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No.21
COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
November 12, 2003
MAYOR
Hon. Anthony M. Masiello
COMPTROLLER
Anthony Nanula
COMMON COUNCIL
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
James W. Pitts
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Richard A. Fontana
MAJORITY LEADER
Rosemarie Lo Tempio
COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Beverly Gray
Charlie A. Fisher III
Rosemarie LoTempio
DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS
MARC A. COPPOLA - DELAWARE
BRIAN C. DAVIS - ELLICOTT
DAVID A. FRANCZYK - FILLMORE
RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY
ANTOINE M. THOMPSON - MASTEN
DOMINIC BONIFACIO - NIAGARA
JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. - NORTH
MARY M. MARTINO - SOUTH
BETTY JEAN GRANT - UNIVERSITY
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Marc Coppola,
Chairman, Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr., Mary
Martino, Antoine Thompson-Members
CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Mary M. Martino, Chairman,
Marc A. Coppola, Brian C. Davis, Richard Fontana, Betty Jean
-Members
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Antoine
Thompson, Interim Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr. Brian C.
Davis, Joseph Golombek Jr., Beverly Gray, Rosemarie
LoTempio-Members
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Betty Jean Grant, Chairman,
Marc Coppola, Brian C. Davis, Charley H. Fisher III, David A.
Franczyk, Mary Martino-Members.
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana,
Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr., Brian C. Davis, Joseph
Golombek Jr., Betty Jean Grant, Rosemarie LoTempio,
Members
RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman
Charley H. Fisher III, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Charley H. Fisher III,
Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr., Brian C. Davis, David A.
Franczyk, Beverly Gray, Antoine Thompson; Members
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W.
Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio, Betty
Jean Grant, Joseph Golombek Jr.; Members
BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio ,
Chairman, Richard Fontana, Mary M. Martino, James W. Pitts
ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James
W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio, Jr.,
Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr.
POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Dominic J.
Bonifacio Jr., Chairman, Brian C. Davis, Richard Fontana,
David A. Franczyk, Mary Martino, Charley Fisher III.
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
Elevator Review Board for a term commencing immediately and
will expire April 30, 2004:
COMMON COUNCIL Steven J. Carmina Carmina & Wood P.C. 300 Pearl Street
CITY HALL - BUFFALO Buffalo, 14202
TUESDAY, OCT. 28, 2003 Steven J. Carmina. is a partner in the architectural firm of
AT 2:00 P.M. Carmina & Wood, PC. Mr. Carmina. has over twenty four years
of experience and prior to forming his own firm in 1990 he had
PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, served in various roles with Cannon Design, Kideney
and Council Members Bonifacio, Coppola, , Fisher, Architects, John Edward Kloch Assoc. and Mussachio
Fontana, Franczyk, Golombek Grant, Martino, and Architects. Mr. Carmina received his Bachelor of Architecture
Pitts- 10. from SUNY at Buffalo in 1982. Mr. Carmina is Chairman of the
Board of the Upstate Chapter of the March of Dimes as well as
ABSENT – Gray and LoTempio, Thompson - 3 serving on the boards of the Buffalo Hearing and Speech
Center and Gilda’s Club of WNY. Mr. Carmina will be serving
On a motion by Mr. Fontana, seconded by out the term previously held by John Lydon and will serve as
Mr.Bonifacio, the minutes of the stated meeting held on the representative from the architectural design field.
October 14, 2003 were approved. Stephen R. Fitzmaurice Marine Buffalo Assoc. One HSBC
Center Buffalo, 14203
FROM THE MAYOR Stephen Fitzmaurice has been the Property Manager for
Marine Buffalo Associates, L.P. of Buffalo, NY since 1998. Mr.
NO. 1 Fitzmaurice has over twenty years of property management
"2004 CAPITAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATION" experience including eight years as the Director of Engineering
I hereby submit my recommendation for a City for the Hyatt Hotels Corporation and seven years as Director of
of Buffalo 2004 Capital Improvement Budget of Property Operations for Hilton Hotels. Mr. Fitzmaurice received
$24,880,000. This figure represents the amount his Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell
appropriated through General Obligation Bonds. University in 1977. Mr. Fitzmaurice will be serving out the term
In recommending this year's proposed budget, my previously held by Frank Marks and will serve as the
administration has included those projects that are leveraging representative from the Building Owners and Managers
federal and/or state funds or is part of the approved plan Association.
submitted to the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Board, with the I hereby certify that the above named individuals are fully
exception of the City Hall Restoration project. Funding amounts qualified to serve as members of the Elevator Safety
for those projects, which leverage federal and/or state funds, Review Board.
represent 20% of the project cost. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
The recommended 2004 Capital Improvement Budget is as CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE DIVISION OF
follows: COLLECTIONS
1. Babcock Street Bridge Reconstruction* 850,000
2. Bailey Avenue Bridge Reconstruction* 70,000 FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
3. City Hall Restoration 2,500,000 FROM THE BOARD OF PARKING
4. Elmwood Avenue Reconstruction* 1,000,000
5. Fire Apparatus (Purchase) 5,500,000 NO. 3
6. Firehouse Land Acquisition/Construction/Reconstruction CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
10,000,000 AUGSPURGER RAMP ADDITION
7. Grider Street Reconstruction* 650,000 ITEM NO. 3, CCP 10/28/03
8. Inner Harbor Redevelopment Project* 3,300,000 Per your request, please find the following information:
9. North Buffalo Rails to Trails* 65,000 Affirmative Action Workforce Report
10. Tifft Street Greenway Improvements* 245,000 WBE/MBE Sub-Contractor Report
11. West Ferry Street/Black Rock Canal* 700,000 REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
[* Denotes federal and/or state reimbursed project] COMMITTEE
$24,880,000
Recommendations are being requested without the FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
recommendations of the Citizens Planning Council (CPQ. The
Capital Improvement process was to be delayed a year in order NO. 4
to address our fiscal limitations. However, to meet UNION SHIP CANAL REDEVELOPMENT AREA
requirements for those Federal and State projects and to URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
include the reforms within our Fire Department, it was JANUARY 7, 2003, C.C.P.#97
necessary to proceed within our Charter time constraints. City It is with pride and most hopeful expectations that we present
Hall Restoration is an immediate safety concern. However, The for your review and consideration the amendments to the
Citizens Planning Council shall be given the opportunity to "Union Ship Canal Redevelopment Area Urban Renewal
review and forward their recommendations to all those Plan ".
necessary prior to any action. The Union Ship Canal Area was found to suffer from
The City of Buffalo's 5-Year Capital Improvement Program conditions of spreading slum and blight and was formally
(CIP) has been included. designated for urban renewal treatment by the Common
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET Council of the City of Buffalo on January 7, 2003, C.C.P. No.
97.
NO. 2 The amendments to the Urban Renewal Plan would allow for a
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE setback of more than 60ft. a minimum street frontage of 250ft.,
ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD parking in the "front yard" due to the need for rear rail access,
Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Chapter 167.3 of the an exception to the maximum building height of 40' for two
Buffalo Code, I hereby appoint the following individuals to the portions of the blending plant and 6 (six) silo farm tanks at the
rear of the plant and to grant the City Planning Board the ability Lot Size: 62' x 75' Assessed Valuation: 5,100
to waive minor area and use requirements specifically for 107 Jewett Avenue, 213.90'W. Fillmore
Parcel #2. Lot Size: 3 1' x 75'
The City Planning Board has approved the Amendments to the Assessed Valuation:2,500
Urban Renewal Plan, after conducting a Public Hearing, as 11 Brewster, 90' E. Halbert Lot Size: 30' x 75' Assessed
required by General Municipal Law on October 21, 2003. Valuation:
The Office of Strategic Planning, therefore, recommends your 2,500
approval and adoption of the Plan, and respectfully requests 24 Brewster, 210' E. Halbert
that you authorize the City Clerk to advertise a Notice of Public Lot Size: 30'x 75'
Hearing, and that your Honorable Body schedule a Public Assessed Valuation: $2,500
Hearing for the Plan to be held on Tuesday, November 25, 19 Brewster, 210' E. Halbert
2003. We have attached for your consideration and approval an Lot Size: 30' x 75'
appropriate draft Notice of Public Hearing and a draft Assessed Valuation: 1,200
Resolution scheduling the hearing. 24 Brewster, 210' E. Halbert
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY Lot Size: 30'x 75'
DEVELOPMENT Assessed Valuation: $2,500
29 Brewster, 270' E. Halbert
NO. 5 Lot Size: 30'x 75'
RESCIND AUCTION SALE AND FORFEIT DEPOSIT Assessed Valuation: 1,200
94 WOLTZ 36 Brewster, 276.12'W. Fillmore
ITEM NO. 91, C.C.P. 3/4/03 Lot Size: 30'x 75'
In the above referenced item Your Honorable Body Assessed Valuation: 2,500
authorized the sale of 94 Woltz to Albert Parks of 1849 38 Brewster, 246.12'W. Fillmore
Genesee, Buffalo, New York 14211. Mr. Parks was the highest Lot Size. 30' x 75' Assessed Valuation:2,500
bidder for 94 Woltz in the amount of One Thousand Dollars 7 Brewster, 60' E. Halbert
($1,000.00), plus a 10% buyer's premium for a total of One Lot Size: 30' x 75'
Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00). Assessed Valuation: 2,500
Mr. Parker was notified on April 21, 2003 and May 14, 2003 30 Brewster, 270' E. Halbert
that this office was ready to close. A third notice was mailed on Lot Size: 30' x 75'
September 22, 2003 notifying the prospective purchaser that Assessed Valuation: 2,500
he had until October 10, 2003 to schedule the closing or the 48 Brewster, 154.12'W. Fillmore
sale would be rescinding and his deposit forfeited. Mr. Parker Lot Size: 30' x 75' Assessed Valuation:2,600
has failed to respond to our correspondence. The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has
Therefore, we are recommending that the Common Council received a request from Mr. E. Wayne Purdon, Vice President
approves to rescind the sale of 94 WotIz, return the property to of Tri-Main Development, 2495 Main Street, Buffalo, New York
our inventory for resale and that the bidder forfeits his deposit 14214, to purchase the above captioned vacant lots. These
in the amount Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). The ten percent vacant
buyer's premium will remain with the Auctioneer and the parcels are in the area of Tri-Main's Building (former Trico
remaining balance will be deposited in the City's General Fund Plant). Tri-Main will acquire and market these properties as
- Sale of In-Rem Property. potential residential and commercial opportunities.6
Mr. Fontana moved: The Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the
That the communication from the Department of Strategic Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are
Planning, dated October 29, 2003, be received and filed; and no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City
That the Executive Director of Strategic Planning be, and he by the purchaser.
hereby is authorized to rescind the sale of 94 Woltz to Mr. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar
Albert Parks of 1849 Genesee Street, that the deposit in the residential and commercial properties in the subject area. Sales
amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) be forfeited and that prices range from twenty-five cents (.25) to fifty cents (.50) per
the property be returned to inventory for resale. Ten percent of square foot for the residential properties and fifty cents (50) to
the deposit will remain with the Auctioneer for the buyer's one dollar ($1.00) per square foot for the commercial lots.
premium and ten percent will be deposited in the City's General Attached is a breakdown of the purchase price for each parcel.
