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Home My WebLink About01-1211 01-1211.txt No. 23 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO December 11, 2001 MAYOR Hon. Anthony M. Masiello COMPTROLLER Anthony Nanula COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL James W. Pitts PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Richard A. Fontana MAJORITY LEADER Rosemarie Lo Tempio COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE Beverly Gray Charlie A. Fisher III Rosemarie LoTempio DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS MARC A. COPPOLA - DELAWARE BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS - ELLICOTT KAREN R. ELLINGTON - FILLMORE RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY ANTOINE M. THOMPSON - MASTEN DOMINIC BONIFACIO - NIAGARA JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. - NORTH MARY M. MARTINO - SOUTH BETTY JEAN GRANT - UNIVERSITY REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Barbara Miller- Williams, Chairman, Karen R. Ellington, Charley H. Fisher III, Betty Jean Grant, Rosemarie LoTempio CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Mary M. Martino, Chairman, Marc A. Coppola, Richard Fontana, Betty Jean Grant and Barbara Miller-Williams-Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Beverly Gray, Chairman, Joseph Golombek Jr., Rosemarie LoTempio, , Karen Ellington, Charley H. Fisher III, Antoine Thompson-Members FINANCE COMMITTEE: Betty Jean Grant, Chairman, Page 1 01-1211.txt Marc A. Coppola, Karen R. Ellington, Charley H. Fisher III, Mary M. Martino, Barbara Miller-Williams-Members. LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana, Chairman, Rosemarie LoTempio, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Joseph Golombek Jr., Antoine Thompson, Members RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Charley H. Fisher III, Chairman, Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Beverly Gray, Joseph Golombek Jr., Karen R. Ellington, Richard Fontana SPECIAL COMMITTEES TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio, Betty Jean Grant, Barbara Miller-Williams. BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio , Chairman, Byron Brown , Richard Fontana, Mary M. Martino, James W. Pitts ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio, Jr., Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr. POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Chairman, Karen R. Ellington, Richard Fontana, Barbara Miller-Williams, Mary Martino, Charley Fisher III. CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2001 AT 2:00 P.M. PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, and Council Members Bonifacio, Brown, Coppola, Ellington, Fisher, Fontana, Golombek Grant, LoTempio, Martino, Thompson and Williams - 11. ABSENT - Gray -1 On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr.Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on November 27, 2001 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE MAYOR NO. 1 DESIGNATION OF NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY LIBRARY Page 2 01-1211.txt Pursuant to Section 6212 of the Unconsolidated Laws, being Chapter 768, Section 2 of the Laws of 1953, transmitted herewith are my designated nominees to the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. The County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature, will appoint one nominee for a term expiring December 31, 2006. Sharon Thomas is currently a Library Trustee, therefore she is nominated for re-appointment. Sharon A. Thomas76 Benwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 Sharon Thomas is Chief Clerk of Buffalo City Court. She is directly responsible for all Court operations, Criminal Records Division and all aspects of its day-to-day operations. She is affiliated with numerous civic organizations and the recipient of many awards, including Black Achievers Award. David F. Granville9 Cottage Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14201 Mr. Granville is the Executive Director, City of Buffalo Arts Commission. He serves as administrative for 15 member City of Buffalo Arts Commission and 17 member Arts and Cultural Funding Advisory Committee. From 1986 thru 1993) David was Director/Assistant Director of Niagara University Theatre, Buffalo Ensemble Theatre, Holy Name College Theatre (Oakland, CA), Greater Buffalo Opera Company, and Eastman School of Music Opera Theatre (Rochester, N.Y.) Maureen Danahy, SSJ151 Summit Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14201 At the present time Maureen Danahy is Director of the Mayor's Internship Program. From 1972-1998 she was an elementary school teacher. Maureen has taught grades 2-8 over the course of her teaching career. I hereby certify that the above designees are fully qualified to serve as members of the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Library. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Mayor dated November 20, 2001, be received and filed; and That the designation of Sharon A. Thomas, 76 Benwood, David F. Granville, 9 Cottage Street and Maureen Danahy, SSJ, 151 Surnmit Avenue nominees for appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Library, subject to the confirmation by the Erie County Legislature for a term expiring December 31, 2006, be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES NO. 2 MONTHLY REPORT FROM THE DIVISION OF CITIZEN SERVICES (MAYOR'S COMPLAINT HOT LINE) Dear Members of Buffalo's Common Council: Attached is the November, 2001 activity report from the Division of Citizen Services. Complaint calls and or service calls, were down for the third consecutive month, compared to July and August. This trend seems to be caused by a drop off in garbage tote exchanges; better garbage pick-up; a seasonal drop off in inspection requests; and the absence of any snow fall in November. The only specific requests that were forwarded to any city departments, were complaints about broken garbage totes in the North (27) and South (23) councilmanic districts, which were noticeably higher than in the other seven (7) council districts. Page 3 01-1211.txt Also, the rodent complaints were the fewest total in the seventeen- (17) months of the "hotlines 11) recording history. Hopefully, this dramatic reduction is the result of the garbage totes program and the City-County Rodent Baiting Program. Overall, three consecutive months of reduced calls in all categories reflects extremely well, on the quality of services being provided to the city's residents. The division hopes that the Council finds the attached information to be useful. ATTACHMENTS RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 3 24 S. ELMWOOD INC. 24 S. ELMWOOD AVE. ACCESSORY SIGN ITEM NO. 63, C.C.P. 11/27/2001 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, December 4, 2001, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Application for billboard, ground or pole sign permits. The applicant seeks to erect a partially illuminated 5lx4'6'3" ground "ID" sign at 24 S. Elmwood Avenue. The sign will advertise a parking lot that is in the Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan Area. The applicant as part of the sign proposal indicated they would be improving the landscaped area along the front property line of the parking lot with new scrubs and plantings. Under SEQR the proposed sign is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the proposed accessory sign. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 4 COUNTY OF ERIE 77 V, EAGLE ST. CONDUIT ENCROACHMENT ITEM NO. 18, C.C.P. 11/27/2001 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, December 4, 2001, 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 with the installation of underground fiber optic conduit connecting 77 and 110 W. Eagle Streets. The Planning Board voted to approve the encroachments with the condition that a coordinated digging process occur with the Department of Public Works for any planned street, curb and sidewalk improvements. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 5 FRANCONFORTE & M. FALISE 534 COLVIN AVE. 1731 TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER ITEM NO. 82, C.C.P. 10/16/01 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, December 4, 2001, 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 173 telecommunication tower in an "R211 zoning district located at the rear of 534 Colvin Avenue. The Planning Board voted to receive and file the proposed tower since Page 4 01-1211.txt the Common Council has already approved the item. The Board had some concerns that the Common Council would ask for their comments and not wait to hear them before approving an item. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO. 6 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM 81 BEATRICE AVENUE & 15 EIGHTEENTH STREET The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has surveyed the city-owned vacant lots mentioned below. These properties were acquired from the New York State Department of Housing and Urban Development. It has been determined that these parcels are inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or needed for public purposes. The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteaders. Property AddressClient Name & AddressPurpose 81 Beatrice AvenueBonnie Eschbornextra yard space Lot Size: 30' x 132'85 Beatrice Avenue 14207 15 Eighteenth StreetMaria Picaextra yard space Lot Size: 26' x 106'11 Eighteenth Street 14213 Both purchasers are in agreement to the following terms and conditions: 1. The lots will be kept clear and maintained in the event title is obtained under the Urban Homestead Program 2. Purchasers agree to pal the taxes due, transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description I further recommend that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer o title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. 81 BEATRICE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 15 EIGHTEENTH APPROVED Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated December 4, 2001, be received and filed; and That the city-owned property commonly known as 15 Eighteenth Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Maria Pica, residing at I I Eighteenth Street, for the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) and no more, and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner; and That the city-owned property commonly known as 81 Beatrice Avenue will be referred to the Committee on Community Development. That the City-Owned property commonly known as 81 Beatrice Avenue is hereby designated as Homestead property and that the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to execute a d transforming said property to Bonnie Eschborn, residing at 85 Beatrice Avenue for the of one dollar($1.00) and no money and all costs of transfer on the condition that prop is cleared and improved within six(6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 7 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM VARIOUS CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has surveyed the city-owned vacant lots mentioned below. It has been determined that these parcels are inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or needed for public purposes. The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have been Page 5 01-1211.txt contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteaders. Property AddressClient Name & AddressPurpose 82 ArnoldPeter Vogue, Jr.extra yard space Lot Size: 30' x 105'84 Arnold Street 14213 65 Clare StreetDana S. Kazukiewiczextra yard space Lot Size: 25' x 109'61 Clare Street 14206 188 JewettJacqueline Smothersextra yard space Lot Size: 30' x 120'192 Jewett Avenue 14214 95 Viaduct ElkSarah Seifertextra yard space Lot Size: 29' x 84'93 Viaduct Elk Street 14210 All parties are in agreement to the following terms and conditions: 1. The lots will be kept clean an maintained in the event title is obtained under the Urban Homestead Program 2. Purchasers agree to pay the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description. I further recommend that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer o title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mrs. LoTempio moved That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated December 5, 2001, be received and filed; and That the city-owned property commonly known as 82 Arnold Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Peter Vogue, Jr., residing at 84 Arnold Street, for the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) and no more, and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner; and That the city-owned properties commonly known as 65 Clare Street, 188 Jewett, and 95 Viaduct Elk Street will be referred to the Committee on Community Development. ARNOLD APPROVED CLARE, JEWETT AND VIADUCT REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 FROM THE COMPTROLLER NO. 8 AUDIT OF BUFFALO WATER BOARD City Comptroller to commence an audit of the Buffalo Water Board for the period ending 6/30/00 and 6/30/01. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 9 DIFFERENCE IN PAY JOHN LAPICHINO Mr. John lapichino, Assistant Auditor in the Division of Audit, is on Worker's Compensation benefits as of October 31, 2001. As stated in the City Ordinance, Chapter 35, Article VI, each employee is entitled to a difference in pay allowance. Therefore, Mr. lapichino is entitled to a difference in pay. The difference between Worker's Compensation benefits and his regular salary less deductions is $8.16 per day. John lapichino's anticipated return to work is the first week of January, 2002. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Department of Audit and Control dated December 4, 2001 be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay John lapichino, Assistant Auditor in the Division of Audit in the amount of $8.16 per day for difference in pay allowance under the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law from October 31, 2001 for a period not to exceed six (6) months. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 Page 6 01-1211.txt NO. 10 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY INCREASED APPROPRIATION SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify pursuant to 20-11 of the Charter, that an increase in the sum of $13 1,481.95 in the estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001 is necessary in Appropriation Allotments - Solid Waste - Leasing of Equipment and Vehicles to meet a contingency which could not have been reasonably foreseen when the budget was adopted. The amount of increased appropriation will be met from an increase in the revenue account 52510030 - 392101 Solid Waste - Sale of Land, Buildings & Equipment not otherwise appropriated for any other purpose. The detail of the requirement is set forth below: To: 52002606 - Solid Waste - Refuse & Recycling 444202 - Leasing of Equipment & Vehicles$131,481.95 Dated: Buffalo, NY, December 6, 2001 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 11 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY TRANSFER OF FUNDS PLANNING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS PUBLIC WORKS We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to 20-12 of the Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $250,000 be transferred and reappropriated from the Planning for Capital Projects account, as set forth below: From: 30000106 - 445 100 Planning for Capital Projects$250,000 To: 31655806-445100GIS Development$100,000 31300006 - 445100 Emerson Playground Football Field$ 25,000 31310006 - 445 100 Delaware Park Lake Pumps$ 25,000 31323706 - 445 100 Scajaquada Pathway Design - Phase 11 $100,000 Total$250,000 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 12 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY TRANSFER OF FUNDS PLANNING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS PUBLIC WORKS We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to 20-12 of the Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $332,500 be transferred and reappropriated from the Planning for Capital Projects account, as set forth below: From: 30000106 - 445100 Planning for Capital Projects$332,500 To: 36310206 - 445 100 Jefferson Renovation/Masten District Infrastructure$ 50,000 36311106 - 445 100 Signal Improvements (CMAQ)$100,000 36320306 - 445 100 Broadway Garage Study$ 7,500 32447006 - 445500 Buffalo Intermodal Transportation Center $175,000 Total$332,500 Page 7 01-1211.txt RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION NO. 13 JACQUELINE M. BALD RESIGNATION ACCOUNT CLERK Jacqueline M. Bald had previously been granted, effective May 21, 2001, a twelve (12) month leave of absence without pay from her permanent position of Account Clerk in the Department of Assessment and Taxation, to allow her to accept a position with the Erie County Department of Social Services. Jacqueline M. Bald has now submitted her resignation, effective November 14, 2001, from her permanent position with the Department of Assessment and Taxation. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS NO. 14 CITY OF BUFFALO TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM APPROVAL OF THE GRANT - 10/ 1 /0 1 & 9/3 0/02 The City of Buffalo has applied for and been offered a grant from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee. This grant is in the amount of $67,650.00. With this grant, the City would enter into contract agreement with a project director who would coordinate the City of Buffalo Traffic Safety Educational Program. The grant will reimburse the City for the director's cost, along with $1,500.00, reimbursement for supplies, postage, travel, materials and helmets. I respectfully request Your Honorable Body's authorization to accept this grant from the State and to enter into agreement with Ms. Francina Cartonia, 199 Virgil Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216, to provide the services of the project director at a base cost of $49,000.00 plus 35% fringe benefits. The Director's salary will be reimbursed by the State under the terms of the grant. Mrs. Cartonia was chosen as the director because of her prior experience working on similar projects and as director of these grants for the past 9 years. She was also the developer of the grant proposal and shepherd of its approval by the State. The New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee has agreed to pay the City Of Buffalo in advance, on a two month at a time, payment schedule. The City of Buffalo would therefore not be required to advance funds to the Director of this program for either labor costs or expenses. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public works, Parks and Streets dated November 30, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized on behalf of the City to accept from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee in the amount of $67,650.00 to enter into an agreement to coordinate the City of Buffalo Traffic Safety Educational Program with Ms. Francina Cartonia, 199 Virgil Avenue to provide the services of the project director at a bse cost of $49,000.00 plus 35% fringe benefits. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 15 CHANGE IN CONTRACT CARMICHAEL CENTER HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for Page 8 01-1211.txt the Carmichael Center, Handicapped Accessibility, General Construction, C. Nichter, Inc., C #92010389. 1.Credit for work not performed on existing gymnasium floor. 2. New return air grilles for HVAC system. 3.Difference in cost between hardware allowance and actual cost of hardware. Deduct$12,150.00 Add$ 1,805.00 Add$ 2,831.00 The foregoing change results in a net decrease in the contract of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen and 00/100 Dollars (-$7,514.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount$ 216,202.00 Amount of This Change Order (#3) Deduct $ 7,514.00 Revised Contract Amount$ 208,688.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Jerome Biedny & Associates) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are to be credited to CPF 34321306 445100 -Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets 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, Parks and Streets dated November 26, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 3, to C. Nichter, Inc., a decrease in the amount of $7,514.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Carmichael Center, Handicapped Accessibility, General Construction, C #92010389. Funds for this project are to be credited to CPF 34321306 445 100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 16 CHANGE IN CONTRACT MARCY CASINO - DELAWARE PARK GUTTER MODIFICATIONS REPAIR/SEALING OF CONCRETE PATIO I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for Marcy Casino, Delaware Park, Repair/Sealing of Concrete Patio, Raymond E. Kelley, Inc., C #92010439. 1. Additional crack repairs.Add $2,141.80 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Two Thousand One Hundred Forty One and 80/100 Dollars ($2,141.80). Summary: Current Contract Amount$31,145.00 Amount of This Change Order (#1)Add$ 2,141.80 Revised Contract Amount $33,286.80 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Clough, Harbour Associates) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 36321406 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets 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, Parks and Streets dated December 4, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Raymond E. Page 9 01-1211.txt Kelley, Inc., an increase in the amount of $2,141.80, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Marcy Casino, Delaware Park, Repair/Sealing of Concrete Patio, C #92010439. Funds for this project are available in CPF 36321406 445 100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 17 CHANGE IN CONTRACT SHEA'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER RESTORATION OF HOUSE EXTERIOR I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Restoration of House Exterior, Summit Construction, C #92010217. 1. Replacement of door closers on entrance doors. Add $ 5,088.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Five Thousand Eighty Eight and 00/100 Dollars ($5,088.00). Summary:Current Contract Amount Amount of This Change Order (#5) $1,295,932.00 Revised Contract Amount Add $ 5,088.00 $1,301,020.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Kideney Architects), Construction Manager (Ciminelli-Cowper Co., Inc.) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 35321306 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets 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, Parks and Streets dated December 3, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 5, to Summit Construction, an increase in the amount of $5,088.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Shea's Performing AAs Center, Restoration of House Exterior, C #92010217. Funds for this project are available in CPF 35321306 445100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 18 CHANGE IN CONTRACT 60 HEDLEY PLACE WEATHERIZATION & MASONRY RESTORATION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for 60 Hedley Place, Weatherization & Masonry Restoration, Miller Enterprises, C #92010434. While starting the debris removal from the building's interior, the contractor found that the exterior masonry walls were deteriorated to the point that the collapsed material from the roof, second floor, and first floor were propping the walls and keeping them from falling down. Taking out the material would lead to the total collapse of the structure and endanger the workers. The project architect, E I Team, verified the building's condition and concurred with the contractor's statement. They have proposed installing temporary external wall bracing and replacing the entire first floor framing. It is important to note that even if these steps are taken, the building's advanced deterioration makes it impossible for the architectural consultant to guarantee that the building will not still Page 10 01-1211.txt collapse. To protect the public in the interim, we have directed the contractor to enclose the site within a locked fence. The additional cost for this work is: 1. Revise Fencing$ 2,108.00 2. Temporary Bracing$66,781.00 3. First Floor Framing$18,551.00 $87,440.00 The foregoing change would result in a net increase in the contract of Eighty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Forty and 00/100 Dollars ($87,440.00). Summary:Current Contract Amount Amount of This Change Order (#1) $ 170,700.00 Revised Contract Amount Add$ 87,440.00 $ 258,140.00 Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated December 4, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Miller Enterprises, an increase in the amount of $87,440.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to 60 Hedley Place, Weatherization & Masonry Restoration, C #92010434. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 19 INCREASE IN CONTRACT TOWER DEMOLITION AND THEATER DROP OFF MAIN AT TUPPER CONTRACT # 92010432 ITEM NO. 40, C.C.P. 07/24/01 I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following change in contract for the Tower Demolition and Theater Drop-off at Main an Tupper Streets. A change in the style of the benches and planters has increased the contract amount by $1,978.46. The change was completed in order property match existing facilities. The Buffalo Arts Commission has requested the assistance of our department to incorporate an art sculpture into the final arrangement of the benches and planters. The cost for the relocation and anchoring of the art sculpture is $1,771.00. The total increase in contract is $3,749.46. 1 hereby certify that the amounts of the aforementioned change orders are fair and equitable for the work involved, and I respectfully request that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue these chances to Cleveland Wrecking Company's contract as follows: Original Contract Amount: $63,311.00 Amount of this Change: +$ 3,749.46 New Contract Amount: $67,060.46 Fund for the additional work are available in Engineering Bond Fund 34310506-445100. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated December 6, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a change order, to Cleveland Wrecking Company, an increase in the amount of $3,749.46, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Tower Demolition and Theater Drop-Off at Main and Tupper Streets, Contract Page 11 01-1211.txt #92010432. Funds for this project are available in Engineering Bond Fund 34310506-445100. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 20 PETITION REQUESTING NEW CURBS ON AMHERST STREET - COMSTOCK TO BAILEY ITEM #87, C.C.P. 11/13/01 In response to the above item please be advised that our Construction Section submits the following cost estimate for the installation of granite curb, drainage, pavement restoration, miscellaneous concrete sidewalk replacement and landscaping: 1,000 I.f. x 2 sides = 2,000 l.f @ $65/11. = $130,000.00 Total Cost Estimate At the present time there are no funds identified for this work. If you have any further questions regarding the above, please contact Michael Zera of our Construction Section at 851-5864. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 21 281 EAST DELAVAN SIGN WITHIN RIGHT OF WAY Mr. Haila G. Rajeh, owner of the Holly Farms Grocery Store, located at 281 East Delavan has requested permission to install a sign which would encroach City right of way at said address. The sign would measure 6 feet in width, 6 feet in height, and be attached perpendicular to the building face. The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has reviewed this request pursuant to Chapter 413-67 (Encroachment regulations) and has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of this department to issue a "Mere License" to the applicant, Mr. Rajeh, 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 Permit and Inspection Services. 3.That the applicant supply the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond, or certificate of insurance, which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and A loss or damage arising out of the installation, use, or removal of said sign. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 22 TEMPORARY CLOSING MAIN STREET ITEM NO. 137, C.C.P. 10/30/01 As per the above referenced Council Communication the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has met with Marine Buffalo Associates to discuss the temporary restriction of vehicular traffic beneath HSBC Center on Main Street, Marine Buffalo Associates has requested that bollards be installed within the pavement and sidewalk areas at both Main and Seneca Streets and Main and Exchange Streets. The bollards would measure 3 feet in height with a 15" base diameter. All bollards, approximately 30 in number, would be installed within City right of way. The Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets has reviewed this request and has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing said installation. RECEIVED AND FILED Page 12 01-1211.txt NO. 23 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective November 30,2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the Position Of Dispatcher, Permanent Promotion at the Intermediate Starting Salary of: $30,923 John E. Ort, 23 Hansen Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 24 Req. Assistance-Deli Weston/Easton [ITEM #70 CCP November 13,2001] The complainant, Mona Lisa Edwards, President of the Weston Avenue Block Club reports that the deli at the corner of Easton and Weston Streets is the site of various violations of the law. These include loud and vulgar conversations, urinating, loitering, open garbage cans, overflowing dumpsters, improper storing of plastic containers and fire hazards. I will have Inspector Andrews of E-District investigate the complaint regarding the vulgar language, urinating, and loitering. I am certain that he will resolve these problems for Mona Lisa Edwards. The Streets and Inspections Departments should address the other infractions. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE NO. 25 Fire Company Rotation - 11/16 - 11/22/2001 Per your request, attached are the response times survey's which show the effects of the temporary closings, manpower reports for November 16 - 22, 2001 and a revised schedule for rotation of fire company closings. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET NO. 26 Fire Company Rotation - 11/23 - 11/29/2001 Per your request, attached are the response times survey's which show the effects of the temporary closings and manpower reports for November 23 - 29, 2001. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL No. 27 Buffalo Place Operation and Maintenance Agreement Attached for your approval, please find a copy of the agreement to allow Buffalo Place, Inc. to manage, maintain and promote downtown Buffalo from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2005. Copy in City Clerks Office REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 28 Feasibility of Property Bond for Out-of-State Buyers of City-Owned Property Item No. 15 1, C.C.P., 7/10/0 1 You requested a legal opinion as to the feasibility of requiring individuals or entities operating outside of New York State who purchase City-owned properties to secure a bond to protect the City of Page 13 01-1211.txt Buffalo. The Council's resolution proposes that the bond be used to reimburse the City for financial losses related to uncollected taxes, user fee bills, costs of repairs to the property, and other general losses sustained by the City of Buffalo because of the City's inability to locate or collect from these owners. First, there should be some discussion on the fundamental purposes of a bond. A bond provides a financial guarantee for a particular thing or action. A performance bond guarantees that in the event a particular action is not undertaken or undertaken improperly, funds will be available to make sure the action can be successfully completed. The property bond as contemplated by the resolution seems to be too open-ended. What exactly is the bond guaranteeing? Bonds can relate to the actions of a person or company, and whether or not they perform as expected. It is unclear how property deterioration qualifies as a bondable action. Notwithstanding that question, there is the problem of determining the value of the bond. Further, upon information and belief, this policy was proposed to address sales at the City's foreclosure auction. The process governing the sales is stipulated in the Real Property Tax Law ("RPTL"). The RPTL must be applied equally to all purchasers, thus a separate standard for out-of-state buyers is problematic. More importantly, properties sold at the In Rem sale are not "City-owned" properties. The City administers the sale to satisfy outstanding obligations owed to the City. There is also a question whether the City could treat someone differently based on their out-of state status. Typically, municipalities have been required to treat all bidders for contracts in the same manner. It could be discriminatory to treat purchasers from New York state one way, and those who are not another way without significant reason. In all likelihood, such a bond would not be available. Upon conferring with CNA Surety Corporation, one of the largest national surety companies, it was indicated that they would not be willing to underwrite such a bond. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES NO. 29 Used Car Dealer 12 Knox Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Used Car Dealer License located 12 Knox and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused a investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought an according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspections, I find complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Joseph Chimento. The attached thereto for Joseph Chimento d/b/a Pro Collision. Th request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION No. 30 "Cuts to Olmsted Schools" Item no. #147, C.C.P. November 27,2001 Donald Van Every, Board Member and James Kane, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent attended the December 5, 2001 Page 14 01-1211.txt meeting to discuss the budget cuts. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION FROM THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE CORPORATION No. 31 E. Hartman-Bflo. Sabres-Info.- Payments/Condemnation Reserve (Item No. #35 C.C.P. 11/13/01) I have notified Michael Risman and Eva Hassett regarding this correspondence. The signed copy of the MOU will be provided to the City for future billing purposes. Please find enclosed a letter I recently sent to Ed Hartman regarding this matter and his response with previous letters. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK No. 32 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: Mayor/Mayor Executive Strategic Planning Christine Kasianowicz Police Leonard Valvo, Thomas Whelan, Brian Winnie , Dana Gorden Permit and Inspection Services Patrick Sullivan RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 33 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. 34 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. Appointment Effective ~ November 26, 2001 in the Department of: Police to the Position of: Crossing Guard Temporary Non-Competitive at the: minimum Starting Salary of-. $ 7.09 Vendyau A. Neville 136 Lemon St. Buffalo, NY 14204 Louise Alessandra 845 Richmond Ave. Buffalo, NY 14222 Appointment Effective: November 30, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Temporary 6 months Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 10.25 Peter J. Tabone 32 Tacoma Avenue Buffalo 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 35 Page 15 01-1211.txt Appeal Plan Bd. Decision 3165 Main St This is an appeal to the Planning Boards decision on 11/20/01 turning down our request for permit A/P #2305. Buffalo code 511.79 states that the new building must meet minimum height requirement of 24 feet as well as meeting floor to parking lot ratios. Please consider our request to overturn the decision of the Planning Board on this matter. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from S. Tucker Curtin dated November 20, 2001, be received and filed; and That the decision of the City Planning Board relating to the design and site plat at 3165 Main Street is hereby overturned and the appeal by S. Tucker Curtin to use 3165 Main Street for a restaurant be and hereby is approved. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 36 M. Alston Concerns LaSalle Ave. I hereby submit for filing copies of a letter from Mel L. Auston, Al A, the Associate Superintendent for Plant Services. Mr. Auston believes that the location of a trucking company in the midst of a residential area and a school zone is unsafe due to an incident involving his granddaughter. On Tuesday, November 27, 2001, at approximately 2:50 p.m. my granddaughter, Jada, who is a first grade student at Olmsted 64, was exiting her school bus at her bus stop (which is located at LaSalle Avenue and William Price Parkway). The school bus was in a stopped position and the bus aide escorted Jada around the bus to take her to a safe zone across the street. A truck from the Buffalo Transport Company, located on LaSalle Avenue, almost hit Jada and, from reports that I received, appeared to have moved from the zone where the school bus was stopped. I consider the location of the trucking company, in the vicinity of the residential area and school bus stop, to be an unsafe area. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 37 B. Coleman - Bflo. Env. Mgmt. Comm Concerns Union Ship Canal Project Env. Review Proces I hereby submit for filing copies of a letter from Bruce Coleman, AIA, AICP, Chair of the Buffalo Environmental Management Commission. Mr. Coleman would like to express the concerns of the group in regards to the environmental review process for the Union Ship Canal Project. Copy of letter in City Clerk for review REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON UNION SHIP CANAL AND CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 38 R. Cole Req. Support Min Bus Ent. Plan School Const. Plan I hereby submit for filing copies of a letter from Robert T. Coles, President of the FAIA. Mr. Coles is requesting that the Council support his Minority Business Enterprise Plan for the upcoming School Construction Plan. I am writing to you as President of one of the oldest minority business or professional firms in western New York, and the oldest African American architectural firm between Cleveland and the Atlantic coast, including Boston and New York City. I urge you to support the most inclusive minority business enterprise plan that is possible for the upcoming School Construction Program so that all fledgling minority businesses can have an opportunity to participate. Page 16 01-1211.txt As you know, it is expected that $1 billion will be spent on construction. Fees for the services of architects and engineers will range from five percent (5%) to ten percent (10%) of that amount or from $50 million to $100 million dollars. If twenty five percent of this is allocated to minority firms, this amounts to $12.5 million to $25 million--enough to start a firm the size of Cannon Design or larger. There are only three minority architectural or engineering firms in western New York and they could not possibly absorb fees of that magnitude without serious problem of performance. I believe Buffalo should open its doors and assist minority firms in other areas to get a share of the project. After all, it was because of the Federal government's enlightened affirmative action programs on the Northwest Corridor Improvement Project, the Urban Mass Transit projects, and affirmative action programs in cities like Atlanta, New York and Washington that have allowed many minority firms to develop. And these areas have discovered that it is the under represented minorities that need the most hell). Our firm is an example of how affirmative action can be used creatively. By moving from one locale to another, or teaming with other firms in other areas (a technique that might be used in Buffalo), we have been able to survive even when such programs were not available in the City, and especially the suburbs where most minority firms are unwelcome. And the majority firms that we teamed with also became stronger. In all of these ventures, we were welcomed in by our minority brothers and sisters, as well as our majority teammates, because as we grew stronger, they too, grew stronger. In 1975, while serving on the staff of the American Institute of Architects in Washington, I organized a conference co-sponsored with the National Organization of Minority Architects on Joint Venturing between minority and majority firms. Over 100 firm principals, half majority and half minority, attended the meeting. For we who attended, it provided the roadmap for us to succeed in our profession. Our firm has been involved in over ten associations and joint ventures in our almost 40 year career, and most have been successful. Perhaps such a meeting might be held in Buffalo to bring together local majority firms, and minority firms, to explain the merits of teaming. The conference was cosponsored by both the AIA and the National Organization of Minority Architects. I am enclosing is a copy of the Conference proceeding for your review. I would be willing to assist you in this effort. Finally, I urge you not to close the doors on minority firms from other areas. There aren't that many of them, many are struggling to survive, and they need all of the assistance that they can get. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE CHOOL JOINT CONSTRUCTION BOARD NO. 39 R. COLE FAIA - REQ. WAIVER ARCHITECT I hereby submit for filing copies of a letter from Robert T. Coles, President of the FAIA. Mr.Coles is requesting a waiver from paragraph 1.4.2, Special Terms and Conditions, of the owner Architect Agreement. We are retaining Watts Engineers to do the Environmental Work and Civil Engineering and Pamela Lester, Landscape Architect, to do the Site Work and Landscape Architecture on the above project. Watts Engineering, a western New York based firm, is a wholly owned minority business enterprise (MBE) Pamela Lester, Landscape Architect, a New York State based firm, is a wholly owned women business enterprise (WBE). In view of the above assignments, we herein request a waiver from paragraph 1.4.2, Special Terms and Conditions, of the Owner Architect Agreement that we executed and forwarded to you under cover of our letter of October 18 2001. I understand you have circulated that letter, with enclosures, to members of the Board of the Page 17 01-1211.txt Joint Schools Construction Board. It explains my position as President of the oldest continuously operated minority business enterprise in western New York, surviving since 1963,--- and it hasn't been easy. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MINORITY BUSINESS AND THE JOINT SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BOARD NO. 40 V. FERRARACCIO-INFO-INSPECTION 313 WESRTON ST Dear Mr. Michaux: I hereby submit for filing copies of a letter from Vincent Ferraraccio, a Buffalo Building Inspector. Mr. Ferraccio is reporting his findings regarding 313 Weston Street. I inspected 313 Weston on November 19, 2001 along with Marwan ayyed, the store owner. I found a large amount of garbage and debris on the exterior of the store. At that time I requested to the store owner that the debris be cleaned immediately and the dumpster lid to be kept shut when not in use. I also inspected the fire damage and only minimal damage resulted from the fire, permits were investigated at this time and the owner of the building Ali K. Saleh obtained a permit on October 30, 2001. I have enclosed a copy for your information. During this inspection I encouraged the store owner to install loitering signs to deter future incidents around the premises. He is now aware of the possible consequences that could arise from future police- actions due. to his neglect and the point system (as per the deli ordinance) that will be enforced. He is also aware that this could result in shutting down his business. The Buffalo Police Department of Special Services have been notified to increase patrols at this property when feasible. My reinspection is scheduled for November 29, 2001, If property is not kept incompliance; the necessary summons will be issued. If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me at 851-4820. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 41 A. OSUORAH-CONCERNS TREATMENT AS EMPLOYEE Dear Mr. Michaux: I hereby submit for filing copies of a letter from A-rthur C. 0suorah, a Senior Structural Engineer with the City of Buffalo, Department of Works. Mr. Osuorah is making known to the council, the unfair treatment and racial comments that he is being tortured with on a daily basis since the City of Buffalo has employed him. GRIEVANCE LETTER To whom it may concern: I am writing this grievance letter to express my abysmal feelings as to the types of treatment that have been. meted to me since my employment as a Senior Structural Engineer with the City of Buffalo, Department of Public works. I do understand that my wright as a provisional employee is limited, but that doesn't mean that I sould be subjected to an act of discrimination. I was hired in May 26" of 1998 along with the other provisional Engineer who started a month later, but I was laid off during this crises with the reason that am a provisional employee. It has been very discriminating to me and also to my entire fam1y. However, it has also been very hostile for me since 1 started working here, to the extent that I have been struggling mentally to hang on to this job for the past three and half years, But I decided to hang on, because I love my job and is in my profession as a Civil Engineer out of University of Buffalo New York with the degree in B.Sc. M.E. in 1991 and 1994 respectively. But ever since I started working with this department of D.P.W, from May of 1998 till November 2 nd of 2001, 1 have received so many unwarranted letters from our commissioner. I also have been subjected to so many discriminative act including some abusive wards of (N) wards by some of my co-workers. I have witnesses, but Page 18 01-1211.txt understand that the people will not come forward to testify due to there job security, I even have two of my superior officers in the department (The Commissioner and the City Engineer) saying to me after I came! back from my first layoff; Quote, "that all eyes are on you now and that you will be watched like a dog". This was happening after it was resolved by the Common council to reinstate me back to my job following the unjustifiable dismissal by this department and the human resources department. The Council also approved for a back pay in the amount of $3766.00 by a vote of 9 - 4, but till this day, I have not received the pay due to an act of sabotage between my department, the controllers office and Law department. However, after coming back from the first lay-off, about a month and half later, I was constantly harassed racially in my office. One incident was on January 15t' 2001, two senior official in the department walked into my office and started telling me how I should arrange my office and was accusing me of sleeping in the office, which has never happen since I have been working in this office. One of them , even made a racial remark on me by saying Quote, " That you are a black and that you are noting period". He went on to say that he will make sure that I am out of this office. Now when I reported this incidents to our commissioner, he replied by saying that the officers were doing what they were asked to do. Also, since I came back to my job and remain in my title as a Senior Structural Engineer, I have been discriminated against by not allowing me to carry out my duties as a Senior Engineer. The duties I was performing before I was laid off, was stripped off of me the first time after reinstating me back to work. Duties like contract negotiations with the consultants and contractors on high-ways and bridge projects and others, including responsibilities of consultants selection committee, were all shifted to my other colleague in the office. All these were the conspired hand work of the old senior officers in the department with the Commissioner of Public Works to make me look less important for my title so as to pave way for a possible retaliation in relation to the past attempt of trying to remove me, In an effort to comprehend my removal, they went further in delaying for my civil service exam, I was hired a month before the other Engineer as provisional and I took my first civil service exam three months before the other Engineer had his first exam, but unfortunately we both weren't successful, However, the other Engineer had his own second chance of exam taken on November 1 01h of 2001, while I wasn't given the second chance for my exam. Now that I am laid-off from my Job, while the other Engineer is still working, The effective date of my lay-off was November 2 nd 2001 with reasons that has noting to do with my level and the importance of my office position They gave me and excuses like the attack on World Trade Center on September 11 ". Secondly, that the City is in a financial crises and that City hall of Buffalo will be closing down by November 15", that there is no money, and many people will be laid off from work,(See the attached copy of my lay off letter).Also that State Government hasn't sent the money that were suppose to send to the City, therefore the City is about to go Bankruptcy and that there is no money. Today, with all the above reasons, the City Hall is still open and functioning and that all the claimed 75 working personal that were suppose to be laid off, 45% are still working. In my department of Public Works, I am the only person that was laid off out of over 80 employee of the department. I understand that because I am the only black person in the entire department, therefore I should suffer along with my family of six the consequences of September 11th attack and the City of Buffalo financial crises. This is the reason why my name atop the list of the 75 people that were suppose to be laid off. Finally to let me alone go from the entire department of public works and make me the escape goat is very humiliating, embarrassing, insulting and discriminating. Therefor, I strongly believe that this act of Page 19 01-1211.txt discrimination should be putting aside by the department in concern and give me back my job and my exam to prove my self. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND THE COMMISSION ON CITIZENS RIGHTS AND COMM. RELATIONS NO. 42 Z. JACKSON -REQ PAVE PKG LOT 342 E. DELAVAN November 5, 2001 To Whom It May Concern, I am the no. 42 want me to create a parking area there because they did Dot want Canisius College to have an onsite parking lot, and if they agreed to my lot, they would also have to agree to Canisius having a lot as well. Since that time, Canisius College has paved a lot similar to the one that we wanted to pave. Their lot is at Humboldt Parkway near Main Street. Due to these circumstances, I feel that I have been treated unfairly and I am again seeking the right to pave my property so that some of the stress of parking can be alleviated for my customers when they are patronizing my business. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me in this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE ZONING BOARD NO. 43 INFO. SELECTION PROCESS MBE LEGAL FIRM JOINT SCHOOL CONST BOARD ITEM #72, C.C.P. NOVEMBER 13, 2001, "T. MCKELVEY-REQ. PART.-DEV./RENOVATION-BFLO. PUBLIC SCHOOLS" In response to your request of November 14, 2001. The JSCB's General Counsel, Magavern, Magavern and Grimm, is currently conducting a selection process to secure IVIBE legal firm to participate in the Capital Program. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION NO. 44 T. HAYWOOD-DRAFT CASH MNGT APPROACH TO ENSURE FIN INTEGRITY Attached is a response as requested for comments and recommendations on "Draft-Cash Management Approach to Ensure Financial Integnity." If you have any questions about this response please contact me at 851-3553. SUBJECT: Analysis of Draft - Cash Management Approach to Ensure Fiscal Integrity. The following items highlight some pertinent comments and additional recommendations to the Comptroller's draft as it pertains to the Buffalo City School District's operations. 1 .All of the recommendations made in the draft are prudent steps that can improve the cash management and liquidity position of the City. 2.The recommendation for a budget stabilization fund is recognized as a desirable goal. It must, however, be balanced against the often-conflicting pressures of limited resources to fund educational programs and operations. With the reduction in state aid combined with escalating costs the reality of having limited resources available makes it difficult to budget an appropriation for rainy day funds. Since the Board of Education does recognize the desirability of setting aside rainy day funds it would be more realistic for them to decide after the close of the fiscal year to set aside a portion of any unappropriated fund balance available. This would allow the Board to place any savings from efficiencies realized during the year plus any unexpected one shot revenues received to be directed towards building a desirable level of rainy day funds. Page 20 01-1211.txt 3.In connection with item 42 above we also recommend that any appropriated fund balances for the BOE and the City be continuously monitored and analyzed to insure that these fund balances are eventually realized as cash and then maintained as cash or liquid investments. This recognizes that a fund balance on the books of an entity at June 3 oth may not actually be cash at the time. Excess receivables over payables, inventories, etc. may support a fund balance, which has been reserved for future uses, that may not be cash at that point in time. These fund balances and reserves, however, should become cash over a period time as receivables are collected and payables paid off, etc. When this happens the cash must be set aside in a reasonable and prudent manner so that it is properly accounted for and maintained for future reserve needs. These reserves should also be invested and earnings credited to their accounts. Monthly reports should detail the amount of reserves on hand so that they can be reconciled back to our records. 4.The proposal to get the State to adjust their timing on the receipt of aid from year-end to the beginning part of the year should go one-step further. The State should also be approached about cleaning up the financial gimmicks that take the form of "spin-up" aid once the State returns to fiscal stability. The lottery spin-up aid for the BOE and the yearend spin-up aid given to City create timing issues that distorts the revenue to cash relationship. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET NO. 45 Enclosed please find fully executed copies of the 14 individual Architects' Contracts with respect to the above matter for your files. If you have any questions with respect to the above matter, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION NO. 46 A. THOMPSON-B. PERRONE-REVITALIZATION IDEAS CITY OF BUFFALO Recent coverage of Buffalo by Liane Hansen of NPR certainly wasn't flattering and shows us a city that is struggling with the past. One can't help but think about the missed opportunities that could have changed Buffalo. What would the city look like had SUNY been built downtown or on the waterfront? While we can't change the past there is still the possibility of changing the future. The state of the East Side, with many of its homes and buildings torn down can be viewed as an opportunity instead of a problem. The greater question is: can the city planners and decision-makers rise to the occasion and exhibit the necessary creativity to transform these skeletal remains into a modern attractive format that will bring people and business back to the center of town? It doesn't look like that going to happen. In an effort to rebuild, the city has accepted any building offer, without a creative plan and regardless of its future impact or its esthetic value. More building continues on the East Side with new houses replacing those torn down without any thought as to how the city could be redesigned. The city has plans but apparently has no vision. We have an opportunity on the East Side with its close proximity to downtown to rebuild a community that will attract people and revitalize the downtown. In order to accomplish this we have to adopt and improve on some of the values that have attracted people to the suburbs, rethink the horse and buggy city layout, use old ideas that have worked and have the courage to be creative. For example we could create a design where housing is developed around small parks, (much like Arlington Park or Johnson Park), with a mix of traditional, town and multi-unit housing. The idea here is to create mini-communities instead of drive through neighborhoods, each Page 21 01-1211.txt community built around a park. There would be many parks, which would vary in size and use, some containing play and recreation areas. Access to housing and parking areas (parking areas would get the cars off the street for plowing) would be from perimeter streets so that the parks became the extended front yards of the houses. The streets involved could be redesigned to discourage through traffic, (including bike paths and access drives) while other desigr1ated streets around these complexes would be for service, parking access and crosstown" traffic, with timed signals to encourage traffic flow. (Redesigning all city streets to both facilitate and in some cases inhibit traffic would be an achievement that would make driving safer and less frustrating.) Existing houses could be moved when feasible, (it was done when the Kensington Expressway was built) to facilitate the design. As these small communities grew the commerce on the radiating large avenues would probably improve to meet community needs. One can imagine what an improvement to living and to the quality of life this would make. A project like this would take time and be expensive, but it beats trying to revive a design that no longer works. Perhaps the most important part of the revitalization would be access to good schools. Giving teachers incentives to live and work near their schools is a good first step but they certainly deserve at least as good pay as the suburbs pay their teachers. Instead of the trend to larger schools we should consider small units within easy access of these park communities. Small schools could be special grant schools but if they are small city schools they can be administrated electronically and with visitations from administrators. Buildings for grades K through 8 could dot the area according to density needs, eliminating the need and cost for so much busing. Buffalo is a city rich in usable space that now lies dormant. Many vacant buildings could be converted to inexpensive lofts for artists and others creative people. We could bring artist to Buffalo from New York City with a little advertising. There are great advantages to living and working here, (ask Anni Di Franco or David Anderson) with New York being just a forty-nine dollar trip away. Bringing artist to Buffalo would mean more galleries, studios and other support businesses. Getting a few big names to start could begin a trend that would attract others. Another idea is to bring an improved golf course to the East Side adjacent to downtown. It would solve the Delaware Park meadow problem and would Join the stadium and arena as attractions accessible to city workers, visitors and community. I'm sure there are many other innovative ideas, but I have my doubts that city officials can or will act creatively and boldly. Perhaps we need a group of interested, creative, and influential persons to get something done. Is anybody out there? RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 47 INVITATION FOR BIDS M/WBE GUIDELINES Please file the enclosed newspaper articles from the Tuesday December 4 & 5 2001 editions of the Buffalo News. Both articles are invitations for bids. One for a County project and the other a City project. Both agencies have adopted M/VV-BE guidelines. The only agency to include the M/WBE guidelines in the invitation is the County. The City does not include M/WBE guidelines in their advertisement. Please have this correspondence filed and referred to the Minority Business Enterprise Committee. Thank you for your attention to this matter. REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE NO. 48 D. WATTS, REQUEST FOR ILLUMINATED GROUND SIGN-2730 Page 22 01-1211.txt DELAWARE The attached represents an non-paid request for an illuminated ground sign at 2730 Delaware avenue. It merely needs council approval and does not call for a public hearing nor advertisement in a local paper per the authorization of d. Krug, Permits & Inspections Department. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, CORPORATION COUNSEL, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 49 D. WATTS, REQUEST FOR ILLUMINATED GROUND SIGN-3470 MAIN ST. The attached represents an non-paid request for an illuminated ground sign at 3470 Main street. It merely needs council approval and does not call for a public hearing nor advertisement in a local paper per the authorization of d. Krug, Permits & Inspections Department. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 50 GAR ASSOCIATED RE-ASSESSMENT Attached please find a Communication from Richard Kern re Gar Associates Re Assessments RECEIVED AND FILED PETITIONS NO. 51 D. MORGANTE JR., OWNER, USE 1116 HERTEL FOR BUILDING ADDITION. (HRG. 12/18) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 52 B. BAUMKER, AGENT9 USE 39 E. PARADE CIRCLE FOR AN ILLUMINATED POLE SIGN. (HRG. 12/18) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 53 A. THOMPSON B. BENSON & OTHERS CONCERNS ADA PLACE Dear Mr. Michaux: Enclosed please find a letter that I would like you to file for next Tuesday, December 11, 2001 Council meeting. Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, feel free to contact my office at (716) 851-5145. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE REORGANIZATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE BARBARA A MILLER-WILLIAMS, CHAIRPERSON NO. 54 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - BMHA AND LOCAL 264, AFL-CIO (ITEM NO. 114, C.C.P., SEPT. 4, 2001) (ITEM NO. 87, C. C.P., OCT. 16, 200 1) Page 23 01-1211.txt That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Miller-Williams moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Civil Service. ADOPTED NO. 55 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - BMHA AND LOCAL 264, AFL-CIO BLUE COLLAR UNIT (ITEM NO. 6 1, C.C.P., NOV. 13, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Miller-Williams moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Civil Service. ADOPTED NO. 56 LOWER ESTIMATE OF BMHA DEFICIT (BMHA) (CCP#71-OCT. 30, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 57 SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES-PROGRAM REPORT (COMM. SVS.) (CCP#44-NOV. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 58 B. WILLIAMS-D. TETI, ENG. VACANCIES-B.M.H.A. (HR) (CCP#45-NOV. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 59 RESIDENCY OFFICER-STATUS UPDATE (HR) (CCP#46-NOV. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 60 RESPONSE-FILLING JOBS DURING HIRING FREEZE (HR) (CCP#47-NOV. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 61 NOTICES OF APPTS --TEMP. /PROV. /PERM. (C. CLK.) (CCP#53-NOV. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED FINANCE (BETTY JEAN GRANT, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 62 REAL ESTATE-CONDEM NATION EXPANSION/AUGSPURGER RAMP - 4' ) W. HURON (STRAT. PLAN.) (HRG. 12/11) (ITEM NO. 22-C.C.P., NOVEMBER 13, 200 1) That the above item be and the same is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. Page 24 01-1211.txt A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr. Thompson the item is properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. Appearances - T. Gallagher, Bd. Of Parking, John Hannon, Real Estate, Against Jim Rosanski, Matt Lincoln, William Crowne, Scott Fisher, Chuck Banas Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Thompson Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED NO. 63 REAL ESTATE-CONDEMNATION EXPANSION/AUGSPURGER RAMP - 352 PEARL (STRAT. PLAN.) (HRG. +1~N (ITEM NO. 23-C.C.P., NOVEMBER 13, 2001) That the above item be and the same is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mrs. Grant the item is properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. Appearances - T. Gallagher, Bd. Of Parking, John Hannon, Real Estate Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mrs. Grant CARRIED. Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED NO. 64 E. HARTMAN-BFLO. SABRES-INFO.-PAYMENTS/CONDEMNATION RESERVE (CP) (CCP#35-NOV. 13, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Special Committee on Telecommunications. ADOPTED NO. 65 PARKING LOT BIDS - BURA PARCEL NO. 29 AND THRUWAY NO. 5 (ITEM NO. 1, C.C.P., NOV. 27, 200 1) That the Chairman of the Board of Parking, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a three (3) year lease for the BURA Parcel No. 29 and Thruway Lot No. 5, to Pro Park LLC, the highest responsible bidder, in the amount of $102,300. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 66 R. LOTEMPIO-A. NANULA-POOLED INVESTMENT PROGRAM-ERIE CO. Page 25 01-1211.txt (CCP#98-MAY 1, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 67 N. NAPLES-CO. OF ERIE-POOLING OF CASH BALANCES FOR INV. PURPOSES (CCP#82-NOV. 13, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 68 RENEW LEASE AGREEMENT - 95 FRANKLIN STREET - CENTRAL POLICE SERVICES FORENSIC (ITEM NO. 14, C.C.P., NOV. 13, 2001) (ITEM NO. 81, C.C.P., NOV. 27, 2001) That the Executive Director of Strategic Planning be, and he hereby is authorized to renew the lease between the City and the County of Erie for the Central Police Services Forensic Laboratory utilizing 4,000 square feet of space on the 4" floor of Police Headquarters, 95 Franklin Street for a five (5) year term commencing on September 20, 2001 and expiring September 19, 2006. That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary lease and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 69 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS - 180 KOSCIUSZKO (ITEM NO. 16, C.C.P., MAY 15, 2001) That the offer from Lawrence E. Leman of the Polish Community Center of Buffalo, Inc., 1081 Broadway Street, in the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($900.00) for the purchase of 180 Kosciuszko 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 -12 NOES - 0 NO. 70 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS - 88 AND 90 MOSELLE STREET (ITEM NO. 2 1, C. C.P., OCT. 3 0, 200 1) That the offer from Jimmie R. Exum and Betty L. Exum, residing at 94 Moselle Street, in the sum of One Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for the purchase of 88 and 90 Moselle 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 -12 NOES - 0 Page 26 01-1211.txt NO. 71 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS - 45 PROVIDENCE STREET (ITEM NO. 10, C.C.P., SEP. 4, 200 1) (ITEM NO. 74, C. C.P., NOV. 27, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Grant moved: That the offer from Mr. George Pierakos and Mrs. Margaret Pierakos, residing at 55 Garvey Avenue, in the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($900.00) for the sale of 45 Providence Street and a portion of Providence 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 -12 NOES - 0 NO. 72 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS - 305, 309 AND 317 SWEET AVENUE (ITEM NO. 18, C.C.P., NOV. 13, 2001) That the offer from Mohammed Ibrahim Memon on behalf of Darul Uloom AlMadania, Inc. of 182 Sobieski Street, in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for the purchase of 305, 309 and 317 Sweet Avenue, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 73 B. WILLIAMS-E. VASQUEZ-PROP. ACQ.-LOWER W. SIDE (CCP#82-JULY 10, 0 1) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 74 EDWARD SAUNDERS UNITY BUILDING EXPANSION - REVISED PLAN (ITEM NO. 39, C.C.P., NOV. 13, 2001) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Grant moved: That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby approved PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 75 EDWARD SAUNDERS UNITY BUILDING EXPANSION - REVISED PLAN (ITEM NO. 56, C.C.P., OCT. 30, 2001) Page 27 01-1211.txt That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Grant moved: That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby approved. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 76 LEASE AGREEMENT - PRATT WILLERT COMM. CENTER - 406 PRATT (ITEM NO. 13, C.C.P., NOV. 13, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED NO. 77 D. DALE-BROADWAY MKT. OF DIRECTORS (CP) (CCP#34-NOV. 13, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 78 EXPLORE TRANSFER OF VAR. REG. CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TO ERIE CO. GOV. (EX. FIN. RES.) (CCP# I 59-NOV. 27, 0 1) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Special Committee on Regional Governance. ADOPTED NO.79 EIE BASIN MARINA CREDIT FOR ANSUL SYSTEM (ITEM NO. 19, C. C.P., NOV. 27, 200 1) That the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a rental credit to Brand-On Services in "change for their installation of a hood and Ansul System at the Hatch, in the amount of $35,000.00. PASSED AYES -BONAFACIO, COPPOLA, ELLINGTON, FISHER, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON, WILLIAMS -11 NOES - FONTANA -1 NO. 80 PERMISSION TO HIRE A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - NORTH JEFFERSON LIBRARY (ITEM NO. 22, C.C.P., NOV. 27, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED LEGISLATION (RICHARD A. FONTANA, CHAIRMAN) NO. 81 D. MIKA, AGENT, USE 24 S. ELMWOOD-ILLUMINATED GROUND SIGN (HRG. 12/11) (CCP#63-11/27/01) That the above item be and the same is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of Page 28 01-1211.txt same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr. Fontana the item is properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. Appearances - none Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Thompson CARRIED. Mr. Fontana moved: That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on December 4, 2001, the petition of Walter D. Mika, agent, for permission to use 24 Elmwood Avenue for an illuminated sign be, and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 82 R. FONTANA-BFLO. PLACE-DOWNTOWN PARKING ISSUES (CCP#91 -MAY 1, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 83 M. MARTIN-H. TRIZANY & O-REQ. REDUCTION-WEIGHT LIMIT MESMERE (# 106, 6/12) (CCP#169-JUNE 26, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 84 A. THOMPSON-CONC.-TRAF LIGHT-FILLMORE/E. UTICA/PUB. PHONE-E. FERRY/WOHLERS (CCP#103-MAY 1, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 85 CONCERN S-TRAFFIC SIG. OPERATION-FI 11 MORE AVE. AT E, UTICA/FRENCH STS. (PW) (CCP#45-OCT. 30, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 86 K. TYLER - REQUEST NO PARKING SIGNS - OAKGROVE AVENUE (ITEM NO. 75, C.C.P., NOV. 13, 2001) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana moved That the above item be and same is hereby received and filed ADOPT No. 87 Conduit - 77 West Eagle Street (Item No. 18, C. C.P., Nov. 27, 200 1) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Jeffrey Zack, P.E., Senior Construction Project Manager for the County of Erie, to install conduit at 77 West Eagle Street, which would encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject to the following conditions: I .That the applicant obtains any and all other City of Buffalo pen-nits Page 29 01-1211.txt necessary for said installation including a Construction in Street permit from Room 512 City Hall. 2.That all City of Buffalo right-of-way affected by installation is restored to its original or better condition in accordance with Division of Engineering Standard Specifications. 3. That the applicant, as a facility owner, is an active member in Dig Safely New York (formerly U.F.P.O.) as required by New York State Law, Code 753. 4. That the applicant provide this department with a certificate of insurance, deemed sufficient by the Corporation Counsel, which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss or damage caused by the installation, use and removal of said encroachment. PASSED. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 88 Used Car Dealer - 1712 Main Street (Item No. 38, C.C.P., Nov. 27, 200 1) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer- License to Ivory Bouyer d/b/a Main Auto Sales, located at 1712 Main Street. PASSED. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 89 Used Car Dealer - 1325 Main Street (Item No. 40, C. C.P., Nov. 27, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana Moved: That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer License to Cash Cunningam d/b/a Cash Realty of NY Inc., located at 1325 Main Street. PASSED. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 90 Used Car Dealer - 609 Walden Avenue (Item No. 41, C.C.P., Nov. 27, 200 1) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer License to Peter Rybinski d/b/a A & L Motors, located at 609 Walden Avenue, on the condition that it be limited to five (5) automobiles. PASSED. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 91 J. Feggans & O-Opp. Re-establishing Deli-278 E. Delevan (Permits) (CCP#35-Nov. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 92 Canopies - 655 Main Street (Item No. 4 1, C. C.P., Oct. 3 0, 200 1) (Item No. 96, C.C.P., Nov. 27, 2001) Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. Page 30 01-1211.txt No. 93 Response to Req. to Occupy Cary St. (#17, 10/30) (Strat PI.) (CCP#97-Nov. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 94 I Carson-Req. Opport. -Comm. -Benderson's Plan-Utl. Port. of Cary St.-Pkg. (#82, 10/30) (CCP#98-Nov. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 95 L. Robertson, Req. Benderson Submit Site Plan Appr. Cond. - Cary St. (#89, 10/30) (CCP#99-Nov. 27, 2001) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 96 Benderson Dev.-Cary St. betw, Delaware/Elmwood-Use of Street ROW 09, 11/31) (Plan Bd.) (CCP#100-Nov. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 97 R. Franco-Benderson-Req. Occupy Port. of Cary St. (#52, 11/3)(Permit&/tnsp.) (CCP#102-Nov. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 98 L. Robinson-Cary St. Photos (Hampton Inn) (#53, 11/3)(Permits/Insp) (CCP#103-Nov. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Community Development (Beverly A. Gray, Chairperson) NO. 99 Indemnification of the Board of Education - Lighted Schoolhouse Programs (Item No. 155, C.C.P., Nov. 27, 2001) That the Common Council authorized the Department of Community Services, various community corporations, civic organizations and other persons, firms, corporations and agencies to conduct Lighted Schoolhouse Programs, provided that each program and its sponsor be first approved and authorized by this Common Council, and that such authorization and approval be communicated to the Buffalo Board of Education; and That the City of Buffalo, hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless; the Board of Education of the City of Buffalo School Districts of the City of Buffalo, for claims arising from the conduct of such Lighted Schoolhouse Programs undertaken with prior approval and authorization of the Common Council; and That the Common Council accepts funds allocated by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency as follows: $295,000 for programmatic costs. Page 31 01-1211.txt PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 100 Review of BURA, Federal Programs, and CBDG Funding and Procedures (Item No. 160, C. C.P., Nov. 27, 200 1) That the Committee on Community Development enhance its efforts to review the Community Development Block Grant Program C'CDBG") with Housing Urban Development ("HUD") and other federal and state programs with and federal and state elected officials, and that a series of public hearing be held in City Hall and the community to examine the impact of these programs; and That the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency ('BURN') and the Office of Strategic Planning forward a copy of BURA's governing and operating procedures and its last four annual audits and reports to this Common Council as soon as possible; and That the BURA and the Financial Control of Agencies forward to this Common Council its process for dispersing CDBG and BNRC funds for organizations. That the BURA and the Office of Strategic Planning work with the Community Development Committee to accelerate the process to release CDBG funds to organizations, and improve the monitoring systems for funded programs. ADOPTED. NO. 101 Jasper Parrish Proposal (Item No. 148, C.C.P., Nov. 13, 200 1) That the Common Council offers the changes as listed in the above, communication to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority ("BMHN'). This Honorable Body requests the BMHA file a response. The response is to include a legal opinion as to how this resolution relates to or is affected by the Comer decision. ADOPTED. NO. 102 Jasper Parrish Proposal (BMHA) (CCP#49-Nov. 27, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 103 Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead - 142 Townsend Street (Item No. 8, C. C.P., Nov. 27, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. LoTempio Moved That the city-owned property commonly known as 142 Townsend Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Ms. Dixie Brooks, residing at 144 Townsend Street, in the amount of $ 1. 