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COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
October 29, 2002
MAYOR
Hon. Anthony M. Masiello
COMPTROLLER
Anthony Nanula
COMMON COUNCIL
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
James W. Pitts
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Richard A. Fontana
MAJORITY LEADER
Rosemarie Lo Tempio
COUNCILMEMBERS -AT -LARGE
Beverly Gray
Charlie A. Fisher III
Rosemarie LoTempio
DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS
MARC A. COPPOLA - DELAWARE
BRIAN C. DAVIS - ELLICOTT
DAVID A. FRANCZYK- FILLMORE
RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY
ANTOINE M. THOMPSON - MASTEN
DOMINIC BONIFACIO - NIAGARA
JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. - NORTH
MARY M. MARTINO - SOUTH
BETTY JEAN GRANT - UNIVERSITY
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Marc Coppola,
Chairman, Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr., Mary
Martino, Antoine Thompson- Members
CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Mary M. Martino, Chairman,
Marc A. Coppola, Brian C. Davis, Richard Fontana, Betty Jean
Grant - Members
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Antoine
Thompson, Interim Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr. Brian C.
Davis, Joseph Golombek Jr., Beverly Gray, Rosemarie
LoTempio- Members
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Betty Jean Grant, Chairman,
Marc Coppola, Brian C. Davis, Charley H. Fisher III, David A.
Franczyk, Mary Martino- Members.
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana,
Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr., Brian C. Davis, Joseph
Golombek Jr., Betty Jean Grant, Rosemarie LoTempio,
Members
RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman
Charley H. Fisher III, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Charley H. Fisher III,
Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr., Brian C. Davis, David A.
Franczyk, Beverly Gray, Antoine Thompson; Members
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W.
Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio, Betty
Jean Grant, Joseph Golombek Jr.; Members
BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio,
Chairman, Richard Fontana, Mary M. Martino, James W. Pitts
ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James
W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio, Jr.,
Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr.
POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Dominic J.
Bonifacio Jr., Chairman, Brian C. Davis, Richard Fontana,
David A. Franczyk, Mary Martino, Charley Fisher III.
CORPORATION
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL - BUFFALO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2002
AT 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council,
and and Council Members Bonifacio, Coppola, Davis,
Fisher, Fontana, Franczyk, Golombek Grant, Gray,
LoTempio, Martino, and Thompson - 13.
ABSENT - None.
On a motion by Mrs. Grant, seconded by
Mr.Fisher, the minutes of the stated meeting held on
October 15, 2002 were approved.
FROM THE MAYOR
NO. 1
Appointment of Commissioner of Human Resources
Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Section 11 -2 of
Article I I of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, I hereby appoint
the following individual to serve as Commissioner of Human
Resources:
Leonard A. Matarese
1132 South Northlake Drive Hollywood, Florida 33019
(as of Nov. 4. 2002)
320 Sterling Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216
In compliance with the Charter, I convened a search
Committee consisting of the following: Mr.Charles Ohl, VP of
Human Resources of HSBC, Mr. James Schmit, a Labor
Relations Attorney with Damon & Morey, Mr. Edward Mahoney,
Former Commissioner of Civil Service, Mr. James Jarvis,
Director of Human Resources at SUNY at Buffalo and Ms.
Judith Shanley, Executive Director of Southeast Works. The
committee conducted the search process by advertising for the
position in the Buffalo News and The Challenger, reviewing the
resumes of more than twenty (20) individuals, interviewing
twelve (12) of those applicants, and recommending a group of
four (4) candidates to me. Mr. Matarese was one of the four
candidates submitted by the Search Committee.
Leonard A. Matarese is currently serving as the Village
Manager and Chief of Public Safety for Indian Creek Village,
Florida. Mr. Matarese has extensive senior executive, public
sector management experience and possesses impressive
credentials dealing with labor issues, personnel practices,
innovation and other employment matters. Over the past twenty
years he has served in similar roles in New Jersey, Illinois and
Rhode Island. Mr. Matarese, currently a resident of Florida, has
obtained a City of Buffalo residence and has enrolled his son in
St. Mark's School. He is anxious to return to the Buffalo, his
hometown. Mr. Matarese's resume is attached for your review.
Leonard Matarese received his Master of Public Administration
from Florida Atlantic State University and his Bachelor of Arts
from Rutgers University.
I hereby certify that that the above named individual is fully
qualified to serve as Commissioner of Human Resources.
To accommodate Mr. Matarese's transition from his current
position and residence, this appointment is effective December
16, 2002.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE DIVISION OF
COLLECTIONS
No. 2
Re- appointment of Members to the
Buffalo Preservation Board
Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Article 11, Section
337 -3, Part II of the Code of the City of Buffalo, I hereby
re- appoint the following individuals to the Buffalo Preservation
Board for a term commencing immediately and will expire
August 31, 2005.
Christopher F. Guerra 513 Virginia Street Buffalo, 14202
Arlette Klaric, Ph.D. 312 Parker Avenue Buffalo, 14216
1 hereby certify that the above named individuals are fully
qualified to serve as members of the Buffalo Preservation
Board.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL AND XHE DIVISION OF
COLLECTIONS
No. 3
"Capital Budget 2003 Recommendations & 5 -Year Plan"
I hereby submit my recommendation for a City of Buffalo
2003 Capital Expenditure Budget of $2,410,000 for new city
projects.
In recommending individual expenditures, my administration
has thoroughly reviewed the recommendations forwarded by
PROCEEDINGS
the Office of the Comptroller and the Citizens' Planning Council
(CPC).
The new capital projects in my recommended budget include:
1. Citywide Building Improvements
750,000
2. Fire Truck (Purchase)
980,000
3. Historical Society Improvements
100,000
4. Intermodal Transportation Center
480,000
5. Museum of Science Improvements
100,000
$2,410,000
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
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No. 4
China Star Restaurant
1563 -1565 Hertel Ave.
Sidewalk cafe a railing
Item No. 77, C.C.P. 10/15/2002
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held
Tuesday, October 22, 2002, considered the matter captioned
above pursuant to Section 413 -59, 413 -67 and 511 -59 of the
Buffalo Code, Sidewalk cafes, Encroachment Regulations and
Hertel Avenue District, respectively.
The applicant seeks to encroach the right -of -way with the
installation of a 111 x34'sidewalk caf6 with a railing that will
enclose the caf6 and an existing handicap ramp at 1563 -1565
Hertel Avenue. Under SEQR the proposed sidewalk caf6 and
railing encroachments are considered unlisted actions which
may be studied through uncoordinated review.
The Planning Board voted to approve sidewalk caf6
and railing with the following conditions:
1. A mere license is issued for the encroachment;
2. No outside music is allowed;
3. No outside trash receptacles are allowed;
4. Closing of the caf6 at 11 P.M.
5. A minimum of 41 of unobstructed sidewalk with a
vertical clearance must be maintained year round.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 5
Renew Lease Agreement between the City of Buffalo and
Seneca Babcock Community Association for Use of 1168
Seneca Street.
Pursuant to Item No. 18, C.C.P 1/20/98 Your Honorable
Body authorized a five- (5) year lease agreement between the
City of Buffalo and Seneca Babcock Community Association
for the use of city -owned property located 1168 Seneca Street.
This lease was for the period of January 1, 1998 through
December 31, 2002.
The Office of Strategic Planning and the Division of Real
Estate, has received a request the Seneca Babcock
Community Association to renew their lease for another five (5)
year period to commence on January 1, 2003 and expire on
December 31, 2007.
The rental will remain at One dollar ($1.00) per year and all
other terms and conditions of said lease shall remain the same.
This office recommends that Your Honorable Body renew their
present lease agreement for additional five - (5) year period to
commence on January 1, 2003 and expire December 31, 2007.
1 am further recommending that Your Honorable Body
authorize the Corporation Counsel to Prepare the necessary
documents to renew said lease and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the same.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Office of Strategic
Planning dated October 21, 2002, be received and filed; and
That the Executive Director of Strategic Planning be, and he
hereby is authorized to renew the lease between the City and
Seneca Babcock Community Association, for use of 1168
Seneca Street for an additional five (5) year term commencing
on January 1, 2003 and expiring December 31, 2007. That the
Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary
lease renewal and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the
same.
Passed
AYES -13- NOES -0
No 6
Response - School No. 76 on Monroe /Howard
(a.k.a. 57 Howard)
Item No. 54, C.C.P. 10/1/02
The above referenced item is a communication from
Superintendent of Schools, Marion Canedo, advising the City of
Buffalo that the Board of Education no longer has a need for
Schoo4 No. 75 located at 57 Howard and is returning
jurisdiction of the property to the City of Buffalo, as of
November 1, 2002.
Properties no longer needed for public purposes are
transferred to the Division of Real Estate for disposition In
accordance with Article 27 of the City Charter.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the
abandonment /sale of School No. 75 and that the property be
disposed of by the Division of Real Estate in accordance with
Article 27 of the City Charter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 7
Results of Negotiations
311 Grider, 302.20' N Delavan
Vacant Lot: 30'x 120'
Assessed Valuation: $3,200
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,
has received a request to purchase 311 Grider Street from Mr.
John S. Eberle, 315 Grider Street, Buffalo, New York 14215.
Mr. Eberle owns a one family dwelling at 315 Grider Street,
which adjoins 311 Grider Street. He intends to use the property
for extra yard space.
The Division of Inspections and the Division of Collections have
no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding taxes,
building code violations, or other liens owed to the City of
Buffalo by the purchaser.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by
Ms. Susan Fretz, appraiser, of KLW Residential, Inc., 247
Cayuga Road, Buffalo, New York 14225. she has estimated the
value of the parcel to be five hundred dollars ($500), fourteen
cents ($.14) per square foot. The Division of Real Estate has
investigated sales in similar properties in the subject. area. Sale
prices range from seventeen cents ($.17) to twenty -seven
cents ($.27) per square foot.
The results of our negotiations are that Mr. John Eberle has
agreed and is prepared to pay eight hundred dollars ($800),
twenty -two cents (.22) per square foot for this parcel. He has
also agreed to pay for the Cost Of the appraisal, transfer tax,
recording fee's and cost of the legal description.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale
of 311 Grider Street to Mr. John S. Eberle in the amount of
eight hundred dollars ($800). 1 am further recommending that
the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for
the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute
the same.
Mrs LoTempio Moved:
That the executive of Strategic Planning be and hereby is
authorized to accept the offer of Mr. John S. Eberle in the
amount of $800.00 for the purchase of 31 Grider Street. That
the Corporation Counsel be hereby authorized to prepare the
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the same.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES -0
No. 8
Results of Negotiations
1429 Jefferson, 60'N Woodlawn
Lot Size: 31'x 107'
Assessed Valuation: $3,300
1431 Jefferson 81.69'N Woodlawn
Lot Size: 30'x 107'
Assessed Valuation: $3,200
1433 Jefferson, 111.59' N Woodlawn
Lot Size: 80'x 107'
Assessed Valuation: $8,600
The office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
received a request from Mr. Mark Davis, 225 Winston Road,
Buffalo, New York 14216 to acquire the above mentioned
properties for the construction of a self service coin operated
car wash. The properties consist of three vacant lots all
adjoining each other.
The Division of Inspections and the Division of Collections have
no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding taxes,
building code violations, or other liens owed to the City of
Buffalo by the purchaser.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr.
Howard Schultz, appraiser, 360 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo,
New York 14202. He has estimated the value of the three lots
to be twenty one thousand dollars
($21,000), one dollar and thirty -eight cents ($1.38), per square
foot. The Division of Real Estate has reviewed the sales of
similar properties in the area., sales prices range from
eighty -three cents ($.83) to two dollars and sixty -three cents
($2.63) per square foot.
The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Mark Davis has
agreed and is prepared to pay fifteen thousand dollars
($15,000), one dollar and twelve cents ($1.12), per square foot.
He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer
tax, recording fee's and legal descriptions. The purchase is
contingent upon the purchaser obtaining an Environmental
Study and /or testing acknowledging that there are no
environmental problems with these parcels.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale
of 1429, 1431 and 1433 Jefferson Avenue to Mr. Mark Davis in
the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)). 1 am further
recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the same.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the Executive Director of Strategic
Planning be and he hereby is authorized to accept the offer of
Mr. Mark Davis in the amount of $15,000 for the purchase of
1429, ±431 and 1433 Jefferson Ave. That the Corporation
Counsel be hereby authorized to prepare the necessary
documents for the transfer of the title and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the same.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES -0
Results of Negotiations
25 Mariner, 224' N Virginia
Vacant Lot: 28' x 100'
Assessed Valuation: Land $10,200
Total: $153,000
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
received a request to purchase 25 Mariner Street from Mr.
Stephen C. Schroeck and Mr. Brian E. Wolf of Nickel City
Development, LLC, 123 St. James Place, Buffalo, New York
14222. Mr. Schroeck and Mr. Wolf intend to bring the property
into code compliance and use as income property. They have
provided proof of financial ability to complete the cost of
purchase and repairs. Repairs to the structure are estimated at
sixty thousand dollars ($60,000).
The property consists of three story brick apartment building in
fair to
poor condition, situate on a lot 281 x 1001. The property was
acquired by the City of Buffalo through tax foreclosure in 1999.
The property is located in the Allentown Preservation District.
There have been no serious offers for the property, since being
acquired by the City.
The Division of Licenses and the Division of Collections have
no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding taxes,
building code violations, or other liens owed to the City of
Buffalo by the purchasers.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by
Joseph M. Whittington, appraiser, Cash Realty of W.N.Y., Inc.,
1325 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14209. He has estimated
the value of the property to be fifty two thousand dollars
($52,000). The Division of Real Estate has reviewed the sales
of similar properties in the area, sales prices, per square foot
living area, range from three dollars and five cents ($3.05) to
nine dollars and ninety -six cents ($9.96) per square foot.
The result of our negotiations are that Mr. Schroeck and Mr..
Wolf have agreed and are prepared to pay thirty thousand
dollars ($30,000), five dollars ($5.00) per square foot, for this
property, and commit sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) toward
the rehabilitation of the property. They have also agreed to pay
for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fee's and
cost of the legal description.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale
of 25 Mariner Street to Mr. Stephen C. Schroeck and Mr. Brian
E. Wolf for thirty thousand dollars ($30,000). 1 am further
recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the same.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 10
Utility Easement Agreement
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
for Use of 214 Easton - School No. 82
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,
has received the attached easement agreement from Niagara
Mohawk Power Corporation for use of city owned property
located at 214 Easton - School No. 82. They are requesting a
utility easement for property as described in the attached
proposed easement "Exhibit A ".
Niagara Mohawk has indicated that this easement is necessary
for a school upgrade project.
This office has contacted the Corporation Counsel's Office &
the Dept. of Public Works and they both have indicated that
they have no objections and /or conditions in reference to the
attached proposed easement.
I am, therefore, recommending that Your Honorable Body
approve this easement agreement and authorize the Mayor to
execute the same.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Office of Strategic
Planning dated
October 21, 2002, be received and filed; and
That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into an
easement with the City and Niagara Mohawk Power
Corporation, for use of 214 Easton - School No. 82.
Passed.
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 11
Utility Easement Agreement
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
for Use of 114 Appenheimer and
1823 Fillmore - Lydia T. Wright
School of Excellence
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,
has received the attached easement agreement from Niagara
Mohawk Power Corporation for use of city owned property
located at 114 Appenheimer & 1823 Fillmore (Lydia T. Wright
School of Excellence). They are requesting a utility easement
for property as described in the attached proposed easement
"Exhibit A ".
Niagara Mohawk has indicated that this easement is necessary
for a school upgrade project.
This office has contacted the Corporation Counsel's Office &
the Dept. of Public Works and they both have indicated that
they have no objections and /or conditions in reference to the
attached proposed easement.
I am, therefore, recommending that Your Honorable Body
approve this easement agreement and authorize the Mayor to
execute the same.
Mrs.LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Office of Strategic
Planning dated October 21, 2002, be received and filed; and
That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into an
easement with the City and Niagara Mohawk Power
Corporation, for use of 114 Appenheimer & 1823 Fillmore
(Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence).
Passed.
AYES -13- NOES -0
No. 12
Utility Easement Agreement
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
for Use of 124 Tacoma - School No. 81
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,
has received the attached easement agreement from Niagara
Mohawk Power Corporation for use of city owned property
located at 124 Tacoma (School No. 81). They are requesting a
utility easement for property as described in the attached
proposed easement "Exhibit A ".
Niagara Mohawk has indicated that this easement is necessary
for a school upgrade project.
This office has contacted the Corporation Counsel's Office &
the Dept. of Public Works and they both have indicated that
they have no objections and /or conditions in reference to the
attached proposed easement.
I am, therefore, recommending that Your Honorable Body
approve this easement agreement and authorize the Mayor to
execute the same.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Office of Strategic
Planning dated October 21, 2002, be received and filed; and
That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into an
easement with the City and Niagara Mohawk Power
Corporation, for use of 124 Tacoma (School No. 8 1).
Passed.
