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CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS Councilmembers, dated June 3, 2003, JAMES W. PITTS, President of
COMMON COUNCIL the Common Council, has called a Special Meeting of the Common
PROCEEDINGS Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York,
OF THE on June 5, 2003 at 10 A.M. for the following purpose:
CITY OF BUFFALO To receive and take appropriate action on all items relating to
SPECIAL SESSION Budget for Fiscal Year 2003-2004
JUNE 5, 2003 Yours very truly,
AT 10:00 A.M. Charles L. Michaux III
PRESENT-James W. Pitts, Council President and Councilmembers City Clerk
Bonifacio, Coppola, Davis, Fisher, Fontana, Franczyk, Golombek, Gray, RECEIVED AND FILED.
Grant, LoTempio, Martino, Thompson-13. FROM THE MAYOR
Noes- 0. NO. 2
REVISED REVENUE ESTIMATES
I hereby revise estimates of revenue as reflected in the 2003-2004
NO. 1 Mayor’s Recommended Budget that was filed with your Honorable Body
CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION May 1, 2003.
Mr. Charles L. Michaux, III The revised revenue is reflected below:
City Clerk Special State Aid Account
1308 City Hall Original Estimate
Buffalo, New York Recommended Budget Reduced by Revised amount
Dear Mr. Michaux: $127,805,760.00 $ 973,849.50 $126,831,910.50
Pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the Total revenue will be adjusted accordingly as reflected in the following
written request of Five Councilmembers, dated June 3, 2003, presented table.
to you herewith, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, Total Revenue
to be held in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New Original Estimate
th
York, on the 5 day of June 2003 at 10:00 o’clock AM for the following Recommended Budget Reduced by Revised amount
purposes: $391,921,144.00 $ 973,849.50 $390,947,294.50
1. To receive and take Appropriate Action on all Items relating to Budget This reduction in revenue is a direct reduction in the amount of anticipated
for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. borrowing from the State.
Hon. James W. Pitts PASSED.
President Common Council AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
1315 City Hall LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7.
Buffalo, New York NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6.
Dear Sir:
VVE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, NO. 3
hereby request that you call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, By: Mrs. LoTempio
pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the CITY OF BUFFALO
following purpose: LOCAL LAW NO. - (2003)
To receive and take appropriate action on all items pertaining to INTRODUCTORY NO. 5 (2003)
1. Budget for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. A LOCAL LAW amending the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to
We request that this Special Meeting be held on June 5, 2003 at 10:00 staffing for the Commission on Citizens Rights and Community
a.m.Relations
Marc Coppola BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
Brian Davis CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr. Section 1. That Article Eighteen of the Charter of the City of
Betty Jean Grant Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows:
Rosemarie LoTempio §18-20. Commission on Citizens Rights and Community Relations; City
Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the Policy
City of Buffalo, each of the following named members of the Common It is the mission of the Commission on Citizens Rights and
Council, to wit: Community Relations of the City of Buffalo to strive to eliminate prejudice,
DOMINIC BONIFACIO intolerance, bigotry and discrimination to encourage equality of treatment
BRIAN C. DAVIS and prevent discrimination against persons based on race, ethnic
RICHARD FONTANA background, cultural background, language, religion, gender, sexual
JOSEPH GOLOMBEK orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, nationality and age;
BEVERLY GRAY and to assure respect for the civil liberties of all citizens.
MARY MARTINO In furtherance of these goals, there is hereby created a
MARK COPPOLA commission to be designated the commission on citizen rights and
CHARLEY FISHER III community relations.
DAVID FRANCZYK § 18-21. Membership of Commission; Conduct of Business.
BETTY JEAN GRANT The commission shall consist of eleven (11) members
ROSEMARIE LOTEMPIO appointed by mayor and confirmed by the common council. Members
ANTOINE THOMPSON shall be recognized community leaders, selected for diversity and
hereby agrees he/she received twenty-four (24) hours' notice of the time demonstrated commitment to social Justice. At least one member shall
and purpose of the Special Meeting of the Common Council duly called to have experience in law enforcement. The initial members shall be divided
be held on May 19, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. into three (3) classes comprised of four (4), four (4) and three (3)
Beverly Gray members each. The first class shall be appointed to one (1) year terms;
Antoine Thompson the second class shall be appointed to two (2) year terms; and the third
Brian Davis class shall be appointed to three (3) year terms. Upon the expiration of the
Betty Jean Grant initial terms, all terms thereafter shall be for three (3) years.
Marc Coppola The members shall appoint from among themselves each year
Dominic Bonifacio, Jr. a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. The chairperson shall preside over
Richard Fontana all meetings and hearings. The vice-chairperson shall act in the absence
Joseph Golombek, Jr. of the chairperson. In the absence of both, a majority of the members
Mary Martino present shall select a chairperson pro tempore. A quorum shall be
Charley Fisher III required for the commission to conduct all business and hearings, and all
David A. Franczyk matters before it shall be decided by a majority vote of those members
STATE OF NEW YORK present.
COUNTY OF ERIE) ss: The commission shall meet at least four (4) times each year.
