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99-0629.txt
No.( #)
COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
JUNE 29, 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
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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, Rosemarie
LoTempio, Robert Quintana, Members
RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman
Kevin J. Helfer, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Richard Fontana
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, JUNE 29, 1999
AT 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council,
and Council Members Coppola, Fontana, Franczyk,
Gray, Helfer, Kavanaugh, LoTempio,Manley, Pitts,
Williams and Zuchlewski - 10.
ABSENT - Brown, Quintana.
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by
Mr.Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on
June 15, 1999 were approved.
FROM THE MAYOR
NO. 1
RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE
BUFFALO PRESERVATION BOARD
Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Article II, Section
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337-3, Part II of the Code of the City of Buffalo, I hereby re-
appoint the following individuals to the Buffalo Preservation
Board:
RE-APPOINTMENT
Arlette Kleric, Ph.D. 312 Parker Ave Buffalo, N.Y. 14216
Arlette Kleric's term will continue as originally appointed and
expire August 31, 2002. She is the Architectural Historian
position designee.
Christopher F. Guerra 513 Virginia St Buffalo, N.Y. 14202
Christopher Guerra's term will continue as originally
appointed and expire August 31, 2001. He is the Planning
position designee.
I hereby certify that the above named individuals are fully
qualified to serve as members of the Buffalo Preservation
Board.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 2
REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE
FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
This is to notify the Common Council that pursuant to the
powers vested in me by Section 91 of Article VI of the
Charter of the City of Buffalo, as amended, I hereby
reappoint and appoint the following persons as members of
the Committee for Persons With Disabilities, commencing
immediately:
Cleta Nunn 312 Ideal St Buffalo, N.Y. 14206 03/31/2002
Susan Kahaly 310 Delaware Ave Buffalo, N.Y. 14209
Robert McPartland 47 Groveland Street Buffalo, N.Y.
14214
Kevin Klenk 293 Linwood Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14209
James LaGona 82 Saranac Ave Buffalo, N.Y. 14216
Anthony Lombardo 25 Delham Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14216
I hereby appoint Ronald Clark as Chairman of the
Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities.
I hereby certify that the above named individuals are fully
qualified to serve as members of the Committee for Persons
with Disabilities.
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
NO. 3
A. SCHROEDER
46-50 GALVESTON PL.
100' TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER
10'X20' EQUIPMENT SHELTER
ITEM NO. 88, C.C.P. 6/15/99
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held
Tuesday, June 23, 1999, considered the matter captioned
above pursuant to Section 511-158 of the Buffalo Code,
Restrict use permits, Telecommunications Towers.
The applicant seeks to erect a 10'x20' equipment shelter
and a 100' telecommunication tower in an"R2" zoning
district located at 46-50 Galveston Pl.
The applicant has been working with the Office of
Telecommunications.
The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the
proposed equipment shelter and tower with the following
conditions:
1. The Division of Neighborhoods has no objection to
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the proposal;
2. An approval from The Office of Telecommunications.
3. Entire site to be landscaped.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 4
R. FERRARA
820 HERTEL AVE.
BILLBOARD SIGN
ITEM NO. 87, C.C.P. 6/15/99
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held
Tuesday, June 22, 1999, considered the matter captioned
above pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo ode,
Application for billboard, ground or pole sign permits.
The applicant seeks to erect an illuminated 12'x25'x251
billboard sign at 820 Hertel Ave. on the Elmwood Ave. side
of the street.
The Planning Board voted to recommend denial of the
billboard base on section 511-104(C)7 General Standards
of the Buffalo Code.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 5
J. RINOLO
1131 HERTEL AVE.
RIGHT-OF-WAY ECROACHMENT
ITEM NO. 35, C.C.P. 5/18/99
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held
Tuesday, June 22, 1999, considered the matter captioned
above pursuant to Section 413-67 of the Buffalo Code,
Encroachment regulations.
The applicant seeks to encroach the right-of-way by
20'x10' for the purpose of displaying used automobiles at
1131 Hertel Ave.
The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the
encroachment with the following conditions:
1. The applicant makes improvements to the
facade of the building;
2.The applicant place a "No Blocking Sidewalk
Sign" visible on the front of the building;
3. The applicant monitor and enforce sidewalk
regulations with regard to no blocking or parking on or
across the sidewalk;
4. The applicant allowed one vehicle for display
purposes.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 6
WALNUT CAPITAL. PARTNERS
1627 BROADWAY
REZONE FROM "R2" TO "CM"
ITEM NO. 89, C.C.P 6/15/99
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held
Tuesday, June 22, 1999, considered the matter captioned
above pursuant to Section 511-126 of the Buffalo Code,
Procedures for changes and amendments.
The applicant seeks to rezone a portion of 1627 Broadway
from "R2 to "CM".
The purpose of the rezoning is for the possible
construction of a new pharmacy.
The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the
rezoning request after briefly discussing a preliminary site
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plan proposal.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
NO. 7
REPORT OF AUDIT
DIVISION OF STADIUM
STADIUM LEASE AGREEMENT REVENUES
In response to the directive requiring the Comptroller to file
audit reports with the Common Council, I hereby submit
copies of the Stadium Lease Agreement revenues audit
report for the period July 1, 1995 to March 31, 1999.
AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on our audit findings, we recommend the following:
The Division of Stadium invoice Bison Baseball, Inc. for
a total of $7,014 to cover the audited lease underpayments.
That the Division of Stadium and Bison Baseball, Inc.
review all needed repairs and/or improvements to North
Americare Park. Upon mutual agreement, monies should be
budgeted in the Stadium Enterprise Fund and would be
subject to Common Council review and approval.
Subsequent to budget approval, the City would make all
applicable purchases using the prescribed New York State
municipal purchasing practices.
Hereafter Bison Baseball Inc. forward all sub-lease
concession agreements to the Director of Stadium for
submission to the Common Council. These sub-lease
agreements should be reviewed by the City's Law
Department prior to Council approval on all such matters.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 8
REPORT OF AUDIT
ENTERTAINMENT TICKET FEE REVENUE
In response to the directive requiring the Comptroller to file
audit reports with the Common Council, I hereby submit
copies of the Entertainment Ticket Fee Revenue audit report
for the period October 1, 1996 to May 31, 1999.
Audit Recommendations
We strongly recommend that the Department of
Administration and Finance request that the Law
Department revisits the Prime Seats, Inc. nonpayment
matter and perform a follow-up collection effort. It is our
opinion that these monies were collected on behalf of the
City by Prime Seats, Inc. and that these accounts currently
in arrears constitute a serious legal breach of contract and
with a material amount of monies involved.
Audit Summation
Our audit has revealed that the Budget Division is
monitoring the four (4) current groups covered by
entertainment ticket fee agreements and that these
organizations are making timely payments of these fees due
to the City.
The Law Department must take immediate follow-up
action in the Prime Seats, Inc. nonpayment matter and
utilize whatever legal recourse is available to secure the
ticket monies due to the City and totaling $233,103.11.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISSIONER
OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
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NO. 9
REPORT OF AUDIT
BUFFALO WATER BOARD
CONVERSION OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DATA
In response to the directive requiring the Comptroller to file
audit reports with the Common Council, I hereby submit
copies of the Conversion of Accounts Receivable Data
interim audit report for the conversion dates of May 14 and
May 17, 1999.
Interim Audit Report:
This report covers the conversion of Buffalo Water Board
and Buffalo Sewer Authority Accounts Receivable from City
of Buffalo Glink system to American Anglian Environmental
Technologies OASIS system.
Audit Findings:
We compared cumulative totals from the Glink system as
of May 14, 1999 to the converted values on OASIS and
concluded that the two systems are in agreement.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 10
CAPITAL DEBT SERVICE FUND
DEPOSITS - 1999/2000 FISCAL YEAR
Certificate Number 1-99/00 of the Comptroller of the
City of Buffalo, New York, relative to the Capital Debt
Service of Fund of said city, stating the amounts to be
deposited there in and paid therefrom for the period
Commencing July 1, 1999 and ending June 30, 2000
I, Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, New
York, in accordance with the provisions of Section 202 of
the resolution entitled: "Enabling Resolution of the City
of Buffalo, New York, Establishing a Capital Debt
Service Fund, Determining the Terms and Conditions
of Such Fund and Other Matters in
Connection Therewith, and Providing for the Rights
of Holders of Capital Debt Obligations of the City."
duly adopted by the Common Council on March 8, 1977,
and pursuant to the duties of the chief fiscal officer set
forth therein, Do Hereby Certify as follows:
1. The Capital Debt Service Fund Requirements for the
fiscal year commencing July 1, 1999 and ending June 30,
2000 is $49,202,618.76.
2. The portion of said Capital Debt Service
Requirement allocated to the First Collection Period (July
1, 1999 through and including November 30, 1999), is
$16,605,952.51.
3. The portion of said Capital Debt Service Requirement
allocated to the Second Collection Period December 1,
1999 through and including June 30, 2000), is
$32,596,666.25.
4. The First Collection Period portion of the Capital Debt
Service Requirement is due and payable during the
period commencing July 1, 1999 and ending December
31, 1999 on the obligations, in the amounts, on the dates,
and at the place or places as set forth below:
Obligation Amount Due Date Due Place Due
Serial Bonds $3,625,906.26 Jul. 30, 1999 M&T Trust
Company Buffalo, New York
Serial Bonds 306,482.50 Jul. 30, 1999 Chase
Manhattan Bank, NA New York, New York
Serial Bonds 1,363,517.50 Jul. 30,1999 Marine
Midland Bank New York, New York
Serial Bonds 66,722.50 Jul. 30, 1999 Chase
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Manhattan Bank, NA New York, New York
Serial Bonds 492,648.75 Aug. 13, 1999 Chase
Manhattan Bank, NA New York, New York
Serial Bonds 554,280.00 Aug.13,1999 Marine Midland
Bank New York, New York
Serial Bonds 2,000,000.00 Aug. 13, 1999 Marine
Midland Bank New York, New York
Serial Bonds 123,035.00 Aug. 31, 1999 Marine
Midland Bank New York, New York
Serial Bonds 153,175.00 Sept. 30, 1999 Chase
Manhattan Bank, NA New York, New York
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 11
CERTIFICATE OF DETERMINATION
$400,000 INTERFUND LOAN BETWEEN
CITY OF BUFFALO AND BUFFALO MUNICIPAL
WATER FINANCE AUTHORITY
CERTIFICATE OF DETERMINATION BY THE
COMPTROLLER AS TO THE AUTHORIZATION, FORM
AND CONTENT, OF $400,000 INTERFUND LOAN
The loan agreement between the City of Buffalo and the
Buffalo Municipal Water Finance Authority will be dated
June 29, 1999 and will bear interest at the rate (4.75%) per
annum, payable on July 15, 2000. However, the Buffalo
Municipal Water Finance Authority shall have the option to
pay the loan back earlier than July 15, 2000 and the interest
will be prorated accordingly.
Funds will be available to the Buffalo Municipal Water
Finance Authority on or about July 15, 1999.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 12
CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
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 $3,122,541 be
transferred and reappropriated from various Departments,
as set forth below:
The amount to be transferred represents unexpended
balances of items contained in the budget for the current
fiscal year and will not be needed at this time for the
purpose for which they were appropriated.
From:
100 General
030-001-110 Mayor & Executive - salaries $1,396
061-001-110 Budget & Management - salaries $600
062-001-110 Administrative Adjudication - salaries $3,160
063-002-110 Labor & Employee Relations - salaries
$20,000
064-013-110 Parking Meters & Enforcement - salaries
$30,000
064-022-110 Parking Violations Bureau - salaries
$25,000
064-031-112 Towing & Storage Operations - Temporary
Svcs $9,000
065-001-110 Treasury-salaries 40,000
065-001-112 Treasury - Temporary Services $16,000
080-001-110 Corporation Counsel-salaries $65,000
090-001-110 Assessment - salaries $14,000
100-001-110 Administrative Services - salaries $13,000
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104-001-110 Inventory Management - salaries $9,000
104-002-110 Print Shop - salaries $6,000
201-001-110 Office o the Police Commissioner - salaries
$110,000
210-013-110 Fire Support Services - salaries $25,600
210-021-110 Administrative Services -salaries $10,000
210-023-110 Fire Alarm Telegraph System - salaries
$25,000
401-011-112 Marina Operations - temporary services
$35,000
401-013-110 Operation of Bridges - salaries $54,242
401-016-110 Design & Planning City Streets - salaries
$19,000
401-021-110 Administrative Services - salaries $30,000
401-023-110 Traffic Engineering Services - salaries $45,000
402-011 -110 Demolitions -salaries $78,000
402-022-110 Planning & Design of Public Buildings -
salaries $30,000
500-002-110 Human Service Administration - salaries
$30,000
500-003-110 Office of Compliance - salaries $5,000
501 -011-110 Park, Golf Courses & Gardens - salaries
$109,270
501-032- 110 Servicing Automotive Equipment - salaries
$15,000
503-011-110 Recreation Program for the Elderly - salaries
$25,000
503-011-112 Recreation Program for the Elderly - temp svcs
$15,000
504-011 -110 YDA-DACC Narcotic Control Program-
Salaries $100,000
504-012-110 BMI-WI-IUD Substance AbUse Program-
Salaries $30,000
504-012-112 BMHA/HUD Substance Abuse Program-
Temp svcs $2,000
506-011 AI 0 NYS Youth Commission Program - salaries
$12,000
506-021 -110 Youth Court Administration - salaries $9,000
506-021-112 Youth Court Administration - temporary
services $6,000
506-021-135 Youth Court Administration - auto allowance
$1,000
71 0-001 -110 Executive - salaries $22,000
711 -001 -110 Community Development Planning - salaries
$98,000
712-01 1-110 Office of Employment & Training Services -
salaries $95,000
713-011 -110 Housing & Enforcement - salaries
$185,801
713-013-110 Licenses & Permits - salaries $10,927
717-021-110 Community Development Development -
salaries $60,000
813-151 NYS Police & Fire Retirement System
$1,577,545
Total $39,122,,541
To:
100 General Fund
034-021-110 Zoning Board of Appeals -salaries $249
034-021-135 Zoning Board of Appeals - Automobile
Allowance $1,147
063-001-110 Labor Relations - salaries $12,000
063-002-112 Civil Service - temporary services $44,000
063-003-11 0 Benefits & Management -salaries $820
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063-003-125 Benefits & Management-longevity $325
064-013-112 Parking Meters & Enforcement -
temporary services $2,500
064-013-114 Parking Meters & Enforcement - overtime
$52,000
064-013-115 Parking Meters & Enforcement - holiday pay
$2,609
064-013-136 Parking Meters & Enforcement - clothing
allowance $25
064-031 -11 0 Towing & Storage Operations - salaries
$63,000
064-031-114 Towing & Storage Operations - overtime
$37,130
064-031-123 Towing & Storage Operations - shift differential
$260
201-013-110 Traffic Services - salaries $50,000
201-032-110 Fleet Maintenance - salaries $4,000
201-032-115 Fleet Maintenance - holiday pay $895
201-032-121 Fleet Maintenance - acting time $2,395
201-032-125 Fleet Maintenance - longevity $812
201-011-114 Detective Bureau - overtime $249,109
201-012-120 Patrol Services - court time $302,425
201-012-128 Patrol Services - duty disability $1,006,000
201-012-114 Patrol Services - overtime $8,600
401-014-114 Construction of Streets - overtime $3,500
401-014-115 Construction of Streets - holiday pay
$1,476
401-014-132 Construction of Streets - in lieu of summer
hours $2,060
401-014-135 Construction of Streets - automobile
allowance $6,933
402-031-112 Operation & Maint of Pub BIdgs - temporary
svcs $12,000
402-031-114 Operation & Maint of Pub Bldgs - overtime
$23,000
402-031-115 Operation & Maint of Pub BIdgs - holiday pay
$831
402-031-121 Operation & Maint Of Pub Bldgs - acting time
$2,550
402-031-123 Operation & Maint of Pub Bldgs - shift
differential $1,262
402-031-135 Operation & Maint of Pub Bldgs - auto
allowance $330
402-031-136 Operation & Maint of Pub Bldgs - clothing allow
$300
501-012-114 Care & Placement of Trees - overtime
$47,600
501-012-115 Care & Placement of Trees - holiday pay
$2,420
502-011-114 Recreational Facilities & Activities - overtime
$1,000
502-011-135 Recreational Facilities & Activities - auto
allowance $900
502-012-1 10 Youth Programs - salaries $1,030
502-012-114 Youth Programs - overtime $20,000
502-012-115 Youth Programs - holiday pay $1,320
700-012-114 Vermin & Animal Control - overtime
$74,000
700-013-1 10 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal - salaries
$103,900
700-013-112 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal -
temporary svcs $494,000
700-013,114 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal - overtime
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$381,000
700-013-115 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal - holiday
pay $20,000
700-013-121 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal - acting
time $7,200
700-013-123 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal - start diff
$1,300
700-021-1 10 Administrative Services - salaries $37,000
700-021-114 Administrative Services - overtime
$2,515
700-021-135 Administrative Services - automobile
allowance $12
700-032-114 Building and Fleet Maintenance - overtime
$22,000
712-002-135 In Rem - automobile allowance $2,120
712-021 -110 Office of Neighborhoods - salaries $6,173
712-021-135 Office of Neighborhoods - automobile
allowance $2,508
Total $39,122,541
Dated: Buffalo, NY June 23, 1999
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 13
INTERFUND LOAN
Over the last six years, the City has provided interfund
loans from the City General Fund to The City, Board and
Enterprise Capital Projects Funds to implement financing
of the Capital Improvements Budget. The interfund loans
are repaid when the Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds
are issued to finance these projects.
As of today, we have one request for money to finance
projects and we will not reenter the bond market at this
time.
We are requesting that you approve interfund cash loan
from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $1,000,000 Elmwood Avenue
Parking Lots, $1,495,000 Upgrade of Existing
Underground Tanks, $1,142,000 Removal of
Underground Tanks, $2,100,000 for New Roofs, $235,000
for Heating and Ventilation. The loan will be repaid when
Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued.
From To Account Repayment Date Total
100 200 204-401-001 BAN/Bond Sale $1,000,000
General Capital Projects
100 200 204-402-001 BAN/Bond Sale $1,495,000
General Capital Projects
100 200 204-402-001 BAN/Bond Sale $1,142,000,100
General Capital Projects
100 299 299-975-036 BAN/Bond Sale $2,100,000
General Capital Projects
100 299 299-975-026 BAN/Bond Sale $ 235,000
General Capital Projects
Mrs Lotempio moved:
That the Comptroller be and hereby is authorized to provide
an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City s
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $1,000,000 Elmwood
Avenue Parking lots $1,495,000 upgrade of existing
Underground Tanks, $1,142,000 Removal of Underground
Tanks, $2,100,000 for New Roofs, $235,000 for Heating and
Ventilation. The loan will be repaid when Bond anticipation
Notes or Bonds are issued.
Passed
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Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 14
INTERFUND LOAN
Over the last six years, the City has provided interfund
loans from the City General Fund to The City, Board and
Enterprise Capital Projects Funds to implement financing
of the Capital Improvements Budget. The interfund loans
are repaid when the Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds
are issued to finance these projects.
As of today, we have four requests for money to finance
projects and we will not reenter the bond market at this time.
We are requesting that you approve interfund cash loan
from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $250,000 for Purchase of Pumper Truck,
$800,000 for Allendale Theater Reconstruction and
$2,500,000 for Main-Tupper Police Precinct. The loan will
be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are
issued.
From To Account Repayment Date Total
100 200 204-021-001 BAN/Bond Sale $ 250,000
100 200 204-717-004 BAN/Bond Sale $ 800,000
100 200 204-402-002 BAN/Bond Sale $2,500,000
Mrs. Lotempio moved:
That the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to
provide and interfund loan from the General FUND to the
Citys Capital Projects fund amount of $250,000 for
Purchase of Pumper Truck $800,000 for Allendale Theater
Reconstruction and $2,500,000 for Main Tupper Police,
Precinct. The ban will be repaid when Bond Anticipation
Notes or Bonds are issued.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 15
INTERFUND LOAN-$400,000
Over the last six years, the City has provided interfund
loans from the City General Fund to The City, Board and
Enterprise Capital Projects Funds to implement financing
of the Capital Improvements Budget. The interfund loans
are repaid when the Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds
are issued to finance these projects.
As of today, we have one request for money to finance
projects and we will not reenter the bond market at this time.
We are requesting that you approve interfund cash loan
from the General Fund to the Buffalo Municipal Water
Finance Authority's Construction Fund in the amount of
$400,000 for Plant Improvements. The loan will be repaid
when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued.
From To Account Repayment Date Total
100 416 416-986-001 BAN/Bond Sale $400,000
General Project Projects
Mrs Lotemepio moved:
That the Comptroller be and hereby is authorized to issue an
interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the Buffalo
Municipal Finance Authoritys Construction Fund in the
amount of $400,000 for plant improvements. The loan will
be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are
issued.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
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NO. 16
REPORT OF AUCTION
1446 MAIN STREET, 581.25'N UTICA
FORMER PRECINCT #6
LOT SIZE: 81'X 162'
ASSESSED VALUATION:
LAND: $ 40.500
TOTAL: $ 269,400
The Comptroller's Office, Division of Real Estate, and
the Department of Community Development,
Division of In-Rem, held a Public Auction on Thursday, May
27, 1999.
The above property was offered for sale at said auction
after public notice and due advertisement. Terms
and conditions of the auction were established in
accordance with Article 27, Section 515 of the City Charter.
The property consists of a 1 story, brick building with
approximately 5,884 sq. ft. building with 4-bay 984
sq. ft. garage. The highest bid was in the amount of Eleven
Thousand Five Hundred Dollar's ($11,500.00) from Mr.
Archie Amos on behalf of Geneva B. Scruggs Intermediate
Care Facility, 567 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, New
York 14214. There was a 10% buyers premium added to
the high bid to cover the cost of the auctioneer's fee in
the amount of One Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars
($1,150.00) for a total of Twelve Thousand Six
Hundred Fifty Dollars ($12,650.00) to be collected from
Geneva B. Scruggs Intermediate Care Facility. A deposit
of Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,300.00) was
collected for a balance due of Ten Thousand Three
Hundred Fifty Dollars ($10,350.00).
Geneva B. Scruggs Intermediate Care Facility is in the
process of relocating its medical facilities into the
building adjacent to former Precinct #6. They intend to use
the former precinct for additional space for their
Administrative Unit.
A tax and title search or survey will not be provided to the
purchaser. The purchaser will pay for the transfer tax,
recording fees and cost of the legal description.
The Division of Collections has indicated that there are no
outstanding taxes, parking tickets, street fines
and/or demolition liens owing to the City of Buffalo by the
Geneva B. Scruggs Intermediate Care Facility.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve
the sale of 1446 Main Street to Geneva B. Scruggs in the
amount Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($11,500.00), plus the 10% buyer's premium of
One Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,150.00) for a
total of Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars
($12,650.00). We are also requesting that the Your
Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel's Office
to 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. 17
REPORT OF AUCTION
310 JERSEY, WEST CORNER OF PLYMOUTH
FORMER FIREHOUSE NO. 2
LOT SIZE: 60'X 126'
ASSESSED VALUATION:
LAND: $ 13,200
TOTAL: $ 50,000
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The Comptroller's Office, Division of Real Estate, and the
Department of Community Development, Division of In-Rem,
held a Public Auction on Thursday, May 27, 1999.
The above property was offered for sale at said auction
after public notice and due advertisement. Terms and
conditions of the auction were established in accordance
with Article 27, Section 515 of the City Charter.
The property consists of a 3 story, brick building with
approximately 12,400 sq. ft. The highest bid was in the
amount of Fifty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($57,500.00) from Mr. James Jay Hogan of Hogan
Restoration, 610 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14202.
There was a 10% buyer's premium added to the high bid
to cover the cost of the auctioneer's fee in the amount of
Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($5,750.00) for
a total of Sixty Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
($63,250.00) to be collected from Hogan Restorations, Inc.
A deposit of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($11,500.00) was collected for a balance due of Fifty-One
Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($51,750.00).
Hogan Restoration, Inc. intends to move their offices and
warehouses into the structure. They intend to provide a
visible presence, corporate identity and as such represent
an expression of the community.
A tax and title search or survey will not be provided to the
purchaser. The purchaser will pay for the transfer tax,
recording fees and cost of the legal description.
The Division of Collections has indicated that there are no
outstanding taxes, parking tickets, street fines and/or
demolition liens owing to the City of Buffalo by the Hogan
Restorations, Inc.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve
the sale of 310 Jersey to Hogan Restorations, Inc. in the
amount Fifty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($57,500), plus the 10% buyer's premium of Five
Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($5,750.00) for a
total of Sixty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
($63,250.00). We are also requesting that the Your
Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel's Office
to 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 Comptroller dated
June 15, 1999, be received and filed, and
That the offer from Mr. James Jay Hogan of Hogan
Restoration, 610 Main Street, in the sum of Fifty-Seven
Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($57,500.00 ), plus the
10% buyer's premium of Five Thousand Seven Hundred
and Fifty Dollars ($5,750.00) for a total of Sixty-Three
Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($63,250.00) to
purchase the property described as 310 Jersey (former
Firehouse No. 2) be and hereby is accepted;
and
A tax and title search will not be provided to the
purchaser. The purchaser will pay for the transfer tax,
recording fees and cost of the legal description; 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 bid was
submitted.
Passed.
Ayes-10, Noes-0
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NO. 18
REPORT OF AUCTION
564 NIAGARA STREET, 213.50' SE JERSEY
FORMER PRECINCT #10
LOT SIZE: 133'X 132' (IRREG.)
ASSESSED VALUATION:
LAND: $ 42,800
TOTAL: $481,100
The Comptrollers Office, Division of Real Estate, and the
Department of Community Development,
Division of In-Rem, held a Public Auction on Thursday, May
27, 1999.
The above property was offered for sale at said auction
after public notice and due advertisement. Terms
and conditions of the auction were established in
accordance with Article 27, Section 515 of the City Charter.
The property consists of a 1 story, brick building with
approximately 5,056 sq. ft. The highest bid was in
the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from
Mr. Anthony Pirrone on behalf of Companion Resources
Corp., 1500 Military Road, Buffalo, New York 14217. There
was a 10% buyer's premium added to the high bid to
cover the cost of the auctioneer's fee in the amount of Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for a total of Fifty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00) to be collected from
Companion Resources Corp. A deposit of Eleven
Thousand Dollars ($11,000.00) was collected for a balance
due of Forty-Four Thousand Dollars ($44,000.00).
Companion Resources Corp. intends to use this property
for their corporate offices, training and seminar
rooms and light material storage. A face lift and
modernization will be accomplished over several months
with a thorough external clean up and new exterior lighting
being installed immediately upon closing.
A tax and title search or survey will not be provided to the
purchaser. The purchaser will pay for the transfer tax,
recording fees and cost of the legal description.
The Division of Collections has indicated that there are no
outstanding taxes, parking tickets, street fines
and/or demolition liens owing to the City of Buffalo by
Companion Resources Corp.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve
the sale of 564 Niagara Street to Companion
Resources Corp. in the amount Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000.00), plus the 10% buyer's premium of Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for a total of Fifty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00). We are also requesting
that the Your Honorable Body authorize the Corporation
Counsel's Office to 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. 19
RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS -
300 NIAGARA AND 219 SEVENTH
The property located at 300 Niagara street was given to the
city by the state of New York, dept. Of transportation in
1973. It appears to be excess property from the
construction of the niagara street thruway ramps. The
property located at 219 seventh street appears to have been
given to the city by frances militello back in 1967 for one
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dollar.
Mr. Gary Maas of Magavem, Magavem & Grimm has
requested to purchase both parcels on behalf of
Kaleida Health. It appears that the above referenced
properties lie between the thruway entrance on Niagara
Street and Kaleida Health's property, which is the former
Columbus Hospital. When the architect designed the
green space for this project he did not realize that the City
owned these two small parcels. The project was
designed so that these parcels would be utilized for
screening and green space between the thruway and the
facility. Therefore, it is somewhat important that Kaleida
Health acquire these parcels as soon as possible.
The Department of Community Development, the Dept. of
Public Works and the City Planning Board were
contacted and they have no objections to the sale of these
two parcels.
