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No. 15
COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
September 4, 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
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FINANCE COMMITTEE: Betty Jean Grant, Chairman,
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, SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
AT 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council,
and and Council Members Bonifacio, Brown, Coppola,
Ellington, Fisher, Fontana, Golombek Grant, Gray,
LoTempio, Martino, Pitts, and Williams - 13.
ABSENT - None.
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by
Mr.Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on
July 24, 2001 were approved.
FROM THE MAYOR
FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES
NO. 1
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Monthly report from the Division of Citizen
Services (Mayor's Complaint Hot Line) - 7-1-01
Attached is the July, 2001 activity report from the Division of
Citizen Services. This report starts a new fiscal year of reporting.
A highlight of July's report is that 3,27 8 calls regarded
garbage totes or nearly 5 1 % of the 6,429 calls reported for
the month.
Other significant data when comparing July 2001 to June
200 1, were that garbage ( complaints were down by over
37% (669 v.1,063), and housing violations, police, forestry
an( rodent calls were up by 7.5% to 29.3% - which appears
to be seasonal in nature.
The big decrease in garbage complaints is notable because
tote calls only increased b, 1'.7%, while garbage complaints
decreased by three times that number (3 7. 1 %).
August should conclude the delivery of the different size
totes; consequently September will be our first test of
garbage complaints versus the new city-wide tote program.
August will also have considerable calls regarding the User
Fee Billing System, a the size of totes reflect the property's
user fee bill. In this instance, due to the significant number of
tote changes, October's billing cycle will be the first real test
of billing under the new system.
The division hopes that the Council finds the attached
information to be useful.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 2
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: July 9, 2001 in the Department of
Mayor and Executive Division of Citizen Services to the
Position of Complaint Clerk Provisional (pending
non-competitive status) Appointment at the Maximum
Starting Salary of $26,505.00 Jill White 15 Wex Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14211
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
NO. 3
Feine Reality 364 Baraga Street Monument Sign
Item No.218, C.C.P. 7/24/01
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting
held Tuesday, July 31, 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 21X41X41 monument "ID11
sign located in the right of way at the corner of New Abby
and South Park Avenue. 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
21X4'X4' monument sign with a condition that landscaping
be placed and maintained at the base of the sign.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 4
Buffalo Fuel Corp.
711 City Line South scrap metal staging area (rail yard)
Item # 113 C.C.P. July 24 2001
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting
held Tuesday, July 31,2001, considered the matter
captioned above pursuant to Section 511-67 of the Buffalo
Code, Buffalo Coastal Review District
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The applicant seeks to alter an existing railroad yard for a
scrap metal staging area to be reloaded on to rail cars.
Under SEQR the proposed staging' area is considered an
unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated
review.
The Planning Board voted to recommend approval to alter
the existing rail yard for a staging area.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 5
A Ferro
199 Delaware
Outdoor cafe
Item # 33 C.C.P. July 10 2001
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting
held Tuesday, July 31, 2001, considered the matter
captioned above pursuant to Section 413-59 of the Buffalo
Code, Sidewalk Cafe.
The applicant seeks to encroach the right of way with a
341X91 sidewalk caf6 located at 199 Delaware Avenue.
Under SEQR the proposed sidewalk caf6 is considered an
unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated
review. The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed
outdoor patio with the following conditions:
1. No outside music.
2. Closing at 11 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 1:00 A.M. Friday
-Sunday
3. All trash generated by the use of the patio is the
responsibility of the operator of the patio. No outside trash
receptacles.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 6
2221 Elmwood Avenue., LLC
2221 Elmwood
Pole Sign
Item No.0, C.C.P. 9/4/01
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting
held Tuesday, July 31, 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 an illuminated 17.51pole "ID11
at 2221 Elmwood Avenue. 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
17.51 pole sign with a condition that landscaping be placed
at the bottom of the pole.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 7
X. Yong Yang Owner
2262 Seneca Street
Sit in Restaurant
Item No.114, C.C.P. 7/24/01
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting
held Tuesday, July 31,2001, considered the matter
captioned above pursuant to Section 511-64 of the Buffalo
Code, Seneca Street District.
The applicant seeks to convert an existing store into a sit in
restaurant. Under SEQR the proposed sit in restaurant is
considered an unlisted action Which may be studied through
uncoordinated review.
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The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed
conversion of the existing s to a sit in restaurant.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
NO. 8
Lease Request - 1446 Main Street
Former Precinct #6 - Geneva B. Scruggs
Health Facility
Item #16, C.C.P. 6/29/98
In the above referenced item Your Honorable Body
approved the sale of 1446 Main Street (former Precinct #6)
to the Geneva B. Scruggs Intermediate Care Facility, Inc. in
the amount of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($11,500).
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
received a request from Brenda Calhoun, Executive Director,
Geneva B. Scruggs Intermediate Care Facility, to lease the
property. The Corporation has been unable to close on the
title due to recent financial difficulties at the facility and are
going through reorganization at this time.
They have offered to lease the facility for Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00) per month for three years upon the
following conditions:
1 . Premises is leased "as is!'
2. Lessee will be responsible for payment of all utilities and
garbage user fee.
3. Lessee will be responsible for all interior cleaning and
minor repairs to heating, electrical and plumbing systems.
4. Lessee will maintain the building in accordance with all
health and safety codes.
5. Lessor will be responsible for structural components and
major repairs of the facility.
6. Lessee will be responsible for all exterior maintenance of
the grounds related to grass cutting and snow removal.
7. Lessee will provide the City of Buffalo with proof of
liability insurance coverage naming the City of Buffalo as an
additional insured on said policy. The type and amount of
liability coverage to be determined by the City of Buffalo,
Corporation Counsel Office.
8. Lessee shall have the option to acquire title during the
initial leased term in the amount of Eleven Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($11,500.00).
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the
request of the Geneva B. Scruggs Intermediate Care Facility
upon the above terms and conditions. I am further
recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the
necessary lease agreement and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the same.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 9
Results of Negotiations
13S Krettner,240' S Peckham
Vacant Lot:30' x 105'
Assessed Valuation: $1,400
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real
Estate, has received a request to purchase from Ms. Hattie
Goodman, 131 Krettner Street, Buffalo, New York 14206.
Ms. Goodman owns a one family home at 131 Krettner,
which is adjoining to 135 Krettner Street. She intends to use
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the property for extra yard space.
The Office of Strategic Planning and the Division of
Collections have no objection to the sale. There are no
building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City
of Buffalo by the purchaser.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by
R.W. Bronstein, 3666 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14226.
He has estimated the value of the parcel to be Seven
Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750), Twenty-three Cents (.23) a
square foot. The Division of Real Estate concurs with the
estimate of value.
The results of our negotiations are that Ms. Hattie Goodman
has agreed and is prepared to pay Seven Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($750) for this parcel. She has also agreed to pay for
the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fee's and
cost of the legal description.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the
sale of 135 Krettner Street to Ms. Hattie Goodman in the
amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750). 1 am further
recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the
Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANACE
NO. 10
Result of Negotiations
45 Providence, 490' E Hopkins
Lot Size: 42' x 14S'
Portion of Former Providence Street
Lot Size: 25' x 60'
Assessed Valuation: $2,500
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real
Estate has received a request to acquire the above
mentioned properties from Mr. George Pierakos and Mrs.
Margaret Pierakos of 55 Garvey Avenue, Buffalo, New York
14220. Mr. & Mrs. Pirakos intend to clean-up the subject
properties and use for extra yard space, which adjoins their
property at 55 Garvey Avenue,
The two parcels consist of 45 Providence, a 421 x 145'
landlocked parcel of the former Providence Street
subdivision, and a 251 x 60' landlocked portion of
Providence Street, which was abandoned by the City, Item
#160, C.C.P. 11/15/83. The parcels are adjacent to the
Pierakos's home.
The office of Strategic Planning and the Division of
Collections have been contacted and have no objection to
the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or
other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchasers.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by P.S.
Breidenstein of Breidenstein Appraisals, Inc., 798 Center Road,
West Seneca, New York 14224. She has estimated the value of the
parcels to be One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.), Seventeen Cents
(.17) a square foot. The Division of Real Estate has investigated
the sales of similar properties in the subject area. Sales price range
from Thirteen Cents (.13) to Twenty Seven Cents (.27) a square
foot.
The result of our negotiations is that Mr. and Mrs. Pierakos
have agreed and are prepared to pay Eight Hundred Dollars
($800) for the two parcels. This represents approximately
Thirteen Cents (.13) a square foot for the parcels. They have
also agreed to pay for the cost of transfer tax, recording fees
and legal descriptions.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve
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the sale of 45 Providence Street and a 251 x 601 portion of
the former street to Mr. and Mrs. Pierakos in the amount of
Eight Hundred Dollars ($600). I am further recommending
that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary
documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the same.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 11
Results of Negotiations
253 Seventh, North Cor. Virginia
Vacant Lot: 24' x 81'
Assessed valuation: $1,600.
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real
Estate, has received a request to purchase 253 Seventh
Street from Mr. Allen P. Spaulding, Jr., 8 College Street,
Buffalo, New York, 14201. Mr. Spaulding intends to
purchase 253 Seventh in order to make a parking lot, which
is adjacent to his business located at 146 Virginia Street.
The Office of Strategic Planning and the Division of
Collect-Lons have no objection to the sale. There are no
outstanding taxes, building code violations, or other liens
owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by
Ms. Lorie Szalkowski of Cash Realty of New York, Inc., 22
Lafayette Boulevard, Williamsville, New York 14221. She
has estimated the value of the parcel to be One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000), Fifty-one Cents (.151) a square foot. The
Division of Real Estate concurs with the appraisers estimate
of value.
The results of our negotiations are that the Mr. Allen P.
Spaulding, Jr. has agreed and is prepared to pay One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the subject property. He has
also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax,
recording fee's and cost of the legal description.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the
sale of 253 Seventh Street to Mr. Allen P. Spaulding for one
Thousand Dollars
($1,000).I am further recommending that the Corporation
Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer
of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the
same.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 12
Status Homestead Requests
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real
Estate has received a request from Lisa M. Collin Senior
Legislative Assistant, to provide the Common Council with a
report regarding the status of homestead requests received
this past year.
Attached is a summary report on homestead activity from
July 1", 2000 through June 30th , 2001. Th( report includes
the number of requests by Council District and the status of
those requests.
If Your Honorable Body needs additional information, please
contact the Director of Real Estate, John Hannon.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 13
Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program
206 Goodyear (City Owned-vacant lot, dimensions 30' x
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97')
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real
Estate has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at
206 Goodyear Street, Buffalo, New York 14211, parcel is 30'
x 97' in dimension; and it has been determined that this
parcel is inappropriate for either the construction of new
housing or needed for public purposes. Mr. Ray Miller
residing at 208 Goodyear Street indicated that he will clean,
improve and maintain the lot in the event that he obtain title
to the property under the Urban Homestead Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have
been contacted. There arc no property code violations, taxes
or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the
homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot to
be designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred
to Mr. Ray Miller on the condition that the property is cleared
and improved within (6) months and maintained in a sanitary
manner.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 14
Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program
206 Koons (City Owned-vacant lot, dimensions 30' x 97')
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real
Estate has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 206 Koons
Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14211, parcel is 30' x 97' in
dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel is
inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or
needed for public purposes. Ms. Patricia A. Bulera residing
at 212 Koons Avenue indicated that she will clean, improve
and maintain the lot in the event that she obtain title to the
property under the Urban Homestead Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of
Collections have been contacted. There are no
property code violations, taxes or other liens owed to
the City of Buffalo by the homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot to
be designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred
to Ms. Patricia Bulera on the condition that the property is
cleared and improved within (6 months and maintained in a
sanitary manner.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 15
Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program
106 Titus (City Owned-vacant lot, dimensions 35' x 97')
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real
Estate has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 106 Titus
Street, Buffalo, New York 14212, parcel is 35' x 97' in
dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel is
inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or
needed for public purposes.
Mr. Timothy H. Brown residing at 94 Titus Street indicated
that he will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event
that he obtain title to the property under the Urban
Homestead Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have
been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes
or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the
homesteader.
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We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot to
be designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred
to Mr. Timothy H. Brown on the condition that the property is
cleared and improved within (6) months and maintained in a
sanitary manner,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 16
Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program
65 Townsend (City Owned-Vacant Lot)
Lot Size: 7' x 100'
69 Townsend (City Owned -Vacant Lot)
Lot Size: 30' x 100'
The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city-owned
vacant lots at 65 and 69 Townsend Street, and it has been
determined that these parcels cannot be sold, and are not needed
for public purposes.
Mr. Larry Hardy owns and resides at 67 Townsend Street,
which is adjoining to 65 and 69 Townsend Street. He has
requested to homestead these two (2) vacant City-owned
lots. Mr. Hardy intends to clean the areas and use for extra
yard space.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have
been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes
or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the
homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lots
be designated as Homestead Properties and be transferred
to Mr. Larry Hardy on the condition that the properties are
cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained
in a sanitary manner.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 17
Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program
543 West (City Owned-vacant lot, dimensions 79' x 50')
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real
Estate has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at
543 West Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14213, parcel is 79' x
50' in dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel
is inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or
needed for public purposes.
Ms. Elva Iris Tardi residing at 192 Vermont Street
indicated that she will clean, improve and maintain
the lot in the event that she obtain title to the property
under the Urban Homestead Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have
been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes
or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the
homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot to
be designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred
to Ms. Elva Iris Tardi on the condition that the property is
cleared and improved within (6) months and maintained in a
sanitary manner.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from
the Office of Strategic Planning dated August 27, 2001, be
received and filed; and That the city-owned property
commonly known as 543 West Avenue, is hereby
designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be,
and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring
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said property to Ms. Elva Iris Tardi, residing at 192 Vermont
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.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 18
Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program
81 Zenner (City Owned-vacant lot, dimensions 3 0' x I
10')
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real
Estate has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at
8 1 Zenner Street, Buffalo, New York 14211, parcel is 30' x I
10' in dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel
is inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or
needed for public purposes.
Mr. Michael Prewitt residing at 83 Zenner Street indicated
that he will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event
that he obtain title to the property under the Urban
Homestead Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have
been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes
or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the
homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot to
be designated as a. Homestead Property and be transferred
to Mr. Michael Prewitt on the condition that the property is
cleared and improved within (6 months and maintained in a
sanitary manner.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
NO. 19
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: July 30, 2001 in the
Department of Audit and Control Division of Accounting to
the Position of Principal Accountant Temporary Appointment
at the: Intermediate Starting Salary of: $49,327 Albert J.
Renzoni 20 Brost Drive Buffalo NY 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 20
Certificate of Necessity
Capital Budget Amendment
Authorization for Additional Capital Indebtedness
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula,
Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to 20-28 of the
Charter, that it is necessary to authorize an increase in
indebtedness for Capital Projects Program, provided by the
Common Council prior to
January 1, 2001 for the ensuing fiscal year, by adding the
following items:
Capital Projects
Public Works
Emerson Football Field $250,000
Restoration of Monuments $250,000
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
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NO. 21
Adelphia Waterfront Project
Architectural RFQ
Thank you for your interest in the development of
Adetphia's new operations center near the Buffalo
waterfront. Adelphia truly appreciates your attention to this
important project.
At this time a short list of prospective consultants has been
identified, the request for proposal was issued this morning.
Those firms which do not have a Buffalo presence or have
not to date identified a local associate have been informed
that they will be required to associate with a local firm. We
arc leaving it up to them to make their own selection and
business arrangements..
For your information the list includes:
Kohn Pederson Fox Associates, PC
NBBJ
Perkins & Will/Kideney Architects
Zeidler Roberts Partnership
Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, PC
Gensler !
HLW International
The firms are aware that you may be contacting them to
propose associations. We wish you success in your pursuit
of these relationships. If you have any questions please do
not hesitate to call.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
No. 22
APPT - ADELPHIA OFFICE
COMPLEX TASK FORCE
I am appointing Council Member Marc Coppola to serve as
my Representative on the Adelphia Office Complex Task
Force you have formed. Mr. Coppola has expressed an
interest to serve on the Task Force in order to help initiate a
co-generation facility at the proposed Adelphia Complex.
The opportunity to explore this important prospect would be
now. I would appreciate the Task Force providing notices of
its meetings and minutes being filed with the Common
Council.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 23
BILL - GRASS CTTING 314 MYRTLE
Attached is a bill for grass cutting issued to Mr. Daniel B.
Sawicki.
Mr. Sawicki is appealing this charge because he contends
the city did not perform the service. Mr. Sawicki cuts his own
grass and is quite surprised that he was billed. He feels that
the bill was issued in error and would like an opportunity to
present his case.
It is my view, based upon reviewing this situation that Mr.
Sawicki like so many others, is being error charged and
should be corrected. I would appreciate your calling me
about this important matter.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 24
REQEST REMOVAL OF ATTACHED
BUFFALO NEWS STAND
It is with great urgency that this letter written in hopes that
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this matter can be resolved As you are aware, GROUP
Ministries is a multi-ethnic, multi-faceted,
non-denominational coalition dedicate, to the premise, "We
are our brother's keeper. " We believe that present day
social ills, HIVIAIDS, drug abuse homelessness, etc.
diminish and impact us all as human beings. We are
committed to addressing the physical, emotional and
spiritual needs of individuals in a compassionate and
impartial manner. We are dedicated to
raising the consciousness and educating the entire
community to restore self-respect, self-determination, and,
sense of awareness and obligation to the world around us.
With this being said, we are the owners of the property
located from 1323-133 7 Jefferson Avenue. At the corner of
East Utica & Jefferson Avenue, there is a Buffalo News
stand that sits right on the corner and attached to our
building that we own. This newsstand on a daily basis
attracts less than "desirable " activities, and is a "hangout
"for a number of persons.
We are requesting that this Buffalo News stand be moved to
another location as soon as possible as we strive to cleanup
this area. We are requesting that you look into this matter as
expeditiously as possible.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL
No. 25
Curb & Sidewalk for Herman -Best to Genesee
In response to your letter dated July 20, 2001
regarding the above, please be advised that our
Construction Section submits the following cost estimate:
Herman - Best to Genesee
1,300 Lf. x 2 = 2,600 l.f. x $65/l.f. = $169,000 Total Estimate
If you have any further questions regarding the above,
please contact Michael Zera at 851-5864.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 26
ERIE CO
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
CITY OF BUFFALO SEP 8, 2001
In support of the household hazardous waste
collection day scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2001,
in the City of Buffalo, the Erie County Department of
Environment and Planning is committed to providing the
following services:
1)Coordination with the appropriate contractor for
efficient operation of the event.
2)Application to the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for approval of a
plan to conduct the event.
Management of the site, including the acceptance of
surrendered waste oil, waste paint, antifreeze, dry cell
batteries, propane cylinders, pesticides, etc.
4)Preparation of site (tables, signs, etc.).
5)Review of proper hazardous waste manifest required
to ship and dispose of wastes.
Erie County is pleased to have the opportunity to provide
household hazardous waste disposal opportunities to County
residents through this model cooperative effort with the City.
We appreciate the support given to this project by the City of
Buffalo.
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Should you have any questions, please call me at 858-6231.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY
This is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
Erie County Environmental Education Institute, Inc. (ECEEI)
and the City of Buffalo for a joint Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Event on September 8, 2001, to be
conducted at the Modern Recycling Facility, Hopkins and
Tifft Street, Buffalo.
The ECEEI will:
Act as the financial vehicle for the event;
Make payments for necessary expenses associated with the
activity (supplies for volunteers, etc);
Coordinate with a County approved service provider for
proper transport and disposal of hazardous wastes. Service
providers shall furnish upon request insurance binders and
certification to ECEEI, the City of Buffalo, and the County of
Erie as additional names insured under such policy of
insurance.
The following services will be provided by the City of Buffalo:
Traffic control by Buffalo Police Department; including
closure assistance from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at closing time;
Fire protection and response by the Buffalo Fire Department;
Emergency response by a HazMat Team;
Services of approximately 25 volunteers to help with traffic
control, waste oil, waste paint and waste antifreeze, and to
handle tires and batteries;
Payment to the Erie County Environmental Education
Institute, Inc for actual costs of supplies, equipment, event
promotion, and the storage, transport and disposal of the
waste materials accepted at the event.
Attached is a letter from the Erie County Department of
Environment and Planning indicating services to be provided
and functions to be performed by the County of Erie. This
MOU will become effective upon execution.
MRS. LOTEMPIO MOVED: That the Memorandum of
understanding between Erie County Environmental
Education Institute Inc (ECE/EI) and the City of
Buffalo for a joint Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Event on
September 8, 2001 be and hereby is approved on the
condition that the City of Buffalo will not bear the costs of
promotion and other costs as referenced in the MON.
PASSED
13-AYES - O-NOES
NO. 27
S HERBERT APPT PAY PHONE TASK FORCE
Objective: To be gainfully employed with a management
team that is strong, sincere, rewarding, and committed to
improving the working relationship of all people concerned.
Personal & Professional Attributes
Strong diplomatic leader achieving positive results through
various communications networks, augment a vital
cooperative effort and advancement in a multi-cultural
community. Sincere and dedicated to achieving the highest
standard of performance in business management,
communications, public and private affairs. Take great pride
in accomplishments of others, friendly, outgoing, and
assertive.
Summary of Qualifications
rigorously campaign editor the Fillmore District Common
Council Seat (1985,1991,1999), County Executive (1987),
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and the Mayoral Seat in 1993, Successfully elected to serve
as F111more District Democratic Committee Member, rice
President and Director of the Theater District Association in
Communications and Promotion, Vice President of the
Steward Board at Greater Refuge Temple Church of God in
Christ, President of the Strauss Street Block Club
Accomplished local and national writer (Buffalo News,
Business First, Sparrongrass-Treasured Poems of America,
Black Elegance Magazine, Bill Board Magazine, Challenger,
Owiterion, Westside Rocket, Art Voice, New York City
Amsterdam News, and Washington Post)for 22 years. Also,
invited guest of the Sally Jesse Rafel TV show-
Proven qualifications to analyze market potentials, establish
and expand networks, and implement systems prepare
financial reports, manage budget expenses, and allocate
funds accordingly
Designed winning market promotions for local and national
celebrities
Proven ability in theory and organization of global health
business information systems
Proven ability to successfully plan, coordinate, and promote
special projects
Recipient of the Community Voice for Activism Award, Youth
Appreciate Award, and Certificate of A Compliment, Buffalo
State Elementary Education
Undergraduate Degree Elementary Education, Buffalo State
College, Year 2000
Professional Experience
Roswell Park Cancer Institute1972 to Present
Buffalo, New York
Medical Research Laboratory Assistant. Molecular
Biophysics, Department-Primary function to assist
departmental heads in Apoptosis/Cell Death, Molecular and
Biophysics cultures, supervise a instruct medical
student trainees in lab procedures and data collection
analysis. Consult with physicians globally on International
lab procedures. Responsible for overseeing and
orchestrating clear communications channels between
departments head, employees, and undergraduate students.
Supervise and implement media preparation, gravimetric
standards, hazards procedures and medical/social
functions in work place. Perform culture readings for specific
gravity, dipstix micro-urinalysis, sterility testing, stains and
reagents for all routine specimen cultures. Produce and log
completed medical reports and documentation. Manage
logistical movement of hospital supply and material.
Center for Comprehensive Services1979 to
1980
Buffalo, New York
Information Specialist Responsible for designing, detailing,
and coordinating information system to serve as interface
between Erie County Department of Social Services and
CHAP Program. Develop and ensure responsiveness of
information from data collection centers in approved
recording formats to serve as direct input into information
system. Assist in processing and compiling data for monthly
and quarterly reports.
Sam's Production, Inc.
Buffalo, New York
1977 to 1999
Entrepreneur. Produced radio and television segment ads.
Prepared winning proposals, design work, and promotional
materials for local and national talent.
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Purchase Radio Company
Buffalo, New York
1977 to 1979
Retail sales person. Successfully sold stereo equipment in
the International market. Established strong public relations
platform maintaining a current knowledge of latest
equipment, and communication vehicles. Devised and
supervised workable promotion projects. Originate and
coordinate newspaper, radio advertising, point of sales
promotion with PR and Sales Management Teams.
Analyzed potential market for sales and services. Effectively
reduced sales operating cost and developed sales training
projects.
E d u c a t i o n
Buffalo State College, Buffalo, New York
Undergraduates Degree, Elementary Education
Medaille College, Buffalo, New York
Summer Evening Course, Human Relations
Community Involvement
Graduate-Year 2000
1983
(Past) Executive Board Member for Theater District
Association 1977 to 1991
Buffalo, New York
Executive Vice President, Communications and Promotions
Network
Greater Refuge Temple Church of God
Buffalo, New York
Youth Volunteer and Political Advisor to the Pastor Strauss
Street Block Club
Buffalo, New York
President
References
Furnished upon request
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 28
J. HOUSE REQ HOMESTEAD 82 WINSLOW
To The President of the Common Counsel Mr. James W.
Pitts: My
name is James L. House Sr. and my wife name Mrs Barbara
J House
we own our house at 78 Winslow Ave. Buffalo New York
14208 We filed a request to Homestead property next door
82 Winslow Ave. with the City of Buffalo Office of Strategic
Planning, Mayor Anthony Masiello, Mr. Joseph E. Ryan,
Coordinator: and received a reply June 1, 2001 Stating that
they had received my request to homestead the above city-
owned vacant lot for extra yard space.
We would like to plant grass and flowers. Council President
Mr. James W. Pitts we ask for your aid and assistance in
helping us get this approved.
Our application was filed with the City of Buffalo Office of
Strategic Planning to Homestead this property on May 22,
2001.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
STRATEGIC PLANNING
NO. 29
HSBC ARENA PAYMENT
In response to your letter dated July 12, 2001, 1 have
conferred with Eva Hassett, Commissioner of Administration
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and Finance. Since these accounts involve separate entities
( i.e. City and BURA), the City would prefer to use two
checks. I am in the process of arranging for a check from the
BURA condemnation reserve account.
REFERRED TO THE SPPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
STADIUM AND AUDITORIUM
NO. 30
REPAVING OF STREETS ON EAST SIDE
I am writing to ask that this letter be placed on the Common
Council
meeting agenda. Over the Past 5 or 6 yrs. I've requested
that PECKHAM ST (between Spring & Mortmwar) be
placed on the list for repaving. This street is in terrible
condition.
