HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-0904 (2) JRTO - DELAWARE
IEK JR. - NORTH
kRNS -SOUTH
Davis, Richard A. Fontana, Michael J. LoCurto -
io Jr., Richard A. Fontana, Joseph Golombek, Jr.,-
Chairman, Richard A. Fontana, Michael J. LoCurto,
o, Jr., Michael Kearns, Michael J. LoCurto, Bonnie E.
Bonifacio Jr., Joseph J. Golomberk Jr., Michael P.
io Jr., Bonnie E. Russell - Members
✓is, Richard A Fontana, Joseph Golombek, Jr. Bonnie
irman Brian C. Davis, Richard A. Fontana, Bonnie E.
nnie E. Russell Members
AIRMAN, BRIAN C. DAVIS, RICHARD A. COMMON
2007
— FINAL -
- September 4, 2007
2:00 PM
CD
FIN
BUDGET
R &F
CS
�y(north)
APP
Parcels Babcock Bridge
)10723
APP
APP
nhancement Facilities Grant
APP
R &F
'illage Subdivision Proj
LEG
APP
ting
APP
�e Project Demolition(Niag)
APP
APP
Roof Reconstruction(North)
econstruction (Ell)
vay Addition (Ell)
APP
APP
APP
CS
CS
CS
CS
R &F
CS
R &F
iw Enforcement Training
APP
s)
CS
CS
nc. Manag. Agreement
FIN
R &F
✓eries
R &F
LEG
LEG
LEG
etween Richmond & Baynes
LEG,PW
should institute A Domestic
LEG,HR,CC
1, 2007
BUDGET
FIN,ASMT
FIN,CC,EDPI
i User Fee
FIN,CC,PW
R &F
Botanical Gardens
R &F
R &F
t St. (Lov)
PW
Review- Bethlehem Steel
R &F
R &F
County Forest Preserves
;LAIMS
rovidence St. LEG,PW,EDPI
to 1750 Fuhrmann
3lvd(South) EDPI
;D
Ave. PW
St. R &F
CD
NITHDRAWN
to Drop off Custome
n. Offices (Del)(hrg 9/11) LEG,PLAN BD
aurant(Eat In), Also Outdoor
LEG, PLAN BD
Cafe(EII)(No Pub Hrg) LEG,PLAN BD
iuman Serv. Fac. (Ell)
No Pub Hrg) LEG
ave. to a One -Way St
LEG,PW
J. Chippewa St between
LEG, PW
;t (Ell) LEG PW
i Agreement 878 Main Street ADOPT
wn COB and BURA (hrg 9/18) CD
cold ADOPT
ADOPT 1 sT 2 ND & 3 RD RES THE REM TO CD
0B Application for The Restore NY Comm
ADOPT
vn COB & Mass
�at Plan) RECOMMIT
i7- 2008(Compt) R &F
3twn Verizon NY Inc and
APP
WATERFRONT DEV
sh St(EII)(Hrg 9/4)
APP
nt Lot -105 Burgard Place (Lov)
R &F
;ant Lot - Monroe St( #59,6/12) RECOMMIT
Deductions and Over
MIS)
R &F
it (Mas)(EDPI)
APP
it (EII)(EDPI)
APP
for a Patio Permit (hrg 7 /31)(Lov)
APP
:- Chapter 437 Taxicabs and Liveries
APP
Hayden St
APP
ran (Masten) (EDPI)( #34,5/01)
APP
Delavan (Mas) (EDPI)( #40,5/01)
APP
= ill)(EDPI)
APP
I Limits
ve(Exc 1 res)
ADOPT
eets & Sidewalks
APP
Elmwood Ave.
R &F
(Niag.) (EDPI) ( #35,5/29)
APP
ay (Fill) (EDPI)
DENY
ay Fund Standing Comm. (3 Res. Only)
R &F
r Harbor (Exc. 1 sc Res.)
R &F
the City of Buffalo (Exc. 1 sc Res)
R &F
ickory Woods ( #50,2/20)
R &F
nnaire- 4/10/06 (Exc. Pg. 18 & 19)
R &F
0/31)
R &F
irds (Compt) ( #9,2/6)
R &F
)tection
R &F
Req. in Writing — Opp. To Inspect/
3, Ltd. Pertaining to Value Prot. Plan -
19,10/31)
R& F
RD OF PARKING
;ynthia A. Schwartz, 833 Auburn Avenue, Buffalo, New
rm, commencing immediately and expiring July 311,
o serve as a member of the Appraisal Review Board
'HORITY
is Authority Law, I hereby appoint Steven J. Stepniak,
Buffalo Municipal Water Finance Authority.
DNS BOARD OF APPEALS
=_reby appoint Steven J. Stepniak, Acting
i Kreuz as a member of the Public Collections Board
o serve as a member of the Public Collections Board
POINTMENT
:he Department Mayor to the Position of Executive
ig salary of $37,927
14226
ERIM CHAIR
IRKING
;ity Charter, I hereby appoint Susan M. Gonzalez, 311
)f the Board of Parking effective immediately.
TIVE DEPARTMENT
DF PARKING
WENT AND OPERATION
IVIC AUTO RAMPS, INC.
r educational and skill enhancement, Healthy Life
;e prevention, intervention, and treatment within the
ieighborhood through increased home maintenance,
able for this grant. Money will be drawn down as
;ome available.
t specified by the U.S. Department of Justice.