The results of our negotiations are that Kaleida Health has
agreed and is prepared to pay Two Thousand Four Hundred
Dollars ($2,400.00) for both parcels of land. They have
agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax and
recording fees. They have already supplied this office with a
copy of the legal descriptions for the subject properties.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve
the sale of 300 Niagara and 219 Seventh Streets in the
amount of Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,400.00).
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 Comptroller dated
June 16, 1999, be received and filed; and
That the offer from Mr. Gary Maas of Magavern, Magavern
& Grimm, on behalf of Kaleida Health, in the sum of Two
Thousand and Four Hundred Dollars ($2,400.00), to
purchase the properties described as 300 Niagara and 219
Seventh Streets, be and they hereby are accepted; and
The purchaser has agreed to pay the cost of the appraisal,
transfer tax and recording fees. A copy of the legal
descriptions were received by the City; and
That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the
necessary documents of title and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the
terms of sale upon which the bid was submitted.
Passed.
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 20
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
AMENDED DATE
Appointment Effective: June 17, 1999 in the Department
of AUDIT & CONTROL Division of DATA PROCESSING
to the Position of SENIOR OPERATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, PERMANENT
PROMOTION at the top Starting Salary of $33341
MARY G. O'ROURKE 54 ALLENHURST RD BFLO, NY
14214
Mark Colern 37 Stevenson Buffalo, NY 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 21
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NOTIFICATION SERIALS- #9146-9147
NO. 9147
INSTALL ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION
FUHRMANN BOULEVARD SERVICE ROAD F -
SOUTHBOUND
FROM SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE TO H LINE ROAD
ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION - 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 Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the
following: ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION
NAME OF STREET DIRECTION NAME OF TRAFFIC
MOVEMENT
Fuhrmann Boulevard Service Road F southbound
from South Michigan Avenue to H Line Road
This action is being taken to provide safety and continuity
on a section of roadway that has experienced increased
traffic volume due to the development of commercial
interests.
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9146
INSTALL NO PARKING
ON FUHRMARM BOULEVARD SERVICE ROAD F, EAST
& WEST SIDE
BETWEEN SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE
AND H LINE ROAD
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 PROHIBITED PERIOD
Fuhrmarm Boulevard Service at all times
Road F, cast & west side
between South Michigan
Avenue and H Line Road
This action is being taken per request of the Commissioner
of Police.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 22
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy has been offered
a donation of an automatic irrigation system from Davis
Electric for use in Soldiers Circle (attached).
This Department has no objection to accepting this donation
and we seek Council permission to accept same.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
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That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated June 21, 1999, be received and filed;
and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he
hereby is authorized to accept an automatic irrigation
system form Davis Electric for use in Soldiers Circle.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 23
REPORT OF BIDS
ECWA EMERGENCY INTERCONNECTIONS PHASE I
As authorized by your Honorable Body in CCP 27 of
February 23, 1999, plans and specifications were
prepared and sealed proposals accepted for ECWA
Emergency Interconnections Phase I - University District.
I submit the attached report of bids received which
were opened in my office at 11:00 a.m. on June 16, 1999:
Kandey Company, Inc.
19 Ransier Drive
West Seneca, New York 14224 $ 176,877.00
Firstrhyme Construction Corp.
470 Buffalo Road
East Aurora, New York 14052 $ 199,350.00
MPJ Contracting, Inc.
68 Churchill Street
Buffalo, New York 14207 $ 207,472.25
Visone Construction, Inc.
79 Sheldon Avenue
Depew, New York 14043 $ 207,767.50
Triple R Development of WNY, Inc.
27 Wyndmoor Court
Depew, New York 14043 $ 213,672.22
Sicar Management & Construction, Inc.
1128 Jamison Road
Elma, New York 14059 $ 217,241.00
I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
statement of all bids received and that Kandey
Company, Inc., 19 Ransier Drive, West Seneca,
New York is the lowest responsible bidder complying
with the specifications for this project with their bid in the
amount of $176,877.00.
I respectfully request that your Honorable Body
authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to enter
into a contract with Kandey Company, Inc. in the
amount of $176,877.00, and authorize a total
encumbrance of $194,564.70.
The Engineer's estimate for this work was $200,000.00.
Mrs. Lotempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated June 23, 1999, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby
is authorized to award a contract for ECWA Emergency
Interconnections Phase I - University District, to Kandey
Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount
of $176,877.00 for a total encumbrance of $194,564.70.
Passed.
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 24
REPORT OF BIDS
KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL - PHASE 8B
RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION
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MINOR INTERIOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT
I advertised for on June 3, 1999 and received the following
sealed formal proposals for Kleinhans Music Hall - Phase
8B, Restoration and Rehabilitation, Minor Interior General
Construction Contract, which were publicly opened and read
on June 22, 1999.
Base Bid Alt. #1
All State Development, Inc. $ 53,000 $ 3,800
Peyton Barlow Co. $ 95,805 $15,000
Picone Construction $127,000 $11,000
Alternate #1 is for the removal of existing linoleum and
installation of new linoleum
furnished by Owner in Passage 100, Passage 102,
Vestibule 103, and Storage 104.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
statement of all bids received and that All State
Development, with a Base Bid of $53,000, add Alternate #1
for $3,800, for a total amount of Fifty Six Thousand Eight
Hundred and 00/1 00 Dollars ($56,800.00) 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 are to be charged
against CPF 203-402-032.
Mrs. Lotempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated June 22, 1999, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby
is authorized to award a contract for Kleinhans Music Hall,
Phase 813, Restoration and Rehabilitation, Minor
Interior General Construction Contract, to All State
Development, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the
base bid of $53,000, add Alternate #1 for $3,800, for a total
of $56,800.00. Funds for the project are available in CPF
203-402-032.
Passed.
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 25
REPORT OF BIDS
NEW FIELD SHELTER HOUSE AT
O'KELL PLAYGROUND
I advertised for on May 4, 1999 and received the following
sealed formal proposals for the New Field Shelter House at
O'Kell Playground, which were publicly opened and
read for General Construction, Plumbing Work, Electrical
Work on May 25, 1999;HVAC Work on June 3, 1999.
General Construction Alt #1
Peyton Barlow Co. $234,548 $ 2,975
Dreamco Development $234,889 $ 10,700
The Hadala Corp. $251,000 $ 8,500
Piccone Construction $255,600 $ 7,500
Summit Construction $257,000 $ 5,000
Wilsandra Construction $262,600 $ 8,100
Lakeside Construction $263,000 $ 8,250
Cloverbank Construction $273,000 $ 12,000
MFC Construction $278,000 $ 6,850
Arcon Mgmt. $296,000 $12,430
Gianadda Construction $309,000 $ 7,000
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Alternate #1 is to demolish in its entirety and remove from
the site existing masonry and frame structure; terminate and
cap utilities; rough grade to match surrounding grades.
Plumbing Work
MKS Plumbing $ 41,414
Elmwood Plumbing $ 45,800
HB Plumbing $ 55,570
W C Roberson $ 61,260
Electrical Work
Tunney Electric $ 19,222
Industrial Power & Ltg. $ 19,600
Weydman Electric $ 20,495
Grand Island Electric $ 22,913
HVAC Work
Buffalo Sheet Metal $ 22,800
R P Mechanical $ 25,125
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: Peyton Barlow Co., with a base bid of
$234,548.00, add
Alternate #1 of $2,975.00, for a total amount of $237,523.00.
Plumbing Work: MKS Plumbing for a total amount of
$41,414.00.
Electrical Work: Tunney Electric for a total amount of
$19,222.00.
HVAC Work: Buffalo Sheet Metal for a total amount of
$22,800.00
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
against CPF 203-402-507.
Mrs. Lotempio moved
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated June 22, 1999, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby
is authorized to award contracts to the lowest responsible
bidders, for New Field Shelter House at O'Kell
Playground, for General Construction to Peton Barlow Co.,
with a base bid of $234,548.00, add Alternate #1 of
$2,975.00; for a total amount of $237,523.00 for
Plumbing Work to MKS Plumbing, for a total amount of
$41,414.00; for Electrical Work to Tunney Electric for a total
amount of $19,222.00; for HVAC Work to Buffalo Sheet
Metal for a total amount of $22,800.00. Funds for this project
are available in CPF 203-402-507.
Passed.
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 27
REPORT OF BIDS
RESURFACING OF CITY PAVEMENTS - 1999/2000
GROUP #498
ITEM #126, C.C.P. 3/3/98
This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have
advertised and received bids on June 16, 1999 for The
Resurfacing of City Pavements - 1999/2000, Group #498.
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
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quantities of materials entering into the work and may be
either more or less than the total bid.
The following bids were received:
Base Bid Unit Price Increase
Destro & Brothers
Concrete Co., Inc. $1,162,935.00 $1,279,228.50
DiPizio Constr Co.,Inc. $1,291,961.20 $1,408,254.70
Amherst Paving, Inc. $1,303,410.00 $1,419,703.50
Am Paving&Excavation . $1,417,012.50 $1,533,306.00
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the
above project is Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc.
I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body order
the work, the cost thereof to be charged to the Capital
Projects Fund #203-401-008-00-000 in an amount of
$1,162,935.00, plus approved unit prices not to exceed
$116,293.50 as per Item #126, C.C.P. 3/3/98 for a total
encumbrance of $1,279,228.50. The engineer's estimate for
this work is $ 1,300,000.00. A listing of proposed streets
locations is attached for your information.
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 July 30, 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 June 16, 1999, be received and filed,
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby
is authorized to award a contract for Resurfacing Of City
Pavements - 1999/2000, Group #498 to Destro &
Brothers Concrete Co., Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in an amount of $1,162,935.00 plus approved unit prices
not to exceed $116.203.50 as per Item No. 126, C.C.P.,
3/3/98, for a total encumbrance of
$1,279,228.50. Funds for this project are available in the
Capital Projects Fund #203-401-008-00-000.
Passed.
Ayes-10, Noes-0
No. 28
Change in Contract
Apollo Theater Reconstruction
General Construction
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Apollo Theater Reconstruction, General
Construction, C. Nichter Inc., C #91980200.
1 .Delete tapered insulation from one roof area and
substitute 2Y2" rigid insulation as directed by Architect.
Deduct $140.00
2. Code compliance issues including changing door II to "C"
label and add a closer, change partition type 5 at Janitor
Room 25A to type 4A, and delete lockset from doors 22 and
23, and add push plate and pull. Add $1,525.00
3. Cut out approximately 727 square feet of deteriorated
gypsum roof deck and patch out with metal deck
and rigid insulation. Add $6,442.00
4. Remove approximately 35 feet of deteriorated concrete
masonry parapet on the east auditorium wall and rebuild
with new concrete masonry units and realign concrete
masonry at southwest corner and grout cores solid. Add
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$4,900.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty
Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($12,727.00).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $1,902,230.00
Change Order No. 1 (CCP 4/6/99, #29) $161,840.00
Amount of This Change Order (No. 2) Add $12,727.00
Revised Amount of Contract $2,076,797.00
These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract
was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting
Architect (Robert Traynham Coles, Architect, P.C.) 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 June 23, 1999, be received and filed;
and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he
hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to C.
Nichter, Inc., an increase in the amount of $12,727.00, as
more fully described in the above communication, for work
relating to Apollo Theater Reconstruction, General
Construction, C #91980200, Funds for this project are
available in CPF 203-402-505- Division of Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
No. 29
Change in Contract
Apollo Theater Reconstruction
HVAC Work
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Apollo Theater Reconstruction, HVAC Work,
John W. Danforth Co., C #91980300.
1. Furnish and install a full curb around the rooftop
condensing unit in lieu of rails. Add $ 2,410.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Two Thousand Four Hundred Ten and 00/100
Dollars ($2,410.00).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $623,000.00
Amount of This Change Order (No. 1) Add $2,410.00
Revised Amount of Contract $625,410.00
These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract
was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting
Architect (Robert Traynharn Coles, Architect, P.C.) 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.
LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated June 23, 1999, be received and filed;
and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he
hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to John
W. Danforth Co., an increase in the amount of $2,41 0.00,
as more fully described in the above communication, for
work relating to Apollo Theater Reconstruction, HVAC Work,
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C #91980300. Funds for this project are available in CPF
203-402-505- Division of Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 30
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
RECONSTRUCTION OF 118 E. UTICA
PHASE II
HVAC WORK
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Reconstruction of 118 E. Utica, Phase II,
HVAC Work, Northeast Mechanical, Inc., C #91982300.
1. Install 110 gallons of glycol to the existing heating
system. Add $ 3,756.50
2. Replace the motor starter contractor for air handling
unit #2. Add $ 225.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty One and
50/100 Dollars ($3,981.50).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $149,000.00
Amount of This Change Order (No. 1) Add $ 3,981.50
Revised Amount of Contract $153,481.50
These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract
was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting
Architect (Robert Traynham Coles, Architect, P.C.) and the
Department of Public Works and found to be fair and
equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 203-
402-503 - 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 June 22, 1999, be received and filed
and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he
hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to
Northeast Mechanical, Inc., an increase in the amount of
$3,981.50, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Reconstruction of 118 E.
Utica, Phase II, HVAC Work, C #91982300. Funds for this
project are available in CPF 203-402-503 Division of
Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 31
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
RECONSTRUCTION OF BURVID ICE RINK FLOOR
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Reconstruction of Burvid Ice Rink Floor,
Mollenberg-Betz, Inc., C #91997100.
1 .Use Maximent dry shake in lieu of product specified.
Add $ 3,098.00
2. Replace support steel for the refrigerant piping and trench
covers which were found to be badly deteriorated. Add
$5,609-00
3. Install tempered glass in lieu of the acrylic specified for
the dasher boards. Add $5,858.00
4. Replace rotted out conduit for the parking lot lighting
under the rink slab. Add $1,980.00
5. Install a sump pump, piping and electrical to dewater
the pipe trench between the Equipment Building and the
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Rink Building to prevent future support steel deterioration.
Add $1,875.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Four
and 00/100 Dollars ($12,224.00).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $644,500.00
Amount of This Change Order (No. 1) Add $12,224.00
Revised Amount of Contract $656,724.00
These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract
was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting
Engineer (Wilson, Klaes, Brucker & Worden, P.C.) 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 June 21, 1999, be received and filed,
and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he
hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to
Mollenberg-Betz, Inc., an increase in the amount of
$12,224.00, 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 CPF203-402-012 Division of Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
No. 32
Change in Contract
Change Order No. 1
The Replacement of Tree Root Damaged
Sidewalk in the University District, gr.#486-1999
P & J Construction - Contractor
Contract No. 91986800
ITEM NO. 46, 9/8/98
ITEM NO. 26 10/20/98
ITEM NO. 18 11/4/98
I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following unit
price additions to the contract for the above named Project.
This change order was necessary to enable our Department
to complete the replacement of tree root damaged sidewalk
that was deemed extremely hazardous by our Sidewalk
Section. This area is located on Beard Avenue from Hertel
to the northerly end near the Shoshone Park area.
Change Order No. 1
Location: Beard Avenue - Hertel Avenue to northerly end
adjacent to Shoshone Park
Contract Description Unit Unit Price Quantity Cost
Item
R05.204 Concrete Sidewalks - 4" Sq. Ft. $2.39 10,597.02
$25,326.88
11.110 Seeding & Fertilizer Sq. Ft. $0.15 10,597.02
$1,589.55
613.0101S Topsoil Cu. Yd. $50.00 129.52 $6,475.95
Total $33,392.38
Contract Summary
Original Contract Amount $211,711.50
Change Order No. 1 $ 33,392.38
Total Contract $245,103.88
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Funds for this change order of $33,392.38 is available in
Capital Project fund #202-401-003.
I respectfully certify that this change order is fair and
equitable for the work involved, and respectfully request that
your Honorable Body approve the subject change order and
authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue said
change order to P & I Construction, Inc.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated June 22, 1999, be received and filed;
and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he
hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to P&J
Construction, Inc., an increase in the amount of $33,392.38,
as more fully described in the above communication, for
work relating to Replacement of Tree Root Damaged
Sidewalk in the University District, C #91986800. Funds for
this project are available in Capital Project Fund #202-401-
003.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 33
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
STAGE EXPANSION PROJECT
CONTRACT 102 - DEMOLITION
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage
Expansion Project, Demolition - Contract 102, USA
Remediation Services, Inc., C #91940300.
1. Demolition work required to provide for eight (8)
new water closets in the ladies toilet rooms in the
basement and second floor of the existing building.
Add $ 10,950.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty and 00/100
Dollars ($10,950.00).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $ 438,000.00
Net Change by Previous Change Orders $ 35,759.00
Contract Sum Prior to This Change Order $ 473,759.00
Amount of This Change Order (#4) Add $ 10,950.00
New Contract Sum to Date $ 484,709.00
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.
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated June 15, 1999, be received and filed@
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby
is authorized to issue change order No. 4, to USA
Remediation Services, Inc., an increase in the amount of
$10,950.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Shea's Performing Arts
Center, Stage Expansion Project, Demolition - Contract 102,
C 491940300. Funds for this project are available in CPF
292-402-001 - Division of Buildings.
Passed
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Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 34
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
SHEA'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
STAGE EXPANSION PROJECT
CONTRACT 103 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage
Expansion Project, General Construction - Contract 103, c.
H. Byron Co., Inc., C #91938800.
1. Install concrete equipment pads in the Mechanical
Penthouse not shown on original contract documents.
Add $ 2,000.00
2. Grout the new steel angles at the stage apron.
Add $ 591.00
3. Furnish the electrical hardware for the acoustical doors.
Add $ 2,397.00
4. Omit wood flooring on the attic catwalk.
Deduct $ 3,497.00
5. Changes made to the flooring material of the stage
as directed by the Architect. Deduct $ 928.00
6. Install additional blocking on the canopy roof.
Add $ 2,343.00
7. Backcharge to this contractor for overtime performed
by Boxhorn in order to complete the stage floor due
to a delay caused by Byron. Deduct $436.00
8. Additional work performed by Byron to clean up after
the mechanical and electrical contractors. Add $300.00
9. Cut existing curb at Pearl Street to allow for the new
driveway and loading dock. Add $302.00
10. Backcharge to Byron for a correction in the concrete
slab performed by Boxhorn. Deduct $483.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Two Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Nine and
00/100 Dollars ($2,589.00) Summary: Original Amount of
Contract $2,378,000.00
Net Change by Previous Change Orders $(68,808.00)
Contract Sum Prior to This Change Order $2,309,192.00
Amount of This Change Order (#5) Add $2,589.00
New Contract Sum to Date $2,311,781.00
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 June 14, 1999, be received and filed
and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he
hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 5, to Byron
Co., Inc., an increase in the amount of $2,589.00, as more
fully described in the above communication, for work relating
to Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage Expansion Project,
General Construction - Contract 103, C #91938800. Funds
for this project are available in CPF 292-402-001 - Division
of Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
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No. 35
Change in Contract
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Stage Expansion Project
Contract 104 - Masonry
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage
Expansion Project, Masonry - Contract 104, Alpha Masonry
Construction Co., Inc., C #91940400.
1 .Remove 40,000 salvaged brick from the site and
deliver to the City of Buffalo Engineering Garage for use on
the next phase of work on Shea's. Add $2,525.00
2. Masonry work required to add eight (8) new toilets to
the basement and second floor ladies toilet rooms in the
existing building. Add $952.00
3. Construct masonry walls for added support at the
storage apron. Add $1,621.00
4. Repair brick piers at Precinct #3 above the new
canopy roof line. Add $ 2,255.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Three
and 00/100 Dollars ($7,353.00).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $2,336,330.00
Net Change by Previous Change Orders $ 47,673.00
Contract Sum Prior to This Change Order
$2,384,003.00
Amount of This Change Order (#5 Add $7,353.00 New
Contract Sum to Date $2,391,356.00
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
June 15, 1999, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby
is authorized to issue change order No. 5, to Alpha Masonry
Construction Co., Inc., an increase in the amount of
$7,353.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Shea's Performing Arts
Center, Stage Expansion Project, Masonry - Contract 104, C
#91940400. Funds for this project are available in CPF 292-
402-001 - Division of Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
No. 36
Change in Contract
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Stage Expansion Project
Contract 105 - Structural Steel
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage
Expansion Project, Structural Steel - Contract 105, Alp Steel
Corp., C #91942200.
1. Credit of overhead and profit on previously issued change
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order. Deduct $876.00
The foregoing change results in a net decrease in the
contract of Eight Hundred Seventy Six and 00/100 Dollars
($876.00). Summary: Original Amount of Contract
$1,307,000.00
Net Change by Previous Change Orders $ 98,769.00
Contract Sum Prior to This Change Order
$1,405,769.00
Amount of This Change Order (#5) Deduct $(876.00)
New Contract Sum to Date $1,404,893.00
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 to be credited to 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 June 14, 1999, be received and filed;
and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he
hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 5, to Alp
Steel Corp., a decrease in the amount of $876.00, as more
fully described in the above communication, for work
relating to Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage
Expansion Project, Structural Steel - Contract 105, C
#91942200. Funds for this project are to be credited to
CPF 292-402-001 - Division of Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
No. 37
Change in Contract
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Stage Expansion Project
Contract 106 - Miscellaneous Metals
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage
Expansion Project, Miscellaneous Metals - Contract 106,
Alp Steel Corp., C #91942100.
1 .Install a steel platform for the condenser in the relocated
dimmer room. Add $968.00
2. Provide steel angles to reinforce the stage apron.
Add $1,258.00
3. Provide angles to reinforce new frame at door #1 19.
Add $836.00
4. Provide steel plate in lieu of wood flooring in the attic
catwalk. Add $3,497.00
5. Modify the bracing of the fly floor at two (2) locations to
allow the rigging T-bar to pass through due to the fact that
the old columns were not plumb. Add $2,458.00
6. Provide additional steel to reinforce the rear of house
lighting rail. Sufficient support did not exist behind the
plaster soffit. Add $9,981.00
7. Install steel plate in place of the wood covers and
reinforce the cable trough. Add $2,566.00
8. Provide steel lintels to repair the existing brick piers at
Precinct #3 above the new canopy roof line. Add $949.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirteen
and 00/100 Dollars ($22,513.00).
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Summary: Original Amount of Contract $369,700.00
Net Change by Previous Change Orders $14,254.00
Contract Sum Prior to This Change Order $383,954.00
Amount of This Change Order (#5) Add $22,513.00
New Contract Sum to Date $406,467.00
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 June 14, 1999, be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby
is authorized to issue change order No. 5, to Alp Steel
Corp., an increase in the amount of $22,513 .00, as more
fully described in the above communication, for work relating
to Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage Expansion Project,
Miscellaneous Metals - Contract 106, C #91942100. Funds
for this project are available in CPF 292-402-001 - Division
of Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
No. 38
Change in Contract
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Stage Expansion Project
Contract 109 - Carpentry, Drywall
Ceilings, etc.
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage
Expansion Project, Carpentry, Drywall, Ceilings, etc. -
Contract 109, Boxhorn's - Division of Huber Const., C
#91938400.
1 . General construction work required to modify the
existing basement and second floor ladies toilet rooms for
eight (8) new water closets. Add $21,576.00
2. Furnish and install a new frame at the entrance to
the stage from Pearl Street in lieu of using the existing
frame as specified. Add $1,836.00
3. Install additional brackets at the full length mirrors as
directed by the Architect. Add $982.00
4. Premium time in order to complete the stage floor
due to a delay caused by the C. H. Byron Co.
The C. H. Byron Co. is being backcharged this
Expense. Add $436.00
5. Clean up work for the electrical and mechanical
contractors who are being backcharged. Add $444.00
6. Modify the make-up counters to receive electrical.
Add $1,751.00
7. Drywall work above door B-22 to maintain fire rating.
Add $508.00
8. Drywall partition erected in Room 113A to correct
a problem in the concrete slab. The C. H. Byron Co. is
being backcharged this expense. Add $483.00
9. Reinforcement provided to the cable trough on the
stage. Add $950.00
10. Replace ceiling tiles damaged by the mechanical
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trades. This cost is being backcharged to the Davis and
Frey contracts. Add $1,438.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Four and
00/100 Dollars ($30,404.00).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $590,940.00
Net Change by Previous Change Orders $(154,831.00)
Contract Sum Prior to This Change Order $436,109.00
Amount of This Change Order (#6) Add $30,404.00
New Contract Sum to Date $466,513.00
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 June 15, 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
Boxhorn's - Division of Huber Construction, an increase in
the amount of $30,404.00, as more fully described in the
above communication, for work relating to Shea's
Performing Arts Center, Stage Expansion Project,
Carpentry, Drywall, Ceilings, etc. - Contract 109, C
#91938400. Funds for this project are available in CPF 292-
402-001 - Division of Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
No.39
Change in Contract
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Stage Expansion Project
Contract 110 - Flooring
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage
Expansion Project, Flooring - Contract 110, Custom Carpet
Centers, C #91940500.
1. Ceramic tile work required to finish the floor in the new
ladies toilet room in the existing building. Add $4,058.00
2. Install ceramic tile in the Star Dressing Room Toilets
219 and 222. Add $1,178.00
3. Omit VCT flooring in the trap room. Deduct $338.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Four Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Eight
and 00/1 00 Dollars ($4,898.00).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $67,000.00
Net Change by Previous Change Orders $2,075.00
Contract Sum Prior to This Change Order $69,075.00
Amount of This Change Order (#3) Add $4,898.00
New Contract Sum to Date $73,973.00
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.
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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 June 15, 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 Custom
Carpet Center, an increase in the amount of $4,898.00, as
more fully described in the above communication, for work
relating to Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage Expansion
Project, Flooring - Contract 110, C #91940500. Funds for
this project are available in CH 292-402-001 - Division of
Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
No. 40
Change in Contract
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Stage Expansion Project
Contract 116 - Plumbing
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage
Expansion Project, Plumbing - Contract 116, A. Gareleck &
Sons, Inc., C #91941500.
1. Plumbing work required at the relocated dimmer
room. Add $ 1,447.00
2. Furnish and install eight (8) new water closets in the
basement and second floor of the existing building.
Add $31,724.00
3. Add a sump pit and pump in the existing basement
fire pump room. Add $ 3,984.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Thirty Seven Thousand One Hundred Fifty Five
and 00/100 Dollars ($37,155.00).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $357,000.00
Net Change by Previous Change Orders $44,071.00
Contract Sum Prior to This Change Order $401,071.00
Amount of This Change Order (#6) Add $37,155.00
New Contract Sum to Date $438,226.00
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 June 14, 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
Gareleck & Sons, Inc., an increase in the amount of
$37,155.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Shea's Performing Arts
Center, Stage Expansion Project, Plumbing - Contract 116,
C #91941500. Funds for this project are available in CPF
292-402-001 - Division of Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
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No. 41
Change in Contract
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Stage Expansion Project
Contract 119 -Electrical
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Stage
Expansion Project, Electrical - Contract 119, Frey Electrical
Construction Co., Inc., C #91938700.
1 .Electrical work required to relocate the dimmer room to
Room B-10. Add $2,958.00
2. Electrical work required in the basement and second
floor of the existing building to create new ladies toilet
rooms. Add $6,951.00
3. Install additional fire alarm devices in the Main Lobby
and third floor office areas of the existing building.
Add $1,119.00
4. Install additional convenience receptacles at the
gridiron level. Add $ 2,244.00
5. Replace the existing duct detectors for two (2) air
handling units in order to shut down the manually
controlled units with the upgraded fire alarm system.
Add $17,854.00
6. Troubleshooting of the proscenium lighting due to
unsafe conditions of the existing wiring. Add $ 3,946.00
7. Furnish six (6) surface mounted fixtures with four-
sided covers and install on surface of new ceiling in
Room M-04. This cost is being backcharged to Davis.
Add $1,208.00
8. Additional electrical work required when the rear of
house lighting rail was modified due to existing conditions.