CITY OF BUFFALO) Meetings shall be held upon the call of the chairperson or upon a written
On this 3rd day of June 2003, before me, the request of a majority of the commission.
subscribers, personally appeared Dominic J. Bonifacio, Jr., Marc A. The commission shall have the power to appoint an executive
Coppola, Brian C. Davis, Charley H. Fisher III, Richard A. Fontana, David director[, field representative] and a secretary. The commission shall
A. Franczyk, Joseph Golombek Jr., Betty Jean Grant, Beverly Gray, request, the mayor shall recommend and the council shall appropriate
Rosemarie LoTempio, Mary M. Martino and Antoine Thompson. sufficient funds for that purpose. The commission may also appoint
To me known to be the same persons described in and who executed the [additional] field representatives and staff within funds appropriated and
foregoing instrument, and they duly and severally acknowledged to me available therefor. The executive director shall be responsible for
that they executed the same. administering the commission's business and for carrying out such other
Gerald A. Chwalinski duties as may be delegated by the commission.
Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City of Buffalo, N.Y. My The mayor may remove a member at any time for reasons
Commission expires 12/31/04 stated in writing upon fifteen days notice to the common council. The
GERALD A. CHWALINSKI chairperson shall immediately inform the mayor of any vacancy.
Deputy City Clerk Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of any other local law or
June 3, 2003 act, the provisions of this local law shall be controlling.
TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL: Section 3.This local law shall take effect July 1, 2003.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 3.9 APPROVED AS TO FORM
of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of five Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel (b) Division for substance abuse services.
NOTE: Matter in brackets [] to be deleted, matter underlined is new. (c) Division of Workforce Employment and Training
LAID ON THE TABLE. [c)] [Division for youth.]
AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, [(d)] [Division of disabled persons advocacy.]
LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7. [(e)] [Division of youth court.]
NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6. § 16-13. [Director for Youth.]
[The head of the division for youth shall be the director for
NO. 4 youth. The director shall coordinate and supplement the activities and
By: Mrs. LoTempio programs of public, private and religious agencies within the city devoted
CITY OF BUFFALO in whole or in part to the welfare and protection of youth; cooperate with
LOCAL LAW NO. _ (2003) such agencies in developing effective programs for the prevention of
INTRODUCTORY NO. 6- (2003) delinquency, crime and neglect among youth; and collect data and
A LOCAL LAW amending the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to statistics and make studies relating to activities of youth.]
the creation of a committee for youth and an advisory committee for § 16-14. [Buffalo Youth Bureau.]
persons with disabilities. [The division for youth shall also be known as the Buffalo
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE youth bureau.]
CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS: § 16-15. [Committee for Youth.]
Section 1. That Article Eighteen of the Charter of the City of [There is hereby created in this division a committee to be
Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows: designated as the committee for youth, the members of which shall be
§ 18-77. Committee for Youth. appointed by the mayor for staggered terms of four years each.]
There is hereby created a committee to be designated as the § 16-16. [Duties and Powers of the Committee.]
committee for youth, the members of which shall be appointed by the [The committee shall make recommendations to the mayor, the common
mayor for staggered terms of four years each. council, the commissioner of community services, the director for youth,
§ 18-78. Duties and Powers of the Committee. and other governmental or private agencies, for the institution of
The committee shall make recommendations to the mayor, the recreation projects and youth service projects by public or private
common council, an other governmental or private agencies, for the agencies devoted in whole or in part to the provisions of leisure time
institution of recreation projects and youth service projects by public or activities of youth; collect data and statistics and make studies relating to
private agencies devoted in-whole or in part to the provisions of leisure the detection, prevention and treatment of delinquency, crime and neglect
time activities of youth; collect data and statistics and make studies among youth, review and recommend any and all youth projects submitted
relating to the detection, prevention and treatment of delinquency_ crime for its consideration; and make appropriate recommendations with
and neglect-among youth; review and recommend any and all youth reference to problems relating to or created
projects submitted- -for its consideration; and make 4pprol2riate by youth.]
recommendations with reference to problems relating to or created by § 16-17. [Director of the Advocacy Office for Persons With Disabilities.]
youth. [The head of the division of disabled persons advocacy shall
§ 18-79. Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities. be the director of the advocacy office for persons with disabilities. The
The advisory committee for persons with disabilities committee shall director shall be the chief executive officer of the advocacy office and
consist of twenty-one persons. to be appointed by the mayor for staggered shall be responsible for the daily management of the affairs of such office
three-year terms. Vacancies in the committee shall-be likewise filled for and of its employees.]
the unexpired portion of such term. The advisorycommittee members § 16-18. [Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities.]
shall be residents of the city of Buffalo. At least eleven of the committee [The advisory committee for persons with disabilities
members shall be persons with disabilities. The mayor shall designate a committee shall consist of twenty-one persons to be appointed by the
chairperson from among such members and may from time to time mayor for staggered three-year terms. Vacancies in the committee shall
change such designation. The members shall serve without be likewise filled for the unexpired portion of such term. The advisory
compensation. committee members shall be residents of the city of Buffalo. At least
Meetings of the committee shall be held upon the call of the eleven of the committee members shall be persons with disabilities. The
chairperson or as specified in a written declaration by a majority of the mayor shall designate a chairperson from among such members and may
members of such committee, but in no event shall less than eight (8) from time to time change such designation. The members shall serve
meetings per year be held. A quorum shall consist of not less than seven without compensation.]
(D members. [Meetings of the committee shall be held upon the call of the
The advisory committee for persons with disabilities shall chairperson or as specified in a written declaration by a majority of the
advise the city of Buffalo as to policies and procedures which may assist members of such committee, but in no event shall less than eight (8)
persons with disabilities to fully enjoy all benefits and opportunities meetings per year be held. A quorum shall consist of not less than seven
available as citizens of Buffalo. (7) members.]