AYES -13- NOES -0
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
No. 13
Certificate of Necessity
Transfer of Funds
Police - Legal Services
Law Department - Legal Services
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula,
Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to §20 -12 of the
Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $20,000 be
transferred from Police - Legal Services and reappropriated, as
set forth below:
From:
Police
12020006 - 432003 Legal Services
$ 20,000
To:
Law Department
10546006- 432003 Legal Services
$ 20,000
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
No. 14
APPOINTMENTS - REAPPORTIONMENT COMMITTEE
I hereby appoint Antoine Thompson as Chairman to the
Reapportionment Committee and appoint the following
Councilmembers as members of this Special Committee:
Charlie Fisher III
Beverly Gray
Betty Jean Grant
Brian Davis
I will also serve as a member of this Special Committee.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 15
Subcontracting of Recycling Service
As you may know, the undersigned represents AFSCME
Local 264.
The purpose of this correspondence is to advise you that it is
our position that the decision to subcontract the recycling
service must be approved by the Common Council. Therefore,
any contract with a private contractor for this purpose without
Council approval will be null and void.
Respectfully we request that you review this situation so the
proper procedures are followed with the Common Council.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TAYLOR
LAW IMPASSE
No. 16
Public Hearing- Redistricting Map
I am requesting that the Common Council Reapportionment
Committee hold a Public Hearing on the newly approved
Redistricting Map.
This map has been riled with the Board of Elections, but not
with the Common Council. Additionally, changes have been
made to the map, but have not been presented to the Common
Council.
I am requesting the City Clerk to provide a copy of the map and
metes and bounds to the Committee so that it can be property
presented to the public.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
REAPPORTIONMENT
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS
AND STREETS
No. 17
Notification Serial # 9511
Permissive Parking - Repeal
on Moselle Street, west side
between East Delavan Avenue
and a point 125' south therefrom.
Item No. 147, C.C.P. 10/01/02
PERMISSIVE PARKING - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing. amending. or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to he effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as ail item
business.
That part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
therefrom the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING
PERMISSIVE PARKING LOCATION
Moselle Street, west side
between East Delavan Avenue
and a point 125' south therefrom.
PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY
2 hour parking
7amto7pm
Except Sunday
This action is being taken in response to the above referenced
Common Council Proceedings (see next serial).
Notification Serial # 9512
Install No Parking
on Moselle Street, west side
between East Delavan Avenue
and a point 250' south therefrom.
Item No. 147, C.C.P. 10/01/02
NO PARKING - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing., amending, Or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances.
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY
Moselle Street, west side
between East Delavan Avenue
and a point 250' south therefrom.
PROHIBITED PERIOD
8 am to 10 am and
4pmto7pm
Monday through Friday
This action is being taken in response to the above referenced
Common Council Proceedings (see previous serial).
Notification Serial #9613
Repeal Alternate Parking — Type I
Various Locations
(see list below)
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPEI) - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
therefrom the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION
HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Ryan St. Seneca St. to South No Parking
4pm
Sun to 4pm Wed
Frank Ave. North No Parking
4pm
Wednesday to 4pm Sunday
Geary St. Seneca St. to North No Parking
7pm Sunday to 6pm Wednesday
Frank Ave. South No Parking
7pm Wed to 6pm Sunday
Weyand St. Seneca St. to South No Parking
4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday
Frank Ave. North No Parking
4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday
Kamper Ave. Seneca St. to North No Parking
4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday
Frank Ave. South No Parking
4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday
Norman Ave. Seneca St. to South No Parking
4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday
Frank Ave North No Parking
4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday
Zittel St Seneca St. to Southeast No Parking
4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday
Pritchard St. Northwest No Parking
4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday
Frank Ave. Mineral Sp Rd. to Northeast No Parking
4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday
Pritchard St. Southwest No Parking
4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday
This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K
parking. This parking follows the same principals as the
existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since
the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but
changes the parking "switch- over" days to Mondays and
Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and
changes the "switch- over" times to 6:OOpm (as opposed to
4:OOpm).
Notification Serial # 9614
Install Alternate Parking - Type 2K
Various Locations
(see list below)
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 2K) - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION
HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Ryan St. Seneca St. to Northwest No
Parking 6pm
Sun to 6pm
Frank Ave. Southwest No
Parking 6pm
Wednesday to 6pm Sunday
Geary St. Seneca St. to Northwest No Parking 6pm
Sunday to 6pm Wednesday
Frank Ave. Southwest No Parking
6pm Wed to 6pm Sunday
Weyand St. Seneca St. to Northwest No Parking 6pm Sunday
to 6pm Wednesday
Frank Ave Southwest No
Parking 6pm Wednesday to 6pm Sunday
Kamper Ave. Seneca St. to Northwest No Parking 6pm
Sunday to 6pm Wednesday
Frank Ave Southwest No Parking
6pm Wednesday to 6pm Sunday
Norman Ave. Seneca St. to Northwest No Parking
6pm Sunday to 6pm Wednesday
Frank Ave Southwest No
Parking 6pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday
Zittel St Seneca St. to Northwest No
Parking 6pm Sunday to 6pm Wednesday
Pritchard St. Northwest No Parking
6pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday
Frank Ave. Mineral Sp Rd. to Southwest No Parking
6pm Sunday to 6pm Wednesday
Pritchard St. Northwest No
Parking 6pm Wednesday to 6pm Sunday
This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K
parking. This parking follows the same principals as the
existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since
the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but
changes the parking "switch- over" days to Mondays and
Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and
changes the "switch- over" times to 6:OOpm (as opposed to
4:OOpm).
Notification Serial # 9616
Repeat Alternate Parking - Type I
Various Locations
(see list below)
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
therefrom the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION
HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Bryant St. Main St. to South No Parking 4pm
Sunday to 4pm Wednesday
Delaware Ave. North No Parking 4pm
Wednesday to 4pm Sunday
Bryant St. Delaware Ave. to South No Parking 4pm
Sunday to 4pm Wednesday
170' east of Oakland PI. North No Parking 4pm
Wednesday to 4pm Sunday
Bryant St. Ashland Ave. to South No Parking
4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday
Richmond Ave.North No Parking
4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday
This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K
parking. This parking follows the same principals as the
existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since
the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but
changes the parking "switch - over" days to Mondays and
Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and
changes the "switch- over" times to 6:OOpm (as opposed to
4:OOpm).
Notification Serial # 9616
Install Alternate Parking - Type 2K
Various Locations
(see list below)
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 2K) - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION
HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Bryant St. Main St. to North No Parking 6pm
Sunday to 6pm Wednesday
Delaware Ave. South No Parking 6pm
Wednesday to 6pm Sunday
Bryant St. Delaware Ave. to North No Parking 6pm
Sunday to 6pm Wednesday
170' east of Oakland PI. South No Parking 6pm
Wednesday to 6pm Sunday
Bryant St. Ashland Ave. to North No Parking
6pm Sunday to 6pm Wednesday
Richmond Ave.South No Parking
6pm Wednesday to 6pm Sunday
This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K
parking. This parking follows the same principals as the
existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since
the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but
changes the parking "switch- over" days to Mondays and
Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and
changes the "switch- over" times to 6:OOpm (as opposed to
4:OOpm).
Notification Serial #9517
Permissive Parking - Repeal
Various Locations
(see list below)
PERMISSIVE PARKING - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
therefrom the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING
PERMISSIVE PARKING LOCATION
Bryant Street, north side
between Main Street
and Delaware Avenue
PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING
2 hour parking
7:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
PERMISSIVE PARKING LOCATION
Bryant Street, south side
between Main Street
and Delaware Avenue
PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING
2 hour parking
7:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
This action is being taken in conjunction with the new Alternate
Type 2K parking being installed on this street. It is necessary to
maintain the two hour time limit currently posted on this street
on the days when parking is allowed. (See next serial.)
NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9518
PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
(SEE LIST BELOW)
PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That that part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 Of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING
PERMISSIVE PKG LOCATION PER OF PERM PARKING
Bryant Strect, north side 2 hour parking
between Main Street and 7:00 am to 4:00 pin
Delaware Avenue Friday, Saturday, Monday
Bryant Street, south side 2 hour parking
between Main Street and 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
Delaware Avenue Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday
This action is being taken in conjunction with the new Alternate
Type 2K parking being installed on this street. It is necessary to
maintain the two hour time limit currently posted on this street
on the days when parking is allowed. (See previous serial.)
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9519 REPEAL ONE -WAY
STREET DIRECTION FOURTH STREET - NORTHBOUND
FROM PENNSYLVANIA STREET TO JERSEY STREET
ONE -WAY STREET DIRECTION - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That that part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of
the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the
following: ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION
NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC
MOVEMENT
Fourth Street from northbound
Pennsylvania Street to Jersey Street
This action is being taken in conjunction with the Lakeview
Family Homes road construction and infrastructure
improvements.
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9520 REPEAL ONE -WAY
STREET DIRECTION FOURTH STREET - SOUTHBOUND
FROM PENNSYLVANIA STREET TO HUDSON STREET
ONE -WAY STREET DIRECTION - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That that part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of
the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the
following:
ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION
NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC
MOVEMENT
Fourth Street from Pennsylvania southbound
Street to Hudson Street
This action is being taken in conjunction with the Lakeview
Family Homes road construction and infrastructure
improvements.
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9521 NO STANDING - REPEAL
ON LAKEVIEW AVENUE, WEST SIDE BETWEEN PORTER
AVENUE AND PENNSYLVANIA STREET
NO STANDING - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days
after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the
agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
therefrom the following: NO STANDING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HWY PROHIBITED PERIOD -
DAILY
Lakeview Avenue, west side At all times
between Porter Avenue and Pennsylvania Street
This action is being taken in conjunction with the Lakeview
Family Homes road construction and infrastructure
improvements.
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9522
INSTALL ALTERNATE PARKING - TYPE I
LAKEVIEW AVENUE BETWEEN
PORTER AVENUE AND PENNSYLVANIA STREET
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances', as stated below, to be effective forty five days
after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the
agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Lakeview Avenue, northeast side 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday to 4:00
between Porter Avenue and p.m.
Sunday
Pennsylvania Street
Lakeview Avenue, southwest side 4:00 p.m. Sunday to
between Porter Avenue and 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Pennsylvania Street
This action is being taken in conjunction with the Lakeview
Family Homes road construction and infrastructure
improvements.
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9523 REPEAL NO PARKING ON
JERSEY STREET, SOUTHEAST SIDE BETWEEN THE
NEW YORK THRUWAY AND SEVENTH STREET
NO PARKING - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days
after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the
agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
therefrom the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Jersey Street, southeast side between At all
times
the New York Thruway and Seventh Street
This action is being taken in conjunction with the Lakeview
Family Homes road construction and infrastructure
improvements.
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9524
INSTALL ALTERNATE PARKING - TYPE I
JERSEY STREET BETWEEN
FOURTH STREET AND LAKEVIEW AVENUE
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Jersey Street, southeast side 4:00 p.m. Wednesday to
between Fourth Street 4:00 p.m. Sunday
and Lakeview Avenue
Jersey Street, northwest side 4:00 p.m. Sunday to
between Fourth Street 4:00 p.m. Wednesday
and Lakeview Avenue
This action is being taken in conjunction with the Lakeview
Family Homes road construction and infrastructure
improvements.
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9525
INSTALL NO PARKING
ON JERSEY STREET, SOUTHEAST SIDE BETWEEN
LAKEVIEW AVENUE AND SEVENTH STREET
NO PARKING - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAYPROHIBITED
PERIOD
Jersey Street, southeast side At all times.
between Lakeview Avenue
and Seventh Street
This action is being taken in conjunction with the Lakeview
Family Homes road construction and infrastructure
improvements.
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9526 INSTALL NO PARKING ON
JERSEY STREET, SOUTHEAST SIDE BETWEEN THE
NEW YORK THRUWAY (190) AND FOURTH STREET
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo„ the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days
after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the
agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Jersey Street, southeast side At all
times
between the New York Thruway
(190) and Fourth Street
This action is being taken in conjunction with the Lakeview
Family Homes road construction and infrastructure
improvements.
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9527 INSTALL NO PARKING
ON ALDEN AVENUE, BOTH SIDES BETWEEN KENMORE
AVENUE AND HECLA STREET
NO PARKING - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Alden Avenue, both sides between 1:30 am
to 7:00 am
Kenmore Avenue and Hecla Street
This action is being taken at the request of the residents of
Alden Avenue.
NUMBER 9513 to 9518 RECEIVED AND FILED THE
REMAINDER TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 18
REPORT OF BIDS
EAST CLINTON LIBRARY
ROOF RECONSTRUCTION
I advertised for on September 10, 2002 and received the
following sealed formal proposals for the East Clinton Library,
Roof Reconstruction, which were publicly opened and read on
September 24, 2002.
All Weather Contractors $ 60,144.00
510 Ellicott, Cheektowaga, NY
Jameson Roofing $ 91,360.00
3761 E Lake Rd, Dunkirk, NY
Progressive Roofing $ 97,560.00
325 Grote, Buffalo, NY
Jos. A. Sanders & Sons $110,904.00
P 0 Box 814, Buffalo, NY
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
statement of all bids received. All Weather's bid was for using a
roof system that did not meet the specifications. They were
given a second opportunity to resubmit the proposed roof
system, but again submitted a system that did not meet
specifications. Their bid was therefore rejected as
unresponsive. Therefore, Jameson Roofing, in the amount of
Ninety One Thousand Three Hundred Sixty and 00/100 Dollars
($91,360.00) is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance
with the plans and specifications.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the
work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this project are
available in CPF 36321806 445100 - Buildings.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 23, 2002, be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets,
be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the East
Clinton Library, Roof Reconstruction, to All Weather
Contractors, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of
$60,144. Funds for the project are available in CPF 36321806
445 100 - Division of Buildings.
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REPORT OF BIDS
BUFFALO ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
CAMP CONSERVATION
I advertised for on September 26, 2002 and
received the
following sealed formal bids for the Buffalo Zoological
Gardens,
Camp Conservation, which were publicly opened
and read on
October 17, 2002.
General Construction Base Bid
Alternate
GC -1
Allgaier Construction $620,500
$21,000
4790 Thompson, Clarence, NY
The Peyton Barlow Co. $672,300
$19,800
360 Delaware, Buffalo, NY
Summit Construction $676,000
$21,000
6 Lancaster Pkwy, Lancaster, NY
Picone Construction $677,000
$19,900
8680 Main St., Williamsville, NY
C. Nichter, Inc. $677,000
$20,000
30 Wildwood, Lancaster, NY
Paragon Northeast $680,000
$20,050
434 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY
New Era Construction $685,000
($19,400)
200 Roosevelt, Tonawanda, NY
Kirst Construction $691,000
$21,000
7170 Boston State, N Boston, NY
The Hadala Corp. $699,000
$20,000
325 Grote, Buffalo, NY
Wilsandra Construction $744,000 $20,800
300 Camden, Buffalo, NY
Patrick Development $745,300 $20,500
8610 Transit, E Amherst, NY
Gianadda Construction $747,900 $33,900
786 Terrace, Depew, NY
Calamar Construction $759,000 $20,000
3790 Commerce, Wheaffield, NY
Concept Construction $773,000 $20,500
2555 Transit, Elma, NY
Alternate GC -1: Delete all laminated glass at exhibits and
provide laminated with anti - reflective, anti -glare coating.
Plumbing Work Base Bid
D V Brown & Associates $ 87,200
567 Vickers, Tonawanda, NY
J. Horace Seager & Son $ 87,970
865 87th St, Niagara Falls, NY
L C Mechanical $ 88,400
319 Vulcan, Buffalo, NY
Matthew Kandefer, Inc.
$104,429
2215 Broadway, Buffalo, NY
Mechanical Work Base Bid
Mollenberg Betz
$288,000
300 Scott, Buffalo, NY
R P Mechanical $291,192
7165 Genesee, Springville, NY
D V Brown & Associates $292,200
567 Vickers, Tonawanda, NY
J. W. Danforth $303,700
1940 Fillmore, Buffalo, NY
J. Horace Seager & Son $321,000
865 87th St, Niagara Falls, NY
Northeast Mechanical Inc. $379,000
137 Sawyer, Depew, NY
Electrical Work Base Bid
Tunney Electric $144,868
8565 Roll Rd, Clarence Ctr, NY
CIR Electric $152,834
2750 Kenmore, Tonawanda, NY
Frey Electric $154,000
100 Pearce, Tonawanda, NY
Electrical Service Systems $160,000
35 Lee, Buffalo, NY
O'Connell Electric $165,200
830 Phillips, Victor, NY
Industrial Power & Lighting $154,900
701 Seneca, Buffalo, NY
Weydman Electric $173,700
747 Young, Tonawanda, NY
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
statement of all bids received and that the following are the
lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the plans and
specifications:
General Construction: Allgaier Construction with a Base Bid of
$620,500.00, add Alternate G -1 in the amount of $21,000.00,
for a total bid of $641,500.00. Plumbing Work: D V Brown &
Associates in the amount of $87,200.00. Mechanical Work:
Mollenberg Betz in the amount of $288,000.00. Electrical
Work: Tunney Electric in the amount of $144,868.00.