Add $983.00
9. Changes made to the cabling for the video production
receptacle as directed by the Architect. Add $508.00
10. Wiring of the limit switches for the fire alarm curtain to
the fire alarm system not included in the contract
documents. Add $1,425.00
11. Provide power to the trap primer and for lighting in Air
Handler Unit #1. Add $2,045.00
12. Backcharge for clean-up work performed by
Byron and Boxhorn's. Deduct $309.00
13. Relocate the fire curtain control and switch boxes
as directed by Shea's. Add $793.00
14. Additional work to install electrical at the make-up
counters. Add $700.00
15. Install additional lighting in the star dressing rooms.
Add $778.00
16. Change eight (8) smoke detectors to fixed
temperature heat detectors and provide a delay switch
as directed by the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Add $3,048.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Forty Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty One and
00/100 Dollars ($46,251.00).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $1,947,700.00
Net Change by Previous Change Orders $9,756.00
Contract Sum Prior to This Change Order $1,957,456.00
Amount of This Change Order (#7) Add $46,251.00
New Contract Sum to Date $2,003,707.00
These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract
was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting
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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 June 15, 1999, be received and filed;
and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he
hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 7, to Frey
Electrical Construction Co., Inc., an increase in the amount
of $46,251.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Shea's Performing Arts
Center, Stage Expansion Project, Electrical - Contract 119,
C #91938700. Funds for this project are available in CPF
292-402-001 - Division of Buildings.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 42
ERIE BASIN MARINA
Attached please find the "Monthly Summary of Gross
Revenues" reported from the Rhino Room, for the Hatch
Restaurant, Gazebo and Tower, for the period May 15 - May
30, 1999.
This report is required as per Section 6, Paragraph e (ii) of
the City's lease agreement with the Rhino Room (operator of
the Hatch).
REFERRED TO THE ERIE MARINA TASK FORCE
NO.43
INNER HARBOR PROJECT
ITEM NO. 36, C.C.P. 10/6/98
Prior Item No. 36 of Common Council Proceedings
October 6, 1998, authorized the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with the New York State Thruway Authority
(NYSTA) which is providing pursuant to Section 384 of the
Public Authorities Law up to $11,700,000 for development
and construction of the Inner Harbor Project. The Empire
State Development (ESD) is to act as lead agency for
construction and design of said project in conjunction with
NYSTA, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the City of
Buffalo.
In addition the FTA has committed up to $14,380,032 for
the development and construction of the project, and the
ESD has already expended some $756,000 for pre-
development expenses related to the project.
In its 1998-1999 Budget this Common Council has
authorized $300,000 which will be the City's contribution to
the project together, with land, which will be utilized in the
project.
It is herein requested that the Mayor be authorized to
enter into an agreement with the ESD permitting them to
design and develop the new Harbor and Waterfront Project
in the downtown of the City of Buffalo.
A proposed draft agreement prepared by the Law
Department is attached hereto for your information.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
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Public Works dated June 25, 1999, be received and filed;
and That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to enter
into an agreement with the Empire State Development
permitting them to design and develop the new Harbor and
Waterfront Project in the downtown of the City of Buffalo
Passed
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 44
PERMISSION TO ENGAGE CONSULTANT
PURCHASE OF ENERGY
I respectfully request Your Honorable Body's permission
to engage an energy procurement consultant to prepare
specifications, advertise and receive proposals to provide
energy to the facilities owned by the City that will minimize
the City's energy costs and maximize reliability of supply.
Funds for this work will be available from the savings
accrued from competitive bidding.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
June 22, 1999 be received and filed; and That the
Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to engage an energy procurement consultant at
A cost not to exceed $50,000 to prepare specifications,
advertise and receive proposals to provide energy to the
facilities owned by the City that will minimize the City's
energy costs and maximize reliability of supply. Funds for
this project will be available from the savings accrued from
competitive bidding.
Passed.
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 45
PERMISSION TO PREPARE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS
AND ADVERTISE FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF HANDICAP RAMPS 1999/2000
PHASE VI
GROUP #506
I hereby request permission from your Honorable Body to
prepare Plans, specifications and advertise for sealed
proposals for the Construction of Handicap Ramps -
1999/2000 - Phase VI.
This project is to construct or to convert existing radius
sidewalk curbing for wheelchair access at various
intersections in the City.
This project was approved as part of the 1998-1999
Capital Improvements Budget. Funds should be available in
the Division of Engineering Capital Projects Fund #203-401-
012-00-000.
Mrs LoTempio moved:
That the Commissioner of Public Works be and
hereby is authorized to prepare plans, specifications and to
advertise for sealed proposals for the Construction of
Handicap Ramps 1999/2000 Phase VI Funds should be
available in the Division of Engineering Capital Projects
Fund #203-401-012-00-000.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 46
SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
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ICE STORAGE TANKS
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
This department is in receipt of an offer to purchase four
(4) of the existing Calmac Ice Storage Tanks located in the
basement of Memorial Auditorium from Elderwood Affiliates,
Inc. The City has no use for these four (4) units.
Elderwood Affiliates, Inc. has offered $10,800.00 ($2,700.00
per tank) for the purchase.
If acceptable by Your Honorable Body, they will dismantle
and remove the tanks and maintain the integrity of the
HVAC system by leaving the chilled water piping system
intact and operational.
This department has reviewed the purchase offer and
recommends acceptance by Your Honorable Body.
REFERRED To THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 47
#254 DELAWARE AVENUE
SIGN WITHIN
CITY RIGHT OF WAY
Mr. Thomas Giordano, owner of Forget Me Not Flower
Shop, located at 254 Delaware Avenue, has requested
permission to install a sign, which would encroach City right
of way, at said address. The proposed sign would be
attached perpendicular t the building and measure three feet
in height and five feet in width.
The Department of Public Works has reviewed Mr.
Giordano's 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" for
said installation provided the following conditions are met:
1 . That the applicant obtain any and all other City of
Buffalo permits necessary for said installation.
2. That the sign be installed exactly as shown on plans
submitted to and approved by the Department of Public
Works, Division of Buildings.
3. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five
thousand dollar construction in street bond or certificate of
insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City
of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of
the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said
sign.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
NO. 48
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: June 14, 1999 in the Department
of Public Works Division of Water to the Position of
Assistant Filtration Plant Operator -Provisional appointment
at the maximum Starting Salary of:$29,814.00 Appointment
David Zielinski, 224 Geary St. , Buffalo, 14210
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 49
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: June 14, 1999 in the
Department of Public Works Division of Water to
the Position of Water Meter Mechanic TEMPORARY
APPOINTMENT at the: MAXIMUM Enter Starting
Salary Starting Salary of $29,814
Matthew Janicki 479 Forest Avenue Buffalo, 14213
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Karl Hawthorn, Jr. 299 O'Kell St. Bflo. 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
NO. 50
CHECKS RECEIVED
ITEM NO. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88
8155-00109741 C2-99-0023 $ 736.20
8155-00109460 98-FBI-001411 9,596.17
8155-00109858 C2-95-0171 1,398.75
8155-00109709 C2-97-0005 944.86
8155-00109539 C2-98-0025 5,751.00
8155-00109664 C2-97-0045 392.94
8155-00109529 C2-98-0126 228.60
8155-00109543 C2-99-0006 792.00
8155-00109530 C2-99-0010 2,508.00
8155-00109532 C2-99-0011 994.80
8155-00109537 C2-99-0013 957.00
8155-00109813 C2-99-0026
TOTAL DEPOSIT $24,855.32
The above referenced property has been administratively
forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
(DEA). The checks were received by this Department and
duly deposited in the Trust & Agency Account,
#610-200-217-00-000.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO.51
LOCATE POLICE ACADEMY IN FILLMORE DISTRICT
RES 187, C.C.P. JUNE 1, 1999
Comptroller Joel A. Giambra
1225 City Hall
Buffalo, N.Y. 14202
Comptroller Giambra:
As part of the 1998/99 Capital Budget $700,000 was
included for the relocation of Police Community Services
building to the Broadway/Fillmore area.
Additionally $300,000 was added to this amount to complete
this project and purchase furniture and equipment for the B-
District and C-District police facilities. Due to the most
recent change in the scope of the project, Ayes-10-Noes-0
specific site for the Academy has not been selected.
However, $100,000 of this fund is necessary for the furniture
and equipment in the B-District and C-District which are
already under construction.
It is respectfully requested that your office prepare the Bond
Authorization for these items and submit same to the
Common Council as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Rocco J. Diina
Commissioner of Police
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
NO. 52
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: June 14, 1999
PR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF Fire DIVISION
OF Fire TO THE POSITION OF Captain Permanent
at the FLAT Starting salary of $56,020
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Peter Kertzie 32 Via Pinto Williamsville, 14221
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 53
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: June 14, 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
Mark Hillery 210 Sharon Drive West Seneca, 14224
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 54
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: June 14, 1999
IN DIVISION OF: Fire TO THE POSITION OF: Fire
Lieutenant permanent promotion at the flat Starting
salary of: $53,314
Mark Swannie 61 Fox Hunt Lancaster, 14086
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 55
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINMENT
APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: June 14, 1999 IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF Fire DIVISION OF: Fire TO THE
POSITION OF: Fire Lieutenant permanent contingent
promotion flat Starting salary of $53,314
Thomas Reddington, 50 Clark Street, Orchard Park, 14127
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 56
BRACO-I - REFUND OF EXCESS
REAL PROPERTY TAXES 1998-99
On November 30, 1977, a contract was executed by the
City of Buffalo and BRACO-I, limiting BRACO-I's real
property tax liability as to certain properties, pursuant to and
in accordance with Section 236 of the National Housing Act
of 1968 and Article V of the Private Housing Finance
Law.
This contract places a real property tax ceiling of $45,599 as
to City and County taxes combined, and exempts the real
property from any further similar tax for the period of forty
years, beginning December 30, 1976,
Consequently, if in any one fiscal year the combined City
and County real property tax exceeds $45,599, the
taxpayer is entitled to a refund of the excess. This refund is
apportioned between the City and County, according to the
tax rates prevailing at the time.
The parcels subject to the contract are 210 Allen, 359-375
Busti, 279 Niagara, 231 West, 87 Whitney, 346-350
Franklin, 352-354 Franklin, 922-928 Main and 74-78
Grant. The present application covers the 1998-99 tax year
and is as follows:
1998-99 City Tax $54,751.86
1998 County Tax 9,580.73
Total tax paid 64,332.59
Less combined ceiling 45,599.00
Overpayment $18,733.59
City's share .851 x $18,733.59 = $15,942.29
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The Corporation Counsel hereby requests authorization to
arrange for a refund of $15,942.29 to BRACO-I as a return
of property tax overpayment for the 1998-99 city tax year.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Corporation
Counsel dated June 15, 1999, be received and filed; and
That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is
authorized to arrange for a refund Of $15,942.29 to BRACO-
I as a return of property tax overpayment for the 1998-99
city tax year.
Passed
Ayes-Fontana, Franczyk, Gray, Helfer, Lotempio, Manley,
Pitts-Zuchlewski-8
Noes-Coppola, Williams-2
NO. 57
SENECA INDIAN OF NATIONS, ET AL. V.
STATE OF NEW YORK, ET AL.
This opinion is being filed on behalf of the Corporation
Counsel and the Buffalo Sewer Authority. The following is
a brief background summary and status regarding the
Seneca Nations Lawsuit.
There are three (3) separate lawsuits. The Seneca
Nation, the Tonawandas and the United States
Government have all brought separate lawsuits. The named
defendants are the State of New York, County of Erie and
six (6) individual property owners. The City of Buffalo
was not named as a Defendant. The lawsuit seeks title to
lands stretching from Niagara County through Grand Island
and into a portion of Buffalo. The lawsuit includes all
land within the Niagara River in the United States.
Therefore, Bird Island and Squaw Island fall within the
scope of the lawsuit.
In 1995, the Federal Court granted Plaintiff's motion for
class action status. All affected property owners, including
the City of Buffalo, are members of the Defendant class.
The New York State Attorney General's Office has been
representing the interests of the City of Buffalo since the
beginning of the case. The Attorney General has
periodically updated the Corporation Counsel on the case.
In addition, a large law firm from Boston, Massachusetts
has been representing the interests of the class of
property owners through their title insurance policies.
Summary judgment motions by all parties are expected to
be filed in November, 1999. In a similar case involving the
Oneida Nation in the Northern District of New York, Federal
Judge Neal P. McCurn ruled that eviction of landowners
from their properties was not an appropriate remedy in the
case. It is hoped that this precedent would be followed in
the Seneca Indian case if there is finding of liability.
The Corporation Counsel will continue to monitor the case.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 58
REPORT OF BIDS
ALLENDALE THEATRE
THEATRICAL EQUIPMENT
As authorized by Your Honorable Body Item No. 109,
C.C.P. 12/23/97, I asked for and received the following bids
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for the Allendale Theatre Theatrical Equipment, which were
opened and publicly read on June 15, 1999:
Rigging Construction Base Bid
The Janson Industries $106,000.
1200 Garfield Avenue S.W.
P.O. Box 6090
Canton, Ohio 44706
BMI Supply $113,760
571 Queensbury Avenue
Queensbury, New York 12804
Syracuse Scenery & Stage $126,000
Lighting Co., Inc.
101 Monarch Drive
Liverpool, New York 13088
Designer's Estimate $187,500
AUDIO, AUDIO CONTROLS & ASSISTIVE LISTENING
Ronco Specialized Systems, Inc. $123,810
84 Grand Island Boulevard
Tonawanda, New York 14150
TR Services, Inc. $146,238
567 Vickers Street
Tonawanda, New York 14150
Industrial Power & Lighting Corp. $146,600
701 Seneca Street
Buffalo, New York 14210
Designer's Estimate $120,000
THEATRICAL LIGHTING CONSTRUCTION
Syracuse Scenery & Stage $211,000
Lighting Co., Inc.
101 monarch Drive
Liverpool, New York 13088
Designer's Estimate $190,000
CINEMA & CINEMA CONTROLS
No Bids Received.
Designer's Estimate $75,000
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
statement of all bids received and that the following firms
are the lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the
plans and specifications.
Rigging Construction - The Janson Industries, $106,000;
Audio, Audio Controls & Assistive Listening - Ronco
Specialized Systems, Inc., $123,810; and Theatrical
Lighting Construction - Syracuse Scenery & Stage Lighting
Co., Inc., $211,000.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Community Development to order the work
on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work will be
available in a new Capital Project Account which was
authorized by Your Honorable Body, and legal to sell on, or
after, June 28, 1999.
Mrs, LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Community Development dated June 21, 1999, be received
and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community
Development be, and he hereby is authorized to award
contracts to the lowest responsible bidders, for Allendale
Theatre, Theatrical Equipment, for Rigging Construction to
The Janson Industries in the amount of $106,000; for Audio,
Audio Controls & Assistive Listening to Ronco Specialized
Systems, Inc., in the amount of $123,810; Theatrical
Lighting Construction to Syracuse Scenery & Stage Lighting
Co., Inc. in the amount of $211,000. Funds for the project
are available in a new Capital Project Account, which was
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authorized by your Honorable Body, and legal to sell on, or
after, June 28, 1999.
Passed.
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 59
BILLIARD PARLOR
76 PEARL
Pursuant to Chapter 92 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
please be advised that I have examined the attached
application for a Billiard Parlor License located at 76 Pearl
and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an
investigation into the premises for which said application for
a Billiard Parlor License 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 and their approvals are attached hereto for
Nicholas Wesley Pearl St. Grill Brewery at 76 Pearl. This
request is submitted for your consideration and whatever
action you deem appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 60
ELLICOTT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT-
PARCEL I-IA 164-192 SWAN STREET AND 175-189 S.
DIVISION
The Department of Community Development has been
asked by the owner of 164-192 Swan Street and 175-189 S.
Division Street to re-submit an urban renewal plan
amendment request for these parcels. The parcels are
known as in the Ellicott Urban Renewal Plan area. The
request is to amend the land use designation of parcel I-IA
from residential to commercial to allow for a forty (40) space
parking lot. The City Planning Board at their meeting held
October 7, 1997 and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency at
its meeting October 9, 1997 approved the proposed Ellicott
Urban Renewal Plan amendment. The Common Council
would need to schedule a public hearing on the matter
according to General Municipal Law. Enclosed is the
previously submitted project history and area map. Please
take action accordingly.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 61
FOURTH STREET INACTIVE HAZARDOUS
WASTE SITE - REMEDIATION TESTING COSTS
The Environmental Office continues an investigation of
contamination at the Fourth Street Inactive Hazardous
Waste Site. An additional amount of $45,000 is required so
that Parsons Engineering, the original lowest bidder, may
conduct additional sampling and tests, as called for by New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation after
reviewing results to date. The Department of Community
Development requests that your Honorable Body authorize
the expenditure of funds that are available for this purpose in
Account No. B.F. 202-717-005.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Community Development dated June 24, 1999, be received
and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community
Development be, and he hereby is authorized the
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expenditure of funds in the additional amount of $45,000 to
Parsons Engineering for the investigation of contamination
at the Fourth Street Inactive Hazardous Waste Site. Funds
are available for this purpose in Account No. B.F. 202-717-
005.
Passed.
Ayes-10, noes-0
NO.62
HISPANICS UNITED OF BUFFALO
REQUEST TO USE 226 MARYLAND
Lot Size: 40' x 110,
The Department of Community Development, Division of
In-Rem Properties,has received a request to use the above
City-owned vacant lot from Conrad Floss, Hispanics United
of Buffalo, 254 Virginia Street, Buffalo, New York 14201.
They intend to clean, improve and use the lot as a
community park and bird sanctuary.
A local matching grant application by Hispanics United of
Buffalo has been approved by the Urban Resources
Partnership of Buffalo in the amount of Six Thousand One
Hundred Dollars ($6,100) to build a community park and
wildlife habitat.
The Department of Community Development and Division
of Collections have no objections to the use of this property.
There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens
owned to the City of Buffalo by the lessee.
In addition to cleaning and improving the lot, Hispanics
United has agreed to maintain the property for a period of
three years. They have provided this office with proof of
liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000,
holding the City of Buffalo harmless from any accident or
injury, which may result from their use of the property.
Either party may cancel this lease during its term, by giving
30 day written notice.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve
the request of Hispanics United of Buffalo to lease 22G
Maryland upon the above terms and conditions. I am
further recommending that the Corporation prepare the
necessary documents and that the Mayor be authorized to
execute the same.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Community Development dated June 22, 1999, be received
and filed; and That the Director of In-Rem Properties be, and
he hereby is authorized to enter into a lease between the
City and Conrad Floss, of Hispanics United of Buffalo, 254
Virginia Street, for use of vacant lot at 226 Maryland to build
a community park and wildlife habitat, upon the terms and
conditions as listed in the above communication. That the
Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary
lease and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the
same.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 63
REPORT OF AUCTION - BID
59 ROSE, 145.25 S CARLTON
LOT SIZE: 25' X 100'
ASSESSED VALUATION: LAND - $1,100
TOTAL 9,600
On May 27, 1999 a public auction was held by the
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Comptroller's Office and the Department of Community
Development. After due notice and advertisement, the
following bid was received for the above captioned
property:
PURCHASER
ADDRESS BID AMOUNT NAME AND ADDRESS
59 Rose $ 2,000.00 Mr. Edward Tooles
26 Rose Street
Buffalo, New York 14204
The subject property is a single family home acquired by
the City of Buffalo through tax foreclosure in 1998. The
purchaser intends to acquire, rehabilitate and occupy the
property as his residence. 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. Tooles 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. Edward Tooles in the amount of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000). 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. 64
REQ-WAIVE OR REDUCE COST OF DEMO 211
STEVENS ST.
ITEM NO, 172. C.C.P. 6/1 /99
In response to the above stated Common Council
Communication, I would like to supply your Honorable
Body with the following information. In reference to the
demolition of 211 Stevens, the Department of
Community Development follows all procedures outlined by
the Charter and Ordinance of the City of Buffalo. As we
are the enforcement agency for the City of Buffalo Code
and State Uniform Building Code, and the facilitator for the
demolition of derelict properties in the City of Buffalo, we
have no jurisdiction is granting of a waiver of payment for
this demolition. It is my sincere hope that this response
satisfies your inquiry.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 65
RESTAURANT DANCING CLASS III
ONE WEST FERRY
Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo
Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the
attached application for Restaurant Dancing Class III
License located at One West Ferry 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 III 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 Anthony The
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report from the Police Department recommending approval
is attached hereto for Anthony Guest, Renaissance
Catering at One West Ferry. This request is submitted for
your consideration and whatever action you deem
appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 66
RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS
16 ALWIN, 124.50' E TIMON
VACANT LOT: 30' X 105'
ASSESSED VALUATION: $1,400
18 ALWIN, 154.50' E TIMON
VACANT LOT: 30' X 105'
ASSESSED VALUATION: $1,400
The Department of Community Development, Division of
In-Rem Properties, has received a request from Mrs. Betty
Gates, 20 Alwin Place, Buffalo, New York 14211, to
purchase the above captioned vacant lots. Mrs. Gates
owns and resides in a two family dwelling at 20 Alwin Place.
She intends to build a garage and expand her yard.
The Department of Community Development and the
Division of Collections have no objection to the sale. There
are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed
to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted
by David Burnett, Appraiser, Arrow Appraisal, 3790
Broadway Street, Buffalo, New York 14227. He has
estimated the value of the parcels to be Two Thousand
Dollars ($2,000), thirty-one cents (31) a square foot. The
Division of In-Rem Properties concurs with the appraisers
estimate of value.
The results of our negotiations are that Mrs. Betty Gates
has agreed and is prepared to pay Two Thousand Dollars
($2,000), for both parcels. She 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 16 and 18 Alwin Place to Mrs. Betty Gates in the
amount of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000). 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. 67
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
43 WOEPPEL,
(CITY VACANT LOT, DIMENSIONS 30' X 115')
ASSESSED VALUATION: $2,100.
The Department of Community Development has
surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 43 Woeppel, the
parcel is 30' x 115' in dimension; and it has been determined
that this parcel is inappropriate for either the construction of
new housing or needed for public purpose.
Mr. Robert Bailey residing at 47 Woeppel Street, indicated
that he will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event
that he obtains title to the property under the Urban
Homestead Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections
have been contacted. There are no property code
violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by
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the homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot
to be designated as a Homestead Property and be
transferred to Mr. Bailey 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. 68
"UPDATED JUNE 1999 OFFICE SPACE INVENTORY
REPORT"
Attached hereto, for your information, is the annual update
of the City of Buffalo's study of downtown office occupancy
rates prepared by the Division of Planning's Analysis
Section, entitled, "Inventory & Analysis of office Space in the
City of Buffalo Central Business District from January 1982
through January 1999", dated June 1999.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact Mr. Gary Witulski, Economic Market Analyst,
Division of Planning, 901 City Hall, ext. 4272.
Ellicott Urban Renewal Plan
Amendment-Parcel I-IA 164-192
Swan Street and 175-189 S. Division
The Department of Community Development has been
asked by the owner of 164-192 Swan Street and 175-189 S.
Division Street to re-submit an urban renewal plan
amendment request for these parcels. The parcels are
known as I-IA in the Ellicott Urban Renewal Plan area. The
request is to amend the land use designation of parcel I-IA
from residential to commercial to allow for a forty (40) space
parking lot. The City Planning Board at their meeting held
October 7, 1997 and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency at
its meeting October 9, 1997 approved the proposed Ellicott
Urban Renewal Plan amendment. The Common Council
would need to schedule a public hearing on the matter
according to General Municipal Law. Enclosed is the
previously submitted project history and area map. Please
take action accordingly.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT
NO. 69
VETERAN'S PARK REMOVALS & RELOCATIONS
I have asked for and received the following bids for
Veteran's Park removals and relocation on June 23, 1999.
COMPANY BID
Village Green Landscape $19,995
Birch Grove Landscaping $24,900
Johnstone Landscaping $38,950
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true & correct
statement of the bids received. We are accepting the low
base bid of $19,995. Therefore, Village Green Landscape,
P.O. Box 522, Hamburg, New York 14075 is the lowest
responsible bidder in accordance with the plans &
specifications I recommend that Your Honorable Body
authorize the City to order the work on the basis of the low
bid. Funds for this work are available in Bond Fund Account
203-717-003.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Community Development dated June 24, 1999, be received
and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Community Development be,
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and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for
Veteran's Park removals and relocation to Village
Green Landscape, the lowest responsible bidder, in the low
base bid of $19,995. Funds for this project are available in
Bond Fund Account 203-717-003.
Passed
Ayes-10 Noes-0
NO. 70
CITY OF BUFFALO/ERIE COUNTY HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION DAY- SEPTEMBER 11, 1999
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)]
Mayor Anthony Masiello has instituted a Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Event for the City of Buffalo
residents in conjunction with Erie County. Attached please
find the proposed Agreement between the City of Buffalo
and the Erie County Environmental Education Institute, Inc.
for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
scheduled for September 11, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00
p.m. at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center. Waste materials
being accepted include pesticides, aerosols, oil based
paints, paint thinners and solvents, automotive fluids and
lubricants, batteries (dry cells, and lead acid automotive
batteries) and two tires off the rim per vehicle.
It is respectfully requested that your honorable Body
authorize the Commissioner of Street Sanitation to execute
this agreement.
Mrs. Lotempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Street Sanitation dated June 21, 1999, be received and filed
and
That the Commissioner of Street Sanitation be, and he
hereby is authorized to execute the Agreement between the
City and Erie County Environmental Education
Institute, Inc. for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Event scheduled for September 11, 1999 from 9:00 a.m.
until 2:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 71
ITEM #10, C.C.P., JUNE 15, 1999 - REQUEST FOR
INFORMATION REGARDING THE AUDIT OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION'S ANIMAL
SHELTER
As per the request of the Common Council from its
meeting held on June 15, 1999, the following will respond to
the audit recently conducted of the Department's Animal
Shelter.
The Department has reviewed, and will be purchasing, a
time clock with finger print identification. This will eliminate
the current system of sign-in sheets, and will automatically
record time for each employee. This will eliminate the
potential for falsifying time sheets, and will provide for
accurate record keeping of the times for these employees.
2. The Superintendent will now be responsible for
implementing the required procedures regarding requests for
time-off, and the use of overtime.
3. With respect to the employees found misrepresenting
their time, an extensive audit of their time was
conducted. Once the problems were identified, the
employees records were handed over to labor relations, who
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then referred the matter to the District Attorneys Office.
The employees in question continue to be suspended.
Termination of these employees is pending the outcome of
the District Attorney's review.
Criminal charges are also being looked at in this matter.
4. When assistance is requested by the Police
Department, emergency overtime will be used. The use of
this time will be managed by the Department Head.
When a person is called in, 4 (four) hours of overtime will be
given to the employee as per the union contract with local
264. Approval of additional time will be given by the
Department Head only.
Our Department will make all necessary changes to
ensure the appropriate procedures are followed. Further, a
review of all time keeping procedures within the
Department is being done to correct any problems that
may exist in our other functions. Where
appropriate, changes will be made to ensure the types of
problems encountered at the Animal Shelter do not
happen in the future.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND
FINANCE
NO. 72
AGREEMENT-COB/A.F.S.C.M.E LOCAL #264
Please accept for filing and for Common Council approval
an original and three (3) copies of the negotiated agreement
between the City of Buffalo and AFSCME Local
264 (Water Department/AAET), covering the time period
July 1, 1998 to June 30, 2000.
Mrs. Lotempio moved:
That the above communication from the Division of Labor
Relations dates June 17, 1999, be received and filed; and
That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City
and Local 264, representing the Water Division/AAET, for
the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2000 be, and
hereby is approved and ratified.
Mr. Franczyk made a motion to refer said item to Civil
Service. Seconded by Mr. Gray.
Ayes-Coppola, Fontana, Franczyk, Gray, Zuchlewski-5
Noes-Helfer, Lotempio, Manley, Pitts, Williams-5
Lost
Mrs. Lotempios original motion of approving said item
remains. Seconded by Mr. Manley.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES,
PARKS AND RECREATION
NO. 73
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: June 14, 1999 in the Department
of Human services, Parks and Recreation Division of
Division of Substance Abuse Services to the Position of
Account Clerk-Typist Provisional Appointment at the
intermediate Starting Salary of: 23,526
Ramona L. Lee 141 Brunswick Blvd. Buffalo 14208
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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NO. 74
APPEAL NEW YORK STATE CIVIL SERVICES RULING-
INCL.-BOARD OF EDUCATION, BUFFALO SEWER
AUTHORITY, BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING
AUTHORITY
As per the request of Councilmember Beverly Gray,
enclosed please find the Civil Service Commission's
recommendation to the New York State Department of Civil
Service as to whether there is legal justification for the
inclusion of the Board of Education, Buffalo Sewer Authority,
and Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority as departments of
the City.
We are awaiting a response from the New York State
Department of Civil Service relative to this matter,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
NO. 75
INFO-Y2K MATTERS
Your letter to Dr. Harris of May 25, 1999, requests
information from the Buffalo Board of Education relative to
the Council's resolution on Y2K matters. I have prepared
the following information in response to your request.
Please be advised of the following.