2007, be received and filed; and
Division of Citizens Services to accept funds for Year 2
000 to the City of Buffalo through the U.S. Department
This grant. Money will be drawn down as expenses are
NING BOARD
ICY:
F NON- SIGNIFICANCE
%RE
nting regulations pertaining to the New York State
York State Environmental Conservation Law.
following
construct a new playground with additional parking on
. The proposed project includes the replacement of the
asphalt in the driveway and a new parking area. The
s, new brick walkways and new rubberized safety
dram playground. Additional site improvements include
oncerns. The proposed project will be funded privately
has determined the undertaking of this action will not
it. No further environmental review of this action will be
ntal Impact Statement will not be prepared.
ins for this decision are as follows: This project will
stminster Presbyterian childhood education programs.
y short -term site preparation and construction related
fect. There are no actions, which will have a significant
)r forty- five (45) clients currently using facilities at the
the Peace Bridge. It will be combined with fifteen users
enue for a total of up to sixty (60) part time residents
ist approximately $600,000.
has determined the undertaking of this action will not
lent. No further environmental review of this action will
mental Impact Statement will not be prepared.
s for this decision are as follows: Utilizing the currently
he hospital. The identified potential negative impacts
in related activities, and do not appear to be significant
gnificant adverse impact on the environment.
act Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls
3) 851 -5085.
%RATION
)F NON- SIGNIFICANCE
DAM AVE
nting regulations pertaining to the New York State
York State Environmental Conservation Law.
following
_xpansion
w York
I its existing dining room on the rear side of the New
the city's North Side. The proposed one thousand fifty
ig space and increase the pedestrian flow in and out of
gency exits will improve the safety of the faculty and
A privately and cost approximately $250,000.
letermined the undertaking of this action will not have a
Vo further environmental review of this action wilt be
�ntal Impact Statement will not be prepared.
s for this decision are as follows: The new dining hall
i attending the Elmwood Franklin School, The identified
preparation and construction related activities, and do
actions, which will have a significant adverse impact on
act Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls
851 -5085.
�ntal Impact Statement will not be prepared,
s for this decision are as follows: the new addition will
int. The identified potential negative impacts appear to
:ed activities, and do not appear to be significant in
ificant adverse impact on the environment.
contact Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls
851 -5085.
NING
.E OF THREE CITY
_S TO BURA: 137
LOWER AND 223
IE
Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to transfer the title of
23 Shoshone .46 acres) from the City of Buffalo to the
epared by BURA to solicit proposals from prospective
together with other properties being acquired by the
1RA parcels will provide over 30 acres of land for
ure on December 23, 1999. The property at 137 West
to on March 4, 2002 because there were no imminent
s authorized to transfer property to BURA under Article
0 Flower and 223 Shoshone from the City of Buffalo to
at the Mayor be authorized to execute the documents
fining dated July 24, 2007, be received and filed; and
)rthrup,
ed to the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency for one dollar
to execute the documents for the transfer of title.
)MBEK, KEARNS, RUSSELL, SMITH — 8 NOES —
CLARATION,
ZTY ACQUISITIONS
a combination of approximately 30.48 acres of former
er Transportation Authority. Upon acquisition, the land
ie implementation of the above - referenced action, the
aview Act (SEAR) must be satisfied. The project, as
s completed a coordinated environmental assessment.
lave a significant adverse impact on the environment,
termination of non significance on the environment) for
laration is hereby filed with the Common Council.
has determined that the undertaking of this action will
)nment. No further environmental review of this action
ironmental Impact Statement will not be prepared.
properties by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency will
a, and provide for the orderly, and appropriate, future
as a result of the project appear, on the whole, to be
it, either individually or as a whole, have a significant
nt of the area cannot be assessed and are purely
ever, prior to the approval and implementation of any
I comply will all the New York State, and if applicable
contact Mr. Gregory Bernas, Assistant Environmental
1.202 - Telephone: 716 - 851 -5083.
'MENT
7X94:7LriIILIVAI161LI[61 ; &IIMO Ia19 10
y of Buffalo Planning Board is required to file a copy of
office.
d's Notice of Non Significance approved on August 21,
lime at 851 -5086.
.00K GRANT (CDBG) ACCOUNT BALANCES
ent Block Grant (CDBG) account balances for each
n year, which ended April 30, 2006, have been closed
well managed entitlement program continues to be
I ZEPTOMETRIX REALTY, LLC AND THE BUFFALO
' -878 MAIN STREET
I to as "Agency ") duly designated ZeptoMetrix Realty,
Sal entity to be formed, as the qualified and eligible
isposition Agreement negotiated by the Agency and
of Article 15A of the General Municipal Law, it is now
Baring, and to direct the publication of a notice of said
ble Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have taken
c Hearing for your action.
jotiations
S LaSalle
)' x 135'
Land $3,600
rotal $41,000
istrict)
jived a request to purchase 3300 Bailey Avenue from Mr.
. Mr. Wilkinson intends to make repairs in the amount of
ring 3300 Bailey Avenue into code compliance and use
estimates and proof of financial ability to acquire and
F a 2,034 square foot one story storefront building with a
x foreclosure in 2000 and is situated on a lot 30'x 135'.
to the property. The property has been valued as land
)f Collections have no objections to the sale. There are
of Buffalo by the purchaser.
roperties in the subject area. Sales range from One
foot.
s agreed and is prepared to pay Six Thousand One
r square foot. Mr. Wilkinson has also agreed to pay for
escription.
if the Buffalo Fire
property.
of 3300 Bailey Avenue to Mr. Rodney Wilkinson in the
Cher recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning
t the Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
'MENT
NO. 20
Results of Negotiations
694 William, 27' E Stanton
Vacant Lot: 26' x 108'
Assessed Valuation: $1,300
(Fillmore District)
iinq, Division of Real Estate has received a request to
from Praise Tabernacle Church 704 William Street,
ind a vacant lot at 696 William Street. The Church intends
1q and additional green space.
