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No. 11
COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
MAY 27, 2003
MAYOR
Hon. Anthony M. Masiello
ACTING COMPTROLLER
Andrew Sanfilippo
COMMON COUNCIL
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
James W. Pitts
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Richard A. Fontana
MAJORITY LEADER
Rosemarie Lo Tempio
COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Beverly Gray
Charlie A. Fisher III
Rosemarie LoTempio
DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS
MARC A. COPPOLA - DELAWARE
BRIAN C. DAVIS - ELLICOTT
DAVID A. FRANCZYK - FILLMORE
RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY
ANTOINE M. THOMPSON - MASTEN
DOMINIC BONIFACIO - NIAGARA
JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. - NORTH
MARY M. MARTINO - SOUTH
BETTY JEAN GRANT - UNIVERSITY
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Marc Coppola,
Chairman, Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr., Mary
Martino, Antoine Thompson-Members
CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Mary M. Martino, Chairman,
Marc A. Coppola, Brian C. Davis, Richard Fontana, Betty Jean
Grant-Members
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Antoine
Thompson, Interim Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr. Brian C.
Davis, Joseph Golombek Jr., Beverly Gray, Rosemarie
LoTempio-Members
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Betty Jean Grant, Chairman,
Marc Coppola, Brian C. Davis, Charley H. Fisher III, David A.
Franczyk, Mary Martino-Members.
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana,
Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr., Brian C. Davis, Joseph
Golombek Jr., Betty Jean Grant, Rosemarie LoTempio,
Members
RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman
Charley H. Fisher III, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Charley H. Fisher III,
Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr., Brian C. Davis, David A.
Franczyk, Beverly Gray, Antoine Thompson; Members
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W.
Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio, Betty
Jean Grant, Joseph Golombek Jr.; Members
BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio ,
Chairman, Richard Fontana, Mary M. Martino, James W. Pitts
ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James
W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio, Jr.,
Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr.
POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Dominic J.
Bonifacio Jr., Chairman, Brian C. Davis, Richard Fontana,
David A. Franczyk, Mary Martino, Charley Fisher III.
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
District Police Station. This item was tabled for nearly two
years.
COMMON COUNCIL On May 14, 2003, while filing a letter in support of the above
CITY HALL - BUFFALO item, we were surprised to learn that the tabled item was
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2003 received and filed by a vote of 11 -2 at your regular meeting on
AT 2:00 P.M. May 13, 2003.
As stated in our filed letter of April 10, 2003, since your
PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, Honorable Body voted to approve the B District Art in Public
and and Council Members Bonifacio, Coppola, Davis, Places Committee's selection, we believe that our original
Fisher, Fontana, Franczyk, Golombek Grant, Gray, request deserves similar support. Therefore, the Buffalo Arts
LoTempio, Martino, and Thompson - 13. Commission respectfully requests permission to contract with
above artist as previously requested. Funding is available in the
ABSENT - None. Department of Public Works, Streets and Parks capital
improvement accounts.
On a motion by Mrs. Grant, seconded by REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE
Mr.Thompson, the minutes of the stated meeting held on COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
May 13, 2003 were approved.
FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES
FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
No. 3
FROM THE BUFFALO ARTS COMMISSION Monthly report from the Division of Citizen Services –
(Mayor’s Help Line – April 2003)
No. 1 Attached is a monthly report for April 2003, of which most
Art in Public Places categories had seasonal increases, with the exceptions of tote
In 1999, Your Honorable Body adopted unanimously an request, recycle complaints, abandoned cars and adjudication.
ordinance amendment creating the Art in Public Places However, to have more perspective on April's increases; I've
Program and then approved the attached the April 2002 monthly report so that the Council can
(Chapter 409) APP Rules and
see that service calls are still down by 1/3 d over the same
on 2/22/00 (item #13). The citizens appointed to
Regulations
2002 reporting period.
the APP Committees were arts and
As always, I hope that this information is beneficial to the
architectural professionals as well a representatives of the
members.
city's cultural community who demonstrated knowledge of
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
public art and took care that the proper approach be taken with
these inaugural
FROM THE BOARD OF PARKING
Projects. You may recall that our process was based on
national models for art selection. Our intent was to develop
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Buffalo's public art projects consistent with national standards.
Results of Bid
There was a general Call for Work as well as ample
Owen B. Augspurger Addition
opportunity for individual artists to respond. Notice was
The City of Buffalo Board of Parking advertised for bidders
publicized in local papers, through the district Council offices
for the Owen P. Augspurger Addition on March 3, 2003. A
as well as on the Internet. public was held at
A Open House
public bid opening was held on May 6, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in
each police station to address questions about the projects.
the offices of the Board of Parking, 1801 City Hall the results
Following the submission of more than 30 entries for each
are as follows:
location, the APP Committees, including representatives of the
Contract No. 105 - Glazing and Metal Screening
police districts as well as participation by Council offices,
1 NEP Glass Co., Ltd.
carefully reviewed each proposal.
2291 Chapin Road $452,900 base bid
Your Honorable Body voted to approve the B District APP
Route 21 North 145,20 alt #8
Committee's selection in 2001. however, since then, the C
Canandaigua, NY 14424 $598,100
District APP Committee's selection has been tabled. At its last
2. CBO Glass $519,600 base bid
meeting (3/18/03), the Buffalo Arts Commission vote
162 Colgate Avenue 146,90 alt #8
unanimously to reaffirm its support for the Art in Public
Buffalo, NY 14220 $666,500
Places (APP) project for the C District police station,
3. Window Specialist $ 562,907 base bid
Guardian Angel, and the selection
188 Erie Street 122,812 alt #8
process that chose it.
Lancaster, NY 14086 $685,719
The APP Committees for both B & C Districts followed the
4. The R.E. Krug Corp. $ 540,000 base bid
same process as approved by Your Honorable Body. We
190 Oliver Street 164,00 alt #8
respectfully request Your Honorable Body reaffirm the
N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 $704,000
adopted process and approve the C District AP
At this time we recommend the following contract be awarded
Committee's selection of Guardian Angel. Your
to the lowest responsible bidder, at the following, listed bid:
Honorable Body will accomplish closure to a process that
Contract No. 105 - Glazing & Metal Screening
you established and endorsed.
NEP Glass Co., Ltd.
If the process is allowed to be compromised, the credibility of
2291 Chapin Road $452,900 base bid
future projects will be jeopardized. We have great concern as
Route 21 North 145,20 alt #8
to how such a jeopardized process will be viewed amongst art
Canandaigua, NY 14424 $598,100
professionals in other major art centers and communities and
The original total estimate for this contract was $696,764. Fund
here in Buffalo.
for this project are in the Parking Board's Bond Account
In addition to the process undertaken for the selection of art at
51019036 445100
C District, process that was adopted and approved by Your
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
Honorable Body, on-going efforts have been made to work with
That the above communication from the Chairman of the Board
the community to share information about the selection. To this
of Parking dated May 21, 2003, be received and filed; and
end, we attach correspondence from Dr. Muriel Howard
That the Chairman of the Board of Parking be, and he hereby is
President of Buffalo State College regarding the
Guardian
authorized to award a contract for the Owen B. Augspurger
project.
Angel
Addition, for Contract No. 105 - Glazing and Metal Screening to
It is expected that public art may solicit differing opinions.
NEP Glass Co., Ltd., the lowest responsible bidder, at a base
However, a public are project, like that
Guardian Angel,
bid of $452,900 and alt #8 at $145,200 for a total amount of
followed the same process as that undertake for the mural at B
$598,100. Funds for the project are available in the Parking
District, should be given every opportunity to proceed.
Board's Bond Account 51019036 445 100.
Thank you for your consideration. We welcome the opportunity
Passed.
to have an. further dialogue on this matter, as necessary, with
AYES - 12 - NOES - 1
Your Honorable Body.
AYES – Bonifacio, Coppola, Davis, Fisher, Fontana, Francyk,
RECEIVED AND FILED
Golombek, Grant, Gray, LoTempio, Martino and Thompson
NOES – Pitts
No. 2
Art in Public Places project for C District
No. 5
On May 23, 200 1, the Buffalo Arts Commission filed an item
Lease Agreement between the
with your Honorable Body requesting permission to contract
City of Buffalo and the North
with:
Buffalo Business Development
Kenneth Payne 116 College St. Buffalo, NY 14201
Assoc., Inc.
for an amount not to exceed $30,000 for all expenses related to
Pursuant to Item No. 12, CCP 7-21-1987 the Common Council
creating a sculpted work of art to be installed in the lobby of C
authorized an amendment to the lease agreement between the
City and the North Buffalo Business Development Association Council, per Item No. 11, C.C.P. 2/18/03. As a result the
Inc. transferring the below listed lots to the operation Rapp properties at 362, 366 & 368 Broadway were omitted from the
Program relieving the Association from the insurance passed Item No. 91, C.C.P. 3/4/03.
requirement, but still having the Association be responsible for This office is resubmitting the properties located at 362, 366 &
all other maintenance, electricity and snowplowing. 368 Broadway to Your Honorable Body for approval. As you are
At this time the North Buffalo Business Association Inc. aware the property was auctioned on January 30, 2003 and the
request that it be relieved from the responsibility of highest bidder was Taher W. Abdellatif of 191 Fareway Lane,
snowplowing and electricity and that it will continue to maintain Grand Island, New York 14072 in the amount of Seven
the following properties: Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00). The purchaser
1511 Hertel has deposited twenty percent of the bid price. The bid price is
1464 Hertel the amount to be received by the City. The buyer is required to
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE pay a ten percent buyer's premium to Cash Realty and Auction
CORPORATION COUNSEL The property at 362 Broadway consists of 3-story brick
(detached) row type retail building with upper apartments, the
FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING property at 366 Broadway is a vacant lot 25' x 100' and lastly
368 Broadway consists of a 3 story concrete block (detached)
No. 6 row type retail building with upper office/apartment. The
Abandonment and Sale property at 362 Broadway was acquired by the City through tax
Scatchard Place, Along Property foreclosure In-Rem No. 35, Serial No. 366 of 10/22/01, 366
Lines of 136 & 142 Peabody Broadway was acquired through tax foreclosure In Rem No. 36,
Approximately 50' x 107' Serial No. 472 of 10/28/02 and 368 Broadway was acquired
Item #114, C.C.P. 12/26/01 through tax foreclosure In Rem No. 31, Serial No. 26 of
Item # 37, C.C.P. 9/18/01 11/13/97. The purchaser intends to acquire and rehabilitate the
Item #128, C.C.P. 9/4/01 property at 362 Broadway, rent out the storefront and convert
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has the second floor to office space and leave the third floor as
received a request to purchase Scatchard Place from Mr. Peter storage space. The property at 366 Broadway he intends to use
Battaglia, 631 Bullis Road, Elma, New York 14059. Mr. for off-street parking for his tenants at 362 & 368 Broadway.
Battaglia owns Battaglia Demolition, Inc., a recycling facility at The property at 368 Broadway he intends to rent the first floor
1037-1055 Seneca Street, and adjoining vacant lots at 142 and as a storefront and covert the second and third floors to office
136 Peabody Street. Scatchard Place is situated directly space. He has submitted his list of repairs including cost
between 142 and 136 Peabody Street. Mr. Battaglia intends to estimates and proof of financing. Mr. Abdellatif intends to
widen the Scatchard Place entrance, which leads to his spend a total of $52,000.00 of improvements to 362 & 368
recycling facility. Broadway and improve 362 Broadway with a paved parking lot.
The Buffalo Sewer Authority has no objections to the The Collections Office has indicated that he has no
abandonment and sale of Scatchard Place. The Department of outstanding debt and the Inspections Office has indicated that
Public Works recommends the following conditions: he has no outstanding violations.
1. All construction costs are at the expense of Battaglia I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the bid
Demolition, Inc. of Taher W. Abdellatif in the amount of Seven Thousand Five
2. Construction of a 28 foot wide driveway consisting of two Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) for the properties located at 362,
(2) 13 foot driving lanes and two (2) - F curb offsets 366 & 368 Broadway. No search or survey will be provided by
3. Site plan of proposed improvements must be submitted, for the City. I am further recommending that the Corporation
approval by the Department of Public Works, Parks and Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of
Streets title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
4. Relocation of wood pole at southwest radius Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
The Division of Permit- and Inspection Services and the That the offer of Taber W Abdellatif in the amount of seven
Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are thousand five hundred dollars ( $7,500.00) for the purchase of
no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City 362, 266 and 368 Broadway be and hereby is accepted, and
of Buffalo by the purchaser. That the Corporation Counsel is hereby authorized to prepare
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by the necessary documents for the transfer of them and that the
Jeffrey Hennard of GAR Associates, Inc., 2399 Sweet Home Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
Road, Amherst, New York. He has estimated the value of the PASSED
subject property to be two thousand six hundred dollars AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
($2,600), fifty cents (.50) per square foot.
The Appraisal Review Board met and recommended the sales NO. 8
price of two thousand six hundred dollars ($2,600), fifty cents Request for Approval of Lease Between Buffalo Urban
(.50) per square foot, for the subject property. Renewal Agency and Graphic Control 450 Exchange
The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Peter Battaglia has Street - Parking Lot
agreed to the conditions and is prepared to pay two thousand The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency has approved a
six hundred dollars ($2,600), for the subject property. He has Lease between BURA and the Graphic Control Company to
also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, lease a parking lot located at 450 Exchange Street. Graphic
recording fees and cost of the legal description. Control owns a building at 400 Exchange Street this parking lot
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the is adjacent to their building. The parking lot is used for their
abandonment and sale of the subject property in accordance employees.
with Article 27, Section 513 & 514 of the City Charter. I am The Lease Term is for 5 years with a rental of S 15,00.00 per
further recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the month and there is a 5 year option with a rental of $2,000.00
sale of Scatchard Place to Battaglia Demolition, Inc. with the per month.
conditions stated and for the amount of two thousand six Graphic has invested a million dollars into the parcel
hundred dollars ($2,600). 1 am further recommending that the completing the parking lot. When they originally ]eased the
Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the parcel it was a grass area. Graphic will also be paying taxes on
transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the the parcel.
same. The Agency has determined that the proposed Land Use
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Agreement negotiated by the Agency and the Tenant is
satisfactory.
No. 7 Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of
Report of Auction Article 15A of the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary
362 Broadway - 3 Story Brick Bldg. Row Type Retail with for Your Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing, and
Upper Apartments to direct the publication of a notice of said hearing. In the
Lot Size: 25' x 100' interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is
Assessed Valuation: Land: $ 1,900 willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare
Total: $ 16,600 a Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your
366 Broadway-Vacant Lot action.
Lot Size.- 25' x 100 Forwarded herewith are the following
Assessed Value: Land: $ 900 documents:
368 Broadway - 3 Story Concrete Bldg. Row Type Retail 1 . Resolution Setting Public Hearing
with 2. Notice of Public Hearing
Upper Office/Apartment 3. Resolution approving proposed Land
Lot Size 83'x114' Use Agreement
Assessed Value: Land: $ 6,000 4. Proposed Land Use Agreement
Total:$24,000 After the Public Hearing is held, Your Honorable Body may
Item No. 91, C.C.P. 3/4/03 adopt a Resolution authorizing the Lease of Land to Graphic
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate Controls.
submitted the results of our public auction to the Common
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
DEVELOPMENT
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NO. 9 Results of Negotiations
Response - D. DeBoth Purchase 1938 Niagara 192 Best, 377' E Michigan
(a.k.a. 1932 Niagara Former Jubliee Center) Vacant Lot: 40' x 135'
Item No. 54, C.C.P. 4/29/03 Assessed Valuation: 2,300.
The above referenced item is a request by Mr. D. DeBoth for The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
information regarding the process to acquire 1938 Niagara received a request to purchase 192 Best Street from Mr.
Street (a.k.a. 1932 Niagara former Jubliee Center). James Kennedy,
This office forwarded a letter to Mr. DeBoth on May 7, 2003 190 Best Street, Buffalo, New York 14209. Mr. Kennedy owns
informing him that Your Honorable Body approved a one year and resides at 190 Best Street, which is adjoining to 192 Best
lease between the City of Buffalo and Endless Enterprises Street. He intends to use the subject property for additional
d/b/a Gothic City for the above mentioned property. Mr. DeBoth yard space.
was also informed that the lessee has an option to acquire the The Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the
property for it's fair market value during the term of the lease. Division of Collections have no objections to the. sale. There
The fair market value will be determined by an independent are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the
appraisal of the property. City of Buffalo by the purchaser.