It's important to note that the Buffalo Public School
System has taken every possible precaution to investigate
and repair Year 2000 problems (#1). It's large,
administrative systems for district management have been
replaced with new state of the art equipment and software
that has been Y2K certified. The district has undertaken
an aggressive process to replace antiquated hardware
within its MIS Department. In preparation, electrical and
mechanical site work was completed on the eighth floor of
City Hall in mid August of 1998. An Escala Power
Cluster 400 was identified as the appropriate platform for
MIS services. It w as procured, installed, and made
operational during September of 1998. This unit will
support MIS processing needs through the
implementation of new management applications.
Appropriate replacement of MIS software products
commenced with the selection of a MUNIS
compatible operating system, AIX. This material was
purchased and installed in early September of 1998. In
addition, the Informix data base, the essential software
engine for MUNIS, was procured and installed at this time.
The MIS local area network was then tied to the new
hardware and linked to essential software elements.
District programmers and analysts, under the direction of
the Supervisor of Administrative Services, organized the
department to respond to needs in establishing time tables
for implementation, rebuilding applications, retraining of
core support staff, establishing infrastructure, developing
new operational procedures, system testing, and a plan to
run parallel systems.
The District's student management system - SIS - has
been Y2K compliant for several years. It
operates under the auspices of Erie 1 BOCES and their
Y2K disclosure statement of May 10, 1999, is attached
(#2).
In addition, The Division of Plant Services has contracted
with nationally recognized experts to identify Y2K
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problems that may be embedded in other devices such
as heating systems and communications devices - the so
called - embedded chip issue. An interim status report on
this process is also attached (#3).
The Department of Information Systems is participating in
the Y2K analysis, inventory, tagging, and remediation
system developed by the Division of Plant Services as
part of the embedded chip process bid. This is a contract
with a highly specialized company to track down and fix
Y2K issues on the district's desktop computers.
his company is well respected in this work and has been
aligned as a Y2K solutions provider with the Council of
Great City Schools. Under the terms of the district's
contract the company's teams MlS examine and inventory
every PC (generic term for microcomputer, laptops, or
servers) owned and operated by the Buffalo Board of
Education. This work will be accomplished within
12 weeks of the execution of a final contract. The work will
include units in operation in all Buffalo Board of
Education premises. The Y2K treatment will include the
identification of units, barcode tagging of monitors, cpu's,
related peripherals, networks, and network hardware.
It will also include the application of Y2K intervention
and remediation software - including PCFix 2000 and EZ
Check. All units will be logged and checked. Treatment
and remediation will not take place on units not known to
have a Y2K problem (ie. Apple Macintosh Systems)
but these units will be logged, inventoried, and bar coded.
The inventory data base will be provided to the district in 3
formats including paper, CD, and a working Microsoft?
Access database. While the work does not include an
inventory or treatment of software products, those issue
will be addressed in other ways.
The district's contract will specifically address embedded
chip issues with fire suppression, air conditioning units,
and security systems in computer centers - especially
including the MIS operation at City Hall.
These steps should provide the district with reasonable
assurance that both the instructional and
administrative desktop computing platforms have been
inspected and remediated for potential Y2K conflict
issues.
It is understood that the district employs the use of a
significant software collection for administrative and
instructional use. These items have been part of the
district's procurements for as many as 20 years. Therefore,
it is likely that some titles currently in use may have Y2K
compliance issues. So that newly acquired materials
meet Y2K requirements, the district's Purchasing
Department requires Y2K certification from publishers and
software providers as part of their normal bid and
purchase process.
To date, the MIS Department supports only Y2K
certified products. The software of choice
includes MicroSoft applications for administrative use -
specifically the Microsoft? Office Suite. Notification of this
support procedure has been sent to all administrative users.
If additional products are later added to the support list,
then these will be certified as Y2K compliant at the time
of purchase.
Furthermore, The district's technology plan continues
to call for all instructional software titles that are part of the
school's holdings to be logged into the individual school
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library cataloging system. As they become available, lists
of non Y2K compliant software will be made available
708 City Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202-3307 (716)851-3676
FAX (716)851-3650 to schools through library services and
computer resource teachers. If, due to a Y2K issue, these
applications cannot be correctly operated or updated by
the publisher, their use will be discontinued and
appropriate replacement requests will be developed as part
of the individual school's software acquisition plan.
Finally, contracted instructional software providers such as
SIS, Alexandria, Mandarin, Learning Logic, and CCC will be
required to provide Y2K certification for their products (#4).
If you have additional questions or concerns, please
contact my office at 851-3676.
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING
AUTHORITY
NO. 76
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM FO AGREMENTS
BETWEEN BMHA AND LOCAL 264, BLUE, WHITE,
MANAGERIAL UNITS AND AMENDED SALARY
SCHEDULE FOR EXEMPT AND NON-REPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES.
We respectfully request that your Honorable Body
consider and approve the attached Memoranda of
Agreements between the BMHA and Local 264, AFL-CIO,
AFSCME, representing Blue Collar, White Collar and
Managerial Unit employees and amended salary schedules
for exempt and non-represented employees of the Buffalo
Municipal Housing Authority.
The Memoranda of Agreements amend the existing
contract between the parties and provide successor
Agreements for the period July 1, 1998 through June 30,
2000. Acceptance of the Contracts was reached with the
assistance of a PERB appointed mediator after a prolonged
period of negotiations between the parties.
The Agreement reflects a 3% (three percent) or $1,200
increase in salary effective July 1, 1998 and a 3% (three
percent) or $1,200 increase in base salary effective July 1,
1999. The amended salary schedules proposed for Exempt
and Non-represented employees include increases identical
to the rates proposed for Union employees and includes an
additional amount in lieu of all future compensatory time
accumulations.
The Board of Commissioners of the Authority approved
the attached Memoranda of Agreements and the amended
salary schedules for exempt and non-represented
employees at their regular Board Meeting of June 17, 1999.
A certified extract of the minutes of this meeting is attached.
In addition to the wage adjustments, the following are the
highlights of the negotiated Agreements:
HOURS WORK(BLUE-COLLAR)
Refine language on overtime and hours of work.
SICK LEAVE (BLUE COLLAR)
Eliminate two hour sick leave use.
CONTRACTING BLUE COLLAR)
Language to permit contracting work at specified
developments provided it doesn't cause a layoff.
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HOURS OF WORK (WHITED COLLAR)
10-hour, 4-day work week for titles determined eligible by
the BMHA.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENT (WHTIE COLLAR)
Clerk Aides and Report Technicians assigned to the
Public Safety Department will be required to report for duty
in uniform.
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL (WHITE COLLAR)
$30 differential for any shift other than the day shift.
SAFETY FOOTWEAR (WHITE COLLAR)
Employees must wear steel toe safety footwear while on
construction sites.
AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE (WHITE COLLAR)
Define language requiring written authorization from
department head in order to receive monthly allowance.
SICK LEAVE ABUSE (WHITE COLLAR)
Ten or more unjustified sick leave incidents in a 12 month
period will be cause for disciplinary action.
MEDICAL AND HEALTH PLAN
Update and clarify language on retiree coverage and dental
coverage. No change to current plans or level of
coverage.
WORK FORCE CHANGES (MANAGERIAL UNIT)
Create District Manager positions and fill provisional
vacancies by qualification as determined by the Buffalo
Municipal Housing Authority.
HOURS OF WORK (MANAGERIAL AND BLUE COLLAR)
Managers and Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance will
flex hours to attend pre-schedule evening meetings
when invited by Tenant Council Presidents. (No
compensatory time or overtime.)
If these Memoranda of Agreements, including the
salary and schedules for employees represented by
Local 264, and for the exempt and non-represented
employees are approved by your Honorable Body
and the Mayor, they must then be submitted to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and the
New York State Division of Housing and Community
Renewal for their consideration and concurrence.
The New York State Division of Housing and
Community Renewal requires that your approval of
these items include 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 costs of these
Agreements and salary schedules for approximately
308 BMHA employees would total approximately
$789,666 for two years. The share of this cost to the
City for the two year period will total approximately
$134,243.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SEVICE
FROM THE CITY CLERK
NO. 77
GOVT ACCESS TV PILOT PROGRAM
Please be advised that the signing of contracts between
the City and Government Access TV pilot program
producers is underway. The producers as selected by RFP
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process) and their production areas/segments are:
1. Terry Fisher of "Full Circle Studios"--Common Council
meeting coverage and graphics & logo design and
production
2. Muhammad Abdul-Furqan of "TeloVisionrime"-10
half-hour mini-documentaries about
issues/initiatives/programs in the City of Buffalo
3. Jay Burney of the "Buffalo Institute for Urban
Ecology"-half-hour interview shows with field production w/
all Councilmembers, the Mayor, Comptroller and School
Superintendent
4. Stan Coleman of Appaloosa Productions, Ltd.-half-hour
interview shows without field productions w/ all
Councilmembers, the Mayor, Comptroller and School
Superintendent
Please be advised that the producers will be contacting
your office soon to set up production times for the programs
that will air on Channel 21 as early as July programs that will
pertain to you and your office. Please make every effort to
save a large block of time (either an entire morning or
afternoon) to accommodate productions schedules. It will be
absolutely 100% imperative that a minimum 24 hour notice
be given to the interview and mini-documentary producers
should you need to cancel a scheduled production time for
any reason. The producers are working with EXTREMELY
tight budgets and can't afford to pay a crew for a "non
production". Any office that does not give a 24 hour
cancellation notice to a Buffalo
TV producer for a scheduled production time, for any
reason shall face cancellation of the production of their
show. Offices canceling within the 24-hour production
cancel window will be rescheduled according to the
producers and/or production crew's availability.
Should you have any questions, concerns or problems,
please call the Office at x4297. We will be glad to assist
where we can.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NO. 78
DISPOSITION OF RECORDS
Attached please find the following disposition of records
from the following departments:
Audit & Control
Administration & Finance
Public Works
Assessment
Common Council
Law
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 79
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
458 Doat Street Big Play Sports Bar & Grill Paula K. Benton
247 Virginia Street David Duckworth David Duckworth
RECEIVED AND FILED
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NO. 80
LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
I transmit herewith notifications received by me,
reporting the granting of the leaves of absence without pay,
in the various departments as listed:
Public Works- Karl Hawthorn Jr., Matthew Janicki
Police- James B. Milroy
Human Services, Parks/Recreation- Mary Adamski
RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO. 81
REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE
I transmit herewith communications received by me, from
the various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities
reporting the membership attendance at their respective
meetings:
City Planning Board
RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO. 82
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 June 21, 1999 in the Department of
Common Council Division of to the Position of Intern V
Temporary Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of:
$8.00 per hr.
Lisa Feliciaro, 108 Brayton St. Buffalo, NY 14213
Appointment Effective: June 9, 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.
Kyma Dickinson, 63 John Paul Ct.M Buffalo, NY 14206
Appointment Effective: June 16, 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.
Carl Swain, 49 Clay St. ,Buffalo, 14207
Appointment Effective: July 6, 1999 in the Department of
Common Council. Division of to the Position of Intern II,
Seasonal, Non-Competitive, at the: Flat, Starting Salary of:
$5.15 per hr.
Jolie M. Roetter, 90 Depew Ave., Buffalo. NY 14214
Thomas Cotter, 66 Admiral Road, Buffalo, NY 14216
Julie Lodick, 7 Sagamore Terr., Buffalo, NY 14214
Jason Lazore, 2000 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Gina Becker, 136 Shoshone St., Buffalo, NY 14214
Greg Chaffee, 784 Prospect Ave.,Buffalo, NY 14214
Appointment Effective: June 7, 1999 in the Department of
Common Council to the Position of Intern I ,Seasonal,
Non-Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of $7.00 per hr.
Stacey Klatt, 246 Lisbon Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
Appointment Effective: June 15, 1999 in the Department
of Common Council to the Position of Intern I, Seasonal
Non-Competitive at the Flat, Starting Salary of: $7.00 per hr.
Demone Smith, 71 Butler Ave., Buffalo, NY 14208
NO. 83
APPOINTMENTS-MAYOR'S YOUTH OPPORTUNITY &
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EMPLOYMENT
I transmit herewith appointments made in the Mayor's Youth
Opportunities and Employments Programs.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Appointment Effective July 6, 1999 in the Department of
Mayor's Office Division of. Mayor's Summer Youth & Intern
Program to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal
Non-Competitive, at the: Flat Starting Salary of. $5.15
John Amodeo 42 Tioga St. Butfalo, NY 14216
Matthew Inglut, 162 Cushing St., Buffalo., NY 14220
Peter Kucinski, 37 Norwood Ave.,Buffalo, NY 14222
Allison LeCastre, 597 Lafayette, Buffalo, NY 14222
Melissa Maier, 89 Bloomfield, Buffalo, NY 14220
Patrick Scanlon,. 201 Cumberland Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220
Appointment Effective JuIv 6, 1999, in the Department of
Mayor's Office Division of: Mavor's Summer Youth & Intern
Program to the Position of Intern III Seasonal Promotion,
Non-Competitive at the Flat
Starting Salary of. $5.15
Katie Ratchuk, 50 Hollywood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220
Emelie Riester 262 Woodbridge Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
Laurie Riester, 262 Woodbridge Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
Christopher Savage, 207 West Ferry, Buffalo, NY 14213
Joseph Siriaum 694 Tacoma Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
Erik Turner ,83 Briscoe Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211
Appointment Effective: July 6, 1999, in the Department
of:Mavor's Office, Division of, Mayor's Summer Youth &
Intern Program, to the Position of Intern III Seasonal,
Non-Compctitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of. $5.15
Michael Bauer, 37 Rand Ave., Buffalo. NY 14216
Kathleen Fitzgerald, 425 S. Legion, Buffalo., NY 14220
Lindsey Fitzgerald, 425 S. Legion, Buffalo, NY 14220
Rebecca Globus, 129 Montrose, Buffalo, NY 14214
Katherine Keating 210 Morris Ave. , Buffalo. NY 14214
Chris Krieger, 388 Longnecker, Buffalo, NY 14206
Sonva LeCastre, 597 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo,, NY 14222
Appointment Effective June 28, 1999 in the Department of
the Mayor's Office Division of Mayor's Summer Youth &
Intern Program to the Position of Intern IV Seasonal
Non-Competitive at the Starting Salary Flat Salary of $6.00
Erin O'Donnell, 79 Buffum St. , Buffalo, NY 14210
Mark Williams, 427 Pratt St., Buffalo, NY 14204
Amended Appointment Effective June 1, 1999, in the
Department of
Mayor's Office, Division of Mayor's Summer Youth & Intern
Program, to the Positon of Intern IV, Seasonal,
Non-Competitive, at the Flat, Starting Salary of $6.00
Meredith Beck, 536 Auburn Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222,
Geoff Butlerm,357 Colvin Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
Aaron Kucinski, 37 Nomood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222
Patrick Spitler, 438 Woodward Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
Appointment Effective June 14, 1999, in the Department of
Mayor's Office, Division of Mayor's Summer Youth & Intern
Program to the Position of Intern IV, Seasonal,
Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.00
Jewel Montgomery, 515 Clinton St. Apt.504, Buffalo, NY
14204
Appointment Effective June 14. 1999 in the Department of
Mayor's Office Division of Mayor's Summer Youth & Intern
Program to the Position of Intern IV, Seasonal,
Non-Competitive at the Flat, Starting g Salary of: $6.00
Kaitlin Sassone, 92 Wallace Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
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Kristin Sirianni 694 Tacoma Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective July 6, 1999 in the Department of
Mayor's Office, Division of Mayor's Summer Youth & Intern
Program to the Position of Intern IV, Seasonal,
Non-Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of. $6.00
Beau Barron, 164 Mariner St., Buffalo. NY 14201
Appointment Effective July 6, 1999 in the Department of
Mayor's Office, DivisionMayor's Summer Youth & Intern
Program to the Position of Intern III, Seasonal,
Non-Competitive, at the Flat, Starting Salary of. $5.15
Jeffrey Salvo, 98 South Pontiac St., , Buffalo, NY 14206
Jennifer Sclilegel, 214 Tuscarora, Buffalo, NY 14220
Anthonv Shea, 203 McKinley Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14220
Appointment Effective July 6, 1999 in the Department of
Mayor's Office Division of Mayor's Summer Youth & Intern
Program to the Position of Intern III, Seasonal,
Non-Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $5.15
Steven Allen, 49 Collingwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
Erin Collins, 153 Choate Ave., Buffala, NY 14220
Marie Connors, 109 Whitehall Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220
David Malizia, 134 Darrance Ave., Buffalo NY 14218
Cara Malone, 78 Wellington Ave, 14216
Christain Montgomery, 31 Claredon Pl,14209
Erika Rivera, 35 Auburn, 14213
Appointment Effective JuIy 6, 1999 in the Department of
Mayor's Office Division of Mayor's Summer Youth & Intern
Program to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal,
Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $5.15
Laura Cataldi, 776 Potomac Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209
NO. 84
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 HUMAN SERVICES
Appointment Effective July 1, 1999 in the Department of
H. Services Division of Recreation to the Position Fee
Collector, Seasonal, Non competitive, at the Flat Starting
Salary of 6.92
Sue Cannan, 178 Fenton, Buffalo 14206
Kathleen Wachowicz, 81 Barnard, Buffalo 14206
Appointment Effective June 22,1999 in the Department of
Human Services, Division of Parks to the Position of
Laborer II Seasonal Non competitive, at the Flat Starting
Salary of $6.92
Milton Zeigler, 278 Fulton, Buffalo 14204
Appointment Effective June 28,1999 in the Department of
H Services, Division of Recreation, to the Position of
Lifeguard, Seasonal, Non competitive, at the Flat Starting
Salary of $5.20
Timothy O;Connor 190 Cumberland Buffalo 14220
Rafael Ramos 200 Condon Buffalo 14207
Cordell Roulhac 405 Jersey Buffalo 14213
Joseph Sanfilippo 222 Davey Buffalo 14206
Melissa Shaver 317 Riverside Buffalo 14207
Brandi Stafford 225 Courtland Buffalo 14215
Sarah Vanalstine 371 Villa Buffalo 14216
Appointment Effective June 28, 1999, Human Services,
Division of Recreation, to the Position of Lifeguard,
Seasonal, Non competitive
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at the Flat, Starting Salary of $5.20
Lannette Garcia, 442 Woodward, Buffalo 14214
Lyudmila Gladky, 19 West Lane, Buffalo 14207
Katherine Healy, 316 Eden, Buffalo 14220
Grace Golodolinski, 116 St Joseph, Buffalo 14211
Mark Kleinsmith, 202 Mariemont, Buffalo 14220
Jeffrey Logal, 55 virgil, Buffalo 14216
Nathan Neuman, 68 Shoreham, Buffalo 14216
Appointment Effective June 28,1999 in the Department of
Human Services Division of Recreation to the Position of
Lifeguard, Seasonal, Non competitive, at the Flat, Starting
Salary of $5.20
Justin Fudella, 77 Beatrice, Buffalo 14207
Nicholas Wager, 412 Schiller, Buffalo 14212
Ronald White, 79 flower, Buffalo 14214
Darmel Whitfield, 1 Byrdway, Buffalo 14204
Appointment Effective June 28,1999, in the Department of
Human Services, Division of Recreation, to the Position of
Lifeguard, Seasonal, Non competitive, at the Flat, Starting
Salary of $5.20
Karolina BazyIewicz 488 Libson, Buffalo 14215
Frank Centenello 253 Davey, Buffalo 14206
Adam Cunningham 316 Whitfield Buffalo 14220
Caitlin Doherty 139 Wesley, Buffalo 14214
Jacqueline Dmochowski 119 Fleming, Buffalo 14206
Donald Draine 31 Woeppel, Buffalo 14211
Jamie Garcia 442 Woodward Buffalo 14214
Appointment Effective June 28,1999 , in the Department
of H. Services, Division of, Recreation to the Position of
Lifeguard, Seasonal, Non competitive at the Flat Starting
Salary of $5.20
Gary Augustiniak, 302 Kensington, Buffalo 14214
Brandon Banas, 288 Esser, Buffalo 14207
Jason Banas, 228 Esser, Buffalo 14207
Steve Becker, 147 Fisher, Buffalo 14215
Aaron Borczynski, 33 Gatchell, Buffalo 14212
Aaron Cushing, 58 Leonard, Buffalo 14215
Kyfha Cylar, 50 Schreck, Buffalo 14215
Appointment Effective June 21,1999 in the Department of
H. Services Division of Recreation, to the Position of
Lifeguard Seasonal, Non competitive, at the Flat Starting
Salary of $ 5.20
Carl Burdick, 60 Columbus, Buffalo 14220
Eric Cichowski, 10 Gorski, Buffalo 14206
Migadlia Crespo, 379 Military, Bufalo 14207
Richard Gulczynski, 71 Duerstein, Buffalo 14210
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointment Effective June 22, 1999 Department of
Public Works, Division of Engineering, to the Position of
Laborer I, Seasonal, Appointment, at the Flat, Starting
Salary of of $ 6.22 hr.
Onotaya Buchanan, 17 Wright Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
Appointment Effective June 14, 1999, in the Department
of Public Works, Division of Engineering, to the Position of
Marina Dock Attendant, Seasonal, Appointment, at the Flat,
starting salary of 410.00/hour
Frank A. Lopez, 311 Starin Ave., Buffalo, New York 14216
Appointment Effective June 15, 1999 in the Department or
Public Wks , Division of Engineering, to the Position or
Laborer I, Seasonal, Appointment at the: Flat Starting
Salary of $6.22/hour
Brian Barnett, 89 Crystal Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14220
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Appointment Effective June 15, 1999, in the Department
of Public works Division of Engineering to the Position of
Laborer I, Seasonal Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary
of $6.22/hour
Ashunti McClain, 36 Memorial Drive, Buffalo, New York
14206
DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION
Appointment Effective June 11, 1999 , in the Department
of Street Sanitation, to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II,
Seasonal, Non-Competitive at Flat starting salary of
$6.92/hr.
Kevin Durawa, 184 Wellington Road, Buffalo, NY 14216
NO. 85
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 FINANCE
Appointment Effective: 6/28/99 In the Department of
Finance Division Or Treasury to the Position of Teller
Temporary at the Minimum, Starting Salary of: $ 24,082.00
Irene D'Orlando, 112 Gibson Street, Buffalo, NY 14212
DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT AND CONTROL
Appointment Effective: June 14, 1999 In the Department
of: Audit and Control Division of: Audit to the Position of:
Senior Auditor Temporary Promotion Minimum $32,971
Joseph Ruggiero, 40 Lyndhurst Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective: June 1, 1999 In the Department of:
Audit and Control Division of: Audit to the Position of: Senior
Auditor Permanent Promotion Minimum $32,971
Joseph Murphy, 58 Brost Drive, Buffalo, NY 14220
Appointment Effective: June 14, 1999 in the Department
of Audit and Control Division of Accounting to the Position of
Senior Accountant Temporary Appointment at the: Minimum
Starting Salary of: $32,971
Christine M. Petschke, 18 Progressive, Buffalo NY 14207
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Appointment Effective June 21 1999 in the Department of
Human Services Division of Recreation, to the position of
Supervising Lifeguard Temporary Appointment at the flat
starting salary of $ 5.98
Jim Wilkinson 83 Philadelphia Buffalo 14207
Kevin Young,59 Weber 14215
Appointment Effective June 28,1999 in the department of
Human Services Division of Recreation to the position
Supervising Lifeguard , Temporary , Appointment Effective
at the Flat starting Salary of $5.98
Dierdre Abels, 42 Lancaster, Buffalo 14222
Amber Berry, 136 Mercer. Buffalo 14214
Kristy Ernest, 55 Ritt, Buffalo 14216,
Rebecca Nieves, 239 15th Street , Buffalo 14213
Shannon O'Connor , 1432 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo 14206
Brian Ray, 48 Gibson Street, Buffalo 14206
Christine Zwawa, 293 Cable, Buffalo 14206
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
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Appointment Effective: June 21, 1999 in the Department
of Police to the Position of: Report Technician Permanent
Appointment at the: Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 23,705
Kathleen M. Adams, 88 Sage Avenue, Buffalo, New York
14210
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointment Effective June 15, 1999 in the department of
Public Works Division of Engineering to the position of
Engineering Inspector Temporary appointment at the
minimum starting salary of $31,008
Jeffrey Zirnheld, 655 Amherst Street, Buffalo, New York
14207.
Appointment Effective June 22, 1999, in the Department
of Public Works, Division of Engineering to the position of
Laborer II, Permanent, Non-Competitive, at the Minimum
starting salary of $21,819
James Francis, 137 Vandalia St., Buffalo, NY 14204
Appointment Effective: June 21, 1999 in the Department
of Public Works Division of Buildings to the Position of
Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Temporary,
Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 10.25
Edward Anken, 73 Houston Street, Buffalo 14220
Appointment Effective June 21, 1999 in the Department of
Public Works, Division of Water, to the Position of Clerk,
TEMPORARY, APPOINTMENT, at the MINIMUM, Starting
Salary of $21,917
Robyn Tisdale, 90 E. Amherst Street, A3, Buffalo
Appointment Effective: June 28, 1999, in the Department
of Public Works, Division of Water, to the Position of Clerk ,
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT, MINIMUM, Starting Salary
of:$21,917
Mary Beth Wolniewicz 52 Mt. Vernon Street Buffalo, 14210
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND
REMONSTRANCES
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
NO. 86
WAIVE FEES-ST. MARTIN DE PORRES CHURCH
St. Martin de Porres Church currently located on 335
Grider Street has recently begun construction of a new
church, which is, located at 555 Northampton Street. The
new facility is approximately 10,025 S.F. And includes a
sanctuary which will accommodate 450 people, a daily
chapel, sacristy rooms, confessional space, a crying room
and general office space. The anticipated completion date
for the new church is February 2000.
On behalf of St. Martin de Porres I am requesting that all
fees associated with the development of the new church be
waived St. Martin de Porres is a relatively small
Parish and we have limited funds available. We are eager
to proceed with this project and would appreciate a
response as soon as possible.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Mrs. Lotempio moved:
That the above communication from the St. Martin de
Porres Church dated June 18, 1999, be received and filed,
and at all fees are waived for the development of the new
church on 555 Northampton Street.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
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NO. 87
D. BUCE -HOMESTEAD -47 KEPPEL
Filed in the City Clerks Office is a correspondence from D.
Buce.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 88
OPPOSE BLDG. OF PHARMACIES-GRANT-FERRY
INTERSECTION
Clearly building these two pharmacies at the Grant-Ferry
intersection is a bad idea. The area residents do not
need my more pharmacies and would be put at risk by the
increased automobile traffic. In addition, the proposed
pharmacies and the soon to be abandoned existing
pharmacies, would damage the aesthetic quality and
character of the neighborhood killing any possibility of
transforming Grant-Ferry into a vibrant international
marketplace and regional attraction. I wrote this letter to
you because I am sick of Buffalo being overran by
shortsighted developers and was hoping you would feel
the same way. I would appreciate it if you would do
whatever you could to prevent the Grant-
Ferry area from being ravaged by the overbuilding of
pharmacies.
RECEIVED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 89
LIVING WAGE PROGRAM-SPEAKER ROSTER
Speakers for June 22 Public Hearing ... Buffalo's Living
Wage Fax: (716) 894-8705
Buffalo Common Council ... Legislative Committee
1. Robert Pollin, Economist, University of
Massachusetts Author, The Living wage:
Building a Fair Economy
2. Rev. Francis X. Mazur, Executive Director, Network
of Religious Communities
3. John Kaczarowski, President, Buffalo AFL-CIO
Council
4. Rev. Darius Pridgeon, Buffalo School Board
5. Professor Susan Davis, Department of Economics,
Buffalo State College
6. Robert Bradshaw, CSEA and Coalition of Black
Trade Unionists
7. Rev. Kathy Baker, Executive Director, Western New
York United Church of Christ
8. Mark Pearce, Esq., WNY Workers' Rights Board
and Lipsitz Green Fahringer Salisbury Roll &
Cambria
9. Mary Ellen Heimbueger, Vice-President CWA 1133;
President, Coalition for Economic Justice
10. Mary Stengel, Child and Family Services
11. Deana Fox, Business Manager, SEIU Local 200-C
12. Representatives from Buffalo City parking lots
13. Rev. Dan Schifeling, Pastor, Church of the Nativity
14. Richard Lipsitz, Jr., Director, Labor Studies, Cornell
ILR
15. Rev. Dick Hemann, Habitat for Humanity
16. Jim Mang, Executive Director, WNY Peace Center
17. Rev. Merle Showers, Community Minister, United
Methodist Church
18. Roger Cook, Executive Director, WNY Council on
Occupational Safety & Health
19. Rev. Cathy Rieley-Goddard, Executive Director,
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Concerned Ecumenical Ministry
20. Barbara Clark, AFL-CIO Hospital & Nursing Home
Council
21. Libby Krautsak, Interfaith Hospitality Network of
Greater Buffalo
22. Tony Barnwell, Teamsters 264
23. Wayne Alt, President, Riverside-Salem United
Church of Christ
24. Patricia Kaiser, Erie BOCES
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 90
L. DUVALL HENNEPIN PK. EXPANSION PROJECT
Please have this put on the agenda for the next full
Common Council meeting.