But more importantly, as of date, NO STREETS in the
Ellicott or Masten district has been repaved. The only
repaving I have seen is in the Delaware area, Sanders Rd.,
Norwalk etc. There's only a few months left for this service.
Can anyone answer these questions Or am I just crying out
in the wilderness alone?
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 31
J. LAFALSE EXAMINE SCOPE EFFECTIVENESS UUD
FUNDING
I am writing to request your assistance in my efforts to
examine the scope and effectiveness of HUD funding for
housing and community development Program in the four
counties in my congressional district.
For example, by rough estimates, the City of Buffalo may
have received upwards of $1 billion in funding from various
HUD housing and community development programs over
the last decade. When surrounding jurisdictions like the
County and Niagara Falls are included, this total probably
exceeds 1 billion. Therefore, I am
requesting that your staff prepare a. detailed breakdown of
various HM funding for the entities in the four counties in my
congressional district, sorted by program, jurisdiction, and by
year. If possible, I would like this completed by October 1st
of this year.
I would also like to work with you and your staff to analyze
the effectiveness of such funding, looking at issues such as
the degree to which funding addressed local needs, the
degree to which different programs are coordinated, the
percentage of funds that are used for administrative costs,
and the mechanisms in place to assess such effectiveness.
Finally, I would particularly like to use this information to
work with you to assess the degree to which the balance of
current HUD programs adequately addresses the needs of
older urban areas Re my district, which are experiencing
population loss, an aging housing stock, and weak economic
growth. For example, as Congress debates tile merils of
affordable housing production, it is important that we not lose
sight of the need of areas like Western New York, where
there is a growing need for housing rehabilitation, and
demolition of blighted buildings.
I believe a serious study of how HUD programs are working
in my district can serve as a useful prototype for examining
the efficacy of HIM programs national, and enhance our
ability to adjust and refine these programs to better respond
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to community and economic development needs in a way
that will facilitate "smart growth". In addition, I hope we cm
work constructively together to see how we can better
coordinate HUD programs with other federal, state and local
economic and community development programs, and other
programs such as school construction -- where better
coordination could maximize the economic development
impact for the affected community.
Housing FUNDING
With regard to my request for a detailed breakdown of HUD
funding over the Iast decade please break such amounts
down by year. Major programs include:
Community Development Block Grants JCDBGJ
(also Section 108 loans) HOME Investment Partnership
Public Housing [Operating assistance Capital Funds,
Drug Elimination Grants Hope VI)
Section 8 assistance (vouchers/certificates and
project-based) McKinney-Vento Act homeless funding
Section 202 elderly housing (please list individual projects]
Section 811 disabled housing (please list Individual projects]
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIMS (HOPWAI
Brownfields Redevelopment Lead Paint Reduction Grants
FHA. multi-family insured loans FHA single-family insured
loans
Where applicable, please break down funding amounts by
jurisdiction (eg., City of Buffalo, Eric County, City of
Rochester, etc.). For grants that are made to individual
applicants (eg., Section 202 and 8 11), please list the
individual projects, as well as the jurisdiction-
EFFECTIWNESS OF HUD RROGRAMS
An analysis of the amount of HUD money spent in our
local communities is incomplete without an analysis of how
effectively such monies were spent. Although I acknowledge
that such an analysis is somewhat subjective, there are
some objective benchmarks.
For example, one important factor is the timeliness of the
expenditure of approved funds. A significant debate being
waged in the appropriations process this year is the
"spendout rate" of various programs - ie,, how quickly funds
are obligated and spent once they are available for
expenditure. With regard to major programs such as CDBG,
HOME, public housing, and Section 202/811 grants, I would
appreciate your analysis of how quickly local communities in
Western New York spend HUD dollars, compared to other
jurisdictions (or the national average).
Another important benchmark is the percentage of HUD
funds that are used for local administrative costs. Excessive
local used of funds for administrative costs reduce the
availability of funds for their intended purpose. For this
reason, many HUD programs have statutory limitations on
the percentage of funds that can be used fbr local
administration, It would be helpful to conduct numerical
analyses of localities in my area with respect to the
percentage of funds that are used for administrative costs,
especially in such block grant programs like CDBG and
H0ME
In addition, I would like to see any analyses HUD has
completed on the effectiveness of local HUD spending. For
example, it is my understanding that HUD has engaged a
private consultant who was charged with studying the use of
HM funds in the City of Buffalo, and that this study was
discontinued. It is also my understanding that there are
unspent, but approved HUD funds to complete this study. I
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urge you to take administrative action to see that this study
is completed.
Finally, following the submission of the information
requested in this letter, I would like to work with you, HUD,
staff, local officials, and private sector leaden to convent a
series of meetings to address how HUD funds can best be
used and coordinated in Western New York.
NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY
Finally, I would like to work with you and Congressional
housing leaders to fashion national housing and community
development policies which meeting the needs of the diverse
range of communities nation-Wide. In particular, as
Congress focuses on the issue of expanding affordable
housing production and encouraging community and
economic development, I am concerned that these policies
adequately take into account the needs of older urban areas
like my district.
While there will always be a need for new housing, the
reality is that in my local communities, a more pressing need
is to rehabilitate existing housing, demolish abandoned
buildings which blight the local communities, and enhance
economic opportunities to stem the tide of population loss. It
is a high priority of 6me to ensure HUD programs adequately
address such needs.
Thank you for your consideration of this request,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC
PLANNING AND THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING
AUTHORITY
NO. 32
FORMATION ADELPHIA OFFICE COMPLEX TASK
FORCE
As you are aware the very exciting Adelphia Office
Complex project being constructed on Buffalo's Inner Harbor
area is coming closer to becoming a reality. Adelphia
representatives have recently advised that they now have
their architects and engineers on board and have begun
doing some preliminary site analysis.
In order to keep the momentum going and in order to
circumvent any potential delays to this project (and as
required under the terms of the Memorandum of
Understanding) I am formulating a Adelphia Office Complex
Task Force.
Obviously this is a very complex project requiring several topics to
be addressed in the minimalist of time Everything from a Urban
Renewal Plan Amendment to building permits and the amount of
time required to review and approve the above is critical to starting
construction on this project on time. In order to insure the timely
start, internal coordination from within City Hall must begin now.
At this time I am requesting and asking that you and or your
representative to serve on this very important Task Force.
I have asked Ray McGurn, Commissioner of Inspections and
Licenses to act as the Chairperson for this Task Force. Ray
will be contacting you in the very near future to set up the
first meeting of this Task Force It is my hope that the first
meeting can be conducted next week.
As Mayor of the City of Buffalo , I thank you for your
cooperation and certainly appreciate your assistance in
helping to bring this project to fruition not only for the
residents of Buffalo but for all of Western New
York.
RECEIVED AND FILED
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NO. 33
M. MORGAN-499 E. FERRY
Detectives investigated the complaint at 499 E Ferry St.
Officers did do a visual examination of this property and
made notice of several housing violations, abandoned
vehicles and trash. The house open with no occupants. The
premise has no utility services the violations were passed on
the Insp. Socco of the Building Inspectors Office. Insp.
Socco informed us the premises has been written up on
several occasions and the city is attempting to demolish it.
Also officers called Michael Cachiatore of the Mayors Impact
Team to make arrangement for the building to be secured.
All attempts to contact Mr. George Young of 499 E Ferry
have been unsuccessful. It is the opinion of the officers that
Mr. Young does not live there, and there is no contact phone
or address for him. Officers also spoke with the complainant
Ms. Williams of 497 E. Ferry, Ms William's was told to call
our office if she has any further questions or problems.
This complaint is now being closed, but officers will monitor
this location for any illegal activity in the future.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 34
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION AND NON-SIGNIFICANCE
This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the
implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State
Environmental Quality Review Act) of the NYS
Environmental Conservation Law.
DATE: August 14, 2001
TO: SEQR Involved Agencies
Erie County Legislature'4N 10'
Erie County Department of Public Works (ECDPW)
Mr. Fred Hanania, Owner, Ticor Building
SEQR Interested Agencies
City of Buffalo, Mayor Anthony M. Masiello
County Executive, Joel A. Giambra
Erie County Clerk, David J. Swarts
Buffalo Common Council, James Pitts
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Region 9,
Steven J. Doleski
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
Erie County Preservation Coalition, Tim Tielman
Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier, Clinton E. Brown
PROJECT#: C617-01-582
LEAD AGENCY: Erie County Department of
Public Works
NAME OF ACTION: Erie County Purchase of Ticor Building
- 110 Franklin Street
LOCATION:110 Franklin Street
City of Buffalo, Erie County
SEQR STATUS: Type I
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:
Erie County purchase of the Ticor Building, 110 Franklin
Street, Buffalo, New York
In accordance with adopted review procedures and the
criteria set forth in Part 617, the proposed action described
above will not have a significant effect on the environment
and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) will not
be prepared.
Reasons Supporting This Determination:
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No substantial adverse change in existing air quality, water
quality, solid waste production, traffic patterns, or noise
levels is anticipated as a result of this action.
Due to the nature of the proposed action, no significant
adverse effects on aesthetic, agricultural archaeological
historic or other natural or cultural resources are expected.
All facts and findings of this review are on file at the
Department of Environment and Planning, 10thFloor, Rath
Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202. These
files may be examined by the public between the hours of
9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. of any normal operating day. Written
comments may be submitted to the Review Coordinator at
the same address.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 35
SIDEWALKS ON HERMAN STREET
Please be advised that in response to your letter dated
May 4, 2001 regarding the above, sidewalks have been
replaced as of July 20, 2001 and tree plantings are
scheduled for this fall.
It has been our department's pleasure to assist you in this
matter.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 36
S. POLOWITZ -HUD EXAMINATION OF COB'S
EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL FUNDS
It is with the utmost of hope that HUD will critically
examine the City of Buffalo's expenditure of federal funds.
Having been involved in City housing related matters over
the past twenty (20) years as an attorney, not for profit board
volunteer, subsidized residential developer, interested
observer and city resident, I 116el compelled to outline to
you some thoughts on our situation. As background, I
enclose copies of two (2) My View pieces which appeared in
the Buffalo News last year. Also enclosed are copies of
Joseph E. Ryan's (Commissioner of the City of Buffalo Office
of Strategic Planning) merrio ofJuly 11, 2001 regarding the
proposed revolving loan fund contracts which were to be
entered into with three (3) lead administrative agencies and
Mr. Ryan's memo dated January 6, 2000. When read
together, these memos demonstrate just how confused,
ineffective and backward looking the City's neighborhood
revitalization policies and staff are
The effort to bring about a more sensible, effective, and
higher capacity revolving loan fund program via
administrative contracts with three ,lead agencies involved
literally thousands of man hours of time spent by C.B.O. staff
city wide, C.B.O. volunteer board members, Mr. Ryan's staff
in the Office of Strategic Planning as well as some Council
members Indeed, this effort was the antithesis of a rush into
making hasty decisions" as Mr. Ryan states in his July 11th
Memo. That we must once again await the results of yet
another study before we can think about moving in a
different direction has the practical effect of not simply
keeping us at status quo, but putting us in reverse.
Essentially, there is no City of Buffalo revolving loan fund
program whatsoever. As you can see from Mr. Ryan's
January 2000 Memo, the City basically shut down the loan
program in anticipation of transferring its administration out
of City Hall. The reasons for doing so as outlined in Mr.
Ryan's January 2000 Memo, were to increase capacity and
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leverage - two things which have always been painfully
lacking From the City Hall administered and controlled loan
program. In view of all that has transpired, it is disingenuous
to think that we can reverse course as Mr. Ryan clearly
indicates his office Will do in his July 11th Memo. Capacity
and leverage is what this whole effort should be about. The
unfortunate reality is that, like most other City Hall initiatives,
it is about jobs and control.
Those of us who have been intimately involved with
neighborhood and housing issues identified, years ago, the
increasingly important need to increase loan origination and
leveraging capacity so that the pool of critically needed
emergency repair, rehabilitation and down payment/closing
cost monies is significantly increased, and delivered and
serviced in a professional, consumer friendly and
expeditious manner.
How does the City's failure translate into real dollar terms?
Consider that over the past twenty Six (26) years, the City of
Buffalo has received over one half billion dollars in
community development block grant dollars alone, not to
mention the hundreds of millions of other federal monies
received by the City. Yet, Buffalo's block grant
program-generates next to nothing in what is known as
"program income" (interest earned on outstanding loans as
well as loan payoffs and return of recoverable grants). For
the Current year the City, by its own estimates, expects to
earn just $1.3 million in program income -that's about one
quarter of one percent on the more than one half billion
dollars Washington has sent the City over the past quarter
century.
Granted, block grant monies are to be used for the benefit of
low income and economically disadvantaged segments of
our community, and generating income is not the main
purpose of the program. However, a closer look at how
Buffalo spends these monies reveals that too much of the
money is being squandered for short-term political gain at
the expense of needy homeowners and small businesses.
Buffalo uses block grant dollars to pay for some City Hall
salaries and to help, fund quasi-public bureaueracies such
as the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation (BERC),
the Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation (BNRC)
and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA).
Additionally, the city uses block grant dollars to fund a large,
and until very recently an ever growing, number of
not-for-profit groups.
These quasi-public bureaucracies and not for profits
ostensibly exist to provide housing, human service, business
and economic development programs throughout the City.
However, in far too many instances they have become
havens of political patronage with very little productivity
and/or accountability. Far too much of the block grant
monies end up being used for administrative purposes -not
nearly enough of the money reaches the "street" in the form
of assistance for the vast number of homeowners, small
businesses and neighborhoods in need. Far too little
attention is paid to questions of how to leverage the dollars
as well as how to manage the funds such that a growing
pool of program income returns to the city for future use. In a
very real sense, the appalling lack of program income is
stark evidence of how we have managed to squander
hundred of millions of federal dollars over a generation for
short sighted political gain.
The challenge for Buffalo's leadership is to rethink the entire
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block grant spending scheme and make the hard decision to
implement plans aimed at delivering the monies, in much
larger amounts, to the "street" where it is so critically
needed. This necessarily entails moving programming away
from City Hall control and domination. Our leadership has
looked backward for far too long. Clearly, we know what
doesn't work and have a pretty good idea of what will work
without awaiting the results of Congressman John J. LaFalce
Yet another Study. Why do we insist on living with a failed
model? For so long as City Hall insists on complete control
over the program, there will be no opportunity to leverage
block grant dollars with monies from either the lending or
private foundation communities. For so long as City Hall
refuses to deal with tile inescapable fact that the number of
ineffective CBO's. long ago reached unsustainable levels,
we will never develop the capacity to deliver anywhere near
the type and amount of loan and grant program dollars
needed to make a real difference. Indeed, we will continue to
see population loss and disinvestment in many of our
neighborhoods.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 37
S WEST REMOVAL/DISPLAY PLAQUES HONORING
LAKEVIEW COMM HEROES
This is in response to your request about reserving the 3
plaques honoring 11 Lakeview Community Heroes. It is our
intention to have them removed prior to demolition and have
them displayed on signs strategically placed in the rebuilt
Lakeview Community.
I will present a resolution to the Buffalo Municipal Housing
Authority Commissioners in August instructing the developer
that this must be done as pall of the Phase 11 development
process.
Sincerely,
BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 38
G ZIOLKOWSKI-INSPECTION 495 & 499 E FERRY
I would like to inform you that an inspection was done at
the properties at 495 and 499 East Ferry in the City of
Buffalo. The Building Inspector sent a letter of violation for
the property at 499 East Ferry (see attached) and found 495
east Ferry to be in compliance. A reinspection will be
performed in approximately thirty (30) days to check for
compliance.
If you have any questions you may call me at 851-5802.
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT AND
TAXATION
NO. 39
REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES LOCATED
OUTSIDE THE CITY OF BUFFALO WHO PURCHASE
CITY OWNED PROPERTIES TO SECURE A BOND
WITH THE CITY OF BUFFALO
ITEM #151, C.C.P. 07/10/01
This is in response to Councilmember Bonifacio's
resolution to require "individuals or entities located outside of
New York State to secure a bond with the City of Buffalo
when purchasing" "city-owned properties" which was
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referred to the Department of Assessment and Taxation for a
report.
First, there is the misconception that the properties
foreclosed on at In Rem Auctions are city owned. The City of
Buffalo forecloses for unpaid city tax lions in a similar
manner as a mortgage foreclosure occurs due to an unpaid
mortgage. The City does not own the property but merely
has the legal right to auction (foreclose) it to satisfy
outstanding tax liens. It should also be noted that the New
York State Real Property Tax Law (NYRPTL) mandates that
any sale of foreclosed property shall be at a public auction
and all procedures instituted must be applied equally to all
purchasers and bidders. The NYRPTL governs and
establishes the specifics of the foreclosure process.
Second, in the current foreclosure process there is a
provision set forth in the Agreement of Sale, item #12, that
prohibits a bidder and purchaser from consummating the
sale until all debts owed to the City of Buffalo, including
taxes, fees, water bills, sewer rents and other charges are
satisfied. The Agreement of Sale also requires that the
bidder and purchaser have all properties they own within the
City of Buffalo, in code compliance before title is
transfer-red. A copy of the Agreement of Sale is attached.
Third, the resolution states that there are many individuals
or entities located outside of New York State purchasing
properties at the "City's Tax Foreclosure Auction". A review
of the last two foreclosure sales held on October 25 & 26,
1999 and October 23 & 24, 2000 revealed there were six (6)
out of state bidders in 1999 and two (2) in 2000, see
attachment. The only out of state bidder who failed to
consummate the sale was Frank Marchese who bid on 179
Fifteenth.
As a point of information, Scott Wizig, NY Liberty Homes,
LLC bid on 284 parcels and consummated the sale on 245
parcels from the October 2000 auction, the sale of 18
parcels was rescinded and 21 parcels were declared in
default. Mr. Wizig has paid the entire 2001-2002 city tax and
sewer rent bill for the 245 parcels he acquired. A far greater
number of out of state individuals or entities acquire
properties through private purchase from mortgage lending
institutions who have foreclosed on defaulting property
owners. These transactions have nothing to do with the City
of Buffalo's tax foreclosure process and therefore we can not
control them.
In conclusion, the City of Buffalo tax foreclosure sale attracts
a wide range of bidders, from ordinary families looking for a
'bargain house to first time home buyers to homeowners
purchasing an adjoining lot to real estate speculators and
investors willing to take a chance and invest in the City.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 40
TAXCANCELLATION 2001-2002
Adjustment on the General City Tax for 2001/2002 were
made on the following properties (list attached) to provide for
changes due to omitted or incorrect exemptions and
assessment errors.
I, therefore, request that a warrant be drawn on General City
Charges, Org 17221008 Obj 480101 Tax Adjustment Fund,
in favor of the City for the taxes indicated on the attached list
in the amount of $ 39,849.44
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Department of
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Assessment dated August 27, 2001, be received and filed;
and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay
$39,849.44 charged to the General City Charges, Org
17221008 ObJ 480101 Tax Adjustment Fund, in favor of the
City for the taxes indicated on the attached list.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 41
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective In the Department of Assessment
and Taxation
To the position of Senior Account Clerk, Steno, Provisional
Step 4 at the Starting Salary of $28,809
Rhonda J. Zloty, 675 Delaware, Apt. 109 Buffalo, NY 14209
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS,
PARKS AND STREETS
NO. 42
NOTIFICATION SERIAL 99329
PERMISSIVE PARKING - REPEAL
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
(SEE LIST BELOW)
PERMISSIVE PARKING - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
arnending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by
repealing therefrom the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING
PERMISSIVE Pkg LOCATION PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE
Pkg
Beard Avenue, north 2 hour parking
Avenue and Voorhees Avenue8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Wed
Beard Avenue, south side2 hour parking
between Parker Avenue 8:00am to 4:00 pm
and Voorhees AvenueThurs-Sat
Parker Avenue, west side 2 hour parking
between Amherst Street8:00 am to 4:00 pm
and Depew AvenueMon-Wed
Parker Avenue, east side 2 hour parking
between Amherst Street 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
and Depew AvenueThurs- Sat
This action is being taken in conjunction with the new
Alternate Type 2K parking being installed on these streets. It
is necessary to maintain the two hour time limit currently
posted on these streets on the days when parking is
allowed. (See next serial.)
NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9330
PEN-NISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
(SEE LIST BELOW)
PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL
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In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING
PERMISSIVE PKG LOCATION PERIOD OF
PERMISSIVE PARKING
Beard Avenue, north side 2 hour parking
between Parker Avenue and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Voorhees Avenue Friday, Saturday,
Monday
Beard Avenue, south side 2 hour parking
between Parker Avenue8:00 am to 4:00 pm
and Voorhees Avenue Tuesday,Wed,
Thursday
Parker Avenue, west side 2 hour parking
between Amherst Street8:00 am to 4:00 pm
and Depew Avenue Friday, Saturday,
Monday
Parker Avenue, east side 2 hour parking
between Arnherst Street 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
and Depew Avenue Tuesday, Wed,
Thursday
This action is being taken in conjunction with the new
Alternate Type 2K parking being installed on these streets. It
is necessary to maintain the two hour time limit currently
posted on these streets on the days when parking is
allowed. (See previous serial.)
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 43
APPROVE ADDITIONAL FUNDS
PAVING SOUTH PARK AVENUE
#35 CCP 7/11 /00
Prior item #35 of Common Council Proceedings for July 7,
2000 authorized a not to exceed payment of $40,000 as the
city's share of costs for paving South Park Avenue in
conjunction with the Erie County Water Authority and the
City of Lackawanna.
The project was completed this summer and a final
tabulation of unit prices found the city share amounts to
$55,565.47. This work has been inspected by TVGA
Engineering/Surveying along with our department and is
acceptable.
Therefore it is requested that Your Honorable Body
authorize an increase to the previously approved funding
agreement in the amount to $14,565.47 for a total of
$55,565.47
These funds are available in our capital project accounts
#34310506 and #30032106.
Mrs. LoTempio moved
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 30, 2001, be
received and filed; and
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That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be and
he hereby is authorized to increase the contract for paving South
Park Avenue in conjunction with the Erie County Water Authority
and the City of Lackawanna in the amount of $14,565.47 for a total
of $55,565.47, as more fully described in the above
communication. Funds for this project are available in the capital
project accounts #34310506 and 30032106.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 44
AUDIT - ACCESS TV ACCOUNT
ITEM NO. 15 CCP. JULY 24, 2001
The following is our response to the Access Television
audit report prepared by the Comptroller f6r the period July
1, 2000 to June 30, 2001,
1.) The studio construction for the Board of Education was
completed at the Buffalo Academy for the Visual and
Performing Arts as a provision in the franchise
agreement separate from this account.
The Public, Educational and Government aspects of
the access TV operation are now functioning under one
"umbrella," all of which are utilizing the same facility,
playback system, equipment, etc. Therefore, we will
utilize the account in the aggregate as a central PEG
fund, rather than as separate P, E and G accounts.
2.) There will be advertising for all consultant services
required in connection with the access operations.
3.) This Office is attempting to resolve the issue of the
agreement with Television Time (TVT). We are giving
TVT one final opportunity to complete the provisions of
the contract before we consider further action.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTE ON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NO. 45
AUTHORIZED EXECUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION FUND CONTRACT - BUFFALO &
ERIE
COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The City of Buffalo and the Buffalo and Erie County
Historical Society applied for and were granted a $350,000
Environmental Protection Fund Grant, from the State of New
York. The funds will be used to reconstruct the South Portico
steps, sidewalks and landing paving stones. Improved storm
water drainage will also be a portion of this project.
We request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Mayor
of the City of Buffalo to execute this New York State
Environmental Protection Fund Contract, and any and all
other documents that may be necessary for the receipt of the
$350,000 in grant funds.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 30, 2001, be
received and filed; and
That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute
the New York State Environmental Protection Fund Contract
in the amount of $350,000 for the reconstruction of the South
Portico steps, sidewalks and landing paving stones at the
Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
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NO. 46
AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE
FRANK A. SEDITA CITY COURT BUILDING
I have been advised through the office of Chief City Court
Judge Thomas Amodeo, that employees the Court have
requested the placement of an automated teller machine
(ATM) in the Frank A. Sedita City Court Building. It is my
understanding that the Buffalo Municipal Employees Federal
Credit Union is willing to install a unit at no cost.
I, therefore, request Your Honorable Body's authorization to
allow the Credit Union to place an ATM machine at the
Frank A. Sedita City Court Building.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 23, 2001, be
received and filed; and
That the Buffalo Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union
be, and hereby is authorized to install an automated teller
machine at no cost at the Frank A. Sedita City Court
Building.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 47
REPORT OF BIDS
IMPROVEMENT TO SYMPHONY & FERRY CIRCLES -
INSTALLATION OF -OLD FASHIONED"
EXPOSED AGGREGATE SIDEWALKS
This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have
advertised and received bids on August 29, 2001 for the
Improvement to Symphony & Ferry Circles - Installation of
"Old Fashioned" Exposed Aggregate Sidewalks project. I
have asked for bids on a unit price basis covering the
various items of material and work that will be performed.
The final cost of the work will be based on the actual
measured quantities of materials entering into the work and
may either be more or less than the total bid.
The following bids were received:
1. . ABP Concrete Construction, Inc.$ 112,410.00*
2. Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. $ 115,340.00
3. Master's Edge, Inc. $ 115,415.00
4. Sicar Inc.& 128,929.50
* - Total bid adjusted to reflect unit prices submitted by
bidder.
I hereby certify, that the lowest responsible bidder for this
project is ABP Concrete Construction, Inc. I respectfully
request that Your Honorable Body order the work in an
amount of $112.4 10.00 plus a 10% unit price increase of S
11,24 1.00, for a total encurnbrance of $123,65 1.00. The
engineer's estimate for this work is $150,000.00.
The cost of this project is to be charged to a future Capital
Projects account specifically for this purpose, which was
approved as part of the 2000-2001 Capital Budget.