)f Collections have no objections to the sale. There are
of Buffalo by the purchaser.
acant lots in the subject area. Sales range from Fifty
h has agreed and is prepared to pay Two Thousand Five
r the subject property. The Church has also agreed to
legal description.
)f Collections have no objections to the sale. There are
of Buffalo by the purchaser.The Division of Real Estate
range from Forty Cents ($.40) to One Dollar ($1.00) per
id is prepared to pay Two Thousand Four Hundred
-t property. Ms. Brown has also agreed to pay for the
ription.
of 54 Alma Avenue to Ms. Brown in the amount of Two
nding that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the
)e authorized to execute the same.
ling, Division of Real Estate, dated August 28, 2007 be
iue, in the sum of two thousand, and four hundred dollars
is accepted; and
i shall be paid by the purchaser; and.
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that
i the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted.
U211:li741114:1
rking
t Agreement.
P. 7/10/07
?3/07 of our concerns regarding the revised Management
uto Rams (BCAR) and their continued operation of
ncerns and they have responded in writing (see attached)
r 7/23 communication, the issues have been resolved
3 Board's efforts to provide safe and affordable parking in
)tections.
continue to have complete oversight authority over
nd the handling of parking revenues. In addition, as also
hes the city's control over BCAR within the agency
dit controls, the city controls the agency relationship to
t'S operation of downtown parking facilities is satisfactory
ring low cost parking in the Central Business District.
entive Grant
une 26, 2007
propriating Efficiency Incentive Grants to the City of
ority for their approval before funds are transferred to the
troller, do hereby certify, pursuant to §20 -11 of the
e for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 is necessary
an reasonably foreseen when the budget was adopted.
d revenue in the account titled NYS Aid Incentive to
The details of the requirements are set forth below:
increase the revenue estimate for account:
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
SSESSMENT AND TAXATION
pointment
�ssment and Taxation to the position of Assessor
.00
WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS
NYSDEC
rant for
nity Forestry
i
;tern New York Municipal Urban Forest Restoration
nmental Conservation.
equires a resolution be approved as follows:
Vorks, Parks and Streets of the City of Buffalo, or such
enter into and execute a project agreement with the New
inancial assistance to the City of Buffalo for a Western
in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
F Public Works, Parks & Streets dated August 29, 2007,
Vorks, Parks and Streets of the City of Buffalo, or such
enter into and execute a project agreement with the New
inancial assistance to the City of Buffalo for a Western
in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
)f Public Works, Parks & Streets dated August 28, 2007,
:s be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into
r the Babcock Street Bridge Replacement,
f cost is 5% and will be available in the capital project
►ntract Extension
act #92010723
for Item
06/26/07
;h extended the Recycling Collection Contract with Allied
isly approved item also allowed for a possible two year
new rates which were negotiated as part of the original
e of $1.24 for an estimated 10,732 collection stops.
ed previously negotiated commercial rate as part of the
)f Public Works, Parks & Streets dated August 29, 2007,
:ollection Contract Extension with Allied Waste, Contract
0,732 collection stops as previously approved as Item
ind Russell
29
:ructure Improvements
Facilities Grant
0.00 grant from the Dormitory Authority of the State of
in the Hickory Woods neighborhood.
ept this grant and allow the Mayor of Buffalo to enter into
he project. These funds will be utilized for various
s paving, street lighting and landscaping in the Hickory
F Public Works, Parks & Streets dated August 29, 2007,
'REET NAMING
LEY
IDIVISION PROJECT
dedicate Sydni Alley which is being constructed by
Standard specifications. (Location Map Attached).
�ncing at a point in the intersection of the south line of
ce S 00 °0'00 "E. a distance of 87.07 feet to the
point of curvature;
a radius of 120.00 feet an arc length of 188.50 feet to a
more Street, a distance of 40.00 feet;
ay along a curve to the left having a radius of 80.00 feet
=_t to a point in the westerly line of Jefferson Street at the
BIDS
CTION PHASE 2
iroject is CATCO and I respectfully recommend that Your
ount of $14,775,898.35. (Total Bid Price of
Total Award] $14,775,898.35.) Funds for this project are
er's estimate for this work is $17.4M and this is a 95%
)f Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 16,
:s, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for
xpressway to Hertel Avenue, PIN #5134.03, to CATCO,
Total Bid Price of $14,072,284.14 + [5% unit price
ands for the project are available in Capital Account
s. Locurto and Russell
33
- al Construction
e Planting
iywide)
bids for the Massachusetts Avenue Project Demolition
F Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 29, 2007,
:s, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for
=_ry, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of
5100.
Construction
►ject Demolition
lids for the Massachusetts Avenue Project Demolition
Base Bid
$91,500.00
$95,800.00
$99,610.00
$117,900.00
ie bids received and that Cambria Contracting, Inc. of
the plans and specifications.
of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the
050,000 and funds for this work are available in account
)f Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 29,
:s, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for
ria Contracting, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the
320506 - 445100.