On January 27, 1999 a list of questions was forwarded to
the different City & State Departments that are involved in
the Hennepin Park Community Center Expansion Project
(see attached). The departments were given until March 18,
1999 to respond to the Common Council.
The two agencies, The Office of Children & Family
Services & Advisory Board of Lovejoy Elderly and Youth
(ABLEY), that are to gain a great deal from this project, did
not answer the questions addressed to them.
ABLEY forwarded a letter to Councilmember Richard
Fontana stating that due to "litigation with Ms. Duvall on an
unrelated matter" they, through the advice of counsel, do not
have to answer the questions as this time.
Litigation with me has nothing to do with the Hennepin
Park Expansion Project. The questions addressed to them
were questions put together by a group of individuals who
are involved with this project. All the questions are legitimate
and refer directly to the expansion project and their grant
application promises. ABLEY is funded year after year from
the City of Buffalo and they are not accountable to anyone.
Both ABLEY and The Office of Children & Family Services
must answer these questions immediately.
Once again we are making this request from the Common
Council to make sure this is accomplished.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
HENNIPIN PARK
NO. 91
SEND BUFFALO FIREFIGHTERS TO SUBURBS
To whom it May Concern:
I hereby Certify, That at the 11th Session of the
Legislature of Erie County, held in the adopted, of which the
following is a true copy:
A RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY LEGISLATORS
SWANICK, PEOPLES, KUWIK, FITZPATRICK, HOLT,
FISHER, OLIVIA, DEBENEDETTI, DUSZA & MARINELLI
WHEREAS, Erie County's three cities, Buffalo,
Lackawanna and Tonawanda, maintain, on at least a partial
basis, paid fire fighting forces, and
WHEREAS, in suburban communities, fire companies are
volunteer in nature and are supported through contractual
agreements with municipalities and/or through individual
taxing authorities, and
WHEREAS, the city of Buffalo's fire fighting force
oversees the largest geographic area within Erie County,
and must protect the single-largest group of people, by
population, and
WHEREAS, while remaining the backbone of suburban an
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d rural towns for generations, it has been the case that Erie
County's volunteer fire fighting forces have been in need of
additional support, and
WHEREAS, those volunteer fire companies now have
members of a higher average age, and have memberships
that are much smaller than in past years, and
WHEREAS, proposals have surfaced recently that
suggest that, in order to bolster suburban fire companies fire
fighting abilities, that paid firefighters from the city of Buffalo
be sent to suburban and rural communities to fight fires, and
WHEREAS, such proposals contend that the city of
Buffalo currently has too many firefighters - and is
essentially "overstaffed" - and could well afford to release
some members of its fire fighting force to suburban
communities whose volunteer fire companies have a
shortage of members, and
WHEREAS, this proposal would also mandate that
municipal entities which govern suburban fire companies
that receive assistance from city fire fighters reimburse the
city of Buffalo for the cost of the fire assistance provided to
those communities, and
WHEREAS, the proposal to send Buffalo city firefighters to
suburban municipalities is fundamentally flawed, because:
a. Contrary to the proposal's contention, the city of
Buffalo's fire fighting force is not overstaffed. According to
city officials, in recent years, the city has operated its fire
protection service with adequate coverage. What's more,
considering the age and condition of housing stock in
several portions of the city of Buffalo, any diminution of
those forces could seriously jeopardize public safety in the
city of Buffalo.
b. The proposal as currently discussed would strip he city
of Buffalo of approximately 25% of its current fire protection.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 92
P. GAUTHIER-OVERLAY OF BRINKMAN ST. ETC.
Back in September of 1998, the Brinkman Street Block
Club had written you a letter with regard to the overlay of
Brinkman, Sumner and Keystone Streets. In November, You
had responded to our letter by advising us that these streets
had been evaluated mid rated by the Division of Engineering
and that It has been included on a future Overlay Program,
and will be completed accordingly to its rating priority. and
available hiding at the time.
Could you please advise us as to what the status of our
streets are and approximately when the Overlay will be
done.
We thank vou in advance for looking into this matter for
us.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 93
CHANGE CABLE SERVICES IN BUFFALO
I'm writing to inform you of some important changes that
will be taking place with Adelphia's Cable Entertainment
service in the City of Buffalo. The details are contained in a
letter that will be sent to our customers in advance of these
changes. A sample of that letter is enclosed.
Among the changes are:
New terminology that more accurately describes
programming options available to Adelphia customers.
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The introduction of Disney Channel (currently a premium
service) to Adelphia's new Satellite Service.
Changes in channel locations.
Adjustment of Adelphia's rates for programming,
equipment and installation services. Adelphia has been in
the Entertainment business for nearly 50 years, and has
steadfastly maintained excellent community and customer
relations. Our goal is to cam our customers trust and to
provide a full range of quality programming and
communication products in each of our service areas. We
are proud of our hands-on cable operator reputation and
strive to continue our commitment as a responsive full
service communications company.
Adelphia's commitment to Western New York also
includes our goal to be a reliable corporate neighbor, to
participate and contribute in benefits, events and
educational pursuits to support Western New York.
Adelphia contributes significantly to a wide variety of
organizations including; the Children's Hospital, ECMC,
March of Dimes, The Juneteenth Festival, The American
Cancer Society, The annual Martin Luther King Celebration
and the American Heart Association. Adelphia also
provides thousands of dollars in premium gifts and Public
Service Announcements to community related
organizations seeking to support residents of Western New
York. Adelphia is Western New York's Link For Everything.
Adelphia remains committed to bringing our customers
excellent value through a growing variety of programming
services and advanced telecommunications products
and services. As always, I welcome the opportunity to
further discuss these changes or answer any questions you
might have. Please feel free to contact me at 843-8090.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NO. 94
R. HOFFMAN REQUEST ONE WAY STREET -ROESSER
ST.
CORRESPONDANCE FILED IN THE CITY CLERKS
OFFCIE.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 95
TELECOM FACILITY
46-50 GALVESTON PL.
Application of Upstate Cellular Network (the "Telephone
Company") for approval to construct and operate a
telecommunications facility at 46-50 Galveston Place, City
of Buffalo (Tax Map Nos. 111.26-1-47 and -48)
Dear Bill:
Today I received a letter from City Planning Board
Chairman Berg dated June 14, 1999, a copy of which is
enclosed for your convenience. With regard to the third
paragraph of that letter which relates to State
Environmental Quality Review Act, please note that I hand-
delivered to your office on June 9, 1999 a package
addressed to you which contained our application book
dated June 9, 1999, a copy of the site plan and a copy of the
application form generated by Keith Davies in 301 City Hall.
At tab D6 of our application book is a completed Full
Environmental Assessment Form ("EAF"). A copy of that
Full EAF is enclosed. However, also enclosed is a
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completed Short EAF, as requested by Mr. Berg's June 14
letter.
It is my understanding from speaking with City officials
that the Planning Board, as part of its recommendation
function in the restricted use permit process, recommends a
negative declaration under SEQR, although Common
Council, as the only involved agency, must be the
body to issue the negative declaration. I have attempted to
obtain confirmation of this by several voicemails to City
officials, but have not yet received an answer. Please let
me know what, if any, role the Planning Board will, in fact,
have in connection with the SEQR process on our
application.
We are looking forward to appearing before the Planning
Board at its meeting on Tuesday morning, June 22. In the
meantime, if you have any questions, please call me.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 96
INTEREST IN OBTAINING VACANT LOT-231 DOAT
I, Kenneth Lott and James Jackson, reside at 237 Doat
Street; and we are very much interested in obtaining the
vacant lot at 231 Doat Street, which is next door to our
property. We have been taking care of this parcel of land
since February 17,1997 and would like to obtain it without
purchase or with accrue taxes, etc. If there is anything you
can do to help us obtain this land we would appreciate it.
You can contact us by correspondent using the above
address or you can feel free to call us at 894-8744 or 881-
2323.
We thank you for your time and consideration regarding
this matter.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 97
STOPOVER PRIVILEGES - METER CUSTOMERS
This letter responds to your request for an update on
analysis of offering stopover privileges" to Metro customers.
The results of this analysis, which includes other potential
changes to Metro's fare structure will be completed by the
end of July and presented to the NFTA Board for
consideration in August. Public hearings oil recommended
changes would be held in early fall with implementation of
changes determined based on the results of the public
comment.
I will keep you advised of the progress of this process.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 98
JUNE SEQRA COMPLIANCE, PARTICULARLY
REGARDING #88 CCP, JUNE 15, 1999 - "D. LEVY,
AGENT USE 46-50 GALVESTON TELECOMMUNICATION
TOWER"
I believe that some items on the Council agenda are not
getting proper treatment under SEQRA. At one time, the
Planning Board was sending along an environmental
assessment form (EAF) with most, if not all, of its
recommendations. Because the Common Council is the
agency with approval power, the Council was then adopting
the EAF as part of its approving motion. In recent months
though, there has been no EAF from Planning - only a
judgement as to whether the item can be processed
through an uncoordinated review. The Council has been
approving these items without an environmental
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assessment, leaving these projects vulnerable to
challenge under SEQRA. After noticing this, I spoke with
Mr. Stanton from the Law Department and Mr. Manuele and
I understood that Planning would begin to file EAF's once
again.
This concern has come up particularly in relation to
communication towers. Mr. David Levy, the attorney for the
Maryner Towers project, contacted me earlier this year. In
that case Greg Bernas from the Office for the Environment
wound up doing the EAF, which the Council then adopted.
Mr. Levy called me again today to say that Bill Grillo had
pulled him aside at the Planning Board meeting regarding a
new tower at 46-50 Galveston to tell him that they wouldn't
be filing the EAF for this project and that it is the Council's
responsibility to do that. Mr. Levy informed me that he
hoped to get approval for this project as early as tomorrow
and asked for help making sure the EAF is done.
I am bringing this item to your attention and ask for
guidance on how to proceed. I also believe we need to have
a meeting with the Law Department, the Office for the
Environment and Community Development, to resolve
some SEQRA compliance issues. Even if the Planning
Board issue gets resolved, there are matters that come
through the Council from other sources that need to be
examined for their correct treatment under SEQRA.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NO. 99
OPPOSE TRUCK TRAVEL DINGENS/S.OGDEN
I had filed a petition (CCP#90-May 18, 1999) that
contained signatures of various individuals in our area
requesting that an access road be made to alleviate the high
volume of track travel on Dingens Street/South
Ogden/Richard Drive area and to reroute trucks carrying
suburban solid waste to the East Side Transfer Station.
At the Legislation Committee of May 11, 1999 where I
presented this subject to the Common Council, many
individuals agreed that this would be a good idea,
and that a traffic flow study would be conducted by Public
Works.
When the Commissioner of Public Works sent a response
to the June 15, 1999 meeting, there was no mention of a
study of an access road being made; he only
reiterated that Dingens Street is a truck route which we have
already known.
At the meeting of May 18, 1999 our petition asking for an
access road was only sent to the Legislation Committee. It
was not forwarded to Public Works; therefore, at this time I
have attached a copy and would like this forwarded to
Traffic Engineering for a traffic study and also to the
Commissioner of Streets Sanitation for his input.
We, the citizens of Dingens/Cambria/Richard Drive are
concerned about our health, safety and well-being. We do
not want to be exposed to suburban solid
waste. Upon walking this petition, I have found that a high
incidence of people who have lived in this area for a long
period of time suffer with breathing problems including
asthma. One senior who lives right by the Thruway is on
oxygen and cannot leave her house.
Therefore, we would appreciate your help and
consideration in seeing that an access road be built to
alleviate this problem and enhance our quality of life in
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this area.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
NO. 100
R. GIBSON-LOT AT 87 WOHLERS
It is indeed regrettable that as residents of this City and of
Wohlers Street that we are presently embroiled in a bitter
disagreement among one another over the efforts of a
particular gentleman to purchase a lot for
personal purposes, that we had been participating, as
concerned residents in beautifying for the enjoyment of our
area and residents.
Some community-minded individuals try to help keep the
City clean and beautiful by upkeeping city-owned lots,
namely Community Action Information Center, at 103
Wohlers and its volunteers. In and doing so they
give up their time and energy. I would like to know why
Mr. Roosevelt Woods and his brother (whose name I
do not have) of 85 Wohlers are allowed to destroy a
community garden by throwing equipment and supplies
out onto the sidewalk so that people passing by, assuming it
to be garbage, may pick it up. Mr. Roosevelt Woods posted
a sign at 87 Woblers stating "Private Property Keep Off,"
which in reality this property is city-owned
property. Why is it that some residents try to keep up city
property and others who are not involved in the upkeep of
anything, not even their own homes, are allowed to post
a sign destroying the volunteer work that has been
done? Why was Mr. Roosevelt Woods allowed to
post a sign on this property? Is it because he gave a
partial payment to Mr. John Hannon without
following the proper procedure for acquiring this property?
Our labor was destroyed, and some things we can never
replace.
I would also like to call to your attention another incident,
which happened on the 8th of June at around 8:00 PM,
while volunteering my time to water plants on the various
city owned lots in the neighborhood which are also being
maintained by Community Action Information Center
and its volunteers. Mr. Roosevelt Woods brother
(whose name I do not have)
assembled a group of children into the Grassroots
Garden, located at Northampton and Wohlers, where
the gate was locked. When he was asked what his
name was, what he was doing, and how he got in, his
answer was "I don't have to tell you anything." When
he was told to leave because we didn't want the kids to
trample the garden he said the kids didn't need a
garden, they need a park and that he was making the
garden a park and he would close the park at 9:00
PM. The young man was told that the
authorities were going to be called. Precinct 12 was called
at 8:10 PM and they arrived on the scene shortly
thereafter. Two Black officers came and
were immediately approached by the man who told them
that he lives in the Community and that "the kids need a
park not a garden" These officers at
no time during this dispute asked this man what his name
was. The officers said to me that there was no sign and
that he was not breaking the law by being there. I was
then again told by this man, "I will close the park at 9:00
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PM." (The next day when Lieutenant L.C. Smith from
Precinct 12 came out to investigate the incident, he
had very little information since a report had
not been filed and no one had asked this man what his
name was.) This Community Garden is under the
Grassroots Gardens Program with Mr.
Milton Zackhouser as the Coordinator, who has a permit
signed by the Mayor for this City stating that this lot is to
be used for a Community Garden not a
playground. Where is the justice for law-abiding citizens?
Since I do not know where to draw the line, please tell me
for the future. If a permit means
nothing and the City residents cannot count on the police to
enforce the law, why should we even bother to call them?
While we are aware of the matching funds and
materials that enabled this labor of love among residents
to take place, we are fully aware of personal time,
labor and expense and even our own personal items that
many of us have put in to help this dream materialize. It is
very discouraging to say the least for many of us who see
our City, especially the eastside community in rapid
decline, with few expectations for any encouraging
visions in the future as political and financial gain over-
ride common sense in instilling work ethics and pride
among residents, to do for self.
While we all recognize the need for safe areas for children
to play, we also need enjoyment areas for our senior
citizens and other residents. We need to place our needs
and wants in the right prospective and prioritize them.
May we all join hands and work together on a full time
bashes, to make our City safe and enjoyable for all of its
residents?
Mr. John Hannon should be aware of our efforts as well
as others who have jurisdiction over these city-owned lots
and therefore more diligence to maintain records,
perhaps may have prevented this error in possible sale
and judgment from happening. We have much violence
happening all over our city and for the most simplistic
issues. We have been experiencing attitude problems
as well as destruction of garden contents due to the
thwarted sale of this lot to a resident. We are being
threatened with the use of this lot as a playground for the
children and told that this lot belongs to everyone, etc. It
has not been my intention or anyone else's to cause
friction nor do we appreciate being threatened in this
manner by anyone.
We ask your intervention to alleviate these problems.
We respectfully request that the City of Buffalo work out a
plan to retain possession of this lot, allowing the
residents to continue their work of art without threats and
interruption while doing so.
The Community Action Information Center requests
reimbursement for the work and time, approximately seventy
five hours at $5.25 per hour = $393.75 Per Person, for
live residents $1,968.75 grand total
Check Payable to Inc. There may
need to be resolution entered by the Common Council to
protect all concerned citizens from these issues in the
future, who truly care about their
source of contention, as well as discouragement to other
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residents who may view their efforts futile, given to
political pilfering.
While we called the police to intervene in this dispute
due to the physical actions of the proposed buyer and
his brother, they purported they were unable to
intervene. If they are unclear as to the law and what
they should do to maintain peace when called, perhaps it
would be advisable to inform them of their job to protect
all residents from potential violence and
harm.
We await your decision in this matter. If there are any
questions, please contact me at the above address or
number. We would like this response in writing as soon
as possible. Thank you.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE.
NO. 101
R. POOLE-NATL. FUEL COORDINATION OF
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NATIONAL FUEL
per your request, I am responding to some concerns
posed in a recent Council resolution put forth by Byron
Brown, Masten District.
Our current construction policy calls for our participation in
an annual spring meeting with various City departments to
discuss upcoming projects and identify individual project
scopes and time frames. Our Operations group then
overlays NFG's planned capital improvements and
schedules main line renewals, pressure upgrades, and leak
repairs where appropriate. It is our intention to cause the
least amount of disruption to the community as possible and
complete our work prior to the City commencing their
improvements.
In some cases, schedules are modified or a safety issue
arises which requires our crews to investigate and often
repair our system on short notice. We make every effort
to inform the City Engineering Department and Council
members as well as affected customers of our
construction/restoration efforts.
Normal procedures for a mainline upgrade would include
pre-construction markings, a meeting with potential bidders,
bid distribution, a pre-construction meeting with the
successful contractor, a letter of intent to customers, one-
on-one customer consultations, actual construction, and
restoration. Individual Councilmembers are made aware of
capital improvements as soon as final drawings are
available and bids are awarded, though individual service
renewals or isolated leak repairs can be occasional
exceptions.
Should further explanation be required, please contact me
at 857-7780. Thank you.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 102
MARIA SOTO
WHITE HOUSE INFO/RACIAL PROFILING
Increasing Trust between communities and Law
Enforcement: Combating Racial Profiling
Today at a Department of Justice conference, President
Clinton will chair a roundable discussion will civil leaders
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from civil rights and law enforcement organizations on
ways to build trust between police and the communities they
serve. To address the issue of racial profiling. The
President will direct federal law enforcement to begin
collecting and reporting data on the race, ethnicity, and
gender of the individuals they stop and search. The
President will also call on Congress to pass legislation to
promote data collection and reporting by state and local law
enforcement agencies.
Getting the Facts on Racial Profiling
Leading by example. No person should be targeted
by enforcement because of the color of his or her skins.
Stopping or searching individuals on the basis of rare is
not consistent with our commitment to equal justice under
law and is not effective law enforcement policy. Racial
profiling is simply wrong. As a necessary stop to
combat this problem, we need to learn the
hard facts about when and where it occurs. That is why the
President will direct the Departments of Justice, Treasury
and the Interior to:
(1) begin collecting data on the race, ethnicity, and
gender of individuals subject to traffic and pedestrian
stops. inspections at entries into the US and certain
other searches by federal law enforcement agencies.
including the immigration and Naturalization Service,
Drug Enforcement Agency, Customs Service, and
National Park Service: and
(2) after one year, report on the findings of the new data
collection system and make additional recommendations
based on those findings on how to ensure greater fairness
in federal law enforcement procedures.
Helping states and localities. The President also will
support legislation introduced by Representative John
Conyers (D-MI) to establish a new federal grant
program to assist state and local law enforcement
agencies to implement similar data collection systems.
This legislation also will authorize the Attorney General to
develop a nationwide sample and issue a
report on the number and nature of traffic shops conducted
by state and local enforcement throughout the country.
Surveying the American public. As recently
announced by the Attorney General, the Justice
Department this year will amend its National Crime
Victimization Survey and begin asking
Americans about their experiences with traffic stops, police
use of force, and police misconduct. This new Information
will help measure our success in building trust and
improving relations between law enforcement and the
community.
More Progressive Policing for the 21st Century
Continuing the community policing revolution. To make
our communities safer and stronger we Must enhance
our commitment to community policing. The 21st
Century Policing Initiative contained in the Presidents
crime bill extends his successful community policing
initiative and contains several measures to help
strengthen the integrity and ethics of police
forces across the country. Specifically. his crime bill
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includes(1)$20 million to expand police
integrity and ethics training. (2)$20 million for police
scholarships to promote the best
educated police force possible: (3) $2 million for
improved minority recruitment to help make
sure police departments reflect the diversity of the
communities they represent: (4) $10 million
to help police departments purchase more N video
cameras to protect both the safety of Officers
and the rights of the individuals they stop; and (5) $5 million
to establish citizen police.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
POLICE REORGANIZATION
NO. 103
D.TERRY-RESPONSE RFP-APOLLO PROJECT
CONSULTANT CONTRACT
Attached is my response to the City's RFP for the
Apollo Theater Project Consultant contract.
Based on my experience and technical knowledge I
can ensure the city that each aspect of the
access facility is designed to meet the technological publics
needs. In accordance with the technical standards as
provided by the Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) and provide a safe conducive environment for
training and learning.
Given the opportunity with my understanding of the
current technology associated with cable TV,
the FCC standards, my experience with TV broadcasting
production design, I can assist preventing the 3 million
dollars invested by the City from being wasted through
planning and design layout mapping service networks.
Equally as important to the City's investment is the
facility's design is the capability to upgrade and expand in
technology and technical services its looking to provide.
I am a qualified and experienced individual who is
currently assisting Mr. Robert Trayham Cole, a
nationally renown architect, and his associates in the
design, equipping and operating template of the Cable TV
Access facility to be located in the old Apollo Theater.
In early spring of 1997 I was asked to assist Mr. Coles and
his associates in designing and equipping the facility
based on my professional knowledge of today's
technology and equipment in connection with my work
experience in the area of television producing and
directing (see resume).
The 18,000 square foot, 3 million-dollar project has
been the focus of my media work for the
past 18 months assisting in planning, designing, and
developing programs to be used primarily in
the public access facility. The facility being a multiplex
center of digital technology planning for
today, tomorrow and the new millennium is in place to
meet the technical challenge for years to
come through digital design.
The access facility's capabilities have been designed
to accommodate both governmental and
educational programming effectively and efficiently based
on design and fiber optic layout. The use of the facility is
as flexible as the facility design itself, making it possible to
be used by private and not-for-profit entities. One example
of a for profit that fits into the facility, would be a small
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movie screen company looking for office space to
manage there business with access to a studio
for movie review. This type of arrangement would be
capital generating to support program
expansion and facility expansion.
The current financial market for video reproduction can
only be met by a facility that offers state
of the art picture quality. A studio where precious memories
can be captured on tape in affordable studio space offered
by the access facility. The design layout and equipping
of the public access facility makes a clean path for
technological advancement for all who will utilize the
center and for some, it will open a door to a whole new
world.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE OFFICE OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NO. 104
Z. ZUCHLEWSKI
C. CIALONE-DAMAGE TO VEHICLE-MILITARY RD
I would appreciate it if you would file the attached claim for
the next Common Council meeting. Ms. Cialone feels that
the city was well aware of the deteriorated
condition of Military Rd. and is therefore responsible for
reimbursing her for the repair of her vehicle.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS
NO. 105
J. MODICA ANOTHERS
OPPOSE GAS STATION-333 AMHERST
The Grant-Amherst Business Assoc. strongly opposes
the proposed gas station on the Tops parking lot at 333
Amherst Street. The many reasons are such. The very
heavy traffic flow from the nine driveway entrances and
exits make it literally a free-for-all. Safety for pedestrians
should be your foremost concern. With school
children and seniors walking to Burger King, Mighty Taco,
as well as Tops, their lives would be at risk due to the City
of Buffalo's lack of foresight. Also for consideration should
be the increased use of the already overcrowded Amherst
Street, and especially the approaches of the 1-90 on Grant
Street which already creates a very serious traffic problem.
The environment from the waterway and contamination
from Pratt and Lambert should strongly come into play.
Another point to be considered: The other commercial
chains such as Wegman's, Jubilee, Home Depot, and K-
Mart would now expect the same permit that you allowed
Benderson-Tops. This venture should be refused from the
onset, preventing a very seriously dangerous
situation in all of our city plazas.
Please consider denying this permit request, thus putting
your City of Buffalo citizens and their safety first and
foremost.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 106
APPOINTMENT
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER
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That Communication 17, June 15, 1999 be received and
filed and the Provisional appointment of Catherine N.
Barton, at the salary of $36,162.00 effective on June 2, 1999
is hereby approved.
PASSED
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 107
APPOINTMENT
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
That Communication 18, June 15, 1999 be received and
filed and the Permanent appointment of Nancy A.
Hammond, at the salary of $35,128.00 effective on June 4,
1999 is hereby approved.
PASSED
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 108
APPOINTMENT
SENIOR DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
That Communication 19, June 15, 1999 be received and
filed and the Provisional appointment of Janet Reyes, at the
salary of $29,531. 00 effective on June 2, 1999 is hereby
approved.
PASSED
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 109
APPOINTMENT
CAULKER SUPERVISOR I
That Communication 40, June 15, 1999 be received and
filed and the Permanent appointment of Raymond G.
Canfield, at the salary of $36,621.00 effective on June 14,
1999 is hereby approved.
PASSED
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 110
APPOINTMENT
PLUMBER
That Communication 41, June 15, 1999 be received and
filed and the Permanent appointment of Nicholas Macri, at
the salary of $28,425.00 effective on June 1, 1999 is hereby
approved.
PASSED
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 111
APPOINTMENT
POLICE CAPTAIN
That Communication 46, June 15, 1999 be received and
filed and the Permanent appointment of Fred Young, at the
salary of $61,028.00 effective on June 7, 1999 is hereby
approved.
PASSED
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 112
APPOINTMENT
POLICE LIEUTENANT
That Communication 47, June 15, 1999 be received and
filed and the Permanent appointment of Christine M.
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Giardina, at the salary of $53,314.00 effective on June 7,
1999 is hereby approved.
PASSED
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 113
APPOINTMENT
LABORER II
That Communication 62, June 15, 1999 be received and
filed and the Permanent appointment of Kevin Smith, at the
salary of $10.80 effective on June 8, 1999 is hereby
approved.
PASSED
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 114
POLICE CAPTAIN EXAM
(ITEM NO. 132 C.C.P. MAY 18, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 115
DIFFERENCE IN PAY - KOSOVO
(ITEM NO. H 8, C. C.P., MAY 18, 1999)
That Locals 264, 282, 650 and the Police Benevolent
Association file with this Council a memorandum of
agreement which would provide a difference in pay for up to
six (6) months to those employees who have been activated
as a result of the Kosovo crisis.
Adopted
NO. 116
J. GRIECO-SUPPORT FOR DIFFERENCE IN PAY FOR
KOSOVO CRISIS
(ITEM NO. 94 C.C.P. JUNE 1, 1999)
That the above item be, and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
NO. 117
J. SCARDINO- SUPPORT FOR DIFFERENCE IN PAY
FOR KOSOVO CRISIS
(ITEM NO. 102 C.C.P. JUNE 1, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 118
NOTICES OF APPTS.-TEMP./PROV./PERM.
(ITEM NO. 74 C.C.P. JUNE 15, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
Finance
(David A. Franczyk, Chairman)
NO. 119
Proposed New Streets Garage
(Item No. 13 C.C.P. March 23, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
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ADOPTED
No. 120
Results of 460 14TH St.
(Item No. 56, May 18, 1999)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned
to the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Franczyk moved:
That the offer from Mr. Salvador Muniz, residing at 455
Normal Avenue, in the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred
Dollars ($1,600) for the sale of 460 Fourteenth Street, be
and hereby is accepted; and
That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall
be paid by the purchaser; and
That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal
description shall be paid by the purchaser, and
That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the
Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance
with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted.