The committee shall monitor the inspection by appropriate city [The advisory committee for persons with disabilities shall
officials of all buildings being constructed or converted to another use, in advise the city of Buffalo as to policies and procedures which may assist
order to assure accessibility of such buildings to persons with disabilities persons with disabilities to fully enjoy all benefits and opportunities
in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, and shall available as citizens of Buffalo.]
report to the mayor any violations or deficiencies. (The committee shall monitor the inspection by appropriate city
Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are officials of all buildings being constructed or converted to another use, in
inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the order to assure accessibility of such buildings to persons with disabilities
provisions of this local law shall be controlling. in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, and shall
Section 3. This local law shall take effect on July 1, 2003. report to the mayor any violations or deficiencies]
APPROVED AS TO FORM [The committee shall review candidates to fill any vacancy in
Michael B. Risman the office of the director and shall make its recommendation to the mayor.]
Corporation Counsel § 16-23. [Director of the Youth Court.]
NOTE: Matter underlined is new. [The head of the division of youth court shall be the director of
LAID ON THE TABLE. the youth court.]
AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, § 16-24. [Duties and Powers.]
LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7. [The director shall coordinate all activities associated with the
NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6. youth court, including the supervision of staff assigned to the youth court
program. He or she shall administer the youth court program within the
NO. 5 city and collect information on national trends related to youth courts.]
By: Mrs. LoTempio [The director shall exercise and perform such other duties as
CITY OF BUFFALO may be assigned to him or her by the commissioner of community
LOCAL LAW NO. _ (2003) services.]
INTRODUCTORY NO. 7 (2003) Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are
A LOCAL LAW amending the Article Sixteen of the Charter of the City of inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the
Buffalo in relation to eliminating certain divisions within the Department of provisions of this local law shall be controlling.
Community Services Section 3. This local law shall take effect on July 1, 2003.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE APPROVED AS TO FORM
CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS: Michael B. Risman
Section 1. That Article 16 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, Corporation Counsel
adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows: NOTE: Matter in brackets [] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
§ 16-4. Duties and Powers of the Commissioner. LAID ON THE TABLE.
The commissioner shall have all the powers and shall exercise AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
all the duties hereinafter conferred upon the divisions of the department; LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7.
shall administer, correlate and coordinate all the functions of said NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6.
divisions; shall provide facilities for the research, referral, planning and
evaluating of any of the projects within the purposes of the department,
and shall prepare or have prepared by the appropriate divisions NO. 6
applications for county, state and federal grants. [The commissioner shall By: Mrs. LoTempio
appoint a deputy commissioner who shall be authorized to act generally CITY OF BUFFALO
for and in place of the commissioner.] LOCAL LAW NO. _ (2003)
§ 16-6. Divisions. INTRODUCTORY NO. 8 (2003)
There shall be in the department the following divisions: A LOCAL LAW amending the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to
(a) Division for senior services. the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE The [deputy] commissioner shall also be responsible for the
CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS: elimination, regulation and disposal of pests, including rats and pigeons;
Section 1. That Article Fifteen of the Charter of the City of the inspection of structures and premises in connection therewith; the
Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows: removal and disposal of dead animals and carcasses from streets and
§ 15-24. [Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets for public places; the management and control of the operation of the animal
Parks and Recreation.] shelter, including the performance of all duties required for the proper
[The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets seizure and impounding of animals and for the destruction or sale thereof.
for parks and recreation shall be the head of the division of parks and All departmental commissioners and all other city agency heads shall
recreation and shall be authorized to act for and generally in place of the cooperate fully with the commissioner of public works, parks and streets
commissioner of public works, parks and streets.] in carrying out the functions of this department.
§ 15-25. [Appointment; Removal.] The [deputy] commissioner of public works, parks and streets
[The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets [for streets] shall be charged with the power and duty of governing and
for parks and recreation shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall disciplining the department and all subordinates and employees thereof
be removable at the pleasure of the commissioner.) and to that end may, from time to time, make and enforce orders, rules
§ 15-26. [Qualifications.] and regulations not inconsistent with this act or any general law, which
[The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets orders, rules, or regulations shall have the same force and effect as if
for parks and recreation shall be a person who has a college degree and herein specially enacted. Existing rules and regulations shall continue
demonstrated executive, supervisory and administrative ability with at least until changed. He or she shall also have the powers and exercise all the
five years experience in governmental, economic or sociological fields.] duties hereinafter conferred upon the division of streets and shall exercise
§ 15-27. [Duties and Powers of the Deputy Commissioner of Public such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or
Works, Parks and Streets for Parks and Recreation.] Division of Parks imposed by any provision of this act or by any general law or ordinance.
and Recreation. Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are
[The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the
for parks and recreation shall have all the powers and shall exercise all provisions of this local law shall be controlling.
the duties hereinafter conferred upon the divisions of the department; Section 3. This local law shall take effect on July 1, 2003.
shall administer, correlate and coordinate all the functions of said APPROVED AS TO FORM
divisions; shall provide facilities for the research, referral, planning and Michael B. Risman
evaluating of any of the projects within the purposes of the department; Corporation Counsel
and shall prepare or have prepared by the appropriate divisions NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
applications for county, state and federal grants.] There shall be LAID ON THE TABLE.
established within the department of public works, parks and streets a AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
division of parks and recreation. LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7.
The [deputy] commissioner of public works, parks and streets NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6.