The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement
of the bid received. The bid submission is available in our
office for inspection and copies are available upon request.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 3 0, 200 1, be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets,
be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the
Improvement to Symphony & Ferry Circles -Installation of
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"Old Fashioned" Exposed Aggregate Sidewalks project, to
ABP Concrete Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in the amount of $112,410.00 plus a 10% unit price
increase of $11,241.00, for a total encumbrance of
$123,651.00. Funds for the project are available as part of
the 2000-2001 Capital Budget.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 48
REPORT OF BIDS
IMPROVEMENT TO SYMPHONY & FERRY CIRCLES -
INSTALLATION OF STONE WALLS & WALKWAYS
This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have
advertised and received bids on August 29, 2001 for the
Improvement to Symphony & Ferry Circles - Installation of
Stone Walls & Walkways project. I have asked for bids on a
unit price basis covering the various items of material and
work that will be performed. The final cost of the work will be
based on the actual measured quantities of materials
entering into the work and may either be more or less than
the total bid.
The following bids were received:
I . Sicar Inc. $36,345.00
2. Priano Builders, Inc. $81,000.00
3. Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. $97,970.00
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for this
project is Sicar Inc. I respectfully request that Your
Honorable Body order the work in an amount of $36,345.00
plus a 10% unit price increase of $3,635.00, for a total
encumbrance of $39,980.00. The engineer's estimate for this
work is $85,000.00.
The cost of this project is to be charged to a future Capital
Projects account specifically for this purpose, which was
approved as part of the 2000-2001 Capital Budget.
The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement
of the bid received. The bid submission is available in our
office for inspection and copies are available upon request.
Mrs LoTempio 'Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 30, 2001, be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets,
be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the
Improvement to Symphony & Ferry Circles -Installation of
Stone Walls & Walkways project, to Sicar, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $3 6,3 45. 00 plus a
10% unit price increase of $3,63 5. 00, for a total
encumbrance of $39,980.00. Funds for the project are
available as part of the 2000-2001 Capital Budget.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 49
Report of Bids
Kleinhans Music Hall -Phase 1 OA
Canopy Roofing Work
I advertised for on July 17, 2001 and received the following
sealed formal proposals for Kleinhans Music Hall, Phase
10A, Canopy Roofing Work, which were publicly opened and
read on July 31, 2001.
Grove Roofing Co., Inc.
157 Reading St., Buffalo, NY 14220
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$28,300.00
The Peyton Barlow Co.
360 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202
$31,553.00
Progressive Roofing, Inc.
325 Grote St, Buffalo, NY 14207
$71,000.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
statement of all bids received and that Grove Roofing Co.,
Inc., in the amount of Twenty Eight Thousand Three
Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($28,300.00), is the lowest
responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and
specifications.
Total estimate for this work was $32,000.00.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the
work on the basis of the low bids. Funding for this project is
available in CPF 34322206 445100 - Division of Buildings.
Mrs LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from
the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated
August 6, 2001, be received and filed; and That the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and
he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Kleinhans
Music Hall, Phase I OA, Canopy Roofing Work, to Grove
Roofing Co., Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the
amount of $28,300.00. Funds for the project are available in
CPF 34322206 445100 -Division of Buildings.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 50
Report of Bids
North Buffalo Community Center
Renovation
I advertised for on August 7, 2001 and received the following
sealed formal proposals for the North Buffalo Community
Center Renovations, General Construction, which were
publicly opened and read on August 28, 2001.
Base Bid Alt #1
Alt #2
Miller Enterprises $54,000 $14,000
$14,000
12 Newfield, Buffalo 14207
The Peyton Barlow Co $53,035 $14,550
$14,550
360 Delaware, Buffalo 14202
Wilsandra Construction $64,900 $14,400
$13,900
300 Camden, Buffalo 14216
The Hadala Corp. $62,000 $18,000
$18,000
325 Grote, Buffalo 14207
SLR Contracting $72,300 $18,740
$18,740
598 E. Delavan, Buffalo 14211
New Era Construction $76,320 $16,767
$16,780
200 Roosevelt, Tonawanda 14150
C. H. Byron Co. $92,000 $18,600
$18,600
100 James, Tonawanda 14150
Alternate #1 is for renovation of Rooms 114, 115, 116 and
117 (Locker/ Shower Room 1).
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Alternate #2 is for renovation of Rooms 118, 119, 120 and
121 (Locker/ Shower Room 2).
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
statement of all bids received and that Miller Enterprises,
with a Base Bid of $54,000, add Alternate #1 for $14,000,
add Alternate #2 for $14,000, for a total amount of $82,000,
is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans
and specifications.
Total estimate for this work was $85,000.00.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner Of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the
work on the basis of the low bids. Funding for this project is
available in CPF 36321906 445100 - Division of Buildings.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from
the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and
Streets dated August 29, 2001, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets,
be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the
North Buffalo Community Center Renovations, General
Construction, to Miller Enterprises, the lowest responsible
bidder, with a Base Bid of $54,000, add Alternate #1 for
$14,000, add Alternate #2 for $14,000, for a total amount of
$82,000. Funds for the project are available in CPF
36321906-445100 -Division of Buildings.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 51
Report of Bids
Replacement / Removal of Traffic Signals
on Richmond Avenue
and the Construction of Roundabouts
at Symphony Circle and Ferry Street
This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have advertised
and received bids on August 8, 2001 for the Replacement /
Removal of Traffic Signals on Richmond Avenue and the
Construction of Roundabouts at Symphony Circle and Ferry
Street. I have asked for bids on a unit price basis covering
the various items of material and work that will be performed.
The final cost of the work will be based on the actual
measured quantities of materials entering into the work and
may either be more or less than the total bid.
The following bids were received:
I . Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc.
$ 898,485.50
2. Omer Construction Co., Inc. $ 933,551.00
3. E&R General Construction $ 1,105,536.00*
* - Total bid adjusted to reflect unit prices submitted by
bidder.
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for this
project is Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. I respectfully
request that Your Honorable Body order the work in an
amount of $898,485.50 plus a 10% unit price increase of
$89,848.50, for a total encumbrance of$988,334.00. The
engineer's estimate for this work is $1,000,000.00.
The cost of this project is to be charged to a future Capital
Projects Fund. This fund is entitled CMAQ Signal
Improvements at Various Locations, which was approved for
$7,500,000.00 in the 1999-2000 Capital Budget. This project
is part of the Federally funded Congestion Mitigation/Air
Quality (CMAQ) program and is 80% reimbursable.
The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement
of the bid received. The bid submission is available in our
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office for inspection and copies are available upon request.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved That the above communication from
the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and
Streets dated August 27, 2001, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets,
be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the
Replacement/Removal of Traffic Signals on Richmond
Avenue and Construction of Roundabouts at Symphony
Circle and Ferry Street, to Destro & Brothers Concrete Co.,
Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of
$898,485.50 plus a 10% unit price increase of $89,848.50,
for a total encumbrance of $988,334.00. Funds for the
project are to be charged to a future Capital Projects Fund.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 52
Change in Contract
District Heat & Fire Repair Garage
Roof Reconstruction
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the District Heat & Fire Repair Garage, Roof
Reconstruction, McGonigle & Hilger Roofing Co., C
#92010382.
1. Additional work required to repair wooden roof
deck. Add $ 2,344.61
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Two Thousand Three Hundred Forty Four and
61/100 Dollars ($2,344.61).
Summary: Current Contract Amount $
140,500.00
Amount of This Change Order (#1) Add $
2,344.61
Revised Contract Amount $
142,844.61
Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public
Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and
equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF
35321006 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 fi7om
the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated
August 30, 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
McGonigle & Hilger Roofing Co., an increase in the amount
of $2,344.61, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to District Heat & Fire
Repair Garage, Roof Reconstruction, C #92010382. Funds
for this project are available in CPF 3 5321006 445 100 -
Division of Buildings.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 53
Change in Contract 92010363
Hennepin Park Community
Center Demolition
The demolition contract was executed for the rear portion of
the Hennepin Par Community Center on February 20, 2001.
Ontario Specialty Contracting, Inc. complete the asbestos
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abatement and a portion of the interior demolition before
they were ordered to stop due to a Temporary Restraining
Order. In late April they moved 3 pieces of equipment off
site and demobilized.
The judge's order has now been vacated and a fee was
negotiated to remobilize For down time, equipment time lost
and movement, extended site maintenance and protection
and staff time related to this shut down, $7,500 was agreed
upon.
Contract Summary
Existing Contract Amount $
97,799
This IncreaseAdd 7,500
New Contract Amount
$105,299
The project architect, Macon Chaintreuil Jensen & Stark has
reviewed and approved this cost. Funds are available in
MUNIS 35640106.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and streets to issue a
change order to Ontario Specialty Contracting, Inc. as
outlined above.
Mrs LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 30, 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 Ontario Specialty Contracting, Inc.,
an increase in the amount of $7,500, as more fully described
in the above communication, for work relating to Hennepin
Park Community Center Demolition. Funds for this project
are available in MUNIS 3 5640106.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 54
Change in Contract
Machnica Community Center
Construction
General Construction
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Machnica Community Center, Construction,
General Construction, Summit Construction Group, C
#91983800.
1.Additional work required for Mechanical Room
Fireproofing.
Add $
11,814.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen and
00/100 Dollars ($11,81.4.00).
Summary:
Current Contract Amount
$2,827,956.87
Amount of This Change Order (#9) Add $
11,814.00
Revised Contract Amount
$2,839,770.87
Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect
(Barton, Hovey, Nairdini, Tries) and the Department of Public
Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and
equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF
35321106 445100 -Division of Buildings.
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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
August 15, 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. 9,
to Summit Construction Group, an increase in the amount of
$11,814.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Machnica Community
Center Construction, C #91983800. Funds for this project
are available in CPF 3 5 3 21106 445 100 - Division of
Buildings.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 55
Change in Contract
Tosh Collins Community Center
Senior and Teen Centers
General Construction
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for
the Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior and Teen Centers,
Plumbing Work, New Era Construction, General Construction, C
#92010293.
1.Revise parking lot grades and pavement to improve
safety and functionality. Add $ 5,128.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty Eight and
00/100 Dollars ($5,128.00).
Summary:
Current Contract Amount
$1,329,897.00
Amount of This Change Order (#8) Add $ 5,128.00
Revised Contract Amount
$1,335,025.00
Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect
(Barton, Hovey, Nardini, Tries) and the Department of Public
Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and
equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF
35320706 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
August 13, 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. 8, to New
Era Construction, an increase in the amount of $5,128. 00,
as more fully described in the above communication, for
work relating to Tosh Collins, Community Center, Senior and
Teen Centers, Plumbing Work, C #92010293. Funds for this
project are available in CPF 35320706 445100 - Division of
Buildings.
PASSED
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 56
School 61 Play area Improvements
Change Order 1
We are requesting permission of Your Honorable
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Body to increase the above contract (No. 92010383)
in the amount of $2,796 for a total contract amount of
$59,668 with Gleason's Nursery.
The Change Order will cover the removal of sand from the
existing play areas and its replacement with wood fiber
safety surfacing. In addition it will cover repairs to the wood
benches in the play area.
The price was found to be fair and reasonable for the work.
Funds for this work are available in Bond Account 34640206.
SUMMARY
Contract Amount $56,872
Change Order 2,796
Total $59,668
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from
the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated
August 14, 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
Gleason's Nursery, an increase in the amount of $2,796, as
more fully described in the above communication, for work
relating to School 61 Play area Improvements, No.
92010383. Funds for this project are available in Bond
Account 34640206.
PASSED
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No.57
C. Fisher- M. Wooten Complaints
User Fee
Item # 102, CCP July 24, 2001
The referenced item was sent to this department for comment.
Our records indicate that payment of the January user fee
billing for 465 Emslie Street was received beyond their due
date of February 15, 200 1. In accordance with City
Ordinances, interest was therefore added. It is within the
authority of the Common Council to waive this charge,
although I do not recommend it, because it will set an
undesirable precedent.
Current City ordinances do not grant any reduction in user
fee charges to senior citizens, as suggested by Mr. Wootens
communication.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
No. 58
Fuhrmann Boulevard
NFTA Boat Harbor Beach Project
(Encroachment)
Mr. Greg Hewitt, P.E., of DiDonato Associates, acting as agent for
the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), has
requested permission to install wooden posts with City right of
way on Fuhrm4 Boulevard. The wooden posts would be installed
within City right of way on the west side of Fuhrman Boulevard
abutting the NFTA Boat Harbor Beach project The wooden posts
measure 6" x 8", are 6' in height and will be installed with 3' above
grade. There are 300 proposed posts, which would occupy 13,000
lineal feet of City right of way.
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has
reviewed this request pursuant to Chapter 413-67
(Encroachment Regulations) of the City Ordinances and has
no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue a
"Mere License" to occupy City right of way with said wooden
posts provided the following conditions are met:
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1.That the NFTA obtain any and all other City of Buffalo
permits necessary.
2.That the wooden posts are installed exactly as shown on
plans submitted to and approved by the City Engineer.
3.That the NFTA be responsible for maintenance of the
wooden posts as long as they remain within City right of
way. Including replacement of posts damaged or missing
due to traffic accidents, snowplowing operations, and normal
wear and tear.
That the City of Buffalo is indemnified and held harmless by
the NFTA against any and all loss or damage arising out of
the installation, use and removal of said wooden posts, to
the extent required by the Corporation Counsel.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
No. 59
907 East Ferry Street
Handicap Ramp Within City
Right of Way
Mr Brian Cook, of Stieglitz Snyder Architecture, acting as
agent for the Stepping Stone Academy, a new Charter
School located at 907 East Ferry Street, has requested
permission to install a handicap ramp which would encroach
City right of way at said address. The proposed ramp would
measure approximately 50' in length and project a maximum
of 6' from the building face into City right of way.
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has
reviewed this request with regards to Chapter 413-59.1
(Handicapped Access Ramps) of the City Ordinances and
has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue a
"Mere License" for said installation provided the following
conditions are met:
1.That the applicant obtain any and all other City of
Buffalo permits necessary for installation.
2.That the handicap ramp be installed exactly as shown
on plans submitted to and approved by the Department
of Permit & Inspection Services.
3.That the ramp be constructed so as not to be
permanent in nature.
4.That the applicant supply the Department of Public
Works, Parks and Streets with a $5,000 construction in
street bond or certificate of insurance which will
indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against
any and all loss and damage arising out of the
construction, maintenance, use and removal of said
ramp.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
No. 60
Increase in Contract
Franczyk Park Drainage Improvement
Project - Contract #92010274
SLC Environmental Services
I herewith submit to Your Honorable Body the following increase
in contract for additional work related to the Franczyk Park
Drainage Improvement Project:
1) Additional (7) days of air monitoring at the project site at
$700.00/day (7 x $700.00/day = $4,900) ADD
$4,900.00
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2) Additional removal, transportation and disposal of
underlying contaminated soils (80 tons at $116.00/ton =
$9,280.00)
ADD $9,280.00
TOTAL ADD
$14,180.00
A contract summary is as follows:
Existing Contract Amount
$265,118.00
Amount this change $ 14,180.00
Revised Contract Amount
$279,298.00
These costs have been reviewed by our consultant, Acres
International, and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for
this work are available in Capital Project Account
#35030306.
It is therefore recommended that Your Honorable Body
authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and
Streets to issue a change order in the amount of $14,180.00
to SLC Environmental Services as set forth above.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from
the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated
August 30, 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
SLC Environmental Services, an increase in the amount of
$14,180.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to the Franczyk Park
Drainage Improvement Project, Contract #92010274. Funds
for this project are available in Capital Project Account
#35030306.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 61
PERMISSION TO WAIVE FEE
FOR BANDWAGON RENTAL
(American Cancer Society Walk-a-Thon)
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of
Parks and Recreation is requesting permission to waive the fee for
the rental of the Bandwagon for the following event
-American Cancer Society Walk-a-Thon - Sunday, October
14, 2001
(Niagara Square - in front of City Hall)
The above named event is sponsored in part by the
representing group or organization and the City of Buffalo,
Division of Parks and Recreation.
The above named event follows the criteria that we have
established for our Department's Co-sponsorship:
1. A non-religious event in a park or playground, including
Niagara Square.
2. The event provides a public benefit and is free to the
public.
3. An event initiated by the Mayor's Office or any City
Department.
4. A event co-sponsored by City Department.
The following criteria should be followed for a non-park
event:
1-A daytime school event.
2.-An event held during work hours that does not generate
overtime costs.
3.-An event that has fees waived by the Common Council.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from
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the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated
August 14, 2001, be received and filed; and That the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and
he hereby is authorized to waive the fee for the rental of the
Bandwagon for the American Cancer Society Walk-a-Thon,
Sunday, October 14, 2001 at Niagara Square, in front of City
Hall.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 62
PERMISSION TO WAIVE FEE
FOR BANDWAGON RENTAL
(Youth Crusade - Bringing Our Youth Together)
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of
Parks and Recreation is requesting permission to waive the fee for
the rental of the Bandwagon for the following event:
Youth Crusade - Bringing Our Youth Together - Saturday,
September 22, 2001 (MLK Park)
The above named event is sponsored in part by the
representing group or organization and the City of Buffalo,
Division of Parks and Recreation.
The above named event follows the criteria that we have
established for our Department's Co-sponsorship:
1. -A non-religious event in a park or playground, including
Niagara Square.
2.-The event provides a public benefit and is free to the
public.
3. -An event initiated by the Mayor's Office or any City
Department.
4.-A event co-sponsored by City Department.
The following criteria should be followed for a non-park
event:
1-A daytime school event.
2.-An event held during work hours that does not generate
overtime costs.
3.-An event that has fees waived by the Common Council.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from
the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated
August 14, 2001, be received and filed; and That the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and
he hereby is authorized to waive the fee for the rental of the
Bandwagon for the Youth Crusade, Bringing Our Youth
Together, Saturday, September 22, 2001 at Martin Luther
King Park.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 63
Request to purchase seats from
Memorial Auditorium
We have received the attached request from HSBC Arena to
purchase 150 to 200 blue level seats from Memorial
Auditorium for ten dollars ($10.00) per seat. We have no way
of determining the intrinsic value of such an item, so we
cannot make a recommendation as to the appropriateness of
this proposal.
We, therefore, submit this item for Your Honorable Body's
consideration.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL
No. 64
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Repair to City Pavements - 2001
Group 4553-"B"
Item 4126, C.C.P. 3/3/98
This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised and
received bids for the Repair to City Pavements, 200 1, Group
4553- "B" on August 15, 2001.
In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids
on a unit price covering the various items of work and
material which will be performed. The final cost of the work
will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials
entering into the work and ma be either more or less than
the total bid.
The following bids were received:
Base Bid Unit Price
Increase
Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp. $163,087.50
$179,396.25
~6 Gunville Rd., Lancaster, New York 14086
Birch Grove Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.$165,805.00
$182,385.50
117 Bear, Cowlesville, New York 14037
Occhino Corporation $269,509.00
$296,459.90
2650 Seneca Street. West Seneca, New York 14224
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the
above project is Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp. I respect
fully recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a
contract award in the amount of S 179396.25 ($163,087.50
Base Bid plus $16,308.75 10% unit price increase =
$179,396.25 Total Award). Funds for this work are in the
Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Capital
Projects Account 430032106 & #34310506.
The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement
of the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the
General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his
bid if an award of the contract is not made by September 29,
2001. individual bid submissions are available in our office
for inspection and copies are available upon request.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 30, 2001, be
received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public
Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized
to award a contract for the Repair to City Pavements, 2001,
Group #553-"B", to Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp., the
lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $179,396.25
($163,087.50 Base Bid plus $16,308.75 a 10% unit price
increase = $179,396.25 Total Award). Funds for the project
are available in Capital Projects Account #30032106 &
#34310506.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 65
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: July 20, 2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the
Position of
Laborer II Permanent Appointment at the: Maximum Starting
Salary
of: $25,480 David M. Taylor 49 Norway Park Buffalo, NY
14215
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REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 66
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: July 9, 2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Division of Streets to the Position of
Truck Driver Permanent Promotion at the Intermediate
Starting Salary of: $27,593
Joseph Ansel 304 Sanders Rd. Buffalo, NY 14216
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
No. 67
Drug Asset Forfeiture Checks Received
Item No. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88
8155-00114306 C2-00-0158
$1,482.41
8155-00114349 C2-01-0063
536.03
8155-00114358 C2-01-0061
1,806.55
8155-00114361 C2-01-0063
478.43
8155-00114338 C2-01-0020
1,864.95
8155-00114272 C2-01-0052
1,686.14
8155-00114147 C2-01-0034
123.44
8155-00114181 C2-01-0050
631.34
8155-00114184 C2-01-0009
314.31
8155-00114200 C2-01-0030
766.01
8155-00114249 C2-01-0030
2,620.01
TOTAL DEPOSIT $
12,309.62
The above referenced property has been administratively
forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA).
The checks were received by this Department and duly
deposited in the Trust & Agency Account,
#20010000-389001.
These funds will be placed into one or more of the following
accounts as deemed by the Commissioner of Police:
Educational Training/Seminar
Confidential Funds
Materials and Supplies
Firearms and Weapons
Communications and Computers
Electrical Surveillance
Purchase of Services
Improvements
Vehicles
Operating Equipment
If you have any questions regarding the above mentioned,
please contact Chief Edward Hempling at 851-5 8 1.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 68
Old 14" Monitors and miscellaneous hardware to be
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auctioned
We are respectfully requesting your permission to auction the
following 14" monitors, miscellaneous computer hardware, and
IBM Computers at the next property auction conducted by the
Buffalo Police Department.
MONITORS
CITY OF BUF # SERIAL # MODEL #
CONDITION
041194
034879
043517
042542
042675
041259
043315
042529
043512
041189
044191
043519
IBM 19" Monitors
036414 23F5253
036411 23F6888
HP7475A
PLOTTER
031671 N/A
IBM COMPUTERS
043497 23PDD82 350
P166
043325 23GNHG8 350
P133
043320 23GMYMO 350
P133
043116 23YFDL2 350
P133
043508 23PFM48 350
P166
043507 23PFTIO 350
P166
043281 23GLAG3 350
P133
043287 23PPAZR3 330
P166
042536 23TRPYD 330
486
043504 23PFR87 350
P166
043321 23GMXM2 350
P133
044070 23MFW85 350
P166
043495 23PFT42 350
P166
044093 78BZBB3 350
P166
043502 23PFR62 350
P166
043326 23GNHT7 350
P133
043327 23GMXH7 350
P133
043506 23PFR81 350
P166
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044565 78NPTHG 350
P133
043404 23PTL02 350
P166
043505 23PFR50 350
P166
042674 23YFDY4 350
P133
043115 23YFDNI 350
P133
042528 78MVBAT 330
486
041290 23AWAWT VALUE POINT
486
039139 23DBFNF VALUE POINT
486
039655 23DWFBX VALUE POINT
486
032862 019129831 DTK
486
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 69
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: August 25, 2001 in the Department of:
Police to the Position of: Detective Permanent Promotion at the:
Flat
Starting Salary of: $ 50,635 Mark J. Fitzpatrick 59 Edgewood
Avenue Buffalo, New York 14220 Mary C. Evans 366 Eden
Street Buffalo, New York 14220 Patrick N. O'Rourke 299
Summitt Avenue Buffalo, New York 14214 Beverly J. Abram
4165 Ransom Road Clarence, New York 14031
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 70
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENTS
Appointments Effective: August 25, 2001 in the Department
of Police to the Position of: Detective, Contingent Permanent
Promotion, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 50,635
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
Brenda M. Callahan
70 North Pearl Street
Buffalo, New York 14202
Kevin J. Brinkworth
20 Hedgerow Drive
Orchard Park, New York 14127
Kerry F. Jones
76 Phyllis Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14215
NO. 71
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: August 25, 2001 in the Department
of: Police
to the Position of: Police Captain, Permanent Promotion
at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 64,801
Patrick G. Mann, Jr.
20 Falconcrest
Orchard Park, NY 14127
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
NO. 72
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
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Appointment Effective: August 25, 2001 to the Position of:
Police Captain, Contingent Permanent Promotion at the Flat
Starting Salary of: $ 64,801
Christine M. Giardina
341 Willow Green Drive
Amherst, NY 14150
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
NO. 73
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: August 25, 2001 in the Department of
Police to the Position of Police Inspector, Permanent,
Promotion
at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 71,307
Philip A. Ramunno
12 Heritage Court
Tn Tonawanda, NY 14150
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
NO. 74
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: August 25, 2001 in the Department
of: Police
to the Position of: Police Inspector, Contingent Permanent
Promotion at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 71,307
Joseph F. Strano
260 Cardinal Lane
Grand Island, NY 14072
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
NO. 75
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointments Effective: August 25, 2001 in the Department
of Police, to the Position of: Police Lieutenant
Permanent Promotion at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 56,560
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
Michael J. McCarthy
745 Bennett Road
Angola, NY 14006
Patrick M. Pascall
154 Stevenson Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
Michael Derenda
12 Dover Street
Buffalo, NY 14212
NO. 76
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective August 25, 2001 in the Department of
Police to the Position of Police Lieutenant, Contingent
Permanent,
Promotion at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 56,560
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
Joseph M. Panus
91 Tyler Street
Buffalo, New York 14214
Marcia C. Scott
17 Lennox Avenue
Snyder, New York 14226
NO. 77
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
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Appointment Effective: August 6, 2001 in the Department of:
Police
to the Position of: Public Safety Dispatcher, Permanent
Appointment
at the: Intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 26,779
Timothy J. Strunk
151 Hollywood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
NO. 78
INFO-DEPT. RECORDS-41 PARKRIDGE
As per your request I am forwarding the Buffalo
Fire Department's records in connection with the property at
41 Parkridge. It is my understanding that Bob Sienkiewicz of
the Mayor's Impacting Team is providing you with the
hearing & demolition records.
If I may be of further assistance you may contact me at
851-5333 ext. 394,
RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO. 79
RONALD LOTEMPIO JR.
DIFFERENCE IN SALARY
ITEM NO. 72. C.C.P. 03/18/97)
Ronald LoTempio, Jr., Communications Technician, in the
Alarm Office at the Buffalo Fire Department was injured from
April 2, 2001 to July 31, 2001. He is owed a difference in pay
between Worker's Compensation (Allied Claim Service) and
the City of
Buffalo for the amount of $3,569.88. (see attached table)
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and
Streets dated August 24, 2001 be received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is
authorized to pay Ronald LoTempio, Jr., Communications
Technician in the Alarm Office in the Department of Fire, in
the amount of $3,569.88 for difference in pay allowance
under the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law
from April 2, 2001 to July 31, 2001.