The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
residential vacant lot properties in the suh7ect area. Sales
prices range from twenty-five cents (.23) to seventy-five cent-s
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(,75), per square foot.
Rescind Auction Sale and Forfeit Deposit
The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Kennedy has
127 Holden
agreed and is prepared to pay one thousand six hundred
Item No. 91, C.C.P. 3/4/03
dollars ($1,600), thirty cents (.30) per square foot, for 1- lie
In the above referenced item Your Honorable Body
subject property. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the
authorized the sale of 127Holden to Mr. David Foster of 627
transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description.
Northampton, Buffalo, New York 14211. Mr. Foster was the
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale
highest bidder in the amount of Two Thousand Two Hundred
of 192 Best Street to Mr. James Kennedy in the amount of one
Fifty Dollars ($2,250.00), plus a 10% buyer's premium for a
thousand six hundred dollars ($1,6CO). I am further
total of Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars
recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the
($2,475.00).
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor
Mr. Foster was notified on February 3, 2003 that in order to
be authorized to execute the same.
complete the terms of sale he must submit detailed estimates
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of cost to repair and/or renovate and proof of financial ability to
complete the purchase, repairs or renovations. On April 11,
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2003 a final notice was mailed giving him until May 12, 2003 to
Results of Negotiations
submit the required documents. This office spoke to Mr. Foster
221 Linwood, 99.60' S Bryant
on May 12, 2003 and was informed that he no longer was
Vacant Lot: 100' x 238' with
interested in acquiring the property at 127 Holden.
an Irregular Piece in the Rear
Therefore, we are recommending that the Common Council
Assessed Valuation: $23,800
approves to rescind the sale of 127 Holden, return the property
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
to our inventory for resale and that the bidder forfeits his
received a request to purchase 221 Linwood Avenue from Mr.
deposit in the amount Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00).
William H. Gurney for 934 Niagara Falls Boulevard, LLC, 144
Mr. LoTempio Moved:
Middlesex Road, Buffalo, New York 14216. Mr. Gurney owns
That the communication from the Department of Strategic
an office space building at 217 Linwood Avenue, which is
Planning, dated May 14, 2003, be received and filed; and
adjoining to 221 Linwood. He intends to use the subject
That the Interim Executive Director of Strategic Planning be,
property for additional green space and parking in the rear.
and he hereby is authorized to rescind the sale of 127 Holden
The Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the
to David Foster of 627 Northampton and return the property to
Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are
the City of Buffalo for resale.
no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City
Passed
of Buffalo by the purchaser.
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The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar
commercial vacant lot properties in the subject area. Sales
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prices range from one dollar ($1.00) to two dollars ($2.00), per
Rescind Auction Sale and Forfeit Deposit
square foot.
56 Peck and 120 Welker
The Appraisal Review Board recommends the sale price of
Item No. 91, C.C.P. 3/4/03
twenty three thousand eight hundred dollars ($23,800), one
In the above referenced item Your Honorable Body
dollar per square foot.
authorized the sale of 56 Peck and 120 Welker to Judith
The results of our negotiations are that Mr. William H. Gurney
Douglas of 14 Oakridge, Williamsville, New York. Ms. Douglas
has agreed and is prepared to pay twenty three thousand eight
was the highest bidder for 56 Peck in the amount of Two
hundred dollars ($23,800), one dollar ($1.00) per square foot,
Thousand Dollars ($2,300.00), plus a 10%
Three Hundred
for the subject property. He has also agreed to pay for the cost
buyer's premium for a total of Two Thousand Five Hundred
of the transfer tax recording fees and cost of the legal
Thirty Dollars ($2,530.00). She was also the highest bidder in
description.
the amount of Four Hundred Dollars for the property at 120
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale
a 10% buyer's premium for a total of Four
Welker, plus
of 221 Linwood Avenue to 934 Niagara Falls Boulevard, LLC in
Hundred Forty Dollars.
the amount of twenty three thousand eight hundred dollars
Ms. Douglas was notified on April 8, 2003 that this office was
($23,800). 1 am further recommending that the Corporation
ready to close. A second notice was mailed on May 1, 2003
Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of
notifying the prospective purchasers that they had until May 12,
title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
2003 to schedule the closing or the sale would be rescinding
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and their deposits forfeited. This office spoke to Ms. Douglas
on May 12, 2003 and was informed that she no longer was
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interested in acquiring said properties.
Results of Negotiations
Therefore, we are recommending that the Common Council
1079 Smith, 301.08, S Broadway
approves to rescind the sale of 56 Peck and 120 Welker, return
Vacant Lot: 30' x 108'
the properties to our inventory for resale and that the bidder
Assessed Valuation: 1,500.
forfeits her deposits in the amount Six Hundred Dollars ($500
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
for 56 Peck and $100 for 120 Welker. Ten percent of the
received a request to purchase 1079 Smith Street from Ms.
deposit will remain with the Auctioneer for the buyer's premium
Grady G. Tate, 1073 Smith Street, Buffalo, New York i421-2.
and the remaining balance will be deposited in the City's
Ms. Tate owns a one family home at 1073 Smith and a vacant
General Fund - Sale of In-Rem Property.
lot at 1077 Smith, which are adjoining to 1079 Smith. She
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
intends to use the subject property for additional yard space.
That the communication from the Department of Strategic
The Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the
Planning, dated May 14, 2003, be received and filed; and
Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are
That the Interim Executive Director of Strategic Planning be,
no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City
and he hereby is authorized to rescind the sales of 56 Peck
of Buffalo by the purchaser.
and 120 Welker to Judith Douglas of 14 Oakridge,
The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar
Williamsville, and return the property to the City of Buffalo for
residential vacant lot properties in the subject area. Sales
resale.
prices range from twenty cents (.20) to fifty cents (.50), per
Passed
square foot.
The results of our negotiations are that Ms. Tate has agreed FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS PARKS
and is prepared to pay one thousand dollars ($1,000), thirty AND STREETS
cents (.30) per square foot, for the subject property. She has
also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax, recording NO. 19
fees and cost of the legal description. Notification Serial #9644
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale Install No Parking
of 1079 Smith Street to Ms. Glady G. Tate in the amount of one on West Chippewa Street, north and south side
thousand dollars ($1,000). 1 am further recommending that the between Main Street
Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the and Delaware Avenue
transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the NO PARKING - REPEAL
same. In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
NO. 15 amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days
10 Locust Street (City Owned-vacant lot, 25' x 100') after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the
The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the agenda as an item business.
city-owned vacant lot at I 10 Locust Street, Buffalo, New York That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
14204, parcel is 25'x 100'in dimension; and it has been Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
determined that this parcel is inappropriate for either the therefrom the following: NO PARKING
construction of new housing or needed for public purposes. PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY
Ms. Angela Middlebrooks, residing at 114 Locust Street, West Chippewa Street, north and south side
Buffalo, New York 14204, indicated that she will clean, improve between Main Street
and maintain the lot in the event title to the property is obtained and Delaware Avenue
under the Urban Homestead Program. PROHIBITED PERIOD
The Division of Permits and Inspections and the Division of 7:00pm to 5:00Am
Collections have been contacted. There are no property code Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the This action is being taken at the request of the Buffalo Police
homesteader Department.
We, therefore, recommend the city-owned vacant lot be Notification Serial #9645
designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred to Ms. Install No Standing
Angela Middlebrooks, on the condition the property is cleaned on Hertel Avenue, north side
and improved within (6) months and maintained in a sanitary between Deer Street and a point 160 feet east therefrom
manner. NO STANDING - INSTALL
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
DEVELOPMENT of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
NO. 16 repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
110 Locust Street (City Owned-vacant lot, 25' x 100') Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the business.
city-owned vacant lot at I 10 Locust Street, Buffalo New York That part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
14204, parcel is 25x 100' in dimension; and it has been Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
determined that this parcel is inappropriate for either the thereto the following: NO STANDING
construction of new housing or needed for public purposes. PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY
Ms. Angela Middlebrooks, residing at 114 Locust Street, Hertel Avenue, north side between Deer Street and a point 160
Buffalo, New York 14204, indicated that she will clean, improve feet east there from
and maintain the lot in the event title to the property is obtained PROHIBITED PERIOD
under the Urban At all times
Homestead Program. This action is being taken at the request of the Buffalo Police
The Division of Permits and Inspections and the Division of Department for the purposes of safety and visibility.
Collections have been contacted. There are no property code 9644 RECEIVED AND FILED
violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the 9645 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend the city-owned vacant lot be No. 20
designated as a Homestead Property and b transferred to Ms. Report of Bids
Angela MiddIebrooks, on the condition the property is cleaned Buffalo City Hall, Phase I
and improved within (6 months and maintained in a sanitary Main Entrance Steps, Walls &
manner. Site Renovations (Job 0282)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY I advertised for on April 23, 2003 and received the following
DEVELPMENT sealed formal proposals for Buffalo City Hall, Phase 1, Main
Entrance Steps, Walls & Site Renovations, Job 0282, which
FROM THE COMPTROLLER were publicly opened and read on May 7, 2003.
Goergen-Mackwirth Co.
NO. 17 $34,990.00
Certificate of Appointment 765 Hertel, Buffalo, NY
Appointment Effective: May 12, 2003 In the Department of: Allgaier Construction
Audit and Control Division of: Audit to the Position of: $42,500.00
Associate Account Clerk 4790 Thompson, Clarence, NY
Permanent Appointment Intermediate at the: Starting Salary of: The Peyton Barlow Co.
Joanne Milioto 102 Richmond Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 $46,900.00
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEEE ON CIVIL SERVICE 360 Delaware, Buffalo, NY
BRD, Inc.
FROM THE COMMISSIONFR OF ASSESSMENT AND $59,770.00
TAXATION 82 Pearl, Buffalo, NY
The Hadala Corp.
NO. 18 $79,900.00
Property Tax Incentive for 325 Grote, Buffalo, NY
Owner Occupied Residential Housing Nichter Associates
Item #113, C.C.P. 05/13/03 $88,000.00
This is in response to Councilmember Mary Martino's 3435 Harlem, Cheektowaga, NY
resolution to provide a property tax credit equal to the user fee I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
for owner occupied residential housing. statement of all bids received and that Goergen-Mackwirth Co.,
The duties of the Department of Assessment and Taxation with a bid of Thirty Four Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety and
concerning exemptions are mandated by the State of New York 00/100 Dollars ($34,990.00) is the lowest responsible bidder in
and governed by the Real Property Tax Law. Any exemption or accordance with the plans and specifications.
reduction in real property taxes must comply with the State I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Law. There is currently no provision in the statute that will allow Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the
the City of Buffalo to implement a real property tax credit equal work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this project are
to the user fee. available in CPF 36322206 445100 - Buildings.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of 1997, the Board is requesting authorization to enter into a
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated May 9, 2003, be contract with American Water Services Operations and
received and filed; and Maintenance, Inc. for the operation of the water system from
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2008.
be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Buffalo REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE
City Hall, Phase 1, Main Entrance Steps, Walls & Site CORPORATION COUNSEL
Renovations, Job 0282, to Goergen-Mackwirth Co., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $34,990.00. Funds for the No. 23
project are available in CPF 36322206 445 100 - Buildings. 726 Exchange Street-
Passed. Encroachment Within
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 Right of Way
Mr. Joseph A. Petrella. as agent, acting on behalf of LCO
No. 21 Building, LLC, applicant and owner of the property located at
Report of Bids 726 Exchange Street. has requested permission to construct
Saunders Unity Center an entranceway which would encroach City right of way at said
Replace Rooftop A/C Units address.
Job No. 0337 The proposed entranceway would be located in the sidewalk
I advertised for on May 7, 2003 and received the area on the north side of Exchange Street. The entranceway
following sealed formal proposals for the Saunders Unity would measure approximately 45' in length, project 7.5' from
Center, Replace Rooftop A/C Units, Job No. 0337, which the building face into City right of way. and be constructed of
were publicly opened and read on May 21, 2003. concrete. glass walls and doors and an anodized aluminum
Mechanical Work canopy.
Northeast Mechanical $95,000 The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has
137 SawyerAve., Depew, NY reviewed this request pursuant to Chapter 413-67
John W. Danforth Co. $95,228 (Encroachment Regulations) of the City Ordinances and has
2100 Colvin Blvd., Tonawanda, NYno objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the
Electrical Work Commissioner to issue a --Mere License" for said
CIR Electrical Construction $ encroachment provided the following conditions are met:
9,900 I . That the applicant obtain any and all City of Buffalo
2750 Kenmore Ave., Tonawanda, NY permits and/or approvals necessary to construct the
Tunney Electric $10,588 entranceway.
8565 Roll Rd., Clarence Ctr, NY 2. That the entranceway be constructed exactly as
Goodwin Electric Corp. shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department
$12,373 of Permit and Inspection Services.
121 Califomia Dr., WIlliamsville, NY 3. That the applicant be responsible for relocation of
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct any underground utilities effected by the new entranceway.
statement of all bids received and that the following are the 4. That the applicant be responsible for maintenance
lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the plans and of said entranceway as long as it remains within City right of
specifications: 5. That the applicant supply the Department of Public
Mechanical Work: Northeast Mechanical, with a bid of Works, Parks and Streets with a certificate of insurance in an
$95,000. Electrical Work: CIR Electrical Construction Corp., amount deemed sufficient by the Corporation Counsel, which
with a bid of $9,900.00 will indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Buffalo against
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the any and all loss or damage arising out of the construction. use
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the or removal of said entranceway.
work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this project are REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
available in CPF 35320406 445100 - Buildings. THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of No. 24
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated May 21, 2003, be Grant from Margaret L. Wendt Foundation
received and filed; and For Martin Luther King Jr. Park
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation has offered the City of
be, and he hereby is authorized to award contracts to the Buffalo a $300,000 grant towards the rehabilitation of the
lowest responsible bidders, for the Saunders Unity Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park wading pool. I respectfully request
Replace Rooftop A/C Units, Job 0337, for Mechanical Work to the Common Council's authorization to accept this grant on
Northeast Mechanical with a bid of $95,000, for Electrical Work behalf of the City.
to CIR Electrical Construction Corp., with a bid of $9,900.00. Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
Funds for the project are available in CPF 35320406 445 100 - That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Buildings. Public Works, Parks and Streets dated May 22, 2003, be
Passed. received and filed: and
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets,
be, and he hereby is authorized to accept a grant from the
No. 22 Margaret REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
Buffalo Water Board Contract with LEGISLATION Wendt Foundation in the amount of $300,000
American Water Services Operations for the rehabilitation of the Martin Luther King Jr Park wading
and Maintenance Inc. pool.