[for parks and recreation] shall have supervision and management of the
affairs of the division, the care, control, management and maintenance of NO. 7
all public parks, park approaches, and all areas in public streets, public By: Mrs. LoTempio
squares, public grounds and public places designated by the mayor as CITY OF BUFFALO
park spaces, and of the use thereof, the planting, caring for and removal LOCAL LAW NO. _ (2003)
of trees in all streets and in all public grounds. He or she shall be charged INTRODUCTORY NO. 9_~ (2003)
with the care, control, management and maintenance of all public A LOCAL LAW amending the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to
playgrounds, including pocket playgrounds and tot lots, the regulation of the number of deputy commissioners and chiefs within the Department of
the use thereof and the supervision, management and control of all forms Police
of recreation in such playgrounds and in the public parks. He or she shall BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
be charged with the care, control, management and maintenance of CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
community houses for instructional, social and recreational purposes. He Section 1. That Article Thirteen of the Charter of the City of
or she shall grant permits issued in connection with the use of any of the Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows:
parks, park approaches and playgrounds. He or she shall also exercise § 13-5. Deputy Commissioners of Police.
such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or There shall be [three] two deputy commissioners of police in
imposed by any provision of this charter or by law or ordinance. the exempt class of the civil service, with power to act generally for and in
§ 15-32. [Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets for place of the commissioner of police, who shall be appointed and removed
Streets.] at the pleasure of the commissioner of police and shall perform such
[The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets other and additional duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to them
for streets shall be the head of the division of streets and shall be by the commissioner of police. On the removal, as hereinbefore provided,
authorized to act for and generally in place of the commissioner of public of a deputy commissioner of police, who, at the time of appointment as a
works, parks and streets.] deputy commissioner of police was a member of the department of police,
§ 15-33. [Appointment; Removal.] he or she shall, before such removal becomes effective, be restored at his
[The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets or her request to the rank and duty held at the time of appointment.
for streets shall be appointed by the commissioner of public works, parks § 13-7. Chiefs of Police.
and streets and shall be removable at the will of the commissioner.] There shall be [four] six chiefs of police in the non-competitive
§ 15-34. [Qualifications.] class of the civil service, who shall be appointed and removed at the
[The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets pleasure of the commissioner of police and shall perform such other and
for streets shall have either (a) at least five years of full-time experience in additional duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to them by the
public service administration or business administration; or (b) an commissioner of police or a deputy commissioner of police. On the
equivalent combination of training, education and experience sufficient to removal, as hereinbefore provided, of a chief of police, who, at the time of
indicate ability to perform the duties of the office.] appointment as a chief of police was a member of the department of
§ 15-35. [Duties and Powers.] Division of Streets. police, he or she shall, before such removal becomes effective, be
There shall be established within the department of public restored at his or her request to the rank and duty held at the time of
works, parks and streets a division of streets. appointment.
The [deputy] commissioner of public works, parks and streets Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are
[for streets] shall have the supervision and management of all the affairs inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the
of the division of streets. The [deputy] commissioner shall be charged provisions of this local law shall be controlling.
with and exercise the following powers and duties, to wit: The cleaning by Section 3. This local law shall take effect on July 1, 2003.
sweeping and/or flushing with water, including the control by either APPROVED AS TO FORM
removal or displacement of snow and ice accumulations thereon, of all Michael B. Risman
public streets, alleys, roadways and highways; the control, direction, Corporation Counsel
management and coordination, including the planning and designing, of NOTE: Matter in brackets [] to be deleted; matter unlined is new.
all programs for the removal, displacement, or prevention of snow and ice LAID ON THE TABLE.
accumulations or icy conditions on all public streets, alleys, roadways and AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
highways, which programs shall be filed with the common council by LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7.
November first of each year, and for any of the other activities of the NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6.
department. Such program should also include details related to street
cleaning and city-owned vacant lot maintenance. NO. 8
The [deputy] commissioner shall be responsible for the By: Mrs. LoTempio
removal for disposal of solid waste; the maintenance, regulation and CITY OF BUFFALO
control of vacant lots; the regulation and control of all solid waste LOCAL LAW NO. _ (2003)
collection, including the inspection of structures and premises where the INTRODUCTORY NO. 10 (2003)
same are stored in connection therewith, and the enforcement of A LOCAL LAW amending Article Fourteen of the Charter of the City of
applicable state laws and ordinances relating to the same or relating to Buffalo in relation to the number of deputy commissioners in the
any of the other activities of the department of [street sanitation] public Department of Fire
works, parks and streets; orderly administration of all applicable state and BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
local laws and ordinances regulating solid waste collection, recycling and CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
the maintenance of vacant lots in the city; add to or delete from list of Section 1. That Article Fourteen of the Charter of the City of
recyclable materials and establish rules and regulations regarding the Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows:
separation, preparation, collection, transport and disposal of recyclable § 14-A. Deputy Commissioner of Fire.
