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Home My WebLink About07-0417CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUI=FALO TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007 AT 2:00 P.M. Present — David A. Franczyk, President of the Council, and Councilmembers: I3onifacio, 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 April 3, 2007 were approved. I30NIFACIO DAVIS I ONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [------- - - - - -- l [ MAJ - 5 [ 2I3 - 6 [314- 7] *A E" NO f X X � x � x x x 9 0 U FROM T}IE MAYOR C FROM THE HE MAYOR - EXECU`T'IVE I)f. I'ARTMi NT Ll FROM THE OFF=ICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES a t #1 (Rev. 1/93) Single ;Page Communication to the Common Council To: The Common Council: Date: April 1 l , 2007 From: Department: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Division: DI OF CITIZEN S Subject [ Cttize s' Participation Academy. C� Prior Council Reference: (If Any): Ext. ( Item No. xx.x, C.C. xx /xx/ This is to advise the Honorable Common Council of the continued implementation and execution of Mayor Byron W. Brown's Citizens' Participation Acadeany for City of Buffalo residents. The Academy's orientation session was held on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 and will run for approximately 9 sessions. The Academy will conclude with commencement exercises to be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2007. The second session of the Academy is comprised of 30 participants, representing all Councilmatic districts of the City of Buffalo. Each session affords participants to meet informally with city administrators and officials regarding numerous facets of city government and learn ways in which citizens can access the various services that are offered. For your convenience, attached you will find a summary of the Academy's objectives. We expect to offer this opportunity to City of Buffalo residents, ages '1 S and over, twice a year in the fall and spring. Our Fall Session is scheduled to begin on September 11, 2007, Below you will find a list of participants for the Spring 2007 session. Delaware - Laura Chestnut, Matthew McMurray, Michael Rio, Maria Russin Ellicott- Joseph Maniaci, Greg Rehwoldt, Sara Vickers- Hopkins Fillmore - Jennifer .Gibbs, Irene Hawkesworth, Teresa Peeples -Polk LoveJoy- Luke Dyer, Denise Hurst Masten- Nettie Anderson, Louise Bonner, Donna Brown, Bradford Watts North- Robert Lowery, Ellen Loyd, Anna Pacifico Niagara- Michael Collins, Carolyn Gullo, Sue Marfino, Peter Wolfe South- Fatima HaSidi, Marisol Lopez University- Chandra Banks, Shannon Carter, Dale Martin �i Department Head Name: Title: Signature of Department Head: Oswaldo Mestre J r. Citizens' Participation Academy "Educating, Empo- wering, c:� EnCzghtening Citizens to Strengthen the City of cBuffaCn" InaXortant Points: Y Classes for the Spring 2007 session are scheduled from March 27th, 2007- May 29th, 2007. This 9- session course, offered once in the fall and again in the spring, is geared towards City of Buffalo residents axe 18 and over. ➢ The curriculum is designed to educate participants on numerous structures of city government, provide interaction with public officials, and engage members in hands -on activities and discussions surrounding vital issues in our communities. S Academy sessions will host diverse themes including education, public safety, and economic development. An assortment of public officials from a range of departments, including the Departments of Public Works, Police, fire, Board of Education., and Office of Strategic Planning to name a few, will present at these seminars. Participants will learn: y tlow the City of Buffalo is designed and supported Y The City's relationship to Eric County i' '] 'he Buffalo .Public School System and various other public agencies y blow to access needed services and vital resources. Partici ants will he re aired to complete 3 oL the Lollosvinj, tasks throw rhout the duration o, Lthe academy: i Perform a police ride -along or visit a police precinct Y 'rake a complaint in the Mayor's Call and Resolution Center ➢ Attend a Common Council Meeting or attend a CitiStat session ➢ Conduct a Community Satisfaction Survey Y Volunteer al a community center (at the discretion of Community services) Goals: ➢ After completion of the academy, graduates will be able to serve as liaisons between block clubs and community based organizations, local businesses, and City I [all. Y Graduates will be encouraged and invited to become active volunteers within city government. Applications are available at the Division of Citizen Scrviccs, 218 City Hall, via the World Wide Web at www.city- buffalo.coni, or via electronic tuail at c a �r�i itv- k�uffa�o.cozn. _ Please contact The Division of Citizen services at 85 t -5515, if you need any further assistance or information on this process. FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD 6 # 1 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE April 11, 2007 FROM : DEPARTMENT: CITY PLANNING BOARD 0 t 0 2 DIVISION: SUBJECT: E : SEQR Lead Agency Designation by City of Buffalo r.. Planning Board —1081 Elmwood Avenue E: Pano's Restaurant building addition and parking lot [ : reconfiguration PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) 1: Ex. (Item NO. C.C.P. ) TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, April 10, 2007, considered the matter captioned above and voted to solicit SEQRA Lead Agency status. Prior to the implementation of the above - referenced project, the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEAR) must be satisfied. The project, as defined under SEAR, is an "Unlisted Action" for which the City of Buffalo Planning Board recommends the completion of a coordinated environmental review. As per Section 617.6 of the regulation an agency responsible for determining the effect of this project on the environment must designated from the involved agencies within thirty days of this notification. The City of Buffalo Planning Board proposes to assume the SEAR lead agency status for this action, and respectfully requests the Common Council's approval of this proposal. The draft of the project Environmental Assessment Form is enclosed for your review. If the Common Council has no objection to the designation of the City of Buffalo Planning Board as SEQR lead agency, please respond to Frank A. Manuele, Chairman, Buffalo City Planning Board, 901 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202, within the thirty day period. cc: 7�s_st. Corporation Counsel Peter Savage (11 FL) Planning Board Files TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Frank A. Manuele TYPE TITLE Chairman SIGNATURE OF DEPAR'T'MENT HEAD: �� r �' PART 1 - PROJECT INFORMATION Prepared by Project Sponsor NOTICE: This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect on the environment. Please complete the entire form, Parts A through E. Answers to these questions will be considered as part of the application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide any additional information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3. It is expected that completion of the full EAF will be dependent on information currently available and will not involve new studies, research or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and cnnn�f., o arh i natanrtP A. Site Description Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas. suburban 1. Present land use:. ❑ Urban F1 Industrial ® ❑ Residential Commercial ❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Other 2. Total acreage of project area: 0.40 acres . APPROXIMATE ACREAGE (area of improvement) acres Meadow or Brushland (non - agricultural) Forested Agricultural (Includes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.) Wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24, 25 of ECL) Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill) Roads, .buildings and other paved surfaces Other (Indicate type) Green space ❑ Rural (non -farm) PRESENTLY acres acres acres acres acres .42 acres .04 acres AFTER COMPLETION acres acres acres acres acres .36 acres acres 3. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site? a. Soil drainage: El Well drained 1D0% of site Moderately well drained °� of site ❑ Poorly drained % of site b. If any agricultural land is involved, how many acres of soil are classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land Classification System? — acres. (See 1 NYCRR 370). 4. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? ❑ Yes ® No a. What is depth to bedrock? — (in feet) 5. Approximate percentage of proposers project site with ® 0 -10% 100 ❑ 10 -15% slopes. [115% or greater % 6. Is project substantially contiguous to, or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or the National Registers of Historic Places? ❑ Yes ® No Please Complete Each Question - Indicate N.A. if not applicable )b 7. Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? 8. What is the depth of the water table? (in feet) 9. Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer? ❑ Yes No 10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities. presently exist in the project area? 11 ■ ►s • ❑ Yes ® No Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? ❑ Yes ® No According to Identify each species 12. Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, or other geological formations) ❑ Yes ® No Describe 13 Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, explain 14 Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? ❑ Yes ® No 15. Streams within or contiguous to project area: NA a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary 16. Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area: NA a. Name b. Size (in acres) 17. Is the site served by existing public utilities? ® Yes ❑ No a) If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection ® Yes ❑ No b) If Yes, will improvements be necessary to allow ® Yes ❑ No connection? 18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agricultural and Markets Law, Article 25 -AA, Section 303 and 304? ❑ Yes ® No 19. Is the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8 of the ECL, and 6 NYCRR 617? ❑ Yes ® No 20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? ❑ Yes ® No B. Project Description 1. Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate) a. Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor .46 acres. b. Project acreage to be developed: .46 acres initially; .46 acres ultimately. c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped 0 acres. d. Length of project, in miles: NA (If appropriate) e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed 100%. f. Number of off-street parking spaces existing 15; 0 proposed g. Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour NA (upon completion of project)? h. If residential: Number and type of housing units: NA One Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium Initially Ultimately I. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure 28' +!- to match existing _ height; 61' width; 31' length. j. Linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? 61' Ft. 2. How much natural material (.e., rock, earth, etc.) will be rernoved from the site? 3. Will disturbed areas be reclaimed? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA a. if yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed? b. Will topsoil be stockpiled for ❑ Yes ❑ No reclamation? c. Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? ❑ Yes O- • 4. How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site? 0 acres. 5. Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally- important vegetation be removed by this project: ❑ Yes ® No 6. If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction 8 months; (including demolition). 7. If multi - phased:, a. Total number of phases anticipated ,,,, (number). b. Anticipated date of commencement phase c. Approximate completion date of final phase d. Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? ❑ Yes ❑ No 8. Will blasting occur during construction? ❑ Yes ® No 9. Number of jobs generated: during construction 15 ; after project is complete 15 10. Number of jobs eliminated by this project 0. 11. Will project require relocation of any projects or ❑ Yes ® No if yes, explain facilities? 12. is surface liquid waste disposal involved? ❑ Yes ® No a. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc.) and amount b. Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged 13. Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? ❑ Yes ® No Type 14. Will surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal? ❑ Yes ® No Explain 15. Is projector any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain? ❑ Yes ® No 16. Will the project generate solid waste? ® Yes {] No a. If yes, what is the amount per month 1 tons b If yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used? ® Yes ❑ No c. If yes, give name To be determine location d. Will any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? Yes ED No e. If Yes, explain 17. Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste? ❑ Yes ® No a. If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? tons/month. b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life? Years. 18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? ❑ Yes ®No 19. Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? ❑ Yes ® No 20. Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? ❑ Yes ® No 21. Will project result in an increase in energy use? ❑ Yes M No If yes, indicate type(s) 22. If water supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacity NA gallons /minute 23. Total anticipated water usage per day NA 24. Does project involve Local, State, or Federal f=unding? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, explain 25. Approvals Required: City, Town, Village Board ❑ Yes ® Yes ❑ No ❑ No City, Town, Village Planning Board ❑ Yes ❑ No City Town Zoning Board City, County Health Department ❑ Yes ❑ No Other Local Agencies ❑ Yes ❑ No Other Regional Agencies ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ No State Agencies Federal Agencies ❑ Yes ❑ No Type C. Zoning and Planning information 1. Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? Yes ❑ No If Yes, indicate decision required: . ❑ zoning amendment ❑ zoning variance ❑ special use permit ❑ new /revision of master plan ❑ resource management plan ❑ other 2. What is the zoning classification(s) of the site? ca Submittal Date ❑ subdivision ® site plan 3. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developers as permitted by the proposed zoning? 4. What is the proposed zoning of the site? EB 5. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning? 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? ® Yes ❑ No 7. What are the predominant land uses) and zoning classifications within a '/ mile radius of proposed action? EB /R3 8. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining /surrounding land uses within a % mile? ® Yes ❑ No 9. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? NA 1 o. Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts? ■ � 11. Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation , education, police, fire protection)? ❑ Yes ® No a. If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? ❑ Yes ❑ No 12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present ❑ Yes ® No levels? b. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic? ❑ Yes ❑ No D. Informational Details Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project. If there are or may be any adverse impacts associated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or avoid them. E. Verification I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/S r Name Jeremy M er Date 04-09-07 Signature Title — Jr. Project Architect 0 Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic PIanning, dated April 11, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby consents to the City of Buffalo Planning Board as Lead Agency for the 1081 Elinwood Avenue — Pano's Restaurant building addition and parking lot reconfiguration project. Passed. WER PJS:rmv TANvp60\mswor&rcnvl l ac4 -16a. Bloc *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS * * * FONTANA * *` FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS * °� LOCURTO * RUSSELL SMITH [ ------------- ) [MAJ- 51 # g # p [213 W 6) [ 314 - 7 # 1 (Rev, 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE April 11, 2007 FROM DEPARTMENT: CITY PLANNING BOARD DIVISION: SUBJECT: [ : SEQR Lead Agency Designation by City of Buffalo [ : Planning Board -- 45=49 Federal Avenue [ : Laidlaw Inc. - additional 21 vehicle parking lot PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: Ex. (Dena No. C.G.P. ) TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, April 10, 2007, considered the matter captioned above and voted to solicit SEQRA Lead Agency status. Prior to the implementation of the above- referenced project, the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) must be satisfied. The project, as defined under SEQR, is an "Unlisted Action" for which the City of Buffalo Planning Board recommends the completion of a coordinated environmental review. As per Section 617.6 of the regulation an agency responsible for determining the effect of this project on the environment must designated from the involved agencies within thirty days of this notification. The City of Buffalo Planning Board proposes to assume the SEQR lead agency status for this action, and respectfully requests the Common Council's approval of this proposal. The draft of the project Environmental Assessment Form is enclosed for your review. If the Common Council has no objection to the designation of the City of Buffalo Planning Board as SEQR lead agency, please respond to Frank A. Manuele, Chairman, Buffalo City Planning Board, 901 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202, within the thirty day period. cc: MR . ' Corporation Counsel Peter Savage (11 Fl.) Planning Board Files TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Frank A. Manuele TYPE TITLE: Chairman SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: /L a a� .1.r.�...�.....�.. � -_te . 7�J� I � i� 14- 16- 4(2167) - Text 12 PROJECT I.D. NUMBER 617.21 Appendix C Short Environmental Quality Review SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM 0 For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only PART I PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed b Pject sponsor) 1. APPLICANT /SPONSOR: 2. PROJECT NAME Laidlaw Education Services FederaUShawrlee Parking Lot 3. PROJECTLOCATION: Municipality Buffalo, New York County Erie 4. PRECISELOCATION (Street address and road Intersections, prominent landmarks, etc. or provide map) Southeast comer of Federal and Shawnee, SOL 090.30 -11.1 5. IS PROPOSED ACTION: MNew [DExpanslon Modification /alteration 6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY: The project will demolish an existing structure for construction of a paved parking fat with fencing, lighting, drainage and landscaping. 7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED: Initially < 1.00 acres Ultimately < 1.00 acres S. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICT] ONS? Dyes Fx 11 no, describe briefly SOL 090.30 -11.1 is currently zoned residential. 9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? F X Residential Industrial QCOmmerclal QAgricuiture 017ark/Forest/Open space QOthor Describe: Residential and Commercial. 10, DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)? �X Yos QNo It yes, list agancy(s) and permil/approvals Buffalo Common COUnCil Buffalo Planning Board. 1 1 . DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? Yes EINo It yes, list agency name and permit/apprWal N/A 12, AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT /APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION? FlYes X�Na N/A I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROViDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE w Educallon,Bemices Date: „T Signature: It the action Is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the OVER Iaidlaw3federalcSEQRp1 1 Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, dated April 11, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby consents to the City of Buffalo Planning Board as Lead Agency for the Laidlaw Inc. additional 21 vehicle parking lot project. Passed. i PJS:rmv T :Vvp601mswordVrnvll be4- 16a.doc I ( U *AXE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [NW- Sj 9 0 [213 - 6] [ 314 - 71 # 1 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE April 11, 2007 FROM : DEPARTMENT: CITY PLANNING BOARD DIVISION: SUBJECT: L. SEQR Lead Agency. Designation by City of Buffalo [ : Planning Board - Aids. Community . ..ryice. I E: 206 South Elmwood venue Proposed three [ : story building addition PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: Ex. (Item No. C.C.P. ) 1 TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, April 10, 2007, considered the matter captioned above and voted to solicit SEQRA Lead Agency status. Prior to the implementation of the above - referenced project, the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) must be satisfied. The project, as defined under SEQR, is an "Unlisted Action" for which the City of Buffalo Planning Board recommends the completion of a coordinated environmental review. As per Section 617.6 of the regulation an agency responsible for determining the effect of this project on the environment must designated from the involved agencies within thirty days of this notification. The City of Buffalo Planning Board proposes to assume the SEQR lead agency status for this action, and respectfully requests the Common Council's approval of this proposal. The draft of the project Environmental Assessment Form is enclosed for your review. If the Common Council has no objection to the designation of the City of Buffalo Planning Board as SEQR lead agency, please respond to Frank A. Manuele, Chairman, Buffalo City Planning Board, 901 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202, within the thirty day period. cc: corporation Counsel Peter Savage 0 1 FL) Planning Board Files TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME Frank A. Manuele TYPE TITLE Chairman SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: r�� APR- 11-M2007 14:05 S I LVESTR I ARCHITECTS PC (10 tail -+ r r.s 1 . �� PART 1 - PROJECT INFORMATION Prepared by Project Sponsor NOTICE: This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant affect on the environment. Please complete the entire form, Parts A through E. Answers to these questions will be considered as part of the application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review, Provide any additional information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3. 11 is expected that completion of the full EAF will be dependent on information currently available and will not involve new studies, research or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and specify each instance. NAME OF ACTION AFTER COMPLETION AIDS Community Services acres LOCATION OF ACTION (Include street Address, Municipality and County) acres 205 south Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY Erie Count acres NAME OF APPLICANTISPONSOR BUSINESS TELEPHONE Silvestri Architects PC 716 691 -0900 ADDRESS .22 acres 80 Pineview Or _07 acres CITY/PO STATE ZIP CODE Amherst NY t 422a NAME, OF OWNER (if different) BUSINESS TELEPHONE 716 847 -0212 ADDRESS CITYIPO STATE ZIP CODE DESCRIPTION OF ACTION An additional three sto building will be added to the West side of the existing five sta buildin . Please Complete Each Question - Indicate N.A. if not applicable A. Site Description Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas. 1. Present land use: C] Urban [3 Industrial N ® Residential {suburban ❑Rural {ran -farm) Commercial ❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Other 2. Total acreage of project area: 0.72 acres APPROXIMATE ACREAGE (area of improvement) acres Meadow or Brushland (non- agricultural) Forested Agricultural (Includes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.) Wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24, 25 of ECL) Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill) Roads, buildings and other paved surfaces Other (Indicate type) Green space PRESENTLY AFTER COMPLETION acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres .41 acres .22 acres .03 acres _07 acres 3. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site? a. Soil drainage: ❑ Well drained 100% of site ❑ Moderately well drained % of site ❑ Poorly drained % of site b, if any agricultural land is involved, how many acres of soil are classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land Classification System? — acres. (See 1 NYCRR 370), 4. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? ❑ Yes ® No a. What is depth to bedrock? -, (in feet) S. Approximate percentage of proposed project site with 00-10%100 ❑ 10 -15% % slopes: ❑ 15% or greater % 6. Is project substantially contiguous to, or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or the National Registers of Historic Places? ❑ Yes 21 No APR --11 -200? 14 :06 SIL.VESTRI ARCHITECTS PC fib tyv1 -+r (") I . -- d � 7. Is nroiect substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? 8. What is the depth of the water table? (in feet) 9. Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer? ❑ Yes No 10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ® No ).4 E 11. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? ❑ Yes (] No According to Identify each species 12. Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, or other geological formations) ❑ Yes ® No Describe 13 Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, explain 14 Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? ❑ Yes ® No 1 5. Streams within or contiguous to project area: NA a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary 16. Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area: NA b. Size (!n acres) a. Name 17. Is the site served by existing public utilities? ❑ Yes No a) If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection ❑ Yes ❑ No b) If Yes, will improvements be necessary to allow ❑ Yes ❑ No connection? 18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agricultural and Markets Law, Article 25 -AA, Section 3013 and 304? ❑ Yes 0 No 19. Is the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8 of the FCL, and 6 NYCRR 617? ❑ Yes ® No 20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? ❑ Yes ® No B. Project Description 1. Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate) a_ Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor .72 acres. b. Project acreage to be developed: .72 acres initially; .72 acres ultimately. c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped 0 acres. d. Length of project, in miles. NA (If appropriate) e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed 100 %. f. Number of off- street parking spaces existing 15; 0 proposed . g. Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour NA (upon completion of project)? h. If residential: Number and type of housing units: NA One Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium Initially Ultimately I_ Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure 50'+1 height; so' width; 90" length_ j. Linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? 90' Ft. OPR -11 - 200 7 14:06 SILVESTRI ARCHITECTS PC r It ± i.✓�s. -z . _. - - 2. How much natural material (i.e., rock, earth, etc.) will be removed arurrr tt16 site? 3, Will disturbed areas be reclaimed? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA a. If yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed? b. Will topsoil be stockpiled for ❑ Yes ❑ No reclamation? c. Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? ❑ Yes ❑ No 4. How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site? —O acres. 5. Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally- important vegetation be removed by this project: ❑ Yes ® No 6. If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction S months; (including demolition). 7. If mufti- phased: a. Total number of phases anticipated _ (number). b. Anticipated date of commencement phase c. Approximate completion date of final phase Yes ❑ No d. Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? 8. Will blasting occur during construction? ❑ Yes ® No 9. Number of jobs generated: during construction 15 ; after project is complete 1 t] 1 0. Number of jobs eliminated by this project C}. 11. Will project require relocation of any projects or ❑ Yes ® No If yes, explain facilities? 12, is surface liquid waste disposal involved? ❑ Yes ® No a. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc.) and amount b. Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged 13. Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? ❑ Yes 0 No Type 14. Will surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal? ❑Yes ®Na Explain 15. is projector any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain? ❑ Yes ® No 16. Will the project generate solid waste? ® Yes ❑ No a. if yes, what is the amount per month 1 tons b if yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used? ® Yes ❑ No c. If yes, give name To be determine Location d. Will any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? El yes No e. If Yes, explain 17. Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste? ❑ Yes ® No a. If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? tons/month. b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life? Years. 18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? ❑ Yes 0 No 19. Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? [:]yes ® No 20. Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? ❑ Yes ® No 21. Will project result in an increase in energy use? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, indicate type(s) 22. If water supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacity NA gallons /minute 23. Total anticipated water usage per day NA 24. Does project involve Local, State, or Federal Funding? ❑ Yes ® No if yes, explain APR --11 -2007 14:07 S I LVLS I H I F3XGM I I LU I b I U I -- -- V ..- 25. Approvals Required: City, Town, Village Board ❑ Yes ❑ No City, Town, Village Planning Board ® Yes ❑ No City, Town Zoning Board Yes ❑ No City, County Health department ❑ Yes ❑ No Other Local Agencies ❑ Yes ❑ No Other Regional Agencies ❑ Yes ❑ No State Agencies ❑ Yes ❑ No Federal Agencies ❑ Yes ❑ No Type C. Zoning and Planning Information 1. Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? ® Yes ❑ No If Yes, indicate decision required: ❑ zoning amendment ° ® zoning variance ❑ special use permit ❑ new /revision of master plan ❑ resource management plan ❑ other Submittal Date ❑ subdivision ❑ site plan 2. What is the zoning classification(s) of the site? DOM 1 What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning? 4. What is the proposed zoning of the site? DO 5. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning? 6_ is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? ® Yes ❑ No 7. What are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a '/a mile radius of proposed action? DO /R3 8, Is the proposed action compatible with adjoin inglsurrounding land uses within a'/ mile? Yes ❑ No 9. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? NA a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? 10, Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water ❑ Yes ® No districts? 11. Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation , education, police, fire protection)? ❑ Yes ® No a, if yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? ❑ Yes ❑ No 12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present ❑ Yes ® No' levels? b. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic? ❑ Yes ❑ No D. Informational Details Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project. If there are or may be any adverse impacts associated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or avoid them. E. Verification 1 certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Spons_qrMme _ Jeremy M Signature Date 04 -11 -07 Title Jr. Project Architect TOTAL P.05 - i(. Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, dated April 11, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby consents to the City of Buffalo Planning Board as Lead Agency for the Aids Community Services, 206 Elmwood Avenue -- proposed three stogy building addition project. Passed. 1C PJS:rmv TAwP60lmswordi nnvl] ec4- f 6a.doc *AYE* NO BONIFACIO * * # DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL * SMTTH # [MAJ_ 51 9 * 0 [213 _61 [ 314 - 71 )_,(1 # 1 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE April 1 2007 �� F FROM': DEPARTMENT: CITY PLANNING HOARD DIVISION: SUBJECT: E: SEQR L ead Agency Designation` by City of Buffalo E : Planning Board -- Sycamore Village E : 25 Parcel Subdivision and City-wide Design and Site E: Plan approvals PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [= Ex. (Item No C.C.P. ) TEXT: JTYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) The City Planning Board at its s g I cit SEQRAL held Agency Tuesday, April 10, 2007, considered the matter captioned above and voted to Prior to the implementation of the above - referenced project, the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) must be satisfied. The project, as defined under SEAR, is an "Unlisted Action" for which the City of Buffalo Planning Board recommends the completion of a coordinated environmental review. As per Section 617.6 of the regulation an agency responsible for determining the effect of this project on the environment must designated from the involved agencies within thirty days of this notification. The City of Buffalo Planning Board proposes to assume the SEQR lead agency status for this action, and respectfully requests the Common Council's approval of this proposal. The draft of the project Environmental Assessment Form is enclosed for your review. If the Common Council has no objection to the k d A. Manuele, Chairman, Buffalo City Planning Board, 901 Hall Buffa respond to Franlo, NY Fran , 14202, within the thirty day period. c c : Sst. Corporation Counsel Peter S Planning Board Files TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TYPE TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: savage (11 Fl.) Frank A. Manuele Chairman �4�te_wt r J P A R M 1 4-- P R0iEa�i 1 IN -- R R AM A i iON Prepared by Project Sponsor NOTICE: This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect on the environment. Please complete the entire form, Parts A through E. Answers to these questions will be considered as part of the application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide any additional information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3. It is expected that completion of the full EAF will be dependent on information currently available and will not involve new studies, research or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and specify each instance. Name of Action Sycamore Village Development Location of Action (include Street Address, Municipality and County) Sycamore Street, City of Buffalo, County of Erie Name of Applicant/Sponsor City of Buffalo Address 203 City Hall City 1 PO City of .Buffalo State New YOP'k Zip Code 14202 Business Telephone 716 - 851 -5922 Name of Owner (if different) Address City 1 PO Business Telephone Description of Action: ProposedXtot subdivision. State Zip Code Page 2 of 21 ( ) " 'Y P lease Cv�it i - e E,ad 4Fr.. I.,dica+n N A :f nno+ � nrkl ic a b l a . taV L11J11 "111 N;V Le I'L. M A. SITE DESCRIPTION Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas 1. Present Land Use: urban Industrial F1 Commercial Residential (suburban) � Rural (non -farm) Forest Agriculture Other Vacant 2. Total acreage of project area: 4.01 acres. APPROXIMATE ACREAGE PRESENTLY AFTER COMPLETION Meadow or Brushland (Non - agricultural) 0 acres 0 acres Forested 0 acres 0 acres Agricultural (Includes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.) 0 acres 0 acres Wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24,25 of ECL) 0 acres 0 acres Water Surface Area 0 acres 0 acres Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill) 4,01 acres 0 acres Roads, buildings and other paved surfaces 0 acres 1,83 acres Other (Indicate type) landsca in r and lawn 0 acres 2.18 acres 3, What is predominant soil type(s) on project site? a. Soil drainage: Well drained 100 % of site Moderately well drained % of site. Poorly drained % of site Somewhat poorly drained % of site b. If any agricultural land is involved, how many acres of soil are classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land Classification System? acres (see 1 NYCRR 370). 4. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? Yes No a. What is depth to bedrock 3.75 (in feet) 5. Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes: 19 0 - 10% 100 % []10- 15% % ❑ 15% or greater % 6. Is project substantially contiguous to, or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or National Registers of Historic Places? Yes ox No 7. Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? Yes No 8. What is the depth of the water table? n/a (in feet) 9. Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer? 0 Yes N No 10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? Yes IAI No Page 3 of 21 0 11. Does pm;oct site cunt -ah any species of plant o animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? n Yes n No According to: Identify each species: 12. Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, other geological formations? F] Yes 19 No r)--i ho - 13. Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? Yes � No If yes, explain: 14. Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? I I Yes if �l No 15. Streams within or contiguous to project area: a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tnoutary 16. 1 nkac nnnric wsatlanrt nraa-, within or continuous to oroiect area: ). Size tin acres): Page 4 of 21 17. Is the site served by existing public utilities? IM Yes No a. If YES, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? Yes No b. If YES, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? � Yes No 18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25 -AA, Section 303 and 304? 11 Yes L No 19. Is the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8 of the ECL, and 6 NYCRR 617? Yes �No 20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? Yes K/ No B. Project Description 1. Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate). a. Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor: 4.01 acres. b. Project acreage to be developed: 4.01 acres initially; acres ultimately. c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped: 0 acres. d. Length of project, in miles: 0,21 (if appropriate) e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed. no % f. Number of off - street parking spaces existing 0 ; proposed 2 /hse. g. Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour: 25 (upon completion of project)? h. If residential: Number and type of housing units: One Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium Initially 0 Ultimately i. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: 25 height; 20.30' Width; 50 -65' length. j. Linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? 1114 ft. 2. How much natural material (i.e. rock, earth, etc.) will be removed from the site? 0 tons /cubic yards. 3. Will disturbed areas be reclaimed? � Yes No N/A a. If yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed? b. Will topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? 19 Yes ❑ No c. Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? [9 Yes U No 4. How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site? 0 acres. Page 5 of 21 5. Will any tliature forest (Over 1UV years old) or other locally Important vegetation be removed by this r)rptect? ❑Yes � No 6. If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction: 9 months, (including demolition) 7. If multiphased: a. Total number of phases anticipated I (number) b. Anticipated date of commencement phase 1: 5 month 2007 year, (including demolition) c. Approximate completion date of final phase: 12 month 2007 year - d. Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? Yes D No 8. Will blasting occur during construction ? [9 Yes ❑ No 9. Number of jobs generated: during construction 15 -20 ; after project is complete 10. Number of jobs eliminated by this project 0 . I 11. Will project require relocation of any projects or facilities? Yes No yes, explain: 12. Is surface liquid waste disposal involved? ❑ Yes FX1 No a. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc) and amount b. Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged 13. Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? � Yes No Type: 14. Will surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal? ❑ Yes a No yes, explain: 15. Is project or any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain? ❑ Yes No 16. Will the project generate solid waste? FX] Yes No a. If yes, what is the amount per month? 1 -2 tons b. If yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used? Yes No c. If yes, give name App r o ved Landfill ;location d. Will any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? Yes No Page 6 of 21 e. If yes, explain: 17. Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste? Yes � No a. If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? tons /month. b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life? years. 18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? Yes No 19. Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? Yes No 20. Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? ❑ Yes 21. Will project result in an increase in energy use? Yes No If ves_ indicate tvoe(s) X No Electric, Fossil Fuels 22. if water supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacity n/a gallonsiminute. 23. Total anticipated water usage per day 12, p110 gallons /day. 24, Does project involve Local, State or Federal funding? o Yes � No it yes, expain: FEDERAL FUNDING. HOME Funds (for low- medium income housing) Fomty Mae Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) LOCAL FUNDING: Municipal Bonds Page 7 of 21 �j 25. Approvals Required: City, Town, Village Board Yes M No City, Town, Village Planning Board Yes No City, Town Zoning Board Yes No City, County Health Department � Yes No Other Local Agencies � Yes No Other Regional Agencies Yes No State Agencies Yes No Federal Agencies Yes No Type Submittal Date City of B uffa l o P lanning 3 -27 -07 Erie County Hea Dept. TBD Buffa Se Au thority TBD Buffalo Wate Dept. TBD C. Zoning and Planning Information 1. Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? Yes No If Yes, indicate decision required: [I Zoning amendment Zoning variance New /revision of master plan Subdivision n Site plan Special use permit Resource management plan Other Page 8 of 21 z 7. What is the zoning classificafion(s) of the site? 3. V 4. V 5. V R -3 dhPit iq thp. mnximijm notential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning? 50 lots the nrnnnsed 3nninn of the Jtp..? dhat is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning? 6. is the proposed action consistent witn the recommenoeo uses rn acavpLeu iuia: iai,u U�V P10110 4 Klj- U 7, What are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a mile radius of proposed action? General Commercial District, R -3 (Dwelling District), Community Business 8. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoininglsurrounoing iano uses wan a mile r U 3 t� U 9. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? 24- lots a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? -11 acres Page 9 of 21 10. Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts? 11. Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services {recreation, education, police, fire protection? Yes No a. If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? � Yes No 12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? Yes a No a. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic. Yes No D. informational Details Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify you project. If there are or may be any adverse impacts associated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or avoid them. E. Verification I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Na"A R U I(RF t_ tAOuAW) Signature I � Title Date 'R.. If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Page 10 of 21 Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, dated April 11, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby consents to the City of Buffalo Planning Board as Lead Agency for the Sycamore Village -- 25 Parcel Subdivision and City -wide Design and Site Plan project. Passed. 1.D PJS:i TA\vP60Vnsvordlrmvll dc4- L Ga. doe *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS * * * FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK * KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL * SMTTH * [ MAJ - 51 * g * p [213 - 6] [ 314 - 71 #2 (Rev. 1/93) MULTIPLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: April 1u", 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: City Planning Board DI'V'ISION: SUBJECT: C : 139 Buffalo River C : Ethanol Processing Plant C: C: PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) E : Item No. 129, C.C.P. 4/3/2007 Ex. Item, No. xxx C.C.P. xx /xx /xx) TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, April 10, 2007, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 18-48 of the Buffalo Code, Referable Matters to the City Planning Board. e ) cl The Planning Board is, as you know, the lead agency under SEQRA for this project. The Planning Board was, in fact, designated lead agency with the express consent (after required solicitation) of the Common Council. The Planning Board, as a result, has exclusive jurisdiction over the SEQRA process for the project and must, by law, exercise the authority reasonably and appropriate. The Planning Board's intent is, as required by SEQRA, to make a thorough investigation of the environmental affects associated with the project, identify relevant areas of environmental concern, take a "hard look" at those concerns and make a reasonable elaboration of the basis for its findings. H.O.M.E.S. v. NYSDDC, 69 A.D.2d 222 (4th Dept., 1979). The Planning Board takes this responsibility seriously and has been engaged in the environmental review process for some time, over six (6) months, even though not complete at this time. The environmental review process includes an extensive, thorough, and detailed Full Environmental Assessment Form with attachments as is part of our record and, we know, has also been filed with the Council. In addition, an extensive public hearing and community outreach program have been completed by the project sponsor, including, among other things, hearings before the Common Council's Legislative Committee, two Environmental Justice Hearings, a Community Public Information Meeting, two Planning Board Meetings, a Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing, multiple notices in the newspaper and direct mailings to the neighbors, and a door -to -door polling /inquiry conducted by the project sponsor to over 600 residential homes in the area. The Planning Board is reviewing environmental data before it on the project and has conducted a significant review to date. In addition the Planning Board received a letter from the NYSDEC stating that "It is the opinion that the applicant has addressed all of the air issues relative to odors, particulate, and toxic emissions" and that "...this Department certainly can support issuance of a Negative Declaration based on the anticipated emissions from the plant which will be stringently controlled..." (1) #2 - PAGE #2 (Rev. 1/93) PAGE #2 ,_ TEXT CONTINUATION: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELCIW) 7, . At this point, we will (as discussed above) review the Full EAF and all project and environmental information before us, identify relevant areas of environmental concern, take a "hard look" at those concerns and make a reasonable elaboration of the basis for our determination of significance under SEQRA. We anticipate completing this process and the Planning Board will be ready to issue its SEQRA determination of significance at our next meeting on April 24 2007, The Planning Board voted to received and file the draft resolution sponsored by Councilman Franczyk which proposed recommending to this Board that a positive declaration under the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act be issued by the Planning Board for the proposed RiverWright Ethanol Energy Project located at 139 Buffalo River, Buffalo, N.Y. and will consider it as we would any comment from the public on the project. Until the review of the Full EAF and attachments is complete, any determinination, either negative or possive will not be made. F WTO TO THE COMMITTEE ONN TId cc: Assistant Corporation Council, Peter Savage III (11 FL) Planning Board Files TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Frank A. Manuele TYPE TITLE: Chairman SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: (2) TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: April. 17, 2007 FROM: THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT StJBJECT: Youth Employment Exemption from Living Wage Ordinance - Brand -On Set-vices, Inc. 4 In accordance with Buffalo City Code §96- 19(H)(1)(b), "Youth Employment Exemption," and in response to the attached correspondence born six members of the Buffalo Common Council, I hereby request that the Common Council consider an exemption frorn the living wage ordinance for any and all part-time seasonal employees under the age of twenty -one employed by Brand -On Services, Inc. at the Eric Basin Marina. All other employees that do not qualify for the exemption must be paid the living; wage. Dl I'AR`I'MI NT H1;AD NAME: Byron W. Brown TITLE: Mayor I SIG O )r1 ARTMENT HEAD _..._ - - 0�n4 f�4 N C4-"nMd (OM 1 S*5 1 QL / - i e�l�s � 3 rAJ 0 C- O� 40 Ac ot [kz _ r CITY OF BUFFALO BRIAN C. DAVIS ELLICOTT DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, ROOM 1408 BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3322 PHONE: 851 -4980 • FAX: 851 -6576 E- mail: brdavis@city- buffalo.com April 17, 2007 Ilon..Byron W. Brown Mayor of the City of Buffalo 201 City Hall Dear Mayor Brown, COMMITTEES FINANCE, CHAIRMAN BUDGET CLAIMS We understand that your administration is currently reviewing Brand -On Services, Inc.'s compliance with the Living; Wage Ordinance;. It has come to our attention that approximately thirty -two of brand -On's employees at last season's end were under the age of twenty -one and employed as seasonal part-time employees, which qualifies for an exemption under §96- 19(14)(1)(b) of the City Code. Therefore, we respectfully request that you formally request that the Common Council consider an exemption from the Living Wage Ordinance for those seasonal employees under the age of twenty -one in accordance with the ordinance. We make this request with the understanding that all other employees that do not qualify for an exemption will be paid the living; wage. Very truly yours, /Daiid A. Franczyk Council President Brian C_ Davis Ellicott District Bonnie E. Russell President Pro Tempore 4}ir _a / 7 l -1..a "Communication is the key for a better tomorrow" *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL smrm [--------- W ---] [ MAJ - 51 g 0 [2/3 - 6) [ 314 - 71 (_11) FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING # 1 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL � I TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: April 5, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Office of Strategic Planning DIVISION: Real Estate 000016 ?) SUBJECT: Results of. Negotiations 428 Bailey, 215' N Seneca Vacant Lot: 56' x 13' Assessed Valuation: $2,000 (Lovejoy District) PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request to purchase 428 Bailey Avenue from Robinson Home Products, Inc., Mr. Robert Skerker, 2615 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga, New York 14225. Mr. Skerker owns adjacent property at 500 Bailey Avenue. Mr. Skerker would like to cleanup and square off the property line and use for additional green space. The Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar commercial lots in the subject area. Sales range from Sixty -Five Cents ($ .65) to One Dollar and Thirty - Five Cents ($1.35), per square foot. The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Skerker has agreed and is prepared to pay Five Hundred Dollars ($500), One Dollar and Twenty Five Cents ($1.25) per square foot for the subject property. Mr. Skerker has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 428 Bailey Avenue to Robinson Home Products, Inc., Mr. Robert Skerker in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500). 