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 80
APPT-DEPUTY FIRE COMMISSIONER
I nominate James Malone to the non-competitive position of
Deputy Fire Commissioner, effective August 6, 2001, at the
salary of $85,482.
Thank you.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
NO. 81
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective July 23, 2001 in the Department of
Fire, Division of Fire, Fire Lieutenant, Permanent Promotion
at a the flat Starting salary of $56,560
Charles Mayer, Jr.
184 Aldrich Place
Buffalo,14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
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NO. 82
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective July 23, 2001, Department of Fire,
Division of Fire, to the position of Fire Lieutenant, Permanent
Contingent Promotion, at the flat starting salary of $56,560.
Steven Wrzesinski
31 Harding Road
Buffalo, NY 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 83
BUFFALO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MINORITY,
WOMEN, SMALL AND LOCAL BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES EMERGENCY ACT-2001-DISPARITY
STUDY
C.C.P., 3/6/01, NO. 79
C.C.P., 3/20/01, NO. 55
C. C. P., 4/3 /0 1, NO. 5 6
C.C.P., 5/15/01, NO. 50
C.C.P., 7/10/01, NO. 53.
On July 2, 200 1, qualifications and proposals were due from
contacted professionals or enterprises that received the
Request for Qualifications for Consultant to Conduct
Disparity Study ("RFQ") dated May 3, 200 1. We received six
timely qualifications and proposals responsive to the RFQ
from the following enterprises (in alphabetical order): BBC
Research & Consulting (with the Minority Business
Enterprises Legal Defense and Education Fund); Center for
Governmental Research; D.J. Miller & Associates; Griffin &
Strong, P.C.; Mason Tillman Associates; and SUNY at
University at Buffalo.
An ad hoc review panel of representatives of the Common
Council, this Department, and the procurement departments
met and reviewed the submissions. The panel then
interviewed two of the firms. Following this process, the
panel recommends that the City engage Mason, Tillman
Associates, Ltd., of Oakland, California, to perform the City's
disparity study. Mason, Tillman will promptly begin studying
Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business
Enterprise contracting with the City and other municipal
entities (such as the Buffalo City School District, BURA,
Buffalo Water Board, Buffalo Sewer Authority, BNRC, and
BERC).
The Law Department requests authority to negotiate and
enter into a service contract with Mason, Tillman Associates,
Ltd., for services related to conducting a disparity study, at a
cost not to exceed $341,000.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the Corporation Counsel be and be hereby is:
authorized to negotiate and enter into a service contract with
Mason,
Tillman Associates, Ltd, for services related to conducting a
disparity study at a cost not to exceed $341,000.
PASSED
AYES - BONIFACIO, ELLINGTON, FISHER, FONTANA,
GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTMPIO, MARTINO,
PITTS, THOMPSON AND WILLIAMS -12.
NOES- COPPOLA-1.
NO. 84
BUFFALO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MINORITY,
WOMEN, SMALL AND LOCAL BUSINESS
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ENTERPRISES EMERGENCY ACT--2001
C.C.P., 3/6/01, NO. 79
C.C.P., 3/20/01, NO. 55
C.C.P., 4/3/01, NO. 56
Item No. 56, April 3, 2001, presented an update
of two key cases in the area of minority and women
business participation programs in public procurement. On
March 26,2001, the United States Supreme Court accepted
review the 10"' Circuit's decision in Adarand Contractors
vs. Minetta, Secretary, of Transportation (No. 00-730)
upholding the United States Department of Transportation
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program against an
Equal Protection Clause challenge. On April 13, 2001, the
Supreme Court asked two questions in granting review of
Adarand (1) whether the United States Court of Appeals
misapplied the strict scrutiny standard in determining if
Congress had a compelling interest to enact legislation to
remedy the effects of racial discrimination, and (2) whether
the Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise program is narrowly tailored to serve a
compelling governmental interest.
The same 10th Circuit heard argument in Concrete Works
vs. City and County of Denver (No. 00- 1145), reviewing the
district court's rejection of Denver's disparity studies to justify
its M/WBE participation program. The court on May 21,
2001, ruled that the court would wait until the Supreme Court
decided Adarand before ruling on Concrete Works. While
Adarand should be seen under a different standard from a
city since it involves Congress's power under 5 of the
Fourteenth Amendment, the Supreme Court may take the
opportunity to rewrite the law for minority and women
business participation programs generally.
REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES COMMITTEE.
NO. 85
C. FISHER-M. WOOTEN USER FEE
COMPLAINT
ITEM NO. 102, C.C.P., 6/24/01
You requested a response from the Law
Department regarding the above item, a request for waiver
of the interest and late charges for the user fee. This
Department investigated with the Division of Streets when
Ms. Wooten's payment on this account was received.
Payment on Ms. Wooten's account for the January 2001
quarter was received on February 20, 2001. and posted on
February2l. If this payment was made within the 45 days of
the due date, the late charges and interest ought to be
removed. Charter 15-40(D); Code 216-55(G).
Ms. Wooten apparently asks for a waiver of the
late charges and interest due to her age and indigence.
There is no legal authority for not charging user fees (or
waiving such fees) to a group of users based upon their age
or income level. Under the New York State Constitution
Article VIII, 1, the City can not create exemptions from the
user fee based upon the age or other characteristics of the
user or property owner as prohibited gifts of public funds to
individuals. Waiver of fees correctly imposed would
constitute such an unconstitutional gift, unless the public
waiver or expenditure is made primarily for a public purpose.
If the purpose were found to be primarily for the private
benefit of the recipient, then it would constitute an illegal gift
of public funds. The other users who pay into the solid waste
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enterprise fund effectively would subsidize such a waiver.
REFERRED TO THE COPAMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 86
SHEA'S BUFFALO THEATER--COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT ECONOMIC 'DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION GRANT AGREEMENT AND
MORTGAGE
Please find enclosed for your review, approval,
and authorization for execution by the Mayor the Agreement
and Mortgage for Shea's O'Connell Preservation Guild's
grant from the United States Department of Commerce. The
Commerce Department's Economic Development
Administration is issuing a $1 million grant to Shea's and the
City for construction work at the Shea's O'Connell Center for
Performing Arts. One of the conditions for the grant is a
mortgage lien on the property that would prevent Shea's and
the City from changing the use of the property benefited by
the grant.
The City can enter into such a mortgage since it is
for implementing an urban renewal redevelopment plan. N.Y.
Gen. Mun. Law 9704(a), N.Y. Local Fin, Law 200.00(c)
(exception from exclusive list of municipal obligations state
or federal obligations undertaken for urban renewal
projects). Shea's O'Connell Center for Performing Arts is
within the Entertainment District Phase I urban renewal
district, established May 1979.
In order to finalize this grant, this Agreement and
Mortgage must be executed as soon as possible. We ask
that you authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and
Mortgage.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the
Department of Law dated August 30, 2001, be received and
filed; and
That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to
execute the Agreement and Mortgage for Shea's O'Connell
Preservation Guild's grant from the United States
Department of Commerce.
Passed
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 87
CLAIM OF CHARLES E. JOHNSON
ITEM NO. 80, C.C.P., 2/6/01
In relation to the assessment at 41 Parkridge, I
offer the following clarification. After the Council authorized
the adjustment to Mr. Johnson's assessment due to the
improper demolition charges, the tax bill for 41 Parkridge
was adjusted to reflect the value of a vacant lot as opposed
to that of an improved property since 1995.
The outstanding tax and sewer obligations
currently owed to the City are $1439.34 as of August 3,
2001. The total figure includes the foreclosure fee of $430
because the property went into foreclosure pursuant to the
requirements of state law. It would be an illegal gift of public
funds to waive the fee in this instance as the taxes are
properly due and owing. Any additional interest and
penalties that were accrued due to the improper demolition
charges were phased out with the recalculation of the
assessment. Printouts from the Department of Assessment
and Taxation continue to reflect the demolition arrears, but
actual amount owed does not include those charges.
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Interest does continue to accrue on the tax arrears
and the property remains on the In Rem Foreclosure list. It is
incumbent upon the property owner to pay the outstanding
sums to prevent 41 Parkridge from being sold at the auction.
To properly document the activity related to 41
Parkridge, the Council should authorize the Corporation
Counsel to settle the claim of Charles E. Johnson by
removing any demolition charges, interest and penalties
from the assessment of 41 Parkridge and authorize the
Department of Assessment and Taxation to correct its
records as it relates the removal of demolition charges,
interest and penalties at 41 Parkridge.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the
Department of Law dated August 13, 2001 be received and
filed; and
That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby
is authorized to settle the claim of Charles E. Johnson by
removing any demolition charges, interest and penalties
from the assessment of 41 Parkridge and the Department of
Assessment and Taxation is hereby authorized to correct its
records as it relates the removal of demolition charges,
interest and penalties at 41 Parkridge.
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 88
REVIEW OF NOMINEE(S) FOR RE-
APPOINTMENT-BUFFALO SEWER
AUTHORITY
C. C. P., 7/10/01, NO. 1
The Corporation Counsel conferred with the
Division of Collections and reports (as verified by that
Division as of July 13, 2001) that the following nominees to
the Buffalo Sewer Authority have no outstanding debts to the
City:
Herbert L. Bellamy, Jr.
Msgr. John R. Gabalski
RECEIVED AND FILED.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION
SERVICES
NO. 89
DEMO INFO.-
41 PARKRIDGE
May 22, 1992
Pilot Construction
3020 Clinton Street
West Seneca, New York
Contract Amount $5,450.00
Start Date 5/29/92
Completion Date 6/29/92
In accordance with the contract executed
between the
City of Buffalo and Pilot Construction
for the asbestos removal and demolition work on the
property
located at 41 Parkridge & Garage, Buffalo, New York, bid on
April 22, 1992 you are hereby authorized to
commence work described on said contract. Work must
start
within five (5) business days of this Notice and Order
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To Proceed and must be completed by June 29, 1992
Failure to comply with this order may result in liquidated
damages against the contractor. No work shall commence
until
all permits are applied for and an approval to start is granted
from the Director of Housing and Property Inspections.
The contractor is responsible for contacting the
Building Inspector of Demolition for necessary inspections.
No work is to be covered prior to the inspector's approval.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO. 90
C. FISHER - 99 WAKEFIELD AVENUE - CONCERNS -
PROPERTY HARBORING RODENTS, ETC.
(ITEM NO. 99, -C.C.P. 7/24/01
I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council
Communication and wish to supply your Honorable Body
with the following information. Upon receipt of the
aforementioned Common Council Communication, records
in the Office of Inspections were researched. On July 3,
2001 Building Inspector Richard Balesteri was dispatched to
this property for an exterior inspection. The owner of this
property is Mr. Mark Volker of 686 Amherst Street, Buffalo,
NY 14207. At the time of this inspection Inspector Balesteri
cited the owner for gutter repairs, widow repairs and debris
removal. At that time this seemed like a minor case and the
date to obtain compliance was set for September 28, 2001.
Upon receipt of your communication Building Inspector
Balesteri will be sent to re-inspect this property as soon as
possible to inspect for additional violations and possible
zoning violation concerning the used of the garage. It is my
sincere hope that this response satisfies your Honorable
Body.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
NO. 91
REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES LOCATED
OUTSIDE THE CITY OF BUFFALO
WHO PURCHASE PROPERTIES TO SECURE A BOND
WITH THE CITY OF BUFFALO
I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council
Communication and wish to supply your Honorable Body
with the following information. As your Honorable Body is
aware, the problems associated with out of town and
absentee owners of properties in the City of Buffalo has
been an ongoing concern. The Department of Permit and
Inspection Services is a proponent of any and all legislation
that will enhance our operation. The requirement of the
posing of a bond for repairs and or demolition of properties
by out of town owners is an idea worth further investigation.
Administration of such a program will require added
personnel to administer the program. Concerns such as
clean up repairs and demotion type work may require a
formal bidding process. Contractual obligations will need to.
be explored. It may be possible to use personnel employed
by the Department of Public Works, Division of Street
Sanitation and or the City of Buffalo Demolition Crew. I
would like to assure your Honorable Body that the
Department of Permit and Inspection Services stand ready
to assist in any way needed to establish and implement this
program. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies
your inquiry.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
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NO. 92
REFUND FROM COMMON COUNCIL-654 CRESCENT
ITEM NO. 111, C.C.P. HRG. 04/24/01
04/17/01
On 4/10/01 M. Stanley, agent applied at the permit
office for use of the third floor for a rec. room and bathroom.
Owner is Kenneth Bianchi.
It was ascertained that Common Council approval for
supension of Ordinance regarding third floor use for living
space was needed (Sections 10331A; 242-6C).
Mr. Bianchi went to the City Clerk's office and paid
$250.00 and was put on the Council agenda.
It was later determined that a State variance, not
Council approval, was the route for this permit application.
Mr. Bianchi was taken off the agenda and did not attend the
Council meeting.
A state variance (Case #2001-0277) was given and a
permit was issued 4/20/01; Permit #29253. Property
inspected 6/19/01 Permit finalized 6/28/01
Kenneth Bianchi requests a refund for $250.00
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the
Department of Permit, Licenses and Inspection Service
dated August 3, 2001, be received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue a check to Kenneth Bianchi for a refund
in the amount of $250.00 for an unused permit at 654
Crescent Avenue.
Passed
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 93
SOLICITATION OF FUNDS PERMIT - S.
BUFFALO/LACKAWANNA LIONS CLUB
Attached is an application for Solicitation of Funds for South
Buffalo/Lackawanna Lions Club to solicit funds in the Buffalo
area from September 4, 2001 to October 3,2001. This is an
annual event. In accordance with Chapter 316, Article VI of
the City of Buffalo Ordinances, I hereby refer this matter to
your Honorable Body.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the
Commissioner of Permit and Inspection
Services dated August 15, 2001, be received and filed; and
That pursuant to Chapter 316, Article VI of the City
Code, the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services
be, and he hereby is authorized to grant South Buffalo
Lackawanna Lions Club an exemption to solicit funds in the
City of Buffalo from September 4, 2001 to October 3, 2001.
PASSED
AYES-13. NOES-0
NO. 94
SECOND HAND DEALER
464 AMHERST
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
please be advised that I have examined the attached
application for a Second Hand Dealer License located 464
Amherst and rind that as to form it is correct. I hav4 caused
an investigation into the premises for which said application
for a second hand dealer license is being sought and
according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office,
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Fire Department and Building Inspections, I rind it complies
with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused
and investigation by the Police Department into the moral
character of Howard Bookmiller. The attached thereto for
Howard Bookmiller dlb/Howie's Appliance. This request is
submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem
appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
NO. 95
SECOND HAND DEALER
1446 HERTEL
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
please be advised that I have examined the attached
application for a Second Hand Dealer License located 1446
Hertel and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an
investigation into the premises for which said application for
a second hand dealer license is being sought and according
to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire
Department and Building Inspections, find it complies with all
regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and
investigation by the Police Department into the moral
character of Gregory Schwartz. The attached thereto for
Gregory Schwartz d/b/ Mixed Nuts Inc. This request is
submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem
appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATION.
NO. 96
USED CAR DEALER
2246 NIAGARA
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
2246 Niagara and find that as to form it is correct. I have
cause an 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 i complies
with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused
and investigation by the Police Department into the moral
character of Joanne Ely. The attached thereto for Joanne Ely
d/b/a NYS Inspection Plus Inc. This request is submitted for
your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 97
USED CAR DEALER
1512 MAIN
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 1512 Main
and rind that as to form it is correct. I have caused an
investigation into the premises for which said application for
a used car dealer license is being sought and according to
the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department
and Building Inspections, I find it complies with all
regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and
investigation by the Police Department into the moral
character of Francis Trotta III. The attached thereto for
Francis Trotta III d[b/a Extreme Trucks. This request is
submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem
appropriate.
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REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 98
USED CAR DEALER
2198 SOUTH PARK
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 2198 South Park and rind that as
to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the
premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is
being sough and according to the attached reports from the Zoning
Office, Fire Department and Building Inspections, I rind I
complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have
caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral
character of Douglas Schratt. The attached thereto for Douglas
Schratt d/b/a Douglas Motor Car This request is submitted for your
approval or whatever action you deem appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 99
USED CAR DEALER
411 WALDEN
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 411
Walden and find that as to form it is correct. I have cause an
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 I complies with all regulations
and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation
by the Police Department into the moral character of Peter
Rybinski. The attached thereto for Peter Rybinski d/b/a A & L
Motors. This request is submitted for your approval or
whatever action you deem appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 100
WHOLESALE JUNK
267 MARILLA
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
please be advised that I have examined the attached
application for a Wholesale Junk Dealer License located 267
Marilla and rind that as to form it is correct. I have caused an
investigation into the premises for which said application for
a wholesale junk dealer license is being sought and
according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office,
Fire Department and Building Inspections, I find it complies
with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused
and investigation by the Police Department into the moral
character of Mike Diamond. The attached thereto for Mike
Diamond d/b/a Diamond Hurwitz Scrap Inc. This request is
submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem
appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 101
WHOLESALE JUNK
1055 SENECA
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
please be advised that I have examined the attached
application for a Wholesale Junk Dealer License located
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1055 Seneca and rind that as to form it is correct. I have
caused an investigation into the premises for which said
application for a wholesale junk dealer license is being
sought and according to the attached reports from the
Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspections,
find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws.
I have caused and investigation by the Police Department
into the moral character of Adam Ziccardi. The attached
thereto for Adam Ziccardi d/b/a Battagli Demolition Inc. This
request is submitted for your approval or whatever action
you deem appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 102
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective July 31, 2001 in the Department of
Permit and Inspection Services, Division of Fuel Devices
to the Position of Combustion Inspector, Provisional
Appointment
at the Maximum Starting Salary of $42,289.00
John A. Loughran,205 Marine Drive, Apt. #7A, Buffalo, NY
14202
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND
FINANCE
NO. 103
REQ. CONDUCT TRAFFIC STUDY-MAIN/HIGH
MEDICAL CORRIDOR/FRUITBELT COMM
CCP #228, JULY 24,2001
I would recommend that a committee be formed,
composed of representatives of the neighborhood and the
medical community, to identify the parking issues and
develop a strategy for dealing with them. Staff from PVB and
Traffic Engineering should be included in the committee. I
will look forward to working with Councilmember
Miller-Williams on the committee composition.
I am available to talk further at your convenience.
REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
NO. 104
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective 08/06/01 in the Department of
Administration & Finance, Division of Treasury to the
Position of Associate Account Clerk
Permanent Promotion at the Maximum Starting Salary of: $
32,263.00
Lisa Capell, 1536 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 105
CERIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: July 27, 2001 in the Department of:
Administration & Finance, to the Position of:Associate
Management Analyst, Provisional Promotion at the
Intermediate (Step 3)
Starting Salary of: $ 52,403
Charles A. Leone, 107 North Drive, Buffalo, New York 14216
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 106
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: August 23, 2001 in the Department
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of Administration and Finance, Division of Parking
Enforcement
to the Position of Junior Data Control Clerk, Permanent
Appointment
at the Maximum Starting Salary of $27,120
Maria Hernandez, 186 Whitney Place, Buffalo 14201
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 107
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective July 17, 2001 in the Department of
Administration & Finance Division of Collections to the
Position of Paralegal Assistant, Provisional at the Maximum
Starting Salary of
$ 38,094.
PATRICK K. IRWIN, 75 HARDING ROAD, BUFFALO, NY
14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 108
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: 8/6/01 in the Department of
Administration & Finance, Division of Treasury to the
Position of Teller, Permanent Appointment at the 2nd step
Starting Salary of: $ 27,140.00
Joelle Cash, 281 Commonwealth, Buffalo 14216
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 109
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: August 7, 2001 in the
Department of Administration and Finance, Division of
Parking Enforcement
to the Position of Tow Truck Operator Provisional
Appointment
at the Maximum Starting Salary of $27,224
Jerry Rowe, 25 Ada Place, Buffalo 14208
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
NO. 110
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective August 6, 2001 in the Department
of Community Services, Division of Senior Services to the
Position of Senior Citizen specialist, Provisional Promotion
at the the Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 30,416
Gail Marino, 195 Aldrich Place, Buffalo, New York
14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES
NO. 111
"R. HICKS-AXA-DEFERRED COMP. PLAN (CP)"
#34 C.C.P. 04/17/01
Sec. 457k, Deferred Compensation Plan
The City of Buffalo has been with the NYS Deferred
Compensation Plan since 09-11-91. The Copeland
Companies currently administers this "State plan". As long
as we are satisfied with their service and fees, we do not
need to open this plan up to bids. Julian Regan is the
executive director of the "State plan" and William Lobbins is
our local representative whom you may have met at the
table outside the City Hall cafeteria. They have advised me
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that we have the highest participation level for an
organization of our size in the State. In addition, the
Copeland Companies has waived all fees to the City and its
participants for the last two years.
I have met with Ron Hicks of AXA on several occasions,
including one meeting at which Eva Hassett was present. He
is very knowledgeable and well informed when it comes to
deferred compensation and financial planning in general. I
have provided him with a list of our union leaders so that he
can start to present AXA's deferred compensation program
to them. In addition, I have asked our union leaders to
canvas their membership to get comments on the current
level of satisfaction with the "State plan" and Copeland as
the administrator.
In order to switch to a new plan we would be required by the
NYS Deferred Compensation Board to form a Deferred
Compensation Committee and do an RFP to solicit bids. If
we choose to opt out of the "State plan", we are then
required to go to bid every five (5) years whether we are
satisfied with our selected administrator or not.
I will provide more information as current satisfaction levels
among City participants becomes available, and a decision
can be made as to whether we should consider putting the
plan out to bid.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 112
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: August 13, 2001 in the Department
of Human Resources, Division of Employment & Training to
the Position of Residency Investigator, Provisional at the Flat
Starting Salary of $37,124
Frank Rossi, 40 South Ryan, Buffalo, NY 14210
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING
AUTHORITY
NO. 113
LAKEVIEW PROJECT INFO
Enclosed you will find information requested at the
Common Council meeting held on Monday, July 30, 2001
regarding the Lakeview Project.
The relocation plan
HUD's position on the Lakeview project
A budget for the project, including amounts spent to date
An explanation of the tax credits that the project is using
An explanation of minority and women's business enterprise
involvement in the project
The demolition plan
An explanation of how improved fencing will be provided for
the
project
Self-sufficiency report - Erie Regional Housing Development
Corp.
(Belle Center)
At this time, a finalized agreement has not been reached
with the tenants and their attorney. I expect the outstanding
issue will be resolved within the next two weeks. At that time,
we will contact you to set a date for a special meeting.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
NO. 114
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
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BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY &
LOCAL 264, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, WHITE CCL1AR UNIT &
SALARY & LONGEVITY SCHEDULES FOR EXEMPT
& NON
REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
We respectfully request that your Honorable Body
consider and approve the attached Memorandum of
Agreement between the BMHA and Local 264, AFSCME,
AFL-CIO, White Collar Unit, and subsequent amendment to
the agreement dated July 3, 2001, together with amended
salary and longevity schedules for exempt and
non-represented employees that include increases identical
to the increases negotiated for union represented
employees.
The Memorandum of Agreement and the amended salary
schedules for exempt and nonrepresented employees is for
a four(4) year period, commencing July 1, 2000, t1Lrough
June 30, 2004, and provides a wage increase of 3% for each
of the four years of the agreement and a 33% increase in the
longevity schedule. In addition, there were, concessions by
both pal-ties on medical insurance, work force changes and
other benefits as outlined in the Agreement.
The Board of Commissioners of the Authority approved the
Memorandum of Agreement at their regular Board Meeting
of July 19, 2001. A certified extract of the minutes of the
meeting is attached.
If this Memorandum of Agreement is approved by your
Honorable Body and by the Mayor, it must then be submitted
to the New York State Division of Housing and Community
Renewal for their consideration and concurrence.
The New York State Division of Housing and Community
Renewal requires that your approval of these items include a
specific acknowledgment that the operating costs of the
Authority's State sponsored Pubic Housing Program may
incur increases that the City of Buffalo under the loan and
subsidy contract must fund in addition to any deficit the
Authority may incur in its State sponsored operation.
It is anticipated that the net dollar cost of this Agreement
including salary and longevity schedules for approximately
130 employees would total approximately $1,715,952 for
four years. The State portion for the four- year period would
total approximately $160,437.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE CITY CLERK
NO. 115
DISPOSITION OF RECORDS
Attached please find the following disposition of records
from the following departments:
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 116
I transmit herewith certificates of auto allowance
submitted for the following individuals in the various
departments listed below:
Community Services-Ruth Luchey-Toliver
RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO. 117
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Attached hereto are communications from persons
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applying for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol
Beverage Control Board.
AddressBusiness NameOwner's Name
256 Allen StMant inc 256 Allen St
2261 Fillmore ave2261 Fillmore AveDwayne Collins
222 Katherine StSally CookSally Cook
236 Delaware aveMiguel SaldanaMiguel Saldana
1677 Hertel AveFrank A. LojaconoFrank A. Lojacono
1106 Lovejoy St1106 Lovejoy StRobert Sherwood
1292 HertelRomeo's Cfe Inc.Romeo's Bakery
257 Franklin StBuffalo Pub Concepts Inc.Mark D.
Croce
236 Delaware Ave236 Delaware aveMatthew Dole
1098 Elmwood AveTait TruangTait Truang
220 Delaware AveShaker Lounge LLCLimited Liability Co.
2409 Niagara St.Magileff's Along the River Jeffery A.
Lombardo
130 South Park Ave.Flanagan's Golf Club
Flanagan's Golf Club
1264 Hertel AveGiancarlo Bruni1264 Hertel
16 Allen St.Richard FalesRichard J. Fales
100 Central Pk. Pl 1313 Kensington Michele Cummings
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 118
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:
X Mayor/Mayor Executive- Pamela Grzebielucha
x Comptroller- Jennifer LoTempio
xPublic Works, Streets & Parks- Brian Cannon, Ellen
Nowell, Charles loubert,
XPolice-Krista M. Loveless, Sheila Bergmann, Bridget
Szymanski,k
Kathleen Mayer, Robin Bridges, Michael drewniak,
Sheryl Waller
xFire-James Malone
xCorporation Counsel-Beatrice McAdams-Gray, Paul
Volcy
xCommunity Services-Joanne Barba, Linda Kowalski
x Administration and Finance- Joelle Cash, Gail Lis, Charles
Leone
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 119
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:
X Preservation Board Meeting
X Buffalo Sewer Authority
X City Planning Board
RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO. 120
NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS
I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council
Intern.
Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to
the position of Council Intern.
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ADOPTED.
Appointment Effective July 30, 2001 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of Intern VI,
SEASONAL, NON-COMPETITIVE AT THE FLAT Starting
Salary of $10.00/hr
Chantal Michaux-Kokin, 23 Berkley Pl., Buffalo NY 14209
Appointment Effective: July 26, 2001 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of Intern VI,
SEASONAL, NON-COMPETITIVE AT THE FLAT Starting
Salary of $10.00/hr
(Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of: $10.00/HR
Kwanza Fisher, 678 Humboldt Pkwy., BUFFAL0, NY 14211
Appointment Effective: August 27, 2001 in the Department
of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN V
SEASONAL, NON-COMPETITIVE AT THE FIAT Starting
Salary of $8.00/HR
Geraldine M. Green, 212 Woodlawn Ave., Buffalo, NY
14208
Appointment Effective: August 7, 2001 in the
Department 0f:Common Council, to the Position of Intern IV,
Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat, Starting Salary of $
6. 00
Whitney Yax, 134 Wesley Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
Appointment Effective August 2, 2001 in the Department
of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN IV,
Seasonal NON-COMPETITIVE
At the flat Starting Salary of $6.00/HR
Kysun Romer, 304 Woltz, BUFFALO, NY 14214
Appointment Effective: July 26, 2001 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN IV,
SEASONAL, NON-COMPETITIVE at FLAT Starting
Salary of: $5.15/HR
John Dempsey, 119 Hayden St, BUFFALO, NY14210
Appointment Effective in the Department of COMMON
COUNCIL
to the Position of INTERN IV, SEASONAL
NON-COMPETITIVE
At the FLAT Starting Salary of: $6.00/HR
Deverin White, 248 Glenwood, BUFFALO NY14208
Appointment Effective: July 09, 2001 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN IV,
NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting Salary of:
$5.15/HR
Daniel Connors, 124 Coolidge Rd., BUFFALO NY14220
Appointment Effective: June 16, 2001 in the Department
of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN IV,
SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting
Salary of $6.00/HR
Dino Leonard, 56 "B- Street,BUFFALO NY 14211
Appointment Effective: June 16, 2001 in the Department
of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN IV,
SEASONAL, NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting
Salary of: $6.00/HR
Kimberly Robertson,46 Koons, BUFFALO NY
14211
Appointment Effective: June 16, 2001 in the
Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of
INTERN IV,SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the
FLAT Starting Salary of: $6.00/HR
Isiah White, 172Sprenger Ave., BUFFALO NY14211
Jamal Agee, 297 Woltz, BUFFALO NY14211
Brittney Goodwin, 39 Bissell,BUFFALO, NY14211
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Appointment Effective: June 12, 2001 in the
Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of
INTERN VI at the flat starting salary of $10.00
Anthony D. Pickens,234 Shirley, Buffalo, NY
14215
Appointment Effective: August 2, 2001 in the Department
of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II,
SEASONAL
NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting Salary of:
$5.15/HR
Nicholas Brown, 243 Bakos Blvd, BUFFALO NY 14211
John B. Trimper, 56 Berkley Pl., Buffalo, NY 14209
Joanna Blackburn, 76 E. Depew, BUFFALO NY14214
NO. 121
APPOINTMENTS-MAYOR'S YOUTH OPPORTUNITY &
EMPLOYMENT
I transmit herewith appointments made in the Mayor's Youth
Opportunities and Employments Programs.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Appointment Effective: July 23, 2001 in the Department of
Executive Division of Mayor to the Position of Intern II
Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting salary of
$5.15 Kristina Vital 19 Shoreham Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective: July 18,2001 in the Department of
Executive Division of Mayor to the Position of Intern II
Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of
$5.15 Jacob Kusmierski 143 Hartwell Rd. Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective: July 18, 2001 in the Department of
Executive Division of Mayor to the Position of Intern IV
Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting salary of
$6.00 Shirley Panaro 462 Parker
Buffalo, NY 14216
NO. 122
NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL/FLAT
I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting
seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various
departments.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Appointment Effective: August 27, 2001 in the Department of
Assessment and Taxation to the Position of Clerk Seasonal
Appointment Flat
Starting Salary of: $8.00/hour Keiattiaye Chinn
249 Hoyt Street Buffalo, NY 14213
Appointment Effective: August 3,2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks, Streets Division of Recreation
to the Position of Fee Collector Seasonal Non competitive at
the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 5.15
Gilmour Jill 29 Carlyle Avenue Buffalo 14220
Appointment Effective: August 27, 2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the
Position of Laborer at the: Flat Starting Salary of $8.15 Joan
Mutka 146 Lewis Street Buffalo 14206 Ann Parot 10 South
Street Buffalo 14220
Appointment Effective: August 15, 2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Engineering to the
Position Of Laborer II Seasona Non-Competitive at the: Flat
Starting Salary of: 8.15 hr.
Lamont Turner 438 RichmondAve, Apt. 10 Buffalo, NY
14213
Appointment Effective: August 21, 2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets
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Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II
Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $8.15
Jeffrey R. Daminski 45 Geary Street Buffalo, NY 14210
Appointment Effective: August 20,2001 in the Department of
public works/ Parks, Streets
Division of Parks to the Position of Laborer Il Seasonal Non
Competitive At the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15
Gerald Bettingen 925 West Avenue Buffalo 14213
Donald R. Palmer 31 Philadelphia Buffalo, NY 14207
Appointment Effective: August 13, 2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets
Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II
Seasonl Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of:
$8.15 Kevin L. Clark 28 Lonsdale Rd. Buffalo, NY 14208
Glenn J. Galli 188 Pries Avenue Buffalo, NY 14220
Jose A. Martinez 130 Niagara St. Apt. 303 Buffalo, NY
14202 Pasquale Picogna 96 Amherst Street Buffalo, NY
14207 Alexander Porter 151 Prospect Avenue Buffalo, NY
14201 Christian S. Simcoe 58 Ideal Street Buffalo, NY
14206 Andrew Smolkovich, Jr. 422 Huntington Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14214
Appointment Effective: August 8, 2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets
to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II Seasonal
Non-Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $8.15
Anthony L. Porter 240 Niagara Street Apt. 103 Buffalo, NY
14201 Charles J. Premo 62 Villa Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective: August 6, 2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Engineering to the
Position of Laborer II Seasonal Non-Competitive at the: Flat
Starting Salary of: $ 8.15 hr.
James Paul 64 Pavonia St. Buffalo, NY 14207
Appointment Effective: July 23, 2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer II Seasonal Non-Competitive at
the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15
Terrence J. Sullivan 331 Woodside Avenue Buffalo, NY
14220
Appointment Effective: August 1,2001 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks, Streets, Division of Recreation to the
Position of Lifeguard
Seasonal at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 6.25/hr
Alexis Halligan, 231 Cumberland, Buffalo 14220
Appointment Effective: July 26,2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks, Recreation, Division of Recreation to
the Position of Lifeguard, SeasonalNon competitive at
the Flat Starting Salary of: $6.25/hr
Frank Centinello, 253 Davey,Buffalo 14206
Aaron Stuckey,150 Timon, Buffalo 14208
Appointment Effective July 25,2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks, Streets, Division ofRecreation to the
Position of Lifeguard, Seasonal, Non competitive at
the Flat Starting Salary of $ 6.25/hr
Darnell Boswell, 277 Schuele Street, Buffalo, NY 14215
Rafael Suarael, 67 Cumberland, Buffalo 14215
Appointment Effective: July 23,2001 in the
Department of Public Works, Parks/ Streets, Division of
Recreation to the Position ofLifeguard
Seasonal, Non competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of:
$6.25
Lauren McGovern, 295 Lafayette, Buffalo 14213
Appointment Effective 8/9/01 in the Department of
Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate to the Position of
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Laborer II, Seasonal-Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting
Salary of $ $8.15 per hr
Ronald Zambito, 168 Norwalk Avenue, Buffalo, New York
14216
NO. 123
APPOINTMENTS - TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR
PERMANENT
I transmit herewith Appointments in the various
departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional
or Permanent) and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per
contract requirements) .
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Appointment Effective: August 13, 2001 in the Department
of: Administration & Finance, Division of Inventory & Stores
to the Position of Laborer II, Temporary Non-Competitive at
the Minimum
Starting Salary of $22,380
Steven Pugliese, 68 Cunard Rd., Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective August 27, 2001 in the Department
of
Administration & Finance, Inventory & Stores to the Position
of Principal Stock Clerk, Permanent Appointment at the
Minimum Starting Salary of $25,730
Henry Stahl, 106 Pierce St., Buffalo, NY14206
Appointment Effective July 30, 2001 in the Department of
Administration and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement
to the Position of Parking Enforcement Officer, Temporary
Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $23,719
Jeffrey Salvo, 98 S. Pontiac, Buffalo 14206
Joseph Siranni, 694 Tacoma Ave, Buffalo 14216
DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION
Appointment Effective July 30, 2001 In the Department of
Assessment and Taxation To the Position of Account Clerk
Typist - temporary at the Minimum Starting Salary of $
25,004
Donna Marie Raimondo, 230 Auburn Avenue, Buffalo, NY
14213
Appointment Effective August 20, 2001 in the Department
of Audit and Control, Division of Accounting, to the Position
of Account Clerk-Typist
Permanent Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of
$25,005
Melissa L. Morgan, 158 Benzinger Street, BuffaloNY
14206
DEPARTMENT OF CITY CLERK
Appointment Effective August 6, 2001, in the Department
of City Clerk
to the Position of Clerk, Provisional Appointment at the
minimum Starting Salary of $23,949
Julia A. Paul, 76 Lovering, Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective August 6, 2001, in the Department
of City Clerk
to the Position of Clerk, Provisional Appointment at the
minimum Starting Salary of $20,509
Gregory M. Peoples, 42 Hawley, Buffalo, NY 14213
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Appointment Effective: August 9, 2001 in the Department
of Community Services, Division of Contract Administration
to the Position of Attendant, Temporary As Required at the
Flat Starting Salary of: $ 6.00 p/h
Michael Austin, 708 East Ferry, Buffalo, 14215
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Appointment Effective August 9, 2001 in the Department
of Community Services, Division of Senior Services to the
Position of Senior Citizen Specialist, Provisional Promotion
at the Minimum Starting Salary of
$ 26,316
Muriel S. Somma, 83 Grimes, Buffalo, NY 14212
Appointment Effective August 6, 2001 in the Department
of Community Services, Division of Senior Services to the
Position of Senior Citizen Specialist Supv, Provisional
Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 29,313
Lisa Masiello, 83 Hartwell Road, Buffalo, New York 14216
Frances H. Byrne, 174 Lockwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220
Robert Doyle, 34 Cheltenham Dr., Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective: July 26, 2001 in the
Department of Community Services, Division of Contract
Administration, to the Position of Supervisor, Temporary As
Required at the Flat Starting Salary of
$ 6.50 p/h
Susan Lockwood, 238 Rounds, Buffalo 14215
DEPARTMENT OF MAYOR
Appointment Effective August 22,2001 in the Department
of Mayor and Executive, Division of Citizen Services to the
Position of Account Clerk-Typist Permanent Appointment at
the Minimum (Step 1)
Starting Salary of $ 25,005.00
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Allison O'Leary, 16 Laftyette Avenue, Buffalo, New York
14213
Appointment Effective August 27,2001 in the Department of:
Police
to the Position of: Crossing Guard,
Temporay,Non-Competitive at the minimum Starting Salary
of $ 7.09 p/h
Sarah N. Fears, 83 Oershing Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211
Debora Fuentes, 46 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213
Clarence Simmons, 356 Wyoming St, Buffalo, NY 14215
Karen Ganley, 133 Villa Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective: August 6, 2001 in the Department
of Police
to the Position of: Public Safety Dispatcher Permanent
Appointment
at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 25,900
Ellen M. Nowell, 105 Brinkman, Buffalo, New York 14211
Marie-Angela Mariani, 283 North Ogden Street, Buffalo, New
York 14206
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE
Appointment effective August 22, 2001 in the Department
of Fire in the Division of Fire Communication To the position
of Communication Technician provisional appointment at
the Starting salary of $28,330
Michael Paveljack, 271 Davey Street, Buffalo, 14206
Appointment effective: in the Department of Fire,
Division of Administration to the Position of Community
Grants Coordinator at the Starting salary of $30,219
Ann McKenna, 80 Shenandoah Avenue, Buffalo, 14220
Appointment effective: July 23, 2001 In the Department of
Fire
Division of Fire Communication To the position of
Communication Specialist Provisional Appointment at the
Minimum Starting salary of
$26,970
Daniel Purcell, 161 Marine Dr Apt 2d, Buffalo, NY 14202
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
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SYSTEMS
Appointment Effective July 23, 2001 in the Department of
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS to the Position
of COMPUTER PROGRAMMER, Temporary Appointment at
the First Step
Of $36,509
Francis Honrado, 1310 Delaware Ave., BUFFALO, NY
14209
DEPARTMENT OF PERMIT AND INSPECTIONS
Appointment Effective August 6, 2001 in the Department of
Permit and Inspection Services, Division of Inspections to
the Position of, Building Inspector, Temporary Appointment
at the Minimum Starting Salary of $37,868
David L. Gilson, 188 Tuscarora Road, Buffalo, NY 14220
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND
STREETS
Appointment Effective: August 20, 2001 in the
Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of
Buildings to the Position ofSenior First Class Stationary,
Engineer, Temporary Appointment at the Flat
Starting Salary of $ 10.25
Edward F. Anken, 73 Houston Street, Buffalo 14220
Appointment Effective: August 20,2001 in the Department
of public works, Parks, Streets, Division of Recreation to the
Position of Community Recreation Aide, Permanent
Appointment at the Minimum
Starting Salary of $ 27,245.00
Patrick Dunbar, 44 Euclid Place, Buffalo, NY 14210
Appointment Effective: August 13,2001 in the Department
of public works, Parks, Streets, Division of Recreation to the
Position of Community Recreation Aide, Permanent
Appointment at the Minimum
Starting Salary of $ 27,245.00
John Fracos, 21 Periora, Buffalo 14207
Appointment Effective July 31,2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks, Streets, Division of Recreation to the
Position of Community Recreation Aide, Permanent
Appointment at the Minimum
Starting Salary of: $ 27,245.00
Christopher Kustra, 21 Willinic, Buffalo, NY 14210
Appointment Effective: August 29, 2001, in the
Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of
Streets to the Position of Laborer II, Temporary,
Non-Competitive at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 22,552
Justin R. Collins, 44 Hayden Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
Appointment Effective August 13,2001 in the Department
of public works, Parks, Streets, Division of Parks, to the
Position of Laborer II, Temporary Non competitive at the
Minimum Starting salary of $ 22,380.80
Kenneth Pitts, 54 Decker, Buffalo, NY 14215
Appointment Effective August 1,2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks, Streets, Division of Parks, to the
Position of Laborer II, Permanent Appointment at the
Minimum Starting salary of $ 22,381
Salvatore LoDestro, 21 Rosedale St., Buffalo NY 14207
Appointment Effective July 23, 2001 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Water to the
Position of Senior Engineering Aide-Water, Provisional
Promotion at the minimum
Starting Salary of: $29,283.00
Brian Cannon, 186 Goethe Street, Buffalo, New York 14206
Appointment Effective August 17, 2001 in the Department
of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate to the Position
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of Assistant Director of Real Estate, Temporary Promotion at
the Minimum Starting Salary of $37,453
Pamela L. Grzebielucha, 182 Newfield Street, Buffalo, New
York 14207
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS
AND REMONSTRANCES
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
NO. 124
OPPOSITION TO THE BUFFALO PLACE SPECIAL
CHARGE DISTRICT EXPANSION.
Please consider this letter a formal request to have the
following item added to the Buffalo Common Councils
Agenda on September 4, 2001.
Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter. If
you have any questions, please phone
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 125
RESUME COB PAY PHONE TASK FORCE
In response to your letter dated July 26, 200 1, listed
below is my resume for consideration with respect to an
assignment on the City of Buffalo Pay Phone Task Force.
Pay-Tel Corporation, 45 West Tupper St, Buffalo NY 14202
1984 - Present
Owner & President
MY responsibilities as owner and president include; sales,
various administrative tasks, management of daily
operations, supervision of staff, and insuring compliance with
various federal, state and county regulations governing the
payphone industry.
Thank you in advance for your consideration *in this matter,
your assistance is greatly appreciated. I look forward to the
opportunity to assist the City of Buffalo in its effort to resolve
the many payphone issues and concerns expressed by the
citizens and business owners of our city.
Should you need additional information please do not
hesitate to contact me at 716-854-2744.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 126
D.ARNOLD
CATHOLIC HEALTH SYSTEM-2000 YEAR IN REVIEW.
ATTACHED PLEASE FIND A COPY OF THE
CATHOLIC HEALTHS SYSTEM 2000 YEAR IN REVIEW.
COPY ON FILE FOR REVIEW IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 127
INTERNSHIP COUNCIL STAFF OFFICE
Dear Ms. Davis
I am a former intern of the City of Buffalo's Council Staff
office. I began my 'internship 'in September 1999 as a
volunteer.
Having set no expectations, I sought only to gain simple
experience in a professional field I once imagined had a
place in future, However, in), service to the City of Buffalo
would offer to me more than I would have ever dreamt
possibly,
Perhaps it was fate's hand that brought me to the Council
Staff office. In the midst of the hundreds of different
departments and offices in City Hall, I did not find myself
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among a cold and uncaring people. Instead, I was welcomed
by individuals who, rather than spending time absorbed with
their own issues and affairs, cared to see that my time with
them was not in vain. I was graced with peers who made
both my experience with them and my growth thereof a
priority.
Consequently, it was by no means of my own that I learned
as much as I have in the Council Staff office. Over the
course of a 22-month term, my skills have surpassed
secretarial duties and tasks thereof Instead, I understand the
responsibilities, circumstances, and formal duties of our local
leaders. I understand both the internal and external
pressures they must struggle with. Furthermore, I
understand the system by which the legislative branch of our
local government operates.
More importantly, however, I have learned the more crucial
and useful things in life from your Six employees. From both
you and them, I have learned to understand the
chain-of-command, the significance of working with others,
and the effectiveness thereof I have come to realize that the
value of diligence, initiative, and cooperation is fathomless.
What I have gained from my time with your office surpasses
simple book-knowledge, but rather has proven to be
effective in the many different faucets of life.
The spirit of Council Staff is one that, I believe, lacks the
appreciation it deserves. I did not spend 1wenty-two months
with employees, I spent it with a family, one that treated as if
I were one of their own. The people I hat I observed and
worked alongside with were individuals who were concerned
about each other. All shared both the joy and sorrow of
another. Nevertheless, most inspiring was the faith that each
one had in another. The unity of the Council Staff office is
both one to be proud and one to be cherished.
I will never forget how much was offered to me by your
office. I will never forget how much each one expressed
appreciation for the minimal work-load I was responsible for
in contrast to the vast effort each one put into his/her own
responsibilities. I will never forget how your office stood by
my side, regardless of whether I exceeded expectations or
offered only short-comings. I will never forget nor take in vain
my time spent with the Council Staff office,
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 128
WIDENING OF SCATCHERD PL
I am interested in widening Scatcherd Place entrance that
leads to our Recycling facility at 1037-1055 Seneca St.
I have spoken to and have personally met various residents
on Peabody St. and Seneca St. regarding this issue. I have
listened to their concerns, one being security at night. We
added beautiful lighting to our utility poles, which are lit at
night 7-days a week for security. South Peabody residents
requested new fencing, we have just completed that anti it
looks wonderful. We have all new fencing around the
perimeter, what a difference that made.
After speaking with our neighbors I believe this would be a
positive impact to our community
I last spoke with you August 2, 200, you were advising me
on talking with the Commissioner, Joe Giambra for his
support. / also enclosed a petition of support for the
changes.
Please contact me on where we stand on this issue. Thank
you.
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This is a petition for support for Mr. Pete r Battaglia to widen
and pave Scatchered Street. In doing this, it would be
enviromentally better for the residents of Peabody
Street. As you can already see the great job Mr. Battaglia
has done with "Casey's Old Junk Yard". What was once an
eye sore, is now a beautiful piece of property. Mr. Battaglia
is willing to work with all of us, so let us show him our
support by signing this petition. Thank You
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 129
INFO DELTA SONIC EXPANSION MAIN ST
Please file the attached documentation regarding Delta
Sonic's proposed expansion on Main Street for the next
Common Council Meeting.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to contact me at 851-5125.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 130
P. CALDIERO
HELIPAD FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPFTAL
Dear Mayor Masiello, Common Council Members, Senator
Brown, Assemblyman Hoyt, County Legislator Fisher and
Drs. Lillis and Brisseau:
The Richmond Neighborhood Community Association
wishes to express its enthusiastic support for the proposed
development of a Helped for Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
We feel that this project addresses a pressing and
immediate need of both the hospital and the community at
large. We strongly agree with the Directors of the Trauma &
Emergency Medicine Departments that helicopter access is
essential to the delivery of quality care by Children's Hospital
at its Bryant Street site.
The Helipad project must move forward as expeditiously as
possible. We encourage planners and designers to seek
those solutions that best serve the needs of Children's
Hospital and assuage the concerns of residents in the
immediately surrounding neighborhood.
RICHMOND NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 131
OPPOSE USE OF 133 S. DIVISION BILLBOARD SIGN
Attached letter from Warren Glover available in City Clerk's
Office
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 132
COMMENTS DRAFT WATERFRONT REVITILIZATION
PLAN
The following is a list of the Friends of the Buffalo Niagara
Rivers' comments on the publicly released draft of Sections I
and 11 of the City of Buffalo Local Waterfront Revitalization
Plan.
We strongly encourage the LWRP team to include
appropriate policies and actions proposed in the Buffalo
River Greenway Plan in Sections III and IV; these policies
were developed utilizing an earlier NY LWRP policy
framework and have been carefully tailored to the needs of
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the Buffalo River system.
Specific Comments:
I - WRA Boundary
1.3 Description of the Revisions to the
State Boundary
While the Friends support the modification of the State
Coastal Management Area Boundary, it is unclear why
Squaw Island has been broken in half for analyses.
On page 8, under Sub-Area 3 and 4, consider noting that
new industrial development will be light or medium industrial
uses - not heavy industrial.
Consider giving the Sub-Areas better names - their
vagueness makes the document confusing to read.
ILA - Regional Setting
The last sentence of Section A is well crafted.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 133
A. FRYER AND OTHERS INFO PROP & DELTA SONIC
EXPANSION ON MAIN ST
At the Special Committee on Legislation meeting held on
August'22, 2001, the proposed Delta Sonic expansion plan
was talked about. The attached letters were submitted to the
Common Council for consideration.
Please accept the letters and pictures for consideration at
the next meeting of the Common Council.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 134
INSTALL SIGN THORTON AVE BLOCK CLUB
Please file enclosed correspondence for Tuesday,
September 4, 2001 Full Councl I Meeting.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
I spoken to Tony Watkins, President of the Thorton Avenue
Block Club, and have granted him permission to install a
sign and landscaping on Key Bank's property. Our office at
3134 Bailey Avenue has a parking lot that extends from
Thorton to Amherst streets. Tony has my permission to
install a block club sign with landscaping along Thorton
Avenue side of our property. It is my understanding the block
club will also take the responsibility to maintain the sign and
landscaping as long as the sign is Still posted.
I am in full favor of trying to improve our Key Bank properties
appearances and help out the appearance University District
neighborhood.
If you have and questions I can be reached at 883-7722.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND
STREETS AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
No. 135
D. Mc Miller
Estimates for Driveway Approval
174 Stockbridge
Pease file enclosed correspondence for Tuesday,
September 4, 2001 Full Council Meeting.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS
NO. 136
Grievance against Jane Ervolino, Director of Adult
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Learning Center
I am seeking resolution to the disturbing events currently
unfolding at the Adult Learning Center (#46), 389 Virginia
Street, under the directorship of Jane Ervolino. Under her
directorship adult education at the center and its various
satellites are: in serious turmoil, and teachers, primarily
African American, are being disfranchised.
I have been teaching in the adult education component since
1992. Last September, I was not called back to work.
Therefore, I was forced to file a grievance with the Buffalo
Teachers Federation (See Attachment "A" Grievance). I was
returned to my position on March 26, 2001. The conditions
stated in the settlement have not been fully met and are
clearly written and signed by Mrs. Marion Canedo,
Superintendent of Schools. No lost wages have been
received (See Attachment "B" Settlement of BTF 2000-020).
President Pitts and Chairman Fisher, the same scenario is
repeating itself this September. As of this date, teachers of
color and others who choose to work without bias are not
being called back to teach. Numerous Grievances have
been filed against the director.
My concern is that Jane Ervolino has no real affinity for adult
education, and is seeking to use her directorship to further
personal ambitions that are leading to the destruction of the
Adult Learning Center and dedicated teachers whose
careers are being destroyed.
I sincerely hope this matter will be investigated. Adult
education is too important to hundreds of students in this
city. It is their last chance to get it "right and move positively
forward with their lives".
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
No. 137
ADELPHIA COMMUNITY NETWORK
I am writing to inform you of a change in programming for
channel 10 on the local cable system. Effective July 3 1st,
"Adelphia Community Network", a combination advertising/
community billboard service, will no longer be provided.
Across Media Networks, the company that created and
operated the channel for Adelphia is closing its operations
and will no longer support this service. Adelphia is
investigating options to provide replacement programming
on cable channel 10, and will let you know as soon as a
decision is made.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions
about this change in programming or any other aspects of
Adelphia's service in your community.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
No. 138
OBJECTONS TO DESIGNATED PETITIONS
The objections to my designated petitions are without
sufficient specifics and should not be conducted by the
Board of Elections. They are simply general objections and
do not inform anyone, the Board or myself, as to the specific
reasons for the objections.
I believe he is simply mocking the system and should do his
own work. It seems to me and should be obvious to you that
they want you to find any errors if there are any. I'm asking
that the Board takes some serious actions against this type
of behavior.
