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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-0903No.16 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO September 3, 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 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. 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 CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 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. LoTempio, seconded by Mr.Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on July 23, 2002 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR NO. 1 VETO MESSAGE - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER FOR NORTH JEFFERSON LIBRARY In regard to Item No. 142, C.C.P., July 23, 2002, 1 hereby exercise my authority to veto the action taken by the Common Council to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to hire a construction manager for the North Jefferson Library project. First, I will note that the North Jefferson Library is a worthwhile and meritorious project. It is another building block in the continuing effort to revitalize Jefferson Avenue. However, as this important project moves forward, we must be mindful of the current fiscal state of the City. Hiring, a construction manager for a project of this nature is not necessary, and serves to bring additional expense to the job, but no additional value. It is simply a luxury that we do not need, nor can we afford. As it stands now, we are unsure whether there are sufficient funds to cover the construction alone, without considering the added cost of a construction manager. The City is fortunate to have very competent in -house staff that regularly and professionally handles these kinds of projects. Respected architect Robert Coles serves as a consultant on the project. With such oversight available, expending an estimated S 125,000 for the services of a construction manager is wasteful. Previously, the only time the City actually hired a construction manager was for the Shea's renovation project., which was valued at over Ten Million dollars Then, a manager was necessary due to the large number of subcontractors working on the site. The North Jefferson Library construction does not need that level of management. I do not wish to diminish the relevance of this project. Its successful completion is very significant to the East Side community, and my commitment to the unique vision for North Jefferson Library remains undiminished. Yet I do believe it is just as important to spend our limited dollars wisely. Money that could improve the public infrastructure around the Library or into tile construction of the building itself should not go for services that are not needed. For these reasons, I must return this item without my approval. Mrs LoTempio made a motion to sustain the vote of the Mayor, seconded by Mrs. Martino A Y ES — Bonifacio, Coppola, Fontana, Golombek, LoTempio, Martino — 6 NOES — Davis, Fisher, Franczyk, Grant, Gray, Pitts, Thompson - 7 Veto is sustained FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE BUFFALO ARTS COMMISSION NO. 2 GIFT OF ARTWORK; BRONZE BUFFALO The Buffalo Arts Commission has no objection to the proposed installation of a bronze buffalo at McClellan Circle as indicated on plan submitted. The sponsor is referred to the Department of Public Works for any permits required for this installation. Mrs. LoTempio moved That the Comptroller of Public Works, Parks and Streets be and he hereby is authority allow the installation of a bronze Buffalo at the McClellan Circle PASSED AYES - 13 NOES — 0 FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES NO. 3 MONTHLY REPORT FROM THE DIVISION OF CITIZEN SERVICES (MAYOR'S COMPLAINT HOT LINE AKA HELP LINE JULY, 2002 Dear Members of Buffalo's Common Council: Attached is the July 2002, activity report from the Division of Citizen Services. This report is the first month of the 2002 -2003 budget year and subsequently I did not include a yea to date column; however I did include totals from June 2002 for comparative purposes. Services calls were down 9% compared to June and I deleted the legal claims column which only had 2 new legal claims, and added a high grass column. Some general observations in reviewing the data, concerns the Niagara District Typically, Niagara would have been very similar to Fillmore, Masten, and Ellicott in high grass complaints, since most of the city's vacant lots are in those four council district. However Niagara utilizing CDBG funds to hire the "Clean Team ", has significantly reduced the complaints to 8 for the month of July. Also, Niagara had the most rodent complaints - 8, which would be consistent with concerted effort between the Erie County Health Department and the "Clean Team" 11 disturbing rodent habitats, as vacant land is cleaned and baited. Another observation is that we only received 88 user fee bill inquiries during a billing month. This is about a 90% reduction compared to when our office was first opened. Citizen Services working closely with the Division of Streets and Sanitation, has greatly improved the accuracy of user fee bills. Lastly, the "Citistat" Task Force has completed all of its interviews with city department and information from the task force will be provided to the council as it develops. As always I hope that this information is helpful. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO.4 DISPOSITION OF 854,856- 858,864 MAIN STREET REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LDA- EMANON PARTNERS, LLC The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency duly designated Emanon Partners, LLC and /or a joint venture, partnership, corporation or other legal entity to be formed as the qualified and eligible Redeveloper for the subject buildings. The Agency has also determined that the proposed Land Disposition Agreement negotiated by the Agency and the Redeveloper is satisfactory. Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of Article 15A of the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for Your Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action. Forwarded herewith are the following documents: 1. Resolution setting Public Hearing 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Resolution approving proposed Land Disposition Agreement 4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement After the Public Hearing is held, Your Honorable Body may adopt a Resolution authorizing the disposition of land to the Redeveloper, which the Agency has designated as being qualified and eligible. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 5 LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE PORTION OF 380 N. OAK BURA & ELLICOTT LOFTS The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency duly designated Ellicott Lofts and /or joint venture, partnership, corporation or other legal entity to be formed as the qualified ;and eligible Redeveloper for the subject parcel. The Agency has also determined that the proposed Lease Agreement with an option to purchase negotiated by the Agency and the Redeveloper is satisfactory. Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of Article 15A of the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for your Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action. Forwarded herewith are the following documents: 1. Resolution setting Public Hearing 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Resolution approving proposed Lease Agreement with Option to Purchase 4. Proposed Lease Agreement with Option to Purchase After the Public Hearing is held, Your Honorable Body may adopt a Resolution authorizing the disposition of the land to the Redeveloper, which the Agency has designated as being qualified and eligible REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 6 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND -91 GENESEE STREET The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency duly designated Trian Development, LLC and /or joint venture, partnership, corporation or other legal entity to be formed as the qualified and eligible Redeveloper for 91 Genesee Street. The Agency has also determined that the proposed Land Disposition Agreement negotiated by the Agency and the Redeveloper is satisfactory. Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of Article 15A of the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for your Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action. Forwarded herewith are the following documents: 1. Resolution setting Public Hearing 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Resolution approving proposed Land Disposition Agreement 4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement After the Public Hearing is held, Your Honorable Body may adopt a Resolution authorizing the disposition of the land to the Redeveloper, which the Agency has designated as being qualified and eligible REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 7 ABANDONMENT AND SALE - VACANT LOT 1835 NIAGARA LOT SIZE: 33'X 99' ASSESSED VALUATION: $6,500 1839 NIAGARA LOT SIZE: 87'X 99' ASSESSED VALUATION: $17,200 1847 NIAGARA LOT SIZE: 28'X 99 ASSESSED VALUATION: $5,500 The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request from Mary Ellen Brockmyre on behalf of the Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. to purchase the above captioned properties in order to build certified housing for the developmentally disabled. The properties located at 1835 & 1839 Niagara were struck to the City through tax: foreclosure. The property located at 1847 Niagara was acquired on 7/27/01 for a proposed community center. This office has been informed that the 1847 Niagara is no longer being considered for a community center. This office has contacted Land Use Planning and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and they have no objections and /or conditions in reference to the abandonment and sale of the 1835, 1839 & 1847 Niagara. Your Honorable Body may authorize the abandonment and sale of the property in accordance with Article 27, Section 27 -5 of the City Charter. Should you approve the abandonment and sale the purchaser is required to retain a real estate appraisal(s) at their own expense, for the purpose of fixing the value of the interest of the City in such property. The City will provide a list of appraisers established by the Appraisal Review board of the City. They results of our negotiations will be filed with Your Honorable Body for final approval. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approves the abandonment and sale of the 1835, 1839 and 1847 Niagara providing the City Planning Board has no objections and /or conditions to the sale. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 8 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 1299 FILLMORE, 96.16' S URBAN LOT SIZE: 30' X 1371 ASSESSED VALUATION: $3,100 1301 FILLMORE, 66.16' S URHAN LOT SIZE: 30' X 137' ASSESSED VALUATION: $2,200 The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Pastor Dennis Lee, Hopewell Baptist Church, 1307 Fillmore Avenue, to acquire the above mentioned properties for the construction of a new church. The property consists of two vacant lots each being 301 x 137, and are adjoining other church property. 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 two lots to be Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000), or Forty -Eight cents (.48) per square foot. The appraisal has been reviewed by the appraisal Review Board. They have recommended a sale price of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($22,000), or Two Dollars and Sixty -Four cents ($2.64) per square foot. The results of our negotiations are that Hopewell Baptist Church is prepared to pay Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), for 1299 and 1301 Fillmore Avenue. They have also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fee's and legal descriptions. The transfer of title is contingent upon satisfactory environmental and title examination of the properties. The purchaser will assume all costs associated with title and environmental testing. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 1299 and 1301 Fillmore Avenue to Hopewell Baptist Church in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)). 1 am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the offer by Pastor Dennis Lee to purchase 1299 Fillmore and 1301 in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($ 10,000) be and hereby is accepted, and That the purchaser will pay all costs associated with the transaction; and That the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents and the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. PASSED AYES -13 NOES -0 NO. 9 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 250 JERSEY - VACANT LAND LOT SIZE: 21'X 130' ASSESSED VALUATION: $3,600 252 JERSEY -APARTMENT BLDG. LOT SIZE: 37'X 130' ASSESSED VALUATION: LAND: $ 4,900 IMPROVEMENT: $31,800 TOTAL: $36,700 The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has a request from Victor Mirando of 121 Linwood Avenue, Apt. #4, Buffalo, New York 14209 to purchase the above captioned properties. The property consists of a 2 1 /2story brick dwelling in poor condition, situated on a lot 58'x 130'. Mr. Mirando intends to rehabilitate and convert into a single family home to live in. Mr. Mirando has submitted plans and financing to purchase and rehabilitate the dwelling. The Division of Inspections and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Christopher J. D'Andrea, Appraiser, 1026 Union Road, Buffalo, New York 14224. He has estimated the fair market value of the property to be Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) per square feet of living area. The Division of Real Estate concurs with the appraisers estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Mirando has agreed and is prepared to pay Five Thousand Dollars for the subject properties. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of appraisal, transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 250 & 252 Jersey to Mr. Victor Mirando in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). We are further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated August 29, 2002, be received and filed; and That the offer from Victor Mirando, residing at 121 Linwood Avenue, Apt. #4, in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for the purchase of 250 and 252 Jersey Street, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES -13 NOES -0 NO. 10 CITY EMPLOYEES OR RELATIVE(S) OF CITY EMPLOYEE RECEIVING REHAB. LOAN OR NEW HOUSING LOANS Frances Grucza 30 Rommel Street Buffalo New York 14212 Grandson, Ronald Sokolowski, is employed by the City of Buffalo as a Building Inspector. Maureen Barren 94 O'Connell Avenue Buffalo New York 14204 Ms. Barren is employed with the Board of Education as a Teacher's Assistant. Her sister, Eileen Heidinger, is also employed by the Board of Education as a Teacher's Assistant. Her brother, Michael Barren, is employed by the City of Buffalo as a Firefighter. Her brother -in -law, Paul Heidinger, is employed by the City of Buffalo (Housing) as an Engineer. Daniel & Lisa Luke 246 Ideal Street Buffalo New York 14206 Daniel Luke's mother, Florence Luke, is a Teacher's Aide with the Board of Education. His sister, Shirley Luke, is also a Teacher's Aide with the Board of Education. His brother, Robert Luke, is a Teacher with the Board of Education. Andre Farrow 234 Woltz Avenue Buffalo New York 14211 Mother, Linda Farrow, is employed as a Systems Analyst with the Buffalo Fire Department. His Father -in -law, George Hughes, is a Firefighter with the Buffalo Fire Department. Julianne Panty 156 Stratford Road Buffalo New York 14216 Julianne is employed by the City of Buffalo, Div. Of Senior Citizens as a Senior Aide. Melanie Brown 106 Rodney Street Buffalo New York 14214 -2148 Melanie is a Board Member for FLARE (Fillmore Leroy Area Residents) Community Center. Monica Zielinski 76 Crystal Avenue Buffalo New York '14220 -1811 Monica is employed by the Board of Education as a Teacher's Aide. James & Ruth Padin 125 Riverside Ave. Buffalo New York 14207 Ruth Padin's father, Victor Torres, is a Mechanic Supervisor for the Board of Education. Carol Robinson 350 Downing Street Buffalo New York 14220 Carol Robinson is employed by the Board of Education as s bus attendent.. Phyllis Robinson 219 Grape Street Buffalo New York 14204 Phyllis Robinson is a Custom Service Representative for MJ Peterson /Forbes. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 11 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATIONREPORT FOR 2001 -2002 On July 29, 2002, the City of Buffalo submitted its 2001 -2002 Consolidate6. Annual Performance And Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), as required by Federal regulations. The Report, which is attached, covers the period of May 1, 2001 - April 30, 2002, and reports on activities funded by CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 12 ELLICOTT LOFTS, INC. - REQUEST FOR PERMANENT EASEMENT 5' X 150' The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request from Ellicott Lofts, Inc. to acquire a Permanent Easement for Air Rights, approximately 51 x 150'; to that space between the roof line of the one -5tory city owned building known as 380 North Oak and extending to the zenith. Attached is a copy of the proposed easement agreement that has been prepared by the Department of Public Works. The easement is necessary in order for the developer of the adjacent building, Ellicott Lofts, Inc., to comply with building codes that require space between structures allowing for sufficient light and fire protection. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the Permanent Easement for One Dollar ($1.00). 1 am further recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary agreement and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 13 LEASE REQUEST - 877 EAST DELAVAN FORMER DELAVAN - GRIDER BLOCK CLUB ITEM NO. 154, C.C.P. 7/23/02 Pursuant to Item No. 154, C.C.P. 7/23/02 Your Honorable Body authorized the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, to enter into lease agreement negotiations with Metro Community Development Corporation to operate the community center located at 877 East Delavan. The lease term is for three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional three (3) years. The lease will commence on September 1, 2002 and terminate on August 31, 2005. The Metro Community Development Corporation has agreed to all other terms of the previous lease the City had with the Delavan - Grider Block Club. I am attaching a copy of said lease agreement for your review. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve a new lease agreement between the City of Buffalo and Metro Community Development Corporation. I am also requesting that Your Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare said lease agreement and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the lease agreement between the City of Buffalo and Metro Community Development Corporation be and hereby is approved; and That the Corporation Counsel is authorized to prepare such lease agreement and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. PASSED AYES - 13 NOES -0 NO. 14 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 459 CONNECTICUT, EAST CORNER SIXTEENTH VACANT LOT: 30'X 116' ASSESSED VALUATION: LAND $ 3,500 IMPROVEMENT $98,400 TOTAL$101,900 The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request to purchase 459 Connecticut Street from Ms. Tehmina Ashraf, 301 Sweet Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14212. Ms. Ashraf intends to rehabilitate the building and use as her private residence. The subject property is a commercial building with five (5) apartments with one (1) storefront acquired by the City of Buffalo through a tax foreclosure in 1998, situate on a lot 301 x 1161, in fair condition. The purchaser has provided the Division of Real Estate with a plan to rehabilitate the building and proof of financial ability to complete the purchase and repair. The Division of Licenses and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Thomas Tighe, appraiser, State Appraisal, 338 Harris Hill Road, Williamsville, New York. He has estimated the value of the parcel to be Twenty Three Thousand Dollars ($23,000). The Division of Real Estate concurs with the estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that Ms. Tehmina Ashraf has agreed and is prepared to pay Twenty Three Thousand Dollars ($23,000) for this parcel. She has also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fee's and cost of the legal description. A commission of Thirteen Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($1,380.00), which represents six percent of the purchase price is to be paid out of the sale proceeds to Hunt Real Estate Corporation, Administrative Office, 5570 Main Street, #220, Williamsville, New York 14221 -5410. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 459 Connecticut Street to Ms. Tehmina Ashraf in the amount of Twenty Three Thousand Dollars ($23,000) and the requested commission to be paid to Hunt Real Estate Corporation. I 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 offer of Tehmina Ashraf to purchase 459 Connecticut Street in the amount of $23,000 is hereby accepted, and That a commission of $1,380 shall be paid to Hunt Real Estate Corporation, and That the purchaser pay all costs associated with the transaction, and That the Corporation Counsel is 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. 15 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 84 NORTHLAND, 610'E MASTEN VACANT LOT: 291 X 140' ASSESSED VALUATION: $1,700. The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request to purchase 84 Northland Street from Mr. John P. Braciszewki, Project Manager of Futurus Foundation, Inc., 389 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 14222. Futurus Foundation, Inc. own and operate a group home at 78 Northland, which is adjacent to 84 Northland Avenue. They intend to build a garage for the facility. The Division of Licenses and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding code violations, taxes, or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. Rick Mancinelli, appraiser of Emminger, Hyatt, Newton & Pigeon, Inc, 950 - A Union Road, Suite 424, Buffalo, New York 14224. He has estimated the value of the parcel to be Two Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($2,100), Fifty -one Cents (.51) a square foot. The Division of Real Estate concurs with the appraisers estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that the Mr. John P. Braciszewski of Futurus Foundation, Inc. has agreed and is prepared to pay Two Thousand one Hundred Dollars ($2,100) for the subject property. 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 84 Northland Avenue to Futurus Foundation, Inc. for Two Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($2,100). 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 offer by John P. Braciszewski, Project Manager of Futurus Foundation, Inc. to purchase 84 Northland Street in the sum of $2, 100 is hereby accepted; and that the Purchaser will pay all costs associated with the transaction -, That the Corporation Counsel is 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. 16 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PRO GRAIN 237 GRIDER (CITY OWNED- VACANT LOT, 30' X 140') The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city -owned vacant lot at 237 Grider Street, Buffalo, New York 1,4215, parcel is 30' x 140' in dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel is inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or needed for public purposes. Ms. Frances J. Jones residing at 234 Carl Street indicated she will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event she obtains title to the property under the Urban Homestead Program. The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader. We, therefore, recommend the city -owned vacant lot to be designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred to Ms. Frances Jones on the condition that the property is cleaned and improved within (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated July 18, 2002, be received and filed; and That the city -owned property commonly known as 237 Grider 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 Ms. Frances J. Jones, residing at 234 Carl Street, for the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) and no more, 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.17 UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION PORTION OF HOUGHTON PARK The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received the attached easement agreement from Niagara Mohawk. They are requesting our assistance in obtaining a permanent easement agreement which allows Niagara Mohawk to relocate one pole behind School #69 (Houghton Academy), eliminating one pole and leave in place the existing pole line and underground. cable along the west end of the school. This office has contacted the Dept. of Public Works, Parks & Streets and - - -hey have no objection to the attached easement. I am, therefore, recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the attached easement agreement and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated August 28, 2002, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into a permanent easement agreement which allows Niagara Mohawk to relocate one pole behind School #69 (Houghton Academy) and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. PASSED AYES -13 NOES -0 FROM THE COMPTROLLER NO. 18 ANNUAL AUDIT PLAN In accordance with See. 7 -5 of the City Charter, I hereby submit to this Honorable Body the Annual Audit Plan. The Division of Audit, as the auditing body of the Department of Audit and Control, conducted various audits of the departments of city government. Those submitted to the Council during 2001 -2002 included: • Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections; Division of Permits - Revenues follow -up • Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections; Division of Licenses - Revenues follow -up • Department of Public Works, Streets, and Parks; Division of Engineering, Marina Lease 2001 Season • Department of Public Works, Streets, and Parks; Division of Telecommunication, Utilities and Franchises, Public Access TV • Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, In -Rem Sales of 800 block of Main Street • Department of Fire - Overtime in Dispatch Office • Department of Fire - GML- 207(a) Injured on Duty (IOD) Retirement Payments • Board of Education Special Projects Claims Office • Demolitions Unit • Citywide Interim Transportation Audit In addition, the Division of Audit will conduct performance -type reviews of several functions of city government, focusing not on the creation of compliance -based audit reports but rather conducting reviews of the, efficiency and process. Some of these performance -type reviews include: Department of Public Works, Streets, and Parks In the coming months of 2002 -2003, the Division of Audit has planned to complete and file revenue and compliance -type audits of the following departments, activities, or functions: • Department of City Clerk • Department of Public Works, Streets and Parks - Division of Water Department of Public Works, Streets and Parks - Division of Streets- User Fees • Citywide Transportation Final Report As well, the Division of Audit will continue to conduct performance -type reviews of functions with the intent of maximizing the efficiency of the process and activities within the following areas: • Buffalo Common Council Staff • Department of Administration - Division of Collections • Citywide Cash Controls • Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation (BERC) • Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation (BNRC) • Department of Public Works, Streets, and Parks; Division of Engineering, Marina Lease • Department of Public Works, Streets, and Parks; Division of Telecommunication, Utilities and Franchises, Public Access TV RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 19 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CITY OF BUFFALO ENTERPRISE FUND - DUNN TIRE PARK This is to advise that copies of the Audited Financial Statements and Other Financial Information of the City of Buffalo Enterprise Fund - Dunn Tire Park for the period ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 with Report of Independent Auditors has been delivered to each to Councilmember, the Common Council Chief of Staff, the City Clerk, the Mayor and the Budget Office. This report is available as a public record for inspection by all interested parties. Pursuant to Section 35 of the General Municipal Law, the Common Council of the City of Buffalo may, at its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of external audit and file such response with the City Clerk as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE DIRECTOR OF DUNN TIRE PARK NO. 20 CITY CLERK AUDIT JULY 1, 2000 - JUNE 30, 2002 1. Cash sales and receipts are categorized in the following functions with % of total revenues: • Dog licenses and dog pound $488,766 (22 %) • Marriage Bureau $200,908 (9 %) • General over - the - counter sales $88,056 (4 %) • Vital Statistics $1,419,975 (65 %) 2. Dog Licenses: Based on the above, we are 95% confident that dog licenses / renewals are properly recorded by dog type, fee charged and computer data entry. The same is true of marriage licenses, certified copies of birth and death certificates, as well as providing certain types of genealogy searches, fees for rezoning applications, Commissioner of Deeds, City publications, and various other miscellaneous sales. 3, Dog Pound: Our audit review of dog pound receipts has revealed a consistent lack of daily deposits. Also, we have noted two recorded instances of cash shortages totaling $101. It is important to note that the source documents, which pertain to the dog pound receipts, must be tested at the site location, and therefore requires a separate audit of said receipts. Based on this need for further auditing, we are qualifying the applicable City Clerk revenue accounts to the extent that they represent the total monies deposited with the City Treasury only. We cannot express an opinion as to the total monies actually collected at the dog pound for this audit report period. 4. We have performed non- - statistical tests for the previously discussed receipts collected by the City Clerk. Based on our test results, we are reasonably confident of the following: Daily deposits are made with the City Treasury Cash receipts are provable by pre- numbered forms, cash register tapes, register endorsements on applications, and MUNIS "Payments Proof reports. Dog licenses and marriage licenses are accurately reported to the State of New York on a monthly basis as prescribed by applicable State Laws. A monthly "Excel" spreadsheet is maintained to record daily deposits and posted to revenue accounts from the above MUNIS reports. Our verification of MUNIS deposits with the City Treasury to the corresponding postings of the previously discussed "Excel" spreadsheet revealed that certain types of "Dog Seizure" revenues, deposited by the dog pound, were omitted on a. consistent basis. These omissions have understated the monthly summaries in relation to actual MUNIS deposits. We have brought this situation to the attention of the City Clerk and the employee(s) responsible for maintaining the "Excel" spreadsheet report. Subsequent to said finding, we noted that the daily deposits for the period June I to 30, 2002 were posted intact and reconciled to the MUNIS "Payments Proof daily reports. AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS Based on our audit findings, we recommend the following: Maintain the current system of internal controls over the processing of cash receipts, which will ensure the integrity of it. Exercise more diligence in the daily recording of MUNIS deposits to the "Excel" spreadsheet to ensure a complete reconciliation of it. Request from the Commissioner of Public Works that the dog pound area makes daily deposits to help ensure that cash receipts are safeguarded to the optimum extent possible. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE -ON FINANCE AND THE CITY CLERK NO. 21 WATER BOARD REVENUE AUDIT JUNE 30, 2000 JUNE 30, 2001 Audit Findings 1. City transferred S 1.5 million from its general fund into the Water Board operating fund to cover 2001 expenditures. Enterprise Funds are stand -alone funds. Rates can be adjusted to cover costs. 2. AWS bills and records these water rate revenues in a fair and accurate manner and in accordance with City ordinances. 