The total bid price is $1,161,568.00, Total estimate for this
work was $1,150,000.00.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the
work on the basis of the low bids. Funding for this project has
been provided by New York State, Erie County, and an
anonymous donor.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 22, 2002, be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets,
be, and he hereby is authorized to award contracts to the
lowest responsible bidders for the Buffalo Zoological Gardens,
Camp Conservation, for General Construction, to Allgaier
Construction with a Base Bid of $620,500.00, add Alternate G-
I in the amount of $2 1,000.00, for a total bid of $641,500.00,
for Plumbing Work, to D V Brown & Associates in the amount
of $87,200.00, for Mechanical Work, to Mollenberg Betz in the
amount of $288,000.00 for Electrical Work to Tunney Electric
in the amount of S 144,868.00. Funds for the project has been
provided by New York State, Erie County and an anonymous
donor.
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NO. 20
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
CHANGE ORDER NO. I
OVERLAY OF CITY PAVEMENTS - 2002, GR. #604
JANIK PAVING, INC. CONTRACT #92010685
1 hereby submit to our Honorable Body the following unit
price additions for the subject contract. This change order is
necessary for our department to perform additional paving
operations on Liberty /Shawnee Avenues and South Park Ring
Road.
In the area of Liberty /Shawnee Avenues we recently completed
a NYSDEC Brownsfields Project 9B00006 -9 which allowed
commercial development by the Laidlaw Corporation. As per
the attached correspondence of October 10, 2002 Laidlaw has
committed $10,000.00 towards completion of this work.
The work on the South Park Ring Road is being done in
conjunction with Assemblyman Brian Higgins and the
Olmstead Parks Conservancy who have secured various State
grants to reimburse the city for project costs.
Traffic
Bids available in Coty Clerk's Office
Original Contract Amount $616,968.00
Changer Order #1 $34,546.74
Total Contract $651,514.74
Funds are available in our Capital Projects Account
#30032106 -445 100 and permission is requested to accept
funds from Laidlaw and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy to
reimburse the City.
I respectfully certify that this change order is fair and equitable
for the work involved, and respectfully request that your
Honorable Body approve the subject change order and
authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue said
change order to Janik Paving, Inc.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 22, 2002, 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
Janik Paving, Inc., an increase in the amount of $34,546.74, as
more fully described in the above communication, for work
relating to Overlay of City Pavements - 2002, Group #604.
Funds for this project are available in Capital Projects Account
#30032106 -445 100; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be,
and he hereby is authorized to accept funds from Laidlaw and
the Olmsted Parks Conservancy to reimburse the City.
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NO. 21
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
JFK COMMUNITY CENTER
GYM FLOOR RECONSTRUCTION
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes
for the JFK Community Center, Gym Floor Reconstruction,
Nichter Associates, C #92010678.
1. Additional 600 sq ft of sanding and related
repairs to gym floor due to water damage. Add $8,740.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract
of Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 00/100 Dollars
($8,740.00).
Summary: Current Contract Amount $42,900.00
Amount of This Change Order ( #1)Add $ 8,740.00
Revised Contract Amount $51,640.00
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 CPF 36321506 445100 - Division
of Buildings.
I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a
change order to the contractor as set forth above.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the Commissioner of Public
Works, Parks and Streets be and he hereby is authorized to
issue change order #1 in the amount of $8,740.00 to Nichter
Associates , C392010678 in relations to JFK Community
Center Gym Floor Reconstruction. Funds are available in CPF
36321506 445/00 Division of Buildings
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NO. 22
CITY OWNED VACANT LOT AT
76 BUFFURN STREET
ITEM #183, CCP JUNE 25, 2002 AND ITEM #34 CCP JULY
23, 2002
In response to the above mentioned, the City Forester has
investigated the poison ivy located in. the City owned vacant lot
76 Buffum Street. He has advised us that that poison ivy is
Growing up the trunks of two trees and on the ground
surrounding these trees. Upon
Inspection of the lot at the beginning of August of this year, the
plant is isolated to this spot. He also sprayed roundup on the
poison ivy at the end of August in the hopes of killing the plant,
or at least reducing its ability to spread. The ivy is quite high on
the trees, and it would be a difficult task to remove the poison
ivy by hand. I recommend that we wait until winter, when the
leaves are off the plant, reducing the risk of infection to our
workers (luring removal.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS
SERVICES
NO. 23
LOVEJOY NEIGHBORHOOD REQUEST
REMOVAL OF WALDEN AVE. FROM TRUCK
ROUTE SYSTEM
#105 OF CCP 9/3/02
This is in response to a correspondence our department
received from the Lovejoy District Neighborhood Revitalization
Services Inc. requesting that a portion of Walden Ave. be
removed from the established truck route system in the City of
Buffalo.
Upon examining this matter it becomes apparent that in order
to facilitate this request truck traffic over (5) tons would have to
be eliminated between Bailey Ave. and Harlem Rd. Existing
truck traffic would be forced to other east -west routes to the
north and south such as Genesee, Broadway and William'r
Truck traffic over (5) tons necessary for local delivery would
still be allowed.
In order to enact /legislate this request the City would need
concurrence from the New York State Department of
Transportation ( NYSDOT) due to the fact that the section of
Walden Ave. east of Littlefield St. to Harlem Rd. is under their
jurisdiction. It is requested that Your Honorable Body refer the
request from the Lovejoy Neighborhood and this response to
NYSDOT for review and comment. Input should also be sought
from the Western New York Trucking Association and the N.Y.
State Motor Truck Association as to access requirements,
traffic volumes and routing in this area.
Pending input from these and other affected parties our
department will consider further actions in this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 24
PERMISSION TO ACCEPT FUNDS
CAMP CONSERVATION
BUFFALO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Permission is hereby requested to accept $330,000.00 the
Buffalo Zoo has received from an anonymous donor for the
Construction of Camp Conservation. New York State and Erie
County have provided the balance of funds for this project.
Camp Conservation is the second phase of the Main Animal
Building Restoration. The center portion of the facility currently
used to display nocturnal animals will be transformed into three
climate based exhibits including Tropical Rain Forest, Scrub
Forest, and Desert. Animal species in each exhibit will be those
considered endangered.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 18, 2002, be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be,
and he hereby is authorized to accept $330,600.00 for the
Buffalo Zoo from an anonymous donor for the Construction of
Camp Conservation. PASSED
AYES -13 NOES -0
NO. 25
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PERMISSION TO ACCEPT FUNDS
CAMP CONSERVATION
BUFFALO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
ITEM NO. 30, CCP 10/15/02
Camp Conservation is the second phase of the Main Animal
Building Restoration. The center portion of the facility currently
used to display nocturnal animals will be transformed into three
climate based exhibits including Tropical Rain Forest, Scrub
Forest, and Desert. Animal species in each exhibit will be those
considered endangered.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 26
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STITTS- CONCERNS - CONDITIONS
JOHNNIE B. WILEY SPORTS PAVILION
ITEM NO. 66, C.C.P. 10/15/02
The Division of Buildings, Mechanical Services, is
addressing the water damage. The mold was primarily found
on ceiling tile. These have been removed and new tiles have
been ordered. They will be installed when received, which
should be within the next two weeks. We will address and
repair the mold and mildew problems when we replace the tiles.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 27
ROOSEVELT PARK STEERING COMMITTEE
ITEM #67, C.C.P. 10/15/02
Attached please find my response to Ms. Diane Malone of
the Roosevelt Park Steering Committee, to her letter of October
5, 2002.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 28
SCHOOL 75 - MONROE ST. TO COB
ITEM #34, C.C.P. 10/15/02
Council staff has advised me that there is still a question as
to who will be responsible for the building that houses School
75, if and when, the Board of Education moves from the
building.
As stated in my previous communication, it is my
understanding that the title to all school buildings rests with the
City of Buffalo, not the Board of Education. Thus, if the Board
is no longer using the building, the Division of Real Estate is
responsible for the building.
You may want to seek the concurrence of the Corporation
Counsel's office.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 29
735 HUMBOLDT - MASTEN CAO
ITEM #32, C.C.P. OF 1/22/01
The referenced item is tabled in the Committee on
Community Development. The Committee has requested an
update on the status of this building.
We estimate the cost of the environmental remediation at
approximately $250,000 and general repairs to the building at
an additional $100,000.
I need to point out, however, that I have once again talked to the
Commissioner of Community Services, Donald Allen, and he
has advised me that 735 Humboldt is not needed in order to
properly run the City's programs. I must, therefore, question the
need to spend over $300,000 on a building that is not needed.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 30
VERIZON CORPORATION REQUEST EASEMENT - THE
DRIVE RIGHT OF WAY FOR INNER HARBOR FACILITIES.
Our department is in receipt of a easement request ( copy
attached) from the Verizon Corporation to facilitate work in
conjunction with the Inner Harbor Project.
The proposed easement would be on the south side of Marine
Dr. in the street R.O.W., behind the curb line, between Main
St. and Erie St.
Our department has no objection to the easement subject to
the following conditions:
1 . The attached easement description is reviewed and
approved by the Law Department and the Department of Public
Works, Parks and Streets.
2. The easement shall be for the exclusive use of Verizon and
no rights shall be conveyed to other entities allowing additional
wiring or facilities without consent from the City of Buffalo.
3. Verizon obtains all necessary permits to complete the work
and restore conditions in the right of way according to our
standard specifications and satisfaction of the City Engineer
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated October 24, 2002, be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be,
and he hereby is authorized to enter into an easement
agreement between the Buffalo Economic Renaissance
Corporation to Verizon New York, Inc. on the south side of
Marine Drive for Inner Harbor Facilities, with the conditions as
listed in the above communication.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES -0
NO. 31
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 21, 2002 to in the
Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of
Engineering to the Position of Bridge Operating Engineer,
Permanent Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of:$
28,519
Daniel H. Maloney„ 51 Trowbridge St., Buffalo, MY 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 32
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 21, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Buildings to the
Position of Supervisor of Building Construction, Permanent
Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $43,134
Patrick Sullivan, 70 Ashland Avenue, Buffalo 14222
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 33
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 21, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to
the Position of Supervisor of Waterway & Bridge Maintenance,
Permanent Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of :$
39,881.00
Donald Schieder, 1231 Kensington Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 34
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 14, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Water to the
Position of Water Meter Mechanic, Temporary
Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of
$33,350.00
Andrew Barth, 76 Remoleno, Buffalo, New York 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
NO. 35
J. GOLOMBEK -A. JAMISON & O- OPPOSE ISSUANCE -
ALCOHOL BEV. LIC. - 40 HARTMAN PLACE
[ITEM #80, C.C.P. OCTOBER 15, 2002:]
Operators of 40 Hartman Place, Buffalo, NY 14207 have
applied for liquor licenses in the past to sponsor youth "Rave"
events . At that time, the Fire Department and Buffalo Police
Department inspected the site and found numerous code
violations.
D- District Inspector, James Degenhart suggests that the Fire
Department re- inspect the building for code violations.
Otherwise, the Inspector has no legal objection to the liquor
license application.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 36
RESPONSE TO REQUEST REGARDING DRUG
ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS
ITEM NO. 59, C.C.P. 09/03/02 ITEM NO. 60, C.C.P. 09/03/02
In response to letters dated September 4 1 h and October 11
1 h, whereas the Common Council is requesting information
regarding the deposit of Drug Asset Forfeiture checks and their
usage, please be advised these funds are deposited into T & A
revenue account #20010000 389001 specifically set up for this
purpose. As indicated in the Guide to Equitable Sharing of
Federally Forfeited Property, these funds must be placed in a
separate account, accounted for separately, audited on a yearly
basis and must be used for law enforcement purposes only.
According to Departmental needs, these funds are
subsequently allocated to various expense subaccounts SEA
up for the monitoring of T & A Drug Asset Forfeiture funds.
These funds are then utilized, through the approval of the
Commissioner, to purchase items under the following expense
accounts, as stated in Single Page Communication to the
Common Council dated June 27 , 2002 and August 22 2002:
Educational Training and Seminars - needed for continuing
education of various personnel, such as Ethics training,
Homicide investigation, Evidence gathering, etc. Confidential
Funds - needed for ongoing investigations related to drug
trafficking, arrest of suspects and securing of additional
forfeited properties. Materials and Supplies - needed to
purchase items not funded in City Budget, but are necessary to
carry out day to day law enforcement activities. Firearms and
Weapons - no funds have been expended through this
account in a few years. Communications and Computers -
as indicated previously, needed to purchase technologically
advanced items not funded in the City Budget, but are
necessary to the Department. Purchase of Services - needed
to provide additional services to the Department, examples
such as installing data and phone lines, MCT repair,
evidence /gun shot residue testing, printing of case folders for
various squads. Building Improvements - needed for
necessary renovations to Departmental buildings, especially the
"older" buildings, such as Headquarters, Traffic and 635 Elk
Street. Vehicles - needed to secure additional undercover
vehicles for Narcotics operations. Operating Equipment -
needed for capital outlay purchases of equipment. As stated,
these are items not funded in City Budget, but are necessary
for the proper functioning of the Department. Some examples
are workstations, computer equipment, upgrade of existing
network, portable radios, MCT's, office furniture.
Funding amounts for each of the above expense categories
varies from year to year depending on Department need and
City funding provided for each fiscal year. In addition, as
mentioned above, this account is audited annually and a copy
of the audit report is filed with the Department of Audit &
Control and with the Common Council. The audit for fiscal year
ended June 30, 2001 has been completed and filed. Also, the
audit for fiscal year ended June 3 0th 2002 is scheduled for the
week of October 28th and must be completed before
December 31't. A copy of this audit will be filed, as in the past,
once it is complete.
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NO. 37
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 14, 2002 in the Department
of Police
to the Position of Detective Permanent Appointment at the Flat
Starting Salary of $ 50,635
Marvin Sanford, 173 Ranch Trail West, Amherst, N.Y. 14221
Michael O'Brien, 1309 Cresceht Dr., Derby, N.Y. 14047
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 38
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 14, 2002 in the Department
of Police
to the Position of: Detective Contingent Permanent Promotion
at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 50,635
Salvatore Valvo, 77 Bloomfield Ave., Buffalo, N,Y. 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE'
NO. 39
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 14, 2002 in the Department
of: Police
to the Position of Detective, Temporary Appointment at the Flat
Starting Salary of $ 50,635
Joseph Martin, 59 Ramsdell Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14216
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 40
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 14, 2002 in the Department
of: Police
to the Position of Police Lieutenant Permanent Appointment
at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 56,560
Michael McCarthy, 745 Bennett Rd., Angola, N.Y. 14006
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 41
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective'. October 14, 2002 in the Department
of: Police to the Position of Police Lieutenant, Contingent
Permanent
Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of $ 56,560
Marcia Scott, 17 Lennox, Snyder, N Y. 14226
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 42
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 14, 2002 in the Department of
Police
to the Position of: Police Officer, Permanent Appointment at
the Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 42,486
Deanna Fera, 22 Chatham Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14216
Shawn Harrison, 74 Erskine Ave. Buffalo, N.Y. 14215
Margaret Nowadly, 55 Ward Ct, Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
John Messina, 35 Hedgerow Dr. Apt. 7, Orchard Park, N.Y.
14127
Melinda Jones, 55 Red Jacket Pkwy., Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
Douglas Hayden, 62 Fawn Trail, West Seneca, N.Y. 14224
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 43
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 14, 2002 in the Department
of Police
to the Position of Police Officer, Contingent Permanent
Appointment at the Intermediate # 2 Starting Salary of $ 39,306
Michael Sullivan, 178 Ridgewood Ave. Apt. 2, Buffalo, N.Y.
14220
Joanne Patterson, 97 Vincennes St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14204
Jeffrey Banes, 52 Avondale PI., Buffalo, NY 14210
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 44
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 14, 2002 in the Department of
Police
to the Position of: Police Officer, Contingent Permanent
Appointment
at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 42486
Isaac Johnson, 40 Pansy PI., Buffalo, N.Y. 14208
Judith Bigelow, 143 Kenefick Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 46
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 14, 2002, in the Department
of Police to the Position of Police Officer, Temporary
Appointment
at the: Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 39,306
Jason Mayhook, 76 St. James PI., Buffalo, N.Y. 14222
Derrick Banaszak, 509 Roycroft Blvd., Cheektowaga, N.Y.
14225
Linda McDonald, 22 Payson St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
David O'Brien, 161 Marine Dr. Apt. 7G, Buffalo, N.Y. 14202
Scott Blesy, 49 Crestwood Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14216
Raymond Krug, 153 Shenandoah Rd., Buffalo, N Y— 14220
Robert Sperduti, 703 Lindsey Lane, Orchard Park, N.Y. 14127
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
NO. 46
RESPONSE TIMES
Attached are the average monthly response times for all
Buffalo Fire Department Companies from January 2002
through August 2002.
According to the data contained on the spreadsheets, the
average response times for each company has not dramatically
changed since the temporary closing of Engine 16 and. Engine
18. Currently we are still within the parameters established by
NFPA 17 10.
NOTE: response times have increased for Engine 33 and
Engine 3. This could be a domino effect due to the temporary
closing of Engine 16 and Engine 18.