Fund - Sale of In-Rem Property. The results of our negotiations are that we have agreed to a
PASSED total sales price of twenty thousand one hundred fifty dollars
AYES - 10 NOES - 0 ($20,150), for the sixteen vacant parcels. Tri-Main
Development has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer
NO. 6 tax, recording fees and cost of the legal descriptions.
RESULT NEGOTIATIONS I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale
2188 Fillmore, N. Cor. Brewster of the sixteen parcels in the amount of twenty thousand one
Lot Size: 90' x 63' hundred fifty dollars ($20,150) to Tri-Main Development. I am
Assessed Valuation: $4,200 further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare
2214 Fillmore, N. Cor. Jewett Avenue Lot Size: 48'x 120' the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the
Assessed Valuation: 5,800 Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
2228 Fillmore, 134'S. Phelps Lot Size: 30' x 155' Assessed Mr. Fontana moved:
Valuation: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic
4,000 Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated November 6, 2003, be
2236 Fillmore, 64'S. Phelps received and filed; and
Lot Size: 40'x 121' Assessed Valuation:4,800 That the offer from Mr. E. Wayne Purdon, Vice President of
51 Phelps, 90.20'W. Fillmore Lot Size: 30' x 64' Tri-Main Development, 2495 Main Street, in the sum of twenty
Assessed Valuation:1,100 thousand one hundred and fifty dollars ($20,150.00) for the
117 Jewett Avenue, 120.90' W. Fillmore purchase of 2188, 2214, 2228 and 2236 Fillmore, 51 Phelps,
107 and 117 Jewett Avenue, 7, 11, 19, 24, 29, 30, 36, 38, and AT LELAND DRIVE
48 Brewster, be and hereby is accepted; and STOP SIGNS (ALL-WAY) - INSTALL
That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
by the purchaser; and of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
description shall be paid by the purchaser; and repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the business.
terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. That that part of Subdivision 9 Section 11 of Chapter 479 of
PASSED Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
AYES - 10 NOES - 0 thereto the following: STOP SIGNS
VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE ENTERING
NO. 7 Zollars Avenue Leland Drive
TRANSFER OF VACANT LOTS This action is being taken to provide stop control at a previously
TO THE BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY uncontrolled intersection.
SYCAMORE VILLAGE
247 MORTIMER LOT SIZE: 29'X 103' NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9751
644 JEFFERSON LOT SIZE: 30'X 75' INSTALL NO STANDING ON WEST DELAVAN AVENUE,
22 MATTHEWS LOT SIZE: 25' X 155' SOUTH SIDE BETWEEN A POINT 505 FEET EAST OF
24 MATTHEWS LOT SIZE: 1'X 89' HARVARD PLACE AND A POINT 55 FEET EAST
32 MATTHEWS LOT SIZE: 29'X 155' THEREFROM
The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency has requested the NO STANDING - INSTALL
transfer of the above captioned properties from the City of In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
Buffalo to the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency for the Sycamore of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Village Project. Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
The properties were acquired by the City of Buffalo through tax repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
foreclosure and have been identified as potential sites to be as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
marketed and developed as part of the overall project site. Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
Your Honorable Body can authorize the transfer of land to the business.
Agency without consideration, in accordance with Article 15A That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
of the General Municipal Law. BURA will pay for all costs Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
associated with the transfer of title. The City will provide no title thereto the following: NO STANDING
search or survey. PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the PERIOD
transfer of the above properties to the Buffalo Urban Renewal West Delavan Avenue, south side At all times
Agency for one dollar ($1.00) upon the above terms. between a point 505 feet east of
I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel Harvard Place and 55 feet east therefrom
prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and This action is being taken to provide safe exiting of the
that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Canisius College Delavan Townhouse facility.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY Waive the 45 day period
DEVELOPMENT RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE COMPTROLLER NO. 10
REPORT OF BIDS
NO. 8 REPAIR TO STREET CUTS - 2003
CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY GROUP #615
TRANSFER OF FUNDS LOUIS DEL PRINCE & SONS
COMMON COUNCIL - LEGISLATIVE ITEM #126, C.C.P. 3/3/98
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Andrew A. This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised
SanFilippo, Deputy Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant and received bids on November 5, 2003 for the Repair to Street
to §20-12 of the Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of Cuts - 2003, Group #615.
$6,800 be transferred and reappropriated within Common In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on
Council Legislative, as set forth below: a unit price covering the various items of work and material,
From: which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be
10 109001 - 415001 Auto Allowance $ 200 based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering
10112001 - 411001 Salaries – Regular $6,600 into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid.
To The following bid was received: Base Bid Unit Price
10 102001 - 412002 Hourly Salary $6,800 Increase
Dated: Buffalo, NY, November 10, 2003 Louis Del Prince & Sons $255,002.00
RECEIVED AND FILED $280,502.20
580 Cayuga Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS Birch Grove Landscaping &
AND STREETS Nursery, Inc. $259,100.00
$284,600.20
NO. 9 P.O. Box 117, East Aurora, NY 14052
NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9750 Thomann Asphalt Paving, Inc. $271,142.50
INSTALL STOP SIGNS $293,642.70
IN ZOLLARS AVENUE 56 Gunnville Road, Lancaster, NY 14086
C. Destro Development $287,792.50DRUG ASSET FORFEITURE CHECKS RECEIVED
$313,292.70 ITEM NO. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88
3150 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224 8155-00119088 C2-02-0043 $39,694.42
Amherst Paving, Inc. $301,225.00 $326,725.20 C2-02-0043 41,981.98
330 Meyer Road, Buffalo, NY 14226 8155-00118842 C2-03-0081 799.45
North America Construction Co., Inc.$356,475.00 C2-03-0052 406.49
$381,975.20 C2-03-0026 1,257.25
P.O. Box 147, Clarence, NY 14032 C2-03-0014 1,329.25
I hereby certify that the bidder for the above project is Louis Del 8155-00118920 C2-02-0125 1,497.37
Prince & Sons. I respectfully recommend that your Honorable C2-03-0077 743.30
Body authorize a contract award in the amount of $280,502.20 C2-03-0108 20,236.93
($255,002.00 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $25,500.20 = C2-03-0092 667.45
Total Award $280,502.20). Funds for this work are in 8155-00118695 C2-03-0055 1,149.25
Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Capital Project C2-02-0152 2,044.63
Account 930032106 and the Water Capital Project Fund. The TOTAL DEPOSIT $111,807.77
engineer's estimate for this work is $250,000.00. The above referenced property has been administratively
The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA). The
the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the checks were received by this Department and duly deposited in
General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his the Trust & Agency Account #20010000-389001. These funds
bid if an award of the contract is not made by December 20, will be placed into one or more of the following accounts as
2003. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for deemed by the Commissioner of Police:
inspection and copies Educational Training/Seminar, Confidential Fund, Materials and
are available upon request. Supplies, Firearms and Weapons, Communications and
Mr. Fontana moved: Computers, Electrical Surveillance, Purchase of Services,
That the above communication from the Commissioner of Improvements, Vehicles, Operating Equipment
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated November 5, 2003, be If you have any questions regarding the above mentioned,
received and filed; and please contact Chief Edward Hempling at 851-5181.
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, RECEIVED AND FILED
be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the
Repair to Street Cuts - 2003, Group #615, to Del Prince & FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
Sons, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of
$280,502-20 ($225,002.00 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase NO. 13
$25,500.20 = Total Award $28,502.20). Funds for the project is ENGINE 33 - 273 KEHR STREET
available in Capital Project Account #30032106 and the Water Be advised that Engine 33 located at 273 Kehr Street will be
Capital Project Fund. temporarily relocated to Engine 2 1 /Ladder 6 quarters located
PASSED at 1229 Jefferson Avenue beginning on approximately
AYES - 10 NOES - 0 November 12, 2003. This relocation is for repairs to a
structurally unsound floor and will be for a period not to exceed
NO. 11 sixty (60) days.
CANISUS COLLEGE REQUEST Respectfully submitted,
CLOSING SPILLMAN AVE. TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC RECEIVED AND FILED
Our department has received a request from Canisus
College to close Spillman Ave. between East Delavan Ave. and NO. 14
Florida St. to vehicular traffic. Canisus College has made this USED CAR RENEWAL OF LICENSES-534 COLVIN AVE
request to maximize parking spaces for staff and students. A Inspection approval request
site plan of the proposed configuration is attached. RECEIVED AND FILED
Our department has no objection to this request as there are no
private residences on Spillmar Ave. and traffic impacts are FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
minimal to the surrounding area.
If this proposal is found to be acceptable by Your Honorable NO. 15
Body and the Planning Board our department would issue a RFP FOR WEB SITE SPONSORSHIPS
mere license to the college to occupy City right of way on ITEM NO. 30, C.C.P., 10/14/2003
Spillman Ave. This mere license would stipulate conditions to You requested a response from the Corporation Counsel
be met by the college such as maintenance of the right of way, regarding the request from the Department of Management
insurance, access to utilities, etc. Information Systems to solicit Requests for Proposal (RFP) to
Mr. Fontana moved: place sponsorship banners on the City of Buffalo's Web site. It
That the above communication from the Department of Public is my opinion that the idea should be pursued and that any
Works, Parks and Streets dated November 6, 2003, be legal impediments can be overcome. I would recommend that
received and filed; and the Council approve the Department's request.
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to
Canisus College to occupy City right-of-way on Spillman NO. 16
Avenue, subject to the conditions as listed above. REGIONAL ASSETS SALES AGREEMENT -
PASSED ORIGINAL FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN
AYES - 10 NOES - 0 Attached please find the financial breakdown prepared by the
County of Erie for the original proposal that led to the Regional
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Assets Sales Agreement for the Buffalo Zoological Gardens,
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Kleinhans Music Hall.
NO. 12 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
NO. 17 Permit and Inspections
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Services dated November 7, 2003, be received and filed; and
Appointment Effective November 7, 2003 in the Department That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
of Law to the Position of Deputy Corporation Counsel Exempt Commissioner of Permit and Inspections Services be, and he
Position hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to
Appointment at the Starting Salary of: $ 71,204.00 Devin Hollands d/b/a Antithesis Autos LLC located at 595
Darryl N. McPherson, 600 Main Street, Suite 901,Buffalo, New Tonawanda with a 17 car limit.