3. the monthly AWS computerized summary reports can be relied on as a sound basis to record meter, flat and interest revenues. 4. There appears to be a large instance of decreases to meter accounts due to estimated meter readings which are subsequently followed -up by actual readings. We have noted that there appears to be an absence of supervisory review over these areas of adjustments 5. (a) Shop orders are not billed in a timely manner. (b) Billings are not reconciled to the computer generated "Adjustment Report" Based on the above, it is our opinion that the system of internal controls for billing and recording other water services' revenue for completed shop orders is unsatisfactory. 6, It is our opinion that the system of internal controls over the cash receiving function is satisfactory. We are reasonably confident that AWS performs daily reconciliations and that this results in cash receipts being deposited by the City Treasury intact and in a timely manner. 7. The Receivables balance is $11,864,719 as of June 30, 2001, and the Allowance for Uncollectable Receivables is $8,469,375 (71 %). Approximately $5.112 million are recorded as over one (1) year old and will be very difficult, if not impossible to collect. AWS is cognizant of the delinquency problem and has taken proactive measures to increase collections of customer accounts in arrears. 8. Employee labor costs were billed in a timely manner, but employee costs derived from medical and dental coverage were not billed in a timely manner. 9. A request was made of the management at AWS to provide a listing of outstanding balances by customer and address. Their collection procedures did not include the use of a report in this manner. AWS has been unable to produce a report. We feel that this would be a necessary tool in driving down delinquencies, especially, when Y compared by customer to other City billings that are also delinquent. Audit Recommendations Develop a quality review policy for supervisory checking of customer account adjustments. There should be a dollar value ceiling requires approvals. Customer account balance due write offs attributed to City and County In -Rem foreclosures should be effected after In -Rem sales' proceeds are distributed. The water billings for meter usage should reflect exact readings. Also, there is a need to accelerate the flat to meter conversion program. Institute a system of internal control at the foot of Porter location for the process of converting completed shop orders to computerized (Oasis) billings. Also, there is a need for the follow -up of customer billings, specifically for work performed. The system of internal controls present in the cash receiving function is satisfactory. Deposits are made timely and intact and that customer accounts are credited in an accurate manner. We have previously discussed the material dollar value of customer accounts in arrears, especially accounts dormant for over two years or balances with corresponding debtors cannot be located. This task would need the consensus support of the Public Work's Commissioner, the Water Board and AWS, as well as legal advice from the Law Department. The lack of a reporting system on delinquencies by address and customer makes any comparison to other billing systems (user fees, taxes etc.) impossible and therefore efficiencies and effective collection efforts are not possible. We should write off old accounts. We will begin a discussion of a new policy with the outside auditors and approvals of it by Council. The legal rights are not forfeited as a result of this accounting method. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSINER OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE BUFFALO WATER BOARD AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 22 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 30, 2002 in the Department of Audit and Control, Division of Accounting to the Position of Senior Accountant Provisional Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $38,385 Claudia Zona - Panczyk, 58 Cochrane Street, Buffalo NY 14206 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 23 AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 26, 2002 In the Department of: Audit and Control, Division of: Audit to the Position of Senior Auditor, Temporary Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of $ 40,772 Gloria Schiavone, 3 Hecla Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 24 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 26,2002 In the Department of: Audit and Control, Division of: Investments & Cash Management to the Position of Senior Auditor, Provisional, Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 38,385 Marian LaMacchia, 290 Woodside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 26 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: 7/30/02 In the Department of: Audit and Control, Division of: Audit to the Position of: Senior Auditor, Temporary Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 38,385 James Messina, 81 Fargo Street, Buffalo, NY 14201 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL NO. 26 NEGOTIATION W/ HANOVER- PROVIDE BONDS /EST DEDICATED NATL ACCT FUTURE FRANCHISE FEES OBL I read your comments in today's Buffalo Evening News and want to reiterate that this Company is in on -going negotiations with Hanover Insurance about continuing to provide bonds to Adelphia and we anticipate a favorable resolution of that issue. I would also like to toe this opportunity to advise you that Adelphiq Communications has established a dedicated national account for its future franchise fee. obligations. in the last two months, since filing for Chapter 11, the company has deposited nearly $36 million to cover all of it's currently unpaid national franchise fee obligations, including that owed to the City of Buffalo. This corporate action was taken at the direction of our new Chairmpri, Erkie Kallbourne, and is consistent with what he said to you and the Mayor on his visit to the Queen City on July 1 if you need further confirmation of the amount or status of the dedicated funds, please feel free to contact Christopher Dunstan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Adelphia, at his office here in Cowdersport In essence, our now corporate governance should mitigate much c over the Hanover Bond issue and Adelphia's ability to meet its financial o the; City of Buffalo. The funds for the majority of the obligation for which required this bond have already been placed in dedicated accounts and your ready inspection, REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS NO. 27 HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY NOTICE OF CANCELLATION Dear Council President Pitts: On behalf of Adelphia Communications Corporation, I am writing to you with regard to a "Notice of Cancellation" that you received from the Hanover Insurance Company relative to the franchise bond maintained by Adelphia pursuant to its franchise with your community. Please be advised that Adelphia is doing everything within its control to address this situation. As I am sure you are aware, since the date of our last correspondence with you, Adelphia filed for protection under Chapter I I of the United States bankruptcy code. Adelphia is contesting the effectiveness of Hanover's notice and the parties are engaged in negotiations aimed at arriving at a consensual resolution of the issues between the parties. We expect that the Hanover Insurance Company will be sending correspondence to you indicating that the effectiveness of the notice will be tolled subject the resolution of this dispute. In the event the parties are unable to reach a resolution, the effectiveness of the Hanover notice will be determined by the bankruptcy court. In either circumstance you will be notified. Therefore, notwithstanding Hanover's "Notice of Cancellation," as of the date of this letter, Adelphia continues to fulfill its obligation to maintain a bond pursuant to its franchise agreement with your community. Adelphia regrets any confusion created by this most recent development. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we proceed in this process. Adelphia is dedicated to maintaining our relationships with our franchising authorities and our service to our customers. If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact this office at (814) 274 -6210. Very Truly Yours, Randall D. Fisher Vice President and General Counsel REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION NO. 28 CERTIORARI PROCEEDINGS KEYSTONE TOOL STEEL SPECIALTY, INC. 41 CHANDLER STREET This is to advise that the owner, Keystone Tool Steel Specialty, Inc., instituted certiorari proceedings on 41 Chandler Street, Buffalo, New York, regarding the assessments for fiscal years 20OC -01, 2001 -02 and 2002 -03. The assessments were reviewed by the Department and the owner expressed a willingness to settle the proceedings. The final assessment for fiscal years 2001 -02 and 2002 -03 was $213,200 for each year. The owner is agreeable to a settlement, which would result tin a reduction to $171,000 for the 2001 -02 and 2002 -03 tax years on 41 Chandler Street. The taxpayer would be entitled to a refund of $1,582.28 for the 2001 -02 year and $752.56 for the first half of the 2002 -03 year. As part of the settlement agreement, Keystone would discontinue the 2000 -01 proceeding. Based on a review of the current market value of the property, I feel this settlement would be in the best interest of the City. I recommend this settlement, in which the Department of Law concurs. The proposed settlement is subject to approval by Your Honorable Body. I therefore request that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to settle the 2000 -01, 2001 -02 and 2002 -03 certiorari proceedings on 41 Chandler Street by reducing the 2001 -02 and 2002 -03 assessments from $213,200 to $171,000. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Department of Assessment & Taxation dated August 21, 2002 be received and filed; and That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is authorized to settle the 2000 -01, 2001 -02 and 2002 -03 certiorari proceedings on 41 Chandler Street by reducing the assessment from 213,200 to 171,000. PASSED AYES -13 NOES -0 NO. 29 REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR FIRST -TIME HOMEBUYERS OF NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOMES The intent of this communication is to inform your Honorable Body that New York State has authorized the initiation of a real property tax exemption for 'First -Time Homebuyers of Newly Constructed Homes "; Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) Section 457. Under this law each municipality has a local option to allow the exemption, adjust the duration of the exemption and to make adjustments to the maximum value of a purchase. All adjustments must be within the guidelines set forth in RPTL §457. The exemption applies to newly constructed primary residential property. However, under certain other conditions, it may also apply to reconstructed, altered and improved property. To big eligible, a property must be purchased by one or more persons, each of whom is a first -time homebuyer and has not been married to a homeowner in the three years prior to applying for this first -time homeowner's exemption. The purchase must be within the purchase price limits as defined on January 1, 2001 by SONYMA for the low interest rate mortgage program in the non - target, one - family new category for the county where such property is located. The term of the exemption shall be set forth by local law but the maximum term may not exceed five years. The exemption applies solely to the increase in the assessed value based on the new construction, reconstruction, alteration or improvement The exemption shall be pursuant to the following table: For added assessed value only: Year Percentage 1 50 2 40 3 30 4 20 5 10 Purchase price guidelines and income limitations as set forth by SONYMA together with any pertinent adjustments authorized by RPTL §457 are to be used to qualify a potential owner for eligibility to received this exemption. A first -time homebuyer whose income exceeds the income limit does not qualify. "Income" is defined as the federal adjusted gross income as reported on the latest available federal tax return. Adjusted gross income may be reduced by included distributions from an IRA or individual retirement annuity. A copy of the Assessor's Exemption Administration Guidelines as set forth by the New York State Office of Real Property Services, along with a copy of the statute are attached for further in -depth analysis of the provisions of this legislation. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINAN AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 30 TAX CANCELLATION 2002 -2003 Adjustment on the General City Tax for 2002/2003 were made on the following properties (list attached) to provide for changes due to omitted or incorrect exemptions and assessment errors. I, therefore, request that a warrant be drawn on General City Charges, Org 17221008 Obj 480101 Tax Adjustment Fund, in favor of the City for the taxes indicated on the attached list in the amount of $ 114,061.42. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Department of Assessment & Taxation dated August 21, 2002 be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to draw a warrant in the amount of $114,061.42. Funds are available in the General City Charges, Org 17221008 Obj 480101 Tax Adjustment Fund. PASSED AYES -13 NOES -0 NO. 31 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 30, 2002 in the Department of Assessment and Taxation to the Position of Real Property Appraiser at the Salary of $40,772 Eric D. Herndon, 24 Huntington, Buffalo NY 14214 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS No. 32 Notification Serial #9461 Repeal No Parking on West Avenue, northeast side between Hudson Street and Carolina 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 the action supplementing, amending, or reeling 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 there from the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY West Avenue, Northeast side between Hudson Street and Carolina Street PROHIBITED PERIOD At all Times This action is being taken in order to facilitate snow removal and at the request of the District Councilmember. (see next serial) Notification Serial #9462 Install Alternate Parking —Type I West Avenue between Hudson Street and Carolina 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 the action supplementing, amending, or reeling 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 ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY West Avenue, northeast side between Hudson Street and Carolina Street PROHIBITED PERIOD 4:00 p.m. Wednesday to 4:00 p.m. Sunday PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY West Avenue, southeast side between Hudson Street and Carolina Street PROHIBITED PERIOD 4:00 p.m. Sunday to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday This action is being taken in order to facilitate snow removal and at the request of the District Councilmember. (see next serial) Notification Serial #9463 Install No Left Turn Elmwood Avenue, northbound At New York State Route 198 East on -ramp 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 the action supplementing, amending, or reeling 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 Section 37 of Chapter 479 of ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: STREET Elmwood Avenue AT INTERSECTON New York Route 198 East on -ramp HOURS 24 Hours DIRECTION north bound PROHIBITION No Left turn Notification Serial # 9464 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, east side between W. Tupper Street and W. Chippewa Street 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 Pearl Street, east side between W. Tupper Street and W. Chippewa Street PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9465 No Standing - Repeal on Pearl Street, east side between W. Huron Street and a point 210' north therefrom 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 (in the agenda as an item business. 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 HIGHWAY Pearl Street, cast side between W. Huron Street and a point 210' north therefrom PROHIBITED PERIOD — DAILY At all times. Notification Serial # 9466 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, east side between W. Chippewa Street and W. Huron Street 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 Pearl Street, east side between W. Chippewa Street and W. Huron Street PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9467 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, east side between W. Huron Street and W. Mohawk Street 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 he supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING PERMISSIVE PARKING LOCATION Pearl Street, east side between W. Huron Street and W. Mohawk Street PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly oil- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9468 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, east side between W. Mohawk Street and Court Street 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 Pearl Street, cast side between W. Mohawk Street and Court Street PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in con . junction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9469 Repeal No Parking on Pearl Street, east side between a point 160' south of Court Street and Church 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, -)f 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 OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Pearl Street, east side 7:OOam to 6:OOpm between a point 160' south of Court Street Except Saturday and Church Street and Sunday Notification Serial # 9470 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, east side between Church Street and Cathedral Park 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 Pearl Street, east side between Church Street and Cathedral Park PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study [o provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9471 No Standing - Repeal on Pearl Street, east side between Cathedral Park and W. Swan 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 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 HIGHWAY Pearl Street, east side between Cathedral Park and W. Swan Street PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY At all times. Notification Serial # 9472 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, east side between W. Swan Street and W. Seneca Street 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 Pearl Street, cast side between W. Swan Street and W. Seneca Street PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7;00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9473 No Standing - Repeal on Pearl Street, east side between the south curbline of Perry Boulevard extended and Lower Terrace 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 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 HIGHWAY Pearl Street, cast side between the south curbline of Perry Boulevard extended and Lower Terrace PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY At all times. Notification Serial # 9474 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, west side between W. Tupper Street and W. Chippewa Street 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 Pearl Street, west side between W. Tupper Street and W. Chippewa Street PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study w provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo, Notification Serial # 9475 No Standing - Repeal on Pearl Street, west side between W. Huron Street and a point 200' north therefrom 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 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 HIGHWAY Pearl Street, west side between W. Huron Street and a point 200' north therefrom PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY At all times. Notification Serial # 9476 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, west side between W. Chippewa Street and W. Huron Street 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 Pearl Street. west side between W. Chippewa Street and W. Huron Street PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9477 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, west side between W Huron Street and Court Street 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 Pearl Street, west side between W. Huron Street and Court Street PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9478 Repeal No Parking on Pearl Street, west side between Court Street and W. Eagle 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 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 Pearl Street, west side between Court Street and W. Eagle Street PROHIBITED PERIOD 7:OOam to 6;OOpm Except Saturday and Sunday Notification Serial # 9479 Repeal No Parking on Pearl Street, West side between W. Eagle Street and Church 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 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 Pearl Street, west side between W. Eagle Street and Church Street PROHIBITED PERIOD 7:OOam to 6:OOpm Except Saturday and Sunday Notification Serial # 9480 Repeal No Parking on Pearl Street, west side between W. Swan Street and a point 175' north therefrom 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 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 Pearl Street., west side between W. Swan Street and a point 175' north therefrom PROHIBITED PERIOD At all times Notification Serial # 9481 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, west side between Church Street and W. Swan Street 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 Pearl Street, west side between Church Street and W. Swan Street PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING — DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9482 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, west side between W. Swan Street and W. Seneca Street 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 Pearl Street, west side between W. Swan Street and W. Seneca Street PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9483 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Pearl Street, west side between W. Seneca Street and Upper Terrace 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 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 Pearl Street. west side between W. Seneca Street and Upper Terrace PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Except Sunday This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9484 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, east side between W. Tupper Street and W. Chippewa Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 he effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, east side between W. Tupper Street and W. Chippewa Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate B $0.50 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9485 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, east side between W. Chippewa Street and W. Huron Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, east side between W. Chippewa Street and W. Huron Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $ 1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9486 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, east side between W. Huron Street and W. Mohawk Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Location Pearl Street, cast side between W. Huron Street and W. Mohawk Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being, taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9487 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, east side between W. Mohawk Street and Court Street (excluding existing No Parking 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. 9 That part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Location Pearl Street, east. side between W. Mohawk Street and Court Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing; areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $4.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9488 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, cast side between Court Street and Church Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 supple men ting, 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 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, east side between Court Street and Church Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9489 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, cast side between Church Street and Cathedral Park (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Location Pearl Street, east side between Church Street and Cathedral Park (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday — Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $ 1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9490 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, east side between Cathedral Park and W. Swan Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, east side between Cathedral Park and W. Swan Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $ 1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9491 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, east side between W. Swan Street and W. Seneca Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, east side between W. Swan Street and W. Seneca Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday — Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9492 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, east side between the south curbline of Perry Boulevard extended and Lower Terrace (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL In conformity %kith 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 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Location Pearl Street, east side between the south curbline of Perry Boulevard extended and Lower Terrace (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 10 Hour Parking 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate D $2.00 per day This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9493 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, west side between W. Tupper Street and W. Chippewa Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street west side between W. Tupper Street and W. Chippewa Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday — Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate B $0.50 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9494 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, west side between W. Chippewa Street and W. Huron Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 state 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 o[' Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, west side between W. Chippewa Street and W. Huron Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $ 1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL Notification Serial # 9495 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, west side between W. Huron Street and Court Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 tic effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, west side between W. Huron Street and Court Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9496 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, west side between Court Street and W. Eagle Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 state 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 o F Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, west side between Court Street and W. Eagle Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking, Rate C $1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9497 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, west side between W. Eagle Street and Church Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, west side between W. Eagle Street and Church Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $ 1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9498 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, west side between Church Street and W. Swan Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) PERMISSIVE 13ARKING - 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 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, west side between Church Street and W. Swan Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9499 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, west side between W. Swan Street and W. Seneca Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METERED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, west side between W. Swan Street and W. Seneca Street (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C S1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. Notification Serial # 9600 Install Metered Parking on Pearl Street, west side between W. Seneca Street and Upper Terrace (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) 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 live days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: METE.RED PARKING Metered Parking Locations Pearl Street, west side between W. Seneca Street and Upper Terrace (excluding existing No Parking and No Standing areas) Period of Metered Parking 2 Hour Parking 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Rate of Metered Parking Rate C $1.00 per hour 2 hour maximum This action is being taken in conjunction with the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force study to provide more user - friendly on- street parking in Downtown Buffalo. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 33 REPORT OF BIDS CAZENOVIA PARK SPLASH PAD I have previously requested and received permission to take bids for the above, project, Item 32, CCP 7/10/01. 1 advertised on August 6, 2002 and have received the following bids for the Cazenovia Park Splash Pad, which were publicly opened & read on August 20, 2002. Contractor Base Bid Deduct Deduct Deduct Alt.1 Alt.2 Alt.3 Visone Constr, Inc.$308,000 $4, 600 $1,500 $ 0 79 Sheldon Avenue Depew, New York 14043 N ichter Associ, Inc. $341, 000 $6,300 $2,100 $2,000 3435 Harlem Road Suite 9 Cheektowaga, New York 14225 Numarco, Inc. $348,000 $5,500 $2,800 $6,000 1021 Maple. Road Elma, New York 14059 Engineer's Estimate $260,000 1 hereby certify the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the bids received and that Visone Construction, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications; and that the contract amount is the base bid amount of $308,000. 1 request that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Work Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low base bid. Funds for this work are available in MUNIS Account No. 36400706. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 27, 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 Cazenovia Park Splash Pad, to Visone Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $308,000. Funds for the: project are available in M[WS Account No. 36400706. PASSED AYES — BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO — 7 NOES — DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON - 6 NO. 34 REPORT OF BIDS CITYWIDE BASKETBALL COURT IMPROVEMENTS I have previously requested and received permission to take bids for the abc project, item 32, CCP 7/10/01. 1 advertised on August 16, 2002 and have received following bids for the construction of Citywide Basketball Court Improvements, which were publicly opened and read on August 29, 2002. Contractor Base Bid American Paving & Excavating, Inc. $197,500 5880 Thompson Road Clarence Center, New York 14032 Louis Del Prince & Sons, Inc. $209,060 580 Cauga Road Cheektowaga, New York 14225 Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp. $220,800 56 Gunnville Road Lancaster, New York 14086 Gleason's Nursery Inc. $228,992 4780 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, New York 14221 1 hereby certify the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the bids received and that American Paving & Excavating, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans & specifications; and the contract amount is $197,500. 1 request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Work Parks, and. Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work are available in Bond Accounts 30015406, 30015706, 30440806, and 36400306. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 29, 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 construction of Citywide Basketball Court Improvements, to American Paving & Excavating, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $197,500. Funds for the project are available in Bond Accounts 30015406, 30015706, 30440806 and 36400306. PASSED AYES - BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO — 7 NOES — DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON - 6 NO. 36 REPORT OF BIDS PRECINCT B ANNEX MAIN STREET FACADE RESTORATION I advertised for on August 7, 2002 and received the following sealed formal proposals for Precinct B Annex, Main Street Facade Restoration, which were publicly opened and read on August 21, 2002. Progressive Weatherproofing $72,300.00 33 Ransier, West Seneca, NY Morris Masonry $93,595.00 40 Appenheimer, Buffalo, NY I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Progressive Weatherproofing, with a bid of Seventy Two Thousand Three Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($72,300.00) 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 35320306 445100- Buildings. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 22, 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 Precinct B Annex, Main Street Facade Restoration, to Progressive Weatherproofing, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $72,300.00. Funds for the project are available in CPF 35320306 445 100 - Buildings. PASSED BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO — 7 NOES — DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON - 6 NO. 36 REPORT OF BIDS REPLACEMENT OF CITY SIDEWALKS AT CITY OF BUFFALO DEMOLITION SITES - 2002 PHASE 11 GROUP #603 ITEM 4126, C.C.P. 3/3/98 This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received bids for the Replacement of Sidewalks at City of Buffalo Demolition Sites - 2002- Phase 11, Group #603. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit price covering the various items work and material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Base -Bid Unit Price Increase 1. Sicilia Construction Co., Inc.$72,755.00 $80,030.50 25 Strasbourg Dr. Buffalo, New York 14227 -3021 2. Master's Edge, Inc. $77,075.00 $84,782.50 1807 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 290 Buffalo, New York 14207 3. A. B. P. Concrete Constr, Inc. $78,725.00 $86,597.50 3407 Delaware Avenue, Suite 200 Kenmore, New York 14217 4.0 & C Contractors, Inc. $90,635.00 $99,698.50 971 Ransom Rd. Lancaster, New York 14086 5. Scott Lawn Yard, Inc. $142,150.00 $156,365.00 5552 Townline Rd. Sanborn, New York 1413 2 1 hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is Sicilia Construction Co., In respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a contract award in the amount of $80,030.50 ($72,755.00 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $7,275.50 = Total Award $80,030.50). Funds for this work v available in Division of Buildings Demolition Bond Account #35340106 - 445100. The engineer's estimate for work is $75,000.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract not made by October 4, 2002. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies available upon request. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 22, 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 Replacement of City Sidewalks at City of Buffalo Demolition Sites - 2002 - Phase 11, Group #603 to Sicilia Construction Co., Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount of $80,030.50 ($72,755.00 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $7,275.50 = Total Award $80,030.50). Funds for this project are available in the Division of Buildings Demolition Bond Account 43 5340106 -445 100. PASSED BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO — 7 NOES — DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON - 6 NO. 37 REPORT OF BIDS ROOSEVELT PARK SHELTER HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I have previously requested and received permission to take bids for the above project, Item 32, CCP 7/10/01. 1 advertised on July 26, 2002 and have received the following bids for the construction of Roosevelt Park Shelter House Improvements General Construction, which were publicly opened & read on August 9, 2002. Contractor Base Bid Deduct Deduct Deduct Alt.1 Alt.2 Alt.3 Cloverbank Const. Inc.$56, 540$3,000 $ 500 $3,000 3737 Lakeshore Road Blasdell, New York 14219 The Peyton Barlow Co.,lnc.$62,500 $3, 300 $1,100 $4,700 360 Delaware Avenue Suite 240 Buffalo, New York 14202 The Hadala Corp. $83,900 $3,500 $ 400 $9,000 325 Grote Street Buffalo, NE —W York 14207 TheC.H. Byron Co., Inc. $88, 000 $2,000 $1,000 $2,800 100 James Avenue Tonawanda, New York 14150 Architect's Estimate $48,000 I hereby certify the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the bids received and that Clover Bank Construction, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications; and that the contract amount is the base bid amount of $56,540. Informal plumbing and electrical bids were also received. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low base bid. Funds for this work are available in MUNIS Account No. 36400706. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 38 REPORT OF BIDS STORM DAMAGE SIDEWALK REPAIR - 2002 GROUP #601 BLOCKHEAD CONCRETE AND PAVING This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received bids for Storm Damage Sidewalk Repair -2002 - Group 460 1. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit price covering the various items of work and material which will be performed. This contract will be used to address the most hazardous sidewalk damage. Locations are still being evaluated and rated by their severity and hazard to pedestrian traffic. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Increase 1.13lockhead Concrete and Paving $207,482.00' $228,230.20 151 Kilborne Cheektowaga, New York 14225 2. Sicilia Construction Co., Inc. $240,717.00' $264,788.70 25 Strasbourg Dr. Buffalo, New York 14227 -3021 3. P & J Construction co., Inc. $243,975.00 $268,372.50 709 Pleasant View Drive Lancaster, New York 14086 4. C & C Contractors, Inc. $327,465.0 $360,211.50 971 Ransom Rd. Lancaster, New York 14086 5. A.B.P. Concrete Construction, Inc. $348,075.00 $382,882.50 3407 Delaware Ave., Suite 200 Kenmore, New York 14217 'Adjusted Amount I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is Blockhead Concrete and Paving. I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a contract award in the amount of $228,230.20 ($207,482.00 B Bid + 10% unit price increase $20,748.20 = Total Award $228,230.20). Funds for this work are available in Capital Account 4300 - 32106 - 445100. The engineer's estimate for this work is $250,000.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions o General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by September 20, 2002. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 22, 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 Storm Damage Sidewalk Repair - 2002 - Group #601 to Blockhead Concrete and Paving, the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount of $228,230.20 ($207,482.00 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $20,748.20 = Total Award $22:8,230.20). Funds for this project are available in Capital Account #30032106 - 445100. PASSED BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO — 7 NOES — DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON - 6 NO. 39 BUFFALO CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PROJECT FEDERAL P.I.N. 5756 -29 CDBG FUND TRANSFER FOR LOCAL COST SHARE #44 OF CCP 3/6/01 Your Honorable Body previously approved a resolution for the subject project, which gave the Mayor permission to enter into all necessary agreements and pay all local shares of costs for the Buffalo Corridor Management Project. This $1.2, million Federal Highway Administration Project is being administered by our department in conjunction with Strategic Planning. Item #3C of BURA meeting 2/14/02 (copy attached) approved year 27 CDGB funds from account #27 -50701 for the local share of costs related to this planning project. Therefore, permission is being requested from Your Honorable Body to authorize the transfer of approved CDBG funds from account #27 -50701 to our capital project account #33556505 so that final agreements and contracts can be processed. Mrs. LoTempio moved That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 29, 2002, be received and filed -, and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to transfer approved CDBG funds from account 927 -50701 to capital project account #33556505 to administer final agreements and contracts for the Buffalo Corridor Management Project, Federal P.I.N. 5756.29. PASSED BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO — 7 NOES — DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON - 6 NO. 40 CHANGE IN CONTRACT MCKINLEY CIRCLE & MCCLELLAN CIRCLE RESURFACING OF CITY PAVEMENTS GROUP #589 DESTRO BROTHERS - CONTRACTOR CONTRACT #92010574 1 hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following unit price additions to the subject contract to enable our department to mill /overlay McKinley and McClellan Circles. This work is being done in conjunction with the Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Assemblyman Brian Higgins who have secured various state grants to reimburse the City for the project costs. Bids available for review in City Clerk's Office A contract summary is as follows: Existing contract amount $746,355 -50 Amount this change $ 91,900.00 Revised contract amount $ 838,255.50 Funds for the work are available in our Capital Project Account #30032106 and we will be reimbursed to the City through the N.Y. State Community Capital Assistance Program (CCAP). Permission is requested from Your Honorable Body to authorize the increase in contract as stated above and accept funds from the N.Y. State CCAP grant into our Capital Project Account #30032106 Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 29, 2002, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a change order, to Destro Brothers, an increase in the amount of $91,900.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to mill /overlay McKinley and McClellan Circles, Group 3589, Contract 492010574. Funds for this project are available from the N.Y.S. CCAP grant into Capital Project Account #30032106. PASSED BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO — 7 NOES — DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON - 6 NO. 41 CHANGE IN CONTRACT ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS MAIN ANIMAL BUILDING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Zoological Gardens, Main Animal Building, General Construction, Kirst Construction Inc., C #92010502. 1. Install additional 2" stone in planters and upgrade soil in planters to exhibit grade. Add $ 15,171.00 2. Delete graphics allowance. Deduct $ 5,000.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Ten Thousand One Hundred Seventy One and 00/100 Dollars ($10,171.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount $1,645,287 .00 Amount of This Change Order ( #3) Add $ 10,171.00 Revised Contract Amount $1,655,458.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Foit Albert Associates) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 31280006 445100 - Division of Buildings. The entire funding for this project, including funds for this change order, have been provided by Erie County. 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 above Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 13, 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. 3, to Kirst Construction Inc., C #92010502, an increase in the amount of $10,171.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Zoological Gardens, Main Animal Building, General Construction, C 492010502. Funds for this project are available in CPF 31280006 445 100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO — 7 NOES — DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON - 6 NO. 42 C. FISHER, C. HUNTER - CONCERNS LISBON AVE. ITEM NO. 82, C.C.P. 07/23/02 The referenced item was sent to this department for comment. Although most of the concerns addressed in Ms. Hunter's communication are beyond the jurisdiction of this department, we did look into her question regarding the maintenance of lols. Our inspection found that 17 Lisbon had trash and debris at the curb. We will see to it that this is removed. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 43 DESIGNATION OF DEVELOPER FOR CO- GENERATION SYSTEM #169 OF 1/22/02 Attached is a draft report from the Western New York AFL - CIO Economic; Development Group, Inc. (EDG) for the District Energy Project. This proposal has been reviewed by staff from this department and our consultants Malcolm Pirnie Inc. EDG's emphasis has shifted from their original plan. Small satellite heating /cooling plants using renewable fuel sources is being proposed instead of a single centralized heating /cooling /cogeneration facility using non - renewable fuel source, as was first proposed. Based on this evaluation, the Department of Public Works is prepared to endorse the project with the understanding that a detailed description of the specific project approach and a financial analysis demonstrating economic viability is provided by EDG. It is also our understanding that ED and its partners have demonstrated that they will be willing to either purchase, lease, and /or operated the current Downtown District Heating loop as a key component of this new System linking current City assets with the new initiative. Such a transaction however, will need the concurrence of the Corporation Council and the Common Council. EDG is anxious to begin the critical process of soliciting customers for the new system and is requesting that the common Council to designate EDG as the project developer. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 23, 2002, be received and filed; and That this Common Council designates the Western New York AFL -CIO Economic Development Group, Inc. for the District Energy Project upon the review of the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets and the Corporation Counsel. PASSED AYES -13 NOES -0 NO. 44 FOOD POISONING INCIDENT ITEM #8 1, C.C.P. 7/23/02 The referenced item was sent to this office for comment. Please be advised that this department has no jurisdiction in this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 46 INCREASE IN CONTRACT BURKE'S GREEN - ELECTRICAL CONTRACT NO.92010492 We are requesting permission of your Honorable Body to increase the above Contract No. 92010492 with the Goodwin Electric Corporation in the amount of $1,26 for a total contract amount of 38,115. This Change Order was necessitated due to the presence of a Niagara Mohawk high voltage line in the area where the contractor was digging. Niagara Mohawk required that 2" GRS rigid conduit be used and that it be encased on concrete. In addition we have added an outdoor duplex electric outlet. The price for the work w found to be fair and reasonable by our consultant. Funds for this work are available in Bond Account 3640006. Summary Contract Amount $36,853.00 Change Order $ 1,262.00 New Contract Amount $38,115.00 Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 26, 2002, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a change order, to Goodwin Electric Corporation, Contract No. 92010492, an increase in the amount of $1,252.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Burke's Green, Electrical, Contract No. 92010492. Funds for this project are available in Bond Account 36400706. PASSED AYES BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO PITTS, THOMPSON — 11 NOES — FISHER, GRANT -2 NO.46 INCREASE IN CONTRACT GLENNY PARK FIELD HOUSE PLUMBING CONTRACT NO. 92010515 During the construction of the plumbing work at the Glenny Park field house there was an unforeseen item that needed to be addressed. Therefore, we recommend that the following changes be made to Contract 92010515, with MKS Plumbing Corporation: Add street cut and all labor and materials to extend new 2" Type "K" water service to exact location of water main. Add $8,546.92 SUMMARY: Existing Contract Amount $49, 618.00 This Increase Add $8,546.92 New Contract Amount $58,164.92 The project architect, El Team has reviewed and recommended these changes and costs. Funds are available in M U N I S 36400706. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue a change order to MKS Plumbing Corporation as outlined above. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. NO. 47 INCREASE IN CONTRACT MCCARTHY PARK CONCESSION STAND - ELECTRICAL CONTRACT NO. 92010563 We are requesting permission of your Honorable Body to increase the above Contract No. 92010563 with Warrens Electric in the amount of $659.50. This Change Order was necessitated due a charge from Niagara Mohawk for service above the allowance in the contract and the addition of an exit sign. The price for the work was found to be fair and reasonable by our consultant. Funds for this work are available in Bond Account 36400706. Summary: Contract Amount $23,387.00 Change Order $ 659.50 New Contract Amount $24,046.50 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. NO. 48 INCREASE IN CONTRACT MARCY CASINO SITE IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT NO. 92010486 We are requesting permission of your Honorable Body to increase the above Contract No. 92010486 with Thomann Asphalt Co. in the amount of $3,885.00. This Change Order was necessitated due to unforeseen subsurface conditions. T work included under cutting the area under the path due to unstable soils and filling it with extra gravel; and breaking and removing subsurface rock. The price for the work was found to be fair and reasonable by our Consultant. Funds for this work are available in Bond Account 36400206. Summary: Contract Amount $58,000 Change Order $3,885 New Contract Amount $61,885 Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 19, 2002, be received and filed, and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to is -sue a change order, to Thomann Asphalt Co., Contract No. 92010486, an increase in the amount of $3,885.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Marcy Casino Site Improvements, Contract No. 92010486. Funds for this project are available in Bond Account 36400206. Passed AYES- BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS -9. NOES - FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, THOMPSON -4 NO. 49 INCREASE IN CONTRACT STACHOWSKI PARK BALLFIELD CONVERSION CONTRACT NO. 92010591 During the conversion of the ballfield at Stachowski Park there were unforeseen items that need to be addressed. Therefore, we recommend that the following changes be made to Contract 92010591, with Gleason's Nursery, Inc.: Add labor and material to install two (2) 61 high by 10' wide vinyl double gates and one (1) 6' high by 51 wide vinyl single gate. Add $3, 325.00 To furnish and install topsoil fertilizer, seed and mulch in old drainage trench for 5 feet each side of low spot, approx. 4,500 square feet. Add $2,250.00 Total Add $5, 575.00 The project engineer, URS Corporation, has reviewed and recommended these changes and costs. Funds are available in M U N I S 36400706. 1 recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue a change order to Gleason's Nursery, Inc. as outlined above. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 21, 2002, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a change order, to Gleason's Nursery, Inc., Contract No. 92010591, an increase in the amount of $2,250.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Stachowski Park, Ballfield Conversion, Contract No. 92010591. Funds for this project are available in MUNIS 36400706. Passed AYES- BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS -9. NOES - FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, THOMPSON -4. NO. 50 M. MASIELLO -REQ. WAIVER OF RENTAL FEES BUFFFALO WING FESTIVAL & HARVARD CUP To be consistent with other events held at the stadium during the 2002 season, I am seeking Common Council approval to include the following events as per Common council Proceeding #208, which would waive rental fees while still covering incremental costs at Dunn Tire Park for the 2002 Season. The National Buffalo Wing Festival- August 31 & Sept. 1 sc The Harvard Cup Inaugural Hall of Fame Football Game September 28 In addition, I am requesting the Common Council to waive the 5% ticket Surcharge Fee for both events. Potentially, these events will attract approximately 10,000 patrons to the downtown ballpark. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 51 NORTH BASIN REHABILITATION AND FLOCCULATION PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 15 AWARD OF MECHANICAL MIXING EQUIPMENT This is to advise your Honorable Body that one proposal was received by Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. for the above referenced project on July 17, 2002 for the following vendor for mechanical flocculation equipment: Shrier - Martin Process Equipment The equipment was sole source by the City of Buffalo Water Board for the purposes of standardization of equipment. Standardization of equipment was completed for the purposes of operation and maintenance including standardization of spare parts. Similar equipment is currently in use in the Facility's South Flocculation Basin. The proposal is based on $422,168.00 for the Mechanical Flocculators, and $144,339.00 for the Variable Frequency Drives for a total of $566,507.00. The equipment was sole source following a resolution by the City of Buffalo Water Board at a meeting held on December 6, 1999. This equipment is to be used in conjunction with the North, Basin Rehabilitation and Flocculation Project Contract No. 15. 1 respectfully request that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to enter into a contract with Shrier - Martin Process Equipment the cost thereof to be charged to the Division of Water's Capital Project account in the amount of $566,507.00 plus 10% for approved unit prices for a total encumbrance of $623,157.70. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 27, 2002, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into a contract with Shrier - Martin Process Equipment for the cost thereof to be charged to the Division of Water's Capital Project account in the amount of $566,507.00 plus 10% for approved unit prices for a total encumbrance of $623,157.70. Passed. AYES -13. NOES -0. NO. 52 PERMISSION TO ACCEPT FUNDS - BUFFALO ZOO Permission is hereby requested from Your Honorable Body to accept a $250,000 grant from the New York State Strategic Investment Program and $100,000 from the New York State Community Enhancement Facilities Assistance Program for the Conservation Station Project. Additional funding for this project has been provided by Erie County. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 21, 2002, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to accept a $250,000 grant from the New York State Strategic Investment Program and $100,000 from the New York State Community Enhancement Facilities Assistance Program for the Conservation Station Project. Passed. AYES -13. NOES -0. NO. 53 PERMISSION TO ENTER IN AGREEMENTS/ COMMIT LOCAL FUNDING SHARES BUFFALO INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION (BITC) FEDERAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (FTA) GRANT NY -03- 0403 1 hereby request that Your Honorable Body approve a resolution authorizing that Mayor to enter into all necessary agreements with the Federal Transit Authority (FTA), NFTA, CSX Railroad and any other parties to facilitate design and construction of the BITC. Said resolution should also authorize the City of Buffalo to pay all costs associated with the Federal and non - Federal shares of the project costs. This project is funded by the FTA, NYSDOT and the City of Buffalo as part of the local Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The FTA has approved an environmental assessment for this project and is in the process of issuing a "Finding of the Signification Impact" (FONSI) for the preferred alternative which places the BITC in the north facade -lobby of War Memorial Auditorium. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated November 8, 2001 be received and filed; and That the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to enter into all necessary agreements with the Federal Transmit Authority (FTA), NFTA, CSX Railroad and any other parties to facilitate design and construction of the Buffalo Intermodal Transportation Center. PASSED. AYES -13. NOES -0. NO. 54 PURCHASING OF SNOW FIGHTING EQUIPMENT We have received an offer from Buffalo Truck to accept three surplus transfer trailers toward the purchase of snow fighting equipment. Buffalo Truck is offering $30,000 for the purchase of the three 1997 Brothers X series trailers: S -391, S -392 and S -393 which are presently parked at the vacant lot south of the South Park Avenue lift bridge. These trailers have just become free of leins and are estimated to be worth between $8,000 and $10,000. We are requesting approval of this offer from Buffalo Truck as this will add to our total credit to repair truck S -42 the fire damaged snowplow. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. NO. 55 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: August 9, 2002 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, to the Position of Associate Engineer, Permanent, Appointment, at the: Maximum Starting Salary of: $58,134 Seyed A. Ghasemi 161 Whitehall Avenue Buffalo 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 56 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective August 28, 2002 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Buildings, to the position of Electrician, Provisional Appointment, at the Maximum Starting Salary of $31,838. Richard Fontana 1809 Niagara Street Buffalo, NY 14207 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 57 "C. FISHER -A. MIDDLEBROOKS- CONCERNS- 114 LOCUST ST. "] ITEM 983, C.C.P. JULY 23, 2002 In response to the aforementioned item, in order for an investigation to be commenced I would request that an address be provided of the abandoned house referenced in the correspondence that is allegedly being utilized for drug activity. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. NO. 58 "C. FISHER -C. HUNTER - CONCERNS CONDITIONS OF LISBON AND HIGHGATE AVE." ITEM #82, C.C.P. JULY 23, 2002: The complaint alleges gangs and loud music in the area of Highgate and Lisbon Avenues. An investigation by Inspector David Andrews of E- District revealed the following: Since March 27, 2002 there have been 24 occurrences at these addresses. They include various calls including narcotics, alarms, gangs, guns, customer trouble and various other disturbances. Car crews from E- District have responded and make arrests on a regular basis. Lately it has been quiet and the gang suppression unit is monitoring the area daily. Hopefully this will reduce the amount of disturbances in the Lisbon /Highgate neighborhood. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. NO. 59 DRUG ASSET FORFEITURE CHECKS RECEIVED ITEM NO. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88 8155 - 00116170 C2 -01 -0144 $ 3,332.35 8155 - 00116223 C2 -95 -0171 1,462.50 8155 - 00116172 C2 -02 -0033 1,037.35 8155 - 00114406 C2 -97 -0064 987.47 8155 - 00114400 C2 -01 -0064 45,400.46 8155 - 00116007 C2 -99 -0047 2,277.29 8155 - 00116006 C2 -99 -0047 404.05 8155- 00116146 C2 -01 -0103 1,691.35 8155- 00116072 C2 -01 -0143 1,215.83 8155 - 00116072 C2 -01 -0133 703.85 8155 - 00115870 245D -BF -33452 1,431.08 8155 - 00115861 245D -BF -33452 866.55 8155- 00115863 C2 -01 -0166 710.35 8155 - 00115860 C2 -01 -0116 1,006.15 8155 - 00115866 C2 -02 -0004 650.95 TOTAL DEPOSIT $63,177.58 The above referenced property has been administratively forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA). The checks were received by this Department and duly deposited in the Trust & Agency Account, #20010000 - 389001. These funds will be placed into one or more of the following accounts as deemed by the Commissioner of Police: Educational Training /Seminar Confidential Funds Materials and Supplies Firearms and Weapons Communications and Computers Electrical Surveillance Purchase of Services Improvements Vehicles Operating Equipment If you have any questions regarding the above mentioned, please contact Chief Edward Hempling at 851 -5181. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. NO. 60 DRUG ASSET FORFEITURE CHECKS RECEIVED ITEM NO. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88 8155 - 00116293 C2 -01 -0111 $ 475.29 8155 - 00116293 C2 -01 -0111 460.69 8155 - 00116376 C2 -02 -0035 997.15 8155 - 00116376 C2 -01 -0081 842.68 8155 - 00116376 C2 -02 -0005 1,637.35 8155 - 00116376 C2 -02 -0027 902.35 8155 - 00116718 C2 -02 -0058 3,155.35 8155 - 00116718 C2 -02 -0029 1,206.55 8155 - 00116592 C2 -02 -0049 7,427.95 8155 - 00116592 C2 -02 -0050 845.95 8155 - 00116604 C2 -02 -0044 5,477.35 8155 - 00116511 C2 -02 -0041 543.88 8155 - 00116507 C2 -02 -0039 836.35 8155 - 00116481 C2 -02 -0028 752.95 8155 - 00116691 C2 -01 -0162 7,991.57 TOTAL DEPOSIT $33,553.41 The above referenced property has been administratively forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA). The checks were received by this Department and duly deposited in the Trust & Agency Account, #20010000 -38900 These funds will be placed into one or more of the following accounts as deemed by the Commissioner of Police: Educational Training /Seminar Confidential Funds Materials and Supplies Firearms and Weapons Communications and Computers Electrical Surveillance Purchase of Services Improvements Vehicles Operating Equipment If you have any questions regarding the above mentioned, please contact Chief Edward Hempling at 851 -518 1. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. NO. 61 FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR GUN SEIZURES Per your request dated June 20, 2002, attached please find a copy of the federal guidelines for gun seizures. If you require further information regarding this matter, please contact Chief James Giammaresi at 851- 4963. PROJECT EXILE CRITERIA Federal Law prohibits gun possession by any of the following persons: Any convicted felon. Any drug user or addict. Anyone subject to a domestic restraining order. Anyone convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence. Any fugitive from another state. Anyone possessing a stolen gun. Anyone possession a gun with an obliterated serial number. Anyone who is an illegal alien. Anyone discharged dishonorably from the armed forces. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE REORGANIZATION NO. 62 POLICE SERVICE WITHIN CITY OF BUFFALO CCP #146, APRIL 16, 2002 In response to #146 CCP April 16, 2002, please be advised that I will be available to discuss said item at the Committee on Police Reorganization /Oversight meeting scheduled for September 2002. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE REORGANIZATION NO. 63 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT (STATUS CHANGE ONLY) Appointment Effective: August 19, 2002 in the Department of: Police to the Position of: Police Officer, Permanent Appointment at the: Intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 42,486 Pascal Panaro 1007 Delaware Avenue Tonawanda, NY 14223 Nicholas Valvo 307 Herkimer Street Buffalo, New York 14213 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. AYES- BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON -12. NOES - FISHER -1. NO. 64 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT (STATUS CHANGE ONLY) Appointment Effective August 19, 2002 in the Department of Police to the position of Police Officer, Contingent Permanent, Appointment, at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $42,486. Douglas Hayden 62 Fawn Trail West Seneca, NY 14224 Deanna Fera 22 Chatham Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. AYES- BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON -12. NOES - FISHER -1. NO. 65 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT (STATUS CHANGE ONLY) Appointment Effective August 19, 2002 in the Department of Police, to the position of Police Lieutenant, Permanent, Promotion, at the flat starting salary of $56,560. Patrick Roberts 140 Idlewood Drive Orchard Park, New York 14127 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. AYES- BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON -12. NOES - FISHER -1. NO. 66 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: August 19, 2002 in the Department of Police to the Position of: Police Lieutenant, Contingent Permanent, Promotion at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 56,560 Mary Hanley 163 Hinman Avenue Buffalo, New York 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE NO. 67 RETURN FROM MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE Be advised that David Schieber has returned from unpaid Military Leave of Absence from his permanent position as Firefighter with the Buffalo Fire Department effective July 22, 2002. Respectfully submitted, Calvin G. Worthy Fire Commissioner RECEIVED AND FILED\ NO. 68 RETURN FROM MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE Be advised that Firefighter Michael Lotocki will be returned to the fire department payroll as of August 9, 2002, from his military leave of absence. Respectfully submitted, RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 69 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: IN THE DEPARTMENT OF: Fire, Division of fire communications to the position of Communication Specialist, permanent appointment at the Intermediate Starting salary of $31,361 Thomas Lester, 40 Elmview Place, Buffalo, NY 14207 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 70 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective: in the Department of: Fire, Division of: fire communication TO THE POSITION OF: Communication Technician, provisional appointment at the maximum Starting salary of $35, 381 Ronald Breier, 32 Hubbell Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 71 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective August 23, 2002 in the Department of Fire Division of Fire to the Position of Fire Lieutenant permanent promotion at the flat Starting salary of $56,560 Shannon Street, 14 Crestwood, Buffalo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 72 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective August 23, 2002 in the Department of Fire to the position of Fire Lieutenant, permanent contingent promotion at the flat Starting salary of $56,560 Dennis Brown, 477 Olympic, Buffalo NY 14215 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 73 SETTLEMENT - P.O. RONALD HUNTER On February 18, 1999, Police Officer Ronald Hunter was injured when he slipped and fell down stairs while answering a call at 379 Roehrer. He sustained an acute left shoulder rotator cuff tear, left shoulder acromioclavicular joint arthrosis and AC joint disease. He had surgery and was off -duty from February 18, 1999 through August 1, 2000. Officer Hunter filed a lawsuit against the property owner with his private attorney. The property owner has a $ 100,000 property insurance policy. The City of Buffalo paid Officer Hunter $66,839.32 in wages and $7,459.15 in medical bills pursuant to Section 207C of the General Municipal Law. The City has a claim against the property owner for $74,298.47 in wages and medical bills paid for this on -duty injury. The insurance carrier has offered the entire $ 100,000 insurance policy to settle the claims of Officer Hunter and the City of Buffalo. A settlement has been proposed for distributing the insurance proceeds as follows: Officer Hunter would receive approximately $46,000. His attorney would receive his one -third attorney' s fees, plus disbursements, or approximately $34,0100 and the City of Buffalo would receive $20,000 for reimbursement of its General Municipal Law §207 -c payments. The Law Department recommends this settlement for a number of reasons. First, this appears to be a reasonable apportionment in light of the fact that Officer Hunter received a serious injury and has a substantial claim for pain and suffering. Second, the settlement saves the City of Buffalo the expenses of a trial, including court time, subpoenas, etc. In addition, if the matter goes to trial, it is possible that a verdict could be in favor of the property owner and the City would receive nothing. In light of the above, the Law Department recommends that the settlement be approved authorizing the City of Buffalo to accept the sum of $20,000 in full satisfaction of its claim pursuant to §207 -c of the General Municipal Law. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Corporation Counsel dated July 22, 2002 be: received and filed; and That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is authorized to accept the sum of $2.0,000.00 in full satisfaction of its claim pursuant to §207 -c of the General Municipal Law. PASSED AYES -13 NOES -0 NO. 74 CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE Attached for your review and approval is a draft contract between the City of Buffalo (Dept. of Real Estate) and the Allentown Association, Inc. on behalf of Buffalo Architectural Salvage Committee. This contract and the ordinance amendment before your Honorable Body are necessary for the continuation of volunteer work that rescues historic, architectural, and other salvageable materials in properties to be, demolished. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION SERVICES FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES NO. 75 C. FISHER - B. CRUM - FOOD POISONING INCIDENT ITEM NO. 81. C.C.P. 7/23/2002 1 am in receipt of the above stated Common Council Communication and wish to supply your Honorable Body with the following information. As a result of your inquiry Building Inspector Vincent Ferraraccio was dispatched to the property known as 777 Sycamore, AKA Sycamore Groceries. On July 31, 2002 Building Inspector Ferraraccio inspected this property and found no violations. The store products were inspected and no out of dated foodstuffs were found. Referrals were sent to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Inspectors Donald Greuschow and Joy Daponese were dispatch to this establishment. The results of their investigation showed no deficiencies. At this time the Department of Permit and Inspection Services will monitor the activity at this store as it pertains to our assigned charge. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies your inquiry. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 76 USED CAR DEALER 1368 BAILEY Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Used Car Dealer License located 1368 Bailey and rind that as to form it is correct. I have cause an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought an according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspections, I find complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Ronald Piotrowski. The attached thereto for Ronald Piotrowski d[b /a T & R Adventure Auto. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 77 USED CAR DEALER 125 DINGENS Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 125 Dingens and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspections, I find it complies with at regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Gregory Giuga previously. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be and hereby is authorized to issue a Used Car Dealer License to Gregory Giuga at 125 Dingens with a 5 car limit for sale outside. PASSED AYES - 13 NOES -0 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE NO. 78 IN CAR PARKING METER SYSTEM/ DISABLED PARKING AT METERS This communication is to update your Honorable Body on the work that has transpired since passage of the local law that ended free parking at on street meters for those with disabled "hang tags." I am also asking for your approval on the award of the contract for the system to Ganis, and for your approval on the establishment of fees associated with the in car parking meter system. All of the issues before you have been developed in collaboration with Rosemarie McKenna of the Advocacy Office, the Treasury, PVB, and the MIS Department. Backeround As you are aware, the new local law took effect on July I of 2002. However, the Masiello administration committed to adapting the system so as to make it easier for those with manual disabilities to pay for time at meters. In that regard, and with the Council's participation at times, we tested out several of the available in -car meter systems, to be used as substitutes by those who are unable to put money in the meters. It was also our hope that the successful in car system could be made available broadly to anyone who wanted it. The testing allowed us to develop a set of specifications that we felt were important in a good in -car system. Among the specifications we felt strongly about were those related to security, dependability, and ease of visual access. We decided in July that, even though it might delay the implementation of the law somewhat, we would go to formal bid for the system. Director Len Sciolino and the City's consultant on this issue, Brain Schemancik from URS, and both attended a parking conference in Toronto, which had allowed them to reconfirm the specifications and to meet several potential bidders. We had a pre -bid conference for interested parties on August 12t ", and bids for the system were opened on August 19'h. One company, Ganis, bid on the business. Bid Approval I am asking for the Council's approval on the award of the bid to Ganis. It is very important that we obtain you approval as quickly as possible as we are on a tight schedule for implementing the law, and there is much work left to be done to make the units ready for distribution to the disabled public. The System Essentially the system operates as an in -car substitute for the on- street meters. Parkers will buy an in -car unit, and also buy prepaid meter time which comes on a card that is inserted in the unit. The in -car units will show, when properly programmed and after the card his been inserted, the amount of time that has been paid for at that meter. PEOs will be trained to look for the in -car display after looking at the meter. The New Violation Coming to the Council under separate cover is a request to establish a new meter violation, which would be a penalty for underpayment on an in -car meter. Tickets issued under this violation would also include an exact description of the underpayment. Fees Associated with the New System I have attached the bid submitted by Ganis for the in -car system. As you win see, the cost to the City for each in -car unit is $55. Additionally, the cost to the City for each disposable cash card is $5, and for each rechargeable card is $10. We will be using only the disposable cards at the beginning. It is our proposal that the price to the public for each complete in -car unit be $65, which would be the City's cost plus a $5 administrative fee to recover our own cost of programming and administering the system. To the extent that there are disabled individuals that feel they have economic hardship, we have asked Rosemarie McKenna to work with Emily Kaznica, her counterpart at Erie County, to develop a process for "rebating" a portion of the purchase price to those individuals. The funding for the rebates would come from the surcharge placed by the state on parking tickets given to those improperly using handicapped spaces. These funds are required to be used in the are of handicapped parking. We are in the midst of working on this system. Prepaid time for individuals using this system will be available in three levels of increments: $25, $50, $100. All of the transactions associated with the system will be handled by the Treasury. Manually Disabled Individuals - Outreach Rosemarie has at present a list of at least 100 persons that have manual disability and thus would qualify for first priority to use the in -car system. Our bid specs ask for 750 units to be made available as soon as possible after approval by the Council so that we may begin the process of programming and distribution to the public. We will be asking individuals to make appointments to meet with Rosemarie just prior to obtaining their units in Treasury. Conclusion Again, the projected date for implementation of the system is October 1, 2002. Actual implementation by this date is contingent upon Council approval of the bid, the fees and the new meter violation as soon as possible. We ask for your assistance on this matter, and are grateful in advance for your cooperation. All of the staff associated with this project are available for discussion at or between Council meetings. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE NO. 79 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective 08/23/02 in the Department of Administration & Finance, Division of Collections to the Position of Paralegal Assistant, PERMANENT APPOINTMENT at the MAXIMUM Starting Salary of. $38,094.00 Patrick K. Irwin, 75 Harding Road, Buffalo, NY 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES NO. 80 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 26, 2002 in the Department Community Services, Division of Substance Abuse Services to the Position of Director of Counseling, Provisional Promotion at the Maximum Starting Salary of $47,772 Bernadette Sherry, 23 John Paul Court Buffalo, NY 14206 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSION ON CITIZENS RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS NO. 81 REQ POSTPONEMENT — DOWNSIZE COMMON COUNCIL Buffalo, NY - The Commission on Citizens' Rights and Community Relations is calling for a postponement of the proposition to downsize the Buffalo Common Council by four at large members. According to the Charter, the Council is responsible for redrawing district lines every ten years based upon the population changes determined by the US Census. The recent course of events has set in motion the divisive issue of race and representation in our City. While the intent of the proposed legislation may have been to save taxpayers dollars, the impact is racially divisive and destructive to the overall common good of the citizens of the City of Buffalo. Our City deserves positive, progressive representation that is inclusive and unifying. Our children are watching us and will reap the rewards or penalties of our actions. We must take heed to handle this matter with thoughtful deliberation and care, and focus on a positive resolution. The Commission appeals to the City Leadership to consider the effects of these actions on all of the citizens of this great City. "We need Leadership on both sides of the aisle with debate in an open setting, rather than in back room deals ", said Commissioner Ross T. Runfola. There are many Community Leaders who can aid in an open dialogue concerning the various options available to the City of Buffalo to downsize its legislature. Certainly such a bold, permanent change to our legislative representation should be approached with a thorough review of the impact that it would have on all of our citizens. In a City where issues such as economic development and employment are essential to its survival, inclusion from a diverse community is vital in determining how we can boost the tax base and get on a healthy fiscal track. History is taking note of what steps we are taking to respond to this fiscal crisis. There are some ends that are not justified by the means. United we stand, divided we fall. The Commission Members are: Sandra Mobley -Terry, Chairperson; Peter Allen Weinmann, Vice Chairperson; LaVonne Ansari; Jack Anthony; Lana Benatovich; Leeland N. Jones, Jr.; Loretta L. Renford; Adrian Rodriguez; Ross T. Runfola For more information please contact Rita Hubbard- Robinson, Executive Director, Commission on Citizens' Rights & Community Relations at 851 -8000. It is the mission of the Commission on Citizens' Rights and Community Relations of the City of Buffalo to strive to eliminate prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination; to encourage equality of treatment and prevent discrimination against persons based upon race, ethnic background, cultural background, language, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality and age; and to assure respect for the civil liberties of all citizens. City Charter Mrs. Grant moved to send item to Special Committee on Reapportionment. Seconded by Mr. Thompson REAPPORTIONMENT AYES — DAVIS, FISHER, FONTANA, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, THOMPSON - 8 NOES — BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, MARTINO — 5 FROM THE CITY CLERK NO. 82 DIFFERENCE IN PAY - GREGORY PEOPLES Pursuant. to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Buffalo and AFSCME local #264, Article XIII, Absence Due to Injury, this is to advise you that Gregory Peoples, an employee of the City Clerk's Office, is entitled to receive the sum of $174.15 difference in pay for injuries suffered while at work in the City Hall on June 21, 2002. Thank you for your consideration of the above matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 83 TRANSMITTAL OF MAYORAL RECALL PETITIONS TO BOARD OF ELECTIONS The City Clerks Office is hereby transmitting the enclosed Mayoral recall petitions to the Board of Elections containing 5 volumes of signatures totaling 20,868, and I volume of 11 pages containing 261 signatures. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 84 J. CAVALIERI - GENERAL OBJECTIONS TO RECALL PETITIONS To the Board of Elections of Erie County, New York: To the City Clerk of Buffalo, New York The undersigned Joanne Cavalieri who i s a duly enrolled elector and enrolled voter of the City of Buffalo, and who resides at 115 Frontenac Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14216, County of Erie, State of New York does hereby object to the Recall Election Office of Mayor of Buffalo Petition and accompanying Recall Petitions filed on or about August 5th, 2002 in the City Clerk's Office, and filed on or about August 6th, 2002 in the office of the Board of Elections of the County of Erie, New York purporting to petition for the recall of Mayor Anthony Masiello. The undersigned objector alleges that the said petition i s insufficient, void, fraudulent, unconstitutional, illegal and not in accordance with the provisions of the Election Law of the State of New York to the extent The Election Law applies. The right is reserved to f He additional specifications of objections. State of New York) County of Erie )SS On this 8th day of August, 2002, before me the subscriber personally appeared to me known and known to me to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and she Joanne Cavalieri acknowledged to me that she Joanne Cavalieri e7 the same for the purpose therein mentioned. SPECIFIC OBJECTIONS TO RECALL PETITION To the of Elections of Erie County, New York: To the City Clerk of Buffalo, New York: The undersigned, Joanne Cavalieri, who is a duly enrolled elector and enrolled voter of the City of Buffalo, County of Erie, State of New York, and who resides at 115 Frontenac Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14216, County of Erie, State of New York, does hereby object to the Recall Election Office of Mayor of Buffalo Petition and accompanying Recall Petitions filed on or about August 5th, 2002 in the City Clerk's Office, and filed on or about August 6, 2002 in the office of the Board of Elections of the County of Erie, New York purporting to petition for the recall of the Mayor Anthony M. Masiello. The undersigned objector alleges that the said petition(s) is /are insufficient, void, fraudulent, unconstitutional, invalid, illegal, not in accordance with the provisions of the Election Law of the State of New York to the extent the Election Law applies, and not in accordance with the applicable City of Buffalo Charter provisions. Attached to this Objection Sheet are the line by line specific objections to the Recall Petition(s), examples of forged witness signatures determined by expert handwriting analysis, and a partial list of the determinations by expert handwriting analysis, citing page and line, where the same person has signed two or more names on the petition(s). After careful review, we find the petition(s) to contain 435 valid signatures, far less than the required number of 14,536 valid signatures needed. In addition, we believe that signatures were gathered using invalid, improper, illegal, fraudulent and deceitful methods, that said petition(s) contain(s) forgeries of signatures of individual signers and of witnesses, that said petition(s) contain(s) signatures of deceased people, and that said petition(s) is /are otherwise permeated with fraud. State of New York County of Erie SS.: On this 14 day of August, 2002, before me the subscriber personally appeared to me known and known to me to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and she Joanne Cavalieri acknowledged to me that she Joanne Cavalieri executed the same for the purpose there mentioned. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 85 A. MASIELLO - GENERAL OBJECTIONS TO RECALL PETITIONS To the board of Elections of Erie County, New York: To the City Clerk of Buffalo, New York: The undersigned Anthony M. Masiello who is a duly enrolled elector and enrolled voter of the City of Buffalo, County of Erie, State of New York, and who resides at 111 Penhurst Park, Buffalo, New York 14222, County of Erie, State of New York, does hereby object to the Recall Election Office of Mayor of Buffalo Petition and accompanying Recall Petition(s) filed on or about Auqust 5th, 2002 in the City Clerk's Office, and filed on or about August 6th, 2002 in the office of the Board of Elections of the County of Erie, New York purporting to petition for the recall of Mayor Anthony Masiello. The undersigned objector alleges that the said petition(s) is /are insufficient, void, fraudulent, unconstitutional, illegal and not in accordance with the provisions of the Election Law of the State of New York to the extent The Election Law applies. The right is reserved to file additional specifications of objections. State of New York County of Erie SS.: On this 8th day of August, 2002, before me the subscriber personally appeared to me known and known to me to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and he Anthony M. Masiello acknowledged to me that he Anthony M. Masiello executed the same for the purpose therein mentioned. SPECIFIC OBJECTIONS TO RECALL PETITION To the Board of Elections of Erie County, New York: To the City Clerk of Buffalo, New York: The undersigned, Anthony M. Masiello, who is a duly enrolled elector and enrolled voter of the City of Buffalo, County of Erie, State of New York, and who resides at 111 Penhurst Park, Buffalo, New York 14222, County of Erie, State of New York, does hereby object to the Recall Election Office of Mayor of Buffalo Petition and accompanying Recall Petitions filed on or about August 5th, 2002 in the City Clerk's Office, and filed on or about August 6, 2002 in the office of the Board of Elections of the County of Erie, New York purporting to petition for the recall of the Mayor Anthony M. Masiello. The undersigned objector alleges that the said petition(s) is /are insufficient, void, fraudulent, unconstitutional, invalid, illegal, not in accordance with the provisions of the Election Law of the State of New York to the extent the Election Law applies, and not in accordance with the applicable City of Buffalo Charter provisions. Attached to this Objection Sheet are the line by line specific objections to the Recall Petition(s), examples of forged witness signatures determined by expert handwriting analysis, and a Partial list of the determinations by expert handwriting analysis, citing page and line, where the same person has signed two or more names on the petition(s). After careful review, we find the petition(s) to contain 435 valid signatures, far less than the required number of 14,536 valid signatures needed. In addition, we believe that signatures were gathered using invalid, improper, illegal, fraudulent and deceitful methods, that said petition(s) contain(s) forgeries of signatures of individual signers and of witnesses, that said petition(s) contain(s) signatures of deceased people, and that said petition(s) is /are otherwise permeated with fraud. State of New York County of Erie SS.: On this 14 day of August, 2002, before me the subscriber personally appeared to me known and known to me to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and he Anthony M. Masiello acknowledged to me that he Anthony M. Masiello executed the same for the purpose therein mentioned. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 86 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, PETITION & MEMORANDUM OF LAW- RECALL OF MAYOR Attached please find a Show Cause Order, Petition and related materials pertaining to the Recall of the Mayor. This is per our conversations and meeting. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 87 AUTO ALLOWANCE I transmit herewith certificates of auto allowance submitted for the following individuals in the various departments listed below: Fire - William Craft Jr. RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 88 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 426 Hertel Ave Meister's Bar and Grill Meister's Bar /Grill 79 W. Chippewa. McMonkeez Buffalo,LLC Limited Liability Co. 75 W. Chippewa Level Entertainment LLC. Limited Liability Co. 1848 Seneca Street Gregory B, Gould Gregory B. Gould 282 Franklin St. Buffalo Chop House Inc. Buffalo Chop House Inc. 3057 Main St. Anthony J. Gerace Anthony J. Gerace 416 William St. Cheap Shots Motorcycle Club Otis A. Martin 33 Gates Circle Park Lane Restaurant Molly Ford 681 Main St. Sphere Entertainment Complex Joseph J. Guagliardo RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 89 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 Public Works, Streets & Parks- Kevin E. Vance Sr. X Police- Patricia Fitzpatrick, Richard Welch, Stacy Lewis, Louis Fasolino, Todd Saffron, Elizabeth A. Mann, Thomas Mayes, Kevin Paul, Richard Cruz X Community Services- Bernadette Sherry RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 90 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: Paul White RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 91 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: Buffalo Sewer Authority RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 92 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 July 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 Sonya M. Campbell, 450 Richmond Ave. Apt -1, Buffalo, NY 14222 Karrie Waligora, 42 Briggs, Buffalo, NY 14207 Appointment Effective August 9, 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 Tracey Cavalleri, 30 Henley Road, Buffalo, NY 14216 Appointment Effective July 30, 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 Fritz Gerald Tondreau, 232 Lisbon Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective July 23, 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 Kimberly German, 312 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective July 22, 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 Angela R. Gayles- Titus, 302 Rother Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211 Lisa Janczylik, 171 Linwood Apt 5E, Buffalo, NY 14209 Appointment Effective July 8, 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 Stacey Grant, 100 Parkridge Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 Vicki R. Grant, 100 Parkridge Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 Gwen Neal, 152 Warwick Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215 Appointment Effective: August 13, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern IV, Seasonal Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 6.00 Alexandra J. Chughtai - Harvey, 64 Berkley Place, Buffalo, NY 14209 Appointment Effective: August 12, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern IV, Seasonal Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 6.00 Cristyl R. Boyer, 435 East St, Buffalo, NY 14207 Appointment Effective: July 31, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern IV, SEASONAL, Non- Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of 6.00 /HR Shelly Smith, 186 Bidwell Parkway Apt #4, Buffalo, NY 14222 Appointment Effective: July 22, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern IV, SEASONAL, Non- Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of 6.00 /HR Sheena Hill, 68 H Donovan Drive, Buffalo, NY 14211 Appointment Effective: July 8, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern IV, SEASONAL, Non- Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of 6.00 /HR Aniela M. Baj, 180 Shefield Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 Marlene Goslinski, 134 O'Connell Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14204 Melissa Sibley, 147 O'Connell Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14204 Michael Scheu, 177 Kentucky Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 Howard, Constance, 125 Oxford Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 James Brem, 921 Main Street, #218, Buffalo, NY 14209 Jackie Moon, 8 Lyman Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 Samuel P. Toe, 40 George Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 Appointment Effective: July 31, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 5.15 Autumn Peoples, 723 Maple Ridge, Buffalo, NY 14215 Shiyterea S. Johnson, 76 7 th St, Buffalo, NY 14201 Appointment Effective: July 11, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 5.15 Middlebrooks, Brandon, 59 East Morris,l Buffalo, NY 14214 Appointment Effective: July 10, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 5.15 Payton, Jeanavonni, 31 Greenwood Place, Buffalo, NY 14213 Padin, Janelle, 86 Grant Street #202, Buffalo, NY 14213 Appointment Effective: July 19, 2002 in the Department of Common Council, to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 5.15 Ronald Daniels, 35 Burlington Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: July 8, 2002 in the Department of Common Council, to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal, Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.00 /hr Rashod Howard, 21 Goulding, Buffalo, NY 14208 Neal Mack, 90 Eaton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: July 29, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern I Seasonal Non - Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $5.15 Jerel M. Bolden 694 Clinton Street Buffalo, NY 14210 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: July 24, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern I Seasonal Non - Competitive at the : Flat Starting Salary of: $5.15 Darrell Harge 239 Oakmont Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: July 19, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern I Seasonal Non - Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 7.00 Maria Pace 411 Baynes St. Buffalo, NY 14213 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective July 15, 2002 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern I Seasonal Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $7.00 Maurice Perry 847 Highland Ave Buffalo, NY 14223 No. 93 Appointments- Mayor's Youth Opportunity & Employment I transmit herewith appointments made in the Mayor's Youth Opportunities and Employments Programs. RECEIVED AND FILED Appointment Effective July 17, 2002 in the Department of ExecutiveDivision of Mayor to the Position of Intern II Seasonal Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 5.15 Robert Malone 78 Wellington Rd Buffalo, NY 14216 No. 94 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. Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: August 15, 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 Brian Yost 3 Tennessee Street Buffalo, NY 14204 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: August 7,2002 in the Department of Public Works, Parks, Streets Division of Recreation to the Position of Laborer II Seasonal Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15 Patricia Ricapito 171 Rebecca Pk Buffalo NY14207 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: August 12, 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/hr Dewitt Gates 105 Guilford Street Buffalo, NY 14212 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: August 2, 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: FI a t Starting Salary of: $8.15 Jeffrey D. Cornman 122 Brinton Buffalo, NY 14214 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: July 30, 2002 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II Non - Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $8.15 Ian S. Feldmann 168 Arbour Lane Apt . #3 Buffalo, NY 14220 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: July 29,2002 in the Department of Public Works, Parks, Streets Division of Parks to the Position of Laborer II Seasonal Non competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15 Paul Alagna 23 Lovering Buffalo 14216 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: July 31,2002 in the Department of Public Works, Parks, Streets Division of Recreation to the Position of Lifeguard Seasonal Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $6.25 Abukar Munye 27 Olga Place Buffalo 14206 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: July 19,2002 in the Department of Public Works, Parks, Streets Division of Recreation to the Position of Lifeguard Seasonal Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $6.25 Matthew Golden 101 Louisiana Street Buffalo 14204 No. 95 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: July 31, 2002 in the Department of Community Services Division of Contract Administration to the Position of Attendant Temporary Non - Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 6.00 p/h William Wasielewski 914 South Park Buffalo 14210 Cranston Wilson 556 Lisbon Buffalo 14215 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: August 5, 2002 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF: Fire DIVISION OF: fire communications TO THE POSITION OF: Communication Specialist permanent appointment minimum Starting salary of: $29,327 Daniel Purcell 161 Marine Dr Buffalo NY 14202 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective- September 02, 2002 in the Department of Pd)lice to the Position of Crossing Guard Permanent Non - Competitive at the. Minimum starting salary of: $7.09 Roxanne Ponticello 122 Fargo Ave. Buffalo, NY 14201 Clarence Simmons 356 Wyoming Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: August 28, 2002 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Engineering to the Position of Electrician Permanent Appointment at the: Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 28,179 David Warden 428 Herkimer St. Buffalo, NY 14213 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: August 22, 2002 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $10.25 Keith M. Rathbun 239 Cumberland Avenue Buffalo 14220 William R. Young 374 McKinley Parkway Buffalo14220 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: August 12,2002 in the Department of Public Works, Parks, Streets Division of Recreation to the Position of Supervising Lifeguard Temporary Appointment the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 6.50 Frank Centinello 253 Davey Buffalo 14206 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: September 3, 2002 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Water to the Position of Meter Reader Temporary Appointment at the: minimum Starting Salary of: $26,562.00 Philip Frederick 80 Avery Ave. Buffalo, New York 14216 NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS No. 96 NOTICE EXTENDING TIME FOR ANCELLATION OF SURETY BOND TO SEPTEMBER 13,2002 Bond No.: BLR- 1632646 You were previously sent a notice of cancellation stating that the bond issued by Hanover Insurance Company securing the CATV Franchise Bond agreement with Adelphia Communications Corporation or its subsidiary and /or affiliate would be cancelled Thirty (30) days after the date of such notice, Adelphia and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates are now debtors in Chapter II proceedings pending in the Southern District of New York. Adelphia contests the manner in which the notice was given as well as the effectiveness of the notice of cancellation. Hanover and Adelphia are engaged in negotiations aimed at resolving the question of the cancellation of the bond and at attempting to reach agreement about keeping the bond in effect. Accordingly, Hanover has agreed to extend the time for cancellation pursuant to the cancellation notice until September 13, 2002. With respect to any liability accrued, the bond remains in effect until that date. You will receive further notice if an agreement is reached to keep the bond in place or if the bankruptcy court otherwise determines that the cancellation notice is not effective. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS NO. 97 INFO- ARTHUR OSOURAH UNDELIVERABLE LETTER This letter is to inform you that the Common Council's Civil Service committee has thoroughly reviewed and continually tabled any information concerning your Senior Structural Engineer Position and any concerns raised as to treatment you received as a City of Buffalo employee. I would at this time like to notify you that no new information has been formally brought to the attention of this Committee. If you have reported a formal complaint with New York State or any other Entity, and wish this Committee to continue to review your complaints, please file those papers with the Common Council, 1308 City Hall, no later than 2:00 p.m. , on Thursday, August 29,2002. Without any new information to review, it is likely that this Committee will recommend receiving and filing the papers it presently has before it. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 851 -5155 or Lisa Collin of the Council Staff Office at 851 -5105. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 98 R. CROCHET PROPOSAL — DISPOSAL OF WOOD WASTE, ETC. I would like to propose to your City a process approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the disposal of wood waste, clean lumber and /or yard waste. What I am proposing will not cost the City any money. There is nothing to buy or lease and there is no increase in labor costs. In fact, I will guarantee that I will reduce the cost you are presently paying to dispose of this waste by 50 %. 1 will manufacture, install, own, operate and maintain this facility for 10 years under a non - escalating contract, which can be renewed at the end of the 10 years. I will reduce the above mentioned waste to a Beneficial Material Product (BMP) that is used to raise the PH value of soil or compost. This process will give you 100% recycling of this type of material. The only thing the City would have to do is provide me with a site to place my facility, such as a landfill, an old dump site or industrial park. This would require 2 to 5 acres. The City must also agree to send this approved waste to the site for processing for a cost of 50% less than you are presently paying. As previously stated, the process is approved by the State of New York, in addition to the US Environmental Protection Agency. I am attaching a copy of an article that describes this process for a County that appeared in the American City and County Magazine. Please call ((225) 927 2019) or fax ((225) 926 4915) me if you have any questions.. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS SERVICES NO. 99 R. LUCIANO, JR. CONCERNS -251 WEST AVE. As per our phone conversation. This letter is in regards to a Pastor Isaac Lopez who along with a Mr. Roman who is the mortgage holder has been neglecting the property on 251 West Ave. Mr. Lopez claims that it's a Pentecostal church. I live next door to this property for 3 years and there has not been any church services going on at all. Mr. Lopez has tenants living in the basement in this so -call church. While maintaining his tax exempt status, he has not done any repairs on this property that he may have collected while claiming his tax exemption I have contacted the mayor's complaint hotline, and now I respectfully request that your department review this so -call church's tax exempt status retroactive within the last 5 years. Mr. Lopez has been in Buffalo Housing Court for other property infractions. If there is any more information you need please call me at the above phone number. Thank you for your time and effort in regards to this matter. Especially now when the city is in a financial crunch, we have people like Mr. Lopez whom hides behind the church's tax exempt status to evade their responsibility to community and the city. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 100 CONCERNS FIRE DEPT. ENGINE # 33 BAILEY & COLLINGWOOD Please file the enclosed correspondence for Tuesday, September 3, 2002 Common Council Meeting. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Letter available in the City Clerks office review REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE No. 101 D. FABIANO REQ. TREE REMOVAL 396 VOORHEES The (city- owned) tree in front of my house was struck by lightning the weekend before Memorial Day, May, 2001. The tree was irreparably damaged. I called the Forestry Dept. the Tuesday after Memorial Day, 2001, to report the event and to request that the tree be removed. I was told that someone would come out to inspect the tree. Then I heard nothing more, so I called again a month or so later and was told that, yes, the inspector agreed that the tree would have to come down. I was told that the job would be put on a list and that it would probably be done late summer, early fall, (2001). By late fall, 2001, when the removal was still not performed, I again called the Forestry Dept. and was told that the removal would have to wait until spring, 2002. As of this date, the tree still has not been removed. In addition, this is the first year (after living here for 23 years) that my home has been invaded by carpenter ants. I have had to spend almost $300 to an exterminator who says that the ants could very well be drawn to and feeding on the dead tree in front of my house. I also have a fear that: in a storm the tree could be blown over and possibly fall on a vehicle parked outside or damage my property. I would appreciate your looking in to this matter for me. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS NO. 102 N. LIVINGSTON CONCERNS REAPPORTIONMENT Please late file the enclosed correspondence for Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Full Common Council meeting. Thank you for your attention to this matter. COPY OF LETTER AVAILABLE IN THE COITY CLERKS OFFICE FOR REVIEW RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 103 L. DUVALL REQ. REFUND FOR STAGE The members of the Iron Island Society are hereby asking your assistance in obtaining the $300.00 we paid to the City of Buffalo for the stage that was supposed to be used for our recent festival. This was gotten through the Parks Department, however, when it was delivered it was unsuitable for use as it was in poor condition. Upon speaking to Arlene from the Parks Department, she stated that we had to request assistance from the council to have this money reimbursed. The personnel at the Parks Department were very helpful and. efficient, however, the stage was not in good enough condition to be used for dancers and for the bands. Mrs. LoTempio moved That the above communication from the Beverly A. Gray, Council Member -at Large dated August 22, 2002, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to refund $300.00 to the Iron Island Preservation Society of Lovejoy, Inc. for the unused City of Buffalo Parks Department stage. Passed. AYES -13- NOES -0 No. 104 P. HARRIS NCWP PRESENTATION TO POL. REORG. COMMITTEE I am a regional representative for the National Center for Women and Policing (NCWP) and recently had a conversation with Council Member Bonifacio about making a presentation to the Police Reorganization Committee. He advised me to request you to put me on the Agenda. The information I have relates to the particular issues that women often still face and will be of special interest to committee members as they exercise their oversight responsibilities. Thank you very much for your assistance in this process, if you have any questions, please contact me at 649 -3633. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE REORGANIZATION NO. 106 DECLASSIFY TRUCK ROUTE WALDEN AVE The Lovejoy District Neighborhood Revitalization Service, Inc. recommend that the City of Buffalo Department of Public Works declassify the 'Truck Route' designation of Walden Avenue from the Town of Cheektowaga to Bailey Avenue. This section of Walden is primarily residential; many families with young children reside in this area. The street width barely accommodates trucks over 5 tons; the intersection of Walden and Bailey Avenues regularly sees trucks jump the curb W barely miss hitting the signal /lamp post at the southeast comer, The accompanying photos of this section of Walden Avenue, taken on May 17, 2002, illustrate its residential character and the close proximity of the houses to the road. We appreciate your assistance with this important matter. If you have any further questions, please contact me, Denise Herkey, al the Lovejoy District Neighborhood Revitalization Service, Inc., at 896 -50 10. Thank you for your attention. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE CORPORAION COUNSEL No. 106 V. Lamb -Peace Bridge Expansion Project - Modified Draft Scoping Document Enclosed you will find: (1) the Modified Draft Scoping Document (MDSD), including Appendices A through —D, and (2) a CID containing the entire document, including all appendices, in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (pdf). This document responds to comments and ideas submitted by the public and Involved Agencies during the public scoping period. Distribution of this document concludes Scoping Step 1 of the Bi- National Integrated Environmental Process. The next step is to begin Scoping Step 2 - the Alternative Screening Process. Step 2 will involve a series of Public Collaborative Workshops on the following dates: Letter in Clerk's Office Workshop — Purpose Date Time & Location We have a very aggressive agenda as we move ahead. Our objective is to screen the 59 alternatives down to a handful with the greatest potential to achieve the project's goals and objectives by February 2003. As always, please feel free to contact the Project Management office with any questions, and stay up to -date with our process at the www. PeaceBridgeX. com web site. The list of agencies and contacts to whom this package has been sent is included below. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL BRIDGES No. 107 V. Lamb — New Path News The Peace Bridge celebrated its 75th Anniversary on August 7, 2002 with a ceremony at the center of the bridge and festivities at Mather Park in Fort Erie. It was a day to reflect on the bridge rich past. The Peace Bridge has meant much to the Niagara Region's identity and economy, in many ways has created a community that transcends the international boundary. And while we honor the Peace Bridge's history, it is critical we look toward the future. The Peace Bridge Expansion Project was launched in January 2001, and was branded "A New Path to a Stronger Region." The project undertaken to expand bridge capacity has the primary goal of facilitating the movement of goods and people across the border - something that enhance the economic climate of the region. But the public process of working together to complete this project, I think, can also further strengthen the bond between neighbors that already exists across the river. I am sensitive to the frustration some of you feel about the lengthy expansion process we're undergoing. But it is a process that is mandatory. Active public outreach and interaction n will lead to a decision that will "stick" later. And more importantly, will lead to a border cross we can all be proud of - one you, the residents of the Niagara Region, will truly be able to c your own. We need to address all concerns, ideas and proposals now, so come the 11th hour, the project will not be delayed by an interest, body or individual whose perspective was not fully investigated during the process. Comments, such as "I'll never see a new bridge in my lifetime," have almost become cliche in community. But I pledge to you, if you get involved and work together with your Canadian American neighbors to push this process forward - if you come to our Collaborative Workshop and help screen the alternatives and select a bridge design - you will soon see a new bridge above the mighty Niagara River. In this issue of the "New Path News" you will find a listing of Collaborative Workshops that will from September through December 2002. 1 urge you to take an active role in these workshop We have already made great strides since January 2001 and have a very aggressive agenda we move ahead. It is critical you join us on this "new path to a stronger region, and I look forward to seeing both familiar and new faces at our upcoming workshops. As always, please feel free to contact the Project Management Office with any questions, and stay up -to -date with our process at www.peacebridgeX.com. And Think bridge. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL BRIDGES No. 108 Custom Bench Advertising Corp. I am writing you to inquire as to the reason(s) that the Council received and filed a proposal made by my client Custom Bench Advertising Corp. Specifically, I am looking for a written response to this request. My client initially contacted the Mayor's Office with its proposal for the placement of bus benches throughout designated areas of the city to coincide with existing locations of the NFTA bus stops. They would not be located at stops that currently have bus shelters. A list was attached with prospective locations. This matter was referred to the Public Works Dept wherein discussions were held with Mr. Giambra regarding the maintenance, construction and locations of the benches. Mr. Giambra then referred my client to the Council. The Council referred us to the Finance Committee. We attended a number of Finance Committee meetings before ultimately being referred to the Planning Dept. At the initial hearing at the planning board, our presentation was made, questions were asked by members and the matter was tabled to solicit answers from the Dept of Public Works and the Corporation Counsel's Office. Additional information was forwarded to the Planning Dept as well. I was then advised that the matter was Received & Filed by the Council, without the Planning Board having to act or finishing its review. In fact, I believe the Council acted without a thorough review by the Dept of Planning, Corporation Counsel and Public Works. Thus, I am requesting that this letter be filed with the full council and a written response be provided explaining the reasons that the Council Received & Filed this matter. REFERRED TO THE CORPORATION COUNSEL. No. 109 Q. Littleton -Stop Notice - Info - Lakeview Hope VI Project Take Notice That: Littleton- Construction Ltd. Project Lakeview -Hope VI Project Multiple Sites, Trenton & Hudson Streets Buffalo, New.York. 14201 Whose Address is: 851 E. Ferry ST. Buffalo, New.York. 14211 Has performed labor. and furnished materials for a work of improvement described. as follows: Lakeview -Hope VI Project Multiple Sites, Trenton & Hudson Street Buffalo, New.York. 14201 The labor and materials furnished by claimant are of the following general kind: Installed all roofing, siding, gutters and metal trim on project. The labor and materials were furnished to /for the following party: ADF Construction Corp. 455 Commerce DR. Amherst, New.York. 14228 Total value of the whole amount of labor and materials agreed to be furnished; $50,000.00 The value of the labor and materials furnished to date: $50,000.00 Claimant has been paid the sum of $0.00 Due, owing and unpaid is. the sum of $50,000.00 You are required to set aside sufficient funds to satisfy this claim with interest, court costs and reasonable costs of litigation, as provided by law. You are also notified that claimant claims an equitable lien against any construction funds for this project which are in your hands Firm Name: VERIFICATION Littleton Construction Ltd. I, the undersigned say: I am the President of the claimant named in, the foregoing Stop Notice, I have read said Stop Notice and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge. I declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of New York, that the foregoing is true and correct. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY. No. 110 J. Maciejewski -2002 Year Annual Report -Real Property Tax W/2001 Equal Rates /2002 Tax Enclosed for your information and file is a copy of our 2002 - year Annual Report of the Division of Real Property Tax with 2001 Equalization Rates and 2002 Tax Rates RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 111 Info - Bern - Universal Metals Fact Sheet This Fact Sheet is to update you on the status of the clean -up of the Bern - Universal Metals site in Buffalo, N.Y. If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact: Mr. Jaspall S. Walia Project Manager NYSDEC 270 Michigan Avenue Buffalo, NY 14203 (7 -16) 851 -7220 or Mr. Michaell Podd Citizen Participation Specialist NYSDEC 270 Michigan Avenue Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 851 -7220 For site related health questions, please contact the following New York State Department of Health ( NYSDOH) representative at: Mr. Joseph Crua Public Health Specialist NYSDOH 547 River Street Troy, NY 12180 1 (800) 458 -1158, Ext. 27860 RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 112 D. Rah r- Adelphia- Info.- F ranch ise Fee Payment I am in receipt of your letter to Adelphia Communications dated June 14 regarding Adelphia's franchise fee payment. Please be advised that, on June 25, 2002, Adelphia Communications Corporation and certain of its affiliates, filed voluntary petitions for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Our attorneys have advised that upon the chapter 11 filing, an automatic stay came into effect, which enjoins and stays all entities from, among other things: 1. The commencement or continuation, including the issuance of employment of process, of a judicial, administrative, or other action or proceeding against the Debtors that was or could have been commenced before the Petition Date, or to recover a claim against the Debtors that arose before the Petition Date; and 2. Any act to obtain possession of property of the Debtors' estate or of property from the Debtors' estate or to exercise control over property of the Debtors' estate. See 11 U.S.C. Sect. 362 (a) Thus, not only is Adelphia precluded from paying these penalties (fees, interests), but also the City is precluded from taking any further action to collect these monies from Adelphia. I hope this letter addresses your concerns regarding this payment. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. No. 113 Various Employee Info.- Strategic Planning Dear City Clerk: Please file the following correspondence for the next Council Meeting. Attachments on file in Clerk's Office. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. No. 114 Matter of Masiello v, Griffin, et al. Index No. 2002 -8845 1 am writing in response to the order to show cause in the above referenced case for the sole purposes of appearing in this action. Please be advised that the State Board of Elections takes no position in this matter at this time. The recall petition at issue in this matter is beyond the scope of the State Board's review. Due to prior election law proceedings, I request that I be permitted to appear for Friday's return date via telephone. Please contact me if you have any questions. RECEIVED AND FILED. refund $300.00 to the Iron Island Preservation Society of Lovejoy, Inc. for the unused City of Buffalo Parks Department stage. Passed. AYES -13- NOES -0 PETITIONS NO. 115 GARY BOWEN JR., AGENT, USE 976 ELMWOOD FOR RESTAURANT. (HRG. 9/10) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 116 P. LAMPARELLI, AGENT, USE 1557 HERTEL FOR COOLER/FREEZER/STORAGE AREA. (HRG. 9/10) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 117 J. REYNOLDS, AGENT, USE 11 CITY SHIP CANAL TRAILER FOR BUSINESS OFFICE (HRG. 9/10) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 118 S. ROBARGE, AGENT, USE 2044 BAILEY FOR A HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY. (HRG. 9/10) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 119 M. BROCKMYRE, AGENT, USE 1835 NIAGARA FOR A HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY. (HRG. 9/10) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 120 E. HOTHOW, AGENT, USE 2495 MAIN FOR A HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY. (HRG. 9/10) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 121 R. FALES, OWNER, USE 16 ALLEN - OUTDOOR PATIO. (HRG. 9/10) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 122 M. UTZIG, AGENT, USE 680 W. FERRY FOR GROUND SIGN. (NO PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the petition by M. Utzig, Agent, to use 680 W. Ferry for a ground sign be and hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES -13. NOES -0. NO. 123 B. GRANT -K. DIRAIMONDO -REQ. TRAILBLAZING SIGN -3 BLOCK - PARKER AVENUE - HERTEL TO TAUNTON Please file the enclosed correspondences and Petitions for Tuesday, September 3, 2002 Common Council Meeting. Letter on file in Clerk's Office. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. RESOLUTIONS BY. MR. BONIFACIO NO. 124 PROPOSED LAND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT 854, 856/858, 864 MAIN STREET EMANON PARTNERS, LLC WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been duly held on the 17th day of September 2002 at 2:00 P.M. in the Common Council Chambers in the City of Buffalo, pursuant to the provisions of Section 507, subdivision 2 (d) of the General Municipal Law. WHEREAS, the proposed Land Disposition Agreement has been duly submitted to this Common Council by the Interim Executive Director of Strategic Planning; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That Emanon Partners, LLC and /or other legal entity to be formed was duly designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, is hereby approved as the Redeveloper of 854, 856/858, 864 Main Street; 2. That the Mayor, the Chairman, 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 "Land Disposition Agreement" to Emanon Partners, LLC and /or other legal entity to be formed in accordance with the terms of said Agreement and for the consideration recited therein. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 125 BY: DOMINIC BONIFACIO, NIAGARA DISTRICT COUNCILMEMBER SET PUBLIC HEARING LDA APPROVAL - EMANON PARTNERS, LLC. 854 856 -858 864 MAIN STREET WHEREAS, Emanon Partners, LLC, and /or other legal entity to be formed (herein referred to as the "Redeveloper ") has been duly designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with the rules and procedures prescribed by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and the Redeveloper have negotiated a Land Disposition Agreement for the disposition of 854, 856 -858, 864 Main Street, and WHEREAS, the terms of said Land Disposition Agreement have been approved by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency;and WHEREAS, said Land Disposition Agreement has been forwarded by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to this Common Council for action, pursuant to Section 507, subdivision 2(d) of the General Municipal Law; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: THAT, the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to publish the attached Notice of Hearing in the Buffalo News no later than the 7th day of September 2002 THAT, this Common Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed agreement, on the 17th day of September, 2002. ADOPTED NO. 126 BY: MR. BONIFACIO INCREASE FINES /FEES ASSOCIATED WITH DOG CONTROL VIOLATIONS Whereas: Article III of the City Code provides for the licensing and impoundment of dogs; and Whereas There are several provisions contained therein that restrict the harboring and public behavior of dogs. See § 78 -18 Running at Large special events, § 78 -19 Restraint on Premises, § 78 -191 Restrictions on keeping dogs, and § 78 -20 Noise; and Whereas: The penalties for violations of these provisions are contained in § 78 -21 which states: "The penalty for a violation of any provision of this Article shall be a fine of fifteen dollars ($15.) for a first violation, twenty -five dollars ($25.) for a second violation and fifty dollars ($50.) for a third or subsequent violation," and Whereas: In addition to these provisions, § 78 -12 provides for the "seizure of dogs, the redemption periods and the impoundment fees," as governed by Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of New Yorkand as provided within the City's Fees structure as contained in Chapter 175; and Whereas: Chapter 175 provides for fees of twenty -five dollars ($25.) for a first seizure, fifty dollars ($50.) plus five dollars ($5.) per day for a second seizure, and seventy -five dollars ($75.) plus five dollars ($5.) per day for third and subsequent seizures within one year of the first seizure, and Whereas. There are additional fees associated with the impoundment of dogs related to the adoption, spaying or neutering, and rabies shots. See § 78 -13, and Whereas: These fees and fines are inadequate given the fact that the City of Buffalo continues to have difficulties in restricting the behavior of dogs and their owners, as evidenced by a number of dog attacks this past summer, and a growing number of complaints of unsupervised and /or unruly dogs; and Whereas To address these problems, the City should increase all fees and fines associated with dog control offenses, and review its dog control ordinances to ensure that it is doing everything possible to protect the citizens of the City of Buffalo; and Whereas The City of Buffalo recognizes that it is limited in its enforcement powers under the Agriculture and Markets Law and will continue to lobby New York State to assist us in this effort; and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Corporation Counsel file an opinion by the next regular Common Council meeting as to the City's ability to increase the fines and fees associated with dog control violations- and Be It Further Resolved. - That this item be referred to the Committee on Legislation for a special meeting with representatives of the Corporation Counsel's office, the Buffalo Police Department, Animal Control, the City Clerk, Administrative Adjudication, and any other interested party to conduct a comprehensive review of the City's current enforcement procedures, policies, and laws as it applies to dog control, and develop a strategy to improve upon them; and Be It Finally Resolved - That certified copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Pataki and the Western New York Delegation requesting their continued assistance in this effort. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE COMMISSIONER OF PO THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE CITY CLERK AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE NO. 127 BY MR. BONIFACIO REQUIRE PRIVATE TRASH COLLECTORS TO MAINTAIN REASONABLE HOURS OF TRASH COLLECTION AS A CONDITION OF ITS LICENSE Whereas: Many commercial businesses and apartment buildings contract with private trash collectors for Dumpster pickups, and Whereas. My office has received numerous complaints that many of these private collections take place at extremely early morning, hours, disturbing many residents; and Whereas: The City through the Department of Public Works Parks and Streets licenses all private trash collectors in the City of Buffalo pursuant to chapter 263 of the City Code; and Whereas The City should amend chapter 263 to require that private collectors make pickups during reasonable times as a condition of the license; and Whereas: In addition the City should amend its noise ordinance contained in chapter 293 to explicitly address those collectors who make pickups during unreasonable times -, and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved That the City require each private trash collector to maintain reasonable hours of operation as a condition of its license; and Be It Further Resolved: That the City amend its noise ordinance to expressly account for private collectors who fail to maintain reasonable hours of trash collection; and Be It Finally Resolved. That the Corporation Counsel shall prepare ordinance amendments to reflect the concerns of this resolution. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 128 BY. MR. DAVIS LEASE AGREEMENT W /OPTION TO PURCHASE PORTION OF 380 N OAK WHEREAS, the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency has duly designated Ellicott Lofts and /or other legal entity to be formed as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with rules and procedures duly adopted by the Agency; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has published a Notice of Public Hearing, as required by Section 507, Subdivision 2(d) of the "General Municipal Law" and WHEREAS, the proposed Land Disposition Agreement has been duly submitted to this Common Council by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That Ellicott Lofts and /or other legal entity to be formed was duly designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, is hereby approved as the Redeveloper for Ellicott Lofts. 2. That the Mayor, the Chairman, 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 "Lease Agreement" to Ellicott Lofts and /or other legal entity to be formed in accordance with the terms of said Agreement and for the consideration recited therein. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency has duly designated Triangle Development, LLC and /or other legal entity to be formed as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with rules and procedures duly adopted by the Agency; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has published a Notice of Public Hearing„ as required by Section 507, Subdivision 2(d) of the "General Municipal Law" and WHEREAS, the proposed Land Disposition Agreement has been duly submitted to this Common Council by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency -, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1 . That Triangle Development, LLC and /or other legal entity to be formed was duly designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, is hereby approved as the Redeveloper for 91 Genesee Street. 2. That the Mayor, the Chairman, 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 "Land Disposition Agreement" to Triangle Development, LLC and /or other legal entity to be formed in accordance with the terms of said Agreement and for the consideration recited therein. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 130 BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS SET PUBLIC HEARING LEASE AGREEMEENT WITH WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE PORTION OF 380 N. OAK WHEREAS, Ellicott Lofts and /or other legal entity to be formed (herein referred to as the "Redeveloper ") has been duly designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with the rules and procedures prescribed by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and the Redeveloper has negotiated a Lease with an Option to Purchase 380 N. Oak; and WHEREAS, the terms of said Lease Agreement have been approved by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and WHEREAS, said Land Disposition Agreement has been forwarded by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to this Common Council for action, pursuant to section 507, subdivision 2(d) of the General Municipal Law; and WHEREAS, Article 15A of the "General Municipal Law" requires that the disposition of land may be approved only after a public hearing on due notice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1.That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice attached hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no later than the 6th day of September 2002. 2. That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the matter stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the 17h of September 2002. ADOPTED NO. 131 BY COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS SET PUBLIC HEARING LAND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT 91GENESEESTREET WHEREAS, Triangle Development, LLC and /or other legal entity to be formed (herein referred to as the "Redeveloper ") has been duly designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with the rules and procedures prescribed by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and the Redeveloper has negotiated a Land Disposition Agreement for the disposition of 91 Genesee Street; and WHEREAS, the terms of said Land Disposition Agreement have been approved by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and WHEREAS, said Land Disposition Agreement has been forwarded by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to this Common Council for action, pursuant to section 507, subdivision 2(d) of the General Municipal Law; and WHEREAS, Article 15A of the "General Municipal Law" requires that the disposition of land may be approved only after a public hearing on due notice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice attached hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no later than the 6th day of September 2002. 2.That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the matter stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the 17 th of September 2002. ADOPTED NO. 129 BY. MR. DAVIS 1 NO. 132 LDA 91 GENESEE ST BY: MR. FONTANA DISCHARGE FROM THE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE COM. 36, CCP JUL. 9, 2002 - "HANDICAP RAMP WITHIN CITY ROW -69 RED JACKET Whereas: Com. 35, CCP Jul. 9, 2002 "Handicap Ramp Within City ROW -69 Red Jacket Pkwy.(PW)" is presently before the Committee on Legislation; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does hereby discharge the Committee on Legislation from further consideration of Com. 35, CCP Jul. 9, 2002 "Handicap Ramp Within City ROW -69 Red Jacket Pkwy.(PW) ", and said item is now before the Council. Mr. Fontana PASSED AYES -13 NOES -0 NO. 133 BY: MR. FRANCZYK CITY OF BUFFALO LOCAL LAW NO. _ (2002) INTRODUCTORY NO. 10 (2002) A LOCAL LAW amending Article One of the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to describing the legal boundaries for the City's nine Council districts. BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Section 1 -4 of Article I of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows: § 1 -4. Council Districts. The city is divided into nine council districts as follows: [NORTH DISTRICT] [Beginning at the point of intersection of the northerly city line (Kenmore Avenue) with the center line of Delaware Avenue and running thence southerly along the center line of Delaware Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Bedford Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Bedford Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Dana Road; running thence southerly along the center line of Dana Road to its intersection with the center line of Middlesex Road; running thence easterly along the center line of Middlesex Road to its intersection with the center line of Delaware Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line olDelaware Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the Scajaquada Creek Expressway; running thence westerly along the center line of the Scajaquada Creek Expressway to the center line of Lincoln Parkway; running thence southerly along the center line of Lincoln Parkway to Soldiers Place; running thence southeasterly along the center line of Chapin Parkway to the center line of West Delavan Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of West Delavan Avenue to the center line of Elmwood Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line of Elmwood Avenue to the center line of Auburn Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Auburn Avenue to the center line of Richmond Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Richmond Avenue to the center line of Bird Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Bird Avenue to the center line of Baynes Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Baynes Street to the center line of Forest Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Forest Avenue to its intersection with the eastern, line of the Black Rock Harbor; running thence southerly along the easterly line of the .Y Black Rock Harbor to its intersection with the westerly extension of the center line of Potomac Avenue; running thence westerly along the westerly extension of the center line of Potomac Avenue across Squaw Island to the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence northerly along the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the southwesterly extension of the center line of Vulcan Street, said center line of Vulcan Street being the northwesterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence northeasterly along the northwesterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the center line of Kenmore Avenue, said center line of Kenmore Avenue being the northeasterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence southeasterly along the northeasterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo, running thence .asterly along the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to the point of be- inning.] [DELAWARE DISTRICT] [Beginning at the point of intersection of the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo with the center line of Starin Avenue and running thence southerly along, the center line of Starin Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Hertel Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Hertel Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Main Street; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Main Street to the center line of Bryant; running thence westerly along the center line of Bryant to the center line of Richmond Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Richmond Avenue to Auburn Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Auburn Avenue to the center line of Elmwood Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Elmwood Avenue to the center line of West Delavan Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of West Delavan Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Chapin Parkway; running thence northwesterly along the center line of Chapin Parkway to Soldiers Place; running thence northerly along the center line of Lincoln Parkway to its intersection with the Scajaquada Expressway; running thence easterly along the center line of the Scajaquada Expressway to its intersection with the center line of Delaware Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Delaware Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Middlesex Road; running thence westerly along the center line of Middlesex Road to its intersection with the center line of Dana Road; running thence northerly along the center line of Dana Road to its intersection with the center line of Bedford Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Bedford Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Delaware Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Delaware Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Kenmore Avenue, said center line of Kenmore Avenue being the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence easterly along the center line of Kenmore Avenue, which is the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo, to the point of beginning.] [UNIVERSITY DISTRICT] [Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Starin Avenue with the center line of Kenmore Avenue, said center line of Kenmore Avenue being the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo and running thence easterly along the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the center line of Main Street; running thence northeasterly along the center line of Maiin Street, said center line of Main Street being the northwesterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo, to its intersection with the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence southerly along the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo, to its intersection with the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence easterly along the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence southerly along the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the center line of the easterly extension of Easton Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of the easterly extension of Easton Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Courtland Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Courtland Street to its intersection with the center line of East Delavan Avenue; running thence westerly along the center "line of East Delavan Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Ericson Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Ericson Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Gerald Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Gerald Avenue to the center line of Bailey Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to the center line of Dorris Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Dorris Avenue and its westerly extension to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the former Lackawanna Railroad; running thence northwesterly along the center line of the former Lackawanna Railroad to its intersection with the center line of East Amherst Street; running, thence westerly along the center line of East Amherst Street to its intersection with the center line of Main Street; running thence northeasterly along the center line of Main Street to its intersection with the center line of Hertel Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Hertel Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Starin Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Starin Avenue to the point of beginning.] [LOVEJOY DISTRICT] [Beginning at the point of intersection of the center line of the easterly extension of Easton Avenue with the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo and running thence southerly along the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the center line of Mineral Spring Road; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Mineral Spring Road to its intersection with the center line of the former Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence northwesterly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the center line of the Buffalo River; running thence westerly and southwesterly along the center line of the Buffalo River to its intersection with the center line of Bailey Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Cazenovia Creek; running thence southeasterly along the enter line of Cazenovia Creek to its intersection with the center line of Southside Parkway; running thence southerly along the center line of Southside Parkway to its intersection with the center line of Abbott Road; running thence northwesterly along the center line of Abbott Road and South Park Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the Buffalo River; running thence generally in a westerly direction to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence northerly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the center line of South Park Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of South Park Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Van Rensselaer Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Van Rensselaer Street to its intersection with the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway; running thence easterly along the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the former New York Central Railroad; running thence northeasterly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former New York Central Railroad to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence southeasterly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the center line of Bailey Avenue; running thence northeasterly and northerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to its intersection with the center line of William Street; running thence westerly along the center line of William Street to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the former Erie Railroad; running thence northerly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Erie Railroad to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad; running thence northeasterly along the center line of the right -of -way of the foriner Pennsylvania Central Railroad to the center line of Bailey Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the northerly branch of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad; running thence westerly along the center line of the right -of -way of the northerly branch of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad to its intersection with the center line of Fay Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Fay Street and Burgard Place to its intersection with the center line of Genesee Street; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Genesee Street to its intersection with the center line of Colorado Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Colorado Avenue to its intersection with the center line of East Ferry Street; runnirg thence easterly along the center line of East Ferry Street to its intersection with the center line ofthe right -of -way of the Pori -ner Erie Railroad; running thence northerly along the center line ofthe right -of -way of the former Erie Railroad to its intersection with the center line of East Delavan Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of East Delavan Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the former Lackawanna Railroad; running thence northwesterly along the center line of the former Lackawanna Railroad to its intersection with the center line of the westerly extension of Dorris Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of the westerly extension of Dorris Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Bailey Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Gerald Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Gerald Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Ericson Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line of Ericson Avenue to the center line of East Delavan Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of East Delavan Avenue to the center line of Courtland Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Courtland Street to the center line of Easton Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Easton Avenue and its extension to the point of beginning.] [FILLMORE DISTRICT] [Beginning at the point of intersection of the center line of Genesee Street with the center line of Moselle Street and running thence northeasterly along the center line of Genesee Street to the center line of Burgard Place; running thence southerly along the center line of Burgard Place and Fay Street to the center line of the right -of -way of the northerly branch of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad; running thence easterly along the center line of the right -of -way of the northerly branch of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad to the center line of Bailey Avenue!; running thence southerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence southwesterly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the center line of the night -of -way of the fanner Erie Railroad; running thence southerly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Erie Railroad to the center line of Wililliarn Street; running thence easterly along the center line of William Street to the center line of Bailey Avenue; running thence southerly and southwesterly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence northwesterly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the former Erie Railroad; running thence southwesterly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Eric Railroad to the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway; running thence westerly alonoF the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway to the center line of Van Rensselaer Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Van Rensselaer Street to the center line of South Park Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of South Park Avenue to the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad; running thence southerly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad to the center line of the Buffalo River; running thence generally westerly along the ccriter line of the Buffalo River to the center line of the Buffalo Skyway Bridge; running thence northerly along the center line of the Buffalo Skyway Bridge to its intersection with the center line of Commercial Street; running thence westerly and northwesterly along the center line of Commercial Street and West Marine Drive to a point 200 feet south from the center line of Erie Street; running thence northeasterly through the Marine Drive Housing Project to the intersection of the center line of the Buffalo Skyway Bridge with the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway; running thence easterly along the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway to its intersection with the center line of Hamburg Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Hamburg Street and Jefferson Avenue to the center line of Eagle Street; running thence easterly along the center line of Eagle Street to the center line of Emslle Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Emslie Street to the center line of Bristol Street; running thence easterly along the center line of Bristol Street to the center line of Bond Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Bond Street to the center line of Oneida Street; running thence westerly along the center line of Oneida Street to the center line of Emslic Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Emslic Street to the center line of Howard Street; running thence easterly along the center line of Howard Street to the center line of Smith Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Smith Street to the center line of Peckham Street; running thence easterly along the center line of Peckham Street to the center line of Detroit Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Detroit Street to the center line of Broadway; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Broadway to the center line of Herman Street; running thence northerly along the center line off lennan Street to the center line of Sycamore Street; running thence northeasterly along the center line of Sycamore Street to the center line of Strauss Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Strauss Street to the center line of Genesee Street; running thence northeasterly along the center line of Genesee Street to the center line of Walden Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Walden Avenue to the center line of Kiefer Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Kiefer Street and Kehr Street to the center line of Glenwood Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Glenwood Avenue to the center line of the right -of -way of the former Belt Line Railroad; running thence southerly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Belt Line Railroad to the center line of Box Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Box Avenue to the center line of Moselle Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Moselle Street to the point of beginning.] [ELLICOTT DISTRICT] [Beginning at the point of intersection of the center line of Main Street with the center line of Laurel Street and running thence easterly along the center line of Laurel Street and Landon Street to its Iutersection with the center line of Wohlers Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line of Wohlers Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Riley Street; running thence easterly along the center line of Riley Street to the center line of the Kensington Expressway; running thence southerly along the center line of the Kensington Expressway and the westerly park road of Martin Luther King Park to its intersection with the center line of Best Street; running thence easterly along the center line of Best Street to its intersection with the center line of Genesee Street; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Genesee Street to its intersection with the center line of Strauss Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Strauss Street to its intersection with the center line of Sycamore Street; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Sycamore Street to its intersection with the center line of Herman Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Herinan Street to its intersection with the center line of Broadway; running thence easterly along the center line of Broadway to its intersection with the center line of Detroit Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Detroit Street to the center line of Peckham Street; running thence westerly along the center line of Peckham Street to its intersection with the center line of Smith Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Smith Street to the center line off howard Street; running thence westerly along the center line of Howard Street to its intersection with the center line of Emslie Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Emslie Street to the center line of Oneida Street; running thence southeasterly along the center line of Oneida Street to the center line of Bond Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Bond Street to the center line of Bristol Street; running thence northwesterly along the center line of Bristol Street to the center line of Emslie Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Emslie Street to the center line of Eagle Street; running thence northwesterly along the center line of Eagle Street to the center line of Jefferson Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line of Jefferson Avenue and Hamburg Street to the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway; running thence westerly along the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway to its intersection with the center line of the Buffalo Skyway Bridge; running thence southwesterly through the Marine Drive Housing Project to a point on West Marine Drive, said point being 200 feet south of the center line of Erie Street; running thence southeasterly and easterly along Marine Drive and Commercial Street to the center line of the Buffalo Skyway Bridge; running thence southerly along the center line of the Buffalo Skyway Bridge to the center line of the Buffalo River; running thence westerly along the center line of the Buffalo River and the westerly extension of the center line of the Buffalo River to the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence northwesterly and northerly along the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the westerly extension of the center line of Porter Avenue; running thence northeasterly along the center line of Porter Avenue and it's extension to the center line of Prospect Avenue; running thence southeasterly along the center line of Prospect Avenue to the center line of Pennsylvania Street; running thence northeasterly along the center line of Pennsylvania Street to the center line of Wadsworth Street; running thence southeasterly and easterly along the center line of Wadsworth Street and Allen Street to the center line of College Street; running thence southerly along the center line of College Street to the center line of Virginia Street; running thence easterly along the center line of Virginia Street to the center line of Main Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Main Street to the point of beginning.] [NIAGARA DISTRICT] [Beginning at the point of intersection of the westerly extension of Potomac Avenue with the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo and running thence easterly across Squaw Island to the easterly line of the Black Rock Harbor; running thence northerly along the easterly line of the Black Rock Harbor to its intersection with the center line of the westerly extension of Forest Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of the westerly extension of Forest Avenue to its intersection with Baynes Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Baynes Street to the center line of Bird Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Bird Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Richmond Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line of Richmond Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Bryant Street; running thence easterly along the center line of Bryant Street to its intersection with the center line of Main Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Main Street to the center line of Virginia Street; running thence westerly along the center line of Virginia Street to the center line of College Street; running thence northerly along the center line of College Street to the center line of Allen Street; running thence westerly along the center line of Allen Street to the center line of Wadsworth Street; running thence northwesterly along the center line of Wadsworth Street to the center line of Pennsylvania Street; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Pennsylvania Street to the center line of Prospect Avenue; running thence northwesterly along the center line of Prospect Avenue to the center line of Porter Avenue; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Porter Avenue and its extension to its intersection with the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence northerly along the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to the point of beginning.] [MASTEN DISTRICT] [Beginning at the point of intersection of the center line of Main Street with the center line of East Amherst Street and running thence easterly along the center line of East Amherst Street to the center line of the right -of -way of the former Lackawanna Railroad; running thence southeasterly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Lackawanna Railroad to its intersection with the center of East Delavan Avenue; running thence westerly along the center lineof East Delavan Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the former Erie Railroad; running thence southerly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Erie Railroad to its intersection with the center line of East Ferry Street; running thence westerly along the center line of East Ferry Street to its intersection with the center line of Colorado Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line of Colorado Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Genesee Street; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Genesee Street to its intersection with the center line of Moselle Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Moselle Street to its intersection with the center line of Box Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Box Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the former Belt Line Railroad; running thence northerly along the center line of the right -of -way of the former Belt Line Railroad to the center line of Glenwood Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Glenwood Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Kehr Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Kehr Street and Kiefer Street to its intersection with the center line of Walden Avenue; running thence, westerly along the center line of Walden Avenue and Best Street to its intersection with the center line of the westerly park road of Martin Luther King Park; running thence northerly along the center line of the westerly park road and the center line of the Kensington Expressway to its Jntersection with the center line of Riley Street; running thence westerly along the center line of Riley Street to its intersection with Wohlers Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Wohlers Avenue to the center line of Landon Street; running thence westerly along the center line of Landon Street and Laurel Street to its intersection with the center line of Main Street, running thence northeasterly along the center line of Main Street to the point of beginning.] [SOUTH DISTRICT] [Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Mineral Spring Road with the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo and running thence southerly along the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the southerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence westerly along the southerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence northwesterly along the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the westerly extension of the center line of the Buffalo River; running thence generally in an easterly direction along the center line of the Buffalo River to its intersection with the center line of South Park Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of South Park Avenue and Abbott Road to its intersection with the center line of Southside Parkway; running thence northerly along the center line of Southside Parkway to its intersection with the center line of Cazenovia Creek; running thence westerly along the center line of Cazenovia Creek to its intersection with the center line of Bailey Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to its inter - section with the center line of the Buffalo River; running thence generally in an easterly direction along the center line of the Buffalo River to its intersection with the center line of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence southeasterly along the center line of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the center line of Mineral Spring Road; running thence easterly along the center line of Mineral Spring Road to the point of beginning.] SOUTH DISTRICT BEGINNING AT THE POINT of intersection of the northerly extension of the easterly U.S. Harbor -Line of Buffalo's Outer Harbor with the centerline of the Buffalo River and running thence easterly and southeasterly along the bends and turns of the centerline of the