Respectfully submitted,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 47
REVIEW OF NOMINEE FOR
APPOINTMENT - BUFFALO PEST
MANAGEMENT BOARD
C.C.P., 10/15/02, NO. 166
The Corporation Counsel conferred with the Division of
Collections and reports (as verified by that Division as of
October 18, 2002) that the following nominees to the Buffalo
Pest Management Board has no outstanding debts to the City:
Dr. Joseph Gardella
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 48
PROPOSAL OF BUFFALO BISONS, INC. TO TAKE OVER
DUNN TIRE PARK OPERATIONS
Please find enclosed for your review and approval a
proposed sublease and second sublease between the City of
Buffalo, the County of Erie and Buffalo Bisons, Inc. relating to
the operation of Dunn Tire Park. The purpose of the proposal is
to have the Buffalo Bisons take over the operation and
maintenance of the stadium in order to eliminate the annual
operating deficit. In addition, the County of Erie would assist
the City of Buffalo by providing Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000.00) for capital improvements at the stadium as
well as reimbursement for a portion of the utility bills.
The Buffalo Bisons current lease term with the City of Buffalo
extends through 2008. The current proposal envisions a
sublease to the Buffalo Bisons through 2008, the end of the
current lease item. The current lease provides for two (2)
renewal terms at the option of the Buffalo Bisons under the
terms of the original lease agreement. This proposal would not
affect the renewal options. In addition, title to the stadium will
remain at all times with the City of Buffalo. The following is a
summary of the responsibilities of each party under the
proposal:
Buffalo Bisons. Inc.
The Buffalo Bisons, Inc. will keep all revenue generated at
Dunn Tire Park. In return, the Buffalo Bisons will pay for all
expenses of operation, maintenance and repairs of the
stadium. This includes the cost of the following:
1 . Salary and fringe benefits for all maintenance, grounds and
engineering services;
2. Electric, natural gas and telephone utility bills;
3. Material and supplies for the operation of the stadium
including agricultural and botanical supplies, chemicals, office
supplies, uniforms, building materials, plumbing, heating and
air conditioning materials, cleaning supplies, auto repair
supplies, etc.;
4. Assumption of all third -party maintenance contracts on the
stadium for various systems, including but not limited to, the
elevators, sound systems, HVAC system, field irrigation, etc.;
5. Year -round security guard service at the stadium;
6. General liability insurance protecting the Buffalo Bisons,
City of Buffalo and County of Erie from all liability for personal
injuries and property damage that occur at the stadium with a
limit of liability of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00);
7. The Buffalo Bisons will reimburse the City of Buffalo on an
annual basis for the amortized portion of any City Capital
Expenditures spent during the five -year period.
8. The Buffalo Bisons will rent a dumpster and pay for garbage
hauling during the off season six -month period. Currently, the
City is responsible for garbage removal service year round. The
approximate annual cost for the service to the Buffalo Bisons is
Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) per year.
9. The Buffalo Bisons will pay for snowplowing of the parking
lot behind the stadium at an approximate annual cost of Three
Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) to Four Thousand Dollars
($4,000.00).
County of Erie:
1 . The County of Erie will use Five ERIE Dollars
($5,000,000.00) of its funds for capital repairs on the stadium
the list of capital improvements that will be made is attached as
"Exhibit N' to the agreement;
2. The County of Erie will reimburse the Buffalo Bisons for a
fifty percent (50 %) of the annual utility expenses in excess of
Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00);
3. The County of Erie will provide social service and other
workers at no cost to the Buffalo Bisons or the City of Buffalo
for the purpose of pre -event and post -event clean up at the
stadium;
City of Buffalo:
1 . The City of Buffalo will retain title to the stadium;
2. The City of Buffalo will continue to maintain property casualty
insurance on its property. This would protect the City in the
event of fire, theft, or wind damage. The approximate annual
cost is Thirty -Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) for
Thirty -Five Million Dollars ($35,000,000.00) in insurance
coverage.
3. The City of Buffalo will allow the Buffalo Bisons to utilize its
maintenance equipment for the five (5) year period. This will be
returned to the City of Buffalo subject to reasonable wear and
tear;
4. The City of Buffalo will waive the ticket surcharge fee;
5.The City of Buffalo will continue its practice of providing a
garbage truck for six (6) months in season for transporting
garbage to the transfer station;
6. The City of Buffalo will use its best efforts to perform $1.3
million Dollars in additional necessary capital improvements
above the Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) to be spent by
the County of Erie in accordance with the plan attached to the
agreement. This would be subject to the further approval of the
Common Council and the appropriation of funds.
7. The City of Buffalo will continue to provide free water service
to the city -owned stadium.
8. The City of Buffalo will repair the concrete plaza and
sidewalk outside the stadium.
9. The three (3) permanent City of Buffalo employees will be
assigned duties in the Buffalo Parks Division.
The proposal accomplishes a number of important objectives.
First, it allows the City of Buffalo to access Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000.00) in county capital dollars for much needed
improvements to the stadium. In addition, the annual operating
deficit will be eliminated through a combination of using the
revenues generated by the stadium and funds from the Buffalo
Bisons and County of Erie. In addition, at the end of the
five -year term, the City of Buffalo will own a stadium that has
received in excess of Six million Dollars ($6,000,000.00) in
capital improvements. Finally, the proposal recognizes that
Dunn Tire Park is a regional asset. The proposal represents a
cooperative effort between the City, County and Buffalo Bisons
to maintain and improve this asset.
For the above -noted reasons, I respectfully request that your
Honorable Body approve the proposed sublease and second
sublease between the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and
Buffalo Bisons, Inc. for a term expiring in 2008.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION
SERVICES
NO. 49
RODENHAUS- CONCERNS, ETC. -26 VILLA AVENUE
ITEM NO. 73, C.C.P. 10/15/2002
1 am in receipt of the above stated Common Council
Communication and wish to supply your Honorable Body with
the following information. We in the Department of Permit and
Inspection Services are responsible for the enforcement o the
housing and property code the zoning code and building code
as it pertains to privately owned buildings within the corporate
limits of the City of Buffalo. After review of the letter received by
the City Clerk on or about October 25, 2002 1 have several
observations I wish to share with your Honorable Body. It
appears that there is a feud between Mr Rodenhaus and Mr.
Finocchi. As their respective properties are adjacent it appears
that there is no easy resolve to the complaints brought forth by
Mr. Rodenhaus. If Mr. Rodenhaus has a problem with any
employee of this department i has nothing to due with our
assigned charge. It not our policy to become involved with
private grievances. A jurist in
court of law best settles matters such as these. At this time, I
wish to assure your Honorable Body that the Department o
Permit and Inspection Services will press forward to assure
that both The property owned by Mr. Carmen Finocchi a 1360,
1662 -68 Kenmore Avenue and by Mr. Edwin Rodenhaus at 26
Villa Avenue will be inspected to assure compliance with any
and all applicable building and property codes. It is my sincere
hope that this response satisfies you inquiry.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 50
RESTAURANT DANCE CLASS 111 681 MAIN
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
681 Main and find that as to form it 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 Certificate of Compliance, 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 Joseph Guagliardo. The attached hereto for
Joseph Guagliardo, d /b /a Sphere Entertainment Complex Inc.
This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action
you deem appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND
FINANCE
NO. 51
"ADD BROADWAY MARKET TO BUFFALO
SELF - INSURANCE PLAN"
#149 CCP JULY 23,2002
The City of Buffalo's "self- insurance plan" isn't a plan, and it
doesn't include any insurance. When the City describes itself
as self insured, it really means we have no insurance and thus
just pay claims as they occur.
The liability issues associated with the Broadway Market are
significant. According to Corporation Counsel Risman, there
have been a number of sizeable claims in recent years, which
may explain the increase in the premium for the Market's
existing coverage. At this point in time, I would not be willing to
support exposing the City to the cost of claims relating to the
Broadway Market. We face enough of those already, and are
not in a position to take on more risk or more expense. If
anything, we need to shrink the number of structures that we
own, maintain and are liable for.
I trust this answers your question.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
FINANCE
NO. 52
C.FISHER,- C.HUNTER -- CONCERNS
CONDITION OF LISBON AND HIGHGATE AVE. ")
ITEM #82, C.C.P. JULY 23,2002
Your Honorable Body has asked the Bureau of Administrative
Adjudication to provide information concerning summonses
issued in reference to the above item. Please be advised as
follows:
1/1 /02 to date:
Available in City clerk's office
We are unable to provide a breakdown of repeat offenders.
I trust the information provided is sufficient.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE
REORGANIZATION
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES
NO. 53
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON FACTFINDER'S
REPORT; BUFFALO BUILDING TRADE INSPECTORS
AFSCME, LOCAL 2651
Please find attached the Contract Proposals for the Buffalo
Building Trade Inspectors, AFSCME Local 265 -1; the Union's
Factfinding Brief; the City's Factfinding Brief; the Factfinder's
Recommendations; and the Mayor's Recommendations on the
Factfinder's Report, for the perio July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TAYLOR
LAW IMPASSE, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL AND
AFSCME LOCAL 2651
FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
NO. 54
BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
"INFO. - CIMINELLI CONST. CO."
Dear Ms. Rushton:
The item enclosed was an anonymous letter that has no
basis in fact.
Sincerely yours,
Rogers
BUFFALO SCHOOL PROJECTS CONSPIRACN'
(COSTINC TAXPAYERS MILLIONS $$$)
Ciminelli Construction Co. through its political and legal
connections is circumventing the Competitive Bidding Laws in
New York State and has positioned itself to be the Prime
Contractor in addition to being the Construction Manager on a
series of School Construction Projects worth $ 1 Billion. This
series of construction project, is the largest 01 in Western New
York history.
What this simply means is:
1. No Public Bidding and no Competitive Prices on these
Public Projects Interests.
2. Public Tax dollars being privately siphoned to Private
Interests
3. Higher Construction Costs.
4. Higher Taxes to Taxpayers.
5. An estimate of $50,000.000 Premium to be paid by
taxpayers, which will go into Construction Manager's pockets.
(Lack of Competitive Bidding)
6— Political wheeling and dealing to create special laws.
7. Current scheme stretches beyond even those special
Laws passed to allow Ciminelli to perform routine renovation
work without competitive bidding.
This "Conspiracy" is contradictory to all competitive bidding
laws in New York State and at the Federal level.
With the Buffalo School System constantly in fiscal
chaos, why is the city wasting taxpayer dollars?
Doesn't someone owe the Taxpayers an answer?
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
FROM THE CITY CLERK
NO. 55
DISPOSITION OF RECORDS
Attached please find the following disposition of records
from the following departments:
Administration and Finance
Human Resources
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 56
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Attached hereto are communications from persons applying
for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage
Control Board.
Address Business Name
Owner's
Name
581 Delaware Avenue 1680 Elmwood Ave.
414 Pearl
Street
389 Forest Avenue Hutch's Belvedere
1680
Elmwood Ave.
Gregory M. Petritz 389 Forest Avenue
Hutch &
Associates, Inc.
Patricia Castiglione Gregory Petritz
Timothy E.
Mullett
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 57
LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the
granting of the leaves of absence without pay, in the various
departments as listed:
X Strategic Planning - Pamela L. Grzebielucha, Christine
Kasianowicz X Comptroller- Michael F. Drennen (Union Leave
With Pay)
X Public Works, Streets & Parks- Andrew Barth, Robert Ralph
X Police- Jeffrey Tucker, Linda McDonald, Marietta O'Malley
X Administration and Finance- Marlene Smith
RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO. 58
REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE
I transmit herewith communications received by me, from the
various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities
reporting the membership attendance at their respective
meetings:
X City Planning Board
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 59
NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS
I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council
Intern.
Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to the
position of Council Intern.
ADOPTED.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 22, 2002 in the Department
of Common Council to the Position of Intern VI, Seasonal
Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $10.00 /hr
Michael Watkins, 29 E. Morris Ave. Apt 9, Buffalo, NY 14214
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 15, 2002 in the Department
of Common Council, to the Position of Intern VI, Seasonal
Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $10.00 /hr
Daymond E. Colbert, 274 Dewey, Buffalo, NY 14215
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective November 3, 2002 in the Department
of Common Council to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal
Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $8.00
Susanne Beutler,35 Melrose Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 15, 2002 in the Department
of Common Council to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal
Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $8.00 /hr
Francis C. Franklin, 87 Potters Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220
NO. 60
NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL /FLAT
I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting
seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various
departments.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
AMENDED
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 9, 2002 in the Department of
Assessment and Taxation to the Position of Clerk - Seasonal
Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of $8.15 /hour
Maria Palamara, 31 Commonwealth, Buffalo NY 14216
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 22, 2002 in the Department
of Law
To the Position of Intern V, Seasonal Appointment at the F I a t
Starting Salary of $ 8.00 /hr
Shawn P. Hennessly, 208 Grote Street, Buffalo, New York
14207
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 28,2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks, Streets, Division of Recreation to the
Position of Fee Collector Seasonal Non competitive at the: Flat
Starting Salary of:
$ 5.15
John Brady 160 Norwalk Buffalo 14216
Kelly Haug 22 Weiyand Buffalo 14210
REFERRED To THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
Certificate of appointment
Appointment Effective: October 31, 2002 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Street Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer II Seasonal Non - Competitive at
the: Flat Starting Salary of: $8.1 5 /h, Michael J. Valenti 572
Tacoma Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: October 30, 2002 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer II Seasonal Non - Competitive at
the: Flat Starting Salary of: $8 .15/h
Kevin Pangburn 436 Banes Buffalo, NY 14213
certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: October 29, 2002 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Labcrer II Seasonal Non - Competitive at
the: Flat Starting Salary of:$8.15 /h
James Morris 424 Hoyt Street Buffalo, NY 14213
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: October 28, 2002 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer II Seasonal Non - Competitive at
the: Flat Starting Salary $8.15/h
Ronald Link 80 Reservation Street Buffalo, NY 14207
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: October 25, 200 -2 in the Department
of Public Works; Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the
Position of Starting Salary of: $8.15/h
Joseh S. Hussar P.O. Box 962 Buffalo, NY 14220
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: October 24, 2002 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer II Seasonal Non - Competitive at
the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15/1
William George: 108 Cantwell Drive Buffalo, NY 14220
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: October 23, 2002 in the Department of
Public works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer II Seasonal Non - Competitive at
the: Flat Starting Salary of: $8.15/hc
Walter Cromer 723 Woodlawn Buffalo, NY 14211
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: October 22, 2002 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer, Seasonal Non - Competitive at the
Flat Starting Salary of: $8.15/h,
Phillip Anderson, 125 Shumway Street, Buffalo, NY 14206
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 21, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer 11, Seasonal, Non - Competitive at
the Flat Starting Salary of $8.15 hr
Jack Alagna, 23 Lovering Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 17, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer 11, Seasonal Non - Competitive at
the Flat Starting Salary of $8.15/hr
Arbey Hill, 139 Proctor, Buffalo, NY 14215
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 16, 2002 in the
Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of
Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer 11, Seasonal,
Non - Competitive at the Flat starting Salary of $8.15/hr
Michael Tedesco, 806 Ashland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 18, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer 11, Seasonal, Non - Competitive at
the Flat Starting Salary of 8.15/hr
David Lomax, 107 Spaulding Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 15, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer 11, Seasonal at the Flat Starting
Salary of $8.15/hr
Mark McKinnon, 86 Brinton, Buffalo, NY 14214
NO. 61
APPOINTMENTS - TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR
PERMANENT
I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments
made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent)
and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract
requirements) .
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective 10/15/2002 in the Department of
Administration & Finance, Division of Inventory & Stores to the
Position of Laborer 11, Permanent, Non - Competitive at the
Minimum Starting Salary of $24,429.60
Louis A. Cardona, 780 Seneca Street, Buffalo NY 14210
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective October 16, 2002 in the Department
of Permit and Inspection Services, Division of Inspections to
the Position of Clerk PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT at the
minimum Starting Salary of $23,949.
John Caputo, 317 Fargo Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 16, 2002 in the Department
of: Police to the Position of: Public Safety Dispatcher,
Contingent Permanent Appointment at the minimum starting
salary of $ 28,164
Deborah Williams, 247 Hancock Ave. Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 21, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Water to the
Position of Account Clerk, Permanent Appointment at the
Minimum Starting Salary of $25,005
Reginald Goston, 378 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, New York
14208
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 14, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Water to the
Position of Clerk, Provisional Appointment at the Minimum
Starting Salary of $23,949.00
Mary Jane Savage, 207 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, New York
14207
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMEUT
Appointment Effective: October 23, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Buildings to the
Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer, Temporary
As required Appointment
at the Flat Starting Salary of $10.25/hr
John A. Loughran, 205 Marine Drive Apt. 7A, Buffalo 14202
Brian T. Murrett, 50 Lilac Street, Buffalo 14220
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: October 21, 2002 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Buildings to the
Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Temporary
(As required) Appointment
at the Flat Starting Salary of $10.25
James T. Conrad, 128 Harding Road Buffalo 14220
Donald P. Herbert, 182 Melrose Street, Buffalo 14210
Charles A. Kulp, 1015 Abbott Road, Buffalo 14220
Earl J. Mekelburg, 1186 Seneca Street, Buffalo 14210
Andrew J. Moffett, 776 Abbott Road, Buffalo 14220
Edward D. Standish, 14 Portland Street, Buffalo 14220
NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND
REMONSTRANCES
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No. 62
LOSS OF $1.8 MILLION
CDBG FUNDS FY 2003
1 am in receipt of your letter of October 16, 2002 regarding
the loss of i -8 million in Community Development Block Grants
funds for fiscal 2003.