York 14202 Passed.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AYES - 9 - NOES - 1
AYES – Bonifacio, Coppola, Davis, Fisher, Fontana, Franczyk,
Golombek, Grant, and Martino
NOES - Pitts 17
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION
SERVICES
No. 20
Used Car Dealer
No. 18
1386 Bailey
Used Car Dealer
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
1455 Niagara
please be advised that I have examined the attached
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 1386
please be advised that I have examined the attached
Bailey and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an
application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 1455
investigation into the premises for which said application for a
Niagara and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an
used car dealer license is being sought and according to the
investigation into the premises for which said application for a
attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and
used car dealer license is being sought and according to the
Building Inspections, I find it complies with all regulations and
attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and
other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the
Building Inspections, I find it complies with all regulations and
Police Department into the moral character of Joshua
other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the
Knapczyk. The attached thereto for Joshua Knapczyk d[b/a
Police Department into the moral character of James
J.L.K. Sales and Service This request is submitted for your
Dingeldey. The attached thereto for James Dingeldey. d/b/a
approval or whatever action you deem appropriate.
Infinity Auto. This request is submitted for your approval or
Mr. Fontana Moved:
whatever action you deem appropriate.
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Mr. Fontana Moved:
Permit and Inspections
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Services dated July 14, 2003, be received and filed; and
Permit and
That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
Inspections Services dated October 28, 2003, be received and
Commissioner of Permit and Inspections Services be, and he
filed,
hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to
And
Joshua Knapczyk d/b/a J.L.K. Sales and Service located at
That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
1386 Bailey for wholesale purposes only and that there be no
Commissioner of
outdoor display of automobiles.
Permit and Inspections Service be, and he hereby is authorized
Passed.
To
AYES - 9 - NOES - 1
grant a Used Car Dealer license to James Dingeldey d/b/a
AYES – Bonifacio, Coppola, Davis, Fisher, Fontana, Franczyk,
Infinity
Golombek, Grant, and Martino
Auto, located at 1455 Niagara Street
NOES - Pitts
PASSED
AYES - 9 - NOES – 1
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND
AYES – Bonifacio, Coppola, Davis, Fisher, Fontana, Franczyk,
FINANCE
Golombek, Grant, and Martino
NOES - Pitts
No. 21
$1.00 convenience charge for Web Payments
No. 19
The City of Buffalo has availed the general public of the
Used Car Dealer
ability to pay Parking Summons, User Fee Bills and Permits on
595 Tonawanda
the Internet. Over a million dollars has been collected via Web
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
payments since its inception in September of 2001. However,
please be advised that I have examined the attached
there is a direct cost to the city of Buffalo as a result of Web
application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 595
payments in form of fees for credit card usage. Initially, it was
Tonawanda and find that as to form is correct. I have caused a
thought that to promote the use of the Web Site we should not
investigation into the premises for which said application for a
charge a fee. But the time has come where we feel it is prudent
used car dealer license is being sought and according the
to access a $1.00 charge for the convenience of paying via the
attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and
Web.
Building Inspections, I find it complies with a regulations and
In researching other cities who have a similar web site for
other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the
payments we found the following statistics:
Police Department into the moral character of Devin Hollands.
New York City $1.50
The attached thereto for Devin Hollands. d/b/a Antithesis Autos
Milwaukee $1.00
LLC. This request is submitted f( your approval or whatever
Rochester $3.00 per Parking ticket and $1.00 per
action you deem appropriate.
Water Bill
Mr. Fontana Moved:
Baltimore 2.49% of total payment
Syracuse No online payments
Therefore, it is our request of the Council to Approve the $1.00 be construed as an exhaustive list or limit the generality of each
convenience Fee on Web Payments group of animals, unless otherwise
Mr. Fontana Moved: specified:
That the above communication from the Department of 1. Class Marnmalia
Administration & Finance dated October 23, 2003, be received (a) Order Artiodactyla (hippopotamuses, giraffes, camels, deer,
and filed; and not cattle or swine or sheep or
That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is authorized goats)
to prepare an Ordinance Amendment to provide a $ 1.00 (b) Order Carnivora
charge for online payments. (i) Family Felidae (lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, ocelots,
Passed. servals, not domestic cats)
AYES - 9 - NOES - 1 (ii) Family Canidae (wolves, coyotes, foxes, jackals, not
AYES – Bonifacio, Coppola, Davis, Fisher, Fontana, Franczyk, domestic dogs)
Golombek, Grant, and Martino (iii) Family Ursidae (all bears)
NOES – Pitts (iv) Family Mustelidae (weasels, skunks, martins, minks, not
ferrets)
No. 22 (v) Family Procyonidae (raccoons, coatis)
Regional Asset Fund (vi) Family Hyaenidae (hyenas)
Per your request, here is the detail of savings from the (vii) Family Viverridae (civets, genets, mongooses)
Regional Asset Agreement with Erie County. (c) Order Edentatia (anteaters, armadillos, sloths)
KLEINHANS Electric $77,687 (d) Order Marsupialia (opossums, kangaroos, wallabies, not
Gas $36,182 sugar gliders)
Management Contract $50,000 (e) Order Perissodactyla (rhinoceroses, tapirs, not horses or
Total $163,869 donkeys or mules)
SHEA'S BUFFALO Theater Electric $197,937 (f) Order Primates (lemurs, monkeys, chimpanzees, gorillas)
Gas $47,700 (g) Order Proboscidae (elephants)
Total $245,637 (h) Order Rodentia (squirrels, beavers, porcupines, not guinea
THE BUFFALO ZOO Management Contract $136,000 pigs, or rats, or mice, or gerbils, or hamsters)
Refuse Disposal $ 20,000 2. Class Reptilia
Total $156,000 (a) Order Squamata
GRAND TOTAL: $565,506 Produced by the Animal Protection Institute, 1122 S Street,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 447-3085
0) Family Varanidae (only water monitors and crocodile
No. 23 monitors)
Appointment Effective: October 27, 2003 in the Department of (ii) Family Iguanaidae (only green iguanas and rock iguanas)
Administration and Finance Division of Parking Enforcement to (iii) Family Boidae (all species whose adult length has the
the Position of Hearing Examiner TEMPORARY potential to exceed eight (8) feet in length)
NON-COMPETITIVE (iv) Family Colubridae (only boornslangs and African twig
FLAT Starting Salary of. $110 day snakes)
Katie Nichols Harrod 79 Custer Street Buffalo 14214 (v) Family Elapidae (such as coral snakes, cobras, mambas,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE etc.) - All species
(vi) Family Nactricidae (only keelback snakes)
FROM THE CITY CLERK (vii) Family Viperidae (such as copperheads, cottonmouths,
rattlesnakes, etc.) - All species
NO. 24 3. Order Crocodilia (such as crocodiles, alligators, caimans,
C. MICHAUX-MODEL ORDINANCE IN PROHIBITING gavials, etc.) - All species
PRIVATE POSSESSION OF EXOTIC ANIMALS C. "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF organization, trade or professional association,
PROHIBITING PRIVATE POSSESSION OF EXOTIC firm, limited liability company, joint venture, association, trust,
ANIMALS estate or any other legal entity, and any
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF officer, member, shareholder, director, employee, agent or
NEW SECTION. Sec. I Intent representative thereof
It is the intent of the City of to protect the public against D. "Possessor" means any person who owns, possesses,
health and safety risks that exotic keeps, harbors, brings into the state, has in one's possession,
animals pose to the community and to protect the welfare of the acts as a custodian, or has custody or control of a exotic
individual animals held in private animal.
possession. By their very nature, exotic animals are wild and E. "Wildlife sanctuary" means a non-profit organization
potentially dangerous and, as such, do not described in Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), Internal Revenue Code
adjust well to a captive environment. 1986, and its subsequent amendments, that operates a place
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2 Definitions of refuge where abused, neglected, unwanted, impounded,
A. "Animal control authority" means the municipal or county abandoned, orphaned, or displaced exotic animals are provided
animal control agency or a county sheriff in an area that does care for their lifetime or released back to their natural habitat
not have an animal control office. and, with respect to any animal owned by the organization,
B. "Exotic animal" means those species of animals that are does not:
exotic to humans. Exotic animals include, but 1. Conduct any activity that is not inherent to the animal's
are not limited to, any or all of the following orders and families, nature;
whether bred in the wild or in captivity, 2. Use the animal for any type of entertainment;
and any or all hybrids. The animals listed in parentheses are 3. Sell, trade or barter the animal or the animal's body parts; or
intended to act as examples and are not to 4. Breed the animal for any purpose.
NEW SECTION. See. 3 Keeping of Exotic Animals Prohibited
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, possess, keep, (e) The names, addresses, and telephone number of
harbor, bring into the city, have in one's possession, act as a the person from whom the applicant obtained the exotic animal,
custodian, or have custody or control of an exotic animal, if known.
except in compliance with (f) The microchip number of the exotic animal,
this act. excluding exotic animals exempted under Section 6.
B. It shall be unlawful for a person to breed an exotic animal. (g) The name, address, and phone number of the
NEW SECTION. See. 4 Exemptions veterinarian providing veterinary care to the exotic animal and a
A. The provisions of this act shall not apply to: certificate of good health from the possessor's veterinarian.
1 . Institutions accredited by the American Zoo and 2. The requirement that the possessor certifies in writing and
Aquarium Association (AZA) or under mentorship through the notarized by a notary republic that:
AZA. (a) The applicant is eighteen (18) years of age or older.
2. Duly incorporated non-profit animal protection (b) The applicant has not been convicted of or found
organizations housing an exotic animal at the written request of responsible for violating a local or state law prohibiting cruelty,
the animal control authority. neglect, or mistreatment of an animal or has not within the past
3. Animal control or law enforcement agencies or ten (10) years been convicted of a felony or been convicted for
officers acting under the authority of this act. possession, sale, or use of illegal narcotics.
4. Licensed veterinary hospitals or clinics. (c) All of the requirements set forth in Section 5A,
5. Any wildlife sanctuary as defined under 'this act. Section 6, and Section 9A and 9B are met.
6. Any licensed or accredited research or medical (d) The facility and the conditions in which the exotic
institution. animal will be kept are in compliance with this act.
7. Any licensed or accredited educational institution. (e) The applicant has regularly provided veterinary care
8. Any lawfully operated circus or rodeo. to the exotic animal when needed and will provide such care in
Produced by the Animal Protection Institute, 1122 S Street, the future.
Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 447-3085 (f) Proof that a licensed veterinarian pursuant to
9. A person temporarily transporting an exotic animal Section 7 has spayed or neutered the exotic animal.
through the city if the transit time is not more than 96 hours and 3. An applicant must submit his/her plan for the quick
the animal is at all times maintained within a confinement and safe recapture of the exotic animal if the exotic animal
sufficient to prevent the0 escapes at the time of filing of the application.
exotic animal from escaping. 4. An applicant must submit a copy of the policy for
B. This act does not require a municipality or county that liability insurance at the time of filing of the application.
does not 5. Any additional information the animal control
have an animal control authority to create that office. authority may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of
NEW SECTION. See. 5 Personal Possession Permit Required this act.
for Possessor 6. The animal control authority may establish and
A. A person may not own, possess, keep, harbor, bring charge reasonable fees for application, issuance, and renewal
into the state, have in one's possession, act as a custodian, or of a personal possession permit in order to recover the costs
have custody or control of an exotic animal unless that person associated with the
holds a personal possession permit for that animal issued by administration and enforcement of this act. The fee charged to
an animal control authority. A person may obtain a personal an applicant may not exceed for each animal and may not
possession permit for an exotic animal only if the following are exceed $_______ for each person obtaining a permit,
met: regardless of the
1. The person was in legal possession of the exotic animal prior number of animals owned by the person. The fees collected
to the effective date of this act and is the legal possessor of the under this section may be used only to administer and enforce
exotic animal. this act.
2. The person applies for and is granted a personal possession D. A permit shall not be granted unless the animal
permit for each exotic animal in the person's possession by as control authority finds that all of the requirements in Section 5C
set forth in Section 17. have been met.
B.Persons who meet the requirements set forth in subsection A E. The personal possession permit shall set forth all of
of this the following information:
section shall annually obtain a personal possession permit. 1. The name, address, phone number, and date of birth
From and after the effective date of this act, no new exotic of the permit holder.
animal shall be brought into possession under authority of a 2. The address if different than above, where the exotic
personal possession permit. animal(s) will be kept.
C. An applicant shall file an application to receive a 3. The name, number, sex, species, age of the exotic
personal possession permit with the animal control authority on animal(s), and any distinguishing marks or coloration that
forms provided by the animal control authority. The application would aid in the identification of the animal.
shall include the following: I . A written statement which sets 4. The identification number as required under Section
forth the following information: 6, if applicable.
(a) The name, address, telephone number, and date of 5. The name, address, and phone number of the
birth of the applicant. veterinarian who provides veterinary care to the exotic animal(s)
(b) A description of each exotic animal applicant named on the permit.
possesses, including the scientific name, name, sex, age, 6. Any other relevant information the animal control
color, weight, and any distinguishing marks or coloration that authority may deem necessary.
would aid in the identification of the animal. F. If a person can no longer care for his/her exotic
(c) A photograph of the exotic animal. animal, that person may only transfer his/her exotic animal to
(d) The exact location where the exotic animal is to be another person currently holding a valid personal possession
kept. permit.
G. The animal control authority shall keep records of
who is carrying a valid permit. A permit holder shall notify the
animal control authority of any changes of the stated permittee is bringing the animal to a licensed veterinarian or a
information on the permit, which shall include the death of the veterinarian clinic.
exotic animal. NEW SECTION. Sec. 12 Enforcement of Article
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6 Identification Number The animal control authority, its staff, its agents, local law
Every exotic animal must be implanted with a microchip, at the enforcement agents, or county sheriffs are authorized and
expense of the possessor, by or under the supervision of a empowered to enforce the provisions of this ordinance.
veterinarian. This provision does not apply to an exotic animal if NEW SECTION. Sec. 13 Inspection
a veterinarian determines that the implant of a microchip would The possessor of an exotic animal, at all reasonable times,
endanger the well-being of the exotic animal. shall allow the animal control authority, its staff, and its agents
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7 Spaying or Neutering to enter the premises where the animal is kept to ensure
Every exotic animal must be spayed or neutered, at the compliance with this act.
expense of the possessor, by or under the supervision of a NEW SECTION. Sec. 14 Denial of Personal Possession
veterinarian. This provision does not apply to an exotic animal if Permit; Appeal
a veterinarian determines that the spay or neuter procedure A. If the animal control authority finds that an applicant
would endanger the well-being of the exotic animal. for an original or renewal of a personal possession permit does
NEW SECTION. Sec. 8 not meet the requirements set forth in Section 5 the animal
Caging Requirements and Standards for Exotic animals control authority shall deny the applicant a personal possession
For each exotic animal, the possessor shall comply with AZA's permit and give the applicant written notice of the denial and
Minimum Husbandry Guidelines for animal care and the reasons for the denial.
maintenance of that animal. B. If the animal control authority finds that a person has
NEW SECTION. See. 9 Care and Treatment of Exotic not complied with this act the animal control authority may
Animals Held Under A Personal Possession Permit suspend or revoke the personal possession permit and give the
A. An exotic animal shall not be tethered, leashed, possessor written notice of the suspension or revocation and
chained outdoors, or allowed to run at large. the reasons for the suspension or revocation.
B.An exotic animal shall not be mistreated, neglected, C. A person who is denied a personal possession
abandoned, deprived of necessary food, water, and permit, denied a renewal of a personal possession permit, or
sustenance. who has had a permit suspended or revoked may appeal the
C. A person transporting an exotic animal in a vehicle decision to a Superior Court for the precinct in which the
shall keep the animal securely caged in the vehicle at all times. animal is located or the municipal court in the municipality in
D. Each person shall have a plan for the quick and safe which the animal is located no later than the 15'h day after the
recapture of the exotic animal if the exotic animal escapes, if pen-nit denied, suspended, or revoked. The decision of the
recapture is impossible, then a plan for the destruction of the court may not be appealed.
exotic animal held under a personal possession permit. NEW SECTION. Sec, 15 Confiscation and Disposition of
E. The possessor shall contact the animal control Exotic Animals
authority, a wildlife sanctuary as defined under this act, or an A. The animal control authority may immediately
AZA accredited facility if the possessor can no longer care for confiscate any exotic animal if the animal is kept in
the exotic animal prior to euthanasia of the exotic animal. contravention of this act. The possessor is liable for the costs
NEW SECTION. Sec. 10 Insurance; Signs; and of placement and care for the exotic animal from the time of
Notification confiscation until the time of return to the possessor or until the
A. A possessor of an exotic animal shall maintain time the animal has been relocated to an approved facility, such
liability insurance coverage in an amount of not less than two as a wildlife sanctuary as defined under this act or an institution
hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) for each accredited by the AZA.
occurrence for liability damages for destruction of or damage to B. If an exotic animal is confiscated due to the animal
property and death or bodily injury to a person caused by the being kept in contravention of this act, the possessor must post
exotic animal. The possessor of an exotic animal shall provide a security bond or cash with the animal control authority in an
a copy of the policy for liability insurance to the animal control amount sufficient to guarantee payment of all reasonable
authority on an annual basis. expenses expected to be incurred in caring and providing for
B. The possessor of an exotic animal shall have the animal, including but not limited to the estimated cost of
continuously posted and displayed at each possible entrance feeding, medical care, and housing for at least thirty (30) days.
onto the premises where an exotic animal is kept a The security bond or cash shall not prevent the animal control
conspicuous sign, clearly legible, and easily readable by the authority from disposing of the animal at the end of the thirty
public warning that there is an exotic animal on the premises. (30) days unless the person claiming the animal posts an
In addition, the possessor shall conspicuously display a sign additional security bond or cash with the animal control
with a warning symbol that informs children of the presence of authority to secure payment of all reasonable expenses
an exotic animal. The animal control authority shall prescribe expected to be incurred in caring and providing for the animal
the exact content and size of the sign. for an additional thirty (30) days, and does so prior to the
C. If any exotic animal unintentionally escapes the expiration of the first thirty (30) day period. The amount of the
possessor of the exotic animal shall immediately contact a law security bond or cash shall be determined by the animal control
enforcement officer of the city or county where the possessor authority and based on the current rate to feed, provide medical
resides to report the escape or release. The possessor is liable care, and house the animal.
for all expenses associated with efforts to recapture the animal. C. If a confiscated animal possessor cannot be located
D. No person may intentionally release an exotic animal. or if a confiscated animal remains unclaimed, in the discretion
If an exotic animal is intentionally released the possessor is of the animal control authority, the animal control authority may
liable for all expenses associated with efforts to recapture the contact an approved facility, such as a wildlife sanctuary as
animal. defined under this act or an institution accredited by the
NEW SECTION. Sec.III Public Contact American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA), allow the
The permittee shall not bring an exotic animal to any public animal to be adopted by a person who currently possesses a
property, or a commercial or retail establishment unless the personal possession permit, or may euthanize the animal.
D. If the exotic animal cannot be taken up or recaptured 884 Main St Wedi Inc 884 Main St
safely by the animal control authority or if proper and safe 2160 Seneca St Michael McCarthy 2160 Seneca St
housing cannot be found the animal control authority may RECEIVED AND FILED
immediately euthanize the animal.
E. An exotic animal may be returned to the possessor NO. 27
only if, to the satisfaction of the animal control authority, the LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
possessor has a personal possession permit, has corrected I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the
the conditions resulting in the confiscation, and has paid the granting of the leaves of absence without pay, in the various
cost of placement and care of the animal while under the care departments as listed:
and control of the animal control authority. Public Works, Streets & Parks- Frank Cavanaugh
NEW SECTION. Sec. 16 Penalties Police- Timothy Strunk, Colleen Leatherbarrow, Monica Lalley,
A. Whoever violates Sections 5A, 513, or 5F, Section Sheila Suggs-Barrons
6, Section 7, Section 8, Section 1013, Section I OD, and RECEIVED AND FILED.
Section 13 shall be guilty of misdemeanor punishable by a fine
of not more than $_____ or a jail sentence of not more NO. 28
than months/year(s). NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS
B. Whoever violates Section 3A and B, Section 9, I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council
Section I OA, Section I OC, Section 11, and Section Intern.
15REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET shall be Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to the
guilty of a minor misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more position of Council Intern.
than $________ or a jail sentence of not more than _ ADOPTED.
days/months. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
NEW SECTION. Sec. 17 Effective Date Appointment Effective October 20, 2003 in the Department
A. Except as provided by this section, this act takes of Common Council to the Position of Intern VI, Seasonal,
effect on the date the ordinance is signed into law. Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 10.00/hr
B. Not later than (generally 6 months from bill being Irma Lorenzo, 750 Ashland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
signed into law), the animal control authority shall implement
and administer the prohibitions of the keeping of exotic animals NO. 29
under this act. This includes, but is not limited to, the NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL/FLAT
creation of the personal possession permit program I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting
established by Section 5 of this act, orders relating to the seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various
applications for personal possession permit and renewals, fees departments.
for the permit, and the form and content of the application. RECEIVED AND FILED.