Attached please find the most recent draft agreement PASSED
between the Buffalo Water Board and American Water AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
Services Operations and Maintenance, Inc. (AWS), for the
operation of the water system. At their meeting of May 9, 2003, NO. 25
the Board approved the business terms of this agreement, Traffic Issues on
subject to minor modifications to some of the language of the Main Street, Northrup Place and
contract. The Board is expected to approve the final contract at Winspear Avenue
their meeting of May 28, 2003. No. 77, C.C.P. 04/01/03 and Item No. 53, C.C.P. 04/15/03
The new contract is very similar in nature to the previous The following response is being submitted in response to the
contract, which has been extended through June 30, 2003. The above mentioned items,
major difference is that under this contract, AWS will no longer Please be advised that the Department of Public Works, Parks
reimburse the Board for the cost of labor, natural gas, fuels, & Streets - Traffic Section has reviewed the concerns voiced
street cut restorations and lockbox services. These by the are residents and has the following comments.
components will be paid directly by the Board and/or the City. 1) Traffic patterns in this area have changed since the
The Board will reimburse any expenditure made by the City. installation of the traffic signal at the intersection of Main and
Under this contract, AWS will be paid $6,073,809 per year for Northrup. The presence of this signal promotes travel on
five years. The yearly fee will be subject to an annual Northrup between Main and Winspear. This is a common
adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for this effect of traffic signal installation on major materials such as
region. The contract may be terminated by either party without Main Street.
penalty. The contract will commence on July 1, 2003. 2) There is no accident history at the intersection of Winspear
The estimate for labor and other costs noted above that will be and Northrup. An inspection of the intersection revealed no
paid by the Board, and/or City is $7,256,187 bringing the total apparent visibility problems due to an existing "No Parking Here
cost of operation of the system to $13,329,996. AWS will be to Comer" sign to the west of the intersection and a fire hydrant
paid $12,364,224 for operations for the last year of their current to the east of the intersection. Stop signs are not to be used for
contract as extended. speed control. Therefore, a stop sign is not warranted at this
Under the terms of the Operation Agreement between the City intersection.
of Buffalo and the Buffalo Water Board as amended August 1,
3) The City speed limit is 30 miles per hour. Speed limit signs 115 West Chippewa
currently posted on Winspear are slightly faded and will be Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
replaced. Additional 30 mile per hour speed limit signs will be please be advised that I have examined the attached
installed on Northrup Place. application for a Restaurant Dance Class IV License located at
4) Winspear and Northrup are not a part of the City's Truck 115 West Chippewa and find that as to form is correct. I have
Route System. The installation of "No Trucks Over 5 Tons" caused an investigation into the premises for which said
signs on Northrup at Main and on Winspear at both Main and application for a Restaurant Dance Class IV license is being
at Bailey will allow police to enforce this regulation. sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning
5) A possible solution for "cut through" traffic from Main to Office, Fire Department and Building Inspections, I find it
Winspear as well as the perceived danger exiting from complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have
Northrup onto Winspear would be to turn Northrup into a caused an investigation by the Police Department into the
one-way street from Winspear to Main. This action would moral character of Brian J. Ruffino. The attached thereto for
require a petition of seventy-five percent of the property Brian J. Ruffino d/b/a Chippewa St. Grille. This request is
owners on Northrup Place stating their approval of such a submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem
change. appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 26 NO. 32
Certificate of Appointment Second Hand Dealer
Appointment Effective: 5/12/03 in the Department of Public 220 Allen
Works Parks & Streets Division of Streets to the position of Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
Laborer II please be advised that I have examined the attached
Permanent Non-Competitive at the: INTERMEDIATE Starting application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 21-0
Salary of: $ 28,935 Allen and find that as to form is correct. I have caused a
Ronald Link 80 Reservation St. Buffalo, NY 14207 investigation into the premises for which said application for a
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE second hand dealer license is being sought and according to
the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department
NO. 27 and Building Inspections, I find it complies with all regulations
Certificate of Appointment and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the
Appointment Effective: 5/19/03 in the Department of Public Police Department into the moral character of Joshua Gage.
Works Parks & Streets Division of Streets to the Position of The attached thereto for Joshua Gage d/b/a Smooth Grooves.
Motor Equipment Mechanic Supervisor I Permanent Promotion This request is submitted for your approve or whatever action
at the; Intermediate you deem appropriate.
Starting Salary of: $ 33~094 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
Gregory Danieu 213 Okell St. Buffalo, NY 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No. 33
Second Hand Dealer
NO. 28 1046 Grant St
Certificate of Appointment Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
Appointment Effective: 5/21/03 in the Department of Public please be advised that I have examined the attached
Works Parks & Streets Division of Streets to the Position of application for a second Hand Dealer License located at 1046
Street Worker Grant St. and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an
Permanent NC Appointment at the: Intermediate Starting investigation into the premises for which said application for
Salary of: second hand dealer license is being sought and according to
$ 28,577 the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department
Martin Eve 184 Jewett Pkwy. Buffalo, NY 14214 an Building Inspections. I find it complies with all regulations
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by
the Police Department into the moral character of George
FROM THE COMMISSIONFR OF FIRE Morse, Jr. The attached thereto for George Morse, Jr d/b/a
George’s Restaurant and Bar Décor. This request is submitted
NO. 29 for your approval of whatever action you deem appropriate.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: March 31, 2003 IN THE That the above communication from the Commissioner of
DEPARTMENT OF: Fire DIVISION OF: Permit and Inspection Services dated May 12, 2003 be
Administration TO THE POSITION OF: Administrative Aide received and filed: and
permanent appointment maximum That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
Starting salary of: $27,859 Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he
Linda Kelly 55 Potters Road 14220 hereby is authorized you grant a Second Hand Dealer license
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE to George Morse, Jr d/b/a George’s Restaurant and Bar Décor
located 1046 Grant Street.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT &- INSPECTION PASSED
SERVICES AYES - 13 - NOES – 0
NO. 30 No. 34
"C.Fisher-P.Harris-Req. Asst. Not to Auth. Oper. Lie.-" Used Car Dealer
Saad Mkt.-Wakefield/Holden" 669 Bailey
Item # 55, C.C.P. 04/29/03 Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
In response to item #55, C.C.P., April 29, 2003, the advised that I have examined the attached
please be
Department of Permit & Inspection Services has the following
application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 669 Bailey
comments and/or recommendations:
and find that as to form Is correct. I have caused a investigation
On April 17, 2003 an Administrative Hearing was held in the
into the premises for which said application for a used car
Department of Permit & Inspection Services Office of Licenses
dealer license is being sought and according t the attached
regarding the Food Store License of 107 Wakfield based on a
reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building
disapproval recommendation from the Buffalo Police
Inspections, I find it complies with a regulations and other
Department.
applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police
In that hearing, the Administrative Hearing Officer, Patrick Sole
Department into the moral character of Mohamed Alawdi. The
Jr., Supervisor of Licenses determined that enough evidence
attached thereto for Mohamed Alawdi d/b/a M and N Auto
was provided to determine that the "operators" of 107 Wakfield
Services. This request I Submitted for your approval or
were in violation of city , ordinance Chapter 194 "Food Store".
whatever action you deem appropriate.
Therefore, based on Mr. Sole's determination, an order to
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
"cease and desist" operations was issued for 107 Wakefield on
April 17, 2003.
NO. 35
A new Food Store application has since been submitted to the
Used Car Dealer
City of Buffalo's Office of Licenses. As with all new Food Store
160 Cambria
applications this application will be referred to the City's
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
Building Inspection Office, Collection Office, Fire Department,
please be advised that I have examined the attached
Police Department and the Zoning Office for recommendations
application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 160
on the approval of this application.
Cambria and find that as to form is correct. I have caused a
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGILATION
investigation into the premises for which said application for a
used car dealer license is being sought and according t the
NO. 31
attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and
Restaurant Dance Class IV
Building Inspections, I find it complies with al regulations and
other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Police Department into the moral character of Robert Wilson.
The attached thereto for Robert Wilson d/b/a Weco Tire NO. 40
Distributors. This request is submitted for your approval or Performance Audits for Community Based
whatever action you deem appropriate. Organizations"
Item 102 C.C. P. May 13. 2003
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
The Office of Contract Administration has made some
minor changes to its contracts with CDBG funded
NO. 36
C.B.O.'s in order to provide the Council and the
Used Car Dealer
Administration with better information when it comes to
1625 Fillmore
funding of Community Based Organizations.
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
The Office of Contract Administration has reassigned staff to
please be advised that I have examined the attached
increase ongoing monitoring and review of all Community
application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 1625
Development Block Grant Public Service funded programs.
Fillmore and find that as to form is correct. I have caused a
The Department of Community Services will work with the
investigation into the premises for which said application for a
Council in reviewing and evaluating the Community Based
used car dealer license is being sought and according
Organizations throughout the year.
the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department
The Department of Community Services will file with the
and Building Inspections, I find it complies with all regulations
Council and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency Quarterly
and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the
Evaluation Reports regarding the performance and services at
Police Department into the moral character of Clarence
the Community Based Organizations.
Eckridge. The attached thereto for Clarence Eckridge d/b/a
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEEE ON FINANCE
Beat Them All Auto Service. This request I submitted for your
approval or whatever action you deem appropriate.
NO. 41
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
Permission to accept State grant on behalf of Women for
Human Rights and Dignity, Inc.
No. 37
I hereby request immediate permission from your
Used Car Dealer
Honorable Body to authorize the Commission of
184 Reading
Community Services to accept two grants from the New
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the
please be advised that I have examined the attached
purpose of enabling Women for Human Rights and
application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 184
Dignity, Inc. to conduct an Anti-Drug Abuse Act program.
Reading and find that as to form 'Is correct. I have caused a
The grant will enable Women for Human Rights and Dignity,
investigation into the premises for which said application for a
Inc to carry out the program as detailed in the attached Project
used car dealer license is being sought and according t the
description. The grants total $50,000, and will be utilized to
attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and
help offset the administrative costs of the program, more
Building Inspections, I find it complies with a relations and
specifically for salary reimbursement.
other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
Police Department into the moral character of Mark Marzello.
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
The attached thereto for Mark Marzello d/b/a AM Sales. This
Community Services dated May 22, 2003 be received and filed;
request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you
and
deern appropriate.
That the Commissioner of Community Services be, and he
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
hereby is authorized to accept two (2) grants from the New
York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the purpose
NO. 38
of enabling Women for Human Rights and Dignity, Inc. to
Wholesale Junk Dealer
conduct an Anti Drug Abuse Act program.
669 Bailey
Passed.
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
please be advised that I have examined the attached
application for a Wholesale Junk Dealer License located at 669
FROM THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE
Bailey and find that as to form is correct. I have cause an
CORPORATION
investigation into the premises for which said application for a
Wholesale Junk Dealer License is being sought an according
NO. 42
to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department
(NYS EMPIRE ZONE)
and Building Inspections, I find it complied with all regulations
"Revision to Empire Zone #74
and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the
On February 4, 1994, this Honorable Body approved a Local
Police Department into the moral character of Mohamed
Law creating an Economic Development Zone (hereinafter
Alawdi. The attached thereto for Mohamed Alawdi d/b/a M and
referred to as (Zone). On January 9, 2002, the City of Buffalo
N Auto Service. This request is submitted for your approval or
was awarded a second Economic Development Zone, now
whatever action you deem appropriate.
known as the Empire Zone, by the State of New York.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
Subpart 4 of aforesaid Local Law defined the boundaries of the
areas of Zone #74. Subsequent to the designation of the
FROM THE CONIMISSIONER OF ADIMUNISTRATIONAND
Empire Zone, certain areas adjacent to the Zone have been
FINANCE
proposed for major economic development activities.
Due to recent developments and a change in circumstances,
No. 39
the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation believe that it
General Fund Gap Sheet - Third Quarter 2002-03
is in the best interest of the City of Buffalo to approve a revision
Under this cover please find the City's General Fund gap
to the boundaries of Empire Zone #74.
sheet for the third quarter of Fiscal 2002-03. The gap sheet
It is therefore respectfully requested that the attached
projects a negative result of operations of $1.308 million. This
resolution be approved.
is an improvement of $2.017 million from the second quarter
RECEIVED AND FILED
projection of -$3.325 million.
Revenue projections, while still lagging $3.1 million behind
NO. 43
budget, improved $1.14 million from the second quarter.
J.Rose - Req. Mayor Appt.-Task Force on
Property tax collections show the largest improvement of nearly
Casino Gaming
$600,000 while Other General City Revenues account for the
Item #31, C.C.P. 04/01/03
remainder of the increase.
The Mayor does not recommend any additional
On the expense side, third quarter projections show savings of
appointments to the Mayor's Task Force on Casino Gaming at
$1.803 million from budget, an improvement of nearly $900,000
this time.
from the second quarter. Personal service savings from attrition
RECEIVED AND FILED
control account for $4 million. Savings in this area are offset
from increased expenses in the areas of services, supplies and
NO. 44
other employee benefits. Other employee benefits have
Response to Council
increased due to the Police and Fire 2.25 percent and 2.25
A. Thompson - Casino
percent raises, 650s 0 percent and 2.5 percent raise and
Item #87, C.C.P. 04/01/03
raises of I percent and 1.25 percent for other bargaining units.
Tae Ciardi's comments on Casino Gaming will be
The projections for the 2003-04 Fiscal Year are merely the
referred to the Mayo's Task Force on Casino Gaming.
Mayor's recommended budget.
Many of the points made by Tae Ciardi are dictated by the
I hope this gap sheet informs the Council on the current status
Compact between the State of New York and the Seneca
of city finances. As always, I am available to meet with the
Nation. They are, therefore, beyond the jurisdiction of the City
Common Council to discuss the gap sheet in greater detail.
of Buffalo.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
However, the Mayor has repeatedly requested a Development RECEIVED AND FILED
Agreement with the Seneca Nation prior to development of a
casino in (downtown) Buffalo in order to mitigate any negative
impacts of a casino and to enhance the many positive impacts NO. 47
that could result. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS
RECEIVED AND FILED Attached please find the minutes of the April 14, 2003
Board of Ethics meeting.
No. 45 City of Buffalo
Special PILOT for TOPS Niagara Board of Ethics Meeting
Item #104, C.C.P. 05/13/03 April 14, 2003
This is to inform you that at ECIDA's Board meeting of May Present:
14, 2003, the Board of Directors approved the Special PILOT Douglas Coppola
for TOPS Niagara without any changes. James Magavem
RECEIVED AND FILED Richard Sullivan
Eleanor Paterson
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUN11CATIONS., PETITIONS AND Charles L. Michaux, III
REMONSTRANCES David Hayes, of Counsel
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS Excused:
Michael Risman
FROM THE CITY CLERK Item #1) Roll Call
Item #2) The board moved to accept the minutes of the March
NO. 46 18, 2003 meeting. Mr. Michaux noted that Mr. Risman is
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS marked "excused" and that he was in attendance at the
Attached please find the minutes of the March 18, 2003 meeting. Mr. Coppola asked that this be corrected before the
Board of Ethics meeting. minutes are filed with the Common Council. All were in favor
City of Buffalo and the minutes were received and filed.
Board of Ethics Meeting Item #3) Mr. Coppola asked if letters had gone out to the
March 18, 2003 non-filers. Mr. Hayes, Corporation Counsel stated that they had
Present: not, but that he would prepare the letters and mail them
Douglas Coppola accordingly. A date of May 20, 2003 was given for non-filers to
James Magavern respond without incident of hearing or possible fines.
Richard Sullivan Items #4 - #6) All items were received and filed by the board.
Eleanor Paterson Old Business:
Charles L. Michaux, III Item #1.) The board reviewed the draft letter prepared by Mr.
David Hayes, of Counsel Sullivan, and with the correction of one line in the last
Michael Risman paragraph of the letter the board moved to have Mr. Sullivan
Item #1) Roll Call make the revisions to the draft and send the letter out to Mr.
Item #2) The board moved to accept the minutes of the McGurn upon its completion.
February 4, 2003 meeting. So moved by Mr. Coppola, Item #2.) The board left this item on the table for future review.
seconded by Mrs. Paterson. All were in favor and the minutes Item#3.) Mr. Michaux stated that revisions were being made to
were received and filed. the travel voucher by the City's MIS Dept. and that it should be
Item #3) A letter received from Mr. Stebbins, BERC for an completed for the boards review at its next meeting. Mr.
extension for filing the boards Annual Disclosure Statement Coppola thanked Mr. Michaux for handling the matter promptly.
was received and filed. The next meeting of the Board of Ethics was set for Tuesday,
Item #4) The Board reviewed the list of non-filers and Mr. May 20, 2003 in room 1317 at 9:00 a.m Meeting adjourned.
Coppola asked that David Hayes of Corporation Counsel RECEIVED AND FILED
prepare a letter to go out to the late filers giving them 15fifteen
days to file. NO. 48
Item #5) The Board received a letter from Council Member LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Golombek regarding a potential conflict of interest issue, Mr. Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for
Coppola suggested that Mr. Hayes reply to Council Member liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control
Golombek's letter asking for additional information. Mr. Coppola Board.
stated that without knowing more about the Buffalo Civil Auto Address Business Name Owner's Name
Ramp Board and Council Member Golombek's function with 62 Allen Street Fiddle Heads Rest Kevin Peinkofer
the board that this board could not properly respond. 16 Abbott Road Cathy Connor Cathy Connor
Item #6) The board received and filed a letter from Mr. Laudico RECEIVED AND FILED
informing the board that he was unable to attend a scheduled
trip to Florida. NO. 49
Item #7) After reviewing a letter sent by Mr. Sullivan, Deputy LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
Commissioner of Streets, regarding a trip he attended in March I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the
of 2003, the board asked that a letter go out to granting, of the leaves of absence without pay, in the various
Mr. Sullivan requesting a more formal itinerary of the trip for its departments as listed:
review. X Public Works, Streets & Parks- Lynn Marie Skulski
Item #8) The Board reviewed a letter sent by Mr. Hazzan, X police_ Greg Danieu, Danielle Di Vito
General Manager of the Buffalo Sewer Authority. The letter X Permit and Inspection services Matthew Baudo, Robert
informed the board that an employee of Mr. Hazzan's, Angel Katilus
Rivera, was invited by ITT Flyat to travel to the World RECEIVED AND FILED.