As Assistant Secretary Bernardi's letter to the Mayor explains,
this decrease in funding is a result of the 2000 census data for
the City of Buffalo. I have no further information to provide other
than that in the Assistant Secretary's letter. Specific questions
as to how the 8A per cent decrease in CDBG impacts on your
Year 29 Consolidated Plan should be directed internally as this
office does not dictate the use of CDBG funds.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 63
K. BELANGER — BUFFALO PLACE
Attached Resolution regarding Mem of Understanding with
the Seneca Nation of Indians which was approved at a special
Board of Directors meeting July 12, 2001
BUFFALO PLACE, INC.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Governor Pataki has executed a Memorandum of
Understanding [ "Memorandum "] with the Seneca Nation of
Indians [ "SNI'] that would allow the State of New York and SNI
to enter into a Compact to establish gaming operations at
undesignated locations in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and on SNI
reservation land; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Senate has approved the
Memorandum, the New York State Assembly is currently
considering the Memorandum and SNI will be considering the
Memorandum by referendum; and
WHEREAS, State and SNI approval would enable further
study on details including the type and location of gaming
facilities to be permitted in Buffalo and /or Niagara Falls; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Buffalo Place, Inc., the
entity managing the special charge district within the Buffalo
Central Business District (CBD), held a special meeting on
July 12, 2001 to consider supporting the Memorandum; and
WHEREAS, it was the consensus of the Board of Directors of
Buffalo Place, Inc. that the Buffalo facility should be located in
the CBD where it can both support and be supported by the
substantial public and private infrastructure already in place,
and
WHEREAS, it was the consensus of the Board of Directors of
Buffalo Place, Inc. that the host municipalities should receive
an appropriate share of the State Revenue Share (as defined in
the Memorandum) so as to provide funding for other economic
development initiatives in addition to compensation to cover
costs to the municipalities and general public associated with a
casino operation.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that Buffalo Place, Inc. does hereby urge the
Assembly to approve the Memorandum to permit the matter to
move forward and to work with the Senate, the Governor's
office, the SNI, and the local municipalities to further study the
issues required for implementation of a detailed plan; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the SNI consider only Buffalo site options
which are located in the CBD, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the host municipalities receive an appropriate
share of the State Revenue Share so as to provide funding for
other economic development initiatives in addition to
compensation to cover costs to the municipalities and general
public associated with a casino operation; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Secretary forward copies of the
Resolution to the Governor, the Majority Leader of the Senate,
the Speaker of the Assembly, the SNI, and other government
officials at the state. county and local level.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
No. 64
P. DUNWOODIE
CONCERNS REAPPORTIONMENT
As a. tax payer in the City of Buffalo, I am wondering who is
paying for the legal fees incurred by the court Challenges to the
Council Downsizing plan. I would hope that the City is not
footing the bill, especially in light of the fact that we don't have
to money to hire adequate police officers, firefighters and
teachers. We don't have to money to run a humane Animal
Shelter. We don't have to money to do much of anything. But I
have a strong idea that we the taxpayers are footing the bill as
usual.
As a voter I am wondering why so many of you are so afraid to
let us voters decide what we want. Is that not what democracy
is all about.
As a resident of the City of Buffalo I am wondering why
eliminating the At -Large seats only hurts the minority
population. Don't the At -Large members represent the entire
City population? It does not appear
that certain Council Members feel that way.
And Finally as a registered Democrat I am wondering why
certain leaders are patting themselves on the back because
they are registering voters in certain areas and are planning to
"get the vote out ". Is that not something you should have been
doing all along. I guess you did not really need their vote until
now so it was not important to you that they voted.
Ladies and Gentlemen our city is a mess, in part due to the
ineffective leadership we have in Mayor's office and in part due
to the ineffective leadership we have in the Common Council
and have had for many many years! I have lived in the city most
of my life. I love the City of Buffalo and I am sick about what
you have allowed to happen to it. We need a change and we
need it quick. Our children are dying in the streets, our
neighborhoods are no longer safe, our schools are working
under horrendous conditions, our talent our future is being
forced to leave to find jobs elsewhere and our leaders are
worried about political agendas, shows of power and losing
their jobs If I had my choice I would do a clean sweep and start
over again and apparently if some of you had your choice I
would have no choice at all! Thank you for your time
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
REAPPORTIONMENT
No. 66
New Federally- Mandated Program to
Control Stormwater Runoff
A significant percentage of waters in New York State are
adversely impacted by, uncontrolled stormwater discharges.
The Stormwater Phase program will help to restore these
waters. New York's draft general permits for implementing the
stormwater program are available for review.
The following documents are available for public review and
comment
I . SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from
Construction Activity
2. SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from
Construction Activity -
Draft Reissuance
3. SPDES General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
Systems (MS4)
4. Criteria for Designating Regulated MS4s
In response to the new federal regulations, the Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proposing 4 separate
actions concerning the discharge and management of
stormwater runoff from certain types of activities. Under federal
law, known as the Phase 11 stormwater regulations, new
permits are required by March 10, 2003. As a
NPDES- approved permitting authority in New York State under
Section 402 of the Clean Water Act, DEC administers the
stormwater regulations that have been issued under 40 CFR
Part 122. In that regard, DEC is making available for public
comment the following:
I . A draft general permit (GP- 02 -01) under the State Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System. (SPDES) for stormwater
discharges associated with construction activity. This permit
will provide coverage for construction activities that disturb one
or more acres of land and will require owners estimates that, at
any given time, this permit will apply to as many as 10,000
construction activities which generate stormwater runoff.
Beginning March 10, 2003, construction activities Involving a
disturbance of one or more acres may be subject to a permit
under the National Pollutant Discharge
- Elimination System (NPDES). In New York State, this will be
accomplished by an applicant
submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) or application for coverage
under a SPDES permit.
2. A draft re- issuance of DEC's current general permit for
construction activities, GP- 93 -06. This re- issuance will
facilitate the transition from the existing permitting to the new
stormwater program. It will affect approximately 1,800
construction activities that will be covered
under the existing GP -93 -06 when the new general permit for
construction activities noted under #1 above is issued. After the
issuance of the permit, GP- 02 -01, no new permit coverage will
be allowable under GP- 93 -06. The re- issued general permit,
GP- 93 -06, will expire on August 1, 2003, after which all
construction activities that need a permit, including those
previously covered under GP- 93 -06,
will have to get coverage under the new general permit,
GP-02-01.
3. A draft SPDES general permit (GP- 02 -02) for regulated
small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MSs) This
permit sets forth requirements to address stormwater runoff
from these systems. DEC has estimated that this pen -nit will
apply to, at a minimum, 500 local government stormwater
systems plus an unknown number of other systems. An MS4
located within the boundaries of an urbanized area as defined
by the U.S. Census will be an automatically "regulated MST'
under the INPDES stormwater regulations.
4. Draft criteria for designating regulated AMs in addition to
those automatically included as regulated MS4s by virtue of
federal stormwater regulations.
Funding
Under the State's Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), $3.4
million will be provided this year to assist communities in
implementing the new stormwater program. In addition,
$380,000 from New York's federal nonpoint source grant and
$800,000 In partnership funding has been committed to its
implementation.
How to Get Copies
• Copies of the draft general pen -nits and proposed designation
criteria are available on the DEC website at:
http: / /ivNvw.dec. state. ny. "s /website /dow /swpu bcom. html
• Copies are also available by calling 518 - 402 -8109.
Who to Contact with Questions
Questions regarding the content of the draft general permits
and designation criteria can be directed to the following
individuals: Construction General Permit, GP -02 -01 and
re- issuance of GP- 93 -06:
Ken Stevens - telephone: 518- 402 -8098; e-mail:
kbsteven @gw.dec. state. ny. us or
Davo Gasper - telephone: 518- 402 -8114; e-mail:
djgasper @gw. dec. state. ny. us
MS4 General Permit, GP- 02 -02:
Mike Rafferty -_telephone: 518 - 402 -8094; e-mail:
mrraffer @gw. dec. state. ny. us
MS4 Designation Criteria:
Lois New - telephone: 518- 402 -8233; e-mail:
lanew @gw.dec.state.ny.us or
Leila Mitchell - telephone: 518 - 402 -8233; e-mail:
Ijmltche @gw.dee.state. ny. us'
Send Comments to:
Mr. Thomas D. Engel
New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation
Division of Environmental Permits
625 Broadway - 4th Floor
Albany, NY 12233 -1750
E -mail: tdengel @gw..dec.state.ny.us
Comment period closes November 18, 2002
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORK, AND AMERICAN
WATER WORKS
No. 66
REQ. PURCHASE — 1733 NIAGARA ST
I am the property owner of 1731 Niagara street. Over a year
and a half ago I contacted the city of Buffalo to purchase the
land adjacent to my home. (173 3 Niagara street) The
Department of Real Estate told me that it was parkland and the
title was unable to be transferred, I have been informed that
subsequent to my request, The Department of Real Estate has
asked the Common Council to approve the sale of 1733
Niagara Street to someone else. As the adjacent property
owner and neighbor who has maintained this land for the last
six years with a earlier request to purchase the property (1733
Niagara street) I would like first opportunity to purchase the
land.
I would greatly appreciate all the information on how to apply for
the property, So I can forward this to my attorney and start the
process.
Again I would like to sincerely thank you for contacting me so I
was not left out of the process.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 67
J. HALL
UPKEEP OF 246 COMSTOCK AVE
I hereby submit for filing copies of a letter for Ms. Joe Ann Hall.
Ms Hall is a resident of Comstock Avenue and is requesting
that something be done to ensure the up keep of properties on
her street.
I am requesting that you will take the proper steps to ensure
that the owners of 246 Comstock Avenue, Buffalo, New York
14215 enhance the appearance of his property.
This property is an eye sore in my neighborhood, it is also next
door to my home in which I am currently running a group /family
day care. I am concerned about rodents due to the fact that the
grass and hedges have grown up very high and have not been
cut down all year. This property has not been maintained
properly since the owner has moved to a new location,
I am hoping and praying that you will take whatever action
necessary to get this problem resolved.
Thank you advance for your efforts.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND
STREETS
NO. 68
L. HERRING
REQ. TIMON ST BE RENAMED LULA LUCRITIA ADAMS
GAYLE WAY
I hereby submit for filing copies of a letter for Lula Lucritia
Gayles Herring. She is requesting that Timon Street be
renamed Lula Lucritia Adams Gayles Way in honor of her
mother.
I would like to honor my mom, Lula Lucritia Adams Gayles,
by naming Timon Street /Lula Lucritia Adams Gayles Way for
the following reasons.
My mom, Lula Lucritia Adams Gayles, also affectionately
known as, Mamo by her 17 children, 56 grand children and 52
great grand children dedicated her life to her family and the
society of the city of Buffalo.
At the age of eight months mama was brought to Buffalo by her
parents Maxi Gregg Adams and Edna Earl Miller Adams from
Savannah Georgia. At the age of seventeen Mama married our
father Edward Cato Gayles 11 on December 11, 193 5. Marna
cried for two years thinking that something was definitely wrong
with her. Mama thought that once she got married a baby would
just appear on the pillow when she woke up in the morning. At
the age of nineteen 1937 Mama had her first of nine daughters
and 1960 mama had the last of eight sons.
Mama always referred to her children as her flower garden and
always said that having children was like having money in the
bank. When mama was ridiculed for having so many children
mama would say,
"Having a large family is dream, just as other people dream of
becoming a doctor, lawyer, teacher, or becoming the president
of the United States, I have dedicated my life to having and
raising my children."
Very early mama recognized that her children were gifted to
sing and as soon as we could talk mama put us in The Gayles
Family Singers. A gospel- singing group that has song
collectively and individually sang for over sixty years. From
Buffalo to Florida, from California to Jamaica West Indies, from
the Dominican Republic to Africa, Saudi Arabia and back to
Buffalo.
The most magnificent thing about mama was Mama trained all
of us to put GOD first, education next, and always be a good
citizen. Mama keep all of us in church, in Sunday school and in
the Buffalo public schools. All of her children completed college
or are near completion of a degree /s. All except one of the
children are in either the educational, medical, technical, clergy
fields.
We were extremely disciplined and taught not to fight; as a
result, Mama never had any trouble with her children being
disobedient to her or disobedient to the law.
Lula Lucritia Adams Gayles was an unselfish woman who put
God and her children first. I remember Mania waiting for seven
years to buy a dress in order to help daddy pay for the
mortgage for our home at 325 South Division street. Mama
made homemade ice cream and crochet doilies, handbags, and
centerpieces while daddy worked at the Bethlehem steel plant
for forty -five years to provide for the family.
I believe that ever woman who births a child, loves cares, and
nurtures that child deserves recognition and honor. I over
whelming believe that the woman who birth my sixteen siblings
and me deserves ultimate recognition.
To list all the honors that were bestowed up Mama and the
family would be over whelming, therefore I will categorize some
of the honors, Mother of the Year Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Inc. Black Family Award, numerous T V appearances,
newspaper and magazine articles, and the list goes on covering
over sixty years of service and dedication to her family, Buffalo,
Western New York and the world.
Mamo is a women that should be memorialized and honored by
the city of Buffalo for her tremendous contribution to humanity.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL
No. 69
M.HOUSE
KEENS AVE
I hereby submit for filing copies of a letter for Ms. Marilyn
House. Ms House is a resident in the Kerns Avenue
neighborhood. She is requesting that a brick wall be put up to
eliminate a continuance of break- ins, unwanted traffic, and
unwanted garbage due to an open field located near tier home.
Councilman please try to assist my neighbor and I with trying
to get a brick wall put up to stop unwanted traffic that allows
our homes to be broken into due to an open field between us.
Councilman we have had a total of seven break -ins between
us, also my neighbor has had her car broken into. We continue
to also get unwanted garbage, the grass continues to be uncut.
We have tried to stop the traffic with our block clubs help in
placing Chain link fencing up (x 3 attempt) they just get torn
down.
We have been unsuccessful in reaching our councilman for
our district to large our complaints, so we are asking for your
help in solving the problem of the eyesore it gives for our
neighborhood, the unsafe issue it brings for our area homes
and children passing or trying to play in that area, help us stop
the problem with a brick wall.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF PERMITS AND,INSPECTIONS, THE
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND COMMISSIONER OF
PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 70
A. KLEIN
CONCERNS SQUAW ISLAND
Please file the attached letter from Mr. Klein with the
Common Council.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Councilman Charley Fischer III Waterfront Revitalization
Committee Dear Mr. Fisher: I have sent this letter to the Mayor
and hope I can interest you, the City Council and the
Waterfront Revitalization Committee in this problem.
The north end of Squaw Island has been subject to recent
remediation work under the DEC and some work evidently to
support a park in the area. I am disappointed that the work
there resulted in bulldozing, dozens of healthy trees and
shrubs, and construction of a roadway and parking areas.
This particular reach of riverbank has been lined with
fisherman, a few in wheel chairs since 1963 when I first
became aware of this fairly rich fishing "hole." Before there was
a Riverwalk they walked or push their bicycles down from
Niagara Street. Since a parking area became available there,
some fishermen would park on the Southside of the Railroad
Tracks and walk the few hundred feet to the north end of the
island.
A few years back after the recycling enterprise was gone ATV's
and 4wheel vehicles made a mess of the north side of the
tracks and a gate was imposed to discourage this. When I saw
the plans for the park in the north side that included only
service roadways I cheered for the retention of the character of
the riverbank as a fishing site. I was also comforted that the
somewhat limited number of people who would walk the couple
of hundred feet from the parking area to the park would control
most human impact on this tiny area.
Regarding the clearing of the trees and shrubs on the island: I
have good information that a professional forester and
knowledgeable volunteer botanists and biologists had tagged
trees and shrubs they sought to save. These tagged trees were
part of the other vegetation that was all cut down. The Niagara
River Basin has been internationally identified by the Audubon
Society as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and receives special
attention for this honor. It is sad that Buffalo lessens the overall
habitat value along its side of the river by bulldozing the
remaining small cover that was afforded by Squaw Island.
I can obtain from several renowned birders, lists of bird species
in the area that have been virtually eliminated by the work in
your jurisdiction.
I was especially heartened by the city's decision to devote the
north end of the island to parkland and have followed this
development with great interest. I am frustrated that these
developments on the island have not been subject to any review
of which I am aware. I no longer live in Buffalo but still attend
no end of Waterfront Policy Meetings and Hearings. I have
advised and consulted with the endless array of organizations
devoted to some form of improvement of the waterfront. We
sacrifice our own good energies and time trying to improve
Buffalo's waterfront and apparent whimsical decisions like this
just continues to undermine confidence.
I had an office at the Corps of Engineers that had a view of the
International Bridge. During the mid 80's I noted hanger on's
harassing Riverwalk users at the International Bridge and
began a personal campaign of getting more attention for
dangers to the area. I wrote several letters and met with half a
dozen city representatives, several police officers, and Sheriff
Tom Higgins but really achieved very little since about the time I
retired from the Corps of Engineers, in 1990 a woman was
mugged and brutally beaten on Squaw island at that very area
instant to this letter.
I helped Jesse Kregal in overcoming some obstacles trying to
complete the western leg of the Scajacuada Pathway. I am
Chairman of the Niagara Frontier Chapter of the Adirondack
Mountain Club and have been active for over six years on New
York State Park polities as they are being developed in the
current Unit Management Plans. I really believe in good parks
and trails to preserve and enjoy nature and for health and
promote quality of life.