C. A person is not required to obtain a personal CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
possession permit under Section 5 before (generally 6 months Appointment Effective November 3,2003 in the Department
after date from Section 17 B), but must obtain a personal of Public Works, Division of Recreation to the Position of Fee
possession permit by (generally allow possessors 6 months to Collector
obtain permit). SEASONAL APPOINTMENT at the minimum Starting Salary
NEW SECTION. Sec. 18 Severability of $5.15/hr
If any part of this act is found to be unconstitutional or Brady, John, 160 Norwalk, Buffalo 14216
unenforceable it shall not affect the constitutionality or Haug, Kelly, 22 Weiyand, Buffalo 14210
enforceability of any other part. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND Appointment Effective November 10, 2003 in the Department
THE CORPORATION COUNSEL of
Administration and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement
NO. 25 to the Position of Laborer II, SEASONAL FLAT
AUDIT/INVENTORY OF EQUIPMENT/FURNITURE NON-COMPETITIVE
COMMON COUNCIL OFFICES Starting Salary of $8.15 per hour
CCP# 185-7/22/03 Louis M. Arroyo, 163 Fargo Avenue, Buffalo 14201
The inventory of all Council Offices as per CCP#1 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
85-7/22/03 has been completed. All computers, desks, chairs, Appointment Effective October 30,2003 in the Department of
printers, fax machines, and filing cabinets have been Public Works, Division of Recreation to the Position of
inventoried. Laborer II, SEASONAL APPOINTMENT at the minimum
I would ask that all equipment remain in place and not be Starting Salary of $8.15 ph
shifted from office to office as this would defeat the purpose of Gonzalez Joseph, 65 Beatrice, Buffalo 14207
the resolution which was adopted unanimously. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
The disposition of surplus equipment and reassignment of any Appointment Effective October 27,2003 in the Department of
offices, if any, I assume will occur after the reorganization Public Works, Division of Parks to the Position of Laborer II,
meeting on January 2, 2004. Seasonal APPOINTMENT at the MINIMUM Starting Salary of
Thank you for your cooperation. $8.15 ph
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Machin Eric, 134 Rano, Buffalo 14207
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
NO. 26 Appointment Effective October 28, 2003 in the Department
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS of
Attached hereto are communications from persons applying Public Works, Division of Recreation to the position of Pool
for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Attendant
Control Board. SEASONAL APPOINTMENT at the MINIMUM Starting Salary
Address Business Name Owner's Name of $5.15 ph
126 High St PIllars Hotel 126 High St Flack, Beth, 95 McKinley Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14220
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT No. 31
Appointment Effective November 3, 2003 in the Department Niagara Falls
of National Hertiage Area
Public Works, Division of Recreation to the Position of Rink As a member of the City of Buffalo Common Council, I am
Attendant writing in regards to the proposed Niagara Falls National
SEASONAL APPOINTMENT at the minimum Starting Salary Heritage Area. Although I recognize and appreciate the
of $5.15 ph historical significance of Niagara Falls and support its
Felchow III, Robert, 241 O'Connell, Buffalo 14210 designation as a National Heritage Area, I strongly encourage
that such a heritage area be extended to include the entire
NO. 30 Niagara River region, especially Broderick Park, which is
APPOINTMENTS-TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL located on the Niagara River and adjacent to the Erie Canal on
PERMANENT the American-Canadian border.
I Transmit herewith Appointments in the various I make this plea for recognition of Broderick Park based on its
departments made at the Minimum(Temporary, Provisional or unique contribution to the fabric of American history. During the
Permanent) and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per early to mid 1800's, it is believed that thousands of slaves of
contract requirements). African descent made their way to freedom in Canada from the
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE deep South by utilizing the assistance of "safe houses" and
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT "station keepers" along the Underground Railroad. Because of
Appointment Effective November 10, 2003 in the Department its Canadian border and access to the Niagara River, Buffalo
of played a key role in the Underground Railroad and the area now
Administration and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement known as Broderick Park was at the center of this history.
Because of the tireless efforts of historians, scholars and
Parking Meter Coin Collector
to the Position of
citizens, primarily the Buffalo Quarters Historical Society, a
(part-time)
master plan commemorating the Underground Railroad
PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT at the MINIMUM
Freedom Memorial at Broderick Park is now complete. In 1998,
Starting Salary of $18,864
with the passage of the National Underground Railroad
Francis A. Tronolone, 159 Sterling Avenue, Buffalo 14216
Network to Freedom Program, Broderick Park is now listed as
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
part of the National Underground Railroad Network. In recent
Appointment Effective: November 10, 2003 in the
years, dramatic reenactments and depictions have been at the
Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of
centerpiece of the Freedom Memorial at Broderick Park
Buildings to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary
recreating the settings of the Underground Railroad movement.
Engineer, Temporary Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of
I have attached highlights of the Underground Railroad
$10.25/hr
Freedom Memorial as provided by the Buffalo Quarters
Kevin G. McCarthy, 130 Ramona Street, Buffalo 14220
Historical Society for your information and consideration.
Dennis E. Schollard, 39 Shenandoah Road, Buffalo 14220
As Niagara District Councilmember in the City of Buffalo, and
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
as a friend to the Niagara River, its history and on behalf of all
Appointment Effective: October 27, 2003 in the Department
those who have worked to promote its contribution and
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Buildings to the
significance to American history, I strongly urge you to consider
Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer, Temporary
extending a National Heritage Area to include the entire Niagara
Appointment at the Flat
River region and The Underground Railroad Freedom Memorial
Starting Salary of $10.25/hr
located at Broderick Park.
Brian T. Murrett, 50 Lilac Street, Buffalo 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
DEVELOPMENT
Appointment Effective: October 25, 2003 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Buildings to the
NO. 32
Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer, Temporary
TV GUIDE SUBSCRIIBERS
Appointment at the: Flat
When the Cable Guide ended in April 2002, Adelphia began
Starting Salary of: $10.25/hr
providing customers with a complimentary subscription to the
Edward F. Anken, 73 Houston Street, Buffalo 14220
TV Guide. The complimentary subscription expires November
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
30,2003.
Appointment Effective: October 25, 2003 in the Department
Attached you will find the post card we will be sending to
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Buildings to the
approximately 800 subscribers in the City of Buffalo informing
Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer, Temporary
them of the discontinuance of the complimentary subscription
Appointment at the Flat
and the action they may take to continue.
Starting Salary of: $10.25/hr
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions
Francis Cunningham, 52 Morgan Avenue, Buffalo 14220
regarding this at 558-8545.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
Appointment Effective: October 24, 2003 in the Department
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND OFFICE OF
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Buildings to the
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer, Temporary
Appointment at the Flat
NO. 33
Starting Salary of $10.25/hr
OPPOSE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
James T. Conrad, 128 Harding Road, Buffalo 14220
CLAREMONT AVENUE
I am writing you in reference to a application for a Liquor
License that was applied for under the Name of Hysteria or
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND
Bourbon Street on Forest Avenue/Claremont Avenue in Buffalo.
REMONSTRANCES
I am requesting you do not accept the license or please I am
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
begging you not to allow this Bar to reopen under any
circumstances. Our Neighborhood need to be saved We all
love the peace and quite of our street since the closing of bridge could relieve governments on both sides of the of certain
Hysteria in July of 2002 . Some of the reason s why this Bar expenses, while providing Buffalo with the sign bridge it craves.
should not occupy our wonderful street of Claremont Avenue. Nevertheless, the multitude of issues that will accompany .
This Liquor License was revoked in July 2002 for underage proposal - whether from the authority or a private concern -
drinking, an obscene amount of garbage emanating from the demands careful review before anyone takes a f1i a competing
bar and massive amounts of calls to the police. IM sure the bridge. The Peace Bridge Authority is not sacrosanct, but it has
next time around will be no different, come a long distance in the past coup years. The public has an
We will see a reoccurrence of certain types of behavior; beer interest in protecting that work any but the most serious
bottles everywhere including broken bottles on my front walk, counterproposals.
thrown on my lawn garden and flower boxes. I had a bottle that REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON BI
was thrown through my front window by one patron one night. NATIONAL BRIDGE
Young girls screaming in the middle of the night, fights at all
hours, curb parties at the cars because 18 and over were No. 35
allowed in so the kids under 21 had to get nice and drunk R. KERN
before they went in the bar. I can go on forever. Housing Watch
There are many other uses to be considered for the site. A Police Report technicians have informed me so far of eight
coffee shop, restaurant but please not the Hysteria Night club in their ranks who definitely do not live in Buffalo.
please!!! However, about 40 technicians have been suspected of living
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at any outside the city, again raising the question about a culture of
time. unaccountability within city hall. This morale crisis occurs as
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION top appointees have long blatantly violated residency.
Everybody in City Hall knows about them but they are above the
NO. 34 law'. There have long been dramatic 'high-up' offenders in each
T. KANE INFO PEACE BRIDGE of the divisions of city government.
Private enterprise proposal offers another option but demands 1. Anthony Farina, second in command of the Comptroller's
careful review office, the city's most dramatic residency scofflaw lives in
The Peace Bridge Authority apparently will have some Niagara County, his $137.500 mortgage co-signed by then
competition in its efforts to build a signature bridge across the Comptroller Nanula. He was hired for a newly created media
Niagara River. That should not be cause for alarm, Competition position, paying $80,000 salary & benefits to run Nanula's
is healthy, and we can see no harm in giving Western New campaign for NYS Comptroller. He has just run SanFilippo's
York and its neighbors across the river a chance to weigh more successful campaign.
than one plan. 2. Larry Stilts of Pitts Office lives in East Amherst but has long
The private company that owns the Ambassador Bridge, voted from an attic apartment on Schuele.
which links Detroit to Windsor, Ont., said it will unveil plans for 3. Mayoral crony, BMHA Assist Exec, Tom A. Williams moved
a trucks-only span across the Niagara River by the end of the to Clarence in 1995, lying that he lived on West with his
year. There is every reason to believe the Ambassador officials mother-in-law until June 10, 2003, when he finally, told the
will make a serious proposal. They already have met with local, truth. He pioneered broad exceptions to residency rules for
state and federal officials, and also have, purchased land on BMHA workers in an agency notorious for double the staffing it
both sides of the river. needs.
Also, the group said its plans for a bridge, likely along, the 4. Mayoral crony, Hearing Officer Greg Fina, Esq. Moved to
International Railroad Bridge corridor, will include specific Kenmore in 1990, with a strong appearance that he helped
bridge location and span design. The authority still is immersed launch a major HUD housing scam from his last city home at
in the public scoping process that eventually will lead to 296 Baynes. Ironically he is a 'board member-for-life of WS
specific proposals for the location of the bridge and its design. Neigh. Housing Serv.