3ids
iry Streets — 2007
f Reconstruction
trict
ind received the following emergency bids for the Auto
The roof has deteriorated to the point that it is a hazard
ns of the building. This work will stabilize several areas
a contract with Jos. A. Sanders & Sons in the amount of
and 00/100 Dollars ($121,358.00.00). Funds for the work
F Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 7, 2007,
:s, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for
the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of
45100 - Division of Buildings.
Smith
EMERGENCY ROOF RECONSTRUCTION
TT DISTRICT
)r the Broadway Depot,
192011259.
cent Add $ 17,201.00
pot.
Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Ninety One and
$127,462.00
Add $ 17,291.00
$144,753.00
'arks & Streets and were found to be fair and
- Division of Buildings.
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 16,
Idings.
)f Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 26,
:s be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change
3,335.00, as more fully described in the above
Idition & Reconstruction, C #92011200. Funds for this
PPOINTMENT
dic Works, Parks and Streets in the Division Streets to
y, promotion, Intermediate starting salary of
'POINTMENTS
c Works Division of Street to the Position of Laborer II
33.00.
PPOINTMENT
c Works Division of Streets to the Position of Truck
).793.00
PPOINTMENT
c Works Division of Water to the Position of Filtration
of $34,753.00
PPOINTMENT
iblic Works Division of Streets to the Position of
of $58,542.00
:L -u t- uu 4`.1 a,zs�u.ny
:2 -07 -0050 5,036.89
:2 -07 -0060 1,563.49
:2 -07 -0032 7,426.68 (15% SAFF)
$49,511.20
oms has administratively forfeited the above referenced
wire transfers and duly deposited in the Trust & Agency
deposited into SAFF account 10326 for fulfilling year 2
be placed into one or more of the following accounts as
Supplies, Firearms and Weapons, Communications and
�hicles, Operating Equipment
e contact Inspector Joseph Strano at 851 -4624.
OF FOUR (4) VEHICLES TO
ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY
your Honorable Body to transfer title of the following four
ig Academy
sir usefulness as standard patrol vehicles and will be
nity College Law Enforcement Training Academy
ie County.
e dated August 30, 2007, be received and filed; and
d to transfer title of the four (4) listed vehicles to the
lemy.
PPOINTMENT
Division of Administration & Communications to the
lent, Intermediate starting salary of $32,299.00
PPOINTMENT
OF LAW
rIVE ADJUDICATION
(06
Ijudication to file a monthly report indicating the total
ant, division and /or office charged with issuing violation
ig the month of June 2007. As you can see from the
arious departments.
IIC DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT &
RVICES
'O CHAPTER 437 - 6 TAXI CABS AND
I /07
1) 1 freed it to be explicitly written. In the two- (2) years as
ne as a potential problem a few weeks ago. After looking
:olor design of other taxicabs.
e or color scheme to be added to the taxi laws and see
- ICENSE
(FILLMORE)
;e be advised that I have examined the attached
NY Grocery 2) and find that as to form is correct. I
plication for a food store license is being sought and
partment, Building Inspections, Police Department and
applicable laws. This request is submitted for your
- ICENSE
)ELAWARE)
e be advised that I have examined the attached
3amad I Petroleum) and find that as to form is correct. I
plication for a food store license is being sought and
partment, Building Inspections, Police Department and
applicable laws. This request is submitted for your
_ICENSE
LICOTT)
e be advised that I have examined the attached
is Dell Inc) and find that as to form is correct. I have
ion for a food store license is being sought and according
Building Inspections, Police Department and Collections
aws. This request is submitted for your approval or
_ICENSE
ASTEN)
e be advised that I have examined the attached
ma's Deli) and find that as to form is correct. I have
ion for a food store license is being sought and according
Building Inspections, Police Department and Collections
aws. This request is submitted for your approval or
DEALER
LLMORE)
be advised that I have examined the attached
io St and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an
cond hand dealer license is being sought and according
and Building Inspections. I find it complies with all
ition by the Police Department into the moral character of
Buffalo Motor & Generator Corp. This request is
�riate.
EALER
(NIAGARA)
e be advised that I have examined the attached
ra St. and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an
ed car dealer license is being sought and according to
i Building Inspections, I find it complies with all
ition by the Police Department into the moral character of
olutions This request is submitted for your approval or
Development, Permit and Inspections Services dated
POINTMENT
comic Development, Permits and Inspection Services,
r, Contingent Appointment at the Third step of $42,597
POINTMENT
Economic Development, Permits and Inspection
Inspector, Provisional Appointment at the Fifth step
LICATION FOR THE RESTORE NY COMMUNITIES
IGRAM &
C HEARING
grants through a competitive process. The application
public hearing and to direct the publication of a notice of
ionorable Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have
f Public Hearing for your action.
t a Resolution endorsing Department's application for
tv of Buffalo.
Jc Development, Permits and Inspections dated August
)rized to set a date for a public hearing and that notice of
JISTRATION, FINANCE, POLICY &
AIRS
:OR CITY USE
rcement to takeover use of a 2006 Chevy SUV, property
ail on April 23, 2007 that the vehicle would be auctioned if
colder, Capital One was notified by certified mail on April
Capital One did not respond to the notice.
of Human Resources,
Compensation Benefits
OTIONAL EXAMINATIONS
elected to prepare and
is a result of the RFP
Y CLERK
OF ETHICS
-thic meeting.