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Filed against my petitions July 21, 2001 by Ivory L. Payne,
986 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 139
PATIO PERMIT - 70 WEST CHIPPEWA STREET
Thank you for your time and assistance with our application
for an outdoor patio/cafe permit.
Attached please find a property survey of 70 West Chippewa
Street, a plan prepared by MTW Architects illustrating the
patio, and a sketch showing the patio awning.
The plan is basically to install an architecturally appropriate
wrought iron railing to the sidewalk directly in front of the
Emerson Culinary School facility and directly adjacent to the
entrance to the Reservoir Nightclub, as shown on the plan, A
canvas awning is to be installed over the full length of the
patio.
Earlier today I met with Michael Murphy of the Division of
Engineering, 512 City Hall and discussed the plan. He
advised me that there is no problem at all with his office
preparing the application for the scheduled September 4h
Council hearing. He said however that a late filing, submitted
by your office, would be required for this to make the
September 4'h hearing.
Both the Emerson School and the Reservoir Nightclub will
use this patio. The installation is fully approved by the
building's owners and will be architecturally appropriate, high
quality and will be maintained meticulously to the same high
standards as the Emerson School and all of the 70 West
Chippewa Street Building (Root Building).
I unfortunately missed your call earlier today and your staff
person advised me to call back in the morning, which I will
do. We hope to be in a position to open the patio to the
public and enjoy the typically beautiful month of September
right outside on Chippewa Street.
I can be reached at 432-0218 and I look forward to
discussing the possibility of this late filing with you.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY PLANNING BOARD, CORPORATION COUNSEL
AND THE DIRECTOR OF STATEGIC PLANNING
NO. 140
JOINT SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BD.
RECONSTRUCTION OF BUFFALO
The joint Schools Construction Board (JSCB) has received a
copy of a Resolution proposed by Hon. Beverly Gray and
considered by the Council at its July 10, 2001 meeting (CCP July
10, 2001, Item No. 163). In this Resolution, the Council reaffirms
its commitment to ensuring that Buffalo neighborhoods derive
maximum benefit from the major reconstruction projects currently
underway or proposed for the City of Buffalo and requests a
written response from several individuals and entities, including
the JSCB. The JSC13 is in agreement with many of the points
raised in the Resolution and I have been authorized by the JSCB to
submit this response on its behalf.
The JSC13 was created by the City of Buffalo and the
Buffalo Board of Education to oversee the planning,
financing and construction of new schools and
reconstruction of existing schools in the City of Buffalo. It has
articulated a number of specific goals for the comprehensive
school construction/reconstruction program it was created to
accomplish, including the following: maximizing the
economic benefit from 5chool construction/reconstruction to
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neighborhood development and economic revitalization
throughout the City; assisting the Buffalo Public Schools,
local labor, government and not-for-profit agencies in
developing and training a new diverse workforce;
encouraging assisting and sustaining business development
of under -represented populations; and
maximizing the use of Buffalo based labor and local
professional and construction related business enterprises.
The JSCB has consistently expressed its intention to require
principal participants in the comprehensive school
construction and
reconstruction program to establish a comprehensive
workforce and
business diversification plan. Such a plan is to include
progressively
aggressive goals for participation by under-represented
populations at all levels, including but not limited to supply,
construction management and professional services.
Implementation of the workforce and business diversification
plan and progress toward achievement of its goals is to be
independently monitored. In addition, the JSCB is working
with the Career Path Plan Committee (established by the
Mayor and chaired by Matthew Brown), to identify,
coordinate, and develop the training and placement services
needed to deliver a competent, qualified workforce to meet
the needs of the planned construction/reconstruction
program-as well as those of the
other anticipated major capital projects in the City. This is a
standing item on the JSCB agenda and Mr. Brown or his
representative provides an update on the committee's
progress and activities at each JSCB meeting. The JSCB
looks forward to continuing to work with the
Common Council and the Buffalo Board of Education to
achieve the
important objectives described above.
REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
COMMITTEE
No. 141
ANNUAL REPORT
REAL PROPERTY TAX
Enclosed are two (2) copies of the 2001 Annual Report of
the Division of Real Property Tax, Department of Budget,
Management and Finance, which gives the 2000
Equalization Rates and 2001 Tax Rates for the
municipalities in Erie County.
If you are in need of additional copies, please call Mike
Byron of our office at 858-6380 and he will arrange to send
them to you.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 142
2001 EQUALIZATION RATE
Please have the attached communication posted
in minutes/agenda. for Common Council information.
I have been notified by the New York State Board of Real
Property Services that your municipality's 2001 equalization
rate is at one hundred per cent of market value. I would like
to commend you and your staff for your efforts in reaching
this goal and encourage you to maintain this equalization
rate by participating in the annual reassessment program.
If I, or my staff, can be of any help please do not hesitate to
call me.
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RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 143
D. LA FOREST- TRUCK TRAFFIC
ON RAMONA AVE
I hereby submit for filing a copy of a letter from Mr. and Mrs.
David LaForest with regard to Ramona Avenue. Mr. and
Mrs. LaForest are seeking answers to problems with regard
to truck traffic in their area.
First, thank you very much for all of your efforts and the
great improvements we are experiencing at the former Arbor
Lane Apartments. For years this has been a property of
concern. When we spoke previously, you assured us that it
would get better and indeed it has.
Also, when we talked several months ago, one of our biggest
concerns was the truck traffic from Rite Aid (located at
Abbott and Ramona) traveling down Ramona. Prior to
construction, when the City Engineers met with the residents
we were told that the sewer systems on Ramona could not
handle the weight of truck traffic and were promised that this
would not happen. Although Rite Aid has posted a sign
indicating "no right turn" and has put a slight slant to their
curb guiding traffic toward Abbott Road it just isn't enough.
Frequently, the traffic drives right over the curb to turn right
and travel down Ramona. A week (ago a child, who was
cutting between cars, was nearly hit by a Pepsi Truck. Beer
trucks are frequently going up and down our street. Truck
traffic, if anything has increased, perhaps it isn't just Rite Aid
anymore, perhaps it is also the vendors for Just Pizza. We
respectfully ask your help in having "no truck traffic signs
posted" on both sides of Ramona Avenue. This would deter
those traveling from Abbott or from McKinley. Also if some
type of a post (concrete perhaps) could be installed at the
end of Rite Aid's driveway traffic would not be able to turn
right without hitting it.
We would like to thank you again, and in advance, for all your
help in making our neighborhood safer and for helping us maintain
our property.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 144
D. MUTTON RESUME
PAY PHONE ASK FORCE
I would be pleased to be a member of the Pay Phone Task
Force. As requested, the following is a brief resume with my
qualifications.
I have been an employee of Verizon for over 23 years. I
have been in the Public Communications Division for almost
20 years. I have been involved with the sales, service,
collection, installation and maintenance of pay phones.
The City of Buffalo, building and sidewalk public telephones
has been my responsibility since 1990. 1 oversee all aspects
of public telephones for the city.
I look forward to assisting the City in recommendations for
the payphone licensing process
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 145
D258230 - CPIN 5134.08.301/302
REHABILITATION OF ROUTE 5 BRIDGE/UNION
SHIP CANAL, CITY OF BUFFALO
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ERIE COUNTY
The completed work on this contract was accepted by this
department on June 16, 2001. The maintenance
responsibilities for various features are as indicated on the
attached contract plan sheet.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 146
CONCERNS TREE TRIMMING
103 WOHLERS
The Community Action Information Center would like to
know why the
branches have not been trimmed from the tree which is in
front of 103 Wohlers when we have repeatedly asked for this
tree to be trimmed for the past three years. Today, 8/22/01,
several trees on Wohlers Avenue were trimmed and this tree
was once again left untouched despite our numerous
requests. The branches on this tree are dangerously low,
hanging over the street, in plain site, and are as dead as
dead can be. Someone could get hurt and it is the City that
would. be at fault for their negligence. Your immediate
attention to this matter is expected.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 147
A. Steward - Save Christmas Tree 904 Northampton
Attached please find correspondence from Andrea
Steward.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 148
T. TAYLOR
COMPLAINTS-ADELPHIA
ATTACHED PLEASE FIND A COPY OF T. TAYLOR'S
COMPLAINTS ABOUT ADELPHIA. COPY ON FILE FOR
REVIEW IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NO. 149
REQ ADDRESS ISSUE
HMO REIMBURSEMENT RATE
As you know, HMO reimbursement rates for providers in
Western New York are far below the national average. In
fact, providers such as hospitals in areas as close as
Syracuse and Cleveland have reimbursement rates 40%
higher than reimbursements to Western New York hospitals.
To address this issue, Kaleida Health has launched a public
education campaign to inform the community how they are
affected by low reimbursement rates. Without increased
revenues, it will become more and more difficult for our
hospitals to recruit and retain quality physicians to treat our
patients. Alarmingly, we are beginning to witness a number
of specialist physicians leaving Western New York for other
regions.
Kaleida Health also is challenged by the costs to purchase
the latest medical devices and diagnostic equipment which
because of their cutting edge technology are changing
rapidly and thus getting more expensive. Ultimately, the
quality of care will decline and the people of our area will
suffer the consequences. In fact, there are increasing
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numbers of patients that are leaving the area for their
healthcare needs.
Kaleida has done its part to reduce the cost of healthcare by
streamlining services and cutting costs by $60 million in
annual savings since 1998. Additionally, Kaleida has a
significant economic impact in our community as one of the
region's largest employers with over 11,000 employees.
In order to keep pace with the escalating costs of providing
healthcare services, including retaining and recruiting
doctors and other professional staff, investing in the latest
medical technologies the system needs increased revenue
and offsetting the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs
Kaleida needs additional revenues. The only viable source of
new revenues is through increased reimbursements.
Kaleida Health requests the opportunity to address the
Common Council regarding this vitally important subject. As
our community leaders, we want you to be aware of this
important issue,
If you have any questions regarding this request, please feel
free to contact us. Thanks for your consideration regarding
this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISSIONER
HUMAN RESOURCES
NO. 150
RESUME COB PAY PHONE
TASK FORCE
As per your letter to me dated July 26, 2001 regarding my
appointment to the Pay Phone Task Force, Item # 19 CCP
July 24, 2001 enclosed please find a copy of my resume.
Should you require any additional information please contact
me.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 151
CONCERNS- LAKEVIEW HOMES
HOPE VI REVITAL PLAN
In reference to the Lakeview Homes-Hope VI Grant Revised
Revitalization Plan submitted to the Buffalo Common Council
on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 and later reviewed during the
Committee of the Whole, please be advised that the
following concerns require your prompt attention:
1. Existing New Housing Units
a. Rear Landscaping sloping toward the Units
b. Kitchen Exterior Door-Residents have expressed
concerns regarding
security of double doors directly facing the streetscape
c. Floor Plan/Size of new units vs. existing
apartments-Several tenants
stated that the room dimensions in the new units were
smaller than the
existing apartments. The tenants indicated that the
expectation was for larger living spaces and exterior yards.
d. Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator-Clarification required regarding
personal
appliances vs. the ones being supplied and at what cost to
the tenants.
e. Washer/Dryer Locations-Were tenants informed that the
appliances
would be sited on the second floor and will the space
accommodate
full sized appliances?
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f. Front Fagade-Dissatisfaction expressed by tenants
regarding the limited amount of brick facade on the new
units.
g. Floors-Several tenants indicated that the floors were not
properly leveled in the new units.
h. Vacancy Rate-It was noted that the new units are vacant
because the residents are not satisfied with the units.
2. Units Under Construction:
a. Green space allocation too small. The tenants expected
larger rear and front yards. Hudson Street sites have
extremely small rear yards.
b. Rear Yard Sheds-Not installed on site as expected by
tenants.
c. Barricades/Fencing-Initially fencing was inadequate,
however, requires daily monitoring due to vandalism, etc.
d. Pets-Several tenants expressed concerns regarding the
$50.00 per month additional fee.
c. Senior Housing-Need clarification on the location and size
of the proposed green space for Senior Citizens.
3. Relocation Allocation:
a. Several tenants have expressed concerns regarding the
exact entitlement amount. Discussion occurred relating to
$650.00 vs. $850. Clarification required with tenants.
b. Submission of the final Relocation Plan for Common
Council Review.
4. Self-Sufficiency Oriented Services:
a. Tenant Discussions has occurred surrounding which
tenants are receiving services, reflecting possible
"favoritism" actions for selected tenants. Other tenants have
expressed concerns regarding the selective hiring of
unqualified staff while those more qualified are denied
comparable access for employment opportunities.
b. Report (April-June 2001)-Intake and Successful
Completion rates Who has become gainfully employed and
at what sites? What efforts are being made to include all
eligible tenants in the Self-Sufficiency Oriented Services
Program?
c. Economic Development-Low number enrolled and only I
Resident Owned Business started as reflected in report.
d. Youth Education-Exceptionally low number of H.S.
Graduates I
e. Section 3 HOPE VI Contracts to Section 3 Firms
Finally, I encourage further discussion with the Project
Developer, B.M.H.A. Representatives, Buffalo Common
Council and the Lakeview community residents regarding
the potential to rehabilitate some of the units. Many residents
have expressed a strong desire to remain in the existing
units with modifications similar to the Langfield
Projects and/or Ellicott Town Center. In addition, it would be
greatly appreciated if written documentation/information
regarding the project is provided to the Council for
consideration in a timely manner to insure adequate review
and community discussion prior to approval requests.
Should you require additional information regarding this
matter, please contact me at 851-4980.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
NO. 152
B. ROBINSON - ELLICOTT HOMES
SUPPORT ANTI LOITERING
LAW ENFORCEMENT
This letter is written in support of the Common Council's
efforts to draft a new law to disperse loiterers from our
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streets.
Here at Ellicott Houses we have been battling this problem
for years and even when we look the repeat loiterers to
court, no action was taken against them because a law was
"not on the books" supporting stopping these unsightly
gatherings,
Again, you have our full support to enact a fair anti-loitering
law and please do, not hesitate to call upon us if we can bc
of help in this effort.
RECEIVED AND FILED
PETITIONS
NO. 153
P. STRADA, OWNER, USE 2221 ELMWOOD FOR AN
ILLUMINATED POLE SIGN.
(HRG. 9/11/01)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THECITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC
PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 154
G. OGILVIE, AGENT, USE 364 BARAGA FOR A POLE
SIGN.
(HRG. 9/11/01)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC'
PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 155
B. BAUMKER, AGENT, USE 1263 DELAWARE AVENUE
FOR
AN ILLUMINATED GROUND SIGN.
(HRG. 9/11/01)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC'
PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 156
B. O'CONNELL, AGENT, USE 10 KATHERINE FOR
WAREHOUSE ADDITION.
(HRG. 9/11/01)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC'
PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 157
G. FERRARA, AGENT, USE 32 HERTEL FOR
PLACEMENT
OF 6 ANTENNAS ON BUILDING.
(HRG. 9/11/01)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THECITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC
PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 158
L. WASIELEWSKI, AGENT, USE 60 TITUS FOR A HUMAN
SERVICES FACILITY.
(HRG. 9/11/01)
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC'
PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 159
P. HERENDEEN, AGENT, REZONE 350, 3529
354,358,360, 364,
366, 370, 372, 376, 378 & 382 RILEY & 19, 21, 23, 27, 29,
31, 35,
39, 41, 49 & 51 LANDON (1275 JEFFERSON) FROM
R2--C2
FOR A TOPS SUPERMARKET.
(HRG. 9/11/01)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC
PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 160
CITY SEASONAL EMPLOYEE WAGE INCREASE BY
CITY LIFEGUARDS, GOLF COURE ATTENDS AND FEE
COLLECTORS.
We (the below signed) have written this letter on behalf of
the large numbers of seasonal city employees who have
been ignored by recent raises. It is a shame the way that
these monies were handed out to the city's positions on such
an arbitrary basis. While it is the law in the City of Buffalo
that businesses with city contracts totaling $50,000 or more
must pay their employees a minimum wage of at least $7.15.
The city itself has failed to achieve or attempt to approach to
this rate. While it is true that a large number of seasonal
employees have received a raise. This year Laborer II's have
received a respectable pay increased to $8.15 (which was
rightly deserved). However, city lifeguards, fee collectors,
and golf course attendants seem to have been completely
overlooked. Fee collectors have not receiving a raise in over
10 years. This is all contradictory to a statement by Vincent
J. LoVallo (Masiello's Chief of Staff) to Buffalo News reporter
Brian Meyer, in which he stated that "effective July 1, all
seasonal workers have had their wages raised to $8.15." As
for the lifeguards and other seasonal employees of the city,
this remuneration has yet to materialize. We are still are
being paid $5.15-$6.50.
We ask you to help us in raising the wages of all city
employees to the living wage standard set unanimously by
lawmakers of the city in 1999. We also like to address the
issue of back pay dating back to July 1 st, the first day in
which the living wage would have been instituted. Your
cooperation would be greatly appreciated.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 161
SUPPORT THE TERMINAL CLAIM
WE THE UNDERSIGNED, petition the Buffalo Common
Council to IMMEDIATELY VOTE YES for the claim for
damage to the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation,
Inc. The claim is for damage caused by the City of Buffalo to
topsoil, grass and trees on grounds owned by the Central
Terminal when the city illegally dumped tons of snow on
Terminal property. This claim, supported by the city Law
Department, remains unpaid because it is needlessly bottled
up in the Common Council Claims Committee. This inaction
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by the Common Council is freezing $ 1-million in county
funds desperately needed to continue renovation work on
the Central Terminal. The Common Council must vote for
this claim NOW!
RECEIVED AND FILED
RESOLUTIONS
NO. 162
BY: MR. BONIFACIO
LEAD AGENCY DESIGNATION - DELTA SONIC
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Whereas: Pursuant to the New York State Environmental.
Quality Review Act (SEQR) and Section 168-7 of the Code
of the City of Buffalo, a long form Environmental Assessment
Form (EAF) has been submitted to the City by Carminia and
Wood, P.C., on behalf of Benderson Development Company
and Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems, for the purposes of
determining if the proposed Delta Sonic expansion and
redevelopment project poses any significant adverse effect
on the environment; and
Whereas: The Common Council has identified the various
departments and agencies with permitting and/or approval
authority over the project and has notified them of its intent
to act to be named
as lead agency pursuant to Chapter 168 of the Code of the
City
of Buffalo; and
Whereas: The consent to the designation of the Common
Council as lead agency for this project is necessary.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
That the Common Council is hereby authorized to accept the
designation as lead agency for the Delta Sonic
Redevelopment Plan.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 163
BY MR. BONIFACIO
WAIVE PERMIT FEES FOR POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE
Whereas- The Buffalo Waterfront Ultimate Tournament will
be held on September 8th, and 9th of this year, at LaSalle
and Front Parks; and
Whereas: Proceeds will benefit the Buffalo Police Athletic
League's youth Programs; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the City of Buffalo permit the use of its parks for the
Buffalo Waterfront Ultimate Tournament; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the City of Buffalo waive any and all fees related to the
use of city parks for the Buffalo Waterfront Ultimate
Tournament.
PASSED
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
NO. 164
BY: MR. MARC A. COPPOLA
DISPLAY BANNER FOR ELMWOOD AVE. FESTIVAL OF
THE ARTS
Whereas: The Elmwood Ave. Festival of the Arts, Inc. plan to
hold the above event on Saturday & Sunday, August 25-26,
2001; and
Whereas: To promote this new event, the Elmwood Ave.
Festival of the Arts, Inc. has requested permission to display
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a banner on Elmwood Ave. at Breckenridge, and
Whereas: The organizers would like to display the banner
during August, 2001-,
Now, Therefore. Be It Resolved:
That this Common Council grants permission to the
Elmwood Ave. Festival of the Arts, Inc. to display the banner,
pursuant to the conditions established by the Commissioner
of Public Works. the Corporation Counsel and the Special
Events Advisory Committee.
PASSED
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
NO. 165
BY: MR. COPPOLA
GRANT PERMISSION TO HANG BANNERS ON
ELMWOOD AVENUE
Whereas: The Ujima Theatre Company, located at
545 Elmwood Avenue, will be celebrating their 23d
Anniversary in September of 2001 - and
Whereas: They have requested permission to a hang
banners on two city owned light poles,one located on the
corner of Elmwood and Anderson Avenues on lightpost
#554,and one located on the corner of Elmwood and
Utica Avenues on lightpost #545; and
Whereas: The Ujima Theatre Company will post these
banners from September 1, 2001 to October 31, 2001; and
Whereas: The Ujima Theatre Company will submiit the
proper notification of serial to the Department of Public
Works, Parks, & Streets upon approval of this item.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved.-
This Common Council supports the Ujima Theatre Company
in its endeavor, and subject to the conditions set forth by the
Department of Public Works, Parks, & Streets, grants them
permission to hang a two Banners on city owned light poles,
one at Elmwood and Anderson, and one at Elmwood and
Utica,
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 166
BY: MR. COPPOLA
NIAGARA MOHAWK
Whereas: The New York State Public Service
Commission is currently reviewing Niagara Mohawk's
proposed rates as part of the company's Power Choice and
Merger proceedings; and
Whereas: Many interested parties, including National Fuel,
are working to change Niagara Mohawk's tariff to assist
businesses in lowering their energy costs by using
Distributed Generation, which allows businesses to generate
their own electricity on site using natural gas, and many
National Fuel customers utilize this method and have had
energy cost savings between 45% to 65%; and
Whereas The following rules in Niagara Mohawk's tariff
effectively eliminate the opportunity to use Distributed
Generation:
Rule 12 requires new and existing customers who are
supplementing their electric power needs with Distributed
Generation to pay additional costs onthat electricity which
was generated on site through customer-owned facilities.
These charges effectively render Distributed Generation
uneconomical and eliminate the opportunity to use
Distributed Generation as a cost savings and load
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management tool.
Rule 52 requires that in order for a customer to utilize
Distributed
Generation from a third party, such as an Independent
Power Producer, the customer must pay a lump sum exit
fee, which can amount to more than a million dollars, to
disconnect from Niagara Mohawk's system.
Rule 1.48 requires that electric loads for on-site power
generation
(Distributed Generation) be isolated by over 100 feet from
Niagara
Mohawk's facilities at that location. It is only by virtue of the
100-foot
isolation that a customer may avoid the additional cost for
electricity (Rule
12) that was generated on-site by customer owner facilities.
Whereas: The City of Buffalo is currently reviewing
proposals for District Heating/Cogeneration within the City,
and the greatest barriers for the City of Buffalo to overcome
to realize any District Heating/Cogeneration system lies
within the above mentioned rules.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That this Common Council memorializes the New York State
Public Service Commission, Governor George Pataki, the
New York State Senate, and the New York State Assembly
to do everything in their power to mitigate the above
mentioned barriers in regard to rules 12, 52, and 1.48.
Be it further resolved:
Certified copies of this resolution be sent to Governor
George Pataki, the Western Delegation of the New York
State Assembly and Senate, Joseph Bruno, Majority Leader
of the New York State Senate, Sheldon Silver, Speaker of
the New York State Assembly, Senator James W. Wright,
Chairman of NYS Senate Energy Committee, Assemblyman
Paul Tonko, Chairman of NYS Energy Committee, Eliot Spitzer,
State Attorney General, Hon. Janet H. Deixler of the Public
Service Commission, and the Consumer Services Division of the
NYS Dept. of Public Service.
ADOPTED
NO. 167
BY MARC A. COPPOLA
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 167 - ELEVATORS
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby
ordain as follows:
That Chapter 167 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
amended to read as follows:
Section 167-1 General Provisions
D.Definitions. Except as otherwise
expressly provided, the following words, -wherever used
in thischapter, shall have the following
meanings:
MATERIAL LEFT INSTALLER'S LICENSE -- A written
license, duly issued by t le Commissioner of Permit and
Inspection Services, authorizing a person, firm, or company
who employs a licensed individual lift installer to carry on the
business of erecting, constructing, installing, altering,
servicing, repairing or maintaining material lifts and within
any building or structure. The aforementioned material lifts/
convevances shall conformity to the requirements of
RS 61-3 ASME/ANSI Safety Standard for Conveyors and
Related Equipment, B20.1-93.
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G Maintenance of existing elevators and
conveyances in commercial occupancies.
(1)Elevators and conveyances existing in any
commercial structure shall be maintained to safely sustain
the loads to which they are subject, to operate properly and
to be free of physical and fire hazards.
(2)No elevator or conveyance in an existing
commercial structure shall be permanently removed from
service without prior written Lapproval from the City of
Buffalo Elevator Safety Review Board.
Section 167-6 Application for Installer's or Inspector's
License
A. Installer. Any person, fin-n or company wishing to engage
in the business of elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator or moving
sidewalk installation, alteration, service, replacement or
maintenance within the City of Buffalo shall make application
for a license to install or service
conveyances to the Commissioner of Pen-nit and Inspection
Services on a form provided by the Commissioner.
B. Inspector. Any person, firm or company wishing to
engage in the business of elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator,
moving sidewalk, vertical wheelchair lift, inclined wheelchair
lift or inclined stairway chairlift inspections within the City of
Buffalo, upon proof of QEI
certification shall make application for a license to the
Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services on a form
to be provided by the Commissioner.
C. Limited installer. Any person, firm or company wishing to
engage in the business of vertical wheelchair lift, inclined
wheelchair lift, or inclined stairway chairlift installation,
alteration, service, replacement or maintenance within the
City of Buffalo shall make application for a license to the
Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services on a form
provided by the Commissioner.
D. Material Lift Installer. Any person, firm or company
wishing to engage in the business of material lift/conveyor
installation, alteration, service, replacement or maintenance
within. the City of Buffalo shall make application for a license
with the Commissioner of Permits and Inspection Services
on a form provided by the Commissioner.
[D.]E.Said applications shall contain
information for the following provisions;
(1) If a person, the name, residence and business address of
the applicant.
(2) If a partnership, the name, residence and business
address of each partner.
(3) If a domestic corporation, the name and business
address of the corporation and the name and residence
address of the principal officer of said corporation; if a
corporation other than a domestic corporation, the name and
address of an agent located locally who shall be authorized
to accept service of process and/or official notices.
(4) The number of years the applicant has engaged in the
business of installing, inspecting, and/or maintaining or
servicing elevators and/or wheelchair lifts.