Competition, of course, does not mean acceptance. There Now city-resident police technicians are losing jobs, as
are lots of questions still to be answered. about, the. Ambassa-non-residents keep theirs. Dishonesty by police has become a
dor plan. cynical joke, as three alleged violators listed above work in the
For example, how will a span that crosses the river near the Commissioner's Office. And the "union rep", Anne Paulisczak
railroad bridge affect traffic along the Scajaquada Expressway? lives in Tonawanda. Both the Commissioner* & the Union are
A significant increase in traffic there would be a troubling tarnished by covering-up non-residency in a city losing
prospect for several reasons. First, the bridge would mainly population & tax base at an epidemic rate.
serve truck traffic, which would inevitably rumble It constitutes a crisis of leadership in a "worst-governed city""
through the heart of Delaware Park and. the southern e the where top leadership have made a mockery of a new City
Parkside neighborhood. Charter that strengthened residency rules, which were never
In turn, more truck traffic would raise pressure to ex the enforced. There is a change of culture needed in City hall
parkway, further eroding the park, which is one of Buffalo's where politically connected workers have long assumed their
primary assests. And that would occur at a time when jobs to be a right rather than a public obligation. The simple
government officials, including County Executive Joel Giambra step of requiring all city workers to publicly state where they live
have been talking about doing the opposite: reducing the way's would go a long way in improving that culture of cronyism &
impact on its environment. unaccountability. And it would help address Mr. Giardina's
As to the Peace Bridge itself, the loss of revenue prod by incredible statement that enforcing residency is an arduous job.
truck traffic could have several consequences, the most Ordinary citizens could quickly determine whether or not city
obvious, of which is the need to significantly increase tolls. workers were truthful about whether they live where they claim .
won't suit motorists well, especially those who frequently . . at little or no cost. If we can't easily determine something as
between Buffalo and Fort Erie. basic as where our workers live, how can we fix the plethora of
Any one of these problems could be a fatal flaw, but could complicated problems facing a city in crisis? And there is that
also be resolvable. For example, through-truck t could be troubling question. If a worker lies about a basic like where he
banned on the Scajaquada. What is more, a privately run or she lives, when does he or she tell the truth9
NOTES: (*)Police will not release their impressive Code of for our drivers, but also inconveniences our passengers, many
Ethics, adopted in 1978, but the finally-available (blue) of whom are elderly. We also state that this site is well known
"Police Department Complaint Process" brochure proudly to most of our passengers since it has been at its present
declares: location for more than a half century.
INTEGRITY. "Honesty & truth must be the standards in all our Since the licensed owners pay for the privilege to occupy this
dealings, with the community & with each other. . area, We deem it inconsiderate and with disregard that we
(**) GOVERNING Journal, Feb. 2000, ranked Buffalo were not even Notified of the move in advance. We therefore
worst-governed of 35 cities studied, tie for bottom with New respectfully demand that the stand be returned to its original
Orleans. Buffalo ranked "D" for both "Human resources location.
management" & "Managing for results" REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
RECEIVED AND FILED COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 36
Info Peace Bridge Authority Regular Committees
RESOLVED, the Authority support the Legislation M die
That
Civil Service
form presented to this Board granting the Authority the power
(Marc A. Coppola, Chairperson)
of eminent domain, as provided, and subject to the limitations
contained, in such
NO. 38
Legislation; and be it further
Appointment
RESOLVED, That in connection with obtaining such eminent
Junior Auditor (Max) (Compt)
domain authority and in addition to payments made to affected
(Item No. 26-C.C.P. Oct. 28, 2003)
persons under
That Communication 26. October 28, 2003 be received and
applicable federal and/or state eminent domain laws, the
filed and the permanent appointment of Frank Barrile stated
Authority
above at the maximum salary of $32,281 effective on October
commits to provide to the neighborhood in the City of Buffalo
9, 2003 is hereby approved.
which may be affected Authority's capacity expansion
by the
PASSED
project $I. I million dollars (US) as a project cost for the
AYES - 10 - NOES - 0
following
purposes:
NO. 39
1.Relocation assistance to persons whose residences are
Appt.-Police Chief (Max) (Pol) (#36, 9.30)
affected by the capacity expansion project, with such relocation
(CCP481 -Oct. 14, 03)
assistance, to be distributed by the Authority after consultation
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
with the City of Buffalo arid with a committee composed of
filed.
neighborhood representatives and Authority representatives
ADOPTED
considering, among other things, (a) special hardship cases
and the particular needs of tenants living in
NO. 40
affected properties, in each case with the overall goal of
Appts.-Police Chiefs (Loncar & Chlds) (Pol)
assisting low and moderate income per,3ons, and (b)
(CCP#38-Oct. 28, 03)
assistance which enables affected persons to remain in the
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
City of Buffalo with emphasis on neighborhoods surrounding
filed.
the project;
ADOPTED
2. Project improvements and normal project costs including
such community enhancements as may be determined; and
NO. 41
3. Engagement of a community liaison consultant to assist the
Appt.-Police Chief (McLellan) (Pol)
Authority in developing plans for the foregoing-,
(CCP#39-Oct. 28, 03)
and be it farther
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
RESOLVED, The Authority commends and expresses its
filed.
appreciation for the efforts of the New York State Legislators,
ADOPTED
officials of the City of
Buffalo and West Side community leaders who assisted in and
NO. 42
made possible the foregoing, thereby furthering the Authority's
Appointment
goal of building a capacity expanding project which will prove to
Account Clerk Typist (Inter) (Permits/Insp.)
be a lasting success.
(Item No. 46-C.C.P. Oct. 28, 2003)
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
That Communication 46, October 28, 2003 be received and
BI-NATIONAL BRIDGE
filed and the provisional appointment of Jason P. Kline stated
above at the intermediate salary of $27,748 effective on
PETITIONS
October 20, 2003 is hereby approved.
PASSED
NO. 37
AYES - 10 - NOES - 0
FINLEY REQ RETURN TAX STAND
MAIN AND CLINTON
NO. 43
The Taxi owners and operators who Work at the Lafayette Sq.
Notices of Appt. -Temp. /Prov. /Perm. (C. Clk.)
Taxi Stand
(CCP#56-Oct. 28, 03)
Subject:
The removal of taxi stand from it's original spot @
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
Main and Clinton to across Washington St. Parallel to the
filed.
Lafayette Hotel.
ADOPTED
Complaint: We, The undersigned taxi operators, contend that
FINANCE
the removal of our legitimate stand, not only creates a problem
(BETTY JEAN GRANT, CHAIRPERSON)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
NO. 44 filed.
R, SERRA-PRO PARK-PKG. FAC. BID-MGMT. BFLO. ADOPTED
GEN., GATES CIR. & I GALLAGHER SR. RAMPS
(CCP#74-SEPT. 30, 03) NO. 51
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and B. DAVIS-B. GORDON & O-CONC. -COND.-JOHNNIE B.
filed. WILEY SPTS. PAV. PLYGRND (# 107, 9/2)
ADOPTED (CCP#124-OCT. 14,03)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
NO. 45 filed.
BIDS-BFLO. GEN., GATES CIRCLE & JOHN C. ADOPTED
GALLAGHER PARKING RAMPS (PKG. BD.)
(CCP#4-OCT. 14, 03) NO. 52
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and B. GRANT-M. MEEGAN-REQ. TREE TRIMMING-35 & 37
filed. MONTROSE AVE.
ADOPTED (CCP#69-SEPT. 30, 03)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
NO. 46 filed.
AUGSPURGER RAMP ADDITION – ADOPTED
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
(ITEM NO. 3, C.C.P., OCT. 28, 2003) NO. 53
That the Chairman of the Board of Parking be, and he hereby B. GRANT-K. PATTERSON-REQ. TREE
is authorized to issue change order No. I for a total amount of TRIMMING-285-291 LASALLE AVE.
$186,880 and change order No. 2 for a total amount of (CCP#67-OCT. 28, 03)
$319,787.35, as more fully described in the above That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
communication, for work relating to Augspurger Ramp filed.
Addition. Funds for this project are available in bond account ADOPTED
51019036 445100.
PASSED NO. 54
AYES - 10 NOES - 0 HAZ. COND,-101 WINSTON & 14 COMSTOCK AVE. (C.
CLK.)
(CCP#52-OCT. 14, 03)
NO. 47 That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
LEGAL SEPARATION OF COB'S & BD. OF ED'S filed.
FINANCES (EXC. FIN. RES.)(# 128, 5/271) ADOPTED
(CCP#97-OCT. 28, 03)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and NO. 55
filed. HAZ. TREES- STOCKBRIDGE (PW)
ADOPTED (CCP#28-SEPT. 30, 03)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
NO. 48 filed.
ABATEMENT OF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS ADOPTED
RECEIVABLE
(ITEM NO. 14, C.C.P., JUNE 24, 2003) NO. 56
(ITEM NO. 90, C.C.P., OCT. 14, 2003) C. THOMPSON- STOCKBRIDGE AVE. BLK. CLUB-FIAZ.
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to TREES (#99, 9/2)
the Common Council without recommendation. (CCP# 13 1 -SEPT. 30, 03)
Mrs. Grant moved: That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
That the above item be received and filed filed.
ADOPTED ADOPTED
AYES – BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FISHER,
FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, MARTINO, PITTS – 9 NO. 57
NOES – FONTANA - 1 H. KURTZ-CONCERNS-382 MARYLAND AVE. (#65, 10/14)
(CCP#I 04-OCT. 28, 03)
NO. 49 That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
REGIONAL ASSET AGREEMENT, CORRECTED AND filed.
REVISED (LAW) ADOPTED
(ITEM NO. 40, C.C.P., OCT. 28, 2003)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to NO. 58
the Common Council without recommendation. S. ROBBINS-REQ. DEMO.-382 MARYLAND AVE, (#69,
Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the 10/14)
Committee on Finance. (CCP#L 05-OCT. 28, 03)
ADOPTED That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed.
NO. 50 ADOPTED
B, DAVIS-B. GORDON & O-CONC. -COND. JOHNNIE B.
WILEY SPTS. PAV. PLYGRND (PW) NO. 59
(CCP#27-SEPT. 16, 03) WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS (LAW)
(CCP#42-OCT. 28, 03)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and PASSED
filed. AYES - 10 NOES - 0
ADOPTED
NO. 66
LEGISLATION USED CAR DEALER LICENSE - 534 COLVIN AVENUE -
(RICHARD A. FONTANA, CHAIRMAN) BUILDING #2
(ITEM NO. 44, C.C.P., OCT. 28, 2003)
NO. 60 That the above item be, and the same hereby is
D. PALMISANO, PETITION TO USE 1472 HERTEL returned to the Common Council without
AVENUE - RESTAURANT EXPANSION recommendation.