materials in accordance with state and local law and ordinances. There shall be [three] two deputy commissioners of fire in the
exempt class of the civil service, with power to act generally for and in
place of the commissioner of fire, who shall be appointed and removed at FINE CLASS C
the pleasure of the commissioner of fire and shall perform such other and $52.50 $52.50 $52.50 $157.50
additional duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to them by the Drinking in an unlicensed public place or vehicle in a public place, § 69-3
commissioner of fire. On the removal, as hereinbefore provided, of a Go-go girls (class 16), § 75-5
deputy commissioner of fire, who, at the time of appointment as a deputy Roller rinks (class 13), § 75-5
commissioner of fire was a member of the department of fire, he or she Shuffleboards, § 75-5
shall, before such removal becomes effective, be restored at his or her Music, §75-13
request to the rank and duty held at the time of appointment. Certificate of inspection, § 75-14B
Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are Coin-controlled devices, § 75-18B3
inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the Arcades, § 75-18B(2)
provisions of this local law shall be controlling. Bakers and -confectioners, § 88-2
Section 3. This local law shall take effect on July 1, 2003. Billiards, §92-1
APPROVED AS TO FORM Bowling alley, § 92-1
Michael B. Risman Building number not displayed or displayed improperly, § 109-6
Corporation Counsel [Landscape and snow removal, license required, § 144-16]
NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter under-lined is new. Dance hall, § 150-2A
LAID ON THE TABLE. [Dancing (hotel/restaurant), § 150-2C]
AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, [Flammable liquids, license required for storage, sale, handling, use or
LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7. transport, § 186-1
NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6. [Repair, service, storage garages, license required, § 186-13C]
Butcher, § 193-22
NO. 9 Cooked meat, § 193-22
By: Mrs. LoTempio Fish, meat, poultry, § 193-22
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Garbage not properly stored, §216-8
CHAPTER 137- CODE ENFORCEMENT Garbage on street more than 8 hours ahead of collection § 216-14
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby Leaving city-provided receptacle or tote in the street, curbline or public
ordain as follows: place after 12 hours after time of weekly public collection, § 216-14
That Section 137-7 of Chapter 137 of the Code of the City of Placing more than two pieces of bulk solid waste or trash for a weekly
Buffalo be amended to read as follows: public collection, § 216-15
Initial Additional Maximum Property within city-provided receptacle or tote with overflowing solid
Fine Penalty Penalty Total waste or additional bags or containers of solid waste, §216-15
FINE CLASS A Failure to use city-provided receptacle or tote or improperly identified solid
$10.50 $10.50 $10.50 $31.50 waste collector's receptacle, § 216-15
[Sidewalks not cleaned of snow and ice, Chapter 413, Streets and Placing construction/demolition debris or fill in city-provided receptacle or
Sidewalks, Article VIII, tote for public collection, § 216-15
Snow and Ice Removal, § 413-50] Placing commercial user's solid waste for public collection where user
Initial Additional Maximum has no contract with the city, § 216-15
Fine Penalty Penalty Total Use of illegal containers garbage; garbage not properly enclosed, §216-15
FINE CLASS B Improper usage of city-provided receptacle or tote, § 216-15
$30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $90.00 Secondhand dealers, 254-2A.
[Drinking in an unlicensed public place or vehicle in a public place, § Flea market, ~ 254-2B
69-31 [Laundries and clothes cleaners, license required, § 259-2]
[Go-go girls (class 16), § 75-5] [Licenses and permits, § 263-23]
[Roller rinks (class 13), § 75-5] Pet shop, § 263-24A
[Shuffleboards, § 75-5] Lodging house, §- 269-3
[Music, § 75-13] [First excessive noise violation, § 293-7]
[Certificate of inspection, § 75-14B] Peddler, § 316-1
[Coin-controlled devices, § 75-18B] No license to solicit, §316-27
[Arcades, § 75-18B(2)] [Restaurant, § 370-2]
[Bakers and confectioners, § 88-2] Temporary stand, §3 70-2
[Billiards, § 92-1] Signs, permit required; exceptions, §387-8
[Bowling alley, § 92-1 [Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article I, General Provisions, §§
[Building number not displayed or displayed improperly, § 109-6] 413-1, 413-2, 413-3, 4135, 413-7, 413-8, 413-10, 413-11 and 413-12]
[Dance hall, § 150-2A] [Deposits on streets or public places prohibited, § 413-4)
[Butcher, § 193-22] [Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article II, Openings and Curb Cuts,
[Cooked meat, § 193-22] §§ 413-14, 413-16, 413-17, 413-19, 413-21, 413-22, 413-23, 413-24 and
[Fish, meat, poultry, § 193-22] 413-25]
[Garbage not properly stored, § 216-8] [Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article V, Use and Closing of
[Garbage on street more than 8 hours ahead of collection, § 216-14] Streets, §§ 413-33, 413-34, 413-36, 413-38 and 413-40]
[Leaving city-provided receptacle or tote in the street, curbline or public [Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article VI, Vehicle Size and Weight
place after 12 hours after time of weekly public collection, § 216-14] Limits, § 413-42]
[Placing more than two pieces of bulk solid waste or trash for a weekly [Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article VII, Construction and
public collection, § 216-151 Maintenance of Sidewalks,
[Property within city-provided receptacle or tote with overflowing solid §§ 413-43, 413-44, 413-45, 413-46, 413-47, 413-48 and 413-49]
waste or additional bags or containers of solid waste, § 216-15] [Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article IX, Sidewalk Uses, §§
[Failure to use city-provided receptacle or tote or improperly identified 413-53, 413-54, 413-55, 413-56, 413-57, 413-58 and 413-59.1]