(5) The approximate number of persons, if any, to be
employed by the applicant, and if applicable, satisfactory
evidence that the employees are or will be covered by
workers' compensation insurance.
(6) Satisfactory evidence that the applicant is or will be
covered by general liability, personal injury and property
damage insurance.
(7) Criminal records, if any, as verified by the Commissioner
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of Police.
(8) Such other information as the Commissioner of Permit
and Inspection Services may reasonably require.
167-7. Qualifications of installers and inspectors.
A.Qualifications of inspectors. No inspector's license
shall be granted to any person, firm or company unless he or
it shall prove to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of
Permit and Inspection Services and Commissioner of Public
Works, hereinafter referred to as the
"administrators," that he or it meets the current ANSI QEI
Standards for the Qualifications of Elevator Inspectors. It is
not the function or duty of inspectors to make any repairs or
adjustments to the equipment nor to recommend methods or
procedures for correction of deficiencies. The
Director of Licenses shall grant all licenses to be issued for
two years.
B.Qualifications of installers. No license shall be
granted to any person, firm or company who has not proven
his/its qualifications and abilities. Applicants for elevator
installers must demonstrate the following qualifications:
(1) An acceptable combination of experience and education
credits or seven years(1,750 hours/year) work experience in
the elevator industry in construction, maintenance and
service/repair, as verified by current and previous
employers.
(2) Certificates of completion of National Elevator Industry
Educational Program (NEIEP) modules, or
two-year/four-year degree in electronics, engineering or
other relevant fields.
(3) A mechanic's certificate.
(4) Satisfactory completion of a written examination
administered by the City of Buffalo.
(5) Evidence of insurability as previously established by the
Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services.
(6) Advance payment of all application fees as previously
established by the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection
Services.
C.Qualifications of limited installers. No license shall
be granted to any person, firm or company who has not
proven his/its qualifications and abilities. Applicants for
individual limited installer's license must demonstrate the
following qualifications:
(1) An acceptable combination of experience and education
credits or five years (1,750 hours/year) work experience in
the [elevator] wheelchair lift industry in construction,
maintenance and service/repair, as verified by current and
previous employers and previous employers of inclined
stairway chair lifts and inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts.
(2) Satisfactory completion of a written examination
administered by the City of Buffalo.
(3) Evidence of insurability as previously established by the
Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services.
(4)Advance payment of all application fees as
previously established by the Commissioner of Permit and
Inspection Services.
D.Qualifications of material lift installers. No license
shall be granted to any person, from orcompany who has
not proven his/its qualifications and abilities. Applicants for
material lift installer's license must demonstrate the following
qualifications:
(1)An acceptable combination of experience and
education credits or five years (1,750hours/year) work
experience in the material lift industry in construction,
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maintenance and service/repair, as verified by current and
previous employers and previous employers of material
lifts/conveyors.
(2) Satisfactory completion of a written examination
administered by the City of Buffalo.
(3)Evidence of insurability as previously established
.by the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services.
(4)Advance payment of all application fees as
previously established by the Commissioner of Permit and
Inspection Services.
Section 167-26 High-Rise Building Fire-Lock Box
Fire-Lock Box Location Switch Key (fire lock box) shall be
installed on the [interior] exterior of all buildings. All fire lock
boxes locations shall be approved by the Commissioner of
Fire or his designee. Owners of existing installations which
need to be retrofitted with Switch Key (Fire Lock Box) must
complete the retrofitting within one (1) year after the effective
date of this Section.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
necessary.
NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter underlined is
new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS, THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE
DIRECTOR OF LICENSES
NO. 168
BY: MR. COPPOLA
WAIVE PERMIT FEES FOR ALLEYWAY THEATRE
Whereas Alleyway Theatre, located at One Curtain Up
Alley, was founded in 1.980 by Executive Director
Neal Radice, and is Western New York's only company
dedicated to the development and production of new plays
and musicals, and
Whereas: Alleyway Theatre is currently working on two
building projects within the City of Buffalo. The first, is a
project to restore and renovate the City owned building that
is their home in the Theatre District, and the second, is a
project to create an Upper West Arts Center from what was
a church at the comer of Richmond Avenue and West Ferry;
and
Whereas: Alleyway Theatre will pay for the demolition
permit for the Upper West Arts Center, and requests that the
City of Buffalo waive the balance of the building permit fees
for the remainder of the project, which may extend for the
next few years, and
Whereas Both of these projects are beneficial to the City of
Buffalo in many ways including culturally and aesthetically.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That this Common Council, appreciating what Alleyway
Theatre does for arts and culture within the City of Buffalo
and being sensitive to their financial position, hereby waives
any and all permit fees involved for these two projects as
long as these improvements meet all requirements of the
Permits Department.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 169
BY: MS. ELLINGTON
GRANT PERMISSION TO INSTALL SPIN BINS ON
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BROADWAY AVENUE
Whereas: The Broadway Avenue Business Association
(BABA) has actively worked to revitalize the area and
improve the quality of life in the Broadway area business
district; and
Whereas: They have requested permission to install spin bin
garbage containers on city owned light poles; and
Whereas: A local company manufactures the spin bins and
BABA is interested not only in improving the Broadway
neighborhood, but also in supporting a locally owned
business; and
Whereas: The spin bins are an attempt to improve the
business strip and also enhance the appeal of the business'
and the neighboring residential community
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved
That the Common Council supports the Broadway Avenue
Business Association in their efforts and hereby grants
permission for the installation of spin bin trash containers
along Broadway Avenue; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the spin bin installation be completed according to
conditions set forth by the Department of Public Works,
Parks and Streets.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 170
BY: MS. ELLINGTON
REQUESTING CLEAN WATER/CLEAN AIR BOND ACT
FUNDING TO RERNEDIATE FRANCZYK PARK
Whereas: The City of Buffalo, hereinafter call the
"Municipality", after thorough consideration of the various
aspects of the problems at Franczyk Park has hereby
determined that certain work, as described in its application
and attachments, hereinafter call the "Project", is desirable,
is in the public interest, and is required in order to
implement the project of remediating Franczyk Park; and
Whereas: Article 56 of the Environmental Conservation Law
authorizes State -assistance to municipalities for
environmental restoration projects by means of a contract
and the Municipality deems it to be in the public interest and
benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the City of Buffalo Mayor, Anthony M. Masiello, be the
representative authorized to act in behalf of the Municipality
in all matters related to State assistance for the remediation
of Franczyk Park under ECL Article 5~6, Title 5. That the
representative be also authorized to make application,
execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project
documentation, and otherwise act for the Municipality's
governing body in all matters related to the Project arid to
the State Assistance; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the Municipality agrees that it will fund its portion of the
cost of the Project and that funds will be available to initiate
the Project's field work within twelve (12) months of written
approval of its application by the Department of
Environmental Conservation; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That one (1) certified copy of this Authorization be prepared
by the City Clerk and delivered to the Office of Strategic
Planning, which will send it to the Albany office of the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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together with the Application for State Assistance; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That this authorization take effect immediately.
Be it finally resolved
That a public hearing will be held regarding issues related to
Franczyk Park
APPROVED AS AMENDED
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 171
BY: MR. FONTANA
STREET CLOSING PERMIT FOR FAY STREET
Whereas: The Fay Street Block Club has requested a
street closing permit for the purpose of a Block Party; and
Whereas: This Block Party will take place on Fay Street
Between W. Shore & Walden Avenue on Saturday August
25, 2001 from 12 noon to 8:00 PM; and
Whereas:This Fay Street Block Club has been working hard
to strengthen the neighborhood and unite the people of this
street; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council
waive all permit fees associated with this street closing.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 172
BY: MR. FONTANA
WILKES ST. PERMIT
Whereas The Wilkes St. residents are hosting their annual
block patty, Saturday August 18, 2001 from 10:00 am to 6:
00 pm ; and
Whereas The Wilkes St. residents are requesting a street
closing permit for the times of the block party at the
location on Wilkes St. between Easton and E. Delavan; and
Whereas: The Wilkes Stresidents would like to request
the Common Council waive the street closing permit fee to
host this event; and
Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Buffalo Common Council
waive all fees associated with the street closing permit.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 173
BY: MR. FONTANA, MS. MARTINO
OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS CAMPAIGN
Whereas: Last Spring the New York State Empire Zone
was expanded into the City of Buffalo's neighborhood
business strips; and
Whereas: With the advent of such economic development
benefits there's new hope and opportunity for vacant,
underutilized neighborhood storefronts; and
Whereas: With the availability of usable square footage
coupled with the untappedentrepreneurial spirit of our
City of Buffalo residents it is clear that many more
businesses can operate within the City limits; and
Whereas: In an effort to inform the general public of this
opportunity the Common Council has started an "Open Your
Own Business Campaign" across the City; and
Whereas: The public awareness campaign consists of
posters with pertinent information that are posted in vacant
storefronts of structures that are currently certified in the
Empire Zone; and
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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the City of Buffalo
Common Council support the creation of the "Open Your
Own Business Campaign" across the City of Buffalo.
ADOPTED
NO. 174
BY: MR. GOLOMBEK
PURCHASE OF 394 AND 396 HERTEL AVENUE
Whereas:There is a vacant lot located at the
combined imprint of 394 and 396 Hertel Avenue, comer of
Deer Street. The site is located in a residential area of Hertel
Avenue that also serves as a bus route; and
Whereas: Residents of Hertel Avenue in the immediate
vicinity are unable to park near their homes for 5 months out
of each year due to seasonal parking restrictions that affect
bus routes. The parking problem is further intensified by the
lack of sufficient parking on the overcrowded side streets
nearby; and
Whereas: The City of Buffalo will face no additional cost
for this project as the funds to purchase this property and
convert it into a municipal parking lot are available through
savings realized within the Military Road Reconstruction
Project occurring adjacent to this area-, and
Whereas:In order to stem the loss of population
the City of Buffalo must take steps to satisfy the needs of its
residents for a more livable city,
Be It Resolved:
That the Common Council authorizes the Department of
Real Estate to negotiate the purchase of the properties
located at 394 and 396 Hertel Avenue to be used for a
municipal parking lot,- and
Be It Finally Resolved:
That the Division of Real Estate files with this Common
Council the result of the negotiations for the purchase of the
properties at 394 and 396 Hertel Avenue for approval.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 175
BY: MRS. GRANT
WAIVE FEE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLOSING OF
HEWITT AVENUE,
WHEREAS:The Hewitt Avenue Block Club will be hosting
their
Block Party, Saturday, September 8, 2001; and
WHEREAS:A request is made to waive fee
associated with the closing of Hewitt Avenue from Comstock
Avenue to Parkridge Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE~ BE IT RESOLVED THAT-
The Common Council hereby approves the request to permit
The Hewitt Avenue Block Club to have use of Hewitt
Avenue, from Comstock Ave. to Parkridge Ave. to host their
Block Party and to have the fee waived.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT:
That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Bureau of
Fire Prevention, and Parks Department of Public Works and
the Buffalo Police Department.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 176
BY: MRS. GRANT
CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT
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ADDITION TO CAPITAL PROGRAM 2001
That pursuant to 20-28 of the Charter and the
Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the
Common Council, the Capital Program for the fiscal year
2001 be and the same is hereby amended by adding the
following items under the heading:
Capital Projects
Public Works
Emerson Football Field$250,000
Restoration of Monuments$250,000
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 177
BY: COUNCILMEMBER MARY MARTINO
REQUEST TO WAIVE FEES
Whereas: Going South, a South Buffalo Civic organization,
is planning a South Buffalo Irish Fest on Saturday,
September 8, 2001 at the Peter J. Crotty (Cazenovia)
Casino located in Cazenovia Park; and
Whereas: This event will include a Gaelic football exhibition,
music, Irish dancing, youth activities, food and refreshments;
and
Whereas: The Irish Fest is an event that strengthens the
community while raising funds for this not for profit
organization. This event is made possible with the
cooperation of a vast network of volunteers and the
donations from many sources; and
Whereas: Goin South is requesting the use of the
Cazenovia casino & the Mayor's band shell for this event.
The Irish Fest planning committee is requesting that the fees
be waived for the use of the casino, the band shell and the
daily permit.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the City of Buffalo Common Council does hereby waive
the fees for the rental of the Cazenovia Casino, the Mayor's
band shell and the daily permit fee for the Irish Fest on
Saturday, September 8, 2001.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 178
BY: MRS. MARTINO
WAIVE CASINO RENTAL FEES FOR EDWARD
GASUIK MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Whereas: Edward Gasuik, a longtime resident of the South
District, passed away several years ago; and
Whereas: After his death, the Edward Gasulk Memorial Golf
Tournament was established;
and
Whereas: The proceeds from this tournament are donated to
parochial schools in the South District to defray the costs
associated with purchasing uniforms for the schools athletic
teams; and
Whereas: The fourth annual Edward Gasulk Memorial Golf
Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 15'h ,
2001. The tournament will include a party at the Cazenovia
Casino.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That this Honorable Body hereby waives the fees associated
with the use of the Cazenovia Park Casino for the Edward
Gasulk Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, September
15'h , 2001 -1 and
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Be It Further Resolved;
Use of the Casino is subject to any terms and conditions as
set forth by the City of Buffalo.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 179
BY: MRS. MARTINO AND MR. BONIFACIO
RETAIN SEAWAY TRAIL DESIGNATION
Whereas:This Council, the Administration and
other local governments have been laboring long and hard to
improve public access to the recreational, cultural and
historic assets of the Western New York waterfront; and
Whereas:The Inner Harbor Project; improvements to the
Riverwalk; the development of Buffalo Beach; the Industrial
Heritage Trail; improvements to LaSalle and Broderick
Parks; the current consideration of a 100 foot setback for the
Buffalo River; and the placement of clearer signage to South
Buffalo attractions like the Tifft Nature Preserve, the
Botanical Gardens and the Father Baker Basillica - these
and many other efforts show a strong commitment to
waterfront public access for our area; and
Whereas:The Seaway Trail is a 454 mile scenic route that
parallels New York's Great Lakes coastline, and extends
from the St Lawrence River past Lake Ontario through
Buffalo, all the way to Ripley at the Southwest comer of the
State; and
Whereas: The City of Buffalo believes the Seaway Trail will
grow in importance as a tourism development tool as the
City of Buffalo continues to redevelop its waterfront to
showcase the City's natural, cultural, recreational and
industrial heritage attractions and as the City continues to
work with surrounding communities on regional economic
development efforts; and
Whereas:New York State Senate bill number S5380 and
Assembly bill number A9 170, seek to amend Section
349-dd(c) of the NYS Highway Law to remove Niagara
Street in the City of Buffalo (from Busti to Forest Avenues)
and Route 5 from the middle of the Skyway to the
Lackawanna City Line, from the jurisdiction of the Scenic,
Byways Program; and
Whereas,The removal of the said State roadways from the
Scenic Byway Program will eliminate local eligibility for state
scenic byway marketing assistance and undermine the
continuous quality of the 454-mile route Seaway Trail;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
This Common Council opposes the adoption of New York
State Senate bill number S. 5380 and Assembly bill number
A. 9170; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
This Common Council supports the continued development
of the Seaway Trail through the City of Buffalo as a State
and National Scenic Byway that showcases the City's
scenic, natural, cultural, recreational and industrial heritage
areas; and
Be It Finally Resolved That:
The City Clerk be directed to forward certified copies of this
resolution to Governor Pataki, to the Clerk of the Assembly,
the Secretary of the Senate and to the members of the
Western New York Legislative delegation.
ADOPTED
NO. 180
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RESCIND PRICE INCREASE FOR COUNCIL
PARKING SPOTS
Whereas: In fiscal year 2000-01, The Buffalo Civic Auto
Ramps, Inc. charged the Buffalo Common Council $70 per
parking spot for 13 Councilmembers at a cost of $910 per
year and $40 per parking spot for 6 "special rate" parking
spots at a cost of $240;and
Whereas: In fiscal year 2001-02, The Buffalo Civic Auto
Ramps, Inc. is increasing the Buffalo Common Council to
$101 per parking spot for 13 Councilmembers at a cost of
$1, 313 per year and $77 per parking spot for 6 "special
rate" parking spots at a cost of $462; and
Whereas:The Council parking spots would increase
approximately 35% and the special rateparking spots, an
astounding 92% increase; and
Whereas: While conversations between the Buffalo Civic
Auto Ramps, Inc and the Administration regarding this
overall increase have taken place, this information was not
provided to the Common Council during budget deliberations
with the Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps, Inc.;
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved That:
This Common Council requests that the Buffalo Civic Auto
Ramps, Inc. immediately rescind the increase in parking fees
for the fiscal year 2001-2002 in order to provide an
opportunity in which this issue can be addressed in full detail
with all interested parties.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE
BOARD OF PARKING
NO. 181
BY: MR. PITTS
REDEVELOPMENT OF ELLICOTT HOUSES
WHEREAS: The Ellicott Houses project (the "Overall
Project" is a mid-rise apartment complex containing 180
rental apartment units, located in the Ellicott/Willert Park
District of Buffalo, and is located on the property situated at
or near Swan Street, Spring Street, Hickory Street and South
Division Street, with tax map numbers 111.18-1-1,
111.19-4-1 and 111.19-5-1 (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS: The Overall Project was originally developed
in the early 1970's by Ellicott Houses, Inc. (the "Owner") a
limited profit housing company organized pursuant to Article
11 of the New York Private Housing Finance Law ("PHFL");
and
WHEREAS: The Property was conveyed on January 31,
1972 pursuant to a certain Contract for Sale of Land for
Redevelopment for Residential Use (the "Land Disposition
Agreement") between the City of Buffalo (the "City") and the
New York State Urban Development Corporation ("UDC")
dated as of January 31, 1972 and recorded on January 31,
1972 at Liber 7885 of Deeds at page 273, by deed dated
January 31, 1972 from the City to UDC recorded on January
31, 1972 at Liber 7885 of Deeds at Page 315, and by deed
dated January 31,1972 from UDC to the Owner recorded on
January 31, 1972 at Libe-r 7885 at Page 324 (the "Deeds");
and
WHEREAS: The original financing structure for the Overall
Project included a mortgage loan from UDC; and
WHEREAS: As a result of the financing structure of the
Overall Project as well as the Owner's formation pursuant to
Article 11 of PHFL, and the determination by the City that the
Owner was a Subsidiary of UDC as defined in Section 12 of
the New York State Urban Development. Corporation Act of
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1968, the City granted the Property an exemption ("Current
Exemption") from real property taxes under 404 of the New
York Real Property Tax Law ("RPTL"); and
WHEREAS: The Overall Project has deteriorated over
time, by the Owner does not have sufficient resources to
itself remedy such deterioration; and
WHEREAS: The redevelopment of the Overall Project is a
high priority for City and State officials because of its severe
deterioration and need for capital infusion; and
WHEREAS: The redevelopment of the Overall Project is
anticipated to consist of the demolition of all of the existing
structures and the construction of 142 units of affordable,
town ho use-style rental units in two phases, such that the
first phase will consist of the new construction of 64
residential rental units for persons and families of
low-income, commonly known as the East Phase, and the
second phase will consist of the new construction of 78 such
units, commonly known as the West Phase; and
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency
"(BURA") has conveyed or will convey to the Owner title to a
parcel of land adjacent to the Property with tax map number
111.190-3-1 ("Adjacent Parcel"); and
WHEREAS: The adjacent Parcel is included in the
approved site plan for the redevelopment of the East Phase
of the Overall Project; and
WHEREAS: It is anticipated that the Owner will continue to
hold fee title to the! Property during such redevelopment;
and
WHEREAS: The Owner will convey a leasehold interest
pursuant to a ground lease to a Housing Development Fund
Company formed pursuant to PHFL Article XI (the HDFC"),
with respect to the portion of the Property and the Adjacent
Parcel on which the East Phase will be constructed (the
"East Phase Parcel"); and
WHEREAS: The Owner will convey a leasehold interest
pursuant to a ground lease to an entity formed pursuant to
the New York Not For Profit Corporation Law, with respect to
the portion of the Property on which the West Phase will be
constructed (the "West Phase Parcel"); and
WHEREAS: The original UDC mortgage loan will be
bifurcated and modified in connection with the
redevelopment of the Overall Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common
Council hereby approves the demolition and redevelopment
of the East Phase and the West Phase of the Overall Project
as described herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Common
Council hereby approves the ground lease of the East Phase
Parcel and the ground lease of the West Phase as described
herein.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common
Council hereby authorizes the issuance of a Certificate of
Completion pursuant to Article 111, Section 8 of the Land
Disposition Agreement, to the extent that such certificate has
not been issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Common
Council hereby approves the termination of the Land
Disposition Agreement in its entirety.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Common
Council confirms that the Current Exemption is valid and
shall continue during and subsequent to the redevelopment
of the Overall Project, so long as the UDC mortgage loan, as
it may be modified, bifurcated, and assigned, remains
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outstanding.
FINALLV BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common Council
hereby approves (a) the redevelopment of the East Phase
as to conformity with the provisions and purposes of PHFL
Article XI, (b) the tax exemption pursuant to PHFL Section
577 as to the East Phase Parcel, but only to the extent that
the Current Exemption terminates, is no longer valid, or
does not apply, (c) f e tax exemption pursuant to PHFL
Section 577 as to the West Phase Parcel upon further
conveyance of a leasehold interest to a Housing
Development Fund Company formed pursuant to PHFL
Article XI, but only to the extent that the Current Exemption
terminates, is no longer valid, or does not apply and (d) if
and to the extent that the Current Exemption terminates, is
no longer valid, or does not apply, a Payment in Lieu of
Taxes Agreement for the4 East Phase Parcel and/or the
West Phase Parcel, as applicable, consistent with the City's
standard low-income housing real property tax exemption
policy.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 182
BY: MR. PITTS
SUPPORT NAACP BOYCOTT OF ADAM'S MARK
HOTELS
Whereas:On July 11, 2001, the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored
People declared a national boycott of all Adam's Mark
Hotels; and
Whereas:The boycott stems from the hotel chain's
discriminatory practices toward African Americans, including
particularly its treatment of guests at its Daytona Beach,
Florida hotel during the Black College Reunion weekend in
1999; and
Whereas:The Black College Reunion organizers charged
that the Adam's Mark Hotel forced them to prepay for rooms
and amenities, wear non-detachable, neon orange
identification wristbands, and enter the hotel through
barricades staffed by a heavy police presence. Further they
charged that the hotel refused to allow its African American
guests to unload their luggage in its covered entryway during
the weekend festival; and
Whereas:The Florida Commission on Civil Rights
determined that the Adam's Mark discriminated against
African-American students during that festival weekend;
and
Whereas:The Adam's Mark company's stonewall tactics
have failed to bring resolution to these serious charges of
racial discrimination;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo officially
state its opposition to the discriminatory practices of the
Adam's Mark Hotel, for their treatment of African-American
customers during the Black College Reunion weekend; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo supports the
NAACP's boycott of the Adam's Mark Hotel chain, including
its Buffalo location, until such allegations of racial
discrimination can be settled; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the Common Council encourages all citizens,
businesses, and corporations to avoid visiting any Adam's
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Mark property. This boycott Includes attending banquets,
luncheons, meetings, conferences, and staying overnight at
the hotel; and
Be It Finally Resolved:
That certified copies of this resolution be sent to
representatives of the NAACP, the Adam's Mark Hotel in
Daytona Beach, Florida, and the Adam's Mark Hotel in
Buffalo, New York.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRICE COMMITTEE
NO. 183
BY: MR. PITTS
TAX EXEMPTION FOR 521 WINSLOW AVENUE
WHEREAS:521 Winslow Avenue is a vacant lot
residentially zoned. The lot is currently homesteaded by the
Kehr-Fillmore Winslow Avenue Block Club; and
WHEREAS:In June, 2001 the City Department of
Assessment and Taxation disapproved the Block Club's
application for a tax exemption on the parcel; and
WHEREAS:This denial is puzzling to the Block Club
that has for many years and currently maintains this vacant
lot. The Block Club
considers the costs and provisions of its services as a
distinctpublic benefit worthy of consideration for a tax
exemption; and
WHEREAS: The Kehr-Fillmore Winslow Avenue Block Club
does not have the wherewithal to pay property taxes on the
vacant parcel at
521 Winslow which has an assessed valuation of $2,100;
and
WHEREAS:If a tax exemption is not provided to the
Block Club, 521 Winslow will assuredly fall into disrepair
and end up as another
financial burden to the City of Buffalo; and
WHEREAS: The original decision of he City of Buffalo to
homestead this
vacant parcel to the Block Club was clearly based upon
deriving
a public benefit; the further granting of a tax exemption
would
ensure this original purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Common Council requests that the Corporation
Counsel develop an agreement with the Winslow Avenue
Block Club which provides a tax exemption in exchange for
the Block Club's public benefit in maintaining the lot; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That this agreement be filed with the Common Council for
consideration at its September 18, 2001 meeting.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISSIONER
OF ASSESSMENT
NO. 184
BY: MR. THOMPSON
CHANGE OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Whereas: The parking restrictions on Donaldson Avenue
has caused an inconvenience for residents of the Street who
wish to park their cars on Donaldson Avenue; and
Whereas:Residents of Donaldson Avenue have made
a request to this office to change the parking restrictions between
the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM from 140 to 198 Donaldson;
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Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:
This Common Council Change the Parking restrictions from
140 to
198 Donaldson to 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 185
BY: MR. THOMPSON
ELIMINATION OF NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Whereas:East Delavan Avenue has No parking
restrictions causing a inconvenience for residents of the
Street who wish to park their cars on East Delavan; and
Whereas:Residents of East Delavan between Main and
Humboldt have made a request to this office to eliminate the
No Parking Restrictions between the hours of 4:00 to 6:00
PM.;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council
eliminates no parking on East Delavan between Main and
Humboldt between the hours of 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
TH- ECOMMISSTONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 186
BY: MS. MILLER-WILLIAMS
RE: ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 35 - PERSONNEL POLICIES
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby
ordain as follows:
That Section 35-22 of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of
Buffalo be amended to read as follows:
35-22. Disability pay differential.
