXJWWI l I VI. I t IGi I ITS P I Notary Public - State of New York No. 01 TH6000621 Qualified in Erie County My Commission Expires Dec. 22, VD I The undersigned 07 .�I1 j 3. CAVM►k agree to have their properties at 183 Sa S~f listed on an application to have the 500 block become a local historic district. I beta is GL); , MARLETTE COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS [n and tar the City of Beef la. Cann (A Eqv My Comm m EVm The undersigned agree to have their properties at �1 S�, listed on an application to have the 544 block become a local historic district. Cw� 0 dhow QIUAURED IN ERIE COUN� WCOMMISSION EXPIRES r �!� Y r CJ The undersigned _ � v_ u h c� � ' ? L agree to have their properties at a o 5 t 't oo listed on an application to have the 500 block become a local historic district. \ Q GUY R. MARLETT CaMMISsioNES OF OF- Z �r.�c to and 1r th City oltlUitt My GfHf� aslon ExQ e lii� The undersigned 3 n LUEES agree to have their properties at (A C2 CA) ST&6 listed on an application to have the 500 block become a local historic district. zz W -/ VI / e�J U lA✓1! \ f A, /Yrx'!/ ?/(P, 3OF W/,� G UY R MARLETTE commiSSIONER OF DEEDS jr, and for the City of f3dAo. County of Ene My Common Expres / _e & 84 CITY OF BUFFALO ILLUSTRAT,6_0. RLBACKFR & DAMS, 5x9 to 533 MZin Street, and goo to 508 Washington Street. The in hundreds of the finest and largest public buildings and residences in the In extensive plumbing, gas, steam, and hot water heating busiuess conducted by this firm Constitutes it one of the most important of the private city. addition to this large business Messrs. Irlbacker & Davis have tite full control and management many great industries of Buffalo. The firm was organized and began business in this city in 1 861, on a scale to the needs of Buffalo of the important interest of the Kast Copper & Sheet Iron Company of 89 -93 and 99 Main, and proportioned t 1--tg Scott Streets. The above firm, with htr- Joseph Kast, constitute the company, which was through to Nos. 504 to 508 Washington Street, where facilities unsurpassed by any (steam and fire) stills,�wornta, sink bottoms, all of copper, iron cool ships,, mash tubs, malt mllls, competing house, they are von- ducting a business of most impor. s faucets and all kinds of pumps taut proportions f3uring the past ,vy _ brewers' and distillers' machinery p sal thirty years this .Louse has exa. _ .' ..,- of Cite ;al es: i mproved t p patrerns. toted some of the finest work in Specimens of their work are to their line here or elsewhere. The be found in ail parts of the coon- contract made by the firm for the try, but more particularly in New work just finished in the Iroquois York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Mich - ` Hote which amounted to $73,o igan, .Illinois and Montana. The rep re s ents rxpresents the most extensive work work whole Of the large plant of the of this kind between New York Barthoiomay Brewery at Roches- - City and Chicago, the work on the ter, N, Y., celebrated for the State Capitol Building at Albany superiority of its appointments only excepted. This contract left and the admiration of experts is 1 gas fitting and steam theting the production of this concern. of heating a( this magnificent hole. One of the more recent mant�fac- ' entirely in the hands of bT Lures of the Kast Company is the Irlbacker & Davis, and was oxecu- ecu- Patent hop apparatus for obtaining led in accordance with the most the aroma and other qualities of principles of sanitation. ' the hops in the process of brew - " Pierce's Palace F- approved the City ing. This apparatus is the inven- and County Halll, , Er Eie County Erie i• Lion of Mr. Irlbacker and is of the Jail, German Insurance Building, greatest value to the brewing Buffalo Library, Music Hall, the industry. By the use of this in- Young Ch _tsother vention a much bette.r quality of Non's i lion Building, and namerous other beer is obtained from a given extensive buildings in this ll quantity of malt and hops, and a section evidence the skill the ski saving from 25 to 3o per cent. of ability and ability of this firm in sanitary this in t i '. , a '" the latter is made. By giving to work. C. the tole- ? e very branch of the business their Lary e gin tirated sanitary engineer and ex ersonalsa supervision and the bene- p p pet•Y of xz Cou rtlartd Street, New It of their practical ex pericnce the York City, who tested the work ma management of this concern have an the Iroquois Hotel pronounced made it one of the most important it "the most perfect wanking sys- [sr.cncrra C Dnvas, industries of Buffalo, and the firm Lem ever constructed." A large force of skilled workmen are employed by the firm, the weekly pay -Tall aggregating $t,yQO. The house are recognized leaders of that enterprise which has made this city a great commercial and manufacturing center, the growth also deal extensively in chandeliers, gas fixtures, globes, brackets and evc it, that of which has been almost phenomenal during the past quarter of a century. 'rhe importance >'ything branch of the business. Their line of closets and lavaturies and fittings are unsurpassed by that of any house ill the in attaching to such enterprise as this is recognized in trade and manufacturing circles in Buffalo, country quality or variety. Messrs. John Iribacke.r and Jacob Davis comprise this successful firm. They are both as meeting requirements which, if not found here, might divert new industries in other channels, practical sanitary experts and masters of every branch of their important work throughout ice wide and the reflection that Messrs. Irlbacker & Mavis are equal to all demands in their line, and are range. They are recognized as responsible leaders in this line of industry as is attested by their work always abreast of improvements in their art, is a most satisfactory one to all who are interested in the and growth prosperity of the Queen City of the Likes. - r Tv f . 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NiF4 A � � I � U w FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD Oct 30, 2007 n 0— a t N 14 NEGATIVE DECLARATION � �� � �1 -VA-'" ' -'TWLK "V� -0 ' NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NOW SIGNIFICANCE This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEAR), Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, Lead Agency: City of Buffalo Planning Board Room 901, City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo New York 14202 As per the provisions of SEQR, the Lead Agency has reviewed the following action as it relates to the environment: Action Title Bank of America Location: 633 Delaware Avenue Type of Action: Unlisted - uncoordinated Description: Bank of America is proposing renovations to bank on the property located at 633 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo New York. The proposed project is the replacement and remediation of the existing exterior windows and glazing. The intent of the project is to enhance the overall appearance and energy efficiency of the existing building. No other exterior improvements are part of this propose scope of work. The project will be funded privately and cost approximately $490.000. As a result of this Environmental Review, the Lead Agency has determined the undertaking of this action will not have a significant adverse impact on the quality of the environment. No further environmental review of this action will be conducted prior to project implementation and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. Reasons Supporting This Determination: The facts and reasons for this decision are as follows; the project will provide the bank with energy efficient windows reducing their costs as well as help conserve energy helping the environment. The identified potential negative impacts appear to be primarily short-term site preparation and construction related activities, and do not appear to be significant in magnitude or effect. There are no actions, which will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. For further information relative to this Negative Declaration, contact Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land use Controls Coordinator, Room 901 City Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202 — 716 851 -5085. Dated October 9, 2007 CC: City Clerk City of Buffalo, Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services City of Buffalo Public Works, Parks & Streets Bank of America RECEIVED IL NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NOW SIGNIFICANCE This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEAR), Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law. Lead Agency: City of Buffalo Planning Board Room 901, City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo New York 14202 As per the provisions of SEAR, the Lead Agency has reviewed the following action as it relates to the environment: Action Title Lorigo's Meating Place Inc. Location: 185 Grant Street Type of Action: Coordinated Description: Lorigo's Meating Place Inc. is proposing to construct an addition to the rear property located at 185 Grant Street, Buffalo New York. The addition will be used to house a freezer facility for frozen food storage. The addition will be approximately 3,200 Square Feet and will consist of two loading docks facing Auburn Avenue with a new driveway and landscaping. The project will be funded privately and cost approximately $300,000, As a result of this Environmental Review, the Lead Agency has determined the undertaking of this action will not have a significant adverse impact on the quality of the environment. No further environmental review of this action will be conducted prior to project implementation and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared, Reasons Supporting This Determination: The facts and reasons for this decision are as follows: the project will allow for the construction of new freezer that will allow Lorigo's Meating Place Inc. remain a strong and viable business in the Grant -Ferry Business area, The identified potential negative impacts appear to be primarily short-term site preparation and construction related activities, and do not appear to be significant in magnitude or effect. There are no actions, which will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. For further information relative to this Negative Declaration, contact Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls Coordinator, Room 901 City Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202 — 716 851 -5085, Dated: Se tember 25 2007 CC: City Clerk City of Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals City of Buffalo Economic Development, Permits and Inspections City of Buffalo Public Works, Parks & Streets Lorigo Meating Place Inc. RECEIVED AND FRED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NOW SIGNIFICANCE This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEAR), Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law. Lead Agency: City of Buffalo Planning Board Room 901, City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo New York 14202 As per the provisions of SEQR, the Lead Agency has reviewed the following action as it relates to the environment: Action Title Centerstone Development LLC Records Storage Location: 60 Grider Street Type of Action: Unlisted - Uncoordinated Description: Centerstone Development is proposing renovations to an existing building on the property located at 60 Grider Street, Buffalo New York. The proposed project is the renovation of the existing un- occupied portion of an industrial building for use as a Record Storage Facility (Medical Records). The building will contain 2000 square feet of office space, 75,000 square feet of medical record storage space and a truck delivery bay. Other improvements will include the restoration of a parking area on the North side of the building, two entry canopies and new landscaping. The project will be funded privately and cost approximately $425,000. As a result of this Environmental Review, the Lead Agency has determined the undertaking of this action will not have a significant adverse impact on the quality of the environment. No further environmental review of this action will be conducted prior to project implementation and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. Reasons Supporting This Determination: The facts and reasons for this decision are as follows_ the project will convert a currently empty industrial facility into a facility that will provide new employment opportunities to city residents as well as add new landscaping and building improvements to a building that has been empty for many years. The identified potential negative impacts appear to be primarily short -term site preparation and construction related activities, and do not appear to be significant in magnitude or effect. There are no actions, which will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. For further information relative to this Negative Declaration, contact Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls Coordinator, Room 901 City mall, Buffalo, New York 14202 — 716 851 -5085. RECEIVE-) AND FILED Dated October 9, 2007 CC: City Clerk City of Buffalo, Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services City of Buffalo Public Works, Parks & Streets Centerstone Development i 4 1 � NEGATIVE DEC APAT!ON NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NOW SIGNIFICANCE This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEAR), Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law. Lead Agency: City of Buffalo Planning Board Room 901, City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo New York 14202 As per the provisions of SEQR, the Lead Agency has reviewed the following action as it relates to the environment: Action Title New Opportunities CHDO Location: 240 Hickory, 244 Hickory, 250 Hickory, 256 Hickory, 296 Hickory, 308 Hickory, 324 Hickory, 332 Hickory, 338 Hickory, 267 Hickory, 253 Hickory, 243 Hickory, 237 Hickory Street, Type of Action: Unlisted - Uncoordinated Description: New Opportunities CHDO is proposing the construction of thirteen new homes on the vacant lots listed above on Hickory Street Buffalo New York. The project will include the construction of new single- family homes which would be sold to low and moderate income households on Hickory Street between Broadway Avenue and William Street, There will be no relocation involved with this project and all construction is being conducted on vacant land. All sites will adhere to the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency Soil remediation Technical Specification Plan and be environmentally clean for construction. The project may also include future upgrades to public utilities, new curbs, sidewalks, lighting improvements, parking improvements as well as encourage current residents to upgrade existing properties in this area. The new homes may attract new residents to the City of Buffalo enhancing our tax base and help to create new businesses in this area. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2007 and completed by April 2008. The project will be funded with H.O.M.E. Funds and Proceed funds for a total cast approximately $4,700,000. As a result of this Environmental Review, the lead Agency has determined the undertaking of this action will not have a significant adverse impact on the quality of the environment, No further environmental review of this action will be conducted prior to project implementation and a Draft Environmental impact Statement will not be prepared. Reasons Supporting This Determination: The facts and reasons for this decision are as follows: The project will help to substantially improve an existing residential neighborhood by making it more visually attractive, and economically viable; eliminate blighting influences and environmental deficiencies; prevent the establishment of incompatible land uses in the project area; insure the orderly development of residential sites, encourage existing residents and any near by businesses to remain in the area as well as create new construction jobs for Buffalo residents. The identified potential negative impacts appear to be primarily short-term site preparation and construction related activities, and do not appear to be significant in magnitude or effect. There are no actions, which will have a significant adverse impact on the environment, For further information relative to this Negative Declaration, contact Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls Coordinator, Room 901 City Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202 — 716 851 -5065. Dated .October 23. 2007 CC: City Clerk City of Buffalo, Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services City of Buffalo Public Works, Parks & Streets New Opportunities Housing n V NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NOW SIGNIFICANCE This notice is issued pursuant to Part 817 of the implementing regulations pertaining to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEAR), Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law. Lead Agency: City of Buffalo Planning Board Room 901, City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo New York 14202 As per the provisions of SEQR, the Lead Agency has reviewed the following action as it relates to the environment: Action Title Bethel Daycare Center Location: 1424 Jefferson Avenue Type of Action: Unlisted - Uncoordinated Description: Bethel Community Development Corporation is proposing to construct a 9,375 square foot Daycare Center located at 1424 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo New York. The project consists of a single story, multipurpose facility that will accommodate four Head Start classrooms and infant care classrooms. Indoor motor skills area, modem kitchen, office space will also be present within the structure. As stated in a letter dated October 3, 2007, Pan American Environmental, Inc, has overseen the remediation of petroleum impacted soil an a portion of the subject property associated with a former gasoline service station that was located on the property. This entailed the removal of all the impacted soil, some debris and an underground storage tank. All materials were disposed of in an off -site approved landfill in accordance with the New York Sate Department of Environmental conservation guidelines. Samples collected after soil removal along the sidewalls and bottom of the excavation indicated that the impacted soil above guideline levels was removed. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation project manager assigned to the property visually inspected the work as It proceeded. The majority of the soil from the former service station was removed down to about 10 -12 feet, The total cost of this project will be approximately $1,200.000. As a result of this Environmental Review, the Lead Agency has determined the undertaking of this action will not have a significant adverse impact on the quality of the environment. No further environmental review of this action will be conducted prior to project implementation and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. Reasons Supporting This Determination: The facts and reasons for this decision are as follows: the construction of this daycare center will provide much needed Head Start education services to the children living in this community. The identified potential negative impacts appear to be primarily short-term site preparation and construction related activities, and do not appear to be significant in magnitude or effect. There are no actions, which will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. For further information relative to this Negative Declaration, contact Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls Coordinator, Room 901 Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202 — (716) 851 -5085. E Cit . NI) FRLED Dated October 9. 2007 CC: City Clerk City of Buffalo Economic Development, Permits and Inspections City of Buffalo Public Works, Parks & Streets Bethel Community Development Corporation NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NOW SIGNIFICANCE This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEAR), Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law. Lead Agency: City of Buffalo Planning Board Room 901, City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo New York 14202 As per the provisions of SEAR, the Lead Agency has reviewed the following action as it relates to the environment: Action Title Sonwil Distribution Center Location: 275 Ship Canal Parkway Type of Action: Unlisted- Uncoordinated Description: Sonwil Inc. is proposing the construction of two 308,450 square foot facilities to act as distribution centers for their business on the property located at 275 Ship Canal Parkway, Buffalo New York. The project will include the Phase III Subdivision for Buffalo Lakeside Commerce Park, Ship Canal Parkway submitted by TVGA consultants on behalf of the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation pursuant to Section 421 -13 of the City Codes. Qualified approval of the Subdivision has been received from the City of Buffalo Public Works, Parks and Streets Department. The proposed project will follow the guidelines set out in the Urban Renewal Plan in the Union Ship Canal Redevelopment Area. The project will be funded privately and cost approximately $10 -12 million dollars per building. Each building is expected to have forty employees each. The buildings will be constructed with pre -cast concrete panels. As a result of this Environmental Review, the Lead Agency has determined the undertaking of this action will not have a significant adverse impact on the quality of the environment. No further environmental review of this action will be conducted prior to project implementation and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. Reasons Supporting This Determination: The facts and reasons for this decision are as follows: the project will assist with the continued development of the Union Ship Canal area and should lead to future development in the near future. The project will also include the hiring of new employees as the project develops. The identified potential negative impacts appear to be primarily short - term site preparation and construction related activities, and do not appear to be significant in magnitude or effect. There are no actions, which will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. For further information relative to this Negative Declaration, contact Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls Coordinator, Room 901 City Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202 — 716 851 -5085. RECOWD AND FILED Dated 9, 2007 CC: City Clerk City of Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals City of Buffalo Economic Development, Permits and Inspections City of Buffalo Public Works, Parks & Streets Sonwil Industries (i # 1 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: October 19, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT DIVISION: PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (Lovejoy District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request to purchase 70 Kilhoffer Street from Ms. Ernestine Foster, 412 Emslie Street, Buffalo, New York 14206. Ms. Foster intends to make repairs in the amount of Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500), in order to bring 70 Kilhoffer Street into code compliance and use as an income property. The purchaser has provided the Division of Real Estate with cost estimates and proof of financial ability to acquire and rehabilitate 70 Kilhoffer Street. The subject property consists of 1,591 square feet, one and one half story frame, two family home, in poor condition, acquired by the City through tax foreclosure in 2006 and is situated on a lot 30'x 108'. The Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar properties in the subject area. Sales range from One Dollar and Fifty -Eight Cents ($1.58) to Five Dollars ($5.00), per square foot living area. The results of our negotiations are that Ms. Foster has agreed and is prepared to pay Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000), Two Dollars ($2.00) per square foot living area. Ms. Foster has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 70 Kilhoffer Street to Ms. Ernestine Foster in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000). 1 am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: REMPR TO THE COMMITT ON FINANCE, SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: TEW:JPH:ck ResnegMkilhofferlsales Office of Strategic Planning Real Estate SUBJECT: Results of Negotiations 70 Kilhoffer, 435' S Ferry Lot Size: 30' x 108' Assessed Valuation: Land $2,600 Total $ 9,600 TIMOTHY E. WANAMAKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING 5� �1 # 1 (Rev. 2/01) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: October 18, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Office of Strategic Planning D0 DIVISION: Executive Director's Office SUBJECT: esponse to Councilmember Brian Davis (Request to Homestead Monroe Street Lot PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: ( #59 CCP 6112107, #79, CCP 7110107, #116 CCP 9/4/07) v1 Please accept the attached document as a response to Councilmember Brian Davis' request to Homestead 545 Monroe Street. The attached document was previously filed in June of 2007. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FI ANCL ATTACHMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Timothy E. Wanamaker TITLE: Executive Director, Office of Strategic Planning SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: kle NO. 15 RESPONSE 545 MONROE STREET Item #59, G.C.P. 6112107 In response to the Council item, please note that Devon M. Lawrence, also known as Devon Perry, 547 Monroe St., Buffalo NY 14211, previously contacted this office in December2002 with a request to purchase a vacant city lot at 545 Monroe. As part of the standard review by the Division of Real Estate, the Division of Planning recommended that the lot should be withheld from sale because it was located in the Presidential Heights new housing area. Ms. Lawrence was notified of this determination by letter on December 23, 2002. On June 7, 2007 she sent a letter, again requesting to homestead the vacant city parcel "between 547 and 537 Monroe ". She claims the lot is too small to build on and that it is landlocked by other houses. our records do not concur with her claims. The city -owned vacant lot at 545 Monroe is next to a privately owned vacant lot at 543 Monroe- Combined, they provide a buildable lot in the Presidential Heights Project Area, Ms. Lawrence is in a new build home with a lot having a frontage of 50'. Adding 25' would be inconsistent with existing planning and development guidelines for the Presidential Heights Project Area. RECEIVED AND FILED 3 � RLq- F Page 1 of 1 http: / /www. city- buffalo.comlWebSearcb V31index.aspx ?context = retrieve &maxsize= 2000... 08/09/2007 Council Staff Chief of Staff Paul W. Wolf, Esq. Legislative Staff Manager Mary H. Baldwin Senior Legislative Assistant .Tv James S. Pajak Senior Legislative Assistants Milly Castro Lisa M. Collin Mark J. Jaskula Jacqueline E. Rushton Legislative Aide Karen D. Privateer (17 ,10 P.T.Mn"St C nTtnrtA CITY OF BUFFALO October 10, 2007 Timothy E. Wanamaker, Executive Director Strategic Planning 920 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Dear Mr. Wanamaker: At the Community Development Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, the following item was recommended to remain on the table pending further information: "B Davis - Request to Homestead a Vacant Lot - Monroe St. 65 Niagara Square, Room 1413 ( # 59,6/12)( #79,7110)" Buffalo, New York 94202 -3318 Item #116 C.C.P. 9/4/07 Phone:(716)851 -5905 ( , ) Fax: (796) 851 -4234 Councilmember Brian Davis requests that you provide a response to the enclosed item, address your response to the Common Council, and file your comments with the City Clerk's Office, 1308 City Hall before 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 25, 2007. Please contact Jacqueline Rushton or me if you have any questions at 851 - -5105. Thank you for your attention to this request. Respectfully yours, Karen Privateer Legislative Aide CC: Richard M. Tobe, Commissioner Enc, ka. # 1 (Rev. 2101) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: October 17, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Office of Strategic Planning DIVISION: Executive Director's Office SUBJECT: Response to Councilmember ichael LoCurto's (Year 32 Block Grant Request PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (None) Please accept the attached document as a response to Councilmember Michael LoCurto's request for funding for a Delaware District infrastructure improvement. ATTACHMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: �lrlr�lw SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD Timothy E. Wanamaker Executive Director, Office of Strategic Planning City of Buffalo Iry oti OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING Byron W. Brown, Mayor t �L Timothy E. Wanamaker, Executive Director October 16, 2007 Honorable Michael J. LoCurto Councilman, Delaware District 1405 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Dear Councilman LoCurto: I recently received a letter which I am responding to regarding your suggestion that I have not responded to your request. Attached is the initial response to your request with a copy of the letter that informed all Councilmembers that 1 would be closing out older accounts starting with Year 32 and older. Your failure to respond appropriately to the June 8, 2007 memo informing you of my decision and next steps has resulted in a recapture of the funds. have included a new memo which I recommend you take action on if you still desire to move forward with the project. My management of the Office of Strategic Planning has resulted in the office receiving a clean bill of health from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development which was not the case when I began my tenure. I have not and will not make exceptions to our policy of using the funding we receive from HUD appropriately and timely. I also encourage you to identify projects for the remainder of your Year 33 funds, in a timely basis, using the appropriate process. To eliminate any further confusion I am filing this document and attachments with the Common Council as an informational item. Sincerely, REFERRED TO `AWE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. Timothy E. Wanamaker Executive Director Attachments cc: Common Council Steven Casey, First Deputy Mayor 920 City Hall • 65 Niagara Square 9 Buffalo, New York 14202 -3376 • (716) 851 -5035 • FAX: (716) 851 -5016 ' as �[..� City of Buffalo O FFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING Byron W. Brown, Mayor c I � = Timothy E. Wanamaker, Executive Director MEMORANDUM Tuesday, October 16, 2007 TO: Michael J. LoCurto, Delaware District Council Member FROM: Timothy E. Wan Executive Director RE: Year 33 CDBG Funding Request cc: Carla A. Kosmeri, Director of Administration & Finance Edward Porter, BURA Engineer have reviewed your request to fund infrastructure improvements, namely, trash receptacles along the Hertel Avenue Business District. The project is eligible for assistance under the Public Facilities and Improvements category. The activity qualifies under the national objective of Low /Mod Area Benefit where over 51 % of the population in the service area is low to moderate income; therefore, I am approving this request. Ed Porter, BURA Engineer, will work with your office to determine the cost of the improvements. The funding source identified is the Delaware Public Facilities & Improvements Account, 33- 50203. Currently, there is a balance of $76,668.00 in this account. The project will require an environmental review and clearance and approval by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) Board of Directors before work can proceed. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via telephone or email at 851 -5035 or twanamaker(a)-city- buffalo.com 920 City Hall • 65 Niagara Square • Buffalo, New York 14202 -3376 + (716) 851 -5035 • FAX: (716) 851 -5016 Citv of Buffalo GX' OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING Byron W. Brown, .Mayor Timothy E.Wanamaker, Executive Director MEMORANDUM Friday, June 08, 2007 TO: Michael J. LoCurto, Delaware District Council Member FROM: Timothy E. War *er, Executive Director RE: Year 32 CDBG Funding Request cc: have reviewed your request to fund infrastructure improvements, namely, trash receptacles along the Hertel Avenue Business District. The project is eligible for assistance under the public Facilities and Improvements category. The activity qualifies under the national objective of Low/Mod Area Benefit where over 51 % of the population in the service area is low to moderate income; therefore, I am approving this request. Please contact Ed Porter, BURR Engineer to work with your office to determine the cost of the improvements. The funding source identified is the Delaware Public Facilities & Improvements Account, 32- 50203. Currently, there Is a balance of $15,500.00 in this account. The project will require an environmental review and clearance and approval by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURR) Board of Directors before work can proceed. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via telephone or email at 851 -5035 or twanamaker(aDcity- buffalo.com f r � Tbo Nuffato Common Couuctt MICHAEL J. LoCURTO DELAWARE DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1405 CITY HAIL BUFFALO, NY 14202 - 3318 PHONE: (716) 851 -5155 ♦ FAX: (716) 851.4553 E -mail: mlocurto @city- buffalo.com October 15, 2007 Timothy Wanaaker Executive Director, Office of Strategic Planning 920 City ball Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Executive Director Wanamaker: COMMITTEES CommuNi?Y DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CIVIL SERVICE LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS WILLIAM B. LICATA On June 5, 2007 1 sent the attached request for Year 32 block grant funding. I received no response. On August 28, 2007, after receiving the attached memo from you, I sent another copy of the June 5, 2007 request. I still have not received a response. I lu-ow it must be difficult to run the Office of Strategic Planning, BURA, and Citi -Stat and still find the time to attend numerous conferences and take vacations, but this lack of response is unacceptable. Please respond to my request as soon as possible. If the request is not eligible, I would like to be able to make an alternative request. Sincerely, MICIIAEL J. LoCURTO Delaware District Councilmember Working for Today - Planning for Tomorrow 0' MICHAEL J. I.00URTO DELAWARE DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 63 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1405 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NY 14202-3318 PHONE: (716) 851 -5155 # FAX: (716) 851 -4553 E -mail: mlacurto @City- buffafo.com v CA h1jvpt) June 5, 2007 Timothy Wanamaker Executive Director Office of Strategic Planning 65 Niagara Square, 920 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Executive Director Wanamaker: c()M' MI E 1 ELF] COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CIVIL SERVICE LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS WILLIAM B. LICATA I write to request funding for a Delaware District infrastructure improvement through Year 32 Block Grant, account 50203. I iespectfully request the purchase and installation of receptacles in the Hertel Avenue Business District. I ask that a project manager be assigned to this project. I also request the Department of Public Works estimate the costs and notify my office via writing. I believe the addition of receptacles on Hertel Avenue will add to the street's charm, increase cleanliness and reduces the presence of rodents. I thank you for your attention in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, MICHAEL J. LoCURTO Delaware District Councilmen cc: Daniel Kreuz, Acting Commissioner, Department of Public Works Working for Today - Planning for Tornorrow City of B uttalier. OFFICE of STRATEGIC PLANNING Byron W. Brown, 1lfayor MEMORANDUM Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Timothy E. Wanamaker, Executive Director TO: Michael J. LoCurto, Delaware District Council Member FROM: Timothy E. Wana, Executive Director RE: Common Council Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Account Balances I would like to thank the Common Council for the work done to continue to close out old CDBG account balances. We have now dosed out all balances through Year 39 CDBG program year, which ended April 30, 2006. 1 encourage you to identify projects to fund that will allow us to close out Year 32. Please send your requests to me as soon as possible to allow proper time to qualify and approve projects. As a reminder, funds may not be used to fund Public Service Agency operations. In addition, please note that any projects over $50,000 need to be approved by the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority. if you have any questions regarding your account balances, please feel free to contact me at 859 -5035 or via email at twanamaker cit - buffalo.com. An attachment to this memo will give you an accurate accounting of your individual balances. l look forward to working with you to ensure a well managed entitlement program continues to be realized in the City of Buffalo. 920 City Hall • 65 Niagara Square • Buffalo, New York 14202 -3376 • (716) 851 -5035 • FAX: (716) 851 -5016 DELAWARE - (NO, BUFFALO) ACCOUNT BALANCES AS OF 8127107 Balance YEAR 33 50203 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 76,668.00 YEAR 32 50203 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 15,600.00 TOTAL YEARS 9:2,268.00 # 1 (Rev. 2101) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL d TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: SUBJECT: DATE: October 18, 2007 `x`00 Office of Strategic Planning Executive Director's Office Response RvmItng the disposal process for the sale of the Fairfield Library and other properties owned by the City of Buffalo PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (NONE) Please accept the attached letter in response to correspondence received from ,James Ostrowski, President of Free New York, Inc. ATTACHMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD 13 Timothy E. Wanamaker ExecutiXg Office of Strategic Plannin - 7 -' .AU --� S � y {4 ' B uf fall c� T O FFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING Byron W. Brown, Mayor Mr. James Ostrowski President Free New York, Inc. 1313 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14209 Dear Mr. Ostrowski: t k � C�It S t Timothy E. Wanamaker, Executive Director October 17, 2007 Thank you for your letter concerning the disposal process for the sale of the Fairfield Library and other properties owned by the City of Buffalo. The City does have the legal authority to use a Request for Proposal process as a tool to sell property that it owns. Mr. John Hannon, Director of Real Estate, has met with you several times this year and you were kept fully informed of the process. You and your group were also invited to respond to the RFP. Since you chose not to respond to the RFP I cannot respond to your request at this time. I appreciate your interest in the property and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Sincerely, Timothy E. Wanamaker RJECE I AND FILED Executive Director cc: Buffalo Common Council John Hannon, Director, Real Estate 920 City Hall • 65 Niagara Square • Buffalo, New York 14202 -3376 • (716) 851 -5035 * FAX: (716) 851 -5016 105SF. i /pf Free New York! 1313 Main Sr. Buffalo, New York 14209 (716) 566 -7720 President James Ostrowski October 12, 2007 Hon. David A. Franezyk - Common Council President - Hon. Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr.- Majority Leader, Niagara District Hon. Michael LoCurto - Delaware District Hon. Brian Davis - Ellicott District Han. Richard A. Fontana - Lovejoy District Han. Demon A. Smith - Masten District Hon. Joseph Golombek Jr.- North District Hon. Bonnie E. Russell - President Pro Tempore, University District Hon. Michael Kearns - South District, Mr. Timothy Wanamaker Office of Strategic Planning Attn. John Hannon Director of Real Estate City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 BY HAND Re: Proposal of Free New York, Inc. to purchase the Fairfield Library Greetings_ Free New York, Inc. hereby requests that the Common Council authorize us to purchase the Fairfield Library by appraisal, pursuant to the City Code and Charter. The city has already appraised the building at $75,000. Thus, the appraisal process is complete and all that remains is for the Council to approve the sale to us at that price. We are in the process of a fundraising drive to raise those funds and we are r1 EV FrecNewYork.org , Blog.freeny.org cell (716) 435 -8918 Executive Dirctor Paulette Peterson October 12, 2007 Hon. David A. Franezyk - Common Council President - Hon. Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr.- Majority Leader, Niagara District Hon. Michael LoCurto - Delaware District Hon. Brian Davis - Ellicott District Han. Richard A. Fontana - Lovejoy District Han. Demon A. Smith - Masten District Hon. Joseph Golombek Jr.