solid waste collector's receptacle, § 216-15] Sidewalks not cleaned of snow and ice, Chapter 413, Streets and
[Placing construction/demolition debris or fill in city-provided receptacle or Sidewalks, Article VIH, Snow and Ice Removal, [second] first violation, §
tote for public collection, § 216-15] 413-50
[Placing commercial user's solid waste for public collection where user Taxicab and livery, driver's license required, §437-9
has no contract with the city, § 216-15] Unlicensed tow truck, § 454-2
[Use of illegal containers or garbage; garbage not properly enclosed, § Unmarked tow truck or improperly displayed tow truck, §454-5
216-15] Exhibitor, § 463-7B
[Secondhand dealers, § 254-2A] Vending machines, §483-2
[Flea market, § 254-2B] [Storage of motor vehicles, § 511-93]
[Pet shop, § 263-24A] [Screening, setback, surfacing, lighting and access requirements, §
[Lodging house, § 269-3] 511-97B and C]
[Peddler, § 316-1] Signs, use permit required, § 5 11 -100
[No license to solicit, § 316-27] Maintenance of open areas, Chapter 3, Section 302.5
[Maintenance of open areas, § 341-6E and F] Storage of junk vehicles, equipment in open areas, Chapter 3, Section
[Garbage and refuse, § 341-9A and B] 302.8
[Refrigerator or similar container, dismantling required; § 365-1] Garbage and refuse, accumulation, Chapter 3, Section 305.1
[Temporary stand, § 370-2] Rubbish, improper disposal, Chapter 3, Sections 305.2, 305.3
[Signs, permit required; exceptions, § 387-8] Refrigerator or similar container, dismantling required, Chapter 3, Section
[Sidewalks not cleaned of snow and lee, Chapter 413, Streets and 305.2.2
[Sidewalks, Article VIH, Snow and Ice Removal, first violation, § 413-50] Infestation and rodent harborage, Chapter 3, Section 306.1
[Garbage and refuse, Part 1242.8, Physical Standards, State Uniform Initial Additional Maximum
Fire Prevention and Building Code] Fine Penalty Penalty Total
[Infestation, Part 1242.9, Physical Standards, State Uniform Fire FINE CLASS D
Prevention and Building Code] $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $225.00
[Taxicab and livery, driver's license required, § 437-9] Repair work in excess of $750 without a permit, § 103-2
[Unmarked tow truck or improperly displayed tow truck, § 454-5] Landscape and snow removal, license required, § 144-1
[Exhibitor, § 463-7B] Dancing (hotel/restaurant), §150-2C
[Vending machines, § 483-2] Flammable liquids, license required for storage, sale, handling, use or
Initial Additional Maximum transport, § 186-1
Fine Penalty Penalty Total Repair, service, storage garages, license required, §186-13C
216 11.-
[Placing more than the authorized weight in city-provided receptacle or Fixed Cost [$81.63] $91.72
tote, § 216-15] plus;
Laundries and clothes cleaners, license required, §259-2 Variable Cost
Welding and cutting operations, §263-22 35 gallon tote [$19,71] $20.45
Work commenced without a license or permit, ~ 263-23 65 gallon tote [$32,681 $33.90
First excessive noise violation, § 293-7 95 gallon tote [$38,23] $39.64
[Second excessive noise violation, § 293-7] It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,
[Parking lots, § 307-17] that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
Domestic Animals and Pets, cloven-footed or hoofed prohibited, small APPROVED AS TO FORM
animals causing nuisance, § 341-10 Michael B. Risman
Restaurant, § 370-2 Corporation Counsel
Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article 1, General Provisions, § NOTE: Matter underlined is new.
413-_1 413-2, 413-3, 413-S, 413-7, 413-8, 413-10, 413-11 and 413-12 Matter in brackets to be deleted.
Deposits on Streets or public places prohibited, § 413-4 PASSED.
Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article H, Openings and Curb Cuts, AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
§§ 413-14, 413-16, 413-17, 413-19, 413-21, 413-22, 413-23, 413-24 and LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7.
413-25 NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6.
Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article V, Use and Closing of
Streets, § 413-33, 413-34, 413-36, 413-38 and 413-40 NO. 11
Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article VI, Vehicle Size and Weight By: Mrs. LoTempio
Limits, § 413-42 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article VII Construction and CHAPTER 235 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTES
Maintenance of Sidewalks, §~ 413-43, 413-44, 413-45, 413-46, 413-47, The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows:
413-48 and 413-49 That Chapter 235 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Article IX, Sidewalk Uses, §~ amended to read as follows:
413-53, 413-54, 413-55, 413-56, 413-57, 413-58 and 413-59.1 § 235-20. Penalties for offenses.
[Overflowing dumpsters, littered dumpster areas, uncovered dumpsters, A. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions
§§ 413-4 and 413-37] of this Article shall be subject to a fine or penalty as follows:
Sidewalks not cleaned of snow and ice, Chapter 413, Streets and (1) Any person, firm or corporation transporting between four (4) and ten
Sidewalks. Article VIII, Snow and Ice Removal, second violation, § 413-50 (10) waste tires within the City of Buffalo without a local transporter permit
[Taxicabs and liveries, license required on motor vehicles, § 437-4] shall be punishable by a Class [C] D fine in the amount of [Fifty-two
Unlicensed tow truck, § 454-2 dollars and Fifty cents ($52.50)] Seventy
Storage of unlicensed/unregistered motor vehicles, §511-93 five dollars ($75.00.
Parking area screening, setback, surfacing, lighting and access (2) Any person, firm or corporation transporting between eleven (11) and
requirements, -§ 511-97 twenty-five (25 waste tires within the City of Buffalo without a local
Initial Additional Maximum transporter permit shall be punishable by a Class [E] F fine in the amount
Fine Penalty Penalty Total of One Hundred and [Five] Fifty dollars
FINE CLASS E [($105.00)] ($150.00).