Headquarters in Sweden to consider its latest technology for its
treatment plant operations. The trip is scheduled for May of NO. 50
2003. After reviewing the letter the board found that Mr. Rivera REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE
would be in compliance and could proceed with the proposed I transmit herewith communications received by me, from the
travel. Upon his return the board will ask for a complete various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities
itinerary of the trip and require Mr. Rivera to file a transactional reporting the membership attendance at their respective
form to he attached to his annual disclosure statement. meetings.
Item #9) The board received and filed a letter of resignation Buffalo Sewer Authority
from Mr. Henry C. Gorino of the Buffalo Board of Parking. The RECEIVED AND FILED
board also received and filed items #10 & #11, which were
informational materials. NO. 51
Old Business: NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS
Item #1.) After much discussion and after reviewing and I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council
revising a draft letter prepared by Mr. Sullivan, the board moved Intern.
to have Mr. Sullivan make the revisions to the draft and send Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to the
the letter out to Mr. McGurn upon its completion. Mr. Coppola position of Council Intern.
asked that Mr. Sullivan "cc" the Mayor, Mr. Brimmer and the ADOPTED.
Zoning Board. Mr. Sullivan agreed and will prepare the letter
accordingly. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Item #2.) The board left this item on the table for future review. Appointment Effective 5/15/03 in the Department of
Item#3.) Mr. Michaux stated that he did not have time to review COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN I
or revise the travel voucher but would do so and report back to SEASONAL, Non-Competitive at the FLAT Starting Salary of
the board at its next meeting $7.00/hr
The next meeting of the Board of Ethics was set for Monday, RACHEL L. MARTIN, 32 WOODSIDE, BUFFALO, NY 14220
April 14, 2003 in room 1317 at 9:00 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: May 21 , 2003 in the Department of
Appointment Effective: in the Department of Common Pub! ic Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the
Council Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive,
to the Position of Intern IV, SEASONAL Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 8. 15/hr
NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting Salary of $8.00/hr Ernest Riley, Jr., :692 Northampton, Buffalo, NY 14211
ROSLYN M. DOMINICO, 92 BRAYTON, BUFFALO, NY
14213 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective May 20, 2003 in the Department of
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the
Appointment Effective 5/14/03 in the Department of Position of Seasonal. Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive
Common Council, Intern IV, SEASONAL at the Flat Starting Salary $8.15/hr
of:
Appointment, Non-Competitive at the at the FLAT
Leamond Turner, 64 Pavoni.a Street, Buffalo, NY 14207
Starting Salary of $6.00/hr
Wendell Muhammad, 51 H. Willert Ave, Bflo NY 14204
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment
NO. 52
Effective May 19, 2003 in the Department of Public Works,
NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL/FLAT
Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of
I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting
Seasonal Laborer II, Non-Competitive, at the Flat
seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various
Starting Salary of $8.15/hr
departments.
Andrew Smolkovich, Jr.,422 Huntington Avenue, Buffalo, NY
RECEIVED AND FILED.
14214
VanAlstine Sara, 371 Villa Avenue, Buffalo 14216
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective May 19, 2003 in the Department of
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Law to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal Non-Competitive at
Appointment Effective: May 16, 2003 in the Department of
the $8.00 per hour Starting Salary of $ 8:00/h
Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the
SEAN P. KELLY, 53 Robie Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214
Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive
at the Flat Starting Salary Starting Salary of $8.15
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Samuel. T. Campbell, 10 Sterling Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective 5/9/03 in the Department of Public
Brian C. Milligan, 88 Kentucky, Buffalo, NY 1-4204
Works Parks & Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of
Clerk non-Competitive at the flat Starting Salary of $ 8.15/hr
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Anne Bingenheimer, 222 Norwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222
Appointment Effective: 5/12/03 in the Department of Public
Works Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to the Position
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
of Laborer II,
Appointment Effective May 14,2003 in the Department of
Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 8. 15
Public Works, Parks and Streets to the Position of Fee
Anne Marie McGrath, 161 Marine Drive Apt. #6E, Buffalo, NY
Collector SEASONAL
14202
APPOINTMENT at the MINIMUM Starting Salary of $5.15
Hennigan Robert, 79 Marine Drive. Buffalo 14202
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: May 9, 2003 in the Department of
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Public Works Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to the
Appointment Effective: 5/27/03 in the Department of Public
Position of Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the flat
Works Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to the Position
starting salary of $8.15/hr
of Laborer II,
Kyle P. Murphy, 399 Voorhees Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $
8.15/hr
NO. 53
Jerry Chapman, 436 Langfield Drive, Buffalo NY14215
APPOINTMENTS - TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR
Joseph M. Brocato, 83 Tacoma Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
PERMANENT
I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent)
Appointment Effective May 22,2003 in the Department of
and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract
Public Works, Parks and Streets to the Position of Laborer II,
requirements) .
SEASONAL
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
APPOINTMENT at the MINIMUM Starting Salary of $8.15 ph
Allen Steven, 720 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo 14216
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
McParlane Thomas, 38 Eaglewood, Buffalo 14220
Appointment Effective 05/19/2003 in the Department of
Administration and Finance, Division of Budget to the Position
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
of
Appointment Effective 5/21/03 in the Department of Public
Administrative Aide, Provisional Appointment, Non-Competitive
Works Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to the Position
at the MINIMUM Starting Salary of $25,005
of Laborer II
Marilyn Fazio, 23 McClellan Circle, Buffalo, New York 14220
Seasonal Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of $8.15/hr
Matthew Kreuz, 257 Bedford Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective 05/21/03 in the Department of
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Administration and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement to
Appointment Effective: May 19, 2003 in the Department of
the Position of
Public Works Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to the
Hearing Examiner, temporary non competitive at the flat
Position of Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat
starting salary of $110/day
Starting Salary of
Patrick T. Garrity, 1773 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo 14216
$8.15/hr
Lindsay Empric, 355 Whitfield Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Abraham McKinney, 216 Koons Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211
Appointment Effective May 12, 2003 in the Department of
Community Services, Division of Community Services
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
to the Position of Attendant Temporary Appointment at the flat
Appointment Effective: May 23, 2003 in the Department of
Starting Salary of $6.00/hr
Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the
Sherrie Cich, 140 Elk, Buffalo 14210
Position of Seasonal. Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive
Lon Foltz, 90 Smith, Buffalo 14210
at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 8. 15
Katiejo Kiebzak, 39 St. Stephens, Buffalo 14210
Donald Palmer, 31 Philadelphia, Buffalo, NY 14207
Liza Waters, 779 Perry, Buffalo 14210
Nicholas Derfert, 103 Pontiac Street, Buffalo, NY 14206
Curtis Middlebrooks, 77 Cloverdale, Buffalo 14215
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective May 22, 2003 in the Department of
Appointment Effective: 5/12/03 in the Department of Public
Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the
Works Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to the Position
Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal Non-Competitive at
of Senior Engineering Aide, Provisional Promotion at the:
the Flat
Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 30,310
Starting Salary of $ 8. 15
Robert Schmarder, 426 South Ogden, Buffalo, NY
Marlino Gress, 45 Saratoga Street, Buffalo, NY 14207
14206
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
NO. 54
CIMINELLI CONSTRUCTION-JOINT SCHOOLS dispersing the crowd at the close of the show, which was
CONSTRUCTION BOARD DOCUMENTS located in the Central Park Plaza-
Attached are the following documents that were approved at Please help me in welcoming the circus back to Buffalo by
the May 19, 2003 Joint Schools Construction Board Meeting. granting them an additional 2hour period between the dates of
Draft Agenda for meeting dated May 19, 2003 June 6 through June 251h to set up, clean and disperse the
Meeting Minutes from JSCB Meeting dated March 17, 2003 crowd after each performance.
Approved Application and Certificate for Payment No. 7 - REFERRED TO LEGISLATION AND THE
March 2003 COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
Approved Application and Certificate for Payment No. 8 - April
2003 NO. 59
Career Path Meeting Minutes Dated February 20, 2003 R. FONTANA-KALEIDA HEALTH-HELIPAD COMMITMENT
Bevlar & Associates Inc, Construction Contract Monitoring and WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Compliance Services Monthly Report for Dr. Lydia T. Wright Dear Councilman Fontana,
School of Excellence #89 - February and March 2003 This is to finalize the commitment that Women and Children's
Bevlar & Associates Inc. Construction Contract Monitoring and Hospital of Buffalo has made concerning the construction of a
Compliance Services Monthly Report for District Wide helipad on our site at Bryant Street.
Technology Project - Phase I and Phase II February and March 1 . We will hold a community meeting within six months
2003 after the initiation of helicopter Rights from the hospital helipad
Resource Planning Associates, Inc. Construction Contract to communicate the usage and learn from the community of an)
Monitoring and Compliance Monthly Report for Integrated issue and concerns they may have. As always, we will maintain
Projects - March and April 2003 an open door" policy to any individual or group that may have
JSCB Inclusion Committee Minutes from April 2, 2003 questions or concerns before and/or after such a community
School Construction Projects Contract Lists Compiled by staff meeting.
of BOE Division of 2. We will only use the helipad to transport women or children
Plant Services and Facility Planning that are being treated at Women and Children's Hospital.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION 3. Within two years of the helipad being operational, we will
ensure that the external oxygen tanks are located no closer
NO. 55 than 100 feet from the nearest residential property.
ECDEC-BUFFALO OUTER HARBOR RECREATION AREA I believe that this resolves the major issues that were brought to
461-525 FUHRMAN BLVD he
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW Council's attention at the May 20, 2003 meeting. Please let me
SOLICITATION FOR LEAD AGENCY STATUS know if you have any additional questions.
TYPE I ACTION Sincerely,
Pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining Stuart W. Williams, President
to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo
Environmental Conservation Law. LAID ON THE TABLE
National Fuel Gas
Name of Action: Buffalo Outer Harbor Recreation Area NO. 60
Location: 461 & 525 Fuhrman Blvd. B GRANT-D. LEVESQUE-CONCERNS SHOSHONE PARK
Buffalo, Erie County, New York Please file enclosed correspondence for Tuesday, May 27,
Project Number: M617-03-327 2003 Common Council Meeting.
Erie County Department of Environment and Planning has Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any
identified this project as a Type 1 action for the purpose of questions, please feel free to contact my office.
SEQR, and has chosen to coordinate the review of involved David R. Levesque
agencies pursuant to 6 NYCRR, Part 617.7 59 Shoshone Street
Any involved or interested agency may submit comments in Buffalo, New York, 14214
writing within 30 days of the date of this notification. If no (716) 432-3466
objections are expressed, Erie County Department of david@abstractimageworks.com
Environment and Planning will assume lead agency status. May 12,2003
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY Ms. Betty Jean Grant
DEVELOPMENT AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL University District Council Member
Room 14202 City Hall
NO. 56 Buffalo, NY, 14202
C. FISHER-S. GREENBERGER-HUB WOULD TAX THE Dear Ms. Grant,
TAX EXEMPT I am writing to you today to share a recent experience as well
I hereby submit for film(g copies of an- article by Scott as introduce my family. My fiance and I recently became
Greenberger regarding Boston Mayor Menino "mounting a residents of the city when we purchased a home and moved in
campaign to pressure Harvard University and scores of other last October. Our backyard is bordered on two sides by
tax-exempt 411 institutions for larger payments in lieu of taxes". neighbors and the direct back by Shoshone Park, which we
Attached correspondence available for review in the City absolutely love. We had planned to erect a new fence on both
Clerk’s Office sides of the yard but leave the back city fence uncovered so as
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE to enjoy views of the park, little league games, etc. This past
weekend, I'm sad to say, almost caused us to change our
NO. 57 minds.
C FISHER-PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDAMENTAL COURSE Now that the weather is improving we have noticed kids
The fall 2003 school year in the Cleveland (Ohio) Public School gathering after dark on the bleachers to hang out and drink
System will offer Public Safety Fundamentals (foundation alcohol, which is another issue. (We were that age once
course explores careers in public safety) to ninth and tenth ourselves so we can understand their nature). We don't
grader (pdf catalog page 80) and Fire Technology I to eleven necessarily mind the hanging out part but the sight of empty
and twelve grader (pdf catalog page 79) at the Martin Luther cans everywhere the next morning is getting a bit old. Saturday,
King School for Law and Municipal Careers. however, was a bit too much. We awoke to the sound of
The shadowing ride along program will begin this month for five seagulls and the large blue trash receptacle directly across the
seniors and four juniors. These students currently have an fence from our house next to the bleachers toppled over and
interest in EMT, Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention. the garbage scattered everywhere. My fianc6 and I decided to
REFERRED TO THE CO.NWITTEE ON EDUCATION spend some time cleaning it up as we sure couldn't stand to
look at it all day during a cookout.
NO. 58 We gathered our rake, shovel, and some gloves and headed
C. FISHER-UNIVERSAL CIRCUS EXT OF PARK HOURS over to the park only to find four other receptacles toppled over
I hereby submit for filing copies of a letter regarding the and one of them burned! We don't remember hearing fire
extension of park hours for the UniverSoul Circus. trucks or anything so it couldn’t have been too large. but there it
Last year the City of Buffalo was very successful in attracting was right in front of us. We also noticed a small piece of graffiti
"the best in urban family entertainment" the dynamic on the park sign itself. Ms. Grant, we know we can't control or
UniverSoul Circus. Once again, the circus is coming to town. put a halt to all the kids on the bleachers after dark but we have
This year the show will be located in the Martin Luther Kino, Jr, decided as a couple, and proud city residents who enjoy the
Park in conjunction with the Juneteenth Festival. The views out our windows, to devote a couple hours every Sunday
performances begin at 10 am and end at 10 p.m. Due to the to picking up after others less considerate. It's already a habit
fact that the circus staff will have to clean up debris, load to pick up litter we find on our block but now we will commit this
animals and disperse the crowd at the end of the 10:00 p.m. time to the park as well. We already love walking places
show, I am asking that a waiver be granted to extend access to together except now we will carry a bag and some gloves. I'm
the Park until 11: 59 pm. to the circus performers, staff and hoping this incident with the receptacles was isolated but I fear
authorized agents. Last year, the circus did an excellent job that with Summer approaching and school ending that we've
only seen the beginning.
