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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-0907 99-0907.txt No. 16 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 MAYOR Hon. Anthony M. Masiello COMPTROLLER Joel A. Giambra COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL James W. Pitts PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE David A. Franczyk MAJORITY LEADER Rosemarie Lo Tempio COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE Beverly Gray Barbara Kavanaugh Rosemarie LoTempio DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS ALFRED T. COPPOLA - DELAWARE BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS - ELLICOTT DAVID A. FRANCZYK - FILLMORE RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY BYRON BROWN - MASTEN ROBERT QUINTANA - NIAGARA DALE ZUCHLEWSKI - NORTH DENNIS T. MANLEY - SOUTH KEVIN J. HELFER - UNIVERSITY REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Beverly Gray, Chairman, Alfred T. Coppola, Kevin J. Helfer, Barbra Kavanaugh, Dennis T. Manley CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Robert Quintana, Chairman, Alfred T. Coppola, David Franczyk, Kevin J. Helfer, Barbara Miller-williams, Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Dale L. Zuchlewski Chairman, Byron Brown, Richard A. Fontana, Kevin J. Helfer, Rosemarie LoTempio, Barbara Miller- Williams Members Page 1 99-0907.txt FINANCE COMMITTEE: David Franczyk, Chairman, Byron Brown, Beverly Gray, Kevin J. Helfer, Dennis T. Manley, Dale Zuchlewski Members. LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Alfred T. Coppola, Chairman, Richard A. Fontana, Kevin J. Helfer, Barbra Kavanaugh, Rosemarie LoTempio, Robert Quintana, Members RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman Kevin J. Helfer, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Barbra A. Kavanaugh Chairman, Beverly Gray, Kevin J. Helfer, Barbara Miller- Williams, Dale Zuchlewski Members SPECIAL COMMITTEES TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Alfred T. Coppola, Richard A. Fontana, Beverly Gray, Kevin J. Helfer BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio , Chairman, Byron Brown , Alfred T. Coppola, David Franczyk, Kevin J. Helfer, ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Alfred T. Coppola, Richard A. Fontana, Kevin J. Helfer, Rosmarie LoTempio, Robert Quintana POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Robert Quintana, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Kevin J. Helfer, Rosemarie LoTempio, Dennis T. Manley CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 AT 2:00 P.M. PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, and Council Members Brown, Coppola, Fontana, Franczyk, Gray, Helfer, LoTempio,Manley, Pitts, Quintana, Williams and Zuchlewski - 12. ABSENT - None. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr. Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on July 27, 1999 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR NO. 1 APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE Page 2 99-0907.txt BUFFALO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Section 318.2 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, as amended, I hereby appoint the following individual as a member of the Buffalo Environmental Management Commission: Appointment Dr. John E. Vena 118 Leonard Buffalo, N.Y. 14215 Dr. Vena is a professor at U.B.'s School of Social and Preventive Medicine. He has held various positions with many distinguished employers, such as Assistant Research Professor, Department of Experimental Pathology, Epidemiology Division, Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, New York. Dr. Vena received many honors- Distinguished Service Award, Air Pollution Control Association. He has written and contributed to many publications regarding the environment. Professor Vena is filling the vacancy of Dr. Wayne Lewis Creelman, who has resigned. Dr. Vena's term will commence immediately and expire 02/16/2001. I hereby certify that the above named individual is fully qualified for appointment to the Buffalo Environmental Management Commission. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS AND THE COMPTROLLER NO. 2 RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Section 1177 of the Public Authorities Law, I hereby re- appoint, subject to confirmation by Your Honorable Body the following individual to the Buffalo Sewer Authority: Rodney L. Richardson 688 Crescent Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14216 Mr. Richardson's term will commence immediately and expire June 30, 2002. I hereby certify that the above named individual is fully qualified to serve as a member of the Buffalo Sewer Authority. REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS AND THE COMPTROLLER NO. 3 RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE BUFFALO WATER BOARD Pursuant to the powers vested in me Section 1048-F of the Title Two-B Article Five of the Public Authorization law, I hereby re-appoint the following members to the Buffalo Water Board for terms expiring December 31, 2001. James B. Milroy 155 Massachusetts Ave. Page 3 99-0907.txt Buffalo 14213 Charles L. McGriff 117 Lexington Ave. Buffalo 14222 I hereby certify that the above named individuals are fully qualified for reappointment to the Buffalo Water Board. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION OUNSEL THE DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS AND THE COMPTROLLER NO. 4 RE-APPOINTMENT & APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD Pursuant to the powers vested in me in Chapter 6 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, I hereby appoint and reappoint the following members to the Emergency Medical Services Board. Joseph R. Takats 64 Cleveland Ave. Buffalo, NY 4222 Dr. Takats term will commence immediately and expire 6/30/2002 Judith A. Shanley, Esq. 32 Summit Avenue, Buffalo 14214 Ms. Shanley's term will commence immediately and expire 6/30/2002 Rev. Jerome L. Ferrell 32 Thatcher Avenue, Buffalo 14215 Rev. Ferrell's term will commence immediately and expire 6/3O./2002 APPOINTMENT: Gregory W. Skibitsky 35 Randwood Drive N. Wmslv. 14221 Mr. Skibitsky has over twenty years of experience in the Emergency Medical Services field. He has been designated by Dr. Arnold Lubin, Commissioner of the Department of Health of Erie County to fill the unexpired term of Michael V. Walters, who has resigned. Mr. Skibitsky 's term commences immediately and expires June 30, 2001. I hereby certify that the above named individuals are fully qualified to serve as members of the Emergency Medical Services Board. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS AND THE COMPTROLLER NO. 5 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective August 19, 1999 in the Department of Mayor's Office Division of Executive to the Position of Senior Account Clerk Typist Provisional Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of $27,828. Gretchen M. Krieger 81 Rebecca Park Buffalo, New York 14207 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMPTROLLER Page 4 99-0907.txt NO. 6 REPORT OF AUDIT SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING ENTERPRISE FUND In response to the directive requiring the Comptroller to file audit reports with the Common Council, I hereby submit copies of the Solid Waste and Recycling Enterprise Fund audit for the period October 1, 1996 to June 30, 1998. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSIONER OF STREETS THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE AND THE DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS NO. 7 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CITY OF BUFFALO ENTERPRISE FUND - STADIUM(NORTH AMERICARE PARK) This is to advise that copies of the Audited Financial Statements and Other Financial Information of the City of Buffalo Enterprise Fund - North AmeriCare Park for the period beginning April 1, 1998 and ending March 31, 1999 have been delivered to each to Councilmember, the Common Council Chief of Staff, the City Clerk, the Mayor and the Budget Office. This report is available as a public record for inspection by all interested parties. Pursuant to Section 35 of the General Municipal Law, the Common Council of the City of Buffalo may, at its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of external audit and file such response with the City Clerk as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 8 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT CHANGE OF PURPOSE We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 359 of the Charter, that it is necessary to authorize a change ill purpose in indebtedness for Capital Projects Program, provided by the Common Council prior to July 1, 1999 for the ensuing fiscal year, by changing the following item: From: Capital Projects Division of Engineering Jefferson Avenue Renovation Project $1,000,000 To: Capital Projects Division of Engineering Jefferson Avenue Renovation and Masten District Infrastructure Improvements S1,000,000 Dated: Buffalo, NY August 6, 1999 Page 5 99-0907.txt RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 9 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY TRANSFER OF FUNDS GENERAL CITY CHARGES - FRINGE BENEFITS MAYOR & EXECUTIVE AND RECREATION FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES We, Anthony M. MasieIlo, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the Charter, that it is necessary that tile sum of $24,922 be transferred and reappropriated from General City Charges, as set forth below: From: 1000 General Fund 17302002 - General City Charges - Fringe Benefits 422000 - FICA/Medicare $24,922 To: 1000 General Fund 10331001 - Mayor & Executive 412002 - Personal Services - Hourly $20,480 14222005 - Recreational Facilities & Activities 490000 - Services - Freeze Funds $4,442 Dated: Buffalo, NY, July 27, 1999 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 10 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY TRANSFER OF FUNDS CAPITAL PROJECT RESERVE BOND FUND We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $175,000 be transferred and reappropriated from General City Charges, as set forth below: From: 1000 General Fund 17220007 - General Fund Capital Reserves 470002 - Capital Project Reserve $175,000 To: Bond Fund 30040006 -Niagara Street Reconstruction $100,000 30441306 - Infrastructure Improvements - Lovejoy District $ 75,000 Dated: Buffalo, NY, August 30, 1999 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 11 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY INCREASED APPROPRIATION APPROPRIATION ALLOTMENTS - BOARD OF EDUCATION We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller, do hereby certify pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter, that an increase in the sum of $7,112,774 in the estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999 is necessary in Page 6 99-0907.txt Appropriation Allotments - Board of Education, to meet a contingency which could not have been reasonably foreseen when the budget was adopted. The amount of increased appropriation will be met from a $7,112,774 increase in various revenue changes (see attached) that occurred after budget adoption account, not otherwise appropriated for any other purpose. The details of the requirements are set forth below: To: 100 General Fund 97-0 - Board of Education Operation and Maintenance. $7,112,774 Dated: Buffalo, NY, September 1, 1999 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 12 "SINGLE AUDIT" OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS RECEIVED BY CITY OF BUFFALO FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1998 This is to advise that a copy of the single audit of Federal, state and local financial assistance programs received by the City of Buffalo for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998 has been delivered to each Councilmember, the Common Council Chief of Staff, the City Clerk, the Mayor and the Budget Office. Pursuant to amendments of Section 35 of the General Municipal Law, which took effect January 1, 1989, Your Honorable Body may, in its discretion, provide to the State Comptroller and file with the City Clerk a written response to the findings and recommendations in this report no later than ninety days after its receipt, or October 28, 1999. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ASSESSMENT NO. 13 TAX CANCELLATION 1999-2000 Adjustment on the General City Tax for 1999/2000 were made on the following properties (list attached) to provide for changes due to omitted or incorrect exemptions and assessment errors. I, therefore, request that a warrant be drawn on General City Charges, Org 17221008 Obj 480101 Tax Adjustment Fund, in favor of the City for the taxes indicated on the attached list in the amount of $79,443.28. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Assessment dated August 30, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to prepare a check to be charged to the General City Charges, Org 172121008 Obj 4801101 Tax Adjustment Fund in the amount of $79,443.28, Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 Page 7 99-0907.txt NO. 14 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 15,1999 in the Department of Assessment Division of to the Position of Senior Tax Clerk Temporary Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $27,654 Carole A. VacGaro 144 Commonwealth Ave Buffalo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS NO. 15 NOTIFY SERIAL #9152-9153, 9155 NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9152 REPEAL NO PARKING ON NOTTINGHAM TERRACE, SOUTH SIDE BETWEEN A POINT 325' CAST OF DELAWARE AVENUE AND A POINT OPPOSITE THE EAST BUILDING LINE EXTENDED OF #15 NOTTINGHAM TERRACE. NO PARKING -REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing There from the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Nottingham Terrace, south side between a point 325' cast of Delaware Avenue and a point opposite the east building line extended of #15 Nottingham Terrace. PROHIBITED PERIOD 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Except Saturday and Sunday This action is being taken at the request of the Parks Commissioner. It will allow one additional hour for on-street parking for Delaware Park users. (see next serial) NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9153 INSTALL NO PARKING ON NOTTINGHAM TERRACE, SOUTH SIDE BETWEEN A POINT 325' CAST OF DELAWARE AVENUE AND A POINT OPPOSITE THE CAST BUILDING LINE EXTENDED OF #15 NOTTINGHAM TERRACE. NO PARKING -INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which Page 8 99-0907.txt they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Nottingham Terrace, south side between a point 325' east of Delaware Avenue and a point opposite the east building line extended of #15 Nottingham Terrace. PROHIBITED PERIOD 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Except Saturday and Sunday This action is being taken at the request of the Parks Commissioner. It will allow one additional hour for on-street parking for Delaware Park users. (see previous serial) NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9155 INSTALL NO PARKING ON RAMONA AVENUE, NORTH SIDE BETWEEN ABBOTT ROAD AND A POINT 250' WEST THEREFROM. NO PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Ramona Avenue, north side between Abbott Road and a point 250' west therefrom PROHIBITED PERIOD At all times. This action is being taken at the request of the South District Councilmember. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 16 REPORT OF BIDS CITY COURT RECONSTRUCTION SEWER REVISIONS 50 DELAWARE AVENUE I advertised for on August 3, 1999 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the City Court Reconstruction, Sewer Revisions, 50 Delaware Avenue, which were publicly opened and read on August 24,1999. Roy's Plumbing $ 60,485.00 J D Plumbing Corp. $ 76,400.00 MKS Plumbing $ 111,900.00 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Roy's Plumbing, in the amount of Sixty Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Five and 00/1 00 Dollars Page 9 99-0907.txt ($60,485.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications: The estimate for this work is $70,000.00. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work are to be charged to CPF 30333106 (203- 402-011) - Division of Buildings. Mrs. Lotmepio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 25, 1999, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for City Court Reconstruction, Sewer Revisions, 50 Delaware Avenue, to Roy's Plumbing, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $60,485.00. Funds for the project are available in CPF 30333106 (203-402-011) - Division of Buildings. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 17 REPORT OF BIDS DELAVAN MOSELLE COMMUNITY CENTER PLUMBING CONTRACT I advertised for on August 10, 1999 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the Delavan Moselle Community Center, Plumbing Contract, which were publicly opened and read on August 31, 1999. Base Bid Alt. #2 Elmwood Plumbing $193,300 $ 1,750 J. W. Danforth Co. $204,722 $16,889 W. C. Roberson $ 207,170 No Bid MKS Plumbing $ 247,000 No Bid Kandefer $269,500 $ 6,500 Altemate #2 is for plumbing work associated with the demolition of the existing Center. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Elmwood Plumbing, with a Base Bid of $193,300.00, add Alternate #2 in the amount of $1,750.00, for a total amount of One Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Fifty and 001100 Dollars ($195,050.00) is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work will be charged to CPF 203- 402-005 - Division of Buildings. Mrs Lotmepio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated September 1, 1999, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the Delavan Moselle Community Center, Plumbing Contract, to Elmwood Plumbing, the lowest responsible bidder, with a Base Bid of $193,000.00, add Alternate #2 in the amount of $1,750.00, for a total amount of one hundred Page 10 99-0907.txt ninety-five thousand fifty and 00/100 ($195,050.00). Funds for the project are available in CPF 203-402-005 - Division of Buildings. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 18 REPORT OF BIDS HEATER/SCARIFING OF CITY PAVEMENTS 1999/2000 GROUP #509 This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received bids on August 4, 1999 for Heater/Scarifying of City Pavements - 1999/2000, Group #509. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit price covering the various items of work and material which will bc performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either More or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Base Bid Highway Rehabilitation Corp. $334,285.00 I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is Highway Rehabilitation Corp. I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body order the work, the cost thereof to be charged to the Division of Engineering 0 & M Account #100-401-014-00-561 in an amount of $334,285.00 plus approved unit prices not to exceed $24,976.50 for a total encumbrance of $359,261.50. The engineer's estimate for this work is $335,000.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by September 18, 1999. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 10, 1999, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Heater/Scarifing of City Pavements - 1999/2000, Group #509, to Highway Rehabilitation Corp., the lowest responsible bidder, with a Base Bid of $334,285.00 plus approved unit prices not to exceed $24,976.50 for a total encumbrance of $359,261.50. Funds for the project are available in the Division of Engineering 0 & M Account #100- 401- 014-00-561. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 19 REPORT OF BIDS NEW WATER LINES Page 11 99-0907.txt TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE 1200 FUHRMANN BLVD. I advertised for on August 3, 1999 and received the following sealed formal proposals for New Water Lines, Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., which were publicly opened and read on August 24,1999. Base Bid Add Alt #1 Add Alt #2 Visone Construction $19,448 5,035 $4,512 Roy's Plumbing $35,000 $5,000 $5,500 SLR Contracting $48,900 $4,290 $4,875 Roberson Plumbing $50,750 $4,340 $5,040 Alternate #1 is for the installation of low voltage PVC conduits. Alternate #2 is for cathodic protection. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Visone Construction, with a Base Bid of $19,448; add Alternate #1 in the amount of $5,035; add Alternate #2 in the amount of $4,512; for a total amount of Twenty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Five and 00/100 Dollars ($28,995.00) is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. Total estimate for this work was $30,000.00. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work are to be charged to the appropriate account from the 1998/99 Capital Budget. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 30, 1999, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for New Water Lines, Tifft Nature Preserve, to Visone Construction, the lowest responsible bidder, with a Base Bid of $19,448; add Alternate #1 in the amount of $5,035; add Alternate #2 in the amount of $4,512; for a total amount of $28,995. Funds for the project are to be charged to the appropriate account from the 1998/99 Capital Budget. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 20 REPORT OF BIDS OVERLAY OF CITY PAVEMENTS - 1999/2000 GROUP #508 ITEM #126,C.C.P.3/3/98 This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received bids on August 4, 1999 for The Overlay of City Pavements - 1999/2000, Group #508. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit price covering the various items of work and material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either Page 12 99-0907.txt more or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Base Bid Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. $287,035.00 Amherst Paving, Inc. $294,309.00 DiPizio Construction Co., Inc. $375,735.00 *Adjusted Amount I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. I respectfiffly recommend that your Honorable Body order the work, the cost thereof to be charged to the Division of Engineering 0 & M Account #100-401-014-00-561 in an amount of $287,035.00 plus approved unit prices not to exceed $28,703.50 as per Item #126, C.C.P. 3/3/98 for a total encumbrance of 315,738.50. The engineer's estimate for this work is $340,000.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by September 18, 1999. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 6, 1999, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Overlay of City Pavements - 1999/2000, Group #508, to Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., the lowest responsible bidder. Funds for the project are available in the Division of Engineering 0 & M Account #100-401-014-00-561 in the amount of $287,035.00 plus approved unit prices not to exceed $28,703.50 per Item # 126, C.C.P., 3/3/98 for the total encumbrance of $315,738.50. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 21 REPORT OF BIDS PETROLEUM BULK STORAGE COMPLIANCE UPGRADE, PHASE 11-2 PARKS, POLICE, FIRE, EAST SIDE TRANSFER STA. I advertised for on August 10, 1999 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance Upgrade, Phase 11-2, Parks, Police, Fire Department, East Side Transfer Station, which were publicly opened and read on August 31,1999. General Construction Tyree Organization $ 628,300 L & 0 Mechanical $ 674,765 Elmwood Tank & Piping $ 674,950 Zoladz Construction $ 698,283 Kimmins Construction $ 712,500 Orchard Earth & Pipe $ 726,250 Empire State Mechanical $ 755,940 Ontario Specialty Cont. $ 843,000 Page 13 99-0907.txt Electrical Contract O'Connell Electric $ 111,550 Tunney Electric $ 135,359 Weydman Electric $ 154,150 Delmar Electric & Const. $ 202,852 Ontario Specialty Cont. $ 300,000 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that the following are the lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the plans and specifications: General Construction: Tyree Organization, Ltd. in the amount of $628,300. Electrical Contract: O'Connell Electric in the amount of $111,550. Total estimate for this work was $800,000.00. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work are to be charged to CPF 204-402-001 (3004-32-4417) - Division of Buildings. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated September 1, 1999, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance Upgrade, Phase 11-2, Parks, Police, Fire Department, East Side Transfer to Tyree Organization, Ltd. in the amount of $628,300, the lowest responsible bidder, for general construction and O'Connell Electric, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $111,550 for the electrical contract. Funds for the project are available in CH 204- 402-001 (3004-32-4417) - Division of Buildings. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 22 REPORT OF BIDS RECONSTRUCTION OF CURBS & SIDEWALKS IN THE LOVEJOY DISTRICT - 1999, GROUP #495 ITEM #145, C.C.P. 2/23/99 ITEM #126, C.C.P. 3/3/98 This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received bids on August 18, 1999 for The Reconstruction of Curbs & Sidewalks in the Lovoejoy District - 1999, Group #495. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit price covering the various items of work and material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Base Bid P & I Construction Co., Inc. $745,200.00 Master's Edge, Inc. $769,925.00 C & C Contractors, Inc $797,945.00 Falcone Concrete, Inc. $867,640.00 A.B.P. Concrete Construction, Inc. $829,810.00 Page 14 99-0907.txt I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is P & J Construction Co., Inc. I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body order the work, the cost thereof to be charged to the Capital Projects Fund #30441306 in an amount of S 745,200.00 plus approved unit prices not to exceed $74,520.00 as per Item # 1 26, C.C.P. 3/3/98 for a total encumbrance of $819,720.00. The engineer's estimate for this work is $850,000.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by October 1, 1999. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 30, 1999, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Reconstruction of Curbs & Sidewalks in the Lovejoy District - 1999, Group #495 to P & J Construction Co., Inc. Funds for the project are available in Capital Projects Fund 300441306 in an amount of $745,200 plus approved unit prices not to exceed $74,520 as per Item #126, C.CR, 3/3/98 for a total encumbrance of $819,720. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 23 CHANGE IN CONTRACT APOLLO THEATER RENOVATION GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Apollo Theater Renovation, General Construction, C. Nichter, Inc., C #91980200. 1. Remove deteriorated brickwork north of Reception 02 and frame with structural steel. Add $ 15,085.00 2. Add diagonal bracing and box header at Door 33. Add $ 1,237.00 3. Install a stair to the Mechanical Room in lieu of the existing ship's ladder that is not a legal exit from this space. Add $ 27,212.00 4. Delete roof beam fireproofing in Rooms 24 and 25. Deduct $ 3,000.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Forty Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Four and 00/100 Dollars ($40,534.00). Summary: Original Amount of Contract $1,902,230.00 Change Order #1 (CCP 4/6/99; item #29) Add $161,840.00 Change Order #2 (CCP 6/29/99; item #28) Add $12,727.00 Page 15 99-0907.txt Amount of This Change Order (No. 3) Add $40,534.00 Revised Amount of Contract $2,117,331.00 These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Robert Traynham Coles, Architect, PC) and the Department of Public Works and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 203-402-505 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 26, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 3, to C. Nichter, Inc., an increase in the amount of $40,534.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Apollo Theater Renovation, General Construction, C #91980200. Funds for this project are available in CPF 203-402-505 - Division of Buildings. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 24 CHANGE IN CONTRACT APOLLO THEATER RENOVATION HVAC CONTRACT I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Apollo Theater Renovation, HVAC Contract, John W. Danforth Co., C #91980300. 1. Relocate convector and piping to accommodate the new stair. Add $ 539.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Five Hundred Thirty Nine and 001100 Dollars ($539.00). Summary: Original Amount of Contract $623,000.00 Change Order #1 (CCP 6/29/99; item #29) Add $ 2,410.00 Amount of This Change Order (No. 2) Add $ 539.00 Revised Amount of Contract $625,949.00 These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Robert Traynham Coles, Architect, PC) and the Department of Public Works and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 203-402-505 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: Page 16 99-0907.txt That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 26, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 2, to John W. Danforth Co., an increase in the amount of $539.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Apollo Theater Renovation, HVAC Contract, C #91980300. Funds for this project are available in CPF 203-402-505 - Division of Buildings. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 25 CHANGE IN CONTRACT APOLLO THEATER RENOVATION PLUMBING CONTRACT I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Apollo Theater Renovation, Plumbing Contract, Elmwood Plumbing, Inc., C #91980400. 1. Provide a vent for the mechanical room floor drain. Add $ 917.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Nine Hundred Seventeen and 00/100 Dollars ($917.00). Summary: Original Amount of Contract $ 184,500.00 Change Order #1 (CCP 3/9/99; item #25) Add $ 4,908.78 Amount of This Change Order (No. 2) Add $ 917.00 Revised Amount of Contract $ 190,325.78 These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Robert Traynham Coles, Architect, PC) and the Department of Public Works and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 203-402-505 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 26, 1999 be received and filed, and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 2, to Elmwood Plumbing, Inc., an increase in the amount of $917.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Apollo Theater Renovation, Plumbing Contract, C #91980400. Funds for this project are available in CPF 203-402-505 - Division of Buildings. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 26 CHANGE IN CONTRACT RECONSTRUCTION OF BURVID ICE RINK FLOOR Page 17 99-0907.txt I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Reconstruction of Burvid Ice Rink Floor, Mollenberg Betz, Inc., C #91997100. 1. Pressure wash the existing 2'x2' rubber tile mats from the rink and locker rooms and pressure wash the floors, walls, fixtures, and shower stalls and sanitize the locker rooms. Add $ 13,329.00 2. Furnish and install protective netting around two (2)ends and radius of the rink to a height of 20 feet above the shields. Add $ 8,625.00 3. Furnish and install one (1) Nevco #4560 Hockey Scoreboard with control unit and carrying case. Add $ 13,812.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Thirty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Six and 00/100 Dollars ($35,766.00). Summary: Original Amount of Contract $ 644,500.00 Change Order #1 (CCP 6/29/99; item #31) Add $ 12,224.00 Change Order #2 (CCP 7/13/99; item #28) Add $ 6,000.00 Amount of This Change Order (No. 3) Add $ 35,766.00 Revised Amount of Contract $ 698,490.00 These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Engineer (Wilson, Klaes, Brucker & Worden) and the Department of Public Works and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 203-402-012 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 26, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 3, to Mollenberg Betz, Inc., an increase in the amount of $35,766.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Reconstruction of Burvid Ice Rink Floor, C #91997100. Funds for this project are available in CPF 203-402-012 - Division of Buildings. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 27 CHANGE IN CONTRACT SHEA'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER STAGE EXPANSION PROJECT CONTRACT 118 - HVAC I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage Expansion Project, HVAC - Page 18 99-0907.txt Contract 118, Joseph Davis, Inc., C #91941600. 1. Repair to existing air conditioning units to make them functional for the first performance. Add $ 17,961.00 2. Temporary heat was provided by the plumbing contractor. This is a backcharge to this contractor. Deduct $ 10,000.00 3. Credit for originally specified cable tray. This tray was changed to a UL labeled assembly. Deduct $ 6,269.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of One Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Two and 00/100 Dollars ($1,692.00). Summary: Original Amount of Contract $1,226,000.00 Net Change by Previous Change Orders $ (22,048.00) Contract Sum Prior to This Change Order $1,203,952.00 Amount of This Change Order (#6) Add $ 1,692.00 New Contract Sum to Date $1,205,644.00 These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Kideney Architects), the Construction Manager (Ciminelli-Cowper Co., Inc.), and the Department of Public Works and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 292-402-001 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 26, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 6, to Joseph Davis, Inc., an increase in the amount of $1,692.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage Expansion Project, HVAC - Contract - 118 C#91941600 Funds for this Project are available in CPF 292- 402-001 Division of Buildings. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 28 CSX/CITY AGREEMENT RECONSTRUCTION MILITARY ROAD KENMORE AVE. TO CHANDLER ST. I hereby request permission from Your Honorable Body for the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into all Agreements with CSX for the necessary work by Rail Road Forces on Military Road. The costs for this flagging work is available in Capital Projects fund No. 30228106. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the above communication from the Page 19 99-0907.txt Commissioner of "Public Works dated August 26, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into all Agreements with CSX for Rail Road Forces on Military Road. The amount of these agreements shall not exceed $30,000. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 29 NIAGARA STREET ENCROACHMENT WITHIN RIGHT OF WAY Mr. Mark J. Seider, P.E., Project Engineer for Clough, Harbour and Associates LLP, has requested permission to install a steel conduit containing fiber optic cable within City right of way on Niagara Street. The proposed conduit would be installed 50' below grade and be located at that portion of Niagara Street which is adjacent to the International railroad crossing the Niagara River. The Department of Public Works has reviewed this request pursuant to Chapter 413-67 (Encroachment Regulations) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a "Mere License" to Clough, Harbour and Associates for said installation provided the following conditions are met: 1. That the applicant obtain any and all City of Buffalo permits necessary for said installation. 2. That the Director of the Office of Telecommunications approve the installation prior to issuance of said permit. 3. That the applicant supply the Department of Public Works with a set of "as built" drawings showing the exact location of said conduit after installation. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CTTY PLANNING BOARD, THE DIRECTOR OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 30 NORFOLK SOUTHERN/CITY AGREEMENT REPLACEMENT CLINTON-BABCOCK RR BRIDGE Milepost SR-421.83, Conrail LC30-6401 Permission is requested from your Honorable Body to enter into all agreements necessary with Norfolk Southern Railroad to facilitate removal and replacement of the RR Bridges at Clinton and Babcock Streets. We are also requesting permission for our Department to hire a consultant, design, bid and construct auxiliary roadwork at this location upon completion of the bridge work. Funds for this work are available in our Capital Project Accounts #200-401-570 and our 1999/2000 Infrastructure Account. Engineering and inspection fees are not expected to exceed $75,000.00. Page 20 99-0907.txt Mrs. Lotempio moved That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated September 2, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into all agreements North Norfolk Southern Railroad to facilitate removal and replacement of the railroad Bridges at Clinton and Babcock Streets. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 31 PERMISSION TO ENGAGE SERVICES ENGINEER COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM EVALUATION Permission is hereby requested from your Honorable Body to retain the services of an Engineering Consultant to assist the Division of Water in performing a comprehensive system evaluation. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the operation and systems of the pumping plants, tanks, intake and the distribution system and make recommendations. The results will be used to refine the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan and improve day to day operations and service. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 1, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to retain the services of an Engineering Consultant to assist the Division of Water in performing a comprehensive system evaluation. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 32 PERMISSION TO ENGAGE SERVICES CONSULTING ENGINEER MANHATTAN TANK UPGRADES PHASE I Permission is hereby requested from your Honorable Body to retain the services of an Engineering Consultant for Manhattan Tank Upgrades - Phase 1. This project will investigate the structural integrity, coating system integrity, cathodic protection, and the condition of appurtenances of the tanks. The final report will summarize the condition of these systems and recommend any work required to keep them operating properly. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 2, 1999 be received and filed and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to retain the services of an Engineering Consultant for Manhattan Tank Upgrades - Phase 1. PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 33 PERMISSION TO ENGAGE SERVICE CONSULTING ENGINEER Page 21 99-0907.txt WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT LEROY, MONTICELLO The Division of Water requests permission from your Honorable Body to hire a consulting engineer to provide design and construction inspection services for Watermain Replacement on the following streets: Street From To Leroy Halbert Kensington Monticello Humboldt Shelbourne VanGorder Fillmore Dead End Worchester LeRoy Kensington The mains requiring replacement are undersized for their current use and must be replaced. In addition to the streets noted above, the Engineer will investigate the feasibility of installing a main from Kensington to Drexel to eliminate existing dead end mains. The costs for consulting engineering services are estimated to be $94,000.00. Construction cost is estimated to be $700,000.00. That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works August 23, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to hire a consulting engineer to provide design and construction inspection services for Watermain Replacement on the above mentioned streets. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 35 PERMISSION TO ENGAGE SERVICES CONSULTING ENGINEER WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT TACOMA, TONAWANDA, WILEY The Division of Water requests permission from your Honorable Body to hire a consulting engineer to provide design and construction services for watermain replacement on the following streets: Street From To Joslyn Austin Dead End Lansing Military Joslyn Peter Amherst Dead End Tacoma Camden Delaware Tonawanda Austin Farmer Wiley Skillen Kenmore The above noted mains are undersized and old. In addition, several have experienced a frequent break history. The cost for consulting engineering services is estimated to be $62,000.00. Construction costs are estimated to be $450,000.00. Mrs. Lotmepio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 23, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to hire a consulting engineer to provide design and construction inspection services for Watermain Replacement Page 22 99-0907.txt on the above mentioned streets. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 34 PERMISSION TO ENGAGE SERVICES CONSULTING ENGINEER WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT SWAN, SOUTH PARK The Division of Water requests permission from your Honorable Body to hire a consulting engineer to provide design and construction inspection services for Watermain Replacement on the following streets: Street From To Carol Michigan Seneca Gorham Elk Perry South Park Chicago Katherine Swan Michigan Jefferson Viaduct South Park Elk The above noted mains are old and have experienced a frequent break history. The cost for consulting engineering services is estimated to be $118,000.00. Construction cost is estimated to be $1,150,000.00. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 23, 1999 be received and filed: That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and hereby is authorized to hire a consulting engineer to provide design and construction inspection services for watermain Replacement on the above mentioned streets. PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 35 PERMISSION TO ENGAGE SERVICES CONSULTING ENGINEER WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT TACOMA, TONAWANDA, WILEY The Division of Water requests permission from your Honorable Body to hire a consulting engineer to provide design and construction services for watermain replacement on the following streets: Street From To Joslyn Austin Dead End Lansing Military Joslyn Peter Amherst Dead End Tacoma Camden Delaware Tonawanda Austin Farmer Wiley Skillen Kenmore The above noted mains are undersized and old. In addition, several have experienced a frequent break history. The cost for consulting engineering services is estimated to be $62,000.00. Construction costs are estimated to be $450,000.00. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 23, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to hire a consulting Page 23 99-0907.txt engineer to provide design and construction inspection services for Watermain Replacement on the above mentioned streets. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 36 REIMBURSEMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL FEES MUSEUM OF SCIENCE The Buffalo Museum of Science is requesting that their expense of $9,200.00 for architectural fees incurred by them for the Museum's Temporary Exhibit Gallery be reimbursed by the City through the bond fund authorized by Your Honorable Body for this work. Please be advised that this Department has no objections to this reimbursement. If approved by Your Honorable Body, payment to the Museum will be made from 203-402-024. REFEREED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 37 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective April 15, 1999 in the Department of Public Works Division of Buildings to the Position of Laborer I Permanent Non- Competitive at the Maximum Starting Salary of $10.86 William M. Finnegan 188 Columbus Avenue Buffalo 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 38 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective September 2, 1999 in the Department of Public Works Division of Engineering to the Position of Machine Operator, Temporary, Maximum at the Starting Salary of $25,614 Anthony J. Christopher 731 Seventh St. Buffalo, NY 14213 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 39 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective August 19, 1999 in the Department of Public Works, Division of Engineering To the Position of Supervisor of Electrical & Mechanical Lift Bridges Provisional, Appointment, Intermediate, at the Starting Salary of $31,589 Anthony Disarno 103 Narragansett Rd. Page 24 99-0907.txt Buffalo, NY 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 40 INSTALLATION OF CAMERAS IN POLICE VEHICLES ITEM NO.RESOLUTION: #212-111A 07-27-99) This is in response to councilmember coppola's resolution with regard to the installation of video cameras in police vehicles. Last year, the Buffalo Police Department gathered information regarding the use of in-car video systems. The Buffalo Police Department does have an interest in equipping patrol vehicles with video cameras for many of the reasons as were stated in your resolution. However, realistically because of the extensive research and planning involved, an undertaking of this magnitude could not begin until the 2000-2001 budget year. The in-car video system project would involve researching and the application for grant funds, as well as finding City dollars. Funds must cover not only the hardware, but the additional personnel to administer this operation. For subsequent years, the personnel, maintenance and replacement equipment would also have to be budgeted. The initial cost of this project may be close to one million dollars, however, the costs for each succeeding year may reach up to $350,000 annually. When an arrest is filmed, the tape would have to be held as evidence. Consequently, coordination with the District Attorney's Office regarding these tapes is also necessary, in addition to, an indepth analysis of the legal issues that will affect both the City and the Department as a result of the installation of video cameras in police vehicles. An in-car video system for the Buffalo Police Department is certainly feasible if given the capital to do so. However, it must be stressed that this project should not begin prior to the 2000-2001 fiscal year because of the extensive planning involved prior to implementation. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE TO POLICE REORGANIZATION NO. 41 APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OF STAFF This is to notify your Honorable Body, as a matter of record, that I have appointed the following individual to service in the capacity as Chief of Staff at a salary of $73,915: James P. Giammaresi 20 Deumant Terrace Tonawanda, N.Y. 14223 Effective Date of Appointment: July 17, 1999 I feel this individual is a duly qualified candidate for this position. RECEIVED AND FILED Page 25 99-0907.txt NO. 42 STATUS CHANGE ONLY CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 20, 1999 in the Department of Police to the Position of Cellblock Attendant, Permanent, Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $24,322 Michael Groves, 113 Kenefick Ave. Buffalo, NY 14220 Joseph Lysarz, 593 Military Rd., Buffalo, NY 14207 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 43 "STATUS CHANGE ONLY" CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 22, 1999 in the Department of Police to the Position of Detective Permanent, Promotion, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 47,728 Timothy M. Mulhern 46 Coolidge Road Buffalo, New York 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 44 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 22, 1999 in the Department of Police to the Position of Detective Contingent Permanent Promotion at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 47,728 Joyce Solomon 99 Brinkman Avenue Buffalo, New York 14211 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 45 AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 2, 999 in the Department of Police to the Position of Police Chief Non-Competitive, Non-Competitive, at the Flat, Starting Salary of $ 73,915 James P. Giarnmaresi 20 Deumant Terrace Tonawanda, New York 14223 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE NO. 46 RICHARD BOLICK ITEM NO. 72, C.C.P. 03/18/97 Richard Bolick, Motor Equipment Mechanic, in the Repair Shop at the Buffalo Fire Department was injured from March 11, 1999 to April 26, 1999. He is owed a difference in pay between Worker's Compensation (Allied Claim Service) and the City of Buffalo for the amount of $587.55. (see attached table) Page 26 99-0907.txt Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Fire dated August 18, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay Richard Bolick, Motor Equipment Mechanic in the Repair Shop at the Buffalo Fire Department in the amount of $587.55 for difference in pay allowance under the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law from 3/11/99 to 4/26/99. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 47 NICHOLAS MANCINI Nicholas Mancini, Motor Equipment Mechanic, in the Repair Shop at the Buffalo Fire Department was injured from May 17,1999 to August 8,1999. He is owed a difference in pay between Worker's Compensation (Allied Claim Service) and the City of Buffalo for the amount of $1,128.96. (see attached table) Mrs. Lotempio moved That the above communication from the Commissioner of Fire dated August 18, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay Nicholas Mancini, Motor Equipment Mechanic in the Repair Shop at the Buffalo Fire Department in the amount of $1,128.96 for difference in pay allowance under the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law from 5/17/99 to 8/8/99. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 48 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective August 23, in the Department of Fire Division of fire to the Position of Battalion Chief, permanent promotion, at the flat Starting salary of $61,082 Walter Coakley, 91 Ramona, Buffalo, 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 49 CERTIEICATE OF APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE August 23, 1999 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF Fire DIVISION OF fire to the POSITION of Battalion Chief permanent contingent, promotion at the flat Starting salary of $61,082 Robert Stasio 6919 Chestnut Ridge Road Orchard Park, 14127 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 50 Page 27 99-0907.txt CERTIFICATE OF APPOINMENT APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE August 23, 1999 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF Fire DIVISION OF Fire, TO THE POSITION OF Captain, Permanent, promotion at the flat Starting salary of $56,020 Mark Hillery 210 Sharon Drive W. Seneca, 14224 James Hayes 8 Pearl Street Akron, 14001 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 51 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE August 23, 1999 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF Fire DIVISION OF Fire, TO THE POSITION OF Captain, Permanent contingent, promotion at the flat Starting salary of $56,020 James LaMacchia, 32 Timber Lake, Orchard Park, 14127. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 52 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINMENT APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE August 23, 1999 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF Fire DIVISION OF Fire, to the Position of Fire Lieutenant, permanent, promotion, at the flat, Starting salary of: $53,314 Robert Gee, 165 Bloomfield, Buffalo, 14220 Roberto Ruiz, 190 Sterling Avenue, Buffalo, 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO 53 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINMTENT APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE August 23, 1999 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF Fire DIVISION OF Fire to the Position of Fire Lieutenant, permanent contingent promotion, at the flat, Starting salary of $53,314 Daniel Flaherty, Jr., 98 Vegola, Cheektowaga, 14225 Joseph Victor,1931 Transit Road, Elma, 14059 Daniel Renkas, 1804 Crittenden Road, Alden, 14004 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 54 REVIEW OF NOMINEE(S) FOR APPOINTMENT - PUBLIC COLLECTION BOARD OF APPEALS C.C.P., 7/27/99, NO. 2 The Corporation Counsel conferred with the Division of Collections and reports (as verified by Page 28 99-0907.txt that Division as of August 2, 1999) that the following nominees to the Public Collection Board of Appeals have no outstanding debts to the City: Gary C. Carrel, James Brem, Clarence Lott REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 55 TC SYSTEMS, INC. INTERIM AGREEMENT ITEM NO. 49, C.C.P., 1/13/99 Attached for your consideration and approval is an Interim Agreement between the City of Buffalo and TC Systems, Inc. (also known as "TCG") to gain access to the City right-of-way for telephone facilities. The consent of the Common Council is required prior to being granted access to public rights-of-way. The Office of Telecommunications and the Law Department, with the assistance of the Council President, have been in negotiations with TCG and the parties have reached an agreement which will pave the way to achieving a final agreement. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE DIRECTOR OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS NO. 56 SOUTH ELLICOTT URBAN RENEWAL AREA PHASE 2 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND GRAPHIC CONTROLS Attached herewith is a Contract For Sale of Land by and between the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and Graphic Controls. It is now necessary for Your Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action. Forwarded herewith are the following documents: 1. Resolution setting Public Hearing 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Resolution approving proposed Land Disposition Agreement 4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement After the Public Hearing is held, Your Honorable Body may adopt a Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the necessary documents for the disposition of the land to Graphic Controls. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 57 REPORT OF BIDS ALLENDALE THEATRE NEW SEATING & SEAT RESTORATION As authorized by Your Honorable Body Item No. 109, C.C.P. 12/23/97, I asked for and received the Page 29 99-0907.txt following bids for the Allendale Theatre New Seating & Seat Restoration which were opened and publicly read on August 20, 1999: Bidder Base Bid Add Alt. No. 1 Professional Furnishings & Equipment, Inc. $ 74,410 $2,850 2191 George Urban Blvd. Suite #3 Depew, New York 14043 Scholastic Furniture, Inc $106,974 $4,558 280 Metro Park Rochester, New York 14602 Architect's Estimate: Total $115,000 The add alternate is for an extra row of seating to include 17 additional reproduction seats plus 4 additional H.C. seats. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Professional Furnishings & Equipment, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder. I, therefore, recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to order the work by Professional Furnishings & Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $77,260; base bid plus add alternate No.l. Funds for this work are available in C.P.A. 204-717-004. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Community Development dated August 26, 1999, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Allendale Theatre New Seating & Seat Restoration to Professional Furnishings & Equipment, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $77,260; base bid plus add alternate No. 1. Funds for the project are available in C.PA, 204-717- 004. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 58 REPORT OF AUCTION - BID 249 HIGH, EAST CORNER OF LOCUST LOT SIZE: 40' X 1001 ASSESSED VALUATION: LAND - $1,400 TOTAL 20,800 On May 27, 1999 a public auction was held by the Comptroller's Office and the Department of Community Development. After due notice and advertisement, the following bid was received for the above captioned property: ADDRESS BID AMOUNT PURCHASER NAME AND ADDRESS 249 High $ 400.00 Mr. Roger Pryor 30 Kosciuszko Street Buffalo, New York 14212 The subject property is a multiple dwelling acquired by the City of Buffalo through tax foreclosure in 1998. The purchaser intends to acquire, rehabilitate and rent for income purposes. Page 30 99-0907.txt The purchaser has deposited twenty percent of the bid price. The bid price is the amount to be received by the City. The buyer will be required to pay a ten percent buyer premium to Cash Realty and Auction. The Department of Community Development and Division of Collections have no objection to the sale. There are no taxes, liens or building code violations owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. Mr. Pryor has provided sufficient proof of his financial ability to acquire and repair the property. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the bid of Mr. Roger Pryor in the amount of Four Hundred Dollars ($400). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer for title and that the Mayor by authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 59 REPORT OF AUCTION - BID 123 SCHUELE, 371' S NORTHLAND LOT SIZE: 30' X 146, ASSESSED VALUATION: LAND - $3,000 TOTAL 32,200 On May 27th, 1999 a public auction was held by the Comptroller's Office and the Department of Community Development. After due notice and advertisement, the following bid was received for the above captioned property: ADDRESS BID AMOUNT PURCHASER NAME AND ADDRESS 123 Schuele $ 1,300.00 Mr. Roger Pryor 30 Kosciuszko Street Buffalo, New York 14212 The subject property consists of a two family dwelling. The property was acquired by the City of Buffalo through tax foreclosure in 1998. The purchaser intends to acquire, rehabilitate and rent for income purposes. The purchaser has deposited twenty percent of the bid price. The bid price is the amount to be received by the City. The buyer will be required to pay a ten percent buyer premium to Cash Realty and Auction. The Department of Community Development and Division of Collections have no objection to the sale. There are no taxes, liens or building code violations owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. Mr. Pryor has provided sufficient proof of his financial ability to acquire and repair the property. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the bid of Mr. Roger Pryor in the amount of One Thousand Three Hundred Hundred Dollars ($1,300.00). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer for title and that the Mayor by authorized to execute the same. Page 31 99-0907.txt REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 60 REPORT OF AUCTION - BID 1163 BROADWAY, WEST CORNER OF HOUGHTON LOT SIZE: 34' X 112' ASSESSED VALUATION: LAND - $2,900 TOTAL 90,000 On May 27th, 1999 a public auction was held by the Comptroller's office and the Department of Community Development. After due notice and advertisement, the following bid was received for the above captioned property: ADDRESS BID AMOUNT PURCHASER NAME AND ADDRESS 1163 Broadway $3,500.00 Mr. Roger Pryor 30 Kosciuszko Street Buffalo, New York 14212 The subject property is a commercial building acquired by the City of Buffalo in 1995. The purchaser intends to acquire, rehabilitate and rent for income purposes. The purchaser has deposited twenty percent of the bid price. The bid price is the amount to be received by the City. The buyer will be required to pay a ten percent buyer premium to Cash Realty and Auction. The Department of Community Development and Division of Collections have no objection to the sale. There are no taxes, liens or building code violations owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. Mr. Pryor has provided sufficient proof of his financial ability to acquire and repair the property. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the bid of Mr. Roger Pryor in the amount of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer for title and that the Mayor by authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITEE ON FINANCE NO. 61 SHOSHONE PARK - CHAINLINK FENCING - REPORT OF BIDS hereby request permission to take bids for the above project; and having asked for and having received on August 3, 1999 the following bids for the removal and disposal of the existing chainlink fencing and the supply and installation of new eight foot high fence inclusive of posts and vinyl coated chainlink fabric in Shoshone Park as per the consultant's plans and specifications. COMPANY BASE BID Oneida $19,996.00 199 Grider Street Buffalo, NY 14215 Erie Fence Co., Inc. $22,677.00 305 Vulcan Street Page 32 99-0907.txt Buffalo, NY 14207 Armor Fence Company No Bid Submitted 4789 Bussendorfer Road Orchard Park, NY 14127 Ideal Fencing Co. No Bid Submitted 2104 South Park Ave. Buffalo, NY 14220 CONSULTANT's ESTIMATE $18,945.00 I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct statement of the bids received. Therefore ONEIDA FENCE of 199 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215 has been identified as the lowest responsible bidder for a total of $19,996.00 in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend and request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to order the work on the basis of the lowest, responsible bid. Funds for the work of this contract will be made available in the City Bond Fund Account #204- 717-001 for this project. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Community Development dated September 7, 1999, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Shoshone Park - Chainlink Fencing to Oneida Fence, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $19,996. Funds for the project are available in the City Bond Fund Account #204-717-00 1. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 62 SPERRY PARK - BASKETBALL COURTS - REPORT OF BIDS I hereby request permission to take bids for the above project; and having asked for and having received on August 3, 1999 the following bids for the supply and installation of bleachers, player benches and basketball goals for the Sperry Park basketball court as per the consultant's plans and specifications. COMPANY BASE BID Gleason's Nursery, Inc. $10,835 4780 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 Thomann Asphalt & Paving $14,200 56 Gunnville Road Lancaster, NY 14086 Visone Construction, Inc. No Bid 79 Sheldon Ave. Depew, NY 14043 CONSULTANT's ESTIMATE . $11,950 I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct statement of the bids received. Therefore Gleason's Nursery, Inc. of 4780 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 has been identified as the lowest responsible bidder for a total of $10,835 in accordance with the plans and specifications. Page 33 99-0907.txt I recommend and request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to order the work on the basis of the lowest, responsible bid. Funds for the work of this contract will be made available in the City Bond Fund Account #201-717-005 for this project. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Community Development dated September 7, 1999, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Sperry Park - Basketball Courts to Gleason's Nursery, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $10,835. Funds for the project are available in the City Bond Fund Account #201-717-005. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 63 SPERRY PARK - PAVILION - REPORT OF BIDS I hereby request permission to take bids for the above project; and having asked for and having received the following bids for the supply and installation of a pre-engineered pavilion for Sperry Park, on August 3, 1999 as per the consultant's plans and specifications. COMPANY BASE BID THOMANN ASPHALT & PAVING $19,980 56 Gunnville Road Lancaster, NY 14086 SILCO $25,865 2500 Hyde Park Blvd. Niagara Falls, NY 14305 Titan Development $25,900 8534 Seaman Road Gasport, NY 14043 G.B.H. Paving Inc. $30,000 24 Willow Green Drive Amherst, NY 14228 Gleason's Nursery, Inc. $30,335 4780 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 Scott Lawn & Yard Inc. $32,000 5552 Townline Road Sanborn, NY 14132 Visone Construction Inc. $32,703 79 Sheldon Avenue Depew, NY 14043 CONSULTANT's ESTIMATE $22,840 I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct statement of the bids received. Therefore THOMANN ASPHALT & PAVING SITE CONTRACTORS, Inc. of 56 Gunnville Road, Lancaster, NY 14086 has been identified as the lowest responsible bidder for a total of $19,980 in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend and request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to order the work on the basis of the lowest, responsible bid. Page 34 99-0907.txt Funds for the work of this contract will be made available in the City Bond Fund Account #203-717-003 for this project. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Community Development dated September 7, 1999, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Sperry Park - Pavilion to Thomann Asphalt & Paving Site Contractors, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $19,980. Funds for the project are available in the City Bond Fund Account #203- 717-003. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 64 CONTRACT #92005700 - CHANGE ORDER #1 RIVERSIDE PARK - PHASE 4B VISONE CONSTRUCTION, INC.- CONTRACTOR I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the above referenced construction contract at Riverside Park. I request the items listed below be deleted and or added to the above referenced contract in the form of Change Order #1. Therefore, due to unforeseen contingencies, we recommend and request Change Order ffl be approved to Visone Construction and their contract #92005700 be amended to reflect these changes. Item Description Amount #1 Credit back for 1,560 sq.ft. of Type 1 asphalt path & stone base. $(6,200.00) #2 Add 2,050 sq.ft. of Type 1 asphalt path per spec and per plan $ 8,700.00 TOTAL CHANGE ORDER: $ 2,500.00 Contract Sum Prior to this Chanqe Order: $ 107,840.00 Change Order #2: $ 2,500.00 Revised Contract Amount: $ .00 These additional costs and credits have been reviewed by this Division and the consulting Landscape Architect WENDEL, and are found to be fair. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to issue change order #1 to the contractor on the basis of the above. Funds for the work of this change order will be made available in the City Bond Fund Account #203-717-003 for this project. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated September 7, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 2, to Visone Construction, an increase in the amount of $2,500.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for Page 35 99-0907.txt work relating to Riverside Park - Phase 4b, C #92005700. Funds for this project are available in City Bond Fund Account 203-717-003. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 65 SHOSHONE PARK STORAGE GARAGE CONTRACT #92004100 - CHANGE ORDER #1 DREMCO DEVELOPMENT CORP. - CONTRACTOR I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the above referenced construction contract at Shoshone Park. I request the items listed below be deleted and or added to the above referenced contract in the form of Change Order #1. Therefore, due to unforeseen contingencies, we recommend and request Change Order #1 be approved to Dreamco Development Corp. and their contract #92004100 be amended to reflect these changes. The work covered under this change order consists of the supply of all labor, tools, material, equipment, supervision, and all other things necessary and required to carry out the work of this change order. Item Description Amount #1 Replace cold water line from main building to auxiliary building and make connections to drinking fountain and sink. $ 350.00 #2 Remove & replace front entry doors and hardware per specification. $ 1,970.00 #3 Remove & replace back entry doors and hardware per specification. $ 1,970.00 #4 Replace side lights and transom plexiglass with wired glass per specification $ 658.00 #5 Supply and install steel roll down shutter & pre-cast sill per specification. $ 2,645.00 TOTAL CHANGE ORDER: $ 7,593.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 57,700.00 Change Order #1: $ 7,593.00 Revised Contract Amount: $ 65,293.00 These additional costs and credits have been reviewed by this Division and the consulting architect David Galbo, and are found to be fair. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to issue a change order to the contractor on the basis of the above. Funds for the work of this change order will be made available in the City Bond Fund Account #204-717-001 for this project. Mrs. Lotempio moved That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated September 7, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Dreamco Page 36 99-0907.txt Development Corp., an increase in the amount of $7,593.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Shoshone Park Storage Garage, C #92004100. Funds for this project are available in City Bond Fund Account 204-717-001. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 66 CONTRACT #92005700 - CHANGE ORDER #2 RIVERSIDE PARK - PHASE 4B VISONE CONSTRUCTION, INC.- CONTRACTOR I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the above referenced construction contract at Riverside Park. I request the items listed below be deleted and or added to the above referenced contract in the form of Change order #2. Therefore, due to unforeseen contingencies, we recommend and request Change Order #2 be approved to Visone Construction and their contract #92005700 be amended to reflect these changes. Item Description Amount #1 Credit: Tap street main and install meter pit with 2" service in lieu of 3" service. $(1,600.00) #2 Credit: Supply & install 255 lin. ft. of 4" PVC waterline in lieu of 3" copper waterline. $(1,400.00) #3 Add: Supply & installation of 3 ground hydrants per plan & specification. $ 1,425.00 #4 Add: Supply & installation of 155 lin.ft. of waterline in 4" PVC at $18 per ft. $ 2, 0.00 #5 Add: Supply & installation of regaining joints for the 55 lin.ft. of new waterline. $200.00 #6 Add: Supply & installation of three 4" x 4" DI Tee's with retainer glands. $ 550.00 TOTAL CHANGE ORDER: $1,970.00 Contract Sum Prior to this Change Order: $ 107,840.00 Change Order #1: 2,500.00 Change Order #2: $ 1,970.00 Revised Contract Amount: $ 112,310.00 These additional costs and credits have been reviewed by this Division and the consulting Landscape Architect WENDEL, and are found to be fair. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to issue change order #2 to the contractor on the basis of the above. Funds for the work of this change order will be made available in the City Bond Fund Account #203-717-003 for this project. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated September 7, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Page 37 99-0907.txt Development be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 2, to Visone Construction, Inc., an increase in the amount of $1,970.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Riverside Park - Phase 4b, C #92005700. Funds for this project are available in City Bond Fund Account 203-717-003. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 67 SECOND CHANGE IN CONTRACT 91992000 SCHOOL #62 COMMUNITY CENTER PLUMBING WORK During the construction of the above project, some items that were unforeseen at the time the bids were let required attention. Therefore, we recommend that the following changes be made to Contract 91992000 with Miller Enterprises, Inc: Additional Double Egress Door Add $ 4,431.00 Reconstruction of Gym Roof Add 8,526.00 Added Flashing & Wood at Kitchen Roof plus Infill Brick 2 Locations Add 2,558.00 Steel Stud, Daywall, & ERR Soffit for Kitchen plus Fire Rate Room #16 Add 1,392.00 Temporary Plywood at Doors, Sidelites & Transom Panels Add 465.00 Total Add $17,372.00 Contract Summary: Original Contract Amount $882,000.00 Change Order No. 1 9,768.00 Change Order No. 2 (This Increase) 17,372.00 New Contract Amount $909,140.00 These costs have been reviewed and approved by Stievater and Associates, Project Architectural Consultants. Funds for this extra work are available in C.P.A. 203-V17-502or MUNIS ORG CODE 30334806. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to issue a change order to Miller Enterprises, Inc., as set forth above. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated September 1, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 2, to Miler Enterprises, Inc., an increase in the amount of $17,3 72.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to School #62 Community Center, C #91992000. Funds for this project are available in C.P.A. 203-717-502 or NHJNIS ORG CODE 30334806. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 68 THIRD CHANGE IN CONTRACT 91992100 SCHOOL #62 COMMUNITY CENTER ELECTRICAL WORK During the construction of the above project, two Page 38 99-0907.txt items that were unforeseen at the time the bids were let required attention. Therefore, we recommend that the following changes be made to Contract 91992100 with Tunney Electric, Inc. Added wiring required for the layout of furniture and equipment. Add $1,518.60 Add a ceiling-mounted exit sign. Add $ 248.00 Total Add $1,766.60 Contract Summary: Original Contract Amount $141,311.00 Change Order No. 1 Add 4,179.63 Change Order No. 2 Deduct (5,954.78) Change Order No. 3 (This Increase) 1,766.60 New Contract Amount $141,302.45 These costs have been reviewed and approved by Stievater and Associates, Project Architectural Consultants. Funds for this extra work are available ; C.P.A. 203-717-502. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to issue a change order to Tunney Electric, Inc. as set forth above. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 26, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 3, to Tunney Electric, Inc., an increase in the amount of $1,766.60, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to School #62 Community Center, C #91992100. Funds for this project are available in C.P.A. 203-717-502. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 69 THIRD CHANGE IN CONTRACT 91992100 SCHOOL #62 CONMUNITY CENTER ELECTRICAL WORK During the construction of the above project, two items that were unforeseen at the time the bids were let required attention. Therefore, we recommend that the following changes be made to Contract 91992100 with Tunney Electric, Inc. Added wiring required for the layout of furniture and equipment. Add $1,518.60 Add a ceiling-mounted exit sign. Add $ 248.00 Total Add $1,766.60 Contract Summary: Original Contract Amount $141,311.00 Change Order No. 1 Add 4,179.63 Change Order No. 2 Deduct (5,954.78) Change Order No. 3 (This Increase) 1,766.60 New Contract Amount $141,302.45 These costs have been reviewed and approved by Stievater and Associates, Project Architectural Consultants. Funds for this extra work are available in C.P.A. 203-717-502. I recommend that Your Honorable Body Page 39 99-0907.txt authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to issue a change order to Tunney Electric, Inc. as set forth above. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated August 26, 1999 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 3, to Tunney Electric, Inc., an increase in the amount of $1,766.60, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to School #62 Community Center, C #91992100. Funds for this project are available in C.P.A. 203-717-502. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 70 CITY DEMOLITION CREW ITEM # 217, C.C.P. 07/27/99 In response to your Honorable Body's request for information regarding the City of Buffalo's Demolition Crew, the Department of Community Development can provide the following information. The City crew requested a list of properties to be set aside for them to perform their demolitions. Notice to Proceed with Demolition orders began to be released on May 18, 1998. The following is a breakdown of that list. Demolitions Completed and signed off 13 By the Inspectors. Demolitions started, but Incomplete. 33 NOT signed off by the Inspectors. Notice to Proceed Issued, 9 But not yet started. Properties requested that need 21 Asbestos Removal. Properties requested, but not yet started. 44 Notice to proceed not yet issued, Due to outstanding demolitions. Any other information that is needed regarding the City Demolition Crew should be requested from the Department of Public Works. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 71 HOME FUNDS 537 GLENWOOD I am respectfully requesting your approval for an increase of $15,704 in HOME funds for a total of $29,900.00 of HOME funds to assist in the rehabilitation of this 2 unit apartment building. The apartments will be rented to low-mod income tenants. The loan terms will be 4% for 15 years. The monthly payment will be $221.17. The developers have met all criteria outlined; ie. current City tax, County tax, and water bills; copy of mortgage/deed; contractor's work write-up; H.O.M.E. Rental Rehab application. OWNER Page 40 99-0907.txt MS. MAERUTH WILSON 75 STERLING AVENUE BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 14216 The property is located on the southwest corner of Glenwood and Portage. There are two units in this project. The property is in close proximity to the Jefferson Commercial Urban Renewal Area. The Common Council had previously approved a loan in the amount of $14,196.00 for this project. Ms. Wilson has had numerous problems with her contractors. The first one hired went bankrupt without beginning the work. The second never did perform. While no funds were released to these contractors, vandalism and time have increased the work necessary. CEF Enterprises has greed to perform this work in a timely manner. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 72 HOME FUNDS 1924 NIAGARA The developer has met all criteria outlined; i.e. current City tax, County tax, and water bills; before-after appraisals; copy of mortgage/deed; contractor's work write-up; H.O.M.E. Rental Rehab application. Mr. Po-Chedley has been approved for a loan in the amount of $41,500 at 4% for 15 years. The monthly payment will be $306.97. OWNER MR. ROBERT PO-CHEDLEY 567 EXCHANGE STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 14210 BUDGET $1,500 SOFT COSTS $40,000 CONSTRUCTION $41,500 TOTAL The property is located near the northwest corner of Niagara and Hamilton, one block north of Amherst. The property is located within the Niagara Street Neighborhood Commercial Strip Development, as defined in the City of Buffalo's 1997 - 1998 Consolidated Plan. There are four units in this project. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 73 HOME FUNDS 1910 NIAGARA The developer has met all criteria outlined; i.e. current City tax, County tax, and water bills; before-after appraisals; copy of mortgage/deed; contractor's work write-up; H.O.M.E. Rental Rehab application. Mr. Huber has been approved for a loan in the amount of $41,500 at 4% for 15 years. The monthly payment will be $306.97. OWNER Mr. Martin Huber Page 41 99-0907.txt 9800 Zimmerman Road Boston, New York, 14025 BUDGET $1,500 Soft Costs $40,000 Construction $41,500 Total The property is located near the southwest corner of Niagara and Hamilton, one block north of Amherst. The property is located within the Niagara Street Neighborhood Commercial Strip Development, as defined in the City of Buffalo's 1997 - 1998 Consolidated Plan. There are four units in this project. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 74 HOME FUNDS 511 RHODE ISLAND The developer has met all criteria outlined; i.e. current City tax, County tax, and water bills; before-after appraisals; copy of mortgage/deed; contractor's work write-up; H.O.M.E. Rental Rehab application. Mr. Michael Christiano has been approved for a loan in the amount of $30,000 at 4% for 15 years. The monthly payment will be $221.90. OWNERS MR. MICHAEL CHRISTIANO 198 CRESTWOOD AVE. BUFFALO, NY. 14216 BUDGET $54,000 ACQUISITION/SITE PREP $43,626 CONSTRUCTION $97,626 TOTAL The property is located on Rhode Island, between Chenango and Landis Place. The property is a mixed-use building, housing the Left Bank restaurant and 4 apartment units. The project VAH entail removing the existing structures at 507 and 509 Rhode Island. Three of the apartments are presently occupied by low - moderate tenants. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 75 HOME FUNDS 65 MONROE The developer has met all criteria outlined; i.e. current City tax, County tax, and water bills; before-after appraisals; copy of mortgage deed; contractors work write-up; H.O.M.E. Rental Rehab application. Mr. Judy T. Brown has been approved for a loan in the amount of $39,000 at 4% for 15 years. The monthly payment will be $288.48. OWNERS Ms. Judy T. Brown 2041 E. 31 "Street Baltimore, Md. 21218 BUDGET Page 42 99-0907.txt $1,500 Soft Costs $46,755 Construction $48,255 Total The property is located on Monroe near Clinton Street. The property is located adjacent to the Clinton Street Neighborhood Commercial Strip Development, as defined in the City of Buffalo's 1998 - 1999 Consolidated Plan. There are two units in this project. The project is also adjacent to previous new housing projects (see map). NO. 76 (#222, C.C.P. 7/27/99) "LAUNCH BUFFALO HISTORIC PRESERVATION & CULTURAL TOUR PROGRAM Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the referenced resolution. The Preservation Board obviously has an interest in the success of the Cultural Tour Campaign and would be please to participate in the discussion outlined by Councilmember Franczyk in his final resolve. With regard to the creation of a City of Buffalo Office of Historic Preservation and Cultural Tourism, I am not certain what the concept for discussion is all about. The Buffalo Preservation Board has a very full plate, as it looks after the City's growing number of landmarks and preservation districts and all that happens to these properties. The Preservation Board is extremely active with 22 public meetings for 1999 and certainly as many site visits, hearings and court appearances. our role is defined in Chapter 337 of the City Code. And that code defines a variety of professional roles and community representatives that make-up the Board membership. I have two concerns that need to be addressed. First, with all that we do and all that we are required to do, I question whether we could do justice to the Cultural Tourism Campaign given the resources (time and human) that we have. And secondly, I'm not sure that the Cultural Tourism Campaign would get the kind of attention it deserves or the kind of free-thinking it needs to succeed if it is married to the Preservation Board. Indeed, our goals might not be compatible; for instance, the Preservation Board has a great concern with what seems to be a proliferation of signs planned to identify the Allentown Historic District. Cultural Tourism may think this same signage is critical to the success of their efforts. All this aside as I noted before, the Preservation Board would be happy to participate in a discussion as outlined in Councilmenbers Franczyk's resolution. REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 77 MONTHLY REPORT OF LICENSES ISSUED IN JULY 1999 I am respectfully submitting the enclosed report of licenses issued in the months of July 1999 by the Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits. Page 43 99-0907.txt RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 78 RESTAURANT DANCING CLASS IV 561 FOREST Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City Of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for Restaurant Dancing Class IV License located at 561 Forest and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for Restaurant Dancing Class IV is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Fire Department and the Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of John E. Chmarney. The report from the Police Department recommending approval is attached hereto for John E. Chmarney d/b/a Baja at 561 Forest. This request is submitted for your consideration and whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 79 RESTAURANT DANCING CLASS IV 26 MISSISSIPPI Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for Restaurant Dancing Class IV License located at 26 Mississippi and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for Restaurant Dancing Class IV is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Fire Department and the Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Michael Caruso. The report from the Police Department recommending approval is attached hereto for Michael Caruso d/b/a Prohibition at 26 Mississippi. This request is submitted for your consideration and whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 80 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 15 DIGNITY CIRCLE,1291 E HUMBOLDT PKWY. VACANT LOT: 30' X 124' ASSESSED VALUATION: LAND: $ 2,100 The Department of Community Development, Division of In-Rem Properties, has received a request to purchase 15 Dignity Circle from Mrs. Constance Eve of Women for Human Rights and Dignity, Inc., 2278 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14214. The property is being acquired to Page 44 99-0907.txt accommodate their expansion plans for the community. The Department of Community Development and Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding taxes, building code violations, or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Howard P. Schultz and Associates, 288 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York. He has estimated the value of the property to be Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00). The Division of In-Rem Properties concurs with the appraisers estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that Mrs. Eve has agreed and is prepared to pay Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) for the subject property. She has also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 15 Dignity Circle to Mrs. Constance Eve of Women for Human Rights and Dignity, Inc, in the amount of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Department of Community Development dated August 25, 1999, be received and filed; and That the offer from Mrs. Constance Eve of Women for Human Rights and Dignity, Inc., 2278 Main Street, in the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) for the sale of 15 Dignity Circle, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 81 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 147 HARVARD, 190' S DELAVAN LOT SIZE: 30' X 140' 151 HARVARD, 160' S DELAVAN LOT SIZE: 301 X 1401 155 HARVARD, 100' S DELAVAN LOT SIZE: 30' X 100' 159 HARVARD, 66.661 S DELAVAN LOT SIZE: 331 X 40' 161 HARVARD, 33.331 S DELAVAN LOT SIZE: 331 X 40' 165 HARVARD, SOUTH CORNER OF DELAVAN Page 45 99-0907.txt LOT SIZE; 33' X 40' 995 WEST DELAVAN, 70' E HARVARD PLACE LOT SIZE: 30' X 100' The Department of Community Development, Division of In-Rem Properties, has received a request to purchase the above properties from Dr. Laurence W. Franz, Ph. D., on behalf of Canisius College, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14208. The college would like to purchase these properties for the purpose of squaring off the Armory site. The Department of Community Development and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. These properties are not needed for public purposes, there are no outstanding building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Ms. Lorie M. Szalkowski of Cash Realty of New York, Inc., 22 Lafayette Boulevard, Williamsville, New York 14221. She has estimated the value of the above referenced properties to be Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000), Thirty-Three Cents(.33)a square foot. The Division of In-Rem Properties has investigated the sale of similar properties in the area. Sales range from Forty Cents (.40) to Sixty- Six Cents (.66) a square foot. The result of our negotiations are that Dr. Laurence Franz on behalf of Canisius College has agreed and is prepared to pay Eleven Thousand Dollars($11,000) for the subject parcels, Sixty Cents (.60) a square foot. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fee's and cost of the legal descriptions I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 147, 151, 155, 159, 161, and 165 Harvard and 995 West Delavan for Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000) to Canisius College. I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 82 SOLICITATION OF FUNDS PERMITS Attached is an application for Solicitation of Funds for South Buffalo/Lackawanna Lions Club to solicit funds in the Buffalo area from September 1 thru October 10, 1999. This is an annual event. In accordance with Chapter 316, Article VI of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, I hereby refer this matter to your Honorable Body. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Community Development dated July 19, 1999, be received and filed; and That pursuant to Chapter 316, Article VI of the City Code, the Director of Inspections, Licenses and Permits be, and he hereby is authorized to grant South Buffalo/Lackawanna Lions Club an exemption to solicit funds in the City of Buffalo Page 46 99-0907.txt from September 1, 1999 to October 10, 1999. Passed. Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 83 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM 257 O'CONNELL (CITY OWNED-VACANT LOT, DIMENSIONS 30'TO THE RAILROAD) The Department of Community Development has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 257 O'Connell, the parcel has a frontage of 30' to the railroad; and it has been determined that this parcel cannot be sold, is inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or needed for public purposes. Mr. Robert and Mrs. Linda Tanyi residing at 255 O'Connell Street indicated that they will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event that they obtain title to the property under the Urban Homestead program. The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader. We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot be designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred to Mr. Robert and Mrs. Linda Tanyi on the condition that the property is cleared and improved within (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective August 13, in the Department of Community Development Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits to the Position of Building Inspector Temporary Appointment, at the: Intermediate (Step 3), Starting Salary of $39,649. Michael Castro, 305 Plymouth Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 85 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective September 1, 1999 in the Department of Community Development Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits to the Position of Chief Building Inspector Permanent Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of $ 47,286. Thomas V. Puglisi, 414 Colvin Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 86 USER FEE - ILLEGAL DUMPING FINE-NOTICE ON BILLS The following will be printed on the reverse side of the User Fee Bills: Page 47 99-0907.txt ILLEGAL DUMPING FINE: Commercial properties which have no contract with the City Of Buffalo and do not pay this fee, but deposit solid waste for public collection in any event, face possible fines of up to $1,500 per instance for illegal dumping. City Code 216-14(A), 216-9(A) RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF STREETS AND SANITATION NO. 86 STREET SANITATION DEPARTMENT USER FEE ILLEGAL DUMPING The following will be printed on the reverse side of the User Fee bills: FINE Commerciall properties which have no contract with the City of Buffalo and do not pay this fee, but deposit solid waste lor public collection in any event, face possible lines of up to $1,500 per instance for illegal duruping. City Code 2 16- H(A), 216-9(A). RECEIVED AND FILED- NO. 87 APPT. RECREATION INSTRUCTOR (MAX) Appointment Effective: August 9,1999 in the Department Of Human Services Division Of Recreation to the Position Of Recreation Instructor Temporary Apointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of 29,636.00 James Harrington, 59 Rogers Avenue, Buffalo, 14211 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 88 APPT. RECEREATION INSTRUCTOR (INTER) APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: AUGUST 9,1999 In the Department of Human Services Division of Recreation to the Position of Recreation Instructor Permanent Intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 28,000 Dominic Bonifacio, 492 Normac, Buffalo 14213 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 89 PARTS LNVENTORY MANAGEMENT-DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF INVENTORY AND STORES By way of reference, upon my arrival to the Office of General Services in March of 1998; 1 was interested in a more efficient way to manage our parts inventory. I was made aware of an Request for Proposals issued two (2) years prior to my arrival. There were no respondents except a letter from an industry leader in parts management. KPMG-Peat Marawick cited in their "re-engineering" study that our parts inventory could be Better managed by private sector resources with the consolidation of our operation. To that end, I crafted an RFP and received three (3) responses; two (2) of the responses did not qualify. NAPA (an industry leader) reflected the capacity, efficiencies and management to control our parts inventory without eliminating Page 48 99-0907.txt jobs. Our current inventory in parts reflects and annual expenditure of $800,000.00 to a $1,000,000.00. 1 propose to redirect a majority of that investment into other critical areas of governmental services to allow the private sector to assume that investment. Availability of parts inventory to a 85% fill rate coupled with reduction of "downtime" due to lack of parts, computerization of garages and the availability of a multi- million dollar distribution center regionally located are incentives that would benefit our delivery of service to police, fire, streets and parks. The City of Buffalo is in the business of public safety (police), public services (streets, parks), therefore we are in the parts business, I propose to manage our parts system more efficiently. I would request that this item be submitted on the Council's agenda for a presentation to committee of the proposal for Parts Inventory Management. I will coordinate a presentation of NAPA to the Council upon the acceptance of this agenda item. For your information, I would like to prepare a secondary presentation to the Council regarding the integration of office equipment for the year 2000. Thank you for your time and attention. REFERRED TO THE COMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 90 PERMISSION TO HOLD AUCTION The Department of General Services is hereby requesting permission to hold a public auction of obsolete vehicles from various City departments. The auction will take place at the Buffalo Police Garage on September 13, 1999. The majority of these vehicles are beyond repair for use to the City. MRS. LOTEMPIO moved: That the Commissioner of General Services be and he hereby is authorized to hold a public auction of obsolete vehicles from various City Departments at the Buffalo Police Garage on September 13,1999. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 91 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT APPT. PRINT SHOP SUPERVISOR Appointment effective 8/24/99, in the Department of General Services Division of Inventory & Stores, to the Position of Print Shop Supervisor Permanent Promotion at the Starting Salary of $39,424 Paul F. Brown, 184 Pries Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 92 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: 8/24/99 in the Department of GENERAL SERVICES Division of Inventory & Stores to the Position of Sr. Duplicating Mach. Op. Permanent Promotion at the: Intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 32,792 Arthur Pepe Jr, 59 Hillery St., Buffalo, NY 14210 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Page 49 99-0907.txt NO. 93 "EXTEND APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT RECRUITMENT DRIVE", 225 CCP JULY 27,1999] In response to the above-mentioned resolution, enclosed please find documentation regarding recruitment performed by the Buffalo Fire Department to obtain applicants for the position of Firefighter. Also, with regard to your request to extend the application deadline for this examination, please be advised that the final filing date has been extended to September 10, 1999. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE BOARD OF STADIUM & AUDITORIUM NO. 94 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: 8/23/99 in the Department of 61-Stadium and Auditorium, Division of Dunn Tire Park to the Position of Supervisor of Engineering & Technical Operations Temporary Appointment. at the Maximum Starting Salary of: $ 43,650 John LoTemplo, 57 Wilbury Place, Buffalo, 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY NO. 95 APPROVAL OF AMENDED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST We respectfully request that your Honorable Body consider and approve the following amended salary schedule for Employee Relations Specialist, a non-represented position in the BMHA. $31,833 - $35,307 This amendment reflects an upgrade of $4,410 in the base annual salary effective October 1, 1999, and is comparable with other Specialist positions in the BMHA with similar levels of responsibilities. The Board of Commissioners of the Authority approved the amended salary schedule at their regular meeting of July 15, 1999. A certified extract of the minutes of the meeting is attached. The New York State Division of Housing & Community Renewal requires that your approval includes a specific acknowledgment that the operating costs of the Authority's State sponsored Public Housing Program may incur increases that the City of Buffalo under the loan and subsidy contract must fund in addition to any deficit the Authority may incur in its State sponsored operation. It is anticipated that the net dollar cost of the amended salary schedule for two Employee Relations Specialist positions would total approximately $8,800. $1,500 of that $8,800 will be funded by the State Program. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE Page 50 99-0907.txt FROM THE BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY NO. 96 TRANSFER OF THE PARKING LOT AT THE DELAWARE- ASBURY CHURCH FROM THE CITY OF BUFFALO TO THE CITY OF BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY The owner of the Delaware-Asbury Church is about to transfer title of its properties (the chuch and the parking lot) to the City of Buffalo. Permission and approval is requested for the City to transfer title to the parking lot to BURA. BURA will then lease the parking lot to provide the income to pay the loan from Key Bank which is being used to purchase both parcels. On a previous occasion, the Council approved the purchase of these properties and the lease of the parking lot. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Community Development dated September 1, 1999 be received and filed; and That the City of Buffalo be, hereby authorized to transfer title of the parking lot at the Delaware-Asbury, Church to the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency. Subject to the approval of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency. A report on the use of the revenue shall be filed with the Council. PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 FROM THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE CORPORATION NO. 97 INNER HARBOR PROJECT STATUS REPORT A Record of Decision was issued by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), allowing for the project management team at Empire State Development (ESD) to advertise and award bids for the first phase of construction, which includes reconfiguration of the bulkhead, dredging the harbor, and repair and relocation of the three ships. Herbert F. Darling Inc. is the successful bidder at $10.3 million on the contract package that includes dredging and excavating the Inner Harbor, building docks and sheet piling work. A $1 million joint proposal by Buffalo Industrial Diving Inc. and Joseph W. Lombardi, dba Ocean Technical Services, won the contract to repair and relocate the three ships. The contractors are expected to begin working in September. BERC entered into an agreement with Jambhekar Strauss Architects (JSPC) and Dr. William Siener for an Inner Harbor historic interpretive plan. Dr. Siener has proposed using signage, historic photographs, and permanent displays of large artifacts to educate visitors about the activities that took place in and around the inner harbor. More detail will be given when available. Archaeologist Warren Barbour has been working onsite for several months. He and his crew uncovered not only the remnants of the Commercial Slip with some of the canal wall still intact, but also several building foundations backing up to the canal with frontage on Lloyd Street, a cobbled street from Page 51 99-0907.txt the 1920's. ESD, JSPC, and BERC have been working closely with Dr. Robert Kuhn, Assistant Director of New York State's Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), since the wall was uncovered to assure compliance with state and federal historic preservation regulations. SHPO determined that exposing the wall is not an option and would be detrimental to the long-term preservation of the wall. As a result, adjustments have been made in the final design to allow for preservation of the canal wall. The new Commercial Slip has been shortened approximately eight feet and shifted five feet to the east to avoid the historic wall, and a steel A-frame tieback system will be employed to avoid interference with the wall during construction. A copy of Dr. Kuhn's letter responding to these concerns has been filed with this report for your information. A stone conservator has been added to the JSPC team to assure that all options for retention and presentation of any remnant architectural features are explored. Dr. Barbour has uncovered numerous artifacts, which are being properly cleaned, catalogued, and stored until an appropriate location for display on site has been determined. Design work for the new Naval and Servicemen's Museum is 90% completed. The new Naval Museum building will be completed by Fall 2000 and will include a caf6, harbormaster and transit marine facilities, public meeting and lobby areas and the new museum facility. BERC entered into an agreement with Hadley Exhibits to begin preliminary design of the museum's new military displays. Private fundraising efforts by the Naval Museum Board of Directors are expected to match the $250,000 in this year's Capital Budget for new exhibits and displays. On July 14th , HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo announced a $9.3 million aid package to assist in the development of the Inner Harbor. It is expected to trigger private and public investment of $150 million, which includes new development on the Webster Block and Inner Harbor development parcels; and redevelopment of Memorial Auditorium, the second floor of the DL & W Building, and the Donovan State Office Building site. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE CITY CLERK NO. 98 COM # 16, C.C.P. JULY 27, 1999 - "AUDIT - PUBLIC ACCESS - OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS" We concur with the recommendations made by Audit and Control for the Public Access Television Trust and Agency Fund. In response, we have filed the the financial statements compiled by James Amato & Co. with the City Clerk. The office has also submitted funding requests for BNN for the first quarter of this fiscal year, as well as for capital expenditures, as approved by the Council. That payment has been received by BNN. This Office is presently working with the Division of Audit to resolve the remaining issues regarding the receivership. The Office had requested the assistance of the Corporation Counsel to recover the insurance settlement check. As you know, this Office uncovered the existence of the $25,000 insurance settlement check last year, which apparently was a reimbursement of public access and New Page 52 99-0907.txt York State funds that had been misappropriated. It is the position of this Office that those are public access funds, and should be returned to the PEG account. We asked for and received the assistance of the Law Department in trying to have those funds returned to the City's PEG account so that they can be properly used to public access activities. Recently, the Chairman of BCTV responded to the latest correspondence from the Law Department and has agreed to meet with the City in an effort to bring a final resolution to this matter. This Office and the Law Department will meet with him shortly and report the results to this honorable body. REFEREED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 99 AUTO ALLOWANCE I transmit herewith notifications received by me, of individuals who will be receiving automobile allowances in their respective departments. Fire John Magavero RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 100 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Address Business Name Owner's Name 674 Ellicott St, Ulrichs Tavern Jazes ana @hry%Daley Jr, 3178 Bailey Anacones Mark Anacone , 675 Delaware Capricone Mnc, Capricorn Inc, 170 Franklin St, 170 Franklin St. Trimper Lounge, Inc, 658 Main Street Havana Street Patrick Cipolla RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 101 LEAVES OF ABSENCE I Transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the granting the leaves of absence without pay, in the various departments as listed: Public Works: John LoTempio, Richard Ammerman, Alberta Holis Police: Nathan Pyles, Patricia Bowers, Cariol Horne, Patricia Hubbard, Timothy Paepke, Ronnie Funderbank, Kimberly Chemis, Deborah Daniel, Deborah Mulhern Fire: Thomas Breski, James Otwell Community Development: Colleen Cummings, Terrance Chatfield Street Sanitation: Charles Loubert Administration & Finance: Bernadette Taylor, Leroy Moses Human Services, Parks & Recreation: Kathleen Cunningham- Isch General Services: Mark Skierczynski RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 102 REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE I transmit herewith communications received by me, from the various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities Page 53 99-0907.txt reporting the membership attendance at their respective meetings: Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Buffalo Sewer Authority RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 103 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council Intern. Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to the position of Council Intern. ADOPTED. Appointment Effective:August 3, 1999 in the Department of Common Council Division of to the Position of Intern I, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of. $7.00 per hr. Valencia Brown, 52 Kermit Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective August 31,1999,in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal at the Flat Starting Salary of: $8.00 per hr. Richard Morrisie, 1310 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 Appointment Effective:August 26, 1999, in the Department of Common Council, to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal - Non-Competitive, at the Flat STARTING SALARY) : Starting Salary of $8.00 per hr. Rhonda S. Jones, 85 Manhattan., Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: August 23, 1999, to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $8.00 per hr. L. Blakely Ingram, 350 Lisbon Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: August 5, 1999, in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern V,Seasonal, Non-Competitive, at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.00 per hr. Gordon Mathers, 874 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 Appointment Effective: July 26, 1999 in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $8.00 per hr. Jerry Campbell, 07/26/99 106 Masten Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Appointment Effective July 23, 1999, in the Department of Common Council, to the Position of Intern III, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $6.00 per hr. Antwan White, 92 Eggert Rd., Buffalo, NY 14215 Rhonda Duncan, 85 Manhattan, Buffalo, NY 14215 Mary Rogers, 162 L. Donovan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14211 Appointment Effective August 2, 1999, in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $5.15 per hr. Angela Terranova, 866 Parkside Ave, Bflo, NY 14216 Appointment Effective July 27, 1999, in the Department of Common Council to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal Non- Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $5.15 per hr. David Baumdicker, 40 Standish Rd, Bflo, NY 14216 Appointment Effective July 26, 1999, in the Department of Common Council, to the Position of Intern 11, Seasonal, Page 54 99-0907.txt Non-Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $5.15 per HR Marchelle Perkins, 07/26/99,287 Detroit St.,Buffalo, NY 14212 Appointment Effective: August 9, 1999,in the Department of Common Council, to the Position of Intern II,Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $5.15 per hr. Kevin M. Doll, 1055 Tifft St, Buffalo, N.Y. 14220 Raymond F. Sullivan, 156 Harding Rd., Buffalo, N.Y. 14220 John R. Sullivan, 187 Tuscarora Rd., Buffalo, N.Y. 14220 Charles P. Comerford, 114 Whitehall,Buffalo, NY 14220 Appointment Effective August 9, 1999, in the Department of Common Council, Intern Program to the Position of Intern II, Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 5.15 per hr. Mary Cannan, 825 Tacoma Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14216 Rashawn Porter, 331 Edison Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215 Appointment Effective July 6, 1999, in the Department of Common Council Intern II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $5.15 per hr. Ann Zagare, 123 Morris Ave, Bflo, NY 14214 Appointment Effective July 6, 1999, in the Department of Common Council, to the Position of Intern 11, Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $5.15 per hr. Torimoro Akanbi, 74 Richlawn, Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: August 9, 1999, in the Department of CommonCouncil to the Position of. Intern I, Seasonal, Non- Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $7.00 per hr. Gummichael Shannon, 191 W. Huron St., Bflo, NY 14201 NO. 104 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL/FLAT I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various departments. RECEIVED AND FILED. DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT Appointment Effective August 16, 1999 in the Department of Assessment to the Position of Clerk, Seasonal, Non-Compefitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $5.20 / Hr. Maryann Along, 87 Rebecca Park, Buffalo, NY 14207 Appointment Effective August 9,1999 in the Department of Assessment, to the Position of Clerk, Seasonal Non- Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $5.20/ Hr. Gretchen Keller, 106 Pacific Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Appointment Effective August 18, 1999 in the Department of Community Development, Division of In Rem, to the Position of Laborer I, Seasonal Appointment, Starting Salary of S 6.22 per hour, Seasonal Laborer I Jeffrey Sacilowski, 654 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Appointment Effective July 28, 1999, in the Department of Human Services , Division of Parks, to the Position Of Fee Collector, Seasonal Appointment, Non competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 5.15/hr Daniel Summers, 33 Buffum Street, Buffalo 14210 Appointment Effective August 17,1999 in the Department Page 55 99-0907.txt of Human Services Division of Recreation to the Position of Lifeguard, Seasonal Non competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.25 Troy Chambers, 81 Bush, Buffalo, NY 14207 Appointment Effective July 29,1999 in the Department of Human Services, Division of Recreation, to the Position of Lifeguard, Seasonal, Non Andrew Olczak, 23 Wyandotte, Buffalo, NY 14207 DEPARTMENT OF STADIUM & AUD Appointment Effective 8/5/99 in the Department OF Stadium & Aud, Division of Dunn Tire Park to the Position of Laborer I Seasonal, Non-Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 6.22/hr Charles Davis, 146 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY 14209 Christopher Rutledge, 163 Normal Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 Appointment Effective 7/29/99 in the Department of Stadium and Aud Division of I-Dunn Tire Park to the Position of Laborer I, Seasonal, Non- Competitive, at the Flat, Starting Salary of $6.22 Geary Clark, 419 Sweet Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14212 DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION Appointment Effective August 25 , 1999 in the Department of Street Sanitation, Seasonal, Non-Competitive At the flat Starting Salary of $6.92/hr WilliamJ. Mazur, H., 205 Marine Drive, Apt. 10C, Buffalo, NY 14202 Appointment Effective June 22, 1999 in the Department of Street Sanitation, Seasonal, at the flat starting rate of $6.92/hr Alexander Porter, 151 Prospect Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201 Christian S. Simcoe, 58 ideal Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 Timothy Wright Jr. , 175 Shenandoah Dt., Buffalo, NY 14220 Appointment Effective June 8, 1999 in the Department of Street Sanitation to the Position of Seasonal Laborer I, Seasonal, Non-Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.92/hr Joseph K. Bonds 26 Sussex Ct., Buffalo, NY 14204 Tony B. Buck, 75 Knox Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 Miguel A. Colon, 634 Plymouth, Buffalo, NY 14213 Craig A. Franklin, 162 Prospect Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201 Tyrone F. Harris, 145 Briscoe Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211 David Janowski, 427 Willett Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 Herman Johnson, 715 DelawareAve., Apt.#203, Buffalo, New York 14209 Sheldon E. Johnson, 41 Timon Street, Buffalo, NY 14211 Larry Jones, 146 Debra Lane, Buffalo, NY 14207 NO. 105 APPOINTMENTS - TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR PERMANENT I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract requirements) . REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. DEPARTMENT OF CITY CLERK Appointment Effective: August 9, 1999 in the Department of City Clerk Division of to the Position of Laborer I Permanent, Non-Competitive, at the: minimum, Starting Salary of: $9.57 per hr. Page 56 99-0907.txt John Scardino, 1067 West Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14213 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Appointment Effective: August 9, 1999, in the Department of Community Development, Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits to the Position of Building Inspector, Permanent Appointment,at the: Minimum (Step 1),Starting Salary of. S 36,765. James Carr, 112 Prospect Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201 Richard Balesteri, 502 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 Appointment Effective July 30, 1999 in the Department of Community Development, Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits to the Position of Building Inspector, Permanent Appointment at the Minimum (Step 1) Starting Salary of. $ 36,765. Douglas Randall, 27 Briggs Ave., Buffalo, NY 14207 David Grundy, 17 Florence Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE AMENDED CERTIFICATE Appointment Effective July 6, 1999 in the Department of Administration & Finance to the Position of Laborer I, Temporary, Non-Competitive, at the Minimum Starting Salary of $9.57 Loretta M. Mathewson, 454 Breckenridge Street, Buffalo, NY 14213 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Appointment Effective September 6, 1999 in the Department of Human Services, to the Position of Laborer II, Temporary, Non competitive at the Minimum, Starting Salary of $10.45/Hr Stephen Radominski, 133 Weimar Street, Buffalo NY 14206 Appointment Effective: September 1, 1999, in the Department of Human Services, Parks & Recreation Division of Youth, to the Position of Attendant, Temporary Appointment, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 5.15 p/h Iris Young, 869 East Delavan, Buffalo 14215 Appointment Effective August 31, 1999, in the Department of Human Services, Parks & Recreation Division of Office of Compliance, to the Position Of Affirmative Action EEO Officer, Provisional Appointment, at the Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 35,446 Modesto Candelario, 71 Shoshone Street, Buffalo,NY 14214 Appointment Effective: August 9, 1999, in the Department of Human Services, Parks & Recreation, Division of Youth to the Position of Attendant, Temporary Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 5.15 p/h Maurice Curry II, 69 Courtland, Buffalo 14215 Arnetta Stephens, 538 Hewitt, Buffalo 14215 Madelyn Thomas, 2868 Bailey, Buffalo 14215 Appointment Effective August 2, 1999, in the Department of Human Services, Parks & Recreation, Division of Youth, to the Position of Attendant, Temporary Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 5.15 p/h Roy Cunningham, 490 Richmond, Buffalo 14222 Latonia Lewis, 153 B Langfield, Buffalo 14215 DEPARTMENT OF POLICE Appointment Effective: July 22, 1999 in the Department of: Police Division of: to the Position of: Police Officer Permanent Appointment, at the Minimum Starting Salary of: $ Page 57 99-0907.txt 34,057 Thomas R. Duffy, 127 Summit Avenue, Buffalo, NY14214 William Drabik, 293 Potters Road, Buffalo, NY 14220 Margaret M. Nowadly, 55 Ward Court, Buffalo, NY14220 Derrick J. Ferrell, 148 Bickford Avenue, Buffalo, NY14215 Lavonne R. Handsor 130 North Parade, Buffalo, NY 14211 Todd S. Saffron, 72 Roehrer, Buffalo, New York 14208 Terry B. Polk 37 B Street, Buffalo, New York 14211 Roscoe C. Henderson 7 Marine Dr Apt 12B BFLO, NY 14202 Brian 0. Griffin, 263 Okell Street, Buffalo, New York 14220 Appointment Effective July 22, 1999 in the Department of: Police Division of: to the Position of Police Officer Contingent Permanent, Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 34,057 Kathleen M. Paul, 44 Pavonia St, Buffalo, New York 14207 Pamela A. Cosimano, 1188 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Mark A. Swaggard, 377 Winspear Ave, Buffalo, NY14215 James A. Phillips, 165 E. Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY14208 Nathaniel N. Gainey, 128 Longview Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211 NO. 106 K. ARNO-FARGO ELECTRIC -EXCESSIVE AVOIDABLE ALARMS 541 SENECA ST. Regarding the statement we received for Excessive Avoidable Alarm charges, I have enclosed copies of our correspondence with the City of Buffalo concerning this matter. Being that you are the City of Buffalo and the owner of the dilapidated 6 story building which is attached to ours, you are responsible for the break ins and subsequent alarm calls which have occurred at our location for the past two years. The criminal element gain entry into our building through the City's building. We have made numerous requests that you seal up this abandoned structure and you have chosen to ignore us. Please review the enclosed letters so you will have a better understanding of this situation. I am enclosing an invoice to the City of Buffalo for the time I have wasted by having to respond to the various alarm calls. The amount owed is based on an hourly rate at two hours per occurrence. All calls after 5 PM or on the weekends will be billed at 1-1/2 times the hourly rate. Please forward this invoice to your accounting department. It is impossible for me to prevent these alarm calls when the City refuses to seat up their property, I look forward to hearing from someone in your office concerning this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE ,THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 107 BUFFALO CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION, CITY CHARTER Dear Mr. Michaux: Pursuant to Section 36 of the Municipal Home Rule Law we, request you to file the accompanying City Charter proposed by the Charter Revision Commission. The proposed new charter is to be submitted to the electors at the general election on November 2, 1999, with the question: "Shall I the new city charter proposed by the city charter commission be Page 58 99-0907.txt adopted?" REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 108 BUFFALO EYESIGHT CENTER Support Preservation of Richardson Complex RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 109 S. BRUCATO-SUPPORT PRESERVATION OF RICHARDSON COMPLEX I have recently had the pleasure of touring the Buffalo Psychiatric Center also known as the Richardson Complex. This building was recently featured on the Discovery Channel as one of the 1 0 most endangered buildings in America. Having lived in this area most of my life I never realized what a treasure the city of Buffalo has in this complex. It is heartbreaking to see it fall into such a state of disrepair and neglect. If money is not allocated soon for repairs and upkeep it is obvious that we may loose this stunning piece of architecture. I urge you to make saving the Richardson Complex a priority. Please don't let this become another national embarrassment like the demolition of the Larkin Building. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 110 A. GELLMAN ORKIN PEST CONTROL FOR GELMAC FOODS These are the original receipts and three copies as you requested. Please note that the special arrangement at the bottom of March invoice and report states that all reports must be sent to Charles Michaux III. If you need any further assistance please don't hesitate to contact me. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 111 N. GEROVAC-PUBLIC HRG.- BFLO. CHINA WAREHOUSE/DEC. FACILITY Enclosed please find copies of the General Project Plans (the "Plans") and findings for the proposed Buffalo China Warehousing & Decorating Facility - Empire State Development Capital Grant Project and Buffalo China Warehouse & Decorating Facility -Empire State Economic Development Fund - Infrastructure Development Financing Grant and Loan Project in the City of Buffalo. In accordance with Section 16(2) of the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act (Chapter 174 of the Laws of 1968), as amended, we request that the Plans and findings be filed in your office. A public hearing for these projects will be held in the 13th Floor Common Council Chambers, Buffalo City Hall, on Wednesday, September 1, 1999 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact me at 716-688-0485. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 112 Page 59 99-0907.txt K. IRVINE-ECWQC-EXTEND MEMBERSHIP ON WATER QUALITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE The Erie County Water Quality Coordinating Committee(ECWQCC)would like to offer you or a representative from your community an opportunity to become a committee member. The ECWQCC upholds a policy of open membership for interested organizations. Local agencies with experience in water quality issues comprise the administrative core of the committee. MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of the Erie County Water Quality Coordinating Committee is to protect and improve the quality of both surface and groundwater for their intended uses, primarily through the reduction of non-point source pollution and through the emphasis of Erie County water-related issues. Erie County is rich in water quality organizations and activities. 'Me purpose of the ECWQCC is to coordinate existing interests and activities which deal with water quality. The Committee is responsible for maintaining a Water Quality Strategy for Erie County. It is also responsible for fostering implementation of the Strategy through identification, prevention, remediation and monitoring of non-point source pollution. The Committee is set up as an ad hoc organization with a lead agency, steering committee and a full committee. The lead agency is the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District. The steering committee consists of Committee members who wish to be more involved and committed to attending regular (bi-monthly) meetings. The fun committee is comprised of persons and agencies desiring to be active for the purpose of upholding the ECWQCC Mission. Water quality issues are of great concern for many people living in New York State. Government agencies, private sector groups and the general public all have a stake in the status of water quality. The citizens of new York State realize a source of high quality water is important for economic, social and environmental health. If you would like to join the Erie County Water Quality Coordinating Committee or attend a meeting as our guest, please contact Mary Rossi (858-7583 or REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT NO. 113 M. O'CONNOR-COMMENTS VARIOUS ISSUES RE:MOVE GOLF COURSE, KEEP ZOO, BUILD SUPERSPAN, BUILD TUNNEL You must look at the BIG PICTURE. Below find my views, which have not been seen or heard of, to my knowledge. Keep the zoo in Delaware park, expand it to the location of the golf course. Retain enough of the old zoo for historical reasons and use part as a zoo hospital/ veterinary school. By doing this you save on re-location cost, keep the neighborhood happy, and keep the zoo excessible to the city and the handicapped. You also retain the other features and activities the park in used for year round. Re-locate the golf course to the riverfront. Giving the convention and businessmen in the area close excess, new course and new challenges to face and also a much better view. Note course isn't used in the winter and there won't be a need to worry about zoo Page 60 99-0907.txt attendance or the weather changes to the animals To complement the Skyway, the superspan would be the perfect way to lunch Buffalo in the new century and Des-spell the ideal we are still a mom and pop kind of town. It is better than two ugly bridges and I can't see any difference to the environment. What I can foresee is a traffic jam with two different on and off traffic routes instead of one major span. Build a traffic tunnel under the Skyway. The cost in lives saved, insurance claims, labor to keep shutting it down all winter and on high winds days is much to high. With all the accidents, what a tunnel would save in personal injury alone is enough to build it. Let the original stand for those who wand to use it or need to get to the waterfront in the summer. Build the tunnel from the city base of the current span direct to ridge road. This could be a small toll road ($.25) but will really clear up congestion of South Park Avenue during the shut down of the Skyway and could handle twice the traffic safely. I hope you have taken time to absorb the above and can work part or all into the scheme of things. This will be sent out to as many people and organization I can reach. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 114 PEST MANAGEMENT BOARD, BD. -PEST MNGT. PLAN PESTICIDE SUNSET ORDINANCE Attached please find a copy of the Pest Management Plan that was required to be submitted by the Pest Management Board under the recently adopted Pesticide Sunset Ordinance. This plan has been developed with the cooperation and input of the affected departments. In recent months, we had very good and productive sessions with Commissioners Giambra and Durawa and their staffs. We would like to suggest that the Council refer this to the departments in order to get their comments on the public record and to help strengthen this document in any ways that might be appropriate. With the submission of this report and the passage of the September 1 st deadline, it is our understanding that the City will cease to use pesticides classed as Toxicity Category I or "known, likely or probable carcinogens." Of course there are carefully constructed provisions in the ordinance for a waiver if necessary to protect public health or valuable public resources. This is a great day for the people of our City and should go down in history as a day the City took a major step forward in protecting the health and the future of its citizens. It has been a pleasure working with the Council and the administration on this Sunsetting Project that offers great hope for a safer and more efficient future for the City of Buffalo. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments you may have on this plan or other pest management issues. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 115 R. POOLE NATL. FUEL DORCHESTER ROAD With regard to the correspondence sent you by Mr. Robert Franke, we have now completed our system upgrade to the satisfaction of all the affected residents on Dorchester Road. Page 61 99-0907.txt To my knowledge all of the concerns voiced by Mr. Franke on behalf of the Block Association have been addressed and resolved. Should any further dialogue be required, please feel free to contact me at 857-7780. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 116 REQUEST TREE REZONING 78 OAKGROVE The building at 78 Oakgrove Avenue is located in the Hamlin Preservation Auea. On July 26, 1999, 1 met with Margaret Strassner, the Hamlin board president and other board members to discuss the formation of new businesses in the area. The business proposal was well received and encouraged by all in attendance. The intent of this letter is to ensure compliance with zoning ordinances and to request a change of variance. This multiple establishment contains five apartments and three store fronts, and is currently zoned as a R-2 dwelling. I am requesting permission for a zoning change to a C- 1 commercial status. The purpose of the change in variance will be to operate a laundromat and a take-out restaurant, which will strengthen the quality of life in the community. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION PETITIONS NO. 117 L. MCCLIVE, AGENT, USE 2182 DELAWARE FOR A WALL SIGN. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. NO. 118 WILLIAM M. SZAWRANSKYJ, AGENT, BELLA VISTA, REZONE 2199 NIAGARA FROM C-1 & M-1 TO C-2 FOR A RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER EXPANSION. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. NO. 119 HENRY TATKO, AGENT, USE 959 NIAGARA FOR A POLE SIGN. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. NO. 120 A. TRONOLONE9 AGENT, USE 130 SOUTH ELMWOOD FOR BILLBOARD SIGNS. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY Page 62 99-0907.txt DEVELOPMENT. NO. 121 A. TRONOLONE, AGENT, USE 372 MICHIGAN FOR A BILLBOARD SIGN. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. NO. 122 J. SCHMID, AGENT, USE 3359-3365 BAILEY FOR A ONE STORY MASONRY ADDITION-MASONRY/STUCCO STORE. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. NO. 123 J. SUFFOLETTA, AGENT, USE 25 DINGENS FOR A POLE SIGN. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. NO. 124 A. RAOLA & O -MISSING SIGN RAMONA & ABBOTT We, the undersigned residents from Ramona Avenue, from this date, August 4, 1999, hold the C4y of Buffalo responsible for any injury or personal damage caused buy an accident Ramona & Abbott. A missing "No Standing from Here to Comer" sign allows cars and especially vans to park in front of 861 Abbott Rd, making it impossible to see approaching cars. Construction of new Rite-Aid on Abbott adds to the danger. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTIONS NO. 125 By: Mr. Brown DISPLAY BANNER ON BE HALF OF BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD Whereas: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York would like to hang a banner in front of their headquarters at 1901 Main Street; and Whereas: Blue Cross and Blue Shield would like to promote City spirit by hanging a banner that reads "Go Bills" in time for the new football season; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council grants permission to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York in displaying a banner for the new Buffalo Bills season, pursuant to the conditions established by the Commissioner of Public Works, the Corporation Counsel, and the Special Events Advisory Committee. PASSED AYES-BROWN, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, Page 63 99-0907.txt LOTEMPIO, MANLEY, PITTS, QUINTANA, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI-11 NOES-COPPOLA-1 NO. 126 BY MR. BROWN WAIVE PERMIT FEES Whereas: St. Philip's Episcopal Church located at 15 Fernhill Avenue, is very active within the surrounding community, helping to meet the spiritual needs of residents throughout the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: In order to have better visibility in the community, the church would like to erect a sign designating their location; and Whereas: This sign is to be located on a fenced-in lot on the corner of Fernhill Avenue and Grider Street, owned by St. Philip's Episcopal Church; and Whereas: The congregation of this non-profit organization has requested that the Common Council waive all fees associated with the installation of a sign located at 15 Fernhill Avenue; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council grants a waiver of all fees associated with the instillation of a sign on the property owned by the St. Philip's Episcopal Church, a non-profit organization located at 15 Fernhill Avenue; and Be It Further Resolved: That all permits associated with this endeavor be waived by all pertinent city departments. PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 127 BY: MR. BROWN AND MS. MILLER-WILLIAMS URGING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOT TO IMPLEMENT PROPOSED CUTS IN THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT BUDGET Whereas: The City of Buffalo is part of a region that has struggled financially for decades and has traditionally relied heavily on economic assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide much needed services to citizens; and Whereas: In July of this year, the House of Representatives completed a "mark-up" (review) of the HUD budget rendering deep cuts in funding that would hurt Buffalo's ability to provide safe, affordable housing and economic opportunities for all residents of our city; and Whereas: It must be acknowledged that a projected loss of $8.9 million in federal funding and 487 jobs, resulting from the proposed cuts to the HUD budget, would have an extremely negative impact on the City of Buffalo; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council urges the United States Congress not to direct cuts in the budget for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and to replenish the funds that were in place in the HUD budget during past fiscal years; and Be It Further Resolved: That certified copies of this resolution be sent to the Hon. Trent Lott, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Thomas Daschle, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Daniel Patrick Page 64 99-0907.txt Moynihan, United States Senate; Hon. Charles Schumer, United States Senate; Hon. 3. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House; Hon. Richard Armey, House Majority Leader; Hon. Richard Gephardt, House Minority Leader; Hon. John 3. LaFalce, United States Congress; Hon. Jack Quinn, United States Congress; Hon. Thomas Reynolds, United States Congress; and Mr. Andrew Courno, HUD Secretary. ADOPTED NO. 128 BY: MESSRS. BROWN AND PITTS, MRS. LOTEMPIO, AND MS GRAY CONSULTANT FOR THE KENSINGTON HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Whereas: Established by this Common Council on October 20, 1998, the Kensington Heights Redevelopment Committee includes representation from the Mayor's administration, the Common Council, the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA), the Buffalo School Board, the Joint Schools Construction Board, and members of the surrounding community; and Whereas: The members of the Kensington Heights Redevelopment Committee appointed by Council President Pitts are: Hon. Byron W. Brown, Masten District Councifinember and Chair of the Committee; Hon. Beverly A. Gray, Councilmember-at-Large; Hon. Rosemarie Lotempio, Councilmember-at Large; Mr. Sherrill Colston, BMHA Commissioner; Hon. Darius Pridgen, Buffalo School Board and Pastor of True Bethel Baptist Church; Mr. Scott Turner, Owner of Parkside Computing; Mr. Luther Walker, Jr., President of the Delavan-Grider Block Club Council; Mr. Gillian D. Brown, BMHA General Counsel, Mr. Eric R. Gillert, Director of Planning for the Town of Amherst; Mr. David Stieglitz, Member of the Joint Schools Construction Board; Ms. Valerie Nolan, Educational Transformation Group; Hon. Florence Johnson, Buffalo School Board; Mr. Jay Duderwick, Director of the Division of Neighborhoods; and Mr. David Sengbusch; Vice President of Real Estate for the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation; and Whereas: The Kensington Heights Redevelopment Committee was charged with the responsibility of developing and ultimately implementing a plan for this housing project that has been vacant nearly twenty years; and Whereas: The Committee sent out a request for proposals for the redevelopment of Kensington Heights, and after receiving proposals, conducted a well-attended, public review of presentations given by potential developers; and Whereas: The Kensington Heights Redevelopment Committee evaluated the proposals and presentations given by consultants, and agreed that H.J. Russell and Company and Ross Wilson & Associates, Inc. submitted an exciting and innovating proposal and should be selected as the consultant for this important project; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council agrees with the recommendation of the Kensington Heights Redevelopment Committee and recommends the designation of H.J. Russell and Company and Ross Wilson & Associates, Inc. as the developer for the Kensington Heights Redevelopment Project; and Be It Further Resolved: That the City Clerk be directed to send certified copies of this resolution to Mayor Masiello, the Buffalo Municipal Page 65 99-0907.txt Housing Authority (BMHA), the Buffalo School Board and the Joint Schools Construction Board. ADOPTED NO. 129 BY: ALFRED T. COPPOLA BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD RESTRICTION PLAN Whereas: In July of this year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield publicly announced its"Restriction Plan" limiting its customers to certain stores for the purchasing of their prescriptions; and Whereas: This "Restriction Plan" was not thought through completely before it was instated; and Whereas: The discrepancy in the prices that stores charge for prescriptions make this decision more unjust; and Whereas: A constituent called four different stores to price her prescription of 30 Premarin 0.625 mg. The prices were as follows; Tops $17.39, Wegmans $16.55, Vix $16.25 and Rite Aid $23.69; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council wants Blue Cross and Blue Shield to explain how they could eliminate certain drugstores when there is such a discrepinancy; and Be It Further Resolved: That this resolution be sent to the Committee on Legislation for discussion and that Council Staff send a letter to Blue Cross and Blue Shield requesting them to appear at that Legislation Meeting. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND BLUE CROSS NO. 130 By: Mr. Coppola: CONDEMN NIAGARA MOHAWK RATE INCREASE FOR SMALL USERS OF ELECTRICITY Whereas: Niagara Mohawk has recently sent a notice to its customers announcing that its Power Choice deregulation plan will actually result in a rate increase for those who use energy wisely and consume less than 450 kWh per month; and Whereas: Utility deregulation, which was touted for years as the answer to high utility rates, has become a cruel joke aimed at senior citizens, poor people and those who live frugally; and Whereas: NiMo's Power Choice plan may have some basis in utility cost allocation theory, but it has serious negative social consequences in punishing those who conserve energy, those who can't afford to use much energy, and senior citizens who tend to live in small family units and not use much energy; and Whereas: It is outrageous that deregulation has been used as a Trojan Horse to attack the poorest, oldest and most energy conscious consumers in our society; and Whereas: In light of the looming disastrous consequences of global warming and the enormity of the energy conservation measures that are needed to avert these disasters, it is inconceivable that a rate structure would be changed to discourage conservation; and Whereas: In the 1970's, consumer groups and progressive legislators advanced the concept of "Lifeline Rates" to protect poor people from utility shut-offs and rate gouging by providing that a minimal block of energy be made available at a very affordable price; and Whereas: Lifeline Rates were designed to provide security Page 66 99-0907.txt to poor people and senior citizens; and Whereas: It appears we have come full circle since that time and the Public Service Commission (PSC) is now allowing NiMo to run roughshod over the people and principles the PSC is charged with protecting; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council strongly condemns the Power Choice rate restructuring and requests that it be revised to incorporate the Lifeline concept that protects poor people and senior citizens and encourages conservation. Be It Further Resolved That: The City Clerk be directed to send certified copies of this resolution to Governor Pataki, to PSC Chairman Maureen Helmer, to the Western New York State Legislature delegation, to the Western New York Sustainable Energy Association and to Citizen Action of New York. ADOPTED NO. 131 BRINKMAN STREET BLOCK CLUB Whereas:The residents of Brinkman Street have been working to together to confront issues of drugs and gang violence in their community; and Whereas:The Brinkman Street Block Club would like to host a block club meeting with invitations out to other street residents, City officials and police; and Whereas:The Brinkman Street Block Club is requesting to have a street closing for such times of the meeting starting at 6:00pm on September 15, 1999: and Therefore, Be It Resolved: The Common Council waive all permit fees associated with the street closing. PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 132 By: Mr. Franczyk: BOND RESOLUTION $1,500,000 BONDS PURCHASE AIR PACK EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT NO. 3000-21 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $1,500,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of the purchase of air pack equipment for the Fire Department, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,500,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to finance the cost of the purchase of air pack equipment for the Fire Department. The estimated maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for Page 67 99-0907.txt which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,500,000 as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal year 1999-00, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Fire, "Purchase Air Pack Equipment, 1999-00" Account No. 3000-21, and shall be used for the purpose specified in Section I of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $1,500,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 (a) 35 of the Local Finance Law, is five (5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9 of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: September 7, 1999 Laid on the Table Page 68 99-0907.txt NO. 133 By: Mr. Franczyk: BOND RESOLUTION $250,000 BONDS PURCHASE PUMPER TRUCK ACCOUNT NO. 3000-21 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $250,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of the purchase of a pumper truck for the Fire Department, at the estimated maximum cost of $250,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to finance the cost of the purchase of apparatus for the Fire Department, including a pumper truck. The estimated maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $250,000 as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal year 1999-00, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation Dotes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Fire, "Purchase Pumper Truck, 1999-00" Account No. 3000-21, and shall be used for the purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $250,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 (a) 27 of the Local Finance Law, is twenty (20) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9 of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed Page 69 99-0907.txt by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: September 7, 1999 Laid on the Table NO. 134 By: Mr. Franczyk: BOND RESOLUTION $250,000 BONDS DEMOLITION OF HENNEPIN CENTER ACCOUNT NO. 3000-60 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $250,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of the partial demolition of the existing Hennepin Park Community Center building located at 24 Ludington Street, at the estimated maximum cost of $250,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to finance the cost of the partial demolition of the existing Hennepin Park Community Center building located at 24 Ludington Street, in connection with the construction of a new addition to provide a Hennepin Park Youth Opportunity Center. The estimated maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $250,000 as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal year 1999-00, Page 70 99-0907.txt as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Community Development, Division of Development "Improvements Hennepin Park, 1999-00," Account No. 3000-60, and shall be used for the purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $250,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness for the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 12-a. of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: September 7, 1999 Laid on the Table NO. 135 By: Mr. Franczyk: BOND RESOLUTION Page 71 99-0907.txt $200,000 BONDS PLANNING LOVEJOY DISTRICT PARK ACCOUNT NO. 3000-60 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the Issuance of $200,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of planning a new park in the Lovejoy District, at the estimated maximum cost of $200,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York(herein called "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to finance the cost of planning a new park in the Lovejoy District, including preparation of preliminary plans and specifications, in fulfillment of conditions to State aid for expansion of the Hennepin Center. The estimated maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $200,000 as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal year 1999-00, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Community Development, Division of Development "Improvements Hennepin Park, 1999-00," Account No. 3000-60, and shall be used for the purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $200,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness for the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 62(2') of the Law, is five (5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo Page 72 99-0907.txt payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and or the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: September 7, 1999 Laid on the Table NO. 136 BY: MR. FRANCZYK INVESTIGATE CITY LEAD CONTRACTOR ABUSES WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo Lead Abatement Program contracts with companies to remove lead from homes in the city; and, WHEREAS: One of the companies the Lead Abatement Program contracts with may in fact be one of the most notorious slumlord operations in the City of Buffalo; and, WHEREAS: The Abatement Professionals Company is operated by Tim Bursee of 7410 Concord Road, Springville, N.Y. 14141,a convicted slum lord who has ruined dozens of Buffalo properties, owes thousands of dollars in city taxes, water bills and fines, allowed homes to be burned and rents to drug dealers and criminals; and, WHEREAS: Despite Bursee's destructive record, the City of Buffalo does $250,000 of business a year in lead abatement contract work with Bursee; and, WHEREAS: The Department of Community Development has reported being dissatisfied with Bursee's work; and, WHEREAS: Tim Bursee, family members and Bursee associates seem to be the center of an extensive slumlord operation that involves suspect loans, quit claim deeds for dilapidated properties and other housing scams; and, WHEREAS: The Bursee clique owns properties under numerous "front" companies, including Brite-Way Painting, T.Y.JACQ Co., Raquel Bursee (AKA Raquel Rosenow and Lee); William Bursee Sr., William Bursee Jr. Charles Chambers (currently incarcerated), Robert White, Willie Roberson and others; and, WHEREAS: The Bursees currently operate out of an office in the Central Park Plaza on William and Jefferson; and, WHEREAS: Some of the Bursee slum properties include *32 Hirschbeck Street - reports of drug dealing; owned by Page 73 99-0907.txt Tim Bursee. *90 Mohr - owned by T.Y. JACQ Co., dilapidated, in need of demolition. Cited by Inspections on 5/19/98. Court Inspection ordered for 9/2/99 by Housing Court. *130 Shepard - purchased from notorious housing realtor Frank Parlato, owned by Brite-Way Painting. In dilapidated condition. Cited by Inspections on 6/2/98. *499 Howard St. - owned by William Bursee, owes $3,000 in water bills and $ 1,000 in tax arrears. Reports of loud music and rowdy parties. *175 Metcalfe - Quit-claim transferred to Bursee associate Charles Chambers, numerous fires, as recently as 7/4/99; demolished by city. *384 Curtiss St. - Sent to Housing Court with numerous violations, sold to Robert White, a Bursee associate. Cited by Inspections on 12/15/98. Court on 5/21/99, Mr. White did not appear. Bench warrant issued. *105 Grimes St. - owned by T.Y. JACQ - owes $ 1,000 city water bill, fined for working without permit on 1/28/98. *191 West Ave. - owned by Raquel Bursee - cited for numerous housing violations, in Court on 7/9/99 - Court Inspection ordered. Next Court date is 9/2/99. Owes over $700 city water bill and $700 tax arrears. 1133 West Ave. - Tim Bursee fined $1,500 for violations filed by the Erie County Health Department. 96 Grimes - Tim Bursee ordered to stand trial for property code violations. Cited by Inspections on 9/26/97. 128 Baitz Ave. - owned by Raquel Bursee - numerous code violations cited by Inspections on 3/4/99. Next court date 9/7/99. Owes over $2,000 in water bills and $1,000 in city taxes. 115 Gibson St. - Owned by William Bursee (& William Roberson) code violations cited on 7/27/98. Owes $900 in back taxes and has unruly tenants. 168 Metcalfe - owned by William Bursee, flipped to Charles Chambers, in current need of demolition. Cited by Inspections on 3/17/99, last action date 6/17/99. 1891 Bailey - Raquel Bursee quit claimed to Charles Chambers, $800 in overdue water bill is, $700 in tax arrears. 182 Maurice - TY-JACQ, Inc. owes over $2000 city water bill. 906 Lovejoy - Raquel Bursee, owes over $600 in tax arrears. Cited by Inspections 8/28/98. Court Inspection ordered 7/9/99. Next court date 9/7/99. *1204-1208 Seneca-Briteway Painting-owes over $1000 city water bill. Current code violations cited by Inspections on 7/14/99, next action date 8/18/99. *128 Person - In dilapidated condition. Cited by Inspections 12/19/96, last action date 4/12/99, next action date 8/24/99. William Bursee owner. *579 West - numerous code violations cited by Inspections 9/18/97, last action date 7/7/99, next action date 9/2/99, next court date 9/7/99. Owes over $1000 city water bill. *1159 Seneca - Briteway Painting, owes $2400 city water bill, $1800 tax arrears. *100 Walter - Numerous code violations cited by Inspections 3/5/99. William Bursee owner. Owes over $1600 in water and taxes. *127 Metcalfe - Tim Busee and Cheryl Zydel. Owes $1500 arrears, $1200 water. Cited by Inspections on 8/27/97 for numerous code violations, last action date 2/12/99. Page 74 99-0907.txt *45 Wadsworth - TY-JACQ. Owes $800 water, $1500 arrears. WHEREAS: It appears as if the City of Buffalo is paying a quarter million dollars a year to a convicted slumlord running a housing scam enterprise which has left a swath of destruction through many Buffalo neighborhoods; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Common Council request a report from the Department of Community Development on the relationship between Tim Bursee/Abatement Professionals or any other Bursee company and the city Lead Abatement Program; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Department of Community Development Department report on the effectiveness of the Lead Abatement Program, serving a city which has reportedly the fourth highest lead paint problem in the nation; and, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That the City of Buffalo cease and desist any business arrangements or contracts with Abatement Professionals or any other Bursee family business or front business from doing any lead abatement work in the City of Buffalo or any other work for the city. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 137 By: Mr. Franczyk CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT CHANGE TO CAPITAL PROGRAM - 1999-2000 That pursuant to section 359 of the Charter and the Certificate of tile Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council Capital Program for the fiscal year 1999- 2000 be and the same is hereby amended by changing tile following item under tile heading: From: Capital Projects Division of Engineering Jefferson Avenue Renovation Project $1,000,000 TO: Capital Projects Division of Engineering Jefferson Avenue Renovation and Masten District Infrastructure Improvements $1,000,000 Passed Ayes-12, Noes-0 NO. 138 By. Mr. Franczyk TRANSFER OF FUNDS GENERAL CITY CHARGES - FRINGE BENEFITS MAYOR & EXECUTIVE AND RECREATION FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES That pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of $24,922 be and the same is hereby transferred from General City Charges and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth below: From: 1000 General Fund 17302002 - General City Charges - Fringe Benefits 422000 - FICA/Medicare $24,922 Page 75 99-0907.txt To: 1000 General Fund 10331001 - Mayor & Executive 412002 - Personal Services - Hourly $ 20,480 14222005 - Recreational Facilities & Activities 490000 - Services - Freeze Funds $4,442 PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 139 By: Mr. Franczyk TRANSFER OF FUNDS CAPITAL PROJECT RESERVE BOND FUND That pursuant of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller Common Council, the sum of $175,000 be and the same is hereby transfer City Charges and said sum is hereby From: 1000 General Fund 17220007 - General Fund Capital Reserves 470002-Capital Project Reserve $175,000 TO: Bond Fund 30040006-Niagara Street Reconstruction $100,000 30441306-Infrastructure Improvements-Lovejoy District $75,000 PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 140 By: Mr. Franczyk INCREASED APPROPRIATION APPROPRIATION ALLOTMENTS - BOARD OF EDUCATION That, Pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the appropriation in the budget for the current fiscal year for Appropriation Allotments - Board of Education be and the same hereby is increased in the sum of $7,112,774. FROM: That, the comptroller be and hereby is authorized and directed to increase the revenue estimate of account: Various revenues due to Board of Education $7,112,774 TO: 100 General Fund 97-0 - Board of Education Operation and Maintenance $7,112,774 PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 141 BY: MS. GRAY CHANGES TO THE FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT PROCESS Whereas: The Buffalo Common Council has filed previous resolutions dealing with the recruitment process for new firefighters; and Whereas: Although there has been success in extending the application deadline from August 3I" to Page 76 99-0907.txt September 10"', 1999, this alone is not enough; and Whereas: Present recruitment practices need to be reviewed and broadened. Applications and information for the firefighters exam are not readily accessible to all and "recruitment stations" should be available in each community for the neighboring residents; and Whereas: Such "recruitment stations" should be placed in open neighborhood facilities such as local firehouses, libraries, community centers, or neighborhood schools which house the Lighted Schoolhouse Program. This would also give recruiters access to the community to advertise their presence through such means as flyers, neighborhood literature, and word of mouth; and Whereas: In addition to the recruitment practices, changes need to be made in the hiring of the firefighter trainers. Present trainers are Board of Education retirees and do not include enough minority personnel; and Whereas: Firefighter trainers should be diverse and represent all races and genders; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council requests that the Civil Service Commission work with the Buffalo Fire Department and Division of Labor Relations to address the following concerns: Better accessibility to firefighter exam applications, Increased advertisement and promotion of the firefighter exams, Recruitment of diverse trainers from a broader group of people; and Be It Further Resolved: That the Civil Service Commission, Buffalo Fire Department, and the Division of Labor Relations file with the City Clerk the changes made based on the above concerns by 2:00 pro, Thursday, September 16, 1999. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE, THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE NO. 142 BY: MRS. GRAY ESTABLISH JEFFERSON AVENUE VENDORS ROW Whereas: in an effort to continue to market community interest in the Jefferson Renaissance Project, special events held were proven successful in bringing independent vendors to Jefferson Avenue; and Whereas: As the holiday season approaches, interested vendors are seeking an opportunity to present their Festive wares to the community: and Whereas: In Harlem, New York a vendor's row was established and has existed for years. This type of outdoor business promotes supports both the community and local businesses; and Whereas: On behalf of the independent vendor, this Honorable Body is interested in establishing a Vendors Row on Jefferson Avenue; and Whereas: This "Vendor Row" will be set up on Jefferson Avenue between Best and E. Ferry Streets. Interested vendors will be able to sell their wares from October 1, 1999 through January 17, 2000; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council grants permission for all interested vendors to use the City's right -of-way on the above stated dates and streets; and Page 77 99-0907.txt Be It Further Resolved That This common Council requests all licenses & permits fees needed to use the City's right - of - way be waived for all vendors participating in this event. REFERRED TO THE COMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 143 BY: MS GRAY SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 37 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF WATER 1350 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to 37 - Department of Public Works, - Division of Water 1350- Administrative Services which reads: 1 Teller $ 25,550 - $ 28,789 Is hereby amended to read: 2 Teller $ 25,550 - $ 28,789 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, JOSEPH N. GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. APPROVED AS TO FORM Patricia Pancoe Corporation Counsel 9/01/99 ATTACHMENT PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 144 BY: MS GRAY SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 21 - DEPARTMENT OF FIRE 1132 - DIVISION OF FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to 21 - Department of Fire, 1132 - Division of Fire Fighting Services which reads: 623 Firefighters $ 34,057 - $ 46,045 Is hereby amended to read: 653 Firefighters $ 34,057 - $ 46,045 These 30 additional positions are temporary and shall be eliminated as attrition permits. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, CORNELIUS J. KEANE, COMMISSIONER OF FIRE and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in Page 78 99-0907.txt the foregoing ordinance. APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel 8/31/99 ATTACHMENT PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 145 By: Mrs. LoTempio SUPPORT APPLICATION FOR WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Whereas: The Weatherization Assistance Program, administered by the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (NYSDHCR), has been funding home energy conservation and home health and safety services to low income communities for over 20 years; and Whereas: Home insulation, windows and doors, heating system repairs, and carbon monoxide detection are among the types of materials and services provided by this program; and Whereas: Low income families can see substantial savings on their energy bills, along with increased comfort and quality of life, when they participate in the Weatherization Assistance Program; and Whereas: Buffalo had continuous participation in the Weatherization Assistance Program for 20 years until March 31, 1999, and the ending of this program was a serious loss to the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: New Buffalo Impact, Inc. has submitted a proposal to NYSDHCR, to restart the weatherization program for the Buffalo area; and Whereas: New Buffalo Impact, Inc., is a new business, but some of the principals have prior experience with the Weatherization Assistance Program, and in fact have won several national awards for programmatic excellence; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council supports the proposal extended by New Buffalo Impact, Inc., to restart the Weatherization Assistance Program in Buffalo because this program is of great benefit to the citizens of our community and serves important functions in promoting energy conservation and improving the housing stock of our city; and Be It Further Resolved That: Certified copies of this resolution be sent to Carl Panzarella, Director, New Buffalo Impact, Inc., and to the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal. ADOPTED NO. 146 BY: Dennis T. Manley WAIVE ALL FEES FOR O'KELL SHELTER HOUSE Whereas: South District Council Member Dennis T. Manley request all fees for the new a new shelter house be waived at O'Kell field; and Whereas: Working in conjunction with the Department of Public Works and various youth organizations we have designed a practical and useful shelter house to be used on a year around basis; and Whereas: The New Shelter House will have an improved concession area to help each organization with their fund- raising efforts to support and sustain their groups. Also a meeting room was added to the plans for block clubs and small groups to use to meet and review upcoming Page 79 99-0907.txt events. The building will be in close proximity to the field and it will be equipped with new lavatory rooms; and Whereas: This project has been a community effort from the start and the ground breaking is scheduled in the next couple of weeks; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council request the Commissioner of Public Works to waive any and all fees associated with this construction of this project. PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 147 BY: Mr. Manley, Mrs. LoTempio SOUTH BUFFALO REDEVELOPMENT PLAN LEAD AGENCY DESIGNATION Whereas: Development Downtown Inc. (DDI) intends to complete a Master Development Plan to guide redevelopment of the 1400 acre South Buffalo Redevelopment Plan area; and Whereas: The Plan proposes a comprehensive redevelopment of the area bounded by Route190 to the north, Hopkins Street to the east, the City line to the south, and Route 5 to the west; and Whereas: The area currently includes a mix of vacant industrial land, light to heavy industrial uses, open space, inactive/closed waste sites, transportation and wetland/natural areas; and Whereas: The plan will propose a mix of light to medium industry, office and commercial space, open space, recreational and public space, and transportation-related uses, while preserving and enhancing areas of environmental sensitivity where appropriate; and Whereas: In anticipation of future development, the entire South Buffalo Redevelopment Plan area must undergo review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act(SEQR); and Whereas: For the purposes of review under SEQR, the Board of Directors of Development Downtown Inc. has requested that the Common Council designate DDI as the lead agency for the project's Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS). Now therefore be it resolved that This Common Council supports the request by the Board of Directors of Development Downtown Inc. (DDI) to be designated as lead agency for the purposes of review under the New York State Quality Review Act (SEQR) and the preparation of the South Buffalo Redevelopment Plan area Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS). ADOPTED NO. 148 BY: MR. PITTS BMHA KENFIELD DRUG TREATMENT FACILITY Whereas: The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) is planning on developing a residential substance abuse treatment facility for women andtheir children within the Kenfleld Housing Development; and Whereas: The details of this program remain a mystery to the residents of the Kenfield Housing Development, though BNHIA officials claim the project was approved two years ago; and Page 80 99-0907.txt Whereas: The disruptive nature of this project threatens the enjoyment of the tenants of Kenfield and more information is necessary for the community to understand what is happening at Kenfield; and Whereas: BMHA officials must present information to the Common Council so the public can have a full hearing regarding this treatment facility; and Whereas: The presentation should contain all available information on the residential substance abuse treatment facility, including program details, site plans, financial/funding data and proof that the program was approved by the BMHA and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Whereas: If the BMHA does not voluntarily attend the public hearing, the Council shall exercise its subpoena powers to compel their attendance, Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council does hereby request the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority to attend a Public Hearing in Council Chambers on September 16 at 6 o'clock PM to present information related to the residential substance abuse treatment facility in the Kenfield Housing Development; and Be It Further Resolved: That the Corporation Counsel be and he hereby is authorized to prepare a subpoena to compel the appearance of the BMHA Board and the Executive Director at the September 16 Public Hearing; and Be It Finally Resolved: That the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish a notice for the Public Hearing and to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION THE MAYOR, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY AND ADOPT THE FINAL RESOLVE NO. 149 By: Mr. Pitts OPEN ACCESS TO INTERNET ON CABLE Whereas: One of the most important public policy debates taking place today revolves around "open access" to high-speed cable networks by competing Internet service providers; and Whereas: Internet over cable has become a significant issue, since it has become clear that cable's broadband technology is capable of delivering Internet service through cable-TV networks as much as 1 00 times faster than what most consumers now see; and Whereas: Open access means that cable modem customers would not have to use the cable company's Internet service as a required gateway to the Internet service provider of their choice, and therefore would not have to pay twice for Internet access if they chose not to use the cable company's provider; and Whereas: The issue first arose in Portland, Oregon where, citing cable's leased access provision, the City made a transfer of TCI to AT&T conditional on AT&T offering "nondiscriminatory access" to other Internet