The Riverwalk after it crosses the International Rail Bridge,
crosses this new roadway at an acute angle and in a location
that endanger south bound bicyclists. The danger is provided
by the fact that the grade down from the bridge encourages an
increasing speed on the bicyclist while the decline below the
railroad grade cuts off visibility to the other side of the tracks.
I hope you can loop the bikeway out and away from the tracks
so that it will approach the auto path and a friendlier angle and
alert each vehicle of the others presence. I'm sure the auto
drivers; who enter the area, with or without warning signs, will
adopt the same care and caution they show bicycles on
Niagara St (an insider joke for my fellow bicyclists).
In Summary: in Squaw Island the work so far wrecked a decent
habitat by clear cutting spent a lot of money on a very
questionable roadway and added the danger of conflict with
motor vehicles on the existing bikepath.
Related to this, during the problems with the Scajacuada,
Hertel Precinct Chief Degenhart kept emphasizing the increase
difficulty of patrolling the new recreation trail to my
representative at the time, Councilman Zuchlewski. Now with a
cut back in police services already underway the city adds
isolated roadways to an isolated area that is difficulty to reach
and that has a history of assaults.
I don't see a happy outcome here. I will share this letter and
your response with the various WNY recreation and bicycling
clubs and my representatives.
REFERRED TO THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON WATERWAYS,
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE
BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY,
NO. 71
E.PAYTON
REQ. ASSIST. CLEAN -UP
84 HAWK ST
I hereby submit for filing, copies of a letter from Mr. Elmo
Payton, a concerned citizen. Mr. Payton is requesting
assistance with the clean up of 84 Hawk Street in the City of
Buffalo.
LETTER AVAILABLE IN CITY CLERKS OFFICE FOR
REVIEW
REFERRED To THE COMMITEE ON LEGISLATION THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE
COMMISSIONER OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
NO. 72
Erie Basin Breakwater
I am writing to alert the Common Council about the serious
deterioration of one our most important historical waterfront
structures. The former Government Breakwater, built in 1850,
was Buffalo's first detached barrier. It formed the Erie Basin,
which was one of the key parts of our harbor during the city's
ascendancy to commercial preeminence.
Much of the original structure has been covered to provide for
the current park and marina facilities. However, a significant
portion of the original stonework remains exposed at its north
end. Here, the old breakwater takes a 45 degree turn to the
northwest, and it is this short segment that is part of the
entrance to the Marina. The stonework consists of large cleanly
cut blocks set to provide a handsome sloping face and held in
place by iron straps bolted to the rock.
In November of 1999, while canoeing past the wall, I noticed
two or three of the stone blocks had fallen out of place due to
the rusting away of the retaining straps. I reported the problem.
by phone to Public Works and urged them to make repairs
while it was relatively simple and before the winter storms. To
date no repairs have been made and man), more blocks have
fallen away to the point where the whole end of the structure in
danger of collapse.
Given the historical importance of this breakwater, the fine
appearance it represents to our harbor and the safety issues
that are now of growing concern, I urge that action to be taken
to make repairs immediately.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WATERWAYS AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 73
K.BRYANT
COMMENTS — PROPOSITION #1
Please file the enclosed correspondence for Tuesday,
October 29, 2002 Common Council
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
LETTER AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERKS
OFFICE
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
REAPPORTIONMENT
NO. 74
ADELPHIA ANNUAL REPORT 2001 -2002
Enclosed please find three (3) copies of the Adelphia Annual
Report submitted to you on this date as per our franchise
agreement with the City of Buffalo.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the
information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 558 -8590.
COPY AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE FOR
REVIEW
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NO. 75
NYS & SENECA NATION OF INDIANS GAMING COMPACT
Please file the attached New York State & Seneca Nation of
Indians Gaming Compact from NYS Assemblyman Sam Hoyt,
which were presented to the Committee on Community
Development, at the Public Hearing on Casino Gaming in
Downtown Buffalo, at the Buffalo Science Museum on October
17,2002.
COPY AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE FOR
REVIEW
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 76
CASINO ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
DOWNTOWN BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Copy available in city clerks office for review
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 77
HEARING ON CASINO GAMBLING
Talking Points
Buffalo Common Council Hearing on Casino Gambling
John Maggiore, Chief of Staff, office of Assemblymember Sam
Hoyt
October 17, 20021
1) Gov's report
a ) "Stand Alone" casino = net job loss of 1,208. This is
because of an anticipated substitution effect. meaning that
most patrons of a WNY casino will come from WNY and spend
money that would otherwise be spent at other WNY
businesses. This is the type of casino that most business
people I have spoken to who fax -or a casino want.
b) Resort style casino = projected net job gain at cost of 7,644
existing, taxpaying jobs outside sovereign Seneca territory.
These jobs would be replaced. And according to the report
exceed by jobs within the resort complex — assuming lodging,
restaurants. entertainment connected with the casino. which in
this case would be non - taxpaying. Seneca businesses.
c) We believe that even these figures are very optimistic:
i) Because they assume more visits from outside
WNY than is reasonable to expect based on the
proximity of other casinos, some of which did not
exist at the time of the report (central NY, Southern
Ontario. Detroit, Connecticut, Atlantic City).
ii) Also, this report does not break down the projected
impact at the Buffalo and Niagara Falls location. It is
reasonable to assume that the Niagara Falls site will
get more visitors from outside the region because
Niagara Falls has traditionally received more tourists
already.
iii) The study assumes that both a Niagara Falls and
Buffalo casino combined will together receive 6.4
million or 10.4 million visitors depending on whether
the casino is stand alone or resort. By comparison,
Casino Niagara received 8.5 million visitors last year.
iv) Note that the report correctly assumes no traffic
from Canada because of the presence of Canadian
casinos. 3 Note also that winnings are tax free in
Canada, which also benefits from a favorable
exchange rate.
2) Revenue Sharing will not help Buffalo's Budget
a) Revenue sharing arrangement often misreported as
25% of casino's winnings. In fact, Buffalo would
receive a yet to be determined share of the state's
revenue, which begins at 18% of the drop of
electronic gambling devices only and eventually
becomes 25 %.4 This arrangement is not permanent
and may be reduced to 0 after 14 years.5
b) Projections of revenue sharing of up to $10 million
for Niagara Falls and by implication, a similar
amount for Buffalo are unreasonably optimistic. To
achieve these numbers, assuming the payoff to
bettors for electronic devices is similar to the
standard payoff for Las Vegas Casinos (98 %),
Buffalo's casino's electronic gambling devices in the
first year would have to yield a total revenue in
excess of $1.1 billion, the City's share would have to
be one fourth of the State's share of 18 %. or 4.5 %,
the county's share would have to be zero, In turn,
this means that the total amount wagered would
have to be at least $11 billion. By comparison,
Casino Niagara's total revenue (not just for
electronic devices) for 2000 -2001 was under $600
million.7 The Governor's study projects total revenue
(again not just for electronic devices) for both
casinos combined to be either $378 million or $698
million depending on whether it is a stand -alone or
resort style casino. 8 Note the higher number relies
primarily on non - gambling revenues, which Senecas
would neither be obliged to share in any way or pay
taxes on.
c) Buffalo is not compensated for services, or even
from lost tax revenue.
d) The State, not the Compact, decides what share
goes to Buffalo if any. Such dedicated revenue
sources are often substituted for. not added to, other
types of aid. such as emergency aid. Buffalo is likely
to end up with increase costs, lower tax revenues,
and no appreciable increase in state aid as a result.
e) Even that share will evaporate if the Senecas decide
not to continue a revenue sharing arrangement after
the 14 years required b„ the Compact. or if the
precarious exclusivity arrangement making the
revenue sharing arrangement legal either violated,
which it may be coming out of the blocks because of
concurrent legislation passed allowing for raceways
to operate electronic gambling devices. This by the
way may be the basis for the Department of the
Interior to reject the compact within the next two
weeks.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
No. 78
RELOCATION OF GAS METER HAMLIN PARK
I received your letter of October 16, 2002 regarding an item
referred to myself and the Committee on Legislation from the
Common Council Session on Tuesday, October 15, 2002. This
item concerns the relocation of gas meters in the Hamlin Park
area of the City of Buffalo. It appears that petitions were signed
by some of the residents regarding this issue.
I would like to offer the following in response to this item:
I . National Fuel is currently upgrading its underground
facilities in the Hamlin Park area of the City of Buffalo.
2. National Fuel upgrades its infrastructure to ensure
safe and reliable service to our customers at all times. I want to
take this opportunity to note that public safety and the
continued provision of natural gas are our top priorities.
3. National Fuel selects the Company recommended
location for meter relocations, taking into account safety and
other considerations. We attempt to place the gas meter
behind existing shrubbery if we are able to do so by varying the
meter location by no more than five feet.
4. To the extent the Company preferred location is not
acceptable to the owner and an alternate site either on the front
or side near the front is approved by the Company, then the
owner would need to execute and return the meter relocation
agreement provided to the customer along with payment of
$270 ($250 plus tax).
5. There is no date on the petitions submitted; several
telephone conversations between myself and various
constituents regarding this issue have been on -going since the
start of the project.
6. Additionally, I have had conversations with Demone
Smith from Councilmember Thompson's office regarding this
issue; he and Mr. James Murphy from the Hamlin Taxpayers
Association have worked with me to set up a meeting on
Thursday, October 24 1 h 6:30 pm between concerned
constituents and representatives of National Fuel to discuss
their concerns and answer their questions. These steps were
taken prior to the item being addressed at the session
7. Please know that National Fuel will continue to
uphold our excellent customer service and responsiveness -
but that we must remain constantly mindful of avoiding costs
that would increase the costs to all ratepayers.
I trust that this correspondence addresses your concerns.
Please feel free to attend the session to be held at The Blue
Cross and Blue Shield building on Main Street (near Humboldt)
this Thursday with your constituents and representatives of
National Fuel.
If I can answer any questions in the meantime, please feel free
to contact me at 857 -7780.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 79
L.T. ROBERTS-
FIRE PREVENTION INFO
334 ABBOTT
REFERRED TO: LT POCZKALSKI
APPLICATION FOR: T J AUTO INC
LICENSE TYPE: USED CAR DEALER
NEW LICENSE 2003
BUSINESS ADDRESS: 334 ABBOTT
BUSINESS PHONE: (7 16) 922 -7495
COUNCIL DISTRICT: so
POLICE DISTRICT: 15
APPLICANT NAME: TODD SZUMNSKI
APPL. PHONE: (7 16) 812 -8496
APPLICATION NUMBER 523476
REFERRAL DATE: 06/14/2002
MAX. NO.OF VEHICLES 5
APPROVED 6/18/2002
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 80
REQ. FOR WRITTEN OPINION -
PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM - CHANGING STRUCTURE OF
MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE BODY
We have received your request for a report outlining the
process as described in the Municipal Home Rule Law for a
permissive referendum on changing the structure of a
municipal legislative body. As you and I discussed by phone,
we view this as a. request for an opinion.
The Attorney General renders formal opinions to State
departments and agencies. The Attorney General also issues
informal opinions to local governments. As a long- standing
tradition of this office, informal opinions are issued to municipal
attorneys, upon their request. Under State and local law, the
municipal attorney is the official lawyer for a local government.
We offer informal opinions to municipal attorneys to assist
them in performing their official legal advisory functions for the
entities they serve.
Therefore, the Attorney General's authority to issue an opinion
involving a municipality derives from a request by the municipal
attorney. We render opinions regarding local governments only
upon a written request of the attorney representing the
municipality involved. Furthermore, because we are not
fact - finders, our opinions are based on the facts as presented
by the municipal attorney.
In addition, this office has a long- standing policy of refraining
from issuing opinions regarding matters that are the subject of
litigation. By issuing an opinion responding to your request, we
would be providing an argument to one of the parties.
This would be inconsistent with the principle that our role is one
of impartiality.
We regret that we cannot respond to your request for an
opinion, but trust that you recognize the basis for our position.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
REAPPORTIONMENT
NO. 81
COB ADJUDICATION OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
This bill was submitted but did not pass this past
session. it will be re- introduced in January with the goal of
passing to allow the City of Buffalo to resume adjudication of
traffic infractions. Most likely it will need a new home rule
message from the Council in January I will keep you posted.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
NO. 82
ADDITIONAL EXAM CREDITS - CHILDREN OF
POLICE /FIRE OFFICERS KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY
Please submit the attached item for the next Common Council
meeting, which will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2002.
Should you require further information, please feel free to
contact me directly at (716) 851 -5145.
Amendment to Civil Service Law Grants Additional Examination
Credit to
Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of
Duty
On September 17, 2002, Governor Pataki signed into law a bill
adding a new Section 85 -a to the Civil Service Law granting
additional credit on civil service examinations for children of
firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty. The law
is to take effect immediately. Attached is a copy of the text of
the amendment for your information.
The law states in part, "...for the purposes of determining final
earned ratings, children of firefighters and police officers killed
in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten
points in a competitive examination for original appointment in
the same municipality in which his or her parent has served."
The law also specifies requirements and conditions that must
be met.
These are similar to the requirements for veterans' credit
including the fact that documentation must be submitted and
points must be added before the eligible list is established.
Once the list is established, no points may be added. In
addition, these points can be used only once for appointment to
a permanent position.
We have also enclosed a notice for applicants and ask that you
post it near the exam announcements at your offices.
If you have questions concerning this amendment, please
contact the following members of my staff. Michael Eberle,
Chief of Classification and Compensation (858- 6528), Sue
Agos Quinn, Senior Personnel Specialist (858- 7418), Donna
Witmer, Personnel Specialist (858 -8462) or Will1 am Barto,
Personnel Specialist (858- 8465).
LAWS OF NEWYORK, 2002
CHAPTER 495
AN ACT to amend the civil service law, in relation to special
rights for children of firefighters and police officers became a
law September 17, 2002, with the approval of the Governor.
Passed by a majority vote, three - fifths being present.
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate
and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The civil service law is amended by adding a new
section 85 -a to read as follows:
S 85 -a. Additional credits allowed children of firefighters
and police officers killed in the line of duty. 1. Additional credit
authorized. Additional credits shall be allowed children of
firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty, as
"child" in this section in competitive examinations -for original
appointment. (a) On all eligible lists resulting from competitive
examinations, the names of eligible persons shall be entered in
the order of their respective final earned ratings on
examinations, with the name of the eligible person with the
highest final earned ratings at the head of such list, provided,
however, that for the purpose of determining final earned
ratings, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the
line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in
a competitive examination for original appointment in the same
municipality in which his or her parent has served. (b) Such
additional credit shall be added to the final earned rating of
such child, as the case may be, after he or she has qualified in
the competitive examination and shall be granted only at the
time of establishment of the resulting eligible list.
2. Application for additional credit; proof of eligibility;
establishment of eligible list. Any candidate, believing himself
or herself entitled to additional credit in a competitive
examination as provided in this section, may make application
for such additional credit at any time between the date of his or
her application for examination and the date of the
establishment of the resulting eligible list. Such candidates
shall be allowed a period of not less than two months from the
date of the filing of his or her application for examination in
which to establish by appropriate documentary proof his or her
eligibility to receive additional credit under this section. At any
time after two months have elapsed since the final date, for
filing applications for a competitive examination for original
appointment, the eligible list resulting from such examination
may be established, notwithstanding the fact that a child who
has applied for additional credit has failed to establish his or
her eligibility to receive such additional credit. A candidate who
fails to establish, by appropriate documentary proof, his or her
eligibility to receive additional credit by the time an eligible list is
established shall not thereafter be granted additional credit on
such eligible list.
CHAP. 495 Cont.
3. Use of additional credit. (a) Except as otherwise provided in
this subdivision, no person who has received a permanent
original appointment in the civil service of the state or of any
city or civil division thereof from an eligible list on which he or
she was allowed the additional credit granted by this section as
a child, shall thereafter be entitled to any additional credit under
this section as a child. (b) Where, at the time of establishment
of an eligible list, the position of a child on such list has not
been affected by the addition of credits granted under this
section, the appointment of such child from such eligible list
shall not be deemed to have been made from an eligible list on
which he or she was allowed the additional credit granted by
this section. (c) If, at the time of appointment from an eligible
list, a child is in the same relative standing among the eligible
persons who are willing to accept appointment as if he or she
had not been granted the additional credits as provided by this
section, his or her appointment from such eligible persons shall
not be deemed to have been made from an eligible list on which
he or she was allowed such additional credits. (d) Where a
child has been originally appointed from an eligible list on which
he or she was allowed such additional credit, but such
appointment is thereafter terminated either at the end of the
probationary term or by resignation at or before the end of the
probationary term, he or she shall not be deemed to have been
appointed, as the case may be, from an eligible list on which he
or she is allowed additional credit, and such appointment shall
not affect his or her eligibility for additional credit in other
examinations. 4. Withdrawal of application; election to
relinquish additional credit. An application for additional credit
in a competitive examination under this section may be
withdrawn by the applicant at any time prior to the
establishment of the resulting eligible list. At any time during
the term of existence of an eligible list resulting from a
competitive examination in which a child has received the
additional credit granted by this section, such child may elect,
prior to permanent original appointment, to relinquish the
additional credit theretofore granted to him or her and except
the lower position on such eligible list to which he or she would
otherwise have been entitled; provided, however, that such
election shall % hereafter be irrevocable. Such election shall
be in writing and signed by the child, and transmitted to the
department or the appropriate municipal civil service
commission. 5. Roster. The department and each municipal
commission shall establish and maintain in its office a roster of
all such children appointed as a result of additional credits
granted by this section to positions under its jurisdiction. The
appointment of a child as a result of additional credits shall be
void if such child, prior to such appointment, had been
appointed as a result of additional credits granted by this
section.