'aterson Sylvester Harold Alisa A. Lukasiewicz
=_eting June 19, 2007
5, 2007 meeting seconded by Mr. Chwalinski. All were
Annual Disclosure Statements by newly appointed
g a new appointee to the position of Director of Urban
rban Affairs. The letter also served to inform the
t with the Buffalo Board of Ethics.
�nda. The matter pertained to a request for opinion
is June 5, 2007 meeting. Mr. Coppola felt the board
)ola, at the June 5 meeting, stated that he would e-
Inspection Services regarding the boards' concerns.
oday's packet for the Boards' review and after
nce again e-mail Mr. Tobe asking that he confirm for
ther" donors are and B.) that Dr. Stephens is not
- onfirms this information the board is prepared to
vision.
*nded by Mrs. Paterson to discuss the possibility of
rd, Mr. Coppola noted that the board had concluded its
ty of Buffalo's Code of Ethics - Section 12.24 as
'or drafting the proposed amendment and turned the
most recently the board has had occasion to have to
part of a former employee of the City, on the grounds
longer had jurisdiction. This he stated was all based
g the proposed amendment for the board and for his
ehalf of the Board regarding a formal complaint
by Mr. Coppola. Mr. Coppola noted that "Personal &
by Ms. Lukasiewiez. Mr. Coppola requested that the
earliest convenience. The board secretary noted that
F today's business.
on at the Boards' next meeting.
ly 17, 2007 in City Hall, Room 1317 at 9:00 a.m.
,PPLICATIONS
r liquor licenses from the
ame
Owner's Name
rk
J Gallery
o
R. Garguiolo
se
J. Sutton
Lounge
S Buscaglia
Gaming
W. Besetsky
Corp
F. Ciccarelli
:E WITHOUT PAY
granting of the leaves of
S - COUNCIL INTERNS
sition of Council Intern.
ion Council Masten District to the Position of Intern II,
non Council South District to the Position of Intern I,
raneka Jacobs, 443 Perry St, Buffalo, NY 14204
ion Council Masten District to the Position of Intern VI,
non Council North District to the Position of Intern VI,
lic Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the
ppointment, Flat Starting Salary of $10.25
'orks, Parks & Streets Division of Engineering to the
Starting Salary of $38,209
lic Works, Parks and Streets Division of Buildings to
Appointment Flat Starting Salary of $10.25
ointment
i Council Division of City Clerk to the Position of Senior
y of $43,886.37
ointment
i Council Division of City clerk to the Position of
arting Salary of $36,048.65
JD REMONSTRANCES
)NS
ie between Richmond and Baynes
)ned Block Club I understand that you stand willing to
o the proper authorities Within City administration.
400 Block Club, make this request. We have spoken
as well as neighbors on abutting and adjoining streets.
naking this request. I am attaching the requested
ors. Please note this includes signatures from
s of Richmond and Baynes Avenues.
)uld run one way
change.
he block chattina and knowina our children are safe
itersection of Potomac and Richmond. The heav
alor thoroughfare, creates a hazard for residents of
on Richmond not stopping at the stop sign at
that children waiting for the school bus have not been
irection occurs, we have given this much thought and
)lock clubs. The surrounding thoroughfares, such as
ffic flowing from Grant St. to Richmond and beyond.
ping restored would be a burden. They knew they were
s. We also feel that Potomac Ave. from Grant St. to
realize that they may as well stay on West Delavan or
:he long run. Who knows, maybe there will be less drug
ad down Potomac Ave. into anonymity.
mergency vehicles come down
tion.
idressed an issue. Either I or another member of our
o need clarification.
eels very strongly about. It is right up there with drug
it community either in positive or negative way.
We have banners going up which we would like to
getting this change accomplished.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS PARKS
%M
that the City of Buffalo, for numerous reasons, should
itable treatment of all of its employees.
icted such benefits at little or no additional cost to the
and fairness that all of their employees receive equal
Cities recognize that treating all of their employees
aining the young, educated, and talented citizens that
fact that there are many committed and responsible
pport. The current, tragic circumstance of Officer
I equal treatment of all city employees. Officer Parete
uffalo. It is now time for the City to do the right thing
program, we are providing a packet of information
ier benefits, as well as addressing the most common
ation.'
ation and alleviate any remaining reservations. Thank
MMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE
�gislative Aide, Rich Morrisroe, at 851 -4980 or at
ORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
►m User Fee Request
mmon Council session to be held September 4, 2007.
'erson Avenue, home of Good Neighbors Health Care,
sally own a 30' lot behind the Harvest House Ministry
adjacent lots - #604, 610, and 616. 1 have paid over
e block, including the city's three lots, every week,. I
Iled holes so kids playing in or cutting across the grass
r on the Harvest House Ministry Center property.
e in the future. There is no reason for this service since
ORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISIONER OF
nstruction Board
J73.
Payment No. 40 - Final
Payment No. 33 -June 2007
14 - July 2007 6.
4 - July 2007
S) Provider Update
)ring and Compliance Services Monthly Report for
)ring and Compliance Services Monthly Report for
4NICAL
OUTFALL
JTY
and informing me of your concerns. Unfortunately, I
n my property.
)utable property management company and to no avail
it holds these "so called" property managers at fault for
)rs off. Since I have owned this property, I have had
ncern to you, I feel you so know what has taken place
;tem of scammers acting as property managers and
your property before leaving, and of course the
der new management now and is currently being sold.
it and take good care of it.
hose in offices that have the ability to make decisions,
]iven the run around for months and even trying to go
lent company and I are aware of these issue now, and
r completely turned around by the end of August.