I must tell you, we sincerely love and enjoy the city park the prestige and value that they deserve. If the job description
system, the City of Buffalo, and our neighborhood and are of a firefighter changes to include building inspecting, then
simply attempting to involve ourselves as we have a vested saving lives and fighting fires will inadvertently become only one
interest due to our property location. I am also gathering component of the job, rather than the primary focus.
information on starting a Shoshone Street block club if you Our city officials need to think long and hard about the
have any suggestions. I've noticed other surrounding upcoming choices they will be making. These choices will
neighborhoods have them and feel it would help ours. In affect the futures of men and women who have worked hard to
addition, I have sent similar letters to Mayor Masiello and the support their families. As the graduate of a prestigious
Parks Commissioner in hopes something could be done with university that my father helped pay for, I feel it is my
regards to police presence around the park after hours. Maybe daughterly duty to use my writing skills to repay him in this
something as simple as a car passing by occasionally on small way. It's the least I could do for everything he has done
Hertel, Beard, or Parkside Court with a high beam light? I for me.
realize that the police staffing is down but anything would help. To all the people who have read this article and agree with my
Lastly, when we were gathering the trash we were quite argument, do not fall victim to cynicism and helplessness. As
appalled by the number of plastic and glass bottles in the piles. voters and taxpayers, we have the right to voice our opinions
I read a recent Buffalo News article on the lack of residents and demand the attention of our elected officials. If nothing
recycling, and I'm proud to say we are not in that group. Would else, Mayor Masiello, a rational justification for your decision is
it make more sense to place some recyclable specific cans all we are asking for.
around the park? Maybe if residents would get in the habit of REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
recycling at the parks then it might carry over to the home? As
it is, I would be happy to toss the glass and plastic I collect NO. 62
during my time in the park into my own resident bin but I may M. HANS-RESPONSE-RECEIVING STORAGE TRANSFER-
need to beg for a larger one! NYC GARBAGE-CLINTON BAILEY NEIGH
Thank you for your time and you have our sincere commitment Your letter of May 14, 2003 to Mr. Gerald Mikol was referred
as residents to help with Shoshone Park. I've also enclosed my to me for a response. Your letter asked for Department
business card as I work with a local company and have more comments on the illegal storage of municipal solid waste in
than just a personal interest in this great city. My company containers at a rail yard in the Clinton-Bailey area of Buffalo.
recently purchased a building opposite the Buffalo Zoo on The Department is aware of this illegal activity and we have
Parkside for some retail and office space and I am thrilled to be referred this case to the New York State Attorney Generals
so close to such wonderful parks! Thank you for all your efforts office for enforcement. This waste was shipped to Buffalo by
and I look forward too eventually meeting you. Chem-Rail Logistics. Chem-Rail has not paid for the containers
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, in which the waste is stored and the company that sold them
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE the containers would like them back. The company that sold
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE the containers to Chem-Rail Logistics has proposed to remove
the containers from the site and properly dispose of the waste
NO. 61 material. Department staff are working with this company on
J. GREENE-CONCERNS BLDG INSPECTORS several issues that must be resolved before the waste can be
Ms. Davis: sent for disposal.
Buffalo's serious economic troubles have been the topic of Should You have any questions, please call me at 851-7220.
many conversations. The proposed budget cuts have Sincerely,
stimulated incessant debates about what should be cut, and Mark J. Hans, P.E.
why. I am writing the following letter in response to the Mayor's Regional Solid Materials Engineer
proposal to eradicate the Jobs of many Building Inspectors and REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
replace these jobs by increasing the duties of our local
firefighters. NO. 63
Over the past decade, I have witnessed my father actively T. PIETRZAK-BIRCHFIELD-PENNEY ART CENTERREQ
involved in his work as a Buffalo Building Inspector. He takes REINSTATEMENT OF CULTURAL FUNDING
his job very seriously, and does everything in his power to help On behalf of the board, council, and our members, I am writing
Buffalo residents improve the condition of their neighborhoods. to request that you reintroduce the cultural funding that was cut
When owners of city property choose not to comply with city from, previous year's budgeting the upcoming years and
ordinances, they are fined. In doing so, every building inspector reinstate the position of the Executive Director of the Buffalo Ail
generates large amounts of revenue for the city each time they Commission.
write up a resident on a code violation, or make an appearance We realize the fiscal pressure on the city. The cuts last year in
in court. It is the job of my father, as well as other people in his Cultural funding were an unfortunate, emergency measure but
department to follow-up on every violation, resulting in better it indicated something more than a paring back of expenses.
quality homes and happier city residents. Keeping this in mind, It indicated that the vision of achieving a balanced and
the question then becomes, why is our Mayor choosing to lay sustainable community is waning. Reaction 'Is more important
off a significant number of men and women from a city to decision-makers than thoughtful action.
department that is so imperative to maintaining it's beauty and We realize the tremendous pressure on our leaders and
wealth? elected officials. But one thing we also realize is that entirely
To compensate for the complete loss of this department, the cutting out any form of support for this critical dimension in the
Mayor has chosen to take a rather absurd action. In addition to community is irresponsible and reflects a lack of commitment
their current duties, our heroic men and women who fight fires to the quality of life. You have forgotten that your responsibility
and save lives on a daily basis will now be given more money to is to lead us towards a balanced community including having
do the Job of our building inspectors. The Mayor plans to raise our children educated, our trash picked up and our homes
the salaries of our firefighters, in protected. These are minimum expectations, minimum,
addition to paying for all of them to take vigorous hours of code because from there we can begin to live.
classes. How is this justifiable? How is this even logical? Life is more then eating, breathing and Putting out the trash.
In these harsh times of economic distress, I understand that We need the arts so that we can contemplate ourselves and
the city needs to save money and find new ways to make more our world, our relationship to others and our environment,
money. Essentially, if a business can find an innovative way to where we have come from and where we are going, We do this
cut costs, while generating more revenue, then it makes sense through Cultural experiences.
to implement the new plan. This is an economic truth. As elected officials, your wisdom is needed more than ever.
Unfortunately, the proposal by our Mayor is far from innovative. You have been elected as a trustee of a community. Your
Any person with basic mathematical skills can see that if we responsibilities are not just balancing the budget but ensuring
increase firefighter salaries and pay for their code classes, this for the entire health of the community. I pray that you will
will never be more profitable than our current situation. reinstitute cultural funding, and the position of the Executive
We are talking about laying off a department of men and Director of the Buffalo Arts Commission. You need to provide a
women who have spent hours a day going out onto the streets clear signal that though, cultural funding is a small fraction of
of Buffalo to investigate code violations, committing each code the budget, it is quintessential to our individual lives and
to memory, while building a solid and positive rapport with important to our community.
Buffalo residents; people who have seen first hand, the Please help keep the quality of life and the people in Buffalo.
difference that these men and women have made for our city. Yours sincerely
This is what they do. Among other things, they help tenants Ted Pietrzak, Director
who have been taken advantage of by their landlords and help REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
law enforcement officials to investigate local delis who have
engaged in unlawful activity. Simply put, their jobs have ignited NO. 64
people's trust in our city. Now all of a sudden, in a very bold, M. SCHMAND-OUTDOOR CAFÉ AT SPHERE
politically and economically unjustifiable decision, the Mayor Re: #56 C,C-P- May 13 2003 Outdoor C06 at Sphere
wants to take that all away. Thank you for requesting the opinion of Buffalo Place regarding
Enough about economics, where is our humanity? After the proposed outdoor cafe at The Sphere. Our staff review
September 11, the jobs of firefighters have finally been given included overview of the plans, site, and talking with the owner.
Place is a strong supporter of outdoor cafes, especially on at Women's and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (WCHOB) on
Main Street, which has 3idewalks that are too wide and can the NICU roof site.
benefit from additional activity. The caf6 proposed by The The reality of the situation is that a private company is
Sphere will provide life to a quiet part of the pedestrian mail. enhancing their paid services at the expense of our quality of
The layout provides for through pedestrian and service vehicle life, safety and the value of our property.
traffic. When we purchased our homes, there was no proposed
We enthusiastically recommend approval of this outdoor cafe helipad. Now we find that helicopters will be landing less than
RECEIVED AND FILED 50 yards from our homes.
We are not against the helipad, We are against the proposed
NO. 65 NICU roof site location.
A. THOMPSON—COORESPONDENCE TO SOLICITOR There was an "Environmental Impact Study" commissioned by
GENERAL CAITLIN HALLIGAN Kaleida. We believe that cost alone was the prime motivating
Dear Mr. Michaux III factor in choosing the NICU site over other sites, Not structural
I am writing to respectfully request that you file a stability, Emergency room proximity, or community safety, as
correspondence from Solicitor General Caitlin Halligan with the presented 'in the study. The Variety Tower site estimate was
Council for discussion at the next meeting dated Tuesday May $850,000, compared to $670,000 for the NICU roof site
13, 2003. renovations.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me This study called the sight on top of the Variety Club Tower
directly at (716) 851 -5145. "questionable" in it's ability to withstand the additional structural
REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE load. Here is an interesting fact about structural loads: Mercy
COMMITTEE flight helicopters weigh around 6000 lbs. Three feet of wet
snow in the same footprint as this helicopter, would weigh
NO. 66 approximately 7200 lbs. or1200 pounds more. Many
INFORMATION FROM THEODORE MYERS FROM THE commercial air conditioners have a heavier pound per square
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF foot density than the helicopter.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION DIVISION OF WATER The fact is that a study should analyze feasibility rather than
, dismiss the site as "questionable".
WATER METER PROGRAM The historical noise data used in the "study" was 3 years and
Dear Mr. Michaux III: the whole idea of building the helipad is to increase usage, offer
I am writing to respectfully request that you file a enhanced service. Or as Mayor Masiello put it "the helipad will
correspondence from Theodore Myers from the New York be a boost for an economically challenged facility." This makes
State Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the the noise data used in the study obselete.
City of Buffalo's Water Meterization Program with the Council The fact is that even using the old data, the DNL(day night
for discussion at the next meeting dated Tuesday May 13, level) calculations of 65dril had already put the surrounding
2003. residential homes in what the FAA calls "unacceptable for
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me residential, educational or religious land uses." These
directly at (716) 8 5 1 -5145. unacceptable noise levels are guaranteed to increase with
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND increased usage.
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS The Variety Tower Site is safer. It has a 360 degree access
for landing and takeoff, whereas, the NICU roof is limited to
PETITIONS 200 degrees at best.
NO. 67 The Variety Tower Site is quieter.
D. WEYAND, AGENT, USE 38 NYC RR-PLACEMENT OF It would be over 6 stories higher and away from people than the
TEMPORARY 164' METEOROLOGICAL TOWER ON CSX NICU roof site.
RAILROAD PROPERTY (HRG. 6/3) The Variety Tower Site prevailing winds would remain
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, consistent.
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING The lower landing site has inconsistent wind patterns due to
BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. the Tanner Building blocking the prevailing wind off the lake.
Any pilot would prefer consistent wind patterns.
NO. 68 The Variety Tower Site is closer.
B. BUCHANAN, AGENT, USE 1368 HERTEL AVENTTLE The fact is, that as a crow flies, the emergency room is about
SIDEWALK CAFE. (HRG. 6/3) half the distance from the top of the Variety Tower than the
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, proposed NICU roof location.
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING How close will you be.
BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. Unbeknownst to residents nearby, the helicopter will be closer
than 200 feet to the tops of their houses if they live within 5
NO. 69 football fields of the flight path of the proposed Helipad. That
D. MIKA, AZENT. USE 263 WASHIN2TON-POLE SIGN will happen at least once a day on a good day, more often if
(NAME OF AGENT, OWNER) (ADDRESS)business increases as anticipated.
- (PROJECT) The Variety Tower Site is not cheaper.
(PHONE #479-0589) Inexpensive, shortsighted, patches to sometimes imagined
The attached is for Common Council Approval; but per crisises have caused Buffalo as a community to long suffer.
Permits, no public hearing is required. Again, We believe a mistake of this nature is being made that
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, could make one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING city, undesirable.
BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. I'm from Missouri, show me.
Nearby residents deserve a pre-announced demonstration of a
NO. 70 touchdown and takeoff on the proposed sight before it is
B. GRANT-M. SHOWER & OTHERS-REQ 2 HR SIGNS constructed. This way, skeptics might be converted and
REMOVED FROM BLOCK HIGHGATE AVENUE questions of disturbance can be put to rest. We are hopeful
Please file enclosed correspondence for Tuesday, May 27, this can take place before a full green light is granted to this
2003 Common Council Meeting. site and project This is not the first time we have requested
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any this.
questions, please feel free to contact my office. We would like to close by saying that should the project happen
Petition from the 400 Block as proposed by Kaleida, we will hold the City of Buffalo,
Highgate Ave. Kaleida, and the Women's and Childrens Hospital of Buffalo
We the undersigned want the 2 hour signs removed from our responsible for any damages and/or losses suffered due to
block. locating the helipad on top of the NICU roof
In the way of explanation, Highgate is a one side parking REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
street. There is no alternate parking. Each house, often has 3
or more cars per house. There is not enough driveway space REGULAR COMMITTEES
to have all cars off the street. CIVIL SERVICE
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION (MARC A. COPPOLA, CHAIRPERSON)
ALND THE COMMISSIONE OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 72
NO. 71 APPT.-SUPV. HEARING EXAMINER (PART-TIME) (MAX)
R. PRICE & OTHERS-CONCERNS PROPOSED WOMEN (A&F)
AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO HELIPAD (CCP#36-APR. 29, 03)
Sirs and Madams: That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
For the record, We are homeowners on Bryant street and filed.
Oakland avenue. We live directly across from the proposed ADOPTED
helipad. We will be most impacted by the approval of a helipad
NO. 73 That the offer from Taher W. Abdellatif, 191 Fareway Lane,
APPOINTMENT Grand Island, in the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000.00)
APPT.-ASST. TO ASSESSOR (INTER#4) (ASSESS/TAX) to purchase the property described as 678 Bailey Avenue, be
(ITEM NO. 9-C.C.P. MAY 13, 2003) and hereby is accepted; and
That Communication 9, May 13, 2003 be received and filed That the buyer will be required to pay a ten percent (10%)
and the permanent appointment of Brian A. Sullivan stated buyer premium to Cash Realty and Auction; and
above at the intermediate salary of $27,132 effective on April That the City of Buffalo will not provide a search or survey; and
28, 2003 is hereby approved. That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the
PASSED necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor
AYES - 13 NOES - 0 be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the
terms of sale upon which the bids were submitted.
NO. 74 PASSED
NOTICES OF APPT. -TEMP./PROV. /PERM. (C. CIL) AYES - 13 NOES - 0
(CCP441 -MAY 13, 03)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and NO. 84
filed. REPORT OF AUCTION - 256, 258, 268, 272 EAST FERRY
ADOPTED STREET, 1478, 1482 JEFFERSON AVENUE
FINANCE (ITEM NO. 4 C.C.P., APR. 29, 2003)
(BETTY JEAN GRANT, CHAIRPERSON)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is
NO. 75 returned to the Common Council without recommendation.
XPAND-LIEN ANALYSIS SUMMARY (A&F) Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the
(CCP#47-FEB 18, 03) Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED.
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
filed. NO. 85
ADOPTED RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS - 590 SWAN STREET
(ITEM NO. 4, C. C.P., MAY 13, 2003)
NO. 76 That the offer from Robert P. Rieker, residing at 578 Swan
XPAND-INCREASING MUNICIPAL REVENUES (#67, 1/7) Street, in the sum of One Thousand and Six Hundred Dollars
(CCP#98-FEB 18, 03) ($1,600.00) for the purchase of 590 Swan Street, be and is
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and hereby accepted; and
filed. That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid
ADOPTED by the purchaser; and
That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal
NO. 77 description shall be paid by the purchaser; and
B. DAVIS-XSPAND-DEBT COLLECTION IN NEW YORK That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the
STATE necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor
(CCP#55-MAR. 4,03) be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted.
filed. PASSED
ADOPTED AYES - 13 NOES - 0
NO. 78 NO. 86
B. DAVIS-STATE OFFERS AMNESTY TO LATE D. DEBOTH-REQ. PURCHASE-1938 NIAGARA ST.
TAXPAYERS(#64,11/26) (CCP#54-APR. 29, 03)
CCP#56 JAN 7, 03 That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
filed. ADOPTED
ADOPTED
NO. 87
NO. 79 BAILEY AMHERST DISTRICT MANAGEMENT
APOLLO MEDIA CENTER - WORKSITE AGREEMENT ASSOCIATION
(ITEM NO. 12, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003) (ITEM NO. 42, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003)
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets That this Common Council approves the budget for the
is hereby authorized to enter into a worksite agreement with the Bailey Amherst District Management Association for the fiscal
Workforce Corporation of Buffalo and Erie County for use of year 7/l/03-6/30/04.
the Apollo Media Center between July I and September 1, PASSED
2003. AYES - 13 NOES - 0
PASSED
AYES - 13 NOES - 0 LEGISLATION
(RICHARD A. FONTANA, CHAIRMAN)
NO. 80
PAYMENT OF DISPOSAL CHARGES - AMERICORPS NO. 88
(ITEM NO. 5, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003) J. GUAGLIARDO, PETITION TO USE 681 MAIN STREET -
That the Common Council does hereby authorize the ERECTION OF SIDEWALK CAFE
Comptroller and the Department of Public Works, Parks and (ITEM NO. 56, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003)
Streets to abate the disposal charges levied against That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to
Americorps in the amount of $2,172.96. the Common Council without recommendation.