§2. This act shall take effect immediately.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE,
THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES AN
CORPORATION COUNCIL
NO. 83
NOTIFICATION -NEW SECTION 85 -A -NY CIVIL SERVICE
LAW
Please submit the attached item for the next Common Council
meeting, which will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2002.
Should you require further information, please feel free to
contact me directly at (716) 851 -5145.
Item on file in Clerk's Office.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE,
THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND
CORPORATION COUNCIL
N *Cluj Ir e V Z K S] L V i h V i 111 i 9 4* 1
CIVIL SERVICE
(MARC A. COPPOLA, CHAIRPERSON)
NO. 84
C. FISHER -A. OSUORAH- CONCERNS - TREATMENT AS
EMPLOYEE
(CCP#41 -DEC. 11, 01)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 85
A. OSUORAH- SUPPLEMENTAL GRIEVANCE LETTER
(CP)
(CCP #23 -DEC. 26, 01)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 86
C. FISHER -A. OSUORAH- CONCERNS TREATMENT AS
EMPLOYEE
(CCP #26 -JAN. 22 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 87
C. FISHER -A. OSUORAH- CONCERNS TREATMENT AS
EMPLOYEE (HR)
(CCP #26 -JAN. 8, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 88
APPT. - CONSULTANT II (MAX) (ASSESS. /TAX)
(CCP #20 -OCT. 15, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 89
APPOINTMENT
ELECTRICIAN (INTER) (PW)
(ITEM NO. 36- C.C.P. OCT. 15, 2002)
That Communication 36, Oct. 15, 2002 be received
and filed and the permanent appointment of David Warden
stated above at the intermediate salary of $30,923 effective on
October 3, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 90
APPOINTMENT
INVESTIGATOR (INTER) (PW)
(ITEM NO. 37- C.C.P. OCT. 15, 2002)
That Communication 37, Oct. 15, 2002 be received
and filed and the permanent appointment of Daniel P.
Lombardo stated above at the intermediate salary of $35,367
effective on October 7, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 91
APPT.- POLICE LIEUTENANT (MAX) (POL.)
(CCP #38 -OCT. 15, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 92
APPT.- POLICE LIEUTENANT (CONT. PERM.) (MAX) (POL)
(CCP #39 -OCT. 15, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 93
APPOINTMENTS
POLICE OFFICER (INTER) (POL.)
(ITEM NO. 40-C.C.P. OCT. 15, 2002)
That Communication 40, Oct. 15, 2002 be received
and filed and the permanent appointments of Steve Sierk,
Joseph Ruggiero and Michael DeLong stated above at the
intermediate salary of $36,131 effective on September 30,
2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 94
APPOINTMENTS
POLICE OFFICER (CONT. PERM.) (INTER) (POL.)
(ITEM NO. 41 - C.C.P. OCT. 15, 2002)
That Communication 41, Oct. 15, 2002 be received
and filed and the contingent permanent appointments of Shawn
Hamison, John Caruso and Corey Krug stated above at the
intermediate salary of $36,131 effective on September 30,
2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 95
APPOINTMENT
MOTOR EQUIP. MECH.(INTER) (FIRE)
(ITEM NO. 43-C.C.P. OCT. 15, 2002)
That Communication 43, Oct. 15, 2002 be received
and filed and the permanent appointment of John W. Kelleher,
Jr. stated above at the intermediate salary of $30,828 effective
on October 7, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 96
APPOINTMENT
ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT ANALYST (MAX) (A &F)
(ITEM NO. 48-C.C.P. OCT. 15, 2002)
That Communication 48, Oct. 15, 2002 be received
and filed and the permanent appointment of Donna J. Estrich
stated above at the maximum salary of $57,003 effective on
October 14, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 97
APPOINTMENT
PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST (MAX) (A &F)
(ITEM NO. 49-C.C.P. OCT. 15, 2002)
That Communication 49, Oct. 15, 2002 be received
and filed and the permanent appointment of George J.
Cotroneo stated above at the maximum salary of $63,871
effective on October 14, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13- NOES -0
NO. 98
APPOINTMENT
FISCAL SUPV. (MAX) (COM. SVS.)
(ITEM NO. 51- C.C.P. OCT. 15, 2002)
That Communication 51, Oct. 15, 2002 be received
and filed and the provisional appointment of Catherine Sexton
stated above at the maximum salary of $38,068 effective on
October 9, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 99
APPOINTMENT
REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST (INTER) (COM. SVS.)
(ITEM NO. 52- C.C.P. OCT. 15, 2002)
That Communication 52, Oct. 15, 2002 be received
and filed and the provisional appointment of Anthony Draffin
stated above at the intermediate salary of $28,186 effective on
September 18, 2002 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 100
DEFINITION OF CONTINGENT PERMANENT (HR)
(CCP #53 -OCT. 15, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 101
NOTICES OF APPT. - TEMP. /PROV. /PERM. (C. CLK.)
(CCP #62 -OCT. 15, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 102
INCENTIVES FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (A &F)
That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
Committee on Budget.
ADOPTED
NO. 103
D. SCHIEBER - CONCERNS - FIRE LT. EXAMINATION
(ITEM NO. 71, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2002)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is
returned to the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Coppola moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Civil Service.
ADOPTED.
FINANCE
(BETTY JEAN GRANT, CHAIRPERSON)
NO. 104
RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS - 1733 NIAGARA STREET
(ITEM NO. 12, C.C.P., OCT. 1, 2002)
(ITEM NO. 103, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2002)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is
returned to the Common Council without recommendation.
Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED.
NO. 105
BOND AUTHORIZATIONS 'RESCINDING"
(ITEM NO. 9, C.C.P., OCT. 1, 2002)
(ITEM NO. 102, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2002)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is
returned to the Common Council without recommendation.
Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED.
NO. 106
INCREASED APPROPRIATION - PUBLIC WORKS WATER
(ITEM NO. 163, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2002)
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized
to appropriate in the budget for the current fiscal year for
Appropriation Allotments for Water, increased in the sum of
$177,131 as more fully described in the above communication.
Passed
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 107
B. GRANT- CONCERNS - ROOSEVELT PARK
(CCP #67 -OCT. 15, 02)
Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED.
NO. 108
A. BROWN -REQ. PURCHASE PKG. CITY OWNED
LOT - WADSWORTH NXT TO 74 DAYS PK.
(CCP #69 -JUNE 25, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 109
RESPONSE -PKG. LOT -20 WADSWORTH NW CORNER
DAYS PARK (STRAT. PLAN.)
(CCP #24 -JULY 9, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
NO. 110
AUDIT RPT. -WATER REVENUE AUDIT (PW)
(CCP #22 -OCT. 15, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 111
B. DAVIS - M. RIZZO - CONCERNS INSTALLATION -
BUFFALO /CATHOLIC CENTER BANNERS
(ITEM NO. 63, C.C.P., OCT. 1, 2002)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mrs. Grant Moved:
That the above item and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED.
NO. 112
B. GRANT -M. FARLEY & O -REQ. RENOVATIONS TO
FLOWER ST.
(CCP #95 -JULY 23, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 113
RENOVATIONS TO FLOWER ST. (PW)
(CCP #33 -OCT. 15, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 114
DONATION OF VEHICLE
(ITEM NO. 1, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2002)
That the Executive Director of the Buffalo Arts
Commission and the Commissioner of Administration and
Finance be, and they hereby are authorized to accept a 1997
Mercury Tracer (VIN #IMELM13P3VW628055) for use by the
Buffalo Arts Commission.
Passed.
AYES -13. NOES -0.
LEGISLATION
(RICHARD A. FONTANA, CHAIRMAN)
NO. 115
W. XUE, PETITION TO USE 1563 A/K /A 1565 HERTEL -
SIDEWALK CAFE
(ITEM NO. 77, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2002)
That after the public hearing before the Committee
on Legislation on October 22, 2002, the petition of W. Xue,
agent, for permission to use 1563 a /k/a 1565 Hertel Avenue for
a sidewalk cafe with a metal railing be, and hereby is approved
with the following conditions:
1 . That there be no outside music on the sidewalk cafe.
2. That there be no outside trash on the sidewalk cafe.
3. That the sidewalk cafe closes at 11:00 p.m. on weeknights.
Passed.
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 116
ORD. AMEND.- CHAPTER 133 -CITY PROPERTY
(PERMITS /INSP.)
(CCP#44 -SEPT. 17,02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 117
RESPONSE TO ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE
AGREEJORD. AGREEMENT (STRAT. PLAN.)
(CCP #13 -OCT. 1, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 118
APPOINTMENT MEMBER TO THE BUFFALO PEST
MANAGEMENT BOARD
(ITEM NO. 166, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2002)
That the appointment of Joseph Gardella, Ph.D.,
residing at 178 Admiral Road, as a member of the Buffalo Pest
Management Board be, and hereby is approved.
Passed
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 119
NOTIFICATION SERIALS #9505 -9510 (PW)
(CCP #21 -OCT. 15,02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 120
SECONDHAND DEALER - 439 DELAWARE AVENUE
(ITEM NO. 43, C.C.P., OCT. 1, 2002)
That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he
hereby is authorized to grant a Secondhand Dealer license to
Charles Krasuski d /b /a French Line Antiques LLC located at
439 Delaware Avenue.
Passed.
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 121
R. FONTANA -C. PAPAJ & O -REQ. ALT. PKG. RESTRICT
LIFTED -4/1 -11/15 - FULTON ST. BETWEEN
VAN RENSSELAER/SMITH
(CCP #67 -SEPT. 17,02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 122
SEAS. ALT. PKG. REQ. - FULTON ST. BETW. VAN
RENSSELAER ST. /SMITH ST. (PW)
(CCP #35 -OCT. 15, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 123
D. CHERNOFF, BFLO- PLACE -ON STREET PKG.
STUDY -STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
(CCP #59 -DEC. 26, 01)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 124
COVERING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EXPRESSWAY
(CCP #233 -JUNE 12,02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
Committee on Community Development.
ADOPTED
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(ANTOINE M. THOMPSON, CHAIRMAN)
NO. 125
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT -SALE OF LAND -421 PEARL
ST. -598 MAIN ST. LLC- REDEV. -(HRG. 10/29)
CCP# 9 - 10/ 15/02
That the above item be and the same is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
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 Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr.
Thompson, and the hearing is opened.
CARRIED.
Appearances — Maria Scinta, BURA; Mr. J. Petrella, 598 Main
St., LLC
Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the hearing be closed.
Seconded by Mr. Thompson
CARRIED.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That a document entitled "Sales and Purchase
Agreement - Contract of Sale" by and. between the City of
Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and 598 Main Street, LLC
and /or other legal entity to be formed, which is the proposed
Agreement for the —3ale of 421 Pearl Street is hereby
determined to be satisfactory.
That the Chairman or Vice - Chairman is hereby
directed to forward a copy of the mentioned Agreement to the
Common Council of the City of Buffalo for its action, pursuant
to Section 507, Subdivision 2(d) of the General Municipal Law.
598 Main Street, LLC and /or other legal entity to be
formed, is hereby designated as a qualified and eligible
Redeveloper in accordance with the rules and procedures
adopted by this Agency.
That upon approval of the above mentioned
Agreement by the Common Council of the City of Buffalo,
pursuant to Section 507, Subdivision 2(d) of the General
Municipal Law, the Chairman or Vice - Chairman is hereby
authorized subject to compliance with Article 15 and 15A of the
General Municipal Law to execute said Agreement on behalf of
the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, and the Secretary
is directed to impress the Corporate Seal thereon.
Passed
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 126
SALES AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT - CONTRACT OF
SALE TO 598 MAIN STREET, LLC
(ITEM NO. 157, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2002)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is
returned to the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Thompson moved:
That the Mayor, the Chairman or Vice - Chairman, or
any officer of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is hereby
authorized to execute any and all deeds or other documents
necessary to convey land described in the proposed "Sales and
Purchase Agreement - Contract of Sale" to 598 Main Street,
LLC and /or other legal entity to be formed in accordance with
the terms of said Agreement and for the consideration recited
therein.
Passed
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 127
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 154 COLT
STREET
(ITEM NO. 15, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2002)
That the city -owned property commonly known as
154 Coit Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property,
and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a
deed transferring said property to Mr. Robert R. Hoyt and Miss
Christine A. Hoyt, residing at 156 Coit Street, in the amount of
$1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition
the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and
maintained in a sanitary manner.
Passed.
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 128
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 390
WALDEN AVENUE
(ITEM NO. 17, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2002)
That the city -owned property commonly known as
390 Walden Avenue, is hereby designated as Homestead
Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to
execute a deed transferring said property to Mr. Mark M.
Robson and Mrs. Elizabeth R. Robson, residing at 386 Walden
Avenue, in the amount of S 1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of
transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved
within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner.
Passed.
AYES -13. NOES -0.
EDUCATION
(CHARLEY H. FISHER III, CHAIRMAN)
NO. 129
C. FISHER -C. CUMMINGS -REQ. ASST. /CLARIF
-EVAL. /AWARD CRITERIA- MONIT. -ELEC. SEC. SYST.
(CCP #57 -SEPT. 17,02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
Special Committee on Minority Business Enterprise.
ADOPTED
NO. 130
C. FISHER -C. CUMMINGS -REQ. ASST. /CLAR. -EVAL.
/AWARD CRITERIA- MONIT. -ELEC. SEC. SYST.
(BD. ED.)
(CCP #52 -OCT. 1, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
Special Committee on Minority Business Enterprise.
ADOPTED
NO. 131
INFO. CIMINELLI CONST. CO. (CP)
(CCP #20 -OCT. 1, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 132
INFO. CIMINELLI CONST. CO. (BD. ED.)
(CCP #54 -OCT. 15, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
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MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE
(CHARLEY H. FISHER III, CHAIRMAN)
NO. 133
A. THOMPSON -FOIT ALBERT ASSNJJAMES MGMT. -ENV.
ASSESS. /MIN. PART - DIGNITY VILLAGE
(CCP #77 -JUNE 25, 02)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS
NO. 134
By: Mr. Coppola
STAFFING PROBLEMS IN CITY COMPTROLLER'S
OFFICE.
Whereas: It is no secret that City of Buffalo has lost many
employees over the last 10 years to either retirements or
promotions; and
Whereas: Many of those have left their position for higher pay,
better health benefits, or other benefit related issues; and these
employees were qualified and valuable to the operation of city
government; and
Whereas: Many positions that were held required the employee
to be highly specialized in his /her area of expertise and have a
significant educational and historical background for
employment; and
Whereas: Many of these positions exist in, but are not limited
to, the City of Buffalo's Comptroller Office and the various
divisions within; and
Whereas: Over 300 years of combined experience has been
lost in the Comptroller's Office for various reasons, most of
which were for better pay, better benefits, and /or more job
security; and
Whereas: Due to financial reasons the City of Buffalo has not
acted accordingly enough to retain , replace, or gain the
amount of qualified personnel to occupy some of these most
important and highly specialized positions; and
Whereas: With the current financial state of the city, as well as
the state and federal government, a lack of adequate and
qualified personnel in our comptroller's office is unacceptable
and irresponsible.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved,
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo request that the
City Comptroller and the Commissioner of Administration and
Finance file their respective responses to this resolution with
the City Clerk on or before November 26, 2002, and
Be It Further Resolved,
That these responses include recommendations for solving the
staffing problems, as well as a strategy to implement the same.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE,
THE COMPTROLLER AND COMMISSIONER OF
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
NO. 135
BY: MR. COPPOLA
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
14- ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
1075 - PARKING VIOLATIONS
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 14 - Department of Administration and
Finance, 1075 - Parking Violations, which currently reads:
1 Stenographer $24,440 - $27,120
5 Junior Traffic Clerk $23,950 - $26,506
Is hereby amended to read:
1 Senior Stenographer $25,567 - $28,663
1 Sr. Account Clerk Typist $25,567 - $28,663
4 Junior Traffic Clerk $23,950 - $26,506
EVA M, HASSETT, COMMISSIONER OF
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE AND JAMES B. MILROY,
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, 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.