(ITEM NO. 76, C.C.P., OCT. 28, 2003) Mr. Fontana moved:
That after the public hearing before the Committee on That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
Legislation on November 5, 2003, the petition of D. Palmisano, Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he
agent, for permission to use 1472 Hertel Avenue for a hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to
restaurant expansion be, and hereby is approved. Ronald Raskin d/b/a Rand Ave Motors located at 534 Colvin
PASSED Avenue, with the condition that the lot is limited to ten (10)
AYES - 10 NOES - 0 automobiles to be stored indoors only.
PASSED
NO. 61 AYES - 10 NOES - 0
M. JORDAN-CLOVER CONST.-REQ. APPEAL-PRES. BD.
RULING-DEMO.-GAS STATION-757 MAIN ST. NO. 67
(# 111, 9/30)(#87, 9/2) USED CAR DEALER LICENSE - 2058 SOUTH PARK
(CCP# 111 OCT 28, 2003 (ITEM NO. 72, C.C.P., JULY 22, 2003)
Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the (ITEM NO. 12 1, C.C.P., OCT. 14, 2003)
Committee on Legislation. That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
ADOPTED Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he
hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to
NO. 62 Peter Rybinski d/b/a A & L Motors, located at 2058 South Park.
M. JORDAN-CLOVER CONST.-REQ. APPEAL-PRES, BD. PASSED
RULING-DEMO.-GAS STATION-757 MAIN ST. AYES - 10 NOES - 0
112, 9/3 0) (# 12, 9/16) (PRES. BD)
(CCP# I 12-OCT, 28, 03) NO. 68
M r. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to USED CAR DEALER-2186 S. PARK (#127, 9/30) (#71, 7/22)
the Committee on Legislation (PERMITS/INSP.)
ADOPTED. (CCP#122-OCT. 14, 03)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
NO. 63 filed.
TRAILBLAZER SIGN "PASTOR WILLIAM A. BUNTON" ADOPTED
(ITEM NO. 147, C. C.P., OCT. 14, 2003)
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets be, NO. 69
and he hereby is authorized to install trailblazing signs beneath USED CAR DEALER LICENSE - 1719 SENECA
the existing street signs on a section of Fillmore Avenue from (ITEM NO. 45, C.C.P., OCT. 28, 2003)
Urban and East Utica Streets proclaiming that portion as That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
"Pastor William A. Bunton Way." Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he
PASSED hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to
AYES - 10 NOES - 0 David Przybysz d/b/a Dave's Auto Service located at 1719
Seneca.
NO. 64 PASSED
APPOINTMENT AND RE-APPOINTMENT MEMBERS TO AYES – BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FISHER,
THE BUFFALO BOARD OF ETHICS FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, MARTINO,
(ITEM NO. 1, C.C.P., OCT. 14, 2003) – 9 NOES – PITTS - 1
That the appointment of Sylvester Harold, residing at 13
McCarthy Drive, for a term expiring September 4, 2006 and the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
reappointment of Eleanor Paterson, Ph. D., 530 Norwood (ANTOINE M. THOMPSON, CHAIRMAN)
Avenue, for a term commencing September 4, 2008 as
members of the Buffalo Preservation Board be, and they NO. 70
hereby are approved. KINGSLEY PARK SITE, REIMBURSE NYS
PASSED DEC/DIARSENOL
AYES - 10 NOES - 0 (ITEM NO. 57, C.C.P., NOV. 30, 1999)
(ITEM NO. 123, C.C.P., JAN. 25, 2000)
NO. 65 That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to
RE-APPOINTMENT MEMBER TO THE CITY PLANNING the Common Council without recommendation.
BOARD Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the
(ITEM NO. 1, C.C.P., OCT. 28, 2003) Committee on Community Development.
That the re-appointment of James K. Morell, residing at 18 ADOPTED
Jewett Parkway as a member of the City Planning Board for a
term expiring October 9, 2006, be and it hereby is approved. NO. 71
That Dr. Frank Manuele be appointed as Chairman of the City TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 1568
Planning Board. JEFFERSON AVENUE
(ITEM NO. 15, C.C.P., OCT. 14, 2003) (DOMINIC J. BONIFACIO JR., CHAIRMAN)
(ITEM NO. 133, C.C.P., OCT. 28, 2003)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to NO. 76
the Common Council without recommendation. L. RUSSO-CONCERNS- SPEEDING- STERLING AVENUE
Mr. Fontana moved (CCP#79-JUNE 24, 03)
That the city-owned property commonly known as 1568 That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
Jefferson Avenue, is hereby designated as Homestead filed.
Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to ADOPTED
execute a deed transferring said property to Ms. Alfreda Taylor,
residing at 1570 Jefferson Avenue, in the amount of $1.00 (On NO. 77
Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is L. RUSSO-CONCERNS- S PEEDING- STERLING AVENUE
cleared and improved wit six (6) months a maintained in a (POL.)
sanitary manner. (CC.P#40-JULY 8, 03)
PASSED That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
AYES - 10 NOES - 0 filed,
ADOPTED
NO. 72
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 163 NO. 78
JOHNSON STREET C, FISHER-A. PICONE-VANDALISM-SCH.#89-DR. LYDIA T,
(ITEM NO. 15, C.C.P., OCT. 28, 2003) WRIGHT SCH. OF EXCELLENCE
That the city-owned property commonly known as 163 (CCP#70-JULY 8, 03)
Johnson Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a filed.
deed transferring said property to Ms. Betty Milbrand, residing ADOPTED
at 157 Johnson Street, in the amount of $ 1.00 (One Dollar),
and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is NO. 79
cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a C. FISHER-A. PICONE-VANDALISM-SCH.#89-DR, LYDIA T.
sanitary WRIGHT SCH. OF EXCELLENCE (POL)
manner. (CCP#53-JULY 22, 03)
PASSED That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
AYES - 10 NOES - 0 filed.
NO. 73 ADOPTED
TRANSFER OF TITLE - URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM -
53 WALTER NO. 80
(ITEM NO. 7, C.C.P., SEPT. 30, 2003) C. FISHER-A. PICONE-VANDALISM-SCH,#89-DR. LYDIA T.
(ITEM NO. 138, C.C.P., OCT. 28, 2003) WRIGHT SCH. OF EXCELLENCE
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to (BD. ED.)
the Common Council without recommendation. (CCP#77-JULY 22, 03)
Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
Committee on Community Development. filed.
ADOPTED ADOPTED
NO. 74 NO. 81
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 112 WOOD L. SLAYTON-CONCERNS-INCIDENTS ON MILLICENT
AVENUE AVENUE
(ITEM NO. 20, C.C.P., OCT. 14, 2003) (CCP#97-JULY 22, 03)
(ITEM NO. 139, C.C.P., OCT. 28, 2003) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to filed.
the Common Council without recommendation. ADOPTED
Mr. Fontana moved:
That the city-owned property commonly known as 112 Wood NO. 82
Avenue, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that L, SLAYTON-CONCERNS-INCI DENTS ON MILLICENT
the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed AVENUE (POL)
transferring said property to Mr. Shy Ali, residing at I 10 Wood (CCP#40-SEPT. 2, 03)
Avenue, in the amount of $1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved filed.
within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. ADOPTED
PASSED
AYES - 10 NOES - 0 NO. 83
L. SLAYTON-CONCERNS-INCI DENTS ON MILLICENT
NO. 75 AVENUE (UPDATE) (POL)
WATERGATE 11 APARTMENTS - 10 HERTEL AVENUE (CC P#4I -SEPT. 2, 03)
(ITEM NO. 19, C.C.P., OCT. 28, 2003) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
Mr. Thompson moved that the above item be recommitted to filed.
the Committee on Community Development. ADOPTED
ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
POLICE REORGANIZATION & OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE NO. 84
BY: MR. COPPOLA Whereas: The Church of Scientology is familiar with the
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT banner requirements, and will purchase the necessary
01- LEGISLATIVE bond before the banner is hung;
1011- COUNCILMEMBER #10 Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo grants
follows: permission to the Church of Scientology to hang a banner to
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of celebrate the Grand Opening of their new home on Sunday,
Buffalo, relating to 01 - Legislative 1011- Councilmember # 10, November 16, 2003; and
which currently reads: Be It Further Resolved:
2 Legislative Assistant to Councilmember $34,631 That said banner will hang from November 13 through
Is hereby amended to read: December 13, 2003;and
I Legislative Aide to Councilmember $30,258 Be It Finally Resolved:
2 Assistant Legislative Aide $22,063 That the banner meets all the requirements of pertinent City
IT IS HEREBY CERTI]FIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the departments and that no existing laws are violated.
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance PASSED
is necessary. AYES - 10 NOES - 0
We, CHARLES L. MICHAUX 111, CITY CLERK AND
MICHAEL A. SEAMAN DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby NO. 87
certify that the above change is necessary for the proper BY: MR. FONTANA
conduct, administration and performance of essential services DISCHARGE FROM THE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
of that department. We recommend that the compensation for -RES. 181, CCP SEP 30, 2003 - "REQ. FOR
said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the TRALLBLAZING SIGN ON SUMNER PLACE BETWEEN
foregoing ordinance. DOAT & WALDEN AVE."
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the Whereas: Res. 181, CCP Sep 30, 2003 - "Req. for
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties Trailblazing Sign on Sumner Place Betw. Doat & Walden Ave."
for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil is presently before the Committee on Legislation; and
Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be
certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as considered by that committee;
being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
position. This Common Council does hereby discharge the Committee
CHARLES L. MICHAUX III CITY CLERK on Legislation from further consideration of Res. 18 1, CCP
APPROVED AS TO FORM Sep 30, 2003 "Req. for Trailblazing Sign on Sumner Place
MICHAEL SEAMAN Betw. Doat & Walden Ave.," and said item is now before the
DIRECTOR OF/BUDGET Council.