'ON WILLET ST
mate parking from Wednesday at 4 PM to Sunday4 PM
- om 130 PM on police ere called but it always seems that
if the driveways those who use them when cam are
�d until Mondays or something that there are also people
Aonday this Is still a nice area end WANT TO KEEP IT
PARKS AND STREETS
v 239 -nn Notice
Plan Review on
f Buffalo
I § 239 -nn, we are writing to notify the City of Buffalo of a
ad expansion of an existing wind energy facility on the
York. Under GML §
to a site plan review on a property that is within 500 feet
Ijacent municipality at least ten (10) days prior to the such
it to this requirement.
public hearing at the Lackawanna Senior Center, 230
2007, at 5:15 p.m. on the following item: Application by
review and approval to authorize the proposed
)hem Steel Works Site, Route 5, Lackawanna, New York.
hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (except Wednesdays
yes by the public for hiking, snowmobiling, etc., and
)ering, Erie County Legislator Thomas Loughran has
)rest preserves Erie County Parklands and to include
ig them from lumbering in the future, and
is gone on record in favor of Legislator Loughran's
and
6 storm and these trees are needed more now than ever,
port of Erie County Legislator Thomas Loughran's
IT FURTHER
'ward certified copies of this resolution to Legislators
;anzenhofer and Cynthia Locklear.
ohnson to amend this resolution to include the Erie
ut the County which are declared to be forest preserves,
he years and the area has lost a number of mature and
yes by the public for hiking, snowmobiling, etc., and
)ering, Erie County Legislator Thomas Loughran has
)rest preserves as Erie County Parklands and to include
ig them from lumbering in the future, and
is gone on record in favor of Legislator Loughran's
and
6 storm and these trees are needed more now than ever,
port of Erie County Legislator Thomas Loughran's
IT FURTHER
'ward certified copies of this resolution to Legislators
;anzenhofer and Cynthia Locklear, Erie County
=D [UNANIMOUS]
)uncilmember
cilmember
Swiatek, Magierski, Rogowski, Zydel
:o Dart St. Garage
uncil Session to be held on September 4, 2007.
might be helpful in explaining our petition in seeking
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND
STE 1750 FUHRMAN BLVD
=NT CONSERVATION
)LD SITE NO.:915172
Council meeting to be held on September 4, 2007.
ation (Department) maintains a Registry of sites where
50 Fuhrmann Blvd. in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie,
in the Registry because there was some concern that
D. number of this property is listed in the Registry as
Droposing to delist this site from the Registry. The reason
ws:
ng of now
former salvaging activities from the now demolished and
)EC removed some of the contamination in 1994, and the
conducted between February and March of 2006 that
vith off -site disposal, and backfilling and grading of all
face contamination have been eliminated. Exposures via
ublic water and there are no private wells in the vicinity of
ctivities. Confirmatory samples collected from the base of
net. The site is currently available for use in accordance
Urban Development Corporation. The URP specifically
including the Shenango property. Therefore, removal of
�s is appropriate.
fore the decision to remove this site from the Registry is
its, please send them to:
iary of any comments we receive will be made available
-7013 as well as at our Region 9 office at 270 Michigan
or additional information during this public comment
on or after October 7, 2007.
=_ar the site listed above, as well as the county and town
)out these activities at this site because we believe it is
one else, please share this information with them. If
:, please provide this information to the new owner
v owner so that we can correct our records.
deeper and has remained open for some time. Likewise,
3. It is my belief that there is a problem with this street
nvestigates, conducts testing, perhaps drilling, and
io correct this issue.
)rward to working with you and your department in the
•SOUTH PARK AVE
DUM
i Council meeting to be held on September 4, 2007.
'k's Office
ARKS AND STREETS
:PARTMENT OF
)NSERVATION
!137 SENECA ST
vironmental cleanup activities and plans at this site. If you
oject, please do not hesitate to contact:
(NYSDEC) welcomes public comments as it reviews a
�n related to the former Pizza Hut site located at 2137
�r site location.
lial Action Selection Report" that was submitted by GE
itary Cleanup Program (VCP). The VCP is a NYSDEC
in which the site owner enters into a Voluntary Cleanup
oluntary Cleanup Program, the site owner, GEFF,
!za Hut site.
thene, also known as perchloroethene (PCE), in both on-
ionly used in the dry cleaning industry. The chlorinated
once occupied part of the site, prior to GEFF's ownership.
he site.
ination atthe site. In the fall of 2003, nearly 2000 tons of
F the former restau rant. A system of perforated pipes was
irking lot restored. The piping allowed GEFF to pour a
!Is to treat the remaining PCE in the groundwater. The
ns, between early 2004 and the spring of 2005.
'urther characterize the subsurface conditions and re-
In a September 2006 Status Report, GEFF concluded,
late had only limited positive effect and that continued
)s were then examined. The June 2007 draft Remedial
mentary investigations and the alternative remedial
:ant
)ffer Bass Pro another site without the tax incentives.
fishing lures, our city would have at least collected taxes
indoned site on our hands.