Passed.
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 121
CERTIORARI PROCEEDINGS - SEARS, ROEBUCK &
COMPANY
1866 AND 1868 FILLMORE AVENUE
(ITEM NO. 9, C.C.P., JAN. 26, 1999)
(ITEM NO. 116, C.C.P., MAY 4, 1999)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned
to the Common Council without recommendation.
That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is
authorized to settle the 1994-95 through 1998-99 certiorari
proceeding on 420, 440-440 E. Delavan and 1866 and 1868
Fillmore Avenue by reducing the assessment from
$3,475,260 to $3,000,000 for 1994-95, to $2,520,000 for
1995-96, to $2,260,000 for 1996-97, to $2, 100,000 for
1997-98 and to $2, 100,000 for 1998-99.
Passed.
Ayes-10-Noes-0
No. 122
Unpaid Commercial User Fee
(Item No. 55, C.C.P., June 1, 1999)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned
to the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Franczyk moved that the above item be recommitted to
the Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED.
No. 123
Amended Commercial User Fee Letter
(Item No. 70, C.C.P., June 1, 1999)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned
to the Common Council without recommendation.
Adopted
Mr. Franczyk moved that the above item be recommitted to
the Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED.
NO. 124
Unpaid Commercial User Fee
(Item No. 60, June 15, 1999)
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That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned
to the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Franczyk moved that the above item be recommitted
to the Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED.
NO. 125
Bond Closeouts - Board of Education
(Item No. 11, C. C. P., June 15, 1999)
That the Division of Accounting close out the bond fund
accounts as listed in the above communication and as
directed by the Board of Education.
Passed
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 126
RENEW LEASE AGREEMENT - RAINBOW DAY CARE
CENTER
(ITEM NO. 16, C.C.P., JUNE 15, 1999)
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to
renew the lease between the City and Rainbow Day Care
Center for use of a portion of former School #29, located at
2193 South Park Avenue for a one-year renewal
commencing on June 1, 1999 and expiring on June 30,
2000, with the same terms and conditions as the previous
lease. That the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary
documents to renew said lease and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the same.
Ayes-10-Noes-0
Passed.
NO. 127
BIDS - PHASE II RENOVATIONS - MAINTENANCE
GARAGE, 1120 SENECA STREET
(ITEM NO. 24, JUNE 15, 1999)
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby
is authorized to award a contract for Phase II Renovations -
Maintenance Garage, 1120 Seneca Street, for General
Construction to Dreamco Construction in the amount of
$427,900.00; Plumbing Construction to Elmwood Plumbing
in the amount of $73,150.00; Electrical Construction to
O'Connell Electric; HVAC Construction to Buffalo Sheet
Metals in the amount of $160,919.00, for a total
encumbrance of $748,319.00.
Passed.
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 128
LOVEJOY POOL
(ITEM NO. 187 JUNE 15, 1999)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned
to the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Franczyk Moved:
That a credit be given to all Lovejoy Pool users who have
been inconvenienced by the lack of the hot tub; and Pool.
That a 25% credit be given when existing customers
renew their memberships at the Lovejoy Pool.
Passed
Ayes-10-Noes-0
No. 129
Arise Mnistries-Use of 237 & 241 Hudson (CD) (#32, 5/4)
(Item No. 106 C.C.P. June 15, 1999)
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That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed..
ADOPTED
NO. 130
SUSPENSION OF CONTRACT - CITY PAVEMENTS -
MULTI-MODAL PROJECT
(ITEM NO. 49, C.C.P., JUNE 1, 1999)
(ITEM NO. 111, C.C.P., JUNE 15, 1999)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is
returned to the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Franczyk moved:
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and
he hereby is authorized to suspend the paving contract with
Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. until the spring of
2000, and payment of the retention due of $46,283.95.
Passed.
Ayes-10-Noes-0
LEGISLATION
(ALFRED T. COPPOLA, CHAIRMAN)
NO. 131
DENNIS MINOGUE, AGENT - PETITION TO USE 820
HERTEL AVENUE - POLE SIGN
(ITEM NO. 87, C.C.P., JUNE 15, 1999)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to
the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Coppola moved that the above item be recommitted to
the Committee on Legislation
Adopted
No. 132
David Leve, Agent - Petition to Use 46-50 Galveston -
Telecommunications Tower
(Item No. 88, C.C.P., June 15, 1999)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned
to the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Coppola moved that the above item be recommitted to
the Committee on Legislation.
ADOPTED.
No. 133
One Hundred Foot Setback for Waterfront
Developments
(Item No. 132, C.C.P., Mar. 23, 1999)
That this Council requests the Corporation Counsel to
draft and file an ordinance amendment that would establish
and protect a 100-foot setback for all Buffalo property
adjacent to the Buffalo River.
Mr. Coppola moved that the above item be recommitted to
the Committee on Legislation.
ADOPTED.
NO. 134
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 511 - ZONING,
USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT
(ITEM NO. 210, C. C. P., JUNE 15, 1999)
That after a public hearing, the Ordinance Amendment as
contained in Item No. 210, C.C.P., June 15, 1999, be and
the same hereby is approved.
Passed
Ayes-10-Noes-0
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No. 135
C. Nowak-Concerns-Petition-Truck Travel on South
Ogden
(Item No. 71 C. C.P. May 4, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 136
C. Nowak & O-Oppose Truck Rerouting/Suburb. Solid
Wste Thru Dingens/S. Ogden
(Item No. 90 C.C.P. May 18,1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 137
C. Nowak & 0- Truck Rerouting Traffic on So.
Ogden/Dingens St. (PW)
(Item No. 34 C.C.P. June 15, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 138
L.L. Intro #16 (1998) Transportation Adv. Bd.
(Item No. 155 C.C.P. December 15, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 139
Moratorium on Multiple Dwelling and Rooming House
Licenses
(Item No. 160, C.C.P., Mar. 9,1999)
That this Common Council requests the Corporation
Counsel to draft and file appropriate legislation for a
moratorium of at least one (1) year on the issuance of
multiple dwelling and rooming house license; and
That this Honorable Body requests the Commissioner of
Community Development to undertake a study on the
effects of multiple dwellings and rooming houses on Buffalo
neighborhoods.
Adopted
NO. 140
Revenue Loss Due to Internet highway (ADOPT-FINAL 3
RESOLVES)
(Item No. 123 C.C.P. March 23, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed..
ADOPTED
NO. 141
Co. Exec.-Revenue Loss Due to Internet Highway
(Item No. 64 C. C.P. May 4, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 142
J. Bauer-Concerns Repaving Walter St. (Pill)
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(Item No. 24 C. C.P. May 4, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 143
Encroachment - 1131 Hertel Avenue
(Item No. 35, C.C.P_ May 18, 1999)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned
to the Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Coppola Moved:
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby
is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr. Joe Riniolo,
owner of J & L Wholesale, located at 1131 Hertel Avenue, to
encroach city right-of-way at said address by displaying
vehicles for sale, subject to the following conditions'.
1. That the vehicles are to be displayed in the area located
south of the existing main sidewalk only.
2. That the applicant allows only one vehicle for display at
any time.
3. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a
certificate of insurance, in an amount deemed sufficient by
the Corporation Counsel's office, which lists the City of
Buffalo as additionally insured.
4. That the applicant makes improvements to the facade
of the building.
5. That the applicant places a "No Blocking Sidewalk
Sign" visible on the front of the building.
6. That the applicant monitor and enforce sidewalk
regulations with regard to no blocking or parking on or
across the sidewalk.
Passed.
Ayes-10-Noes-0
No. 144
Sidewalk Cafe - 1680 Elmwood Avenue
(Item No. 47, C.C.P., June 1, 1999)
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby
is authorized to issue a t1mere license" to Mr. Bob Ploch,
owner of The Pierce Arrow Bar, located at 1680 Elmwood
Avenue, to install a sidewalk cafe, which would encroach
city right-of-way at said address, subject to the following
conditions:
That the applicant obtains any and all other City of Buffalo
permits necessary.
2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on
plans submitted to and approved by the Department of
Public Works, Division of Buildings.
3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed 21.5' in length
or extend more than 13' from the building face.
4. That no portion of the sidewalk caf6 be permanent in
nature or permanently affixed to the main building or public
sidewalk.
5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from the
City right-of-way from November 15 to April I each year.
6. That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of $1.30
per square foot of City right-of-way occupied by said
sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter 413, Article IX,
Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances.
7. That the applicant supply the City with a five thousand
dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond or certificate of
insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City
against any and all loss and damage arising out of the
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construction, maintenance, use and removal of said
sidewalk cafe.
Passed.
Ayes-10-Noes-0
No. 145
B. Ploch-Use 1680 Elmwood-Sdwk. Cafe Encroachment
(Plan. Bd.)
(Item No. 2 C.C.P. June 15, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
no. 146
W. Glover-Appt. S. Gutowski-Ldmrk. Soc. To Pres. Bd.
(Item No. 82 C.C.P. June 15, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
Community Development
(Dale Zuchlewski, Chairman)
NO. 147
REVIEW OF WEST GENESEE HOTEL ASSOCIATES FOR
EUCLIDEAN FUNDING
(ITEM NO. 199, C.C.P., JUNE 1, 1999)
That the Common Council hold a hearing on the West
Genesee Hotel Associates', (a partnership operating the
Buffalo Hyatt Regency located at 532 Main Street) request
for funding to the Erie County Industrial Development
Agency; and
That the Common Council requests representatives from
the West Genesee Hotel Associates and the E.C.I.D.A. be in
attendance to discuss the present situation.
Adopted
No. 148
Broadway NW. -Potential for Vibrant Ctr. For Region
(Item No. 77 C.C.P. June 15, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(Robert R. Quintana, Chairman)
NO. 149
R. QUINTANA-IFISPANIC LAW ENGORCE. OFCS.
-ASSN. -PROBLEMS W/CS
(ITEM NO. 61 C. C. P. JANUARY 6, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 150
Response-Hispanic Law Enforce. Assn. -Problems w/CS
(CC)
(Item No. 52 C.C.P. February 3, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 151
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Response-Hispanic Law Enforce. Assn.-Problems w/CS
(CSC)
(Item No. 77 C. C.P. February 3, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 152
Hispanic Law Enforce. Assn. - Practice of Hisp. Ofc.
(Item No. 89 C. C.P. March 17, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 153
C. Thomas-City/County Crime Comm.-Reg. of Laser
Pointers
(Item No. 91 C.C.P. March 9, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 154
Outstanding Unserved Warrents Within Police Dept.
(Item No. 159 C.C.P. March 9, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 155
Laser Pointers-Researching Problem
(Item No. 17 C.C.P. March 23, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 156
Outstanding Unserved Warrants
(Item No. 18 C.C.P. March 23, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 157
L. Goins-Complaint Police Abuse Stop & Frisk
Law/Search Proj.
(Item No. 84 C. C.P. April 6, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 158
L. Goins-Complaint Police Abuse etc. Invest. (Pol)
(Item No. 35 C.C.P. April 20,1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 159
Reci. Disciplinary RPI. of BfIo- Police Officers
(Item No. 141 C.C.P. May 18, 1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
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received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 160
Locate Police Academy in Fillmore District
(Item No. 100 C.C.P. June 16,1999)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby
received and filed.
ADOPTED
Special Meetings
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
(James W. Pitts, Chairman)
NO. 161
TELERGY CENTRAL INC, - AGREEMENT
(ITEM NO. 208, C.C.P., JUNE 15, 1999)
That the Common Council authorizes the City of
Buffalo to execute the proposed franchise right-of-way
agreement with Telergy Central LLC.
Passed
Ayes-10-Noes-0
NO. 162
BUFFALO NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK
(ITEM NO. 92, C.C.P., JUNE 1, 1999)
That the operating budget for Buffalo Neighborhood
Network dated May 14, 1999 and as attached to the above
mentioned item is hereby approved.
Passed
Ayes-10-Noes-0
RESOLUTIONS
NO. 163
By: Mr. Coppola
REQUEST HEARING ON SISTERS HOSPITAL
INCINERATOR PERMIT
Whereas: The NYSDEC has recently sent out a
"Notice of Complete Application" for an
Article 19 - Title V Facility Permit for an incinerator at
Sisters Hospital; and
Whereas: The incineration of medical waste is an
environmentally controversial issue as
burning some of the materials frequently found in
medical waste can produce toxic emissions of chemicals
such as dioxin and mercury; and
Whereas: In 199 1, this Common Council convened a
Medical Waste Task Force comprised of hospital officials,
neighbors of hospitals and environmentalists,
which resulted in productive dialogue leading to the
retracking of some local incinerator projects into other
technologies; and
Whereas: The NYSDEC Notice states that the
Department has "made a tentative
determination to approve this application" and has ruled that
the "project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II
Action"; and
Whereas: The DEC appears to be treating the approval
as a routine matter because it does not involve a change
in facility operations, however, it is good public policy to
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open up any permit process in a way that engages any
public interest in the project; and
Whereas: Medical waste incineration is certainly an
important issue - Great Lakes United has identified
medical incinerators as the second largest source of dioxin
in the Great Lakes basin; and
Whereas: It would be important for the public to be
involved and heard in the process of
granting a permit for the Sisters Hospital Medical Waste
Incinerator;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
This Common Council requests the NYSDEC to convene
a well publicized hearing on the permit for the Sisters
Hospital Medical Waste incinerator before
taking any further steps in the granting of this permit; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
The hearing be held at a time and location that is
convenient for neighbors of the hospital; and
Be It Finally Resolved That:
The City Clerk be directed to send certified copies of this
resolution to representatives of Sisters Hospital, Trinidad
Block Club, Fillmore-Leroy Area Residents (FLARE), the
Parkside Community Association, the Hamlin Park
Community and Taxpayers Association, the Olmsted
Conservancy, St. Mary's School for the Deaf, the
SUNYAB School of Social and Preventive Medicine,
Niagara Mohawk's Dewey Avenue Service Center,
Canisius College, Daemen College, and the LBJ
Apartment Complex.
ADOPTED
NO. 164
Mr. Coppola
WAIVE BLOCK PARTY PERMIT FEES FOR NATIONAL
NIGHT OUT
Whereas: This year, National Night Out will be held on
Tuesday, August 3, 1999, between
6:00 and 10:00 pm; and
Whereas: In the City of Buffalo, this event is heavily
promoted to fight crime and drugs, and
promote neighborhood unity; and
Whereas: Block Clubs are encouraged to take part in
National Night Out activates with many
of them planning block parties; and
Whereas: The City of Buffalo charges a $12 processing
fee for block party permits; and
Whereas: To encourage block clubs to participate in this
year's National Night Out activities, the city should waive
the $12 processing fee for the permit to block city streets.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
This Common Council encourages participation of block
clubs throughout the City of Buffalo in this year's National
Night Out activities on Tuesday, August 3, 1999,
and supports waiving the $12 block party permit fee for that
date.
PASSED
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 165
Mr. Fontana
BABSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Whereas: The Seneca-Babcock Community is having their
annual Babstock Music Festival on Saturday, August
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28,1999; and
Whereas: The Seneca-Babcock Community Center would
like permission to hang a banner across Seneca Street; and
Whereas: The banner would be attached to the
Community Center and 1167-1169 Seneca Street with
permission of the owner, Mr. Abdul Kassem ; and
Therefore, Be It Finally Resolved: That permission be
granted to Seneca-Babcock for their festival banner to be
hung in accordance with all Public Works regulations.
ADOPTED
NO. 166
BY: Mr. Franczyk
LINK VINTAGE TROLLEY WITH CITY SITES
WHEREAS: Tourism offers, perhaps as great as any
industry, a potential for economic development, new jobs,
improvement in property values, and other economic
benefits for the City of Buffalo; and,
WHEREAS: Buffalo already boasts numerous tourist
attractions in sports, entertainment, art, culture, history
and architecture, although they are in widely separated
venues without a connecting link between them; and,
WHEREAS: Over sixteen American cities have been
very successful in connecting their tourist attractions
with a vintage trolley, authentic, historic trolleys operating on
a regular schedule on city street car tracks; and,
WHEREAS: The Citizens Rapid Transit Committee has
throughly researched this concept and has developed a
viable plan for Vintage Trolley (and connecting Vintage
Bus) service linking the Cobblestone District, the Inner
Harbor, the Naval and Service Park, Dunn Tire Park, the
Convention Center, hotels, the Chippewa entertainment
district, Theater District, Allentown, the Elmwood Strip,
Albright-Knox and the Historical Museum; and,
WHEREAS: The Vintage Trolley would share a track loop
through the Cobblestone District (via South Park, Mississippi
and Perry streets) with metro rail trains; and,
WHEREAS: Plans and cost estimates for such a loop
reportedly exist at the NFTA where
necessary trackage is in storage; and,
WHEREAS: The NFTA would own the tracks and catenary
system, while the Vintage Trolley could be owned by a
private of quasi-public corporation if the NFTA declines
to do so; and,
WHEREAS: Metro Rail and Vintage Trolley service around
the loop would provide improved transit service to the Arena,
the adjacent parking facilities, the Cobblestone
District and the Inner Harbor;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the C
ommon Council supports the Vintage Trolley/Bus proposal
and the construction of a Cobblestone District loop for
said trolley and all Metro Rail trains and therefore urges the
NFTA to take immediate steps to
(1) seek state and or federal funding to build the track
loop and overhead catenary system and;
(2) begin design and construction work as soon as
feasible; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Council invites in
put and comment on the trolley plan from the NFTA,
Departments of Community Development and Public
Works, Citizens Rapid Transit Committee, and all other
interested parties.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITYY
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DEVELOPMENT, THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS AND THE NIAGARA FRONTIER
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.
NO. 167
By: Mr. Francyk
SUPPORTS "SEEING GREEN" PARCEL PROJECT
Whereas: The Polish Community Center of Buffalo,
Inc., in a collaborative effort with
neighborhood community groups, has submitted a grant
proposal and received a $20,000 Federal Matching
Grant to enhance neighborhood greenspace, and
Whereas: The Rohr Street Block Club, the Ruhland
Avenue Block Club have partnered with the
Polish Community Center to promote and
encourage community and public
partnerships, foster community responsibility, and educate
residents on the benefits of empowerment and the
environment, and
Whereas: This project named "Seeing Green", is designed
to restore natural resources in an urban
environment and foster community partnerships for the
purpose of beautification, revitalization, and education;
and
Whereas: The Fillmore District has a need for more
greenspace and recent commercial
developments in the Broadway Fillmore core have
further limited public access to
greenspace; and
Whereas. The parcels chosen for the "Seeing Green"
project are 1259 Sycamore and 146-148
Walden, owned by the City of Buffalo Perfecting Title
(Division of In-Rem), and the City of Buffalo Division of
Real Estate, respectively, and
Whereas: To proceed with the grant application for Seeing
Green, these entities must grant the
Polish Community Center permission to use these particular
parcels for the duration of this project;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved.
That this Common Council support the application for
grant moneys by the Polish Community Center of
Buffalo, Inc. for the neighborhood greenspace
enhancement project called "Seeing Green",. and
Be it Further Resolved.
That this Honorable Body request that the City of Buffalo
Division of In-Rem, and the City of Buffalo Division of
Real Estate grant permission for parcel use of the
respective sites at 1259 Sycamore and 146-148 Walden.
ADOPTED
NO. 168
By: Mr. Franczyk
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
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 $3,122,541 be and the same
is hereby transferred from various Departments and
said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth below:
From:
100 General
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030-001-110 Mayor & Executive - salaries $1,396
061-001-110 Budget & Management - salaries $600
062-001-110 Administrative Adjudication -salaries $3,160
063-002-110 Labor & Employee Relations - salaries
$20,000
064-013-110 Parking Meters & Enforcement - salaries
$30,000
064-022-110 Parking Violations Bureau - salaries
$25,000
064-031-112 Towing & Storage Operations -
Temporary Svcs $9,000
065-001-110 Treasury - salaries $40,000
065-001-112 Treasury - Temporary Services $16,000
080-001-110 Corporation Counsel - salaries $65,000
090-001-110 Assessment - salaries $14,000
100-001-110 Administrative Services - salaries $13,000
104-001-110 Inventory Management - salaries $9,000
104-002-110 Print Shop - salaries $6,000
201 -001 -110 Office o the Police Commissioner - salaries
$110,000
210-013-110 Fire Support Services - salaries $25,600
210-021-1 10 Administrative Services -salaries $10,000
210-023-110 Fire Alarm Telegraph System - salaries
$25,000
401-011-112 Marina Operations - temporary services
$35,000
401-013-110 Operation of Bridges -salaries $54,242
401-016-110 Design & Planning City Streets - salaries
$19,000
401-021-110 Administrative Services - salaries $30,000
401-023-110 Traffic Engineering Services - salaries
$45,000
402-011-110 Demolitions - salaries $78,000
402-022-11 0 Planning & Design of Public Buildings -
salaries $30,000
500-002-110 Human Service Administration - salaries
$30,000
500-003-110 Office of Compliance - salaries $5,000
501-011-110 Park, Golf Courses & Gardens - salaries
$109,270
501-032-110 Servicing Automotive Equipment - salaries
$15,000
503-011-110 Recreation Program for the Elderly -
salaries $25,000
503-011-112 Recreation Program for the Elderly - temp svcs
$15,000
504-011 -110 YDA-DACC Narcotic Control Program -
salaries $100,000
504-012-110 BMHA/HUD Substance Abuse Program
- salaries $30,000
504-012-112 BMHA/HUD Substance Abuse Program
- temp svcs $2,000
506-011 -110 NYS Youth Commission Program - salaries
$12,000
506-021-110 Youth Court Administration - salaries $9,000
506-021-112 Youth Court Administration - temporary
services $6,000
506-021-135 Youth Court Administration - auto
allowance $1,000
710-001-110 Executive - salaries $22,000
711-001-110 Community Development Planning -
salaries $98,000
712-011 -110 Ofc of Employment & Training Services -
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salaries $95,000
713-011-110 Housing & Enforcement -salaries $185,801
713-013-110 Licenses & Permits - salaries $10,927
717-021 -110 Community Development Development -
salaries $60,000
813-151 NYS Police & Fire Retirement System $1,577,545
Total $3,122,541
TO:
100 General Fund
034-021-110 Zoning Board of Appeals -salaries
$249
034-021-135 Zoning Board of Appeals - Automobile
Allowance $1,147
063-001-110 Labor Relations -salaries $12,000
063-002-112 Civil Service - temporary services
$44,000
063-003-110 Benefits & Management - salaries
$820
063-003-125 Benefits & Management - longevity
$325
064-013-112 Parking Meters & Enforcement - temporary
services $2,500
064-013-114 Parking Meters & Enforcement - overtime
$52,000
064-013-115 Parking Meters & Enforcement - holiday pay
$2,609
064-013-136 Parking Meters & Enforcement - clothing
allowance $25
064-031-110 Towing & Storage Operations - salaries
$63,000
064-031-114 Towing & Storage Operations - overtime
$37,130
064-031-123 Towing & Storage Operations - shift differential
$260
201-013-110 Traffic Services - salaries $50,000
201-032-110 Fleet Maintenance - salaries $4,000
201-032-115 Fleet Maintenance - holiday pay $895
201-032-121 Fleet Maintenance - acting time $2,395
201-032-125 Fleet Maintenance - longevity $812
201-011-114 Detective Bureau - overtime $249,109
201-012-120 Patrol Services - court time $302,425
201-012-128 Patrol Services - duty disability $1,006,000
201-012-114 Patrol Services - overtime $8,600
401-014-114 Construction of Streets - overtime $3,500
401-014-115 Construction of Streets - holiday pay $1,476
401-014-132 Construction of Streets - in lieu of summer
hours $2,060
401-014-135 Construction of Streets - automobile allowance
$6,933
402-031-112 Operation & Maint of Pub Bldgs - temporary
svcs $12,000
402-031-114 Operation & Maint of Pub Bldgs - overtime
$23,000
402-031-115 Operation & Maint of Pub Bldgs - holiday pay
$831
402-031-121 Operation & Maint of Pub Bldgs - acting time
$2,550
402-031-123 Operation & Maint of Pub Bldgs - shift
differential $1,262
402-031-135 Operation & Maint of Pub Bldgs - auto
allowance $330
402-031-136 Operation & Maint of Pub Bldgs - clothing allow
$300
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501-012-114 Care & Placement of Trees - overtime
$47,600
501-012-115 Care & Placement of Trees - holiday pay
$2,420
502-011-114 Recreational Facilities & Activities - overtime
$1,000
502-011-135 Recreational Facilities & Activities - auto
allowance $900
502-012-1 10 Youth Programs - salaries $1,030
502-012-114 Youth Programs - overtime $20,000
502-012-115 Youth Programs - holiday pay
$1,320
700-012-114 Vermin & Animal Control - overtime $74,000
700-013-110 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal - salaries
$103,900
700-013-112 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal -
temporary svcs $494,000
700-013-114 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal - overtime
$381,000
700-013-115 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal - holiday
pay $20,000
700-013-121 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal - acting
time $7,200
700-013-123 Cleaning Streets & Snow Removal - shift diff
$1,300
700-021-110 Administrative Services - salaries $37,000
700-021-114 Administrative Services - overtime
$2,515
700-021-135 Administrative Services - automobile allowance
$12
700-032-114 Building and Fleet Maintenance - overtime
$22,000
712-002-135 In Rem - automobile allowance $2,120
712-021-110 Office of Neighborhoods - salaries $6,173
712-021-135 Office of Neighborhoods - automobile
allowance $2,508
Total $3,122,541
Passes
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 169
BY: MS GRAY
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
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 Various Departments under
the various subheadings relating to positions listed below is
hereby amended as follows:
Attachment filed in the City Clerks Office
Mrs Lotempio made a motion to oppose said item with
amendments.
Seconded by Mr. Zuchlewski
Mrs. Lotempio made a motion to approve said item
w/amendment. Seconded by Mr. Zuchlewski
Lost
Ayes-Coppola, Fontana, Franczyk, Lotempio, Manley,
Zuchlewski-6
Noes-Gray, Helfer, Pitts, Williams-4
This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 1999.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter,
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that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
necessary.
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor, Charles L. Michaux, City
Clerk, Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller, Eva Hassett,
Commssioner of Administration and Finace, Michael
Risman, Corporation Counsel, Joseph Sole, Commissiner of
Assessment, Matthew L. Brown, Commissioner of General
Services, Commissioner of Police, Cornelius J. Keane,
Commissioner J. Keane, Commissioner of Fire, Joseph N.
Giambra, Commissioner of Public Works, Daniel T. Durawa,
Commissioner of Human Services, Parks & Recreation,
Paul V. Sullivan, Commissioner of Street Sanitation, Joseph
E. Ryan, Commissioner of Community Development, James
W. Pitts, President of the Common Council, and James B.
Milroy, Director of Budget, recommend that the
compensation for said positions be fixed at the respective
amounts set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
We, Anthony Masiello, Mayor and Joel Giambra,
Comptroller, pursuant to Section 454 of the Charter of the
City of Buffalo, hereby certify that the interests of the City
will be subserved by the increase in compensation provided
for the positions set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
Anthony Masiello
Mayor
Joel A Giambra
Comptroller
Approved as to form
Michael Risman
Corporation Counsel
6/18/99 Attachment
Mrs. Lotempio made a motion to approve said item
Seconded by Mr. Zuchlewski.
Passed
Mrs. Lotempio made a motion to approve said item.
Seconded by Mr. Zuchlewski.
Passed
Ayes-Coppola, Fontana, Franczyk, Gray, Lotempio, Manley,
Pitts, Williams, Zuchlewski-9
Noes-Helfer-1
NO. 170
By: Mrs. LoTempio
COUNCILMEMBER BYRON W. BROWN EXCUSED FROM
THE JUNE 29, 1999 COUNCIL MEETING.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That Councilmember Byron W. Brown be excused from
attendance at the stated Common Council meeting of
June 29, 1999, due to absence from the city.
Adopted
NO. 171
By: Mrs. LoTempio
EXCUSE COLINCILMEMBER QUINTANA FROM
MEETING
Whereas: Councilmember Robert Quintana is unable to
attend the June 29, 1999, Council meeting due to a death in
the family;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:
The Common Council approves the excuse of
Councilmember Quintana from attendance at the June, 29,
1999, Common Council Meeting.