Buffalo River to its intersection with the centerline of South Park Avenue -, running thence southeasterly and along the centerline of South Park Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Hopkins Street; running thence south and along the centerline of Hopkins Street to its intersection.. with the westerly extension of the rear property line of those properties along the south side of Houston Street; running thence easterly and along the rear property line of those properties along the south side of Houston Street and its extensions to the centerline of Durant Street; running thence south and along the centerline of Durant Street to its intersection with the centerl'ne of Macamle Streot; running thence northeasterly along the c.enterline of Macamley Street to the centerline of South Park Avenue; running thence northwesterly along the centerline of South Park Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Abbott Road; running thence southeasterly along the c.enterline of Abbott Road to its intersection with the centerline of Southside Parkway; runnin thence northeasterlV along the centerline of Southside Parkway to the - centerline of Cazenovia Creck; running thence northwesterly along the centerline of Cazenovia Creek to its intersection with the centerline of Bailey Avenue; running thence northerly along the centerline of Bailev Avenue to its intersection centerline of the Buffalo River; running thence northeasterly and easterly along the bends and turns of the centerline of the Buffalo River to its. intelsection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the Fortner Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence Southeasterly and along the centerline of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of Mineral Spring Road; running thence northeasterly along the centerline of Mineral Spring Road.to -its intersection with easterly bounda!Y line of the City of Buffalo; running thence southerly along the easterly boundaLy line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the southerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence westerly along the SOUtherly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with easterly U.S. - Harbor Line of Buffalo's Outer Harbor; running thence northerly and northwesterly along the easterly U.S. Harbor Line of Buffalo's Outer Harbor to THE POINT OF BEGINNING. NIAGARA DISTRIC T BEGINNING AT THE PONT of intersection of the centerline of Porter. Avenue - Nv.lth the - -Iv line of the Black Rock Harbor and running thence northerly and along the east line of the Black. Rock Harbor to its intersection with the westerly extension of the centerline of Forest Avenue; running thence east along the centerline of Forest Avenue and its extension to its intersection with the centerline of Baypies Street, running thence south along the centerline of Baynes Street to its intersection with the centerline of Bird Avenue; running thence east along the centerline of Bird Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Richmond Avenue; running thence southerly along the centerline of Richmond Avenue to its intersection with the north bouncla!y of Colonial Circle; running thence along the northwest and southwest boundary o Colonial Circle to the centerline of Richmond Avenue, thence south along the centerline of . Richnond Avenue through West Ferry Circle to its - intersection with the centerline of Highland Avenue; running thence east along the centerline of Highland Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Delaware Avenue; running thence southerly along the centerline of Delaware Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Bryant Street; running thence east along the centerline of Baant Street to its intersection with the centerline of Main Street; running thence southerly along the centerlinc of Main Street to the centerline of North Strect; running thence west along the centerline of North Street to the easterly line of Smphony Circle; running thence southwesterly and westerly around the southerly boundaa line of Symphony Circle to the centerline of Pennsylvania Street; running thence southwesterly along the centerline of Penns, /Ivania Street.to its intersection with the centerline of Prospect Avenue; running thence northwesterly along -the centerline of Prospect Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Porter Avenue, running thence southwesterly along the centerline of Porter Avenue to the PONT OF BEGINNING and including all that portion of Squaw Island and Bird Island lying south of the northerly boundary line of that parcel of land presently under the jurisdiction of the Buffalo Sewer Authority and further known as the Buffalo Sewer Authority's Wastewater Treatment Plant. NORT H DISTRI CT BEGfP,NING AT THE PONT of intersection of the centerline of Forest Avenue with the easterlv line of the Black Rock Harbor and running thence northerly and along the easterly line of the Black Rock Harbor, the easterly blue line of the former Eric Canal and the U.S. Government Harbor -lin.e to its - inter. section with the northern boundary line of the City of Buffalo; runnin thence northeast along the northerly bounda!X line of the City of Buffalo to the centerline ofVulcan Street, running thence northeast along the centerline of Vulcan Street, which is also the northerly boundaa line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the centerline of Kenmore Avenue; running thence southeast along the centerline of Kenmore Avenue, which is also the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo and along the southeasterly extension of said boundary line to an angle point in said boundaLy line which angle point is on the c.enterline of Kenmore Avenue; running thence east and along the north bounda!Y line of- the -City of Buffalo which is the centerline of Kenmore Avenue, to its intersection with the centerline of Delaware Avenue, running thence south along the centerline of Delaware Avenue t.pAs intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the Scamaa uada Expressway; running thence westerly, southwesterly and southerly along the centerlinc of the right -of -way of the Scamaa uad Expressway and the centerline of the Lincoln Parkway entrance ramp to a point. in the centerlinc of Lincoln Parkway; running thence south and along the centerline of Lincoln Parkway to the center point of Soldier's Place; running thence southeast along the center.line of Chapin Parkwa to its intersection with the centerline of West Delavan Avenue; running thence west along the centerline of West Delavan Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Elmwood Avenue; running thence south along the centerline of Elmwood - Avenue to its intersectign with the centerline of Auburn Avenue; running thence west along the centerline of Auburn Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Richmond Avenue; running thence northerly and along the .centerline of Richmond Avenue to its intersection with the southerly boundary of Colonial Circle and rinning thence along the southwest and northwest boundaa line of Colonial Circle to the centerline of Richmond Avenue, thence northerly along the centerline of Richmond Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of.Bird Avenue; running thence west along the centerline of Bird Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Bavnes Street; running thence northerly along the centerline of Bayges Street to its Intersection with the centerline of Forest Avenue; runnin thence westerly along the centerline of Forest Avenue to the POINT OF BEGINNING and also including all of Squaw Island lying north of the northerly boundary line of that parcel of land presently under the jurisdiction of the Buffalo Sewer Authority and further known as the Buffalo Sewer Authority's Wastewater Treatment Plant. DELAWAR E DISTRICT BEGNNING AT THE POINT - of intersection of the centerline of Delaware Avenue with the centerline of Kenmore Avenue, s.aid.centerline being the north boundary line of the City of Buffalo, and runnin east along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of the former Erie Railroad rigbt -of -way; running thence southerly along the centerline of the former Eric Railroad right -of -way to its intersection with the centerline of the westerly branch of the fon -ner Eric Railroad right -of -way; running thence westerly along the centerline of the former Eric Railroad right -of -way to its intersection with the centerline of Starin Avenue; running thence south along the centerline of Starin Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Hertel Avenue; running thence east and southeast along the centerline of Hertel Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Main Street, running thence southwesterly along the centerlme of Main Street to its intersection with the centerline of Bryant Street; running thence west along the centerline of Bryant Street to its intersection with Delaware Avenue; running thence northerl along the centerline of Delaware Avenue to it.s. intersection with the centerline of Highland Avenue; running thence west along the centerline of Highland Avenue to its intersection -with the centerline of Richmond Avenue; running thence northerly along the centerline of Richmond Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Auburn Avenue; running thence cast along th centerline of Auburn Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Elmwood Avenue; running thence northerly along the centerline of Elmwood Avenu.e to..lts intersection with the centerline of West Delavan Avenue; running thence cast along the centerline of West Delavan Avenue to its intersection with the cen.terline of Chapin Parkway; running thence northwest along the centerline of Chapin Parkway to the center point of Soldier's Place; running thence north along the centerline of Lincoln Parkway to its intersection with the entrance ramp to the Scamaa uada Expres —way; runni g thence northerly, northeasterly and easterly along the centerline of the entrance ramp and the centerline of the right -of -way of the Scamaa uada Expressway to its intersection with the centerline of Delaware Avenue; running thence northerly along th centerline of Delaware Avenue to the POINT OF BEGINNNG. UNIVERSI TY DISTRICT BEGINNING AT THE POINT of intersection of the centerline of Bailey Avenue with the centerline of Main Street, said centerline of Main Street being the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo and running thence northeasterly along said centerline of Main. Street to its intersection with the east boundaLy line of the City of Buffalo; running thence southerly an easterly along the various courses of the east boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intei- section with the centerline of Langfield Drive; running thence west along the centerline of Langfield Drive to its intersection with the centerline of Edison Avenue; running thence south along the centerline of Edison Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Easton Avenue, running thence west along the centerline of Easton Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Courtland Avenue; running thence south along the centerline of Courtland Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of East Delavan Avenue: running thence west along the centerline of East Delavan Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Ericson Avenue: running thence north along the centerline of Ericson Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Gerald Place: running th nce west along the centerline of Gerald Place to its intersection with the cent4. -rllnc of Bailey Avenue: running thence north along the cent.erline of Bailey Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Dorris Avenue: running thence west along the enterline of Don. -Is Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Olympic Avenue: running thence north aloR— the centerline of OlyMpic Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Kensingto Avenue: running the cc southwest along the centerline of Kensington Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of the r44ht -of -way of the fon -ner Erie Railroad: running thence northwesterl W, the centerline of the right -of -way of the former E.rle Radro.ad. to its intersection with the centerline of East Amherst Street: running thence west along the centerline of East Amherst Strect to its intersection with the centerline of Manhattan Avenue: running thence north and northwesterly along -the centerline of Manhattan Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Main Street: running thence northeasterly along the centerline of Main St.rec.t to its intersection with the centerline of Hertel Avenue: running thence northwesterly and westerly along th centc.:r.line of Hertel Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Starin Avenue: runnin thence north along the centerline of Starin Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of the dglIL -of -way of the west branch of the former Eric Railroad: running thence east and southeasterly along the centerline of the right -of -way of the west branch of the fonner Erie Rallroad to its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the main branch of the fonner Erie Railroad - running thence northwesterly along the centerline of the right -of -way of the former Erie Rai Iroad. -.to -I is intersection with the centerline of Kenmore Avenue, said centerline of Kenmore Avenue being the north boundaKy line of the City of Buffalo: running thence east and northeasterly along the centerlines of Kenmore Avenue.. and Main Street, (said centerlines also of the north boundary line of the City of Buffalo) to the POINT OF BEGINNING. ELLICOT T DISTRIC T BEGINNING AT THE POINT of intersection of the U.S. Government Harbor Line of the Black Rock Harbor with the centerline of Porter Avenue and running thence northeast along the centerline of Porter Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Prospect Avenue: runnin thence southeast along the centerline of Prospect Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of RgpR— ,Vlvania Street: running thence northeast along the centerline of Pennsylvania Street to its intersoction with the southerly boundaa line of SMphony Circle: running thence easterly and northeasterly along the boundary line of SMphony Circle to its intersection with the centerline of North Street: running thence east along the centerline of North Street to its intersection with center -line of Main Street: running thence northerly along the centerline of Main Street to its intersection with the centerline of Laurel Street: running thence cast along the centerline of Laurel Street and continuing east along the centerlinc of Landon Street to its intersection with the centerline of Wohlers Avenue: running thence south along the centerline of Wohlers Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Riley Street: running thence east along the centerline of BiIgLStrect to its intersection with the centerline of the Kensington Expressway: running thence southerly along the - centerline of the Kensington Expressway to . is intersection with the centerline of the Dodge Street Bridge over the Kensington Expressway: running thence southeasterly along the centerline of the Dodge Street Bridge and its extension to its intersection with the northerly extension of the centerline of Herman Street: running thence south along, the centerline of Hen -nan Street and its northerly extensio -n to its intersection with the centerline of HigU')treet: running thence west along the centerline of High Street to its intersection with the centerline of Fox Street: running thence south along the centerline of Fox Street to its intersection with the centerline of Broadway: running thence southwesterly along the centerline of Broadway to its intersection with the centerline of Sherman Street: running thence south along the centerline of Sherman Street to its intersection with the centerline of Howard Street: running hence west along the centerline of Howard Street to its intersection with the centerline of Emslie Street: running thence south along the centerline of Emslie Street to its intersection with the centerline of Oneida Street: running thence easterly along the centerline of Oneida- Street to its intersection with the centerline of Bond Street: running thence south along the centerline of Bond Street to its intersection with the centerline of St. Domingo Street: running thence westerly alon the centerline of St. Domingo Street to.its interseclion with thec.ont.erline of Emslie Street, running thence south along the centerline of Emslie Street to its intersection with the centerline of Eagle Street: running thence westerly along the centerline of Eagle Street to its intersection with the centerline of Jefferson Avenue: running thence south and southwesterly along the cen.t(. -rllne of Jefferson Avenue and continuing thence south along the centerline of Hambur Street to its intersection with the centerline of Exchange Street: running thence west along th centelline of Exchange Street to -its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the former Penn Central Railroad: running thence westerly along the centerline of the right -of -way o the former Penn Central Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of M.ic.higan Avenue: running thence south along the centerline of Michigan Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway: running thence westerly alon the c,.- nterline of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway to its intersection with the centerline of Erie Street: running thence southwesterly along the centerline of Erie Street to its intersection with the centerline of Lakefront Boulevard: running thence northeast along th centerline of Lakefront Boulevard and continuing thence southwesterly along the centerline of Waterfront Circle and its southwesterly extension to its intersection with the U.S. Government Harbor Line -, running thence northwesterly along the U.S. Government Harbor Line of the Black Rock Harbor to the POINT OF BEGINNING. MASTEN DISTRICT BEGINNING AT THE PONT of intersection of the centerline of Main Street with the centerline of Laurel Street and running thence cast along the centerline of Laurel Street and continuing east along the centerline of Landon Street to its intersection with the centerline of Wohlers Avenue: running thence south along the centerline of Wohlers Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Rilev Street: running thence east along the centerline of Riley Street to its intersection with the centerline of the Kensington Expressway: running thence southerly along the centerline of the Kensington Expressway to its intersection with the centerline of the Dodge Street Bridge over the Kensington Expressway; running thence southeasterly along the centerline of the Dodge Street Bridge and its extension to its intersection with the northerly extension of the centerline of Her -man Street, running thence south along the centerline of Hen -nan Street and its northerly extension to its intersection with the centerline of Best Street: running thence cast alon the centerline of Best Street and across Genesee Street and continuing east along the cent.erline of Walden Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Kiefer Street: running thence north along the centerline of Kiefer Street to its intersection with the centerline of Genesee Street: runnin g thence southwest along the centerline of Gcnesee Street to its inters.ection with the centerline of Kchr Street: running thence north along the centerline of Kehr Street to its intersection with the centerline of Glenwood Avenue: running thence east along the centerline of Glenwood Avenue to its intersection with the - centerline of the right -of -way of the f6mler New York Central Railroad: running thence south along the centerline of the right -of -way of the former New York Central Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of Box Avenue: running thence east along the centerline of Box Avenue to its intersection with the genterline of Moselle Street: running thence north along the centerline of Moselle Street to its intersection with the centerline of Frankfort Avenue: running thcnce west along the centerline of Frankfort Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Ernst Avenue: running thence north along the centerline of Ernst Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of East Ferry Street: running thence cast along the centerline of East Fegy Street to its intersection with the centerline of Nevada Avenue, runnin i , thence south along the centerline of Nevada Avenue to. Its intersection with the .centerline of Genesee Street: running thence northeasterly along the centerline of Genesee Street to its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the former Eric Railroad: runnin thence north along the centerline of the right -of -way of the former Erie Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of East Delavan Avenue: running thence cast along the centerline of East Delavan Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Olmpic Avenue:running thenc north, iorthwesterly and northerly along the centerline of Olmpic Avenue to its intersectionwith the centerline of Kensington Avenue: running thence southwest along the centerline of Kensington Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the former Eric .Railroad: running thence northwesterly along the centerline of the right -of -way of the former Eric Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of East Amherst Street: running thence west along the centerline of East Amherst Street to its inters.ection with the centerline of Manhattan Avenue: running thence northerly and northwesterly along the centerline of Manhattan Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Main Street; running thence southwest and southerly along the centerline of Main Street to THE POINT OF BEGINNING. LOVEJO Y DISTRIC T BEGINNING AT THE POINT of the intersection of the east boundary line of the City of Buffalo with the centerline of Mineral. Spring Road and running thence southwesterly along the centerline of Mineral Spring Road to its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the fonner Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence northwesterly along the centerline of the right -of -way o the former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of the Buffalo River; running thence westerly, southerly and southwesterly along the centerline of the Buffalo River to its intersection -with the centerline of Bailey Avenue, running thence southerly along th centerline of Bailey Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Caze.novia Creek; runnin thence southeasterly along the centerline of Cazenovia Creek to its intersection with the centerline of Southside Parkway; running thence southerly along the cen. terline of Southside Parkway to its intersection with the centerline of Abbott Road; running thence westerly along the centerline of Abbott -Road to its intersection with the centertine of South Park Avenue, runnin thence southeast along the centerline of South Park Avenue to its intersectioii with the centerline of Macamley Street; running thence southwesterly along the centerline of M acamley Street to its intersection with the centerline of Durant Street; running thence north along the centerline of Durant Street to its intersection with the rear property line of those properties fronting along the south side of Houston Street; running thence westerly along the rear property line of those proporties fronting along the south side of Houston Street to its intersectign with the centerline of Hopkins Street, running thence north along the centerline of Hopkins Street to its intersection with the centerline of South Park Avenue; running thence westerly and northwesterly along the centerline of South Park Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of the Buffalo River; running thence northeasterly and southeasterly along the centerline of the Buffalo River to its intersection with the southerly extension of the centerline of Babcock Street; running thence northerly along the centerline of Babcock Street and its extension to its int- ersection with the centorline of Seneca Street; running thence northwesterly along the center.line of Seneca Street to its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the Norfolk and Western Railroad; running thence northeasterly along the centerline of the right -of -way of the Norfolk and Western Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of the ri- 4ht -of -way of the former Pennsylvani Railroad; running thence southeasterly along the centerline of the right -of -way of the foriner P ennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of Bailey Avenue; running thence northeasterly and north along the centerline of Bailey Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of William Street; running thence west along the centerline of William Street to its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the fon -ner Erie Railroad; running thence northerly along the centerline of the right -of -way of the former Erie Railroad to.its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the former Penn - Central Railroad; running thence northeast along the centerline of the right -of -way of the fon -ner Penn - Central Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of Bailey Avenue; running thence north along the centerline of R —jagv Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of West Shore Avenue; running thence northwesterly along the centerline of West Shore Avenue to the centerline of May Street; runnin thence north along the centerline of May Street across Walden Avenue and - continuing north AtpM -the centerline of May Street; across Hazel Place and again continuing north along th centerline of May Street to its intersection with Genesee Street; running thence southwest along the centerline of Genesee Street to it -s intersection with the centerline.of the right -of -way of th fonner Erie Railroad, running thence north along the centerline of the right -of -way of the fort -ner Erie Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of East Delavan Avenue; running thence east 49M the centerline of East Delavan Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of OlyLnpic Avenue; running thence north and northwesterly along the centerline of OlMpic Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Dorris Avenue; running thence east along the centerline of Dorris Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Bailey Avenue -, running thence south along the centerline of Bailey Avenue to its int.ersection with the centerline of Gerald Avenue; running thence cast along the centerline of Gerald Avenue to its intersection. with the centerline of Ericson Avenue; running thence south along the centerline of Ericson Avenue t.o its intersection with the centerline of East Delavan Avenue; running thence east along the centerline of East Delavan Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Courtland Avenue; running thence north along the centerline of Courtland Avenue to its intersection -with Easton Avenue; running thence east along the centerline of Easton Avenue to its intersection with Edison Avenue, running the ce north along the centerline of Edison Avenue to its intersection with the Centerfine of Langfield Drive; running thence east along the centerline of Langfield Drive to its intersection with the east boundaKy line of the City of Buffalo; running thence south along the east boundaEy line of the City of Buffalo to the PQfNT OF BEGINNING. FILLMOR E DISTRICT BEGINNING AT THE POINT of the intersection of the centerline of William Street with the centerline of Bailey Avenue and running thence south and southwesterly along the centerline of agik!y Avenue to its intersection with the.cenlelline of the right -of -way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence northwesterly along the centerline of the right -of -way o the former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of th Norfolk and Western Railroa —; running thence southwesterly along the cc- pterline of the right- ofway)f the Norfolk and Western Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of Seneca Street; running thence southeasterly along the centerline of Seneca Street to its intersection with the centerline of Babcock Street. running thence southerly along the centerline of Babcock Street to its intersection with the centerline of the Buffalo River; running thence westerly and northwesterly along the various turns and bends of the centerline of the Buffalo River to the entrance to the Black Rock Harbor; running thence northwesterly along the cast line of the Black Rock Harbor, which is the westerly line of the Erie Basin and also the. west line of the so- called New 'York State breakwall and continuing southerly, easterly and northerly along the boundaries of the Erie Basin, said boundM line being the water side face of the steel sheet piling, to its intersection with the U.S. Government Harbor -line; running thence northeasterly along the centerline of Waterfront Circle and its southwesterly extension to -its intersection with the centerline of Lakefront Boulevard and continuing southeasterly along the centerline of Lakefront Boulevard to its intersection with the centerline of Erle.Street; running thence northeasterly along the centedine of Erie Street. to its intersection with the centerline of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway; running thence easterly along the centerline of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway to its intersection with the centerline of Michigan Avenue; running thence northerly along the centerline of Michigan Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the former Penn Central Railroad; running thence easterly along the centerline of the right -of -way of the former Penn Central Railroad to its intersection with the center] ine of Exchange Street; running thence easterly along the centerline of Exchange Street to its intersection with the centerline of Hamburg Street; running thence northerly and northeasterl along he centerline of Hamburg Street to its intersection with the centerline of Jefferson Avenue; runnim— thence north along the c.enterline of Jefferson Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Ea -gle Street; running thence easterly along the centerline of Eagle Street to its intersection with the centerline of Emslie Street; running thence north along the center.line of Emslle Street to its intersection with the centerline of St. Domingo Street; running thence easterly along the centerline of St. Domingo Street to -its intersection with the centerline of Bond Street; runnin„ thence north along the centerline of Bond Street to its intersection with the centerline of Oneida Street; running thence westerly along the centerline of Oneida Street to its intersection with the centerline of Emslie Street; running thence north along the centerline of Emslie Street to its intersection with the centerline of Howard Street; running thence east along the centerline of Howard Street to its intersection with the centerline of Sherman Street; running thence north along the. centerline of Sherman Street to its intersection with the centerline of Broadway; running. thence easterly along the centerline of Broadway to its intersection with the centerline of Fox Street; runnin thence north along the centerline of Fox St.re.et. to its intersection with High Street; runnin2 thence cast along the centerline of High Street to its. intersection with the centerline of Herman Street; running thence north along the centerline of Herman Street to its intersection with Best Street; running thence east along the centerline of Best Street, across Genesee Street, and continuing east along the centerline of Walden Avenue to Its intersection with the centerline of Kiefer Street; running thence north along the centerline of Kiefer Street to its intersection with the centerline of Genesee Street; running thence southwest along the centerline of Genesee Street to its intersection with the centerline of Kehr Street; running thence nor.h along the centerline of Kehr Street to its intersection with the centerline of Glenwood Avenue; running thence east alonq the centerline of Glenwood Avenue to its intersection with the cenilterline of the right -of -way of the former New York Central Railroad; running thence south along the centerline of the right -of -way of the former New York Central Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of Box Avenue; running thence east along the centerline of Box Avenue to the centerline of Moselle Avenue; running thence north along the centerline of Moselle Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Frankfort Avenue; running thence west along the centerline of Frankfort Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Ernst Avenue; running thence north along the centerline of Ernst Avenue to its.. intersection with the centerline of East Ferry Street; running thence east along the centerline of East Ferry Street to its intersection with the centerline of Nevada Avenue; running thence south along the centerline of Nevada Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Genesee Street; running thence northeast along the centerline of Genesee Street to its intersection with the centerline of May Street; running thence south along the centerline of May Street across Hazel Place, continuing so th along the centerline of May Street, across Walden Avenue to its intersection with the centerline West Shore Avenue; running thence southeasterly along the cent.erline of West Shore Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Bailey Avenue; running thence south along the centerline of Bailey Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the forriler New York Central Railroad; running thence southwest along the centerline of the right -of -way of the former New York Central Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of the right -of -way of the former Eric Railroad; running thence southerly along the right -of -way of the former Erie Railroad to its intersection with the centerline of William Street; running thence east along the centerline of William Street to the POINT OF BEGINNING Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the provisions of this local law shall be controlling. Section 3.This local law shall take effect on April 1, 2003. APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter underlined is new. LAID ON THE TABLE AYES — BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO — 7 NOES — DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON - 6 NO. 134 By: Mr. Franczyk and Mr. Davis CITY OF BUFFALO LOCAL LAW NO. _ (2002) INTRODUCTORY NO. 11 (2002) A LOCAL LAW amending Article Twenty -eight of the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to providing a real property tax exemption for conversion of mixed -use properties. BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Article Twenty -eight of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended to read as follows: (a) That a new section 28 -29.2 be added to read as follows: Sec. 28 -29.2 Residential- Commercial Urban Tax Exemption A. Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 485 -a, non - residential real property, upon conversion to mixed -use property, shall be exempt from taxation and special ad valorem levies for a period of twelve years from the approval of an application for such exemption. The increase in assessed value of such property attributable to such conversion shall be exempt as provided below. Such exemption shall be computed with respect to the "exemption base ". The exemption base shall be determined for each year in which there is an increase in assessed value so attributable from that of the previous year's assessed value. The following table shall illustrate the computation of the tax exemption: Year of Exemption Percentage of Exemption 1 through 8 100% of exemption base 9 80% of exemption base 10 60% of exemption base 11 40% of exemption base 12 20% of exemption base B. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: CITY - the City of Buffalo. APPLICANT - any person obligated to pay real property taxes on the property for which an exemption from real property taxes under this section is sought. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION WORK - the modernization, rehabilitation, expansion or other improvement of the portion of mixed -use property to be used for commercial purposes. COMMERCIAL PURPOSE OR USE - the buying, selling or otherwise providing of goods or services, including hotel services, or other lawful business or commercial activities permitted in mixed -use property. MIXED -USE PROPERTY - property on which will exist, after completion of residential construction work or a combination of residential construction work and commercial construction work, a building or structure used for both residential and commercial purposes. PERSON - an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, agency, trust, estate, foreign or domestic government or subdivision thereof, or other entity. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION WORK - the creation, modernization, rehabilitation, expansion or other improvement of dwelling units, other than dwelling units in a hotel, in the portion of mixed -use property to be used for residential purposes. C. No such exemption shall be granted unless: 1. such conversion was commenced subsequent to the date on which this local law took effect; and 2. the cost of such conversion exceeds the sum of one hundred and seventy thousand dollars. D. For purposes of this section the term conversion shall not include ordinary maintenance and repairs. E. No such exemption shall be granted concurrent with or subsequent to any other real property tax exemption granted to the same improvements to real property, except, where during the period of such previous exemption, payments in lieu of taxes or other payments were made to the local government in an amount that would have been equal to or greater than the amount of real property taxes that would have been paid on such improvements had such property been granted an exemption pursuant to this section. In such case, an exemption shall be granted for a number of years equal to the twelve year exemption granted pursuant to this section less the number of years the property would have been previously exempt from real property taxes. F. Such exemption shall be granted only upon application by the owner of such real property on a form prescribed by the State Board of Real Property Services. Such application shall be filed with the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation of the city or Erie County on or before the appropriate taxable status date of such city or county. G. If the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation is satisfied that the applicant is entitled to an exemption pursuant to this section, he or she shall approve the application and such real property shall thereafter be exempt from taxation and special ad valorem levies as in this section provided commencing with the assessment roll prepared after the taxable status date referred to in subdivision F of this section. The assessed value of any exemption granted pursuant to this section shall be entered by the assessor on the assessment roll with the taxable property, with the amount of the exemption shown in a separate column. Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the provisions of this local law shall be controlling. Section 3. This local law shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM Michael B. Risman Corporation Counsel LAID ON THE TABLE AYES- BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO -8. NOES - DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS & THOMPSON -6. NO. 136 By: Mrs. Grant APPOINT LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT That Stacey Grant, residing at 1089 East Ferry St., Buffalo, NY 14211, be appointed Legislative Assistant to University District Councilmember Betty Jean Grant Effective August 19, 2002. ADOPTED. NO. 136 By: Mrs. Grant WAIVE PERMIT FEES FOR ALPHA BETA SIGMA SORORITY, INC. "SICKLE CELL WALK" IN MCCARTHY PARK Whereas: The Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. will be holding a "Sickle Cell Walk" on Saturday, September 14, 2002, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; and Whereas: The event will be held at McCarthy Park in the University District with 150 -200 participants in honor of National Sickle Cell Disease month; and. Whereas: Sickle Cell Disease, can often be a fatal blood disorder which primarily affects African Americans. There are over 2.5 million Americans with sickle cell trait and another 50,000 with the disease; and. Whereas: All proceeds will benefit the Sickle Cell Clinic at Kaleida Children's Hospital to support a cure treatment, and aid and comfort to those affected. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That all fees be waived associated with the Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. "Sickle Cell Walk" in McCarthy Park on Saturday, September 14, 2002 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That copies of this Resolution be forwarded to Parking Enforcement, Dept. of Public Works, Buffalo Police Dept and the office of Permits, Licenses and Inspections. RECEIVED AND FILED. AYES- BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FISHER, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO & PITTS -11. NOES - GRANT, THOMPSON -2. NO. 137 By: Ms. Grant /Ms. LoTempio /Mr. Thompson /Mr. Fontana /Mr. Golombek. Jr. /Mr. Pitts ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 133 - CITY PROPERTY The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Section 133 -22 of Chapter 1313 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be added to read as follows: § 133 -22. Architectural salvage. A. The City of Buffalo, pursuant to its authority as an owner of real and personal property, for preserving the health, safety and general welfare of the residents and visitors of the City and for preservation of historic and other valuable assets of the City and the community, hereby claims any and all salvage rights from City -owned properties. Salvage rights shall be a condition for the demolition by the City of buildings conveyed to the City or by consent of owners of structures not owned by the City. B. The head of a City agency having the custody or control of real or personal property belonging to the City about to be demolished shall ensure that fixtures of architectural, aesthetic, or historic significance and usable fixtures that could be recycled are retrieved from the property. If the City does not retain these fixtures, the City, through the Director of Purchase and the Director of Real Estate, shall sell the fixtures (and other salvageable materials from the property) or contract for the removal and sale of the fixtures. The Director of Purchase, Director of Real Estate or the entity that the City contracts with to dispose of the fixtures shall report to the Common Council and the Comptroller the sale of the fixtures and the proceeds obtained from the sale of these fixtures. It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3 -19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. APPROVED AS TO FORM Michael B. Risman Corporation Counsel REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE AND THE COMPTROLLER. NO. 138 By: Ms. Gray & Messrs. Fisher & Thompson HOME SECURITY BOOSTS HOME SECURITY Whereas: The horrific 9/11 terrorist attacks on America had a profound impact on the way the US Government is approaching security issues; and Whereas: Many billions of dollars are being shifted in the federal budget to pay for the war in Afghanistan, for attempts to track down al -Qaida members, for airport, border and nuclear plant security, and for the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security; and Whereas: In this context, it is important to remember that homeland security starts at home - in the neighborhoods and communities where Americans live their daily lives -and if chaos and crime rule a community, that community is ripe for terrorist infiltration, manipulation and attack; and Whereas: In an international border city like Buffalo, it is essential that federal and state funding for hometown security be maintained, both to insure the quality of life in our communities and to bolster their ability to resist the threat of terrorism; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo, largely as a result of the loss of NY State aid in the wake of 9/11, had to make severe budget cuts this year, and must rely on funds from higher levels of government to maintain public safety; and Whereas: Although the Common Council restored 1 of the 3 fire companies and 50 of the 82 Police officers who were cut from the Mayor's budget, increased response times to 911 this summer make it clear that public safety is suffering; and Whereas: Mayor Masiello has pushed again and again for one - officer police patrol cars as a cost savings measure and raised the issue again recently as increased response times have become a major issue in the community; and Whereas: 'While one - officer cars may be appropriate in limited circumstances, the overwhelming community sentiment is that funding must be maintained so that two - officer cars can be deployed in all circumstances where the possibility of crime puts officers and community'members in danger; and Whereas: Recent moves on the federal level have undercut hometown security efforts; for example, the Bush administration has proposed cutting $849 million, or 51 % of combined funding for the Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) program and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG); and Whereas: In addition, the FBI has recently reassigned 400 agents from assisting local narcotics investigations to terrorism prevention, a move that could have profound impacts on the streets of Buffalo; and Whereas: These cuts threaten local police capabilities; for example, the Buffalo Police Department has applied for funding under the COPS program to restore the 32 officers who had been laid off, and despite the urging of Senator Clinton, this grant has yet to be awarded; Now Be It Resolved That: In light of both the increased need for local vigilance against terrorism, and the City's 9/11 related budget constraints, this Common Council requests President Bush, Governor Pataki and our representatives in Congress and the NY State Legislature, to do everything possible to make the Buffalo Police Department whole; and Be It Further Resolved That: This Council specifically asks that the Buffalo Police Department's request for COPS funds to rehire 32 officers be granted with all due speed, and with a waiver on the 25% local share; and Be It Further Resolved That: This Council, along with Buffalo's citizens, believes that one - officer patrol cars should only be deployed in areas where it is clearly safe to do so, and requests increased funding so that two - officer cars can continue to be deployed in the rest of the city at all times; and Be It Further Resolved That: Given the growing risk of terrorist attacks of a chemical and biological nature, it is crucial that the Buffalo Fire Department receive adequate funding to maintain a full slate of companies, and especially, its state -of- the -art hazmat team; and Be It Finally Resolved That: The City Clerk be directed to send certified copies of this resolution, with a request for a response, to President Bush, Attorney General John Ashcroft, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, House Majority Leader Richard Armey, the Western New York Congressional delegation including Rep. Louise Slaughter, Governor Pataki, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, the Clerk of the Assembly, Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, the Secretary of the Senate, the members of the Western New York State Legislative delegation, Mayor Masiello, Police Commissioner Diina, and County Executive Joel A. Giambra. ADOPTED. NO. 139 By: MS. GRAY INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO Whereas: The Common Council is the legislative arm of government for the people, and in its effort to do the will of the people and protect the public's interest, the Council requires legal counsel that is not compromised in its work for the people's representatives; and Whereas: Currently the City of Buffalo's Corporation Counsel is under the Executive Branch of government, duly working with the Common Council; this dual role often compromises the Corporation Counsel's ability to be objective or proactive on the Council's behalf -, and Whereas: This Council believes that the legal representation of the people's legislative interests can better be served by counsel that is independent of the Executive Branch; and Whereas: Counsel for the Common Council should work solely for the Common Council, advising, researching and litigating on behalf of the people's representatives on issues that impact the quality of life of City of Buffalo residents and investors; and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved That; This Common Council directs the Finance and Budget Committees to identify the funds and legal steps needed to hire legal counsel exclusively for the Common Council of the City of Buffalo, and to take whatever steps are needed to start the search process for an independent Legal Counsel. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE NO. 140 BY: MS. GRAY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 437 - TAXICABS AND LIVERIES The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Section 437 -14 of Chapter 437 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: § 437 -14. Rates and charges. A. No person shall charge a greater sum for the use of a taxicab or livery than in accordance with the following rates: (1) Hourly rates: twenty -one dollars ($2 1.) per hour for one (1) or more passengers. (2) Mileage rates: two dollars and thirty cents ($2.30) for the first one -sixth (1 /6) mile or less; [thirty cents ($0.30)] thirty -five 0.35 for each additional one -sixth (1 /6) mile or less; thirty - five cents ($0.35) for each one (1) minute of waiting time, including time lost in traffic delays. Upon producing certification issued by the Mayor's office as to senior citizen status, persons shall be entitled to a ten - percent reduction in the amount of the fare. (3) Hand baggage: free. (4) Trunks: one dollar ($ 1.) each. (5) Large boxes: one dollar ($1.) each. B. No additional or extra charge shall be made for carrying more than one (1) passenger, but all passengers up to the seating capacity of the vehicle shall be carried for the same fare as that above prescribed for one (1) passenger. C. Upon demand, the driver of a taxicab or livery shall furnish to the passenger a receipt for the fare paid, showing the name and badge number of the driver. D. All disputes as to the lawful rate of fare shall be determined by the police officer in charge of the police station nearest to the place where the dispute arises or occurs; and a failure to comply with such determination, provided that it be in accordance with the rate herein fixed, shall be a violation of this chapter. E. The rate charged in the City of Buffalo shall be subject to review and renewal by the Common Council after a period of one (1) year from the effective date of such rate change. During that one -year period, taxicab and livery service providers shall work with the Common Council on improving the quality of service in the City of Buffalo. The amount of improvement and extent of cooperation by the taxicab and livery service providers may be considered in the decision to renew the rate for an additional period of time. F. Effective August 1, 2000, a person may charge a temporary gasoline surcharge of fifty cents, ($0.50) on each fare for a period of nine (9) months, expiring on April 30, 2001. It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3 -19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. APPROVED AS TO FORM Michael B. Risman Corporation Counsel PASSED. AYES- BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FISHER, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON -12. NOES - FONTANA -1. NOTE: Matter underlined is new. Matter in brackets to be deleted. NO. 141 BY: MR. THOMPSON EMPIRE OPPORTUNITY FUND APPLICATION - RESTORATION OF HISTORIC MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARK -PHASE I - WADING POOL Whereas: The Empire Opportunity Fund is a new state based program designed to provide financial assistance to projects involving the development of capital facilities or infrastructure to help create or retain jobs or business activity within a municipality or region of New York State; and Whereas: The application required proposals be submitted under one of three categories: 1. Development of industrial facilities 2. Downtown and rural retail and commercial projects; 3. Tourism destinations; and Whereas: The requirements identified many eligible sponsors but stipulated that if the applicant is a municipality; the legislative body must find by resolution the proposal is consistent with existing local or regional plans, that the financing is appropriate and an effective use of resources and that the project develops and enhances the infrastructure in a manner that will attract, create and sustain long -term employment opportunities; and Whereas: The required legislative resolution must be adopted and provided before a municipally sponsored project may be considered for selection; and Whereas: The Restoration of Historic Martin Luther King Jr.(MLK) Park —Phase I - Wading Pool was submitted under the tourism category by the City at the August 12 deadline with the understanding the required resolution would be submitted at the first Council meeting following recess; and Whereas: The proposal requests $315,000 in state funding as part of the more than $900,000 needed to address the overwhelming public demand for the return of a water feature in the center of MLK park, an integral part of Buffalo's historic Park and Pathway system -the first system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted; and Whereas: Additional funding sources included existing city capital bond funds and a request submitted by the Buffalo Olmsted Park Conservancy under the public benefits category for inclusion in Erie County's 2003 budget; and Whereas: This request has the support of the MLK Steering Committee and the Buffalo Parks Olmsted Conservancy and is consistent with the MLK Master Plan, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Cultural District and Cultural Corridor Strategic Plan and Action Agenda and the City's Comprehensive Plan. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo finds that this project is consistent with existing local plans; that the proposed financing is appropriate for the specific facility; the project facilitates effective and efficient use of existing and future public resources promoting economic development and conservation of natural resources. The development of this historic, recreational and cultural landmark will enhance existing infrastructure and encourage the development of other facilities to attract, create and sustain long -term job opportunities; and Be It Further Resolved: With the support of this Honorable Body, the Mayor is hereby authorized to accept the grant award, should it be tendered by the State, and execute any and all agreements as may be necessary. PASSED. AYES -13. NOES -0. NO. 142 By: Mr. Thompson, Mr. Davis & Mrs. Grant ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 154 - DISCRIMINATION The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Chapter 154 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: Sec. 154 -9. Definitions. The following terms and words are applicable to this Chapter and shall have the meaning and effect as follows: (1) the term "creed," in addition to its ordinary meaning, means religion or religious practice. (2) the term "national origin," in addition to its ordinary meaning, means ancestry. (3) the term "disability" means physical, mental or medical impairment resulting from anatomical, physiological or neurological conditions which prevents the exercise of a normal bodily function or is demonstrable by medically accepted clinical or laboratory diagnostic techniques. (4) the term "age" shall apply to persons sixty years of age or older. (5) the term "sexual orientation" shall mean a person's actual or perceived homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality. (6) the term "civil rights" means: (i) applying for or enjoying employment, or any prerequisite thereof, (ii) applying for, enrolling in or attending any school or college; (iii) applying for, using or occupying housing accommodations and commercial space; (iv) using and enjoying the goods, services, facilities, privileges or advantages of any public accommodation as defined in state or federal law, and all public conveyances operated on land or water or in the air as well as the stations and terminals thereof, (v) using public streets, roads, highways, bridges, alleys, avenues, driveways, sidewalks, thoroughfares, boardwalks, parks and public spaces; (vi) applying for, participating in or enjoying any benefit, service, privilege, program, facility or activity provided or administered by the United States or New York State or any subdivision thereof or the City of Buffalo; (vii) enjoying the security of one's own person; or (viii) exercising or attempting to exercise any right secured by the Charter of the City of Buffalo, Constitution of this State or of the United States. (7) the term "gender identity and expression" shall include a person's actual or perceived gender, as well as a person's gender identity, self- image, appearance, expression or behavior, whether or not that gender identity, self- image, appearance, expression or behavior is different than that traditionally associated with the person's sex at birth. Sec. 154 -10. Legislative findings and intent. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo hereby finds that the declared policy of the City of Buffalo is to eliminate group prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination within the City and to encourage equality of treatment for, and prevent discrimination against, persons of all races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, genders, gender identity and expression, sexual preferences or disabilities, pursuant to the powers of the City of Buffalo to maintain order, preserve and care for the safety, health, comfort and general welfare of its inhabitants and visitors. Sec. 154 -11. Anti -bias relief. Any person who, with the intent to deprive an individual or group of individuals of the exercise of their civil rights because of the individual's or individuals' race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or sexual orientation, causes damage to the property of another or causes physical injury or death to another shall be liable, in a civil action or proceeding maintained by such individual or group of individuals for injunctive relief, damages, or any other appropriate relief in law or equity. In any such action or proceeding, the court, in its discretion, may allow the party commencing such action or proceeding, if such party prevails, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs. APPROVED AS TO FORM Michael B. Risman Corporation Counsel REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. Note: Matter Underlined is new. NO. 143 By: Mr. Thompson ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 35- PERSONNEL POLICIES The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Section 35 -12 of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: § 35 -12 Equal employment opportunity. A. Employment discrimination prohibited. No city agency or department shall discriminate against any person with respect to age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or marital status in any matter pertaining to employment by such city agency or department, including but not limited to hiring, appointment, promotion, tenure, recruitment or compensation, except where otherwise permitted by law. B. Discrimination prohibited in benefits or services. No city agency or department shall discriminate against any person with respect to age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or marital status in the provision of any benefits, programs or services by such city agency or department, except where otherwise permitted by law. C. Certain agreements prohibited. No city agency or department shall enter into any agreement with any person, firm or corporation for the performance of any services or programs on behalf of the city if said person, firm or corporation discriminates against any person on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or marital status in the performance of services or programs or employment for the performance of such services or programs. D. Guidelines. The Director of the Division of Urban Affairs shall prepare and issue guidelines to be followed by the city agencies and departments to assist them in maintaining an environment where only job - related criteria are used to assess employees or prospective employees of the city. E. Investigations. The Director of the Division of Urban Affairs shall investigate any complaint of discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or marital status and shall conduct such investigations with due regard for confidentiality and privacy. APPROVED AS TO FORM Michael B. Risman Corporation Counsel REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NOTE: Matter Underlined is New. NO. 144 By: Mr. Thompson CITY OF BUFFALO LOCAL LAW NO. _ (2002) INTRODUCTORY NO. 12 (2002) A LOCAL LAW amending the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to the Commission on Citizens Rights and Community Relations BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Article Eighteen of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 18 -20. Commission on Citizens Rights and Community Relations: City Policy. It is the mission of the Commission on Citizens Rights and Community Relations of the City of Buffalo to strive to eliminate prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination to encourage equality of treatment and prevent discrimination against persons based on race, ethnic background, cultural background, language, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, nationality and age; and to assure respect for the civil liberties of all citizens. Sec. 18 -22. Duties and Powers. The duties and powers of the commission shall be to: (b) Investigate and recommend action in response to incidents, patterns and causes of discrimination on grounds of race, ethnic background, cultural background, language, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, nationality and age. Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the provisions of this local law shall be controlling. Section 3.This local law shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM Michael B. Risman Corporation Counsel LAID ON THE TABLE. NOTE: Matter Underlined is new. NO. 145 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 Edith Lee Story By Councilmember Pitts, Fisher, Gray, Michaux Felicitation for Dr. Kay E. Martin By Councilmember Fisher, Pitts Felicitation for Universoul Day By Councilmember Fisher Felicitation for Reverend Samuel Benny Sutton Day By Councilmember Pitts, Michaux Felicitation for Esperanza Day By Councilmember Davis, Michaux, Pitts Felicitation for Pastor Adrian L. Blue By Councilmember Fisher, Michaux, Pitts In Memoriam for Sandra Louise Lynch By Councilmember Fisher, Gray In Memoriam for Arlene G. Olden By Councilmember Gray, Pitts, Fisher, Michaux ADOPTED. NO. 146 BY: ANTOINE: M. 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: ATECKI, GEORGETTE BATES, JR, LEROY Total: 2 ADOPTED NO. 147 BY. ANTOINE M. THOMPSON APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS REQUIRED FOR THE PROPER PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC DUTIES That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for The term ending December 31, 2002, conditional upon the persons so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City Campbell, Sonya Burgstahler, Susan DiMino, Thomas TOTAL:3 ADOPTED NO. 148 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers, 13th floor City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002 at 9:30 o'clock A.M. Committee on Finance Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. following Civil Service Committee on Legislation Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Committee on Comm. Dev. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002 at 11:00 o'clock A.M. Committee on Education Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Special Committees MBEC Monday, Sept 16, 2002 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. University District Anti -Crime Task Force Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. Bi- National Bridge Committee Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002 at 2:00 o'clock P.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 Ms. Gray, the Council adjourned at 5:00 p.m. CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III CITY CLERK