PASSED Mr. Fontana moved:
AYES - 13 NOES - 0 That after the public hearing before the Committee on
Legislation on May 20, 2003, the petition of I Guagliardo,
NO. 81 owner, for permission to use 681 Main Street for the erection of
A. THOMPSON-BRUCE DOVE-DOVE MINISTRIES a sidewalk caf6 in front of the nightclub be, and hereby is
(CCP#61 -APR. 15, 03) approved with the following conditions:
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and 1 . That there be no outside trash permitted on the sidewalk
filed. caf6.
ADOPTED 2. That there be no outside music permitted on the sidewalk
cafi6.
NO. 82 3. That the sidewalk caB6 close at 4:00 a.m. for a one-year
A. THOMPSON-BRUCE DOVE-DOVE MINISTRIES (PW) period.
(CCP#22-APR. 29, 03) PASSED
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and AYES - 13 NOES - 0
filed.
ADOPTED NO. 89
C. PIECH, PETITION TO USE 555 PROSPECT -
D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE - SIGNS
NO. 83 (ITEM NO. 57, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003)
REPORT OF AUCTION - 678 BAHEY AVENUE That the petition of C. Piech, agent, for permission to use 555
(ITEM NO. 2, C. C.P., APR. 29, 2003) Prospect for free standing signs, 3 ground signs and 8 pole
(ITEM NO. 74, C. C.P., MAY 13, 2003) signs be, and hereby is approved.
PASSED
AYES - 13 NOES - 0 4. That the hours of operation for the shop should be
between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
NO. 90 PASSED
D. MIKA, PETITION TO USE 2421 MAIN STREET - SIGNS AYES - 13 NOES - 0
(ITEM NO. 58, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003)
That the petition of D. Mika, agent, for permission to use NO. 98
2421 Main Street for an illuminated ground sign and 2 SIDEWALK CAFE - 23 4 DELAWARE AVENUE A/K/A 1] 5
non-illuminated ground signs be, and hereby is approved. W. CHIPPEWA
PASSED (ITEM NO. 28, C.C.P., APR. 15, 2003)
AYES - 13 NOES - 0 That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets
be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to
NO. 91 Brian Ruffino, owner of the Chippewa Street Grille, located at
C. AMBRUS, PETITION TO USE 219 BRYANT - 234 Delaware Avenue, to install a sidewalk cafe, which would
PLACEMENT OF HELIPORT - WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S encroach city fight-of-way at said address, subject to the
HOSPITAL following conditions:
(ITEM NO. 86, C.C.P., MAR. 18, 2003) 1 . That the applicant obtains any and all other City of
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to Buffalo permits necessary for said installation.
the Common Council without recommendation. 2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown
Mr. Fontana now moved: on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of
To table above item Permit and Inspection Services.
LAID ON THE TABLE 3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed twenty-nine
(29') in length or extend more than fifteen feet (15') from the
NO. 92 building face.
WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HELIPAD (PW) 4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in
(ITEM NO. 23, C.C.P., APR. 29, 2003) nature or permanently affixed to the main building or public
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to sidewalk.
the Common Council without recommendation. 5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from
Mr. Fontana moved: City fight-of-way from November 15 to April I each year.
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby 6. That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of
received and filed. one dollar and thirty cents ($1.30) per square foot of City
ADOPTED fight-of-way occupied by said sidewalk café as described in
Chapter 413, Article Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City
M
NO. 93
Ordinances.
WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HELIPAD (POLICE)
7. That the applicant supply the Department of Public
(ITEM NO. 23, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003)
Works, Parks and Streets with a five thousand dollar
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to
($5,000.00) construction in street bond or certificate of
the Common Council without recommendation.
insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of
Mr. Fontana Moved:
Buffalo against any and all loss or damage arising out of the
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
construction, maintenance, use and removal of said sidewalk
received and filed.
cafe.
ADOPTED
PASSED
AYES - 13 NOES - 0
NO. 94
WOMEN AND CHFLDREN'S HOSPITAL HELIPAD (FIRE)
NO. 99
(ITEM NO. 25, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003)
REAPPOINTMENT MEMBERS TO THE BUFFALO CABLE
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to
ACCESS TV ADVISORY BOARD
the Common Council without recommendation.
(ITEM NO. 66, C.C.P., FEB. 18, 2003)
Mr. Fontana moved:
That the reappointment of Herb Cadle, Andres Garcia, Zeb
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
Syed and Scott Turner, as members of the Buffalo Cable
received and filed.
Access TV Advisory Board for two year terms be, and hereby
ADOPTED
is approved.
PASSED
NO. 95
AYES - 13 NOES - 0
WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - USE PERMIT FOR
A HELIPAD (PERMIT)
NO. 100
(ITEM NO. 30, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003)
REV. OF NOMINEES-APPT.-BFLO. CABLE ACCESS TV
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to
ADV. BD. (LAW)
the Common Council without recommendation.
(CCP#26-MAR. 4, 03)
Mr. Fontana moved:
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
filed.
received and filed.
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
NO. 101
NO. 96
MEMORIALIZE STATE LEGISLATURE FOR ALIENATION
WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - PRIVATELY
LEGISLATION FOR DR. GRACE MEMORIAL PARK
OWNED HELIPORT (NYS DOT)
(ITEM NO. 50, C.C.P., APR. 1, 2003)
(ITEM NO. 45, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003)
That the above item be and the same hereby is returned to the
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to
Common Council without recommendation.
the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Fontana moved that above item be recommitted to the
Mr. Fontana moved:
Committee on Finance.
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
ADOPTED
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 102
C. FISHER-P. HARRIS-REQ. ASST. NOT TO AUTH. OPER.
NO. 97
LIC.-SAAD MKT.-WAKEFIELD/HOLDEN
J. PEARSON 111, PETITION TO USE 1338 KENSINGTON -
(CCP#55-APR. 29, 03)
MOTORCYCLE REPAIR SERVICE
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
(ITEM NO. 93, C.C.P., APR. 1, 2003)
filed.
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to
ADOPTED
the Common Council without recommendation.
NO. 103
Mr. Fontana moved:
C. FISHER-P. HARRIS-REQ. ASST. NOT TO AUTH. OPER.
That after the public hearing before the Committee on
LIC.-SAAD MKT.-WAKEFIELD/HOLDEN
Legislation on April 8, 2003, the petition of J. Pearson 111,
(POL)
owner, for permission to use 1338 Kensington Avenue for a
(CCP42 I -MAY 13, 03)
motorcycle repair service be, and hereby is approved with the
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
following conditions:
filed.
1 . That access to the motorcycle shop is
ADOPTED
permitted only on Orleans.
NO. 104
2. Those repairs must only take place inside the shop.
P. SOLE-LIST OF LICENSES EXPIRING FROM 4/L/04 TO
3. That the facade should be designed to more retail
4/30/04
oriented.
(CCP#64-APR. 29, 03)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and Housing Services requests permission to hang two
filed. banners on Connecticut Street for the World Street Market;
ADOPTED and
Whereas: These banners would hang, from May 25, 2003 to
NO. 105 October 1, 2003; and
NOTIF SERIAL #9603-07 (PW) Whereas: The City of Buffalo proudly supports these exciting
(CCP#10-MAY 13, 03) events-, and
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved-
filed. That the City of Buffalo hereby permits the World Street Market
ADOPTED to hang banners on Connecticut Street and Niagara Street, and
on Connecticut Street and Richmond Avenue from May 25,
NO. 106 200' 3 to October 1, 2003 in accordance with all conditions,
REQUEST TEMPORARY PARKING CHANGE ON SOUTH restrictions, and requirements as set forth by the City of Buffalo
DIVISION STREET and the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets.
(ITEM NO. 44, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003) PASSED
That the Commissioner of Police and the Commissioner of AYES - 13 NOES - 0
Public Works, Parks and Streets are hereby requested to allow
temporary parking on the other side of South Division Street NO. 114
until the building of new townhouses in the 300 to 400 blocks of BY: MR. BONIFACIO
Swan and South Division Streets are completed. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ADOPTED CHAPTER 511 -ZONING, USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby
NO. 107 ordain as follows:
CONTRACTS - EDWARD M. COTTER FIREBOAT AND That Section 511-136 of Article XXVII of Chapter 511 of the
HUNTINGTON CLEVELAND HARBORFEST 2003 Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows:
(ITEM NO. 55, C.C.P., APR. 15, 2003) § 511-136. Use permit required for human service facilities.
(ITEM NO. 102, C.C.P., APR. 29, 2003) A. Legislative findings and intent. It is recognized that
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to human service facilities exist in
the Common Council without recommendation. locations throughout the City of Buffalo. It is further recognized
Mr. Fontana moved that there exists a concentration of such facilities in certain
That the above item be recommitted to the committee on areas of the city despite application of the current Zoning
Legislation Ordinances of the City of Buffalo. The continuing placement of
ADOPTED such facilities in areas which are already over-concentrated
serves to defeat the community integration goals of these
NO. 108 facilities and may alter the nature and character of affected
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF - BANNERS - MAIN areas to the detriment of both the users of such facilities
STREET and the community in general. Further regulation is
(ITEM NO. 55, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003) therefore necessary to balance the interests of the users of
That the St. Mary's School for the Deaf be granted such facilities and the community in general.
permission to hang banners on 20 of the street lights on Main B. Regulated uses. Effective July 1, 1995, [any]no
Street near 2253 Main Street from June 2, 2003 and public or private [facility established to provide human services
throughout the school year in accordance with all conditions, or assistance of a charitable, religious, cultural, civic or social
restrictions and requirements as set forth by the Department of nature, including but not limited to food pantries, soup kitchens
Public Works, Parks and Streets. entity shall establish a food pantry, soup kitchen substance
PASSED abuse community or residential treatment [facilities facility,
AYES - 13 NOES - 0 walk-in or drop-in [centers, counseling centers, detention
centers center, counseling center, detention center,
NO. 109 temporary or short-term [shelters] shelter, transient housing,
TRAILBLAZING SIGNAGE FOR GENESEE STREET AS residential treatment [facilities] facility established for penal or
"PASTOR RODERICK L. HENNINGS WAY" correctional purposes or similar facilities, [shall be permitted in
(ITEM NO. 105, C.C.P., MAY 13, 2003) any R or C Distnict, provided that such use is approved
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo approves the individually by the Common Council after application in
installation of trailblazing signs proclaiming the portion of accordance with the requirements of this article and upon the
Genesee Street between Michigan Avenue and Pratt Street as issuance of a restricted use permit pursuant to § 511-55 of this
"Pastor Roderick L. Hennings Way"; and chapter. The restnicted use permit]
That this Common Council requests the Department of Public in the City of Buffalo without first obtaining permission from the
Works install trailblazing signs that read "Pastor Roderick L. Zoning Board of Appeals. The requirements of this article shall
Hennings Way" beneath the existing street signs on Genesee apply to regulated uses existing prior to the effective date of
Street between Michigan Avenue and Pratt Street. this article which are enlarged or extended after the effective
ADOPTED date of this article.
C. [Application for restnicted use permit. In addition to the
NO. 110 requirements under § 511-55 of this chapter, applicants
L & J VALVO-CONCERNS-NOISE, AIR POLLUTION, proposing to establish regulated uses as described in
ETC.-TOPS XW. NIAGARA ST. Subsection B of this section, or any combination thereof, shall
(CCP#64-APR. 15, 03) submit to the Common Council and the City Planning Board]
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and Application to Zoning Board. Applicants seeking to establish
filed. uses regulated under this Section, shall submit to the Zoning
ADOPTED Board a detailed description of the proposed use, including but
not limited to an estimation of the number of individuals to be
NO. 111 served at the facility over a stated time period, the number of
CONCEMS-67 ENGLEWOOD AVE. (PERMITS/INSP.) residents to be housed, the activities and programs anticipated
(CCP#29-MAY 13, 03) at the facility, the hours of operation and the degree of
That the above item be and the same hereby super-vision at the facility. The [Common Council and]
ADOPTED applicant shall also submit a demonstration of the need for
such use at the propose location, and a detailed explanation of
NO. 112 how this use will not adversely impact the nature and character
B. GRANT-P. SEARCY-CONCERNS-67 ENGLEWOOD of the area in which the facility is to be based. The applicant
AVE. (A&F) shall also submit the information required under this subsection
(CCP#33-MAY 13, 03) to both the Common Council and the City Planning Board for
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and their review and advisory recommendation, if any. The Zoning
filed. Board of Appeals, Common Council, or City Planning Board
ADOPTED may also require other information as may reasonably be
[required] necessary to ascertain the impact of the proposed
RESOLUTION facility on public safety, health and welfare.
NO. 113 D. Standards. In addition to a consideration of the effect
BY MR. BONIFACIO of the proposed use on the public health, safety, [aesthetics or
PERMISSION TO HANG BANNERS ON CONNECTICUT general welfare as authonized under § 511-55D of this chapter,
STREET including but not limited to the impact upon traffic patterns,
Whereas: Connecticut Street will be alive this summer with municipal services and noise, the Common Council may
fairs, vendors, performers, and many other events-, and authorize and direct the] and aesthetics, the Zoning Board shall
Whereas: To commemorate these events the Connecticut consider the impact of the proposed use on the area in which
Street Business Association and West Side Neighborhood the facility is to be based including the concentration of existing
regulated uses. The Zoning Board shall consider any of this chapter, the City Clerk shall also serve ten (10) days"
recommendation from the Common Council or the City notice of the time, place and object of such hearing
Planning Board but it is not bound these recommendations. upon all owners and occupants of properties having a frontage
Within One Hundred and Twenty (120) d4ys after receiving an on both sides of the public highway or highways within four
application, hundred (400) feet in both directions along such highway or
the Zoning Board of Appeals shall either approve the highways from the nearest side line, or nearest side line
application without conditions, approve the application with extended, of the premises to be considered for such use and
conditions or deny the application denial of the issuance of the also upon the owners and occupants of all properties located
restricted use permit because to do so would result in such a within fifty (50) feet of the rear or side line of any premises for
concentration of the facilities described in Subsection B of this which such use is proposed. Such notice shall also indicate
article in the area in proximity to the site proposed by the that the use permit application is available for public inspection
applicant that the nature and character of the area would be at the City Clerk's office prior to such hearing. The City Clerk
substantially altered. In no event shall a regulated use be shall make available for public inspection prior to such hearing
permitted where it is established that 5% of the land uses the use permit application for a human service facility.
within a half-mile radius of the proposed site are uses regulated APPROVED AS TO FORM
under this article or similar uses.] NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted.
E. Conditions on approval. [restricted use permits. The REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
Common Council shall attach to such permit] In the event of
an qpproval, the Zoning Board may attach such conditions as NO. 116
are necessary or desirable in its judgment to ensure the BY: MR. COPPOLA
compatibility of the proposed use with surrounding property WAIVE BLOCK PARTY PERMITS FOR NATIONAL NIGHT
and overall development of the [community and other OUT
restrictions pursuant to § 511-55D of this chapter.] Whereas: National Night Out will be held on Tuesday,
community. Such conditions shall be expressly set forth in the August 5, 2003, between 6:00 and 10: 00 PM; and
[resolution authorizing the restricted use permit and in the Whereas: Neighborhoods throughout the City of Buffalo plan
pen-nit therefor. Violation of such conditions shall be a block parties to celebrate this event, and
violation of this chapter. The compliance and revocation Whereas: National Night Out is a way for our city to heighten
provisions contained in §§ 511-55E and 511-55F shall be crime and drug prevention awareness, strengthen
applicable to restricted use permits issued pursuant to this neighborhood spirit, and send a message to criminals letting
Article in addition to the general penalty provisions contained them know that our neighborhoods are organized.
in Buffalo Code § 1-15 and any other penalty allowed under Whereas: The City of Buffalo currently charges a $12
applicable law. Zoning Board approval. Nothing contained processing fee for block party permits; and
herein shall preclude the [Common Council] Zoning Board Whereas: To encourage block clubs to participate in National
from making reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, Night Out activities, the City of Buffalo should waive the $12
practices or services as are necessary to allow the users of a processing fee for the permit to block city streets.
regulated facility to use and enjoy such facility. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
F. Denial of application. The Zoning Board shall deny an To encourage participation of block clubs in this year's National
application if it is determined that the nature and character of Night Out activities on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, this Common
the area in which the facility is to be based would be Council supports the waiving of the $12 block party permit for
substantial altered as a result of the establishment that date.
of the facility. In the event of a denial, the Zoning Board shall PASSED
issue a written decision specifying the basis for the denial. AYES –COPPOLA, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRANCZYK,
[F. Abandonment of use. All restricted use permits] G. GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO,
Abandonment of use. All approvals issued under this article PITTS, THOMPSON - 11 NOES – COPPOLA, FISHER - 2
shall expire and terminate upon the cessation or abandonment
of the permitted use for a one-year period. NO. 117
[G]H. Termination. (1) All [restricted use pen-nits hereinafter MARC A. COPPOLA
issued] approvals shall be deemed to be personal to the holder BY: BRIAN C. DAVIS RE: SHIFT OF OPERATIONS INTO
and shall terminate upon the transfer of title or ownership of the AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE
property or change of operator, tenant or occupant or a change Whereas: Forge Consulting, LLC is a Structured Settlement
of use. Company working with individuals to assist in securing their
[H.]L Exemption. The requirements of this article shall not apply prospective futures through creative financing; and
to hospitals, sanitariums or other institutions governed by § Whereas: Forge Consulting, LLC employs several individuals
511-12H of this chapter. The requirements of this article shall in the City of Buffalo; and
not apply to those facilities whose site selection is Whereas: The physical problems prevented the Forge
comprehensively regulated by state or federal law and when Consulting, LLC company from remaining at
such regulation is intended to preempt local regulation of site 329 Elmwood Avenue; and
locations as contained in this article. Whereas Forge Consulting, LLC moved its operation to 737
[LIL Effective date and expiration. This article shall take effect Main Street which currently sits within the current Empire
on July 1, 1995, and shall expire on July 1, [2003] 2004. Development Zone (EDZ) boundaries.