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: TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD TIMOTHY E. WANAMAKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING - )a-- TEW:JPH:ck Resneg4 /sales REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. / r - 01 Al 73 Av 37 , 45 w � �J' r sso sfClloN ~ I _ ^4 v - mol l ' -� - � �• `\ (c, 1 l �6 )� .� o v° / / /•/ / ,1.° v m /', �\ `l �� air•, �� ,�' r 9�'c f --.. / ` ��_�� v�.� l f /�vv -'�� e. ?` �f a�'' v� f•i\;./\,�� r "v r�v "/ y /' // // . ,;� qY 14 FROM THE COMPTROLLER V10 # I (Rev.I /93) SINGLE PAGt COMMUNICATION'fo THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: TIIE COMMON COUNCIL: FROM: D.EPA:RTM EN `I': DIVISION SUBJECT: I� PRIOR COUNCIL, REFERf;NCE: (IF ANY) Ex. (Item No. xxx, C.C.P. xx /xx /xx) t'I XT: (Ty1 S]N GL.I_ SPA( P, B ELOW ) DATE: .April 11, 2007 Audit and Control C 'oinptroll�r Additional Information of Federal Floaneial Assistance This is to advise that a copy of the single audit of Federal, state and local financial assistance programs received by the City of Buffalo for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006 has been delivered to each Councilmember, the Corninon Council Chief of Staff, the City Clerk, the Mayor and the Budget Office. Pursuant to amendments of Section 35 of the General Municipal Law, which took effect January 1, 1959, Your Honorable Body may, in its discretion, provide to the State Comptroller and file with the City Clerk a written response to the findings and recomincndations in this report no later than ninety days after its receipt, or July 11, 2-007 Maccaglaud_ doe CC- R , 'm SPECIAL k3uoGET TYPL DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME TYPE? `I ITLE SIGNA TURE OIL DEPARTMENT HEAD Andrew A. San Filippo �. Cons ptrolle . e 4 1 (Rev, 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: FROM: DEPARTMENT DIVISION: SUBJECT: [: DATE: April ll 2007 04 — Audit and Control Comptroller City Investments -- Sudanese Government PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: Item No. 98, C.C.P. 2/20107 TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW In response to your request regarding the investment of City of Buffalo funds in companies that directly or indirectly invest in the Sudanese Government, we have contacted all of our financial institutions and have verbal confirmation that no City of Buffalo funds are invested directly or indirectly in the Sudanese Government. In addition, we have requested our financial institutions to verify in writing that they are in compliance with the Sudanese Sanctions Regulations (Title 31 Part 538 of the Federal Regulations) which implements the provisions of Executive Order 13067. RECEIVED I. cc- Danfur Divest TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TYPE TITLE SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD Andrew A. SanFilippo Comptroller , Ij 1 r - kl Ie14' Title 31 Part 538 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and Executive Order -- Blocking Property of Persons in Connection with the Conflict in Sudan's Darfur Region ■ INTRODUCTION -On November3,1997, after finding that the policies and actions of the Government of Sudan, including continued support for international terrorism, ongoing efforts to destabilize neighboring governments, and the prevalence of human rights violations, including slavery and the denial of religious freedom, constituted an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States, President Clinton issued Executive Order No. 13067, declaring a national emergency to deal with that threat. The order, issued under the authority of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 -1706) ( "IEEPA "), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, imposed a trade embargo against Sudan and a total asset freeze against the Government of Sudan. The Sudanese Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 538 (the "regulations ") implement Executive Order No. 13067. On March 29, 2005, the United Nations Security Council issued Resolution 1591 and most recently Resolution 1672 on April 25, 2006, condemning the continued violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Sudan's Darfur region and, in particular, the continuation of violence against civilians and sexual violence against women and girls, The Resolutions determined that the situation in Darfur constituted a threat to international peace and security in the region and called on member states to take certain measures against persons responsible for the continuing conflict. in response to the Resolutions, on April 27, 2006, President Bush issued a new Executive Order expanding Executive Order No. 13067 to block the property and interests in property of certain persons connected with the conflict in Darfur. The new Executive Order contained the names of four individuals subject to its provisions, and gave the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secreta ry of State, the authority to designate additional individuals and entities found to meet certain criteria. ■ SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS - Individuals or organizations that are owned or controlled by, or act on behalf of, the Government of Sudan anywhere in the world as well as individuals and entities found to meet the criteria outlined in the April 27, 2006 Executiver Order may be named by the U.S. Treasury Department as "Specially Designated Nationals" ( "SDNs ") of Sudan. U.S. persons are prohibited from transacting business with these individuals and entities, and all of their property in the United States or in the possession or control of a U.S. person is blocked. Their names are published in the Federal Register, an official publication of the U.S. Government. The listing, however, is a partial one and any U.S. individual or organization engaging in transactions with foreign nationals must take reasonable care to make certain that such foreign nationals are not owned or controlled by or acting on behalf of Sudan. U.S. individuals or organizations who violate the Regu- lations by transacting business with Specially Designated Na- tionals may be subject to civil or criminal prosecution. ■ BUYING FROM SUDAN - Goods or services of Sudanese origin may not be imported into the United States either directly or through third countries without a license. Exceptions include: (1) Sudanese merchandise up to $100 in value in non- commer- cial quantities may be brought into the United States either for strictly personal use as accompanied baggage or sent as a gift to a person in the United States and (2) information or informa- tional materials may be imported without restriction. All other imports of Sudanese origin must be authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Importation into the United States from third countries of goods containing raw materials or components of Sudanese origin is not prohibited if those raw materials or components have been incorporated into manufactured products or otherwise substan- tially transformed in a third country. ■ SELLING TO SUDAN - Except for information or informational materials and donated articles intended to relieve human suf- fering, such as food, clothing and medicine, and the licensed export of agricultural commodities, medicine and medical de- vices, no goods, technology, or services may be exported from the United States to Sudan, either directly or through third countries, without a license, Exportation of goods or technology from the United States to third countries is prohibited if the An overview of the Sudanese Sanctions Regulations -- exporter knows, or has reason to know, that the goods or technology are intended for transshipment to Sudan. The exportation of goods or technology intended specifically for incorporation or substantial transformation into a third - country product is also prohibited if the particular product is to be used in Sudan, is being specifically manufactured to fill a Sudanese order, or if the manufacturer's sales of the particular product are predominantly to Sudan. No U.S. bank, including its foreign branches, may finance, or arrange offshore financing for, third - country trade transactions where Sudan is known to be the ultimate destination of, or the Government of Sudan is the purchaser of, the goods. Arranging transactions which ulti- mately benefit Sudan (for example, brokering third - country sales to Sudan) constitutes an exportation of brokerage ser- vices to Sudan in violation of the Regulations. The Regulations also prohibit non -U.S. persons from unauthorized re- exporta- tion of U.S. origin goods to Sudan. N SUDANESE GOVERNMENT ASSETS BLOCKED- Effective November 4, 1997, all property and interests in property of the Government of Sudan, including its agencies, instrumentalities and controlled entities and SRNs, in the United States or in the possession or control of a U.S. person, including theiroverseas branches, are blocked. All transfers of such property must be authorized by OFAC. Any unlicensed funds transfer involving a direct or indirect interest of the Government of Sudan (includ- ing any transfer routed to a Sudanese Government-controlled bank) for which banks subject to U.S. jurisdiction receive instructions must be deposited into a blocked account on the books of the bank receiving the instructions. Such funds may not be returned to a remitter without a specific license from OFAC. No unlicensed debits maybe made to blocked accounts to pay obligations of U.S. or other persons, whether the obliga- tions arose before or after the sanctions against Sudan were imposed. Setoffs against blacked accounts are prohibited. ■ FINANCIAL DEALINGS WITH SUDAN - Payments for and financing of licensed sales of agricultural commodities, medi- cine and medical devices may be accomplished by cash in advance, sales on open account (provided the account receiv- able is not transferred by the person extending the credit), or by third country financial institutions that are neither U.S, persons nor government of Sudan entities. U.S. banks may advise or confirm letters of credit issued by third country banks covering licensed sales. Payments for licensed sales of agricultural commodities, medi- cine and medical devices, which must reference an appropriate OFAC license, may not involve a debit to a blocked account on the books of a U.S. depository institution. Before a U.S. bank initiates a payment, or credits its customer for a licensed transaction, it must determine that the transfer is authorized. As a rule, all other financial dealings with Sudan are prohibited, including the performance by any U.S. person of any contract, including a financing contract, in support of an industrial, commercial, public utility, or governmental project in Sudan. Regulated U.S. depository institutions, broker - dealers and money service businesses (MSBs) are authorized to send and receive personal remittances to and from Sudan, provided that such transfers are not processed through a bank owned or controlled by the Government of Sudan. U,S. depository insti- tutions and broker - dealers are authorized to operate accounts for individuals normally resident in Sudan, provided that all transactions through the account are personal in nature and are not related to commercial activity in Sudan. ■ PROHIBITED FACILITATION -The Regulations prohibit the facilitation by a U.S. person of the direct or indirect exportation or reexportation of goods, technology or services to or from Sudan. Facilitation of a trade or financial transaction that could be lawfully engaged in directly by a U.S. person or from the United States is not prohibited. Likewise, performance of services of a purely clerical or reporting nature that does not further trade or financial transactions with Sudan or the Govern- ment of Sudan will not violate the prohibition on exportation of services to Sudan. ■ NON- GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS -Registration numbers may be issued by OFAC on a case -by -case basis to non - governmental organizations ( "NGOs ") involved in humanitarian or religious activities in Sudan. A registration number authorizes certain transactions by or on behalf of the registered NGO that would be otherwise prohibited, such as the exportation of goods or services, or the transfer of funds directly into Sudan, for the purpose of relieving human suffering. Applications for registration must include the following information (names of individuals and organizations should be provided in English, or transliterated when that is not possible, and in the language of origin, and should include any acronym or other names used to identify the individuals or organizations): (a) Organization name; (b) Address and phone number of the organization's headquarters location; (c) Full name, nationality, citizenship, current country of residence, birth dates and places of birth for key staff at the organlzatfon's headquarters, such as the chairman and board members, president, director, etc.; (d) Identification of field offices or partner offices elsewhere. Including addresses, phone numbers, and organizational names used, as well as the identification of the senior officer(s) at these locations, Including their name, nationality, citizenship, position, and date of birth; (e) Identification of subcontracting organizations, if any. to the extent known or contemplated at the time of the proposal; (f) Exlating sources of Income, such as official grants, private endowments, commerclat activities, etc.; (g) Financial Institutions that hold deposits on behalf of or extend lines of credit to the organization; (h) Independent accounting firms (if employed in the production of the organization's financial statements); (f) Most recent official registry documents, annual reports, and annual filings with the focal government, as applicable / available; Q) Narries arid addresses of organizations that the applicant currently provides or proposes to provide fundfng, services or material support to, as applicable; (k) Adetalleddescriptionof the organization's humanitartanor religious activities and projects in Sudan. Registrants conducting transactions for their Sudanese opera- tions should reference their registration number on all funds transfer, purchase, shipping, and financing documents. OFAC records must be updated by Registrants with any changes to (a) - 0) , 2- T If you have information regarding possible violations of any of these regulations, please call the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control at 2021622 - 2430. Your call will be handled confidentially. This document is explanatory only and does not have the force of law. The Executive Orders related to Sudan and implementing regulations and directives contain the legally binding provisions governing the sanctions against Sudan. This document does not supplement or modify the April 27, 2006 EO, E.O. 13607 or any implementing regulations and directives. The office of Foreign Assets Control also administers sanctions programs Involving the Balkans, Burma (Myanmar), Cuba,Diamond Trading, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, North Korea, Syria, Zimbabwe as well as highly enriched uranium transactions, diamond trading, designated terrorists and international narcotics traffickers, Foreign Terrorist Organizations, and designated foreign persons who have engaged in activities relating to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. For additional information about these programs or about the Sudanese Sanctions Regulations, please contact the: OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL U.S. Department of the Treasury Washington, D.C. 20220 2021622 -2820 http:Nwww.treas.gov/ofac 04 -27 -06 -3- E� (1 #1 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: DATE: March 16, 2007 Audit & Control Comptroller SUBJECT: [: Accepting Late Tax Payments] PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Item #I29, C.C.P. March 6, 2007 TEXT: The Comptroller's office was asked to provide a response regarding the item mentioned above. We concur with the concerns presented by the Law Department in that due care need be exercised should we decide to accept late tax payments. It is imperative that the language in the charter or legislation implicitly state that we will only accept the billed amount as partial payment, NOT that we would accept ANY partial payment. It is critical that the City's cash flows retain their predictability. Accepting the billed amount will expedite the cash receipt process. We would then need to establish a process for calculating and collecting the interest penalties. It should further be noted that we would need to evaluate the capacity of the current software used by the assessment office to implement such a program. We also agree with the communication of Commissioner Michaux dated February 9, 2007 that states we should explore the ability to adopt a local law that would allow a five -day extension to owners over the age of sixty -five who receive certain exemptions. In conclusion, we should proceed with this endeavor with due care. REFERRED TO TH PA p FINANCE, �f.r,,e�� :. ; �Y Department Head Name: Andrew A. SanFili o Title: Co troller Signature of Department Head: 19 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STRE[?TS .� 7i SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: [ April 2, 2007 i FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works Pars & 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 June 30, 2007. At this time the papers to establish the Apollo Media Foundation, Inc. have been prepared and filed with the New York State Department of State. This additional time is needed to set up the structure of the operation under the Apollo Media Foundation. Department Head Name: Daniel Kreuz P.E. Title: Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets Signature of Department Head: Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Actin; Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated April 2, 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 agreen until June 30, 2007 with the Wcllness Institute of Greater Buffalo and Western New York and the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets for the administration of the Apollo Media Center. Passed. PJS;rmv tAwp60%inswurd\nnvA5c4 -I la.doc *AYE* NO BONIFACIO DAMS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMTTH [ ------- - --- 1 * ,� [ MAJ - 51 * g 0 i [2/3 - 6] [ 3/4 - 71 #I (Rev. 1193) SINGLE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL ler �\D TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: April 5, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks & Streets DIVISION: Engineering SUBJECT: [: Deport of I3.ids j Repairto City. Paverdpnts4 2007, Gr. #1666 PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: '['his is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received three (3) bids in regard to the above mentioned contract. Ian obtaining these bids for the above project, I have asked for unit price covering the various items of work and material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid. The f6ilowing bids were received: Base Bid Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp. $94,850.00 56 Gunville Road, Lancaster, NY 14086 C. Destro Development Co., Inc. $216,515.00 2255 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211 Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. $265,400.00 411 Ludington, Buffalo, NY 14206 I hereby certify that the low bidder for the above project is Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp. I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a contract award in the amount of $94,850.00. Funds for this work are available in Capital Project Account #30032106 and a infrastructure account to be established after the bond sale. The engineer's estimate for this work is S 120,000.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the bid received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by May 20, 2007. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. DEK:MJZ:IIf Attach. (3) T I TTEE • _a .,� cc: Billlleinhold TYPE "TITLE: TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Daniel E. Kreuz, P.E. Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: Repair to City Pavements - 2007 Group #666 Contractor Contractor Thomann Asphalt Pavinq Corp. C. Destro Development Co., Inc. ITEM NO. ITEMS WITH UNIT BID PRICE APPROXIMATE UNIT UNIT BID TOTAL UNIT BID TOTAL WRITTEN IN WORDS QUANTITIES PRICE DOLLARS PRICE DOLLARS 01.400 Engineering Materials 100% As $1,000.00 $1,000,00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Fixed Bid Necessary $ 1 02.110 Unclassified Excavation 50 Cu.Yd. $40.00 $2,000.00 $30.00 $1,500.00 (Minimum Bid $30) $ 1 02.310 Removal of Rails 100 Lln.Ft. $10.00 $1,000.00 $15.00 $1,500.00 (Minimum Bid $10) $ 1 02.412 Small Machine Milling of Asphalt Pavement 150 Sq.Yd. $6.50 $975,00 $9.00 $1,350.00 0 " -3" inch depth (less than 50 s.y. per location) (Minimum Bid $6) 03.21A Subbase Course (Slag or Stone) 50 Cu.Yd. $40.00 $2,000.00 $37.50 $1,875.00 Type A - Full Depth Asphalt (Minimum Bid $35) $ 1 4.120A Asphalt Concrete - Modified Fine Top 100 Tons $75.00 $7,500.00 $100.00 $10,000.00 Machine Laid (PG- 64 -22) < 2,000 sq.yd. $ f 04.1206 Asphalt Concrete - Modified Fine Top 100 Tans $30.00 $3,000.00 $100.00 $10,000.00 Machine Laid (PG- 64 -22) 2,000 - 5,000 sq.yd. $ 1 04.150 Asphalt Concrete - Top, Binder 0" -31, 50 Tons $175.00 $8,750,00 $130.00 $6,500.00 Hand Laid for Pavement Repairs $ 1 04.1508 Asphalt Concrete - Base, Binder, Top -Equir 50 Tons $98.00 $4,750.00 $200.00 $10,000.00 Assisted for Pavement Repairs 3" or more $ R05.110 Cement Concrete Base - Replacement 25 Cu.Yd. $10.00 $250.00 $125.00 $3,125.00 $ 1 g roup666 Repair to City Pavements - 2007 Group #666 Contractor Contractor Thomann Asphalt Pavinq Corp. C. Destro Development Co., Inc. ITEM NO. ITEMS WITH UNIT BID PRICE APPROXIMATE UNIT UNIT BID TOTAL UNIT 13110 TOTAL WRITTEN IN WORDS QUANTITIES PRICE DOLLARS PRICE DOLLARS R05.120 Metal Reinforcement - Pavement 100 Sq.Yds. $0.75 $75.00 $10.00 $1,000.00 (4 x4a.w.g. •4 "x4 ") (Minimum Bid $0.75) $ 1 05.416 Sawing Pavement/Concrete Base 2,000 Lin.Ft. $3.00 $6,000.00 $3.40 $6,800.00 for Pavement Repair (Minimum Bid $3.00) $ 1 05.430 Sawing Curb - Ramps 30 Lin.Ft. $10.00 $300.00 $28.00 $840.00 (Minimum Bid $10.00) $ / 07.524 Concrete Gutter 750 Lin.Ft. $1.00 $750.00 $4200 $31,500.00 8" x 30" $ 08.112 12 inch Sewer Pipe 25 Lin.Ft. $40.00 $1,000.00 $35.00 $875.00 (Minimum Bid $25.00) 06.316 Receiver' Replace 3 Each $300.00 $900.00 $500.00 $1,500,00 (Minimum Bid $300.00) 08.522 2' x 2' Catch Basin 2 Each $600.00 $1,200.00 $2,004.00 $4,000.00 (Minimum Bid $600.00) $ 1 08.640 Manhole - Frame Adjustment (Pavement) 5 Each $350.00 $1,750.00 $375.00 $1,875.00 (Minimum Bid $350) 08.660 Brick Course Adjustment (Pavement) 15 Each $175.00 $2,625.00 $175.00 $2,625.00 (Minimum Bid $175) Course $ 1 09.810 Water Service Box. Cover & Bolt 5 Each $10.00 $50.00 $50.00 $250.00 Install /Replace (Minimum Bid $10) 09.812 Water Service Box, Top Section 5 Each $75.00 $375.00 $275.00 $1,375.00 Install /Replace (Minimum Bid $75) g rot p666 `�� Repair to City Pavements - 2007 Group #666 Contractor Contractor Thomann Asphalt Pavinq Corp. C. Destro Development Co., Inc. ITEM NO. ITEMS WITH UNIT BID PRICE APPROXIMATE KNIT UNIT BID TOTAL UNIT BID TOTAL WRITTEN IN WORDS QUANTITIES PRICE DOLLARS PRICE DOLLARS 11.115 Hydroseeding 1,000 Sq.Ft. $0.40 $400.00 $0.65 $650.00 (Minimum Bid $0.40) $ 1 12.110 Maintenance & Protection of Traffic 100% As $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Fixed Bid Necessary $ 1 12.445 Yellow Temporary 4" Pavment Stripes 500 Lin. Ft. $010 $50.00 $0.45 $225.00 (Minimum Bid $0.10) $ 1 90.500 Miscellaneous Construction Allowance 100% As $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Fixed Bid Necessary $ 1 90.900 Mobile Office 12 Monthly $200.00 $2,400.00 $500.00 $6,000.00 (Minimum Bid $200) $ 1 403.110 Asphalt Concrete - Type 1 150 Tons $35.00 $5,250.00 $250.00 $37,500.00 Base Course < 2,000 sq.yd.) $ 1 403.13 Asphalt Concrete - Type 3 150 Tons $35.00 $5,250.00 $250.00 $37,500.00 Binder Course < 2,000 sq.yd. $ 1 613.0101 Topsoil 50 Cu.Yd. $35.00 $1,750.00 $30.00 $1,500.00 (Minimum Bid $30) $ 1 24608.50 Detectable Warning Surface 100 Sq.Ft. $5.00 $504.00 $6.50 $650.00 2' x 5' per ramp I s 1 page 1 $31,225,00 page 1 $46,850.00 page 2 $15,025.00 page 2 $52,640.00 page 3 $48,600.00 page 3 $117,025.00 $94,850.00 $216,515,00 group666 Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated April 5, 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 Repairs to City Pavements — 2007, Group #666, to Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $94,550.00. Funds for the project are available in Capital Project Account #30032106. Passed. 6 I'J& rniv tAwp60\nisword\nnv\6c4 -17a. m O z o W f 1� * f � If � I� � 1* # lat �► 1� � 1� f h► � � it • 1 1 CN c a o � A w �p - 41 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: T14E COMMON COUNCIL DA'T'E: April 5, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks & Streets l-- DIVISION: Engineering 0000 7-,P- SUBJECT: PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: [: Report of Bids j; Cr4ckf . 11ang o City Pavernenfs - 2007, Gr. I4665 I� This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received two (2) bids in regard to the above mentioned contract. In obtaining these bids for the above project, I have asked for unit price covering the various items of work and material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Base Bid Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp. $96,875.00 56 Gunville Road, Lancaster, NY 14086 Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. $155,750.00 411 Ludington, Buffalo, NY 14206 I hereby certify that the low bidder for the above project is Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp. I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a contract award in the amount of $86,875.00 Funds for this work are available in Capital Project Account H30032106 and a infrastructure account to be established after the bond sale. The engineer's estimate for this work is $115,000.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the bid received. Under provisions of the General Municipal .Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by May 20, 2007. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. DEK:MJZ:Ilf Attach. (1) cc: Bill Heinhold TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Daniel E. Kreuz, P.E. TYPE TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD ON --1E. Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets C'rackfilling of City Pavements - 2007 Group #665 Contractor Contractor Thomann Asphalt Pavinq Corp. Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., In ITEM NO. ITEMS WITH UNIT BID PRICE APPROXIMATE UNIT UNIT BID TOTAL UNIT BID TOTAL WRITTEN IN WORDS QUANTITIES PRICE DOLLARS PRICE DOLLAR 01,400 Engineering Materials 100% As $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Fixed Bid Necessary 04.400 Plastic Joint Material 4,300 Gallons $14.50 $62,350.00 $30.00 $129,000.00 12.110 Maintenance & Protection of Traffic 20 Clays $1,450.00 $29,000.00 $1,000.00 $20,000.00 10% of Base Bid, Minimum 12.120 Vehicle Towing 25 Each $1.00 $25.00 $50.00 $1,250.00 90.500 Miscellaneous Construction Allowance 100% As $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Fixed Bid Necessary Total $96,875.00 Total $155,750.00 group665 r -- �t Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated April 5, 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 Crack filling of City Pavements, to Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of `x86,875.00. Funds for the project are available in Capital Project Account #30032106. Passed. M Pjs_r„lv t Awp6NnswordVmv17c4 -t 7a.doc C,Y *AYE* NO =1 DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK * # GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO * * • * i � RUSSELL . * * SMITH [ MAJ - 5 9 * o « [213 - 61 * * # [ 3/4 - 71 #2 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PACE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: DA'Z'E: April 10, 2007 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS BUILDINGS q. SUBJECT; [: Report of Bids [ JFK Park [. Ii ootball Field Reconstruction [: (Ellicott} , PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: Ex. (Item No. , C.C.P. TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) I advertised on March 21, 2007 and have received the following bids for the Riverside Park Football Field Reconstruction contract, which were publicly opened & read on April 4, 2007. General Contractor B ase Bid Titan Development, Inc. $69,365.00 8534 Seaman Road Gasport, NY 14067 Thomann Asphalt Paving $69,925.00 56 Gunnville Road Lancaster, NY 14086 Gardenville Landscape $71,204.00 3069 Clinton Street West Seneca, NY 14224 Birch Grove Landscaping $77,260.00 PO Box 117 East Aurora, NY 14052 Scott Lawn Yard $89,015.00 5552 Townline Road Sanborn, NY 14132 Gleason's Nursery $97,860.00 4780 Sheridan Drive Williamsville. NY 14221 I hereby certify the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the bids received and that 'Titan Development, Inc. of Gasport, NY is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications; and that the contract amount is $69.365.00. I 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 $65,000 and funds for this work will be available in the 2007 Parks Improvements Bond sale. DEK/EMP TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TYPE TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT MEAD: Daniel E. Krenz, P.E. Acting Commissioner of Public ;W F 5�1 . Parks & Streets Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Actin; Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated April 10, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Actin; Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and lie Hereby is authorized to award a contract for JFK Park Football Field Reconstruction, to Titan Development, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $69,365.00. Funds for the project are available in the 2007 Parks Improvements Bond sale. Passed. .PJS :rmv t:\vp601tnsword\rmv18c4- 17a.doc ('I-- ? *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS * * FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [MAJ- 51 * 9 * p [213 _6) [ 314 - 7 #1,(Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: April 4, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks & Streets DIVISION: Buildings r_ � .) 0 �� SUBJECT [; Change m Contract t: ..Broadway Garage Perimeter Fence & Guide Rail Job #0634 [; Ellicott District PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: EX. (ITEM NO. CCP TEXT hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Broadway Garage, Perimeter Fence & Guide Rail, Fox Fences, C #92011194. 1. Additional work necessary for auger /excavation of 82 line post Add $ 6,010.20 holes through blacktop & haul spoils off -site to legal dumpsite. This work is necessary to minimize damage to existing hard surface blacktop. The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Six Thousand Ten and 201100 Dollars ($6,010.20). Summary: Current Contract Amount $93,290.27 Amount of This Change Order ( #1) Add $ 6,010.20 Revised Contract Amount $99,300.47 Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in 38320906 445100 - Division of Buildings. DEK /PJG /dIg cc: Comptroller C. Serafin, Bldgs. Department Head Name Title: Signature of Department Head: Daniel E, Kreuz, P.E. Acting ommisi;�7 rks, Parks &Streets Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated April 4, 2007, be received and filed, and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Fox Fences, an increase in the amount of $6,010.20, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Job No. 0634, Broadway Garage, Perimeter Fence & Guide Rail, C #92011194. Funds for this project are available in 38320906 445100 - Division of Buildings. Passed 9 PJS:rmv t:lwp60ltrnswordVm)vl9e4- 17a. doc *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO * DAVIS * * FONTANA * FRANCZYK 0LOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL * SMITH s * * [MAJ - s] * 9 * U [ 2/3 - b ] [3/4 - 7] 1( #1 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: April 10, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks & Streets (a DIVISION: Engineering SUBJECT [ :.Traffic Signal Operation [: Abbott r@ Cazenovia. / Lorraine [: South District PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: 956 of 413107 This is in response to the subject item, which was referred to our department for review and comment. Please be advised that a traffic study will be performed at this location in regard to the traffic signal phasing and operations. This study will involve field observation, traffic counts and a review of accident data. Your Honorable Body will be advised of the results of the study when complete. DEK JJj TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TYPE TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPAR'I HEAD: Cc: John Bidell Daniel E. Kreuz, P.E. Acting Commissioner s � [o ## 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: April 9, 2007 in the Department of Public Works. Parks & Streets Division of Water to the Position of . Teller. Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal - (insert One) Temporary (Appointment, Promotion, Non- Competitive) - (Insert fine) Promotion (Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat) - (Insert "One) : at the: Intermediate (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of: $29,384.00 Schedule " A " _------------------- -------- -------------- - - - - -- Name - - -[: Lori A. Mooney Address - - -[: LAST' JOB TITLE: Account Clerk. - Typist f Taunton Place LAST DEPT.: Water DATE: / I B New 'York 14216 LAST SALARY: $ 28 cit y & T?p " - - I: Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: XXX-XX - 27 69 -- --------- - - - - -- LAST JOB TITLE: ----- �- Name - - - [: 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 /�� CitY & Zip- -- LAST SALARY: $ [: 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 TITLE CODE NO.: 0600 BUDGET ORG. CODE.: 53003501 Proj ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO.: 2006 -57 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ..:- 417001 PER: YEAR X DAY HOUR SALARY RANGE OF POSITION .- $ 27,648 - $ 31,1,53 — REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: Ms. Mooney's salary as Account Clerk - Typist (Permanent) was $28,505 annually. Per Union Contract she must be appointed at the closest salary step that reflects a $250.00 salary improvement. TYPE NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Daniel E. Kreuz, P.E. TYPE TITLE OF APPT. RUTH.: Acting Commissioner DATE - � .4 SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Ic ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO: CITY CLERK (ON /BEFORE PPO T DATE) OTRER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN RESOD ES VIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYEB(S) - 7-:� 24 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE C11Y F AL0 " DEPARTMENT OF POLICE H. McCarthy Gipson 74 Franklin Street Commissioner of Police Buffalo, NY 14202 -4099 Phone: (716) 851 -4444 April 4, 2007 Common Council 1308 City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, New York 14202 Re= Certificate of Insurance / Buffalo Special Police Dear Common Council, Enclosed please find the Certificate of Liability Insurance provided by the Buffalo Special. Police, which names the City of Buffalo as an additional insured. On its face, this Certificate of Insurance complies with the Section 13-20 (g) of the Buffalo City Charter. Please be advised that as discussed in my January 31, 2007 correspondence, is our Department position that the Buffalo Special Police should be required to also execute the indemnification clause attached to that correspondence. Enclosed please find a copy of said indemnification clause. Thank you again for inviting our Department's comments on this matter. Very truly yours, REFFE-RREEI a RE COWIMI � LG H. McCarthy Gipson Commissioner of Police cc= Ahsa A. Lukasiewicz, Corporation Counsel I ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE oiiiii�o ©7' PRODUCER (71 6)636 - 1355 FAX ( 7 1 6) 6 636 - 1350 John J. Grimaldi & Associates, Inc. 6:26 North French Road, Suite 5 Amherst, NY 14228 CIRMS, Steven Grimaldi THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A [MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURED Buffalo Special Police 11 E. Utica Street Buffalo, NY 14209 INSURLRA: Arch Insurance Company AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE INSUREHB GENERAL LIABILITY tNSURF'IC, 01/12/2007 INSURER D EACH OCCURRENGE INSUREH L. DAMAGE TO REfFTFO LV V CYIAtaCA THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR DD TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE (MM/DD/YY1 POLICY EXPIRATION DATE IMMIDDNY) LIMITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Buffalo NY 14202 GENERAL LIABILITY IILELS0138 -00 01/12/2007 01/12/2008 EACH OCCURRENGE S 2,000,000 DAMAGE TO REfFTFO $ COMMERCIAL GENFRAL LIABILITY MED FXP (Any one person) $ X CLAWS MADE ❑ OCCUR PERSONAL & ADV INJURY S A X X $5,000 deductible X LAW ENFORCEMENT LIABILITY GENERAL AGGREGATE Z ' 000 1 000 GENT AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMPIOP AGG $ POLICY 0 JEC PRO T LOG AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accdent) $ ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ ALL OWNED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ HIRED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) S GARAGE LIABILITY ADD )ONLY - FA ACCIDENT $ OTHEH THAN EA ACC $ ANY AUTO 5 AUTO ONLY: AGG EXCESSIUMBRELLA LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE S AGGREGATE $ OCCUR ❑ CLAIMS MADF $ $ DEDUCTIBLE $ IIETFNTION $ WC STATU- OTIi- WORKERS COMPENSATION AND f. EACH ACCIDENT S EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNLRfEXECU I - IVE OFFICERIMEMBER EXCLUDED? [.L DISEASI. - LA EMPLOYEE $ GL 04SLA5E - POLICY LIMIT $ It yes, describe under SPECIAL PROV[SIONS be low OTHER DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES 1 EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT I SPECIAL PROVISIONS ertf holder is listed as an additional insured under the above Liability policy 1 I AY'IC1KI CFf I II"I[.A I C PI 1_UCI"f SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL City of Buffalo Ci ty Hall 3 0 �� DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CEROFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, - BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY 6S Niagara Sq uare OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Buffalo NY 14202 Steven Grimaldi, CIRMS /SYLVI ACORD 25 (2001108) 0CAG0KD t;VHFUHA I IUN U900 IMPORTANT It the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL. INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). DISCLAIMER The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract between the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon. ACORD 25 (2001108) INDEMNIF The Buffalo Special Police hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Buffalo, its officers and employees, including the City of Buffalo Police Department, for any and all claim(s), liability and/or loss, including both personal in nature and property, arising directly or indirectly from the action(s) of any Buffalo Special Police Office:, whether or not such action(s) is within the scope of the duties of the Buffalo Special Police, as set forth in the Buffalo City Charter_ This indemnification bears no monetary limitation. Dated: Print Name and Position: Buffalo Special Police Signature= Buffalo Special Police SINGLE PAGE C,OMMUNICA 1ON TO THE COMMON COUNCIL 1'O: I�IIE COMA ION COUNCIL: DAT FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: SUBJECT: PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. (Item No. xxx C.C.P. xx /xx /xx) TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW 98- DEA- 359464 06 -DEA -471 585 06- DEA - 464885 06- DEA - 469488 06 -.DEA- 471575 06- FBI - 000597 06- FBI - 000608 06 -FBI- 000129 04- DEA - 440251 05 -DEA - 453110 06 -DEA- 469694 06- DEA - 471361 06- DEA - 472823 06 -DEA - 473144 06- DEA - 473166 06 -DEA - 473919 06- DEA - 470109 06- DEA - 465455 06- FBI - 002315 LARCH 20 2007 POLICE 1 . Drug Asset Forfeiture Wire Transfers Item No. 104, C.G.P. 2/2188 GI-99-0123 C2 -06 -0132 C2 -06 -0067 C2 -06 -0109 C2 -06 -0131 3220060033 31102006003 31102006001 C2 -03 -0084 C2 -02 -0083 C2 -06 -0118 C2 -06 -0064 C2 -O6 -0139 C2 -06 -0142 C2 -06 -0142 C2 -O6 -0147 C2 -02 -0152 C2 -O6 -0077 31102006032 TOTAL $ 5,111.20 1,453.09 1,409.35 8,709,49 3,788.89 5,387.04 2,086.94 1,007.31 566.75 321.06 972.19 3,316.09 2,189.54 6,544.34 1,935.49 73,519.06 7,951.40 5,120.89 8,826.80 $140,216.92 The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 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, plus I5% of funds received since 711106 has been deposited into SAFF account 10317 for fulfilling initial expenditure; 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. JM P/j ws REFERRED TO T HE COMMITTEE O N HN TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: CHIEF DENNIS J. RICHARDS TYPE TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD "7 03/28/2007 CITY OF BUFFALO 11:01:02 SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENT PAYMENTS TO TREASURER REF DEPT /LOC: POLICE DATE: Mar. 28, 2007 RECEIPT DESCRIP'T'ION /REFERENCE ACCOUNT 988074 REGULAR WIRE 20010000 389001 988081 SAFF YR1 WIRE 20010000 389001 10317 TOTAL COLLEC'T'ED /TURNED OVER: 140,216.92 REPRESENTING COLLECTION FROM: 03/28/2007 TO 03/28/2007 REF #: �1.- _pT /LOC": POLICE DATE: Mar. 28, 2007 SIGNATURE:,'' t TITLE: ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 20010000 389001 20010000 389001 10317 DEPARTMENT SUMMARY IDEA PROP MISC REVENUE DEA PROP SAFF YR1 RV MISC RV j PAGE 1 ardptpmt AMOUNT 108,700.93 31,515.99 AMOUNT 108,700.93 31,515.99 N: New York State Division Of Criminal Justice Services ASSETS FORFEITURE REPORTING PROGRAM STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE AFFIDAVIT pursuant to Civil Practice Law and ss: Rules 1311(11)(c) 1, CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS as (claiming agent) (claiming authority), being duly (Name) sworn, depose and state that on 01/18,01122,01/23,2 /16, 02/20 & 02/22/07 , the BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT (date) (Agency) received WIRE TRANSFERS having an estimated present value of $ 140,216.92 (check, vehicle, personal property, etc.) (Amount) pursuant to chapter thirteen of Food and Drug Laws (21 U.S.C, 801 et seq.) of the United States and /or chapter four of the Customs Duties Laws (19 U.S.C. 11301 et seq.) of the United States and /or chapter 96 of the Crimes and Criminal Procedure Laws (18 U.S.C. , 1961 et seq.) of the United States. , DATE: 03128/2007 Signature CHIEF OF INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES Title On the y day of Q in the year c)- 4" before me personally came (Day' � (Month) (Year) L., /�•�1 l-e'4s to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, depose and say (Name} that /he is employed by the L r` w c� 91 e'�/��" �f' and that,{f<9he (Agency) was authorized by and did execute the above affidavit at the direction of said entity and that o /he signed her /his name thereto. Judah MLenear Notary Pub] Notary Public State of Now York / Qualified S ieu in Eric C - 9 t.� Ay Cs31x�'w,riss l�aToirea, Mail to: NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Assets Forfeiture Reporting Program Office of Public Safety 4 Tower Place Albany, NY 12243 COPYRIGHT a 1995 NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (July 2005) �if: ,ry .f,.�✓ To 'BE smfd"4� IN(li /30j0 X x0loo6b 3 I jogil Trust And Agency Account Recap Account# 2001000x -_xxxxxx --------- Funds available as of 315107 . .... — - --------- Description .... .. Balance ........ .. Ora. Sub-Acct. # 20010000 _389 400000 411001 29,970.28 Unclassified 0.00 0.00 "-- 20010001 Salaries 20010004 458000 Educational Training I Seminars 59 ------ 2 6 _10 6 6 5 20010005 20010 460000 461201 466100 _ Materials & Supplies 10,012.94 Firearm s[Weapon s/Clothing,_, 0.0_0 7,763.28 8,456.82 Elec. u_rv_ Equip. _20_01 66 444201 Commun. & Computers 20010006, 450000 Other Services 37,114.70 20010006 20010006 456002 480000 47�0_00 --- 6u - �l&i4g -- i/ - improvements --- ' - Confidential Funds Purchase of Services -6,707.68 -885.00 7 �001'i�06� 1 6,891.61 20010007 474100 Operating Equipment 24,754.08 20010007 474200 Vehicles 18,75 205,891.04 Total WIRE TRANSFERS TO BE RECORDED: 1 4 0, 216 .92 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE: 346,107.96 FUTURE ENCUMBERANCES I EXPENDITURES. 5,000.00 20,000.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL: (2006107 FY) _._ _.W__._.__ - -_ -- CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS: (2006/07 FY) UNDERCOVER CARS FOR NARCOTICS: (2006/07 FY) 5,000.00 2,500,00 SUPPLIES: (2006/07 FY) FURNITURE 'PLUS OTHER EQUIP. (2006107 FY) GUN BUY BACK PROGRAM S ERVICE S REQUIRED CITY MATCH FOR "RE-ENTkV�'__�f;WNT 2,500.00! 30,000.00 2,500.00 10,000.00 -FUTURE 77,500.00,e ENCUMBERANCES:-.---- ----------.-TOTAL EXCESS REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR OTHER EXPENSES PLUS FUNDS NEEDED FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR (2007-08) 268,607.96 INVESTMENT WAS REDUCED FROM $100,000 TO $50,000 �if: ,ry .f,.�✓ To 'BE smfd"4� IN(li /30j0 X x0loo6b 3 I jogil JAMES.SHERROW @USDOJ To JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI. BUFFALO. NY.US . GOV 4 ` cc 02/21/2007 11:00 PM bcc Subject AFF Equitable Share Automated Email Notification - DO NOT Respond The U.S. Marshals Service, District of S /FLORfDA has made an Equitable Sharing payment related to CATS ID# 98 -DEA- 359464; G1 -99 -0123 $25,756.00 - 20.00% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $5111.20 to BUFFALO POLTCE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 02/20/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: JAMES SHERROW: 305.536.7575 JAMES.SHERROWCOUSDOJ.COV y Date: I I I L—Li W Investigative Agency: I DJEJA Case Number lumber. 61--99 -0123 U.S. Department of Justi ce Application for Transfer of Fedevally Forfeiter{ Pronerty �lor.r,ae I3v Uni ales Lf iv Et?, ij�epcier (. I For Fcderal Use Only Asset #: 98- -DEA-- 359464 Seizure Date 1/ 07 / 9 9 (For Additional Information -See Instructions) e All assets transferred must be used for the lase enforcement purpose stated in the request. s Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days following; the seizure. Judicial District: FLS Case Type: Adoption [ Joint 0 (Check One) 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. 11. Requesting; Agency Name: BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: '74 FRANKLIM 5 BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 NCIC Code: 1141Y101 1 14 I n l 1 I 0 I 0 I Contact Person: CAPTAIN MARK MORGAN Telephone Number: ( 716 )-85 III. Asset Regaested 756. 00 U.S. Currency 0 Other assets in the case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type ❑ Item 0 Cash/ Proceeds 20 % IV. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: ❑ Salaries ❑ Purchase of Equipment ❑ Purchase of Vehicles ❑ Puce Into Official Use (If other than Cash) ❑ Other (Please Eyplain): V. Contributions (If any onssver to A thru F is yes, provide details in Part VI) Yes No A. Did your agency originate tlae information leading to the seizure? ❑ 0 S. Were any other assets seized under state law? ❑ 0 C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ 0 D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? 0 ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ ❑x F. How many hours were expended? 100 hours FOR,'vt DAG -71 DEC. 90 CaseNuniber; G7 - 99 -0123 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (Page 2) VI. Additional space for detailed answers (Include Part to which answer(q) apply) During the past two years, DEA s ge an " "as? ^rre r€ from the Buffalo RO hav . een ; _ : sti , t'r_ crack or:;ine org ariza�j.c:., of _ N OMMOOMPM _ _ 60u _C:r� yi�supply fox MOMMONK is aka who resides' in Che Miami, Fl. area. A Federal arrest warrant was issued on January 6, 1999 from the Western District of New Yore for 22NOW and sue. On 1/7/99, DEA Miami Group One agents while search for S received consent from VOWNEMM' daughter, M%m e t', to search the residence located at While searching the residence, law enforcement authorities discovered $25,756.00 U.S. Currency in an open safe in the south bedroom of the house. s claimed she had no knowledge who lived in the bedroom and did not claim ownership of the currency. The currency was bundled in denominations of $5., $10, $20 and $100, a bag of rubber bands and eleven hand guns were found along with the currency. The Pembroke Pines Police Dept. K -9 alerted to the presence of narcotics on the currency. Currency_ was seized as suspected narcotic proceeds. (If more space is required arse a separate sheet of'paper and attach) ❑ Yes [XI No VIL Certifications: A_ The rcquestor certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law enforcement purpose stated, and that all monies received pursuant to this request will be deposited and accouzatcd for consistent with applicable state laws, regulations and orders. The requestor agrees to report on the actual use of equitably transferred pro- perty upon request. The requestor agrees to pay fees and expenses necessary to effect transfer of title no later than the time of transfer. The requestor undcrstands that if it is tamable to pay the necessary fees and expenses at the tinge of transfer, the asset will be sold and the maxinutrn percent of net sale txoceeds will be awarded in lieu of the asset. / Title ..