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Home My WebLink About01-0710-SS0702 01-0710-SS0702.txt No. 13 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO July 10, 2001 SPECIAL MEETING JULY 2, 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 LoTempio 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 ANTONIE 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, Betty Jean Grant, Richard Fontana and Barbara Miller-Williams-Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Beverly Gray, Chairman, Joseph Golombek Jr., Rosemarie LoTempio, Charley H. Fisher III, Antoine Thompson and Karen Ellington-Members Page 1 01-0710-SS0702.txt 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, 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 FROM THE MAYOR NO. 1 Re-Appointment of Members to the Buffalo Sewer Authority Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Section 1177 of the Public Authorities Law, I hereby re-appoint, subject to confirmation by Your Honorable Body, Rt. Rev. Msgr. John R. Gabalski, residing at 127 Townsend Street, Buffalo, New York 14212 and Herbert L. Bellamy, Jr., residing at JHB Professional Bldg., 395 E. Ferry Street, Buffalo, New York 14208, as members of the Buffalo Sewer Authority for a term commencing immediately and expiring June 30, 2004. I hereby certify that the above named individuals are fully qualified to serve as members of the Buffalo Sewer Authority. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS, CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMPTROLLER FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES Page 2 01-0710-SS0702.txt NO.2 Monthly report from the Division of Citizen -Services (Mayor's Complaint Hot Line) Attached is the June, 2001 activity report from the Division of Citizen Services, as well as, a year end report. The division's first year of operation recorded over 37,000 calls and responded to over 100,000 calls for information. In analyzing the calls, the recent city-wide expansion of the garbage tote program accounted for 20% (7,433) of our reported calls. The majority of calls, 53.2% (19,731), were related to activities performed by the Division of Streets and Sanitation. Other trends included, the Niagara and Fillmore districts logging the most housing violation and police calls. The University and South districts having the most forestry calls. The most rodent complaints came from the Fillmore and North districts and the University and Delaware districts had the most legal claim complaints. The division hopes that the Council found this information to be useful. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 3 Noco motors Fuels 1055 Genesee Street Accessory Pole Sign Item No. 107, C.C.P. 6/26/2001 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, July 3, 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 6.2fx7.5lx221 pole "ID" sign, to be located at 1055 Genesee Street. Under SEQR the proposed sign is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the proposed accessory pole sign conditioned on the maximum overall height of 181 and the area at the base of the sign to be landscaped. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 4 C. & E. Giovino 1463 Hertel Ave. Sidewalk caf6 encroachment Item No. 102, C.C.P. 6/12/01 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, July 3, 2001, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 413-59 and 511-59 of the Buffalo Code, Sidewalk cafes and Hertel Avenue Business District, respectively. The applicant seeks to place a 9.3' x 49' sidewalk caf6 to be located in the right-of-way at 1463 Hertel Avenue. The Common Council voted to approve this item at their June 26, 2001 meeting. The Planning Board voted to receive and file the sidewalk cafe encroachment request. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 5 K. Pratt 926 Main St. Sidewalk caf6 encroachment Item No. 42, C.C.P. 5/19/01 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, June 19, 2001, considered the matter captioned above Page 3 01-0710-SS0702.txt pursuant to Section 413-59 and 511-57 of the Buffalo Code, Sidewalk cafes and Allen Street Business District, respectively. The applicant seeks to place a 8'x18' sidewalk caf6 to be located in the right-of-way at 926 Main Street. The Common Council voted to approve this item at their June 12, 2001 meeting. The Planning Board voted to receive and file the sidewalk cafe encroachment request. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO. 6 Results of Negotiations 127 Northland, 270' W Jefferson Vacant Lot: 30' x 1201 Assessed Valuation: $1,700 The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request to purchase 127 Northland Avenue from Mr. Amos Smith, Jr., 125 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14208. Mr. Smith operates a day care center at 125 Northland and intends to use 127 Northland for a play area for the day care children. The office of Strategic Planning and the Division of Collections 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 Thomas M. Wolf, Appraiser, 2875 Union Road, Buffalo, New York 14227. He has estimated the value of the parcel to be Three Hundred Dollars ($300), Eight ($.8) a square foot. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sales in similar properties in the subject area. Sale prices range from Twenty cents (.20) a square foot to Forty Cents ($.40) a square foot. The result of our negotiations is that Mr. Amos Smith, Jr. has agreed and is prepared to pay Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750-00), Twenty Cents (.20) a square foot, for this parcel. Mr. Smith 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 127 Northland Avenue to Mr. Amos Smith, Jr. 