- North District Hon. Bonnie E. Russell - President Pro Tempore, University District Hon. Michael Kearns - South District, Mr. Timothy Wanamaker Office of Strategic Planning Attn. John Hannon Director of Real Estate City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 BY HAND Re: Proposal of Free New York, Inc. to purchase the Fairfield Library Greetings_ Free New York, Inc. hereby requests that the Common Council authorize us to purchase the Fairfield Library by appraisal, pursuant to the City Code and Charter. The city has already appraised the building at $75,000. Thus, the appraisal process is complete and all that remains is for the Council to approve the sale to us at that price. We are in the process of a fundraising drive to raise those funds and we are .�d s Hon. David A. Franczyk, et al. October 12, 2007 Page two confident that we can do so by the end of January_ We would ask for that amount of time to do so. (Obviously, this offer is subject to full disclosure of all possible environmental issues which may impact on the costs of renovation and our opportunity to inspect and obtain estimates of the cost of remediation.) As the City and Council are well aware by now, our primary use of the property would be to establish a Grover Cleveland Presidential Library on that site. We also intend to have our corporate offices there. Our corporate staff will double as staff for the Library. As things progress, we may use the building for other cultural tourism projects such as a Liberty Hall of Fame (alkla, Libertarian Hall of Fame). We have previously described our Library project in letters to the City and Council, on the internet and in the media. The Administration has issued a Request for Proposals containing a complex and onerous set of demands on potential purchasers. The term "request for proposal" does not appear in the city code or charter. The Charter and code clearly vests the power to sell property with the Council. The Council is under no le al obligation to abide by this RFP procedure. We also object to the requested fee of $150 as it does not appear to have a basis in law. Frankly, it is apparent to us that the RFP is so structured as to guarantee that only a wealth and well- established developer could bid for this roe . This is ironically a typical example of how government regulations, while appearing to be well - intended, actually subtlety discriminate in favor of the wealthy and against those of more modest means. When 1 asked the Real Estate Department for the legal basis of the RFP, they quoted Section 27 -13. However, not only does that section not authorize the RFP process, it positively contradicts it. "Real property or any interest therein and appurtenances thereto belonging to or in the control of the city, necessary for or incidental to the clearance, replanning, development or redevelopment, reconstruction and rehabilitation in substandard and insanitary areas, or for urban renewal, may be sold or leased for a term not exceeding ninety -nine years, or otherwise disposed of, to any person, firm or corporation at public auction Hon. David A. Franczyk, et al. October 12, 2007 Page three or by sealed bids at the highest marketable price or rental, when authorized by resolution of the council, which shall designate the officer to conduct such sale or lease together with the terms and conditions thereof. Notice of the time and place of auction or the date when bids will be received, with a brief description of the property or interest therein to be sold or leased, shall be published at least once each week for two weeks in the official publication of the ci1y and in such other publication or publications specified by the council. Upon the receipt of such bids, the person designated to receive them shall forthwith report and certify to the council the highest marketable price or rental, and the council may thereupon, by a vote of three - fourths of its members, order the sale or lease." I am not aware of any Council resolution that authorized this process and I have made many inquires about this property for many months, including a formal inquiry that was placed on the Council's agenda. Whether or not this property is sold to an entity that fills out this RFP to the satisfaction of the Administration—whatever that might mean as they have published no guidelines -- ---the buyer will of course be subject to all relevant laws including zoning, property maintenance, handicapped access, and environmental laws. We are frankly not happy at the manner in which our interest in this property has been handled. We were first told that the property had been sold. This turned out not to be the case. Rather, the Council had authorized a sale by appraisal to a private individual. The appraisal had not been obtained nor had it been approved by an administrative body, as were told must be done. Finally, the Council had unfettered discretion to approve or reject the sale. Apparently, this buyer lost interest in the property, leading us to renew our request for purchase. (We even offered to lease the property but were told that some state law forbade that. See Section 27 -13) However, suddenly and without explanation, after Free NY got involved, the City decided to change its course from the procedure outlined in the Charter to one not outlined in the Charter. We are concerned that this sudden change of policy may be based on the controversial nature of Free NY itself. If so, that would be clearly illegal under the First Amendment. The City may not discriminate against a group or individuals because of their political views, speech or associations. The Administration has clearly failed to handle this matter properly. The Council however, has full legal authority to act. We urge them to do so without further delay. Hon. David A. Franczyk, et al. October 12, 2007 Page four We are competing with other regions of the country and other nations where it doesn't take eons to complete relatively simple real estate transactions. It would be tragic if the City loses the opportunity to tarn this splendid building into an important cultural institution and tourist attraction. We first expressed our interest in the Fairfield Library thirteen months ago. No progress has been made in that time toward a sale in spite of our numerous inquires. All the while the building and grounds of the former Fairfield LibM continue to deca y and deteriorate. Let's not let the grass continue to grow under our feet, literally or figuratively. Sincerely, 0- es Ostrowski resident Free New York, Inc. #1 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: October 10, 2007 i FROM: DEPARTMENT: Office of Strategic Planning DIVISION: �I 901014 SUBJECT: [ : Updated Draft LWRP PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE. (IF ANY) [: Ex. (Item No. xxx, C.C.P. xx /xx /xx) TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE ]BELOW) The Common Council on July 26, 2005, issued it's finding of non - significance as SEQRA Lead Agency for the draft LWRP document and at the same meeting accepted the draft LWRP document. Subsequently and prior to submission of the draft LWRP document to the NY State, Department of State (DOS) for their 60 day mandatory review period, the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) asked that the City of Buffalo delay its submission to DOS so they may review the document. ECHDC completed their review and recommended several changes, all minor in nature, to the document text and some proposed zoning map characterizations. The Office of Strategic Planning agreed with the document changes and had the ordered an update to the draft LWRP document for re- acceptance by the Common Council and imminent submission to DOS. Attached to this communication is the complete updated draft LWRP document, with additional highlighted section deletions and additions, which indicate the changes to the previous accepted document. The Office of Strategic Planning asks that the Common Council review the attached submission, accept it and authorize its delivery to DOS for their 60 day mandatory review. � g F E P P ED Attachments ON cjVjei;� ac: Assistant Corporation Council, Peter Savage III (11 Fl.) Planning Board Files TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Timothy E. Wanamaker TYPE TITLE: Executive Director SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: (1) CITY 04- Bt ]I J- A LO I._OCAi_ R{VVfAI.i2 - I I ON 01 'G'GRAM Policy Standards 1.1 Concentrate development and redevelopment in order to revitalize deteriorated and underutilized areas of the waterfront and strengthen and prioritize the traditional waterfront I ocus of these areas. Areas of importance include Squaw Island, the Niagara Street /Tonavwancla Street corridor, the Inner and Outer Harbor areas, the Buffalo and Union Ship Canals, certain areas along the Buffalo River, and the inland portions of I_VVR(' Sub - -Areas 3 and 4 that contain vacant and underutilized industrial lands, - the Inner and Outer 1 Jai bor areas Ihoth Zlf gl _7 rA 0l_Jp01'UJlnrCEC;' _01 C cOrI01 jc"vC'.loprncrlt and Coumsrn. I"'larls for trip's revitalization of tlhe (c fir( -1aS vvi a roil, tiny City thie abillw to ca ipii6h oil water €ront assets, link tlL1C WatC:rf 0rnt VJltI downtown ant niLies and iacilitios, and celebrate the . % h S_, Llr ;o ;' ',iu�r1ed rilEj iUL i€zt C `iClr IUCi iOnC� ir1C:i l r '��'i €ici�i? i; �E,� ur Ca. i ; �C..;C, ;�ri t� „� ; cove SIni3�11d [ redevc4olJed with a mix of uses to encowage economic activiM increase ()L3Dor LunitleS for r:3uhllc �IW C_E -s5 'c n6 rec,i P-ak it :nn in oer'wr €, br -1r) `if , ack #n ?F, C, 5;,! a I . , e � [ The City has made substantial progress in its planning for the use and redevelopment of the Inner Harbor area, Thps , efforts will result in the redevelopment of this area as the Erie Canal Harbor, t,rJth a mix of uses to spawn economic activity and improved public access (see Appendix v). i hese efforts should be closely linked with the City's plans to revise the Urban Renewal Plan for the waterfront, which adjoins this area. Updating that plan will enable the City to ensure that this area of the waterfront is redeveloped in a manner that is consistent with the LWRP, the Queen City Hub Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan, and development that is compatible with surrounding uses and Iand use planning efforts. For example,, some areas in this district are governed by zoning regulatieAns acrd would allow industrial uses; some areas are governed by the current urban renewal plan and the development guidekncs of ifle play; may or may not be consistent with the LWRP, Queen City Hub Plan or Conlprehensive flan. 'f he Urban Renewal Man amendn wiil also expand the boundaries of the current urban renewal area to include additional areas on the opposite side (or Outer Harbor side) of..the Inner Harbor and Iand areas upriver along the Buffalo River. The (Vaster Plan portion of the Urban Renewal Plan update will also suggest options to inipiove access frorn the core of downtown to the Inner Harbor /Erie Canal Harbor District. The goal, as noted above, is to bring activity back to the waterfront, particularly to significant waterfront locations that presently offer no benefit to the community, the City or the region. , The City of Buffalo should support the Inner Harbor Plan recommendations of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC). The ECHDC's Plan recommends the construction of a € . 3k 111-4 SECTION III - LOCAL WATERFRONT REVr1ALl %AI ION PROGRAM POLICIES CIVY OF BUFFALO I-OCAL VVATE f- RGN'f REVITALIZATION I"ROGRAMI downtown harbor at the foot of Main Street as part of a retail and commercial redevelopment effort for this area of the downtown waterfront. Main Street would be extended over the Buffalo Diver via a local service bridge that would connect to a proposed waterfront parkway to be constructed by NYSDO - f along the Outer Harbar, Under agreement with the New York Power Authority, the FCHDC will obtain title to the parcel where the ice boorn is stored, adiacent to the Seaway Pier. This area, including the pier property, is designated for a mix of marine commercial, commercial and residential use. The Buffalo Ship Canal would be connected with the Seaway Pier site by way of a short new canal that will be constructed to provide increased access for recreational sailing and r rtlut(x ciait an' to bfing !n a sot rce o Sre`sh 4/Ji1 r iCJ h(d rIUSfI the f arlai. OVer t'he long tGtilm, the P'icigr fl-a.: ca'rie— Nv'c R(< [[tc r ,e, Thep :ffa! i R: c-- C,.,irr ! E: CfF c. ?; rf r i.t:. aver cro=ssings iii M3h St'rcot Find Eric - S - uc'C .-, e e sta''bfisl - ied. t Ilse? OUC01 Harbor requires proper" 1 plann€ng f or imisc. al € cdevelor_ that achieves tile city s vision for the waterfront. As F)mviously noted, this area hip rFinained _= - .i sndonCd and underUtihz-ed for far too long and possesses great potential for revitalization. 1lmis area slmouid be properly rezoned to allow for development and redevelopment with a mix of land uses, with high priority given to time development of water dependent and water - enhanced uses that require a waterfront location to function or that gain a direct benefit from such a location. The placement or location of non water dependent uses should not take precedence over water- -dependent or enhanced uses when designing the layout of time site. Water- dependent and water - enhanced uses should be located on or closest to the shoreline. Focus and consideration shall also be placed on the composition, form, layout, Kass and density of proposed US(-S, with emphasis on improving the public rG- 'alrml. RGd2V210loItlent :TTCri& nlUSt include 51tbs'[antlal Provisions for r)llYollc aCic'S5 and greenspace alone, the shoreline. Devclopr3; nt should be designed at a s=ale appropriate to tlme area and provide unobstructed views of the water. Consideration should be given to how uses are arranged or "stacked" - the massing and ?nridth of buildings - - to preserve sight lines and onsufe continued visual access to Lake Frie. Consideration must be given to the size and scale of building so as to acconmplish development that enhanc=es and irnproves the vista, without consuming it. Lakefront viewsheds and scenic vistas must be maintained and IDrotected. Building should also be stepped back from the shoreline. Larger structures or entertainment venues must be designed at a scale that does not overpower the setting and fits in effectively with scale and massing of surrounding land uses in the area. The redevelopment of the Outer Harbor should also take advantage of, and incorporate existing resources in the area. Care should be taken to allow for improved, yet controlled, access to the HE SECTION Ili - LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM POLICIES Ci 1l' C F= t t1FfI , t_O LOCAL VV/01 _ 'Fi1Cfr4r� tiEVi t V_A I J(ji�E F'�`O(f(/=:f "4i Times Beach Nature Preserve area, which offers excellent opportunities for viewing birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Public access should be a primary focus throughout the Outer 1 -1 arbor area, linking proposed uses and activities with the Greenway �I rail systen; {ai7C� Buffalo river} the Frie Canal Harbor area, and surrounding downtown core area. This access should accommodate multiple uses and enable the public the ability to travel from the downtown area (and more northerly areas of the waterfront.), through this area to reach the southern City line, and beyond, without impediment. Future uses on the Outer Harbor should be connected and cohesive with the planned State park improvements at the Small Boat Harbor and Gallagher Peach. T he 5r5Cr ^Ilnn ))rope=. tv !Jtu ited' ffi€ �i??1- 17 i)yC. - (� :� ?'.�sCa i { pLfbl!C oCCC=, i:U �I?o !1g1 'AI "1eJ:.s cir;C; LadrE3 I• =I�IE? shoreline. "l could enabic beneficiak improvements and public amenities in the vibnity of the h" stor!c lighthouse The 1 irne 8cach area, vdiid - 1 is !orated irrrrec ivtc lv sowh of the coast Guard, Station, is heinq enhanced for Wildlife DT_eseTVai:ion :and restricted passive recreational use. The reuse: of the shoreline to the north of the Coast Guard siation as public open space would also enable an improved connection with the Times Beach area. +�.-,M 's L.' .o- L. .. i�v °r ci�C " -Firs d''dr rrrr�zrrt: .� I , ....��ti - -, -F � - e�r�- �;- ;�- �- 1= �- £���r•�r- at�a ��r ��-- c�u�d --l�e� to to r n %ieaad rpry Tanis + -ptt# tic z �£ -- -i a" '4 r^ tf: f th V�'✓It €rL��IT"C7�1��.. L�JT�ti IT� I� v 4. The lands pr to portions of the Buffalo River and the iniand areas around tine union Ship Canal also offer opportunities for redevelopment to revitalize lands that were formerly used for heavy industry. Also, Kelly island and the southwestern shoreline of the Buffalo River are areas where the continuance of thie wufking vmterfront should be maintained and encouraged, but in a manner that is compatible v,!ith redevelopment of the surrounding area. Areas, such as the rail yards, located east of the Tifft Nature Preserve, in Sub -Area 4, and the Tonawanda Street Corridor in Sub -Area I should be considered for use as commercial centers for transship +rent activity, where bulk goods could be offloaded to and from trucks to trains or ships. This would enable the area to take advantage of the large volume of truck traffic coming over the Peace Bridge, as well as trains traveling over the International Railroad Bridge. The potential also exists for the reuse of former grain elevators along the Buffalo River, such as the current proposal for the development of an M SLCTION III - LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION FRpGRAM POLICIES Cf_i_Y OF' BUFFALO LOC. Cf t' WATER RCW REV/ T,,I_lZ.A t ION PROGRAIA4 ethanol facility, Marine - related uses of this type, which are water - dependent and less likely to result in adverse environmental impacts to the river and surrounding community, are encouraged for this area. A. New development should be located where infrastructure is adequate or can be upgraded to accommodate new development. B. The following planning principles should be used to guide investment and the prel7aration of developrool strategies and plans for tl "IC voat =ei'I grit. 1. iVi - 111J L :L1 _�j vi_?Dl',l. " u 1,L) ,.�1('- SG. �;I 1, sl 1. besicn development to IfiC l liC lit existing resources, sued as local 11istory and iI' - IiDortant ;naim -al and n-.an --made Tt awIeS tO t'EiflfC CC COiY;n1L1ni identity. t E SI n the vYcateri'ront as a F cus for activ4v that dravhs' �xlople to the area. 4. Provide and improve Integrated linkages between the waterfront and upland poI Lions of the community, including the use of appropriate directional signage, particularly for the residential neighborhoods that have been isolated from this area. 5. Meet community and regional needs arid market demands when making development choices so that the end product provides a useful senlice and benefits and connects with the surrounding area. 6. Recognize environmental constraints as a limiting factor for development and devise ways to blend environmental preservation into site design, wherever possible, to achieve developrraent vvj adversely €r ;pacifflq In port,ant e iivlronmeiital t Sour "e L'S. /. Restore environment quality t0 degraded areas for both lesomce_ preservut #on and Urban rel +Italllat101 "1, Recognize the physical comtralnts Of certain man - Crude f -Mures th7t possess Important cultural and historic value, and devise ways to blend and preserve these features into site design, wherever possible:, to ac.l)ieve developrraent that e in,inatcs or - rdnimizes adverse im C. All development or uses should recognize the unique qualities of a waterfront location by: 1. Using building and site design to make beneficial use of a waterfront location and associated waterfront resources. 111 -7 SkCTION III -- i OCA[ WATERMONT REVITAL.17_AI ION PROGRAM POI_ICIFS C I1 Y CF WFFAL 0 LOC L 1ri1A_1'_p: t R'EVf7 VA, l ION PROGRAJ'i way directional design of Fuhnnann Blvd. and the limited access of the Skyway, which impacts the use and redevelopment potential of the Outer Harbor area. 2. In considering improvements to Fuhrmann Blvd., focus should be placed on linking this roadway with Erie Street, in the vicinity of Erie Basin Marina, vdith a bridge connection. Such a connection must lend consideration to the location of the nearby U.S. Coast Guard facility (from a homeland security standpoint) and the Time Reach wildlife preserve lWhich should not be adversely impacted by potential increases in vehicular traffic). 1 Construction of a downtovo) harbor at l the foot of Main Street as part of a retail and c:c�mrrrerciai redevelc�prrrer�t effort for tl�<- nr.c� r - Iarbor area of the dovsm.own v<atenront. o co, ili(�t. is t( a p (.sed - v,a E'f rUI p al - kvruy "io iyj cor "i - - Li ucied ic i`'� S ` DUI along 'uric Ou 1 .. .:�- -� rei: �i��'��r�t�i�c_ - �� �•, F �� a' .l - _r;t_.�. - n � -.,- � - \� � =r _., -�rl. 1 "i 3 Ci::.l. z. - � + �y: - - i °t_%`al:,'t - - 4. As an additional means of providing access to the waterfront, develop a roadway connection between the 1--190 to T ifft Street. This would help to enable redevelopment of the Outer Harbor, as well as inland areas of LWRP Sub -areas 3 and 4 5. Impr are needed along Ohio Street to improve overall access to the Outer Harbor, and enable a pathway connection for bicycles and pedestrians between the inner harbor, downtown Buffalo and the Outer Harbor. G. The development of multi- -modal facilities should be supported, in close proximity to the waterircnt, to improve access to this area from other areas in the region and between Various fcmr�s of transp or taiion. 7. As development is undertaken along the waterfront, and as roadway improvements are made to improve access to the area, public transportation should be extended and provided to the developed areas, in particular the inner harbor, Outer l- larbor, Union Ship Canal, and the I ifft NaIRI e Preserve. S. Service levels on the Scajaquada Fxpressway should he rt to respect the character of the surrounding area, the surrounding land uses, and the fact that this corridor extends directly through the Olmsted- designed Delaware Park. °. There is a need to improve and increase bike and pedestrian access to the waterfront. Trails /pathways should be included as a part of site design as a means of developing a continuous network of bike and pedestrian pathways along the waterfront. This includes continuing the Riverwalk through the inner harbor area, and connecting it with pathways III -15 SECTION III - LOCAI- WA teRF -1 i0WT UVITALI7_ATiON PROCRAM POLICIFS �. .. f t ' S ( I t_I`F1 ! () \,` f. �lkl I S'`i 1/� ?f I( .�i I.Fl i S .1 Vi entities. This is a shared vision. At the forefront of this vision is the desire to regain and improve access to the waterfront - - for pedestrians, bicyclists, 'boaters (both small and large), fisherman and others who have for many years been cut off from the shoreline. There are many areas that hold the potential for use and reuse as viable areas of public open space, residential development and conk €nercia€ activity. In many places these uses can co -exist to make the waterfront a vibrant area of activity and a great public place for all to enjoy for years to come. To help in achieving this vision, the following land uses are proposed for the Buffalo LWRA. i- e�' "I !C r'1[r1 ?I'�[iV r,C7f�,r ")rES'i� (J edl a mix con'l;nerdal and rrsldeniial lark! uses, alone, v.eirrl [.J -. Ar, rl f _�{ some 5tc�nlfrr.ant: areas C ?? r� %r1:18nU and crJllUral uses, and a prbr711nent arE'c7 cOnta}rltnCY i, '«�1.�CISul u.�lu �Or[ii�., ,rli :,�iilui Uat� �scce V Z - 1). if Lhe i:)oitiorl oJI Sub- AIC i ` 1'1 of il)e the I111x of nelghbolhoud con - I nneicial arlo r_. f r t' i _ :c:SkC��_r,�.2>! ��C� 5 :Ji�i� -) =' C:viiihiiJ£Sa iFt.)f!l.i L1�c C - iS sfUt_ C)1 3"'�1C.k�.[o U��aBc:c. vuc.lE -f.. dependent and marine commercial uses should be continued and expanded, where appropriate, along the waterfront, west of the I -1 0 10 Expressway and Niagara Street. This area is currently, developed with a mix of water -- related recreational uses and marinas, including the Army Corps. of Engineers offices, along with some commercial and residential uses. The existing multistory residential building that is situated on the waterfront in this area shol_,ld be considered for multiple --use, with commercial and neighborhood retail and service uses on the lowest levels. The area along Amherst Street, situated north of Scajaquada Creek, should remain a mix of r eiohl_)orhood coma - iercial and residential uses. Those usca should complement and support the surrounding residential conlr-lunity that lies to the north. The area generally located at the intersection of Amherst Sireet and the waterfront is the epicenter of the histofic Vliia ge or Black Rock, Which lNas annexed Iran file City of Buffalo In the early 1800's. This area contains the only lock of the Brie Canal within the City. It is known as the Federal Lock and is one of only two federal locks on the Erie Canal. The upper and lower Black Rock Harbor, kfvlhich is a federal waterway than parallels the Lock, is the histoiic harbor representing the Village of Black Rock's failed efforts to end the Erie Canal at this location, rather than at Buffalo Harbor. To recognize the historic significance of this area, interpretive signage should be installed in prominent locations that are accessible to the public. Recommendations include points along the Scajaquada Pathway, in the area beneath the 1- 190 Expressway. As noted below, this area should be improved for better use by the public and signage of this nature could enhance the area. Another location for interpretive signage SLCi I(_;iV !V , 1'hC)t'C)5EE> Ih,iVD / iVl) v�Arr f2 1151:5 ANf) SF{) F(7JE:CS IV - VA, I' ) [.(.`(... �,1 _ trtl��ti .�.t� [tr__�fi;�f,..�lE� "f 1 1 ' f . would be the northern end of Squaw Island, in the vicinity of the lock. This site is proposed for redevelopment as public parkland (see below) and offers excellent views of the lock and S urrounding area. Recent development of the Towpath Park, by Lrie County at the foot of Hertel Avenue, presents a model to examine for future public access in these areas. Also, nearby is the International Railroad Bridg( which intersects 4 7 the canal area, and provides a trail connectio from the pathway to Canada. The bridge offers another potential location for interpretive signage. The area around Tonawanda Street and lands on the south side of Scajaquada Creek are jJari_ UT a TOrrT "itYr':CldllsTr ;.:C3rrlC7gr. tllfnlie th[5 area l- olltaln5 c feSnf rC'nlc'rnlnc� EnC3LlStna rlsc�s, It is Hi nansitlon. Forn l•Zinds €r'1 poor Ccdnd. )n, vv l; d'lifjpidated stRICTLHE'S and aging it {rastluCtarC. � €S arF a Wc,s evalLlz�tecf -)5 p< ?ri of the o na,;wonda Street 'Conidar Plan. This plan concluded that the area rernains a good location for general iicrlit industrial _ ,. 611 Ci3 { i }{'iit:r(lul oE;V(9�U1_3ii3t:i�i. It i1�sS C� - . voC] ku�y Lu riit;lCil crossings. I Iif availability of vaca €1t Bind ai buildinC�s, tllC xirtGnC_ i f SUr €oiJi1 in_j Lises =i. €llic)_ 'Lho' nC3usttac;i I'iri "Ll,Ilt: 03 !f - {S 3? "tcs, ar!G tii�- env i,��iiitk�fc��r5 i�rl the former industrial sites, all support continued industrial use in this area. Through a series of public and private investment actions, this area could be revitalized. These actions should be directed at improving existing infrastructure (including the roadway- .'appendix L), improving aesthetics in the area (through proper site design) and establishing a minimum 50 - foot riparian buffer along Scajaquada Creek, similar to the setback along Buffalo River. Sub -Area 1 contains two important parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted - - Riverside Park and Delaware Park. These recreational resources should be protected, preserved and enhanced, along with the other recreational lands in this sub -area. The land around the month of the Scajaquada Creek, benoath the 1 -190 interchange, should be resel for ,public open space to complement the Scajaquada path\ that extends through this area, and to provide additional public access and shoreline fishing opportunities to local residents. - 1 he City's proposal to redevelop the hmited access Scajaquada Lxpiessway (NYS 198) as a downgraded parkway or boulevard will facilitate the redevelopment of a public roadway that is in harmony with the surrounding cornmurtity character and conducive with adjoining reci`eatlonal arnelities, "his effort will help 3_o Improve the f inet€onal us[. of Delaware Park and its amenities for recreation and public open space. Squaw Island is presently the site of Buffalo Sewer Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant (Map 4 -1), which is a water - dependent use. This use should remain at this location. The lands to the north of this facility, which were formally used for municipal solid waste management purposes, should be redeveloped as public parkland. The northern tip of sr_Cr 1c }i"t iv IV - �r It (�4� f.[_ .,�,! ;`t %�`' f I I.'r t`�C, �1 f f f t , t (- �4 I:.. f f f i "E.- Squaw Island should be re- established and protected as wildlife habitat, as a passive extension of the parkland. Interpretive signage to recognize the historic significance of the former Village of Black Rock and the existing federal lock, should be located in this vicinity. Trailway connections should be deveioped to provide for unobstructed access between Broderick Park, which is located at the southern end of Squaw Island, and the proposed parkland to the north. Such access needs to be coordinated with the Buffalo Sewer Authority. Other improvements are needed at Broderick Bark to enhance public access, visual duality and public safety, as well as commemorating the historic significance of this park as part of the National Underground Railroad. Broderick Park requires better maintenance Land Irnprovterneni, ciS ft Is ca prominent vlal locailon lh"- Is SiC3! "1EiICa3r',t l lbllc use, <.'s an hl�;tonc rL':OU1C0- Popular sentimel't exists to address ti Im of i.he NY5 Thruwav on the surrounding C.C>mltidili y. 11315 io) jcj jy cuts € » 6r";ca ('Bi iiiorii Lhe .vc,ti_ VCit, sevc rc€y the shore, particularly in 5iub -a: ea 1. A varlety of proposals hav:; 'Oeen n ovei the years €.o IC -C, ctli Jr' .t � /erS_. i.l =t;' r,�cllflr i=?F done ti Ic-; (iii El«ni'�+i sir n�1e ( _�5Uc jC.%li %t:: sa€ijt . c^_- rile ;li roadway. The Ideas of covering or "decking" the 1 -190 as a means of extending Riverside Park toward the Niagara River, or rerouting the 1 -190 to continue it along the railway right -of- way, have been propose-,d. Preliminary feasibility studies for these concepts have concluded that they would be cost prohibitive. However, the issue remains as to how to address the need to reconnect the upland uses w th the � and remedy the severance created by the 1 -190 Expressway. In light of this, efforts should. be made to identify locations where access improvements and linkages can be created or improved in a manner that best improves the pUbhc use and enjoyment of the 4tiraterfront. Stab -Area 2: Land uses along Niagara Street, from f=orest Avenue to the Peace (Bridge, should cor as a rnix of cotll,nercia3 and light indusuial lases (seo iMllap 4 -2). 1 his aiea has teas)i access 1 . 0 major highways and international crossings and should be revitalized to improve economic vitality. I historic brick building stock, which is reasonably priced, provides an opportunity for light industrial uses and office develof rnent, as well as loft space. Opporw nines for the development of water - dependent uses in this area are stymied by the presence of the 1 -190 Expressway, which cuts Niagara Street off from the waterfront. Redevelopment efforts in this area should lend focus to improving aesthetic quality and, through the use of design standards, presenting a more attractive image for the area, which is visible from the Niagara River, Squaw Island and Canada, as well as from inland reaches. Streetscape improvements could enhance this section of Niagara Street, improving its value as a designated segment of )SE C) P} OJI CTS IV -4 T 1 Or �:1r. (. 1. r,(i(.. I f ._l f.F f and expanded, were appropriate. The Erie Basin Marina provides passive recreational opportunities and access to the Lake. This marina use should be protected and enhanced. The land area immediately south of the marina, along Erie Street, holds potential for land use improvements to further enhance this area. T hroughout much of Buffalo's history, Frie Street was one of the most direct and important connections from downtown to the waterfront, in the immediate vicinity of where the Erie Basin Marina is now located. As the City developed, and the landscape changed with the filling of the brie Canal and the construction of the 1 -190 Expressway and Erie basin Marina, Frie street wc> reaU i qned. i hus, this street IS r "10 longer oriented tovJaid - he Bulbile i_Igi "1111C)w5E (circa 18,53), V,I,ICaI s1-5 GrroCily ai,iCuS Of t1 bL11ft;10 RIVCI � ?EnCI Irl € .,, €C i laibor. A prt ?I"Ci is novv proposed to re- establrsll Fr-e Street and, f11 €h , irost Practical ma nner, restore the radial strer:t deli «n that once existed in th is area. I lse iac>s is to - €I, 3 _ . E. IeCI E.c3ie 1Ji(? rTi()iE S,EE - l'Cl �C)ii €iC(.iiUi ° i 'C(Ulr1 "it}Ci L�C)vVl "liCJ'}��11 [O (lie 3�EGi " €i "CiiiC csili:� c;i;U iict, tali`::` ,! Bas iVralirla area more OT d CfE'Stll'latlC ?I1. I lie rC- allC;nfileil'i Ci r (tli5 roadvifay is p€o1JO5eG tC3 be _ 'i 1 l C i s i. r'C1 n�= r71L'E1 iei1,.>:_. _"E ;r�€,�t filE� CF_��C3101J �E I)S rU1� _' It xkt.� l�1 ak 71E�E;', l_EJI - � -,: tt�6t�i�i .CJEC (.7r1 C1 r1 development. This area of tF1e waterfront possesses potential for greater use and enjoyment, but the existing impediments prohibit this. As a whole, there is a need to expand the City across the 1 -190 and into Ihis area, transforming the bridge underpasses frorn barriers to gateways, recreating uninterrupted sight lines and improving development opportunttles that can revitalize the area into a more prospc, - ous 1n€atai - front environment. At present, although the area offers the attraction of the marina and waterfront restaurant, the lack of a more direct linkage and additional opportunities for public interaction diminish it potential for public use and enjoyment. [moving east along the northern shore of the Buffalo River and Inner Harbor, toward the downtown, there are additional opportunities for improvement:. Such in would. allow this extent of the waterfront to be revitahzed as a more :attractive public space and economically VIabIC3 area. 11115 IS a pro €711rte{lt alea OS the Vtiatel`ii "Oni, ar,otl gaiel ^icy, Vti +iiCl is a key component in the City's overall concept of making this section of the waterfront and surrounding area a retail, entertainment and tourist destination. The Inner Harbor area of the waterfront should continue to be enhanced with public greenspace (including a 50 -foot greenspace setback along the water's edge extending from the Erie Basin Marina area), providing a pleasant connection and public access between the Erie Basin Marina and the Erie Canal Harbor area (which is proposed for redevelopment by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation - ECHDC), as well as the DL &W terminal and locations further to the east along the shoreline. The ECHDC Inner Harbor Plan for the `,[ CI ION IV -- rROFO'4 -1T I ANC) 6a #`JI) WA - 1 Lf, USES Ar-) Hk(�H OSA.) PRO ,& C iS IV -7 1r ( �.! -.f_ iA,0 l previously discussed. This area is also the link between the Erie Canal Harbor waterfront area and the core of downtown Buffalo, and waterfront areas further to the south, including the Outer Harbor area in Sub -area 3. In light of this, it is important to strengthen the ability I or the public to move easily between those areas via the greenway and rr wlti - use pathway system. The emphasis should not just be on motor vehicles; pedcstrians and bicyclists, as well as boaters, should be taken into consideration. Sub -Area 2 also includes the northern extent of the Outer Harbor and Kelly Island. Kelly Island primarily supports what rernains of the City's working industrial waterfront. General MWIS GCCl PiC5 0 1 -1 hen) EIS' of illo isl< =nd' is c Innl oor ,,r3t SI1Jt_ .3 '4�G' o.nii u, al l his - C. _l, holy iSI wd �,.!,o can,„ainS C:1 C" %J <:TC!'C7 F?pc.nCierl[ r r t" 1" r rl ('On�l and light 1ndustnai u ?hag are Irripo(tar}l. to The local economy. Ns Island is an cittractive IoC2.tion for s €rnllar 1lscs Ind shot.11d '(7 ygned trl 5r11ft 111E land use ornphasis I o fii Heavy inclustrlri V4hiCk VV(Jr; „ f.F i:Ull�4lieiC4ci. 't,�5(sS I:ncit can COnL YrlB Lllc3rclC_t£;r The northern end of the Outer Harbor includes the U.S. Coast Guard Station, th e Times Beach dredge spoil area, the forme=r Pier restaurant property and the seaway pier (leap 4 -2). This area also includes the historic Buffalo Lighthouse, which is located within the Coast Guard installation. This area should be revitahzed to m=ake better i.rse of the shoreline property situated irrirriediately north of the U.S. Coast Guard Station, allowing for improved and increased public access to the lighthouse and Lake Erie shoreline. This would also allow for improved interaction and connection between the Inner and Outer Harbor areas, and could load to more beneficial inlprover and public amenities in the vicinity of the historic lighthouse. The Times Beach area, v is } ocated imnjediaiely south of the Coast Guard Station, is being enhanced for v%lildiife preservation and restricted passive= recreational 1 use_ rho reuse of trie shoreline to the north oi� 1ne �.o��ti�i uu��:rci stal {icfn as puoilc. vuen _il_mcc wou a. so C eat) e dfl iilloluv-.. C.Uili it_CO:i:li wat W.0 iii - : - .es Bea chi c, tea. i"ultl the land area in the viciniiy of, and including, the Seaway Pier (which lies irnmediately south of the - rimes Beach area), should be revitalized vAth use that complement and transition from the public use areas. There has been discussion of providing a bridge connection to link the Inner Harbor area and Erie Street, with the north end of the Outer Harbor. There is no doubt that a pedestrian and multi -use trail connection would provide great benefit in this area. However, any project proposal of this nature should carefully consider the extent of vehicular traffic that would be allowed to enter this area. Due to its proximity to the Time Beach Preserve, which Sr C i (V4 IV - F'RC1rC�Sr =D [_ .I`17 f.l ll) VvI I I 1 LiS Ai�i I'f ( r'(i5LD f'i <:C1_)[:C; I ` - 6 U r U V It F Legend "z uoa�n�Nrissn�hronrn LWRP Bo'undwy Murldpai Boundary WElVoEt 61JCHSCHERF_!R rq,ata�c o�rn saxcrs a*n _e�i .. ....... spivin? azn.m Dead, os awsu�„a�_ LWRP Sub Area of 3ntN. t -+--< Railroads Inlerr4eonal Boundary -°- - Roads WO Praj -ct #274M-LWRP �� Water Nmd Boundaries November, 2606 1.(�E... J .'t- ;r.. is a State - designated significant fish and wildlife habitat, the introduction of a large volume of vehicles into this area could disrupt the preserve and run contrary to the improvements that are underway in this area. As noted previously, the City of BUIfalo supports Inner 1- {arboi Plan of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECi IDC), The FCHDC's flan recommends the construction of a downtown Harbor at (l ie foot of Mai Street as part of a retail and commercial redevelopment effort for this area of the downtown waterfront. Main Street would be extended over the Buffalo fiver via a vocal service bridge that would connect to a E`-r[) VIW1 1 1 t:)J.zf� <wc;�; o �o co } "Ifu mi L)v N IS ).._ti ��I= .SIlc� ..le Oi. l:'l tic1i�7{�r. i.�nE.�G� r' ?t, _; _ .:v'�'. .�.F :). y,.. ( i cc' (.)orn 15 '. cl €ac(I1� Tc flie S.(.'�:l�J "clv i�...��, €lIIS area - 1C;1:�11t (k ';11[ !:'� is cjosS L�lnated rol a m!x of marine co mierclal, cori"n€nercial and f C sfC {enildl usc.:. F; 1 31' �'- ,.� ! �: .'aV�,y 1_ul��a tf €vii LtId'l L)u (:UIEStf t}C:�(.ti rU pE c7V kt1U 1; iG1tc:SLf_t ul.(�s =a� I1_� ��;G t.0 ti�� €�cll :3U113 f'C`i anCi m.JLOi� 1 -a:! E.iEf i.f 3ill,i .�lil !t �?L.,�il 1'V.. C':.f I.l Skvw,av Bridge that carries NYS Route 5 over the Buffa[o River would be removed after the proposed river crossings at Main Street and Frie Street are established, ® Sub -Area 3: S� -,h -Area 3 enco€npasses the southern extent of the Outer Harbor, Kelly Island and the Buffalo Ship Canal, together with the Union Ship Canal area (see Map 4 -1 C). In addition to a few marinas and industrial uses that are primarily located on Kelly Island and spread throughout the area, this Sub -Area contains barren remnants of fomner industrial and port activity that have long been unden€tilized or abandoned. 1- €forts are being stepped up fo revitalize: this area, which represents a significant stretch of the City's waterfront. I ne al ea referred , 1 � t0 a5 the Outer l i arbOr, VJiliCh is C�erlerakfjr IoCa teC; a long La ,_ 1:= I " €Cs`, west of the Buffalo River and the Buffalo Ship Canal, is controlled by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA). This area is comprised of 120 acres of former Industrial ianCls, some n� 4rJhl('h has lono sat vaCadlt vino unlltlll7C.d and is being rEn'leoiated for r('suSe. Much of the Outer Harbor area is land created by reclamation and filling, which began in 1874 and continued for over 100 years. For years the potential of this area has been mired in inactivity due mostly to site contamination issues associated with use of portions of the site as a dump and a dredge spoil site. Other areas of the site were filled with large quantities of construction and demolition debris. The site was also used as a storage and distribution area for dry bulk materials including rock salt, zircon and sand, foundry sand, `:E 11c:')# IV — rF;C 11 )SI =i:l L. /;f !I> ,i�C� �hil01 1 E 1.151 =5 T�I�Li Pf.