� /C' /15 / 1 Dat B. As legal counsel, I have reviewed this Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property and I certify that the contact person identified in Part II has the authority to accept forfeited property and is the official to whom transfer doctmrents and/or money should be delivered. Signature/ Title Address: Date Telephone Number: MARY, LIDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI.BUFFALO.NY.US x V cc 01/19/2007 11:00 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## 06 -DEA- 471585; $2497.00 USC C2 -06 -0132 - 60 Approved. Payment is in the amount of $1453.09 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 01/18/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEACQ?USDOJ.G0V Date: W 1 1 1 I I J-1 I Investigative Agency; I D I E I A Case Number: C2 -06 -0132 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) I For Federal Use Only Asset #: 0 6- DEA- 4 715 8 5 Seizure Date: 08/14/06 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption ❑X Joint ❑ (Check One) • 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. (For Additional Information - See Instructions) • All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request. 0 Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days following the seizure. 11. Requesting Agency Name BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: 74 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO. NEW YORK 14202 NCIC Codc: I N 1 Y 101 114 1011 10 101 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: (716) 851 -4575 III. Asset Requested $2, 497 - 00 U . S . CURRENCY ❑ Other assets in the case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type ❑ Item 0 Cash/ Proceeds 60 % IV. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: ❑ Salaries ❑X Purchase of Equipment ❑ Other (Please Expiain) ❑ 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? 0 ❑ B. Were any other assets seized under state law? ❑ 0 C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ 0 D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? 0 ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ FX] F. How many hours were expended 25 hours FORM DAG -71 DEC. 90 1. t MARY. LIDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI.BUFFALO.NY.US V cc 01/19/2007 11:00 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# 06 -DEA -- 464885; $4980.00 USC C2 -06 -0067 - 30% 06- CV- 524- -E Approved. Payment is in the amount of $1409.35 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 01/18/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551_4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LTDKEA @USDOJ.GOV 60 , �q Date: W W I L 1. Investigative Agency: JDJEJA Case Number: C2 -06 --0067 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) I. For Federal Use Only (For Additional Information - See Instructions) Asset #: 06 -DEA- 4 64 8 8 5 Seizure Date: 03/16/06 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption ❑X Joint ❑ (Check One) j • All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request. 0 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. 11. Requesting Agency Name BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: 74 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 NCIC Code: N 1 Y 10 114.1011.1010 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: 716 851-4575 III. Asset Requested 9 980. 00 U.S. CURRENCY ❑ Other assets in the case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type ❑ Item © Cash / Proceeds 30 % IV. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: ❑ Salaries [0 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 ICI) Yes No A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure ? 0X - ❑ B. Were any other assets seized under state law? ❑ N C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ 0 D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? 0 ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this ease ? ❑ F. How many hours were expended? 2 5 hours FORM DAG -71 DEC. 90 MARY.LIDKEA@ USDOJ.GO To , IWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI. BUFFALO. NY, US .: V cc 01 /23/2007 11:00 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 TD# 06 -DEA- 469488; $14591.00 USC C2 -06 -0109 - GO% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $8709.49 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPAR'T'MENT, wire transferred to your account on 01/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA@USDOJ.GOV Date: f._, l..J W IJ I ._.1..._l Investigative Agency: JDJEJA Case Number: C2 -06 -0109 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) I. For Federal Use Only Asset #F: 0 6- DEA--4 6 94 8 8 Seizure Date: 06/19/06 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption M Joint ❑ (Check One) • 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. (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. 11. Requesting Agency Name BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: 74 FRANKLIN STREET RUFFAIjO, NEW YORK 142 NCIC Code: I N I Y 10 11 1 4 1 0 1.11 0 1.0 l Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: (716) 851 -4575 III. Asset Requested $14 591 . 00 U.S. CURRENCY ❑ Other assets in the case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type ❑ Item ❑x Cash / Proceeds 60 % IV. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: ❑ Salaries 0 Purchase of Equipment ❑ Other (Please Explain) - ❑ Purchase of Vehicles ❑ Place Into Official Use (If other than Cash) V. Contributions (Ifany answer to A thru E is yes, provide details in Part ELI) Yes No A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? 0 ❑ B. Were any other assets seized under state law? ❑ C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ 0 D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance ?. 0 ❑ 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 } MARY.LIDKEA @US©OJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @BP©.Cl.BUFFALO.NY.US ;.e V cc 01/23/2007 11:00 PM bce 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# 06 -DEA- 471575; $6390.00 USC C2 -06 --0131 60% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $3788.89 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, ware transferred to your account on 01/23/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.55]..4$51 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA@USDOJ.GOV Ob' Date: W W 1 1 _1 1 1 Investigative Agency: I D I Ej A Case Number: C2 -06 -0131 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) I. For Federal Use Only (For Additional Information - See Instructions) Assett 06- DEA- 471575 Seizure Date: 08/14/06 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption ❑X 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 Code: N I Y 101114 10 1110101 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: (716) 851 -4575 III. Asset Requested $ 6 390. 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 ❑X. 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? ❑ C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ 0 D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? 0 ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ n F. How many hours were expended 2 5 _ hours FORM DAG -71 DEC. 90 SHANNON. PHILLIPS @USD To JWSTANCHAK [a@BPp.CI.BUFFAL0.NY.US OJ.GOV cc 02/20/2007 11:00 PM bcc Subject AFF Equitable Share Automated Email. Notification - DO NOT Respond The U.S. Marshals Service, District of E /MICHIGAN has made an Equitable Sharing payment related to CATS ID# 06 -FBI- 000597; 3220060033 $13,560.00 USC - 40% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $5387.04 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 02/16/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: SHANNON PHIILIPS; 313.234.5640 SHANNON.PHILLTPSQUSDOJ.GOV O G�D d-• Date: � 1 � 2 � 12 ! 2 � I #} InvestigativeAgency: B i Case Number: 245D -BF -38278 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 4: 3220 -46F -0433 Seizure Datc: 10/27/2005 Judicial District: Eastern District of Michigan I Case Type: Adoption X Joint (Check One) (I Additional Information - See Instructions) 0 All assets transferred must be used for the Iaw enforcement purpose stated in the request. • Deadline for the submission of this request is sixty (60) days following the seizure. 0 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, Now York 14202 NCIC Code: N Y 1 0 1 1 Q 1 0 1 0 1 0 "ontact Person: Chief Anthony Barba Telephone Number: 716 - 851.5903 I1. Asset Requested Other assets in this case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type $73,560.00 in U.S. Currency Item Cash/ Proceeds 40 % V. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: Salaries Purchase of Equipment X X Purchase of Vehicles Place into Official Use (If other than Cash) Other (Please Explain) : Contribution (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? X B. Were any other assets seized under state law? X C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? X D, Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? X E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? X F. How many hours were expended? 2 hours FORM DAQ-71 DEC- 90 r _ MARY. LIDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @l3PD.CI.BUFFAL0.NY.US r cc 01/23/2007 11:00 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# 06 -FBI- 000608; $5375.75 USC 311006003 40W Approved. Payment is in the amount of $2086.94 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 01/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA @USDO .GOV U.S. Department of Justice Date. investigative '(1gency: Case #: Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) For Federal Use Only (For Additional Information - See Instructions) I. 0 All assets transferred trust be used for the law Asset 4: '4 006- n -nnM enforcement purpose stated in the request. Seizure Date: 1(ll)AIMt15 • Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) day following the seizure. Judicial District: NVW ® The requesting agency wilt be responsible for reimbursing Case Type: Adoption— Joint the Federal Govt. its costs and may be responsible, in a single-asset case, for reimbursing the federal share, II. Requesting Agency Name: RuMlo Polim napartment Address: 74 Franklin St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14202 NCIC Code: N Y 07.4 07.0 0 Contact Person: Chie Anthony Barba Telephone #: (716) 851-4575 Ill. Asset Requested:. Property Description $5,375.75 U.S. Currency 0 Other assets in this case. (Attach lists). Request Type: C7 Item 6 Cash/ Proceeds 40 1V, Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: 0 Salaries N Purchase of Equipment rl Other (Please Explain): 1 - 1 Purchase of Vehicles O Place into Official Use (If other than Cash) V. Contribution (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide details in fart VI) You must check either "'Yea" or "Nu" to each answer Yes No A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? 0 CK B. Were any other assets seized under state law? 0 CK C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? 0 CX D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? 1 0 E. Are there any assets located in foreign c es associated with this case? Ca rX F. How many hours were expended? hours Form Dag 71 Case Number: MARY. LIDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CJ.BUE~FALO.NY.US V cc 01/23/2007 11:00 PM bec Subject AFF Equitable Share Automated Email Notification - DO NOT Respond The U.S. Marshals Service, District of W /NEW YORK has made an Equitable Sharing payment related. to CATS ID## 06- FBI - 000129; SALE$'00 TAHOE 3110 -06 -0001 -- 40% 06- CV- 0245 -E Approved. Payment is in the amount of $1007.31 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 01/23/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA @CJSDOJ.COV Date: L_1-...i I I L-Li Investigative Agency: I I I Case Number. U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) L For Federal Use Only (For Additional Information - See Instructions) Asset #: 3110_ 2006 -E -0001 Seizure Date: 10/26/05 .Judicial District: N YW Case Type: Adoption kj Joint ❑ (Check One) a 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. 0 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. 11. Requesting Agency Name: Address: 74 FRANKLIN ST. BUFFALO, N.Y. 14202 NCIC Cade: I N Y O 1 4 0 1 0 0 t"rmtart p snn: CHIEF ANTHONY B A R B A Telephone Nurnber: ( 716) 851-4575 111, Asset Requested ❑ Other assets in the case. (Attach list). Property Description 2000 C H E V R O L E T TAHOE Request Type ❑ Item L Cash/ Proceeds 4 0 % IV. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: ❑ Salaries )Q Purchase of Equipment ❑ Other (Please Explain): ❑ Purchase of Vehicles ❑ Place Into Official Use (If other than Cash) %. , j €tier , ='(;» 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? ❑ ❑ 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? hours FORM DAG -71 DEC. 90 MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.CO To JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI, BUFFALO. NY. US V cc 01/19/2007 11:00 PM hoc Subject AFF Equitable Share Automated Email Notification - TAO NOT Respond The U.S. Marshals Service, District of W /NEW YORK has made an Equitable Sharing payment related to CATS ID# 04-- DEA-- 440251; $5000.00 USC C2 -03 -0084 - 12 05 --CV- 0062 -5 Approved. Payment is in the amount of $566.75 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 01/18/2007. For additional information or support, please contract: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKBA@USDOJ.COV Date: W I_J _I I I I I I Investigative Agency: D E I A Case Number: C2-03-0084 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) I For Federal Use Only Asset #: 0 4 — DEA— 4 4 02 51 Seizure Datc: 08/03/04 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption ❑ Joint 0 (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 ease, for reimbursing the federal share. 11. Requesting Agency Name BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: 74 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 NCIC Code: I N I Y 10 4 10 11 10 101 Contact Person: CAPTAIN ANTHONY BARBA Telephone Number: (716) 551 -4575 III. Asset Requested $ 5 000.00 U.S. CURRENCY ❑ Other assets in the case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type ❑ Item 0 Cash/ Proceeds 12 % IV. Specific Intended Law Enforcement 'Else: ❑ Salaries 0 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? ❑ 0 B. Were any other assets seized under state law? ❑ 0 C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? 0 ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ ❑X F. How many hours were expended? 25 hours FORM DAG -7 ► Dl 90 MARY. LIDKEA@USD0J.GO TO JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI, BUFFALO. NY. US P V cc 01/23/2007 11:00 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# 05-- DEA-- 453110; SALE$ 908 LAFAYETTE C2 -02 -0083 - 3% CR.03 -87 -A Approved. Payment is in the amount of $321.06 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 01/23/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 715.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEAPUSDOJ.00V 0.5 Date: W Lai_J 12101015 Investigative Agency: IDJEJA Case Number: C2 -02 -0083 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 (For Additional Information -See Instructions) Asset #: 05 - DEA- 4 531.10 Seizure Date: Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption f Joint ® (Check One) s 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 Code: N LY ! a I 1 14101 l 10 j 01 Contact Person: CHIEF ANTHONY BARBA Telephone Number: ( 71.6) 651-4575 III. Asset Requested ❑ Other assets in the case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type Real Property located at 908 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, NY ❑ Item 0 Cash/ Proceeds 3 IV. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: ❑ Salaries 0 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? ❑ 0 B. Were any other assets seized under state law? ❑ 0 C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ 0 D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? xCl.. ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ F. How many hours were expended ?___ _ I 0 _ __ hours FORM DAG -71 DEC. 90 MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI.BUFFALO.NY.US x ., V cc 02/26/2007 11:00 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# 06- DEA- 469694; $3391.00 USC C2-06-0118 - 60W Approved. Payment is in the amount of $972.19 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 02/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY. LIDKEAQUSDOJ.GOV n f. , it4 Date: w I I j 12101016 Investigative Agency: LD I E I A Case Number: C2 -06 --0118 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 (For Additional Information - See Instructions) I. Asset #: 0 6 -DEA -4 69 694 Seizure Date: 06/26/06 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption © 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. 0 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 Code: N Y 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: 716 851-4575 III. Asset Requested $ 3, 391.00 U.S. CURRENCY ❑ Other assets in the case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type El 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 (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? ❑ C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? El FRI 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 a G MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @BMCI.BUFFAE_O.NY.US V cc 02126/2007 11:00 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 IDS# 06- DEA- 471361; $5602.00 USC C2 -06 -0064 - 60W Approved. Payment is in the amount of $3316.09 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 02/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA@USDOJ.GOV n i6 .t \0" rg 1 Date: W [ 1210.101 J Investigative Agency: ID1 E A Case Number: C2 -06 -0069 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) I. For Federal Use Only (For Additional Information - See !Instructions) Asset #: 06- -DEA -4 71361 Seizure Date: 07/26/06 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption ❑ 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. r 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. R. Requesting Agency Name: BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: 74 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202 NCIC code: N Y o 1 4 0 1 0 0 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: 716 851 -4575 III. Asset Requested 5 602 .0 0 U . S . CURRENCY ❑ Other assets in the case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type [I item ® Cash / Proceeds 0 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? 0 ❑ B. Were any other assets seized under state lave? ❑ C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ 0 D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? 0 ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ F. How many hours were expended __ 2 5 hours FORM DAG41 DEC. 90 f MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK@BPD.0 1, BUFFALO. NY. US V cc 02/26/2007 11.00 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# 06- -DEA -- 472823; $3762.00 USC C2 -06 -0139 60% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $2189.54 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 02/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.GOV (�/ )r - 10 Date: W W I (_ I I Investigative Agency: D F A Case Number: C2 -06 -0139 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 (For Additional Information - See Instructions) 1. Asset #: 06- -DEA -- 472623 Seizure Date: 09/11/06 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption © Joint ❑ (Check One) 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. II. Requesting Agency Name BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT Address: 74 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 NCIC Code : IN1_Y_1_0_1_114.1.0.1 1101 01 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: 715 851 -4575 III. Asset Requested $3, 7 62.00 U.S. CURRENCY _ ❑ Other assets in the case. {Attach list). Property Description Request Type ❑ Item ® Cash / Proceeds 60 % IV. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Ilse: ❑ Salaries ® Purchase of Equipment ❑ Purchase of Vehicles ❑ Place Into Official Use (If other than Cash) ❑ Other (Please Explain): 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? 0 ❑ B. Were any other assets seized under state law? ❑ C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ 0 D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? ❑X ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ F. How many hours were expended 2 5 hours FORM DAG -7I DEC. 90 MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI.8UFFAL4.NY.US cc 02/26/2007 71:00 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# 06- DEA- 473144; $11020.00 USC C2 -06 -0142 - 60% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $6544.34 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 02/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA@USDOJ.GOV Date: I J I I I 1210 10 6 Investigative Agency: JDJEJ A Case Number: C2 -06 -0142 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 (For Additional Information -,See Instructions) I. Asset #: 0 6— DEA— 4 7 31, 4 4 Seizure Date: 09/18/06 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption © 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 Code: I N I Y 1011141.011 L 0 LOJ Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: 716 851 -4575 III. Asset Requested $11, 02 0.00 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 (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 -7I DEC. 90 { r t � MARY. LIDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK@BPD.CI.l3UFFAL0.NY.US V cc 02/261200711:00 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# 06- DEA- 473166; $3301.00 USC C2 -06 -0142 - 60% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $1935.49 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 02/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA@USDOJ.GOV jo0 Date: L__1J LLJ LILILO Investigative Agency: I D I E A Case Number: C2 -06 --0142 Upant - ;.,._ :ic.o��r° �ia;_':.; of I+ec£sruli;; I{or.fcdtcd Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) 1. For Federal Use Only (For Additional Information - See Instructions) Asset #: 0 6 -- DEA 4 7 316 6 Seizurc Date: 09/18/06 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption ® 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 Code: I N I Y 101 114_ L O 11 0 0 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: (716) 851 -4575 III. Asset Requested 3 301.00 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 (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide details in Part YIJ Yes No A. Did your agency originate the inform ation leading to the seizure? ® ❑ B. Were any other assets seized under state law? ❑ C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ FRI D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? ® ❑ E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case ? ❑ IR F. How many hours were expended 25 - hours FORM DAG -71 DEC. 90 MARY.LIDKEA @USDDJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI.BUFFAL x, V CC 02/26/2007 11:00 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# 06 -DEA- 473919; $91974.00 USC - 80W Approved. �,� {A � Payment is in the amount of $73519.06 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 02/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA@USDOJ.GOV S { k � 06. a 3 Date: L..0 Lij 2 0 0 6 Investigative Agency: LLffjA Case Number: C2 -06 -0147 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) 1, For Federal Use Only (For Additional Information - See Instructions) • All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request. Asset #: 0 6 -DEA -4 73919 Seizure Date: 09/26/06 Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption ❑ Joint ® (Check One) • 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 -- ..: i-i rY Yea^+ �. .�a ??'"t i �{Y✓ti}� YJ' 1 R 7 l �'4.- :' '. - <,.. - -_ �� _ ,. _._,. _., . .. _. .. .. -- _ _ _ - ..., -_ NCIC Code: I N I Y 10111 4 0 1 0 0 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number: 716 851-4575 III. Asset Requested 91 97 4 .0 0 U . S . CURRENCY ❑ Other assets in the case. (Attach list). Property Description Request Type ❑ Item ® Cash I Proceeds 80 % IV. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: ❑ Salaries 0 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? ® ❑ S. Were any other assets seized under state law? El 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 ? ❑ 0 F. How many hours were expended 25 hours FORM DAG -71 DEC. 90 Case Number: C2- 06--0147 U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (Page 2) Vl. Additional space for detailed answers (Include Part to which answer(s) apply) On 09/26/06, Officers from the Buffalo police De artment Strike Force assisted b Agents from the DEA Buffalo RO Task Force were conducting a vehicle and traffic safet check point at the Eastbound exit ramp of route #33 at Suffolk St in the cif of Buffalo. Officers detained a 1999 BMW, occupied by �� and Officers and Agents asked for and received verbal consent from wo D to search the car. police K -9 drug detection dog indicated a positive "hit" on the BMW front and rear bumpers and the trunk area. Officers and Agents subsequentl discovered $87,000 USC rubber banded in $1,000 bundles secreted in the vehicle's spare fire located inside the car trunk, Additionally 300 had $2,750 USC on his p erson and W40NOWhad $2,224 USC on his 2er When asked about the money in the vehicle's tire, neither or claimed any knowledge of the money or where it came from. The USC taken from both W&JON&© and was submitted with the USC taken from the vehicle trunk (total $91,974). The BMW was also seized. (If more space is required, use a separate sheet of paper and attach) Fl Yes No VII. Certifications: A. The requestor certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law enforcement purpose stated, and that all monies received pursuant to this request will be deposited r d and se fo r consistent with applicable state laws, regulations and orders. The requestor agrees to report on the actual use of equitably transferred pro- petty upon request. The requestor agrees to pay fees and expenses necessary to effect transfer of title no later than the time of transfer. The requestor understands that if it is unable to pay the necessary fees and expenses at the time of transfer the asset will be sold and the maximum percent of net sale proceeds will be awarded in lieu of the asset. Date Signature / Title B. As legal counsel, I have reviewed this Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property and I certify that the contact person identified in Part lI has the authority to accept forfeited property and is the official to whom transfer documents and/or money should be delivered. Date Signature VI We �♦ Address: Telephone Number: C71 W v x 3. MARY. LID KEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK @BPD.CI.BUFFALO.NY.US V cc .: 01/23/2007 11:00 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 Equz"ble—: - = Sharing payment related to CATS TD## 06- DEA- 470109; $40000.00 USCC2 -02- 01521:. 20o CR.03 -34 -A Approved. Payment is in the amount of $7951.40 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 01/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LTDKEA@USDUJ.GOV 02/28/2047 10:35 FAX 7165515164 DEA BUFFALO 2004 Date: tQa LLD4 12 1 1 6 Inva0gative Agent : St E A Case Num6er: - 0.2 - 01.52 US, Department of Justice Application for Transfer of FederaUy Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcement Agencies Only) I. For Federal Use Only (For Additional Information - See Instructions) Asset #: 0 6 -- DEA- 4 7 010 9 Seizure Date: 07/05/06 s All assets transferred most be used for the law enforcerneut purpose stated in the request, 0 Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days following the seizure. 4f 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_ Judicial District: NYW Case Type: Adoption ❑ Joint 0 (Check One) II. Requesting Agency Name: BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT Address_ 74 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFA - 0 NEW YORK 14202 NC.IC f;ode: I W I Y 10 11 j 4 0 1 0 0 Contact Person: CHIEF DENNIS RICHARDS Telephone Number, ( 851 M. Assetltquested M,00 check C] Other assets in the case. (Attach dirt). Property Description. Request Type ❑ Item ® Cash/ Proceeds % IV. Specific Intended Law Rnforcement Use ❑ Salaries Q 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? ❑ C. Wore extraordinary expenses incurred? ❑ D, Did your agency s any unique or indispensable assistance ? ❑ E. Are the -an as sets lbeated in foreign Co untries asso with this Case ? ❑ F. How many hours were exprnded� hours FORM DAG- fi t DEC. 90 02/28/2007 10:36 FAX 7165515160 DEA BUFFALO (A 005 Case Number: C2 -n2 -0152 U.S, Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Propeaty (Page 2) VI. Additional space for detailed answers (Include fart to which arnswer(s) apply) On 06/27/06, entered into a Plea A feement with US Attorney's Office, Western District of New Yorke reeirt for forfeit $40,000 in lieu of real ro erfi was convicted in violation of known a$ f4 MWOMOM title 21 C SC 846, 853 of the Su er5edin Indictment 03 -CR -034 - A filed 07 /05 /Od• e USAO r 8Ce7 ved check nurnbez 4039 46969 a.ssued from Northwest Savin c Bank, FL. (Y pore space is rgyuired, usa a separate sheet of paper and attach.) ❑ yes ® No '4I - i<t. Certifications' A. The requestor certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law enforcement eques or c purpose: stated, and that all monies received pursuant to this request will be deposited send accounted for consistent with applicable ,Mate laws, regulations and orders. The requestor Agrees to Report op the actual use of egtutablY transferred pro- perry upon request. The requestor agrees to pay fees and expenses tjecessary to effbet transfer fee and ex uses at title DO later than the time of transfer. The requestor Annderstands that if it is unable to pay the necessary the time of transfer, the asset will be sold and th maximum percent of pact sale proceeds will be awarded in lieu of the asset. Signature / Title ?,l7- ,-06 Date Tj, As legal counsea, T have reviewed this Application for Transfer of Federally forfeited is the official to w erti transfer t the contact person identified in Part 11 has the authority to accept forfeited property documents and/or money should be delivered. Signature / Title Address: Date Telephoue Number: MARY.LiDKEA @USDOJ.GO To JWSTANCHAK@BPD.CI. BUFFALO. NY. US V cc 02/26/2007 11:00 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## 06 -DEA- -465455; $8610.00 USC C2 -06 -0077 60% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $5120.89 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 02/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.GOV 02/28/2007 10:34 FAX 7165515160 DEA BUFFALO 0 002 pate: QA LLq 1A d I t jpvestigative Agency: DTLL AJ Case Number: C2 -06 -0077 U.S. Department of Justice Applieation for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (For Use By United States Law Enforcerent Agencies Only) 1, For Federal Use Only Asset #: 0 6 -DEA- 4 6 5 4 5 5 Seizure Datc: 03/28/0 3udicial'District: NYW Case Type: Adoption R J oint ❑ (Check One) (For Additional Information - See Instructions) a All assets transferred must be used for the law enfarcetnent purpose stated in the request. • Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days fullowirig the geixur'e. a The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Feder r eimbu r si ng is 2 ai decal y be responsible, in a single- asset 1?E. Requesting Agency Name: BUFfAI,O POLICE DEp I"iTMBiVT Address: 7 4 ERAI�11iLIN STREET BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202 )PTCIC Code: IN I Y l a 1114 1 0 1 0 0 oar ct person; CHIEF DENNIS RIGHAL?DS elepb one Number: 7 i 6 851-4575 -;:;- [] Other assets in the case, (Attack list }. ,'Set Requested 8 610. 0 0 U . S . CURRENCY Request Type flzo seAy Description ❑ Item ®Cash / Proceeds - � N. specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: ❑ Salaries ® Purchase of Equipment ❑ Other (Please Explain) ❑ Fkuchase of Vehicles ❑ Mother o Official Use V. Contributions (If any answer to A thr u F is yes, provide details in Part VV 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? 0 ❑ 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 wore expended 25 hours FaR,ra nAG-31 DF-C. 90 02/28/2007 10:35 FAX 7165515160 DEA BUFFALO [M 003 Case Nurnber: C2 06 0077. . U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (Page 2) VI. Additional space for detailed answers (Include Part to which answer(s) apply) SEIZED: 03/01/06 ADOPTED: 03/28/06 ADOPTIVE NUMBER: 06-- A5-200 On 03101106, the Buffalo Police De t_ rec eiv e d a 9111 call to i a doraestic diaturbance at , Buffalo, NY. While inside the premises the :ion (o� ccupant) of the defendant did show officeFS a real and white Rubbermaid cooler_ — containing over thirty Qunces of mari some of which was 2ackaged for saiQ. I was arrested and char ed with NYSPL 221.25 Crim. Poss. Mari'. 2nd 221.55 Crim. Sale of Mari . 1st and 240.26 -1 Harassment- After being laced under arrest officers did recover $8,610.00 in U.S. Currericy from CMWPF~I's pant pockets. is unemployed and has no means to account for the $8,610.00 USC. It is believed that said currency is proceeds obtained through the distribution of marijuana. COMMOMMMILI has no p xior arrests. (If more space is required use a separate sheet ofpaper and attach. V11. Certifications_ ❑ Yes 0 No A. The requestor certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law e liforcement purp stated, and that all mQyiics received pursuant to this request will be deposited and accounted for consistent with applicable state laws, regulations and orders. The requestor agrees to report on the actual use of equitably transferred pro perty upon request. The requestor agrees to pay fees and expenses necessary to effect transfer of title no later than the tune of transfer. The requestor understands that if it is unable to pay the necessary fees and expenses at the time of transfer, the asset will be sold and the maximum percent of net sale proceeds will be awarded in lieu of the asset. Signature / Title Date B. As legal counsel, T have reviewed this Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property and 7 certify that the contact person identified in Part 1I has the authority to accept forfeited property and is the official to whom transfer docu►nents and/or money should be delivered. S narure t j sue q I -[ .L C< R- Date Address- �F\l f� \� L 3 — TelepboueNumber 1 IQQa AS.l- Cosig(�__.. s MARY. LlDKEAa@USDOJ.GO To , JWSTANCHAKa @BPD.CI.l3UFFAL0.NY.US W cc 02/26/2007 11:00 PM bcc Subject AFF Equitable Share Automated Email Notification - DO NOT Respond The U.S. Marshals Service, District of W /NEW 'STORK has made an Equitable Sharing payment related to CATS ID# 06- -FBI- 002315; $22265.00 USC 3110-06 -0032 - 40% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $8826.80 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 02/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.GOV a: r t MARY. LlDKEAa@USDOJ.GO To , JWSTANCHAKa @BPD.CI.l3UFFAL0.NY.US W cc 02/26/2007 11:00 PM bcc Subject AFF Equitable Share Automated Email Notification - DO NOT Respond The U.S. Marshals Service, District of W /NEW 'STORK has made an Equitable Sharing payment related to CATS ID# 06- -FBI- 002315; $22265.00 USC 3110-06 -0032 - 40% Approved. Payment is in the amount of $8826.80 to BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT, wire transferred to your account on 02/22/2007. For additional information or support, please contact: MARY LIDKEA: 716.551.4851 ext.X3002 MARY.LIDKEA @USDOJ.GOV 1 �1 U (o Date: Investigative Agency: Case #: 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 (For Additional Information - See Instructions) I. • All assets transferred must be used for the law Asset #: enforcement purpose stated in the request. Seizure Date: _(M24170061 — • Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) day following the seizure. Judicial District: • The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing Case Type: Adoption....— Joint the Federal Govt. its costs and may be responsible, in a single -asset case, for reimbursing the federal share. 11. Requesting Agency Name: B Police Departme Address: 74 Frank? i n Street Buffalo, NY 14202 NCIC Code: N Y - 014 010 0 Contact Person: Chief Dennis Richards Telephone 4: 716-851-4575 III, Asset Requested:. Property Description $44,530.00 U.S. Currency 0 Other assets in this case. (Attach lists). Request Type: 0 Item Cash / Proceeds 4 - 1V. Specific Intended Law Enforcement Use: 0 Salaries kk Purchase of Equipment 0 Other (Please Explain): 0 Purchase of Vehicles 0 Place into Official Use (If other than Cash) V. Contribution (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide details in Part VI) You must check either "Yes" or "No" to each answer Yes No A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? q 0 B. Were any other assets seized under state law? n 53 C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? 0 .6 D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? 0 E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? 0 94 1 . How many hours were expended? 60 hours Form Dag 71 Case Number: U.S. Department of Justice Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property (Page 2) Vl. Additional space for detailed answers (Indicate Part to which answer(s) apply) uiye information from a rnnii-d-a E ■ ■ ■ ! • R 2-90-Ad • ■ w • n r �. ■ ■ '-�A . • 1 a n Wes t SeReGa ! ! n t ac ted and the 1 ! i f ! • ■ lor • tho (if more space is required, use a separate sheet of paper and attach) Attachment: 0 Yes O No V11. Certifications: A. The requester certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law enforcement purposes stated, and that all monies received pursuant to this request will be deposited and accounted for consistent with applicable state laws, regulations and orders. The requester agrees to report on the actual use or equitably transferred property upon request. The requester agrees to pay fees and expenses necessary to effect transfer of title not later than the time of transfer. The requester understands that if it is unable to pay the necessary fees and expenses at the time of transfer, the asset will be solpqd the maximum percent of net sale proceeds will be warded in lieu of the asset. Y Signature / Title Date P B. As legal counsel, I have reviewed this Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property and I certify that the contact person identified in Part II has the authority to accept forfeited property and is the official to whom transfer documents and / or money should be delivered. t Signature / Title Date CL Printed Name / Title _ Address :�� ,rV r ( Lia Telephone ##: f - A TJT1 rti T� �� T71 A T !1 Iy/ a ma r �UFFA r � D EPARTMENT OF PO LICE 9 H. McCarthy Gipson 74 Franklin Street Commissioner of Police Buffalo, NY 14202 -4099 Phone. (716) 851 -4444 April 2, 2007 Common Council. 1308 City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, New York 14202 Re. Res # 144 CCP "The Need For. More::Buffalo Police Officers" Dear Common Council, Thank you for inviting our Department's comments on the above-referenced Resolution. Our Department greatly appreciates the Common Council's support for the hiring of additional police officers. Very truly yours, H. McCarth Gipson Commissioner of Police RECEIVED AND MEW i�1 March 23, 2007 Oe Common CounciC LegisCative Staff c�ty ofBuffdfo, air �A La6oratory Tor9ew Ideas" Mr. H. McCarthy Gipson, Commissioner Buffalo Police Department 74 Franklin St. Buffalo, NY 14202 Chief of Staff Paul W. Wolf. Esq. Legislative Staff Manager Mary H. Baldwin Senior Legislative Assistant IV James S. Pajak Senior Legislative Assistants Milly Castro Lisa M. Collin Mark J. Jaskula Jacqueline E. Rushton Legislative Aide Karen D. Privateer Dear Commissioner Gipson: At the Common Council meeting held on Tuesday, March 20 2007, the following resolution was adopted. 7&AU- Mary H. Baldwin C) Legislative Staff Manager 0 Enc. Q csi rn 0 CJ c� 65 Niagara Square - Room 1413 Buffalo, NY 14202-3318 Phone: (716) 851 -5105 Fax: (716( 851-4234 MAR 2 0 2007 RESOLUTION Sponsor: Mr. Golombek RE: The Need For More Buffalo Police Officers Whereas: The University at Buffalo Regional Institute recently released a Policy Brief titled "Violent Crime in the City of Good Neighbors" and; Whereas: According to the Policy Brief, Buffalo has fewer police officers per capita than many other cities in New York State and across the Nation; and Whereas: Between 2000 and 2005, Buffalo's police force has decreased 13 %; and Whereas: During the same time period Rochester, Syracuse and Albany with lower crime rates than Buffalo, increased their police forces, with the City of Syracuse increasing its police force by 5 %; and Whereas: The Regional Institute compared officer and crime levels in Northeast and Midwest cities with 150,000 residents or more and concluded that Buffalo was one of only a few cities to have both a higher violent - crime rate and lower officer levels than the group average; and Whereas: With 281 sworn officers per 100,000 residents in 2005, Buffalo had an officer rate well below similar cities, according to the Policy Brief; and Whereas: Due to the leadership of Mayor Byron Brown, Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson and the dedicated officers of the police department, arrest numbers are up significantly, with fewer officers; and Whereas: Due to the increased workload of the police department, additional resources are necessary to provide the public with sufficient police protection; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved That in light of the findings reported by the University of Buffalo Regional Institute, the Buffalo Common Council expresses its support for hiring more police officers in the City of Buffalo. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Police Commissioner, the Mayor, the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority, the Good Neighbor Planning lliances and the Buffalo Board of Block Clubs. oseph Golombek Jr. 61�0 Of H. McCarthy Gipson Commissioner of Police �lIY UP nU .VV1 LO" DEPARTMENT OF POLICE April 2, 2007 Common Council 1308 City Hall 05 Niagara Square Buffalo, New York 14202 s 6 74 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202 -4099 Phone: (716) 851 -4444 Re "Used`Car Dealer 490 Seneca. >(Elt) (EDPI)" #42 CCP Mar. 6, 2007 Dear Common Council, Thank you for requesting our Department's comments on the afore- mentioned_ In reviewing applications for City licenses, Our Department is primarily concerned with whether the applicant has criminal convictions, and i_f'so, how many and for what crimes. Concerning Mark Miller, DOBINOW, the disposition} of his October 7, 1992 charges was that he was adjudicated a youthful offender_ Our investigation further revealed that in both subsequent cases, he pled guilty to New York Penal Law §240-20, Disorderly Conduct, a violation, and he received a conditional discharge. Thus, Mr. Miller has no criminal convictions. Very truly yours, H. McCarthy Gipson Commissioner of Police The Common CounciC LegisCative Stuff City Of OuffaCo, XT �4 Laboratory For New Ideas" Chief of Staff Paul W. Wolf, Esq. Legislative Staff Manager Mary H. Baldwin Senior Legislative Assistant IV James S. Pajak Senior Legislative Assistants Milly Castro Lisa M. Collin Mark J, Jaskula Jacqueline ls. Rushton Legislative Aide Karen D. Privateer March 14, 2007 H. McCarthy Gipson, Commissioner Buffalo Police Department 74 Franklin Street Buffalo Nor 14202 S CC: Brian C. Davis, Ellicott District Councilinember Encl. Lisa M. Collin � � l� "'` 0 C�? i 0 65 Niagara Square - Room 1413 Buffalo, NY 14202 -3318 Phone: (716) 851 -5105 Fax: (716(851-4234 c� BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT x r HAP SHEET RICI #: 06225411 NYSI© #: 07264393 -Y FBI #: Master Name: MILLER, ARK Master DOB: y Current Age: 32 Most Recent Address: 813 EAGLE ST, BUFFALO NY US Report Bate: 0110212007 12;32 Report Printed By Page: 1 of 1 Sex: Male Race: White Ethnicity: Non- Hispanic * Not based on Fingerprints Nate: The Charae dispositions show in bold below the original charge. 5 TCAT EAO -1,110 Buffalo Police Department T Identiflication Section r•' -4 Franklhi Street Buffalo New York 142 .There is a $10.00 fee to procesa this data. By mail, payment MUST be m ade. by money order. DO NOT send 1 �-.ash'throhj whe. I mail: In person, pay . ment,ca I n be made by money order . or - cash. Checks are no t accepted. kfake money order to tliq: Buffalo Police DepartmeAt. Be sure to include a starnped,'selfladdressed envelope so that*this information can be mailed to you. Complete all the l information listed below and have your identificatiort'and signature veri by 4 Notary Public (or) Com of Deeds, as lisi�d on the bbqom.of this application. Without total comp! janc- to'the5e instructions ,'you WILL NOT receive the tequestdd -- int6ih ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE ORIGINAL NAME Q'�AP�LTCA��: f I I I /M-AIDEN NkVlE 00 1. S-EX_&. �A-J C_ - AACE & Z 0 CURRENT ADDRESS • i E I)ATF,. OF BIRT SOCIAt . SECURITY # REASOIN FOR REQUEST SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT PATE STATEbV NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE CITYOF BUFFALO On the' day of OQ before me personally appeared cl ' e know , n to be the same person described in, and who V executed the foregoing instrument and ackn i owledged.thd execution ther&&f Notary Public Commissioner of Deeds TO BE COMPLETED 33Y IDENTIFICATION SECTION PERSO D ATTACHED — ----- ---- VER1 FIED DATE VERIFIED NOTE: -USE OFTIIiS INFOlzmATION IS NOT BASED ON FfNGERMUNT WEiNTIFICATION. 1)() N0•r REtTAIN AlqF-R 60 DAYS FROM DATE VERIFIED. N O RR E-IAL SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: DATE: Al2fil l 2007 POLICE SUBJECT: I. Exempt Appointment f� PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) 1 : Item No. Ex. ( Item No. xxx, C.C.P. xVxxlxx) £ r_ TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW We are requesting that this correspondence be filed as a matter of information. only. Listed below is the individual being appointed to the exempt position of Chief (Board.of.Education) which will be effective April 2, 2007: Kevin J. Brinkworth 366 Eden Street Buffalo, NY 14220 REFERRED T THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. HMG /tlo TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: H. MCCARTHY GIPSON TYPE TITLE: COMMISSIONER OF POLIRCE SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: s 4 #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 Buffalo, t transmit this certificatian of appointment(s) or promotion(s). I further certify that the persons) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the IN man Resources/Civil Service for the Appointment Effective; April 2, 2007 in the Department of Police Division of to rite Position of Chief (Board of Education) (Insert One) : PROVISIONAL (Insert One) : APPOINTMENT (insert One) : at the: FLAT jEnter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $84,771 Schedule "A" LAST JOB TITLE Police Lieutenant NAME Kevin J. Brinkworth LAST DEPARTMENT Police DATE 06103 ADDRESS 366 Eden Street LAST SALARY $66,315 CITY & ZIP Buffalo, NY 14220 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -1740 LAST JOB TITLE NAME LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX- LAST JOB TITLE NAME LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX / t� (_6 _) LAST JOB TITLE NAME LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX- LAST, JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY DATE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX- NAME ADDRESS CITY & ZIP REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL. SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 12000001 411001 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ, 12000001 411001 PROJ- ID SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $$4,771 - $84,771 REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: TITLE CODE NO 2281 PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2006 -134 PER YEAR NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: H. McCarthy Gipson TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Commissioner of Police DATE 03/30(07 f ✓ SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: e,� ORIGINAL. 1COMS TO: CITY CLERK (pWBEF RE PPOINTMENTDATO OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICESlCIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #a- DEPARTMENT 49- DIVISION_ #10- twMPLOYEE(S) 22 FROM THI CORPORATION COUNSEL Claims Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Han. Michael P. Kearns, Chairperson AGENDA Personal In i u ry A. 1, Joseph Chimera $ 4,500.00 A. 2. Margaret A. King -Been and John R. Reen $47,500.00 A. 3. John Radke $ 2,000.00 A. 4. Joseph A. Shields $ 6,000.00 A. 5. Carmen P. Dowdall $ 3,000,00 A. 6. Augustus and Nancy Graziano $75 A. 7. Constance M. Cuddihy PNG Amanda Cuddihy $ 5,000.00 A. 8. James A. Clark $ 4,000.00 Property Damae B. 1. Max Becker Jr. $396.54 B. 2. David Drew $54.00 B. 3. Sandra Haines $1526.73 B. 4. Brian Hayes $94.90 B. 5. Rose Jackson $244.69 B. 6. Kemper Ins. a/s /o Elaine Cohen $820.95 B. 7. Joseph Kornorowski $799.18 B. 8. Julie Mancuso $297.54 B. 9. Michelle Mitchell $726.94 B. 10. NFTA Metro $29,806.17 B. 11. Regina Nati $45.99 B. 12. Janine Radl $200.00 B. 13. Jessie Schmidt $2019.15 B. 14. Eric Thompson $3257.66 1q -5 Ue) 0D Miscellaneous Invoices C. C. C. 1. Connors & Vilardo, LLP 2. Thomas M. Hines, Arbitrator 3. Garnell Smith Miscellaneous Reimbursement 0 Bart Montesano REFERF TO THE COMMITTEE N CLAIMS. $796.04 $900.00 $740.00 $500.00 23124 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVI LOPMEN`I' AND PERMIT & INSPECTION SI:RVICI-S #1 (Rev. 1193) S,i I e ?age Communication to the Corrrrnon C ".ouu it To: The Common Council: Date: March 30, 200 v w From: Department: De )l rt ment of Eco nomic Development Perm & In Services Division: Office of License, I llj e_irr jpper� and LLower Case Onl _I Subject: [: S dewallc Gafc.Lic,ense .391 Washington (Elli cott) Prior Council Reference: (If Any) [: Ext. ( Item Text (`l`yj( Sipgl S pace Below): The Cornmot) Council approved a sidewalk cafe for the restaurant located at 391 Washington on April. 