00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 104 Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead - 159 Bissell and 45 Kosciuzko (Item No. 9, C.C.P., Nov. 27, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the city-owned property commonly known as 159 Bissell Avenue, Page 32 01-1211.txt is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Lilla M. Gonzalez, residing at 161 Bissell Avenue, in the amount of $1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a. sanitary manner; and That the city-owned property commonly known as 45 Kosciuszko Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Paul S. Piasecki, residing at 43 Kosciuszko Street, in the amount of $ 1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 Education (Charley H. Fisher, 111, Chairman) No. 105 Section Six Football (Item No. 163, C.C.P., Apr. 3, 200 1) That the Common Council sub-committee on Recreation and Sports be requested to begin formal discussions with the Buffalo Board of Education to explore the feasibility of the Buffalo Board of Education supporting and participating in the development and maintenance of a football complex that includes a high school playoff football field in Emerson Park, behind Emerson High School; and That the Board of Education be requested to enter into discussions with the City of Buffalo Common Council on augmenting the Emerson Football project to include a high school playoff level football field; and That the City Clerk be direct to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Education. ADOPTED. No. 106 C. Fisher-RIT-Req, Supp.-Ext. Nine Period Per Dav Care (CCP#84-Apr. 3, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 107 C. Fisher-M. Rice-Concerns-Denial & of Public Transportation -Charter Sch. Students (CCP#83-Apr. 3, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 108 C. Fisher-Proposal-Bflo. Voc. Tech. Ctr, (CCP#86-June 12, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 109 C. Fisher-Ed. Fund for Greater Buffalo (CCP#83-June 12, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Special Committees BUDGET COMMITTEE Page 33 01-1211.txt (Rosemarie LoTempio, Chairperson) No. 110 Info. -Refunding Bond Resolutions (Compt.) (CCP#24-Feb. 20, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 111 Ext.-Military Leave Time/Benefits-COB Empl. Act. To Duty (CCP#164-Oct. 2, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 112 Leaves of Absences (C. Clk) (CCP#77-Oct. 30, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE (Charley H. Fisher, III, Chairman) No. 113 C. Fisher-NIBE/WBE Contracts Awarded by Public Works (CCP#95-Mar. 20, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS By: Mr. Bonifacio No. 114 Discharge From the Special Committee on Police Reorganization/Oversight - No. 127, CCP Nov 13, 2001 - "C. Fisher-D. Hill Wakefield Ave. Blk. Club-Req. Signs (#68, 10/16)" Whereas: No 127, CCP Nov 13, 2001 "C. Fisher-D. Hill-Wakefield Ave. Blk. Club-Req. Signs (#68, 10/16)" is presently before the Special Committee on Police Reorganization/Oversight; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee, and should be referred to the Committee on Legislation for their consideration; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does hereby discharge the Special Committee on Police Reorganization/Oversight from further consideration of No 127, CCP Nov 13, 2001 "C. Fisher-D. Hill-Wakefield Ave. Blk. Club-Req. Signs (#68, 10/16)", and said item is now before the Council. ADOPT DISCHARGE, REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION By: Mr. Coppola, Mr. Thompson No. 115 SUBJECT: Establishing "Speed Zone" around schools located in the City of Buffalo Whereas: There are many schools, both public and private, located in the City of Buffalo-, and Whereas: The safety of children, as well as parents and school staff, arriving to and departing from school is of the utmost importance; and Whereas: The amount of traffic at these times is increased due to morning rush hour, school buses, and parents and staff-, and Whereas Slowing traffic below the city speed limit of 30mph to 15mph by creating "Speed Zones" in the area of our schools, during arrival and departure times, would decrease the chances of children getting injured by a Page 34 01-1211.txt passing motorist, as well as, decrease the chances of a sever accident involving a school bus or another vehicle; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo has the ability to lower the speed limit within school zones and post appropriate signage to alert motorists. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks, and Streets file a report with the full Common Council at its next meeting on December 26, 2001, as to the appropriate signage, cost, and time for citywide implementation. Be it further resolved: That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Board of Education and all non-Board of Education schools located in the City of Buffalo. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISALTION, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CORPORATION COUNSEL By. Mr. Coppola No. 116 SUBJECT: Joint City of Buffalo and Erie County operation of City of Buffalo Senior Citizen Services Whereas: The City of Buffalo provides services to senior citizens that includes, but are not limited to, the operation and maintenance of nine (9) senior citizen centers and transportation services, and Whereas: With the City's current fiscal situation, the administration has stated that there is a possibility that the city would have to close its senior citizen centers and cease the transportation service; and Whereas: So many senior citizens residing in the City of Buffalo visit the city's senior centers, participate in the programs and activities provided, and rely on the transpiration service; and Whereas For some of those who do use the City's senior services it is more than just recreation and convenience, it is their only reason for leaving their home, their only way to visit the doctor, and their only social and physical exercise; and Whereas: It is medically proven that such activities contribute to not only the quality of life of, but the health and welfare of, senior citizens-, and Whereas: The ceasing of those activities, even for a short time, can have severe negative effect; and Whereas: The County of Erie supplies similar services to senior citizens throughout the county in various ways, one being through contracts with Towns, Villages, and Human Service Agencies-, and Whereas: The county currently provides lunches to City of Buffalo Senior Centers through the County's Nutrition Program; and Whereas: A joint agreement for the supply of senior services can be similar to the agreement that currently exists between the county and city as it pertains to the operation of libraries located in the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: Discussions between the city and county about the operation of senior services and senior citizen centers in the city should be pursued for the benefit of senior citizens. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That a special committee be appointed to study the feasibility of a joint venture. Be it further resolved: That the committee consist of one member appointed by each of the Mayor, Common Council, Eric County Executive, and the Erie County Legislature-, and one delegate from each of the respective senior centers in the city. Be it further resolved That a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Erie County Executive and the Erie County Legislature requesting their response. ADOPT THE FINAL RESOLVE REMAINDER TO REG. GOVEAENT AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT By Mr. Coppola No. 117 SUBJECT: Slip Rental Fees for Marina Whereas: The City of Buffalo is looking for ways to increase revenue for the Page 35 01-1211.txt City; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo operates a Marina that has the following rental fee schedule for acquiring boat slips for the 2002 season: Boat Size Resident Non-Resident 1. Up to & including 20 ft. $600 $658 2. Over 20 ft. up to and including 30 ft $859 $946 3. Over 30 ft. up to and including 38 ft. $1,158 $1,262 Whereas: Other marinas located in the area and surrounding towns charge significantly more for similar size boat slips; and Whereas: The Erie Basin Marina is centrally located and is a prime spot to store a boat, and prices to rent space should reflect that; and Whereas: Other marinas that were contacted charge anywhere from $675 to $900 for a 20 foot boat slip as opposed to the $600 the City of Buffalo charges to residents, and these marinas charge anywhere from $1200 to $1325 for a 30 foot boat slip as opposed to the $859 the City charges its residents; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo currently brings in about $330,000 a year from current marina slip rentals according to the Department of Public Works, and this number could be increased si0ficantly if the City of Buffalo increased rates to the level of other marinas in the area, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Department of Public Works and the Department of Administration and Finance report to the Common Council as to the increase in projected revenues if the City of Buffalo were to increase boat slip rental fees. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ONERIE BASIN MARINA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL By: Mr. Fisher NO. 118 Re: Discharge From the Energy Committee- Item No. 147, November 13, 2001 -"The Proposed merger between Niagara Mohawk and National Grid USA" Whereas: Item No. 147, November 13, 2001-" The Proposed merger between Niagara Mohawk and National Grid USA" is presently before the Committee on Energy; and Whereas It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council does hereby discharge the Committee on Energy from further consideration of item No, 147, November 13, 200 1 -"The Proposed merger between Niagara Mohawk and. National Grid USA", and said item is now before the Council. ADOPT DISCHARGE, RECEIVED AND FILED By: Mr. Golombek NO. 119 SUBJECT: Increase the Size of the Joint Schools Construction Board Whereas: Under agreement between the Buffalo Board of Education and the City of Buffalo, the Joint Schools Construction Board is a cooperative board, made up of seven members; and Whereas: Under the City of Buffalo Charter, there are many powers granted to the Joint School Construction Board, one of which is the right to enter into contracts on behalf of the Buffalo Public Schools and the City of Buffalo for the construction of new education facilities in accordance with applicable state and local laws; and Whereas: The members of the Joint Schools Construction Board's are Page 36 01-1211.txt mandated by the City of Buffalo Charter to be comprised of: two Board of Education designees; the Superintendent of Schools; the Mayor; a Common Council designee; the Comptroller; and the NYS Regent for the Eighth District; and Whereas: Currently, the position for the NYS Regent for the Eighth District is vacant, because the New York State Education Department has opined that there may be a conflict of interest for a Board of Regent Member to be pan of the Joint Schools Construction Board;. and Whereas: Due to the important powers and duties granted to the Joint Schools Construction Board it is vital that the Board be constructed of people with regional & diverse interests; and Whereas: It can be argued that the present make up of the Joint Schools Construction Board does not allow for this diverse representation; and Whereas: As the City of Buffalo and Erie County move to "regionalize" their services where possible, it is essential to have representation from Erie County on this Board; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby request that the Board of Education support the elimination of the NYS Regent Position on the Joint Schools Construction Board and substitute that position with a representative from the Buffalo Teacher's Federation; and Be It Further Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby request that the Board of Education also support increasing the number of Joint Schools Construction Board Members by two, to total nine members, thus al lowing for the appointment of the Erie County Executive and a designee from the Erie County Legisiature; REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND JOINT CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL BOARD By: Mr. Golombek NO. 120 City of Buffalo Local Law No. _ (2001) Introductory No. 11 (2001) A LOCAL LAW amending the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to the sums received by council committee chairmen and the position of minority leader BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Article 24 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows: 24-12. Salaries of Elective Officers. A mayor elected under this act shall receive an annual salary of one hundred and five thousand dollars. The comptroller shall receive an annual salary of eighty-eight thousand four hundred twelve dollars, and the president of the council shall receive an annual salary of eighty thousand dollars. Each council member shall receive an annual salary of fifty-two thousand dollars. Each of the aforementioned elective officials may choose to refuse any increase in annual salary if, in his or her opinion, the fiscal times so warrant. Any such refusal must be in writing and directed to the comptroller and the commissioner of administration and finance, and shall not affect the salary of future office holders or of the same individual if elected to a different office. The council shall designate a majority leader and, when necessary a minority leader, each of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the council. Any council member serving as majority leader shall receive, in addition to the salary above provided, the annual sum of five thousand dollars, and any council member serving as minority leader shall receive, in addition to the salary above provided, the annual sum of twenty-five hundred dollars, said sums to be paid such majority leader or minority leader, respectively, only while performing the additional duties. A minority leader shall only b designated when there are at least two members of the same minority party serving on the Page 37 01-1211.txt council at the same time. [Any council member serving as and performing the additional duties of chairman of the following committees of the common council shall receive, in addition to the salary above provided, the annual sum of one thousand dollars: chairman of finance committee; chairman of legislation committee; chairman of civil service committee, chairman of community development committee, chairman of education committee and chairman of claims committee.] The failure of any council member or of the president of the council to attend any stated meeting of the council provided in this act or any meeting of the committee of the whole provided in the rules of the council, unless the council at such meeting, by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected thereto, excuse such failure to attend such meeting for reasons to be stated in the resolution of the council, shall result in a deduction equal to a one-fiftieth part of the salary of a council member for each such failure, and such deduction shall be made in certifying the payroll. Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are inconsistent with [he provisions of any other local law or act, the provisions of this local law shall be controlling. Section 3. This local law shall not take effect until approved by an affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the City of Buffalo voting on a proposition for its approval in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 (1) of the Municipal Home Rule Law. APPROVED AS TO FORM REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ]to be deleted; matter underlined is new. By: Mssrs. Golombek, Bonifacio, Coppola and Fontana No. 121 Subject: Reducing the Size of the Buffalo Common Council Whereas: In 1927, the City Charter established a Common Council comprised of 15 members: five At-Large Members, one Council President, and nine District Members; and Whereas: During the 1920's and through the Second World War the population of the City of Buffalo exceeded 500,000 people; and Whereas: Unfortunately since the 1950's, Buffalo's population has seen a constant decline and is now at its lowest point; and Whereas: In 1982 the size of the Buffalo Common Council was reduced to its current make-up: 13 Councilmembers; three At-Large Members, one Council President, and nine District Members; and Whereas: The population of the City of Buffalo was approximately 357,000 in 1980 and is currently at its all time lowest; and Whereas: There has been discussion of downsizing and future configuration of the Common Council; Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby support the downsizing o the Common Council; and Be It Further Resolved: That the Common Council begin a dialogue about the future size and configuration of the Common Council: and Be It Further Resolved: That the Council President appoints a special Reapportionment Committee to consider these questions and give technical assistance to the Reapportionment Commission that will be formed 2002. REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT By: Ms. Grant: NO. 122 Bond Resolution $1,500,000 Bonds Planning Improvements-JSCB Page 38 01-1211.txt New School Construction Account No. 3000-03 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $1,500,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of planning the construction of new City schools, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,500,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to finance the cost of planning the construction of new City schools under the auspices of the Joint Schools Construction Board. The estimated maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,500,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2001 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Executive Department, Division of Strategic Planning, "Joint School Construction Board Management, Planning and Seqr, 2001 ", Account No. 3000-03, and shall be used for the purpose specified in Section I of this resolution, Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $1,500,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness for the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 62(2"") of the Law, is five (5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or Page 39 01-1211.txt (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. LAID ON THE TABLE By: Mrs. Grant No. 123 RE: Salary Pay Cuts for All City of Buffalo Full Time Employees On A Voluntary Basis Whereas: The City of Buffalo is in a severe financial crisis with little opportunity for remedying the remaining $15,000,000.00 shortfall without potential layoffs of firefighters, police officers and sanitation workers, many of whom are not residents of the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: These workers, in addition to workers who are city residents, must realize that the current budget nor future budgets can be balanced on the back of city property tax payers whose numbers are becoming smaller and poorer with each passing year, and who cannot afford nor support the present level of fire and police protection without cost-savings or revenue generating initiatives; and Whereas: Revenue increasing options such as a 20% garbage user fee increase or an increase in the water rates of metered or flat rate customers will put an intolerable burden on the city's businesses and residents; and Whereas: The city's expense for full time employees is around $139,000,000.00. A voluntary 5% across the board salary cut of all full time workers will increase the city's revenue around $7,000,000.00 annually and will eliminate the possibility of having to layoff firefighters and police officers; and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved That: The City of Buffalo Common Council, the Mayor's Administration, the Comptroller's Office and union officials support those city employees who choose to volunteer a portion of their salary on a voluntary basis. Be It Further Resolved, That: A special account be open so that individual workers and other concerned citizens or parties can donate a portion of their revenue or resources. Be It Finally Resolved That: This resolution be forwarded to all the aforementioned parties fc)r full consideration and that a written response be filed with this Common Council no later than Tuesday, January 8, 2002. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND ALL UNIONS. By: Mrs. Grant NO. 124 Increased Appropriation Solid Waste Enterprise Fund That, Pursuant to 20-11 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the appropriation in the budget for the current fiscal year for Appropriation Allotments - Solid Waste - Leasing of Equipment and Vehicles be and the same hereby is increased in the sum of $131,481.95 That, the comptroller be and hereby is authorized and directed to increase the revenue estimate of account: 52510030 - 392101 Solid Waste - Sale of Land, Buildings & Equipment $131,481.95 To meet the increased appropriation as set forth below: 52002606 - Solid Waste - Refuse & Recycling 444202 - Leasing of Equipment & Vehicles $131,481.95 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE BY: Mrs. Grant NO. 125 Transfer of Funds Planning for Capital Projects Public Works That pursuant to 20-12 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Page 40 01-1211.txt Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of $250,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Planning for Capital Projects account and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth below: From: 30000106 - 445 100 Planning for Capital Projects $250,000 To: 31655806-445100GIS Development $100,000 31300006 -445100 Emerson Playground Football Field $ 25,000 31310006 - 445 100 Delaware Park Lake Pumps $ 25,000 31323706 -445100 Scajaquada Pathway Design -Phase 11 $100,000 Total $250,000 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE BY: Mrs. Grant NO. 126 Transfer of Funds Planning for Capital Projects Public Works That pursuant to 20-12 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of $332,500 be and the same is hereby transferred from Planning for Capital Projects account and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth below: From: 30000106 - 445100 Planning for Capital Projects$332,500 To: 36310206 - 445100 Jefferson Renovation/Masten District Infrastructure $ 50.000 36311106 - 445 100 Signal Improvements (CMAQ) $100.000 36320306 - 445 100 Broadway Garage Study $ 7.500 32447006 - 445500 Buffalo Intermodal Transportation Center$175,000 Total $332,500 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 127 Re: Excuse Councilmember Gray from Council Meeting. Whereas: Councilmember Beverly Gray will be unable to attend the Council meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 2001, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council excuses Councilmember Beverly Gray from attending the December 11, 200 1, -Common Council meeting. ADOPTED By: Ms. Martino No. 128 Re: Payment of Certain Small Claims Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 184, C.C.P., June 26, 1979, established a specific procedure for payment of claims of $100.00 or less and Claims under Section 207 (a) and (c) of the General Municipal Law, which pertain to medical bills of Policemen and Firemen in any amount; and Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 104, C.C.P., April 29, 1997, established that all garbage can claims arising out of the activities of the Department of Street Sanitation that are related to refuse and recycling be paid out of the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account only if the claims took place after October 1, 1996; and Whereas, the subject claims are eligible for consideration under the said procedures; and Whereas, the Department of Law has verified the validity of the claims and Page 41 01-1211.txt recommend payment thereof, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Comptroller be, and hereby is authorized to make payment of the following claims, and that said payment be charged against the "Judgment and Claims Account" in the Department of Law or be charged against the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account: I .George Allen, Jr., 410 Beard Avenue, 14214 Claim for loss of garbage can at 4 10 Beard Avenue on 10- 16-0 1. $ 15.00 2.Glenn Atwell, 29 Woodley Road, 14215 Claim for loss of two garbage cans at 29 Woodley Road on 7-20-01. $ 23.88 3.Odell & Erika Baldwin, 182 Martha Avenue, 14215 Claim for loss of two garbage cans at 182 Martha Avenue in August 200 1. $ 23.82 4.Joseph Chilicki, 98 North Ogden Street, 14206 Claim for loss of garbage can at 98 North Ogden on 9-19-01. $ 12.00 5.Stanley Day, 292 West Avenue, 14201 Claim for loss of two garbage cans at 292 West Avenue on 9-18-01. $ 25.98 6.Eulene Douglas, 220 Bissell Avenue, 14211 Claim for loss of two garbage cans at 220 Bissell on 9-5-0 1. $ 24.09 7. Jeffrey Drago, 365 Mackinaw Street, 142 10 Claim for loss of garbage can at 365 Mackinaw on 9-24-01. $25.00 8.Janice Emst-Bigelow, 890 West Ferry Street, 14209 Claim for loss of garbage can at 890 West Ferry on 10-3 0-0 1. $ 12.94 9.Phillip A. Evola, 761 Lafayette Avenue, 14222 Claim for loss of two garbagecans at 761 Lafayette Avenue on 10-8-01. $ 30.00 10.Chester Grosofsky, 1070 North Forest Road, Amherst New York 14221 Claim for loss of three garbagecans at 63 Hinman Avenue on 10-22-01.$ 38.10 11.Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Avenue, 14209 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 841 Delaware Avenue on 10-30-01.$ 20.00 12.James & Charlotte Kregg, 10 1 Chadduck Avenue, 14207 Claim for loss of garbage can at 10 1 Chadduck on 10- 17-0 1.$ 16.19 13.John Krytus, 1273 Niagara Street, 14213 Claim for loss of nine garbage cans at 1273 Niagara Street in 2001. $50.00 14.Tonia M. Lee, 450 Seneca Street, 14204 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 450 Seneca Street in August 2001. $25.00 15. Betty L. Levin, 234 Wallace Avenue, 14216 Claim for loss of garbage can at 234 Wallace Avenue on 9-26-01.$15.00 16.William Maevie, 24 Ward Court, 14220 Claim for loss of two garbage cans at 24 Ward Court on 11 -2 1 -0 1. Page 42 01-1211.txt $30.00 17.Shirley A. Muhammad, 375 Grider Street, 14215 Claim for loss of garbage can at 3 7 5 Grider on 10-3 1 -0 1.$18.00 Tracy R. Robinson, 16 Portage Street, 14208 Claim for loss of garbage can at 16 Portage on 9-26-0 1.$7.00 Mrs, Adolf Sabia, 140 Hubbell Avenue, 14220 Claim for loss of garbage can at 140 Hubbell on 10-23-01.5,12.00 20.Gerard H. Sims, 2383 Seneca Street, 142 10 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 2383 Seneca on 9-11 -01 & 10- 17-0 1 $26.00 21,Jeffrey C. Thier, 142 Bryant Street, 14222 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 142 Bryant on 10-15-01$30.00 22.Isabell Travis, 44 Horton Place, 14209 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 44 Horton on 10-8-01.$35.00 23,James Vinson, 835 East Delavan Avenue, 14215 Claim for loss of garbage can at 835 East Delavan on 9-19-01.$10.00 24.Fannie White, 105 Godfrey Street, 14215 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 105 Godfrey on 9-2 1 -0 1.$16.55 25.Donna S. Williamson, 3 74 Millicent Avenue, 14215 Claim for lossof garbage cans at 3 74 Milli-cent on 10- 11 -0 1.$ 29.95 26.Veronica Williamson, 315 Millicent Avenue, 14215 Claim for loss of garbage can at 315 Millicent on 10- 11 -0 1.$9.00 27.Sharon Yunker, 375 Crescent Avenue, 14214 Claim for loss of garbage can at 375 Crescent on 9-25-01.$10.00 28.Donald Zimmer, 100 Meriden Street, 14220 Claim for loss of garbage can at 100 Meriden in 2001.$15.00 29.Antonita Graci, 41 South Roxbury Drive, Hamburg New York14075 Claim for front tire and rim damage to vehicle under bridge on William Street between Fillmore and Bailey on 7-13-01. Claimant hit a previously reported pothole.$ 52.36 30.Michael Harzynski, 65 MarneRoad, Cheektowaga New York 14215 Claim for loss of money in parking meter #17at 25 Delaware Avenue on 7-31-01,$ 1.00 31,James F. Montgomery, Sr., 222 Shumwav Street, 14212 Claim for damage to fence at 222 Shurnway when City crews were demolishing adjacent house on 7-11 -0 1. $22.00 32.Hollis Perry, Jr., 368 Koons Avenue, 14211 Claim for damage to fence at 368 Koons when City crews were demolishing house at 3 66 Koons on 5 -4-0 1.$ 26.00 Investigation by the Department of Law reveals that the above claims are valid and payment is hereby recommended. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 By: Mr. Pitts No. 129 City of Buffalo Local Law No. _ (2001) Introductory No. 10 (2001) A LOCAL LAW amending Article Eighteen of the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to creating a Buffalo Creativity and Civic Solutions Commission. BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Article Eighteen of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 18-66. Establishment of the Buffalo Creativity and Civic Solutions Commission. To honor, promote and take local advantage of the City of Buffalo's World Leadership in the study and utilization of Creativity, for the common good, a commission, to be knownas the Buffalo Creativity and Civic Solutions Page 43 01-1211.txt Commission, is hereby established. Sec. 18-67. Membership. The commission shall consist of, not more than twenty- ne members, each of whom shall be appointed by the following qppointing authorities: the Mayor, the Common Council, tie Cit Comptroller, the Board of Education, the Black Leadership Forum (or successor organization with .similar interest as determined by the Common Council), Hispanics United (or successor organization with similar interest as determined by the Common Council), Good Neighbors Planning Alliance (or successor organization with similar interest as determined by the Common Council), United Way of Buffalo & Erie County (or successor organization with similar. interest as determined by the Common Council), United Neighborhoods (Block Clubs) (or successor organization with similar interest as determined by the Common Council), Buffalo-Niagara Partnership, Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center, The New Millennium Group (or successor organization with similar interest as determined by the Common Council), the Wellness Institute, Leadership B affialo (o successor organization with similar interest as determined by the Common Council), --reative Education Foundation (or successor organization with similar interest as determined by the Common Council), Buffalo State College International Center for Creative Studies, the State University of New York at Buffalo, Wellness Institute and up to four others, selected by a majority of th - members. The appointees of the Mayor, the Common Council, the City Comptroller, the Board of Education, Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center, Buffalo State College International Center for Creative Studies, the Creative Education Foundation and the State Universit of New York at Buffalo, United Way of Buffalo & Erie County and the United NeighbOThoods (Block Clubs) shall serve three year terins, and the remaining members shall serve for two year terms. All active members shall be eligible for reappointment. Sec. 18-68. Qualifications of Members. a)Each member shall be a resident of the City of Buffalo, and b)Shall have training or experience in creative problem solving proc,.Isses, or c)Shall have demonstrated.excellence in some area of creative endeavor or leadership, or d) Shall, upon appointment, attend the Commission's Creative Problem Solving Training Program. Sec. 18-69. Duties and Powers, a) The commission shall provide the city government and various community organizations, with assistance, expertise and education, in the facilitation, and use, o creative problem techniques. (i.e. the Osborn/Parnes "Creative Problem Solving Process' and/or Bakos/Jacacci "Solutions Partnering Creativity, among others); b) Shall act as a funnel and creative catalyst, to and from citizens groups; C) Shall be a solutions recommending resource for the City of Buffalo; d) Shall promote the planning and fulfillment of creative actions for the. common good; e) Shall select a Meetings Facilitator from the members of the commission; and f) Shall adopt rules and procedures to manage its operations and meetings. Sec. 18-70. Duties, Powers, Function of Staff. An Executive Director mM be selected by the commission, and be responsible to the commission, as chief administrator of the commission, to insure that its duties and responsibilities are carried out, and shall assist the commission as necessary. Sec. 18-71. Qualification of Staff. a)The Executive Director shall be an experienced administrator, and b)Shall have knowledge and experience in various creative problem solving Page 44 01-1211.txt techniques and public action initiatives. Sec. 18-72. Meetings. Meetings of the commission shall be held upon the call of the Executive Director, or as specified in a written declaration by a majority of the members of the commission, bu ~ in no event shall fewer than four meetings per year are held. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the members. See. 18-73. Committees and Resource Members. The commission mqy, at its discretion, establish committees to assist it. in its mission, and may, at its discretion, appoint non-resident, resource members, thereto. See. 18-74. Compensation. The members shall serve without compensation for their services, but mE receive reimbursement for reasonable and necessM expenses incurred in the perforinance of their official duties. Sec. 18-75. Expenditures. The commission shall, within the amounts appropriated by the Common Council or otherwise made available by grants, expend, contract for, or direct the expenditure of such sums, and accordingl provide, as permitted by ordinance or grant, the necessM facilities and personnel. Sec. 18-76. Reports. Each December, the Commission shall prepare an annual written report of its activities and provide a copy to the Mqyor, the Common Council and the City Clerk. Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the provisions of this local law shall be controlling. Section 3.This local law shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NOTE: Matter underlined is new. By: Mr. Pitts NO. 130 City of Buffalo Local Law No. _ (2001) Introductory No. 13 (2001) A LOCAL LAW amending the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to changing the election and terms of office for common council members BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Article Three of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows: 3-5. Election and Terms of Common Council Members. The terms of office of the council members as of the effective date of this charter shall continue until the installation of council members chosen in general elections in accordance with this section, At the general election in the year 2003 a president of the common council shall be elected by the electors of the entire city for a term of [two] four years[. At the general elections in the year 2005] and at the general elections held every fourth year thereafter [a president of the common council shall be elected by the electors of the entire city for a term of four years]. At the general election held in the year 2003, three council members-at-large shall be elected by the electors of the entire city for a term of [two] four years[. At the general election held in the year 2005] and every fourth year thereafter[, three council members-at-large shall be elected by the electors of the city for a term of four years]. At the general election in the year 2001 one district council member shall be elected by the electors of each council district for a term of two years. At the general election held in the year 2003 and every [fourth] second year thereafter, one district council member shall be elected by the electors of each council district for a term of [four] two years. The persons elected to the common council shall take office on the first day of January following the general elections in which they were elected, and shall Page 45 01-1211.txt be eligible for re-election. Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the provisions of this local law shall be controlling. Section 3. This local law shall not take effect until approved by an affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the City of Buffalo voting on a proposition fDr its approval in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 (1) of the Municipal Horne Rul,- Law. APPROVED AS TO FORM NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter under lined is new. REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT By: Mr. Pitts and Mr. Golombek No. 131 City of Buffalo Local Law No. _ (2001) Introductory No. 14 (2001) A LOCAL LAW amending the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to residency requirements for the Mayor and the Comptroller. BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the Charter of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows: 4-6. Election; Term; Residence Requirement. At the general election in the year 2001 and each fourth year thereafter a mayor shall be elected by the electors of the city for a term of four years. No person shall be eligible for election or appointment as successor to the office of the mayor who has not been a resident as defined in section 24-4 of this charter of the city for period of at least one year immediately preceding the date of his or her election or appointment. 7-2. Election; Ten-n-, Residence Requirement. At the general election held in the year 2003 and every fourth year thereafter a comptroller shall be elected by the electors of the entire city for a term of four years. No person shall be eligible for election or appointment as successor to the office of the comptroller who has not been a resident as defined in section 24-4 of this charter of the city for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the date of his or her election or appointment. Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the provisions of this local law shall be controlling. Section 3.This local law shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM NOTE: Matter underlined is new. LAID ON TABLE By: Mr. Thompson NO. 132 Subject: Criteria for evaluation and designation of Trailblazing Signs; Whereas: Trailblazing signs are an exemplary method of paying tribute to outstanding individuals and organizations who have given much of themselves to the City of Buffalo and its citizens; and Whereas: Due to the outstanding number of people who do so much for the City and its residents, there are not enough streets to designate Routes after everyone; and Whereas: Common Council Offices receive numerous requests for Trailblazing Signs from various members of the Buffalo Community; and Whereas: There has not been any set criteria for the evaluation and designation of Trailblazing Signs; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council of the City of Buffalo hereby request the Law Department and the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets and the Committee on Legislation to develop a uniform method for the evaluation and designation of Trailblazing :signs for Page 46 01-1211.txt individuals and organizations in the City of Buffalo. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CORPORATION COUNSEL BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS No. 133 SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to Various City Departments, which currently reads: 01-1002 6Legislative Assistant to Common Council $ 32,962 01-1003 ILegislative Assistant to Common Council $32,962 ILegislative Aide to Common Council $28,800 01-1010 ISenior Legislative Assistant to Common Council $37,124 ILegislative Aide to Common Council $28,800 03-1509 1Executive Director OCPl $48,262 03-1513 IReal Estate Specialist $41,617- $48,733 03-1514 IJunior Data Control Clerk $24,440-$27,120 03-1519 ISenior Citizen Aide $23,949-$26,505 06-1047 5 Account Clerk $25,005-$27,859 3Account Clerk Typist $25,005-$27,859 11-1050 IAdministrative Aide $25,005-$27,859 14-1075 IJunior Program Analyst $31,154-$36,433 14-1112 6Laborer 11 $24,336-$ 27,726 2Laborer I $22,298 $ 25,334 14-1113 IStenographer $24,400-$.27,120 14Parking Enforcement Officer $25,793-$ .28,688 I Head Teller $29,313- $ 33,776 3 Associate Account Clerk $27,773- $ 32,263 6 Teller $26,316- $29,652 17-1081 1 Deputy Director of Purchase for Inventory & Stores $39,659-$46,437 17-1082 1 Senior Duplicating Machine Operator $29,312- $33,776 20-1100 12 Report Technician $25,903- $ 2:8,757 20-1101 1 Chief of Homicide $ 64,801 20-1103 11 Police Captain $64,801 48 Report Technician $25,903-$ 28,757 20-1121 60 Report Technician $25,903- $ 28,757 Page 47 01-1211.txt 21-1139 1 Fire Alarm Dispatcher 207-A $ 58,204 25-1054 1 Senior Stenographer$25,567- $ 28,663 1 Assistant to the Administrative Director $119,200 31-1200 1 Stenographer $24,440- $ 27,120 31-1210 ISenior Engineer (Structural) $45,413- $52,530 31-1211 8Street Repair Worker $26,458- $29,604 31-1213 1 Equipment Operator $28,179 $31,838 2 Electrician $28,179 $31,838 31-1095 1 Program Specifications & Design Specialist $43,552-$ 51,609 32-1096 3Plumber $28,179-$31,838 3Carpenter $28,179-$ 31,838 2Mason $28,179-$ 31,838 16Laborer 11 $24,336-$27,726 33-1065 ITelecommunications / Cable TV Specialist $32,510-$37,306 40-1450 1Typist $23,950-$26,506 42-1422 7Community Recreation Aide $27,245-$30,102 50-1220 1Secretary to Commissioner of Streets $ 27,734 52-1303 5Exterminator $26,458-$29,604 7Dog Control Officer $26,458-$29,604 1Assistant Exterminator $24,467-$217,089 1Laborer 1 $22,298-$ 25,334 55-1307 1Deputy Director Substance Abuse $43,200-$ 51,774 IAdministrative Assistant $31,929-$36,725 65-1150 1Director of Mayor's Task Force on Housing $40,732 2Account Clerk $25,005- $ 27,859 65-1151 1Senior Typist $25,308- $ 28,243 Is hereby amended to read: 01-1002 1Legislative Assistant to Common Council $32,962 01-1003 2Legislative Assistant to Common Council $32,962 01-1010 2Legislative Assistant to Common Council $32,962 06-1047 4Account Clerk $25,005- $27,859 2Account Clerk Typist $25,005-$27,859 14-1112 5Laborer 11 $24,336- $2.7,726 1Laborer 1 $22,298-$25,334 Page 48 01-1211.txt 14-1113 13Parking Enforcement Officer $25,793- $ 28,688 1Junior Traffic Clerk $23,950- $ 26,506 15-1056 2 Associate Account Clerk $27,773- $ 32,263 4 -Teller $26,316-$ 29,652 20-1100 8Report Technician $25,903 $ 28,757 20-1103 10Police Captain $64,801 46Report Technician $25,903-$ 28,757 20-1121 56Report Technician $25,903-$ 28,757 31-1211 7Street Repair Worker $26,458-$ 29,604 31-1213 IElectrician $28,179-$ 31,838 32-1096 2Plumber $28,179-$ 31,838 2Carpenter $28,179-$ 31,838 1 Mason $28,179-$ 31,838 14Laborer 11 $24,336- $ 27,726 42-1422 6Community Recreation Aide$27,245-$ 30,102 52-1303 4Exterminator $26,458-S 29,604 6Dog Control Officer $26,458-$ 29,604 65-1150 IAccount Clerk $25,005 $ 27,859 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of tl~e foregoing ordinance is necessary. CHARLES L. MICHAUX 111, CITY CLERK, ANTHONY M. MASIELLO, MAYOR, COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT, EVA M. HASSETT, COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, ROCCO J. DIINA, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, CORNELIUS J. KEANE, COMMISSIONER OF FIRE, KATHLEEN O'HARA, COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES, JOSEPH N. GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & STREETS, DONALD 0. ALLEN, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, RAYMOND MCGURN, COMMISSIOR OF PERMIT & INSPECTIONS, AND JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, we hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 134 By Mrs. Williams Felicitations/In Memoriam Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated: Felicitation for Marcus Brown By Councilmember Thompson, Pitts, Michaux Felicitation for Joyce Wilson Nixon By CouncilmemberThompson, Pitts, Michaux Felicitation for Deborah Willis Page 49 01-1211.txt By Councilmember Pitts, Michaux ADOPTED. NO. 135 BY: BARBARAWILLIAMS Appoihtments Commissioner of Deeds That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31 t 2002 , conditional upon the parson so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and f ilin:4 same With the City Clerk: ERMA J. BROWN M..MELISSA,R'..EOUTE TINA M. DUGO ADOPTED. No. 136 BY: BARBARA A. WILLIAMS Appointments Commissioners of, Deeds Required for the Proper Performance of Public Duties That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending. Dec.31 2002 conditional, upon the persons so appointed certify under: oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City BRIAN C. DAVIS ADOPTED NO. 137 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in Room 1417 City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 9:30 o'clock,.N.M. Committee on FinanceTuesday, December 18, 2001 following Civil Service Committee on LegislationTuesday, December 18, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Committee on Comm. Dev. Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. Committee on EducationWednesday, December 19, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Special Committees Special MBEC Committee Meeting-Small Business Accelerated Payment ProgramWednesday, December 12, 2001 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. Police Reorganization Committee-Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. Budget CommitteeThursday, December 13, 2001 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in City Hall. Bi-National Bridge Committee Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. Telecommunications Committee Friday, December 14, 2001 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in Room 1417 City Hall Spec. Leg. Comm. Mtg. Concerning Delicatessens in COB Monday, Dec. 17, 2001 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. Regional GovernanceMonday, December 17, 2001 at 1:00 o'clock Page 50 01-1211.txt P.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. Committee on EnergyThursday, December 20, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. (Public Disclaimer): All meetings are sub - ject to change and cancellation by the respective Chairmen of Council Committees. In the event that there is sufficient time given for notification, it will be provided. In addition, there may be meetings set up whereby the City Clerk's Office is not made aware-, thereforc.-, unless we receive notice from the respective Chairmen, we can only mak notification of what we are made aware. No. 138 Adjournment On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Mr. Fisher, the Council adjourned at 4:40 pm Page 51