DARYL MCPHEARSON Adopt discharge
CORPORATION COUNSEL PASSED
PASSED AYES - 10 NOES - 0
AYES - 10 NOES - 0
NO. 88
NO. 85 BY: MR. FONTANA
BY: MR. COPPOLA MR. THOMPSON EXCUSED FROM NOVEMBER 12,
APPOINTMENT TO CITIZENS PLANNING COUNCIL 2003 COUNCIL MEETING
Whereas: Joseph Carriero has expressed interest in Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
volunteering his time to the Citizens Planning Council, and Councilmember Antoine M. Thompson be excused from
Whereas: The appointment of Joseph Carriero to the Citizen's attendance at the Common Council meeting of November 12,
Planning Council. would be beneficial. to the City of Buffalo; 2003.
and
ADOPTED
Whereas: Mr. Carriero is a retired union leader for 40 years
with l1abor experience; and
NO. 89
Whereas: Mr. Carriero's experience can be helpful in dealing
BY: MR. FRANCZYK
with the diverse interests encountered by the Citizens Planning
LAYOFF OF EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO LIVE IN CITY
Council, and he would serve as a great asset to the
WHEREAS: A recently approved financial plan mandated by
Citizens Planning Council.
the Control Board has entailed the lay off of numerous city
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved-.
employees; and,
That this Common Council appoints Joseph Carriero to the
WHEREAS: Layoffs of this nature are a hard blow to the
Citizens Planning Council.
workers and their families; and,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
WHEREAS: Layoffs are based in law on seniority; the last
COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF
employee hired is the first laid off, and,
COLLECTIONS
WHEREAS: Numerous other employees or civil servants who
are required by law to live in the city are reputedly illegally living
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outside the city, or are giving phony, false or misleading
BY: BRIAN C. DAVIS
addresses to conceal their true prime place of residence; and,
PERMISSION TO HANG A BANNER ACROSS DELAWARE
WHEREAS: If future layoffs occur due to financial necessity,
AVENUE AT WEST TUPPER STREET
the cuts should fall on those who are proven without a doubt to
Whereas: The Church of Scientology located at 836 Main
be violating city residency requirements, thus granting a degree
Street will be having a Grand Opening; and
of job protection to those employees who are complying with
Whereas: To celebrate the event, they would like permission to
the law;
temporarily hang a banner across Delaware Avenue at West
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
Tupper Street; and
That the Law Department, Department of Human Resources Joseph Golombek, Jr.
and Department of Administration and Finance comment on REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE,
the feasibility of focusing any future possible layoffs or COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES, THE
dismissal of those employees proven to have violated the COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE,
residency requirements, as, in part, a means to protect legal AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
employees from the lay-off ax.
DAVID A. FRANCZYK NO. 91
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE, BY: MR. GOLOMBEK, MR. FRANCZYK, MS. GRANT, MR.
COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES, THOMPSON, MR. COPPOLA AND MRS. LOTEMPIO:
COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, APPOINTMENT OF CITY OF BUFFALO COMPTROLLER
AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. Whereas: Upon the resignation of Anthony Nanula as City
Comptroller, the position has been left vacant, and
NO. 90 Whereas: Since that time, Andrew SanFilippo has been acting
BY: MR. GOLOMBEK as Comptroller in his capacity as Deputy Comptroller; and
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR RESIDENCY VIOLATIONS Whereas: By the authority of §7-3 of the Charter of the City of
Whereas: There are specific qualifications Buffalo, the Common Council is empowered to appoint
necessary to qualify for various positions of employment in and someone of the same political party to fill the vacancy in the
for the city of Buffalo ; and office of Comptroller; and
Whereas: These qualifications may include experience, Whereas: This Election Day, Andrew SanFilippo was elected
education, and verification of residency in the City of Buffalo; as City Comptroller; and
and Whereas: With Mr. SanFilippo now the Comptroller-Elect, it
Whereas: § 24-3 of the Charter and Code of the City of Buffalo would be logical for the Council to appoint him to the vacancy
titled Residency Requirements states "All appointed officers immediately.
and employees of the City of Buffalo (except those expressly Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
exempted under New York law) shall be residents of the City at That pursuant to §7-3 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, the
the time of appointment or hire and maintain such residency Common Council does hereby appoint Andrew A. SanFilippo to
during employment," However, there have always been rumors fill the vacancy in the position of Comptroller for the remainder
and allegations of fraudulent residency regarding numerous of the term caused by the resignation of Anthony Nanula.
employees of the City of Buffalo that are required to live in the PASSED
city; and AYES - 10 NOES – 0
Whereas: During these times of fiscal instability for the City of
Buffalo numerous employees have and will be receiving lay-off NO. 92
notices to allow the City of Buffalo to remain solvent; and BY: MRS. GRANT
Whereas: Employees of the City of Buffalo that are in violation TRANSFER OF FUNDS
of the residency requirement for the position they hold are in COMMON COUNCIL - LEGISLATIVE
fact not qualified for that position due to their inability to meet That pursuant to §20-12 of the Charter and the Certificate of
the specific requirements placed on their specific job title; and the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common
Whereas: Employees who are required to live in the city and do Council, the sum of $6,800 be and the same is hereby
not are taking middle class salaries necessary for the City of transferred within Common Council Legislative and said sum is
Buffalo's survival to suburban and rural municipalities and hereby reappropriated as set forth below:
strengthening those communities at the expense of the City of From:
Buffalo, and 10 109001 - 415001 Auto Allowance S 200
Whereas: Employees who are doing the right thing by living in 10112004 - 411001 Salaries - Regular $6.60
the City of Buffalo are receiving pink slips while others are To:
flagrantly in violation of specific residency requirements are still 10 102001 - 412002 Hourly Salary $6,800
working. PASSED
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: AYES - 10 NOES - 0
Every employee of the City of Buffalo from the Mayor's office to
the Common Council and every other position have the
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verification (including but not limited to Voter's Registration,
BY: MS. GRAY
Street Directory, Driver's License, Correspondence, Telephone
EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER BEVERLY A. GRAY
Directory, Bank Records (Account Address), Utility Receipts,
PLEASE EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Insurance Policies, Visual Verification, Lease Agreement Motor
BEVERLY A. GRAY FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL
Vehicle Registration, Contract for Deed, Tax Receipts, Deed of
MEETING, NOVEMBER 12,2003.
Trust) checked and filed with their specific department head or
ADOPTED
commissioner by November 21, 2003, and
Be It Further Resolved That:
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Termination proceedings should begin immediately for any City
BY: COUNCIL MEMBER MARTINO
of Buffalo employee who is unable to satisfy the specific
SET PUBLIC HEARING, UNION SHIP CANAL URBAN
residency requirement for their specific job title, and
RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
Be It Finally Resolved That:
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Buffalo has
Every appointing authority shall be held accountable for their
designated the Union Ship Canal Redevelopment Area as
obligation, under § 24-5 of the Charter and Code of the City of
being eligible and appropriate for Urban Renewal treatment as
Buffalo, to verify compliance with the residency requirement at
defined in Subdivision 3 of Section 502 of Article 15 of the New
the time of appointment or hire and continuation of compliance
York State General Municipal Law and has authorized the
during employment. Any appointing authority that is unwilling or
preparation of such a Plan; and
unable to verify residency or is protecting an employee in
WHEREAS, the City Planning Board, upon conducting a public
violation of §24-3 "Residency Requirements" be immediately
hearing held on due notice, did consider said Plan, prepared by
terminated or demoted.
the Office of Strategic Planning, and approved the proposed Whereas: Councilmember Rosemarie LoTempio will
Urban Renewal Plan at its Meeting of June 24, 2003, and did be unable to attend the Council meeting on Wednesday,
submit its report and unqualified recommendations respecting November 12,2003,
said Plan to the Common Council; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
WHEREAS, Article 15 of the General Municipal Law requires That the Common Council excuses Councilmember Rosemarie
that amendments to the Urban Renewal Plan be approved only LoTempio from attending the Wednesday, November 12, 2003,
after a public hearing is conducted by the governing body, upon Common Council meeting.
due notice; James W. Pitts
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: ADOPTED
1. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice
attached hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" for five (5) NO. 97
consecutive days in the Buffalo News and the City Record, ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
beginning no later than the 17th day of November 2003; and The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held
2. That this Common Council will conduct a public hearing on in the Common Council Chambers, 13 1h floor City Hall,
the matters stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 10:00 a.m. in Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted.
the Common Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 25, Regular Committees
2003. Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at
ADOPTED 9:30 o'clock A.M.
Committee on Finance Tuesday,
NO. 95 November 18, 2003 at 10:00 o'clock A.M.
BY: COUNCIL MEMBER MARTINO following Civil Service
UNION SHIP CANAL REDEVELOPMENT AREA URBAN Committee on Legislation Tuesday,
RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT November 18, 2003 at 2:00 o'clock P.M.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Buffalo has Committee on Comm. Dev. Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at
designated the Union Ship Canal Redevelopment Area as 10:00 o'clock A.M.
being eligible and appropriate Urban Renewal treatment, as Committee on Education
defined in Article 15 of the New York State General Municipal Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 2:00 o'clock P.M.
Law and authorized the preparation of an Urban Renewal Plan Special Committees
on July 23, 1987, C.C.P. No. 140; and MBEC Monday, November 17, 2003 at 10:00
WHEREAS, the City Planning Board, upon conducting a public o'clock
hearing, held on due notice, did consider the amendment to the A.M. in Room 1417 City Hall.
Urban Renewal Plan, as prepared by the Office of Strategic Public Hearings
Planning, and did submit its report and unqualified Legislation Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 7:00
recommendations respecting said Amendment to the Common o'clock
Council; and P.M. in the Council Chambers on Various Items pertaining to
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal the Marine Drive
Plan would allow for a setback of more than 60', a minimum Apartment Lease.
street frontage of 250', parking in the "front yard" due to the Bi-National Bridge Thursday, November 13, 2003
need for rear rail access, an exception to the maximum height at 6:00 o'clock
of 40' for a section of the blending plant and 6 (six) silo farm P.M. in the Council Chambers on the Ratification of Bflo/Ft.
tanks at the rear of the plant and grant the City Planning Board Erie Public Bridge
the ability to waive minor area and use requirements specifically Authority's Proposed Final Scoping Document/Alternative
for the site known as Parcel #2. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT Screening Report.
RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF (Public Disclaimer): All meetings are subject to change and
BUFFALO: I . That the amendment to the "Union Ship Canal cancellation by the respective Chairmen of Council
Redevelopment Area Urban Renewal Plan", as prepared by the Committees. In the event that there is sufficient time given for
Office of Strategic Planning, and as approved by the City notification, it will be provided. In addition, there may be
Planning Board and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, be meetings set up whereby the City Clerk's Office is not made
and the same is hereby approved; 2. That the Amendment as aware; therefore, unless we receive notice from the respective
herein approved has been duly reviewed and conforms to the Chairmen, we can only make notification of what we are made
comprehensive plan for the development of the municipality aware.
and the community as a whole; That the Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute any and all deeds or other documents NO. 98
necessary to acquire and convey lands in the Urban Renewal ADJOURNMENT
Area to the City of Buffalo or the Buffalo Urban Renewal On a motion by Mr. Fontana seconded by Mr. Davis the
Agency, upon the approval of said deeds or other documents Council adjourned at 3:00 pm
by the Corporation Counsel; and 4. That the City of Buffalo and CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency are hereby authorized to CITY CLERK
acquire by gift, grant, purchase, devise, condemnation, eminent ADOPTED
domain or otherwise the property located within the Project
Area, as defined within said Plan, in furtherance of the Urban
Renewal Plan.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 96
BY: MR. PITTS
EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER LOTEMPIO FROM COUNCIL
MEETING.