29, 2003 (C_C.P- #93). The restaurant, formerly known as Lafayette Tap Room, is now owned by Marc Alfieri. Mr. Alfieri has requested permission to install a similar cafe. The Department of Permit & Inspection Services has no objection to you honorable Body authorizing the Commissiouer to issue a "mere: license" to encroach City right of way provided all conditions in the above mentioned approval are met. { t, LA.,. Ci 6 P I �q 4- W (fh_� 6* �IIJ l ( U Ty12e Department Head Name: RICHARD M. TOI3E Tye Title: CC),_ SSIE)NI_R Snrttu_e of Department head: - - - - - -- f, PASSED OFFICE OF LICENSES 313 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NY 14202 1 Phone # (715) 851 -4078 * Fax # (716) 851 -4952 SIDEWALK CAFE APPLICATION Date 20 J � _ Applicant Name Lid A/_ Location of Business � � lt�t�Sa Ic�1 T 6l T l �FFI Street _ Zip Code � 5q d#b(- Ifome Phone Business Phone - -- Jqk— _ — Dimensions of Cafe _ _— _--_ -- N _ Number of Chairs Number of Tables Briefly describe in what manner the Cafe boundaries will be installed (Le, wooden deck with railings, wrought iron railings, flower boxes with rope attached). Note: The Cafe ma not be ermanentl affixed to the Main Bnildin or Public Sidewalk. Below please provide a drawing of the proposed Cafe showing the existing building, the area to be occupied by said Cafe, and the area of public sidewalk remaining for pedestrian passage (use reverse side if more space is needed). N ote: , A minimum of four feet of uninterrup P ublic sidewalk MUST exist after installation of Cafe FIVE COPIES OF YOUR SURVEY MUST BE INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION swcappl r 'v ri _ ........ - __ ! � i. - - . e ' dif nt than a licant App ant Signature owner of Build' 9 St atur Pp Cl y * AYE* N0 BONIFACIO * * * DAMS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOL )MBEK KEARNS * * * LOGURTO MUMSSELL SMITH [am- S] g * 0 [213 _ 6] [314 -7] III (Rev. 1.193) Single Pa,gu Communication to the Canunon Council To: The C01Dt11()11 Council: Date: March 30, 2007 Iarozn: Department: 1)el?.trtjne t of'I c_otzc�n is Develo_pnierit_ I' errn.it �_h ?ection_Serviccs Illivision: Office of=Licenses 0 0 0 0 , I_yp_iil_Upper_and I Lo Ca se Only Subject: [. Restamant Dance Class III. [: 45 Chippewa West (Ellicott) Prior Council Reference: (If Any) [: Ext. (item Net. xxx-,C.C.P. xx/x_x /xx): Text ('l ypz irigle Space 3c lc�w): PUSUM]t to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Restaurant Dance Class III license located at 45 Chippewa West and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an investigation into the prernises for which said application for a Restaurant Dance Class III license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Tire Department and Building; Inspections, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Randall Kcif:er. 'The attached thereto for Randall Pfeifer d /b /a Big Sho(z. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropiiatc. IFFED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. " Departnicrit tlead Name: RICHAM) M. `I'OB1 Type Title: C'OM SIQNI3R _gnaturc of Department Head: RMT:mrz ,_J47C (Rev €sed3 /J6) APPLICATION RELEASE FORM TO BE MAILED 13uffalo Police Department Identification Section �F 74 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14202 NOT s sh There is a $10.00 fee to process this data. By mail, payinent M I or e mad by m oney ar t acc pied Make m oney thr the mall. Iri person, payment can be made by money o rd er orders payable to the Buffalo rolicc,Department. - Be sure to include a stamped, self - addressed envelope so that this information can be aile dl° (o , Canmmiste all r tile information listed below and have your identification and signature verified by N r} Deeds, as listed on the bottom of this application. Without total compliance to these instructions, you WILL NOT receive the requested information. ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE ORIGINAL NAME OF APPLICANT_ /MAIDEN NAME SEX RACE CIJRItENT ADDRESS: � � ! r s - -Zy- _— DATE OF BIRTH: SOCIAL SECURITY #: REASON FOR REQUEST: SIGNATURE OIL APPLICANT / / _• DATE M State of New York j County of Erie j SS- City of Buffalo ) On the f _ day of MCA � t=k , j�# ad -7 before zne personally appeared L , to me known to be the same person described in, and .�� . r who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged tiie execution thereof. M CT Notary-Rutrlic /Comrwssioner of Deeds ......... TO BE COMPLETED BY IDENTIFICATION SECTION PERSONNEL .............. . ,. ......... .................... R11.W11D- .f�TTAIC> IED VERIFIED BY _ �— (� NO RECORD ON FILE DATE VERIFIED NOTE: USE OF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT BASED ON FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION, DO NOT RETAIN AFTER 66 DAYS FROM DATE VERIFIED, NDT V ALID UNI'It, STAMP 373 Gil "7 BUFFALO, lVtW r0JtJU 14JQ3 asr -fu�a _,,,,,, "CADE c0 t IN- t?LZ 8D YY Am Dtncr. r�Arm APPLICATION MU$T BE COQ W FULL PHOTO ID BBQUMM AT TIME OF APPLICATION NO E%CRMON5 c�x.�eAS�c�sracuarat� �aAre�rse�aroNrt _.�nji/�1i1PA�47C �_iq�YiYIW�rAleiiY C31Y11ECAnorvaramor( _C-Q 00 DANC[NO rubuC DAM311ka . �ANiC KCAL) „ TAO;+►WDA CZ ez/y S.s 4 WWC LLM NO DA M40) APPLICANT NAME 11 A.10 - ,J / t -t i c-r A�P�IC'A�i � Et?TtiTf k QN$ �% Z �Ci+ra AppUCA1 ADIDRESS 3 �% 1 : - '- & M4� �'n (crrar,Ynxr�, o�. vus.AC�) tSY'A1� � GO APPLICANT NAME CQ AYP C iT HOME PHONE N C0 APPI.,ICAW ADDI SS Ego_ srwtWn (crxT, Tnrm out vuAAAQP (I T AIV om Gc)RpOIzA'ITt3NNAME •a •-�� Q %c�' DA18IlYCURPOitA'�D BUSINESS AiIDR SS �� e--"" c -.mot �X� -�- `- rva f�Y t ,e lta �t.�� IV 2 o BUSS gss PUON `b''!� 606_ PAX# STA'T'E TAX ED NUMBE --- . ,� I , APPLICANT D /b/8 Pf,ACIt OF BIR /.�'• {-��/ h ARC YUCK A us Grl��c GO - AIPPL ICANT D/0411 "CE OF BIR ^ „_ Anyov A Us Ci'II7.BN NO. OF AMUSEMENT MACHV4RS NO. OF BII.Y,TAIfD TABLES i�0, OP SO�I4 A�YS App �t Sim subs rd "sworn t o b'rfort xis this � b - Day of Cdrrrrrr"rsiarur of •dr and for tlr� 00 of aufffalo; )VCW rat m t 5 j NON REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE #1 (Rev. 1193) Si_n�;le,T',age Communication to the Common Council 6 To: The ConUnon Council: Date: March 30, 2007 From Department: D eparttt eitt of Fcono D evelopmc_nt Permit & 1P tion Sery c S Division: 0ff%ccofL Subject: [: R staurant Dance Class Ill [: 777 Main (Ellicott) Type i?l Jp4i�ei-.and [: j_ bowe Ca , e_Onl __I Prior Council Reference: (If Any) : Ext. (.ltenl No...xxx C.C.P. xx /xx /xx): Text ( "ape Ste le S_ p Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Restaurant Dance Class 11.1 License located at 777 Main and find that as to :form is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a Restaurant Dance Class III license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building hispections, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Paul Bonetto. The attached thereto for Paul 13onetto d/b /a The Bhj Martini. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem approln -fate. ri T THE COMMITTEE ONL E0SLATION. �' Sm Tl W Department Head Name_ RICHARD M. I:'OBI Tyl�Le'd'itle: CO ISSI()NI R S of Department Head: RMT:mrz CITY OF BUFFALO CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES 3' CITY HALL, I3UFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 INSPECTION /APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY 1 DEPARTMENT:.FIRE PREVENTION REFERRED TO: LT, POCZKAI..SKI APPLICATION FOR: TIfI I3LU MAR`['INI LICENSE 'TYPE: RZ?STAURANTIDANC BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE; COUNCIL DISTRIC "1': POLICE DISTRICT: APPLICANT NAME: APPL,, PHONE: APPLICATION NUMBER: REFERRAL DATE: REMARKS: DISAPPROVAL, REASON: 777 .MAIN 854- 1942 Ill, 03 PAUL f3ONF''I °1'O 510 -8822 5440 07/17 /2006 NEW LICENSE 2007 (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCYIDEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) '�~ 1 DATE: 7 '15,1PROVED DISAPPROVED DA'Z'E: DISAPPROVAL CAT_.I, BACK DATE: ** *REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL M. LIST BE STATED BELOW *"* REMARKS: INSPECTOR RM# EXT AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL OF T11L+" OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU. - V1�t71ST:�v rts�i. a.i.r?vva.. . (TO RE COMPLETED By. AGENCY F PPRf)VED DATE .icy .�:i�l"yfl[TtTll DATE: .__ I' -147L' (Devised 3196) APPLICATION RELEASE FORM � V�� TO BE MAILED Buffalo Police Department Identification Section 74 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14202 There is a $10.00 fee to process this data. By 'nail, payment MUST be wade by money order. DO NOT send cash through the mail- In person, payment can be made by money order or cash. Checks are not accepted. Make money orders payable to the Buffalo Police Department. Be sure to include a stamped, self - addressed envelope so that this information can be mailed to you, Complete all the information listed below and have your identification and signature verified by a. Notary Public (or) Commissioner of Deeds, as listed on the bottom of this application. Without total compliance to these instructions, you WILL NOT receive the requested information, ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE ORIGINAL NAME OF APPLICANT — /MAIDEN NAME SEX RACE CURRENT ADDRESS: /� /w DATE OF BIRTH: SOCIAL SECURITY #: -- REASON FOR REQUEST: SIGNATURE OF APPI,IC ANT _ DATEl. State of New York } County of Erie ) SS. - City of Buffalo ) On the day of _ G� l 19 , , before me personally to me kno to be the same person described in, appeared LE�t 44d d uts who e acknowledged the execution thereof u � LLl1 r_ l It = Pfotery 1'ubliq Sate of New Yo It --- Qualified in Eria lJ�e Notary Public /Commissioner of Deeds ., My Comrn, Expill _ � _ ....................TO BE COMPLETED BY IDENTIFICATION SECTION PER SONN RECORD AT`T'ACHED -- VERIFIED BY _ � � 't', n �.�•!? --�' _. �` NO RECORD ON FILE DATE VERIFIED �? — NOTE: USE OF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT BASED ON FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION. DO NOT RETAIN AFTER 60 DAYS FROM DATE VERIFIED. NOT VALID UNTIL STAMPE aUrYALO, NZWYOXK-T4M T , ii APPLICATION MUST' BE CQMYLI�M IN FU[ L PHOTO ID UQUMV Al TIME OF AFMCA TIOH No E%C MONS bb .. ._.�W.AA1tpPADL�A ,_,,,J01PI.4�iAT.[i1C . — Woo 0AW NG �wsrAr�, �rYt^_uAtgci�►�.i � yu � k�l2�i��C� �._.3ti►�1� �� V�,�. - fit ^ „l„ 4 y 39 �I'pI<�CANT SAM &, l'PTCSIT ADURRSS � at y�.Q� o Ot} (,4Ca icy :O - APPLTCAI�T NAME CO_ AYPi�0�2�t'1` 7�OM� PHUN$ #---� c0 "- PLVCANTADD kca r,'EO"oaVt1uQp OrIAT (ZM CORD )MUONNAMM gU5IIV8SS NAME BUSINE9S.ADD�'S5 _ - - S TAX nx nos irmcA,r T D/0 Co op vlarK YoU Qs c C,O APPLIGANTD/ _. .�YLCS "OIa Y'o[I AUS emm(L—�:_._ ' ' - III APPLIG�LB Nt�.,D AMUS"EM NTM�L� 'NO: OY11BL ,IAIW T ABW � ' NU• 0ltJ* ? MGAYS • - �u �bs--ef',�iQs{•� D�'uf sW41`Tt fv bff her iris Af�r �.,,.,._, . DsY "`°" - -- - f .r x su SAN M TATKO `� ; . 1 "QTY Pu61ic Slat dwaw York m 4o m. Ex f Coin y 21iG iif iC88 - eorr.7tllTf of Ds«�t try ar�ai f far �. � ' E . C+Y of Bgffa&" NOWT Ysr NUN REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE #1 (Rev. 1193) Sin le Page Corrr�nunication to the Common Council 1 . To: The Common Council: Date: March 30, 2007 From: Department: D epartment of Econo Develo Permit & fnPection Services Division I Type in Upper a nd [_Lo Case Only - QM, ice of Licen I f .rat j Restaurant Dance Class III [: 391 Washington ()Ellicott) Subject Prior Council Reference: (If Any) [: Ext. ( Item No_x�xx C,CX_) Text ('hype Sin le Spa Below Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Restaurant Dance Class III License located at 391 Washington Street and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a Restaurant Dance Class III license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, fire Department and Building Inspections, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Marc Alfieri. The attached thereto for Marc Alfieri d/b /a Lafayette Tap Room Bar -B -Wue and Blues Saloon. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. T Department Plead Name: RICHARD M. TOBE Tyke Title: CO SIONL Signature of Department Head: Jot q RMT-mrz CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES - 9 IV Irl FI 'V TS ALY .1 3.7 t.1 1. 1. 1!L JLr BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 INSPECTION /APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY / DEPARTMENT: OFF. OF ZONING & USE REFERRED TO: KEVIN FITZGERALD APPLICATION FOR: LAFAYETTE TAP ROOM BARB -B -QUE & BLUES SA LICENSE TYPE: RESTAURANT/DANCE NEW LICENSE 200" BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: COUNCIL DISTRICT: POLICE DISTRICT. APPLICANT NAME. APPL. PHONE: APPLICATION NUMBER_ REFERRAL DATE: REMARKS: DISAPPROVAL REASON: 391 WASHINGTON 852 -5470 EL 03 MARC ALF'IERI 873 -3153 544591 08/31/2006 (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY/DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) Al'RO DATE: DISAPPROVED DATE: DISAPPROVAL CALL RACK DATE: ** *REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL MUST BE STATED BELOW * ** REMARKS: INSPECTOR AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU. App8lep2.rpt CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES 313 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 INSPECTION /APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY / DEPARTMENT: DIRE PREVENTION REFERRED TO: LT. POCZKALSKI APPLICATION FOR: LAFAYETTE TAP ROOM LICENSE TYPE: RESTAURANTMANCE BUSINESS ADDRESS: 391 WASIIINGTON BUSINESS PHONE: 874 -5724 COUNCIL DISTRICT: EL POLICE DISTRICT: 03 APPLICAN`f NAME: JOANN MA4°I'ELIANO APPI._ PHONE: - APPLICATION NUMBER: 519864 REFERRAL DATE: 2ND REFERRAL DATE: 04/26/2006 REMARKS: DISAPPROVAL REASON: RENEWED LICENSE 2007 (TO BE COMPLETED BY ACENCY/DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) I- -a ----- --- - - P'Rdi DISAPPROVED DISAPPROVAL CALLBACK DATE: y - 7- 7 - C DATE: DATE: ** *REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL, MUST BE STATED BELOW*** REMARKS: INSPECTOR (- - f 6 e-y e J RM# EXT AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU, Appsrp2.rpr CITY OF BUFFALO ,,r OFFICE OF LICENSES -7A-; CiTi l ju LL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 INSPECTION /APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY / DEPARTMENT: MOUSING PROPERTY INS REFERRED TO: KEVIN FITZGEItALD APPLICATION FOR: LAFAYETTE TAP ROOM BARB -B -QUE & BLUES SA LICENSE TYPE: RESTAURANT/DANCE NEW LICENSE 2007 BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: COUNCIL. DISTRICT: POLICE DISTRICT: APPLICANT NAMF: APPL, PHONE: APPLICATION NUMBER REFERRAL DATE: REMARKS: DISAPPROVAL REASON: 391 WASHINGTON 852 -5470 EI. 03 MARC ALFIERI 873-3]S3 544591 08131!2006 (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCYIDEPARTMEN`I' REFERRED TO) j 'ROV D DATE: r DISAPPROVED DATE: DISAPPROVAL CALL BACK DATE: ** *REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL MUST BE STATED BELOW * ** REMARKS: INSPECTOR RM# . AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU. Appshp2.rpe APPLICATION RELEASE FORM TO BE MAILED TO s a Buffalo Police Department Identification Section 74 Franklin Street Buffalo, New , York 14202 There is a $10.00 fee to process this data. By inaiI, payment MUST be made by money order. DO NOT send cash through the snail. In person, payment can be made by money order or cash. Checks are not accepted. Make money orders payable to the Buffalo Police Department. Be sure to include a'stamnped, self - addressed. envelope so that this information can be mailed to you. Complete all, the information listed below and have your identification and signature verified by a Notary Public (or) Commissioner of Deeds, as listed on the bottom of this application. Without total compliance to these instructions, you WILL NOT receive the requested information. ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE ORIGINAL NAME OF APPLICANT / "� /MAIDEN NAME ,SEX RACE /, CURRENT ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH: SOCIAL SECURITY #: REASON FOR REQUEST: G �o C SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE State of New York County of Erie ) SS• City.of Buffalo ) On the day of appeared 1 1 l ( C , to who executed the foregoing.instrument and acknowle( cs' -rt / ;;LJ before me personally' T t-j C y to be the, me person described in, awl ; n %ne . DAV fV e 9 oN Nota[ )00,� Of MW York � Rq Q ed 60o County ner of D Id s M y com ion Expires 12/M2M8 ... .............................TO BE COMPLETED BY IDENTIFICATION SECTION PERSONNEL................ ............................... RECORD ATTACHED VERIFIED BY [ ' ,,Z-440 RECORD ON FILE DATE VERIFIED NOTE: USE OF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT BASED ON FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICA'T'ION. DO NOT RETAIN AFTER 60 DAYS FROM DATE VERIFIED. NOT VALID UNTIL STAMPED I- ,�,,IA'714Nf M`•xST�T C�M�'�.D INFC1� • Ir pIKoTv m y o , ac.� ox N EXCE ONS e�r�uc� a►1��r�u _A.jLcADK _T ut° c»Al�cx s�P-"VAT oax (X YPLICA T N EWLO _: �l.- , ! �rf �• � r0-AJP _L7[cANT HAMS , • ._ � _ Cn6TC �L �V�! -! t�! t� G N T l'�et%r�v�s�a�rt'a� � ! • /�'— � � - . CY 'ro BU SrsS POWNC &TAI= 0) N[JMMB � °i�- Lo .. t #rt./ler.LWo" _ Nar. OF AMi35EMF�IT MAk 1+t4: © IL 7W fiA� �_._ Y 0, Oif ]* *UKG AUZYiS - - ,17AWN M, THOMPSON , - - -- lYo. q'►7y�i 14865 - t Not`a(y PubW, 316ta of New Yank ?�� Gluafifled In Ede County ` F My Gommisslon Exotses 72l0612Lj�8 - �Ff'r11 Ji�v�7li�Tr�hi� �— , C (K'7I A �/�3`22"FU IIF cu offftoybilo, NovTfp* NON REFUNDABLE" CATION FEE- .-..r� _..-- O z w �i�f *�if�i� o+ * # t�s��r��r�r }�� 5 � � a ° a w 0 o+ * # t�s��r��r�r }�� H 0 Q a V � � y �� r- �� #I (Rev. 1193) Single Pa ge Communication to the Common Council To: The Common Council: Date: April 4, 2007 Fromm Department of Economic Development, Permit & Inspe_ction Services Division: Office of License ()9011 Y;'a' Subject: [: Second Hand Psaler 850 Fillutor6 (Fillmore) (RESUBMISSION) 1]YRe in Up 1:T and I [: I bower Case Only- [: Prior Council Reference: (If Any) [: Ext. (Item No. xxx, C. C.P. xxlxxlxx Text ( Type Simale Space Below \�q Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 850 Fillmore and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a second band dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office hire Department and Building Inspections. I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of .lose Santiago. The attached thereto for Jose Santiago dlbla D & G Appliances. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deern appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. Tyke Department Head Name: RICHARD M. TO:BE I'v c Title: CO ISSIONER Signature of Department Head: R r:M/jd �t5 Interdepartmental Memo Date: April 4, 2007 To: Richard M. '1'obe, Commissioner From. Mary Zizzo, Supervisor of Licenses RE: Common Council Come- uirication Second Hand Dealer at 850 Fillmore. (RESUBMISSION) Per City of Buffalo Ordinance Chapter 254, the following is a check list of requirements for a Second Hand Dealer application to the Common Council: Zoning Office Fire Prevention L Building Inspection Police Department Police Record Check. Application Supery or of Lich sus `7 Date I � �e9 Interdepartmental Memo Date: April 4, 200` To: Richard M. Tobe, Commissioner From Mary Zizzo, Supervisor of Licenses RE: Common Council Communication Used Car Dealer at 850 Fillmore. Per City of Buffalo Ordinance Chapter 254, the following is a check list of requirements for a Used Car Dealer application to the Common Council: oning Office ire Prevention L'J Building Inspection LAI olice Department : 'Police Record Check Q Application Supervisor o' 'LicdKi rr Date CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES 313 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 INSPECTION /APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY 1 DEPARTMENT: FIRE PREVENTION REFERRED TO: LT. POCZKALSKI APPLICATION FOR: D & G APPLIANCES LICENSE TYPE; SECOND HAND DEALER BUSINESS ADDRESS.: BUSINESS PHONE: COUNCIL DISTRICT: POLICE DISTRICT: APPLICANT NAME: APPL. PHONE; APPLICATION NUMBER: REFERRAL DATE: REMARKS: DISAPPROVAL REASON: 850 FILLMORE (716) 410 -2800. FI 08 JOSE SANTIAGO (716) 410 -2800 545'767 03/05/2007 NEW LICENSE 2008 (TO BE COMPLE'T'ED BY AGENCY /DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) OV DATE: 17 6 - 7 DISAPPROVED DATE. DISAPPROVAL CALL RACK DATE: ** *REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL MUST BE STATED BELOW * ** REMARKS: INSPECTOR L 1 t RM# EXT AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU. AppSrrpz rp, CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES 313 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 INSPECTION /APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY / DEPARTMENT: HOUSING PROPERTY INS REFERRED TO: KEVIN FITZGERALD APPLICATION FOR: D & G APPLIANCES LICENSE TYPE: SECOND HAND DEALER BUSINESS ADDRESS. BUSINESS PHONE: COUNCIL DISTRICT: POLICE DISTRICT: APPLICANT NAME: APPL PHONE: APPLICATION NUMBER: REFERRAL DATE: REMARKS: DISAPPROVAL REASON. 850 FILLMORE (716) 410 -2800 . FI 08 JOSE SANTIAGO (716) 410 -2800 545767 03/05/2007 NEW LICENSE 2008 (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY /DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) APPROVED DATE: SAPPROVED DATE: DISAPPROVAL CALLBACK DATE: ** *REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL MUST BE STATED BELOW * ** REMARKS: INSPECTOR RM# t �_ _ EXT �r Z AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU. AppSllp2.rpt CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES 313 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 11202 INSPECTION/APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY 1 DEPARTMENT: OFD', OF ZONING & USE REFERRED TO: KEVIN FITZGERALD APPLICATION FOR: D & G APPLIANCES LICENSE TYPE: SECOND HAND DEALER BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: COUNCIL DISTRICT: POLICE DISTRICT: APPLICANT NAME: APPL. PHONE: APPLICATION NUMBER: REFERRAL DATE: REMARKS: DISAPPROVAL REASON: 850 FILLMORE (716) 410 -2800 F1 08 JOSE SANTIAGO (716) 410 -2800 545'767 03/05/2007 NEW LICENSE 2008 (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY /DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) APPROVED DATE: - 0 Z DISAPPROVED DATE: DISAPPROVAL CALLBACK DATE: ** *REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL MUST BE STATED BELOW * ** REMARKS: INSPECTOR RM# EXT AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU. AppSlrp2.rpr - CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES 313 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 INSPECTION /APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY / DEPARTMENT: POLICE REFERRED TO: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE APPLICATION FOR: D & G APPLIANCES LICENSE TY PE: SECOND HAND DEALER 0 7� BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: COUNCIL DISTRICT: POLICE DISTRICT: APPLICANT NAME: APPL. PHONE: APPLICATION NUMBER: REFERRAL DATE: REMARKS: DISAPPROVAL REASON: 850 FILLMORE (716) 410 -2800 FT 08 JOSE SANTIAGO (716) 410 -2800 545767 03/05/2007 BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY /DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) APPROVED DATE: - DISAPPROVED REMARKS: DISTRICT C2 APPROVED DISAPPROVED DATE: DATE: NEW LICENSE 2008 ** *REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL MUST BE STATED BELOW * ** REMARKS: COMM. OF POLICE: Deputy GC)i AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL TO THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU. AppZp2rpt DATE: 3 /d J kAMSed 3196) Ct BE MAILED TO: 13uffalo Police Department rdertification Section 74 Franklin Street 13 uffalo, New York 14202 k q C /o (f -rhere is a $10.00 fee to process this data, By mail, payment MUST be made by money order. DO NOT send cast tttr ough the mail: In person, payment can be made by money order or cash. Checks are not accepted. Make mone3 orders payable to the Buffalo Police Department. Be, sure to include a stamped, self - addressed envelope so that this information can be mailed to you. Complete all the info mation listed below and have your identification and signature verified by a Notary Public (or) Commissioner of pe,eas, as listed on the bottom of this application. 'Without total compliance to these instructions T. , You WILL NOT re ceive the requested information. AEI, SIGNATURES MUST BE ORIGINAL NAME OF APPLICANT " e..- tt ] V� l C7 !MAIDEN NAME SEX 1'h�... RACE r s i c CUIMENT ADDRESS: I i W �' t_ i ► lC D ATE OF BIRTH, SOCIAL SECURITY #: REASON FOR REQUEST: ` SIONATME OF APPLICANT Stag of New York j County of Erie ) SS_ City of Buffalo ) - APPLICATION RELEASE FORM DATE On the day of 9 before me personall -- C C appeared to me known to be the same person described in, and uted the foregoing inst� unne a w h o exec nt nd acknow.- dged the exe `F i 1`ubiic, State of New M Ela hied is Erie County My tonic filss;on Expires 10/27124 .. ... .. ....... .. . I . TO BE COMPL TED RECORD ATTACHED x NO RECORD ON FILE l ; - No lic/ Mm issioner of D IV IDENTIFICATION SECTION PERSONNEL. .......... ... , W VERIFIED BY � , � DATE VERIFIED NOT E: USE OF TMS INFORMATION IS NOT BASED -ON FINGERPRINT IDI;`NTIFICATION: DO NOT RE DAYS FROM DATE VERIFIED. NOT VALID UNTIL STAMPED, TAIN AFTER 60 00LAPF UVWC OFFrCE OF LICENSE'S 313 CITY HAU B UFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 c"+51 -4C; 8 LICENSE APPLICATION APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL PHOTO ID REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION NO EXCEPTIONS (PJ,SASE T.SCSN56 CATEGORY AP'PLYINC FOR) USED CAR DEALER ,SECONII AND DEALER _ SCRAP PROCESSOR GARAGE SALE WHOLESALE JUNK _, _ FLEA MARKET (NO, OF VENDORS_. - -_) DAI'E Q1 C-� � �C() APPLICANT NAMP.`"�.__1 e APPLICANT' HOME PHONE # 11 " �' 'T � 4 §� �caf APPLICANT (CM(rOWN OR VMLAGE) CO- APPLICANT NAME CO- APPLICANT IIOMF PHONE # CO- APPLICANT ADDRESS (sao., srP$$r1 (C[1'Y, �owN ox vH,�A�x) (s�ATa) (ZW) CORPORATION NAME e- DALE INCORPORA'T'ED ....... BUSINESS J BUSINESS ADDRESS i ^�, • 'Z I.b u rAX# 1j APPLICANT HOME PHONE r 7 BUSINESS PHONE STATE TAX ID NUMBER DATE OF BIR PLACE OF BIRTH YOU A U.S. CITIZEN��_ ILAVE YOU EVER SEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIM ?1 -- W, SO STATE WHEN, WHERE, NATURE OF OFFENSE AND DISPOSITI01� LIST PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF CORPORATION (IF APPLICABLE) ( iAME) (ADDRESS) (IVA3ti17EJ -.. (ADRF.SS) (1+TAME) (ADDRESS) (NAME) (ADDRESS) (KAME) (ADDRESS) (iVAME) (ADDRESS) (PAWNBROKER ONLY) GIVE SCHEDULE OF RATES PROPOSED TO, BE CHARGED e Subs rd s to before, me this c� Da o Ca`, missioAer of De dg in and or.' e City of Buffalo, New Yo N public, slaieo f� Ngew JR Ya cI. J;fied in Dic r,,,, ON REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE Iii °�U SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: March 27, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services SUBJECT: [:Multiple Dwellings Tax Exernptionlaw. I. PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. (item No. xxx, C.C.P. xxlxxlxx) Text: March 23, 2007 Buffalo Common Council City Hall Buffalo, New York Dear Councilmembers: The Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services is seeking consideration of the attached Local Law from the Common Council and a sponsor for it. Any questions or concerns can be directed at Chris Johnston at 851 -4758. If V u have f *then questions, I would be happy to discuss this n otter with*ou. Sincerely yours, Rich Tobe Commissioner REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL SIGNATURE DEPARTMENT HEAD TITLE : Commissioner Richard Tobe ) I A LOCAL LAW, in relation to amending the charter of the city of Buffalo with respect to exemption of certain capital improvements to multiple dwellings in the city of Buffalo. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo enacts as follows: Section 1. The Charter of the city of Buffalo is amended by adding a new section 28- 29.4 thereto to read as follows: 28 -29.4. Real Pra a Tax Exem tiara f ©r Conversion of Certain Residential Properties, A. Section 421 -i of the Real Property Tax law, as added by chapter 181 of the laws of 2006 authorizes the cit of Buffalo to rant artial exem tions fram real ro ert taxation of the increase of the assessed value of certain residential real Provert attributable to conversion from a multiple dwelling to a single family or two famil dwellin &. B. Multiple dwellin buildin s reconstructed altered converted back to an owner occupied singlefamily dwellin or an owner occu ied multi le dwellin located in the cijY of Buffalo that is reduced to at most two units b such reconstruction subsequent to the effective date of this local law shall be exem t from taxation andspecial ad valorem levies to the extent rovided hereinafter. 1. Such buildings shall be exempt fora period of one year to the extent of 100% of the increase in assessed value attributable to such reconstruction alteration or improvement and for an additional period of 7 yearssqb 'ect to the following: a The extent of such exemption shall be decreased b twelve and one -half p ercent of the "exemption base" each year Burin such additional eriod. The "exem Lion base ". shall be the increase in assessed value as determined in the initial year of the term of the exem tion exce t as rovided in sub ara ra h b of this ara ra h. The exemption percentages area as follow: (i, ) Year one 100% ii Year two 87.5% (iii )Year three 75 °Io iv Year four 62.5% (v) Year five 50% vi Year six 37.5% viij Year seven 25% viii Year eight 12.5% (ix) Year nine 0% b In any year in which a change in level of assessment of 15% percent or more is certified for a final assessment roll pursuant to the rules of the state board of real p ro pert services the exem Lion base shall be multi Iied b a fraction the numerator of which shall be the total assessed value of the parcel on such final assessment roll after accounting for any physical or agantity changes to the 12a since the immediately p receding assessment roll and the denominator of which shall be the total assessed value of the parcel on the immediately final assessment roll. The result shall be the new exem tion base. The exem tion shall thereupon be recomputed to take into account the new exemption base notwithstanding the fact that the assessor receives certification of the chap e in level of assessment after the com letion verificatian and film of the final assessment roll. In the event the assessor does not have custodv of the roll when such certification is received the assessor shall certify the recom uted exem tion to the 11� local officers having custody and control of the roll and such local officers are hereb directed and authorized to enter the recomputed exemption certified by the assessor on the roll. The assessor shall give written notice of such recomputed exem tion to the i) roi)ertv owner, who mav, if he or she believes that the exem tion was recompute incorrectl .. Apply . for a correction in the manner provided by title three of article five of this cha ter for the correction of clerical errors. c Such exem tion shall be limited to $100,000 in increased market value or such other sum less than $100 000 but not less than $10 000 of the roe attributable to such reconstruction alteration or im rovement and an increase in market value neater than such amount shall not be eligible for the exemption pursuant to this section. For the pMoses of this section the market value of the reconstruction alteration or improvement shall bee ual to the increased assessed value attributable to such reconstruction alteration or improvement divided b the most recentl established state equalization rate for the city. Where the state equalization rate ors ecial equalization rate e uals or exceeds ninety-five percent the increase in assessed value attributable to such reconstruction alteration or im rovement shall be deemed tae uaI the market value of such reconstruction,�alteration or improvement. 2. No such exemption shall be granted for reconstruction alterations or im rovements unless; a such reconstruction alteration or converted improvement was commenced subsequent to the effective date of this local law; and b the value of such reconstruction alteration or improvement exceeds $5 000 and c the greater portion, as so determined by square footage, of the buildin reconstructed altered or improved is at least 5 years old. C. Far ores of this section the terms reconstruction alteration and improvement shall not include ordinar maintenance and re airs. D. Such exemption shall be granted - Qnlv anon application by the owner of such buildin on a form prescribed by the state board of real property services. The applicatio n shall be filed with the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation of the ci an or before the first of dav December in each year, the taxable status date of the cit . E. If satisfied that the applicant is entitled to an exem tion ursuant to this section the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation shall approve the and such building shall thereafter be exempt from taxation andspecial ad valorem levies as p rovided in this section commencin x with the assessment roll prepared on the basis of the taxable status date referred to in subdivision three of this local law. The assessed value of any exemption. granted pursuant to this local law shall be entered by the assessor on the assessment roll with the taxable property with the amount of the exemption shown in a separate column. F. For the u aces of this section an owner occu ied multi le dwellin buildin shall mean any building or structure designed and occu icd as the temporary or ermanent residence or home of two or more families including the owner of such building. G. In the event that a building an exemption pursuant to this section ceases to be used rimaril for residential ases or title thereto is transferred to other than the heirs or distributees of the owner, the exem tiara ranted ursuant to this section shall cease. Section 2. A copy of this local law shall be filed with the New York state board of real property services and the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation of the city of Buffalo. Section 3. This local law shall be effective immediately. 4r Underlined material is new [Bracketed] material is deleted W 5 # 1 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCI TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: April 11, 2007 FROM : DEPARTMENT: Economic Development, Permit and Inspection Services DIVISION SUBJECT: SEQR Lead Agency Designation -- 'Dormitory Authority Of the State of New York, City of Buffalo Building Demolitions, NYEDCP Program PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) It is proposed that the City of Buffalo undertake the demolition of vacant and substandard buildings located on scattered sites in the City. The project will be financed by a $5,000,000 grant made available by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) under the NYEDCP Program. Prior to the implementation of the above - referenced project, the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEAR) must be satisfied. The project, as defined under SEAR, is an "Unlisted Action" for which the Buffalo Department of Economic Development, Permit and Inspection Services recommends the completion of a coordinated environmental review. As per Section 617.6 of the regulations an agency responsible for determining the effect of this project on the environment must be designated from the involved agencies within 30 days of this notification. The Department of Economic Development, Permit and Inspection Services proposes to assume the SEAR lead agency status for this action, and respectfully requests the Common Council's approval of this proposal. The draft of the project Environmental Assessment Form is enclosed for your review. if the Council has no objection to the designation of this Department as SEQR lead agency please inform my office within the 30 -day period. DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: RICHARD M. TOBE TITLE: COMMISSIONER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PERMIT AND INSPECTI SERVICES SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: ra�A lam( Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit & Inspections Services, dated April 11, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby consents to the Department of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections Services as Lead Agency for the NYLDCP Program. Passed. 24 PJS:rinv 1:hvp6O\jnswor&nov\24c4- 17a,doc *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH * * * [ MAJ - 51 9 0 [25 - 6] + [3A - 71 7 1> zs FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, POLICY & URBAN AFFAIRS # 1 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL 1 TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DA T E: March 29, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Administration Finance Policy & Urban Affairs DIVISION: Parking Enforcement u _- ,.c .,. ' SUBJECT. {: Purchased Vehicles PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) {: Ex. Item No. xxx C.C.P, xx /xx /xx TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW) This is to request approval for the Division of Parking Enforcement to purchase two new 4 -wheel drive, light duty pick -up trucks and one utility vehicle, for use by our parking meter and enforcement repair unit. The new vehicles were approved in our 2006 -07 capital outlay budget and will replace two 1995 pick -up trucks and one 1984 utility truck. TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: )&60,1nard G. Sciolino TYP ITLE: irec of P ng orcement SIGNATURE IF DEPARTMENT HEAD: � S -)" Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the above communication from the Administration, Finance, Policy & Urban Affairs dated March 29, 2007, be received and filed; and That the Director of Parking Enforcement be, and he hereby is authorized to purchase two new 4 wheel drive, light duty pick -up trucks and one utility vehicle. Funds were approved in the 2006 -07 capital outlay budget. Passed 25 PJ S.nnv t:IwpWdnsword%: mi025c4- 17a.doc *AYE* N * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS * LOCURTO * * * * * W RUSSELL * * # SMITH [-------- - - - - -I [ MAJ - 5] * g * 0 [213 - 61 * W [ 314 - 71 113 (Rev 1 -02) Certificate of Appointment In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter acid 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( riamal in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Itesources /Civil Service for the Appointment Effective: April 9, 2007 in the Department of Administration, Finance, Policy & Urban Affairs Division of Parking Enforcement to the Position of Parking Meter M Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) PERMANENT Appointment Promotion, Non - Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) THIRD STEP (,Eater Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $28,027 LAST JOB TITLE Laborer II NAME Lawrence Charles LAST DEPARTMENT 11413 DATE 4107 ADDRESS 145 hastings LAST SALARY $27,726 CITY & ZIP Buffalo, 14215 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX - XX - 4125 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 11413001 TITLE CODE NO 5200 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2006 -132 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $26,458 - $29,604 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: Current salary as laborer 11 is $27,726. Step 1 and 2 are below his current salary. NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: DATE: SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING Janet Penksa Commissioner 412147 J �> OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYEE(S) 35 FROM THE CITY CLERK !., 1 ! 44 Leaves of Absence Without Fay I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the granting of the leaves of absence without pay, in. the various departments as listed: Mayor /Mayor I"xecutive- x Comptroller- Nataliya Zingorenko Common Council- Assessment and Taxation- Public Works, Streets & Parks - X Police- `1°achell.e Wright, Sharon Welsh • Patricia Bissonette X Dire- Paul Eason- Michael Cassidy James Twist. Kenneth Eason Corporation Counsel- Community Services - Economic Development & Permit and Inspection Services- Management Information Systems x Administration, Finance & Urban Affairs- Richard Hooker Iluman Resources- Civil Service Commission- RECEIVED AND FILED. r) � SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO 'I'IIE COMMON COUNCIL l p TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: MarQh 21 2 0 FROM: DEPARTMENT' P DIVISION: SUBJECT: : Leave of Absence. PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) 1. Item No. Ex. ( Item No. xxx C.G.P. xx /xx /xx TEXT. ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW Crime Scene Technician Tachelle Wright assigned to Photography has been granted a personal leave of absence without pay for the period of one year commencing April 3, 2007 through April 2, 2008. HMG /tIo I'YPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: H. McCarthy Gipson TYPE TITLE SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD P -12e (11 DATE: U NAME: C, . wr SSN: 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 MUST SURRENDER THEIR DEPARTMENTAL WEAPON, CAP SPRAY, BADGE & 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 TION OF LEAVE: RANK: �� 1 UNIT: 1► �1 _ ► DATES OF LEAVE BEGINNING DATE: RETURN DATE: LENGTH OF LEAVE: ROVED /,DENIED [APPROVAL CONDITIONED UPON SURRENDER OF DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT DATE CC: DEPUTY POLICE COMMISSIONER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMANDING OFFICER REQUESTING EMPLOYEE ORIGINAL -- COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR RELATIONS f 'r A � 00 1 ZED c EMPLOYEE SIGNATU E yj ) q,- SINGLE PACE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: DATE 2 POLICE SUBJECT: j :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 Public Safety Dispatcher Sharon Welsh assigned to Communications has been granted a personal leave of absence without pay for the period of six month commencing April 9, 2007 through October 9, 2007. Senior Public Safety Dispatcher Patricia Bissonette assigned to Communications has been granted a personal leave of absence without pay for the period of six months commencing April 16, 2007 through October 16, 2007. HMG /tlo TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: _H_ McCarthy Gipson TYPE TITLE: Commissioner of Police SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT 1 U DATE: Z �� NAME: *SSN: -- ** LAST FOUR (4) DIGITS ONLY" RANK: UNIT: EDUCATIONAL ❑ I 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 (W) 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 RESUL OF HE MEMBER AS BEING AWOL OF ABSENCE AND THE CARRYlN EXPLANATION OF LEAVE: hl r-kt\ 113 - reV Q - rO DATES OF LEAVE BEGINNING DATE: r END DATE: RETURN DATE: d LENGTH OF LEAVE: EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE APPROVED I DENIED I APPROVAL CONDI D D UPON SUftREN Eft OFDEPAR M TALE PM NT LICE INSPECTOR DA APPROVED I DENIED I Aef&OVAL k0NkffJ0 &ER lup0B QF DEPARTMENTAL E UIPMENT .. DATE CC: ORIGINAL - ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (FILE) REQUESTING EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ^ccle `r-0 PAYROLL DATE: NAME: *SSN: m - XX - 7 . _— ** LAST FOUR (4) DIGIT'S ONLY`* RANK: Of UNIT: f71 p� - TYPE OF LEAVE EDUCATIONAL ❑ MATERNITY ❑ ❑ EMPLOYMENT ❑ MEDICAL . ❑ FAMILY MEDICAL ❑ MILITARY PERSONAL THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE IS A 12 WEEK DAVE 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 (90) DAYS: MUST SURRENDER THEIR DEPARTMENTAL WEAPON. RADIO, CAP SPRAY, BADGE, WREATH. S ID CARD PRIOR TO THE START OF THEIR LEAVE. FAILURE TO DO SO .WILL RESULT IN H �R D ABSENCE AND THE CARRYING ��R a$ O T AWOL EXPLANATION OF LEAVE: 1 r DATES OF LEAVE BEGINNING DATE: END DATE: r / ~ RETURN DATE: LENGTH OF LEAVE: EMPLOYEE- SIGNATURE APPROVED/ DENIED ! APPROVAL C NDlTlONEO UPON SURRENDER OF DEPART ENTAG UlP111FNT C" POLICE INSPECTOR DA E __ . _ ____..........:.:n...,�„ ,.nruu eria rlcun�it CfF l7EP ARTMENTAL E UlPMENT CC: ORIGINAL - ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (FILE) REQUESTING EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION COMMANDING OFFICER PAYROLL SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: DATE 2 POLICE SUBJECT: I. Leave of Absence C� PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) 1: Item No. Ex. (Item No, xxx C.C.P. xx/xx /xx TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW PO Barbara Andruschat assigned to the E- District has been granted an extension to her maternity leave of absence without pay for the period of one month commencing April 1, 2007 through April 30, 2007, HMG /tlo TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: H. McCarthy Gipson TYPE TITLE: Commissioner of Police SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: DATE: n NAME: bafb r Yl(. rj a = t o - FLANK: 3"- 0 * SS N: m — XX - a G ** LAST FOUR (A) DIGITS ONLY" UNIT: M P " L f C7 N :Z� 0 --1 rn )F LEAVE CA EDUCATIONAL ❑ MATERNITY ,� p EMPLOYMENT 13 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 ASSENCE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE PERFECT ATTENDANCE BENEW (PDA MEMBERS ONLY) SWORN MEMBERS REQUESTING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (3D) DAYS OR A CONSECUTIVE ACCUMULATION OF EXTENSIONS IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (80) DAYS. MUST SURRENDER THEIR DEPARTMENTAL WEAPON, RADIO, CAP SPRAY, BADGE, WREATH, & ID CARD PRIOR TO THE START OF THEIR LEAVE p r ] e r f o ] q "r FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN THE Ra OCATION OF THE LEAVE OF 'ABSENCE AND THE CARRYING OF THE MEMBER AS BEING AWOL EXPLANATION QF LEAVE: DATES OF LEAVE BEGINNING DATE: END DATE: RETURN DATE: LENGTH OF LEAVE: ©YEE SIGNATURE tea APPROVED I DENIED 1 DV fir E DF 90V 4OWCEINSPECTOR DATE APPROVED 1 DENIED 1 P VAL C N D ON SU REN E OF AR L IP IY1' r,r.. i►C n�sau�� nuco DATE CC: ORIGINAL -ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (FILE) REQUESTING EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAYROLL }f l 'Rev 1 1 /93) Sii,i;le Pat,'C 0011- 11MMICatint-1 10 IIIC ("A11111nii Council `1'o: The Common Council: Date: March 27, 2007 From: Department: Fire Department Division: Administration Subject: [: Leave; of Absence 'l'ype in Upper and E� Lower Case Only [: Prior Council Reference: (l f Any) [ : Text (Type Single Space:) Be advised that the following fire persornnel will be oil u111MI(I Mih.t�i-y Leave; of Absence as follows: Fi - efighter Paul Cason- cflective April 1. 2007 Firelighter Michael. Cassidy effective April 2, 2007 .Licuteiiant .la11)cs Twist - effective April 11, 2007 Firefighter Kenneth Eason effective April 13, 2007 2cspectfiitlly SUbmittcd '1'yl3c Department Head Name: Michael Lombardo `1y[Lc Title: Commissioner Signature of Department l lead: M L /sllr # 1 (Rev.1 /93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL, TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL,: FROM: DEPARTMENT DIVISION: SUBJECT: [: PRIOR COUNCIL. REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. (Item No. xxx, C.C.P. xx/xx/xx) TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW DATE: April 3, 2007 Audit and Control Comptroller Maternity Leave of Absence for Nataliya Zingorenko I hereby grant a maternity leave of absence, without pay, to Nataliya Zingorenko from her Civil Service position as Senior Auditor in the Division of Audit, Department of Audit and Control, effective March 30, 2007 through September 4, 2007, in accordance with the AFL -CIO Local 650 agreement. cc- Zingorenko TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TYPE TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD CC: Civil Service Andrew A. Sanfilippo Ca troller 1 # 1 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL (1� TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: April 9, 2007 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Administration and Finance DIVISION: Parking Enforcement SUBJECT: [: Leave of Absence PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: Ex. Item No. xxx C.C.P. xxlxxfxx TEXT: TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW This is to request leave of absence approval for Richard Hooker from his permanent position as Parking Meter Mechanic in the Division of Parking Enforcement while he is holding the provisional position of Parking Enforcement Supervisor I. TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: onard G. Sciolino TYP Direct of ing force ent SIGNATURE IF DEPARTMENT HEAD: 9 Groveland Street Buffalo, NY 14214 April 5, 2007 Leonard G. Sciolino, Director Parking Enforcement Room 111 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Mr, Sciolino: This is to request a leave of absence from my permanent position of Parking Meter Mechanic while holding the provisional position of Parking Enforcement Supervisor I Your cooperation in the matter will be greatly appreciated Sincerely, fi-�JaVl� )kv �� Richard Hooker 47 No. Notices of Ap©intments - Seasonal /Mat I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting seasotaal and flat salary appointments made in various departments. RECEIVED AND FILED. # 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: April 2, 2007 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of water to the Position of Water Service Worker (Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal - (Insert One) : Seasonal. (Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive) - (Insert One) : Appontment (Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat) — (Insert One) : at the: Flat (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of: $8.15 /hr. Schedule "A" LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - -[: Darryl Woody LAST DEPT.: DATE: / / Address - - -[: 629 Norfolk Avenue LAST SALARY: $ City & Zip - - -[: Buffalo, New York 14215 Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: XXX-XX - 0789 LAST JOB TITLE: Name ---[: LAST DEPT.: DATE: / /_ Address - - - [: LAST SALARY: $ city _& Zip - - -[: Last 4 digits of S.S.N. :XXX -XX- LAST JOTS TITLE: Name ---[: LAST DEBT.: DATE: Address - - - [: 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- REFERRER TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG, CODE.: - BUDGET ACCT. OBJ..:- SALARY RANGE OF POSITION 411001 Proj ID $ 8.15 - $ REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: TITLE CODE NO.: 4703 PERSONNEL REQ. NO.: 2006 -39 PER: YEAR DAY HOUR X TYPE NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Daniel E. K reuz,.P.E. TYPE TITLE OF APPT. AUTH. Acting.Commissioner DATE b SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY ORIGINAL t 3 COPIES TO: CITY CLERIC (ON /BEFORE APPO T OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN RESOURCES c #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DI VISION #10- EMPLOY 53003611 L RVICE r� #3 (.Rev 1 -02) Certificate of Appointment In compliance with provisions of Section 242 of tire Chillier and Chapter 35 -I of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this ceilification of appointniectt(s) or promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the I fuman Resources/Civil Service for the Appointment Effective: in the Department or Division of April 5, 2007 Strategic Planning Real Estate to the Position of 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 per hour LAST JOB TITLE Laborer 11 NAME Michael V. Steffan LAST DEPARTMENT Strategic Planning DATE 07128106 ADDRESS 163 Claremont Avenue LAST SALARY $8.15 CITY & ZIP Buffalo, New York 14222 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX - - 3632 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 10314001 TITLE CODE NO 9624 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2006 -01 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $8.15 PER YEAR DAY HOUR HOUR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: - Timothy E. Wanamaker TITLE OF APPOINTING_ AUTHORITY: Executive Director Office of Strategic Planning DATE: SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: 1 ° 2- >' ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO: CITY CLERK (ONIBEFORE APPOINTMENT HATE) OTHER COPIES TO: #5- C OMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #1Q-- EMPLOYEE($) #3 (Rc;v 1 -02) I � Certificate of Appointment br compi €ante with provisions of Section 24-2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the city of Buffalo, t transtnit this certification of appoinimunt(s) or pronlotion(s). 