(�I'OSF L) PhUJr C: l `i IV -10 `� f € �fp _. i.r�ltS�i iron ore pellets, ball and china clay, gypsum rock, potash and scrap metal. As of July 2004, the environmental clean up process had progressed and NFTA has approval to construct a greenbelt (through the placement of a cover layer of clean soils) and install shore stabilization materials along the shoreline of site from north to south, including the interior of the Bell Slip, in addition to undertaking other clean up activities. The NFl A is now seeking proposals from private entities for the redevelopment of this area as a mixed -use development comprised of housing, entertainment and tourism uses. These types of uses would be appropriate for this area as long as sufficient area for public access and greenspace is included in the development of the site (as guided by the LWRP policies). E.3iCir I I <r[ "bCi!" [(�= < i!ifC;.`,, i.)'C))f'.r l�? ctllflln, IQI € �!Lf`_£:; _all[.? "E'C�GVi �!)I�'I',lrli. lh:al C,Ity`r: vis4on !or tho waterfront. A Provi0LJ - ,IV r10ted, it ?IS area ab32nc cr an wideni ili7ed for far too loncx and possesses ureat potential ror revltal,za'uon. I nis area f E sl €ould C5 E' prfJl)c i iy i eZC31 tC alE )v "v i(A f ecj.klve=iop� I ] iii iiiX i k<ai La J S, iliC i L ;i Eta shops, restauranis and 1 ccic-aiional fuses, vvrerl u11 water cjrd viater° lancr„`(�! �,€c[w?s. �.1ilullasi5 "'I'to ld '6 oiljcei� �1?�1 tl °i4-: acs -rr'E, €�)_.=iaCh� iji(_�i�, L,sc� a,iv « €ii "3Sit'y v "€ proposed uses, with better focus on the public realm. Redevelopment efforts must include substantial provisions for public access and greenspace preservation along the shoreline. Development should be designed at a scale appropriate to the area and provide unobstructed views of the water. Consideration should be given to how uses are arranged or "stacked" - - the massing of buildings - - preserving sight lines to ensure continued vist:al access to fake Elie. Lw -ger structures or entertainment venues must be designed at a scale that does not overpower the setting and fits in effectively with scale and massing of surrounding land eases in the immediate area. As nevv development is planned for the Outer Harbor, it should not be cut of$ fron, downtown. Nor should developn - !ent and roadway access be allowed to exist or be developed in a manner that tnrould adversely impact uses in the downtown, thereby Styrnieinq eflorts to revitali 'the downtown and Erie Canal I'iarbor areas. Conislderation must be given to improvements to Fuhr Blvd., Ohio Street, Erie Street, both individually and together, to allow for the efficient flow of traffic, bicyclists and pedestrians betv,een the Outci Harbor, Erie Canal Harbor and the downtovn core, As shown on Map 4 -1C, It is envisioned that the eastern side of Kelly Island, along the Buffalo River, will continue to support marine. commercial and working waterfront uses. "This area is considered an appropriate location for water - dependent marine commercial and light industrial uses (marinas, off- season boat storage and other marine-- related and working waterfront uses). As previously noted, General Mills operates at the northern end of Kelly `L- C.1iplj IV.- 1'W)f OsF.[) LAND ANIDWA11 -1: USF31A1v I - )POSFD FRO --C, IS IV -1l {L[. a % / i, f C ... - 1. ..�. ,tif Island and is expanding and strengthening its operations at this location. The western side of Kelly Island, which borders the Buffalo Ship Canal, will be redeveloped with a broader mix of uses that are consistent with the redevelopment strategy for the Outer Harbor. The historic Great Northern grain elevator is located on the western shoreline of Kelly Island al)d should be preserved as part of the area's attractions. - I - he ECFiDC Inner Harbor Plan, discussed above, recommends a mile long public esplanade be developed on the west side of the Buffalo Ship Canal. This esplanade would offer permanent berthing facilities for the sailing fleet that is currently anchored on the canal, ) ;`i zIt i [) t .� to he i .r ,)I[)pC)SP,C C:'F1 Ci lr!C�' �- lEc'E Tf "�� -- E ,(].'7' EC E .. ?C. _ iacdilies :!oulri ne, ited < s ctao of fl1V X IX OT 11eW I7`C" (; ,-inns c;iolaae or Oo;l ?'s. wil!ch Is presE'tfly located 0 this area, v� jo bc oiadually relocate to rr - �i Ji 0) . f.. - .. ; .I ..,.! i.Jt ". k.Ji " t i� 11, .l zr �tJl_3 tl li'I �.: I'v > head of the Buffalo Ship Canal, also be redeveloped to continue the proposed theme for the Outer Harbor and western shoreline of the Buffalo Ship Canal, which includes a mix of marine commercial, commercial and residential use-, along with a public esplanade and boat dockage. The abandoned railway right -of -way at the south end of the canal will also be reclaimed. The sand and gravel operation that is located at the southern end of the canal which is the last remaining heavy industrial use in this area, is proposed to be pleased out over time or relocated to a more appropriate location away from the waterfront. It is also recommended that the large Nilboards on Fuhrmann Boulevard be eliminated as they are not in conformance with 23 U.S. C. 131(c), which regulates billboards along designated I`iat'olr9< " lr ?d S tale sC'C?f11C bV_tiriz }!c, U!ld()f ?!'(; rar(:}f;osed transfoi markon of F!! irnann Boulevard by Nev York State as a waterfront park`� the afoa of this roadway that (xtends along the Ni faln Ship Canal will he rE CorlStru(:.teC.i its a local resi&7 oiicl seivice load as a par !)I the Uroposeca Ill Ighbolhood thlaL Is pIanned ioi Lhis le", 1 ands extending along the eastern shoreline of the Buffalo Diver, across from Kelly island beiv!leen the Ohio Street .3ridge cross!ng and Michigan Avenue, are proposed for mixed use coma- nercial and residential developi - rent, with public maritime and park facilities that will foster a connection between the First Ward residential community and the waterfront. A waterfront trail from downtown is planned to traverse this portion of the waterfront. Remaining heavy industrial facilities and rail connections would be phased out in this area as part of an overall neighborhood waterfront revitalization strategy. Selective demolition of long vacant industrial facilities on Kelly Island, which faces the First Ward area, would be `_,C {_�tl[_)i`.! !V- PRCH'U5LD I VJta AIVI) VdA[CK 11`� S A.1�1 €) 1= KUI'ClSi'I) F'I�C�)JI::CTS IV-12 R1 �. �; 1,�',t.r . {0rf f :;tl,r:,r required. Redevelopment of the immediate shoreline on the western side of Ohio Street must lend consideration to potential impacts to more sensitive uses, such as residences, from the adjacent marine commercial and working waterfront uses that exist or are envisioned for Kelly Island. Public access should be a primary focus throughout the Outer Harbor, linking proposed uses and activities with the Greenway Trail system, the Erie Canal Harbor area and the surrounding downtown core area. This access should accommodate multiple uses and enable the public the ability to travel from the downtown (and more northerly areas of the v"Merlronti ti—roucah this aac o r 'cch tf - i^ sC u City line, cfw] C?'yQ[1G, 1r'Ithc!!.t ;r nped 'I f € t s I Bridge and overpass (State Acres to E.,�e Outer Harbor is sc.ve;rely rc)s:ri[: "ieo b', tlic. 51<vv i147i1i,F' j3, vvhrcrl IS a 1tia)t ifericil VVEEn lift3kl;GCI acce - Lo IIIE; Si.ilrC��,lrkUlEi( c3!�:ci. i i -,e �IirJr.iii'kiy to (_gain easy access to the Ouicr I!arboi area is one of the iiiaior issues L hal has styritied �7t'l /. ^,(�t`?11i= - !L cf1C1 �C'd('vF lf?'.jftl Grit r?j {rJi __y in his c_!.F:_,. x< luri U, -;I l {l 'Jdioci -.i ",s fi..l iss!.ie M iin Siieet would be extended over the Buffalo River as a local service bridge connecting to the proposed waterfront parkvlay on the Outer Harbor, as recommended in the ECHDC Inner Harbor Ilan. The proposed Southtowns Access project (Route 5 access improvements) is examining potential options for improving access to this area. Constructing such a river crossing for general traffic flo'Er4r would allow direct access to the Outer Harbor, helping to alleviate existing access problems. It would also provide a connection with the core downtown area, which is another important factor. Over the long term, the Skyway Bridge would be removed after the proposed river crossings at Main Street and Brie Street are established (as rioted in Sub -Area I, above). The Strafe of New York is taking ownership of the Small Boat Harbor and the lands immediately south of the harbor known as Gallagher Beach (Map 4 -:3) _l his effort should be linked with the efforts to provide a public access corridor alone Fuhrrnann Boulevard (the Greenway Trail system) to enable a connection between the Harbor and downtown. Efforts to improve this area as a State park should also be supported by the redevelopment efforts on the Outer Harbor lands. At present tho transient, as well as seasorial, patrons of the Small Goat Harbor have few support services or amenities to enhance their use of this site or extend their stay. Furthermore, transient visitors have no formal means of accessing activities in the downtown area unless they have a car. Until the greenway trail system (see proposed projects list that follows) is completed, even with a bicycle, access to the downtown is difficult. Having a formalized trail system, along with supporting land uses that provide services for marina users would enhance the use of this site. MJrI I(.)III IV Piz()p()�[ f) IJ1r�.EC) A NII) VYA n_[ 1) P# O.TCP5 IV - 13 .. Sub Area #3 } S �77i pgRK N Rr � 13 S p b,rno z,ces S "b A rea 4 17�ri h3r71) �� qt +L :il'c• 1. >E�$,.. E: Proposed Land Use MIXED USE. COMMERCIAL_ - RES;DENTIAL. MARINE COMMERCIAL MIXED USE COMMERCIAL - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURINGPNAREHOUSI NG OUTER HARBOR SPECIAL USE AREA PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS CONSERVATION AREA/ HABITAT RESTORATION AREA lk- `. City of Lackawanna Legend LWRP Boundary -- -- Municol Boundary LWRP Sub Area of ]ntLr l - -- Rairoada -,] Pon_J Boundaries Roads Water E t F le t/ i fA I S "b A rea 4 17�ri h3r71) �� qt +L :il'c• 1. >E�$,.. E: Proposed Land Use MIXED USE. COMMERCIAL_ - RES;DENTIAL. MARINE COMMERCIAL MIXED USE COMMERCIAL - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURINGPNAREHOUSI NG OUTER HARBOR SPECIAL USE AREA PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS CONSERVATION AREA/ HABITAT RESTORATION AREA lk- `. City of Lackawanna Legend LWRP Boundary -- -- Municol Boundary LWRP Sub Area of ]ntLr l - -- Rairoada -,] Pon_J Boundaries Roads Water 's;';IA l's(.f'? �:�; /`� j ._a��t ,'f.� -( _ Next to the Outer Harbor, the Union Ship Canal area is a prominent area of deteriorated brownfields. The City has initiated the redevelopment of this area as the Buffalo Lakeside Comlrlerce Park, and these efforts should continue full force. This area has long existed as abandoned former industrial lands. Ther( reuse for Iigl7t real ufaciurirtg and eonunercial use is an important component in the revitalization efforts for Sub -area 3. The redevelopment of the Union Ship Canal also includes a public access feature that will wrap around the canal and eventually tie into the greenway trail system. Sub -Area 4: Along t h e {; i ' ` r [' Ji U 1��, r. �1'E'aiC1 � \i k`r. of riC7ol" irl 51.11:)c %f ( ) %:, F tii:ji'1riSIS 'S Placed on 1 :)re lf;'(:tin q ar !CJ .toEll9� tl - .E ! F...€l.tifcil icSC)k_'i,�s .:n�� ?ra'i:!4I C�i�l :�; I_''evo oprf em of sd ofe` in i° e rf?IJC.Cf. t.il^ rC;qI' €IE'1"11Cnt fCil GOl OI. >.en Sf3� =�Ce CCJfIICtCY c. {0?"1C1 1 - ?C: SIOr('. 1 Pfff7rt5 are =Ocl?Sed on rc- 's'l:Qrin('f 1rT1C?f?riant areas of vietlaf and rrlalnt.alllllJq a natura 1. r. r3rl('E e_ }SC; <<..lFlC7�'f; 'il 51Fi.J c ,E';f ifl'E J {Fllafll\ seated iU cf .' t.;ItkUri 11Ciii� ivli;'E:i il \� irdustrial uses to cleaner light manufacturing uses that are appropriate for many of brownfield sites and other areas along the Buffalo River (Map 4 -4). There are considerable number of: Brownfield properties in Sub -Area 4 (and Sub-Area 3) that hold potential for revitalization and effective reuse. Many of these properties could be reused for waterfront commercial, light :manufacturing, maritime or certain water related recreational uses. There are other brovnfield sites that have potential for reuse, but would not be. suitable for residential or active recreational use due to the extent of contamination and the extraordinary c o < >ts required for remedial ion. The First Ward area, east of Ohio Street h,,s h.n(? n ('v0v1r)g as a stable residential area and ,' C)eds to he r vita llzed to elan? {i',ate the if;"irJuC:f - =; of {or abandoned 3.nduStTi_,�l and facilities i divide'tho neig6j both internally and front the I'.l.iffaio Rivet waiel foni. _ - 3 Ackjit{onal resldenlral, coniflielo3l ood UO.TrC aaUlliiLS, Vdrlit,rt Capirarl�c 0331 �FE Cr .T;DD �' extent of shoreline would greatly enhances this area. the waterfront area provides v!- nificant opportl.rnities for increasing f!.iture irrntsir?cs det ?sitic_s to accommodate a rn x of fnc Trues c.md escalate noiCjllbomood revitalization. Rec' ent. State ii)nckno for vfoterfr(lnt parks and and boat launch faciliiie;s along Ohio Street and at the foot of Hamburg Street is a solid first step. The northwestern portion of the Katherine Street peninsula, not previously used for heavy industry, where attractive views of the river exist and where investment in lake freighter mooring facilities was made, could be used as the base for new community initiatives along �t:C #IUIV IV - PR {)I'C)SEI :� L /;IVL>!`,tlD 1 /ti�f11k R USES /J�Jl7 PI�C)FC ?SEr� I'RC3.i!_C :rS 1V -14 ;.;-:, the Buffalo River". This area should be redeveloped with a mix of commercial and residential uses along the shoreline of the Buffalo River. The remainder of the Katherine Street Peninsula, and the area to the southwest, on the opposite side of the diver, should be redevelopment with a nlix of marine cons memiai and light industrial uses. Over the long torn, heavy industrial uses and chemical and petroleum facilities that are located or) the Katherine Street peninsula should be encouraged, to relocate further away from residential areas and the waterfront, to other locations in the City or County where uses of this type are more appropriate. -s -- �.. SOS. � -i :�I t�!� ; €I� „� C' �E,IC iE.lyrr :!!`3 IYI`J( :SL �t'C whew frle ! ..L, r err -- r sho I that is In 1'tlliU ".0 �I t.l v')lc.lii trCS,l[ sh oU d be L(.!1_1n C�, �LEt •� r i : rn C)ny It�Etll l ,, IrIUI€ IO ding a roa. Ateas, such 35 yarC S, 'oCBiE;C E1' t tat the I f�'ft hlatijre PTP in lwh -Area 4 (as well as the Tarl, Wanda Street Corridor in Sub -Area 1) I _ f.. .. Should ' be considelod, for USC' cJS C011111"(IICif =t cei"zel �Ejl i1 n5Sl1l'Ia� ��11 a(., l "{� ood5 CoUI<� [ offlOadc(I to an(A f rom trucks to trains or Shll:>s. his W G ould onab tn ' City { sq Cfv n), o) 1 - ,- i ,Soe volt Imrr o) '�IL1C.� ac�I - I I(. [: Qi - i ?31107 fa \ %4?{ L'EF' F�hGCE fii.di_ri�, aS as trains traveling over the lnternr;4ional Railroad Bridge, to foster transshipment uses and strengthen the international linl <age with Canada. At present, many of these vehicles, particularly trucks, move over the bridge and out of the area to other. destinations. The potential also exists for the reuse of former grain elevators along the Buffalo River, such as the cu - rent proposal for the development of an ethanol facility. Marine related uses of this type, which are water dependent and less likely to result in adverse environmental impacts to the river and surrounding community, are encouraged for this area. The area known as Concrete Central, to the east of Katherine Island, should be allowed to continue as open space acid be incorporated as a payt of the Tifrr Nature Preserve. The County's 5n-lith Street si should be continued and <:nhanced for passive pL.:hlic use. This site offers opportLanities for access to the river for small craft. The area east Of the 7rYlitPl "Alpet SiiE should remain as open space Clue to SiaiOicar1L Soil C011tatTlil "lati rl SSLIC S tl?a Preclude reuse of this land. vioving east along the river, the land on both sides ill the vicinity of Sol_Ith Ni Averlue (including the former LTV site) should be redeveloped with light n - ianufacturing uses, including the clean up of brownfield sites, replacing the legacy of heavy industrial uses that once dominated this area (Map 4 -4). The Mobil Oil facility, in particular, is envisioned to be phased out over the long -term and replaced with lesser intense uses. This is the only site on the upper reaches of the river that receives shipments of refined oil (about 40 to 50 per year), which requires river dredging to enable safe passage. The City would like to continue " ..(. - 110N IV - f'KO c)� .D !... /:f�[� Ilf`.L7 trlrr:l[ R }5F5 i,f1r? r I�(?I °C ?.`.iE C3,i1 Cl S W -15 MAP 4- - D LBke Fee llki '6 1— 2 h s ub e" 1A CITY OF BUFFALO L%"RF' PROPOSED LAND USE Propose Mr<ED USE Cc Nil' I CDMIF aUBLIC SERVICE! 'AKKS AND RE C - OHSE .1% - ER Legend LIAIRP Be CL17 r r.r.vi y tu rfp , � j: �r� /� !)fr ! ..R�' 5cajaquada Corridor Improvements This project proposes the redevelopment of the 3.6 -mile Scajagl-rada Expressway as a low- speed parkway. This traffic calming eriol will improve transportation service, per ormance, safety and efficiency for all modes of traffic and create a facility that complements the character of the surrounding area. Short -term improvements include median barrier icll lovai, reduced lane veldths, fevver and smaller signs, bike lanes, pedestriall walkways, tapered pavement maikings, improved roadway shoulders and iand5capinc,3 at key locations. Improvements over the longer tcirn would indude rcrnoval of ramps, new at -grade roundabouts and intersections and s g treetscapin with a canopy or trees, IYIC or�rns, `•i_r 2elkahts, `Jgnage `' --J deL ^.galls . p thvr'ays' Sor,rthtowns Access Projects (Route S imProverfients) F' Js p e _ i ojccL IIVO Lkc tri \ "..l1iL�r iL of ill i�.v C"Y '�Li i r .'�; �:: Lli �� -- - �LL`• " Gr�.". "'��"' S f_ 3. alol�ct iv3�s I��OU1C '], ,L1 C:r "1 as the lJill011 r� 1p Car lar anCrl tile' � %U ter ri�rr]()r al(:a in SLiIJ ' .' IGu - tr,,ic r��'n ni - .r? ('iltf;'f( -r Tty ,"rzf r - - rl „3r liC7i� 1i ?}";(' �C� €isf? €; /YI)Ilr” "5'.P�r] . /lJl1kC) �1.YC'.e'I: corrip1m as a waterfront: f.3arkvvay and arterial systern in support o proposed land use changes for the area. An arterial connection along Tifft Street and across the Buffalo River to the NYS 1 -190, in Sub -Area 4, is also proposed. This connection would improve access to interior development sites (which currently havo limited or no site access) and relieve traffic flow along the waterfront. The Southtowns Access project would help to achieve goals for improved waterfront access and environmental enhancement. It will also promote economic development and transportation efficiency. Squaw island Park and Trails The City of Buffalo has designated the property at the north end of Squaw island as public parkland, protecting it from other forms of development. Although investr7 nt in parking r afid I:icitllvJdyS ?s belt "iC3 n' }ade, &Cadi�lonal flEnCl Cif? is rF�C] € t;1re d ?�C;V�,IO YItE' Pal I, and )rOV €C7e improved access from Niagara Street and the southern portion of the islaiid (Broderick Park), through the f;uffalo Sewer Authority property, to the northern portion of Squaw Island. lrriplernenation of the master plan for this area and the development of a trail systerin will provide, additional waterfront parkland, improve public access, enhance environmental duality and improve passive recreational opportunities. An improved entranceway, that informs the public that the park uses exist here, is also recommended. SCC:r'1(7N EV R'ROr'EJ�[:.I.) [ l`,f�lr? ill fl) tr!rR.il I? USES !'.IUD t'R PC�SF {1 ('r;C),rr�C:l 1V -23 . . %i Sub -Area 2'. Zoning changes in Sub -area 2 will include the rezoning of Squaw Island, Front Park, LaSalle Park, the Erie Basin Marina and shoreline promenade area, and - limes Beach and the U.S. Coast Guard Station from residential, General Commercial (CM) and light industrial (MI) to the new classification of Recreation and Public Facilities (Map 5 -2 A). Here again, Niagara Street is proposed to be rezoned from light industrial (M1) to General Commercial (CM) to allow for lesser intensive office, warehousing and light manufacturing uses in this area. The Cotter Point area will be rezoned from R -3 residential end ir'rE < ;- to I`�Aa,r'r�e �.C1iY11i�c ial ji allo', + for" the protect €or-,, development and s-." M iii Tl ` ,, E,. ' , C(?rillrltJailCE'. CJl E +J�]ter- del "J[sndent u ses IS arG�:3. The `l "c�tC'I dlllrigC: an Inne'I Harb Pretss, are proposed to be rezoned iron l €chi �nriustnal (M1), General Commercial ((._MI) and iPGtiiutinrA /light Indt,l�.i_rial (II) tC Neighborh� tfClnr.c= (('1} v.!hich allovq fnr t"es.id ntial, office, restar.rar t, and neighborhood business uses. I he area that encon the 1)1_f,VV mT,na! proposed to h rezo,,ed frog„ .,,�tlt tlorruVi�r�t ,ndu°tr,al N) t„ C�..nc al ;, L,Ui11f11 [?rC = €al �l,li lj. flll. IEt ;i tf't L'4I i LitJI 0u! iS ill if )t3U Kf;liy island dfE pr VIJUSeU to be rezoned frorn general industrial (M2) �lnd Hcavy lndkisinal (M3) to General Commer"ciai (C My Sub -area 3 All of the land area in Sub -area 3 is presently zoned primarily for heavy industrial use. This sub -area contains a vast amount of property that fronts directly on the Outer Harbor and is no longer suitable for heavy industrial use. The zoning in this area is proposed for revision to reflect the City's vision of having this area developed with a mix of uses to support tourism, entertainment, commerce and public recreational activities. To this end, Kelly Island is proposed to be rezoned a mix of general commercial (CM) and the proposed Marine Cor classification to support and continue the water- dependent and working v, types of uses that exist in this area, and to encourage additiona6 uses o' this mature to be dev %oloped in !his area. Allis Is also tru for eastern shoreline o th a.rte r Harbor, along the Buffalo Ship Canal, where the CM zoning v, }l be applied. sI e per The proposed Recreation and Public Facilities classification would be applied to the Ohio Street Canoe Launch site, the Outer Harbor Greenbelt area, and the Buffalo Boat Harbor (Small Goat harbor and Gallagher Beach). The Outer Harbor area is designated for rezoning as a special district, to be called the Outer Harbor Special District. This will enable flexibility in how this area is redeveloped and allow for a mix of uses to achieve the vision for this area. The area in the vicinity of the Union Ship Canal is ' C I IC)N fit.. _11 0- r`.!I( UE., I C.)R I_OC AL IM11 1A%41 f1! R Al K)kj V -7 CITY C F_ I3uF- FAIVD LOCAL KIA TERf-RONI i REVI TA! fZA T ION PROGRAM commercial (CM) to support the redevelopment of this area with a mix of office and light manufacturing uses. Sub -Area 4: In Sub -area 4, Tifft f=arm Nature Preserve, Cazenovia Park, Stachowski Park, the Concrete Central peninsula and the Smith Street rwcreation site and Buffalo Color penin -,ula will be rezoned to the new Recreation /Public f=acilities classification (Map 5 -1 D). The majority of the lands along the Buffalo River in Sub - -area 4 are p zoned M1, M2 or M3 for ind"strial use. In an effort ro move This area of the City's waterfront i sway from the industrial legacy o -hc- I` l-s , flie'se !nildQ v, be ., 7:nnecl Cencia! � {j'oif " "iiC t:lc.i _i.l ''lit ^f`k�tlCi !3 1 F'if st zird residential ar`c;a, b'Vllich will I - Je t0701"'ed € - 3 r:;SlC -i 'Il lai. the !1*{c:3 Conin classification has been applied to the lands along the southvlestern sboreline of die Buffalo Rives W allow ?far VL A and 1 "ater- depen6ent uses to develop in this T here is also a are Fast of Baiky Avenue ard s,Oulh of Cnzennvia t hnt i proposed to be rezoned from R -3 residential and general commercial (CM) to Community Business (C -2), which is a refinement of the zoning in this area to reflect current and proposed use. Co Other Public and Private Actions Necessary to Implement the LWRP 6 State University of New York Marine Resource Center at Cotter Paint The project encornipasses ten acres IA >ounded by the 1 -190, Porter AveiWe, and Mack Rock Canal. T he project involves the dc velopment of the Buffalo Staat@ College Watc front Canipus and the F=rank Lloyd Wright Yahara Boathouse, which trill join the existing Navy [d[arine Corps Reserve Center /CP0 Club, the National Guard, We5� Side Rowing Club and Buffalo Yacht Club at the Cotter Point location. i he desire is to develop this area as a destination that will complement and enhance surrounding uses, including LaSalle and F=ront Parks. The project: includes: - Great Lakes Institute (research center) -- a collaborative effort that involves a 30,000 square -foot addition to the existing research center building. Planning and conceptual design are in place; now looking for money (top ten priority on SUNY wish list). - F-colab - a 5,000 square -foot building for education and outreach that will include a demonstration wetland. - Community Teaching Pavilion — outdoor teaching facility. SECTION V - TFCHNIOUB FOR LOCAL. IMPLEWNTATION V -8 ail I r U vv IV Y. Legend rro+rwn�we .:r�sas�e4v r. LWRP Boundary ---. hJuraeipzl Boundary a LWRP Sub Area of Incest "*" Rhoads u <..�.wts arroFa.vravo Intem tonal Boundary . °_- -. Roach WD Pmjea OZ71710 -MRP Parcei Bourxfarfes Watr No—nber, 2006 MAP 5-- 1 (1, CITY OF BUFFALO LWRP PROPOSED ZONING Saab Area #3 ' Sfl RR �e ;l S ub Are 4 �lii 1. i ai ll{ l�iis�3!'�3 Proposed Zoning CM - General Commercial District CM1 - Marine Commercial glo OH - Outer Harbor Special ©istnct t2PF - Recreation/ Public Facilities City of .Lackawanna ne ra,cw+uncn w+ o- .� o m� r.+E saurx ra onx. x�as.+u vlowa koY EEI�£a�n ¢.�yf <A ��w1cnM * S II I,{p77 201? r S Legend LWRP Boundary -- -- Municipal eoundaq LWRP Sub A of tnL-rest Raaroads C � Parcel Boundaries - - RRads water WD Project 4 -LWRP November, 2006 PARK ;mow M CITY OF BUFFALO LWRP PROPOSED ZONING i. L TV site LL"i lzf i Sub A rea, #4 Pmposed zcrinhg R2 - Dwel!'iN R6 - Apar,ric,7' , Drs,rici C2 - CommuNitY Bu�-Mess CM - General Go,irtr-erci&!DSnc't Mamie C I I a rorlzpeC;al0;s!iv RPF - PecreationlPt:bIlk SS'. seleca str'et Ovpr'3,y D tm 'OD - l Ru) POIER DR-N SPACE 'CURRIDOR Vi Legend LvRp Eo , ,WRF 5a6 Prey of lnter t Rainads Nme sou dafie3 WD Project 027 O % r Noyom ', 20P6 C YY OF 13UFFAf_0 LOCAL 14 / /ATERF (XyJ REVII ALIZA i f0N PROGRAM - Community Boatbuilding Facility and Maritime Museum of Small Watercraft Frank Lloyd Wright Yahara Boathouse - designed in1905 but never built. This project will be constructed on County land. - Shared barking and a tiered seawall to allow for better access to the water. Outer Harbor Redevelopment The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (1' is in the process of reviewing qualifications from developers for the redevelopment of 120 nacres Oil the Outer Harbor. Ills b ownfield area is the largest remaining undeveloped Urban vmtefiront parcel. The r r r 3 's „l =" €A's 'v :T t Ls r € �Gr.� €� . Ir��L Ci7 ;r.e� SC e'.<rlo la i'L, i:YhiL�� :1 "jay r C -_ 1dl nFSiGv! ?iicil, i - e and ri'iicsCtivnS ��€1icL�ti�llSi'r'ieSS aE.ilr €c:e, medreGl f , I' tri sopport sei tices and /oi l manufacturing and dis�r ibutrnn. Sr.aci oeve_op!�nent mrast be in cc with c;ur rowlding uses and inclilde provisions for r)uhlic green space, (ice qc._d S �`inr7 [; (f�E�„ 7n it ?r f Incrifi <:8iici�cl y,n',r L�3 d pohcv 1 iI, Se : (,)!) ill Of ,uric r epo rt }. Outer Harbor Greenbelt I - rail As a starting point for the outer harbor redevelopment, to cap the brownfield land and stabilize the Lake Erie shoreline between The Fier restaurant and the Bell Slip, and to improve public access to this area of the waterfront, the NFTA is proposing the development of the Outer Harbor Greenbelt Trail. This project will include a shoreline promenade and erosion protection that will extend from the north end of the site, around the Heil Slip to the southern portion of the property. A portion of the Greenway Trail project (noted above) Vdill for the western euge of the project. T he OU%er Harbor greenbelt ':'bill incorporate approximately 20 acres. - 10 provide amble greenspace for Public onjoym,cnt, it recorrlmcndcd that this greenbelt be a miniC - ilunq 100 feet in width, excluding the shoreline protection structures (although a minimum 75 -foot width buffer has been suggested by the NFTA), T e 1 I C r' st �� area that s eperg to the-publlie� The Statien 1 she a wa path amd benehes SECTION V -- 1ECHNIQUFS FOR LOCAL NFL.EMIENTATUM V -9 ("Ti Y 0 BUFFALO LOCAL ���f�� i �_r�� I�c� }r���" RE wfr r N F=ROr..ir- AM t- hit- oar• '��l `l �� �� ,, al.�- r;- �- ��� -'�n�r �- a,- b��,.l- t- �i� s � a ( i 7( � � J�oad- a { �- aw�;tu-- ��t ,. I i I Vsv is 3C :r�rv�f i�r v��.� tir�r�ur 51Ear"lir u 4 ' t ! r - r G - a'i�' �il"ziv"f',3 ,—aE47, Pr 'r '€`lie ° ?ic= ff' rfc} ' fi "li -ha ii�f�i�:f -- ur7U was: M Tonawanda Street Corridor (Black Read Poulevard) The area around Tonawanda Street and lands on the south side of Scajaquada Creek are par - L of a former industrial corridor. While this area contains a few remaining industrial USeS, it is in transition. These former industrial lands are in poor condition., with dilapidated structures and aging infrastructure. This area was evaluated as part of the Tonawanda Street Corridor Plan. This Plan concluded that the area refrains a good location for general light industrial and commercial development. It has good accessibility to ma highways and int€ rnational crossings. The availability of vacant land and buildings, the existence of Surrounding uses that are aadapted to the in dustrial nature of this area, and the environmental conditions on the former industrial sit all support continued industrial use in this area. Through a series of public and private investment actions, this area should be revitalized" These actions should be directed at improving existing infrastructure, establishing a roadway along the former railroad corridor that runs through this area (see Appendix G), improving aesthetics in the area (through proper site design) and establishing a minimum 50 -foot riparian buffer along Scajaquada Creek, similar to the setback along Buffalo River. SECTION V - TECHNIO.uES FOR LOCAL IIVlPI_FWNTA"i ION V -1 #3 (Rev 1-02) Certificate of Appointment In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Butrafo, I transmit this cettifieafion of appointments) or promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the human ReSOILrecslCivil Service for the Appointment Effective: in the Department of Division of October 15, 2007 Strategic Planning Real Estate 000015 to the Position of Real Estate Specialist Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) PROVISIONAL Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive (Insert one) PROMOTION Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) THIRD STEP jEnter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $46 LAST JOB TITLE Assistant Director NAME Pamela Grzebielucha LAST DEPARTMENT Strategic Planning DATE 10/12/07 ADDRESS 131 Seward Street LAST SALARY $45,884 CITY & ZIP Buffalo, New York 14206 LAST 4 DIG OF SSN. X XX -X -1347 LAST JOB TITLE NAME LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX - XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 1 0314001 TITLE CODE NO 0630 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2007 -100 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $43,723 - 51,200 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: Employee currently eams more that the minimum salary for this position and rate of promotion must be an increase of at least $250. NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: - Timothy _ E. Wanamaker TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Executive Director Office of Strategic Planning DATE, SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO: CITY CLERIC (ONIBEFORE APPOINTMENT t7AM OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6 HUMAN SERVICESFCIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #J- DIVISION #14- EMPLE�YEE(S MEMORANDUM October 15, 2007 TO: Timothy E. Wanamaker, Executive Director Office of Strategic Planning CC: John Hannon, Jr., Director Division of Real Estate FROM: Pamela L. Grzebielucha Division of Real Estate RE: Leave of Absence On August 8, 2007 1 requested a leave of absence from my permanent position of Administrative Assistant in order to continue to fill the Temporary /Promotional vacancy of Assistant Director of Real Estate. As you are aware, a certificate of appointment is currently in the Mayor's Office with an effective date of October 15, 2007 appointing me to the position of Real Estate Specialist. In accordance with the Contract between the City of Buffalo and Local 650, 1 am requesting a leave of absence from my permanent position of Administrative Assistant to fill the position of Real Estate Specialist. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Pamela L. Grzebielucha APPROVED OCT , g TIMOTHY E. WANAMAKER 19 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS Oct 3O, 2007 } COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: September 27, 2007 00 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works Parks & Streets DIVISION: Commissioner's Office SUBJECT: Apollo Media Center PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: CCP Com . Dec. 20, 2006 (Apollo Media Employees - Agreement with Wellness Institute) Your Honorable Body is requested to extend the current agreement with the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo & Western New York and this Department for the administration of the Apollo Media Center to December 31, 2007. The incorporation documents for the Apollo Media Foundation, Inc. have been forwarded to the New York State Department of State. We had anticipated that we would have received formal approval by this time, but are still awaiting said approval. We have been told informally that our paperwork is in order, and that it is just a matter of time before the approval comes through and we are able to proceed with the foundation. Department Head Name: Steven Stepniak Title: Acting Commissioner of Public Works Parks & Streets Signature of Department Head: Mr, Bonifacio moved.: That the above communication from the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated September 27, 2007 be received and filed; and That the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to extend the current agreement with the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo & Western New York and the Department of Public Works for the administration of the Apollo Media Center until December 31, 2007. Passed. lb TAB:nnv 'Bwp60\jnsword\rmv\16c 10- 30a.doc t ' rr I �a � I t I i 5 # # # t #1 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL, TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DEPARTMENT DIVISION SUBJECT: PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: DATE: October 24, 2007 Public Works C0 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium access agreement with Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation NONE The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation requests permission to enter the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium for the purposes of removing hazardous waste and asbestos from the building. The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation has let bids for hazardous material removal to be performed at the Corporation's expense. Plans for asbestos removal are under development, and that removal. shall be at the expense of the Erie Canal Development Corporation as well. The Department of Law has developed an access agreement between the City of Buffalo, the Erie Canal Development Corporation and the Corporation's hazardous waste contractor to permit hazardous material removal. It is anticipated that a subsequent agreement for asbestos removal will be necessary. Therefore it is requested that your Ilonorable Body authorize the City of Buffalo to enter into, and the Mayor to execute, access agreements with the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation for the removal of hazardous materials and for the removal of asbestos. DEPARTMENT MEAD NAME: `L'EV fEl NIAK TITLE: ACTING COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF BUFFALO TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT PERMITTING ENTRY ON PROPERTY THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this � day of 2007, by and between ERIE CANAL HARBOR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, hereinafter called "Licensee ", the CITY OF BUFFALO, hereinafter called the CITY, and OP- TECH, hereinafter called "Licensee's Contractor ". 1. PERMISSION LOCATION AND ACCESS Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth the CITY hereby grants a temporary license to Licensee, and /or its agent(s), to enter upon the property of the CITY at sites in and around Buffalo, Erie County, New York, listed as follows: Buffalo Memorial Auditorium parcel for the purpose of performing hazardous waste and universal waste removal and related environmental clean -up activities in the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. 2. LIABILITY Licensee's Contractor, by executing this license, hereby releases and will protect, defend, indemnify and save harmless the CITY and its. subsidiaries, and their officers, agents and employees, against all claims, liabilities, demands, actions at law and equity, judgment, settlements, losses, damages and expenses of every character whatsoever (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Claims ") for injury (including death) sustained by the officers, agents and employees of the CITY, Licensee and any officers, agents and employees of Licensee, and all other persons whomever, and for damage to or loss or destruction of property of any kind by whomsoever owned, caused by, resulting from, arising out of, or occurring in connection with the Licensee's Contractor's access to or activities on the CITY property and or the negligence or tortious conduct of Licensee's Contractor and its officers, agents and. employees or contractors on the CITY property or incidental to or appertaining thereto. As a result of any such claims, Licensee's Contractor will assume at its own expense, on behalf of the CITY and its subsidiaries, and their officers, agents and employees, the defense of any such claims which may be brought against said parties, the amount of any settlement agreed upon, judgment that may be entered, and any other amounts assessed in connection therewith, plus all costs and expenses involved as aforementioned. Licensee's Contactor OP -TECH joins in and executes this Agreement for purposes of providing the above release and indemnification to the City. 3, ENTRY UPON PROPERTY n� Licensee shall notify the CITY'S Director of Real Estate, who is currently John Hannon telephone number (71 b) 851 -5275 at least 5 working days in advance before entering upon or starting any work upon the CITY property (or such lesser time that the Director of Real Estate k"I may agree to). No entry upon the CITY property will be permitted until this Agreement is signed, any charges due hereunder are paid and permission has been received from the CITY'S Director of Real Estate. 4. CITY OPERATIONS All operations of Licensee shall be carried out in such a manner so as not to interfere with the CITY property and operations or the use of any CITY facilities. 5. RESTORATION OF PREMISES Upon completion of the work, the CITY property shall be left in a condition satisfactory to the Director of Real Estate. The Licensee shall be required to leave the premises no worse, from an environmental and human health perspective, then when it began its activities. The Licensee shall consult with and follow the directions of the Director of Real Estate as to whether any excavations, wells, pits, etc. shall be restored to pre -entry conditions or left intact on the property. 6. TERMS OF LICENSE The CITY reserves the right to revoke this Agreement at any tune. Licensee shall notify the Director of Real Estate when use of the property or work is completed, and this Agreement shall expire upon the giving of such notice, or on December 31, 2008, if not sooner terminated. Under no circumstances shall this Agreement be construed as granting Licensee any right, title or interest of any kind or character in or about the land or premises of CITY. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES The results of all tests conducted by Licensee pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, including any and all reports and analysis obtained or compiled by the Licensee, shall be promptly furnished to the CITY. Except for such disclosure as may be required by applicable federal or state law, or in connection with any mandated environmental review for any development proposed for the site of the Memorial Auditorium., the results and reports from any environmental investigations respecting; the CITY'S property shall remain confidential. 8. CONTRACT BETWEEN LICENSEE AND CONTRACTOR All agreements and/or contracts entered into between the Licensee and Licensee's Contractor for the performance of the work described herein shall be furnished to the CITY prior to Licensee and or Licensee's Contractor gaining access to the CITY property for the work. The Licensee and all contractors shall be responsible for obtaining; any and all permits required pursuant to any local, state or federal law. ( I�� 9. INSURANCE A. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE I INSURANCE PROVISIONS The Licensee and or the Licensee's Contractor shall be required to pay for and name the CITY as an additional named insured on it's general liability insurance policy and shall provide proof as to same prior to the Licensee or Licensee's Contractor gaining access to the property. The Licensee and or Licensee's Contractor shall also pay for and provide proof of a). worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance and b). automobile liability (at Ieast $2,000,000/ all vehicles) and property damage insurance. Any subcontractor shall be required to procure and maintain statutory insurance and other insurance as required by the contractor. Specific insurance requirements shall be as follows: Evidence of insurance coverage and a certificate of general. liability insurance in the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) bodily injury and Dive Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) property damage per occurrence, and a certificate evidencing excess liability in an amount not less that Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) per occurrence each naming the City of Buffalo as additional insured and insuring the obligations of indemnity set forth in paragraph number 2 of this Agreement. Such insurance coverage shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. The additional insured status of the City of Buffalo shall be set forth on the insurance certificate as being "on a direct, primary and non - contributory basis on the general liability and excess liability coverage ". Licensee and or Licensee's Contractor shall also pay for and provide a policy of' owners protective liability insurance during the entire period of this Agreement and shall maintain the policy until the work is accepted by the CITY. Said policy shall name the CITY as the sole insured and shall be in the amount of $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $500,000 per occurrence for property damage. The policy shall provide coverage for the CITY, their officers and employees. Said policy shall provide that the coverage afforded thereby shall be primary coverage to the full limits of liability stated and if the CITY, their officers and employees have other insurance against the loss covered by said policy, that other insurance shall he considered excess insurance only. 10. CITY is not obligated to pay for the work described in this Agreement. �i IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to he executed as of the date first above written. WITNESS: Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation WITNESS: CITY OF BUFFALO WITNESS: OP -TFICH c:cnrnssFAMCENS ifs Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 24, 2007 be received and filed; and That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into an Access License Agreement Permitting Entry on Property with the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation for the removal of hazardous materials and asbestos from the Buffalo Mennorial Auditorium. Passed. 17 TA€3;rmv 'TAwp60lmswordlrmvl1 7c 10- 30a.doc P-qp" SINGLE PAGE CO M UNICA T iON T O THE C Ol viiviul y CGUiJCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: SUBJECT: __;� DATE: October 1, 2007 Public Works Parks & Streets Commissioner's Office Filing Copies — Council & CitiStat PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: #104 CCP 9118107 1. File Cop of Common Council regular and committee meetings, and CitiStat meetings, with the City Clerk. Telecommunications had been requested to provide copies of the Council meeting to the Clerk's Office in the past, though we provided DVDs, not videotapes. However, the Clerk's Office staff did not believe it was necessary for them to maintain a library, though they said that they would request a copy from us if it were necessary to utilize in the preparation of a transcript. As you know, Council meetings are currently televised on a regular basis Monday through Friday, on The Government Channel. Regular meetings air Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 PM, and Committee meetings run Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 PM. They are also run at various times over the weekends when there are available time slots. About a month ago we talked to MIS about streaming Council shows on the City's website. The Office has ordered a DVD recorder for the Council Chambers system so that a copy can be provided to MIS directly after each meeting. The simplest way to obtain copies would be to tape them off The Government Channel. Generally, we charge a fee of $25 for copies of Government Channel shows. This price is based upon the cost of the media and the labor costs associated with making the copy. However, the preference is always to have people record the show off the channel, to save the person the cost and relieve our staff of the additional work to make the copy. You may be able to copy the shows that are being streamed, but that might be a little more difficult. On a yearly basis we produce about 26 regular Council meetings, about the same number of committee meetings (each week on one tape), and about a dozen special meetings and hearings. We also produce 10 to 12 CitiStat meetings every month. 2. File Channel 22 Schedule on a weekly_ basis. At this point, we do not publish detailed weekly schedules. This is due to our limited staffing and the programming issues related to the limitations of the tape -based system. Also, unlike most government access channels we try to add new programming as soon as it is ready, rather than run a static weekly schedule. We do have a "boilerplate" schedule for Channels 21 and 22 with set times for regular programs. Over the next few months we should be able to enhance our scheduling of The Government Channel. First of all, we are in the process of working with MIS to have our own website so that people can access our site quickly and easily. We will also have the ability to update the site ourselves. Secondly, we are hoping to convert to a server - based playback system which will give us more flexibility and efficiency than the current tape -based system. 3. File rules and regulations for the PEG channels. The resolution stated that policies regarding the Government Channel could not be found on the City's website. In fact, they are and have been attached. Channel 21 and Channel 22 are programmed by the Office of Telecommunications. It is important to note that Government and E=ducation access channels differ from public access channels in some important ways. Unlike public access channels, government channels are granted editorial rights to choose the manner, format, and type of information to be disseminated to the public. Government channels selectively offer city - based information to the community. The basic idea is to attract viewers to learn more about their local government and to encourage greater citizen participation. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. Department Head Name: Steven Ste niak Title: Acting Commissioner of Public Works Parks & Streets Signature of Department Head: The Government Channel (Tirane Warner Channel 22) - City of Buffalo :: Of a I Hnme > Le adershi p > City D > T elecommunicatio ns > The Government Channel (Time Warner Channel 22) The Government Channel (Tirane Warner Channel 22) Click here to access: Bu ffalo TV 22- Government Channe Listing for this Month Page l of 2 E Channel 22 is the City's Government Channel, part of the City's overall "PEG" (Public, Educational and Government) Access Program. Government Access is similar to Public Access in that they are both non - commercial and primarily consist of locally produced or local - interest programming. Government Access programs include Common Council Meetings, Buffalo Control Board Meetings, Erie County Meetings, Press Conferences & Citi Stat Meetings featuring the Honorable Mayor Byron W. Brown, The BMTC operates and programs the channel. The following are station policies: Miss Stateme The mission of Buffalo TV 22 (Time Warner Channel 22) is to serve the people of Buffalo, NY, by providing accurate, quality and informative TV programming about policies, services and activities of City Government and to stimulate and encourage all people representing Buffalo's diverse communities to involve themselves in local government issues and the local government process. Governmental Access is a forum for governmental bodies, to give them a vehicle to inform the public. Go als for Buf TV 22/_ Warner Channel 22 Background Buffalo TV 22 was created as part of the cable television franchise agreement with the City's former cable television provider, TCI. That commitment was continued by Adelphia, and in August 2006 acquired by our City's current cable provider Time Warner, Inc. Buffalo TV 22 is for use by the City, in which the programming is non - commercial, informational programming regarding government and educational activities and programs. Channel Administration Buffalo TV 22 is a division of the City of Buffalo Office of Telecommunications. The Office is responsible for programming on Channel 22. Types of Programming Meeting Coverage: Coverage of the Buffalo Common Council and other public meetings deemed appropriate. Some meetings will be carried "gavel -to- gavel" (unedited and without editorial comment). Other programs may be edited for content and broadcast purposes. http: / /www. city- buffalo.corn/HomelLeadership/ City_ Departments / Telecommunications ITheGovernment... 09/24/2007 The Government Channel (Tirane Warner Channel 22) - City of Buffalo Page 2 of 2 City Produced Programs: Programming produced by Buffalo TV that is non - commercial in nature and about topics of interest to the local community. Outside Produced Programs: Non - commercial programming produced by outside sources; generally of an educational or general public interest nature. Programming Policies and Restrictions Endorsements - No promotion, endorsements or advertising for any private business, commercial service or product, profit - making activity, political candidate or partisan cause will be allowed on the channel. Solicitations for charitable, civic or religious donations are also precluded. Brief video credits may be displayed at the conclusion of programs involving donations of special materials or assistance from commercial or charitable enterprises. • Programming must meet all FCC regulations and applicable federal, state and local laws. • As the channel is intended to provide information about local government, program requests must be submitted to Buffalo TV from recognized governmental departments or agencies. . Governmental departments and entities utilizing the channel may invite outside organizations, agencies or individuals to participate in programs. . Legally qualified candidates for any elective public office will not be eligible to appear on the government channel unless they appear in a forum in which all candidates are given equal time. This exclusion does not apply to persons who receive incidental airtime as part of a public meeting being cablecast or to officials acting as part of their regular duties when such actions do not involve partisan politics. Programs featuring dedicated interviews on live call -in opportunities with incumbent elected officials will be suspended for four weeks prior to a primary or general election in which they are participating. • Objectionable material- No slanderous, lewd, obscene or violent material or language will be allowed on Buffalo N. • To provide greater accessibility to City Government by producing and distributing information about policies, procedures, resources, services and events via cable television • Increase community awareness of important issues as well as county, state, and national issues that impact the City of Buffalo • Create a channel identity that citizens recognize as quality informational programming . Create a library of City Programming for historical purposes Maintain a library of videotape copies of public meetings Feedback I Dis claimer and Privaey PoliCV I 5ite M Photos vy Angel Art L.7P, compliments of the Greater Buffalo Conven ion and Visitors Bureau Pow r d uan um M http : / /www. c ity- buffalo. com/HormelLeadershipICity_D epartmentsI Telecommunications lTheGovemment... 09/2412007 #1 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE RAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL, A TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: September 26, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks & Streets DIVISION: Engineering SUBJECT: PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: M. Kearns - Greenway concerns, paving & [: curbing on Buffum Street In response to the above subject please be advised that the Construction Section submits the following recommendation to replace curb on Buffunn Street from Seneca Street to Fields Avenue: 1,667 lin.ft. x 2 sides = 3,334 lin.ft. x $60 /li.n.ft. = $200,010 Total Cost Estimate Curb will be installed when the South District Councilmernber identifies funds for this project. In addition, we have removed Buffum Street from the tentative paving list for the 2006 construction season until the above issue is resolved. R . - - 6 ' 3;,�' I , fib._ .� REFERPM "1" CU MJZ:Ilf .) Oil FINANCE. cc. Steven J. Stepniak TYPE. DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Paul A. Gareis, P.E. TYPE TITLE: for Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD N #2 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: DATE. October 2.4, 2001 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS BUILDINGS 000020 SUBJECT: PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Esc. (Item No. , C.G.P. ) TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) [: Permission to retain Consultant [: Parks Construction Inspection j: (Citywide) C= Permission is requested from your Honorable Body to hire a consultant for construction management and inspection services related to citywide parks capital improvement projects. Costs for this work are not expected to exceed $18,000. -0 and funds are available in Bond Account 39400106 - 445100. S.S. SJS /PJG /EMP TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TYPE TITLE: Paul J. Gareis, P.E. Acting City Engineer SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 24, 2007 be received and filed; and That the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to hire a consultant for construction management and inspection services related to citywide parks capital improvement projects. Funds for this project are available in Bond Account 39400106445100. Passed. 2 0 TAB:nnv T:1wp60\mswordlrmv120c 10- 30a.doc i # i i i i i i i�� IIF 'i . i # ♦ i ce i �� i� i �� + it # i! • �r i #1 i tii � # � � i . • i i i i k i y i 0 i i i #I (Rev. 1/93) SINGI..E PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: October 23, 2007 1' 1 2.1 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks and Streets DIVISION: Engineering 1.6�"4 1 (� SUBJECT: [:- St-rftia- Avenue, [: Proposed change in [: Parking restrictions [: (Delaware District) PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (1F ANY) Ex. (Item No_ 5 02/20/07 This department is in receipt of a request to change parking restrictions on Starin Avenue to allow parking at all times on both sides of the street which would leave one lane in each direction for vehicular traffic. The petition refers to streets such at Hertel Avenue as examples of successful conversions to one lane in each direction streets. However, Hertel Avenue is 5 S feet in width, which allows for a turning lane in the center whereas Starin Avenue is 40 feet in width in most areas, which would not allow for said turning lane. Furthermore, Starin Avenue is a direct route to downtown for people living in the Kenmore /Starin area and beyond. An average of 13,200 vehicles per day travel on Starin between Kenmore and Parkside Avenues. Therefore, due to the narrow pavement width and high vehicular volume it is the opinion of this department that parking should remain restricted during peak hours to allow two lanes of traffic in each direction. PJG : MGM: jaz Cc: Steven J. Stepniak, Acting Cornmissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Paul J. Gareis, P.E. TYPE TITLE: Acting City Engineer SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: #2 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL' FROM: DEPARTMENT. DIVISION DATE- October 17, 2007 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS BUILDINGS 'yI-it � yy,, SUBJECT: [: Report of Bids [: Community Tree Planting [: (Citywide) PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: Ex. (Item No. , C.C.P. TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) Division of Purchase advertised on August 29, 2007 and received the following bids for the Community Tree Planting contract, which were publicly opened & read on September 6, 2007. General Contractor Base Bid Schichtel's Nursery, Inc. $35,996.00 6745 Chestnut Ridge Road Orchard Park, NY 14127 hereby certify the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the bids received and that Schichtel's Nursery of Orchard Park, NY is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. The Engineer's estimate for this work was $35,996.00 and funds for this work are available in account #38400206- 445100 SJS /PJP /EMP TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TYPE TITLE: Paul J. Garei.s, P.E. Acting City Engineer 1-1 1 A SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 17, 2007, be received and filed; and That.the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the Community Tree Planting Contract, to Schichtel's Nursery, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $35,996.00. Funds for the project are available in ##38400206- 445100. Passed, 22 TAB :miv t:lwp60unsword\mv122c 14- 34a,doc �•-� VA" V Q« y 0 �Ist� �i��t•a►1��ff� O � 1 � l ' gyp, IF I kMeV. MJ,5) 7II rwUr uujvnviu1VEl..H 1 iury 1 u 1 FIE- TO THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: October 24, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works Parks & Streets DIVISION: Buildings 000023 SUBJECT: [: Report of Bids [: City Hall [: Masonry Restoration - Phase 2 [: Job #0746 [: Ellicott District PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: (EX.: Item No, CCP ) TEXT advertised for on October 3, 2007 and received the following formal sealed bids for City Hall, Masonry Restoration - Phase 2, which were publicly opened and read on October 10, 2007. Base Bid Alt. #1 Graciano Corp. $2,969,499.00 $222,471.00 209 Sigma Dr., Pittsburgh, PA Morris Masonry $2,992,883.00 $244,900.00 40 Appenheimer, Buffalo, NY AIIState Development $3,178,300.00 $283,850.00 31 Ransier, West Seneca, NY VIP Restoration $3,525,000.00 $225,000.00 1361 E 55 Cleveland, OH Alternate #1 - Perform additional masonry repairs, asbestos abatement on all windows and cleaning work in the areas indicated on Drawing A -11 and Drawing A -13. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Graciano Corp., with a Base Bid of $2,969,499.00, add Alternate #1 for $222,471.00, for a total bid of Three Million One Hundred Ninety One Thousand, Nine Hundred Seventy and 001100 Dollars ($3,191,970.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bid. Funds for this project are available in 38320806 445100 and 30320506 445100 - Buildings. SJS /PJG /dlg cc: Contract Compliance Office Chris Serafin, Buildings Department Head Name: Paul J. Gareis P.E. Title: Acting City Engineer Signature of Department Hea : a Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 24, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for City Hall, Masonry Restoration -- Phase 2, Job #0746 to Graciano Corp., 209 Sigma Dr., Pittsburgh, PA., the lowest responsible bidder, with a Base Bid of $2,969,499.00 add Alternate #1 for $222,471.00 for a total bid amount of $3,191,970.00. Funds for the project are available in #38320806 445100 and 30320506 445100 — Buildings. Passed. 23 'rAB:rmv t:\vvp60\mswurd\nnv\23c 10 -30i. dac 4 I . . 4 # p � #s1 �+�l�sl #�i # # � i 3 E O ' 4 V! %D =► #1 (Rev. 9193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: October 11, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works Parks & Streets 4U DIVISION: Buildings SUBJECT: [: Report of Bids [: Roosevelt Park Shelter House [: Roof Replacement [: Job #0760 [: University District PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: (EX.: Item No. CCP TEXT advertised for on September 7, 2007 and received the following formal sealed bids for the Roosevelt Park Shelter House, Roof Replacement, which were publicly opened and read on October 10, 2007, Grove Roofing $60,100.00 131 Reading, Buffalo, NY Progressive Roofing, Inc. $65,600.00 331 Grote, Buffalo, NY There were no other bids received. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Grove Roofing, with a bid of Sixty Thousand One Hundred and 001100 Dollars ($60,100.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bid. Funds for this project are available in 30320606 445100 - Buildings. SJSIPJGIdIg cc: Contract Compliance Office Chris Serafin, Buildings Department Head Name: Paul J. Gareis, P.E. VA Title: A ti ity Engineer Signature of Department He d: 1 Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above conimun1cation from the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 11, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the Roosevelt Park Shelter Ilousc, Roof Replacement, to Grove Roofing, 131 Reading, Buffalo, New York the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $60,100.00. Funds for the project are available in 30320606 445100 Buildings. Passed. 24 TAB:rnnv tA%vp60lmsword\rmv124c 10- 30aAcc °'rem M. t W #I# �i.# sl# +i►l� #I# O I r rwA U # 1 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE -PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: October 23, 2007 FROM DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & STREETS DIVISION: WATER SUBJECT: [: Report of Bids [: 36" Water Main Rehabilitation Project j: North PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) (: Ex. (Item No. xxx, C.C.P. xx /xx /xx) TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) Plans and specifications were prepared and sealed proposals accepted for the 36" Water Main Rehabilitation Project, Phase 3, Internal Joint Seals, for the Water Distribution System. I hereby submit the following report of bids which were received and opened in my office at 11:00 a.m. on October 17, 2007. Kandey Company $348,774.00 19 Ransier Dr. West Seneca, NY 14224 C. Destro Development $355,000.00 2255 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14211 J. Fletcher Creamer $ Son $685,130.00 1701 East Linden Ave. Lindon, NJ 07036 I certify that foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Kandey Company is the lowest responsible bidder complying with the plans and specifications. I respectfully request that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to enter into a contract with Kandey Company for the cost thereof to be charged to the Division of Water account 53210716 445100 in the amount of $348,774.00 plus 10% for approved unit prices for a total encumbrance of $383,651.40. DEK: PJM: kf TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Paul J. Gareis, P.E. Acting City Engineer FOR TYPE TITLE: Steven J. Stepniak, Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: '' X33 Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets elated October 23, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the 36" Water Main Rehabilitation Project, Phase 3, Internal Joint Seals, for the Water Distribution System, to Kandey Company, 19 Ransier Drive, West Seneca the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $348,774.00 plus 10% for approved unit prices for a total encumbrance of $383,651.40. Funds for the project are available in the Division of Water account 53210716 445100. Passed. 25 TAB:nnv t:hvp6plmswordl mv\25cED -30a doc 4F Mo fr i rn� x i.n r+r� .rw r ri, rr x'Fi� T!1 m3,tr� �r1T Rr .rr�r.r !+r17 'IX .11 ii flit 'Rev. iiys) SIivGI.E rt��.iit. �,vlbaa.suCViCt), i"N 7 v i rig: �,vArAiviv�v r,vuiv�Ar.. TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: October 19, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works DIVISION: Engineering 000 SUBJECT: [: 335 Franklin Street [: Requests permission to enclose and [: Extend existing sidewalk cafe [: (Ellicott District) PRIOR COUNCIL, REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. (Item No. 036 C.C.P. 04/30/96) Mr. Frank Pandolfino, owner of the Tudor Lounge, located at 335 Franklin Street, has requested permission permanently enclose & extend an existing sidewalk cafe at said address. The proposed enclosure and addition would be located on the Franklin Street side of the property and would measure thirty (30) feet in length and project nine (9) feet from the building face into City right-of-way. The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has reviewed this application pursuant to Chapter 413, Section 67 (Encroachment Regulations) of the City Charter and has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a "Mere License" for said installation provided the following conditions are met: 1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary. 2. That the enclosure and addition be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. 3. That the addition does not exceed thirty (30) feet in length or extend more than nine (9) feet from the building face. 4. That the applicant be responsible for relocation of any underground utilities affected by the installation of said addition. 5, In the event that the Commissioner of Public Works determines the encroachment must cease as a result of factors effecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, or the needs of the City, the Commissioner may order the immediate removal of said encroachment as described in Chapter 413 -64 (E) of the City Charter. 6. That, because the addition will remain within City right of way the entire year, the applicant be assessed the annual fee of five dollars ($5.00) per square foot of City right -of -way occupied by said encroachment as described in Chapter 413 -67 (G) of the City Charter. 7. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said addition. SJS:PJG:TJD:jaz TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TYPE TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: Steven J. Stepniak Acting Commissioner x �r Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 19, 2007 be received and filed; and That the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Street be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a "Mere License" to Mr. Frank Pandolfino, owner of the Tudor Lounge, located at 335 Franklin Street, to permanently enclose and extend and existing sidewalk cafe, located on the Franklin Street side of the property and to measure a.total of 30' in length and to project 9' feet from the building face, which would encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject to the conditions as listed above. Passed. 26 TAB:rmv t :Vvp60 \jnstvordVmv126 c 1 0- 30a.doc pmftpwq I err o I err L, r 1 1 yr 1► y r .r � JLJki DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & STREETS BYRON W. BROWN MAYOR N J. STI,1'N1AK ACTING (;C)MMISSIONER ACTING CI'T'Y FINGINI'VIZ October 19, 2007 Michael P. Kerns South District Council Member 1401 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 lk: METAL NOSED CURB CONCERNS Dear Mr. Kerns, This is in response to your letter dated October 15, 2007 regarding an increasing number of curb / tire punctures. As snow plows clear City streets during the winter months they, on occasion, will clip the metal nosing on a curb. Generally our department receives a majority of these complaints in the spring season as the snow begins to melt. Our crews are familiar with the streets that have the metal nosed curbs and they do conduct spring inspections of these streets. We do receive citizen service complaints on this issue and general those are repaired within 24 to 48 hours of receiving the complaint. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Don Poleto of my office at 851 -5359 l e AWL) 1pp � b SJS:DJP Sincerely, Steven J. Stepniak Acting Commissioner E 65 NIAGARA SQUARI3 / 502 (1 Y I IALI, / BUPIT'AI,0, NY 14202-3373 / (716) 851 -5636 / PAX: (716) 851 -4201 / Finail: sstepniak @city- Uuffalo.cnm #3 (Rev 1 -02) Q_"') Certificate of Appointment I ?q In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charier and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointntent(s) or promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resources /Civil Service for the Appointment Effective: .! ) i n I Y 0 in the Department of Public Works 00002 I SV Division of Streets to the Position of Supervisor of Street Sanitation I Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (insert one) PROVISIONAL Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive (insert one) APPOINTMENT Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) MAXIMUM (.Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of: $34,311 LAST JOB TITLE Heavy Equipment Operator NAME Michael E. Hayden LAST DEPARTMENT DPW DATE 10/07 ADDRESS 154 Roswell Avenue LAST SALARY $33,392 CITY & ZIP Buffalo, NY 14207 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN, XXX -XX -712$ LAST JOB TITLE NAME LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN, XXX -XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 1000 TITLE CODE NO 5020 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 52002601 PROJ. ID 411001 PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2007 -032 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION 30,072 - 34,311 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: _Steven J. Stepniak TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Acting Commissioner DATE: 10/18/07 ,- SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE. #7- BUDGET" #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYEE(S) (fib 20 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Oct 3O, 200'7 SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TU TII COMMON COUNCIL: DA - I�E FROM: DEPARTMENT DIVISION: SUBJECT UC IUBE,R i 7, 2007 . POLICE V I: Drug Asset Forfeiture Wire Transfers PRIOR COUNCIL RLFERENCE: (IF ANY) J :Item No. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88 Ex. ( I.tern No. xxx, C.C.P, xx /xx /xx TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW 99- DEA- 359856 G1 -99 -0123 2,080.74 07- DEA - 481994 C2 -07 -0069 1,430.29 07- DEA - 483132 C2 -07 -0077 1,772.89 07- DEA - 483130 C2 -07 -0076 24,693.35 07- DEA - 483130 C2 -07 -0076 5,290.10 (15% SAFE) TOTAL $35,267.37 The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and /or U.S. Customs has administratively forfeited the above referenced property. The funds were received by this Department through wire transfers and duly deposited in the Trust & Agency Account, #20010000 - 389001. 15% of these funds have been deposited into SAFF account: 10326 for fulfilling year 2 expenditures under SAFE' legislation. The remaining funds will be placed into one or more of the following accounts as deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Police: Educational Training /Seminar, Confidential Funds, Materials and Supplies, Firearms and Weapons, Communications and Computers, Electrical Surveillance, Purchase of Services, Improvements, Vehicles, Operating Equipment .If you have any questions regarding the above mentioned, please contact Inspector Joseph Strano at 851 -4624. DJR /j ws TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME. CHIEF DENNIS .I. RICHARDS "TYPE TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT MEAD r' STATE OF NEW YORK New York State Division Of Criminal Justice Services ASSETS FORFEITURE REPORTING PROGRAM till ! V 5 ss: AFFIDAVIT pursuant to Civil Practice Law and Rules 1311(11)(c) COUNTY OF ERIE ) C DENNI R , as (claiming agent) (claiming authority), being duly (Name) sworn, depose and state that on 09118,9121 &0912612007 , the BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT (Date) (Agency) received WI RE TRANSFERS having an estimated present value of $ (check, vehicle, personal property, etc.) 35,267.37 (Amount) pursuant to chapter thirteen of Food and Drug Laws (21 U.S.C. 1 801 et seq.) of the United States and /or chapter four of the Customs Duties Laws (19 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) of the United States and/or chapter 96 of the Crimes and Criminal Procedure Laws (18 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.) of the United States. DATE: 10/17/2007 Signature CHIEF OF INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES Title On the :� day of in the year L; 0 7 , before me personally came { v (Month) (Year) to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, depose and say (Name) that Whe is employed by the ic y , / C and that,tr/he (Agency) was authorized by and did execute the above affidavit at the direction of said entity and that*he signed hadhis name thereto. U. 7f t �` �'ndith 3C I,onaer Notary Public Natary Public State of NowYorl'[ Qualified in Erie Coun Mail to: My Commission Expires: NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Assets Forfeiture Reporting Program Office of Public Safety 4 Tower Place Albany, NY 12203 COPYRIGHT a 1995 NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (July 2005) 10/17/2007 09:42:15 F SCREDULE OF DEPARTMENT PAYMENTS TO TREASURER PER: DEPT /LOC: POLICE DATE: Oct. 17, 2007 RECEIPT DESCRIPTION /REFERENCE ACCOUNT 1071346 DRUG ASSET FORF 99DEA 20010000 389001 20010000 389001 20010000 389001 20010000 389001 * * ** RECEIPT TOTAL 29,977.27 1071347 15% SAFF YR2 07DEA 20010000 389001 10326 TOTAL COLLECTED /TURNED OVER: 35,267.37 REPRESENTING COLLECTION FROM: 10/17/2007 TO 10/17/2007 REF ##: POLICE DATE: Oct. 17, 2i0/0?7 SIGNATURE: ...�! ;..,e i!:, .._ TITLE: -I � Pte" ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION• 20010000 389001 20010000 389001 10326 DEPARTMENT SUMMARY DEA PROP MISC REVENUE DEA PROP SAFF YR2 RV MISC PAGE 1 ardptpmt AMOUNT 2,080.74 1,430.29 1,772.89 24,693.35 5,290.10 AMOUNT 29,977,.27 5,290.10 10/17/2007 09:41:19 CLERK: ges6 BATCH:144 BATCH ENTRY DATE: 10/17/2007 PAYMENTS PROOF PAGE 1 areshrct RECEIPT YEAR BILL.TYPE CATEGORY CUST # NAME .00 TOTAL INTEREST PAID .00 TOTAL INTEREST HELD LINE CHARGE DESCRIPTION PRIM PAID PRIN ADJ PROPINT INT- PAID- TOTAL PAYMENT -..___..__---_- 1071346 2008 MS- M:ISC -- ---------------------- CASH RECEIPTS ___ HELD T- --- --- --- - - DISC ---- - - --- AMTEFERENCE ---- --- - - -- -- PROPERTY LOC: CUSTOMER - --- -- 1 20DUNC 20 DEA MSC 29,977.27 29,977.27 20010000 389001 2,080.74 DESC: DRUG CASH ASSET ACCOUNT: FORF 20000000 101000 20010000 389001 20010000 1,430.29 DESC: DRUG ASSET FORF REF1: 99DEA59856 REF2: G1 -99 -0123 389001 20010000 389001 1,772.89 DESC: DRUG ASSET ,FORF REF1: REF1: 07DEA8 07DEA8132 REF2: C2 -07 -0069 1 BANK XFER 1 24,693.35 29,977.27 DESC: DRUG CHECK /REF #: ASSET FORF REF1: 07DEA83130 REF2: REF2: C2 -07 -0077 C2 -07 -0076 1071347 2008 MS- MISC PROPERTY LOC: CASH RECEIPTS CUSTOMER �D'T� REF #` 1 20DUNC 20 ILEA MSC 5,290.10 20010000 389001 10326 5,290.10 1 BANK XFER 1 5,290.10 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2 TOTAL PAYMENTS 35,267.37 CASH ACCOUNT: 20000000 101000 DESC: I5W SAFF YR2 REF1: 07DEA83130 REF2: C2 -07 -0076 CHECK /REF#: ADD`L REF #: 5,290.10 TOTAL PRINCIPAL PAID TOTAL PRINICIPAL ADJUSTED .00 TOTAL INTEREST PAID .00 TOTAL INTEREST HELD .00 00 TOTAL DISCOUNT AMOUNT .00 JESSE.BRAVO@ USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @SPD.CI.BUFFALO.NY.US a V cc 09/21/2007 11:03 PM bcc Subject AFF Equitable Share Automated Email Notification - DO NOT Respond The U.S. Marshals Service, District of S /FLORIDA has made an Equitable Sharing payment related to CATS ID# 99- DEA- 359856; GI -99 -0123 ASSORTED JEWELRY - 20% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $2080.74 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 09/20/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: JESSE BRAVO: 305.53 6.7575 JESSE.BRAVO@USDOJ.GOV U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Western District of New York (716) 843 -5700 FAX: (716) 551 -3317 Federal Centre 138 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 Writer's Extension: 872 Marauitta. W h iteheadausdoi.nov Fernando V. Casielles, ARG Drug Enforcement Administration 8400 Northwest 53rd Street Miami, Florida 33166 . October 14 2005 Re: United States v. Assorted Jewelry Case No. G1 -99 -0123 Asset Identification No. 99- DEA- 359856 Dear Ms. Bower: Enclosed please find one (1) copy of the DAG -71 Application and the DAG -72 Decision forms regarding the transfer of the above - captioned matter. Please note the United States Attorney's Office expense totaled SA.00 Should you have any questions, please contact me at the above telephone number and/or e-mail address. Very truly yours, KATHLEEN M. MEHLTRETTER Acting United St a rney BY: A O I A T EAD Legal Assistant Enclosures T2- cc. Buffalo Police Department 74 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14202 Cattaraugus County Sheriff Department 301 Court Street Little Valley, New York 14755 Chautauqua County Sheriff Department P.O. Box 128 Mayville, New York 14757 Erie County Sheriff Department .10. Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 Hamburg Police Department S -6100 South Park Avenue Hamburg, New York 14075 Niagara County Drug Task Force 5526 Niagara Street Lockport, New York. 14094 Niagara Falls Police Department -CIU 520 Hyde Park Blvd. Niagara Falls, New York 14302 Niagara Frontier Transit Authority - Narcotics Unit 1404 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14209 1 Date: 10131 1111 I L2L21 9) J V.S. Department of Justice Decision Form for Transfer of Federally Forfeited I. A. TO BE COMPLETED BY INVESTIGATIVE BUREAU FIELD OFFICE Investigative Agency Field Office: Miami FD / Requesting Agency Name: M u L? t CL E Judicial District: FLS Name of AUSA : Address: Telephone Number: (COMM) (FTS) Asset #: 99- DEA -35 9 8 5 6 Case #: G1 -99 -0123 Seizure Date: 01/07/99 Judicial District: FLs C. Description of Property Subject to Sharing: (A separate DAG -72 must be initiated for each asset requested) Identification Appraised Inv. Agency U.S. Atty EMP Numbe Value Lim Expenses Espenses Assorted Jewelry $46, 115.00 -* ;7 D. Were other assets seized ? Yes . No Q If yes, please attach list. E: Were other investigative agencies involved in this case ? `Yes No if yes; please attach list: F. Is an award, under 28 USC 524(c)(1)(C), anticipated in this case ? Yes ❑ No If yes, see II(D) and W(E) below. G. Recommendation of Field Office: Estimate the percentage of the requestor's participation in this 74 % Recommend how the property identified in Part C above should be equitably distributed. Your signature below certifies that the information provided is complete and accurate. Recommendation Recommendation T= Recipient genay(4 ■ Gr ant ❑Deny ❑Item ®Cash /Proceeds ° /a See attached .list inc t S Official / Title _ Date II TO BE COMPLETED BY INVESTIGATIVE BUREAU HEADQUARTERS A. Recommend r Decide [] (Check one) D. Awed Paid (See I(F) B. Concur with above recommendation: Yes N No ❑ FedAt §hare (If no, complete "C') C. Rec Rcc-- -mea Bent Agen .W Gr ❑ Deny Item ❑ Cas / oceeds % % 'rt � in Designated Official / Title LDate� TO BE COMPLETED BY UNITED STATES ATTORNEt III. A. Recommend Q Decide ® (Check one) B. Forfeiture Contested Yes ® No ❑ C. Concur with above recommendation: Yes ll No ❑ (If no, complete "D') D. Recommendation Recommendatinn Tune E. Award Paid $ F. Federal Share ❑ Grant D ❑ Item ❑ Cash / Proceeds % �J 1GSEAH M GUERRA iii Designs ed Official / Title Date Ncting U.S. ATTORNEY (See I(F) above) FO G-72 90 SEIZURE # 99 -DEA- 359856 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Assorted Jewelry valued at $46,115.00 CASH /PROCEEDS: 20 % 6 % 6 % 12 % 6 % 6 % 6 %b 6 % 6 %b % % % Buffalo Police Department Cattarau us County Sheriff Department Chautauqua County_Sheriff Department Erie Count Sheriff Department Hambur.2 Police Department New York State Police Nia ra County Drug Task Force Nia ra_Falls Police Department Niagra Frontier Transit Authority -- Narcotics — Other assets seized: $25,756.00 U.S. Current INVES,TIGATiVE BUREAU HEADQUARTERS = DFQDF,; RS,,QMMEND• CONCUR WITH ABOVE FIELD RECOMMENDATION: YES NO (IF NO, SEE BELOW) CASH /PROCEEDS: °IO % ° Ia % °Io bf O a/ % °/D mop 3 Date: LQ : IQJ2J• 19191 Investigative Agency: L CaseNumbew G1 - 99 - 0123 U.S, Ilepartternt of J A}fpliem�ioan or ransfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States .Law Enforcement Agencies Only) I . For Federal Use Only (For Adftonal Information - See Instructions) Asset #: 99- DEA- 359856 Seizure Date: 1/7/99 Judicial District: FL5 Case Type: Adoption ❑ Joint N (Check One) w All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request. • Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (6o) days following the seizure. • The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Federal Government its costs and may b responsible, in a single" asset case, for reimbursing the federal share. II. Requesting Agency Name: BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: 74 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202 NCIC Code: I N I Y 101 0 14 x_ 0111 01 01 Contact Person: CAPTAIN MARK MORGAN Telephone Number: (716h851-6680 III. Asset Request edAs sorted Jewel" Value 4 6 215.00 N Other assets in the case. (Anach list). Property Description Request . Type ❑ Item ® Cash/ Proceeds 20 % IV. Specific Intaxled Law Enforcement Use: "Salaries - PE rdwse of Equipment EqutAmen€ ❑ Other (Please Explain): ❑ Purchase of Vehicles ❑ Place Into Official Use (If other than Cash) V. Contributions (If any answer toA thru E is )es, provide details in Part YI) Yes No A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? ❑ B. Were any other assets seized under state law? ❑ C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? ® ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ F. How many hours were expended? -- 100 hours FORM DAG -71 DEC. 90 o MARY.L1DKEA[ USDOJ.GO TO ,tWSTANCHAK &PDD.BUFFALO.NY.US V GC 09/18/2007 11:03 PM bcc Subject AFF Equitable Share Automated Email Notification - DO NOT Respond The U.S. Marshals Service, District of W /NEW 'YORK has made an Equitable Sharing payment related to CATS ID# 07- DEA- 481994; C2- 07- 0069;$2,459.00 USC - APPROVED FOR 60% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $1430.29 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 09/17/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.3002 MARY.LIDKEA ®USDOJ.GOV oj-�6 Date: W W I- I I I- Investigative Agency: IDJ Case Number: C2 -07 -0069 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) T For Federal Use Only (For Additional Information - See Instructions) Asset #: 07 —DEA -4 81994 Seizure Date: 03/29/07 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption ® Joint. ❑ (Check O ne) 0 All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request. • Deadline for submission of this request is sixty ( 60) days following the seizure. • The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Federal Government its costs and may be responsible, in a single - asset case, for reimbursing the federal share. IL Requesting Agency Name BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: 74 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202 NCIC Code: I N 1 Y 10 114 1011 10_(0.1 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: (716) 851 -4575 M. Asset Requested $2, 459. 