$105.00 $105.00 $105.00 $315.00 (3) Any person, firm or corporation transporting between twenty-six (26)
Placing more than the authorized weight in city-provided receptacle or and fifty (50) waste tires within the City of Buffalo without a local
tote, -§ 216-15 transporter permit shall be punishable by a Class [F] G fine in the amount
Second excessive noise violation, § 293-7 of [One Hundred and Fifty dollars ($150.00)] Two Hundred dollars
[Third and subsequent excessive noise violations, § 293-7] ($200.00).
Parking lots, §307-17 (4) Any person, firm or corporation transporting more than fifty (50) waste
[Failure to cut overgrown vegetation, § 341-1] tires within the City of Buffalo without a local transporter permit shall be
Overflowing dumpsters, littered dumpster areas, uncovered dumpsters, punishable by a Class I fine in the amount of One Thousand and Five
§413-4 and 413-37 Hundred dollars ($1,500) or by imprisonment for
[Sidewalks not cleaned of snow and ice, Chapter 413, Streets and not more than fifteen (15) days, or both such fine and imprisonment, for
Sidewalks, Article VIII, Snow and Ice Removal, third and subsequent each offense.
violations, § 413-50] B. The penalties provided under the Article shall be in addition to those
[Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Sidewalk cafes, § 413-59] penalties within Chapter 216, §216-11.
Taxicabs-and-liveries, license required on motor vehicles §437-4 It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,
[Telephone facilities, § 441 -1] that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
Initial Additional Maximum Approved as to Form
Fine Penalty Total Michael B. Risman
FINE CLASS F Corporation Counsel
$150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $450.00 NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
Third and subsequent excessive noise violations, §293-7 PASSED.
Sidewalks not cleaned of snow and ice, Chapter 413, Streets and AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
Sidewalks, Article VIII, Snow and Ice Removal, third and subsequent LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7.
violations, § 413-50 NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6.
Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks, Sidewalk cafes, § 413-59
Failure to cut overgrown vegetation, § 341-1 NO. 12
Telephone facilities, §441-1 By: Mrs. LoTernpio
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter, ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. CHAPTER 263 - LICENSES
APPROVED AS TO FORM The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby
Michael B. Risen ordain as follows:
Corporation Counsel That Section 263-14(A) of Chapter 263 of the Code of the City
NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter underlined is new. of Buffalo be amended to read as follows:
PASSED. § 263-14. Fireworks.
AYES-13. NOES-0. A. Permits required for public display of fireworks. All permits where a
public display of fireworks shall be issued by the municipality to religious
NO. 10 or civic organizations, fair associations,
By: Mrs. LoTempio amusement parks or organizations of individuals authorized to be issued
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT by Subdivision 2 of §405.00 of the Penal Law shall be issued by the
CHAPTER 175 - FEES [Director of Housing and Inspections]
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services of the City of Buffalo.
ordain as follows: No such permits for a public display of fireworks shall be issued by the
That Chapter 216 of Chapter 175, Fees, of the Code of the City [Director of Housing and Inspections] Commissioner of Permit and
of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: Inspection Services of the City of Buffalo without the written
§ 216-55, residential user fees permission or approval of the Commissioner of Police and Commissioner
Annual Fee of Fire and the filing with the [Director of Housing and Inspections]
Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services
Fixed Cost [$81.631 $91.72 of a bond or a liability policy as required under Subdivision 4 of § 405.00
plus; of the Penal Law. A fee as provided in Chapter 175, Fees, shall be
Variable Cost charged by the [Director of Housing and
35 gallon tote [$19.71] $20.45 Inspections] Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services for issuing
65 gallon tote [$32.68] $33.90 any such permit. The above-mentioned bond or liability policy shall be
95 gallon tote [$38.23} $39.64 approved as to form by the Corporation Counsel and as to sufficiency by
residential vacant lot $9.86 the Comptroller of the City of Buffalo. The permit shall indicate the period
Late charge, per quarter $5.75 during which such public displays shall last. Failure to obtain a permit
§ 216-56, commercial user fees. The minimum rate the Commissioner pursuant to this section shall constitute a violation of this section and shall
may charge covering the cost of collection shall be fixed cost plus variable be punishable by a Class [C] D fine in
cost.
Annual Fee
other emergency situation, provided that such person had a reasonable opportunity to
the amount of [Fifty-two dollars and Fifty cents] Seventy-five dollars. This AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
shall be in addition to any other penalty provided in the Code of the City of LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7.
Buffalo or in any other law. NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. NO. 15
APPROVED AS TO FORM By: Mrs. LoTempio
Michael B. Risman ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Corporation Counsel CHAPTER 341 - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter underlined is new. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain
PASSED. as follows:
AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, That Section 341 -1 of Chapter 341 of the Code of the City of
LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7. Buffalo be amended to read as follows:
NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6. § 341 - 1. Duty of owner or occupant.
It shall be the duty of every owner, occupant or person having
NO. 13 charge of lands within the city to cut down or cause to be cut down all
By: Mrs. LoTempio overgrown weeds, grass, brush and other vegetation and to remove or
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT cause to be removed all garbage and tree limbs or other debris on said
CHAPTER 309 - PARKS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES land each and every year between May 1 and June 1 and so often
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain thereafter as necessary to maintain such land in a sanitary and orderly
as follows: condition
That Section 309-25 of Chapter 309 of the Code of the City of Failure to comply with this section shall constitute a violation of
Buffalo be amended to read as follows: this section and shall be punishable by a Class [E] F fine in the amount of
§ 309-25. Hours. [$105.00] $150.00. This shall be in addition to any other penalty provided
A. The parks, playgrounds and public school grounds shall be closed in the Code of the City of Buffalo or in any other law.
each night between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and sunrise the following It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,
morning, unless otherwise ordered by the Commissioner of Parks, and no that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
person shall lounge about or remain in any of the parks, APPROVED AS TO FORM
playgrounds and public school grounds during the hours when so closed. Michael B. Risman
This prohibition shall not apply to LaSalle Park, Broderick Park, the foot of Corporation Counsel
Ontario Street and the foot of Hertel NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter unlined is new.