Adopted
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NO. 172
BY: MR. PITTS
ADELPHIA RATE INCREASE
Whereas: Adelphia Buffalo recently announced that it
will be increasing rates effective August 1999; and
Whereas: For the vast majority of subscribers who
receive what will now be called Basic Service (formerly
Expanded Basic), it will mean a monthly increase
of $2.47, and
Whereas: For consumers, this is just another in an
ongoing series of exorbitant rate
increases that the cable companies have been imposing
ever since meaningful rate regulation was ended by the
federal government; and
Whereas: Consumers had been told that there would be
competition in video programming which would help keep
cable rates from rising, but that obviously has not happened;
and
Whereas: In addition to the rate increase, Adelphia has
announced plans to reverse the long-standing policy in the
City of Buffalo of allowing additional outlets
at no charge, and now intends to charge subscribers $1.05
for each additional cable outlet in their homes; and
Whereas: This rate increase is certainly large and
onerous, especially for senior citizens and others who are
living on fixed incomes and who rely on cable
TV for new and entertainment;
Now, therefore be it resolved:
That this Common Council express its firm opposition
to the outrageous rate increase in cable TV rates Adelphia
intends to impose in August 1999 in the City of Buffalo; and
Be it further resolved:
That Adelphia be requested to re-institute a senior citizen
discount in the City of Buffalo, now that such discounts
have been deemed legal by the
Federal Communications Commission; and
Be it further resolved:
That Adelphia provide a full explanation of how these
increases were determined, and a written clarification of its
new policy in Buffalo regarding additional outlets; and
Be it further resolved:
That this Council request the Special
Telecommunications Committee to hold a public hearing
on any rate increases that have been announced by
Adelphia for the City of Buffalo; and
Be it finally resolved-
That the City Clerk be directed to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to Adelphia Communications.
THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATICNS
AND ADELPHIA CABLE
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 173
By: Mr. Pitts
CORRECTION OF 1999-2000 SALARY ORDINANCES
Whereas: The Common Council approved the 1999-
2000 fiscal year amended budget as Item No. 13, C.C.P.,
May 21, 1999 and repassed the amended budget as Item
No. 2, C.C.P., June 1,1999; and
Whereas: The amended budget includes specific
allocations for all City personnel in all job titles; and
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Whereas: Section 35-1 of the Code of the City of Buffalo
provides the salaries of all job titles in City service, which is
amended to reflect the budget through salary ordinance
amendments; and
Whereas: The salary ordinances submitted for the 1999-
2000 fiscal year do not accurately reflect the budget as
passed by the Council;
and
Whereas: Council action is necessary to correct specific
job titles and salaries for the record.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
That page 24 of the 1999-2000 Salary Ordinances be
amended under the heading "YOUTH COURT" to
increase the salary of "Youth Court Program Manager" to
$46,726; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That page 24 of the 1999-2000 Salary Ordinances be
amended under the heading "YOUTH COURT" to add "1
Director of Youth Court" at the salary of $46,726 in
accordance with the City of Buffalo 1999-2000 budget.
Finally Be It Resolved:
That page 26 of the 1999-2000 Salary Ordinances be
amended under the heading "PLANNING" to replace the
salary of the Director of Planning listed as $52,724 with the
salary of $54,706.
Mrs. Lotempio made a motion to adopt said item. Seconded
by Mr. Manley
Lost
Mrs. Lotempio made a motion to adopt said item. Seconded
by Mr. Manley.
Lost
Ayes-Franczyk, Gray. Lotempio, Manley, Pitts, Williams-6
Noes-Coppola, Fontana, Helfer, Zuchlewski-4
Mrs. Lotempio made her orginal motion to adopt said item.
Seconded by Mr. Manley.
Mrs. Lotempio made original motion to adopt said item.
Seconded by Mr. Manley.
Adopted
Ayes-Fontana, Franczyk, Gray, Lotempio, Manley, Pitts,
Williams-7
Noes-Coppola, Helfer, Zuchlewski-3
NO. 174
BY: MR. PITTS
CREATE DOWNTOWN BUFFALO INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE
Whereas: Information Technology has become the
driving force in today's economy, and state-of-the-art
telecommunication and information systems are the newest
"utility' essential to economic development; and commercial
office building, a former department store, located in an
economic development zone into a smart incubator for
soft-tech companies which contains will include shared
conference areas, business center and cafe; and
Whereas: In Buffalo there have been ongoing efforts to
develop "smart buildings" downtown initiated by Main
Place-Liberty Tower and InfoTech Niagara; these efforts
should be supported and complimented to create a "smart
downtown" so that the benefits of this Whereas: Downtown
Buffalo has a fiber optic infastructure rivaled by few cities,
and it brings in a wide variety of telecommunication
companies and services-, and
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Whereas: The City needs to take full advantage of this
infastructure, Buffalo's central location close to the Canadian
border, and our other unique assets to spur greater
economic growth in this region; and
Whereas: Many communities are developing so-called
"smart buildings, " although the definition of smart buildings
is somewhat nebulous, it basically refers to structures that
are wired to provide state-of-the-art voice, video and data
capabilities; and
Whereas: These "smart buildings" are considered
tremendous economic development tools, as the access
that they provide to high-bandwidth, low-cost
telecommunications services, such as Internet access,
satellite accessibility, video conferencing facilities in a
state-of-the-art work environment are highly attractive to
many businesses, and
Whereas: Perhaps the prime example of this is the New
York Information Technology Center in Manhattan (55 Broad
St.), a former brokerage building which now provides
tenants with a wide range of high-tech services, including
satellite accessibility, single- and multi-mode fiber optics,
videoconferencing, and more, and
Whereas: Others cities are seeking to emulate this
success; the City of Syracuse is converting a
40,000-square-foot technology will be available throughout
the central business district,
Now, therefore be it resolved:
That the City of Buffalo develop a "Downtown Buffalo
Information Technology Initiative" which would develop a
comprehensive plan designed to facilitate the proliferation of
"smart building" technology throughout the central business
district.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE OFFICE OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NO. 175
By: Mr. Pitts
"GRANDFATHERING" OF PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION
PRODUCERS
Whereas: Without independent public, access television
producers there, would be no programming on Buffalo's
public access television station; and
Whereas: Experienced public access television producers,
especially those with ten or more years experience in public
access television production and those who produce
multiple programs during the course of a programming
week, are, the foundation of any successful public
access television entity; and
Whereas: On occasion, this handful of experienced
public access television producers utilize more than one
time slot per week to accommodate the number of
shows they produce; and
Whereas: The provision of multiple time slots to
producers with more than ten years
experience in public access television production (or
those who produce multiple programs during the course
of a programming week) are (Critical to maintaining an
established core audience who have grown to expect an
experienced producer's genre and style of show to be
maintained on public access television airwaves; and
Whereas: Recently, Buffalo Neighborhood Network,
through the drafting of its Policy and Procedures Handbook,
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has stated that all producers (experienced and new)
would have to go through a new application procedure;
and
Whereas: Buffalo Neighborhood Network has also stated
that producers with multiple time slots could have their
time slot cut to one or two per week through establishment
of its new Policy and Procedures Handbook, and
Whereas: Instituting such polices could wreak havoc on
Buffalo's public access television airwaves and in the
community from cable television subscriber upheaval
through the perception that programming is being "taken
away from them"; and
Whereas: The City of Buffalo, the Office of
Telecommunications and Buffalo Neighborhood
Network are. all working together to foster a new spirit of
communication especially in light of the recent transition
period for the City's public access television station;
Now, therefore be it resolved:
That this Common Council call upon officials from the
Buffalo Neighborhood Network to not require cable access
television producers with more than ten years
experience and those with multiple time slots to a new
application process; and
Be it further resolved:
That Buffalo Neighborhood Network allow such producers
to keep all of their existing time slots or slots similar or
identical to the times their programs currently run and that
all such producers be treated equally and fairly by BNN
officials; and
Be it further resolved:
That the Executive Director of the Buffalo Neighborhood
Network establish a seat on the BNN board for a
"community producer " representative; and
Be it further resolved:
That the City Clerk forward certified copies of this resolution
to the executive director of the Buffalo Neighborhood
Network, Robbie Butler, the director of communications for
the Diocese of Buffalo, Msgr. David Lee, public access
producers Sammie Lee West and Muhammad Abdul-
Furqan of the Buffalo Neighborhood Network Board of
Directors.
ADOPTED
NO. 176
By: Mr. Pitts
PAYMENT OF TCI AUDIT
Whereas: At the request of the City of Buffalo the New
York State Public Service Department conducted an audit
of the financial records of NY to
determine whether to paid franchise fees to the City for the
calendar years 1997 and 1998 in accordance with its
franchise; and
Whereas: The audit determined that TO failed to pay the
City a total of $449,531, not including interest; and
Whereas: The Division of Audit also determined that the
City was owed $151,812.47 for the period from 1992
through 1995; and
Whereas: Section 3 (p) of the transfer agreement
between the City, Parnassos, and to
states: "Parnassos assumes all liabilities for any non-
payment or underpayment of Franchise Fees to the City
prior to the date of this Agreement. Parnassos
assumes all liabilities of TCI to the City or any third party as
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may be determined as the result of any completed, pending
or future audit conducted by the New
York State Public Service Commission with respect to the
Franchise, the System or the Franchise Agreement;" and
Whereas: An invoice was sent last November, but no
payment has been received by the
City; and
Whereas: Representatives of Parnassos (Adelphia)
have met with the PSC to clarify issues
regarding the audit, and the PSC has stood by its findings;
Now, therefore be it resolved:
That this Common Council request that Adelphia
Communications submit full payment to the City for the
franchise fee underpayment owed as identified in the
TCI audit, including interest.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 177
By: Mr. Pitts
PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR FAB PROGRAM
FUNDS UNDER HE CLEAN WATER/CLEAN AIR BOND
ACT
Whereas: Pursuant to the Clean Water/Clean Air
Bond Act of 1996 the New York State
Environmental Facilities Corporation, through the
Financial Assistance to Business Program (the "FAB
Program"), is authorized to provide state assistance to
villages, towns, and cities with a population of less than one
million, for small business environmental compliance
assistance projects which enhance the quality of the
air or waters of the State through compliance with
environmental laws and regulations, or to remedy or
prevent environmental deficiencies; and
Whereas: The FAB Program has initiated a Dry
Cleaner Initiative designed to help dry cleaners
pay for the cost of complying with new State regulations
requiring the purchase or upgrade of equipment to reduce
the use and emissions of toxic solvents by dry
cleaning operations; and
Whereas: The Environmental Facilities Corporation
has already received applications for this
financial assistance from one or more dry cleaners in the
City of Buffalo; and
Whereas: The FAB program fits well with the Green
Gold initiative which this Council is
supporting to develop, assist, and attract environmental
businesses and to make Buffalo an environmental
business hub; and
Whereas: The Common Council of the City of
Buffalo, after due consideration, has determined
that participation in the FAB Program is desirable and in the
public interest,
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
The filing of an application, or applications, with the
Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) for financial
assistance under the FAB Program in the form required
by the EFC is hereby authorized, including all
understandings and assurances contained in said
application; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
The Commissioner of Community Development is
directed and authorized, as the official
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representative of the City of Buffalo, to identify entities that
will participate in the FAB Program, to execute and deliver
said applications), to execute and deliver any other
documents necessary for participation in the FAB
Program, to provide such additional
information as may be required, and to take all actions on
behalf of the City of Buffalo as may be required in order
to effectuate the intent and purpose of this resolution ,
and
Be It Further Resolved That:
This Council requests the Commissioner of Community
Development to collaborate fully with Buffalo's Green
Gold Development Corporation in any initiatives the
Commissioner may take regarding EFC funding; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
The EFC is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City
of Buffalo to deliver payments made
pursuant to the FAB Program directly to the
Commissioner of Community Development,
or such further entities as may from time to time be
named by the Commissioner; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
The City Clerk be directed to send certified copies of this
resolution to the Environmental Facilities Corporation and
to the Commissioner of Community Development; and
Be It Finally Resolved That:
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
ADOPTED
NO. 178
By: Mr. Pitts, Mrs. Williams
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FREDERICK DOUGLAS
TOWERS
WHEREAS: Frederick Douglas Towers located on Clinton
Street is one of several State public housing developments
remaining in the City of Buffalo. It consists of 12 mid-rise
buildings constructed in the 1950's; and
WHEREAS: The current state of the Towers is one of
disrepair and high vacancy. Out of 697 Units, approximately
310 Units are occupied. Many of the Towers have been
abandoned for decades; and
WHEREAS: During the past two years the Buffalo
Municipal Housing Authority, Residents and Norstar
Developers have been working to develop a
consensus plan to revitalize Frederick Douglas Towers; and
WHEREAS: A conceptual plan has been agreed upon
and approved between the Tenants and Norstar Developers.
This plan has been submitted to the
Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority but no action has been
taken; and
WHEREAS: At a recent meeting of the Board of
Commissioners for the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority
residents of Frederick Douglas Towers
made personal appeals to the Authority to approve the plan
to revitalize Frederick Douglas Towers; and
WHEREAS: Norstar Developers, Attorney's representing
residents in the Comer vs Cisneros Lawsuit and the
President of the Common Council appealed to the Board of
Commissioners as well; and
WHEREAS: The unprecedented consensus of all
parties concerned, most importantly, the residents, around
the present plan is opportune. This fact alone should
encourage allowing this plan to proceed; and
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WHEREAS: There is no definite schedule or process
for the evaluation and approval of this plan by the Buffalo
Municipal Housing Authority.
This is totally unfair to the residents.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Common Council hold a Public Hearing to review
the present plan to redevelop Frederick Douglas Towers;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Common Council invite Norstar Developers,
residents of Frederick Douglas Towers and
Representatives from the New York State Division of
Housing and Community Renewal to make
Presentations and answer questions.
AD0PT FINAL TWO RESOLVES REMAINDER TO THE
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 179
By: Mr. Quintana, Barbara Miller-Williams
ADEQUATE TRAINING FOR NEW RECRUITS OF
COMMUNITY POLICING
Whereas: Community policing has been adopted and
corporated into police departments of all sizes throughout
the nation, including the City of Buffalo; and
Whereas: The main advantage of community policing is
that officers work in partnership with the
community to address crime and issues relating to quality of
life, using analytical skills to identify underlying causes of
these problems; and
Whereas: Central Police Service's Law Enforcement
Training Academy will offer this year's
recruits fourteen hours of training in Community Relations,
which entails two hours on community policing, two hours on
crime prevention, five hours of multi-cultural and
diversity training, four hours of late crimes training, and one
hour on airborne pathogens; and
Whereas: All of the above listed areas of training are
critical for professional delivery of
community policing, however, two hours of community
policing training is not sufficient time to provide officers with
an understanding of the grave importance of
community policing, nor is this sufficient training time to
provide the officers with the appropriate problem solving
skills they will need; and
Whereas: The Citizen Advisory Group, a volunteer
organization committed to improving dialog
between the Police Department and residents of the City,
strongly recommends that a minimum of eight hours of
community policing training, and an eight-hour workshop
devoted to problem solving, be provided for all recruits in
order to adequately prepare them for community policing;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
This Common Council requests that the Erie County
Department of Central Police Services report to this Council
on the feasibility of expanding the community policing
training from two to eight hours and adding an eight hour
workshop devoted to problem solving for recruits as part of
the Central Police Services' Law Enforcement Training
Academy program.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE
REORGANIZATION AND ERIE COUNTY CENTRAL
REFERRAL.
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NO. 180
Mr. Quintana
REQUEST ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE
GAMBLING IMPACT STATEMENTS
Whereas: Legalized gambling is an important issue that
is inspiring a passionate debate in our community; and
Whereas: The National Gambling Impact Study
Commission has voted to recommend that governments
require "gambling impact statements", similar to the
environmental impact statements required of developers,
before approving new gambling facilities; and
Whereas: If gambling is allowed in Buffalo it is important
that all potential impacts are fully understood beforehand
and that potential negative impacts be mitigated as
fully as possible for each project; and
Whereas: For a given project, these impacts might
include: the projected economic effect of the project on the
local economy and the city's neighborhoods, exacerbation
of compulsive gambling problems; monetary losses and
financial problems for patrons; increases in crime as
people steal to pay gambling debts; increased
costs to local governments for services provided as a result
of gambling establishments; and the types of site planning
questions that arise with any major project; and
Whereas: The New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA) has been an
excellent tool for identifying the environmental impacts of
projects as they are considered by local governments; and
Whereas: Under SEQRA, projects are examined for their
potential to have a large impact on the environment, and
if so, an environmental impact statement is required
that examines alternatives and mitigation measures to
reduce the impacts; and
Whereas: A "Gambling Impact Statement" ordinance,
modeled on SEQRA, could provide adequate opportunity for
public input and a serious consideration of the
potential impacts of gambling projects on a site specific
basis;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
This Common Council requests the Corporation Counsel
to draft and file an ordinance amendment, modeled on
SEQRA, that would require Council approval of a site
specific gambling impact statement before city approval is
given for any gambling facilities in the City of Buffalo.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE CORPORATION
COUNSEL
NO. 181
By: Mr. Quintana
SALUTE THE DIRECTORS OF THE INTERNATIONAL
MARKETPLACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, INC.
Whereas: The Grant Ferry International Marketplace
project is a crucial effort to bolster and improve
one of Buffalo's premier neighborhood shopping areas; and
Whereas: While the International Marketplace truly has
"something for everyone", neighborhood
commercial districts require constant attention to be
successful, and
Whereas: In 1998, eight individuals with a vision for the
Grant-Ferry area stepped forward and founded the
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International Marketplace Advisory Committee, Inc.; and
Whereas: The eight Directors - Vincent Lorigo, Chris
DelPrince, Tony Trusso, Joe Tomasulo, Sam
Ciccia, Ronald Carnevale, Rich Bordieri, and Lenny Sciolino,
Sr., have been hard at work enhancing the quality of life for
residents and businesses within the International
Marketplace neighborhood, and
Whereas: Their efforts have included:
The development of an International Marketplace business
plan;
The placing of decorative banners along Grant and Ferry
Streets, The placing of "spin bins" to keep trash off the
street;
The opening of a community policing (COPS) station on
Grant Street;
Numerous meetings with officials from various agencies to
put forth the needs and concerns of the area's businesses
and residents;
The installation of video cameras to help fight crime in the
area;
Urging the City to purchase its first Green Machine to clean
the streets and sidewalks of the district more efficiently and
effectively; The recent hiring of Executive Director Kenneth
Sull;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
This Common Council commends the eight Directors of the
International Marketplace Advisory Committee, Inc., for their
remarkable accomplishments and thanks them for the
time and energy they have given to improving one of
Buffalo's most important commercial
neighborhoods.
ADOPTED
NO. 182
By: Mr. Quintana and Mrs. Miller-Williams
ERIE COUNTY TAKEOVER OF CENTRAL
BOOKING/LOCKUP/PRISONER TRANSPORTATION
FUNCTIONS
Whereas: City and County officials must begin to
recognize the necessity to consolidate
duplicate operations within Eric County; and
Whereas: The possibility of combining the Buffalo Police
Department's Central Booking services with the Erie County
Sheriff's Department would yield immediate cost
reductions and would be a reasonable first step toward the
consolidation of police services; and
Whereas: Two years ago, a conference on regionalism at
the Chautauqua Institution focused local attention to this
issue; and
Whereas: This concept has been realized elsewhere in the
state, as well as in the City of Toronto,
Canada;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That a certified copy of this resolution be sent to Erie
County Executive Dennis T. Gorski for comments and/or
recommendations on the feasibility of an Erie County
takeover of police booking/lockup/prisoner transportation
functions; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That a certified copy of this resolution be sent to Police
Commissioner Rocco Diina for comments and/or
recommendations of the feasibility of an Erie County
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takeover of police booking/lockup/prisoner transportation
functions.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE
REORGANIZATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
POLICE
NO. 183
Ms. Miller-Willams
CDBG FLOAT LOAN
DELAWARE NORTH KEY CENTER PROJECT
WHEREAS Delaware North Companies Incorporated -
438 Main Street, Buffalo has requested an $8,600,000
Block Grant Float Loan to provide interim financing for the
relocation of their corporate headquarters to 90,000 +/- s.f
of space in the South Tower at Key Center, I
Fountain Plaza, Buffalo.
WHEREAS, due to the gap in funds available during
the construction phase to service conventional leasehold
improvement financing, which is at a substantially higher
interest rate than that charged for the use of CDBG Float
dollars. Given the considerable private investment
already committed to this project and the public benefit
of this project. Delaware North Companies Incorporated
has requested an $8,600,000 Block Grant Float Loan to
fill the Gap in the interim financing.
WHEREAS, the Department of Community
Development supports both the proposal and
the request for the Block Grant Float Loan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BUFFALO:
That this Honorable Body does approve the Block
Grant Float Loan and does hereby authorize the
Commissioner to Community Development to enter into
an agreement with the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency for
Block Grant Float assistance in the amount of
$8,600,000 for the relocation of the corporate headquarters
for Delaware North Companies Incorporated to the
South Tower at one Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, pursuant to the
following:
1 . The Block Grant Float Loan will be in the amount of
$8,600,000 at an interest rate of 4%, said loan will be
secured by an Irrevocable Unconditional Standby Letter of
Credit, and;
2. Receipt by The BERC of a permanent take-out
commitment letter from a lending
institution acceptable to BERC, and;
3 . The loan shall be prepared and administered by the
Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation through a
contract with the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, and;
4. Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation will hire
a construction manager to monitor the Project during the
construction phase.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 184
By: Ms. Miller-Williams
REDUCING PARKING FOR A.C. WARE MANOR
Whereas: The Friendship Manor Housing Development
Fund Company, Inc., has received a Fund Reservation from
the United States Department of Housing and Urban
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Development (HUD) to construct and operate a 20 unit
apartment development for elderly persons; and
Whereas: The HUD Section 202 program pen-nits
occupancy only by persons who are age 62 or older; and
Whereas: Article XIX, "Off-Street and Loading", Section
511-96, Subsection (D) (2) of the Zoning Ordinance provides
that the Common Council may reduce the parking
requirements of Subsection (A) to
not less than forty percent (40%); and
Whereas: At least 8 parking spaces are proposed by the
owner; and
Whereas: These 8 spaces meet the 40% requirement; and
Whereas: HUD requires that permission such as that
provided by this resolution be in place at this time.
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved:
That this Common Council hereby adopts the policy of
reducing the parking requirement for this apartment building
to 8 spaces;
and
Be It Further Resolved:
That this resolution shall be to the benefit only to the
apartment project to be known as A.C. Ware Manor, HUD
Project Number 014-EEI 81 which will be owned by A.C.
Ware Housing Development Fund Company, Inc., a New
York State Not-for-Profit corporation created and supervised
by the Friendship Manor Housing Development Fund
Company, Inc.
Be It Finally Resolved:
That a certified copy of the approved resolution be sent to
Mrs. Dorothy Harris, Secretary, of the Friendship Manor
Housing Development Fund Company, Inc., at 402 Clinton
Street, Buffalo, New York 14204-1706
PASSED
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 185
Mr. Zuchlewski and Mr. Franczyk
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 511 - ZONING
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo does
hereby ordain as follows:
That Article XXVIII of Chapter 511 of the Code of the City
of Buffalo be repealed in its entirety and replaced with a new
Article XXVIII to read as follows:
Article XXVIII, Citywide Design and Site Plan
511-137. Legislative Intent.
It is desirable to establish reasonable controls over
developments which, by reason of their magnitude, may
have adverse effects on adjoining uses and services
provided by the city. Moreover, the aesthetics of such
developments should also be subject to public
review in order to preserve and enhance the quality of the
built environment for generations to come. Lastly, the
imposition of design and site plan review places
discretion with the City with regard to the environmental
review process as stipulated under the State Environmental
Quality Review Act ("SEQW').
511-138. Design and site plan review required.
The Planning Board is hereby authorized to review and
approve, approve with modifications or disapprove design
and site plans throughout the entire city for following:
A. All new construction, including residential, (private,
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public or religious) in excess of one hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000) in value or fifty thousand (50,000) square
feet in area;
B. All rehabilitation (private, public or religious) in excess
of eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) or fifty thousand
(50,000) square feet in area and any demolition action
(private or public) not mandated for public safety reasons;
C. All (private or public) industrial or commercial
development occurring within three hundred feet (300') of a
residential use (excluding property boundaries) shall be
subject to this section;
D. All expansions to off-street parking lots in excess of
three thousand (3,000) square feet and having more than six
vehicle spaces, loading and stacking areas and
structures.
Elements to be included in the design and site
development review may include, but not limited to: parking,
means of access and egress, pedestrian sensitivity,
screening, signage, landscaping, architectural features,
location and dimensions of buildings, impact of the
development on adjacent properties, environmental matters
and such other elements which may be related to the health,
safety and general welfare of the community.
511-139. Exempt sites.
Sites located within preservation districts and designated
landmarks and landmark sites will be exempt from design
and site plan review. Sites located in Urban Renewal
areas having specific site planning and design standards
language are also exempt from this ordinance.
511-140. Initiation.
If design and site plan review is required, an application
for design and site plan review may be filed by the owner of
or other persons having a contractual interest in the subject
property. Once it has been determined that a project falls
within the guidelines of this article, no building permit shall
be issued until the review is completed.
511-141. Design Review Procedures.
Upon a finding by the Permit Office that a proposed
development is subject to design and site plan review a
preliminary conference may be held between the
Division of Planning and the applicant prior to the
submission of a formal site plan. The intent of
such a conference is to enable the applicant to inform the
Division of Planning of a proposal prior to the preparation
of a detailed site plan and for the division to review the
basic site design concept, to advise the applicant of
potential non-conformance with the Code of the City of
Buffalo and to generally determine the information to be
required on the site plan. In order to accomplish these
objectives, the applicant shall provide the
following:
A. A plan showing the locations and dimensions of
principal and accessory structures, parking areas,
access signs (with descriptions), existing and proposed
vegetation and landscaping and other planned features;
anticipated changes in topography and other natural
features; and, when applicable, any changes to existing
structures; and
B. An area map showing the parcel under consideration for
site plan review and all properties, streets, rights-of-way,
easements and other pertinent features within two
hundred (200) feet of the boundaries of the parcel.
511-142. Application Requirements.
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Upon a finding by the Permit Office that a proposed
development is subject to design and site plan review an
application for design and site plan approval shall be made
in writing to the Director of the Division of Planning and
shall be accompanied by information contained on the
following checklist. Where the preliminary conference
was held, the accompanying information shall be drawn
from the following checklist as determined necessary at
the preliminary conference. Additional materials may
be submitted in support of the design and site plan.
A. The design and site plan shall show the following:
1. Scale and North arrow: one (1) inch equals twenty
(20) feet or suitable for presentation determined by
the Division of Planning.
2. All property and street pavement lines.
3. Existing and proposed contours.
4. Gross area of tract in square feet.
5. If parking is involved, show calculations for
determining the required number of spaces according to
this Chapter. Give number of proposed spaces.
6. Proposed ingress and egress to the site, including
on site parking areas. Delineate traffic flow with directional
arrows.
7. Designation of required screening between parking
and adjacent areas.
8. Location of all existing trees with a diameter of three
(3) inches or more.
9. Location of existing landscaping that will be
retained and proposed landscaping differentiated and
shown on the plan. The tree size, number and spacing
of all plantings must be illustrated.
10. Location of all existing (to remain) and proposed
buildings on the site and all buildings within fifty (50) feet
of the site's boundaries (elevations).
11. Location of all existing (to remain) and proposed
lighting standards and signs.
12. Location of all existing and proposed surface
and sub-surface drainage facilities.
B. Elevations. Complete street elevations of all
proposed construction and landscape elements containing
the following information:
1. Scale of one (1) foot equals one-fourth inch feet
or suitable for presentation determined by the Division of
Planning.
2. The location of all signs.
3. Designation of kind, color and texture of all materials
to be used.
C. Section profiles. Two (2) section profiles through the
site are required, containing the following information:
1. Scale of one (1) foot equals one-quarter inch feet
or suitable for presentation determined by the
Planning Division.
2. Buildings.
3. Lighting fixtures and standards.
4. Landscape Elements
5. Signs
E. Material samples shall be required for all man made
surfaces.
F. Evidence of site control..
G. Estimated project construction schedule.
H. Identification of any permits from other governmental
bodies required for the project's execution.