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,
APPROVED AS TO FORM
MICHAEL B. RISMAN
CORPORATION COUNSEL
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
NO. 136
By: Mr. Fisher
SET POLICY ON RETAINING PUBLIC ACCESS FOR
WATERFRONT PROPERTIES SOLD BY THE CITY OF
BUFFALO
Whereas: In 1996 and 1997, the Common Council had
considerable debate on the concept of retaining public access
when waterfront properties are sold by the City of Buffalo; and
Whereas: On March 18, 1997, the Council adopted
"City -Owned Waterfront Property" - C.C.P. # 190 - OCT. 29,
1996, which required as a condition of the sale of City -owned
land, for the City to hold title to or retain an exclusive easement
for, a one hundred foot wide public access strip of the land
along the water's edge; and
Whereas: At the April 1, 1997 Common Council meeting, the
Council sustained the Mayor Masiello's veto of this resolution,
which he contended might "discourage future development and
derail current waterfront projects "; and
Whereas: Also, on the agenda of the April 1, 1997 meeting, the
Commissioner of Community Development filed a compromise
plan, which stated: "as a condition of sale for any city -owned
waterfront land, the city shall hold title to or retain an exclusive
easement along the full length of the parcel's waterfront edge
for public use and enjoyment;" and
Whereas: The Council received and filed this item, under
which the City Planning Board was to reserve between 25 and
100 feet of public access space based on balancing the
ecological, public access and economic development issues
associated with each site; and
Whereas: The Department of Community Development no
longer exists, and since the Council received and filed this item
rather than adopting it, there is some question as to whether
this is the current policy of the City of Buffalo; and
Whereas: It is important for the City to have strong policies that
respond to the near unanimous sentiment for more public
access to the Buffalo waterfront;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
This Common Council hereby adopts the following policy:
As a condition of the sale or lease of any City of Buffalo or
BURA -owned waterfront land, the city shall hold title to or retain
an exclusive easement along, the full length of the parcel's
waterfront edge for public use and enjoyment. An area of 100
feet in width, measured from the mean water line, is to be
reserved. Appeals regarding the width of the public access
area shall be heard by the Common Council. The Council may
reduce the public access area by the minimum amount
necessary when the public interest requires such a reduction.
In no case shall the width of the public access area be reduced
to less than 50 feet.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, COMPTROLLER, THE DIRECTOR OF
STRATEGIC PLANNING, THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENTAL COMMISSION, THE CITY PLANNING
BOARD AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 137
By: Mr. Fontana
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL REHABILITATION HOUSING
AID:
Whereas: Buffalo's Housing Stock is some of the oldest in the
Country; and
Whereas: Buffalo is a City that is rich in architectural heritage
and has many homes of significance and many craftsman style
homes; and
Whereas: As these homes reach sixty to one hundred plus
years of age they are increasingly in need of repair dollars to
keep these homes viable; and
Whereas: The current resources allocated to the City of
Buffalo are insufficient to properly address the rehabilitation
needs of the Cities homes; and
Whereas: In addition to rehabilitation programs offered to low
income homeowners the City is receiving many requests for aid
from middle income homeowners who are in need of
assistance to properly rehabilitate their homes; and
Whereas: Investments into the City's housing stock protects
the City's tax base and offers choices for new homebuyers to
purchase homes in the City of Buffalo; and
Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council request
additional aid for homeowners in need of home rehabilitation;
and
Therefore Be it Finally Resolved: That Certified Copies of this
resolution be sent to our local Congressional Delegation, our
local State Delegation, Governor George E. Pataki, and
President George W. Bush.
ADOPTED.
NO. 138
BY: MR. FRANCZYK & MS. GRAY
EXPAND RADIUS OF PROTECTION TO HISTORIC
BUILDINGS
WHEREAS- The City of Buffalo has enacted historic
preservation ordinances to protect historic or architecturally
significant properties in order to "preserve, protect, perpetuate
and utilize landmarks, landmark sites, historic districts,
neighborhoods, areas, places, buildings, structures and
improvements which have a distinctive character or are of
historic, aesthetic, architectural, or cultural interest or value to
this city, state or nation," and;
WHEREAS: Notwithstanding the city's commitment to
preservation, the relevant ordinances need to be broadened
and strengthened to protect potentially important structures
immediately adjacent to an already land marked building or
property. This action would enhance public appreciation for the
designated properties as well as mitigate negative effects
around them, and,
WHEREAS: Recently, a rooming house adjacent to the
Michigan Avenue Baptist Church, was granted a demolition
permit in violation of state law which requires a SEQR review of
demolition permit applications for structures near buildings on
the National Register of Historic Places; and,
WHEREAS: State Law, however, does not mandate review of
properties adjacent to duly designated local landmarks which
are not on the National Registry of Historic Places but merit
protection nevertheless; and,
WHEREAS: In order to close the loophole, the powers and
duties of the Buffalo Landmark and Preservation Board need to
be expanded to allow review and oversight over properties or
structures that contribute to the neighborhood environment and
are adjacent to or relate to an historic structure that may be
both a local and /or National Register Landmark; and,
WHEREAS: Since the Preservation Board has clear
jurisdiction in regards to demolitions within Preservation
Districts or local landmarks, its radius of oversight should be
minimally consistent with Planning Department
recommendations of 300 feet from the local landmark, the
same distance also required for citizen notification for zoning
changes; now,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Section 337 -5,
Powers and Duties, Paragraph F of the Standards of the City of
Buffalo preservation ordinance be amended to add the
following text illustrated in boldface: "To approve or disapprove
certificates of no effect, certificates of appropriateness or
certificates of exception for the erection, alteration, restoration,
renovation, relocation, demolition, or site improvement of any
landmark, landmark site, any building, structure or site within
an historic district, abutting or within a three hundred foot
radius of a local historic site, preservation district or local
historic landmark, properties that are U.S. National
Historic Landmarks, properties listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, U.S. National Historic
Districts, or U.S. National Thematic Districts when and
exterior of such property would be affected."
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That the city Law Department
prepare the ordinance amendment to form incorporating the
above language.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CCRPORATION COUNSEL AND THE DIRECTOR OF
INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS
NO. 139
BY: MR. FRANCZYK & MS. GRAY
STRENGHTEN LAW TO CURB DEMOLITION OF
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo adopted Preservation
Standard ordinances to preserve and protect buildings and
landmarks which significantly contribute to the city's historic,
aesthetic and cultural heritage, and,
WHEREAS: The Buffalo Landmark and Preservation Board
has been empowered to intervene in and review any proposed
demolition within a preservation district or of land marked
building through the issuance of certificates of no effect,
appropriateness or exception in regards to the specific
structure affected; and,
WHEREAS: City Preservation ordinances need to be
strengthened, as evidenced by recent attempts to demolish the
land marked Italianate Squire Mansion at 1313 Main Street and
other structures; and,
WHEREAS: Apparently, a pre - demolition asbestos removal
permit was issued for 1313 Main, which did not trigger an
automatic review by the Preservation Board, although Article V,
Section 337 -27 of the Preservation Ordinance mandates that
notice of an Emergency Order of Demolition shall be given to
the Preservation Board, giving the Preservation Board ten days
to respond- and,
WHEREAS: The issuance of a pre - demolition permit,
particularly as it relates, to asbestos removal, can effectively
circumvent the Preservation Ordinance insofar as the language
in Sec. 337 -16 Part A speaks to "building permit," without
including - specific language for "pre- demolition" permit; and,
WHEREAS: Although the city does not in any way wish to
needlessly hold up an emergency demolition, or delay a proper
demolition to alleviate blight or dangerous conditions, a more
detailed, systematic methodology is needed to review requests
for demolition permits in order to protect structures which may
be historically; to include the following text in boldface, inserted
after the last sentence in section A: In addition, a certificate
and building permit will be required for any
pre - demolition asbestos removal work or removal work of
any materials now or in the future deemed hazardous, to
be performed on any structure which is a landmark, part
of a landmark site or which is located in an historic
district.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the city law department submits to form an ordinance
amendment reflecting the changes outlined above in bold to
Chapter 337 -16 of the Buffalo Preservation ordinance.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
NO. 140
BY: MR. FRANCZYK & MS. GRAY
WIDEN PRESERVATION STRATEGY
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo has expressed an intent to
widen its commitment to historic preservation as an important
tool to protect and promote the city's rich architectural and
cultural heritage; and,
WHEREAS: Historic preservation not only protects the best of
Buffalo's past for the benefit of its citizens, but it can be the
central catalyst for the development of historic preservation
cultural tourism as an important economic development
strategy; and,
WHEREAS: Mayor Masiello and the Department of Strategic
Planning have announced a - three - pronged preservation
strategy based on a study of similar initiatives in Pittsburgh,
including the (1) Creation of a comprehensive land use and
management plan; (2) Development of a Strategic Investment
Fund to leverage money for preservation projects; arid, (3)
Creation of a preservation agenda through networking with local
preservation organizations; and,
WHEREAS: In addition to these initiatives, the city should also
entertain the following proposals to augment its historic
preservation campaign:
(1) Creation of an Office of Historic
Preservation /Cultural Tourism within the
Department of Strategic Planning. The office
need not be an added expense to the city
budget, but should be utilized from within staff
in the appropriate department. The office would
be responsible for historic preservation
planning and promotion and network with all
relevant city departments, particularly the
Buffalo Landmark and Preservation Board and
appropriate community organizations. The
office would also coordinate and develop
cultural tourism initiatives for Buffalo.
(2) Select personnel in the Department of Permit
and Inspections Services should receive
mandatory work shop study sessions
conducted by the Buffalo Landmark and
Preservation Board in matters pertaining to
historic preservation, particularly in regards to
demolitions;
(3) The Department of Strategic Planning, preferably
thorough a newly created Office of Historic
Preservation /Cultural Tourism, should conduct
or renew surveys of "forgotten" or neglected
neighborhood buildings, churches, business
strips, etc., which may have historic merit and
can be readapted to a new, productive use, but
are threatened with deterioration or demolition.
Recently, for example, the city has begun the
demolition of 19 —h and early 2oth century
commercial buildings on William Street without
a survey (of these buildings or an analysis of
their significance. Similar surveys have been
conducted in the recent pass by Office of
Strategic Planning personnel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the city
incorporate the three initiatives outlined above as part of its
preservation strategy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Department of
Strategic Planning, Buffalo Landmark and Preservation Board,
community preservation organizations and. other interested
parties be invited to participate in developing these and other
ideas as they relate to historic preservation and cultural
tourism.
REFERRED TO THE COMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL, AND THE COMMISSIONER
OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
NO. 141
BY: MR. GOLOMBEK
DISCUSS TERM LIMITS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Whereas: During the last two decades the subject of term
limits for elected officials has been brought up at every level of
government, and
Whereas: The City of Buffalo, now more than ever before,
must consider any and all reforms necessary to create an
environment conducive to its prosperity, and
Whereas: Currently forty states have gubernatorial term limits,
twenty -one states also limit terms for state legislators, nearly
three thousand cities, towns and counties have term limits,
additionally eight of the ten largest cities in the United States
have
term limits; and
Whereas: Deliberations on the subject of term limits should
included the offices of the Mayor, Councilmember and
Comptroller, and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That this Honorable Body refers this item to a committee to
begin the discussion of the benefits and hazards of term limits
for elected offices in the City of Buffalo.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
AYES- BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK,
GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS -8.
NOES - DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY & THOMPSON-5.
NO. 142
BY: MR. GOLOMBEK
MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT FEES
Whereas: The students of McKinley Vocational High School, in
conjunction with the
Construction Industry Education Foundation, are putting the
final touches on the second home they have built for placement
in the City of Buffalo, and
Whereas: The Common Council approved a waiver for permit
fees related to the first house. That house is located at 660
Sycamore Street, and
Whereas: The house is to be placed at 48 Doyle Ave. The
former site of a reported "crack house" that was demolished by
the City of Buffalo, and
Whereas: This type of neighborhood based redevelopment is
key to the stabilization of the City of Buffalo.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That this Common Council waives all fees associated with the
completion and placement of the 48 Doyle Street - McKinley
Vocational High School house.
PASSED.
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 143
BY: MRS. GRANT
Casino Gambling in the Downtown Area
Whereas: The Seneca Nation has expressed an intention to
locate a. gambling casino in one of several potential downtown
locations including the Statler Building; and
Whereas: The Statler Building is only a few hundred yards
away from Niagara Square, the busiest square in Buffalo, and
many office: buildings including: City Hall, County Hall, several
City, County, and State Court Houses, Police and Fire
Headquarters and the Die County Holding Center; and
Whereas: The location of a gaming casino in the Statler
Building will only add to already established traffic congestion
with the addition of chartered buses and taxis dropping off
gamblers; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
An environmental impact study be done to determine if there is
a negative impact to a casino being built so close to the seats
of city and county governments and other governmental and
private! enterprise businesses and also a study be done that
weighs the city's share of 1/4 of 25% of total revenue generated
against the loss of additional police protection, loss of property
taxes, wear and tear of the city's infrastructure and cost
incurred associated with anti - gambling counseling and other
social safety net intervention programs.
NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
This honorable body hold a series of Common Council and
community meetings to gather input from the residents of the
city, collect statistical data from the professionals before it
sends a formal recommendation to the Federal Government
and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
BE ITFINALLY RESOLVED:
Copies of this resolution be sent to the Western New York
Delegation of State Officials, Congressional Representatives,
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and leadership of the Seneca
Nation.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT.
NO. 144
By: Mrs. Grant
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
GENERAL CITY CHARGES - TAX ADJUSTMENT
LAW DEPARTMENT - OTHER SERVICES
That pursuant to §20 -12 of the Charter and the Certificate of
the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common
Council, the sum of $20,000 be and the same is hereby
transferred from Police - Legal Services and said sum is
hereby reappropriated as set forth below:
From:
Police
12,020006 - 432003 Legal Services $20,000
To:
Law Department
10546006 - 432003 Legal Services $20,0000
PASSED.
AYES -13. NOES -0.
NO. 145
BY: MR. THOMPSON
SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTIES
Whereas: The City of Buffalo has acquired numerous vacant
lots, commercial
and residential properties in the City of Buffalo that are
currently
not contributing to the tax base of the City; and
Whereas: The City of Buffalo takes title to numerous pieces of
property for industrial, commercial and neighborhood
development; and
Whereas: The City of Buffalo has an In -Rem sale but the City
of Buffalo does not have an auction process to sell non -tax
foreclosed properties or properties the City has taken title to
that has no industrial, commercial or neighborhood
development purposes; and
Whereas: Many of these properties are a constant eyesore for
the
neighborhood. These properties are not regularly kept up by the
City and are sites for continuous dumping resulting in
discouraging
feeling and attitudes towards City Administration and functions;
and
Whereas: Responsible tax - paying homeowners of rental units
as well as others interested in property acquisition, can not
acquire empty lots
or property through Homesteading nor In -Rem sales;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Office of Strategic
Planning develop a process for a yearly sale of non - foreclosed
City property that has no Industrial, neighborhood or
commercial development.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC
PLANNING AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 146
BY MR. THOMPSON
FELICITATIONS /IN MEMORIAM
Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions
sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated:
Felicitation for MARY A. HANKERSON
By Councilmember JAMES PITTS AND CHARLES
MICHAUX III
Felicitation for DEACON AMOS BANKS CHAPEL
By Councilmember JAMES PITTS AND CHARLES
MICHAUX III
Felicitation for DONETTE RUFFIN
By Councilmember JAMES PITTS, ANTOINE
THOMPSON, BRIAN DAVIS,
BETTY GRANT, CHARLIE
FISHER III AND BEVERLY
GRAY
ADOPTED.
NO. 147
BY: MR. THOMPSON
APPOINTMENTS
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS
That the following persons are hereby appointed as
Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31,
2002, conditional, upon the person so appointed certifying
under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City
Clerk:
MALONEY, CHRISTINE L.
Total: 1
ADOPTED
NO. 148
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in
the Common Council Chambers, 13 1 h floor City Hall, Buffalo,
New York, unless otherwise noted.
Regular Committees
Committee on Civil Service Wednesday, November 6,2002 at
9:30 o'clock A.M.
Committee on Finance Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at 10:
00 o'clock A.M. following Civil Service
Committee on Legislation Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at
2:00 o'clock P.M.
Committee on Comm. Dev. Thursday, November 7. 2002 at
10:00 o'clock A.M.
Committee on Education Thursday, November 7, 2002 at 2:00
o'clock P.M.
Special Committees
Reapportionment Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 9:00 o'clock
A.M. in the Council Chambers.
Community Development Public Hearing- Casino Gaming
Monday, November 4, 2002 at 6:00 o'clock P.M. at the
Museum of Science.
Taxicab /Liveries Ad Hoc Thursday, November 7, 2002 at
11:00 o'clock A.M. in Room 1417 City Hall.
Budget Friday, November 8, 2002 at 10:00 o'clock
A.M. in Room 1417 City Hall.
(Public Disclaimer): All meetings are subject 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 provided. In addition, there may be
meetings set up whereby the City Clerk's Office is not made
aware; therefore, unless we receive notice from the respective
Chairmen, we can only make notification of what we are made
aware.
NO. 149
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Mr. Fisher, the
Council adjourned at 4:12 p.m.
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
CITY CLERK
Board of Police and Fire
Pension Proceedings #9
Office of the Mayor -201 City Hall October 24, 2002
Present:; Eva Hassett, Deputy Mayor; Frank Belliotti, Deputy
Comptroller; Jeffrey Reed, Assistant Corporation Counsel -3
Absent: None
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 October 2002 amounting to $11,685.24
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
1 transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Police
Pension Fund for the month of October 2002 amounting to
$14,045.00 and request that checks be drawn to the order of
the persons named herein for the amounts stated
Adopted.
Ayes -3. Noes -0.
NO. 3
On motion by Mr. Reed, the City of Buffalo Police and Fire
Pension Board Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.