00 U.S. CURRENCY ❑ Other assets.in the case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type ❑ Item ® Cash/ Proceeds 60 % IV. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: ❑ Salaries Purchase of Equipment Other (Please Explain) ❑ Purchase of Vehicles ❑ Place Into Official Use (If other than Cash) V. Contributions (/f any answer to A three E is yes, provide details in Part VI) Yes No A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? ® ❑ B. Were any other assets seized under state law? ❑ C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? 21 ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ F. How many hours were expended 25 hours FORM DAG -7 t DEC. 90 MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI.BUFFALO.NY.US V cc 09/26/2007 11:05 PM bcc Subject AFF Equitable Share Automated Email Notification - DO NOT Respond The U.S. Marshals Service, District of W /NEW YORK has made an Equitable Sharing payment related to CATS ID# 07- DEA- 483132; C2-- 07-- 0077;$3,030.00 USC - APPROVED FOR 60% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $1772.89 to BUFFALO .POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 09/26/2007. 1051i For additional information or support, please contact:: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.3002 MARY.LIDKEAOUSDOJ.GOV Al Date: I I I I I I I I_ i Investigative Agency: JDJEJA Case Number: C2 -07 -0077 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) For Federal Use Only I. Asset #: 07 —DEA -4 63.132 Seizure Date: 04/23/07 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption ® Joint ❑ ( Check One) (For Additional Information -See Instructions) • All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request. • Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days following the seizure, • The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Federal Government its costs and may be responsible, in a single - asset case, for reimbursing the federal share. II. Requesting Agency Name: BUFFALD POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: 74 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202 NCIC Code: I N I Y 1 01114 loll 1010 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: (716) 051-4575_ - III. Asset Requested $3. 030 0 U.S. CURRENCY - ❑ Other assets in the case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type -. []Item ® Cash / Proceeds 60 % IV. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: ❑ salaries . ® Purchase of Equipment ❑ Other (Please Explain ) ❑ Purchase of Vehicles U Place Into Official Use (If other than Cash) V. Contributions (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide details in Part YI) Yes No A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? ® ❑ B. Were any other assets seized under state law? . ❑ C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? ® ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ F. How many hours were expended - 25 hours FORM DAG -71 DEC. 90 C143 MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI.BUFFALO.NY.US V cc 09/2612007 11:05 PM bec Subject AFF Equitable Share Automated Email Notification DO NOT Respond The U.S. Marshals Service, District of W /NEW YORK has made an Equitable Sharing payment related to CATS ID## 07 -DEA- 483130; C2- 07- 0076;$100,020.00 USC - APPROVED FOR 30% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $29983.45 to BUFFALO.POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 09/26/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.3002 MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.GOV Date: W L_L__1 12101017 Investigative Agency: IDWA Case Number: 02--07 -0076 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) r For Federal Use Only (For Additional Information - See Instructions) Asset #: 07 -DEA -4 83130 Seizure Date: 04/23/07 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption [R Joint ❑ (Check One) All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request. • Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days following the seizure. • The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Federal Government its costs and may be responsible, in a single - asset case, for reimbursing the federal share. II. Requesting Agency Name:' BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: 74 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202 . NCIC Coded N 1 Y 101114101110101 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: (716) 851 --4575 _ III. Asset Requested 100 020.00 U.S. C RRENCY ❑ Other assets in the case. (Attack list). Property Description Request Type ❑ Item ® Cash / Proceeds 30 % IV. Specific.Intended Law Enforcement.Use; ❑ Salaries ® Purchase of.Equipment ❑ Other (Please Explain) ❑ Purchase of Vehicles ❑ Place Into Official Use (If other than Cash) V. Contributions (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide details in Part VI) Yes No A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? ❑ B. Were any other assets seized under state law? ❑ IR C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? ® ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ F. How many hours were expended 2 5 hours FORM DAG 71 DEC. 90 #2 (Rev. 1./93) MULTIPLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: October 1.6, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Buffalo Police Department DIVISION: Grants noo 0, 3 o SUBJECT: [Permission To Accept Various Grants Awarded To Department Listed Below And Approval For Appropriate Interfund Cash Loans) ENTER PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Example ( Item No.xx C.C.P. xx/xx/xx) TEXT. (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOV As you are aware, the Buffalo Police Department continues to be successful in securing grant funding through various sources. We have received official verification and confirmation from the County, State and Federal Governments as to these awards. Therefore, in order to keep within the practices of our grant processing, especially in this time of critical need for funds, we are asking permission from your Honorable Body and Buffalo's Fiscal Stability Authority for the Mayor to enter into the contracts listed below. In addition, we are also requesting, as is our standard practice, that your Honorable Body authorize the Comptroller to provide for an interfund cash loan for all non- personnel expenses until such reimbursements are secured by the funding source (County, State, "Feds "). We have listed the amounts under each identified grant and each loan would then be repaid as the reimbursements are sent to the City under the individual grant programs. As you are aware, the grant process often involves delayed information, budgets, and contracts at these government levels, often times beyond the City's control, and therefore create a pressing situation for the processing of the required paperwork. Some of these grants involve personnel expenses, equipment, etc. and it is imperative that we spend out the funding prior to the end of the grant's fiscal year, and in most cases, because of the lengthy processing, we are constantly faced with time constraints, therefore, we would appreciate your approval at the next meeting. STOP DWI GRANT PROGRAM. - We are requesting authorization for the Mayor to enter into the 2005 -2010 three -year renewal agreement between the City of Buffalo and the County of Erie under the STOP DWI Grant Program for the period January 1 1) 2008 through December 31, 2010. The City of Buffalo and the County of Erie have had contractual agreements over these many years whereby the City is reimbursed for efforts in the enforcement of alcohol and /or related traffic violations, Under this agreement, the City will be reimbursed by the County for up to 65% of all revenue generated from fines levied resulting from the disposition of alcohol- related traffic offenses. These funds are then utilized to continue enhancing the Department's DWI enforcement activities. Under this particular grant, there is no City Match and no interfund cash loan request. b-u #2- Page 2 (Rev. 1193) Page # 2 y i E s�i %ry� A, � T i+ r iii�v: 11 TYP.i' `1"'iGi�y CD L �,v \7L7 a z � NYS MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTANSURANCE FRAUD PREVENTION GRANT Again, we are asking for authorization for the Mayor to enter into a renewal agreement between the City of Buffalo and the Department of Criminal Justice Services under the State's Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program for the period 01 -01 -08 through 12- 31 -08. Our potential award will range between $90,000 and $150,000 and the expenditures under this grant project will cover reimbursement for a Detective's position as it relates to the incidence of automobile thefts and correlated crimes (including overtime, if applicable), training expenses, equipment (mobile license plate reader, air cards and related software), overtime expenditures for entities participating in regional auto theft task force. We are requesting an interfund cash loan for all non - personnel expenditures (training/equipment expenditures pertinent to this initiative) until such reimbursement is secured from the State. The loan would then be repaid as the reimbursements are sent to the City from the State under this grant project. There is no City Match involved with this grant. OPERATION PROTECT KIDS CIGARETTE GRANT — This renewal grant was awarded to the County of Erie under the New York State Department of Health's Youth Tobacco Enforcement and Prevention Grant and will run through September M, 2008. Under this renewal agreement, the County will reimburse the City of Buffalo the sum of $45.00 for every completed compliance check of merchants who sell tobacco products. Using underage operatives as decoys, compliance checks have been conducted to see if active enforcement of New York State Public Health Laws reduces the availability of tobacco products to children. Another focus of this project has been to educate local business owners with licenses to sell tobacco products as to the law, and how this law must be enforced. Merchants who have been found violating this law and allowed the operative to purchase tobacco products, are to be subjected to penalties imposed by the Health Department, which may include fines. The City of Buffalo will receive 50% of any fines levied in order to continue the efforts to reduce tobacco sales to minors. BULLET PROOF VEST REIMBURSEMENT: Through its Department of Police, the City is entitled to receive up to 50% reimbursement, which in turn will then be prorated between $40,000 and $80,000, for the authorized purchase of bullet proof vests that comply with the requirements of the Office of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice. Reimbursement is handled online and the City will receive a direct payment once proper reimbursement steps are electronically initiated. OPERATION IMPACT IV : The Buffalo Police Department is respectfully asking for authorization for the City to accept funds, totaling $895,346, from the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services as part of Operation Impact Year 4 covering the grant period of 7/1/07 through 6/30/08. Operation Impact is part of a comprehensive strategy in New York State to reduce violent crime involving. gangs, guns and drugs through integrated anti -crime teams. Buffalo's strategy includes coordination with federal (ATF, FBI, DEA, US Marshal) state (NYS Police) and local law enforcement (Buffalo Police, Erie Co. Sheriff Dept, Central Police Services, NIT TA, Housing) as well as Probation, Parole, the US Attorney's Office, and the District Attorney's Office. #2- Page 3 (Rev. 1/93) page # 3 r TEXT CONTINI.IATION: !TYPE SINGLE SPACt'. HELOW °) This year, awards were competitive throughout NY State, and also, the State will reimburse the City of Buffalo directly for the $895,346, which is a 35% increase over last year. This year, Buffalo Police will meet a match of less than a quarter percent of the award ($2,397 which is the difference of the cost between a Police Officer and a Detective who would then be assigned to assist the Violent Felony Warrant Task Force). The funding award will be utilized as for 9 police officer salaries, 3 Report Technician Salaries, community service projects (St Brigid /Columba, Explorers), Overtime, Equipment and UB Research Analysis Assistant. There is no matching requirement by the City. DCJS LEGISLATIVE GRANT `06 -- The NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services has awarded the Buffalo Police $20,000 through a legislative member item grant to purchase monitoring/display equipment that will complement the City's initiative for the installation of cameras throughout City neighborhoods for crime prevention, strengthening homeland security, and encouraging economic development. We are asking for an interfund cash loan in the amount of the $20,000, which covers this non- personnel expenditure until such time that reimbursement is secured from the State. The interfund loan would then be repaid as the reimbursement is sent to the City from the State under this grant project. DCJS LEGISLATIVE GRANT '07 — The NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services has awarded the Buffalo Police $25,000 through a legislative member item grant to purchase equipment for the Department's Underwater Recovery Team including thermal imager for maritime navigation, underwater telescopic /waterproof camera, a chart plotter and night vision goggles. This will help our team to prepare and respond to acts of terrorism along Buffalo's waterways. By purchasing this equipment the efforts of Buffalo Police's Underwater Response /Recovery Team will be enhanced as part of Western New York's urban area homeland security efforts. The equipment will enable 1st responders to secure the resources that will enable them to detect improvised explosive devices, as well as allow the response team to secure Buffalo's waterfront, assist victims on Buffalo's waterways, initiate searches for the discovery of contraband disposed in the Niagara River or along Lake Erie, and additionally, assist Border Patrol, US Coast Guard, and U.S. Customs for patrolling area waterways as required since Buffalo is a border city, reinforcing the emphasis of law enforcement providing stronger homeland security measures. We are asking for an interfund cash loan in the amount of the $25,000, which covers this non - personnel expenditure until such time that reimbursement is secured from the State. The interfund loan would then be repaid from the reimbursement that is sent to the City from the State under this grant project. GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY EAR 12 - Once again, the City Buffalo has applied for $48,540 in renewal grant funding under the Governor's Traffic Safety Grant Program through our participation with the County of Erie's Governor's Traffic Safety Regional Planning Committee. Through this project, a heavy emphasis is being placed on general safety by addressing speed enforcement and aggressive driving behaviors that have been determined regionally by this committee as a major problem (whereby the City of Buffalo is represented, as are the surrounding suburbs). Under this year's grant, we have requested reimbursement for overtime for the Traffic /Accident Investigation Unit to specifically pursue and address speeding/aggressive driving behaviors in identified trouble spots. Also this year, we have asked for an additional Speed Safety Trailer. The City only has one, which was purchased under this grant over 7 years ago. There is no City Match. 42- Page 4 (Rev. 1193) page 9 4 TE7rT CONT UATTQN- ( ` VPF. QINGIN NPAC E 7IFJ OW involved with this grant. We are asking for an interfund cash loan in the amount of the $14,280 for the speed trailer and is a non - personnel expenditure until such time that reimbursement is secured from the State. The interfund loan would then be repaid from the reimbursement that is sent to the City from the State under this grant project. PORT SECURITY — This year, the City of Buffalo was very fortunate to receive this highly competitive grant for the first time in the amount of $220,455. This is strictly an equipment grant and we will be requesting equipment that will tie into and expand the Tonawanda Huntley Station Waterside Surveillance System up river to the City of Buffalo. The equipment will enable coverage along the Niagara River and up over Lake Erie which will enable both the City of Buffalo Police and the Town of Tonawanda Police to deter a port security incident. The innovativeness of such a solution is the fact that both a private and public entity will be joining forces for the integration of a critical infrastructure protection effort. Buffalo's equipment, which will include a thermal camera for the Tonawanda Police will be able to tie into the Huntley Power Plant's waterside surveillance system that will enable us to detect, deter, prevent and respond to threats along Buffalo's Port and in and around the Peace Bridge. There is a mandatory 25% cash match totaling $73,485 which is equipment necessary for the installation of Buffalo's Waterside Surveillance System. We are asking for an interfund cash loan in the amount of the $220,456 for the equipment as it constitutes a non - personnel expenditure until such time that reimbursement is secured from the State. The interfund loan would then be repaid from the reimbursement that is sent to the City from the State under this grant project. URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) YEAR 5 As you are aware, the City of Buffalo, County of Erie, and Niagara County have been awarded grant funds for a fifth year (2007 funds) under the Urban Area Security Initiative(UASI) from the US Department of Homeland Security for urban area security and homeland preparedness, totaling $5,470,000. Also, as you know, each year this region has been cut and fortunately for Buffalo, this year we came off sustainment, which if this had not happened, we would have been completely cut -off from UASI funding. The City of Buffalo's share of funding is a total of $1,920,000 (which is a $470,000 increase over last year's award to Buffalo); the County's share is $1,600,000, Niagara County's share is $856,000, and New York State receives 20 %, or $1,094,000. Buffalo's share of these grant dollars will continue to fund interoperable communications equipment for both Police /Fire, citizen preparedness activities, security equipment upgrades, reimbursement for overtime for "yellow" alert high risk events, critical infrastructure reinforcement, and training /exercise funds. Again, we are asking for permission for the City to accept this award, and also, authorization for an interfund cash loan covering all non - personnel expenditures should the need arise. The loan would then be repaid as the reimbursement is sent from the State under this special initiative. This particular grant application process has been very long and bureaucratic with the State and the processing of this grant information has been difficult due to the complexity of the different entities involved, the fact that the City has two (2) UASI grants running simultaneously. A #2- Page 5 (Rev. 1193) page # 5 F T ' d T "�f*NT7IN KT A r el)%f y �'ION I "7"Cr71Y:' G A C J LU 1\ t FAA a1 %_"Jt x.ki'I Vta.lxvl \. �.IL x x l': 7AA \rzx.aL``� 0 �,7A ts, I t- x).a..ta�ll'r`1 a DCJS YOUTH VIOLENCE REDUCTION GRANT — The Buffalo Police Department was recently awarded $150,910 in funds in Juvenile Accountability Block Grant funding. This collaborative pilot project with the Buffalo Public School System will place five (5) uniformed off- duty police officers within three (3) of the high risk/high crime schools (East, Bennett, Grover) to reduce violent crime and enhance school safety. In addition, each 9"' grade class in each school will receive the Code of Conduct Violence Prevention Program. The primary goal of the program is to address those risk factors that are prevalent among youth associated with violent crime by offering education and if needed, an integration of services and follow -up. In addition, this initiative will reinforce the Board of Education's school code of conduct, and any violator outside the 9"' grade, will be formally referred to the City's Code of Conduct, Anti -Crime or Youth Court Programs. POLICE REIMBURSEMENTS - Also, for your information, the Buffalo Police Department will be securing reimbursement from the DEA for overtime worked by 3 dedicated Detectives assigned there (approximately $47,563) on drug cases, along with reimbursement from the FBI for any overtime worked by the Detectives assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Safe Streets Task Force, which to date, will not exceed $31,709, and reimbursement from the US Marshall's Office for approximately, $8,000 for their "rolling thunder" search warrant executions. Again, we are asking for permission for the Mayor to accept all of this funding, and in addition, and where applicable, authorization for an interfund cash loan covering all non - personnel expenditures should the need arise. We try to secure all the required grant information in a timely manner, however, the reality is that is always not possible, and as a result, we find ourselves in a position of having to process things, such as this request, extremely quickly in order to follow our own governmental procedures. We need your immediate approval due to the various timetables, and also, we are presenting this to the Control Board at their next meeting, which we cannot do until we secure your approval. If you have any questions or require further clarification of the above, please contact Inspector Joseph Strano at 851 -4879 or Captain Mark Makowski at 851 -5543. Thank you for your immediate attention to the above. HMcCG:mao TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: H. McCarthy Gipson by Byron C. Lockwood TYPE TITLE: Cominissio € €er of Police by 1" Deputy Commissioner of Pali SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Police dated October 16, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized on behalf of the City to enter into the contracts listed above. That the Comptroller be authorized to provide an interfund cash loan for all non - personnel expenses as listed above, until such reimbursements are secured by the funding source (County, State, Federal). Passed. 30 TAB:rmv C1wp661ms%vordlmivl3Dc 1 D -3 Ua.doc at 21 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE Oct 30, 2007 #1 (Rev. 7/2003) Single Page Communication to the Common Council To: The Common Council: Da**: October 11.2U07 From: Department: Rm 00~^~~131 Subject. Donation of Vehicle NBFD Fire Marshal's Office i� i� [� Prior Council Reference: (If Any) � Tex{ (Type single space bolow): The Buffalo Fire Department is requesting approval to accept the donation ofu20U4Chevy Moibu. VIN 41G1ZUG4854F1S1233 from GE|CO Direct, PO Box Q8, Woodbury, NY117G7,tnbo used by the Buffalo Fire Department Fire Marshals Office - K-9 Accelerant Detection Team. The vehicle will assigned to Lt. 8a|mdono Colangelo who is in charge of the unit, on m1ake'honoe basis. MUJW V Department Head Name: Michael Lombardo Tide: Commissioner ofFire Head Signature of Department �. � Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Fire dated October 11, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Fire be, and he hereby is authorized to accept on behalf of the Buffalo Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office — K -9 Accelerant Detection Team, the donation of 2004 Chevy Malibu; VIN #IG1ZU64854FI51233 from GEICO Direct, P.O. Box 98, 'Woodbury, NY 11797. Passed. Ili I AA "Ul Seem-04 J". j4@ 4jittdiog -PallAerl That the acceptance of the donation of this vehicle is approved contingent on, that concurrent with it's use, there be no increase in the number designated as authorized for take -home use, there be no increase in the number designated as marked and unmarked in accordance with Chapter 53 of the City Code and the exceptions thereto granted by this Common Council, and that the replaced vehicles be removed from City service and disposed of in the best interests of the City. Passed. 31 TAB:rmv tawp0f)\msword\1 0- 30a.doc k ti at ti SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO, THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: 10111/07 300 032 FROM: DEPARTMENT: 2100 Fire SUBJECT: [:Fire Prevention and Safety Grant [: EMW- 2006 -FP -02725 PRIOR COUNCIL. REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. _(Item No. xxx, C.C.P, xx /xx/xx) We are requesting approval to accept and expend FEMA's Fire Prevention and Safety Grant #EMW- 2006 -FP- 02725 funds totaling $73,413.00 in accordance with the grant guidelines. We applied for this grant as a means to reduce the number of arson fires in the City of Buffalo, specifically in the economically depressed inner -city neighborhoods. We anticipate doing this by improving the way we collect, interpret and analyze data which in turn allows us to identify and target high risk locations. We will also distribute fire prevention materials to educate the target group. The total award from Fema is $58,730. As part of the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program, municipalities are required to provide a 20% match to secure these funds. The matching portion of the award is $14,683.00 which we have secured funds for. SIGNATURE'" DEPARTMENT HEAD TITLE: COMMISSIONER OF FIRE /�Jit_ I VI Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Fire dated October 11, 2007, be received and filed.; and That the Commissioner of Fire be, and he hereby is authorized to accept and expend FEMA's Fire Prevention and Safety Grant ##EMW- 2006 -FP -02725 funds totaling $73,413.00 in accordance with the grant guidelines. As part of the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program, municipalities are required to provide a 20% match to secure these funds. The matching portion of the award is $14,683.00. Passed. 32 TAB: rmv LAwp60' 10-3 Qa.doc Q : 51 23124 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES Oct 30, 2007 I ") �k' SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: 1 0/15/07 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services SUBJECT: [:Request to Homestead a vacant lot - Monroe St. PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. (Item No. xxx, C.C.P. xxlxxlxx) Res. #116, CCP September 4, 2007 Executive Director Wanamaker will investigate this request to homestead a vacant lot on Monroe St. and will respond to this item. REFERRED TO THE � 0-AAMI ON EI`I'Alw. cc: Wanamaker Hannon r IGNATURE DEPARTMENT HEAD TITLE Richard M. Tobe Commissioner Department of Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services 35 FROM THE CITY CLERK Oct 3O, 2007 43 0 03 No. Liquor License Applications Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor licenses from the .Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Address Business Name Owner's Name 3076 BAILEY AVE THE GOOD LIFE SPORT BAR & grill RECEIVED AND FILED Oct 30, 2007 JUSTIN S. WHITE, ESQ. LAW OFFICE OF SI ILEBY BAKSHI & WI11TE 5662 MAIN STREET WILLIAMSVIUY, NY 14221 Tel: (716) 631 -9100 e -mail: jwhitc @s13wattoraeys.com Fax: (716) 631- -7546 October 18, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT City of Buffalo Clerk City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Re: 995 Exchange Street, Buffalo, Inc. State Liquor Authority Application ABC on premises license Dear Sir/Madam- Please be advised that The Good Life Sport Bar & Grill, Inc. shall apply to the State Liquor Authority pursuant to the alcoholic beverage control law for an on premises license to serve alcoholic beverages. The location of the premises shall be 3076 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, New York, if approved. Mr. Eric Humphrey is the President of The Good Life Sport Bar & Grill, Inc. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very truly yours, 4QtJ.�h� Justin S. White JS W /ck cc: Mr. Eric Humphrey , j s V- M No..' d Leaves of Absence Without Pay I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the granting of the Ieaves of absence without pay, in the various departments as listed: Mayor/Mayor Executive- Comptroller- Common Council- Assessment and Taxation- Public Works, Streets & Parks- X Police- Paul, Mullen, Robert delaney. RT Dana Gordon Fire- Corporation Counsel- Community Services- Economic Development & Permit and Inspection Services- Management Information Systems Administration, Finance & Urban Affairs- Human Resources- Civil Service Commission- 4 RECEIVED AND FILED. Oct 30, 2007 w SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: DATE; QcLQber 15, 2007 POLICE SUBJECT: : Leave of Absence PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) 1: Item No. Ex. (Item No. xxx C.C.P. xx/xx /xx TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) PO Paul Mullen assigned to the C- District has been granted a militaryl leave of absence without pay for an undetermined amount of time commencing October 1, 2007. HMG /tlo TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: H. McCarthy Gipson TYPE TITLE: Commissioner of Police SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: } P -1 DATE: NAME: { „' . *SSN: XXX -- XX -� f 3 * `LAST FOUR (4) DIGITS ONLY RANK: C a UNIT: I'o1 s'< TYPE OF LEAVE EDUCATIONAL ❑ MATERNITY ❑ EMPLOYMENT ❑ MEDICAL ❑ FAMILY MEDICAL ❑ MILITARY PERSONAL ❑ • THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE IS A 12 WEEK LEAVE FOR: CARE OF CHILD, SPOUSE, PARENT OR OWN MEDICAL HEALTH CONDITION (ADDITIONAL FORM REQUIRED) • THE TAKING OF ANY LEAVE OF ABSENCE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE PERFECT ATTENDANCE BENEFIT (PBA MEMBERS ONLY) • SWORN MEMBERS REQUESTING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS OR A CONSECUTIVE ACCUMULATION OF EXTENSIONS IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS; MUST SURRENDER THEIR DEPARTMENTAL WEAPON, RADIO, CAP SPRAY, BADGE, WREATH, & ID CARD PRIOR TO THE START OF THEIR LEAVE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THE LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND THE CARRYING OF THE MEMBER AS BEING AWOL EXPLANATION OF LEAVE: I G'�"f'al v DATES OF LEAVE BEGINNING DATE: Q 1 doo END DATE'. cht l,� J411AIAl RETURN DATE: LENGTH OF LEAVE: EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE PP ROVE ] / DENIED / APPROVAL COMP TIONED UPON SURRENDER OF DEPARTMENTAL E UIPMENT -.u. E�J 1 POLICE INSPECTOR DATE F �r CC: ORIGINAL — ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (FILE) REQUESTING EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION COMMANDING OFFICER PAYROLL SIN( JLA I'A(if COUNCIL TO: TIIE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DEPARTMF,NT DIVISION: DATE: October 1. 6• 2007 POLICE SUB.It.X`I': 1: Leave of Absence PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) �: Item No. .1 -,x. (Iten No. xxx, xx/xx/xx) ,1,1.�,x , I (TYPE SINCil.,.J ....Sl"A.C..I PO Robert Delaney assigned to the Mobile Response Unit has been granted a military leave of absence without pay Ior 10 days commencing October 8, 2007 through October 18, 2007. I 1mG/tIo TYPE DEIIARTMEN114EAD NAM] II.McCqqh y Gipson 'ryPETITI-L": Commissioner ol'P SIGNATURHOF DEPAWI'MENT IIE' AI) : 21 1 1 11 10- 06 -'07 11.06 FROM DATE: OCT NAME! .�--- 16.AJ E� SSN: T -627 P001 /004 F-!341 RANK: P C UNIT. fn EDUCATIONAL 1:1 MATERNITY EMPLOYMENT. ❑ MEDICAL FAMILY MEDICAL ❑ MILITARY PERSONAL ❑ THE FAMII,r M WICAL. LEAVE IS A 12 WEEK L9AVE FOR: CARE CF CHICK, SPOOUSC pAREMY' OR OWN MWICAL H@ALTH COFipMo" (AOpf't'IONAL FORM REQUIRED) THE TAKING CW ANY LAVE OF A66OHM WILL, RESULT IN "t LOW OF THE POWI M ATTOANCP IJENMT (PRA MRNRRRs QmL1►1 RWORN MRMRL'RI REQUESTRB A LIAVE OP AE&!ME IN IIXiCI.SS OF'THMTY 1301 DAYS MUST SURRENDER THEIR pepARTMIINTAL1A EAPON, CAP SPRAY, SAME E ID CARD PRIOR TO Tft SMART OF YHEIR L"VE- FAILGRII< TD GO $D MALL RR9txrrAw TFf8 R#VOCAWON OF 7WE LEAVE O €ASEWCE AIYD THO CARRMO OF THE ANURKR AS OJUMQ AWOL EXPLANATION OF LEAVE! t QATES OF LEAVE QC� �.�* BEGINNING DATE. •-•- R ETURN DATE: LENGTH OF Li =AYEr ► bA EM YEE SiC�NATU - APPROWD I PeNI9D / AP VIAL 00 iTIONEa S - pEP POLi IS910NER, D APPROVED I DENIED I AP ROVAL' M 0 N St,tllly D OPPAR'I1M A � CO O DATE z.) UYY poUog toWtSSIONSR t z ADMINOTRA'rMSERVICES - w t; �tilrllfHIANDIN6.OFFICp REQUI'.8f1NG WAPLO"ff ORIOINAL - COMM99810NON'S OFFIC c' co GIVIL. SERVICE IAOOR RELATIONS N D S INGLE PAGI COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: DATE: _ _October 22, 2QQ7_ POLICE SUBJECT: : Leave of Absence I: PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) 1: Item No. Ex. ( Item No. xxx C.C.P. xx /xx /xx TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW RT Dana Gordon assigned to the E- District has been granted an extension to her medical leave of absence without pay for a period of 2 weeks commencing October 11, 2007 through November 1, 2007. I IMG /tlo TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: H. McCarthy Gipson TYPE TITLE: Commissioner of Police S IGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: -<2V P- DATE: ! / NAME: *SSN: MX XX - 5 n S ""LAST FOUR (4) DIGITS ONLY RANK: p v ` t ° , i O UNIT: TYPE OF LEAVE EDUCATIONAL ❑ MATERNITY. ❑ EMPLOYMENT ❑ MEDICAL f9 FAMILY MEDICAL ❑ MILITARY ❑ PERSONAL ❑ • THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE IS A 12 WEEK LEAVE FUR: CARE OF CHILD, SPOUSE, PARENT OR OWN MEDICAL HEALTH CONDITION (ADDITIONAL FORM REQUIRED) • THE TAKING OF ANY LEAVE OF ABSENCE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE PERFECT ATTENDANCE BENEFIT (PBA MEMBERS ONLY) • SWORN MEMBERS REQUESTING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS OR A CONSECUTIVE ACCUMULATION OF EXTENSIONS IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS; MUST SURRENDER THEIR DEPARTMENTAL WEAPON, RADIO, CAP SPRAY, BADGE, WREATH, 810 CARD PRIOR TO THE START OF THEIR LEAVE. - q FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF TH E4yE ABSENCE AND THE CARRYING OF THE MEMBER AS BE'IN tWOL EXPLANATION OF LEAVE: cn DATES OF LEAVE BEGINNING DATE: L END DATE: l I k 01 RETURN DATE: 1 7j u ° I ` ~y LENGTH OF LEAVE: EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE APPROVED i DENIED 1 APPROVAL CONDITIONED UPON SURRENDER OF DEPARTMENTAL E UIPMENT POLICE INSPECTOR DATE APPROVED/ DENIED 1 APPROVAL CONDITIONED UPON SURRENDER OFDEPARTMENTAL E UIPMENT POLICE COMI R` DATE CC: ORIGINAL -ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (FILE) REQUESTING EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION COMMANDING OFFICER PAYROLL t 46 No. Notices of Appointments - CounciI Interns I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council Intern. Mr. Bonifacio moved the approval of the appointments to the position of Council Intern. ADOPTED. Oct 30, 2007 E 94 (Rev 7 -07) � �1 Certificate of Appointment III compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Chanter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appoint'rrent(s) or promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) maned in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the 1-luman Resources /Civil Service for the Appointment Effective: in the Department of Division of to the Position of 1 0 -16 -07 Common Council Delaware District Intern VI Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal, Exempt, Unclassified (Insert one) TEMPORARY Open - Competitive, Promotional, Non- Competitive, (Insert one) NON - COMPETITIVE Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat, Hourly (Insert one) HOURLY (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $10.00 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME Koosje Vokes DATE 10 -16 -07 ADDRESS 63 Meech St. CITY & ZIP Buffalo, NY 14208 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -1202 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME DATE ADDRESS CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX - XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 10102001 TITLE CODE NO BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 412002 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ, NO SALARY RANGE OF POSITION PER YEAR DAY HOUR HOUR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Gerald A. Chwalinski TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: City Clerk DATE: 10- 6 -07 SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: ; ORIGINAL + 2 COPIES TO: CITY CLERK (ONIBEFORE APPOINTMENT DATE1 OTHER COPIES TO: #3- COMPTROLLER #4- HUMAN SERVICESICIVIL SERVICE #5- BUDGET #6- DEPARTMENT #7- DIVISION #8- EMPLOYEES) IN (Rev 7 -07) Certificate of Appointment In compliance with provisions of Sectiott 24.2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of .Btrffilo, I transmit this certification of appointrnent(s) or projnotion(s). I rurther certify that the person(s) munod in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the pWman Resources/Civil Service for the Appoitmnent Effective: in the Department of Division of to the Position of 9 -27 -07 Common Council Delaware District Intern VI Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal, Exempt, Unclassified (Insert one) TEMPORARY Open - Competitive, Promotional, Non - Competitive, (Insert one) NON - COMPETITIVE Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat, Hourly (Insert one) HOURLY (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $ 10.00 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY DATE 10 -15 -07 NAME Erin Meegan ADDRESS 159 Tuscarora Rd. CITY & ZIP Buffalo, NY 14220 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -8778 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY DATE NAME ADDRESS CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX - XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 10102001 TITLE CODE NO BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 412002 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO SALARY RANGE OF POSITION lC) ,00 PER YEAR DAY HOUR HOUR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Gerald A. Chwalinski TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: City Clerk DATE: 9 -2 - 7 SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY:: �. ORIGINAL, + 2 COPIES TO: CITY CLERK ON /BEFORE APPOINTMENT DATE OTHER COPIES TO: #3- COMPTROLLER #4- HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE #5- BUDGET #6- DEPARTMENT #7- DIVISION #S- EMPLOYEE(St 47 0 0.7 No. Notices of Appointments - Seasonal/Flat I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various departments. RECEIVED AND FILED. r� Oct 30, 2007 #3 (Rev 1 -02) Certificate of Appointment lu compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, l transmit this certification of appointment(s) or prontotion(s). I further certify that the persons) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Hunran ResourceslCivil Service for the Appointment Effective: in the Department of Division of to the Position of Public Works Engineering Laborer 11 Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) SEASONAL Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) FLAT (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $8.15 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME Gene Rose DATE ADDRESS 250 Shirley Avenue CITY & ZIP Buffalo, NY 14215 LAST 4 DIGITS O SSN. XXX -XX -4781 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME DATE ADDRESS CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 1000 TITLE CODE NO 9624 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 13111001 PROJ. ID 412002 PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2006 -127 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $8.15 PER YEAR DAY HOUR HOUR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY DATE: SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING _Steven J. Stepniak Acting Commissioner OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYEE(S) POSITION ALLOCATION MAINTENANCE FORM Title Laborer 11 Department/Division Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Streets ,Start Dated rJ Original PR.No. I . Y 10,0 Title Code No. 9624 Salary $8.15 /hr. �2 Budget Function No. 52002601 - 412002 Reason for appointment (cheek one) ❑ Status Change ❑ Reinstatement R Replacement ❑ Extension Type of Status Change (check one) Tvne of Aonointment: ❑ Permanent ❑ Contingent Permanent ❑ Provisional ❑ Temporary ® Seasonal Comments Mr. Gaines previously worked a'fE11 ❑ From Temporary to Provisional ❑ From Temporary to Permanent ❑ From Provisional to Permanent ❑ From Contingent Permanent to Permanent ❑ Other Classification ❑ Exempt ❑ Competitive ® Non- Competitive of Buffalo last date on payroll was 8124/06. ' era• Name Phill' Gaines SS# J 2556 Address 188 Chester Street DOB Now City Buf falo State Neiv York Zip Code 14208 E - - _ - - Vc Send original copy signed by Dept. Head to Budget Send or e -mail Civil Service a copy When approved copy is returned, send a copy to Audit along with file maintenance form, City Clerk and Budget Sianatur oin ' Authority Date a L t K -_..