)vie, Broadcast News, "I'm damned mad, and I won't take
'MENT
WESTERN NEW YORK
ers of Western New York.
er be sent to you as a means of opening a line of
of Buffalo, the Common Council and Police.
er most of our jobs require us to come into the city for our
and various restaurants throughout the city, just to name
's may drop off and pick up clients. The most confusion
down with Police officials to clear this confusion, in order
/rith our clients. Our clients usually reside outside the city,
d. I have discussed this matter with Common Council
jgested I write to you. We have tried to set up meetings
Limousine Owners of Western New York want to play
99
AVE, COVERT TO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
CITY PLANNING BOARD
LUB /RESTAURANT (EAT IN), ALSO OUTDOOR CAFE
9/11)
1E CITY PLANNING BOARD
'EWA FOR A SIDEWALK CAF —(ELL)
IRG)
1E CITY PLANNING BOARD
r 2 " FLOOR TO A HUMAN SERVICE FACILITY
IMITTEES
/ICE
CHAIRPERSON)
UTY MAYOR III (EXEMPT)(MAYOR)
124
" STEP)(RICHARDSON)(MIS)
r/24
)n Council Without Recommendation.
filed and that the Provisional appointment of Herbert
oved.
ZM)(MAX)(KEANE)(PIAZZA)
r/24
)n Council Without Recommendation.
A that the Permanent appointment of
$30,213 is hereby approved.
RM)(MAX)(PRICE)(NASCA)
r/24
)n Council Without Recommendation.
and that the Permanent appointment of Carrie Price and
proved.
CRY, PROVISIONAL PERMANENT
'124
)n Council Without Recommendation.
'., CHAIRPERSON)
ERIZON AND BURA
JULY 24, 2007)
;ommon Council without recommendation.
)ment with Verizon New York, Inc. at 56 Nash Street with
e and hereby is approved.
V RELATION TO MARINE DRIVE APTS.
4/07
:ial Committee on Waterfront Development
i6 NASH ST (ELL) (HRG 9/4)
X24/07)
i Council
(ELOPMENT.
I, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item,
copy of which is attached hereto.
item is properly before the Common Council, and the
Mr. Smith
;ommon Council without recommendation.
)ment with Verizon New York, Inc. at 56 Nash Street with
e and hereby is approved.
ice is hereby given that a hearing will be held before the
September 4, 2007 on the following:
Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and Verizon New York,
it located along the Michigan Avenue Heritage Corridor
allow Verizon the right to place, operate and maintain a
sties to the proposed Agreement are: the City of Buffalo
mewal Agency, Room 920 City Hall, Buffalo, New York,
rtunity to be heard at the meeting-
'124
- 272 FERRY EAST
JULY 24, 2007)
)r of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections
.icense to Ahmed Saleh, located at 272 Ferry East.
- 466 NIAGARA
JULY 24, 2007)
;ommon Council without recommendation.
)r of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections
.icense to Munir Elhariri, located at 465 Niagara Street
LOVEJOY - PATION PERMIT
r24,2007
)n on July 31, 2007, the petition of J. Cole, owner, for
ling a handicap ramp for an outside patio be, and hereby
437 - TAXICABS AND LIVERIES
JULY 24, 2007)
ition on July 31, 2007, the Ordinance Amendment as
ie hereby is approved.
:RS ON HAYDEN STREET
, JULY 24, 2007)
hang planters on the light poles on Hayden Street from
lub will remove all such planters in the fall;
irtment of Public Works to waive its requirement for a
his planter installation; and
)r of Permit & Inspections Services be, and he hereby is
inn d /b /a Dunn Auto Parts, Inc., located at 540 East
726 SYCAMORE
JULY 10, 2007)
Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit and
grant a Used Car Dealer license to Jimmie Larke d /b /a
SPEED LIMITS - DELAWARE & ELMWOOD
JUNE 26, 2007)
the Department of Law to prepare the proper
)ter 479 of the Code of the City of Buffalo,
413 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
APR. 17, 2007)
ily 3 I, 2007, the Ordinance Amendment as contained in
approved.
10 S. ELMWOOD AVENUE
i /16
163 WEST FERRY
MAY 29, 2007)
JUNE 12, 2007)
;ommon Council without recommendation.
)r of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections
.icense to Abdo Almatrahi, located at 163 West Ferry
CITY OF BUFFALO (EXC. 1 ST RES)( #132,4/3)
4/17
3/20)
2E -4/10/06 (EXC. EG. 18 & 19)( #56,10/3)
3/20
T. PLAN.) ( #8,10/3/)
3/20
F RECORDS (COMPT)( #9,2/6)
3/20
TION PLAN - HICKORY WOODS (# 14,11/14)
3/20
3 - OPP. TO INSPECT /COPY BOOKS /RECORDS OF
HICKORY WOODS (EXC. I ST RES.) ( #119,10/31) CC
year, be and the same hereby is increased in the sum
1 money.
increase the revenue estimate for account:
$4,000,000.00
$4,000,000.00
KING SWITCH ON PARK STREET
)rk within walking distance, but drive their cars to work
y don't receive parking tickets before they come home;
time from 4pm from to 6pm would make it possible for
sides when they get home from work; and
y of its neighborhoods in general and Allentown in
and
se of an arbitrary time constraint, and thus increasing
asing the amount of greenhouse emissions into our air,
we strive to achieve on a global, national, state and
and are ready, willing and able to generate a petition
Buffalo, upon approval of this resolution, calls on the
:ime change, and enact said change if its due diligence
FHE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS
)SITION AGREEMENT - 878 MAIN STREET
oMetrix Realty, LLC and /or other legal entity to be
designated as qualified and eligible in accordance with
Renewal Agency.
tedeveloper have negotiated a Land Disposition
evelopment Project NYR -197 Urban Renewal Area;
been approved by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal
ty of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to this Common
General Municipal Law; and
uires that the disposition of land in an Urban Renewal
iewal Agency is hereby authorized to execute any and all
=_d in the proposed Land Disposition Agreement between
'MENT
9REEMENT STRANGLEHOLD
stablished a number of policies as part of their efforts to
ncial practices that will lead to immediate and long term
to improve its day -to -day financial stability as evidences
=und Balances; and
City unions who have seen the salaries and benefits of
which has seen the prices of commodities, especially
heights; and
)ership have played a large part in the City's renewed
le; and
egotiate a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) whose
I agreement total costs with total savings and based on
is policies to enable the City to negotiate successor
ring each of the four years of its financial plan; and
I employer - employee relationships as evidenced by the
�ssor agreement since the creation of the BFSA and the
from successfully implementing a long -term strategy to
)olicies.