A.Eligibility. Each employee entitled to benefits
under the provisions of the Workers'
Compensation Law who is unable to perform the duties of
his position by reason of a sickness or injury
that is compensable under the Workers' Compensation Law
and who, by reason of such sickness or injury, is necessarily
absent from duty shall receive an allowance of pay equal to
the difference between one hundred percent (100%) of his
net regular weekly salary (i.e., after the deduction of all
taxes) and the amount of compensation benefits he shall
receive. The differential shall be paid until such time as a
physician engaged by the city shall certify, after an
examination of the employee, that he is physically able to
perform his regular duties or specified types of light duty or a
maximum of six (6) months, whichever occurs first. The
appointing authority may require such an examination
whenever, in his judgment, circumstances warrant it. Any
employee who shall refuse to submit to such medical
examination shall be deemed to have waived his rights to
the differential.
B. Method of payment. The difference in pay allowance
provided by this section shall be paid in like manner as
wages to the absent employee by the head of his
department or city agency. The difference in pay allowance
for accepted Workers' Compensation claims shall be
paid-for. a maximum of six (6) months for Temporary Total
Disability only, as such term is defined by the New York
State Workers' Compensation Board. Disability pay
differential does not apply to retirees or to those
receiving benefits on an inactive payroll line. Inactive payroll
refers to those former employees who continue to receive Workers'
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Compensation lost wage benefits from the City pursuant to a
Workers' Compensation Board decision to continue payments.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
NOTE: Matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 187
BY: MRS. BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS AND MS.
KAREN R. ELLINGTON
INSTALL TRAFFIC LIGHT DEVICE/STOP SIGN ON
EMSLIE AT BRISTOL
Whereas: On August 7, 2001, the Buffalo
Common Council received a request from the Honorable
George A. Holt, Jr., Erie County, P District Legislator, on
behalf of the Emslie Street residents to place a Traffic Light
or a Stop Sign at the intersection of Emslie Street and Bristol
Street to comply with the area constituents' request; and
Whereas:Numerous Ellicott District and Fillmore
District residents have complained that the intersection
which is adjacent to a youth community playground is an
area which has high speed traffic; and
Whereas: There are limited number of regulatory vehicle
signs in this heavilypopulated area which has numerous
children and pedestrian traffic, which encourages traffic
accidents; and
Whereas:Vehicles regularly travel at high speed
along this section of Emslie Street as it intersects with Bristol
Street; and
Whereas: A Traffic Regulatory Device/Signage is critically
needed at the intersection of Emslie Street and Bristol Street
to avoid a serious accident and to ensure the safety of
neighborhood residents; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets
conduct a study on traffic at the intersection of Emslie Street
and Bristol Street to determine if a Regulatory Traffic
Device/Sign is needed at the aforementioned site.
Be It Further Resolved:
That the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets
provide recommendations to this Common Council and to
Erie County Legislator George A. Holt, Jr. as to what other
methods may be done to address the concerns of the
neighborhood residents.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 188
BY: MRS. BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS
REQUEST PERMISSION TO CLOSE
STREET/JEFFERSON AVENUE
Whereas: "The Back to Basics Outreach Ministries" is a
non-profit Organization located at 971 Jefferson Avenue;
and
Whereas:"The Back to Basics Outreach Ministries" will be
hosting the
4 th Annual Back to School Prayer For Peace Festival" on
August 31, 2001 from noon until 7:00 p.m.; and
Whereas: Due to the size and nature of this Event, the
organizers will require additional space; and
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Whereas:"The Back to Basics Outreach Ministries" is
requesting to have Jefferson Avenue between East North
and High Streets closed during the hours of 12:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo waive all
permit fees associated with the street closing for the "Back to
Basics Outreach Ministries, Back to School Prayer For
Peace Festival" on Friday, August 3 1, 200 1, pursuant to the
conditions set forth by the Department, Of Public Works,
Parks and Streets.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 189
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
04 - DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT & CONTROL
1043 - DIVISION OF ACCOUNTING
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the City
of Buffalo, relating to 04 Department of Audit & Control, 1043
Division of Accounting which currently reads:
2Junior Data Control Clerk$ 24,440 - $ 27,120
Is hereby amended to read:
1Data Control Clerk$ 26,316 - $ 29,652
1Junior Data Control Clerk $ 24,440 - $ 27,120
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
ordinance is necessary.
We, ANTHONY R. NANULA, COMPTROLLER, and JAMES
B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that
the above change is necessary for the proper conduct,
administration and performance of essential services of that
department. We recommend that the compensation for said
position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the
foregoing ordinance. ~
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Corporation Counsel
08/27/01 Attachment
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 190
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
11 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
1050 - BUDGET & MANAGEMENT
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the
City of Buffalo, relating to 11 - Department of Administration
and Finance, 1050 - Budget & Management, which currently
reads:
1 Administrative Assistant $ 31,929 - $ 36,725
Is hereby amended to read:
1 Administrative Aide $ 25,005 - $ 27,859
We, EVA M. HASSETT, COMMISSIONER OF
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, and JAMES B. MILROY,
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration
and performance of essential services of that department.
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We recommend that the compensation for said position be
fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing
ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position., containing a statement of the
duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal
Civil Service Commission, and said Commission has
approved and certified the position title set forth in the
foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service
title for the proposed position.
EVA M. HASSETT
COMMISSIONER OF
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Corporation Counsel
08/27/01 Attachment
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 191
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
14 - ADMINISTRTION & FINANCE
1075 - PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the City
of Buffalo, relating to 14 - Department of Administration &
Finance, 1075 - Parking Violations Bureau which currently
reads:
1 Stenographer $ 24,440 - $ 27,120 2
2 Typist$ 23,950 - $ 26,506
Is hereby amended to read:
1 Senior Stenographer$ 25,567 - $ 28,663
1Senior Account Clerk Typist $ 25,567 - $ 28,663
1Typist $ 23,950 - $ 26,506
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
ordinance is necessary.
We, EVA M. HASSETT, COMMISSIONER OF
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, and JAMES B. MILROY,
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration
and performance of essential services of that department.
We recommend that the compensation for said position be
fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing
ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the
duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal
Civil Service Commission, and said Commission has
approved and certified the position title set forth in the
foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service
title for the proposed position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Corporation Counsel
07/25/01 Attachment
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 192
BY: Ms Miller-Williams
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
55 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
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1301 - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1413 - NYS YOUTH
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the City
of Buffalo, relating to 55 - Department of Community
Services, 1301 - Division of Community Services and 1413 -
NYS Youth, which currently reads:
1301 - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
2 Research Aide $ 27,536 - $ 31,215
1413 - NYS YOUTH
1 Senior Account Clerk Typist $ 25,567 - $ 28,663
Is hereby amended to read:
1301 - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1 Administrative Aide $ 25,005 - $ 27,859
1413 - NYS YOUTH
1 Administrative Aide $ 25,005 - $ 27,859
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
ordinance is necessary.
We, DONALD 0. ALLEN, COMMISSIONER OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES, and JAMES B. MILROY,
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration
and performance of essential services of that department.
We recommend that the compensation for said position be
fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing
ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 193
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
21 - DEPARTMENT OF FIRE
1135 - FIRE ALARM & TELEGRAPH OFFICE
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the City
of Buffalo, relating to 21 - Department of Fire, 113 5 - Fire
Alarm & Telegraph Office which currently reads:
10 Emergency Services Fire Dispatcher $ 25,900 - $
29,417
Is hereby amended to read:
15 Emergency Services Fire Dispatcher $ 25,900 - $
29,417
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
ordinance is necessary.
We, CORNELIUS J. KEANE, COMMISSIONER OF FIRE,
and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby
certify that the above change is necessary for the proper
conduct, administration and performance of essential
services of that department. We recommend that the
compensation for said position be fixed at the respective
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the
duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal
Civil Service Commission, and said Commission has
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approved and certified the position title set forth in the
foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service
title for the proposed position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 194
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
05 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW
1046 - LAW
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the
City of Buffalo, relating to 05 - Department of Law, 1046 -
Law, which currently reads:
12 Assistant Corporation Counsel II $ 53,069 -
$ 66,015
3 Assistant Corporation Counsel I Muni Attorney $ 43,552 -
$ 51,609
is hereby amended to read:
12 Assistant Corporation Counsel II $ 53,069 -
$ 66,015
1 Assistant Corporation Counsel II $ 53,069 -
$ 66,015
(Contingent upon the payment from the Board of Education)
2 Assistant Corporation Counsel I Muni Attorney $ 43,552
- $ 51,609
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
ordinance is necessary.
We, MICHAEL B. RISMAN, CORPORATION COUNSEL,
and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby
certify that the above change is necessary for the proper
conduct, administration and performance of essential
services of that department. We recommend that the
compensation for said position be fixed at the respective
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 195
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
20 - DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
1100 - COMMISSIONER
1103 - PATROL SERVICES
1120 - STAFF OPERATIONS
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the City
of Buffalo, relating to 20 - Department of Police, 1100 -
Commissioner, 1103 - Patrol Services, 1120 - Staff
Operations which currently reads:
1100 - COMMISSIONER
12 Report Technician $ 25,903 - $ 28,757
1103 - PATROL SERVICES
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609Police Officer $ 36,131 - $ 48,849
49Report Technician $ 25,903 - $ 28,757
1120 - STAFF OPERATIONS
23Police Officer $ 36,131 - $ 48,849
3Report Technician $ 25,903 - $ 28,757
Is hereby amended to read:
1100 - COMMISSIONER
11 Report Technician $ 25,903 - $ 28,757
1103 - PATROL SERVICES
608Police Officer $ 36,131 - $ 48,849
48Report Technician $ 25,903 - $ 28,757
1120 - STAFF OPERATIONS
24Police Officer $ 36,131 - $ 48,849
5Report Technician $ 25,903 - $ 28,757
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
ordinance is necessary.
We, ROCCO J. DIINA, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, and
JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby
certify that the above change is necessary for the proper
conduct, administration and performance of essential
services of that department. We recommend that the
compensation for said position be fixed at the respective
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
Approved as to Form
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 196
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
20 - POLICE
1101 - DETECTIVE
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the City
of Buffalo, relating to 20 - Department of Police, I 100 -
Commissioner, I 10 1 - Detective Division which currently
reads:
12 Cell Block Attendant $ 24,334 - $27,224
Is hereby amended to read:
14 Cell Block Attendant $ 24,334 - $27,224
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
ordinance is necessary.
We, ROCCO J. DIINA, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, and
JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby
certify that the above change is necessary for the proper
conduct, administration and performance of essential
services of that department. We recommend that the
compensation for said position be fixed at the respective
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the
duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal
Civil Service Commission, and said Commission has
approved and certified the position title set forth in the
foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service
title for the proposed position.
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
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PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 197
BY: MRS. MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
32 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS &
STREETS
1091 - DIVISION OF BUILDINGS & ADMINISTRATION
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the City
of Buffalo, relating to 32 - Department of Public Works,
Parks & Streets, 1091 Division of Buildings & Administration
which currently reads:
1Account Clerk $ 25,005 - $
27,859
Is hereby amended to read:
1Associate Account Clerk $ 27,773 - $
32,263
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
ordinance is necessary.
We, JOSEPH N. GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS, PARKS & STREETS, and JAMES B. MILROY,
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration
and performance of essential services of that department.
We recommend that the compensation for said position be
fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing
ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 198
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
50 - PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS
1250 - FLEET MAINTENANCE
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the City
of Buffalo, relating to 50 Department of Public Works, Parks
and Streets, 1250 - Fleet Maintenance, which currently
reads:
1 Head Motor Equipment Mechanic $ 26,970 - $
30,708
10 Motor Equipment Mechanic $ 26,668 - $
30,035
Is hereby amended to read:
2 Head Motor Equipment Mechanic $ 26,970 - $
30,708
9 Motor Equipment Mechanic $ 26,668 - $
30,035
1 Motor Equipment Mechanic, (P. Annunziata,
Only) $ 1
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
ordinance is necessary.
We, JOSEPH N. GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
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WORKS, PARKS & STREETS, and JAMES B. MILROY,
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration
and performance of essential services of that department.
We recommend that the compensation for said position be
fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing
ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 199
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
31 - PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS
1191 - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
1210 - DESIGN & PLANNING OF STREETS
1212 - CONTRUCTION OF STREETS
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the City
of Buffalo, relating to'31 - Department of Public Works, Parks
and Streets, 1191 - Traffic Engineering, 1211 - Repair and
Construction, and 1212 - Construction of Streets, which
currently reads:
1191 - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
2Assistant Engineer $ 36,368 - $ 42,250
2Junior Engineer $ 34,140 - $ 39,547
1210 - DESIGN & PLANNING OF STREETS
2Junior Engineer $ 34,140 - $ 39,547
1212 - CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS
1 Junior Engineer $ 34,140 - $ 39,547
Is hereby amended to read:
1191 - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
3 Assistant Engineer $ 36,368 - $ 42,250
1Junior Engineer $ 34,140 - $ 39,547
1Sr. Engineering Aide $ 29,283 - $ 33,472
1210 - DESIGN & PLANNING OF STREETS
1Junior Engineer $ 34,140 - $ 39,547
1Sr. Engineering Aide $ 29,283 - $ 33,472
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
ordinance is necessary.
We, JOSEPH N. GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS, PARKS & STREETS, and JAMES B. MILROY,
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration
and performance of essential services of that department.
We recommend that the compensation for said position be
fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing
ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 200
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
52 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS &
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STREETS
1303 - VERMIN AND ANIMAL SHELTER
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Charter of the City
of Buffalo, relating to 512 - Department of Public Works,
Parks & Streets, 1303 Vermin & Animal Shelter which
currently reads:
2 Assistant Exterminator $ 22,500 - $ 24,911
Is hereby amended to read:
1 Administrative Assistant $ 31,929 - $ 36,725
1 Assistant Exterminator $ 22,500 - $ 24,911
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing
ordinance is necessary.
We, JOSEPH N. GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS, PARKS & STREETS, and JAMES B. MILROY,
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration
and performance of essential services, of that department.
We recommend that the compensation for said position be
fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing
ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
PASSED
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 201
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to Various Departments under the various
subheadings relating to positions listed below is hereby as
follows:
Note: Old Salaries are in brackets
This ordinance shall take effect as per the respective dates
on the attached schedule.
WE, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula,
Comptroller, pursuant of Section 454 of the Charter of the
City of Buffalo hereby certify that contingent upon prior or
concurrent action to provide and authorize funding thereof,
the interests of the City will be subserved by the increase in
compensation provided for the positions set forth in the
foregoing ordinance.
This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 1999.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
necessary.
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor, Anthony R.
Nanula, Comptroller., 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, Charles L. Michaux III, City Clerk, and James B.
Milroy, Director of Budget, recommend that the
compensation for said positions be fixed at the respective
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amounts set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2000.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
necessary.
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor, Anthony R.
Nanula, Comptroller., 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, Charles L. Michaux III, City Clerk, and James B.
Milroy, Director of Budget, recommend that the
compensation for said positions be fixed at the respective
amounts set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2001.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
necessary.
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor, Anthony R.
Nanula, Comptroller., 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, Charles L. Michaux III, City Clerk, and James B.
Milroy, Director of Budget, recommend that the
compensation for said positions be fixed at the respective
amounts set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
Approved as to Form
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 202
By: Mrs. Miller-Williams
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "B:
JULY 1, 1999 - JUNE 30,2002
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does
ordain as follows:
That part of Subdivision (A) of Section 35 - 9 of
Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to
Salary and Wage Schedule "B", AFSCME Local 264, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
See
Attached
Schedule
"B"
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND
FINANCE.
NO. 203
BY: COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS
WAIVER PERMIT FEES
Whereas: The American Cancer Society has played a
pivotal role in the breast cancer research; and
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Whereas: The American Cancer Society's Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer
Walk will be held on October 14, 2001 at Niagara Square;
and
Whereas: Making Strides pledges are dedicated to
life-saving American Cancer
Society research education, patient support and advocacy
programs to
defeat the disease; and
Whereas: There are fees required by the City of Buffalo
including a permit for a tent
and the Street Closing Application; and
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That this Common Council approves the waiving of fees for
permits required by the City for a tent and a Street Closing
Application for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 204
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 St Agatha Parish
By Councilmember Martino
Felicitation for Price Family Reunion Day
By Councilmember Pitts, Michaux
Felicitation for Satterwhite Day
By Councilmember Pitts Michaux
Felicitation for Mrs. Bertha Smith
By Councilmember Thompson
Felicitation for Mr. Darnielle Butler
By Councilmember Thompson
Felicitation for Sylvia A. Elyu Day
By Councilmember Martino
Felicitation for Laila Diggs Dawud
By Councilmember Pitts, Michaux
Felicitation for East High School Days
By Councilmember Williams, Michaux, Pitts
Felicitation for EPIC
By Councilmember Thompson
In Memoriam for Demetrius D. Staley
By Councilmember Grant, Pitts
In Memoriam for Patricia E. Swain
By Councilmember Grant, Pitts
ADOPTED.
NO. 205
BY: BARBARA A. WILLIAMS
APPOINTMENTS
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS
That the following persons are hereby appointed as
Commissioner
of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 2002,
conditional upon the persons
so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and
filing same 'With the City Clerk.
VIRLEE TOWNSEL
CAROLYN KERR
ADOPTED.
NO. 206
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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 December 31, 2002, conditional upon the
persons so appointed
certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same
with I he City
MARY EVANS
DOLORES RIVAS
LINDA KOWALSKI
EMLYN RIVERA
ADOPTED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NO. 207
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT-CHAPTER 511 ZONING-USE
PERMIT REQUIREMENT
(CCP# 222-9/5/01)
That the above item is returned without recommendation.
Richard Fontana,
Councilmember
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 motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by the item is
properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is
opened.
CARRIED.
Appearances-Linda Chiltikoff, Barry Boyer, Friends of the
Buffalo River.
Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the hearing be closed.
Seconded by Mr. Fontana.
CARRIED.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above item be and the same hereby is approved.
Seconded by Mr. Fontana.
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 208
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, Sept. 11, 2001 at 9:30
o'clock A.M.
Committee on Finance Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 following
Civil Service
Committee on Legislation Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 at 2:00
o'clock P.M.
Committee on Community Development Wed., Sept.
12,2001 at 10:00 o'clock P.M.
Committee on Education Mon., Sept. 10, 2001 at 2:00
o'clock P.M.
Special Committees
Streets Services Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001 at 10:00 o'clock
A.M.
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In Room 1417 City Hall.
MBEC Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock P.M.
Police Reorganization Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001 at 10:00
o'clock A.M.
In Room 1417 City Hall
Bi-National Bridge Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock
P.M. in
Room 1417 City Hall.
(Public Disclaimer ): All meetings are subject 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; therefore, unless we receive notice from the
respective Chairmen. we can only make notification of what
we are made aware.
NO. 209
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Ms. Gray, the
Council adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
CITY CLERK
NO. 1
CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION
Pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of
Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers,
dated July 24, 200 1, presented to you herewith, I hereby
call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in
the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on, July
30, 2001, at 9:00 A.M., for the following purposes:
To receive and take appropriate action on items pertaining
to:
1. Lakeview Homes -Hope VI Grant (Item 88 CCP 7/24/01)
2. Claim-Charles Johnson (Item 77 CCP 7/24/01) (Item 120
CCP7/24/01)
WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council,
hereby request that you call a Special Meeting of the
Common Council, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of
the City of Buffalo, for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on
All items pertaining to
1. Lakeview Homes - Hope VI Grant (Item 81A CCP 7/24/01)
2. Claim - Charles Johnson (Item 72, CCP 7/24/0 1) (Item F1
7/24/01)
We request that this Special Meeting be held on July 30,
2001 at 9:00 A.M.
Richard Fontana, Joseph Golombek Jr., Betty Jean Grant,
Rosemarie LoTempio and Mary Martino
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 3.9
of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request
of five Councilmembers, dated July 24, 2001, JAMES W.
PITTS, President of the Common Council, has called a
Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in the
Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on July 30,
2001 at 9:00 A.M. for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on
I . Lakeview Homes - Hope VI Grant (Item 88 CCP 7/24/0 1)
2. Claim-Charles Johnson (Item 77 7/24/01) (Item 120 CCP
7/24/01)
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Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common
Council of the City of Buffalo, each of the following named
members of the Common Council, to wit:
DOMINIC BONIFACIO KAREN ELLINGTON
RICHARD FONTANA BETTY JEAN GRANT
ROSEMARIE LOTEMPIO ANTOINE THOMPSON
MARC COPPOLA CHARLEY FISHER III
JOSEPH GOLOMBEK BEVERLY GRAY
MARY MARTINO BARBARA MILLER WILLIAMS
hereby states that he/she received twenty four (24) hours
notice of the time and purpose of the Special Meeting of the
Common Council duly called to be held on July 30th, 2001 at
9:00 A.M.
On this 24th day of July 2001, before me, the subscribers,
personally
Appeared To me known to be the same persons described
in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and they duly
and severally acknowledged to me that they executed the
same.
ADOPTED
NO. 2
Discharge Committee of the Whole
Lakeview Homes - Hope VI Grant
(Item 88, CCP 7/24/01)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that Whereas the above item is
currently tabled in the Committee of the Whole 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 from further consideration of this item, and
this item is now before the Common Council for its
consideration.
Seconded by Richard Fontana
ADOPTED.
Mrs. Grant took her seat at 10:30 a.m.
No. 3
Revised Revitalization Plan for Lakeview Homes
Hope VI Grant No. NY06URD0021197
Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA), in cooperation
with the City of Buffalo and various agencies of the City, and with
the aid of Roizman Development, Inc., the designated developer
for the Lakeview Homes Revitalization, is nearing completion on
Phase I of the Project. (As you may know, a few residents have
already moved into new units, and they are very pleased.)
Pursuant-to Resolution No. 156, dated October 31, 2000, the
Common Council authorized BMHA. and its developer to
make application with the State of New York for financing of
Phase II of the Lakeview Homes redevelopment. Phase II now
consists of:
(a) relocation of approximately 300 residents;
(b) demolition of 666 substandard housing units on the
Lakeview Homes site;
(c) redevelopment of 150 new family rental units to be
constructed on the easterly portion on the existing
Lakeview Homes site;
(d) construction of a park buffer on the westerly side of the
existing Lakeview Homes site immediately adjacent to
the New York State Thruway (as a replacement for
Hudson Linear 'Park); and
(e) rehabilitation and expansion of the existing Belle
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Community Center to a 30,000 square foot facility to
accommodate the New Lakeview Community Resource
Center, which will serve as a focal point for the
community and the principal venue for supportive
services and self- sufficiency programming. As a net
result, open green space on the site will be! increased
and density of units will be decreased thereby
increasing the quality of life of residents (as well as
complying with certain federal and state mandates
concerning open green space and density).
To comply with Comer v. Cuomo Consent Decree, BMHA
has requested and obtained an additional 172 Section 8
Certificates to be used to relocate Lakeview residents into
areas with lower concentrations of low income persons.
BNMA, the City of Buffalo and the United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development continue to work closely
with the residents and their representatives to assure
compliance with the Amended Comer Consent Decree.
We hereby respectfully request that the Common Council
approve Phase Il of the Revitalization Plan, including
complete demolition of all 666 existing Lakeview units, It is.
imperative that the Common Council act favorably on this
request at its upcoming session to be held on Tuesday, July
24, since that approval is a pre-condition to the approv'21 of
financing for Phase H by the State of New York. Such
demolition is a requirement of both the State of New York
and the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development.' Thus, approval by the Common Council at its
upcoming session will insure that Phase II will be able to
proceed this year, and that the City of Buffalo will not lose
any portion of its existing Hope VI grant.
We are available to answer any questions you or your staff
may have regarding the enclosed.
BMHA is not now requesting Common Council approval of
Phase III of the Revitalization Plan, which will consist of
rehabilitation and construction of additional replacement
units off of the Lakeview site. That request wilt be made
later after plans for such redevelopment are finalized in
cooperation with the tenants.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the item be recommitted to the
Committee of the Whole.
Seconded by Mrs. Williams.
ADOPTED.
No. 4
Discharge Committee of the Whole
Claim - Charles Johnson (CC)
(Item 77, CCP 7/24/01)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that Whereas, the above item is
currently tabled in the Committee of the Whole 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 from further consideration of this item, and
this item is now before the Common Council for its
consideration.
Seconded by Ms. Grant
ADOPTED.
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Claim of Charles E. Johnson
Item No. 80, C.C.P., 2/6/01
Pursuant to the request of the Claims Committee, please find
enclosed a copy of the tax and sewer bill for the premises at 41
Parkridge. As a result of the Council's, prior action, the charges for
the prior demolition were removed from the Assessment Roll.
However, there are approximately $1,200.00 in tax arrears owed
and the property is on the In Rem Foreclosure list. A copy of the
bills is attached.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
No. 6
Discharge Committee of the Whole
Claim - Charles Johnson
(Item 120, CCP 7/24/01)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that Whereas, the above item is
currently tabled in the Committee of the Whole 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 from further consideration of this item, and
this item is now before the Common Council for its
consideration.
Seconded by Mrs. Martino
ADOPTED.
No. 7
Report to the Claims Committee
That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel
and the appropriate City Department, the following claims be
paid:
F 1 Charles E. Johnson, 14 Shumway Street, 14206 Item
No. 80 C.C.P. 2-6-01
This claim is being placed on the Agenda for discussion. It
was tabled at the Claims Committee Meeting of 3-13-01 and
Recommitted at the Common Council Meeting of June 12,
2001 per Item No. 115. The claim is regarding the
demolition, taxes and interest associated with the property at
41 Parkridge Avenue.
This claim was approved by the Claims Committee on
7-17-01 on the condition of receiving a printout from the
Department of Assessment to ver that the demolition. taxes
and interest on the property at 41 Parkridge have been
taken, off the records.
That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008
(480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204)
Current Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants and
their attorneys, if any, in the amount set opposite their
names, respectively, and delivered to them upon execution
and delivery to the Corporation Counsel of the proper
releases where such releases are indicated,
Recommended by the Committee on Claim
ADOPT, RECOMMIT REMAINDER ($1200) TO
COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS
Mrs. Martino moved that the item concerning Demolition
Costs of Mr. Johnson be ADOPTED; and that the remainder
costs in the amount of $1200 be recommitted to the
Committee on Claims.
Seconded by Mrs. Williams.
ADOPTED.
No. 8
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Adjournment
At 10:45 a.m. Mrs. Martino moved to Adjourn.
Seconded by Mrs. Williams
ADOPTED.
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