service providers; Broward County, Florida recently passed an ordinance mandating open access by AT&T; and Whereas: AT&T challenged the requirement, but in June a Page 81 99-0907.txt U.S. judge upheld Portland's decision; AT&T will appeal; and Whereas: Advocates for open access insist that cable's platform should be made available to other companies, especially in light of the cable industry's extensive anticompetitive history and reputation as a closed, unresponsive and overpriced monopoly; and Whereas: They maintain that it is critical to ensure that the "last mile" of infrastructure used to access Internet services develops in an open, accessible and competitive manner-, and Whereas: A number of groups, including the Consumer Federation of America, Consumers Union, Consumer Project on Technology, Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility, the Media Access Project, the Center for Media Education, have asked Federal Communications Commission and Congress to help ensure that competing Internet service providers will be able to provide choice and competition to their customers through cable; and Whereas: Once Adelphia completes its upgrade in the City, the company will be able to provide Internet access in Buffalo through the cable system; Now, therefore be it resolved: That the Special Telecommunications Committee hold a public hearing to hear comments about the advisiability of imposing open access requirements on Adelphia's high- speed cable-modem platform in the City of Buffalo. REFERRED TO THE DIRECTOR OF TELECOMMICATIONS NO. 150 BY: MR. PITTS ENGROSSED COPY OF FELICITATION FOR MURRAY B. LIGHT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That this Common Council authorize an engrossed copy of a felicitation for Murray B. Light at a cost not to exceed $130.00. PASSED. AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 151 By: Mr. Quintana PAYMENT OF CERTAIN SMALL CLAIMS Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 184, C.C.P., June 26, 1979, established a specific procedure for payment of claims of $100.00 or less and Claims under Section 207 (a) arid (c) of the General Municipal Law, which pertain to medical bills of Policemen and Firemen in any amount; and Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 104, C.C.P., April 29, 1997, established that all garbage can claims arising out of the activities of the Department of Street Sanitation that are related to refuse and recycling be paid out of the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account only if the claims took place after October 1, 1996; and Whereas, the subject claims are eligible for consideration under the said procedures, and Whereas, the Department of Law has verified the validity of the claims and recommend payment thereof, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Comptroller be, and hereby is authorized to make payment of the following claims, and that said payment be charged against the "Judgment and Claims Account" in the Department of Law or be charged against the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account: Page 82 99-0907.txt 1. Charles J. Alessi, 68 Baxter Street, 14207 Claim for loss of garbage can at 68 Baxter Street on 7-7-99. $ 9.00 2. Dawn Barton, 55 l8th Street, Apt. #2, 14213 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 55 18th Street on 6-17-99. $ 18.32 3. Frank Billittier, 45 Bogardus Street, 14206 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 45 Bogardus Street on 6-16- 99. $ 20.41 4. Edward A. Bognar, Jr., 2101 Fix Road, Grand Island, New York 14072 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 226 St. Lawrence Avenue on 4-22-99.$ 20.00 5. Anita G. Bonn, 162 Depew Avenue, 14214-1620 Claim for loss of garbage can at 162 Depew Avenue on 5-4- 99. $ 14.00 6. Josephine R. Colling, 21 Seabrook Street, 14207 Claim for loss of garbage can at 21 Seabrook Street on 6-1- 99. $ 9.71 7. Denise Czermejewski, 103 Greeley, 14207 Claim for loss of garbage can at 103 Greeley on 6-14-99. $ 10.00 8. James H. Diggs, 31 Alwin Place, 14211 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 31 Alwin Place on 6-2-99 and 6-30-99. $ 10.50 9. Patricia Hackett, 41 Greene Street, 14206 Claim for loss of garbage can at 41 Greene Street on 4-27-99 $ 9.00 10. Patricia Buczynski, 41 Greene Street, 14206 Claim for loss of garbage can at 41 Greene Street on 4-27-99. $ 9.00 11. Dolores L. Harwell, 17 Villa Avenue, 14216 Claim for loss of garbage can at 17 Villa Avenue on 6-9-99. $ 11.00 12. Sabrina Home, 248 Roslyn Street, 14215 Claim for loss of garbage can at 248 Roslyn Street on 6-28- 99. $ 10.00 13. Willie Jenkins, 34 Lang Avenue, 14215 Claim for loss of garbage can at 34 Lang Avenue on 6-28-99. $ 11.50 14. Kim Jowsey, 20 Fleming Street, 14206 Claim for loss of garbage can at 20 Fleming Street on 7-16- 99. $ 14.03 15. Tammy L. McDonough, 27 Seabrook Street, 14207 Claim for loss of garbage can at 27 Seabrook Street on 5-19- 99. $ 9.71 16. Marilyn McGuire Claim for loss of her son's bookbag and contents a calculator and note pad which were taken by Police at the Rite Aide Drug Store at 920 Abbott Road on 4-17-99. When claimant went to the South District Precinct to retrieve the bookbag it could not be located. This has been confirmed by the Police from the South District Police Precinct. $ 40.00 17. James Napieralski, 105 Stanley Street, 14206 Claim for loss of garbage can at 105 Stanley Street on 6-29- 99. $ 8.50 18. Melanie Viggato, 120 Bushnell Street, 14206 Claim for loss of garbage can at 120 Bushnell Street on 6-11- 99. $ 20.00 19. Dolores R. Wesolowski, 127 Jones Street, 14206 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 127 Jones Street on 5-19- 99. $ 18.00 Page 83 99-0907.txt 20. Deya L. Wiley-Austin, 45 Gatchell Street, 14212 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 45 Gatchell on 6-29-99. $ 18.52 21. Gary Wood, 63 Evelyn Street, 14207 Claim for loss of (4) garbage cans at 63 Evelyn Street on 6-1- 99. $ 25.00 Investigation by the Department of Law reveals that the above claims are valid and payment is hereby recommended. PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 152 By: Mr. Quintana WAIVE PARADE PERMIT FEE Whereas: To initiate October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Erie County Coalition Against Family Violence has planned a march and rally against domestic violence; and Whereas: On October 1, 1999, a parade will start at Lafayette Square, and proceed down Court Street to the front steps of City Hall where the rally will be held. Men and women will be present to show their support in ending domestic violence in Buffalo and Eric County; and Whereas: The program will feature survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their stories of victory against these ills in society; and Whereas: The "Clothesline Project"- a collection of hundreds of t-shirts painted and designed by the survivors of domestic violence, will be on display; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council waive all parade and permit fees for the Erie County Coalition Against Family Violence and the October 1 march and rally against family violence. PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 153 By: Ms. Miller-Williams DISPLAY BANNERS FOR THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BUFFALO Whereas: The City of Buffalo is preparing to enter the new millennium in the year 2000;and Whereas: The Catholic Diocese would like to help to promote this event by displaying banners promoting the new millennium; and Whereas: The Diocese has requested the assistance of the City of Buffalo, Department of Public Works to assist in the hanging of 35 banners around St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., and its main headquarters located at the Catholic Center, 795 Main St.; and Whereas: Those banners will represent the commitment to excellence the Catholic Diocese has as part of their observation of the millennium; and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: The Common Council gives permission to the Catholic Diocese to display banners celebrating the new millennium between November 1, 1999, and ending November 1, 2000; Be It Further Resolved That: This authorization is granted pursuant to the conditions set forth and established by the Commissioner of Public Works and the Corporation Counsel. Page 84 99-0907.txt PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 154 By: Mrs. Miller-Williams DISPLAY BANNER FOR ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE \Whereas: Erie Community College has requested permission to hang eight 36 x 15 inch canvas banners on city street Poles surrounding the one block radius of Erie Community College City Campus; and Whereas: The banners would simply say "ECC Your Opportunity to Succeed" and would hang from approximately September 20, 1999, through January 20, 2000; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council grants permission to Eric Community College to hang street pole banners, pursuant to the conditions established by the Commissioner of Public Works, the Corporation Counsel. PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 155 BY: BARBARA A. MILLER-WILLIAMS SET PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH ELLICOTT URBAN RENEWAL AREA PHASE 2 APPROVAL - CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND GRAPHIC CONTROLS WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency has negotiated a Contract for Sale of Land with Graphic Controls. WHEREAS, the terms of said Contract for Sale of Land has been negotiated by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and has been forwarded to your Honorable Body for consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice attached hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no later than the 10th of September 1999. 2. That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the matter stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the 21st of September 1999. ADOPTED NO. 156 BY: Mrs. Miller-Williams WAIVE PERMIT FEES Whereas: The Gethsemane Ellicott District in the citys Missionary Baptist Church has been a long- tanding Pillar of they Of Buffalo; and Whereas: The Gethsemane-Missionary Baptist Chore IOperates a non-profit organization], the Gethsemane Foundation, located at 57 Gilape Street; and Whereas: The Gethsemane Foundation also owns property at 46 Grape street. To improve the appearance of the structure and maintain the quality of life within the community. the Getherriane Foundation would like to install siding oil the property located at 46 Grape Street; and Whereas: Under the Supreme leadership of the Rev. Herbert V. Reid, his congregation, and the Gethsemane Foundation, this nonprofit organization is asking the Common to waive all fees associated wine installing siding oil the property located at 46 Grape Street; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: Page 85 99-0907.txt That the Common Council grants a waiver of all fees associated with installing siding on the property owned by the Gethsemane Foundation, a nonprofit organization, located at 46 Grape Street; and Be It Further Resolved: That all permits associated with this endeavor be waived by all pertinent city departments. PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 157 By Mrs. Miller-Williams WAIVE FEE FOR STREET CLOSING 46PRAYER FOR PEACE FESTIVAL" Whereas: Last year, The Back To Basics Outreach Ministries Project held their First Annual "Prayer For Peace Festival" at 971 Jefferson Avenue; and Whereas: On September 3, 1999, the Back To Basics Outreach Ministries Project will hold their Second Annual Event on Jefferson Avenue between High Street and North Street; and Whereas: The expected number of participants will be in upwards of 300-400 while joining in competitive basketball games, prayer and a host of other planned activities; and Whereas: This will be a spectacular event that will be open to all City of Buffalo residents. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council grants permission to have all fees waived applicable to the "Second Annual Prayer For Peace" Festival sponsored by the Back To Basics Outreach Ministries Project to be held on Jefferson Avenue between High Street and North Street as long as it meets all requirements by all appropriate departments in the City of Buffalo and pursuant to the conditions established by the Commissioner of Public Works, the Corporation Counsel and the Special Event Advisory Committee. PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 158 By: Mrs. Miller-Williams and Mr. Pitts TRAILBLAZING SIGNS ON JEFFERSON AVENUE Whereas: The Greater Refuge Temple is respectfully requesting that this Honorable Body consider installing trailblazing signs on Jefferson Avenue; and Whereas: The signs would be to honor Bishop Robert L. Sanders of Greater Refuge Temple, for his dedication and commitment in renovating the Jefferson/High community; and Whereas: Bishop Sanders is credited for building the Greater Refuge Temple church located at 943 Jefferson that has contributed to the revitalization of Jefferson Avenue and the surrounding community; and Whereas: In 1986, the Family Life Center was created by Bishop Sanders; he has employed and trained individuals who have not had opportunity before, and he has also played a part in the Faith Based Community Housing Rehabilitation Program acts all lending to his proven devotion to the community; and Whereas: As a gift from the community for his 26th Pastoral Anniversary celebration in October, the congregation of Greater Refuge Temple is asking to trailblaze the portion of Jefferson Avenue, from High Street to Carlton, as "Robert L. Page 86 99-0907.txt Sanders Boulevard"; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council requests the Department of Public Works to install trailblazing signs on the portion of Jefferson Avenue between High Street and Carlton below the existing street signs that read "Bishop Sanders Boulevard" REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 159 By: Mrs. Miller-Williams, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Brown, and Ms. Gray TRAILBLAZING SIGNS ON MONROE STREET Whereas: The King Solomon Holiness Church is respectfully requesting that this Honorable Body consider installing trailblazing signs on Monroe Street; and Whereas: The sign would be to honor Pastor A. Motley-Spells of the King Solomon Holiness Church, for her dedication to the Church, the Congregation, and the Community; and Whereas: Pastor Motley-Spells took over as Pastor of the Church after suffering the loss of her husband, the late Reverend 0. Motley, who was the previous pastor of King Solomon Holiness Church; and Whereas: Pastor Motley-Spells has served as an educator of the Gospel and a pillar in the Buffalo community, serving as a teacher's aide for over 20 years, and participating in such organizations as the Sickle Cell Fund, the NAACP, 1490 Enterprises, Inc., and the Gospel Community Hour; and Whereas: In addition to these accomplishments, Pastor Motley-Spells is the mother of four children and has helped numerous other children over the years; and Whereas: As a gift from the community for her 27 years of good works in the community, the congregation of the King Solomon Holiness Church is asking to trailblaze the portion of Monroe Street, from Clinton to Howard, as "Pastor A. Motley-Spells Way"; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council requests the Department of Public Works to install trailblazing signs that read "Pastor A. motley-Spells Way," on the .portion of Monroe Street between Clinton and Howard below igns. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 160 By: Mrs. Miller-Williams, Mrs. Lotempio WAIVE PERMIT FEES FOR INNER HARBOR PROJECT Whereas: The project management team at Empire State Development Corporation recently awarded bids for the first phase of construction of the Inner Harbor Project, which involves major improvements to the City's waterfront in anticipation of future private development; and Whereas: Phase I of the project, which includes reconfiguration of the bulkhead, is expected to begin this September; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo is a co-sponsor and direct beneficiary of this major economic development project; and Whereas: The Common Council has waived permit fees for other major economic development projects, most recently the Shea's Performing Arts Center project; and Whereas: It would facilitate this project to waive any and all Page 87 99-0907.txt fees for all permits that may be necessary for the public works portion of the Inner Harbor Project. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council, in support of the Inner Harbor Project and recognizing the benefits to the City of Buffalo, waives any and all fees for all permits that may be necessary for the public works portion of the Inner Harbor Project. PASSED NO. 161 By: Mr. Zuchlewski, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Miller-Williams, Mr. Manley. REQUEST TREE PLAN Whereas: In the 1950's the City's urban forest was decimated by Dutch Elm Disease and a magnificent canopy was destroyed over a very short period of time; and Whereas: In the ensuing years the City's Forestry Division was also decimated, going from dozens of employees to a handful; this left the Division incapable of meeting the demand for tree services including trimming, removal and planting; and Whereas: Citizens in Buffalo place great importance on the care and appearance of our trees, given the beauty, shade and numerous ecological benefits that trees provide; and Whereas: Requests for tree trimmings, removals and plantings are among the most common requests that district Council offices receive; and Whereas: In recent years, events such as the Tree Summit held at the Museum of Science, the adoption of the City's tree ordinance, and the Parkway project on Fillmore Avenue have all galvanized significant public support; and Whereas: The Common Council and the Mayor have added significant forestry resources in recent years as a Forester was hired, the Forestry crew was increased, and, significant bond money was allocated for care of Buffalo's urban forest; and Whereas: Much more needs to be done before City tree services reach the appropriate level and Buffalo once again reaches its goal of deserving the name "City of Trees"; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council requests the Division of Forestry to work with the Division of Planning, the Grants Office, the Council's Community Development Committee, and any other appropriate agencies, organizations and citizens to develop a thoughtful, progressive, 3-5 Year Tree Plan to provide a blueprint for funding and implementing improvements in planting, trimming and removing trees in the City of Buffalo. REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICEPARKS AND RECREATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 162 By: Dale L. Zuchlewski REVIEW PERFORMANCE OF AMERICAN ANGLIAN Whereas: In September 1997, American Anglian began managing the City of Buffalo water system; and Whereas: In this short time, there have been various concerns raised about the effectiveness and performance of American Anglian; and Whereas: Such concerns include the high turnover of individuals managing the system since the contract went into effect, revenue losses, and the procedure for the repair Page 88 99-0907.txt of water leaks, especially at demolition sites; and Whereas: Other concerns of this Council pertain to the number of water cuts performed annually by American Anglian and questions about whether or not permit fees are paid by American Anglian or are part of their contract; and Whereas: Finally, this Council would like an update on the metering program; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council requests Public Works to conduct a thorough review of operations, day-to-day conduct, and overall performance of American Anglian to date, with an emphasis on the concerns listed above; and Be It Further Resolved: That Public Works file with this Honorable Body, a written report of their findings from their review of American Anglian as soon as possible. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS THE COMPTROLLER, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL AND AMERICAN ANGLIAN NO. 163 By Mr. Zuchlewski FELICITATIONS/IN MEMORIAM Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated: Felicitation for Evelyn M. Johnson 8-6-99 By Councilmember Brown, Michaux, Pitts Felicitation for Mr. Thomas Van Nortwick By Councilmember Helfer Felicitationfor Rev. McCarley By Councilmember Pitts, Michaux Felicitation for Reverend Moody Pugh Day By Councilmember Miller-Williams, Brown, Pitts, Michaux Felicitation for Medley Family By Councilmember Brown, Miller.-Williams, Michaux Felicitation for Sheila Kitty Corner Day By Councilmember Brown, Pitts, Michaux, Miller-Williams, Quintana Felicitation for Michelle Thomas By Councilmember Miller- Williams, Pitts, Brown , Michaux, Gray Felicitation for Graduating Class of Wenonah High School By Councilmember Brown, Pitts, Miller-Williams, Michaux In Memoriam for Reverend Motley Spells By Councilmember Miller-Williams, Pitts, Michaux, Brown, Gray ADOPTED NO. 164 By: Mr.Zuchlewski APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS That the following persons are hereby appointed as commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 2000, conditional upon the person so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City clerk: VINCENT WOODS LISA C.RONGER IAN T.LANE FANCHON R.PRATCHER ADOPTED. Page 89 99-0907.txt NO. 165 By: Mr. Zuchlewskl APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS REQUIRED-PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC DUTIES That the following persons are Hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for tile term ending December 31 2000 , conditional upon the person so appointed certifying, under oath, to their qualifications and filing same with tile City Clerk: LORETTA MATHEWSON ROBERT TYLER CARL A.PERLA,JR. PAULA M.GEHM ADOPTED. NO. 166 BOND RESOLUTION-$300,000 INFO SYSTEM/MAPPING (#218-C.C.P., JULY 27, 1999) Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the table. Seconded by Mr. Fontan CARRIED Mrs. LoTempio now made a motion to approve said item. Seconded by Mr. Coppola PASSED. AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 167 BOND RESOLUTION-$425,000 CITY COURT SIDEWALK RECONST. (#219-C.C.P., JULY 27,1999) Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the table. Seconded by Mr. Fontana CARRIED Mrs. LoTempio now made a motion to approve said item. Seconded by Mr. Coppola PASSED. AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 168 BOND RESOLUTION-$ 500, 000 SCHOOL #62 CONVERSION-FINAL PHASE (#220-C.C.P., JULY 27, 1999) Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the Seconded by Mr. Fontana CARRIED Mrs. LoTempio now made a motion to approve said item. Seconded by Mr. Coppola PASSED. AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 169 BOND RESOLUTION-$ 5 00,000 PLANNING-JOINT SCHOOL CONSTR. BD (#221-C.C.P., JULY 27,1999) Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the table. Seconded by Mr. Fotana CARRIED Mrs. LoTempio now made a motion to approve said item. Seconded by Mr. Coppola PASSED. AYES-12, NOES-0 Page 90 99-0907.txt NO. 170 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 13'h Floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, Sept' 1999 at 9:30 o'clock A.M. Committee on Finance Tuesday, Sept. 1999 following Civil Service Committee on Legislation Tuesday, Sept. 1999 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Committee on Comm. Dev Wednesday, Sept. 1999 at 10: 00 o'clock A.M. Committee on Education Wednesday, Sept,1999 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Ancillary Meetings Special Committee on Legislation-BMHA Kenfield Drug Treatment Facility Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999 at 6:00 o'clock P.M. NO. 171 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mrs, LoTempio, seconded by Ms. Gray, the Council adjourned at 4:00 PM CHARLES L. MICHAUX III CITY CLERK Page 91