HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-0926SSNO. 1
CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION
TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers, dated
September 21, 2007, DAVID A. FRANCZYK, President of the Common Council, has called a Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in the Council
Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on all items relating to 1.) Restore NY Communities Initiative Program
Yours very truly,
Gerald A. Chwalinski
City Clerk
September 21, 2007
Hon. David A. Franczyk
President Common Council
1315 City Hall
Buffalo, New York
Dear Sir:
WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that you call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the
Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on
All items pertaining to
1. Restore NY Communities Initiative Program
We request that this September 26, 2007 at 10:00 A.M.
Dominic Bonifacio
Michael Kearns
Joseph Golombek
Demone Smith
Richard Fontana
Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the City of Buffalo, each of the following named members of the Common Council, to wit:
DOMINIC BONIFACIO
RICHARD FONTANA
MICHAEL KEARNS BONNIE E. RUSSELL
BRIAN DAVIS
JOSEPH GOLOMBEK
MICHAEL LOCURTO
DEMONE SMITH
hereby states that he /she received twenty -four (24) hours' notice of the time and purpose of the Special Meeting of the Common Council duly called to be held on
September 26, 2007 at 10:00 A.M.
Dominic Bonifacio
Michael Kearns
Joseph Golombek
Demone Smith
Richard Fontana
Michael LoCurto
Brian Davis
Bonnie Russell
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF ERIE) ss:
CITY OF BUFFALO)
On this 21 st day of September 2007, before me, the subscribers,
personally appeared
To me known to be the same persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and they duly and severally acknowledged to me that they executed
the same.
Commissioner of Deeds, in and for
Gerald Chwalinski
the City of Buffalo, N.Y. My Commission expires 12/31/08
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 2
RECALL OF ITEM #94
CCP #94, 9/18/2007
The Common Council is requesting the Recall of item #94 CCP 9/18/07, due to a need to amend the item.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 3
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE
CITY OF BUFFALO'S APPLICATION FOR THE RESTORE NY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE PROGRAM
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: ITEM NO. 147, C.C.P. 9/4/07
Department requests your Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing and to direct the publication of a notice of said hearing. In the interest of time and
anticipating that Your Honorable Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for
your action.
After the Public Hearing is held, Your Honorable Body may adopt a Resolution endorsing Department's application for up to $30 Million funding for strategically
targeted demolitions and rehabilitations in the City of Buffalo through the Restore NY program.
RECEIVED AND FILED
Motion by Mr. Bonifacio That the hearing be opened 2 nd by Mr. Davis
Public Hearing Restore NY Communities Initiative Program Speakers
Richard Tobe Permits
CM Fontana
CM Davis
Tim Wanamaker
CM Smith
Matt Bflo Niagara Medical Campus
CM Bonifacio
Janet Meislman- Consultant
Motion by Mr. Bonifacio that the hearing be closed 2 nd by Mr. Davis
Motion to Recess until 1 pm
ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO'S APPLICATION FOR THE RESTORE NY
COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE PROGRAM
CCP #147 9/4/07)
The Empire State Development Corporation will fund demolition grants through the competitive Restore New York Program. The application deadline is September
28, 2007.
Following the September 26, 2007 Public Hearing to address the proposed candidates for inclusion in the application, the Department requests your Honorable Body
to take immediate action to Approve the City of Buffalo's application for up to $30 million of funding for strategically targeted demolitions in the City of Buffalo and to
authorize all other actions required to receive the grant. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have
taken the liberty to prepare a Resolution for your consideration.
RECEIVED AND FILED
RECONVENE AT 1 PM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT
BONIFACIO, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, KEARNS, LOCURTO, SMITH
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BY: MR. BONIFACIO
RESTORE NY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE - MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The City of Buffalo has a large stock of vacant and dilapidated structures
causing a blighting effect on their surrounding neighborhoods;
WHEREAS, In the 2006 -2007 enacted New York State Budget, Empire State
Development Corporation received a $300 million appropriation to implement Restore
NY Communities Initiative;
WHEREAS The Restore NY Communities Initiative is a municipal grant program created for the sole purpose of revitalizing urban areas and stabilizing
neighborhoods as a means to attract residents and businesses;
WHEREAS The Restore NY Communities Initiative will fund municipally sponsored projects for the demolition, deconstruction, rehabilitation or reconstruction of
vacant or obsolete structures;
WHEREAS The Restore NY Communities Initiative will enable Buffalo to aggressively target demolition worthy structures for neighborhood revitalization efforts,
consistent with the City of Buffalo Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS Targeted demolitions in economically distressed areas, Empire Zones and Renewal Communities within the City of Buffalo will bolster economic
development opportunities;
WHEREAS The City of Buffalo will prepare and submit an application for the Restore NY Communities Initiative seeking funding in the amount of up to $30 million
for the demolition of derelict structures in targeted, economically distressed areas of Buffalo;
WHEREAS The City of Buffalo Common Council endorses the application for funding
through the Restore NY Communities Initiative;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That 564 Dodge Street and 640 Ellicott be included in the Restore NY 2007 -2008 Grant Application
That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documentation necessary to apply, accept and administer said grant funding
PASSED
AYES - 8 NOES -0
NO. 6
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mr. Bonifacio, Seconded by Mrs. Russell, the Council adjourned at 2:15 pm
GERALD A. CHWALINSKI
CITY CLERK