1 'further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resourecsicivil Service tin the Appointment Effective: in the Department of Division of to the Position of April 2, 2007 Public Works, Parks & Streets Streets Laborer II Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive (Insert one) Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) jEnter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary ot`. $8.1 SEASONAL NON - COMPETITIVE FLAT LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NIA NAME Daniel J. O'Connor DATE ADDRESS 51 Olcott Avenue CITY & ZIP Buffalo 14220 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -3093 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 412002 TITLE CODE NO 9624 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ, 52002601 PROD, ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2006 -101 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $8.15 PER YEAR DAY HOUR HOUR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Daniel E Kreuz _ 4&11? TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets DATE: 812007 SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: ORIGINAL_ * 3 COPIES TO: CITY CLERK ON / BEFORE APPOINTMENT DATE OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICES/CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYEE(S) 83 (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 Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment(s) or promotion(s). 1 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: in the Department of Division of to the Position of 4 C1 Public W Streets Laborer II 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 0-.. NAME Vun* Blair DATE ADDRESS 263 Florida St. CITY & ZIP Buffalo, NY 14208 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN, XXX -XX -6702 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. 52002601 PROD, ID 412002 PERSONNEL REQ, NO 2006 -101 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION 8.15 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Daniel E. Kreuz, P.E. TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Acting Commissioner DATE: 413107 % ) SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: ORIGINAL + 3 CQPIe,5 TO: CITY CLERK ONIt3EFURE 4'1'UI t°t LN 1 QA I t OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER 46- HUMAN SERV<EESICIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION _ - I�MPLQYEE(S) # 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 " have been certified or approved by the Department of Human Resources /Civil Service for the Appointment Effective: April 9, 2007 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Water to the Position of Water Service Worker (Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal -- (Insert One) : Seasonal (Appointment, Promotion, Non- Competitive) - (Insert One) : Appontment Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat) - (Insert One) : at the: Flat (Enter Starting Salary) Starting Salary of: $8.15/hr. Schedule "A" LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - -[: Amar Ahmed Hersi LAST DEPT.: DATE: / / Address - - -[: 232 Auburn Avenue LAST SALARY: $ City & Zip - - -[: Buffalo, New York 14213 Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: XXX -XX - 1439 LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - - LAST DEPT.: DATE: — — Address - - -[: LAST SALARY: $ City & Zip - - - C: 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- LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - -[- LAST DEPT.: DATE Address - - - C: LAST SALARY: $ City & Zi - - - [: Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: XXX -XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE ,BUDGET.' ORG. CODE.:- 53003611 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ..:- _ 411001 Proj ID SALARY RANGE OF POSITION .- $ 8.15 - $ REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: TITLE CODE NO.: 470J PERSONNEL REQ. NO.: 2006 -39 PER: YEAR DAY_ HOUR X TYPE NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY Daniel E TYPE TITLE OF APPT. RUTH. Acting C DATE: - :z r7- q , Kreuz, P. E. missioner: SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO: CITY CLERIC ( /BEFORE DATE) SERVICE OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN RESOURZE,$[IIVII #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYEE(S) N wF`; 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 "I'm COMMI`I mr , , ON CIVIL SERVICE. #3 (Rev 07I03) Certificate of Appointment Mayor's E e Approvaj: 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: 03/26107 PERSONNEL REQ. NO_ 2006 -118 REQUIRED in the Department of: Police Division of: Fleet Maintenance to the Position of: Laborer II (Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, 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: $ 1110 Schedule "A" LAST JOB TITLE: Name - - -[ : Michael E. Lakeman LAST DEPT.: DATE / Address - - -[ : 63 Campbell Avenue LAST SALARY: $ D.O.B. : XX / XX /XX City & Zip :---[: Buffalo, NY 14216 Last 4 digits of S. S.N.: XXX/XX/8510 LAST JOB TITLE: LAST DEPT.: DATE / LAST SALARY: $ D.O.B.: Last 4 digits of S.S.N. : XXX /XX/ LAST JOB TITLE: LAST DEPT.: DATE / LAST SALARY: $ D.O.B.: Last 4 digits of S.S.N. : XXX /XX/ LAST JOB TITLE: LAST DEPT.: DATE I LAST SALARY: $ D.O.B.: /XX Last 4 digits of S.S.N.: LAST JOB TITLE: LAST DEPT.: DATE / LAST SALARY: $ D.O.B.: Last 4 digits of S.S.N. : XXXIXX / Name - - -[ : Address .'--j: City & Zip - - -[ : Name - - -[ : Address : - - -[ : City & zip Name - - -[ : Address City & Zip - - -[ : Name - - -[ : Address - - -[ : Cif& Z: - - -[ : REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE.: - 12023001 - 412002 TITLE CODE NO.: 9622 BUDGET ACCT.OBJ.: - 12023001- 411002 PROJ ID: PERSONNEL REQ. NO.: 2006 -118 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION: - $ 11.70 - $ 13.33 PER: YEAR ❑ DAY ❑ HOUR REASON FOR APPT, ABOVE THE MINIMUM: TYPE NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: H. McCarthy Gipson TYPE TITLE OF APPT. AUTH Commissioner of Police DATE. March 26, 2007 SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO CITY CLERK (ON / BEFORE APP01 TMENT TE) OTHER COPIES TO #5 - COMPTROLLER #6 -- HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE #7 — BUDGET #8 -- DEPARTMENT #9 — DIVISION #10 - EMPLOYEE (S) #3 (F sv 1 -02) j 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 prornotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schcdnle "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resources /Civil Service for the Appointment lffective: March 21, 2007 in the Department of Economic Development, Permit and I nspection Services Division of Licenses to the Position of Clerk Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) PROVISIONAL Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Fiat (Insert one) MINIMUM jEnter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $25,162 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY DATE NAME Richard Fulinara ADDRESS 85 North Pearl - Apt 2 CITY & Z IP Buffalo, NY 14201 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX - --3411 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY DATE NAME ADDRESS CITY & ,SIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX - XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 16551001 TITLE CODE NO 0010 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROD. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2006 -111 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION 25,162 - 27,847 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY DATE: SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY Richa Tobe Commissioner �f ORtGINAL + 3 COPIES TO: CITY CLERK ONBEFORE APPOINTMENT DATE OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICES/CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYEE S ##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 Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment(s) or promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) namoi in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resources /Civil Service for the Appointment Effective; April 9, 2007 in the Department of Administration, Finance, Policy & Urban Affairs Division of Parking Enforcement to the Position of Parking Enforcement Supervisor I 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 $32,530 LAST JOB TITLE Parking Meter Mechanic NAME Richard Hooker LAST DEPARTMENT 11413 DATE 4/07 ADDRESS 9 Groveland Street LAST SALARY $29,604 CITY & ZIP Buffalo 14214 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN, XXX -XX-735$ 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 1 1413001 TITLE CODE NO 5339 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 11413 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2006 =117 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $32,530 - $37,606 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: DATE: SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Janet Penksa Commissioner 414147 _ - ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES W CITY CLERK (ONIBEFQRF APPOINTMENT DATE) OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICESICIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #8- DIVISION #10- EMPLOY 48 NON- OFF COMMUNICA'T'IONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICA'T'IONS GSA Northeast and Caribbean Region ad J Mary 11. Baldwin Legislative Staff Member The Common Council Legislative Staff City of Buffalo, NY 142023318 Re: New U.S. Courthouse, 13uf alo, NY Dear Ms. Baldwin, We would like to thank The Common Council for their interest and for the following; resolutions that were adopted for the project Attached to your letter dated March 23, 2007: "Establish District Heating at the New Federal Courthouse" Resolution #137 CCP March 20, 2007 .In reference to the above resolution, General Services Administration (GSA) and their architectural and engineering team met with the Buffalo District Energy Corporation (BDEC) in September 2003 to explore the feasibility of using hot water and chilled water generated by the BDEC in the new Federal Courthouse. The GSA team continued discussions with BDEC and studies were developed for incorporating the heating and cooling program into the courthouse design. GSA will require additional information from the District Energy Program. "Support Federal Courthouse Design Compatible with ,Joseph Ellicott Plan" 4rz eso 4 u th ni #142 CCU' NAarch 20,2007 In reference to the above .resolution, GSA entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the New York Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation, (NYOPRHP) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) to establish requirements for the design and construction of the Federal Courthouse. The MOA was signed by the above parties on June 4, 2004. The City of Buffalo, as an invited signatory, agreed to the terms of the final MOA and joined the three stakeholders in signing the MOA. The MOA provides GSA the right to demolish all of the existing structures on the Courthouse site including any portions of the existing buildings outside the footprint of the new Courthouse. GSA is in compliance with .fulfilling the requirements of the signed MOA, U.S. General Services Administration Jacob K. Javits Federal Building 26 Federal Plaza NewYork NY 10278 ' www.gsa.gov d �s I wela0111e you to contact me if you should have any questions or concerns regarding GSA and our Buffalo federal facilities. I can be reached by phone at (212) 264 - 2600 or by email at Emily.BakerCCgsa.gov. With regards, Emily R. r Regional Administrator cc: Honorable. William M. Ski REFERRED TO HE M F''' "ITTE ON COMMUNITY DEVELUPKIENT. Shopping Cart Ordinance rage I of 3� Baldwin,Mary Prom: Michael J. Beam jmjbeam @niagara.edu] Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 4:37 PM To: Councilmember LoCurto; Councilmember Franczyk; Councilmember Kearns; Councilmember Golombek; Baldwin,Mary Cc: Ada Hopson - Clemons; Linda l*reidenberg; Mestre,Oswaldo Subject: Shopping Cart Ordinance` Importance: High To Councilman Golombek, Jr. Representing the Avery Avenue/Holling homes Block Club, I can say with strong support of confidence from my membership that your resolution to deal with the unsightly and dangerous .issue of stray shopping carts is OUTSTANDING. Along with the growing litter problems, stray shopping carts are at the particle of some beautification concerns in our community. It is very refreshing to see that the city, in addition to many other things that are underway, is engaging and solving the problems of the people! We all realize that these issues are not unique to Buffalo, but are you aware of an important Buffalo artist who has a book titled The Stray Shopping Carts of Eastern North Arnerica: Guide to Field Identification based on his unique artistic understanding of the phenomenon /problem? I recommend the boo to the council The Stray Shopping Carts of Eastern North America: A Guide to Field Identification by Julian More Views • Other Format • ISBN: 0810955202 • Pub. Date: May 2006 • Customer Rating: REFERRED -r COMMITTEE IP _A1 More ,., ON • Add to wish List • Write a Review • Email a friend 4/4/200'7 Shopping Cart Ordiname 2006 Mayor Byron Brown Citizen's Particiaption Academy Wage 3 of 3 4/4/zoo7 U FA April 16, 2007 City of Buffalo Common Council Attn: Majority Leader, Nick Bonifacio 1504 City Mall Buffalo, NY Dear Councilor Bonifacio: On behalf of Buffalo ReUse, Inc., I'd like to submit the following proposal to the Coznrnon Council for consideration at the Tuesday, April 17"' Com.nlon Council nleeting. 1 realize that this is a late submission but hope you will consider this proposal as a late submission and add the proposal to Tuesday's agenda. Buffalo ReUse, Inc. would like to request the Common Council grant Buffalo ReUse lnc. permit fee exemptions for homes that they will be deconstructing in the City of Buffalo. Buffalo ReUse is incorporated as a not - for - profit corporation in the State of New York and PUSH Buffalo, a 501e3 Federal Tax Exempt Organization in Buffalo, is currently serving as our non - profit, fiscal sponsor. On April 28"', in collaboration with the University of Buffalo Law Clinic, we will submit our 1023 application to the; federal government reclriesting non- profit tax exemption status. Buffalo ReUse Inc. is a newly formed not - for - profit organization that performs the vital community service; of deconstructing abandoned homes in the City of Buffalo, with the mission of creating jobs for young people, diverting reusable materials from the landfill, and developing new assets, such. as comnnrnity gardens, in the neighborhoods in which we work. We recently have been granted $200,000 from Empire State Development to support our fill -time start -up. We have developed a strong relationship with housing court .Fudge Henry Nowak and the Commission oFPermits and Inspection, Rich "fobs. Our goal is to provide a commru►ity minded alternative; to the industry standard practice of cle:nlolition, `.flic grant will support our start -up and subsidize out learning curve during year one. Given we ultimately work with low income clients that are working through the courts, we are attempting to beep costs low, so that we can develop a financially responsible business plan and deliver added benefits to the community. Government policies have made demolition of unwanted structures a very costly endeavor for many homeowners ai)d given the challenges of the Buffalo housing market, we hope that our services can support homeowners in removing the burden of the house, while also returning the benefits of jobs and salvaged materials to the community. We expcet that our organization will be self sustaining withito the next 2 years, but until then every dollar that we can save will support our inission and our long -term sustarnabrhty. To support our goals, we would like to request that the Common Council waive the following permitting fees, to reduce costs for our low- income clients and to support our mission: i t-01 B U F FA U*, vl� i $300.00 flat fee for demolition (1,2, or 3 family dwellings) and $25 application fee, required when we pull our demolition permit. Buffalo RcUse, Inc. will soon be a licensed Level I demolition contractor with the City of Buffalo. ® $235 fee for plumbing; (water) cuts. Note: Lincoln Plumbing, a licensed plumber With the City of Buffalo, is collaborating with us to perform the sewer and water cuts and they have agreed to pass these savings on to us. 0 $122 -$145 fee for Engineering Street Cut permits. Note: Lincoln Plumbing also pays this fee and thus passing along the expense to our clients. • $66 LF (linear foot) abatement fee (if applicable), $66 SF (square foot) abatement fee (if applicable), and $25 application fee for asbestos contractors that perf orm. work on our projects. Note. we are collaborating with Empire Building Diagnostics in Depew to facilitate the abatement for our first two projects. We would like to underscore that we have met all of the guidelines and expectations of the City of Buffalo for the demolition of residential structures. We have acquired the necessary liability insurance, net the licensing requiren and have conducted all business according to City of Buffalo policies for demolitions. The permit fee waivers requested above are similar to those waived by the council for other organizations such as -Habitat for Humanity. We're confident that the work of Buffalo ReUse Inc. will not only support the clients in which we work, but also the many Communities of Buffalo that struggle with the issues of abandoned and vacant properties. if you have questions or comments regarding this proposal, please feel fi to contact me at 716 -949 -0900. Thank you for your consideration. Michael Gainer Executive Director Buffalo ReUse, Inc. ON F INANCE r .0=ltn1 ufll,5 Jr 1 � -b fl) C " Memorandum To: Deputy City Clerk Gerald Chwalinski (3 copies) From: Program Packaging and Development Services (PPDS) Provider Date: April 3, 2007 Regarding: Board Packet Documents Attached are the following documents from the Joint Schools Construction Board meeting scheduled on April 2, 2007: 1. Draft Agenda 2. Meeting Minutes from JSCB Meeting dated March 5, 2007 3. Fully executed Phase II Application and Certificate for Payment No. 29 — February 2007 4. Phase II Application and Certificate for Payment No. 30 — March 2007 5. Program Packaging and Development Services (PPDS) Provider Update 6. Bevlar & Associates Inc. Construction Contract Monitoring and Compliance Services Monthly Report for Addendum. 1 Phase 11 Project — February 2007 RECEIVED AND FILED 144 Hamburg Street Buffalo, New York 14204 April 10, 2007 Legislation Committee Common Council # City of Buffalo L { City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Re: Pr posed'Full Envi ronmental: Stud .y - RiverWright Ethanol Plant Dear Council Members; I support a frill environmental study_ Contrary to what RiverWright Ethanol professes, it is a flammable liquid plant. It is a refinery. It is not like the combination of a brewery and distillery as they maintain. The project affects not only residents of the First Ward but areas within a five -mile radius, which includes other neighborhoods, downtown and the inner and outer harbors. Because we would be located downwind of the plant, odor would be a major problem. River Wright cannot coexist with the revitalization of the inner and outer harbors. Bass Pro would be approximately only a mile away. Contrary to what RiverWright states, it is not returning the grain elevators to what they were intended. As we know, the elevators were built to stare grain, not to make flammable liquid. It will not enhance the neighborhood as they say. I-low could it when it is so detrimental to our health? The plant would be operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 350 days a year. It would produce 110 million gallons of flammable liquid per year. Explosions are a constant threat. When questioned by the Planning Board, Randy Kramer of KL Industries, and a partner with RiverWright, admitted that he had an explosion at one of his plants. RiverWright, at its April 4, 2007 meeting, also admitted it. RiverWright has no evacuation plan. Penn Marr proposed an ethanol plant of similar size in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Its emergency evacuation plan called for everyone within a 2.5 -mile radius to be evacuated. A 5 -mile radius would require a stay- indoors policy. Insurance companies would not cover damages caused by an ethanol explosion if we were to survive. Property values would decrease. Many pollutants and carcinogens, which are linked to causing cancer, will be released into the air. Residents would also have to contend with noise "2417 ". Legislation Committee April 10, 2007 Common Council Page 2 It would use 1,612,903 gallons of water per day. Supposedly, 25% would be disposed of through the sewer system and the remaining; 75% through evaporation. There is concern that this amount of evaporation could cause excessive moisture in the atmosphere. At least fifty tanker and /or diesel trucks per day would travel through the neighborhood carrying; volatile chemicals. Ships would carry corn. At what time of day or night would they arrive? Trains would carry flammable liquid through our and other neighborhoods. RivcrWright is zoned only for 150,000 gallons of flammable liquids, It has asked the Zoning Board to allow it to store 2, allons above ground — a 1,000% increase. At least three of the storage tanks would measure 50 feet in diameter and 50 feet high. This information was obtained from the Fire Prevention Department at City Hall. There are discrepancies in RiverWrig;ht's information. We encountered errors concerning the April 4, 2007 meeting; regarding; the date and street address. It distributed corrected copies. We then found that the "corrected" copies contained the wrong; meeting place. This may sound trivial but many people did not think these were mistakes. From the plan's inception, the figures petlaining; to the tanker and /or diesel traffic have been vague or the numbers changed. Initially, the number of trucks was described as "some ", then fifty and now eighteen. I think it depends upon the audience: Common Council or neighborhood. The water usage was described as 1,000,000 gallons per day also from the project's inception. That figure was mentioned at the Common Council's Legislation Committee meeting. Approximately two weeks later, at its First Ward Center meeting, RiverWright quoted the amount as 1,612,903 gallons. Before the Legislation Committee begins to think that that is good for the City, Just remember that many of the ethanol plants that fail cannot pay their water bills and the cities are left with thousands of dollars of unpaid bills. At its April 4, 2007 meeting, someone asked about noise. The reply was that noise would be "hard to imagine ". Previously it was always described as a "suburban whisper ". At RiverWrig;ht's first meeting in September 2006, it was asked if there was an ethanol plant located near Buffalo and if they were experiencing; any problems. They replied that there was a plant in Fulton, New York, and that there were no problems. Our committee found out the next day that the plant won't be completed until sometime in 2008. 1 do not find RiverWright credible. Ethanol plants are mostly located in densely populated areas and not in residential areas and prune waterfront land. The New York Corn Growers Association prepared a report for the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, which suggested avoiding proximity to residential neighborhoods. It is my understanding; that even the best technology cannot prevent hazardous emissions or odor. Legislation Committee Common Council April 10, 2007 Page 3 This plant will be one of the largest, if not the largest, in the country. To waive a full environmental study on a job of this magnitude, where peoples' lives and quality of life are at stake is not only dangerous, it is immoral. Very truly yours, Julie M. Cleary Citizens Against Environmental injustice REFERRETR TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. Of TO: The Legislation Committee of the Common Council FROM: Maureen Cleary Schaeffer Citizens Against Environmental Injustice DATE: April 10, 2007 RE: Proposed RiverWright Ethanol -:LLC. I respectfully submit my comments regarding Riverwright Ethanol LLC and the disastrous effects it would have not only on our neighborhood, but the entire region. Attachment H.3 Comments on Pro osed RiverWright Ethanol LLC Initially, RiverWright Ethanol LLC announced they would be reusing our historic grain elevators for storing corn. We had no problem with that since that was the elevators original purpose; however, when we found out their real intent was to produce ethanol, we developed a different mindset. Ethanol production is a multifaceted operation. From the processing and storage of incoming raw materials through to the storage and shipment of the final products, many industrial processes come into play. Ethanol production combines aspects of both the grain handling and chemical production industries. Despite producers' claims that they'll use the best available technology and pay the strictest attention to safety procedures, human error and mechanical failure must be taken into account. This would be a constant worry. If the proposed RiverWright were to locate to our neighborhood it would be catastrophic. It isn't limited to our neighborhood, but will have a negative effect on the Waterfront, Downtown, and other neighborhoods since it is downwind. Our committee, Citizens against Environmental Injustice, has researched the environmental and safety effects of ethanol plants across the country and has studied the problems they have unleashed. We have residents in North Buffalo, Orchard Park, and the Town of Tonawanda on our committee since they believe this is not the proper location and care about the region. While we are not against ethanol, we are against these plants locating in residential neighborhoods. Traffic would be another constant (trucks entering and exiting the plant day and night). Noise will be present not only from trucks, but also from ships and trains. The whole scenario would be a nightmare. If an explosion occurred, homeowners would not be covered. RiverWright is an LLC and would not be responsible. Homeowners would not be covered for explosion outside of their residence. Perhaps this is another reason for RiverWright's so- called "good neighbor" policy. We should also be concerned about terrorism since their fuel is stored aboveground (2,350,000 gallons). Ethanol plants also store ammonia, sulfuric acid, gasoline and ethanol. If this is the case with RiverWright, that intensifies the safety issue. Throughout the country, people are literally fighting for their lives and rightly so. RiverWright, if it were to locate would equate to another Love Canal. Residents would be living with the constant threat of cancer - causing chemicals (carcinogens), fires and explosions. Other ethanol plants that are operating in other areas are releasing carbon monoxide, methanol and carcinogens "many times greater" than they promised as reported by the EPA. RiverWright will be using many chemicals. Acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, and acrolein are listed in their plant report. They are some of the most dangerous chemicals. Previously, ethanol plants were located in the farmlands, away from residential areas as they should be. Lately, a siren has sounded and it has spread to greedy investors to invest in these plants near residential areas, with no concern to citizens' health and safety, or the environment. This can only be regarded as environmental injustice. We should learn from the past mistakes of other ethanol plants that have systematic disregard for the law. I would like to cite as an example of what residents would have to endure. Gopher State Ethanol (St. Paul, MN) which I am delighted to report is now defunct. This plant had several lawsuits against them and was fined by the EPA on numerous occasions. Their residents had so much to endure over the years. Two other facilities named in lawsuits were Ethanol 2000 of Bingham Lake, Minnesota, and New Energy Corporation of South Bend, Indiana. They were being sued by the Sierra Club for violation of the Clean Air Act. The EPA has reported in their findings, 95 percent of all ethanol plants in the U.S, are far more dangerous than had been suspected. The American Lung Association in 2004 stated that infants and children age 14 and younger may be especially susceptible to the health effects of ozone and particle pollution, because their lungs are still developing. Children have greater exposure to air pollution because of their faster breathing rates and the amount of time they spend outdoors. No matter what the amount is released, it is on a 24/7 basis, 350 days per year. Odors are another problem. Thermal oxidizers do not remove all hazards from the air. Thermal oxidizers tend to be turned off periodically because they are so expensive to operate. Plants have been fined (minimally) and periodically for this abuse. Gopher State Ethanol installed a $1.2 million thermal oxidizer and it didn't solve the problem. Richard Tobe, Buffalo's present Commissioner of Economic Development, as quoted in the March 20, 2007 edition of The Buffalo News, stated that the "dormant silos, Concrete Central and Cargill Superior, the grain elevator sites makes sense to us as potential manufacturing locations for bio- -diesel, ethanol and other alternative fuels ". What an irresponsible statement. In today's edition of The Buffalo News, April 10, an RFP (Request For Proposal) is lasted for these two elevators. Would Mr. Tobe like to see Buffalo turned into a ghost town? Buffalo could be the bad poster child for other cities. If our politicians support RiverWright they will be held responsible for their decisions and will be perceived as bad decision - makers. If on the other hand, they study this issue wisely, and make the correct decision to defeat it, they will be revered for their decision. Residents in Holley and Seneca Falls, New York have defeated ethanol plants from locating. We can do it too. It's not a done deal. I believe that our politicians should defend our stance and follow the path that politicians in other cities have taken, to support their citizenry. If your politicians don't support their constituents, they don't deserve to be re- elected in the future. Maureen Cleary Schaeffer Citizens Against Environmental Injustice RETERFRMP TO TH COMMITTEE ON L iSLA1 a — v. F �i Io YJa I I 4L plailt�Cl .._...__ VY prod a l�iVrl1 VC1�41 fuel LllilllF4 LV" UO lv ly " .:.: p V11Utl Ll6 t nall regular gasoline — have contaminated the state's rivers and air. At times, developers built plants without the required state permits designed to limit pollution. State officials learned about some of the new plants by reading newspapers. Various Industrial Disasters and Incidents Connected with Ethanol Production Some items in this list are compiled from the incident logs at i, kk):JAUAI I it C O3 Id and from ( :il) • June 18th, 2006, Missoula, MT: Tr' it Follow up article, • June 15th, 2006, Shively, KY: I i o V. (w c rs i) i ow(f loos I'Mi n: 1h'(T J 1') ! ti F1. -1 • September 22nd, 2005, West Burlington, IA: A grain dryer was the cause of a fire in an ethanol plant. • September 5th, 2005, Brentwood, CA: Two thousand gallons of ethanol spilled onto a roadway and into a storm drain when a tanker truck overturned. . At!. I I ofl 200), i±ffl li .: Highway closed when tanker truck overturns spilling 400 gallons of denatured alcohol. Police evacuated homes at Indiana 32 and County Road 625E Wednesday after a tanker hauling ethanol overturned, spilling part of its load. Indiana 32 was blocked to all traffic and people were out of their homes several hours as emergency workers, fearing the flammable fuel would spark, raced to stabilize it. They struggled to remain cool wearing turnout gear in near 90– degree temperatures with high humidity. .Nxi).rc. ffoln tho 1 iidianapo hs uir, Barton estimated that about 300 to 400 gallons were released before the leak was stopped. The stretch of Indiana 32 about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis reopened this morning. The remaining fuel was transferred to another tanker. 1ct llo 0 ?00( 3, llo rdi i.iid 0112 . Train cars carrying denatured alcohol overturn In P ortl and . July 24th, 2005, Columbia County, WI: Union Pacific Railroad freight cars derail. Initial responders prepared for hazardous conditions until it could be determined the derailed cars carried agricultural byproducts. This track has siding serving the nearby UWGP ethanol plant. . May 2nd, 2005, Ontario, Canada: A freight train sideswiped a tanker at a rail yard causing about 15,000 gallons of ethanol to leak into the area resulting in the evacuation of nearby residents. . November 13th, 2004, Aberdeen, UK: A feed screw on a corn dryer broke causing a fire at an ethanol plant. . August I I th, 2004, St. Louis County, MO: A tanker truck wrecked on Interstate 270 spilling 4,600 gallons of ethanol. Spill reaches creek. Minnows and other aquatic life cease to be. • July 27th, 2004, Balaton, MN: A train derailment dumped 40,000 gallons of ethanol into a ditch draining into a lake. • May 1 7th, 2004, Caro, IL -- Firefighters spent 16 hour battling; a fire at an ethanol plant that spread to a system of pipes, blowers, and beating elements. • February 29th, 2004, near Portsmouth, VA – A tanker carrying 3.5 million gallons of ethanol exploded and sank. Only six of the 27- member crew survived. • (I.)t�i<�.ilb.c�� `t>tt,; €��i�rti7 <<�i�l:i�� c�:�l�lc��,ii>>� �t�t�l. ;�Ik7,i`C :l�� °jai :�i��l�i��, l'I �l� ails' j . February 12th, 2004, Woodbridge, NJ: Three railroad tankers, each carrying; 28,000 gallons of ethanol fuel additive derailed. 12 to 15 homes were evacuated as a precaution. No spill occurred but people were kept at a nearby elementary school until the tankers were placed back on the rails. (NYT) . February 5th, 2004, Cambria, WT: An equipment failure may have caused a grain fire. No injuries http: / /homepage. mac .com /oscura/ctd /incidents.html 3/21/2007 bAbanol Plant Incidents rage 4OI() were reported. (It has been reported that a thick steel door was blown off its hinges in this incident.) fort 1 +.� �zl_�lr , N" Sof ti h �V�i1�s Aui I, �' lk;) ...Hundreds of workers ran for their lives after the 10.10arn blast, which rocked areas up to 25 km away and sparked a huge fire that sent flames and black smoke shooting I 00 into the sky. The roof was blown off the ethanol tank and cars parked 60m away across the road had their tail lights melted... 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More, from the AcuSafe archive: Tennessee Distillery Explodes, Injures 6 -- A major explosion occurred at an alcohol distillery, injuring six workers and halting vehicle and train traffic in the heart of Atchison. Company officials shut down all of the operations after the explosion, which sparked a fire that burned for more than six hours. One of'the biggest concerns was averting a secondary explosion from the large amount of'alcohol in the plant. Firefighters had to douse I Om(eter) flames for more than six hours because equipment that supplies alcohol could not be completely shut off. It was not clear what the contractors were doing; in the plant, but the Atchison Fire Department said outside crews may have been at the plant to cut up some old tanks. The company manufactures wheat proteins and starches, in addition to producing:; beverage alcohol, industrial alcohol and ethanol. . May 9th, 2002 in Decatur, IL — A three -alarm fire in a warehouse at an ethanol plant produced heavy smoke. • December 2nd, 2001 in Winnebago, MN ---- A dryer fire cut production in half at an ethanol plant. . April 26th, 2001 in Cleveland, 0I1— A trailer section of a 1 8- wheeler carrying;; 8,000 gallons of ethanol overturned and began leaking. Police closed the area because of the danger of fire or explosion. . August 21st, 2000 in Huron, SD — Fire and Explosion at Year Old Heartland Grain Fuels Ethanol Plant — Firefighters used foam to control a fire that followed an explosion at the Heartland Grain Fuels ethanol plant. Two of the four workers injured received serious burgs and were hospitalized; property damage was light. . May 23rd, 2000 in Decatur, IL --- Two workers were injured after nearly I million gallons of a fermenting corn and water mixture spilled out of two ethanol processing; plants. il'i) F.( I Firefighters are called in when fire reignites in a bag house after plant safety system fails to extinguish the fire completely. The bag house equipment was two weeks old. . May 2nd, 1999 in London, Ontario — Company officials announced that a fire in the grain dryer at a ethanol plant would not force a shutdown in operations similar to a 1997 fire. An Interesting Case . 1999 and onward -- Heartland Grain Fuels operates plants in both Aberdeen, SD and Huron, SD. Sometime in 1999, after being cited many times for wastewater violations, the Aberdeen plant dumped or spilled ethanol and ethanol by—products into Moccasin Creek near Aberdeen. The http:// homepage. mae .com /oseura /ctd /incidents.htmt 3/21/2007 mnanoi t-ianc inciaents rage 3 of o Huron plant has had problems of its own, as noted elsewhere on this page. From the EPA's web site January 18, 2002 --- South Dakota Facility Pleads to Clean Water Act Violation -- Heartland Grain Fuels of Aberdeen, SD, has agreed to plead guilty to violating the Clean Water Act by illegally discharging ethanol into Moccasin Creek (in 1999). The ethanol reached the Aberdeen wastewater treatment facility and killed bacteria needed to properly digest raw sewage. The ability of the plant to adequately treat sewage was impaired for approximately two weeks. If the U.S. District Court in Aberdeen approves the plea agreement, Heartland will pay up to $40,000 in fines and provide an additional $158,143 to the city of Aberdeen to upgrade the ability of its sewage treatment facility to control and monitor pollutant discharges. The case was investigated by EPA's Criminal Investigation Division and is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Sioux Falls. Perhaps to show there were no hard feelings, a USDA annual report from 2004 announced Heartland Grain Fuels, LP received a USDA Rural Development value -added agricultural product market development grant in the amount of $150,000 to assist with making their plant more profitable and efficient. So it goes... NOTE: Some of the preceding links are to Adobeg Portable Document Format files. If you don't already have the Adobe Readerg installed on your machine, it is available as a h e( (km n Iota# for many different platforms. Subject Pages H • Contact Us • {: '11) Doetunents • Didimi Milling, hic_ • Diesel sstoil" • I1nvironment and Ilcaltli • i l,ri(;I i :�llt.'4(.?t2 . Ethanol ant Incents ................ Pl.........id .... ........... . more __+ Subject Pages . 11011I.e Va.lt €es • Moncy, AgribLIsin`.ss, and Polities ht tp: / / .coo /oseura/ctd /lncidents.htmt 3/21/2007 - -- ., Ethanol Plant Incidents This web page was last modified November 6, 2005 at 11:21 PM. The best -laid plans n' mice an' men Uang aft a- -gley, An' lea'e us nought but griefan' pain For promised JOY. Robert Burns (1759 -1796) Disaster In Western Pennsylvania Disaster declared after ethanol tanker gain explodes and burns http. /homepage.mac.com/oscura/ctd/incidents.html 3/21/2007 inanoi Yjanr inciaents r agu /- cif v October 22nd, 2006 — itirla ;, k rail CiC �3 IUJ) Rriglilori: Investigation begins into derailment of 23 Norfolk Southern tankers carrying ethanol by Dennis B. Roddy — Pittsburg; Post—Gazette Emergency crews in New Brighton last night began the delicate task of off-loading nearly 100,000 gallons of explosive ethanol from overturned rail cars, while several other derailed tankers blazed nearby. Strictly speaking, this doesn't qualify as an incident. It is an alarming report about the growing list of environmental violations committed by players in the rapidly expanding ethanol industry in Iowa. &ptember 11th, 2005 — Ethanol 1)htnf,� r.. ?m mr f, 1011'a 'N 1)(VI fors ---f om The Ides Moines Register, The http:// homepage. mae .com /oseura /ctd /incidents.htmi 3/21/2007 BRIAN C. DAVIS ELLICOTT DISTRICT COUNCIL, MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, ROOM 1408 BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3322 PHONE: 851 -4980 Y FAX: 851 -6576 E -mail: brdavis @city- buffalo.com April 12, 2007 V.J./ if CITY OF BUFFALO COMMITTEES FINANCE, CHAIRMAN BUDGET CLAIMS Gerald Chwalinski, City Clerk 1302 City Hall Buffalo, New York 1.4202 Re: City of>l3uffat Swi�nmzng Foo1.s Dear Mr. Chwalinski: ( ) x `11 I) 11), 4t Please file the attached item for further discussion at the next Common Council session to be held April 17, 2007. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this matter. Sincerely, Brian C. Davis Ellicott District Councilmember "Communication is the key for a better tomorrow" 03/29/2007 17:04 7168859636 ASSEMBLY SAM HOYT STATF OF NEW YORK 1' } ALBANY SAM HDYT Assemblymember 144" District F?oom .454 Legislati%ts Wee auil6ng Albany, Now York 1548 St6- 4$5 -4$S$ FAX 598 -45S -4890 hoyts P,Gsembly.etate.rty,us 936 Oolamm Avonuo, SLAto 005 Buffalo, NavvVOrk ta2(!9 T1fi•885 -9634 FAX 716.3559636 Byron Brown Mayor City Hall, Room 201 Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Mayor grown: ]February 6, 2007 PAGE 02/02 o l-, C14AIR Commillev on Qvamighl Analyslu A Investigafroh 00-CHAIR Tank F'orca on High Spead Rail COMMITTEES Ways and Mavis Tranmortation rnorgy lbiarisns, Arrs & 3pvrin lapvalapmrigr GNPs MEMBER f tiono RicanftpaniC"rask Forco I recently received a copy of the City fool inspection reports front the Eric County Department of Parks and Recreation and 1 alit deeply concerned by what I have read. As I understand the dolineation of responsibility for these pools the City is responsible for any capital expcnscs. Based on this report, conducted by the County Department of Health, the numerous violations at virtually every City pool means that without immediate significant capital investment no City pool will be in operation) this summer. 'This is an extremely disturbing prospect, and one that I fear could have devastating consequences. You'll recall that last surnmer a 13 -year old boy drowned in the Black Rock Channel, possibly as a result of the Centennial pool in LaSalle Park being closed due to needed repairs. This tragic death highlights the urgent and significant need for restoring these community assets. I received numerous calls last summer from constituents who were deeply disappointed that this pool retrained closed for the entire summer. I ain certain that you understand the value anal ionpottanee of such a community asset and the great need for seeing them returned. with summer only months away it is imperative that we act now to prevent another tragedy. T respectfully urge you to sec that these pool repairs be addressed expediently. I understand the tough fiscal times we are in and as such would appreciate being provided an estimate of the expense to accornplisla tliis work if it is not currently budgeted. I would appreciate a written response outlining a timeline of when the community can expect this work to be completed and detailing these costs. I would be happy to assist you in identifying and securing both Private and public, funds to undertake these repairs. Thank you for your attention to this issue, As always, please do not hesitate to contact me about this important mat - ter. I look forward to your reply. Sincere] REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE E COMMTSSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS A MEMBER OF- ASSEMBLY SH:sjmk 0 Printeri on rocycicd paper. �3 TOWN OF WEST SCNECA F itJESj� A t - ' V150R II \ \o PAIJL T1 CLARK TOWN COUNCIL CHR�STE)I'I:1ER 1 ^. 0SNIANSKt Pr1TRIClA C. DE[PASQUA1.,r, RMCICN4C VIN('Y:?vT J. GRABER, ]R. l'OwN i,.7.ERk CRA16 I HICKS Ri,o RAR C'I1RfS INAWLEKIANSKIBOVE NurnxY PUBI iC RrCaRns 1FInNA[;r�asrar OFVKIaR March 28, 2007 Honorable Governor Spitzer: At the March 26, 2007 meeting of the West Seneca Town Board, the board members unanimously adopted the enclosed resolution in support of NYS Assembly Bill A.12144. Your support in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Patricia C. DePasquale, RMC t Town Clerk PCW:jf cc: Honorable William T. Stachowski Honorable Mark I Schroeder Erie County municipalities r� Web Address: www.wcst5e1I --Ict e- ntail: pwisniew@twsny.org TOWN HALL 1250 UNION ROAD • WlP';T SI NIECA, Nr -.w YORK 1.4224 • (716) 558 -3215 • U kX (716) 558 -2250 )� \IV „yOR� 1"AIRICIA C. 13r;PASQUALF, RMC /CMC TOWN t'lJAK ItE61S OF Vrl'AJ. STKW' TICS Nampy l Rvomms MANAGENILNP ( fTWEle TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS Minutes #2007 -04 March 26, 2007 Communications Item #2 T OWN OF WEST SENECA March 27, 2007 SUPEMSOR PAUL T. CLARK TONYN COUNCIL Cn]USTOPHER 1'. ORMANSKI V11\ —TNT J. GRARIT, JR. C'RAR', J. HICKS CHRISl'INA WITXi INSKI BOVE "Motion by Councilman Graber, seconded by Councilman Bove, to adopt the attached resolution in support of Bill A -12114 in the New York State Assembly to enact a new law, Article 495, 'Computer Sex Crimes Against Children,' making it a separate crime to use the Internet to commit a sex crime against a child and deem such crime to be subject to a more severe criminal penalty.” Ayes: All STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE, OFFICE OF ' €'I IV, CLERK OF THE TOWNI 0V WFST SFN(E1CA Noes: None Motion Carried *APPENDICES* This is to certify that I, PATRICIA C. DEPASQUALE, Town Clerk and SS: Registrar of Vital Statistics of the Town of West Seneca in said County of Eric, have compared the foregoing copy of resolution with the original resolution now on file in nay office, and which was passed by the 'rown Board of the `Town. of West Seneca in said County of Erie, on the 26 day of March, 2007, and that the same is a correct and t] - [le transcript of such original resolution and whole thereof. IN Wrrm"'sS W11F.;RI-0.F, I HAVE 1IERLUNITO SET MY MAN1) AND AF IM'D TIIE SEAL OF SAID TOWN TI1IS 27 "" DAY OF MARCH, 2000 TOWN (J. F RXANDR[ - RAROFV1'rAI.S'fA]'15 'S,'rOWNOrWI�S]'SINLCA Web Address: www.westsoiwca.oet e-mail: PWiSI1iC W(c)tWS11y,0rg 'rowN 31AI-I. 1250 tJNIoi\- ROAD • Wr ST SU.N1;CA, 11:w YORK 14224 • (716) 558 -3215 • FAx (716) 55$ -225 {) r" 0" Resonation Co- Sponsoz•ed by Conncilmembers Christina Wleklinski Bove and Vincent J. Grabel•, Jr. 1n Support of NYS Assembly Sill (A. 1211.4) To Enact A New Law (Article 455- Comptitei• Sex Crimes Against Children) Whereas, many sex offenders utilize computers and Clio internet to aiionymOUSly con untinicate with children using fictitious identities in order to entiee children to meet with them with the ultimate goal of engaging in sex with children, and Whereas, the incidence of this illegal and immoral crime against our children has increased dramatically, and Whereas, something must be dove to protect our children from this type of criminal behavior, and Whereas, State Assemblyman Mark. Schroeder, D- Buffalo, has sponsored a bill in the State Assembly A (A. '12144) which. would enact a new law (Article 495 - Computer Sex Grimes Against Children) to make it a. separate crime to use the internet to commit a sex crime against a child. and to deem such cringe to be subject of a :rriorc severe criminal penalty, and Whereas, this -Board feels that this proposed legislation is worthwhile and would add an additional deterrent to sex offenders in New York State, Now, Therefore, Be It .Resolved, that this Town Board hereby nnen the New York State Legislature and Governor to enact Assembly Bill No. 12114 to mandate stricter pcnaltics to those who use the internel to commit sex cringes a children, and 13e It f n - thee Resolved, that the Town Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to send certified copies of this feSOILAtion to Governor Elliott Spitzer, ,Senator William T. Stachowski and Assemblyman. Mark Schroeder and Be It Further Resolved, that the Town Clerk be and hereby is further- directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to all 7- unicipa11ties in Eric County. RECHIVED AND M it v i �Ca,. ji c l� City of Buffalo CHAIRMAN LEGISLATION COMMITTEE OMMITTEES RICHARD A FONTANA CIVIL SERVICE LOVE)OY DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER CLAIMS 65 NIAGARA SQUARE 1414 City Hall COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ."-h y MBEC BUFFALO, NY 14202.331$ m PHONE: (716) 851 -5151 ♦ FAX: (716) 851 -5141 S ENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTAN E -mail: rfontana@city- buffalo.com ROSETTA J. KENNEDY i � LEGI A NT LEON M. HICKS April 9, 2007 Gerald A. Cliwalinski City Clerk 1308 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Dear Mr. Chwalinski: Please file the attached information for the Council's next meeting of April 17, 2007. Your cooperation is appreciated, Sincerely, c Richark 46YY9 Council Menibei- RAF:rk 2� � N 7 aFy0 e C. t U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (! Buffalo Office 465 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14203 -1780 (716) 551 -5755 April 5, 2007 Mr. Richard A. Fontana Council Member Buffalo Common Council Room 1414 City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 -3318 Dear Mr. Fontana: I've received your letter and have assigned an inspector to look at the property to assist in a determination as to what can and should be done with the property at 439 Gold Street. I will be on vacation until April 19, but Michele Bernier will be acting in my stead until then. We will take any and all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent any negative impact resulting from the disrepair of this property. Having come to this job from City Hall, I was acutely aware of the growing numbers of derelict properties in the city and the toll those properties take on our neighborhoods. To address that issue, we were able to create a pilot project at HUD that created a formal Memorandum of Understanding between HUD and the City. HUD's role in that MOU was to jointly review suspect HUD property with a city building inspector and come to a determination as to the disposition of the property. If it were deemed unsalvageable, HUD would demolish the property and clear the lot at our expense. The City's role was to buy the cleared Iots for one dollar. The project lasted about 20 months during Which time HUD demolished some 50 structures at a cost to the agency in excess of $500,000. It ended because the City only took title to four of the cleared lots. As it was explained to me, the City's reluctance was based on the duration of time between taking title and transferring said title to a new owner. I offer that bit of history as an indication of both my commitment to the City and my willingness to get creative in ways we can help our neighborhoods. Thanks for calling my attention to the property. We will take steps to deal with it immediately. If you need to speak to Michele, her number is 551 -5755, ext. 5007. Sincerely, PG"��e Stephen T. Banko Field Office Director, 2CS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF EC`,PDI www.liud.gov espanol.hud.gov f r t I�L '.lUl1llil0" ll V.I.,U . 