[J.] K. Severability. If any word, clause, sentence, paragraph, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
subsection, section or part of this article included in this article That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo consents to the
now or through supplementation shall be adjudged by any court relocation of Forge Consulting, LLC from 329 Elmwood Avenue
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not to 737 Main Street (property that is located in the EDZ.
affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be PASSED
confined in its operation to the word, clause, sentence, AYES - 13 NOES - 0
paragraph, subsection, section or part thereof directly involved
in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been NO. 118
rendered. BY MR. DAVIS
APPROVED AS TO FORM PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT
Corporation Counsel 450 EXCHANGE STREET
NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter underlined is GRAPHIC CONTROLS
new. WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been duly held on the I 01h'
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION day of June, 2003 at 2:00 PM in the Common Council
Chambers in the City of Buffalo, pursuant to the provisions of
NO. 115 Section 507, subdivision 2 (d) of the General Municipal Law.
BY: MR. BONIFACIO WHEREAS, the proposed Land Use Agreement has been duly
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT submitted to this Common Council by the Director of Economic
CHAPTER 511 -ZONING, USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT Development; and
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
ordain as follows: 1. That Graphic Controls was duly approved to lease
That Section 511-55 (B) of Article XXVII of Chapter 511 of the 450 Exchange Street by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency,
Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: and is now hereby approved as the Lessee of 450 Exchange
§ 511-55. Restricted use permits. Street.
B. Notice and hearing. The Common Council shall 2. That the Mayor, the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, or
publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the any officer of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is hereby
City of Buffalo setting forth the name of the applicant, the authorized to execute the Lease necessary in accordance with
location and owner of the property, the use proposed and the the terms of said Agreement and for the consideration recited
time and place of a public hearing to be held by the Committee therein.
on Legislation no sooner than five (5) business days after the REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
day of publication. [Upon an application for a restricted DEVELOPMENT
use permit for a human service facility pursuant to Article XXVII
NO. 119 The sponsors of the Subaru Buffalo 4-Nfile Chase are granted
BY: BRIAN DAVIS, ELLICOTT DISTRICT permission to hang a banner, in accordance with the
COUNCILMEMBER regulations put forth by the Dept. of Public Works, on Elmwood
LEASE AGREEMENT Avenue from June 13tb through July 19th, 2003
GRAPHIC CONTROLS PASSED
450 EXCHANGE STREET AYES - 13 NOES - 0
WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and
Graphic Controls have negotiated a Lease Agreement for the NO. 122
rental of 450 Exchange Street, and BY: MR. GOLOMBEK
WHEREAS, the terms of said Lease Agreement have been [SUBARU BUFFALO 4 MILE CHASE]
approved by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, and Whereas: Organizers of the 23rd annual Subaru Buffalo 4
WHEREAS, said Lease Agreement has been forwarded by the mile Chase have requested permission to conduct their annual
City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to this Common Council race on Saturday, July 19th along Elmwood Avenue, and
for action, pursuant to Section 507, subdivision 2(d) of the Whereas: In the past there have been problems with various
General Municipal Law; and individuals and/or vendors setting up and selling inappropriate
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: wares, and
THAT, the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to publish the Whereas: Through the sale of inappropriate wares, the illegal
attached Notice of Hearing in the Buffalo News no later than vendors profit while neighborhood merchants suffer adversely
the 301h day of May 2003. from the competition, and
THAT, this Common Council will hold a public hearing on the Whereas: Neighborhood merchants would not be expected to
proposed agreement on the 10th day of June, 2003. have a permit and would be allowed to sell their goods as they
ADOPTED normally would on a daily basis,
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
NO. 120 That the race area is a designated area in which neighborhood
BY: CHARLEY H. FISHER, III merchants are allowed, as always, to sell their wares and that
RAISING REVENUES FROM NOT-FOR-PROFIT illegal vendors be prohibited from soliciting during this event.
ORGANIZATIONS Joseph Golombek Jr.
The City of Buffalo currently has over 175 not-for-profit tax-REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
exempt organizations, who's real estate buildings represent THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
40% of all property in the City of Buffalo;
Whereas: The City of Buffalo's current fiscal crisis has created NO. 123
a situation where necessary parameters must be set in place in BY: MR. THOMPSON
order for the city to survive the drain of urban sprawl. This is RE: AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE CITY-OWNED LOTS TO
partially due to LOCATE THE FARMER'S MARKET ON FILLMORE
the fact that there is not a residency tax for commuters, the not AVENUE IN JUNE 2003
for-profit hospitals, schools and universities are not necessarily WhereasThe Office of Urban Initiatives, an organization
utilized by people who only live and pay taxes in the city, and an currently working on opening the Farmer's Market from June
inability to collect taxes on almost 1/2 of the property in the city 2003-September 2003, seeks to open the Market on three
has hampered the City of Buffalo from generating capital in the city-owned lots on Fillmore Avenue; and
way that America enforced its economic survival since the Whereas: The City of
colonial times; Buffalo, through its Real Estate Division, reserves the right to
Whereas: Other cities facing the same economic crisis have lease city-owned property; and
decided to follow the example of Boston Mayor Menino who has Whereas: The City-owned lots located at 1353, 1361 Fillmore
campaigned to generate capital by imposing payments in lieu of Avenue have been chosen as the designated site for the
taxes to " tax exempt institutions like hospitals and universities, Farmer's Market; and
who together with the State of Massachutes Port Authority, Whereas: This lease is contingent upon the acquisition of
occupy a little more than 1/2 of the land in the city .... voluntary 1355 Fillmore Avenue from a private owner
payments this year will total about $23 million as partial Whereas: The Farmer's Market Initiative has garnered
compensation for city services they receive, such as police and widespread support from City residents, businesses and
fire protection"; faith-based organizations in the surrounding area, and elected
Whereas: When voluntary PILOT'S such as financial officials with jurisdiction over this area; and
payments, housing or education can not be negotiated, then the Now Be It Therefore Resolved That.
number of That the City of Buffalo's Common Council does hereby grant
organizations that claim tax-exempt status, the services that the Division of Real Estate permission to enter into a temporary
they lease agreement with the Office of Urban Initiatives from June
provide, the fees involved in the services they provide such as 1, 2003 through October 1, 2003
schools and daycares receiving unsubsidized tuition and the ADOPTED
legitimacy of the tax base in which they serve should be
reviewed.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: No. 124
That for the betterment of the City of Buffalo, the Buffalo Mr. Thompson
Common Council hereby requests that the Administration Authorization to Lease City-Owned Lots to Locate the
review options for raising revenue from the not-for-profit Farmer's Market on Fillmore Avenue in June 2003
organizations, such as universities, hospitals, daycare centers Whereas: The Office of Urban Initiatives, an organization
and other religious entities that are sheltered under a currently working on opening the Farmer's Market from June
tax-exempt status. If we can not collect tax from 40% of the 2003-September 2003, seeks to open the Market on five
property holders, and in essence city-owned lots on Fillmore Avenue; and
double tax the remaining 60% property owners, then we need Whereas: The City of Buffalo, through its Real Estate Division,
to review the output and input of the services provided by the reserves the right to lease city-owned property; and
taxexempt organizations. Whereas: The City-owned lots located at 1374, 1376, 1382,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 1384, 1388 Fillmore Avenue have been chosen as the
COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRAXION AND FINANCE designated site for the Farmer's Market; and
AND THE CORPORATION COUNC1L Whereas: The Farmer's Market Initiative has garnered
AYES – BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FISHER, widespread support from City residents, businesses and
FONTANA, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, faith-based organizations in the surrounding area, and elected
MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON – 12 NOES – FRANCZYK-1 officials with jurisdiction over this area; and
Now Be It Therefore Resolved That:
NO. 121 That the City of Buffalo's Common Council does hereby grant
BY: MR. GOLOMBEK the Division of Real Estate permission to enter into a temporary
SUBARU BUFFALO 4-MILE CHASE BANNER lease agreement with the Office of Urban Initiatives from June
Whereas: Organizers of Subaru Buffalo 4 mile Chase have 1, 2003 through October 1, 2003
announced this year's race will be held on Saturday July 19'h,
ADOPTED
and
Whereas: This year marks the 23d annual run, and
NO. 125
Whereas: To publicize the event, the Race Director has
By: Mr. Thompson
requested permission to display a banner across Elmwood
Establishment of A Vacant Lot Auction
Avenue from 946 Elmwood Avenue to 951 Elmwood Avenue
Whereas: With the summer months rapidly approaching,
and
maintenance Of these lots will again become an issue; and
Whereas: The period the banner would be on display would be
Whereas: Persons seeking to purchase these lots are
th
from June 13 th through July 19, 2003
subjected to extensive waiting periods and or complicated legal
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
proceedings which can cost them tremendous time and
resources; and
Whereas: The Division of Real Estate of the City of Buffalo rights-of-way in the Airport Corridor running from the downtown
has the authority to hold an auction for the purpose of selling central business district, through the east side of Buffalo, past
vacant lots; and the historic Central Terminal, past Walden Galleria, on to the
Whereas: Through the establishment of a Public Auction to airport, with a desirable future extension to a Transit Road
sell vacant parcels, the City of Buffalo could alleviate many of park-and-ride station near the Thruway; and
these problems; and Be It Further Resolved 7hat.
Whereas: The sale of these parcels to private owners through The Common Council of the City of Buffalo shall conduct
a public auction complying with all fair value requirements, hearings among all stakeholders, both public and private, along
could generate needed dollars in tax revenue for the City of the Airport Corridor to evaluate the current level of public
Buffalo support for the proposed extension of Light Rail in the Airport
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That. Corridor; and
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby Be It Finally Resolved That.
request Certified Copies of this resolution be sent to the
the Division of Real Estate hold a Vacant Lot Auction in the Niagara-Frontier Transit Authority, the Western New York
Month of June of 2003. Delegation, the New York State Governor's Office, the New
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE THE York State Legislature, ECIDA, the Buffalo Economic
DIRECTOR OF REAT ESTATE AND THE CORPORATION Renaissance Corporation (BERC), the Office of Urban
COUNSEL Initiatives (OUI), the Black Chamber of Commerce, GNRTC,
Citizen Regional Transit Corporation (CRTC), the United
No.126 States Secretary's Office, the United States Department of
By: Mr. Thompson Transportation, the Department of Commerce, and the Baptist
Expansion of the Light Rail Transit Ministers Confederation.
Whereas: There is increasing demand from city residents for ADOPT FINAL AND REMAINDER TO COMMUNITY
light rail transit expansion which would benefit the entire City of DEVELOPMENT
Buffalo,
especially those who now depend partly or wholly on public No. 127
transportation; and By: Mr. Thompson
Whereas: An increasing number of job opportunities, services, City of Buffalo
and shopping centers have moved to the suburbs, out of the Local Law No. _ (2003)
reach of the City's transit dependent population, who therefore Introductory No. 4 (2003)
are forced to spend A LOCAL LAW amending Article 6 of the Charter of the City of
unreasonable amounts of time to reach these destinations; and Buffalo in relation to the boundaries of empire zones.
Whereas: Expansion of light rail transit service can assist in BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
managing traffic at a lower operating cost per passenger than CITY OF BUFFALO AS
by buses or private FOLLOWS:
automobiles, potentially reducing expenditures, both private and Section 1. That Article Six of the Charter of the City of Buffalo,
public, on transportation; and adopted pursuant to law,
Whereas: The current Light Rail transit attracts a ridership of is hereby amended as follows:
approximately 25,000 passengers per day (7 million (a) By amending Sub-Zone 3 of Section 6-14 (3) to add
passengers per year) and research suggests the proposed additional addresses to read as follows:
Light Rail transit extension would add an additional 16,000 100.55-3-1 1219 MAIN
passengers (4 million passengers per 122.13-1-2 575 FUHRMANN
year) to the system, thereby increasing the efficiency, flexibility, 100.69-6-12 2 SYMPHONY CIR
and convenience of the entire transportation system; and 90.26-2-34 1402 KENSINGTON
Whereas: Investment in the expansion of the Light Rail to the 132.19-1-2 1751 FUHRMANN
Airport will create hundreds of jobs during construction and add 111.42-5-23 696 BROADWAY
a significant 112.10-2-2 99 BUD MILL
number of permanent jobs as the line opens for service, 112.14-1-8.32 92 MSGR VALENTE DR
thereby 112.15-1-1.1 1545 WILLIAM
strengthening the City of Buffalo's economy and increasing 112.15-1-2 1615 WILLIAM
access 112.19-3-16 176 DINGENS
to numerous job opportunities, services, and businesses 112.19-3-13 224 DINGENS
located 123.21-1-5.1 1167 CLINTON
along the Airport Corridor; and 123.21-1-4.11 370 BABCOCK
Whereas: The land-use impact of expanding Metro Rail along 123.06-1-5 692 BAILEY
existing 123.22-3-3 1355 CLINTON
rights-of-way is minimal compared to the environmental impact 123.30-1-7 39 SCOVILLE
of 123.30-3-4 95 DOROTHY
expanding highways or installing pavement for additional bus 123.34-7-8 1873 CLINTON
routes, and air pollution will likely be reduced because 123.09-2-6 572 ELK
automobile 123.09-2-2 1219 PERRY
commuters will instead chose light rail. Expanding light rail will 123.09-2-13 35 BRADFORD
have a positive impact on the environment as an important tool 123.09-2-5 590 ELK
to 111.30-6-5.111 496 PEARLST
improving air quality and sustaining land use respectful of the 111.46-12-2 318 PEARL ST
natural environment; and 111.55-2-10 221 ELM
Whereas: Reliance on the automobile places an undue 111.54-2-1.1 180 OAK
financial burden on taxpayers to furnish their own 111.61-2-4 36 CHURCH
transportation vehicles in order to use publicly-funded 122.47-2-11 137 KENTUCKY
highways, but expansion of Metro Rail 90.77-2-26 228 SHERIDAN
provides an efficient, equitable, and convenient alternative to all 100.33-5-14 256 FERRY EAST
citizens of the City of Buffalo; and 100.33-5-16 252 FERRY EAST
Whereas: Tourism and business operations will be greatly 100.33-5-15 254 FERRY EAST
enhanced by the expansion of Light Rail transit to the Airport 100.33-5-13 258 FERRY EAST
Corridor, thus 100.33-5-11 272 FERRY EAST
creating additional incentives for tourists to the Western New 100.33-5-12 268 FERRY EAST
York 100.22-2-88.1 807 ELMWOOD
region; and 100.21-4-7 766 ELMWOOD
Whereas: The City of Buffalo is geographically positioned to 99.35-6-14 374 HAMPSHIRE
enjoy natural environmental assets and sustainable economic 99.35-6-11 384 HAMPSHIRE
advantages during the next twenty years, which will attract new 99.35-6-12 380 HAMPSHIRE
residents and job 99.35-6-13 378 HAMPSHIRE
Opportunities to the City of Buffalo. Extending Light Rail 100.48-6-2 11 UTICA EAST
service to the Airport Corridor will allow the City of Buffalo to 99.60-7-4 467 CONNECTICUT
take advantage of its assets; and 99.66-2-13 780 NIAGARA
Now Be It Therefore Resolved That: 79.37-2-2.1 500 KENMORE
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo is in full support of 78.70-3-20.2 1801 ELMWOOD
the expansion of the Light Rail transit to the Buffalo 77.84-2-29 275 CHANDLER
International Airport Corridor; and 77.83-2-6 37 CHANDLER
Be It Further Resolved That: 78.78-1-5 85 GREAT ARROW
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo specifically 111.29-5-10 117 TUPPER WEST
endorses the extension of the Light Rail transit on existing 111.29-5-11 119 TUPPER WEST
101.33-7-23.1 2255 BAILEY The City of Buffalo does hereby request the Corporation
100.35-4-28 545 FERRY EAST Counsel to file a report detailing the legal process and
100.32-2-8 1575 MAIN procedures needed to permanently separate the finances of the
100.32-2-5 24 FERRY EAST City of Buffalo from those of the Board of Education; and
100.32-2-3 32 FERRY EAST Be It Further Resolved That.