I. A completed environmental assessment (EAF) form as
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per the provisions of SEQR.
J. Such other information or documentation as the Division
of Planning staff may deem to be necessary or appropriate
for a full and proper consideration and disposition of
the application.
511-143. Required fee.
An application for design and site plan review shall be
accompanied by a fee, payable to the City of Buffalo
Planning Board, for each application as set forth in Chapter
175, Fees. The foregoing fees shall not be reduced by any
fees which may be collected by various governmental
authorities other than the City of Buffalo in connection with
the approvals required under the provisions of this chapter.
No public hearing will be scheduled without payment of
design and site plan fee.
511-144. Planning Board decision.
Within sixty-two (62) days of the receipt of the application
for site plan review, the Planning Board shall render a
decision. A public hearing is required prior to a Planning
Board decision. Public notice of such a hearing shall be
made by publication in a newspaper having a
general daily circulation within the City of Buffalo at least five
days prior to the hearing date.
Written notice by first class mail will be sent at least five
days prior to the hearing date to all property owners within
four hundred (400) feet of the site of the boundaries and the
members of the Common Council. The Planning Board may
approve, approve with modifications or
disapprove the development according to the standards
outlined in this chapter. The time period in which the
Planning Board must render its decision may be extended
by mutual consent of the applicant and the Planning Board.
511-145. General standards and considerations.
The Planning Board's review of the site plan shall include,
as appropriate, but is not limited to, the following general
considerations:
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of this article, the New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code shall
be applicable and controlling at all times.
B. The potential negative environmental impact of the
project and the ability to avoid or mitigate such impact.
C. Location, arrangement, size, design and general site
compatibility of buildings, lighting and signs.
D. Adequacy and arrangement of vehicular traffic access
and circulation, including intersections, road widths,
pavement surfaces, dividers and traffic controls.
E. Location, arrangement, appearance and sufficiency of
off-street parking and loading. Each parking area shall
provide for a system of snow removal and sufficient space
for on-site snow storage. Snow may not be deposited in any
front yard or in the public right-of-way.
F. Adequacy and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access
and circulation, walkway structures, control of intersections
with vehicular traffic and overall pedestrian convenience and
safety. All walkways should be designed for individuals with
mobility limitations. To provide accessibility, walkways
should be constructed with a minimum three-foot width and
should have a running slope no greater than 1 to 20.
G. Transit stop waiting areas and shelters should be
incorporated into the site plan. Bus stop turnouts and direct
bus access to the site should be incorporated into the site
plan whenever possible.
H. Adequacy of sewage disposal, stormwater and
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drainage facilities must meet with Buffalo Sewer Authority
standards.
I. Adequacy of water supply facilities must meet with City
of Buffalo Department of Public Works standards.
J. Adequacy, type and arrangements of trees, shrubs and
other landscaping constituting a visual and/or noise buffer
between the applicant's and adjoining lands, including the
maximum retention of existing vegetation.
K. Adequacy of fire lanes and other emergency zones
and the provision of fire hydrants must meet City of Buffalo
Fire Department standards.
L. Special attention to the adequacy and impact of the
structures, roadways and landscaping in areas with
susceptibility to ponding, flooding and/or erosion.
M. Overall impact on the neighborhood, including
compatibility of design considerations.
N. The project shall provide an adequate arrangement,
design and general compatibility of structures, buildings and
signs.
0. The project shall provide for the adequate protection of
significant natural features and areas important to the
community, including but not limited to trees, views,
watercourses or bodies of water, landforms, parks,
landmarks and historic districts on or near the site.
511-146. Specific standards and considerations.
Design standards for new construction and rehabilitation.
1. Building to site relationships.
a. The site should provide a visually harmonious
transition to the pedestrian and vehicular users of the
right-of-way.
b. The site should relate well with its principal
building or buildings through adequate landscaping and
circulation patterns.
c. Without restricting the height regulations of this
chapter new buildings and site accouterments should be
compatible with adjoining buildings.
d. Off-street parking areas shall be screened from the
public right-of-way.
1. Screening. All off-street parking facilities which
are visible from any public street shall be screened from
view with either a solid wood fence or masonry wall
not less than three feet (3') high, maintained in good
condition and shall not be located in any required setback
or front yard. A landscaped berm three feet (3') high
may be substituted for a solid wood fence or decorative
fencing in combination with landscaping may be used for
screening. All proposed screening must be approved
pursuant to Section 511-97. Off-street parking facilities
shall be similarly screened, usually with greater
height minimums, on each side, adjoining or facing the side
or rear lot line of premises used for residential purposes
or situated in any R district. Every off-street parking area
and access driveways thereto shall be paved and shall be
so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water
accumulation. Any fixture used to illuminate any off-
street parking area shall be so arranged as to direct the light
away from adjoining premises used for residential
purposes or situated in any R district. The intensity of
lighting shall not be such as to interfere unreasonably with
any premises
e. When a site abuts more than one street the
development shall be designed to relate to all contiguous
streets.
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2. Relationship of building and site to adjoining areas.
a. Adjacent buildings and grounds shall be
harmonized with new construction or
rehabilitation projects though the use of compatible
building materials, landscaping, screens and other visual
elements.
b. When a site abuts a more restrictive zone the
proposed development shall provide a transitional area
consisting of landscaping or other appropriate screening.
c. When an industrial use abuts a residential zone
the proposed development shall provide a fifty foot
minimum transitional area consisting of landscaping or
other appropriate screening between the proposed
industrial development and adjacent residential zones.
3. Landscape and site treatment standards.
Where new construction or rehabilitation is built to the
street property line five percent (5%) of the lot area of the
development shall be landscaped in accordance with
this section. Where new construction sets back from the
street property line a minimum of twenty percent (20%)
of the lot area shall be used to provide landscaping.
The following standards shall apply.
a. The development of pedestrian scale in
landscaping treatments shall be encouraged. Where a
parking lot is located in front of a building a paved,
lighted and landscaped walkway must be provided from
the street to the entrance of the new or
rehabilitated building.
b. Landscaping treatments should be designed so
as to enhance architectural features of buildings on the
site as well as for adjoining structures.
c. Plant material selected for the landscaping plan
should be hearty and as maintenance free as possible.
d. The screening of refuse containers, utility yards or
other unsightly areas shall be accomplished through walls,
fencing, plantings or combinations of these. Such
screening shall provide year round protection.
e. hi areas where plantings will not prosper other
treatments such as walls, paved areas or seating may
be provided.
f. Lighting should enhance building styles and
landscaping elements and not negatively impact
adjacent properties..
g. For all new construction or rehabilitation projects
all utilities must be underground within the site.
Where specific conditions prohibit strict adherence to this
existing section the Planning Board may, at its discretion,
alter the landscaping requirements and may require
a contribution to the Buffalo Urban Forest Fund.
4. Building design.
A. The evaluation of the site's appearance shall be
based upon the quality of its design and the way it
relates to its surroundings. Such considerations of
neighborhood character may be incorporated by amendment
into this section as they become available
1. The following design and site standards of
Chapter 511 of this Code are hereby incorporated into this
section:
a. The Downtown Area Zone (Article XVII)
b. The Transit Station Area District (Article XVIIA)
c. Urban Renewal (Article XXVI)
B. Buildings shall be in scale with the surrounding
structures.
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C. Building materials shall harmonize with and
complement adjoining structures and be of durable quality.
Plain concrete block, plain concrete, corrugated metal,
plywood and sheet press board shall not be used as exterior
finish materials.
D. Windows, doors, eaves, parapets and other
building components shall be properly proportioned and
relate well to each other as well as with established
patterns or architectural rhythms on existing structures.
Large structures, those whose exterior walls
are one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet in
area or greater, must incorporate building components or
design features in such a way as to break up large wall
surfaces on their street facing elevation
E. Colors will be harmonious with only compatible
accents permitted.
F. Mechanical equipment, refuse and waste removal
areas, or other utility hardware on the building or the
grounds shall be screened from public view with
materials which are harmonious with the building, or they
shall be so located as not to be visible from any public
ways.
G. Lighting shall be integrated into the architectural
design of the building. All lighting fixtures and
appurtenances shall be compatible with the building's
design.
H. The ground level of buildings must be separated
visually from the upper stories through the introduction of
a cornice frieze or other architectural element separating
the first story from the second, the establishment of an
arcade or other pedestrian feature, changes in building
materials or material textures or other architectural
treatments.
I. All glass used in the street facing windows or doors
shall be clear or lightly tinted with harmonious shades.
Reflective glazing materials shall be prohibited.
J. All flat roofs must be surrounded by a parapet and all
pitched roofs shall be harmonious with the established
roof configurations in the district.
5. Signs.
A. Accessory signs will be of a scale compatible with the
buildings and grounds.
B. The colors and textures of accessory signs will be
harmonious with the buildings design.
C. Logos and other graphic elements will be held to a
minimum.
D. Accessory signs shall also be compatible with
similar signs on adjoining premises.
511-147. Approval.
Upon compliance with the provisions of SEQR the
approval of a final design and site plan and payment by the
applicant of all fees due the city, the Planning Board shall
endorse its approval on a copy of the design and site plan
and shall immediately mail it and a written
statement of approval to the City Pen-nit Office, the City
Clerk and to the applicant.
511-148. Approval with modifications.
The Planning Board may approve the final design and site
plan subject to any conditions if such conditional approval is
permitted under SEQR or any of its regulations. A copy of
the written statement containing the modifications required
by the conditional approval will be mailed to the applicant.
After adequate demonstration to the Planning Board that all
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conditions have been met and payment by the applicant of
all fees to the city, the Planning Board shall
endorse its approval of the design and site plan and shall
immediately mail it and a written statement to the City
Permit Office, the City Clerk and to the applicant.
511-149. Disapproval.
Upon compliance with the provisions of SEQR and the
disapproval of the design and site plan, the decision of the
Planning Board shall immediately be mailed to the City
Permit Office, City Clerk and to the applicant.
511-150. Effect of approval.
If the Director of Planning and Planning Board approve the
application or approve it subject to modifications or
conditions, which are acceptable to the applicant, such
approval shall not authorize the establishment or extension
of any development, construction, reconstruction, alteration,
demolition or moving any building or structure but shall
merely authorize the preparation, filing and processing of
applications for permits or approvals which may be required
by all applicable laws of the city and the state.
511-151. Limitations on approval.
No design and site plan approval shall be valid for more
than one year from the date of issue, unless a building
permit is issued and construction has actually begun within
that period and is commenced within that period.
511-152. Amendment.
An approved design and site plan may be amended at any
time in the same manner and subject to the same standards
and limitations as provided in this article for original design
and site plan approval.
511-153. Appeals.
Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Planning
Board or any officer, department, board or bureau of the city
pursuant to this article may apply to the Supreme Court for a
review by a proceeding under Article 78 of the Civil Practice
Law and Rules. Such proceedings shall be
instituted within 30 days after the filing of a decision in the
office of the City Clerk.
511-154. Penalty for noncompliance.
No certificate of occupancy or use permit shall be issued
unless all aspects of the design and site plan approval are
met.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter,
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael Risman
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 186
By: Mr. Zuchlewski and Mr. Franczyk
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 511 - ZONING
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo does
hereby ordain as follows:
That Chapter 511 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
amended to read as follows:
511-79.9. [Site development plan review.]
[The Planning Board is hereby authorized to review
and approve, approve with modifications or disapprove
site plans for all new construction in excess of one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.) in value, any
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rehabilitation in excess of eighty thousand dollars
($80,000.), demolition action not mandated for public
safety reasons or existing building facade alteration in any
Transit Station Area District and all other properties
located on each side of Main Street between the point
formed by the intersection of the center line of Summer
Street and Best Street on the south and the city line on
the north. Elements to be included in site development
review may include parking, means of access and egress,
screening, signs, landscaping, architectural features,
location and dimensions of buildings, impact of the
proposed development on adjacent property and
such other elements as may be related to the health, safety
and general welfare of the community. The Planning Board
will consider the recommendations of a Main Street
Site Development Plan Review Panel as outlined in 5-39
of Article VII of Chapter 6 of the Code of the City of
Buffalo.
A. Optional sketch plan. A sketch plan conference
may be held between the Main Street Site Development
Plan Review Panel and the applicant prior to the
preparation and submission of a formal site plan. The
intent of such a conference is to enable the
applicant to inform the Panel of a proposal prior to the
preparation of a detailed site plan and for the Panel to
review the basic site design concept, to advise the applicant
as to potential problems and concerns and to generally
determine the information to be required on the site plan. In
order to accomplish these objectives, the applicant shall
provide the following:
(1) A statement and sketch plan showing the
locations and dimensions of principal and accessory
structures, parking areas, access signs (with descriptions),
existing and proposed vegetation, and other planned
features; anticipated changes in the existing
topography and natural features; and, when applicable, any
changes to existing structures;
and
(2) An area map showing the parcel under consideration
for site plan review and all properties, streets, rights-of-
way, easements and other pertinent features within two
hundred (200) feet of the boundaries of the parcel.
B. Application requirements. An application for site plan
approval shall be made in writing to the Director of the
Division of Planning and shall be accompanied by
information contained on the following checklist. Where
the sketch plan conference was held, the accompanying
information shall be drawn from the following checklist as
determined necessary by the Panel at said sketch plan
conference.
(1) Site Plan Checklist for Building Construction,
Exterior Remodeling and Additions including parking lots
and landscaping):
(a) The site plan shall show the following;
[1] Scale and North arrow: one (1) inch equals twenty (20)
feet.
[2] All property and street pavement lines.
[3] Existing and proposed contours.
[4] Gross area of tract in square feet.
[5] If parking is involved, show calculations for
determining the required number of spaces according to
this Zoning Ordinance. Give number of spaces proposed.
[6] Proposed ingress and egress to the site, including
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on-site parking areas. Delineate traffic flow with directional
arrows.
[7] Designation of required screening between parking
and adjacent areas.
[8] Location of all existing trees having a diameter of
six (6) inches or more.
[9] Location of existing landscaping that will be
retained and proposed landscaping differentiated and
shown on the plan. The tree size, number and spacing
of all planting must be illustrated.
[10] Location of all existing (to remain) and proposed
buildings on the site and all buildings within fifty (50) feet
of the site's boundaries.
[11] Location of all existing (to remain) and proposed
0lighting standards and signs.
(b) Elevations. Complete street elevations of all
proposed construction and landscaping elements
containing the following information:
[1] Scale of one (1) foot equals one fourth (1/4) inch.
[2] All signs to be mounted on the elevations.
[3] Designation of kind, color and texture of all materials
to be used.
(c) Section profiles. Two (2) section profiles through the
site are required, containing the following information:
[1] Scale of one (1) foot equals one fourth (1/4) inch.
[2] Buildings.
[3] Lighting fixtures and standards.
[4] Landscape elements.
[5] Signs.
(d) Material samples. Material samples are required for
all major materials.
(e) Evidence of site control.
(f) An estimated project construction schedule.
(g) Identification of any permits from other
governmental bodies required for the project's execution.
(h) Other elements integral to the particular case by the
Main Street Site Development Plan Review Panel.
C. Required fee. An application for site plan review
shall be accompanied by a fee for each application as set
forth in Ch. 175, Fees. The foregoing fee shall not be
reduced by any fees which may be collected by various
governmental authorities other than the City of Buffalo in
connection with the approvals required under the
provisions of this chapter.
D. General standards and considerations. The Planning
Board review of the site plan shall include, as
appropriate, but is not limited to the following general
considerations:
(1) Location, arrangement, size, design and general
site compatibility of building, lighting and signs.
(2) Adequacy and arrangement of vehicular traffic
access and circulation, including intersections, road
widths, pavement surfaces, dividers and traffic controls.
(3) Location, arrangement, appearance and sufficiency
of off-street parking and loading.
(4) Adequacy and arrangement of pedestrian traffic
access and circulation, walkways structures, control of
intersections with vehicular traffic and overall pedestrian
convenience.
(5) Adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs
and other landscaping constituting a visual and or noise
buffer between applicant's and adjoining lands,
including the maximum retention of existing vegetation.
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(6) Overall impact on neighborhood, including
compatibility of design considerations.
(7) In its deliberation, the Planning Board shall consider
the recommendations of the Main Street Site Development
Plan Review Panel as described in Chapter 6, Article
VII,
6-39 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances.
E. Planning Board decision. Within forty-five (45) days
of receipt of the application for site plan approval, the
Planning Board shall receive the recommendation of the
Main Street Site Development Plan Review Panel and
render a decision. A public hearing is
required prior to a Planning Board decision and public notice
of such a hearing by publication in a newspaper having a
general daily circulation within the City of Buffalo at
least five (5) days prior to the hearing date. Written notice
by first class mail will be sent at least five (5) days prior to
the hearing date to all property owners within one
hundred (100) feet of the site boundaries and to the
Councilmember within whose district the site
is located. The Planning Board may send out such
additional notice as it deems necessary.
In its decision the Planning Board may approve,
approve with modifications or disapprove the site plan.
The time period in which the Planning Board must
render its decision can be extended by mutual consent
of the applicant and the Planning Board.
(1) Approval. Upon approval of the site plan and
payment by the applicant of all fees due the city, the
Planning Board shall endorse its approval on a copy of the
site plan and shall immediately file it and a written
statement of approval with the City Clerk. A copy
of the written statement of approval shall be mailed to the
applicant by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(2) Approval with modifications. The Planning
Board may conditionally approve the final site plan. A
copy of the written statement containing the modifications
required by the conditional approval will be mailed to the
applicant by certified mail, return receipt
requested. After adequate demonstration to the Planning
Board that all conditions have been met and payment by
the applicant of all fees due the city, the Planning Board
shall endorse its approval on a copy of the site plan and
shall immediately file it and a written statement of approval
with the City Clerk. A copy of the written statement of
approval shall be mailed to the applicant by certified mail,
return receipt requested.
(3) Disapproval. Upon disapproval of the site plan, the
decision of the Planning Board shall immediately be filed
with the City Clerk and a copy thereof mailed to the
applicant by certified mail, return receipt requested, along
with the Planning Board's reasons for
disapproval.
F. Appeal procedure for disapproval and
modifications. Any applicant aggrieved by the decision of
the Planning Board or any officer, department, board or
bureau of the city may appeal to Common Council. All
such appeals shall be filed with the City Clerk, who
shall cause the appeals to be presented to the Common
Council at its next stated meeting.
The Common Council shall refer such appeals to the
Committee on Legislation. The Committee shall set the
matter down for a public hearing. After hearing the
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parties, the Committee shall recommend to the Common
Council the action to be taken. The Common Council may
affirm, reverse, modify or amend the City Planning
Board's action within forty-five (45) days of the date of the
filing of the appeal. The Common Council
shall set forth its reasons for such action.
G. Integration of procedures. Whenever the
circumstances of proposed development
require compliance with this site plan review section and
with any other local law, ordinance or requirement of the
city, the Planning Board shall attempt to integrate, as
appropriate, site plan review as required by this local
ordinance with the procedural and submission
requirements for such other compliance.]
511-132. [Design Review Board.]
[A Design Review Board shall be established for each
urban renewal project area in accordance with the urban
renewal plan for each project area. In the absence of a
Design Review Board, the City Planning Board will serve
the functions of such a Board. The Design Review Board
shall have the power of approval on all design
elements of commercial, residential and mixed-use
structures and redevelopment proposals in the
urban renewal project area. The Board shall have the
power to authorize modifications from the plan's design
standards when such modification is found to be
consistent with the overall objectives of this chapter and the
applicable urban renewal plan.]
511-133. [Design review procedures.]
[A. Permits. The Department of Inspections and
Licenses shall refer all applications for building
improvements, modification, rehabilitation, repairs or new
construction to the Design Review Board established for
designated areas before a permit is issued.
B. Design review and approval. Design review
shall be conducted pursuant to the
provisions of this Article and the standards of the applicable
urban renewal plan. A permit issued must be based on
conditions or modifications made by the Design Review
Board. If the Board denies a permit, no permit shall be
issued.
C. Failure of the Board to take action. The Design
Review Board shall take action upon the permit
application within sixty (60) days from the filing date of the
application.
If the Board fails to take action within the sixty-day period,
the Department of Inspections and Licenses shall review
the application pursuant to all applicable codes and
ordinances, excluding those powers delegated to the Design
Review Board, and shall issue or deny a
permit accordingly.
D. Appeals. Any person affected by the enforcement of
any provision of this Article may request and shall be
granted a hearing before the City Planning Board. If the City
Planning Board acted upon the permit application initially in
designated design review areas, the Legislative Committee
of the Common Council shall hear an appeal from the
City Planning Board's action.]
511-134. [Design review standards.]
[The Design Review Board shall review permit applications
pursuant to the provisions of this Article and the standards
of the applicable urban renewal plan, which
have been incorporated herein by reference, as follows:
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A. Rehabilitation standards. The rehabilitation standards of
the applicable urban renewal plan shall apply and will be
included in the review procedures of the Design
Review Board.
B. Signs. The sign controls in this Article and of the
applicable urban renewal plan shall apply and will be
included in the review procedures of the Design Review
Board.
C. Colors and building materials. The colors and building
materials selected to be used shall conform to the applicable
urban renewal plan and will be included in the
review procedures of the Design Review Board.
D. Maintenance standards. The maintenance standards
of the applicable urban renewal plan shall apply and will be
included in the review procedures of the Design
Review Board.
E. Other standards. Any other rehabilitation or design
standards set forth in the applicable urban renewal plan
shall also apply and will be included in the review
procedures of the Design Review Board.]
511-135. [Sign requirements.]
[For the purposes of this Article, the following sign
regulations shall apply to any printed, lettered, pictured or
figured material on a building or structure, including
customary signs, pole signs, billboards or other displays of a
similar character:
A. Signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of
the ground floor facade in size.
B. Signs shall pertain only to the business conducted on
the premises.
C. Any illuminated sign shall employ only lighting emitting a
light of constant intensity and shall not contain any flashing,
rotating or moving light.
D. Signs shall be attached flat against the building and
shall not project over the roofline.]
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter,
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael Risman
Corporation Counsel
Note: Matter in brackets[ ] to be deleted.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 187
By: Mr. Zuchlewski
PERMISSION TO NEGOTIATE PURCHASE OF 736 & 752
MAIN STREET
Whereas: 736 Main Street (the Schmidt Building) and 752
Main Street (the Vernor Building) are buildings with
attractive and distinctive architectural features that
celebrate the city's rich aesthetic and commercial history;
and
Whereas: These structures have been allowed to
deteriorate, and a City Court order to demolish them has
been issued but not yet carried out; and
Whereas: There has been a strong push to preserve at
least the facade of these buildings, and, in order to pursue
the preservation option, it appears that City ownership of
these structures is necessary;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
This Common Council grants permission to the
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Commissioner of Community Development to negotiate the
purchase of 736 and 752 Main Street with the
understanding that the final purchase would need to be
approved by this Council; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
This Common Council requests the Commissioner of
Community Development to develop a reuse plan for these
properties to be filed simultaneously with the proposed
purchase agreement.
Passed
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 188
By: Councilmember Dale Zuchlewski
WAIVE FEE FOR STREET OBSTRUCTION PERMIT
Whereas: Forever Elmwood has recently filed a special
events application with the City of Buffalo to sponsor a
Farmer's Market along Bidwell Parkway; and
Whereas: The market is a new concept this year and
should help to draw business to the
Elmwood Avenue area; and
Whereas: Plans call for the opening of this market on
Saturday, July 3" and ran every Saturday thereafter until
Saturday, October 30'; and
Whereas: The market will be open at 8:00 am and close at
1:00 pm; and
Whereas: The portion of Bidwell Parkway where this
market will run will be between Elmwood Avenue and
West Delevan on both the north and south sides of
the street; and
Whereas: The farmers trucks will be parking curbside,
facing the park and therefore, it will not be necessary to
close any streets; and
Whereas: It will however, be necessary to obtain a street
obstruction permit for parking along the south side of the
street beginning 10 ft. from Elmwood Avenue for
approximately 100 feet; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the Common Council waive the fee for this street
obstruction permit which would be issued for every
Saturday beginning July 3rd from 8:00am-1:00pm
through Saturday, October 30th.
Passes
Ayes- 10, Noes-0
NO. 189
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 Electra Lavender Courton By
Councilmember Byron Brown
Felicitation for St. John Christian Academy By
Councilmembers Byron Brown and Barbara Miller-Williams
Felicitation for THE US Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 3,
9th Eastern Region By Councilmember James Pitts
Felicitation for Masjid Nu'Man By Councilmember James
Pitts
Felicitation for Ronnie Alfonso Loper By Councilmember
Byron Brown Felicitation for MOCHA By Councilmember
Robert Quintana
Felicitation for Joseph Jacobi Sr .. By Councilmember
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Kevin Helfer
Felicitation for Parness Williams-Martin In Memoriam for
H. H. Crawford Exhibit By Councilmember James Pitts
ADOPTED
NO. 190
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:
STEPHEN J. HICKS
JOHN P. GERKEN,JR.
BRIAN D. KELLEY
MARY JO CARLO
STACEY A. ROSEN
JUDITH A. SMITH
SCOTT W. GEHL
ROBERT DE MARCO
KATHLEEN A. SCHROEDER
LOUIS A. MEURER,III
AMY WAITE
CHARLES F. MC MAHER
THOMAS M. SMITH
BURT M. MIRTI
THOMAS G. VOSSLER
SALVATORE A. VACANTI
DEBORAH A. VACANTI
ADOPTED
NO. 191
By: Mr. Zuchlewski
APPOINTMENTS
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS
REQUIRED-PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC DUTIES
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:
MICHAELINE K. LOMBARDO
DARLENE LAPINSKI
MARY ANN V. MORIARITY
LUANN PALMA
WILLIE EARL HOUSE
ADOPTED
NO. 192
BOND RESOLUTION-$500,000 S. BFLO. COMM. CTR.
RES. #189-C.C.P., JUNE 15,1999
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from
the table.
Seconded by Ms. Gray
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now made a motion to approve said item.
Seconded by Ms. Williams
PASSED.
Ayes-10, Noes-0
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NO. 193
BOND RESOLUTION-$400,000 DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT
RES. #190-C.C.P., JUNE 15, 1999
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the
table. Seconded by Ms. Gray
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now made a motion to approve said item.
Seconded by Mr. Manley
PASSED.
Ayes-Coppola, Fontana, Franczyk, Gray, Lotempio, Manley,
Pitts, Williams, Zuchlewski-9
Noes-Helfer-1
NO. 194
BOND RESOLUTION-$350,000 DISTRICT C POLICE
BLDG
RES. #194-C.C.P., JUNE 15, 1999
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from
the table. Seconded by Ms. Gray
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now made a motion to approve said item.
Seconded by Ms. Gray
PASSED.
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 195
BOND RESOLUTION-$350,000 NEW POLICE BLDG.
LAND ACQ.
RES. #195-C.C.P., JUNE 15, 1999
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the
table. Seconded by Ms. Gray
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now made a motion to approve said item.
Seconded by Ms. Williams
PASSED.
Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 196
SELLING SURPLUS K-9 UNIT DOGS
RES. #201 -C.C.P., JUNE 15, 1999
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from
the table.
Seconded by Ms. Gray
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now made a motion to approve said item.
Seconded by Ms. Williams
PASSED.
Mrs. Lotempio moved:
That the Commissioner of Police and the Commissioner of
General Services be and hereby are authorized to transfer
surplus K-9 unit dogs and related equipment to the former
K-9 handlers as determined by the Commissioner and
That the Corporation Counsel prepare a liability waiver for
execution by the former K-9 handlers; and
That the liability waiver transfer document contain
provisions preventing the former K-9 handlers from using the
dogs for commercial proposes and prohibiting them from
selling the dogs.
Passed
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Ayes-10, Noes-0
NO. 197
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are
held in the Council Chambers, l3th floor, City Hall, Buffalo,
New York, unless otherwise noted.
Regular Committees
Civil Service Tues. July 6, 1999 at 9:30 o'clock A.M.
Finance Tuesday, July 6, 1999 following Civil Service
Legislation Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at 2:00 o'clock P.M.
Community Development Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at 10:00
o'clock A.M.
Education Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at 2:00 o'clock P.M.
Ancillary Meetings
Special Committee on Municipalization of Electrical Services
will be meeting on Wednesday, June 30,1999 at 2:00 o'clock
P.M. in Chambers
Gretchen A. Pound
Council Reporter
NO. 198
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Ms. Gray,
the Council adjourned at 3:37 pm
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