11 City of Buffalo RICHARD A. l! ONTANA LOVEJOY DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1414 City Half BUFFALO, NY 14202.3318 PHONE: (716) 851 -5151 ♦ FAX: (716) 851 -5141 E -mail: rfontana @city- buffalo.com April 12, 2007 Time Warner GORDON ON llARP. PRESIDE l', 131'1,0 DIVISION 799 IND1AN t 1 [URCI I RD Wem Seneca, NY 14224 Re: Versus HD `I'o Wliom It May Concern CH AIRMAN LEGISLATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE CLAIMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MBEC SENIOR LEGISLATIVE A SS SIA ROSETTA J. KENNEDY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT LEON M. HICKS �I am writing this letter regarding the broadcasting of the Buffalo Sabres' playoff games. To my understanding these games are going to be broadcast on Versus. I believe that you all have obtained the rights to broadcast Versus HD and it's up to you if you would like to carry it. I am. requesting that out of Buffalo Sabres Spirit and support that you all carry Versus HD so Buffalo can cheer on our soon to be cup holders. Thank you in advance for your Buffalo Spirit and cooperation with the City Council. Sincerely, arcs Richard A. Fontana Council Member REOPIVED AND FILED MICHAEL P. KEARNS SOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1401 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 PHONE: (716) 851 -5169 ♦ FAX: (716) 851.4294 E -mail: mkearns ®city- buffalo.com CHAIRMAN CLAIMS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES EDUCATION FINANCE LEGISLATION to LEGISLAT ASSISTANTS MARTI MURPHY KEVIN M. LINDER MEMORANDUM `1'O: Gerald Chwalinski FROM: Council Member Kearns DXI'E: April 9, 2007 RE: File 1 would like to file the attached information for the next Common Council meeting to be held on April 17, 2007. Thank you. �) l s "F ®r the People' f �1 7 � Erie County Legislator Ti mothy M. Kennedy N O V 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 March 30, 2007 Mr. Jack Coyle Park District Representative Buffalo Board of Education 801 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Re: Hazardous Condition. of Southside Elementary Playground Equipment Dear Mr. Coyle: It was recently brought to my attention that the condition of the Southside Elementary school playground equipment has become hazardous and needs immediate attention. After discussing the replacement of the damaged and hazardous playground equipment with Erie County Parks & Recreation Commissioner Angelo Sedita, I was informed that the playground does not fall under the responsibility of Erie County or the City of Buffalo, rather the Buffalo Board of Education. It is my understanding that there have been children injured due to the declining condition of the playground. In order to provide a safe environment for children utilizing the equipment and prevent any unnecessary injuries from occurring in the future, I respectfully request your immediate attention to resolve this matter. If I can be of further assistance in resolving the situation at hand, please do not hesitate to contact me at my district office at 82461$0. Sincerely, l Timothy M. Kennedy Erie County Legislator, District 2 REFERRE TO THE SPE CIAL COMMIT C OMMITTIEF. ON LOUC ATION Cc: Dr. James A. Williams, Superintendent, Buffalo Board of Education Hon. Michael Kearns, City of Buffalo Councilman, South District Mrs. Theresa Schuta, Principal, Southside Elementary School ay, The Old Representin Erie County's Second Legislative District: South Buffalo, Kaisertawn, Love] First Ward The Valle heektowaga. Fir y� Seneca - Babcock, Clinton - Bailey, The Village of Sloan, and South C f 7 hp jBifffaln nnnTirr�tf MICHAEL, P, KEARNS SOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1401 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 PHONE: (716) 851 -5169 4 FAX: (716) 851.4294 E -mail: mkearns @city- bUffal0.00M CHAIRMAN CLAIMS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES EDUCATION FINANCE LEGISLATION' LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS MAR7i MURPHY KEVIN M. LINDER MEMORANDUM TO: Gerald Chwalinski FROM: Council Member Kearns DATE: April 11, 2007 RE File I would like to file the attached information for the next Common Council meeting; to be held on April 17, 2007, Thank you- "'For the People' Belvedere -- Choate — Lorraine Block Club c/o Mario Pratts, Club President 471 McKinley Pkwy Buffalo, NY 14220 March 15, 2007 Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. James A. Williams 712 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Superintendent Williams: We would like to introduce ourselves as the Belvedere- Choate - Lorraine Block Club. As neighbors to Lorraine Elementary PS #72., our community organization is comprised of mostly homeowners who work tirelessly to preserve our quality of life and maintain stable property values. We often embark on beautification efforts and community events requiring further collaboration with groups such as The Buffalo Olmsted Conservancy, The McKinley Parkway Homeowners Association, South Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, and South Buffalo Alive. The B -C -L Block Club enjoys a wonderful rapport with Lorraine Elementary as it is one of the facilities that lie amidst our homes. Our club has worked with the school on several projects in the past. Most recently, our group funded a beautification effort, installing and planting gardens for students and staff to enjoy. Our projects in and around the school reinforces to students the value of being civic minded and responsible when it comes to the community. The B -C -L members genuinely care about the children of our community and their paths to bright futures_ Lorraine Elementary is such an important part of our community here in South Buffalo and we enjoy working with parents and students to keep the school performing and looking its best. We are sure you would agree that aesthetics and the physical functionality of a school play an important. part in the perforrrrance of.students, as well as the community at large_ A school's overall structural condition conveys a message of worthiness and potential to the students. Nothing shows students that you care about their education more than providing a healthy, safe, and conducive learning environment. Schools, students and teachers are being held accountable for improved academic performance, but the task is extremely difficult in sub par buildings. �13 0 pa 2 March 15, 2007 Unfortunately, Lorraine Elementary is the only Buffalo Public School in South Buffalo that has been left out of the school reconstruction effort (as Southside Elementary is a more recently built facility). Discovery School PS #67, Hillery Paris PS #27, and Houghton Academy PS #69 have all been updated and/or reconstructed, or are on their way to being so. Lorraine Elementary shows severe signs of decay and disrepair that surely has a negative impact on student performance, as well as, our property values. Being built in nearly 100 years ago, we are deeply concerned about the safety and efficiency of the structure. The windows are in deplorable condition, walls in classrooms are crumbling, plumbing is inadequate, the parking lot is riddled with gaping holes, and the fencing is dilapidated and partially crumpled on sidewalks. These are just a few of the most obvious concerns as there are too many to list. The Belvedere - Choate- Lorraine Block Club cannot continue with the goal of making aesthetic improvements in and around our neighborhood without careful consideration of the condition of Lorraine Elementary. Our organization and the South Buffalo Community as a whole is are concerned about specific safety issues at the school and would like to do everything we can to help the children receive the tools they need to succeed. This issue was discussed at a recent block club meeting in which Mr. Coyle and Michael Kearns were in attendance and agreed to assist us with the aforementioned situation. In closing, we are writing this correspondence as a letter of intent for Lorraine Elementary to be considered for Phase M reconstruction. In the interim, we are requesting funding approval from the capital budget to begin immediate replacement of windows, tree stump removal, and upgrades to the parking lot and fence. The officers of our club and the officers of the Parent Teacher Organization of Lorraine Elementary would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter further. Our President, Mr. Mario Pratts, will be available at 822 -9308 or 912 -8709 to confirm a day and time that is of convenience. We appreciate your timely consideration in this matter. M Pane 3 March 15, 2007 Sincerely, Kathy Kula, Secretary The Belvedere- Choate- Lorraine Block Club cc: Buffalo Board of Education Park District Member Jack Coyle City of Buffalo Councilmember Michael Kearns Buffalo Common Council Education Committee Dawn McCarthy, President PTO Lorraine Elementary Cn'rf) TPCIVENAL com �'... ► A M ICHAEL P. KEARNS SOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1401 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 PHONE: (7T 6) 851 -5169 a FAX: (716) 851 -4294 E -mail: mkearns�bdtybuffalo.com R_ 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Gerald. Chwalinski I FROM: Council Member Kearns' DATE: April 9, 2007 RE: rile CHAIRMAN CLAIMS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES EDUCATION FINANCE LEGISLATION LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS MARTI MURPHY KEVIN M. UNDER I would like to fi le the attached information for the next Common Council meeting to be held on April 17, 2007. Thank you. L A j "' For the People" Office: (716) 824 -0013 Residence: (716) 824-0779 S.E�C 'ii�'!��'IGH T iNG 1 QQ IVILN T AND CONSULTANTS OF BUFFALO, INC. P.O. BOX 126 SOUI"l -iSIDE STA` ION BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14220-0126 • Snowfighting Equipment of Buffalo Division • Emergency Vehicles & Equipment of New York Division • Refuse & Recycling Equipment of Buffalo Division • Municipal Consulting Services LLP Division February 26, 2007 Councilmember Michael P. Kearns 1405 City Hal 65 Niagara Square 66 Buffalo, NY 14202 -3318 Dear Councilmember Kearns: Fax: (716) 524 -1994 Mobile: (716) 861 -5941 For over 15 years I have attempted to right what i feel is an extravagant expense for the residents of Buffalo, and a disservice to some small business firms in the area. Present City Ordinances require Bid and Performance Bonds be submitted when the City requests bids for the purchase of equipment/supplies, in excess of $10,000.00. Each bidder is required to submit a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 10% of his bid with his proposal, and the successful bidder is required to submit a Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of his proposal, prior to being officially awarded the contract. I have brought this matter to the attention of every City Comptroller since 1991, without the courtesy of a reply. i have recently learned that the Common Council, and not the Comptroller, has the authority, and the power to change the present bond requirements. The bond requirements now in effect, read as follows: (C) A bid bond, certified check, bank draft or letter of credit inust accompany a bid under 5250,000.00. If the total d ollar amount o the b id exce eds $250,000,00, only a bid bond is accepta otherwise, a certified check, bank draft or letter of credit shall be for ten percent (10 %) of the amount bid_ Bid bond running to the City of Buffalo to be executed by bidder as principal and by drily incorporated company authorized to guarantee performance of the contract, and to do business in the State of New York, as surety, in the penal amount of not less than ten percent (10 %) of the bid, conditioned that if the bid accompanying the bond shall be accepted, the principal named in such bond will, whenever required, enter into a written contract for the performance of the contract In accordance with conditions as provided in the plans and specifications and will furnish the required security for the faithful performance of the contract as specified, and the penal sum of such bid bond, in the amount of one hundred percent (100°/x) shall be and become the minirnuna amount of the damages suffered by the City as liquidated damages, if the bidder whose bid is accepted shall fail to enter into a contract with the City and give security for the performancc , f the contact as required, upon notice to him as in sE�:,' plans and specifications prescribed. The ai,,ouw _;, - ,:Le a orementioned bid bond, certified cheek, bank draft or letter of credit, shall be based on the wiai the hid arrived at by the addition of the totals for all groups or units bid upon. Whenever bidder submit proposals for items aggregating less than $10,000.00, no security need accompany the proposal. MUNIOPAL - EMERGENCY - TR AL EQUIPMENT FOR ALL SEASONS • Page 2 February 26, 2007 1 (,I 1! Each time a bid is advertised, questions arise as to the exact interpretation of the bond ordinance. A bid for the purchase of snow plows was advertised on October 18, 2006, with an opening date of November 1, 2006. The method of tendering proposals reads in part, "amount to be purchased will depend upon price and funds available ", and requested a price "for one (1) snow plow". At the bid opening, five (5) firms submitted proposals with either a Bid Bond or Certified Check, we were informed that because the way the bid was "specified ", Bid Bonds andlir Certified Checks were not required, as all bids for one (1) snow plow were under $10,000.00. Bidders did not know at that time if the City was going to purchase one (1), two (2), five (5) or ten (10) snow plows. Each of us had to take into consideration, that if the City wished to purchase two (2) or more snow plows. we would have to submit a 100% Performance Bond. Common sense tells you that if a firm was to submit a bid with a Bid Bond, he has to take into consideration the cost of a Performance Bond in case he is the successful bidder. A firm that is "bondable ", obtains a Bid Bond at no cost to him. A Performance Bond is another matter, it costs money. Depending on the bidder's "bonding capability", the cost for this bond can vary from 3% to over 10% of the total amount of the bid submitted. This cost is never absorbed by the bidder, but included in the bid price submitted. For example: a firm calculates a bid price of $150,00.00 for a garbage truck. Assuming he has a 3% bond cost, he adds $4,500.00 to his $150,000.00 figure for the garbage truck, and submits a bid for $154,500.00 for the equipment. Even if he has a 1 % bond cost, that's an additional $1,500.00 cost to the City, and for what? What is the purpose of a Bid Bond? It is like an insurance policy, that the successful low bidder will submit a 100% Performance Bond. What is the Performance Bond? Again, another insurance policy that the successful bidder will enter into a contractual agreement with the City, to deliver the item specified in said contract terms. In over 28 years of doing business exclusively with village, town, city county and state entities, I have never heard of any bidder (for equipment) forfeiting any bond due to non - performance. [NOTE: Contracts for building repairs, construction projects, painting projects, paving, etc. also require bid and performance bonds, and should continue to do so. It is a matter of record that some firms have not fulfilled their contractual obligations] Since 1970, the .City has purchased a significant amount of equipment, such as Police vehicles; Fire apparatus; garbage trucks; dump trucks; plows; salt spreaders; front -end loaders; park and recreation equipment, etc. In the last few years a great amount of communication and computer equipment. I conservatively estimate that the City spent via the bid process, more than $50 million in capital funds for the purchase of this equipment. Using a figure of 3% as the cost of performance bonds, the City literally threw away more than $1 million. And for what? If the equipment being purchased was not to the City's satisfaction, it would not be accepted until it was, period! • Page 3 February 26, 2007 1� ( r It is amazing to me that the City of Buffalo is the only municipality, that I am aware of, that still requires bonds for the purchase of equipment.. We do business exclusively with municipal or governmental agencies, including village, town, city, county and state governments. We sold 80 snow plows to the City of Rochester in 2005, no bonds were required. We recently sold an asphalt recycling machine for over $100,000.00 to the City of Niagara Falls. No bonds required. We have sold equipment to the Cities of; North Tonawanda; Lackawanna, Oswego; Binghamton, etc., again, no bonds required. All the counties in this area, including Erie, do not require bonds. The New York State Thruway Authority, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, and the State of New York, do not require bonds. This firm is able to obtain bonds, but as a Buffalo taxpayer, I resent the City "throwing money out the window'. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you for about an hour, at you convenience, in your City Hall office, to provide you with additional information, and to discuss this matter further. If this is agreeable to you, please call me with the date and time and I will be there. Respectfully, SNOWFIGHTING EQUIPMENT & CONSULTANTS OF BUFFALO, INC. JAMS L. PIERAKOS, President JL.PItbm att. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE r � 1 .hp lifYn 001x Council MICHAEL P. KEARNS SOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL. MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1401 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 PHONE: (716) 851 -5169 0 FAX: (716) 851.4294 1 -mail: mkearns@city- buffalo.com CH AIRMAN CLAIMS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES EDUCATION FINANCE LEGISLATION LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS MARTI MURPHY KEVIN M. LINDER MEMORANDUM `I'O: Gerald Chwalinski FROM: Council Member Kearns .;y!' DATE: April 9, 2007 RE: File I would like to file the attached information for the next Common Council meeting to be held on April 17, 2007. Thank you. (lead f ; YORK SOUT H BUFFALO, NEW 2 March 2, 2007 Michael P. Kearns, South District Councilmember 1401 City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Councilmember Kearns: Coolidge Road has a center median, or island, from McKinley Parkway to Abbott Road. For many years, this median, as well as those of Harding Road; Culver Road; Ridgewood Road; Tuscarora Road, etc., was maintained by crews from the Cazenovia Park District. In the early '70's, because of long lapses of service, some of our neighbors began cutting the grass, cleaning debris, etc_ Gradually, due to cutbacks, the city ceased to do this work, but we continued our efforts. Then the "October Surprise" came. A lot of damage was done by the heavy equipment used during the cleanup efforts. In many places, it is impossible to cut the grass due to the huge ruts in the median. The encircling curbing, because of it deteriorated condition, allows traffic to drive on the median, causing huge ruts. During the warm months, these ruts are filled with stagnant water, causing a dangerous heath hazard to the residents. There are fifty -six (56) houses on Coolidge Road, with one house being tax exempt. The assessed valuation of the 55 homes is approximately SIX (6) MILLION DOLLARS„ and the estimated re -sale value of these homes is estimated at approximately TEN (10) MILLION DOLLARS! For the total number of houses on Coolidge Road, we probably pay the highest taxes of any street in South Buffalo. Please drive down our street on your way home from City Hall, and you will see for yourself, the sad condition of our street. We ask that you institute the necessary measures to correct this situation, initially, grading, leveling and seeding the centers of the medians. These costs should be covered by FEMA funds received by the city. We ask that the replacement of the curbing, not only of the medians, but of the entire street, be put immediately on the city's priority list, for new curbing (without the metal edges). FOR THE COOLIDG OAD ASSOCIATION: f J L. PIERAKOS 4 S , S referred to the commissionetrof pub7.ic works: parks and streets W.W 9 A, 38 t-4 4. J& 4 JV %6� 4J 44 t 4t %6/mt4al-N�I& MICHAEL P. KEARNS SOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1401 CITY MALL BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 PHONE: (716) 851 -5169 4 FAX: (716) 8514294 E -mail: mkearns@city- buf#alo.com CHAIRMAN CLAIMS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES EDUCATION FINANCE LEGISLATION LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS MARTI MURPHY KEVIN M. CINDER MEMORANDUM TO: Gerald Chwalinski FROM: Council Member Kearns DATE: April 10, 2007 RE: File 1 would like to file the attached information for the next Common Council meeting to be held on April 17, 2007, Thank you. "F ®r the People' IJ M 1111 IIAW! MICHAEL P. KEARNS SOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1401 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 PHONE: {716) 851 -5169 ♦ FAX: (716) 851 -4294 E -mail: mkearns @city- buffalo.com CHAIRMAN CLAIMS WATERFRONT 1)LVELOPMENT COMMITTEES EDUCATION FINANCE LEGISLATION LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS MARTI MURPHY KEVIN M. LINDER Commissioner Richard Tobe Department of Economic Development, Permits & Inspections Room 324, City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, New York 14202 April 3, 2007 Dear Commissioner Tobc: I am writing to notify your Department of a property in the South District that poses a serious safety hazard to pedestrians and young children. The property in question is located at 1002 Abbot Rd. in the City of Buffalo. The owner of record is Majida Agha, whose residence is listed as 1170 Maple Rd. in the City of Williamsville. 1002 Abbot Rd. was previously used as a gas station but is currently being adapted by its current owner for a different type of commercial use requiring the removal of gas pumps and underground storage tanks. As 1 am sure you are aware, this type of work raises serious environmental concerns. It is my understanding that the owner of this property was granted the necessary permits for this work from your Department during or around November of 2006. The owner began this work, but for some reason it was never completed. "Today, the section of this site formerly occupied by gas purops and underground storage has been replaced by a large, open pit in the ground. As the permits for this work were issued approximately a year and a half ago, I do not understand why this project is taking so long to complete, especially in light of the high profile location of this property, and nature of the work being undertaken, The condition of 1002 Abbott Rd. poses a serious safety hazard to the many pedestrians who utilize the sidewalk on this section of Abbott Rd, especially considering how many of them are young children. The Kiddie Corner Child Care Center occupies the building next door at 1012 Abbott Rd., as well as the property across the street at 1019 Abbott Rd, and there are two primary schools less than % a mile away. The South Buffalo Discovery School (formerly Buffalo Public School 967) is located at 911 Abbott Rd. and Notre Dame Acadermy (formerly St. Martin of Tours) at 1125 Abbott Rd. "For the People" Many students walk to and from these schools each day. Considering the curiosity of children, their relative immaturity and inability to fully appreciate risks, I feel that the current conditions at 1002 Abbott Rd. pose a serious threat to their safety in particular, and that of the pedestrians who use this sidewalk in general. In addition to posing a public health hazard, this property is an eye sore on one of South Buffalo's busiest commercial streets. This situation is only exacerbated when the unfinished excavation is considered along with the numerous broken & uncovered windows, peeling paint and general dilapidated condition of the former service station on the site. I am forwarding a copy of this letter to the Mayor and Corporation Counsel along with Susan Honan, the concerned resident who first brought this problem to my attention. Additionally, I will be filing a notice of dangerous condition in regards to this property with the City Clerk. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this situation with you further. I believe that by working together, we can ensure that this dangerous condition is corrected before someone is injured. Sincerely, Michael P. Kearns South District Council Member Cc: Mayor Byron Brown Alisa Lukasiewicz, Corporation Counsel Gerald Chwalinski, City Clerk Susanllonan referred to the commissioner of piblic works, parks and streets and the city clerk In MICHAEL J. LoCURTO DELAWARE DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1405 CITY HALL BUFFALQ, NY 14202 -3318 PHONE: (716) 851.5155 o FAX: (716) 851 -4553 E -mail: mlocurto@city- buffalo.com C MMITTEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CIVIL SERVICE LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT JOEL FEROLETO WILLIAM B. UCATA April 9, 2007 Gerald Chwalinski, City Clerk 1302 City 11all Buffalo, New York 14202 Re; Safety Hazard Dear Mr. Chwalinski: Please file the attached item for further discussion at the next Common Council session to be held on April 17, 2007. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, MICHAEL . LoCURTO Delaware District Councilmember Working for Today w Planning for Tomorrow Safety Hazard, Page I of 2 Councilmember LoCurto From: William Sunderlin [WSunderlin @enrg- inc.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 4:17 PM To: Councilmember L.oCurto Cc: Councilmember Bonifacio; Berry,Donna ; Lukasiewicz,Alisa; Savage 111, Peter Subject: Safety Hazard, Dear Mr. LoCurto: I am writing to inform you of a potential and serious traffic hazard in the midst of your legislative area. The rotary (traffic circle) at Gates Circle has been a long term problem for vehicles entering and exiting the circle. Approximately three years ago I made then Councilman Marc Capolla aware of this issue when I came upon a large SUV that we flipped onto its roof by a small car the hit the SUV broadside going south on Delaware into the circle. This happened around Thanksgiving time when the traffic was very mild. In the early morning rush, a person takes his or her life in their hands. Stand there some morning at $am and watch for about 30 minutes and you will see what I mean. The major park of the problem is that vehicles entering the circle from either north or south on Delaware to not give way to vehicles in the circle who want to exit the circle onto Lafayette St or Chapin Parkway. This is especially dangerous if you enter the circle from the south and want to exit onto Chapin Parkway going north. Just today (Tuesday, Jan. 2nd) I was on my way back from work. I entered the circle from Delaware Ave turning onto Chapin Parkway. I always enter the circle with my directional on that I will be turning off to let the traffic coming from Delaware Ave - north that I will be turning off. I always slow down some because I have had at least 4 near collisions already in this circle Today a metro bus and another small car ran through the yield sign going south into the circle. The smaller car narrowly missed the rear end of my car and the bus would have hit me directly broad side of my car, the driver stopped about 10 feet from my side door. He stopped the bus as I angrily pointed to the "YIBLD" sign that he just blew through. The compact car just kept going through the rotary, the bus driver just looked at me. Actually most drivers give you a gesture (you know what I mean) that the person in the rotary is in the wrong. I had repeatedly asked Councilman Marc Capolla to have signs that read something like "Vehicles in rotary have right of way" These signs are used all over the place in Cape Cod where they have many rotaries. Councilman Capolla had said the plan was to install the grassy medians to help slow down some of the traffic and so that vehicles did not drive into the huge fountain. It did help slow down some traffic but no one obeys the yield sign nor any traffic that is already in the rotary. 1/4/2007 Safety Hazard, People here just don't know the rules of the road when it comes to driving in a rotary. This is such a simple fix. I am sure I can get some pictures of the signage they use in Cape Cod. I have copied Chief Donna Berry, and the Law Dept. so they are on notice of this potential problem. Buffalo has quite a few rotaries that this would help everywhere. Thanks for your help. Bill Sunderlin President - Bryant, Oakland, Summer St. Assoc. Page 2 of 2 REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS 1/4/2007 STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE THRFE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA, ALBANY, NY 12223 -1350 Internet Address: http: / /www.dps.state.ny.us PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PATRICIA L. ACAMPORA Chairwoman MAUREEN F. HARRIS ROBERT E. CURRY JR. CHERYL A. BULEY Mr. Mark Jaskula Senior Legislative Assistant Council Staff City of Buffalo Room 1413 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 April 5, 2007 RE: Norman Bennett Complaint ( # 52 C.C.P. March 20, 2007) Time Warner Cable Dear Mr. Jaskula: PETER McGOWAN Acting General Counsel JACLYN A. BRILLING Secretary I am writing in response to your letter to Chad Hume concerning Mr. Bennett's complaint with Time Warner Cable. Mr. Bennett filed an informal complaint with our Office of Consumer Services on March 20, 2007. It is our understanding that on March 27, 2007 Time Warner Cable removed the equipment from Mr. Bennett's home, as was requested. Although he expressed continued dissatisfaction with the company, he has not followed up his complaint with Consumer Services staff. Should he wish to pursue this matter further, our Office will respond accordingly. If you need any further information at this time, please feel free to contact me at (518) 474 -2213. Sincerely, G Carol J. McTague Senior Municipal Consultant Office of Telecommunications COvjt 93 LEDDY STREET PHONE: 716 -823 -4707 m FAX: 716- 823 -4254 BUFFALO, NY 14210 -21 April 5, 2007 City Clerk x,}` City of Buffalo City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 ?lease distribute to Mayor Brown, all Council Members & John Hannon, Director of Real Estate R1 : 294 1- ouisiana Strut It is my intention to make the City of Buffalo aware that the parcel at 294 Louisiana Street (former Precinct #7) has attached to it a part of Father Conway Park that was being used as a K -9 training facility when the precinct was operational. Please be aware that if 294 Louisiana Street is to be sold, the area that is parkland should revert to Father Conway Park as was agreed when the area was taken for impound and used then. as a training facility and should not be sold with the police station building. t <urtherniore, the entire area is in. disrepair, the grass is not cut in the summer, to dog houses are failing down and. the fencing is a liability to the city. Sincerely, Margare verdorf Executive Director Cc: Councilman David Franczyk REFERRED TO THE COMMIT= ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN AND t� COMMESSTONER OF EDPT 1�j Q y- FUNDF-D E3Y THE CITY OF BUFFALO, COUNTY OF ERIE, STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY 7. Page 1 of I Y 3 Baldwin,Mary From: lisa schaeffer [lisajo311 @hotmail.com] , Seat: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 3:44 PM .. (x .,.:_ To: Baldwin,Mary Subject: panhandlers need help too To whom it may concern A fee is not a good idea. I think an incentive to bring shopping carts back by individual low income people would be a better idea. Ask some of the stores if they would utilize a service like Aldi's. I did not think our city spend a ton of money on retrieving shopping carts once in awhile? Besides individuals like poor mothers can not carry large amounts of groceries, the use of carts is essential for them. A fee would only hurt the store owner and the individuals that need the help. As far as panhandlers are concerned we need to raise minimum wage so that the people that do work for minimum wage don't have to panhandle to make ends meet. If you go to any soup kitchen in Buffalo a majority of those people work! It is a sign of these tinges and a bigger issue in our country that is trickling; down to us. These are band aid solutions to a much bigger problem. Lisa .lo Exercise your brain! Try Flexico RECEIVED AND FILED �-,- 'I 4/4/2007 N. Common Council _ . City of Buffalo DEMONE A. SMITH MASTEN DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, ROOM 1316A BUFFALO, NY 14202-3318 PHONE: 851 -5145 • FAX: 851.5443 E -mail: dsmith9city-buffalo.com Website: http: / /www,rity- buffalo.com L. E. G 4SLATIVE ASSISTANTS GERALDINE FORD TASHENEEUBANKS CtI AIRLAdhN EDUCATION MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT April 5, 2007 Dr- James A. Williams, Superintendent Board of Education 712 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Dear Superintendent Williams: Thank you for the team of representatives you provided at our last Education Committee meeting. I was impressed with the professionalism and the information they were readily able to supply to the Councilmembers regarding our agenda. I am aware that you were unable to attend due to the rigorous responsibilities as the Superintendent and the constant challenge to meet the demand of invitations to countless meetings and events. Diane Collier and Eric Jay Rosser were extremely helpful and were able to address many of the topics that were raised. I am kindly requesting if you would assign them to any and all future Education Committee Meetings. The Education Committee meets regularly just once a month, however, it is significant that there be input from the Board of Education at these meetings. Our next Education meeting is scheduled for April 25 at 1:00 pm in Council Chamber on,the 13 floor. Your ant' 1 ated cooperation is genuinely appreciated. Please contact Karen Privateer or Milly in Council Staff at 851 -5158 regarding the feasibility of this request. ly` D€mone *. Councilmember X10 NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NON- SIGNIFICANCE This notice is issued pursuant to fart 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law (SEQR- New York State Environmental Quality Review Act) Lead Agency: City of Buffalo Planning Board Room 901, City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo New York 14202 TD `? As per the provisions of SEQR, the Lead Agency has reviewed the following action as it relates to the environment: Action Title Colvin Estates. Subdivision P. Wolf Location: 529 Colvin Avenue, former property of Delaware, Lackawanna, & Western Railroad, between Colvin & Starin Avenues. T,egat De scr i ption : Beginning at a point at the southeast corner of St. Lawrence Avenue and Colvin Avenue, "thence in a southerly direction 119.86' along the eastern line of Colvin Avenue to a point of beginning, thence in an eastern direction 3,928.5' along the northern property line of the former land of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad to a point on the western line of Starin Avenue thence in a southerly direction 233' along the western line of Starin ,Avenue to a point, thence in an e istem direction 3,935.29' along the southern line of the former lands of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad to a point on the eastern line of Colvin avenue, thence in a northerly direction 27 .92' along the eastern line of Colvin Avenue to the point of beginning. Said parcel being 23.07+/-. F3uffalo, New York. Type of Action: Unlisted — Uncoordinated Description: David Gordon, Gordon Companies lnc.has proposed the construction of single family market rate homes to the property known as Colvin Estates, 529 Colvin Buffalo New York (See legal description above). The proposed project will include upscale homes complimentary to the existing homes in this North Buffalo Community. The project consists of the development of a 132- lot sub- division. Gordon Companies are proposing the removal of the abandoned railroad embankment to facilitate the construction of a new asphalt street with concrete curb and new landscaping. There will be a separate storm and sanitary sewer and waterline with connections at Colvin and at Starin Avenue. Ali lots will be serviced by all utilities including gas, electric, and telephone service. The proposed homes will be either one story or two stories with garages, porches and rear decks. The developer is also proposing to construct a bike path along the northern border of this development (thirty it.width reserved). Decorative stonewalls are being proposed at the entrances. A landing area for pedestrians and bicyclists will be provided at both the intersection of Colvin Boulevard and Starin Avenue The total cost of the project is approximately 32,000,000 dollars of private investment. As a result of this Environmental Review, the Lead Agency has determined the undertaking of this action will not constitute an action that would have a significant adverse affect 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 negative impacts identified are primarily due to site preparation, construction and landscaping activities, which will generate increased vehicle emissions, fugitive dust, increased noise levels, and traffic disruption. These are short -term impacts only that will have a minor effect on the environment, and are not significant in magnitude or effect. City codes and proper construction practices - Mll mitigate these potential irnpacts. t � V t"/ The project site is not contiguous to any building, site or historic district listed on the Slate or National Register of Historic Places. The project site does not contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered nor are their any naturally occurring cliffs, dunes or other geological formations. There are not any lakes, rivers or wetlands located on this site. Some neighborhood residents use this area for dog walking and wildlife watching however it is currently listed as private property. This site is not located in or contiguous to an agricultural district or a critical environmental area. As per the project engineer, there are approximately 100,000 cubic yards of rock and or earth to be removed from this site. This project is not located in a one hundred year flood area. Any waste generated by this project will be properly disposed of in an approved solid waste disposal facility. All new traffic patterns will be approved by the City of Buffalo Department of Public Works. The existing road network is sufficient to handle any new traffic created by this subdivision. Community services such as fire, police, education, and recreation services will not be impacted by this developments as it is sufficient to handle servicing an additional 132 single family units. The proposed project will: provide new housing for prospective area homeowners; encourage the reinvestment and redevelopment of existing properties for new residential and other compatible mixed -use development in the area; prevent the establishment of incompatible land uses; help to stabilize and revitalize the .neighborhood; insure the orderly development of the project area; eliminate blighting influences, environmental hazards and deficiencies; will generate tax revenues for the City; will create new short- term job opportunities for area residents; and promote pedestrian activity through the appropriate design of a public bikeway and walkways. The project site is not contiguous to any building, site, or historic district listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. There are no species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered nor are their any naturally occurring cliffs, dunes or other geological formations in the project area. This site is not located in or contiguous to a critical environmental area as identified by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any new traffic patterns will be approved by the City of Buffalo Department of Public Works. The existing road network is sufficient to handle any new traffic created by this subdivision. The project will not create a hazard to human health. Studies of subsurface eonditio Ds at the site indicate that the soil contains contaminants as a result of the past use of the site as a major railroad line. The project site will be treated in the following manor: approximately one hundred thousand cubic yards of rock and fill comprised of the existing railroad embankments will be removed down to virgin soil; confirmatory soil samples of the remaining original soil will be analyzed alter all embankment material is removed; all material to be removed will be used at Department of Environmental Conservation approved sites for a "beneficial use ", such as under roads and parking lots; all new material to be used for backfill and topsoil on the site will be obtained from New York State Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Conservation approved sources; a closeout report will be provided to the City of Buffalo by the developer. The potential .impacts generated by the project appear, on the whole, to be beneficial and not significant in magnitude or effect, and will not, either individually or cumulatively, have a significant adverse effect on the environment. For further information relative to this Negative Declaration, contact Mr. Martin Grun.zweig, Land Use Controls Coordinator, Room 901 City Hall, Buffalo New York 14202 — 716 851 -5085 Dated: January 16, 2006 cc: Buffalo Sewer Authority City of Buffalo Public Works Department Environmental Management Commission Buffalo Common Council -- Buffalo Water Authority Gerhardt Yaskow Gene McCarthy's Pub 73 Hamburg Street Buffalo, New York 14204 Tel: (716) 8558948 Mr. David Franczak, Council President City of Buffalo 65 Niagara Square, Room 1315 Buffalo, New York 14202 a Fax: (716) 851 -4869 Tel: (716) 851 -4138 April 09, 2007 In ate: Et4061 I t and The River.Wdglat Pro'ect Dear Council President Franczak, Recently, I have had the opportunity to talk with Rick Smith and Greg Stevens about their endeavors on the Buffalo River and Ganson Street per se. After reviewing a plethora of statements and data presented at the Old First Ward Community Center on Wednesday, April 4, 2007,1 have objectively decided to be a proponent of the Ethanol Plan in Buffalo's Old First Ward Industrial Community. This decision has taken me months to think about, as I did not want to reader a quick decision, due to the complexities of this matter: potential life safety issues, environmental impact on our local neighborhoods, ecology concerns, and commercial trucking traffic flows. After listening to the pros and cons said at Wednesday's meeting, I personally concluded that the management of River Wright is not engaged in any duplicities, but rather information gathering that could and will benefit all sides via ameliorating all. concerns that are of current and future impact. For example, River Wright has a solid safety plan for trucking in and out all materials on Ohio Street and the 190 Thruway. A chemical expert also spoke on heating carcinogens that are nominally involved in this style of ethanol processing, and as a whole, the process of detoxification of heating therm. Furthermore, their projected water waste via steam (75 and sewer utilization (25 %) are not harmful to the neighborhood, or the city's sewer system current capacity. With this said, there are already more dangerous plants in the neighborhood, that under rare circumstances, could pose a theoretical explosion, but with New York State's Department of Environmental Conservation (Steve Doleski) and other New York State assigned agents, I feel that our air and other life safety issues will be resolved before operations begin. Additionally, River Wright is spending millions of dollars to ensure to the best of their ability, our air quality in the surrounding neighborhoods. f� 2' J It is self evident to me that Rick Smith, and his professional team partners, involved and engaged in this venture, are addressing the proper procedures in this matter. I do not say this lightly, due to the fact that if am incorrect, I will loose my health, my customers, and finally my business, due to my erroneous or illogical thinking. .Remember, it is often said in the Old First Ward of Buffalo, that the three generation of the Smith family have always opened their doors to those in need in the neighborhood. Just ask either the First Ward Community Center or the Valley Community Association for objective advice on the reputation of the businessman leading this venture. Finally, I am not going to presume any expertise on making political statements on jobs, economic development, or public policies. I leave those decisions to our local and regional elected officials to oversee. However, as a small business owner of McCarthy's Pub, I only ask for your ear on this matter, and I trust that you will make the best objective decisions that benefit our rebounding community in general, and our region as a whole. Sincerely yours, Mr. Gerhardt Yaskow, Proprietor of McCarthy's Pub Cc: LE Laura Kelly, Director or Old Hirst ward Center Peggy Overdorf, Director of Valley Community Association Hon. Crystal D. Peoples, NYS Assemblywoman floe. Mark Schroeder, NYS Assemblyman Hon. Tim Kennedy, brie County Legislator Han. Michael Kearns, City Council south District ? i � 49 PETITIONS E. Hogle, Owner, Use 191 Allen for . A Take out Restaurant (Ell) (Hrg 4124) RL .,FERRED TO THE COMMITTEE., ON LEGISLATION AND TI-IF, CI'T'Y PLANNING BOARD P�\ Lam( OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK GERALD A. CHWALINSKI City Clerk Registrar of Vital Statistics PATRICK SOLE, JR. Deputy City Clerk DIANA RICO Deputy City Clerk Vital Statistics 65 NIAGARA SQUARE ROOM 1308 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 PHONE: (716) 851 -5431 FAX: (716) 851 -4845 This is to acknowledge that I have been informed as to the time and place for the public hearing regarding: to be held in the Council Chamber, 13th floor, City Hall On: - -� L f /;- AT 2:00 PM I am also informed that this is the only notice that the petitioner and or owner will receive, and that if I am not the owner or petitioner, I will inform said owner, petitioner or his /her agent of the above. Signe Agent or 6wner) Print Naxno� Phone # t Date 2 ATTENTION: PLEASE ALSO CONTACT BILL GRILLO PRINCIPAL PLANNER 851 -5086 FOR PLANNING BOARD MEETING. City of Buffalo 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)851.4 Fax (716)8=1 5i72 Report Date 04/10/2007 11:30 AM Submitted By DAVID GRUNDY I AIP # 104958 Processed issued Final Date 1 Time By Temp COO COO Expires GC Building Application 2-i I t Page 'I Date I Time By soewated Information Type of Work # Plans 0 Declared Valuation 10000.00 Dept of Commerce # Pages 0 Calculated Valuation 0.00 Priority Auto Reviews Bill Group Actual Valuation 0.00 Squ are Footage 0.00 N ame Descript of Work COMMON COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIRED, SECTION 511 -56, FOR RESTRICTED USE OF RESTAURANT IN THE ALLEN ST DISTRICT. PUBLIC HEARING, REQUIRED. TO EXISTING USE OF STO REFRONT (ME ADD USE OF TA KE -OUT R ESTA UR ANT. PLA NS REQUIRE Parent A1P # Project # Project/Phase Name Phase # Size /Area Size Description Address 191 ALLEN 14201 - Location AKA 95 ELMWOOD Contact ID AC1247595 Name WILLIAM MACK INC. Mailing Address P O BOX 131 Organization City BUFFALO StatelProvince NY ZIPIPC 14213 Country USA 0 Foreign Day Phone Evening Phone Fax Mobile # Occupant N From To Owner Y From 02/22/2005 To Contact ID AC61510 Name WILLIAM WILLIAM MACK, INC. Mailing Address 617 RICHMOND AVE. Organization City BUFFALO State /Province NY ZIPIPC 14222 Country USA Foreign Day Phone Evening Phone Fax Mobile # Occupant N From To Owner Y From 05/28/2000 To 02/2212005 No Addresses are linked to this Application No Addresses are linked to this Application 1007700006007000 No Parcels are linked to this Application f i M. Risman, Agent, Use 45 Federal Avenue for Emloyee.`Yarking Lat (Hrg 4/24) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CI'T'Y PLANNING BOARD OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK GERALD A. CHWALINSKI City Clerk Registrar of Vital Statistics PATRICK S OLE, JR. Deputy City Clerk DIANA RICO Deputy City Clerk Vital Statistics 65 NIAGARA SQUARE ROOM 1308 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 PHONE: (716) 851 -5431 FAX: (716) 851 -4845 This is to acknowledge that I have been informed as to the time and place for the public hearing regarding: C to be held in the Council Chamber, 13th Floor, City Hall On: !� AT 2:00 PM I am also informed that this is the only notice that the petitioner and or owner will receive, and that if I am not the owner or petitioner, I will inform said owner, petitioner or his /her agent of the above. Signed 4"/ �z f dent r Owner) Print Name P`e ( ,P hone # Date W/ �6 . 7 � ATTENTION: PLEASE ALSO CONTACT BILL GRILLO PRINCIPAL PLANNER 551 -505G FOR PLANNING BOARD MEETING. City of Buffalo PARKING Building Application 65 Niagara Square Mailing Address Buttalo, NY 14202 (716)851 -4949 Fax(716)851 -5472 State /Province BUFFALO Report Date 04/10/2007 01:55 PM Submitted By Beverly Hassett Page 1 AIP # 104672 Foreign Application Information! Evening Phone Stages Y Date I Time By Date I Time By Processed 04/04/2007 14:36 KRUGD Temp COO Owner Y From Issued COO Linked Addresses Final Expires Associated Information__ -- _ _ _ Valuation .... . Type of Work # Plans 0 Declared Valuation 25000.00 Dept of Commerce # Pages 0 Calculated Valuation 0.00 Priority Auto Reviews Bill Group Actual Valuation 0.00 Square Footage 0.00 ]Name Linked Parcels Description of Work COMMON COUNCIL APPROVAL REQ. (RESTRICTED MARKING LOT IN THE R DIST.) PUBLIC HEARING REQ.