100.32-2-2 40 FERRY EAST The Office of the City Comptroller, the Law Department of the
100.32-2-1 1534 MICHIGAN City of Buffalo, the State Comptroller's Office, and the New
100.55-2-2 1114 ELLICOTT York State Attorney General's Office advise the Common
100.55-2-11 1269 MAIN Council of the City of Buffalo on the legal processes and
100.55-2-9 36 NORTHAMPTON procedures to permanently separate the finances of the City of
100.55-2-3 1110 ELLICOTT Buffalo from that of the Buffalo Board of Education.
100.55-2-10 1261 MAIN ADOPT FINAL REMAINDER TO COMMITTEE ON
100.55-2-4 1106 ELLICOTT FINANCE
122.14-2-2 25 BUFFALO RIVER
133.43-5-1.1 2412 SENECA NO. 129
133.63-3-52 2170 SOUTH PARK By: Antoine M. Thompson
112.61-4-4 531 HOWARD (NYS Empire Zone #74
112.61-4-5 575 HOWARD Revision to Boundary Description)
112.62-1-18 598 HOWARD WHEREAS, Local Law No. 5 (1994), adding section 281 of
112.62-1-17 602 HOWARD article 14 of the chapter of the City
112.61-4-6 166 LEWIS Buffalo in relation to establishing an economic development
112.62-2-1 609 HOWARD zone, was signed by Anthony M. Masiello,
112.61-4-7.1 1 HOLT Mayor of the City Of Buffalo; and
112.19-3-11.11 160 JAMES E CASEY DR WHEREAS, the Local Law was filed with the Secretary of
111.39-1-49.2 400 OAK NORTH State on February 28, 1994 and then verified by the Mayor on
111.39-1-2 390 OAK NORTH March 2, 1994; and
111.39-1-50.1 394 OAK NORTH WHEREAS, subpart 2 of aforesaid Local Law defined the
111.53-3-3.1 30 COURT boundaries of the area to be designated Economic
110.68-1-5 100 LAKEFRONT Development Zone #38; and
110.76-1-5 20 WILKESON WAY WHEREAS, on July 27, 1994, the City of Buffalo was awarded
110.76-1-3 10 LA RIVIERE a New York State Economic Development Zone 938
110.76-1-6 15 LA RIVIERE designation; and
122.09-1-5 8 CITY SHIP CANAL WHEREAS, Local Law No. 3 (200 1) re- designated the
89.61-4-3.21 1122 ELMWOOD boundaries of Economic Development
89.61-4-5 1116 ELMWOOD Zone 9' ) 8 as an Empire Zone and amended the boundaries of
89.70-4-20.1 929 ELMWOOD such zones as permitted by law, and
100.21-3-17 802 ELMWOOD WHEREAS, January 9, 2002 The City of Buffalo was awarded
100.21-3-18 798 ELMWOOD a second New York State Economic Development Zone #74,
100.29-3-8 718 ELMWOOD now known as Empire Zone; and
100.37-5-4 534 ELMWOOD WHEREAS, subpart 4 of aforesaid Local Law defined the
99.83-2-10 617 ELMOOD boundaries of the area to be designated Economic
100.78-4-35 481 FRANKLIN Development Zone, (Empire Zone) #74; and
100.78-4-34 473 FRANKLIN WHEREAS, Local Law No. 3 (2001) designated the Empire
78.61-2-2 1893 ELMWOOD Zone as an amended addition to the boundaries of such zones
78.71-4-4.1 2290 ELMWOOD as permitted by law-, and
78.71-4-5 2262 ELMWOOD WHEREAS, to take advantage of this year's construction
78.71-4-6 2240 ELMWOOD season, it has been proposed to amend the boundaries of Zone
78.79-3-3.1 2130 ELMWOOD #74 to include additional businesses; and
1402000787900003004120 65 GREAT ARROW WHEREAS, this action will benefit the City of Buffalo and
112.13-2-2.1 1223 WILLIAM further demonstrate the Council's commitment to Economic
122.42-2-23 601 FULTON Development in the City of Buffalo.
111.31-7-2 707 WASHINGTON NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved:
111.31-13-3 703 WASHINGTON 1 . That the City of Buffalo request a boundary revision from
111.39-3-2.12 220 GENESEE the New York State Department of Economic Development to:
100.35-4-29 549 FERRY EAST a. The City of Buffalo would like to add a total of 133.03
90.37-1-10 140 HOLDEN acres of land to the Empire Zone for the attached additions.
89.44-3-29 2261 FILLMORE (See attachment A (map of existing and additions to zone #74
Section 2. The Commissioner of the New York State and attachment B-table of additional acreage requests)
Department of Economic Development is hereby requested to b. The City of Buffalo would like to landbank a total of 20
revise the boundaries of the Empire Zone in accordance with acres to be designated as future development arises.
this Local Law. 2. That, if the boundary revision is approved by the New
Section 3. Insofar as the provisions of this local l are York State Department of Economic Development, that Article
inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the 6, Section 6-14 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo be hereby
provisions of this local law shall be controlling. amended as per the attached.
Section 4. This local law shall take effect immediately upon REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
filing in the office of the Secretary of State as provided by DEVELOPMENT
Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law
IT IS HEREBY CCERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 20 of the NO. 130
Municipal Home Rule Law that the immediate passage of the Mr. Thompson, Mr. Davis and Mrs. Martino
Local Law in necessary Support for the "United States National Health Insurance
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY Act" (H.R. 676)
DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS. Congressman John Conyers has introduced the
"United States National Health Insurance Act", legislation
NO. 128 designed to create a new American national health insurance
By: Mr. Thompson program by creating a single payer health care system; and
Legal Separation of the City of Buffalo Is and the Board of WHEREAS: Americans spend 58% more on healthcare than
Education's Finances the average citizen of the next nine largest democracies, which
Whereas: The City of Buffalo presently faces an immense all provide universal health care; and
fiscal crisis; and WHEREAS.- According to Emeritus Professor Dorothy P. Rice
Whereas. The Office of the Comptroller of the City of Buffalo is from UCSFs Institute for Health & Aging, Americans spend an
charged with managing the City's financial accounts; and estimated $428 billion annually, or $4,951 per household, on
Whereas: Because the finances of the City of Buffalo and the health care; and
Board of Education are not legally separated, there have been WHEREAS. Of this total, 62% ($264.4 billion) is explained by
times when the Board's cash flow problems have hampered the excessive private insurance costs and bureaucracy, defensive
City's ability to pay its bills; and medicine, excess pharmaceutical marketing cost and higher
Whereas: This lack of clarity further adds to the City's drug prices; and this figure seems very high. Ifit can be
fiscal woes and in the past, has negatively affected the attributed to someone, that would lend some credibility
.
City's cash flow; and
WHEREAS. America is the most prosperous and industrious
Whereas. A permanent separation of the City of Buffalo's and
nation in the history of the world, yet our country has roughly 75
the Board of Education's finances could resolve this matter in a
million uninsured men, women and children; and
cost-efficient manner;
WHEREAS. There are another 50 million under-insured fellow
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That.
citizens in the United States; and
WHEREAS. Health Maintenance Organizations treat health Beck,Anya Tina Bethea
care as a commodity distributed according to the ability to pay, Boryszewski, Robert Shirley Boyd
rather than as a social service to be distributed according to Brace, Frederick, Brown, Chris
medical need; and Carnevale, Ronald Chestnut, Florida
WHEREAS. Approximately 4, 000 individual physicians have Clancy, Willie Cordero, Martin
endorsed the principles of the proposals embodied in HR 676 David Cummings Daniels, Ivery
including two former Surgeons General (Dr. David Satcher and Dixon, Bernice Dixon, Jerome
Dr. Julius Richmond), a Nobel Laureate (Dr. Bernard Lown), D'Orazio, Frank Durski, Jeffrey
the highly respected authors of major textbooks of surgery and Justin Foley Franklin, Dennis
family practice (Dr. William Silen and Dr. Robert Rakel, Ganci, Frank Gattone, Rick
respectively), and a leading organizer of emergency services in Giglia, Michael Gist, Frank
New York City on September 11th 2001 (Dr. Lewis Goldfrank, Guercio, Antoinette Howell, Etta
Chairman of Emergency Medicine at New York University); and Iglesias, Lourdes Johnson, Andrew
WHEREAS. According to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey, Kowalyk, Adam Kwiatkowski, Paul
nearly all Americans, roughly ninety two percent (92Yo), feel Labambama, Joseph Lamparlli, Martha
that the President and Congress must create more effective LoPatviello, Pasuale Machelor, Randolf
strategies to increase the number of persons covered by health Mann, Andrea Mann, Michael
insurance; and Martin Jr, David Matusiak, Martin
WHEREAS. The time has come to change our inefficient, McCartney Henry, Donna Mentecky, Richard
fragmented and costly health care system; and Mitchell Jr, Lee Dexter Mitchell, Yolanda
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: Monin, David Morrison-Fiorella, Judith
The Buffalo Common Council supports HR 676 to reform Murphy, Paul Nabors, Annette
America's highly inefficient and overly costly health care Nicholas, Amy Nicholas Jr, William
system; and Norton, Justin Nosowicz, Gary
Be It Further Resolved That: O'Hara, Donna O'Hara, William
The Buffalo Common Council urges WNY Members of Palma, Vincent Penna, David
Congress Jack Quinn and Louise Slaughter to add their names Pena, Delia Pfaff, David
as co-sponsors to HR 676; and Primm, Carla Puskas,John
Be It Finally Resolved That: Quintana, Diana Richarson, Duane
Certified copies of this resolution be sent to United States Riester, Paul Rizzo, Carl
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, United States Senator Charles Rodriguez, Adrian Rodriguez, Eduardo
Schumer, Congressman Jack Quinn, Congresswoman Louise Rodriguez, Jorge Rodriguez, Miranda
Slaughter, Congressman John Conyers, Congressman Runfola, Peter Rusin, Daniel
1homas Reynolds, and the Western New York State Russell, Bonnie Stroud, Kenneths
Delegation. Smith, Duwan Smith, Russell
ADOPTED Taibbi, Nicole Thomas, Alvin
Totaro, Joseph VanCoevering, Richard
NO. 131 Watson, Brian Waugaman, Donna
By: Mr. Thompson Waugaman-Beck, Sandra Williams Jr, Gerald
Re: Request for Permission to Hang Banners on the Williams, Kenny Wszdek, Jerome
Fillmore Avenue Henderson 111, Roscoe Johnson, Jeffrey
Commercial Strip Roth, Dorothy Buchanan, Paul
Whereas: A Farmer's Market, one of several components of Neai, Gwen
the Fillmore Avenue Re Development Project, is an open air Total: 92
market where fresh fruits and vegetables will be sold; and ADOPTED
Whereas: The Fillmore Avenue Farmer's Market is scheduled
to run from June 1, 2003 to September 1, 2003; and NO. 133
Whereas: To commemorate this event, the Office of Urban BY: ANTOINE M. THOMPSON
Initiatives requests permission to hang 2 ~V2ft. by 3 Oft Appointments
banners on select poles on the Fillmore Commercial strip Commissioners of Deeds
(between East Ferry Street and East Utica Street); and Required for the Proper
Whereas: The Office of Urban Initiatives requests permission Performance of Public Duties
to hang the bannerfrom June 1, 2003 to September 1, 2003;
and That the following persons are hereby appointed as
Whereas: The Farmer's Market Initiative has garnered Commissioner of Deeds for The term ending December 31,
widespread support from City residents, businesses and 2004, conditional upon the persons so appointed certifying
faith-based organizations in the surrounding area, and elected under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the
officials representing this area; Deardra Austin Timothy Callan
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That. Ronald Deschenes Judy Doyle
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo hereby grants Paul Henderson Stephen Hicks
the Office of Urban Initiatives permission to hang a 2 ~V2ft by Gregory Olma Mawusi Watson
30ft banner on the Fillmore Commercial strip from June 1, April Williams
2003 to September 1, 2003 in accordance with all conditions, TOTAL 9
restrictions, requirements, and any other relevant regulations ADOPTED
as set forth by the City of Buffalo and the Department of Public
Works, Parks, and Streets Sanitation. NO. 135
Passed ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETTNGS
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in
th
the Common Council Chambers 13 floor City Hall, Buffalo,
No. 132 New, York, unless otherwise noted.
By Mr. Thompson Regular Committees
Felicitations/In Memoriam Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 930
Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam o'clock A.M.
Resolutions sponsored by Members of the Common Council as Committee on Finance Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 10: 00 o'clock
indicated: A.M.
Felicitation for Bennett Park Montessori Center Day following Civil Service
By Councilmember Fontana, Davis, Pitts and Michaux III Committee on Legislation Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 2:00
ADOPTED o'clock P.M.
Committee on Comm. Dev. Wednesday- June 4, 2003 at 10:00
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BY: ANTOINE M. THOMPSON Committee on Education Wednesday, June 4, 2003) at 2:00
Appointments o'clock
Commissioner of Deeds Special Committees
That the following persons are hereby appointed as Special Finance Comm. Mfg. Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at
Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 10:00 o'clock A.M. in Room 14170tv Hall on "Increase Penalty
2004, conditional, upon the person so appointed certifying For Illegal Dumping
under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City Streets Service Monday, June 2, 2003 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in
Clerk: Room 1417CIty Hall.
Abrahamson, Richard Adimey, Carol MBEC Monday. June 9, 2003 at 10-00 o'clock A, M. in
Anderson, Latika Aniela Baj Room 1417 City Hall.
Aris, Karen Aughtry, Charles (Public Disclaimer All meetings are subject to change and
Baines, Tommy Beceril, Roberto cancellation by the respective Chairmen of Council
Committees. In the event that there is sufficient time Oven for
notification, it will be provided. In addition, there may be
meetings set up whereby the City Clerk's-Office is not made
aware, therefore, unless we receive notice from the respective
Chairmen, we can only make notification of what we are made
aware.
No. 136
Adjournment
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Ms. Gray, the
Council adjourned at 2:53 pm
Board of Police and Fire Pension Proceedings #5 Office of the
Mayor-201 City Hall May 22, 2003 Present: Anthony M.
Masiello, Mayor; Michael B. Risman, Corporation Counsel-2
Absent: -James W. Pitts, Council President; Andrew
SanFilippo, Deputy Comptroller-2. The Journal of the last
meeting was approved.
No. 1
I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Fire Pension
Fund for the month of May 2003 amounting to $11,685.24 and
respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of the
persons named herein for the amounts stated. Adopted
Ayes-2. Noes-0.
No. 2
I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Police Pension
Fund for the month of May 2003 amounting to $11,240.00 and
respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of the
persons named herein for the amounts stated.
Adopted.
Ayes-2. Noes-0.
No. 3
On motion by Mr. Risman , the City of Buffalo Police and Fire
Pension Board Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.