� 4 j - - (� Sign atu f Director of Bud et Date S ure of Adm. Dire or of Civil Service Date E - - _ - - Vc Send original copy signed by Dept. Head to Budget Send or e -mail Civil Service a copy When approved copy is returned, send a copy to Audit along with file maintenance form, City Clerk and Budget No 3 . .. Appointments - Temporary, Provisional or Permanent I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) (as per contract requirements) . REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. a Oct 30, 2007 v/ 11tR ;7 -07) Certificate of Appointment � d if an cc with provisions of Sec.ion 24 of the Ch ill !e a �d Uhapaer -;.: of the f ijmanwes oi:_Iie Cif, of Buffalo, i transmiI this certification of appoin tment (s) or przi,irrlon( }_ 3 t4nther ccrtiIN that the I(S) nana ! _n )L ileduh "A h ed of approved by €he I Inman Resources /civil Service for the Appoitltrnel�t I:;ffective: 1012212008 in the Department of ADMIN., FINANCE, POLICY & URBAN AFFAIRS Division of to the Position of INVENTORY & STORES TIRE MECHANIC Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal, Exempt, Unclassified (Insert one) PERMANENT Open- Competitive Promotional, Non - Competitive, (] nsert one) NON- COMPETITIVE Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat, Hourly (Insert one) MINIMUM (I =ntcr Startimb Salarv) : Startim)_ Salary- of $ 25793 LAST JOB TITLE SEASONAL LABORER 11 NAME MICHAEL P. DUBEL LAST DEPAR - FMFNT INV. & STORES DATE 10119/07 ADDRESS 16 LAFAYETTE AVE. LAST SALARY 8.15 PER HOUR CITY & ZIP BUFFALO NY 14213 LAST 4 DIG OF SS N. XXX -XX -50 LA T JOB TITLE LABORER 11 NAME LAKEITH WATTS I.=�ST DEPARTMENT INV. &STORES DATE 10119107 ADDRESS 384 CAMBRIDGE AVE. LAST SALARY $24,429 CITY & ZIP 14215 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -1928 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 11781001 TITLE CODE NO 5100 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROD ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2007 -75 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION 25,793 - 28,688 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY DATE: SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY KATH A . FI TZPATRICK ©1RECTOR OF PURCHASE _ 1 012212007 ORIGINAL + 2 COPIES TO CITY CLERK ( ONIBEFORE APPOIN DATE) OTHI- R,..COPIES:TO. #3- COM PTROL'E_cR, #4- HUMAN SE IC R VES /CIVIL SERVICE #5- BUDGET #6- L V- _DIVISI - ON_ 48- EMPLOYEE A - , - A (Rev 1 -02) Certificate of Appointment ]n compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 or the Ordinances of 111e City of Buffalo, 1 transmit this cortification of appointment(s) or promotion (s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedktle "A" have been ecAifcd or approved by the 11u1110n RCSOUNCS /Civil SCI'VICG li01 the Appointment Effective: October 22, 2007 in the Departniont. of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of to the Position of Buildings Telephone Operator Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (insert one) PERMANENT Appointment, Promotion, Non- Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) MINIMUM jEnter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary oP $26,861 LAST JOB TITLE NIA NAME Melissa Torres LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS 164 Camden Street LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP Buffalo 1421 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN, XXX - XX - 6 101 LAST JOB TITLE NAME LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. X - X X- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 13296001 TITLE CODE NO 1000 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2007 - SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $26 ,861 - 30 ,114 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Steven J. Ste niak — �- Acting Commissioner of Public Parks & Streets orks, DATE: SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION ##10- EMPLOYEE #3 (Rev 1 -02) t Certificate of Appointment In compliance will) provisions of Scctim 24 -2 or the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of ti ;e Ordinances of the City of 13ufralo, 1 transu it this cerlilicalion of appoinlment(s) or promolion(s). I further certify that the persons) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the human Resources/Civil Scrvice for Appointment Effective: October 15, 2007 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) TEMPORARY Appointment, Promotion, Non- Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) FLAT (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary Of $10.25 LAST JOB TITLE Sr I" Cl Stationary Engineer NAME Richard Veroba LAST DEPARTMENT Buildings DATE 03/09/07 ADDRESS 24 Lester Street LAST SALARY $10.25 CITY & ZIP Buffalo 14210 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -1423 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME DATE ADDRESS CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 13296001 TITLE CODE NO 832J BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 412002 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REO- NO 2006 -43 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $10.25 PER YFAR DAY HOUR HOUR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Steven J. Stepniak TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets DATE: 0" 812007 SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: ) - ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO: CITY CLERK ON /BI FORE APPOINTMIyNT DATE OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICESICIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET 48- DEPARTMENT #9-D IVISION #10- EMPLOY EE {S) # 3 (Rev 01/02) Certificate of Appointment !.a L_(.11LlpBali IBC w3 t p rovi5iGY 48 of Oect:i.on 24 of the Charter and Chaptcy 3S 1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment(s) or promotion(s) . I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule " have been certified or approved by the Department of Human Resources /Civil Service for the Appointment Effective: October 24, 2007 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Water to the Position of Account Clerk- typist (Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal - (Insert One) Temporary (Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive) - (Insert One) . Appointment (Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat) - (Insert fine) : at the: Minimum (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of 26,271.00 Schedule " LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - - €: David Reyez LAST DEPT.: DATE: / / Address - - - [: 280 LaSalle Avenue LAST SALARY: $ City & Zip - - -[: Buffalo, New York 14215 Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: XXX --XX - 3765 LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - - [: LAST DEPT.: DATE: / / Address - - -[ LAST SALARY: $ City & Zip - - -[: Last 4 digits of S.S.N.:XXX - LAST JOB TITLE: Dame --- - €: LAST DEPT.: DATE: / / Address - - - €: LAST SALARY: $ City & Zip - - -[: Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: XXX - XX- LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - - I: LAST DEPT.: DATE. Address - - - [: .LAST SALARY: $ City & Zip -- -[: Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: XXX -XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE.:- 53003501 BUDGET .ACCT. OBJ..: -- 413001 Proj ID SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $ 26,271 - $ 29,269 REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: TITLE CODE NO.: 0400 PERSONNEL, REQ. NO.; 2006 -058 PER: YEAR X DAY HOUR TYPE NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY Stephen J. Stepniak Ck' TYPE TITLE OF APPT. AUTH. Acting Commissioner DATE: _10/2/07 SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY O RIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO - CITY CLER _ _(ON /BEFORE�AP 0 NT T "DATE) OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN RESOURCES /CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYEE(S) C # 3 (Rev 01/02) Certificate of Appointment In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment(s) or promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named. in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Department of Human Resources /Civil Service for the Appointment Effective: October 29, 2007 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Water to the Position of Account Clerk - Typist (Permanent, Provisional., Temp orary, Seasonal - (Insert One) . Temporary (Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive) - (Insert One) . Appointment (Minimum, Intermediate. Maximum, Flat) - (Insert One) : at the: Minimum (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $26,271.00 Schedule "A" LAST JOB TITLE: Clerk (Seas.) Name - - -L: Jacqueline Hennings LAST DEPT.: Water DATE: 4/11/05 Address - --L: 119 Delmar Mitchell LAST SALARY: $ 8.15/hr. City & Zip - - -[: Buffalo, New York 14204 Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: XXX -XX - 5284 LAST JOB- TITLE: Nam - - -[: LAST DEPT.: DATE: /� /� Address - -- [: LAST SALARY: $ City & Zip ---[: Last 4 digits of S.S.N.:XXX -XX- LAST JOB TITLE: Name - -- - €: LAST DEPT. - DATE: _ //� Address --- L LAST SALARY: $ City & zip --- €: Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: XXX -XX- LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - -[ : LAST DEPT.: DATE: //_ Address LAST SALARY. $ _ City & Zip - - -[: Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: XXX --XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE.: - BUDGET ACCT. OBJ..:- SALARY RANGE OF POSITION 411001 Proj ID ._ $ 26,271 - $ 29,269 REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: TITLE CODE NO.: 0400 PERSONNEL REQ. NO.: 2007 -020 PER: YEAR X DAY HOUR TYPE NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY Stephen J. Stepniak TYPE TITLE OF APPT. AUTH. Acting Commissioner DATE �- 12�/07 53003501 SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY '_k,. !L. ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO: CITY CLERIC (ON /BEFORE A�iO ATE) OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN RESOURCES /CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYEE(S) Certificate of Appointment ,— y — � ��� • . " In Compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of transmit this ti I Furth - r certify that the parson c1 nomad in Schedule "A" have been certified or (:efiifiGcttiuii of apNuiiiirn2i�t�3j or pr e � �..�..,.., ...,.,..� that .,.� r�- -- � -, . approved by the Department of Human Resources /Civil Service for the Appointment Effective: U� j (>C' PERSONNEL REQ. NO. 200 J 0 C, REQUIRED in the Department of: Police Division of: to the Position of:� c G, Perm anent, Provisiona Temporary, 5e asona o_- Insert One T emporary (App ointment, Promotion, Non - Co - (insert One) : _ ___._- ,_._[l pn-Competitive (Minimum, Intermedia Maximum, flat) - flns,~rt O ne1 at the: Ms v i m u (Enter Starting Sala : Starting Salary of: $ 7 . 0 9 Sched "A° -- - --------------------- - - - - --- ----------------------------------- -------------------------- LAST JOB TIT�E LAST DIE PT.: c ` "vgaATE 16 D - - - - -- Name - - -[ : Address - - -[ : W�I �r 1 -I� �• ..f I ° S w LAST SALARY: $ D.O.B.: XX /XX (: «[ j a( Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: 6,0/0 --------------- _--------------- ----------------------------- LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - -[ LAST DEPT,: DATE I Address - LAST SALARY: $ D.O.B. : XXIXX /XX City & Z ip: - - -f Last 4 digits of S.S.N.; /XXI ------------------------- I ------- --------- --------------------------------- LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - -[ : LAST DEPT.: DATE I Address - - -[ : _. LAST SALARY: $ D.O.B.: /XXI Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: /XXI LAST JOB ~ TITLE, _ Nam :--j : LAST DEPT.: DATE 1 Address - - -[ : LAST SALARY: $ D.O.B.:X /XX /XX City . & Zip : - - -[ : Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - -[ LAST DEPT.: DATE _I_ W Addres - - -[ : LAST SALARY: $ D.O.B.: /XX Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: / XXI ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - - - --- ------ ----------- - - - - -- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE.: - 1200 3001412001 TITLE CODE NO.: 2010 BUDGET ACCT.oBJ.: - T ;(]0300141200 1 l PERSONNEL REQ. NO.: PER: YEAR DAY El ❑ HOUR SALARY RANGE OF POST 7 . 09 8.25 REASON FOR APPT, ABOVE THE MINIMUM: T YPE NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY {,,.__, . Ay -+hci f:i ncn TYPE TITLE O AP PT. AUTH : Comr nissio�r 7 of Police DATE z SIGNATURE OF APP OINTING AU THORIT Y: OR IGINAL + 3 COPIE TO CITY C LERK fON 1 BE FORE APPOINT DATE) OTHER COP IES TO: #5 - COMPT #6 -HU RESO S ERVICE #7 - BU DGET #8 - DEPART #9 - DIV ISION #10 - EMPLOYE #3 (Rev 1 -02) �� (,fj Certificate of Appointment In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment(s) or promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the human Resoutces /Civil Service for the Appointment Effective- October 22, 2007 in the Department of Division of Audit and Control Audit to the Position of SENIOR AUDITOR Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) PROVISIONAL Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) MINIMUM ,(Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of: $37,852 LAST JOB TITLE NAME Jennifer Renfroe LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS 242 Hewitt Avenue LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP Buffalo, NY 14215 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX - -4229 LAST JOB TITLE NAME LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS O SSN. XXX -X X- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 10442001 TITLE CODE NO 0470 BUDGET ACCT, OBJ, 411001 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 4815 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $37,852 - $42,836 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Andrew A. SanFilippo TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Comptroller DATE: 7 s SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICESICIViL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYEE(S) POSITION ALLOCATION MAINTENANCE FORM Title 1StaRt COHeCtion 01MI Department/Division Administration Finance Policy, & Urban Affairs Start Date 10/16/06 Original PR No. 2006 -36 . Title Cade No. 0709 Salary 33,359-00 Budget Function No. 1000015560001 Reason for appointment (check one) Status Change [] Reinstatemeut ❑ Replacement ❑ Extension Type_ of Status Change (check one) C] From Temporary to Provisional ❑ From Temporary to Permanent From Provisional to Permanent , ❑ From Contingent Permanent to Permanent ❑ Other Type of Appointment Classification IN Permanent ❑ Exempt. F] Contingent Permanent ❑ Competitive ❑ .Provisional 0 Non - Competitive ❑ Temporary ❑ Seasonal Comments Employee Information: Name Mary Lou Hel niak SS# xxX -xx -7040 Address 10 Rebecca P k DOB 49/20/54 city BuAg I Zip Code 14207 1.� .00 ____) ® Z ee �___ Signature of Appointin Authority Date Si ature of Director of Budget Date Si ature of Adm. Director of Civil Service Date Send Original copy sighed by Dept. Head to Budget � y` Send or e-mail Civil Service a copy When approved copy is returned, send a copy to Audit along with file maintenance form, City Clerk and Budget �v 1, (Rev 7 -07) �< f Appointment q: Certificate o pp III compliance Nvilh provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, i transmit this certification of appointments) or promotion(s) _ 1 further certify that the persons) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resources/Civil Service for the Appointment Effective: 10/15/2007 in the Department of Fire Division of Firer to the Position of Account Clerk Typist Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal, Exempt, Unclassified (Insert one) PROVISIONAL Open - Competitive, Promotional, Non - Competitive, (Insert one) OPEN- COMPETITIVE Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat, Hourly (Insert one) MINIMUM (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $ 26,270 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME Elizabeth Lewis DATE ADDRESS 146 Choate Avenue CITY & Zip Buffalo, 14220 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -7005 LAST JOB TITLE NAME LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 12133001 TITLE CODE NO 0401 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ, PROD. ID PERSONNEL REQ, NO 2007 -95 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION 26,720 - 29,269 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: TITLE OF APPOINTING, AUTHORITY: DATE: SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY Patrick T. Lewis Deputy Commissioner 10111 7 ORIGINAL t 2 COPIES TO: CITY CLERK (ON/BEFORE APPOINTMENT DATE) OTHER COPIES TO: #3- COMPTROLLER #4- HUMAN SERVICESICIVIL SERVICE #5- BUDGET #6- DEPARTMENT 97- DIVISION #8- EMPLOYEE(S) m NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS Oct 3O, 2007 DOlvli,NIC J. Eft NIFACIO, JR. NIAGARA DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARr, 1,504 City Ffall BUFFALO, NY 14202 PI IC)NL: (716) 852 - 51 25 0 FAX: (716) 1351 - 4970 FinaiL dbonifaciotot:ity- bciffalo.coin October 23, 2007 Akt V 4''t. � City Of Buffalo MAJOR]TY LEADER i CHAIRPERSO BuL)G T ffl NATIONAL BRO( Commr7TEEs COMMUNITY [3EVEE0;W1[.NT y FINANCE 1 l 1 L�_crsLnrlc>N fPtrl\ i o A l� fl !c "- L AS 9]R €SIOPHtR P. SAVAG[ Mr. Alan F. 'Taylor, Regional Director NYSDOT Region 6 100 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 1420:3 - 2939 Re: Request that the public comment period regarding; the Peace Bridge Expansion Project be extended until at least November 30, 2007 Dear Mr. Taylor: 1. am respectfully requesting; that the Ncw York State Department of Transportation please consider extending; its public comment period for the proposed 1 Bridge Expansion Project until at least November 30, 2007. As the local representative of the affected area in the City of Buffalo, I still have some concerns that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) will not address appropriate changes as reflected in Alternative IB. Also, by extending the process may ultimately give us the opportunity for Shared Border Management (513M) to be revisited. SBM should be studied to the fullest during the DEIS.. Many neighbors, Mock clubs, community groups, civic associations, and businesses have flooded my office with phone calls, emails, and letters regarding; their concerns as well with the project. I have conducted two neighborhood meetings with over one hundred attendees to discuss the project and address those concerns, and I plan on having at least two more in the very near future. A project of this magnitude cannot be rushed and it is imperative that all parties have ample time to properly prepare and offer input on the matter. No one recognizes the significance of this project and the need to move efficiently more than I, however this project is bigger than any one body or person and it is crucial that everyone be involved. Once again:, I implore you to extend the public commenting period for this very important project to at least November 30, 2007. Thank you For your consideration. y ee y�'ru.1y Yours, r t. Dominic J. Bdi i cio, Jr. Majority Leader Niagara District Councilmember Cc: Hon. Mayor Byron W. Brown Hon, Governor Eliot Spitzer Ilon. Senator Hillary Clinton Hon. Senator Charles Schumer l -Ion. Rep. Brian Higgins Thn Wanamaker, Director OSP Ron Rienas, General Manager PB1S REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING Thomas Camuso 000040 68 Covington Rd, Buffalo NY 14216 17 October 2007 Buffalo Common Council c P m,� j' ? 65 Niagara Square Buffalo NY 14202 (f' i'll � ' y, To Common Council Members: The city of Buffalo has the opportunity to improve itself in the process of taking care of something that needs to be clone anyway. Main Street needs to be repaved from Hertel Avenue to Goodell Street to repair all the cracks, pot holes, and frost heaves. This would be a perfect time to reconfigure Main Street from six lanes of traffic down to two lanes of traffic with a dedicated center turn lane. Two bicycle lanes could be added and both sides of the street could then have 24 hour parking except for periods of time set aside for street cleaning. The traffic lights would have to be retimed to give preference to Main Street to keep an optimal flow of traffic. This would Delp beep vehicles traveling at the speed limit as opposed to speeding, and make pedestrians safer. Businesses might see improvement in patronage with plenty of ample parking and safer pedestrian areas. Bicycle commuters would feel safe being able to use one of the city's main thoroughfares. It is small noticeable things that get people talking and add hype to a location. The city of Buffalo needs to give people a reason to use Main Street as something other than an expressway into and out of downtown. Sincerely, Thomas Camuso cc: Mayor Brown REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLC WORKS PARKS AND STREETS tif r Oc t. 29. 2001 2 : 39PM CHARLES E. SCHUMER NEW YORK 'United *totes $mate WASHINGTON, DC 20 RM R. David Paulison Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street S.W. Washington, D.C. 20472 Monday, October 29, 2007 Dear Administrator Pauliso», I write to express some concerns with FEMA's revised flood plain map. It is my understanding that the draft, revised flood -plain map for the City of Buffalo may contain errors that have placed the entire Old First Ward neighborhood within the ] 00 -year flood plain. I ask that FFNA act to confirm this and, if there is indeed an error, to ensure the Old First Ward is removed from the 100 year flood plain. Prior to this unexpected change, the Old First Ward was considered to be within only a 500 -year flood plain. If this community remains in the 100 -yr flood plain hundreds of homeowners would be saddled with backbreaking premiums. As anyone in the Old First Ward knows, flooding is highly improbable in the neighborhood and recent infrastructure upgrades have added additional safeguards against unlikely flood'events, as they have in other neighborhoods nearby that have been released from 100 -year flood plain status. The Old First Ward is a stable, historic neighborhood of strong, middle -class families. Adding these homes to a flood plain could have a destabilizing effect on the neighborhood and make it harder for people to get mortgages, make home improvements, and sell their homes at fair market value. Thank you kindly for your consideration. Please direct any questions you may have to my Western New York Regional Director, Deborah Lynn Williams, at (71 b) 846 -4111. Sincerely, Charles E. 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DC 20670 Atuu , NY 12207 Roots M 103 SuMALO, NY 14202 J914)285-8741 900m WON N: W Vnak, NY IW17 Ronm 4040 Srw rt, NY 13261 (M) 2I4-Grr12 ( 5161 <71 Q7p 6wcdMMMN, NY 1.W1 [7101 A"1 11 10455 7$8-0%41 Mcmx, NY 11747 12131 4W6-4430 Rn UTE -, NY 1014 (3151423 -5471 100_ (2021224-04211 (9071777.4&44 (8311759-0(0 MX( 212)436-769i (086) 26X-6866 htt plA c h u me nse rta ts, g o v JOSEPH GOLOMBEK, JR. NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1502 City Hall BUFFALO, NY 14202-3318 PHONE: (716) 851 -5116 k o�=�_ n October 18, 2007 ti'10MMOR vi lou.nril City of Buffalo Albert D. Randaccio, Facilities Manager Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo NY 14203 Dear Mr. Randaccio: X f 41 At the Common Council's Taxi Cab and Livery Sub - Committee meeting held on Thursday, October 18, 2007, several issues and concerns were raised with regards to the NFTA's request for proposal (RFP) for taxi service at the bus terminal at 181 Ellicott Street. Some of the concerns raised: ➢ Who actually owns the land the bus terminal and turn around loop sit on? `> Since the NFTA is a public authority and receives federal funding can they legally accept bids and/or restrict which cab operators can pick up fares at the bus terminal? Y Public cab stands were once located on Ellicott St in front of the bus terminal. Are they legally still listed there on the city codebook? Bill Yuhnke, owner of Liberty /Yellow Cab formally announced that he would be withdrawing his bid on the taxicab concession at the NFTA bus terminal. Mr. Yubnke indicated that his attorney would be in contact with you to notify the NFTA of his decision to pull his bid. In light of the concerns listed above and the Liberty /Yellow Cab withdrawal from the bidding process, the Taxi Cab and Livery Sub- Committee is formally requesting that the NFTA hold off the awarding of any contract for taxi service at the bus terminal at 181 Ellicott Street until such issues can be addressed. The Law Department of the City of Buffalo will be looking into the concerns raised. Please feel free to file and address your comments and /or concerns with the Common Council, 1308 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS TIMOTHY VON DER LMPTEN )OHIv FRACOS CO MMITTEES Commu iTY DEVELOPMENT CLAIMS LDUCATION LEGISLATION City Hall, Buffalo, 14202. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Mark Jaskula of the Council Staff at 851-5109 or my office 851-5116. REFERRED TO THE MMITT ON LEWSLATION, Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Joseph Golomberk, Jr., Chair Taxi Cab & Livery Sub Committee CC: Alisa Lukasiewicz, Corporation Counsel Erie County Legislature JG:mjj Masten District STATE OF NEW YORK A r A 60 A K (V ' n o A n k -'JAI ► I LEGISLATURE OF ERIE COUNTY - CLERK'S OFFICE BUFFALO, N.Y., OCTOBER 11, 2007` TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HEREBY CERTIFY, That at the 18th Session of the Legislature of Erie County, held in the Legislative Chambers, in the City of Buffalo on the Eleventh day of October, 2007 A.D. a Resolution was adopted, of which the following is a true cnpy: A RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY LEGISLATORS WHYTE, MARINELLI, LOCKLEAR, KENNEDY, KOZUB, LOUGHRAN and MILLS WHEREAS, the Niagara River is one of our region's greatest assets, one which residents throughout Eric County value and utilize; and WHEREAS, people living in waterfront neighborhoods, from Southern to Northern Erie County desire increased access to the waterfront for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swirnming, and WHEREAS, several points of entrance to the Niagara River exist within the City of Buffalo, including those along Niagara Street, Porter Avenue, and the Outer Harbor; and WHEREAS, multiple projects are currently being pursued at each entrance, designed to bring increased accessibility to the waterfront for residents and visitors alike; and WHEREAS, a Niagara River boardwalk would likely increase traffic at all waterfront destinations and satisfy many recreational activities including fishing, bird watching, running, and biking, as well as create opportunities for historical and educational displays, and WHEREAS, plans for a Niagara River boardwalk are already underway and have received support from numerous community leaders and elected officials; and WHEREAS, funding for this and other waterfront projects will require local, state, federal, and private investment; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Buffalo has reviewed plans for a Niagara River boardwalk and have similarly called for state and federal support of boardwalk. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Erie County Legislature joins the Common Council of the City of Buffalo in requesting the consideration of the WNY State Delegation, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, Congressman Brian Higgins, and New York State Senators Hillary Clinton and Charles Schumer. '.I A FR-Spe REFERENCE: INTRO 14 -8 ATTEST ROBERT M. GRABER Clerk of the Legislature of Erie County MICHAEL P. KEARNS SOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1401 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 I'FIONE: (716) 853 -5169 s FAX: (710) 851 -4294 E-mail: nfkearnsocity- buffalo.coin October 24, 2007 TO: Gerald Chwalinski City Clerk. FROM: Michael P. Kcarns A0 CHAIRMAN CLAIMS WATLRFRONT I.)WELOPMLNT l° COMMITTEES EDL)CATION HNANCL LK.;ISLATION SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT JFNNIFER L. WESTER] IOU LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT MART! MURPHY South District CouncilTlan RE: NYSDOT - Buffalo Outer Harbor Access — Fuhrmann Blvd. Project Please file the attached Report from the NYSDOT on tb,p Buffalo Outer Harbor Access -- Fuhn - nann Blvd. Projec'. Please refer to the Waterfront Development Committee Development.. Thank you. REFERRED ON T ;r �;� i1 - o f � � € kr B "T the People "I )- ffr BUFFALO OUTER HARBOR ACCESS Fuhrmann Boulevard Project enerations ago, urban waterfronts in this country were viewed solely as opportunities for industrialization and the transportation that accompanied this commerce. Over time, the economies of many highly industrialized cities have changed, but the faces of our urban landscapes have not. This project evokes the approach of famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. One key goal of this project is to create newways to reach and to enable development of Buffalo's jewel in the rough, our Outer Harbor. For the first time, a welcoming and vibrant environment will beckon bicyclists and pedestrians as well as motorists with easy and attractive access to the city's Outer Harbor. Infrastructure Changes: Anyone who has ever lived in or visited Buffalo will say, "You can't get there from here." To this end, this project will eliminate the confusing maze of one -way streets by opening access to the city's waterfront To make this a reality, the following infrastructure changes will be made: Route 5 and Fuhrmann Boulevard will remain along the Buffalo Outer Harbor as separate roadways. A low-speed, landscaped Fuhrmann Boulevard offers access, development opportunities and recreational use. A rebuilt Fuhrmann Boulevard will enhance and will create access for vehicular, transit, bicycle and pedestrian use. It will be the basis of a new circulation system for the Outer Harbor and the starting point for a future "surface" bridge or bridges to connect the Outer Harbor with the rest of Buffalo at any one of three possible locations previously identified by the city. �D From Tifft Street to South Michigan Avenue, Fuhrmann Boulevard will be reconstructed as a two -way, four -lane parkway -like street on the west side of NYS Route 5. On-street parking north of South Michigan Avenue and on Fuhrmann Boulevard, from South Michigan to Tifft Street can be accommodated. A new diamond interchange and ramp reconfiguration will improve access to NYS Route 5 from Fuhrmann Boulevard, Tifft Street and destinations at the Buffalo Outer Harbor. r M From South Michigan Avenue to the U.S. Coast Guard Station, Fuhrmann Boulevard will be reconstructed as a two -way, three -lane road. :Z A new roundabout connecting NYS Route 5 with Fuhrmann Boulevard will provide gateway access to the Buffalo Outer Harbor lands. The second goal of this project is to improve the connections between Buffalo and the area south of the city. This will be accomplished by keeping higher-speed truck and commuter traffic on Route 5 to optimize the flow of through traffic. For travelers, new, easy -to- follow signs will direct them to the Buffalo Outer Harbor district and, once there, to destinations throughout the Outer Harbor area. Aesthetics: The NewYorkState DepartmentofTransportation realizes thatinfrastructure improvements alone will not bring the needed vibrancy back to Buffalo's Outer Harbor. Aesthetics are important in luring residents and visitors alike and have been considered at every turn. Those people walking or bicycling will find better, safer and more accessible crossings at major intersections, including safety lighting at bridges. A new pedestrian trail will provide hours of enjoyment as you park your car at the trailhead parking area and take a stroll. Learn about Buffalo's past by reading the historic markers peppered along the trail. Path lighting will make this recreational feature accessible day or night. All project lighting will be decorative as well as functional, as will the redesigned, high- visibility and colored crosswalk treatments. Extensive landscaping throughout the project will beautify this natural resource and will ensure the environmental integrity. Natural elements will include trees, shrubs, grasses and perennial flowers; planted earth berms; and boulders. Attractive stonework will add a unifying touch to this project's architecture. New roundabouts that serve as the Gateway to the Outer Harbor will feature "Blue Stone" walls and stone markers identifying the Outer Harbor. Arched bridges with precast stonework have been selected for visual appeal. Project Evolution: Initiated in 1991, The Southtowns Connector - Buffalo Outer Harbor Access Project has evolved through public involvement and comments. Originally anticipated as a relocation of Route 5 traffic inland, the projectwas refocused in 2000 to a project that would improve access to the Buffalo Outer Harbor. The Fuhrmann Boulevard — Outer Harbor Access Project represents the first phase of the Southtowns Connector. Project Status: Bid opening --- November 15, 2007 Construction contract award — December 2007 Project completion — December 2010 Proposed Gateway Rout -Pr wosed Fuhrmann C1 . SO hi Av MMM *iv _ � _ � p Y �� }�" y -. •--tip. "' �' `°� I � -�2r� I 3 r; f LL x »:z �w ew�a oar• + - -`v'� "°yl I a. - F S »:z �w ew�a oar• + - -`v'� "°yl FAGS: How will the Fuhrmann Boulevard — Outer Harbor Access Project improve waterfront access? Fuhrmann Boulevard will be reconstructed as a continuous two -way, fourlane parkway with aesthetic and urban design features that favor pedestrians and bicyclists. The reconstructed Fuhrmann Boulevard will enhance and will create bicycle and pedestrian access. The complicated access from NYS Route 5 to Fuhrmann Boulevard and the waterfront will be simplified by eliminating existing one -way street segments and confusing entrance and exit ramps. Destination signage will direct tourist traffic approaching the Outer Harbor and to destinations once they arrive in the Outer Harbor area. Will the Fuhrmann Boulevard — Outer Harbor Access Project preclude the removal of the Skyway? No. Three alternatives were evaluated and reviewed by the public: Modified Improvement Alternative; Hybrid Alternative; Boulevard Alternative. Each alternative was designed to be built independent of the Skyway. :Z The Modified Improvement Alternative does not extend the life of the Skyway. What transportation enhancements .are included in the Fuhrmann Boulevard — Outer Harbor Access Project? �Z The construction of two roundabouts with the inclusion of `Blue Stone" walls and stone destination markers. �Z Extensive landscaping, planted . earth berms, decorative boulders and benches will be incorporated throughout the project. :Z Recommendations and designs provided by local experts will be incorporated into the landscape enhancements. :D The construction of trailhead parking, inclusion of safety lighting at all bridges, low-level architectural path lighting and historic markers will improve the experience for pedestrians and bicyclists. What is the amount of transportation investment in the Fuhrmann Boulevard — Outer Harbor Access Project? :Z Congress has earmarked $23 million in federal funds for the construction of the Fuhrmann Boulevard — Outer Harbor Access project The New York State Department of Transportation has designated $32 million for the construction and inspection of the project. Z The state and federal funds are committed to ensure project completion by wintor 2010. Douglas Ackerman • NYSDOT Project Manager • Contact 716.847.8214 • Web Address: n sd� gov /s -bah i ._ _ _ F ------ ._$`�� Tbe �A'ttffalo Common Council MICHAEL P. KEARNS SOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARL, 1401 CITY I ]ALL BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 PHONE: (716) 851 - 5169 ♦ FAX: (716) 8!S1 -4294 E -mail: mkewns@dly- bullalo -Com October 23, 2007 Mr. Jeffrey Z.appieri Supervisor of Consistency Review Division of Coastal Resources New York State Department of State 41 State Street Albany, New York 142231 � e: Proposed Southtowns Connector Project, Buffalo, New York. Dear Mr. Zappieri: )l 1) CH AIRMAN CLAIMS WATERI RON7 DIVELOPMFNT COMMITTEES I_DLJCAI ION FINANCE La IsI-ATioN SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT �JENNII ER I_ WFSTFRHOLL LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT MAR11 MURPHY As members of the City of Buffalo Common Council, we are requesting that your office immediately review the development plan proposed by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), with regard to the Southtowns Connector Project. Additionally, as local legislators, we have serious reservations about this project, most notably that the NYSDOT's proposal is not consistent with several New York State and City of Buffalo policies, such as: • New York State Coastal Review Policy • City of Buffalo Coastal Special Review Zoning District Policy • City of Buffalo Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, adopted in 2005 • City of Buffalo adopted Comprehensive Plan, which supports Smart Code zoning policies In a unanimous vote, the Buffalo Common Council requested that the NYSDOT delay letting contracts to start the Southtowns Connector Project, In addition, local lawmakers in the Village of Hamburg, John Norquist, a renowned authority of urban development, Smart Mobility, Inc. transportation consultants and the Waterfront Coalition, a group of nearly twenty extrernemly well known and well respected community organizations, have expressed deep concern about the NYSDOT's development plan. rr, or the People`° 0 )'A I Moreover, contracts for this project are scheduled to be letted on November 1.5, 2007, so this is an. urgent matter Therefore, we are respectfully seeking the prompt, professional assistance of your office, as we believe that your expertise will be beneficial in this process and for the future of our fine City. Please find a number of relevant documents attached. We encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns, at (716) 851 -5 169. Thank you, in advance, for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your quick response. Sincerely, J hael P. Kearns South District Council Member Chair, Waterfront Development Committee avid A. Francryk Common Council President Michael J. L urto Delaware District Council Member REFERREUTO THE COMMITTEE oil cOMMUNITY DEVELOMONT. Richard A. Fontana Lovejoy District Council Member is � Hil MICHAEL P. KEARNS SOUTH D ISTRICT CO UNCIL M EMBER 65 !NIAGARA SQUARE, 1401 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NY 14202 -331 VI IONE: (716) 85 1 -51 69 0 FAX: (716) 851 -4294 L -rnaiL rnke�rrns@(ily-buffalo -corn CHAIRMAN CLAIMS WA'URFRONT DEVELOPMENT C OMMITTEES FDUCATF()N FINANCE, LI.GISLATION t e,4 -5, SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT JFNNIF1R L. WESTE.:RI1013 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT MARTI MURPHY MEMORANDUM TO: Gerald Chwalinski FROM: Council Member Kearns DATE: October 26, 2007 Flood insurance 1 would like to file the attached information for the next Common Council meeting to be held on October 30, 2007. Thank you. "For the People"' C October 19, 2007 Mr. Gerald Chwalinski City Clerk City of Buffalo 65 Niagara Square City Hall - Room 1305 Buffalo, NY 14202 Re: FEMA Map Modernization Flood Mapping Open House for Erie County Dear Mr. Chwalinski, 'l'he Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) are cooperating on a program to update the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in your community. New good maps have been issued in it GIS compatible mapping format, including digital ortho -photo vase mapping that shows roads and buildings and utilizes detailed and updated topographical data. Pending final authorization, the maps for ten Eric County communities should become effective at the end of September, 2008. In order to inform Erie County residents about the current status of the project, NYSDEC and FEMA are holding an Open House where residents can. meet with representatives from NYSDEC, FEMA, and FEMA's mapping partners for Erie County. Baker .Engineering NY, Inc., the Map Modernization Program's Regional Management Center for New York State, will also attend. You were previously sent a letter from NYSDEC regarding community coordination meetings to go over the maps and explain the legal map adoption process. The Open I -louse is separate: fioln and in addition to those meetings. This is an opportunity for inembers of your community to .review the maps and to ask questions about floodplain management, flood mapping, the National Flood Insurance Program and whether the