- FEE REQ. CITY WIDE SITE PLAN APPROVAL REO. PLACE A PARKING LOT (21 CARS) FOR EMPLOYEE PARKING FOR "LAIDLAW" ACROSS THE STREET FROM LAIDLAWS BLDG. PLANS REQ. LOTS ARE 45 -47 -49 FEDERAL LOTS MUST BE COMBINED IN ASSESSMENT Parent AIP # Project # Project/Phase Name Phase # Size /Area Size Description Prop"./Site information Address 45 FEDLRAL Location Owner/Tenant Contact ID AC1236423 Name SCHEUER OLIVETTE E Mailing Address Organization City 45 FEDERAL AVE State /Province BUFFALO NY ZIPIPC 14215 -2101 Country Foreign Day Phone Evening Phone Fax Mobile # Occupant N From To Owner Y From 0212212005 To Linked Addresses No Addresses are linked to this Application Alf' Linked Addresses No Addresses are linked to this Application Linked Parcels 0903900006011400 AIP Linked Parcels No Parcels are linked to this Application App licantslContacts . No Applicant Contacts €�C3 City of Buffalo PARKING Building Application 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)851 -4949 Fax (716)851 -5472 Report Date 04/10/2007 01:55 PM Submitted By Beverly Hassell Page 2 Contractors Primary Y Capacity Type Effective Expire Contact ID TBB Name TO BE BID Phone (716)851 -4924 x Fax Address 301 CITY HALL Comments BUFFALO, NY 14202 - MIKE RISMAN 848 -1291 License# Type COntaCt - ID Name 999999 HIM AC125720 TO BE BID Item Description Item Status Check Fees Fees Failed APPLICATION FEE ($30.50) Unpaid PERMIT FEE ($305.00) Unpaid Check Inspections Inspections Successful Check Reviews Reviews Failed 345394 CC APP COMMON COUNCIL APPROVAL REO'D Incomplete 345393 CITY WIDE CITY WIDE SITE PLAN APPROVAL Incomplete Check Conditions Conditions Successful Check Alert Conditions Alert Conditions Successful Check Licenses Valid Licenses) HIM License Valid Check Children Status Children Successful Check Open Cases 1 Case # 116534 Fees Status Paid Date Amount APPLICATION FEE U 30 -50 PERMIT FEE U 305.00 Total Unpaid 335.50 Total Paid 0.00 Inspections Insp I# insp Type . # OrdlGrp Assigned To Call Scheduled Preference ]nspected By Comments There are no Inspections for this Report Review Activities Act # Act Type . , Status Waived Issued Started Completed Comp 8y:; Comments 345394 CC APP 0 N 345393 CITY WIDE 0 N Activity Review Details No Activity Review Details irheck`Conditions Condition;. Approval Approved By Approved Date . Applied By Applied pate Assigned - Supervisor Required Comments No Conditions A/P # AIP Type Status .. Stage Relation No Records for This Search Criteria Commercial No. of Spaces 21 . Electrical No. of Handicap Spaces o Plumbing No. of Curb Cuts (EXISTING + NEW) 3 Approx. Sq. Ft. 10980 Debris: No Log Entries R. Pedersen, Agent, Req Zoning Change to Create A Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica St Between Elmwood and Atlantic Avenues (Urg 4/24) Ri FI"RR.FD TO THE COMMITTEE ON LFIGISLATION AND TIIE CITY PLANNING BOARD f ' 7— Cf k ), 11 .F z ", OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK GERALD A. CHWALINSKI City Clerk Registrar of Vital Statistics PATRICK SOLE, JR. Deputy City Clerk DIANA RICO Deputy City Clerk Vital Statistics 65 NIAGARA SQUARE ROOM 1308 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 PHONE: (716) 851 -5431 FAX: (716) 851 -4845 This is to acknowledge that I have been informed as to the time and place for the public hearing regarding: t ( 0 k �- " C- " - 4 to be held in the Council Chamber, 13th Floor, City Hall On: AT 2:00 PM I am also informed that this is the only notice that the petitioner and or owner will receive, and that if I am not the owner or petitioner, I will inform said owner, petitioner or his/her agent of the above. Signe n��Owner) Print Nam sk(tr lr'Phone # C 6� 4 — 6 3� Date - ATTENTION: PLEASE ALSO CONTACT BILL GRILLO PRINCIPAL PLANNER 851 -5086 FOR PLANNING BOARD MEETING. r UNITED VOICE BLOCK CLUB ATLANTIC / WEST UTICA 1.6 .Atlantic Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 12 Apri 12007 Common Council City of Buffalo City Ilall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 I lonorable Members of the Council: Pursuant to §511-66 of the Buffalo City Charter, Atlantic -West Utica Block Club is requesting; that both sides of the block of West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in the City of Buffalo (zoned R -2) be designated. a Residential Overlay Parking District. We have taken this step to help deal with a serious shortage of off- street parking available to residents of this block. The problem stems from the following factors: • Many of the properties on this block of West Utica Street have no off- street parking for occupants. • In most cases, this is because the property lot is too narrow to permit a driveway. • On- street parking is restricted to the north side of West Utica only, and because the street is a bus route, there is no overnight parking whatsoever for five months of the year. • On- street parking spaces usually disappear by 8:30 AM on weekdays as employees of Women and Children's Hospital arrive in the neighborhood for work. • Unassigned parking in Eckerd Plaza is for staff and customers only during business hours and violators are subject to ticketing by City of Buffalo .Parking Enforcement officers. Our attempts to create; an exception for nearby residents have been unsuccessful. • A recent attempt to obtain a use variance by a property owner so affected was rebuffed by the Zoning Board. The creation of an Overlay would aid several property owners whose lots meet the requir•enlents of the ordinance for the addition of a parking; pad. It would also ameliorate the current situation, in which five of the six existing parking pads at the west end of the block may not be properly permitted. We also note; that Hodge Street, one block south, currently has an Overlay in place. To this end, in February /March of 2007 we mailed or delivered a letter and petition to each owner of property on the block. Attached herewith arc: A. Copy ofthe letter and the petition sent out B. Schematic of the affected area C. Spreadsheet with names and addresses of property owners or agents, lot frontages, and responses to the petition f). Signed petitions retuned to us 1 laving attained assent from owners with more than 50% of the affected frontage, and with only one recorded dissent to date;, we believe we have met the .requirements of §511-66 Tor the scheduling ol' a public hearing and a Council vote. We would appreciate your consideration of our request at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Robert Pe er.sen, Ph.D. Chair Julie Misegades Vice -Chair Attachments PROPOSAL FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CRI A "1'I? A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BE'T'WEEN ELMWOOD AND ATLANfTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter Brief Summary Atlantic -West Utica Block Club wants the Buffalo Common Council to consider a minor zoning change for the block of' West Utica Street between Elmwood and Atlantic Avenues. The change would allow the owner of any property on this block to construct a concrete front parking pats, subject to certain conditions and restrictions provided for in law, if there is no reasonable alternative for off-street parking on the property. The zoning change, called a "Residential Overlay Parking District,` is provided for in the City Charter. The Problem • Several of the properties on West Utica Street between Tlmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo have no off-street parking for occupants. • In most cases, this is because; the property lot is too narrow to permit a driveway. • On- street parking is restricted to the north side of West Utica only, and because the street is a bus route, there is no overnight parking whatsoever :for five months of the year. • On- street parking spaces usually disappear by 8:30 AM on weekdays as employees of Women and Children's Hospital arrive in the neighborhood f:or work. • Unassigned parking in Eckerd Plaza is for staff and customers only during business hours and violators are subject to ticketing by City of Buffalo Parking I?nforeetment officers. Our attempts to create an exception for nearby residents have been unsuccessful. A Solution In the past, at 6 properties on the block this problem has been resolved by creating paved front parking pads. While any front yard can be paved without a permit, to park on that pavement typically requires a "rise variance" from the Zoning Board of Appeals. This variance has become increasingly diflkcult to get without a showing of hardship or handicap. An alternative solution is to modify the zoning for the block, creating what is called a "Residential Overlay Parking District." In such a Parking District, front pads consirucietl to proj)er specifications require only a simple permit .for parking. They would be permissible at properties where there is less than 8 felt clearance on each side of the house. There are several of these Parking Districts in the City, including Hodge Street one block south of us. It is the view of the Block Club that both sides of West Utica Street between Elmwood and Atlantic Avenues would benefit from such a designation. cotitinued on reverse Procedure to Create a Residential Overlay Parking District Section 511 -66 of the Buffalo City Charter describes the procedure for creating a Residential Overlay Parking District: The owners o1"50% or nior•e (?1'a block,f- ontage in any Rlesidential] District other than an R -1 Residential Zoning District Ivve are zoned R -2] or part thereof may present a petition duly signed and acknowledged to the Conan2on ("Ouncil request- ing the designation of a Residential Overlay Parking District in their area. I he Common Council shall vote ul)on said petition within 90 clays of er° the filing (3f the same by the petitioners. The Petition Attached to this Letter We are sending this letter with attached petition to ea b property owner in the proposed Residential Overlay Parking District. After considering the rncrits and consequences of this zoning, change, please complete the form as instructed and return it in the stamped envelope by :March 1.0, 2007. If approvals meet the threshold required by the Charter, the petitions will be Filed with the Buffalo Common Council for its consideration. In that event, we have been assured the support of our Niagara District Councilman, Dominic Bonifacio, Jr. Thank you for your time and careful consideration PETITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE' TO CRT;A"1 E A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WES '1' UTICA STREET BETWEEN 1 1_MW0OD AND ATLANTIC AVI,Nt]l?S Sponsor: united Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do 1 Do With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the Coning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank yon. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE; ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessary) NAME: (please print) ADDREISS OF PROPERTY ft West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE; - t Kooshoian 170 ATLANTIC AVE WOL Church 181 ParsonaaelWOL 183 Cholewa 191 Martino 193 Hollands I PARKING Vallone 201 Gillen 203 Stitt 207 Ziolkowski 213 ` � MMW - S tafford 217 Rizzo /Naylon 221 Zambito 225 Murphy 229 Pads currently exist Lots where new pads would be permitted PattersonMise 235 Sha 237 Louie 241 Zigmant 245 Sutton (House) 236 Horizon 247 Werder 253 wo ho `~I d 0 I Cn 17 m n1 °I Arch 1 DeRose 174 Taylor 176 Wulbrecht 180 Daniels - Taylor 184 KALEIDA PARKING LOT 188 ECKERDI BANK 204 PLAZA Ingalls 230 Sutton (Lot 234 Sutton (House) 236 Ramp Driveway Entrance Barden Barker 246 GALLAGHER PARKING RAMP Piselli 256 APT PARKING HSBC SHOPS I ELMWOOD SQ APTS ELMWOOD AVENUE PROPERTY CW?NERS / AGENTS ON WEST UTICA PET{TIONED FOR A PARKING OVERLAY # Owner Address (if absentee) 181 Tobin, VJillEam ipastor, WOL Church) 183 Tobin, William {pastor, WOL Church) 187 Misegades. Julie 191 Cholewa, Susan 122 E. Hazeltine Ave. Kenmore, NY 14217 193 Marflnc, Susan 824 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 197 Holiands, Devin (Parking Lot) 507 Wilson Ave, East Rochester, NY 14445 201 Vallone, Gina 203 Gillen, Mary Lou 177 Miilbrook ZJr, Willlamsvllie, NY 14221 207 Stitt. Brenda 15 Sandy Ho4ov4 Rd, Port Washington, NY 11050 213 Ziolkowski. Kenneth (KJZ LLC) 378 Starin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 215 Trufilo Anthony (Danielle, Inc.) 74 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 217 Stafford, Latasha Unknown 221 Rizzo, Robert (agent for Rictrard Naylon) 225 Zamb'ito, Saivatore, Il (Rita LLC) 32 Glll Ailey, Buffalo, NY 14222 229 Murphy, Elizabeth 185 Anderson PI, Buffalo, NY 14222 233 Zerniekel. Karl 2111 Meadow Lane. Grand Island, NY 14072 235 Patterson, Dan 237 Shaw, Sondra 237 E. Utica St, Buffalo, NY 14208 241 Louie, Richard 3317 Adelaide Way, Belmont, CA 94002 245 Zigmanl, Lee J. (Nis,} 303 Fairfield Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223 247 Horizon Buffalo Portfolio 11, LLC 8430 Santa Wonica Blvd. Suite 105, West H0ywavd, CA 90059 253 Werder, Gerard J„ D.C. 255 Horizon Buffalo Portfolio 11, LLC 8430 Santa fvlonica Blvd, Suite 105, West Hollywood, CA 90069 257 Horizon Buffalo Portfolio 11, LLC 8430 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 105, West Hollywood, CA 90069 261 Horizon Buffalo Portfolio 11, LLC 8430 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 105, West Hollywood, CA 90059 - -- HSBC Bank USA 531 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222; Michaei Alessi, Jones Lang LaSalle, 95 Washington St, Suite 102, Bfio 14202 170 Kooshoian Peter Jr. 305 Bedford Ave. Buffalo, NY 14218 174 Archambeault. Aaron 9489 Lantana Dr, Clarence Center, NY 14032 176 Taylor, Philip 180 Wulbrechl, Robert (estate) 60 Indian Trail, Williamsville. NY 14221 184 Danlels- Taylor. Rodney 188 Kaleida Health (Parking Lot) Unknown 204 Fiaum Properties (Eckerd Plaza) 39 State. St, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14614 230 Ingalls, Lori 36 Arlington Pl, Buffalo, NY 14201 234 Sultan, Noel 236 West Utica St, Buffalo. NY 14222 236 Sutton, Noel 236 Dopazo, Anthony 42 Garrkson Rd.. Brookline, MA 02445 246 Barker. Mary 248 Zialkowski, Kenneth (KJZ LLC) 378 Starin Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216 250 Jackson, Ernie 254 Harrington, Keith 256 Piselli, Laurence 4995 Clinton St. West Seneca. NY 14224 258 Efrnwood Square Preservation LP 60 Columbus ClrCle, New York, NY 10022 Total Frontage Frontage (iinearft,) % 40 1.94% 50 243% 25 1.21% 25 1.21% 30 1,46% 50 2,43% 55 2,67% 37 1.80 % 45 2.19% 40 1.94 ° la 30 1.48 30 1.46% 33 1.60% 33 1.60% 33 1.60% 62 3.01% 30 1,46% 34 1,65% 39 1, 69% 35 1.7 -0l, 50 2,431 50 2.43% 33 1.60% 36 1.75% 34 1.65% 66 3.21% 1025 30 1,46% 40 1.94%6 32 1.55 % 28 1.36 30 1.46% 150 7.29=/ 307 14,91% 30 1.46% 31 1.51% 28 1,315 28 1,36 28 1.36% 215 1.36 % 2a 1.36 ° / 3D 1.46% 30 1.46% 156 7.58% 1084 2059 100,00 date yes 3!02!07 1.94% 3!02107 2.43 ° / 2!18!07 1.211 2126107 1.21% 2723107 1.46 2127107 2.43 3108107 1.80% 107107 2.19% 3105(07 1.94% 3 1, 5D% 3!08107 1.60% 2126F07 3.01% 4103107 1.46% 3103, 1.89% 3!21!07 2,43% 2122/07 2.43°/ 3/21107 1.60% 312 VW 1,75°/ 3/21107 1,65% no 3109107 1.46% 3 1,46% 2127/07 1.51% 2,27107 1.36% 2!27107 1.36% 3105107 1.26% 2122147 1,46% 21271'07 1,46 % 3115!07 758% 53,57% 1.46% 1 PE'fFFION 1 A ZONING CHANGE TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WES 'f U'FICA STREE'I' BETWEEN ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES Sponsor. United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition? .After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning; change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 1.0, 2007 Thank you. Concerning; a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessary) NAME (please print) _ `' ' r� ? v ` ADDRESS Oh PROPERTY # Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURI. - - -_- �2. PETITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE `1'O CREATE A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BETWFIEN ELMWOOD AND A'T'LANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511- -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal. have been included with this petition. What Do 1 Do With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include; any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVE, I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessary) [rte NAME (please print) ADDRESS OP PROPERTY i d West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE PETITION FOR A ZONING CI IANGE TO CRE ATE A) RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WFIST UTICA STREET BETWEIEN FILMWOOD AND A LANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United. Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Bloek Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning; change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica. Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVE; I DO NOT APPROVE: ANY COMMENTS: {use reverse if necessary) NAME' (please print) (L - -- - .. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY # �L mm West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE `� _ PETITION FOR A ZONING Cl IANGE TO CREAf1. A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BETWEEN ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES Spons United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 - 66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with. this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition's After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: l) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might Irish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West 11tica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVE V/ I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessary) �a rQ 5 1 �N1 : 5,3 1 �w6 i 5 NAME (please print) E.. ..� ADDRESS OIL PROPERTY It g West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNA`I'tIRE ,1 PETI`T'ION FOR A ZONING CHANGE `1 "O CRF.A'11 A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREF;T BETWEEN E'LMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I )o With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name; and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessary) NAME (please print) ADDRESS OF PROPERTY # West [Mica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNA`I'UR1 r Jz f�� I1 f F ! PETITION FOR A 'ZONING CHANGE TO CREA'T'E A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BETWEEN F. LMWOOD AND ATLAN'T'IC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed diSCL1Ssion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do .11 Do'Witb This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank yon. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in. Buffalo, I APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE? ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse: i.:f necessary) NAME (please print) ADDRESS OF PROPERTY it West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNAT[JRE PI�HTION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CREATE A i RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEISTUTICA STREET BETWEEN ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantie -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVE; X- I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessary), / ' cites �f'1 'jr� C{'' s" C uj { Gi S" Uu' NAME (please print) ---------- - ADDRESS OF PROPERTY 4 West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE PE1'1'1 'ION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CREATE A ` RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA S'T'REET BETWEEN ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVI NUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVE_ I DO NO'F API'ROV 1 ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessary) NAME (please print) ADDRESS OF PROPERTY # 0 West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE PETITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BETWEEN ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure .necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and tlantic Avenue its Buffalo, I APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMF.,NTS: (use reverse if necessary) r NAME (please print) _ ADDRESS OF PROPERTY U- West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE PE FITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CREA`T'E A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WFS`I" U`T'ICA S'I'RFE'I' BI_TWI:sEN ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES S Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion ofthe problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with. this petition. What Do I .Do With This Petition? Alter considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stampc;d envelope provided by March 110, 2007 Thank you. Concerning; a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVI I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMEN'T'S: (use reverse if necessary) f7� t iii }iz,� '�`'�`` c !/G� 1 _i Ui 1 CA lX 6 "v l-�f.. CGt o' K& C��'z� //"= if v�' A i 61 v� � %c� �� , %.�� lit �i•��'� ��-�' fZ"� /7 � , J _- c) 7Y N �Ci �c f' vAw NAME lease print) e�1 cU�c > ! - -� - -- - -- ADDRESS OF PROPIIRTY # SIGNATURE West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 PETITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE' T(} CREATE A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON W ST UTICA STREET BETWEEN ELMWOOD AND AT'LANT'IC AVHNUFS Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences o:fthe zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you eight wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a roving change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Bullalo, I APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMI NTS: (use reverse: if necessary) NAME, Lease print) F ( R 2"Z0 1-1 ADDR.T SS OF PROPI-;RTY # 2 — West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 r .- SIGNATURE r l ,� l PETITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CREATF A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET B TWEI N ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buf..faio City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Der With This Petition? Alter considering the merits and consequences ol'the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with n.arne and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning; a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, ]APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessary) NAME (please print) ADDRESS OF PROPERTY 4 West Utica. Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNA "PURE PETITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STRE'E'T' BETWEEN ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition? After considering the rnerits and consequetrccs of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to snake 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you.. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue: in Buffalo, I APPROVE � x I DO NOT APPROVI. ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessary) NAME lease print) ADDRESS OF PROPERTY " '-'� West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE, _ T y �L h : t: _.. _._..._ -- F (-{ PE'T'ITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BETWE EILMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic - West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate: your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning; a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVI"s 1 �11 I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessary) NAME' (please print) L _ f i ��_ ADDRESS OI; PROPER`T'Y # z West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE URI: �`�' PETI`I'ION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CR1?A'17I; A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BETWEEN ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUE'S Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §51.1 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition? Alter considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make ;) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue: and Atlantic Avenue. in Buffalo, 1 APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessary) NAME, lease rint ,�G^t S. `� ... � -e_"V — ADDRESS OF PROPERTY West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 1 SIGNATURE PETITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BETWEEN ELMWOOD AND A"T'LAN"T'IC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the coning; change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and ntic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMIN'IS: (use reverse if necessary) NAME (please print) Rtc4k Low C ____..._ ADDRESS OF PROPERTY -9 � West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE t PETITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BETWE'FN ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do t Do With This Petition? After considering the nnerits and consequences of the zoning change, please: l) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential. Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMEN'T'S: (use reverse if necessary) NAME (please print) k ADDRESS OF PROPERTY # Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE PI�;TITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CRh,ATF A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STRFET I l I I,MWOOD ANI) ATLANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511.66, Buffalo City Charter A detaited discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal Have been included with this petition. Wbat Do 1 Do Witli This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, PICOsc: 1) indicate yot. ►.r approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning; a Zoning change to create ,. Zesidential Overla Parking District on West Utica Street between Finiwood Ave�nue�ar , Atlantic Avenue in B1,111a1o, I APPROVE 4� DO NO T APPROV1 ANY COMMENTS: (use reverse if necessa 6 NAME (please print) f �� - cumv� t ADDRESS OF PROPFR'TY It �� West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 144222 SIGNATURE q-7 V PETITION FOR A ZONING CIIANGI'-_'TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BETWEl N ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUI:"S Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you night wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between 1 Iinwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in 13uf alo, I APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMEN'T'S: (use reverse if necessary) OW1 Vi, 04;z'° �v t��su�iie° M ,r2 Pll -a NAME (please print) ADDRESS OF PROPI3RTY # 2 West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 S IGNA`hURI? PE'T'I`T'ION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BETWEEN ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUt?S Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do I Do With This Petition After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning; a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVE I DO NOT APPROVE ANY CO1vIMEN'l'S: (usc :�cvcl'se If necessary) NAME (please print) ADDRESS OF PROPER'T'Y West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE PETITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WEST UTICA STREET BETWEEN ELMWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511-66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed, discussion of the problem, the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do 1 Do With This Petition? After considering the merits and consequences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include; any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with name and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 1.0, 200" Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between Elmwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in buffalo, I APPROVE _ I DO NOT APPROVI ANY COMMI NT is (use reverse if necessary) NAMI? lease print) LE ADDRESS OF PROPERTY --- West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 _ J IGNATURI PETITION FOR A ZONING CHANGE' TO CREATE' A RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PARKING DISTRICT ON WL?ST UTICA STREET I1E.I WEEN 1:- ;I,MWOOD AND ATLANTIC AVENUES Sponsor: United Voice: Atlantic -West Utica Block Club Pursuant to: §511 -66, Buffalo City Charter A detailed discussion of the problem., the merits of the solution, and the procedure necessary to implement this proposal have been included with this petition. What Do 1. Do With This Petition? After considering; the merits and consegLtences of the zoning change, please: 1) indicate your approval or disapproval in the space provided 2) include any additional comments you might wish to make 3) complete with game and signature 4) return the petition in the stamped envelope provided by March 10, 2007 Thank you. Concerning a zoning change to create a Residential Overlay Parking District on West Utica Street between I�Imwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Buffalo, I APPROVI I DO NOT APPROVE ANY COMMENTS. (use reverse if necessary) NAME, (please print) Q�l L6 -U. V-� Iwtll -a 0P- 4 r��r -� ADDRESS OF PROPFRTY 4 - West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 SIGNATURE r PART 1- PROJECT INFORMA APPENDIX C STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REW-W SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR for UNLISTED ACTIONS Only f To be c ompleted by Applicant or Project Sponsor) 1. APPLICANT/ SPONSOR 3.PROJECT LOCATION: V4CAA 0 MusldpalitY ON: Street gddess and Road Intarsactiorls. Prominent N rks ndma etc -Or provide rnaP 4. PRECISE LOCATI V11�iT �� i��.�`T" �1�Ja� `,- �c1�s� ��•�urP1��- ��MWt�� G� � ❑ 5. IS PROPOSED ACTION New Expansion 2. PROJECT NAME ; , V D3 JC V Lpf t Ql , I 0 , ❑ Modiltcation /alteration B. DESCRI PROJECT BRIEFLY: A V_ 4z"3 � . � � ` b to � � , , OVA T AMoUN[T OF LAND AFFECTED: Ult#nately K2—scres Iaitierlhl acres $. VMLL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY "TH EX ISTING ZONING OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS? 1p Yaa ❑ No if no, descr�e twietiy: TTTTT V� 0 - t t,3�j its many as wpply.l g, VyI tAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PRO (� Park 1 F Open Space _]Ot (� p IVI Residential ❑Induablal C TOmmardat L.J L107i —D ` -\ r..-A Luv rvn4rza nOVERNMENT.dtt 1d_ DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL. OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULIMAIMS -1 F^ •,• "' T AGENCY (Federal, Stage or Localt) ❑ Yes Nn if yes. Id agency name a nd permit l approval: 11_ DOES ❑Yes A X OF I PROPOSED ACTION WALL EXISTING PERMIT/ APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION? as Na r" Y' I CERTIFY 'CHAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF pate: Applicant t Wo Name ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? No 11 yes. list agency name and permtt / approval: If the acteon is a Costal w Ane and are ::::t:;:,,_:Ei:. .r .•:..:eritliliYiiillll i� M. Beam, Agent, Use 2543 Delaware- Non-llluminated G Sign (Del) (Name of Agent, Owner) (Address) (Project) (Phone #361 -8225) The attached is for Common Council Approval; but per Permits, no public hearing is required. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND CITY PLANNING BOARD. jAA .. 0 ,—, ,� C 3_c NAME OF AGENT/oWNER ADDRESS PROJECT 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. .. ........ C4 oi Buffalo 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)851-4949 Fax (716)851 -5472 Report Date 04/05/2007 10:07 AM Submitted By JAMES CARR AfP # 104706 Date / Time Processed 04/0512007 Issued Final By GARRJ Temp COO COO Expires Date / Time By JA so -cilated Inf.orm i�. on - - aat! Type of Work # Plans 0 Declared Valuation 740.00 Dept of Commerce # Pages 0 Calculated Valuation 0,00 Priority Auto Reviews Bill Group Actual Valuation 0,00 Square Footage 0.00 N ame -P.esG pli of Work INFORMAL PLANS Ufl 64 F ' # ACE A "RO A IR- BLOCK CLUB SIGN AT THE AVERY f FiEET SIDE OF GAS STATION MdH W Tf7lA�ABOVE GRADE, SIGN TO REAL) "AVERY AVENUE HOLLING HOMES BLOCK CLUB" AND MORE NON-ILLMI NATED. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES TO A 1 STORY MASONRY GAS STATION. CONTACT PERSON IS MICHAEL BEAM, 361 BC PRES. . . .... . ... ... Parent Alp # Project # ProjectfPhase Name Phase # SizeWea Size Description Address 2543 DELAWARE 14216- Location Contact ID AC1213088 Name OF PENNSYLVANIA UNITED REFINING COMPANY Mailing Address PO BOX 780 Organization City WARREN State/Province PA ZIP/PC 16365.0780 Country USA Day Phone (716)877-7711 x Evening Phone Fax Mobile # No Addresses are linked to this Application No Addresses are linked to this Application 0784700003001000 0 Foreign No Parcels are linked to this Application City of Buffalo 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)851 -4949 Fax (716)851 -5472 SIGNS Building Application Report Date 04/05/2007 10:07 AM Submitted By JAMES CARR Page 3 j v, !' " . r V,, 51 1 Cy Welcome to o ur Neighb -;' V L� rya` V "ease L., rh v y. Neighborhood orhoo Watch Program in Force We look out for each other. This drawing rec€iair€s the property of COOPER SIGN CO, INC, 7350 Porter Road, Niagara falls, NY 14304 - 'file user of this drawing ag,ries not tai all w any other con gMfly or pemori to use its contents cat copy its ideas for any purpose, if so there wits t� ara aitrvorfc Pee. Notes dais sketch andfor photo is a representation of your sign{ and how it twy appear as a finished product, Th colors ancl/or 53se as printed or as tf€ey appear orj a ccxpputer screen are not exactly as t ley rr ay th- oil finished predict We agree that tfte content, bate: layout & swtling is correct. Signature: 716-297 { 800 -835 -2340 f Fax 716-297-5159 See us On -line - www,cooperSign.COM - Order Flags tan -line - www.oldgl©ryt7ag,corn / r Avery Avenue/Holfing Homes Block Avenue/ l.1 Club proposed Architectural Sigma design style (cctual sign will contain black club logos and text) • --- �y� �}� � � a +n • � Y� ......i• �� b�j' � � r ar �rR�l�� AIIIR Y �� .w•r t 7DaAWARE AMUE 1 s w.a N...r� - •�...- ..� �. .�.... ...� .....�. «..s.. Nli •- Krf r� r.a y rw rwr 1 .. .rte �... �' � •� 44L� �^ key ? 1 ` .... __... ....._ � - � �� ' + r r : ' 7 _' L r �,�a � �E�'ia•.:'E j� t�awc AIwtMAIMt , mss •' ow 1 ��.r iw►iblR! 7fS! 'Tw Cann ir" ma ONM 04 f } ,. loom No" aw ww YID„ ....A... ,R,...e. ». ��11� }RRIIII Re �� • - The )Buffalo Common Countif MICHAEL P. KEARNS SOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1 401 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 PHONE: (716) 851 -5169 ♦ FAX- (716) 851 -4294 E-mail: mkearns ®city- buffalo.com FROM: Council Member Kearns DAVE: April 11, 2007 RE: File CHAIRMAN CLAIMS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES EDLICA7iON FINANCE LEGISLATION _LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS MARTI MURPHY KEVIN M. LINDER 1 would like to file the attached information for the next Co mmon Council meeting; to be hold on April 17, 2007. Thank you. REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS PARKS AND STREETS l "For the People' Paul C. Guadag no, Jr. 308 Gkermwiia 41; Buffalo, NY 1 4220 -1135 We the undersigned request the installation of way stop at the intersection of Germania and Baraga Streets. The present two way stop is not adaquate enough e e o to deter speeding. We are concerned for the safety of our children in the area. 1,7HZ ,3 `i f Sr 5 /J-` I S - .z. P4 3 f r ' 6 _ 1 �2 )dfml" 19, /h,/A -1w -_ : 0 We the undersigned request the installation of a A' way stop at the intersection u . Germania anti Baraga Streets. The present two way stop is not adaquate enou to deter speeding. We are concerned for the safety of our children in the area. NAME ADDRESS PHONE -., P 1 0. f6Lj 13. 14 s G A� , 37 P `� We the undersigned request the installation of a � way stop at the into , Germania and Baraga Streets. The present two way stop is not adaquate e- i to deter speeding. We are concerned for the safety of our children in the area. 1'7. f , 19. Q 3 i *f ,P4 Ail NAME ADDRESS PEIONE We the undersigned request the installation of a AM way stop at the intersection of Germania and Baraga Streets. The present two way stop is not adaquate enough to [Teter speeding. We are concerned for the safety of our children in the area. vz-bi 0a 921a 13 16 9 ZO_ Regular Committees CIVIL SERVICE (Bonnie E. Russell, Chairperson) Appointment Water Service; Inspector (Item No, 27, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the appointment of Philip J. Mahone, as a Water Service hispector effective April 2, 2007 be, and hereby is approved. Passed Recommended by the Committee on Civil Service Chairman t:1wp601rnswordlrmv1270- 3c,doc �j l *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO * DAVIS FONTANA * FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK * $ [ MAJ - 5 ] 9 o $ KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL * SMITH [- ----- --- - -- -] [ MAJ - 5 ] 9 o $ [ 2/3 - 6 [ 314 - 7 - - Iij n Appts Detective (Max)(Pol) (CCP #28, Apr 3) That the Above item be the same and is hereby Received and Tiled. ADOP'T'ED Recommended by the Committee on Civil Service of '.J �:� t✓ .,�3 <`.� ) `� � Notices of Appointments `Temp /Prov /Perm (C. Cik) (CCP #46, Apr 3) That the Above item be the same and is hereby Received and riled. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Civil Service �, � FINANCE (Brian C. Davis, Chairman) ( _s �a () .fl- � �" � _. , r p P. Wolf- Desman Assoc - Summary of Pkg Needs Assessment(Pkg Bd) (CCP# 7, Apr 3) That the Above item be the Satre and is hereby Received and piled. ADOPTED r - Recommended by the Cornmittce on Finance 245 North Street LLC - Pilot Agreement (Item No. 10% C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute the PILOT agreement between the City of Buffalo, the County of Erie, North Street Housing Development Fund Corp., and 245 North Street LLC. Passed Recommended by the Committee on Finance Chairman PJS:rmv L\xvp601mswordl:rrnvli 0c4- 3c.doc } *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO KEARNS DAVIS LOCURTO FONTANA RUSSELL * FRANCZYK $ * * i GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL * SMITH * * i [ ------------- ] [MAJ- 51 g Q [213 - 6] [ 314 - 7 ] o o �'I f Lease of B #lo Gen Hospital Ramp (ECPI) (CCP# 48 July 25) That the Above item be the same and is hereby Received and filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Finance l�, T 4) () 0 01;-.11% Amendment- Section 133 -12 of Ord- Lease Bflo Gera Hospital Pkg Ramp (ccp# 175,7125) That the above itern be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. Recommended by the Special Committee on Finance 7 e P. Wolf Desmon Associates Summary of Parking Needs Assessment (CCP# 46 Dec 26) That the Above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by tl Committee on Fina3 04 ,_ e B. Davis -Nail. Fuel Raising New York Delivery Service Charges (CCP# 33 Feb 6) That the Above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Finance C� Drug asset Forfeiture Aran Cert RFt & Audit for FY .Ending 6/30 /0 {(Po() (CCP# 21 Dec 26) That the Above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Finance �t� u -4 Explore Using Part of City's Surplus for Residential Demolitions (CCP## 95 .Dec 26) That the Above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended b the Committee on Finance Using Surplus for Residential Demolitions (Compt) (CCP# 12 Mar 20) That the Above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by th CQ177n1iltee -- Fi"M 1 � Req COB Compt To Divest City of Investments in Companies that Directly or Indirectle Invest in the Sudanese Gov't and are Complicit/Supp Darfur Genocide (CCP# 98 Feb 20) That the Above item be the sarne and is hereby .Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Finance LEGISLATION (Richard A. Fontana, Chairman) s. e 3 r M. Luna, Petition to Use 465 a/k/a 469 Niagara ,Street — Take -Out Restaurant (Item No. 63, C.C.Y., Apr. 3, 2007) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on April 10, 2007, the petition of M. Luna, agent, for permission to use 465 a/k/a 469 Niagara Street for a take -out retaurant be, and hereby is approved. Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman P3S:rmv t:hvp60lmswor& nnv163c4 -3 c.doc *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS * * FONTANA FRANCZYK * ' GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH * W 'i [ ------------- ] [MAJ- 51 * 9 * o [213 - 6] [ 314 - 71 J. Goetz — Use 244 Allen — Outdoor Cafe (Item No. 64 C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2407) That after the public bearing before the Committee on Legislation on April 10, 2007September 9, 2006, the petition of J. Goetz, owner, for permission to use 244 Allen Street for an outdoor cafe be, and hereby is approved with the following conditions: I . No outside trash receptacles be permitted on the outdoor cafe. 2. Patio must close by 11:00 p.n1. 3. A 4f1 vertical sidewalk clearance on Allen & College Streets must be provided. Passed Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman PJS:rmv ]'AwpWi nswordlr € €M640 -3 c_doc r C /6 i6 ') 16 () *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS * * * FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL * T W SMITH [ MAJ - 51 9 p j 2/3 - 6 ] * W [ 314 - 7 ] ,i e»r, t —s'L Y"ILPk' 6 " People Inc, Agcnt, Use 2747 Main St- HSP(Masten)(No Pub Hrg Req) (ccp# 65,4I3) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. Recommended by the Special Committee on Legislation c� �� f v i People Inc, Agent, Use 24 Indian Church — IISF(South)(No Pub Hrg Req) (CCPfl. 66,4/3 ) That the Above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the - - C'6 ,itte on Legislation -�'�` \1 D. Zapfel, , Agent, Use 2515 Bailey - 1 ISF(Lovejoy)(No Pub IIrg RECD (CCP# 67, 413 ) That the Above item be the sarne acrd is hereby Reeeived and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the .ornr ee f on Legislatiori s � �6 '2 IP 1 W. Sunderlin, Petition to Use 226 Bryant -- Ground Sign (Item No. 68, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the petition of W. Sunderlin, agent, for permission to use 226 Bryant Street for a 12" x 18" on a metal pole 4.5' above grade sign be, and hereby is approved contingent on a variance granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman PJS:rmv I:1wp60�dnsword\:ririv\68c4 -3 c.doe \I\ * AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO + RUSSELL * [AW- 51 * g * 0 [213 - 6] [3/4 - 71 01000 �" W. Sunderlin, Petition to Use 173 Summer — Ground Sign (Item No. 69, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the petition of W. Sunderlin, agent, for permission to use 173 Summer Street for a 12" x 18" on a metal pole 4.5' above grade sign be, and hereby is approved contingent on a variance granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation PJS:rmv t:hvp6O1dmwor(IN:rmv169c4 -3 c.doc Chairman *AYE* NO BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA * * $ FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS * * * LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [------- - - - - -I [Aw- 51 i g 4 p [213 - 61 « [ 3M - 71 Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 317 — Aggressive Panhandling (Item No. 131, C.C.P., Apr.3, 2007) That after the hearing before the Committee on Legislation on April 10, 2007, the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 131, C.C.P., April 3, 2007, be and the same hereby is approved. Passed Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman PJS.r►nv T:Iwp6fAmmvordlnnvV 31 c4- 3e.doc C)--,\ * AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS * * * FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [-------- - - - - -] [ MAJ - 5 ] g o [213 - 6] [ 314 - 7 ] Reappointment Member to the Buffalo Water Board (Item No. 4, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the reappointment of Donna Estrich, residing at 31 Ashland Avenue, as a member of the Buffalo Water Board for a term commencing immediately and expiring December 31, 2007 be, and hereby is approved. Passed Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman t:1wp6Dbnswordlnnv14c4 -3 c.doe q ua *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS * W LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH �------ -- --- - -� [MAJ- 51 W g 0 [ 213 - b ] [ 3I4 - 7 Food Store License — 380 Connecticut (Item No. 33, C.C.P., Mar. 20, 2007) (Item No. 100, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 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 Permit and Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a food Store License to Harshidaben Patel located at 380 Connecticut Street, with the following conditions: ❑ Graffidi Removal (§ 341 -7) ➢ It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore any surface marred by graffiti to a clean state of maintenance and repair. ➢ The owner will have 10 days to comply with article. ➢ Noncompliance of this article will force the City to perform the necessary work and shall charge and bill owner of the cost of such services. ❑ Garbage & Rcfuse (§ 341 -1) ➢ It shall be the duty of every owner to cut and remove all overgrown weeds, grass, brush and other vegetation and to remove all garbage and debris on the premises each and every year to maintain the premises in a sanitary and orderly condition. ➢ The owner will have five days to comply with this article. ➢ Noncompliance of this article will force the City to issue a fine of $150 in addition to any other penalty provided in the Code of the City of Buffalo or in any other law. ❑ Solicitation & .mitering (§ 161, 294, 313, & 316) ➢ No owner shall allow the congregation of more than I person to remain idle, wander, stroll, or walk around aimlessly in front of the storefront with the intent to sell drugs, stop motor vehicles, interfere with the free passage of persons, and /or solicit money or goods from such persons. ➢ if the congregation refuses to move, it is expected that the Police Department be called immediately to assist in the removal of the loitering group. ❑ Proper Signage (§ 357 - 17, 25, 28, & 31) ➢ Any sign placed against the exterior wall of a building shall not extend more than 18 inches outside the wall surface. ➢ No person shall place, attach or maintain any sign of any nature on any property belonging to the City of Buffalo without obtaining consent from the City to do so. ➢ No portable sign shall encroach upon the public riglit- of-way and/or obstruct means of public access or egress without City approval. ➢ All signs are expected to be mounted in the proper manner thereupon ensuring the safety for nearby pedestrians and City property. ➢ Noncompliance of any provision shall be liable to a fine or penalty of up to $250 r�) ➢ It shall be unlawful for any person to place a tobacco advertisement in any publicly visible location on or within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of any school premises, playground or playground area in a public park, day -care center, children's institution, or youth center. ➢ Noncompliance; violators of this provision may receive a fine of up to $300 for the first violation; not more than $500 for the second violation within a two -year period; and not more than $1,000 for the third and each subsequent violation within a two -year period. ➢ I am requesting that storeowners not place signs on the windows of the store thereby preventing the visual access of the inside of the store, Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation ire Chairman PJS:rrnu TAwp6(hilswordVmv133c3- toe.doe *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [-------- - - - - -] [ MAJ - 51 g 0 [ 2/3 - b ] w [ 314 - 71 �zP4' 1�t o Used Car Dealer License -- I Q73 NiQaara St jr (Item No. 20, C.C.P., Feb. 6, 2007) (Item No. 105, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana moved, That pursuant to Chapt 54 of th City Code, the Commissioner of Ec omic Development, Permit and spections Se ces Permit be, and lie hereby is a�"t o ized to grant a Used Car Deal icense to ,Sabrina Irizarry & Eduardo Perez d /bh osu a 2, 1073 Niagara Street ith the following co ditions: Z l . No more than 5 car (ready for sale) on t lot at one t Inc (both front & back lots). 2. No storing of vehicles other th 1e aforementioned 5 ' r y tc sell" vehicles. All mechanical work is to take place inside garage. s/ed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation E'JS'mzv t:lwp fid \juswordlnnv12Oc2 -Gc. doc Chairman GO I)OG)N a K. Olson, Petition to Use 1860 Seneca - Bar (Item No. 71, C.C.P., Mar. 20, 2007) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on March 27, 2007, the petition of K. Olson, owner, for permission to use 1860 Seneca Street for a bar be, and hereby is approved. Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman PJS:rmv t: wpWinsworArmv1710- 20c.doc *AYE* NO * [ 314 - 7 ] BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH ------------- [MAJ- S] g * 0 [213 - 6] [ 314 - 7 ] 0 0 10N_ Use Permit Required for Human Services Facilities (CCP# 165, 7125 ) That the Above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by th Omi ' tee on Legislation t �. -s- )- j Foreclosure Notification (Strat Plan) ( #8, 3106 That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Committee on Community Development. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation t 1 ` 2 9-"') Oil Foreclosure Notification (Assess /Tax) (21,3/06 That the above itern be and the same hereby is referred to the Committee on Community Development. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation aE--� S. Baum - Comments - Foreclosure Notification (54,3/06 That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Committee on Community Development. ADOP'T'ED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation '2 N. Buscaglia -M &T Bank - foreclosure Notification (55, 3/06 That the above iten3 be and the same hereby is referred to the Committee on Community Development, ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation � .,. 401(9 Foreclosure Notification (94,02/20) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Committee on Community Development, ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on L.e islation `cam �j� 1� I 00gI Req for Law Dept to Investigate Suing Out of State Gun Shops & Dealers (CCP# 116, 12112 ) That the Above item be the same and is hereby Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by tla 6 � ` nittcc on Legislation_._.__ -- Panhandling on City Streets and Roadways (Item No. 94, C.C.P., Jan. 23, 2007) That the Corporation Council draft an ordinance for Panhandling on City streets and roadways. Adopted. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation PJS:rmv t:hvp60\m swor& rmv194c 1- 23c,doc Chairman A Used Car Dealer License — 490 Seneca (Item No. 42, C.C.Y., Mar, 6, 2007) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections Services Permit be, and lie hereby is authorized to deny a Used Car Dealer license, to Mark Miller, d/b /a MGM Auto Repair Sales because of the for reasons including but not limited to the following For the criminal record of the applicant. 2. Lack of neighborhood support. 