Avenue, which shall remain open twenty-four (24) hours a day for fishing AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
purposes. LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7.
B. Failure to comply with this section shall constitute a violation of this NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6
section and shall be punishable by a Class [B] C fine in the amount of
[Thirty dollars] Fifty-two dollars and fifty cents ($52.50). This shall be in NO. 16
addition to any other penalty provided in the Code of the City of Buffalo or By: Mrs. LoTempio
in any other law. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter, CHAPTER 345 - PUBLIC SAFETY, OBSTRUCTION OF
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows:
APPROVED AS TO FORM That Section 345-1 of Chapter 345 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
Michael B. Risman amended to read as follows:
Corporation Counsel § 345-1. Interference with personnel and equipment prohibited.
NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter underlined is new. A. No person shall interfere with or obstruct any member of the Fire
PASSED. Department in the discharge of his duty, nor shall any person drive upon
AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, any hose or other apparatus belonging to the Fire Department
LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7. or against any ropes or other guards placed across any street or
NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6. passageway during any fire or injure or remove the same.
B. No person shall stand within one hundred (100) feet of any burning
NO. 14 building, vehicle or other object or area where a fire exists after the arrival
By: Mrs. LoTempio of authorized fire fighters, provided that such person had a reasonable
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT opportunity to remove himself from the prohibited area.
CHAPTER 309 - PARKS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES C. No person shall stand within twenty-five (25) feet of any fire apparatus
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby of any nature whatsoever being employed by authorized fire fighters while
ordain as follows: said apparatus is at the scene of a fire or
That Section 309-14 of Chapter 309 of the Code of the City of remove himself from the prohibited area.
Buffalo be amended to read as follows: D. Failure to comply with this section shall constitute a violation of this
§ 309-14. Dumping and depositing of materials. section and shall be punishable by a Class [B] C fine in the amount of
A. No person shall deposit, dump, throw or place any earth, rubbish, dust, [$30] $52.50. This shall be in addition to any other penalty provided in the
manure, paper, garbage, or other refuse matter or any sand, stone, Code of the City of Buffalo or in any other law.
lumber or material of any kind in or upon any part of the It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,
water or grounds of any park or park approach, except ashes, garbage that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
and rubbish, which may be placed at the curb or margin of the driveway APPROVED AS TO FORM
on any park approach upon the days designated by the Michael B. Risman
Commissioner of [Street Sanitation] Public Works, Parks and Streets for Corporation Counsel
collection from the premises in front of which the same are placed, NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter under-lined is new.
without a permit from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
and Streets [in the case of park approaches or with a permit from the LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7.
Commissioner of Parks in the case of any park property], and all such NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON-6
permits if given for building purposes shall be granted to the
owner or occupant of the property to be built upon or to his authorized NO. 17
agent. Such permit shall be conditioned that such material shall be DISCHARGE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE-MAYOR’S BUDGET 2003-
properly guarded and a red light conspicuously displayed thereon between 2004
sunset and sunrise. No permanent damage shall be done to any (ITEM 1, CCP 5/1/03)
improvement on any park approach, and all temporary damage or Whereas: The above item is currently in the Committee of the Whole;
obstructions of any kind shall be made good or removed before the and
expiration of the time stated in such permit. Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that
B. No person shall throw, cast, lay, drop or discharge into or leave in the committee;
waters used for bathing or waters in a park or park approach or a storm Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
sewer or drain flowing into said waters a substance, That this Common Council does hereby discharge the Committee of the
metal, liquid or solid which may or shall result in the pollution of said Whole from further consideration of this item, and said item is now before
waters. the Council.
C. No person shall throw, cast, lay or deposit a bottle, a piece of crockery, Seconded by Mr. Coppola.
glass or glassware or any part thereof or metallic or other substance with ADOPTED
sharp edges or projections in any park or park NO. 18
approach. BUDGET AMENDMENTS
D. Failure to comply with this section shall constitute a violation of this Mrs. LoTempio made a motion to approve said amendments to the
section and shall be punishable by a Class [C] D fine in the amount of Mayor’s 2003-2004 Budget.
[$52.50] $75.00. This shall be in addition to any other penalty provided in Seconded by Mr. Fontana
the Code of the City of Buffalo or in any other law. (TEXT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN CITY CLERK’S OFFICE)
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3- 19 of the Charter, that the PASSED.
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
APPROVED AS TO FORM LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7.
Michael B. Risman NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter underlined is new. NO. 19
PASSED. 2003-2004 BUDGET, AS AMENDED
Mrs. LoTempio made a motion to approved the 2003-2004 Budget, as
amended.
Seconded by Mr. Fontana.
(TEXT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN CITY CLERK’S OFFICE)
PASSED
AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
LOTEMPIO, MARTINO-7.
NOES-DAVIS, FISHER, GRANT, GRAY, PITTS, THOMPSON
NO. 20
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:45 P.M., Mrs. LoTempio moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr.
Fontana.
ADOPTED.