rtes v mappin will ttffe:ct insurance requirements oil their property. We would like, to emphasize that there will not be a formal presentation at this event. Rather, subject matter experts fi FEMA, NYSDEC and FEMA's contractors oil this flood mapping study will be available for direct question and answer sessions with the public. Please see the enclosed meeting flyer for additional details. You are welcome to participate in the Open House. The meeting location and time is listed below. We also request and encourage you to help publicize this event in your community. Thursday, November 1, 2007 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Cheektowaga Central School 3600 Union Road Cheektowaga, NY ):REFERRED TO THE COMMI'T'TEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVE . PERMITS & INSPECTIONS AND .,`�'k F#e, ?l'ej U.S. Department of Homeland Seeurity (legion 11 r Jacob K. Javits f=ederal Office Building 20 Federal Plaza, Room 1311 ,. i•Kis� New fork, New York 10278 FEMA October 19, 2007 Mr. Gerald Chwalinski City Clerk City of Buffalo 65 Niagara Square City Hall - Room 1305 Buffalo, NY 14202 Re: FEMA Map Modernization Flood Mapping Open House for Erie County Dear Mr. Chwalinski, 'l'he Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) are cooperating on a program to update the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in your community. New good maps have been issued in it GIS compatible mapping format, including digital ortho -photo vase mapping that shows roads and buildings and utilizes detailed and updated topographical data. Pending final authorization, the maps for ten Eric County communities should become effective at the end of September, 2008. In order to inform Erie County residents about the current status of the project, NYSDEC and FEMA are holding an Open House where residents can. meet with representatives from NYSDEC, FEMA, and FEMA's mapping partners for Erie County. Baker .Engineering NY, Inc., the Map Modernization Program's Regional Management Center for New York State, will also attend. You were previously sent a letter from NYSDEC regarding community coordination meetings to go over the maps and explain the legal map adoption process. The Open I -louse is separate: fioln and in addition to those meetings. This is an opportunity for inembers of your community to .review the maps and to ask questions about floodplain management, flood mapping, the National Flood Insurance Program and whether the rtes v mappin will ttffe:ct insurance requirements oil their property. We would like, to emphasize that there will not be a formal presentation at this event. Rather, subject matter experts fi FEMA, NYSDEC and FEMA's contractors oil this flood mapping study will be available for direct question and answer sessions with the public. Please see the enclosed meeting flyer for additional details. You are welcome to participate in the Open House. The meeting location and time is listed below. We also request and encourage you to help publicize this event in your community. Thursday, November 1, 2007 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Cheektowaga Central School 3600 Union Road Cheektowaga, NY ):REFERRED TO THE COMMI'T'TEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVE . PERMITS & INSPECTIONS AND .,`�'k F#e, ?l'ej October 19, 2007 Page Two )-iq If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Jason Fenn, Outreach Program Specialist at (212)-680-3624 or Jason.Fe � �(rWhs. ,ov_ I look forward to receiving your input into this important project. Sincerely, Michael J. Dabney, Director Mood Insurance and Mitigation Division ce: Mr. Bill Nechamen, NY State NFIP Coordinator Ms. Rebecca Anderson, NYSDEC Region 9 Attachment �l UK fn The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) will be holding a Public Open House Event on November 1, 2007 to discuss the new Erie County Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map, and the National Flood Insurance Program in general. Please visit http / / rmc.mapmodteam.com/ RMC2 or contact Jason Fenn of FEMA Region II at Jason. Fenn@DHS. g for more details. Map Modernization: What is it? The local Map Modernization Project is part of a nationwide effort to update the country's flood hazard maps so that they reflect the most current flood risks. Residents and businesses will soon have up -to -date, reliable, Internet - accessible information about their flood risk on a property -by- property basis. Why Update the Maps? Why Now? Flood hazard maps, also known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps, are important tools in the effort to protect lives and properties, over time, water flow and drainage patterns have changed dramatically due to surface erosion, land use and natural forces. New Maps = A Safer Public By showing the extent to which areas are at risk for flooding, the new flood maps will help home and business owners understand their current flood risk and make more informed decisions about protecting their property. These maps will also allow community planners, local officials, engineers, builders and others to make important determinations about where and how new structures and developments should be built to maximize safety. How are residents and businesses affected? Flood designations will change with the new flood maps. It is important that community residents and business owners know their flood risk and understand how these map changes will affect their flood insurance requirements. You can also find more information about how to protect against flooding and the steps local residents may need to take to ensure that they have proper insurance coverage to protect their investment at: www.FloodSmart.gav a www.fgma.gov STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGION RvE 100 SENECA STREET BUFFALO, NY 14203 ALAN E. TAYLOR, P.E. REC,IONAL DIRECTOR 0259737 CPIN 5470.20.302.321 Rehab 7 Bridges on NY Rte 198, City of'Buffalo Erie County October 12, 2007 Gerald Chwalinski, Buffalo City Clerk Buffalo City Hall 65 Niagara Square -- Room 1308 Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Mr. Chwalinski: ASTRID C. GLYNN COMMISSIONER This is to advise you that the completed work on the above -noted contract was officially accepted by the New York State Department of Transportation on October 9, 2007. The maintenance responsibilities for those features indicated on the attached contract plan sheet are hereby turned over to the respective agency. Please note if your agency is directly involved. If not, this letter serves as a courtesy to notify you that the contractor for this project, The L. C. Whitford Co., Inc., is no longer directly involved in roadway maintenance. Very truly yaUrs, ALAN E. TAYLOR, P.E. REGIONAL DIRECTOR :- BY: John R. Kowalski, P.E. Regional Construction Engineer AET:.TR.K:slw Attachment cc: C. J. Morgante, Director of Operations J. N4. Wind, Associate Construction Engineer L. S. Bevilacqua, Engineer in Charge f GENERAL NOTES MAINTEN NOT DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS: NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENI OF THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RE REQUIRED TO CLEAR THE ROADWAY OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY SNOW AND /DR DEBRIS PRIOR T9 REMOVAL OF ANY TRAFFIC CONTROL BRIDGES WITH ALL PROVISIONS IN EFFECT AS OF JULY 2004- CEVICES BEFORE OPENING TO TRAFFIC USED FOR SHORT TERM TRAFFIC FFOR DESIGN PURPOSES. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE FOR SUBSTRUCTIRiES AND DECK SUES AT 28 DAYS: CONTROL OPERATIONS DURING WINTER SHUTDOWN. ; = 21 MF.J THE STATE SHALL MAINTAIN AND KEEP M REPAIR THE ENTIRE p� ..- STRUCTURE AND ITS SUPPORTS. PURSUANT TO SECTION 10, LIVE LOAD: u519 SiADMSION 2S, OI THE HIGHWAY LAW M ACCCRDANCE WITH IRE LOAD RATINGS SHALL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INC CUIDELDIES CONTAINED IN THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE AASHTO MANUAL OF BRFOGE MAINTENANCE, THE AA HID "MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF BRiOGES - 28B3^ W;TH ALL INTERIM PROVISIONS. MATERIAL AM CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS: STANCARO SPECIFICATIONS, CON$TRUGT)ON AND WATERIALS. NEW YORK S7 ATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE OF ENGINEERING. DATED JANUARY 2, 2002 WITH CURRENT _ AOB IONS AND MODIFICATIONS, B.Y.N. PLATE NOTE IF THE STRUCTURE HAS A BRIDGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER p -I,NS PLATE ATTACHED. IT SHALL BE THE CDNTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT IT DURING CONSTRUCTION OR REMOVE AND REMOUNT IT AFTER CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. SURVEY NOTE THE CONTRACTOR SHALL USE EXISTING ELEVATIONS FROM RECORD PLAN FASCE S9 -I 70 ESTABLISH A BENCH MARK AND DATUM ELEVATION FOR THE PROPCSEO WORK 530K NOTE CCNTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE FINAL STRIPING LAYOUT WISH THE CITY OF BUFFALO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND EIC PR10R TO SETUP OF DEIDfR. FOR LIMITS OF STRIPING. SEE DRAWING NO. ST -13. SUBSTRUCTURE NOTES PROTECTIVE SEALING 9F STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, ITEM 559.1646 LB, A PROTECTIVE COATING TYPE SEALER SHALL BE APPLIED TO ALL EXPOSEO CONCRETE SLsQ' OF PIERS, REMOVAL NOTES WHENEVER ITEMS IN THE CONTRACT REQUIRE MATERIALS TO BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF, THE COST FF SUPPLYING A DISPOSAL AREA AND TRANSPORTATION TO THAT AREA SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICES BID FOR THOSE ITEMS. DIMING REMOVAL OPERATIONS, INC CONTRACTOR SHALL N07 BE ALLOWED TO DROP WASTE CONCRETE, DEBRIS AND OTHER MATERIAL TO THE AREA BELOW THE BRIDGE. PLA7FORM5, NETS, SCREENS OR OTHER PROTECTIVE DEVICES $HALL BE USED 70 CATCH THE MATERIAL. IF THE $NGINEER DETERMINES TNAT AOEDUATE PROTECTIVE DEVICES ARE NOT 8EING EMPLOYED, THE WORK SHALL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL ADEIUATE PROTECTION IS PROVIDED. ALL MATERIAL FALLING ON THE AREA BELOW AHD ADJACENT TO THE BRIDGE SHALL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY THE CONTRACTOR AT NO COSY TO THE STATE. THE COST OF KURNISHING, INSTALLING, MAINTAINING, REMOVING AND DISPOSING Gr ALL PLATFThiM3, NETS, SCREENS DR OTHER PROTECTIVE DEVICES SHALL BE INCLUREG IN THE UNIT PRICES BID FOR THE APPROPRIATE ITEMS OF THE CONTRACT. LIMITS AND REMOVAL OF PA INT AT LOCATIONS OF FASTENER REMOVAL OR FLAME CUTTING SHALL BE AS ➢ESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION 202 -7-05 AND T41 -01 OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. WASTE SHALL BE DISPOSED OF USING ITEM $TT.DT00D1 - TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PAINT REMOVAL WASTE. REMO UMETE NOT ES, CONCRETE REMOVAL AT ANY PIER. INCLUDING THE REMOVA; of CONCRETE FOR REPAIRING PIE, CAP BEAMS A. COLUMNS INS WELL 0.5 THE REMOVAL OF ALL E,I""C PIER PFOFSTAL53, MAY NOT BEGIN UN71L ALL OF THE GIRCERS UN BOTH SIDES OF THE PEER HAVE BEEN SECURER WITH SHIMS, CRIBBINGS, 8OLETFRS OR DITHER SLATABLE Sl1PPDRTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 585 OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. ALL SUCH SUPPORTS MAY NOT BE REMOYEO PRIOR TO DIE COMPLETION OF THE CURING PERIOO FOR ALL DF THE PIER, CAP BEAM, AND COLUMN REPAIRS NAPE TO THE PIER, ITEM 582.06 - REMOVAL OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE. REPLACE %ITN CLASS D CONCRETE IN THE COST OF THE FOLLOWING WORK SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT BID PRICE FOR ITEM SB2,D6- IJ ALL REPAIRS SHALL BE DONE WITH CLASS "0" CONCRETE FOR ALE LOCATIONS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE USED TO IMPLEMENT AND 2.1 THE MINIMUM DEPTH OF REMOVAL SHALL BE A DEPTH NO LESS MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTROLS: THAN ND R FROM THE REAR MOST POINT OF REINFORCEMENT TO SOUND CONCRETE. - f7EM 570.OS 19 - LEAD HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM - ITEM 570,02 16 - LEAD CONTROL PLAN 7.3 YHE APPROX)MA7f E %TENT OF STRUCTURAL DETERIORATION - - AL TTIND ANO ExPDSHRE ITEM 5T0.03 18 MEDICAL AL TSEST TO BE REPAIRED 8Y THE C HAS BEEN - IDENTIFIED ON MONITOR SAMPLE ANALYSIS - ITEM STD.04 IB - OE "ONTAMINATION FACU.T7)E5 THE PLANS. THE CDNTRAETDR SHALL PROVIDE SAFE AND SUFFICIENT ACCESS TO ALL S IIALL #ORE AREAS FTM D' p� ..- F.I.C. Ta 'COTAbLISH TKL AUI UAL, 4UANI'Il'lES OF REPTIONAIR WITH FIELD MEASUREMENTS AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUC. ALL EXISTING SANITARY SEWERS AND OTHER SEWERS NOT IIIENEQ TO BE PART OF THE 4tOJEC7 BY THE COMWSSIDHER, WAFERMAINS. HYDRANTS AND OTHER MUNICIPALLY OR PRIVATELY OWNED FACILITIES WTNIN THE LSUIT5 OF THE HIGHWAY ROW WHICH REMAIN IN SERVICE UNCHANGED, AND ALL SUCR FACILITIES REL0CA7E0 OR PROTECTED AS A PART OF THE WORK PERFORWED UNDER THIS PRDJECT, WHETHER CROSSING. LOCATED WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THE ROW. SHALL BE MAINTAINED AS THE CASE MAY BE, BY THE JJUCIPALITY OR BY 714E AGENCY OR UNIT OWNING DR HAYING CONTROL AND JURSOICTION THEREOF AT NO COST OR EXPENSE 70 THE STATE 4.) THE CONTRACTDR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THEIR &PERATIDNS TO VEHICLES, PERSONS, PROPERTY, OR ROADWAY, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PROTECTIVE MEASURES AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE TO PREVENT SUCH OAMA5e, SJ DURING CONSTRUCTION, NO NET OR FRESH CONCRETE OR LEACHATE SHALL BE ALLOWED 70 ESCAPE TO ANY NATER5 NOR SRALL WASHING FROM CONCRETE TRUCKS OR OTHER DEVICES BL ALLOWED TO ENTER ANY WATERS, 63 WHSLE UNDER DL & LL, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL LIMIT CONCRETE REMOVAL IO NO MORE THAN 33Y, OF AN ENTIRE COLUMN AND /OR CAP BEAM AND NET MORE THAN 337. OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE COLUMN AT ANY LOCATL6N- 4i MAINTENANCE JURISDICTION TABLE PART NUMErq HGHWAr LIMPS -RAMP FEATVRE TO DE IAANT0.NEtl CENTERLINE KICOME'ERS LANE Kk'.OMc EqS MILES AGENCY 4UR13IXLT.ON I 1 RAM-E WEST AND SCVTM OF ALL FCATUPCSCONSTRUCTEO FORSC4JAOVACA CREEK E%PRESSYAY ACCESS En EPT S'n.T 3.772 LIGHTING, PUT NCLUgNS SNOW &ICC CONTROL 047 047 034 NYS THRUWAY HWY LAW SECT. 346 2 RAMP E GOL)TN OF RAMPS STA 13 LIGNTA,C -S THRUWAY RWV ,aW $ECT. Sag 0 RAMP S W'ES 11.511 A M 9TH. T AND TH OT RP 'b ALL FEA7URCS CONSTRVCFEO FOR SCAlACUASA CREEK CJPRESSWAY ACCESS EXCEPT UGHTO{G, BUT MCLUE N\ SNOVI d ICE CONTROL 0, 34 034 121 H1'S THRUWAY HWY LAW SECT 3aS RAMP SOUTH OF RAMP S !3.475 UGHTNG 0 3.24 095 HIS T;RUwpY I 5 RAAIPC NORTH OF RAMP'C13ad74 ALL FEATURES OF CONSTRUCTION. R{CLVONG LCHTING ,2t HWY LAW SCOT 346 G RAMP C STA .0 131131 TO STA C 13.77: ACI, GRAYERc6 CON5TFUGIEO FOR On -OunpA GREEN EXPRESSWAY ACCESS. E�EPTLIGH7T4, 8UT IN CLU:ANG ONO. E CE COL ROL NfW MRUWAY HWY LAW $'c CT, 948G T RAIJP F " NtlRTk OK RAM' $ ^.. ALL FEATURES QF OO.STRUCHO:v' EXCEPT L>ixTlvc 0.21 0.21 0,13 I NYSOOT HWY LAW SECT. 318{ 9 RAMP NONiN CF RAM P F'STA.1 Oa5C6 LIGHTING WS TNRUwpy xWV LAW SECT. IIfi 9 RAMP F STA,'F'T3•S31 T06TA,F'13.959 ALL F£ATVRES CONGTfi VCTED FOR SCAJAaUAOA CREEK �RESSw AOACCESS MEP ^'- LOOTING. BUT INCLUpryC SHOW' d iGE CONTROL 0,13 NYG THRUWAY Hb]'Y LFW $EDT 34c 10 RAMP A FTA'A' I1! 195 TC STA'A' 1A.Ol6 ALL FEATURES OF GOIrSTRUCTION, CLACEPT UGkT41G AND NCLL Li S R-OW d [Cr CONTROL 9.21 p.13 0.{`n NYSDOT N.Y LAW SECT. 3481 11 RAMP 0 STAB' 13.574 TD SYA_'S' 13.795 ALL FEATURES OF CCNSFRVCIIPN. E14EpT UCxTnIG 4Y0 INCLUDING SNOW d ICE CONTROL p,42 013 NY SCOT HWY LAW SECT. MPL 12 RAMP C STA, CT 13.471 TO STAG' 13.1 ALL FEAINRES OF CCNSTRUCTI IN EJi L[GKTIh "3 Ak6 NDLUDAN- SNOW A ICE CONTROL 523 023 014 WS THRUWAY NWY LAW SECT. 546 13 RAMP 0 STA'D' 13 -832 TO STA.f7 �4.O10 ALL FEATURES OF CONSTPUCTCN, EXCEPT LIGh71HG AND 4iGLUOING ENOVf 211E CpNTP,CL 0.19 0.15 9.19 3.36 OOa 051 .vY54PT NWY LPW BELT. 365C 14 ftAMPE STA.'S 13.12 FO 5TA'E'I$agT2 ALL FEATURES OK C,V'NSTRy CT :ON, EMEPT LI3H 0R ND iNC4'JDNG SNOWSCE CONTROL OOG 006 HYSGOT HWY LAW SE ?, 3C6L I S RAMP F STA.'S 13.591 TO Siq. F' 13.83_ ALL FE-TVRES OF CONSTRUKI 1CN, E EPT UGKTING ANC �NGLOONC SNOW a iGE CONTROL 0.. 0.44 O, pa 011 nIY 5901 NvsCOT HWY LAW SECY, NO FNlY LAW F'R, 3491 FB e2AMP G GFA'G' 1333%3 TO STA; G't4.111 ALL RE-HE5 OF G .1luCT[PN, EX.GEPT WH'RNG ANq EIvLUDING GNOW A ICE OONTRC'. 6.23 on 014 NYSOOT iT RAMP H STAN T 13 ^770 TO STAN' 13.0 }t ALL FCATVRES OF CONSTAIICFC'N, EYCEPT LIGHTING AND INGLV3ING BROW d `CR CONTROL C 27 02'+ DDT NYSDOT HWY LAW SECT , 349E NWY LAW SECY, S49L TO RAMP A 5'A'A'13. Tf31 TC STA'A 14.010 LIC HONG GTf OF 0.21 pAC 013 HWY LAW SECT 34RL 18 RAMP B SIR'S` 19 +" TO 5TA.5' 13 LIC HYING 0.23 CITY OF 0 23 p N4 R FF ALO 1{WY LAW SECT_ 84GC 20 RAMP C STA C' 13.474 TO STA 0- 13.M5 LTGHTNG C.19 013 CfTY 9F ppq BUPPALO N1VY LAW SECT. 3491 2L RAMP STA 'D 11-$D21d$TA.1Y 14 +613 LKHNNG 0.19 0.3D 0, 1M1 CiTf OF RIIFFALO HWY LAW SECT. 348E 2? AgMPE STA'E'13.772 T65TA'E'13.932 LIG Hi k:4 - G'TY OF 005 000 069 "T HWY LAW SECT. 349C 23 RAMP F STA T- 13.131 TO STIR T'13,,02 LIG NRNG CfTV OF 4F 0 44 1.44 011 DVFFALO HWY LAW SCOTT ]431 74 RAA?P G SSA NG' 13 +683 TO STA. G' 14.1'1 LIGHTING In OF v` RAMP x S7A.113.778 TO STA w 14.031 LHTIUG 0.23 023 0MA 14 E ,,, LO CITY OE HWY LAW SECT 349E 027 027 Q.17 BUFF o NY41, LAvv SECT. 948'G M EN 510.. 1d •O51 TD 5iA. 1G FEAIURes OF CONSTRUCTION, E4CEPT LfGHTiUO, SL" INCL'JDiNG SNOW R:.: CONTROL HWY LAW SECT 3a5L 27 EX 263 11.31 9:76 NY560'T SLDDNI ESSWAY STA.t F,+q ;p TG FN%16.86{. LK'.HT;NG, WqV pPkv TRANSFORMER DL'iLdNG ANO EOUIRMENT RT STA. 14.122 AND WATER MAIN CHANGES 2 yg 13 1 , C',tt OF HWY LAW SECT 349E SE 49E 00 EDARE95WAY $TA.14+ 010 TO STA.19•C51. ALL EA`%JReS DF -97S UCITON Ek PT LICNTNC ARV Sh*W a LCE CONTROL BJFFAL6 $U3 DIVlSi,'J N_ lAw Sk C'.. 34sL EM'RE SSW AY 5TH, 14 +0197,0 STA .74 *Q51 SNOW 3 1CF CONTROL 0 V 02 0.03 NYSCOT SUBD'r41SbN E 3O 3C0.0p6NAp0. WE5751VE OF NIAGARA ST. AT STA. 0.06 9.2 003 NY$DOT 'HWY LAW SECT. 3491 CRACK 13.716 TO THE E1*1 �4 RRw E AT CONTROL DAM AT STA 15.234. CP,EEK CHANNE`- 1NC'- U'vlrvG RANK PROTECTION' 2 50 CITY OF ELOCA RELOCATNN FIW'! LAW SECT. s: A.IC- A . A T Dt DVFFALq DO $: L NY. D259737 ROUTE 198 (SCAWAMOA EXPRESSWAY) OVER CSX, NIAGARA STREET. SCAdA$UADA CREEK, WEST AVENUE AND 1 -190 ERIE COUNTY `•,, - ,cr ark= h rcrlier Era ;pert�tfor- ��.ufnc =f 1 •lfl E) 3FI- �i�3C�31 I rli _[irCr3 F',ficcll '15;r TI 7is - K a6ES7 Joscph Golombek, .lr., Chair Taxi Cab & Livery Sub Committee Common Council City of Buf'Palo 65 Niagara Square; 1502 City flail Buffalo, New York 1.4-202 -33I 8 RI': letter dated October 1.8, 2007 Dear Chairman Golombek, U I am in receipt of your letter dated. October 18, 2007 regarding service at the bus terminal at 181 Ellicott Street. As you know the NFTA has Dept the City involved in our Request for Proposal for retaining; a taxi operator at our facility, and we intend to continue to cooperate by holding; off'on taking any action of'the proposals we received as requested in your letter. Thank you, f f Al WNIMITTEE Facility Manager 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, New York 14203 Office - (716) 855 -7345 / (716) Fax - 855 -6689 E-Mail - Albert Randaceio@NFTA.Com Cc: Walt Zmuda Ruth Keating 0000 Elizabeth Reinagel 121 Tillinghast Place Buffalo, New York 14216 October 10, 2007 City of Buffalo Public Works /Parks and Streets City Hall - 65 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14202 City of Buffalo Department of Law 65 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14202 Nichols School Business Office 1250 Amherst Street Buffalo, New York 14216 Mr, Michael LoCurto Councilman Delaware District 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, New York 14202 C. Nichols Athletic Fields abutting Amherst Street and Nottingbam Avenue Dear City of Buffalo, Nichols and Mr. LoCurto: CITY € F SUFFALU DEPARTMENT GPI- MAI M I T JU t RECEIVED I have witnessed on my daily drive down Amherst Street where the new Nichols School athletic fields abut the street many soccer balls corning over the fence into traffic. The fencing that is in place is not sufficient to prevent soccer or footballs from entering traffic and causing serious injury or death to people driving or walking down Amherst Street. I have seen students placed behind the inadequate fencing to fetch balls that have gone over the fencing. I have seen soccer balls across the street on the church property. I have seen soccer balls come over the fence. I am particularly concerned that footballs will surely come over the fence when field goals are kicked during football games. It does not appear that there is sufficient room for the footballs to land within the school property. d�d'O October 10, 2007 Page - 2 - CONSIDER THIS LETTER NOTICE THAT the fields should not be used for any activity involving a ball, i.e, football or soccer, until sufficient netting or larger fence has bccn placed at the ends of the two new athletic fields at Amherst Street, because accidents involving death or serious injury to motorists and pedestrians will occur. The Nichols School may want to consult with their liability carrier regarding the dangerous condition created by the proximity of the athletic field to Amherst ,Street and Nottingham in the City of Buffalo to see if the carrier will cover any injuries caused by the dangerous condition. For the sake of motorists and pedestrians passing the athletic fields, please cease their use until sufficient fencing or netting is erected to prevent an accident. Thank you. Very truly, -- Elizabeth Rcinagel RECEIVED AND FILED 00000 E 0 October 19, 2007 Mr. Gerald Chwalinski City Clerk City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 ( I A ) 1 4 i eA /t_ .AA-) Mr. Chwalinski: Please include the attached letter into the agenda of the upcoming Buffalo Common Council meeting. Thank you. Sincerely, - ".lames E. Rozanski 92 West Winspear Avenue .Buffalo, NY 14214 � �i —, THE a F De Lop% s� � C �f James E. ROZanski 32 West Winspear Ave. Buffalo, NY 14214 -11.16 716/ 837-0486 September 23, 2007 Mayor Byron Brawn 201 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202 Re: BURR RFP North Buffalo Rail Lana Mayor Brown: Two photographs follow. Which site do you think should be bulldozed for buildings? SITE #1 J k 7 1� SITE #2 If you picked Site # 1, you are correct and follow the City's Comprehensive Plan. If you picked Site #2, then you agree with the RFP. We've got big problems. I wish you good fortune in your judgment. James E. Rozanski Copy: University Councilmember Bonnie Russell Delaware Councilmember Michael J. LoCurto Senator Antoine Thompson Assembly Member Sam Hoyt County Executive Joel Giatnbra County Legislator Lynn Marinelli NFTA Chair Gregory Stamm GBNRTC Executive Director Hal Morse 49 PETITIONS Oct 30, 2007 R. Santoro, Agent, Use 2310 Delaware Avenue for An Illuminated Pole Sign (North)( No Pub Hrg) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD J 3,10 NAME OF AGENT /OWNER ADDRESS PROJECT S THE ATTACHED PERMIT IS FOR COMMON COUNCIL APPROVAL. NO PUBLIC HEARING IS REQUIRED AS DETERMINED BY THE PERMIT OFFICE. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND CITY PLANNING BOARD. MESSAGE TO APPLICANT: PLEASE CONTACT BILL GRILLO OF THE CITY PLANNING BOARD (851 -5086) TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT YOU NEED PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL. City of Buffalo 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)851 -4949 Fax (716)851 -5472 Report Date 10/19/2007 03:26 PM A/P # 113404 Stages (Date / 7irne Processed 101191200715:24 Issued Final Submitted By FLD By OIGEF Temp COO COO Expires SIGNS Building Applicatio Page 1 O r to / Tune 13 y AssadsJod-Information - -. - -- ____ r - _ valuat on_______ of Work # Plans 0 Declared Valuation 24000.00 Dept of Commerce It Pages 0 Calculated Valuation 0.00 Priority Auto Reviews Bill Group FLAT Actual Valuation 0.00 Square Footage 0.00 N ame Reri?#iorl_o.WQrK_... - -- - -. -------- _... --------- . * *PLANSIC.C. APPROVAL, NO FEE OR PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED ERECT A 19' HIGH 10' WI0E ILLUMINATED POLE SIGN, WALL SIGNS AND DIRECTIONAL SIGN ACCESSORY TO "PUNKIN DONUTS" AS P ATTA CHED SITE P L4NISURVEY /SKE Parent A/P # Project # Project/Phase Name Phase # Sire /Area Size Description Address 2310 DELAWARE BUFFALO NY 14216- Location Contact ID AC209723 Name ACG DELAWAREIHERTEL Mailing Address 4053 MAPLE RD Organization City AMHERST State /Province NY ZIP /PC 14226 Country USA Day Phone (716 )833-4986 x Evening Phone Fax Mobile # Occupant N From To Owner Y From 1011412007 To Contact ID AC1216640 Name ASSOCIATES LP ACG DELAWAREIHERTEL Mailing Address 4053 MAPLE RD Organization DELAWAREMERTEL ASSOC. I City AMHERST State /Province NY ZIP /PC 14226 Country USA Day Phone (716) - x Evening Phone Fax Mobile # Occupant N From To Owner Y From 0212212005 To 05/06/2007 Contact ID AC19195 Name ASSOCIATES LP ACG PELAWAREIHERTEL Mailing Address Organization city 4053 MAPLE RD State /Province AMHERST NY ZIP /PC 14226 Country Day Phone (716) - is .Evening Phone Fax Mobile # Occupant N From TO Owner Y From 05/28/2000 To 05/06/2007 ❑ Foreign Q Foreign Foreign City of Buffalo SIGNS Building Application 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)u ° 5 i .- , - k I —6)851 -5472 Report Date 10/19/2007 03:26 PM Submitted By FLD Pa 2 f�rperl7'�lant Contact W AC279193 Name ASSOCIATES LP Mailing Address 4053 MAPLE RD Organization City AMHERST State /Province NY 71P /PC 14226 Country USA [_) Foreign Day Phone Evening Phone Fax Mobile # Occupant N From To Owner Y From 10/14/2007 To L1tlkkttll�t�dtS�3.,' .. No Addresses are linked to this Application No Addresses are linked to this Application 0787100004001100 rnkeci8rt No Parcels are linked to this Application No Applicant Contacts Primary Y Capacity Type Effective Expire Contact W SANTOR Name SANTORO SIGNS, INC (SBU) Phone (716)895 -8875 x Fax (716)895 -9931 Address 3180 GENESEE Comments CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225 - No Comments - '...... .. � . �. 541460 SBU AC125649 ROCCO SANTORO Check Fees Fees Successful Check Inspections lnspections Successful Check Reviews Reviews Failed 377410 CC APP COMMON COUNCIL APPROVAL REQ'D Incomplete 377409 PLAN REV - REVIEW REQUIRED Incomplete Check Conditions Conditions Successful Check Alert Conditions Alert Conditions Successful Check Licenses Not Checked Check Children Status Children Successful Check Open Cases 0 T Unpa 0.00 Total Paid 0.00 City of Buffalo 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)851 -4949 Fax (716)851 -5472 Report Bate 10/19/2007 03:26 PM There are no Inspections for this Report Submitted By FLD SIGNS Building Applicatio' ............... I .. .. ...... 0 Page 3 r• P By on ?Mel ?ts 377410 CC APP 0 N 377409 PLAN REV 0 N 10/19/2007 15:24 Detail 1.. PRIOR REQUIRE=D APPROVALS Comments No Comments PRIOR APPROVALS Modified By DIGEF Modified Date/7"ime 10/19/2007 15:23 Bflo Arts Commission ❑ Arts Comm. Approval ❑ Special events City Engineering ❑ Curb Cuts ❑ Encroachment C] Oversize Trucking ❑ Plumbers' Cuts ❑ Street Cuts City Planning C] Citywide Site Plan Subdivisions [] Urban Renewal City Survey ❑ Address Permit Development [] Flood Plain Detail 2. PLAN REVIEWS Comments No Comments City Survey (con't) ❑ Subdivisions Common Council ❑ Admin Office /Apts R4 C] Beauty Parlor R2 Canopy /Marquee ROW Freestanding Sign ❑ Human Service Facility Portable Sign in ROW ❑ Restricted Use Permit U Other Environmental Review C] S.E.Q.R.A ❑ N.E.P.A. Law Office (] Insurances Check [ ] Title Held PLAN REVIEWS Plans Review Required ❑ Simple Plan Review by Permit Office ❑ One- and Two - Family Plan Review ❑ Multiple Dwellings Plan Review Building Code Review ❑ Citywide Site Plan Submission Check ❑ Sewer Code Review ❑ Plumbing Code Review IN Electrical Code Review [_] HVAC (Mechanical) Code Review Permit Office ❑ Asbestos Abatement ❑ Asbestos Survey ❑ Bond /Certified check ❑ Assessment Combination ❑ First Insurances Check [, public Works approval ❑ Notarized Permission/ for portable sign one year Lease showing Use ❑ RodentlVermin Bait encroachment ❑ SewerMater Cut [ ] Sewer Retention ❑ Simple Demolition ❑ Telecommunication ❑ Simple Plan Approval ❑ Tree over 4" at 4' ❑ Zoning/Use Check ❑ Thruway Sign approval Preservation Board [] Zoning Variance ❑ Preservation District ❑ Contiguous Check Water Department ❑ New Water Supply ❑ Water Retention Modified By DIGEF Modified Date/Time 10/19/2007 15'23 Revisions Required ❑ Revisions Required for Simple Plans ❑ Revisions Req'd for 1- and 2- Family ❑ Revisions Req'd for Mull. Dwellings ❑ Revisions Req'd. for Bldg Code Rev. [] Revisions Req'd. for Citywide Site ❑ Revisions Required for Sewer Plans [] Revisions Required for Plumbing ❑ Revisions Required for Electrical ❑ Revisions Required for HVACIMech. City of Buffalo 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)851 -4949 Fax(716)851 -5472 SIGNS Building Application R eport tJate 10/19/ 0326 PM : Submitted By FLD page 4 Existing Site Plan pJ P;Z� e x is il.-. g re i a: 1 3C 3 C ers.0,1 ;Da.' - � 3,812 cc Delaware Avenue ri J J1 2 . . . . . . ....... CO 1XI wy z ��� rt}¢r slQ 3 < _ — -W ........... ..... .... -------- Delaware Avenue ri wy z ��� rt}¢r slQ 3 _ — ........... ..... .... -------- ........ . ... site & Landscaping Plan C-1 Delaware Avenue l' 1 rw w m w n xT n ib 0 Hertel 0 Q L1 7 iV � 3 O .riw.r H i O M w S 0M Ga � c� z a� m m o REVISIONS 10ri U" & KLOrn'`CK ARCHMM PC NO DESL'RMON PAT1i 7 rw 0 ; o ", F PO h.p..a[z,.a hAnkw•.•P"wseaxsnrx K.nm:lin. +W. +i S c.•�i�x. SRlsah4M .�q sr. kwY�.r. Yrr}ds.4x+L.w l�v..r {�f•*h �.,_,,.,..�..f,.a,nr...q.u.,� phe .0 P,+.�. -u+w1 e.�i.,v�r, i�� r.r u ai +r.f. �� hpxi.��.a;zn m�...1N. [.:. -.,.s nnnm,..w R�a�,mer may.• �s n.. Delaware - Hertel Plaza Buffalo New York f I I I 7 i >N�f duwnF�Cadi Nww CSsnsLL 3.150/ n „ +d nuN;nlSnmfSiQuFr 1011111 D AWN SY: Ly1:ll:EA tlY:1:8A N yfp.w.d DATE: September 21, 2006 DOCUMENT STATUS: �j FUNN NG BO,” LJ esn SET U PERMff SET U HNAL FOR CUM UCHUN 1 U 1 5� a� 3 N X - 1 1 A I r 11' 4„ SANTOR SIGNS II File Name: punkin ponuslpole sign -07 - union 1--rA Approvat: Dat' Lv0EM- Q* nuL 1mmi, DK MffWLRMW MM PROPVMV LWWLY UIIE[f AwtmfFmTK&lw m MUMSR MUM= *ML671TTT U$ TOC= WLK JLL,WT,CMUCnM/1pANoW MMK MMOTO 20 .r . Judah Christian Fellowship Inc, Use 1105 Broadway For a Haman Service Facility (Fill)( No Pub Hrg) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD 7� "e .1 L LL to [ oj5 L, ° r� NAME OF AGENT /OWNER ADDRESS THE ATTACHED PERMIT IS FOR COMMON COUNCIL APPROVAL. NO PUBLIC HEARING IS REQUIRED AS DETERMINED BY THE PERMIT OFFICE. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND CITY PLANNING BOARD. MESSAGE TO APPLICANT: PLEASE CONTACT BILL GRILLO OF THE CITY PLANNING BOARD (851 -5086) TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT YOU NEED PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL. 1Pcr p hlo-) FA � � � � e.��� �. City of Buffalo 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)851 -4949 Fax (716)851 -5472 Report Date 10/22/2007 01 :01 PM Submi tted By DAVID KRUG Page 1 I AdP # 113401 I � Stages - Date I Time By Processed 10/1912007 1 5:13 CARRJ Issued Final iated]nformation-- - —. - -- Type of Work Dept of Commerce Priority Auto Reviews Squ Fo otage 0.00 Name USE Building Application Date 1 Timo By Temp COO COO Expire # Plans 0 Declared Valuation 1000.00 # Pages 0 Calculated Valuation 0.00 Bill Group Actual Valuation 0.00 scription of.59[ork_ -. - . ........ ..... .. ........ — * *PLANS REQUIRED "`ZBA APPROVAL REQUIRED - 511- 136C`* "HUMAN SERVICE FACILITY, ZBA MFFTING HATE IS NOVEMBER 14, 2007; US A 2 iTORY MASONRY BUILDING FOR A HUMAN SERVICE FAGITY, C -2 ZONE, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, JOB TRAINING, CAREER COUNSELING, LIFE SSUES COUNSELING, WORSHIP SERVICES, MORF.SFE ATTACHMENT. INCLUDES 233 PLAYTER,1093, 1095 AND 1097 BROADWAY,ALL TO BE ; OMBIN ED AS 110 ** *COM CO UNCIL R RED, (NO PUBLIC HE AND CITY PL RECOMME REQ. Parent A/P # Project # Project/Phase Name Size /Area Size Description Address 1105 BROADWAY BUFFALO NY 14212 - Location Phase # City of Buffalo � USE Building Application 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (710)R51 - 4949 Fax (71G)A61 -5477 Report Date 10/22/2007 01:01 PM Submitted By DAVID KRUG Page 2 Primary N Capacity OWNER Contact ID AC254824 ❑ Foreign Effective Expire Name TOM HANDLEY Day Phone (716)893 -6377 x. Eve Phone Organization BROADWAY BUSINESS CENTI -R,LLC Pager PIN # Position Fax Mobile Profession E -Mail Address 241 LOMBARD ST BUFFALO, NY 14212 USA Comments No Comments Primary N Capacity APPIL Contact ID AC305621 ❑ Foreign Effective Expire Name DANA BROWN Day Phone (716)837 -5644 x Eve Phone Organization JUDAH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, IN Pager PIN # Position Fax Mobile Profession E -Mall Address 2649 BAILEY BUFFALO, NY 14215 USA Comments No Comments 999999 HIM AC125720 TO BE BID APPLICATION FEE U ZONING BOARD ZEE P 10/19/2007 15:33 PERMIT FEE U Total Unpaid 50.00 There are no Review Activities for this Report Total Paid 25.00 75.00 25.00 75.00 No Activity Review Detaiis City of Buffalo 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)851 -4949 Fax (715)861 -5472 USE Building Application Report Date 10/22/2007 01:01 PM Submitted By DAVID KRUG ® Page 3 j OOL A PPLIr-DOC APPLICATION FOR HLTALA.N SERVICES RESTRICTED USE PERMIT Business Name , &AAk Business Address D Human Service Facility Addre Business Standing: ��Atl �icitv. Town (City, Town or 119 boa ..6 90 (No t .; kiL . Private Entity —)( Date: 20 -1-2 z Business Phone # Z Village) (State} (zip) Buffalo, New York Public Entity- Applicant Phone Applicant Name Ll _ Atz q Applicant Address (No., Stmt) (city, TO" Or ViDW) (state) (ZIP) Applicant's Business Position: 0WHeK Partner corporate officer Other , — - Business - Operational Information Type of Facility: Food PantrY4 Soup Kitchen-4L W Center Drop-In Center Counseling Center-�L Detention Center— Temporary or Short -Tenn Shelter— Transient Housing Substance Abuse Community or Residential Treatment F20uty— Residential Treatment Facility (C Purposes)( �Ot�her, I Detailed description of the Proposed Vsa_&L)Y �-/ I V ie WfW j -Az A ftgel of 2 " pUCATI ON MUST #Z Cor"LETED IN FULL Business OPeration Information Facility Dayarkirs of Operation Number of Individuals Serviced (weekly) A tivities/Prograens at Facility (description) �� = 9.� Number of Residents to be Housed (tiapplicable)J„_,,,4 / ,� r P ,_ IN Degree of Supervision at Demonstration Of Need (Why Servicea are neededffty tu1� Location 1'd etc.) y Other Pertinent 4 I '4_ t e d Q i`�_.. f Ap ca�Si atu re Subscrmed and sworn to before me thils day of Z© Commissloner of Deeds In and for the City of Buffalo, New York Page 2 of 2 Bijigrif OF A14 ADSTAACT OF TtTLE AND W j,, WAS PRVA NOYF_' T AT MAY Be FIVEALED BY AH E% MIHATION 0�e` 0 . 60 p ; 0 tAeVz p tAV-1.55 13 O VA I rA t4o vip, 3. vA 1.43 0 v 3 U¢N �� a ���,�� WW - co �Wu Q C) olu 4)j _. . 00 z Ix ❑ _j lu W ❑ z Lu Lu D Q. ui 0 arr W J � � m Ln G. 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ANT ITEM Of - 9_T"Ci 10 MIY STFIE OF FnCFS W0 t•cr _ 3 q 3SI r� #1 rn12 XrP 1] A rinun�:r Cr 701. ux rxcrrr s rR4 I eO 1 r -MC ". 7ZC9 SC ntVEAUD 61 Nr E%AWrinirx+ u St•; j CART 2 OF Tut No' ruse STATE EDUCATION IAN. �'•` 3 i""° f , ioa dad Y) r 1 PRICK r4R.4r ...3U 0U h1 &h[ r3oN,O.zsF x� ----., 30.00 17 7N z BRICK IrA.cf. r1 . '. �RI F . N rlr.nr. 0. -ftl' a..7 r711' a. -ld if ✓5s y �� lI1rIG'K :r. ° BUILDINC od J a •-1 o cn ( 'O, oa,v �cfz.,Cr[rF i'. ORICR — — I UUII:DINC o.rsx t71,r7r;. 22.65 .r O.nrs NU. 233 a FPA,II r s fI1.IJC. a 111ff1,p1NC 1.77N N h Lr r F77,tAlls �� BLDG. 171,f7C :Y 3.33F. 3-88E r 6- 935 0.9115 - C2 � 1.TCN` a.;v � nrYno'OO' F« 'rc -A r— AND MEAS. A'I pC P � hILIsA S, + PLA �'�2' ;�R S TIC 'S T (45.00) SURYf:Y RERUFSTFlJ B y., A77iCRNFISNA7'IrANCAR7 MICHAEL L. NOWACKi 246 FREDI RICKA STRECTONORTH TONAITANDAANY 14120oPElONE:(716) 69J-513'.33 SURVEYOR LOCATION CfTY OF BUFFALO T:RIF. COUNTY, NY RESURVEYED PART OF LOT 19 SECTION TOWNSHIP I t I2ANCC R BEING SUDLOT 4 AI.00K - 4 " AfAPCOYF.R f'fU o ALSO L 19ER 33G, PAGE 416 dGJ G� SURVEY FEIIRU.IRY �Z-1 3 II OUSF IOC. JOH NO. 3 –Jag H. SCALE: 1' 20 F'T. _.: .-- . -2 . 0 X- —036 Y. 0.30 iWIA #»Iyyel �s ±rr�±u.0 .AZW —m MCip m4 Rl[s - iut P�LMRL6 MM�w ..ri :. '.U--A Cr MOM- "-W, Griu+ieOk 2 W f"L 14ZW 'i'UW *TAU OV.1 AI}[IN - 27. N t• {{ BLDG CLEAR OF UNS , i FRAME DWELLING ( 49 V— i i i I I FNC. O.L— OVERNANGE 6.6 VinDE 8a.as SLA Si._2. SL-3 BLDG 0.7 E. ---� -. BLOCK BUILDING No. 1105 I i i ! s I BLDG 0.2 N. l�.90 X33.9 1 00 .0 .. � ....� r �7 W z # 1 C HRISTOPHER D. CAL_ASSO I ATTORNEY AND CO UNSELOR AT LAW 6633 MAIN STREET WILLIAMSVILLE, VIEW YORK 14221- (716) 633 -8986 FAX (716)632-6273 OU 7 VEPHEN S. SIUTA. P.L.S. PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR Be ENGINEER RIrV.7.8 - 0$ ENc;I14F..mIN<31 XkMPTIcM 7'208 N P,0. BOX 202, MIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK 14304, PHONE (71 69481 FAX 694 3890 SMCEBSOR IN WrEREST TO WHrrpopD & KOEJJ' FL ASSOC - CHARLga E HARTKE ASSOG. P.A. W1LSoN & SON P.E. & L.G. - ETS?WARD % CREAK RESURVEYED SURVEY OF SL 8L•2 d SL-3, $LOOK "A ", IN L -470 0, P-1 M.G. DATE 5- 2x2003 SURVEY OF LOT 2 TWP 19 FNG 8 3CALE V c 1 TOWN OF CITY OF BUFFALO 0019 Y OF FREE NEW YORK WW MP. W. PO. 108412.78 -7-4.1 !r te 14AO BLDG 0.2 N. t .1 � CIVIL SERVICE (BONNIE E. RUSSELL, CHAIRPERSON) Appts Equipment Operator, Temp (Max)(Hussar)(TaInsen)(M) CCP# 27, 10116 That Communication 27 of Oct 16, 2007 be received and Filed and that the Temporary appointments of Robert Hussar and Jeffrey Tamsen Stated above at the salary of $31,835.00 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 9 NOES - 0 Recommended by the Committee on Civil Service " 4th � �) L�,� o . raw. 0 A Appt Truck Driver, Perm (Max )(Wagner)(PW) CCP# 28, 10116 That Communication 28 of Oct 1 6, 2007 be received and Filed and that the Permanennt appointment of Gregory Wagner Stated above at the salary of $30,373.00 is hereby approved, PASSED AYES - 9 NOES -- 0 Recommended b the t y e Cornm�.ttee an Civil Service f I I-A ION I IM I R tz I L 1po-b I rtz I I-A 000 O.S �� Appt Truck Driver, Perm,(Inter)(Sanders)(M) Ccp# 29, 10/16 That the above item be the same and is hereby returned to the Committee on Civil Service without recommendation. Mrs. Russell moved that the above item ADOPTED f IN- Imo L- Recommended by the Committee Civil Service T� 5 Mrs. Russell moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Civil Service. ADOPTED. 0600 , 56 Notices of Appoitztmetits- Temp/Prov/Perm (Cty Clk) (No.42 10/16 /2007) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended b the Committee on Civil Service - 00 0057 w ._. �F Travel Expense Guidelines (Cornpt) CCP# 7, 10/16 That the above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee Finance 000053 Proposed Transfer of Ownership of Adam's Mark Hotel (Item No. 34, C.C.P., Oct. 16, 2007) That the above - mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. Adopted. Recommended by the Committee on Finance . Chairman TAB:rmv L:Iwp601mswordVmv134c 10- 1 6c.doc Y� B. Davis -C. Brown - Oppose Sale /Reuse of 390 Hudson St to Friends of Night People (Ell) CCP# 45, 10116 That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Finance 7 .� u `OO The CRUCIAL Solution CCP# 114,10/16 That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Finance r Oe -P .L B. Davis -7. Steward - Demolition 23 Eurka (EDIT) CCP# 25, 9118 That the above item be the same and hereby is Referred to the Committee on Claims ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Finance 1 ; ' I\ B. Davis -7. Steward - Demolition 23 Eurka (Ell) CCP# 8 :I , 914 That the above item be the same and hereby is Referred to the Committee on Claims ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Finance �0 9 Invest Whether the COB Should be Credited by NYSEG as Result of Agree CCP# 96, 3.123 That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED � LL Recommended by the Committee on Finance L( \,� LEGISLATION (RICHARD A. FONTANA) 00 00,6 B_Davis- R.eguest for Greater Refuge Temple Lot Acquisition (No. 37 09/1 That the above item be the same and hereby is Referred to the Committee on Finance ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Community Development " y� OOOOGI B.Davis-Request to Homestead a Vacant of Monroe St (959,6112)(##79,7110)(# 116,9100 That the above item be the same and hereby is Referred to the Committee on Finance ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Community Development / 000066 KKearns -Info Stuart Growth Communities (No.93, 09104) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Community Development 1A, l k v1Wt► L Coil k v1Wt► J,Golombek- 1,ocal Waterfront Revital, Program (No, 57, 05/01) That the above item be the same and hereby is Referred to the Special Committee on Waterfront Development ADOPTED U Recommended by the Committee on CODIMLInity Development � �4 10 P4 0000(39 R.Fontana- `I'.lohnson= F'n.of Cheektowaga - Cost of Flood Haz. Ins. (No. 56, 05101) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Fred ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Community Development � (� `/,A 0060 P.Aikin -Req to PUrchase 103 }3nrgard Place (No. 84, 07124) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Co111munity Development C� T. Klentos, Petition to Use 510 Elmwood a /k/a 512 Elmwood - Canopy (Item No. 60, C.C.P., Oct. 16, 2007) That the petition of T. Klentos, for permission to use 510 Elmwood a /k/a 512.1almwood to erect an awning over the right -of -way with signage to the front of a 1 story masonry storefront, with front support poles be, and hereby is approved. Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman TAB:rmv E:hvp601rnswordVrmv160c 10- 16c.doc � CN en .o 0 - r � o 0 x E.Nowak, Agent, Use 118 Schiller AKA 127 -135 Ogden, North for A .HSF Food Pantry (Lov)(No Pub fIrg) (No.61, 10/16) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Piled ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Appointment Permanent Member to the Board of Assessment Review (Item No. 8, C.C.P., Oct. 16, 2007) That the re- appointment of Coralia I- Ietzner, residing at 67 Lancaster, as a member of the Board of Assessment Review for an additional five (5) year term expiring September 30, 20I2 be, and hereby is approved on the condition that she does not owe any outstanding liens to the City of Buffalo. Passed Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman TAB. nnv1 tAwp601znswordlrruvl $ c 10 -I Gc.doc i V Q4 t/R i ° CIA 0 o �. Appointment Temporary Members to the Board of Assessment Review (Item No. 9, C.C.P., Oct. I6, 2007) That the above'item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. .Mr. Fontana moved; That the re- appointment as temporary members of the Board of Assessment Review of Otis Cowart, 104 Ivy Street, and Warren Glover, 17 Newport, for a one (1) year term be, and they hereby are approved on the conditions that they do not owe any outstanding liens to the City of Buffalo. Passed IT G Recommended by the Committee on Legislation l _` Chairman TAB:rmv1 tAwp60 \mswordlrmvl9e 10- 1 6c, doe Mr_ Fontana moved that r 'Legislati be recommitted to the Committee on ADOPTED. k, t,► �o �f sf.f O l *'4�� *� i 1 I Bd of Assessment Review Appointment, Additional Temp. Members(Asmt) (Cone 10,10116) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation__ pq 9() 0h s A Booth Alley - Blockage of City ROW (Ell)(PW) (Corn 13,10116) That the above itern be the same and hereby is Received and Piled ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation_ ___�__ 00 00 1, 7 1 7 CabIc TV Franchise Status(PW) (Com 14,10116) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation lzi-ll k - ---- Covert to One Way Traffie- Wilkes Ave(Lov)(PW) (Corn 24,10/16) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation 00 007 9 Remove Alternate Parking Delham St (Del)(PW) (Com 25,10/16) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and ]tiled ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation �� � ev0 Food Store License --- 1069 Ferry East (Item No. 32, C.C.P., Feb. 20, 2007) That pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit & Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Food Store License to Samir Hassan, located at 1069 Ferry Fast (City Market). Passed Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Tns:ni,v TAkvp6O\ms.voro\rmv132c 10- 16c.doe Chairman `r i v a � • Z *I• fly f 00093 Food Store License — 1440 Kensington (Item No. 41, C.C.P., October 2, 2007) (Item No. 90, C.C.P., October 16, 2007) That the above itern be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Onsin2ton ntana moved: ursuan to Chapter 4 of the City Cod , the ommissioner o co oinrc D Perin' & Inspections ervices be, a he her is authori�-ed to g F ense o Mohamed Asbt i (AM ' Gas Mart), to ate 1440 K ven Pas c" Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman TAB:nnv T:%wp60\mstivo rdlaxivl4 r c 10- Zc.doc dl(�P ' Mt- FOntatla moved that the above it-,. h rec Legislation ommitted to the Com on ADOPTED, �' h 0 "0082 Food Store License -- 117 -119 Colvin (Item No. S3, C.C.P., Sept. 4, 2007) (Item No. 92, C.C.P., Oct. 16, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Fontana moved: That pursuant to C Ater 194 City Code, the Cornnji_ er of E6 tic Dev lopment, Permit & �spections Services , -mil he is authorized to grant as Fooc Store License to iizwan Alam, located at 117 -119 Colvin (Samad I Petroleum.). Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman Tna:rn,v T:1wp60\mswordlrmvW ? c 10- 16c.doe r� 7 Aft- FOntafla moved that the above item be e recommitted to the Com on ADOPTED. � kT I Food Store License --- 1981 Fillmore (Item No. 37, C.C.P., May 15, 2007) (Item No. 109, C.C.P., Oct. 16, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana moved: That pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit & Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Food Store License to Kala Singh, located at 1981 Fillmore (Sunoco A Plus). Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislatio 11 t � a Chairman TAB:rn,v T:1wp60kmsword\rjii I OOc6 - 26c.doc 3 W y I c 0 a 1 *F � +Fl � �E •� Cs� �, � ,� • ti )-f�W Sidewalk Cafe License — 79 Chippewa West (Item No. 35, C.C.P., Oct. I6, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recon emendation. Mr. Fontana moved: That the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit & Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorizers to issue a "mere license" to Lorrie A. Davis, located at 79 Chippewa West (Vodka), to encroach City right- of-way provided all conditions are met. Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation tr J2 � Chaii man TAB: rnnv T:1wp60linswordlrnrv135c 10- 1 6c. Bloc I I I 7 O k 7 00 "Maggie Y. Boyd" Trailblazer Sims (Item No. 113, C.C.P., Oct. 16, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana moved: That thi Commissioner of Public `�(orks, Parks Streets be, , and lie hereby is authorized to install trail azing signs beneath the existing eet sign om the o er of Best w d HerMAn Streets t the'Parking entrance to.the Metr olitat ni ethodis Church`pr clai Ing th poftion as "Maggie Y. Boyd Way. Passed . Recommended by the Committee on Legislation i O -Zz: ' Chairman TAWrmv t:1wp601tnswordlnnv1113 c l 0 -16c. doc �3 W Fontana moved that the above item be rec Legislation ommitted to the Committee on ADOPTED. • F 1 t- U M � 000086 Restaurant Dancing Class III — 45 Chippewa Nest (Item No. 26, C.C.P., Apr. 17, 2007) (Item No. 94, C.C.P., Oct. 16, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Fontana moved, Tl at pursuant to Chapter 150 Develop nt, Permit & Inspecti S Restaurant ancing Class II tense 45 Chinnewa s Passed. the City Code, t Commissioner ofEcon i ervices be, and he here to grant as to Randall Pfeifer d/b /a Big Shotz, located at Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman TAB:nnv t:\-kvp601insword\rtnv\94clO-16e.doc 0!6 Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be rec Legislation ommitted to the Committee on ADOPTED. _ _ I I l%I \ Used Car Dealer License — 411 Walden (Item No. 47, C.C.P., Oct. 2, 2007) (Item No. 95, C.C.P., Oct. 16, 2007) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections Services Pen be, and lie hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to Sameer Khaul d /b /a Allstate Auto located at 411 Walden. Passed. r — :> z o V Recommended by the Committee on Legislation $ Chairman TAWrmv TAwp60\usword\rmv147e 14 -2c, doe 4 �•��. . �a� .rte � r O � �• o � � s - r� � � • � � O . . �o � - . . �► 1 +Ft� � � •tom � O " � � # ak f � � # f � ti � ' �,.�`� 8'� 1 000988 M. LoCurto T. Burgwardt & O- Request to Remove Alternative Street Parking on Delliam St (No. 77, 10/2) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation wt 0000 D. Franczyk -JT Blake -Req Nanning Portion of St That Extends From Best & Herman - Maggie Y. Boyd Way (No. 59, J 0/2) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation k -43 B. Davi -R. Stanton - Blockage of Booth Alley (No. 62, 1012) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Tiled ADOPTED T Recommended by the Committee on Legislation l� d,� � 00009, R. Rudnick - Buffalo Partnership Request Repeal Apprenticeship Ordinance (No. 71, Olt) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed Recommended by the Committee on Legislatio � ��., Req All Cert. License, Permit & Registrations to Clear a Collections Check (EDPI) (No. 28,9/18) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended b the Committee on Legislation y g I \1k) 03 Utilizing Bflo Special Police to Assist With Quality of Life Issues (Exec 1" Res) (No. 103, 9/18) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation \ tx,\� �i� Al 000094 R. Fontana -K. Skinner & O, Request to Convert Wilkes Ave to a One -Way St Proceeding North to South (No. 103, 914) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation c' N= Food Store License -- 1318 Fillmore (Item No. 54, C.C.P., Sept. 4, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana moved: That pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit & Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Food Store License to Abdulla Shuaibi, located at 1318 Fillmore Avenue (Pike's Peak Market). Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation TABxmv T :Iwp64 \jnswordlranv154c9- 4c.doc Chairman cf3 4 L ' k O k bd i i �i Secondhand Dealer — 175 Ohio Street (Item No. 58, C.C.P., Sept. 4, 2007) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Secondhand Dealer license to Ross Strawbrich d/b/a Buffalo Motor & Generator Corp, located at 175 Ohio Street. Passed. <-- ry"J'0 1 Z'1:21 I Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman TAB:rrnv t:\wp60\insword\riiiv15gc9-4c.doc 1 1 1 R i � O � i � * � '� iF # f i i � � if • i+w • iw �r !f !s } �' �afr����+►+tr #l�If i H 1 1 1 R 0 o o43 9 D. Bonifacio- Change in Street Direction Potomac Ave Between Richmond & Baynes Ave (No. 77, 914) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed FW01019VIWE Recommended by the Committee on Legislation lk\ . t M. Kearns -T. McCarthy -Hood Industries Enchroachment Providence St (No. 91, 914) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation E_ f aI P. Zlotkowski- Limousine Drop Off and Parking at HSBC Arena (No. 75,10/2) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation i �k� 000.100 P. Zlotkowski-Limousine Operators of WNY Req Where to Drop off Customers (No. 98, 9I4) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation f 4 E R. Fontana -Est Policy for City to Take Title to Any Property Not bid on at Foreclosure Auction (CCP# 125, 511) Vj) ) /J That the above item be the saute and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation l : 4 Establish a Policy for City to Take Title to Any Property Not Biel on at Foreclosure Auction (Assess/Tax) (CCP# 26, 6 /12) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation— l r i 000103 Establish a Policy for City to Take Title to Any Property Not Bid on at Foreclosure Auction (Assessfrax) (# 125, 5/1) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation 060:10 D. Smith -G. Hopkins Taxicab Ordinances and The Structure of Taxicabs (# 95, 7124) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation € 1 D. Bonifacio, R. Fontana -J. Marshall- Oppose City Apprentice Program Legislation (# 43, 7110) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation �'�'� D. Bonifacio, R. Fontana -D. Roetzer-- Oppose City Apprentice Program Legislation (# 44, 7110) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation i � � d New Federal Courthouse District Heating Proposal(PW) (# 31, 6126) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislatio J r� Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 137 - -- Code Enforcement (Item No. 157, C.C.P., Mar, 6, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana moved: That after the public hear gbefore e`Com ktob ' er 23, 2007, e Ordinance Amendment as coi Marc 6, 2007, bond the same hereby is approved. assed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation on Legislation on, 4n.tW No-157, C.C.P., Chairman TAB : rmv T;\76vp60lmswor&rmv11576- 6c.doc n C� Mt- Fontana moved that th a i Legislation tem be recommitted to the Committee on ADOPTED, t i=i .M= Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 175 — Fees (Property Managers) (Item No. 158, C.C.P., Mar. 6, 2007) That the above item be, and the sane hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana moved: That after the P'Yil e Octoba L'-iO-7'1We 2007Ordinance March the same Passed. before the Committee on Legislation on iendment as am - ed-i4jft No. 158, ,bv is avProved, .P., Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman TAB:rmv T:hvp601mswordlrmvl1 580- 6c.doc r� �l Aft- Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation ADOPTED. � t-,% 000110 Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 265 - Property Managers (Item No. 159, C.C.P., Mar. 6, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. . Fontana moved: hat a er tire, hearin October 3, 2P07, the O March 6, 0 , be and the m- e Passed. Committcec A Lcgislation on rs- contain d in Item 1� 45:9 - is approved. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman TAB:rmv T:%wp601mswordlr « v%I 59c3 - 6c.doc Alf- Fontana moved that the above item be Legislation recommitted to the Committee on ADOPTED. 3 j �,-) Battaglia'ITrucking Inc. - Transfer Station Appl.1037 -1055 Seneca St.(PW) (Corn 16,051]5) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation 0 ,nu c R.Fontana - Bison Scaffold & Mason's Supply Co.- Complaint -Bflo. Transfer Station (Com 56,05/15) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOP AI Reeommended by the Co►n► ittec on Legislation � �l) l) 3 Implement Tighter Restrictions on Second fland Dealers (Exe. 1 stRes) (Res 98,05/15) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation —_ -- J /1 (3040,11 Bringing City Govt Closer to Our Neighborhoods by Est. Neighborhood Quality of Life Centers (Res 130,04/17) That the above item be the same and hereby is Referred to the Special Committee on Budget ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation _ �i i �1- 660115 Implementatioa of Sinartcode in COB (Exc.Fin.Res) (Res 119,05/02) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOp`TED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation_ i Sidewalk Cafe License — 45 West Chippewa (Item No. 38, C.C.I., May 1, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Pon That the b •, and he heret 5 West Chime Passed. omn ssioner 1 is autl Ariz d to iss a (Big Shotz), to et )mic Development, Permit & a "mere lice I' Randall F ia�h City ht -of -wv "royid ,pections Services re Tbc.ated at /" all condl -I`o are Mr Fontana moved That the above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed Recommended by the Committee on Legislation TA€ miv T:lwp 6MmswordlrmvMc5- L c.doc E Chairman W\\ a 0-2- SPECIAL COMMITTEE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT (MICHAEL P. KEARNS, CHAIRPERSON) 00011 M. Kearns- Waterfront Dev in Relation to Marine Drive Apts That the above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Waterfront Developmenn ` 11 0001.1-8 Support for Waterfront Village Adv. Council (ft 150,5117)(Exc. I" Res) That the above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed ADOPTED d - q Recommended by the Committee on Waterfront Developmen tj M. Kearns - Articles re "Scrap the Skyway" & "Srnartcode Whitepaper" (FBQ That the above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed NIENIVIUD Recoinmcnded by the Committee on Waterfront Development 000120 M. LoCurto- Casino Ruling Could Eliminate Perks That the above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed ADOPTED a L: Recommended by the Committee on Waterfront Development (0� MI, 000121 L. Meckler- Transferring Outer Harbor Land to COB /Est. Amphitheatre On Outer Harbor (461,5/1) That the above item be the same and is Hereby Received and Filed ADOPTED r Recommended by the Committee on Waterfront Development I ' C/ 1 r-� 000=2 Transferring Outer 1-[arbor Land to the COB (EDP1)( #43,5115) That the above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Waterfront Development i x00123 M. Kearns -Trip to Milwaukee, WI & Chicago, IL ( #63,6/12) That the above item be the same and is hereby Received and filed ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Waterfront Development ,I � J �� P 50 RESOLUTIONS Oct 30, 2007 J� RESOLUTION 000124 By: Mr. Davis RE: Adam's Mark Hotel Sale /Request for Release and Consent to Assignment of Parking Garage Rights /Obligations. WHEREAS, The City of Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning in conjunction with the City of Buffalo Department of Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services and the Department of Law have been in discussions with the current owners /operators of the Adams Mark Hotel as well as with the proposed purchasers of the Adams Mark Hotel and their respective attorneys relating to the pending sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel; WHEREAS, Back in the late 1970's and the early 1980's when the hotel now known as the Adams Mark was being planned and built, BURA, the City and the original hotel developer entered into a series of agreements involving a BURA ground lease to the hotel developer for 99 years (the ground lease runs through the year 2077 at a yearly $52,360 rental payable to BURA by the hotel owner), a sublease back to the City for the parking garage component only, and a parking garage agreement between the City and the hotel developer under which the hotel developer or operator would operate the parking garage and re -pay the City the cost of the City- financed parking garage construction ($20,444 per month until the year 2023); WHEREAS, In connection with the proposed sale of the hotel to W2007 MVP Buffalo, LLC ( "MVP "), the City is being requested to give the City's formal consent and approval to allow the current hotel owner /operators to sell the hotel and to assign their interests in the Adam's Mark Parking Garage Sublease and Agreement as well as their interests in the related Parking Garage Agreement to MVP; WHEREAS, The current hotel owners /operators and their parent company guarantor are also seeking the City's formal consent to a Release from their obligations under the said agreements; WHEREAS, It is also noted that the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA), as ground lessor /owner of the land beneath the hotel, has been approached with requests similar to those received by the City as to the pending sale of the hotel; WHEREAS, The details of the still evolving arrangements under discussion among the City, BURA and the current hotel owners /operators and purchaser MVP are outlined in the attached revised discussion draft Tenn Sheet. Those components of the Term Sheet which are applicable to BURA are being reviewed and or approved separately by the BURA. Board; WHEREAS, formal City approval and execution of the requested releases and the consents for the parking garage matters is necessary in order for the hotel sale closing to proceed as scheduled for October 31, 2007; r} WHEREAS, I am hereby requesting the format consent and approval from the Common Council to have the Mayor or the Executive Director of the City's Office of Strategic Planning execute releases and consents and estoppel certificates and all such other documentation consistent with the intent of these actions and all of the foregoing as are in the opinion of the Corporation Counsel's office necessary and sufficient to facilitate the sale of the hotel while at the same time protecting the interests of the City,' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Common Council hereby consents to the foregoing requests and hereby authorizes execution and delivery of the necessary documentation by the Mayor or the Executive Director of the City's Office of Strategic Planning subject to and conditioned upon each of the following: 1. Amendment and or negotiation of the provisions of the Term Sheet and related agreements and documentation to form and substance as is satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, the City's Office of Strategic Planning and the City Department of Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services; 2. City's receiving adequate assurances of continued monthly payments of the $20,440.03 as called for in certain of the above described agreements, such assurances having been preliminarily outlined in the attached Term Sheet, all said assurances to be in form and substance as are fully satisfactory to the City's Office of Strategic Planning and the City Department of Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services in their sole discretion; 3_ All such other conditions as are required by the Office of Strategic Planning, the City's Law Department and or the City Department of Ec De velopment, Perm & Inspection Services. Brian C. Davis Terre Sheet Adam's Rib Ranch Corporation and Kummer Development Corporation Sale of Adam's Mary. Hotel — Buffalo to W2007 NI Buffalo, LLC Scheduled Closing Date -- October 31, 2007 Matters Pertaining to the City of Buffalo and. the City of Buffalo Urban: Renewal Agency October 4123, 2007 A. Parties and Abbreviations '1 Abbreviation City of Buffalo . City City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency BURA Adam's Rib Ranch Corporation Adam's Kummer Development Corporation. Kummer HBE Corporation 1fBE Seven Seventeen HB Buffalo Corporation 717 W2007 MVP Buffalo, LLC MVP B. Summary of Current Status The Adam's Mark Hotel — Buffalo (the "Hotel ") is currently owned by Adam's and Kummer. The Hotel is leased by Adam's and Kummer to 717. All three companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of HBE. LEGAL_U5_W 9 57301911.2 1 The Hotel is situated on lands that are owned by BURA. These Iands are currently leased to Adam's and Kummer pursuant to a 1978 land lease (the "Land Lease ") with the original owner of the Hotel. The term of the Ladd Lease is through August 18, 2077. The annual rent is $52,360 per year. Under the Land Lease, the owner of the hotel has the option to purchase the lands from BURA for $748,000 provided that the option is exercised by August 15, 2008. A portion of the lands that were leased by BURA. to the hotel owner pursuant to the Land Lease were subleased to the City by way of a 1978 sublease and agreement (the. "Sublease and Agreement ") for purposes of financing the construction of a parking garage that was, initially, to be operated by the City. The City financed the construction of the parking garage and then re- leased the parking garage to the then hotel owner in a 1983 lease (the. "Parking Garage Lease' )_ The term of the Parking Garage Lease was forty (40) years from June 1, 1983 through May 3.1, 2023: The monthly rent is $20,440.03, an amount sufficient to amortize the City's financing for constructing the parking garage with interest at the rate of 5.60% per annum. The hotel owner has the right to buy out the Sublease and Agreement as well as Parking Garage Lease by paying the unamortized amount of the City's financing in constructing the parking garage. Through Auger October -of 2007, that buy- out amount was approximately $2,5 4 $2,546,165.65 Adam's and Kummer currently hold the landlord's interest in the Sublease and Agreement and the tenant's interest in the Parking Garage Lease. Adam's, Kummer. and/or 717 have an obligation to maintain the hotel to a defined Standard. All obligations of Adam's and Kummer to BURA and the City under the respective agreements axe guaranteed by HBE. Based on the foregoing, the owner of the Hotel could buy out the interests of BURA and the City with respect to the Hotel for $748,000 and approximately $2 ,546 65.6 -(as of A*w,,a4 October 2007), respectively. C. Sale of the Hotel.; Transactions with BURA and the City HBE and its related entities have entered into a contract to sell the Hotel as well as various other hotels to Oxford Lodging related entities. A new limited liability company, MVP, will purchase the Hotel. LEGAL 57301911.2 2 Insofar as BUPA and the City are concerned, the following would occur: Adam's and Kummer would assign their interests in the Land Lease to MVP, and MVP would assume all of the obligations of Adam's and Kummer under and pursuant to the Land Lease that arise subsequent to the sale— c ; , 4 11 t� b 2. The obligations of MVP to BURA (other than for hotel maintenance matters ) would be secured by a letter of credit in the sum of $700,000 issued by a commercial bank. BURA would be entitled to draw on the letter of credit on demand kin the amount so demanded by cert- ifying to the issuer of the letter of credit as follows: (i) MVP had defaulted under the terms of the Land Lease (beyond applicable notice and cure periods) adrd or the amount of the draw was necessary to reimburse BURR for amounts that were then due and owing to BURA under the terms of the Land Lease; or (ii) The letter of credit was due to expire in less than thirty (30) days and had not been renewed, To the extent that the amount drawn on the letter of credit was less than the amount that MVP could elect to pay to acquire the lairds covered by the Land Lease (currently $748,000), MVP would be entitled to pay the difference (such difference in acauisition mice to be determined by BURR in BURA's sole discretion if the draw down: occurs after December 31. 1 ZOO9 l and, in such event, the property covered by the Land Lease would then be conveyed to MVP in accordance with the terms of the Land Lease and the Land Lease would be terminated except to the extent of any non - financial covenants that would survive pursuant to the express terms of the Land Lease. 3. The time to exercise the option to purchase the property covered by the Land Lease would be extended from August 15, 2008 Through December 31, 2009. 4 BURR would release HBE and its related entities (Adam's, Kummer and 717) from any liabilities under the Land Lease following the sale. LEGAL US_W # 57301911.2 5. Adam's and Kummer would assign their interests in the Sublease and Agreement and in the Parking Garage Lease to N1VP, and MVP would assume all of the obligations of Adam's and Kummer under and pursuant to the Sublease and Agreement and the Parking Garage Lease that arise subsequent to the sale. D. 6. The obligations of MVP to City be secured by a letter of credit in the sum. of $2,300,000 issued by a commercial bank. The City would be entitled to draw on the letter of credit on demand (in the amount so demanded ) by certifying to the issuer of the letter of credit as follows: (ii) MVP had defaulted under the terms of the Sublease and Agreement and /or the Parking Garage Lease (beyond applicable notice and cure periods) ftad or the amount of the draw was necessary to reimburse the City for amounts that were then due and owing the City under the terms of the Sublease and Agreement and/or the Park_ ing Garage Lease; or (ii) The letter of credit was due to expire in less than thirty (30) days and had not been renewed. To the extent that the amount drawn on the letter of credit was less than the amount that MVP could elect to pay to pay off the City financing of the parking garage. (approximately $''; $2,546,165.65 as of Auos; October 2007), MVP would be entitled to pay the difference and, in such event, the City's interest in the parking garage would be conveyed to MVP in accordance with the terms of the Sublease and Agreement, and the Sublease and Agreement along with the Parking Garage Lease would be terminated except to the extent of any non- financial covenants that would survive pursuant to the express terms of the Sublease and Agreement and/or the Parking Garage Lease. 7. The City would release 613E and its related entities (Adam's, Kummer and 717) from any liabilities under the Sublease and Agreement and the Parking Garage Lease following the sale. S. The letters of credit balances will be reduced 11 11 eaek Dollar- of (accordin to formulas to be designated by and acce atable to the City and SURA in their sole respective discretion as rent is paid under the Land Lease or Parking Agreement, as applicable. Term Sheet for discuss on_ purposes only LEGAL W # 57301911-2 4 7 This Term Sheet is for discussion purposes only. No contractual obligations shall arise until actual documents implementing the above transactions are negotiated, executed and delivered. LEGAL_US_W 9 57301911 -2 5 w w w o ; F BY: MR. FRANCZYK RE: Appointment to Board of Assessment WIIEREAS: The Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation has requested the appointment of two temporary board members to the Board of Assessment Review, NOW TIIERFIFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Common Council appoints Arthur Robinson of 192 Maurice Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14210 as a temporary Board of Assessment Review member for a period of one year. Mr. Robinson has a long, productive history of service on many city boards, including the Citizens' Advisory Committee to the Capital Budget and citizen liaison to Buffalo City Housing Court. AVID A. FRANCZYK E M BY MESSERS FRANCZYK, KEARNS AND FONTANA RE: OPPOSE FEMA PLAN INCLUDING OLD 1" WARD IN FLOODPLAIN WI-IERIAS: The federal Emergency Management Agency (FNMA) is proposing a preliminary map which puts the Old First Ward in the l 00 -year flood plain; and, WHEREAS: 'file inclusion of the Old First Ward into the 100 -year floodplain would have an extremely negative impact on some property owners in the Ward, who might be forced by FEMA to buy expensive flood insurance. According; to FEMA regulations, property owners who currently hold federally backed mortgages or home improvement loans on properties located in designated floodplains are required to purchase flood insurance policies on their property; and, WHEREAS: Any Iender may, as part of their of their standard business practices, require flood insurance as a conditions of any loan; and, WI-IEREAS: It is in the interest of the City of Buffialo to aggressively challenge the FEMA findings in order to prevent the Old First Ward's designation into the 100 -year flood plain; and, WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo has contracted with the URS company to analyze the data and methodology utilized by FEMA and the New York State Department of I?nvironmental Conservation (DIV) in calculating the flood zone; and, WHEREAS: It is hoped the URS study will result in a showing of flawed results or methodology which would eliminate the Old First Ward and other affected areas in South Buffalo and Kaisertown from the I00 -year floodplain; and, WHEREAS. FEMA results reportedly suggest that the I.IDAR airborne surveying technology used to calculate land elevation in the Old First Ward pushes the neighborhood into the 100 -year flood plain by a mere fraction of a percentage point; and, WHEREAS: The Old First Ward. was previously in a 500 -year flood plain, which has no adverse impact on property owners, but FEMA's recent 580.08 elevation reading puts the Old First Ward at just below the flood plain tree rating; of 581; NOW ` HERE ORE BE I`I' RESOI,,VED: <J `That the Common Council is opposed to the inclusion of the Old First Ward, in the 100- \P year floodplain map, which would cause great hardship for property owners, as well as stifle economic development on Buffalo's waterfront, which is on the cusp of true revitalization; Y TL BE IT IiUTHER RESOLVED: That FEMA re- examine its methodology as an opportunity to reject the preliminary map putting the Old First Ward into the I00 -Year Flood Plain; BE IT FURTHER RF SOLVED: That the Common Council is appealing to FF,MA to revoke its designation of the Old First Ward as a 100 -Year Flood Plain; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Brown Administration be requested to outline its strategy and efforts to remove the Old First Ward frorn the 100 -year FNMA floodplain snap during the FEMA allowed preliminary food map Appeal Period beginning November 1, 2007; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That our federal delegation which has effectively challenged the FEMA floodplain designation in South Buffalo and Kaisertown be requested to aggressively work to prevent the Old First Ward ftOrn being included in the permanent adopted I00 -year floodplain map; BE IT FINALLY RESOLVI?,D: That copies of this resolution be forward to United States Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Clinton, Reps. Brian Higgins and Louise Slaughter, New York State Senator William Stachowski and Mark Schroeder, F E,MA and the DEC. CtAr iid A. F ranczyk n Michael P. Kearns Richard A. Fontana ADOPT RES THE REMAINDER REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION �.s Sponsor: Mrs. Russell 1 5 Subject: A Third -Party Notification Requirement Whereas: Various organizations serve as operators and managers ot' City owned facilities that are used to provide community related services to local residents and taxpayers; and Whereas: Many of these same operators and managers are responsible for paying the cost of the facilities utilities, either directly to their energy provider or to the City as part of a City -wide bulk - purchase buying arrangement; and Whereas: From time to time and due to escalating program costs and limited funding, these operators and managers may find themselves deficient in their ability to pay their energy and utility related costs; and Whereas: Many energy providers offer a third- -party notification program that allows the subscriber to designate a third party to whom notice will be given whenever subscriber's account relationship is in arrears; and Whereas: It would be in the best interests of the City to have immediate knowledge of a City facility operator or managers inability to pay their respective utility costs and the potential for discontinuation of service at such facilities; and Whereas: Inclusion of a clause in all City Contracts for the operation or management of City facilities would better enable the City to react to utility payment deficiencies and to deal with the potential inconvenience to facility users and/or harm to the structures themselves resulting from the related loss of utility service. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council hereby requests the Law Department to review all City Contracts and Agrecn Grits for the operation and management of City facilities and ensure that a third - party notification clause is included therein, and in those cases that such a requirement is not contained in the respective terms, that an addendum be negotiated to require such notification. Arid Be It Further Resolved: That the City Law Department report back to this Common Council upon the completion of this directive stated above. BONNIE' E. RLJSS.EI.,.I.. �k\ ADOPT ?ST RESOLVE THE REMAINDER REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE BY: Ms. RUSSELL �J �xx'►�rai ♦ BUDGET AND PERS ONNEL A MENDMENT 65 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PERMITS & INSPECTION SERVICES 1150 — HOUSING & INSPECTION The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section 1. of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to 65 Economic Development, Permits & Inspections, 1150- Housing & Inspection which currently reads: 0 Boiler Inspector 41 Building Inspector Is hereby amended to read: 1 Boiler Inspector 43 Building Inspector $ 35,378 - $ 42,289 $ 39,499 - $ 45,696 $ 35,378 - $ 42,289 $ 39,499 - $ 45,696 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3 -19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the above - mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position RICHARD M. TOBE, COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES AND DONNA J. ESTRICH, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. 'Z�; - - �___ kICHARD M. TOBE - COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PERMIT & INSPECTION PASO % SERVICES r F DO DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel 10/25/2007 Attachment CI .-,�w �[ T 'f"Y Z2 7 T- A T CI x z v F BUF FAJL-d DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER BYRON W. BROWN MAYOR Janet Penksa, Commissioner Administration, Finance & Urban Affairs 203 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 September 14, 2007 RE: Salary Ordinance Amendment Dear Janet: Cit "�S'tat RICHARD M. TORE COMMISSIONI'R We would like to request a salary ordinance amendment to facilitate the creation of two new positions in our department as follows: That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to 65 — Economic Development, Permit and Inspection Services, 1150 -- Housing and Enforcement which currently reads: 41 Building Inspectors 0 Boiler Inspectors $ 39,499. - $ 45,696. $ 35,378. - $ 42,289. Should be amended to read: e Building Inspectors $ 39,499. -$45,696. 1 Boiler Inspector $ 35,378, - $ 42,289. We will support the salary of the �o new positions with funds available in budget account # 16550006/480000. Building Inspector should be funded at step 3 ($ 42,597), since the next in line from the preferred list for that title is now a permanent contingent Building Inspector at step 3. The Boiler Inspector should be funded at step 5 ($42,289), because if the hiree is in possession of a 1 Class Stationary Engineer's License issued by the City of Buffalo at the time of appointment, he must be hired at the maximum salary per Local 17 contract. Please call me at extension 4972 with any questions or concerns. Thank you. Si cerely, Richard Tobe, Commissioner 65 NIAGARA SQUAB . / 324 CITY F IUJ, / BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3303 / (7] G) 851 -4572 / FAX (716) 851 -4242 / 17rnail: rtol c akin- buff0L com ��� . � - . � � �a� � � I O . � � 1 j F f s f. � _ - a ;1 +ifs *� 1 .. - +� i .. � � � c BUDGET AND PERSONNEL AMENDMENT 01— LEGISLATIVE 1010 n�10 ['r UN i Aran BE ff Q ,^ l..�U1"�Ir..��LAW�l�lY�1J�i+� rr i The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: 0001.29 That part of Section 1 of Chapter 3 5 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to 01 — Legislative- 1010 - Councihnember # 9 which currently reads: 2 Legislative Assistant $ 31,631 Is hereby amended to read: I Senior Legislative Assistant $ 39,003 1 Legislative Aide $3 . 0,258 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3 -19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the above - mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position GERALD A. CHWALINSKI, CITY CLERK AND DONNA J. ESTRICH, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. GE D A. C ALIN kl CITY CLERK 2 DONNA J. ESTRICH DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE APPROVED AS TO FORM f o"uration Counsel 10/22/2007 Attaahment �5� 10/2212067 10:20 716851 -4845 CITY CLERK OFFICE OF THE CI T Y CLERK GERALD A. CHWALINSKI City Gterk Registrar of Vital Statisticq PATRICK SOLE, JR. Deputy City Clerk DIANA RICO Deputy Cify Clerk vital srativics September 28, 2007 Janet E. Penksa, Commissioner Department of Administration and .finance 203 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Ms. Penksa: PAGE" 01 68 NIAGARA SQUARE ROOM 1308 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 PHONE: (716) 551 -5431 FAX: (716) 851 -4845 Please prepare the following Salary Ordinance Amendment for Cotulcilmember. 9 for The Next Council Meeting. From (2) Legislative Assistants $34,631 101/00001 411001 To (1) Legislative Aide $30,258 (1) Sr Legislative Assistant $39,003 101100001 411001 Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Yours truly, Gerald A. Chwalinski City Clerk GC /cl �' BUDGET AND PERSONNEL AMENDMENT 65 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PERMITS & INSPECTION SERVICES 1150 - HO USING & INSPEC 000IL The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to 65 Economic Development, Permits & Inspections, 1150- Housing & Inspection which currently reads: 2 Chief Building Inspector Is hereby amended to read: 3 Chief Building Inspector From 16550006 — 480000 Other Services To: 16550001 - 411001 Salary $ 43,929 - $ 50,802 $ 43,929 - $ 50,802 $ 32,000 $ 32,000 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3 -19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the above - mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position RICHARD M. TORE, COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES AND DONNA J. ESTRICH, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. RICHARD M. TOBE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES DONNA J. ESTRICH DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE APPROVED AS TO FORM �' .. Corporation Counsel 10/29/2007 / Attachment /� ` ` '| ! \ Jd BY: DEMONE A SMITH Appointments Commissioner of Deeds That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 2008, conditional, upon the person so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City Clerk: Louis Vacanti Yvonne Reid Rosemary Mathieson Diana Cihak Total; 4 +i�' i 000132 BY. DEMONE A SMITII Appointments Commissioners of Deeds Required for the Proper Performance of Public Duties That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for The term ending December 31, 2008, conditional upon the persons so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City of Buffalo Kristen McHugh Yuri Hreshchyshyn Jennifer Holquin Joyce DiChristina Susan Burton Lisa Keane John Mikulik Linda Stankowski TOTAL 8 ►r6 K ANNOUNCEMENT OP COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers, 13 ° ' floor City hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Civil Service A.M. Committee on Finance A.M. following Civil Service Committee on Comm. Dev. P.M. Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 9:45 o'clock Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 10:00 o'clock Wednesday, November. 7 , 2007 at 1:00 o'clock Committee on Legislation Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. e ove ber , , 1 ' loc Special Committees Special committee on Waterfront Wednesday, Nov 7, 2007 at 5:00 o'clock I'M Development (Public Disclaimed All meetings are subiect to change and cancellation by the respective Chairmen of Council Committees. In the event that there is sufficient time liven for notification it will be provided. In addition there ma be meetings set up whereby the City Clerk's Office is not made aware._therefore, unless we receive notice front the respective Chairmen, we can onl i notification of what we are made aware. 1� r 53 I s No. Adjournment at On a motion by Mr. Bonifacio, Seconded by Mrs. Russell, the Council adjourned. � 0 GERALD CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK Oct 30, 2007