3. History of numerous police calls at the location. Passed. c l Recommended by the Committee on Legislation r ; �Dx l _ v V -, Chairman P.1 S : r]nv T: wpWirswordlrm 0420- 6c.doc C *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS * * * FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [MAJ- S] * 9 * 0 T. [213 - 6] i * i [ 314 7 ] COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Joseph Golombek Jr., Chairman) Amendt.and Disposition Agreement With Revitalizing Urban Neighborhoods -- �_.. - y �...._, Wilson Streets _ $30 S eamore and 1 lso (Itei1 N6.125, C.0 P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the above item be., and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved: That after a public hearing on April 17, 2007, the Cominon Council does hereby approve the terms contained in the attached Amended Land Disposition Agreement for the properties 830 and 836 Sycamore and 182 Wilson Streets. Passed Recommended by the Committee on Community Development s � hainnan 1'Mrmv tAw )6(AmswordlrmvV 25c4- 3c.doe i f L'F Req. Appri Proposed Amendment to LD4w /Revitalizing Urban Neighborhoods 830 Sycamore St., 836 Sycamore St., & 182 Wilson St. (CCP i 413107) That the above item be and the same is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. , Ch, irma A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a motion by Mr. Bonifacio, seconded by e rj the item is properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. � Appearances l r 1 1 / , I( �(_7 P P ' Mr. Boni Facio now moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by �_ f CARRIED, ] _ , " r S f a �1. Y . ,j ' 'PASSE G � 9tIFFefa Clrfnmon Cnufltll Pursuant to Section 507(2) of the General Municipal law, notice is hereby given that a hearing wilt bo held be- fore the Common Coun- cil, Council Chambers, City Han, at 2:00 prn on April 17,'507 on the fol- Inc. (RUN Buffalo) for the following properties; 830 Sycamore; 836 Syc- amore and 382 Wilson. RUN Buffalo proposes to demolish the.aforo- adds the 7 and removes 1 from the n properties Is $1,' This Agreement Is avail able for inspection at Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, Room 920 City Hail,.Buffalo, New York, daily from 8:30 am to 4 :$O pm. All persons win be given an opportunity to.be heard atthe meet- Ing Cerafd q. City Chwalinski, Clerk * AYE* NO BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [MAJ- 5] 19 0 [ 2/3 - 6 ] * W [ 314 - 7 ] Amen Land Disposition Agreement 1106 Genesee, 836 Sycamore and 182 Wilson Appr v`aT "of Amendment to Contract for Sale of I, -BOO and 836 Sycatrjoze -and 1812—Wilson—Streets — Reconvey 1106 Genesee (Item No. 8, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved: That after a public hearing on April 17, 2007, the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency duly designated Revitalizing Urban Neighborhoods, Inc. (RUN Buffalo) as the Redeveloper. That the Common Council authorize the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to approve the Amended Land Disposition Agreement on September 19, 20006 for the properties at 1106 Genesee, 836 Sycamore and 182 Wilson Streets. Passed Recommended by the Committee on Community Development c hairman Vjs:rmv (Awp60\niswordVmvA8c4- 3c.doe *AYE* NO BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL * i SMITH [MAJ - 51 * [ 2/3 - 6 ] [ 3/4 - 71 Revitalizing Urban Neighborhoods, Inc. --- Waiving Fees 830 & 836 Sycamore and 182 Wilson Streets (Item No, 127, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved: That the Common Council approves waiving the asbestos removal and demolition permit fees for 830 and 836 Sycamore and 182 Wilson Streets. Passed Recommended by the Committee on Community Development Chairn rJs:TrnV tANvp60 \msword\rn)v\i 27c4 -3 c. doe ? """'A *AYE* NOS BONIFACIO DAVIS * '� FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [-------- - -- - -� [ MAJ - 5 a [213 - 6] [ 3/ 4 - 7 ��',. y ly Revitalizing Urban Neighborhoods, Inc. — Waiving Performance Bond - 830 Sycamore (Item No. 128, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the Common. Council approves waiving the performance bond for the demolition of 830 Sycamore Street. Passed Recommended by the Committee on Community Development 3 Chairman P1s:rEnv tAwp60\msword\nnv\1 280-3c.doc *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [MM- 51 g p [213 - 6] i [ 3/4 - 7 1 A Empire State Dev. News "ECHDC" Sims Agree for Inner Harbor Plan (CP) (21,04/03) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Special Committee on Waterfront Development. ADOPTED r � Recommended by the Committee on Community Development ��7 Est an Amphitheatre on the Outer Harbor (cxc 1" res) (137,413) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Special Committee on Waterfront Development. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Community Development p U , ? Transferring Outer Harbor Land to the City of Buffalo (cxc I" res) (ccp# 132, 413) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Special Committee on Waterfront Development. ADOP"ITED Recommended by the Conuuittee on Community Develo ; -41 M. Kearns -MR Smith -Req Purchase Neighboring Prop(# 47,2/20) (CCP# 91, 4/3) "I'hat the Above item be the same attd is hereby Received wid tiled. ADOPTED Recommended by the Comm on Community Development IC -310 s Pratt - Willert Revitalization Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (Hrg. 4117) (CCP# - 3120/07) Oy That the above item be and the same is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE CAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. F I Q:a0l — Chairman A public hearing has been set, before the Cotntnon Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto, On a motion by Mr. Bonifacio, seconded by 0N ,`the item is properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. Appearances - ((�� t 1 ` (Lys fii t V I 6 r" Mr. Bonifacio now moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by ;L: CARRIED. 9uM Ift.C Council PRATT- WiLEERT REVITALIZATION ARE,e,(' URBAN RENEWAL i Notice is hereby given pursuant the provi: : sions of Aiticfe 15 of iho General Municipal Law, Section. 105(D) of Titla I of the Housing Act of 1949 as amended, that a public hearing wlli be. conducted by City of Buffalo Common Goun -. oil; in the Council Cham- bers, : 131h floor, City .. Hall, Buffato; NY at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 17, 2007: The purpose of the hearing is to consid- er an amendment to the alltl J, vuurluuu..ulr lll(} west by Spring Street, on the north by Syca -..' . more. on the south by Brl adwey and vu east by Jefferson `Ave nue, tie : designated for urban renewal treat .Mont. The proposed':: amendment will ke avail able for,review at the Of- fice of strategic Plan ning, Room g41 City Hall, Buffalo, NY from 8:30 A.M -4:00 Monday thru Friday_ Any person or organization; desiring to be heard re-. appear at saidd during wNch time su01h persons will be afforded` an opportunity to.be heard. Gerald A. Ch tiahnskt Cty,Clerk V ) VI _.. Pratt-Wilj�4�vitallzat R an al flan a, 134,.C.CY. Aar. 20 That the City Planning Board, certify our unqualified approval of the Pratt - Willert Revitalization Urban Renewal Plan amendment as defined in Subdivision 3 of Section 502, Article 15 of the New York State Municipal Law; and That the Director of the Office of Strategic Planning is directed and has authorized the amendment to the Pratt - Willert Revitalization Urban Renewal PIan for the long -term, comprehensive redevelopment of the designated parcels with in the approved areas. Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Community Developmen PJs:rmv t :%wp60\msword\nm\ l 34c3- 20c.doe A,) *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KF.ARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH * [ MAJ - 51 * 9 * 0 [2!3 - 6] [314 - 7] A Kearns -J &R Smith -Req Purchase Neighboring Prop (CCP# 38 3120) That the Above item be the sane and is hereby Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the on Community Develc V BUDGET COMMITTEE (Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr., Chairman) Bflo Fiscal Stability Authority -Req for State Efficiency Grant Monies (CP) (CCP ##9,3120) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. Recommended by the Special Committee on B D. Bonifacio- Mayor's Press Release COB 2008 Fed Fndg Reps (CCP #54,3120) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. Recommended by the Special Committee on Budget fir,, BFSA Wage and Hiring Freeze Legislation (Item No. 61, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the Common Council is in support of Senate Bill Number 53824. An act to amend the Public Authorities Law, in relation to placing restrictions on the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority's ability to impose a wage and/or hiring freeze. Adopted Recommended by the Committee on PJS:rmv I nsword \rniv1610- 3c.doc Transfer of Fends — General City — Debt Service — Permits and Inspections --- Capital Outlay (Item No. 123, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Bonifacio moved: That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to transfer from Debt Service to Permits and Inspections Capital Outlay in the amount of $1,465,915. Passed Recommended by the Committee on Budget 1'JS:nnv tAwp6 \ms 3c.doe k' -�y() *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO * # RUSSELL SMITH [MAJ- 51 9 0 [2/3 - 51 w [ 3/4 - 71 p f f Transfer of Funds — Fringe Benefits - Law (Item No. 124, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 2007) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council. without recommendation. Mr. Bonifacio moved: P&I the Ckiptroller be, and he—h reby is authori zeq authorize to transfer to the Law nartrr>ent- ---Le;;al Sdrvices in.-the' amo'aut of $9-21 sed Jk Recommended by the Committee on Budges PJS:rn,v t:Vvp60Viiswordlrmv\ 1240- 3c_doc E' 00 up I I ®1 Second Quartet Gap (Compt) (CCP 1120,316) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. Recommended by the Special Committee on Budget 3 �` .�� r 0 ..�.,2't. �. Support for Mayor's Efficiency Incentive Funding Application (Item No. 138, C.C.F., Apr.3, 2007) That the Common Council supports the Mayor's request for $10 million in Efficiency Grant funding to the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority for the items as listed in the above communication. Adopted Recommended by the Committee on Budget PJS:rmv 'r:\wP60\insword\rfnv\ 13 8 A -3 c.doc 17 q y i �W(' 2006 -07 Second Quarter Gap Sheets - 2/1/07 (AkUA) (CCP #26,2/26) That the above item be and the same Hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. Recommended by the Special Committee on Budget Local #264 Arbitraitor's Opinion & Award Judgement( #88,7/25) (CCP ##85,11/28) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and fled. ADOPTED. Recommended by the Special Committee on Bud "! 11"'Y, ,� _ Use the Innovative "SEGWAY" Human Transporter" by COB (Exec Fin Res)(#182,7125) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. Recommended by the Special Committee on B l� 0001' Resume City of Buffalo Adjudication of Traffic Violations (Item No. 102, C.C.P,, Dec. 26, 2006) That the Common Council requests the Corporation Counsel to outline the steps necessary to end the 1973 decision to have the New York State unified Court System handle motor vehicle traffic offenses that occur within the City of Buffalo and allow the City to adjudicate its own traffic violations; and Passed. 0(-H f=, Recommended by the Committee on Buuget } Chan i� PMnnv tAwp60\mswordlnnv\101c 12- 23c.doc l *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS * * * FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [-- -__— ----- I * * * [MAJ- S] g * o * [213 - bJ « [ 314 - 71 sa RESOLUTIONS J Resolution By: Mr. Bonifacio Re: Shared Border. Management. Must Be Handled by U.S. & Canadian Governments Whereas: On December 1.7, 2004, the federal governments of Canada and. the United States announced the commitment to move forward with a land pre - clearance pilot at the Peace Bridge to advance the dual objectives of security and facilitation; and Whereas: Under the agreement between the United States and the Canadian governments, it was determined that there would be two pilot sites for the plan at the Peace Bridge and Alexandria Bay; and Whereas: The pilot at the Peace Bridge will involve the re- location of all U.S. primary and secondary border operations for both commercial and passenger traffic from Buffalo to Fort. Erie, and in Alexandria Bay, Canadian border functions will be moved to the Watertown side of the border; and Whereas: In the last few months through dialogue facilitated by Senator Charles Schumer and Representative Louise Slaughter, Canadian and United States officials have successfully resolved issues relating to arming border guards, cooperative policing, information gathering and collecting, and arrest procedures, indicating that Shared Border Management is a potential possibility; and Whereas: The Shared Border Management plan will serve as a model for moving people and commerce securely across the U.S. - Canadian border, it is imperative that all future decisions regarding Shared Border Management be handled by the respective governments of the United States and Canada; and None, Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council supports the concept that Shared Border Management must be bandied solely by the respective governments of the United States and. Canada; and Be It Further Resolved: That certified copies of this resolution be sent to the New York State Federal Delegation, the Western New York State Delegation, City of Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown, Town of Fort Erie Mayor Doug Martin, the Fort Eric Town Council, and the Public Bridge Authority. Dominic . Bonifacio, Jr. 4 , ADOPTED ® Cni 1 r-rrnK1 By: Mr. Bonifacio, Jr. Co-Sponsor(s): Messrs.`�� RE. Coun 1. Support NYS Assembly Bill- AU3202 Whereas: Many sex offenders utilize computers and the Internet to anonymously communicate with children using fictitious identities in order to entice children to meet with them with the ultimate goal of engaging in sex with children; and Whereas: The incidences of this illegal and immoral crime against children has increased dramatically; and Whereas. In an effort to protect children from this type of criminal behavior, State Assemblyman Mark Schroeder, D- Buffalo, has sponsored a bill in the State Assembly, A03202, which would enact a new Penal Law Article 495- Computer Sex Crimes Against Children; and Whereas: The proposed new law, Article 495, would make it a separate crime to use the internet to commit a sex crime against a child and to deem such crime to be subject to a more severe criminal penalty; and Whereas: At the Town of West Seneca Board Meeting of March 26, 2007, the Members adopted a resolution declaring their support for the proposed legislation— feeling it is worthwhile and would add an additional deterrent to sex offenders in New York State; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby offer its support of the proposed New York State Assembly Bill A03202, Article 495- Computer Sex Crimes Against Children; and Now, Therefore, Be It Further Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby join the Town of West Seneca Board Members in memorializing the New York State Legislature and Governor to enact Assembly Bill No. A03202 to mandate stricter penalties to those who use the internet to commit sex crimes against children; and Now, Therefore, Be it Finally Resolved: The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby direct that certified copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Eliot Spitzer and the Weste76 N.Vw York State Delegation. Dominic J.(B4Aifacio, A , D16 Bills Pagel cif 3 See Bill Text A03202 Summary: BILL NO A03202 SAME, AS Same as S 1921. SPONSOR Schroeder COSPNSR Alfano MLTSPNSR Cole, Miller, Molinaro, Quinn Amd Pen L, generally; amd SS200.50 & 700.05, CP L Creates specific computer crimes as well as increasing penalties for crimes committed with the aid of a computer_; provides for civil relief in cases of pornography on the internet, and penal sanctions in such cases. A03202 Actions: BILL NO A03202 01/23/200'7 referred to codes A03202 Votes: A03202 Memo: BILL, NUMBER:A3202 TITLE OF BELL: An act to amend the penal law and the criminal procedure law, i.n relation to computer crimes and obscenities PURPOSE: This bill creates new crimes relating to the use of computers for the purpose of committing sexual offenses against children. littp: / /asseinbly.sta e.ny.us /leg / ?byi= 03202 04/16 /2007 Monday, April 16, 2007 Bill Summary - A03202 Back I New York State Bill Search I Assembly Home 13111s Yat;e 01 i SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: section 1 of the bill. adds Penal Law Article 495 to cxeaLe the offense of Computer Sex Crime. A person is guilty of a Computer Sex Crime when he or she commits a "sex crime against a child" which was facilitated by using a computer or computer service to communicate with the victim. For purposes of this new offense, "sex crime against a child" is defined as a felony offense, the essential elements of which include the commission or attempted commission of sexual conduct or the use or promotion of a sexual or obscene sexual performance involving a child less than 17 years old. The punishment for committing this offense is one felony class higher than for the underlying "sex crime against a child." where the underlying "sex crime against a child" is a class B felony, the bill increases the minimum determinate sentence that must be imposed. Section 2 of the bill amends Criminal procedure Law S 200.50(4) and (7) regarding the form and content of an indictment to provide that when charging the offense of Computer Sex Crimes, the accusatory instrument must particularize the "sex crime against a child, "as defined in Penal Law 5495.00, followed by the phrase "as a computer sex crime-" Section 3 of the bill amends Criminal Procedure Law S 700.05(8) to include certain additional computer and sex crime offenses within the definition of "designated offense" for which law enforcement may obtain eavesdropping or video surveillance warrants. Section 4 of the bill amends Penal Law S 460.10(1) to include Computer Sex Crimes (penal Law s 495) within the definition of "criminal act" for purposes of an enterprise corruption prosecution. JUSTIFICATION: The dramatic increase in the use of computers, and ever - increasing interconnection through the Internet and other networks, have fundamen- tally altered the types of crimes that can be committed and the ease with which individuals can be victimized. Most notably, the anonymity of cyberspace is the perfect medium for predatory crimes against vulnerable individuals. The incidence of such insidious offenses has increased dramatically in recent years, and frequently involving individuals using a false .identi- ty in an effort to engage in sexual conduct with minors. This bill addresses this problem by significantly increasing criminal penalties for such predators. In particular, this bill creates a new offense of Computer Sex Crimes. This crime occurs when a person commits a "sex crime against a child," which was facilitated by communicating with the victim of such offense over the Internet. "Sex crime against a child" is defined as a felony offense, the essential elements of which include the commission or attempted commission of sexual conduct or the use or promotion of a sexual. or obscene sexual performance involving a child less than IV years old. The punishment for committing this offense is one felony class higher than for the underlying "sex crime against a child." where the underlying "sex crime against a child" is a class B felony, the bill increases the minimum determinate sentence that must be imposed. In addition, by adding computer crimes and crimes involving the sexual performance by a child to the eavesdropping and enterprise corruption statutes, this bill provides law enforcement with the tools it needs to hai )Wassembly.state.ny.usllegl ?hn— 03202 04/16/2007 Bills Page 3 of 3 investigate such crimes effectively. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: A bill containing similar provisions was introduced as 5.4842 in the 2003 -04 legislative session and similar legislation was submitted in 2002. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no fiscal implications. EFFECTIVE DATE: This bill takes effect on the first of November following enactment. Colltar-t Mi)M"Istet P age display lime 0.0045 sec litti):// ass einbly .state.iiy.tis /lcg / ?bii=AO3202 04/1 6/2007 ' � ',.,c RESOLUTION Sponsor: Mr. Bonifacio Co- sponsors: (� , Re: HOME RULE MESSAGE SENATE BILL #382U 'An Act To amend the public uthorities law, in relation to placing restri on the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority's ability to impose a wage and/or hiring freeze." Whereas: A bill has been introduced in the New York State Senate #3824, Sponsored by Senator Antoine M. Thompson to amend the public authorities law, in relation to placing restrictions on the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority's (BFSA )ability to impose a wage and /or hiring freeze; and Whereas: The bill specifies conditions under which the City of Buffalo will no longer be required to impose a wage and/or hiring freeze upon itself or on members of any collective bargaining organization; and Whereas: Section 1 of the bill specifies that the BFSA cannot impose a wage and /or hiring freeze upon the City of Buffalo or any covered collective bargaining organization or City employees if the following conditions are met: the city of Buffalo adopts a balanced budget; the City of Buffalo pays the interest on any of its bonds or notes when due; incurs an operating deficit of less than 1% in the aggregate resulting from operations of any major fund of the City of Buffalo or a covered organization; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo has a much improved financial situation compared with four years ago. The City's fund balance has increased steadily and Moody's Investors Service has raised its credit rating. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo hereby goes on record in support Of Senate Bill #3824 "An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to placing restrictions on the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority's ability to impose a wage and/or hiring freeze ". Be It Further Resolved That: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward Certified copies of this resolution to the Home Rule Counsel of the Senate and the Assembly; Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver; Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, and to members of the West& York LegisIotive delegation. inic J. Boifacio Jr. ADOPTED RETRIEVE BILL STATE OF NEW YORK Page 2 of 4 3824 2007 -2008 Regular Sessions IN SENATE March 16, 2007 Introduced by Sen. THOMPSON -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to placing restrictions on the Buffalo fiscal stability authority's ability to impose a wage acid /or hiring freeze The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem= bly, do en act as fol 1 Section 1. Paragraph (c) of subdivision. 2 of section 3858 of the 2 public authorities law is amended by adding a new subparagraph (iv) to 3 read as follows_ 4 (iv The authority, shall not impose_ a and /or hiring_ - - -- freeze _ upon 5 the city or covered organizations or employees thereof if the city shall - 6 have 7 A. adopted a - balanced budget fi plan or budget modification as 8 required,, by _sections thirty-eight hundred fifty-six and -eight 9 hund fifes -sev of this title; 1111. 10 B. paid the princip,11 of or interest_on_any of i ts bonds notes when 11 due, 12 C. rti incurred an opeang_ deficit of less than one percent in t 13 aggregate resulting from operations of any major fund of the city_or a -- 14 covered organization d its fiscal year assuming all revenues and 15 expenditures are reported in accordance with generally_ accepted a..ccount -- 16 ing_ principles, subject to the provisions of this title• and 17 D . not violated any provision of this title 18 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION =-- Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [_] is old law to be omitted. LBD09783-01 - 7 httn• / /h nfn state nv iiq -9090 /NY'�I.BDCIlbstfrme.e�).i 3/27/2007 RETRIEVE BILL Page 3 of 4 NEW YORK STATE SENATE j INTRODUCER'S MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT submitted in accordance with Senate Rule VI. See 1 BIL NUMBER: 53824 SPONSOR; `C'HOMPSON TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to placing restrictions on the Buffalo fiscal stability authority's ability to impose a wage and /or hiring freeze PURPOSE: This bill specifies conditions under which the City of Buffalo will no longer be required to impose a wage and /or hiring freeze upon itself or on members of any collective bargaining organization. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: This bill stipulates the exact conditions under which the City of Buffalo and collective bargaining organizations would no longer be required to adhere to a strict wage and hiring freeze. Section 1 of the bill specifies that the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority cannot impose a wage and /or hiring freeze upon the City of Buffalo or any covered collective bargaining organization or City employees if the following conditions are met: the City of Buffalo adopts a balanced budget; the City of Buffalo pays the interest on any of its bonds or notes when due; incurs an operating deficit of less than I'-. in the aggregate resulting from operations of any major fund of the City of Buffalo or a covered organization assuming the Financial Plan is reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; and the City of Buffalo does not violate any provisions of the original Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority Act of 2003. section. 2 of the bill stipulates the effective date (immediately). JUSTIFI The City of Buffalo has a much improved financial situation compare with four years ago. The City of Buffalo has a total fund balance totaling approximately $95 million before designations and approximately $9 million for reserves which represents 280 of total fund expenditures. In fact, Buffalo's total fund balance has increased steadily since 2002 -03. The City of Buffalo has reduced its workforce by nearly 800 since 2001 --02 demon- strating the seriousness of its financial situation at that time. Furthermore, in February 2007, Moody's Investors Service followed Stand- ard and Poor's decision and upgraded the City of Buffalo's General Obli- gation (GO) bond rating, from Baa3 to Baal, the highest rating from Moody's since 2001. In December 2006, Standard and Poor's, highlighting the City's improved financial condition, beneficial financial management practices, and the continued effective oversight exhibited by the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority, raised the City's investment grade rating to BBB (stable), the highest rating since 1999. httn- / /1ooinfo cfatP nv im-9 1RO NVS1,RDC1/bstfrme.CLyi 3/27/2007 RETRIEVE BILL Page 4 of LEGI HISTORY: New Bill. This bill amends section 3858 of the Public Authorities Saw enacted in 2003 (Chapter 122 of the Laws of 2003). STATE FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: - ....... _ None. EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately. httn:// Ievinfo .state,nv.us:8080 /NYSLBDC I /bstfniie.egi 3/27/2007 Resolution By: Brian C. Davis Subject: Trailblazing Signage for Washington Street as "Dr. Charles L. Anderson, Sr. wa y�� Whereas: Dr. Charles L. Anderson, Sr. has been a vital member of the Ellicott District community since the 1960's when moved into the Fruit Belt area; and Whereas: Since such time Dr. Anderson has contributed to many programs serving the City of Buffalo which include B.U.I.L.D., 78 Restoration organization, and so much more; and Whereas: In 1977, he and two other doctors began a practice at 50 High Street. They went on to form The Medical Group of Western New York, which is a holistic approach to medical care; and Whereas: Dr. Anderson currently practices medicine at 941 -945 Washington Street, working with other community physicians to provide a combined approach to improve the healthcare of people in Buffalo and the surrounding communities; and Whereas: A check in the amount of $411.00 has been forwarded to the City of Buffalo "Traffic Engineering Department, the cost associated with the installation of four trailblazing; signs. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo approves the installation of four trailblazing signs, proclaiming Washington Street as "Dr. Charles L. Anderson, Sr. Way"; and Be It Further Resolved: That this Common Council requests that the Department of Public Works install trailblazing; signs which will read "Dr. Charles L. Anderson, Sr. Way" on the following .Poles: #f24, located at Washington and high Streets facing South, #28, located at Washington and Goodell Streets facing South, #848, located on Washington and Virginia Streets facing North, and #944 on Washington and High Streets facing West. pASSED Brian C. Davis 3�o *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS * * * FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL * SMITH * [213 _ 61 i [ 3/4 - 7 Resolution By: Brian C. Davis Re: Trailblazing Signage for Best Street as "Gay Family Singers Way" Whereas: The Gayles Family Singers consists of seventeen brothers and sisters, whom contributed their lives to singing, have performed for audiences not only in the City of Buffalo, but throughout the Western New York area; and Whereas: For all of their contributions, commitment and dedication to both her family and the community of saints, it is fitting to honor the Gayles Family Singers; and Whereas: A check in the amount of $185.00 has been forwarded to the City of Buffalo Traffic (Engineering Department, the cost associated with the installation of one trailblazing sign and a pole for which the sign will hang from. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo approves the installation of a trailblazing sign, proclaiming Best Street, at the corner of Timon Street, as "Gayles Family Singers Way "; and Be It Further Resolved: That this Common Council requests that the Department of Public Works to install trailblazing signs which will read "Gayles Family Singers Way" on Best Street, facing north on the west side of the street at the corner of Timon Street. Brian C. Davis REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS PARKS AND STREETS J�� RESOLUTION Sponsor: Mr. Davis Subject: Resend suspension of restaurant/dance license for the Groove `a.k.a O Lounge a.k.a Serenity Night Club Whereas: The Buffalo Common Council suspended the restaurant/dance license for the Groove a.k.a OPM Lounge a.k.a Serenity Night Club, located at 680 Main Street, pending a hearing with the Department of Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services; and Whereas: At the request of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services, a hearing was held before a hearing officer; and Whereas: The results from the said hearing is expected to he forwarded to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services by the hearing officer. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Buffalo Cornmon Council does hereby resend its motion to suspend the restaurant/dance license for the Groove a.k.a OPM Lounge a.k.a Serenity Night Club effective April 17, 2007; and Be It Finally Resolved: That the ruling frorn the hearing officer be forwarded to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit & Inspection Services and a final determination to be made by said Commissioner will be deemed acceptable by this body. Brian C. Davis �D� ( ) 1 1 1 01 RESOLUTION By Mr. Davis Re: Discharge Finance Committee "Proposals -City Hall Cafeteria ( #20,12112) (#78,3/6) (PW)" (No. 84, C.C.P., Mar. 20, 2007) Whereas: The above item is currently in the Finance Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now, Therefore Be it Resolved: That this Common Council does hereby discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration of Item #84, C.C.P. March 20, 2007, "Proposals -City Hall Cafeteria ( #20, 121]2) (#78, 316) (PW)" and said item is now before the Common Council for its consideration. Brian C. Davis Vat /VP S ti �# *i# � ## +1iF � #� �1f fig #ice � i► �#�� Ux By: Mr. Fontana Re: Discharge Stem from the Legislation Committee —(NO 84, CCP Feb 20, 2007) "Encroachment into City ROW -100 Seneca St.( #22, 11/28)(EII)(PW)" Whereas: NO 84, CCP Feb 20, 2007, " r c.roa.chmeht into City.ROW -100 Seneca St. ( #22, 11 /28)(Ell)(PW)" is currently before the Committee on Legislation; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council does hereby discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration of NO 84, CCP Feb 20, 2007 "Encroachment into City ROW -100 Seneca St.( #22, 11 /28)(Ell)(PW)" and said item is now before the Council. �f2ichard A. Fontana A ADOPT DISCHARGE APPROVE r� `l #1 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION "f'O THE COMMON COUNC[L TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: November 22, 2406 . 0 PROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks and Streets DIVISION: Engineering SUBJE ': [: 100 Seneca Street; [: Encroachment [: Into City right of way [: (Ellicott District) Commissioner PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE. (IF ANY) Ex. ( Item No.- xxx,_- x x�xlxx) Mr. Bill Leahy, Project Manager for Ellicott Development Company, has requested permission to encroach City right of way with plant landscaping; beds at 1.00 Seneca Street. The planting; beds would extend 5' from the property line into City right of way on Swain and Seneca Streets. A minimum of six feet of public sidewall, remains after installation. The applicant has obtained the appropriate building permit ( #96154) and City Planning Board (1119105 meeting) site plan approval including the landscaping beds for the parking lot at this location. The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has no objection to the installation of said planting, beds provided they are maintained by the applicant and do not extend more than 5' into City right of way. JNG: DEK: MGM: jar; TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Joseph N. Giaribra T TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPAR'T'MENT HEAD: l .;� . .1-drN 244 04/17/2007 RES OLUTION By: Mr. Fontana Re: Discharge Item from the Legislations Committee --(NO 84, CCP Feb 2-0,20D'�) "Encroachment into City ROW -A.° ( Seneca St.( #22, 11 /28)(Ell)(PV14_ Whereas: NO 84, CCP Feb 20r 2_Q07, "Encroa into City ROW -100 Seneca St. ( #22, 11 /28)(Ell)(PW) ", is , CgV6ntly before the Committee on Legislation; and Whereas: It is no longer ne scary for this item to be considered by that committee; Nov, Therefore, 8 Resolved: That the Com`mmon Council does hereby discharge the Legislationi�ommittee from fufgKer consideration of NO 84, CCP Feb 20, 2007 "Encroachmapt into City RbW -100 Seneca St.(1 11 /28)(EII)(PW)" and said item is now'i_efore the Council. ichard A. Fontana (�Xj V--� f, 4 cr&f,� ,,t,, k, I. 1 M* 04 Gxpa ►., Cam. -..� �.��. C ,(�, r� . � �. / r. Vq C41wh#1 C,01,1006 r ---Tk JA v ?, 0'1� L y :5(ju 1 1 +') -f 7a (mot C,.. r � - ��, �� C M67 , C-2-- t, ' 7� * AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRA ;cm GOLOMBEK +' ,KEO S LOCURTO * # RUSSELL SMITH * * • [MAJ- s) 9 # 0 [213 6] [ 3/4 - 7 ) 3 A Via_' BY: MR. FRANCZYK RE: 'AMENDMENT TO COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PLAN WHEREAS: The Common Council recently rolled out its Annual Action Plan, which has been referred to the Community Development Committee; and, WHEREAS: The plan is a fluid document, subject to addition and revision by the Common Council; NEW '1 HEREFORE BF, IT RI SOLVED: That the following amendment be included in he Common Council Action Plan: "The promotion of historic preservation tourism is an important tool in revitalizing Buffalo and its neighborhoods. Accordingly, the Common Council supports ongoing efforts to designate Broadway- Fillmore an Historic Preservation District. Additionally, the Common Council supports the efforts of the key institutions promoting the revitalization of Broadway Fil I more, including the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation, Broadway Market, the city's premier and sole municipal market, Matt Urbai11 Polish Community Center, Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle and area churches, including; St. Stanislaus, Corpus Christi, St. Adalbert's and St. John Kanty." P � cal C (K . l; RANCZYK J p H j�)E� - �l *AYE* NO BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH I-------- -- ---I [ MAJ - 5 1 9 0 [2/3 - 6] [ 314 - 7 i l By: Mr. Colombek Re. Discharge Item from the Committee on Community Development-- --(No. 12 CCP 4/3/07- Results Neg. -380 Cornwall (Masten) (Strat. Plan.) Whereas: No. 12, CCP 4/3/01 Results Neg. -380 Cornwall (Masten) (Strat. Flan.) is currently before the Committee on Community Development; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved. That the Common Council does hereby discharge the Committee on Community Development from further consideration of No. 12, CCP 4/3/07 -- Results Neg. -380 Cornwall (Masten) (Strat, Plan.) is currently before the Committee on Community Development, and said item is now before the Council. J eph Colombek, Jr. ADOPT DISCHARGE APPRWE *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [ -_- --------- ] [ MAJ - 5 ] * 9 0 [ 2/3 _ 61 * w [3/4 _ 7] By: Mr. Golombek SUBJECT: Permission to Hang a Banner .Across Elmwood Avenue Whereas: The organizers of the Elephant Run is requesting permission to temporarily hang a banner across Elmwood Avenue between Pole #215 and the building located at 820 Elmwood; and Whereas: The Organizer would like the banner to be displayed from April 18, 2007 through May 15, 2007; and Whereas: The organizer of the Elephant Run are familiar with the banner requirements, and will purchase the necessary bond before the banner is displayed; and Nov, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo grants permission to the organizers of the Elephant Run to hang a banner at said location advertising the event; and Be it Finally Resolved: That the banner meets all requirements of the Departments of Public Works, Streets and Parks and that no existing laws are violated. f' € Joseph Golombek Jr. REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS PARKS AND STREETS 4 *AYE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH [MAJ- 5] 9 o [2/3 6] [ 3A 71 Resolution Sponsor: Mr. Kearns Co- Sponsors: Mr. Bonifacio, Mr. Davis, Mr. Fontana, Mr. Franczyk, Mr. Golombek, Mr. LoCurto, Mrs. Russell, Mr. Smith RE: Bringing City Government Closer To Our Neighborhoods By Establishing Neighborhood Quality of Life Centers Whereas: In 1997 Rochester New York started a new program called Neighborhood Empowerment Teams (NET) to support safe, clean, strong, viable and attractive neighborhoods by locating City code inspection and enforcement and neighborhood policing services in neighborhoods so that City staff and residents could work as a team to improve the quality of life by reducing urban blight, nuisance and criminal activities; and Whereas: Rochester has NET teams that operate from six neighborhood offices, providing three key functions: • Code Inspection and Enforcement • Community Policing Activities • Neighborhood Advocacy Services; and Whereas: The six neighborhood NET offices are staffed with housing inspectors, community police officers, customer service staff and clerical staff, all dedicated to solving neighborhood problems and developing strategies in collaboration with residents for preventing problems; and Whereas: The NET concept utilized in Rochester has been implemented in other cities such as Miami. which has thirteen Neighborhood Empowerment Team centers, Baltimore which has six Community Action Centers, and Columbus which has four Neighborhood Pride Centers; and Whereas: NET was developed as a way to make City government more responsive and to bring City government closer to neighborhood residents by creating a network of satellite offices in City neighborhoods; and Whereas: Our 2007 -08 Common Council Action Plan calls for the establishment of Quality of.Life Centers to address neighborhood issues such as excessive noise, drug sales, and problem properties in a neighborhood setting; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council requests comments from the Good Neighbor Planning Allianecs, the Buffalo Board of Block Clubs, the Department of Citizen Services, the Police Commissioner, the Commissioner of Economic Development Permits 0 and Inspections as to the feasibility of establishing neighborhood based satellite offices as Rochester and other cities have done. Be It Further Resolved That this item is referred to an appropriate Committee of the Common Council to discuss and consider the comments received. Michael P. Kearns a inic J. nifaci Jr. Bri `n C. Davis Richard A. Fontana David A. Franczyk Micha J. LoCurto Bonnie E. Russell REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLA'T'ION THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS PARKS AND STREETS THE COMMISSIONER OF EDPI AND THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE It. FISOLUTION Sponsor: Michael J. LoCurto RE: A resolution calling for the watching of Memorial Auditorium demoliti ©n . funds. for the City of Buffalo." Whereas: It is estimated that there are 10,000 vacant structures in the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: The average cost to demolish a structure in the City of Buffalo is $17,000.00 creating a $170 million cost to demolish all the vacant structures; and Whereas: Over a five year period a vacant property costs the City ol'Buffalo an estimated $20,000.00; and Whereas: As part of the Bass Pro agreement, the State of New York has agreed to provide the City of Buffalo $10 million to demolish the former Memorial Auditorium to create a shovel ready site for future development; and Whereas: Neighborhood development is just as important as economic development; and Nov Therefore Be it Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo calls on New York State to match the Memorial Auditorium demolition money and provide the city with $10 million to demolish vacant structures; and Therefore Be It Finally Resolved: That certified copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Spitzer, NYS Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and the Western New York Delegation Michael f. LoCurto RESOLUTION )� Sponsor: Mike LoCurto RE ; Per lion` to Nang 4 T , hc flaknie'l�estival" Ban near. Whereas: The Greek Orthodox Church is celebrating its Annual "Hellenic Festival "; and Whereas: Representatives from the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation have requested permission to utilize two trees to hang the banner across Delaware Avenue in front of the Greck Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, located at 146 West Utica from Wednesday, April 25, 2007 through Monday June 4, 2007 in celebration of this event; and. Whereas: The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation representatives are familiar with the banner requirements and will purchase the necessary bond before the banner is installed; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council does hereby grant permission to the Greek. Orthodox Church of the Annunciation to hang a banner celebrating their Annual Hellenic Festival on Delaware Avenue in front of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, located at 146 West Utica from April 25, 2007 through June 4, 2007, providing the banner meets the requirements of all pertinent City Departments and ensures that no existing laws or ordinances are violated. ' 1441114 Michae . LoCurto PASSED *AYE* NO * DONILACIO DAVIS FONTANA FRANCZYK 0 OOLOMEEK KEARNS LOCURTO KUM"L [MAJ- 5] 9 i 0 [2(3 6] [ 3/4 7 ] BY: Ms. RUSSELL _ BUDGET AND PERSONNEL AMENDMENT 20 - DEPARTMENT OF POLICE 1121 — ADMINISTRATION 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 20 - Department of Police, 1121- Administration, which currently reads: I Assistant Accountant Is hereby amended to read: 1 Senior Accountant $ 32,487 - $ 37,485 $ 37,852 - $ 42,836 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 H. MCCARTHY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND DONNA J. ESTRICH, DIRECTOR OF 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. H. MCCA HY G SOX COMIVIIS TONER OF POLICE APPROVED AS TO FORM ' F DONNA J. ESTRICH DIRECTOR OF' ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Corporation Counsel 03/22/2007 Attachment DEPARTMENT OF POLICE H. McCarthy Gipson Commissioner of Police March 14, 2007 Donna Estrich, Budget Director 65 Niagara Square City Hall, Budget Room 203 Buffalo, NY 14202 A. 74 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202 -4099 Phone: (716) 851 -4444 The Buffalo Police Department is requesting the following budget amendment to the 2006/2007 fiscal year adopted budget: - Add 1 Senior Accountant I Title Code # 0530 I Org 12021001 411001 Salary Range: $37,852.23 to $42,835.90 - Delete 1 Assistant Accountant 1 Title Code # 05201 Org 12021001 411001 Salary Range: $32,487.41 to $37,484.86 The results of the recent assistant accountant and senior accountant examinations have been released. The Police Department is requesting this change in anticipation of hiring through lateral transfer a current employee holding the title of senior accountant. The difference in pay for the remainder of the fiscal year will be $1,031.70 ($206.34 per pay period starting 4/23107). This additional salary will be offset from current civilian positions that still remain vacant due to various leaves of absence. If you have any questions, please call Captain Mark Makowski at ext 5643 or Lieutenant Joseph Panus at ext 5645. Sincerely, H. McCarthy Gipson Cc: Inspector Joseph Strano, BPD Admin. & Communications Captain Mark Makowski, BPD Planning & Analysis Lieutenant Joseph Panus, BPD Admin. & Finance *AXE* NO * BONIFACIO DAVIS * * * FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO RUSSELL SMITH * [MAJ- 5] * 9 * 0 [213 - 6) [3/4 -7] By: Ms. Russell Re Ordinance Amendment Chapter 413, Streets acrd Sidewalks The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Chapter 413 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: § 413 -50. Duty for removal; penalties for offenses. A. It shall be the duty of every owner or occupant of any premises abutting any public street to remove, before 9:00 a.m., all snow and ice which may have fallen upon the sidewalk abutting said premises. In case said sidewalk is not paved its full width, it shall be necessary to remove such snow or ice from a space three feet in width. The owner or occupant of lands fronting or abutting on any street, highway, traveled road, public lane, alley or square shall make, maintain and repair the sidewalk adjoining his lands and shall keep such sidewalk and the gutter free and clear of and from snow, ice and all other obstructions. Such owner or occupant, and each of them, shall be liable for any injury or damage by reason of omission, failure or negligence to make, maintain or repair such sidewalk. B. It shall be the duty of every owner or occupant of any premises abutting any sidewalk in which a handicapped access cut has been installed to remove, before 9:00 a.m., all snow and ice which may have fallen upon the handicapped access cut. C. In case the snow and ice on the sidewalks or handicapped access cut shall be frozen so hard that it cannot be removed without material difficulty or injury to the pavement, the owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or other person having charge of any building or lot of ground, as aforesaid, shall, within the time specified in the preceding subsections, cause the sidewalk or handicapped access cut abutting said premises to be strewn with ashes, sand, sawdust or some suitable materials and shall, as soon thereafter as the weather permits, thoroughly clean said sidewalk or handicapped access cut. D. Any person violating the provisions of this section may be liable, in addition to the general penalties, to the penalties established in Chapter 137, Article I, of this Code. F. Notwithstanding any provision of any other ordinance any person, firm or corporation who is ranted a license ,. a renewal of a license ursuant to City of Buffalo Ordinances or an person, firm or co oration who is granted a buildingTKMikmsgant to any be performed on an. commercial or business premises, shall be deemed to have a greed as a condition ol'such license or PC rmit to keep and maintain reasonably free of snow and ice any sidewalk or other pedestrian way immediately adjacent or contiguous to the premises for which an p ermit bas been issued or which is used by the licensee or his a rents or employees in the operation of any business for which any license bas been issued. The owner or occupant of any building or lot abutting a public sidewalk is responsible for and shall remove an accumulation of snow and /or ice from said public sidewalk within twent -four 24 hours after the snow and /or ice has ceased to fall rather, or accumulate. Failure to kee such sidewalk or other pedestrian way free of snow and ice shall be =rounds for denial or revocation of such license or licenses. APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel NO'T'E: Matter underlined is new, matter in brackets is to be deleted. AAL :PJS: "1':\wp60lnisword\pjs\ord- amend -cli- 413- saiow- licenses REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF EDPI AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS PARKS AND STREETS 2 ()0 j! ANNOUNCEMENT OF 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. cguclaar Committees Committee on Civil Service Committee on Finance following Civil Service Committee on Comm. Dev. Committee on Legislation Committee on Claims Sp ecial Committees Taxi Cabs & Liveries 1417 City Ilal1. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 9:45 o'clock A.M. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 1:00 o'clock P.M. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Wednesday April 25, 2007 at 11.00 o'clock AM Thursday April 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Room Committee on Comm Dev Thursday April 19, 2007 at 2:00 PM in Room 1417 on MBBA Properties & Foreclosure Notification. Budget Room 1417 City Hall. Spec. Education, Comm. Mtg, Council Chambers Waterfront Development Council Chambers. Monday, April 23, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at I PM in The Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 11:00 AM in Cl�ubli_c Disclaimer All meetings are .. sub ject to change and cancellation by the respective Chairmen of Council Committees. In the event that there is sufficient time given for notification it will be rovided. In addition there ma be mcetin , s set up whereby the City Clerk's Office is not made aware; therefore unless we receive notice from the res pective Chairmen we can. only make notification of what we are made aware. 2� 53 No. 60013 Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Bonifacio, Seconded by Mrs. Russell, the Council adjourned at i 00 T f,) GI3RALD CI I WAI,INSKI CITY CLERK BOARD OF POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PROCEEDINGS #4 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR -201 CITY HALL APRIL 19, 2007 Present: Byron W. Brown, Mayor; David A. Franczyk, Council President; Alisa A. Lukasiewicz, Corporation Counsel -3 The Journal of the last meeting was approved. NO. 1 1 transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Fire Pension Fund for the month of April 2007 amounting to $5,610.00, and request that checks be drawn to the order of the persons named herein for the amounts stated. ADOPTED Ayes -3. Noes -0. NO. 2 transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Police Pension Payroll for the month of April 2007 amounting to $4,975.54, respectively, and request that checks be drawn to the order of the persons named herein for the amounts stated. ADOPTED Ayes -3. Noes -0. N O. 3 The following annuitant was cancelled from the Police Pension Payroll: Elizabeth Kennedy Deceased 419107 RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 4 On a motion by Mr. Franczyk, the City of Buffalo Police and Fire Pension Board Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.