)consider its policies
ie a ninety (90) day moratorium where the City and its
I approval, that is not burdened by short -term fiscal or
-term scenario that is fair and equitable to the taxpayers
ers of the unions representing the employees of the City
of the City of Buffalo, to all City of Buffalo unions, and to
EACH INTO PUBLIC BEACH FRONT
sir concerns with the lack of a public beach within the City
n Tower at the Erie Basin Marina, is an existing beach
for the City of Buffalo's application for the Restore NY
?0 million for strategically targeted demolitions in the City
'rogram requires the solicitation of public input to apply
iched hereto and marked "Public Heating" in the Buffalo
e matter stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:OOpm in
TRAILBLAZING SIGNAGE
served the community as Park District Board Member on
also assumed the positions of President of the Board of
liaison to Special Education Parent Advisory Council; and
lack Coyle transformed the schools within the entire Park
city of Buffalo; and
oard Members and the Superintendent of Schools, has
rly learning and early literacy as a means to improved,
Jack Coyle led the Board of Education in the creation,
nto the innovative, hands -on, minds -on, state -of- the -art
e schools, students, and the parents of the City of Buffalo
south Buffalo community; and
designate the Discovery School driveway "Jack Coyle
of pertinent City Departments and that no existing laws
:96101 � i I i I l l[ o] 0 1 :4:061 a
S BLOOD DRIVE
;y that provides services across America and
and specialized blood products to the counties
inties; and
�adily meet the needs of a community and the
IN REGARDS TO THE SOUTHTOWNS CONNECTOR
:T
s Connector Environmental Impact Study (EIS)" for an
irmann Avenue; and
ie "Modified Improvement' alternative, which includes
and re- designing Fuhrmann Avenue as a "boulevard"
Modified Improvement' alternative supports the
levated bridge and embanked highway at the expense
the access necessary for making the waterfront a
J the "Boulevard Alternative ", which combines Route 5
table to a range of strategies for the Outer Harbor and
determined, through an extensive study conducted at
a far superior design and that the NYSDOT preferred
e efforts to develop the Outer Harbor; and
ntract this fall to initiate the preferred alternative project
of the Skyway Bridge, which is also due this fall; and
NYSDOT as to why the "Boulevard Alternative" was
id requests time for the public to review the Skyway
J.
)artment, members of the State WNY Delegation, US
comments.
COMMITTEE ON WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
)ORTATION AUTHORITY INSTALL BIKE RACKS
3 BUSES.
at the University at Buffalo" to promote biking both on
iuccess with students in allowing bike enthusiasts the
of transportation by installing hundreds of bike racks
s they are transported between campuses, bike racks
�eping fit as well as being environmentally friendly by
ke racks on all its buses;
I fair by having the Management Information Systems
access city bid and contract information as well as the
lement Information Systems Division for comment with
RPORATION COUNSEL
'MENT OF ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, POLICY &
/ENTORY & STORES
us:
iffalo, relating to 17 Department of
& Stores which currently reads:
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
- mentioned position, containing a statement of the
=_rvice Commission, and said Commission has
ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service title
DANCE, POLICY & URBAN AFFAIRS AND DONNA J.
) FINANCE, hereby certify that the above change is
nance of essential services of that department. We
at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing
)RPORATION COUNSEL
NEL AMENDMENT
4TIVE
(EMBER # 8
us:
F Buffalo, relating to 01 -
$ 34,631
$ 39,003
s $ 3,400
$ 3,400
carter, that the immediate
Z OF ELDER OTIS STEPHENS
street names, are generally assigned to honor and
iffalo; and
Trailblazing Sign to honor Elder Otis Stephens who
n 1938. In 1942, the National Convention of the
s came to Buffalo in 1951 to pastor Mount Zion Church
uffalo's East Side. As the membership grew, Elder
Aount Zion Church of God Holiness moved to 32
mains; and
)ngregation and many people in his community were
ephens's long time ministry at Mount Zion Church of
earnestly to make sure he led with integrity; and
tephens as a noteworthy person in this Masten District
�s the installation of Trailblazing Signs proclaiming the
ioldt Parkway as "Elder Otis Stephens Way' and
iblic Works, Parks and Streets install the Trailblazing
II as the comer of Oakgrove
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS PARKS
MEMORIAM
sponsored by Members of the Common Council as
SIONER OF DEEDS
ner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 2008,
ih to their qualifications and filing same with the City
in the Common Council
se noted.
o'clock A.M.
)0 o'clock A.M.
o'clock P.M.
o'clock P.M.
'clock P.M.
ind cancellation by the
t there is sufficient time
iay be meetings set up
finless we receive notice
what we are made aware.
VENT
uncil adjourned