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 FINANCE NO. 7 Permission to file grant applications for funds from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation The City of Buffalo is intending to submit the projects summarized below for funding under the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act and Environmental Protection Fund program. I am requesting that your Honorable Body authorize Mayor Anthony Masiello to file the application for funds from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with provisions of Title 3 of the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996. Each project will be will be for an amount not to exceed $500,000. Upon approval of said request, the City will enter into and execute a project agreement with the state for such financial assistance for these projects. These reimbursable grants require the City of Buffalo to match State funds awarded at a ratio of one-to-one or higher. If you have any questions regarding these projects, please contact Bonnie Kane Lockwood (851-5468) or Dennis Maloney (851-5013). Project Summaries: Page 4 01-0710-SS0702.txt Foot of Porter Waterfront Rediscovery Project To compliment and support public access to Buffalo's waterfront, this project will allow for the necessary capital improvements to create a public waterside deck at the foot of Porter Avenue. The project will tie together the rehabilitation of LaSalle Park and the planning for the Buffalo State College/West Side Rowing Club's Great Lakes Laboratory and Wright Boathouse Project in addition to providing much needed public access to one of Buffalo's finest assets, the Niagara River. The project is also supported by the TEA-21 funded Corridor Management Plan currently underway. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Rehabilitation The eastern half of this Olmsted-designed park has been long neglected. This project proposes to rehabilitate pathways, recreational facilities such as tennis courts and the historic greenhouse building. Rehabilitation of these facilities is called for in the Master Plan for MLK, Jr. Park which is nearing completion and will give area residents much needed and well maintained greenspace. Delaware Park Lily Pond Restoration The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is submitting an application for the restoration of the Lily Pond area of Delaware Park. This project will bring back an important historic feature of the park in addition to helping to alleviate a longstanding drainage problem at the northern edge of the park's meadow. Mrs. LoTempio, Moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, dated July 9, 2001, be received and filed; and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to file an application for funds from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of Title 3 of the Clean Water/Clean Air Act of 1996 for the Foot of Porter Waterfront Rediscovery Project, the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Rehabilitation and the Delaware Park Lily Pond Restoration. Each project will be for an amount not to exceed $500,000. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 8 Buffalo Niagara Renewal Community In December, 2000, President Clinton signed the Renewal Communities Act of 2000 into law. This Act, designed to expand jobs and stimulate economic development, calls for the designation of 40 "Renewal Communities" nationwide which will be eligible to receive federal tax breaks and to provide a framework for State and local governments to offer incentives and other benefits. To become a Renewal Community(RC), an area must demonstrate high unemployment, pervasive poverty and general economic distress using only 1990 census data. To meet that criteria, Buffalo has joined forces with the City of Niagara Falls and the County of Erie to submit a regional Buffalo - Niagara Renewal Community application. Twenty of the 40 communities designated must be Federal Enterprise Communities (FEC). Buffalo received its FEC designation in 1994. Our application will highlight both Workforce Investment and Tax Incentives for Businesses. Benefits such as Wage Credits, including the Renewal Community Employment Credit and the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), will offer a powerful incentive to employers who hire Renewal Community residents. Special Tax Incentives for participating businesses will also play an important role. Examples of the types of benefits available are explained below: The Renewal Community Employment Credit offers up to $1,500 during each year of this federal designation for all existing employees and every new hire living in the RC. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a credit of up to $2,400 against federal taxes for businesses for each new hire from Page 5 01-0710-SS0702.txt groups that have high unemployment rates or other special employment needs, including youth ages 18 to 24 and summer hires ages 16 to 17 who live in an RC. Increased Section 179 deduction - Allows a business to claim an increased Sec. 179 deduction (up to $35,000) if it qualifies as a Renewal Community Business Commercial Revitalization Deduction - provides accelerated deduction period for commercial real property located in a Renewal Community. Zero Percent Capital Gains Rate for RC Assets - the holder, for a minimum of five years, of an RC asset acquired between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2009, will not have to include in its gross income any qualified capital gain from the sale or exchange of the asset. Our strategy includes working with all identified partners, including the Buffalo Employment Training Center(BETC) and the Workforce Investment Board (WIB), to link eligible residents from targeted areas to qualified business to ensure employment preparedness, opportunity and placement. We will also be identifying eligible businesses and informing them of the tax credit benefits that come with participation in this program. Using the strict HUD guidelines required for the application, the City and its partners have identified proposed census tracts, which meet the stringent economic indicators and are contiguous to the other eligible census tract and the region's common natural boundary, the Niagara River. A referral to the Common Council's Regional Governance Committee would be ideal to review this important proposal. The support of this application from your Honorable Body would greatly advance Buffalo-Niagara's opportunity for success. Should you have any questions, please call 851-5016. REFERED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL GOVERNENCE NO. 9 SALE OF BURA PROPERTY 803, 901 & 1201 CITY CENTRE Pursuant to State Law, disposition of BURA real property must be approved by the Agency and the Common Council. Attached hereto are copies of purchase offers for the above units. Unit 803 at $155,000, Unit 901 at $85,000 and Unit 1201 at $192,600. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated July 5, 2001, be received and filed; and That the City of Buffalo transfer city-owned property located at 1556 Main Street to the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO.10 TRANSFER TITLE 1556 MAIN STREET CITY OF BUFFALO TO BURA The office of Strategic Planning, City of Buffalo has received a request from the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to acquire title to the above mentioned property. The property consists of a 1,500 square foot, two car garage, situated on a lot 74' x 174' The property was acquired by the City in November of 1999 through tax foreclosure; and us vacant. The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency will enter into a lease of the Page 6 01-0710-SS0702.txt property with the Ujima Theater Company, for storage of equipment. I am recommending that your Honorable Boy approve the transfer of title to BURA. I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorize to execute the same. Mrs LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planing, Division of Real Estate, dated July 5, 2001, be received and filed; and That the City of Buffalo transfer city-owned property located at 1556 Main Street to the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 11 Transfer Title From BERC to City of Buffalo 300 Amherst Street East Vacant Lot: 253'x 178' Assessed Value: $47,900 The Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation acquired the above captioned property in 1997 on behalf of the City of Buffalo as part of B.E.R.C.'s contribution to the Main/LaSalle redevelopment project and expansion of McCarthy Park, The B.E.R.C. demolished the building and the property was part of a voluntary dean-up which was coordinated with the New York State Environmental Conservation and the clean-up has been completed. B.E.R.C. is now ready to quite claim the property to the City of Buffalo for One Dollar ($1.00). I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the transfer of 300 East Amherst Street from the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation to the City of Buffalo for the Main LaSalle Redevelopment Project and Expansion of McCarthy Park. Mrs. LoTempio Moved That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated July 3, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation transfer to the City of Buffalo property located at 3 00 Amherst Street for One Dollar ($ 1. 00); and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 FROM THE COMPTROLLER No. 12 Interfund Loan South Park Lift Bridge Rehabilitation Over the last seven years, the City has provided interfund loans from the City General Fund to the City, Board and Enterprise Capital Projects Funds to implement financing of the Capital Improvements Budget. The interfund loans are repaid when the Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued to finance these projects. As of today, we have one request for money to finance projects and we will not reenter the bond market at this time. We are requesting that you approve an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of Page 7 01-0710-SS0702.txt $260,000 against the 2000-2001 Bond Resolution for "South Park Lift Bridge Rehabilitation 00-01". This resolution was approved by the Common Council on 10/31/00. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation notes or Bonds are issued. This project is already on the active list for bonds to be sold in the next bond sale. From 1000 General To 3000 Capital Projects Account 36310606 Repayment Date BAN/Bond Sale Total $250,000 Pursuant to the City's Capital Budget/Debt Management Policy, the City expects to issue bonds in the amount of about $20,000,000 for City Projects during the Calendar Year 2002. Currently, there are nineteen (19) City Projects with outstanding interfund loans totaling $5.388 million, not including this project. There is currently $2,500,000 of interfund loan requests awaiting approval, including the request listed herein. *Please be advised that once an interfund loan has been approved, the City is committed to the total cost of the project regardless of the amount advanced. Attached is a listing of the outstanding interfund loans both requested and approved by Council. Mr. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Comptroller dated July 5, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $260,000 against the 20002001 Bond Resolution for "South Park Lift Bridge Rehabilitation 00-0 L" The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 13 Interfund Loan Union Ship Canal / /South Buffalo Redevelopment Project Over the last seven years, the City has provided interfund loans from the City General Fund to the City, Board and Enterprise Capital Projects Funds to implement financing of the Capital Improvements Budget. The interfund loans are repaid when the Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued to finance these projects. As of today, we have one request for money to finance projects and we will not reenter the bond market at this time. We are requesting that you approve an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $500,000 against the 1999-2000 Bond Resolution for "Union Ship Canal/South Buffalo Redevelopment Project". This resolution was approved by the Common Council on 6/27/2000. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation notes or Bonds are issued. This project is already on the active list for bonds to be sold in the next bond sale. From 1000 General To 3000 Capital Projects Account 36310706 Repayment Date BAN/Bond Sale Total $500,000 Pursuant to the City's Capital Budget/Debt Management Policy, the City expects to issue bonds in the amount of about $20,000,000 for City Projects during the Calendar Year 2002. Currently, there are nineteen (19) City Projects with outstanding interfund loans totaling $5.388 million, not including this project. There is currently $2,500,000 of interfund loan requests awaiting approval, including the request Page 8 01-0710-SS0702.txt listed herein. *Please be advised that once an interfund loan has been approved, the City is committed to the total cost of the project regardless of the amount advanced. Attached is a listing of the outstanding interfund loans both requested and approved by Council. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Comptroller dated July 5, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $500,000 against the 1999-2000 Bond Resolution for "Union Ship Canal/South Buffalo Redevelopment Project." The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 14 Interfund Loan Central Park Plaza Reconstruction of Chalmers & Holden Over the last seven years, the City has provided interfund loans from the City General Fund to the City, Board and Enterprise Capital Projects Funds to implement financing of the Capital Improvements Budget. The interfund loans are repaid when the Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued to finance these projects. As of today, we have one request for money to finance projects and we will not reenter the bond market at this time. We are requesting that you approve an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $750,000 against the 2000-2001 Bond Resolution for "Central Park Plaza - Reconstruction of Chalmers & Holden". This resolution was approved by the Common Council on 12-12-2000. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation notes or Bonds are issued. This project is already on the active list for bonds to be sold in the next bond sale. From 1000 General To 3000 Capital Projects Account 36310406 Repayment Date BAN/Bond Sale Total $750,000 Pursuant to the City's Capital Budget/Debt Management Policy, the City expects to issue bonds in the amount of about $20,000,000 for City Projects during the Calendar Year 2002. Currently, there are nineteen (19) City Projects with outstanding interfund loans totaling $5.388 million, not including this project. There is currently $2,500,000 of interfund loan requests awaiting approval, including the request listed herein. *Please be advised that once an interfund loan has been approved, the City is committed to the total cost of the project regardless of the amount advanced. Attached is a listing of the outstanding interfund loans both requested and approved by Council. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Comptroller dated July 5, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $750,000 against the 2000-2001 Bond Resolution for "Central Park Plaza - Reconstruction of Chalmers & Holden." The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation notes or Bonds are issued. Page 9 01-0710-SS0702.txt Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 15 Interfund Loan Reconstruction of Main Street (Bailey-Kensington) Over the last seven years, the City has provided interfund loans from the City General Fund to the City, Board and Enterprise Capital Projects Funds to implement financing of the Capital Improvements Budget. The interfund loans are repaid when the Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued to finance these projects. As of today, we have one request for money to finance projects and we will not reenter the bond market at this time. We are requesting that you approve an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $1,000,000 against the 2000-2001 Bond Resolution for "Reconstruction of Main Street (Bailey-Kensington)". This resolution was approved by the Common Council on 6-13-00. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation notes or Bonds are issued. This project is already on the active list for bonds to be sold in the next bond sale. From 1000 General To 3000 Capital Projects Account 36310506 Repayment Date BAN/Bond Sale Total $1,000,000 Pursuant to the City's Capital Budget/Debt Management Policy, the City expects to issue bonds in the amount of about $20,000,000 for City Projects during the Calendar Year 2002. Currently, there are nineteen (19) City Projects with outstanding interfund loans totaling $5.388 million, not including this project. There is currently $2,500,000 of interfund loan requests awaiting approval, including the request listed herein. *Please be advised that once an interfund loan has been approved, the City is committed to the total cost of the project regardless of the amount advanced. Attached is a listing of the outstanding interfund loans both requested and approved by Council. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Comptroller dated July 5, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $ 1,000, 000 against the 2000-2001 Bond Resolution for "Reconstruction of Main Street (Bailey-Kensington)." The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation notes or Bonds are issued. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 16 Certificate of Necessity Increased Appropriation Department of Police We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify pursuant to 20-11 of the Charter, that an increase in the sum of $34,0013 in the estimate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001 is necessary in Appropriation Allotments for the Department of Police - Staff Operations - Service Equipment Maintenance Contract, to meet a contingency which could not have been reasonably foreseen when the budget was adopted. The amount of increased appropriations will be met from an increase of $34,000 in the General City Revenue account Org & Obj # 10200030 - 364000 - Page 10 01-0710-SS0702.txt Deposit of Unclaimed Property not otherwise appropriated for any other purpose. The details of the requirements are set forth below: To: 12020006 - 443400 - Police Staff Op Sv Eq Mnt Cont $34,000 RECEIVED AND FILED No. 17 Certificate of Necessity Transfer of Funds Strategic Planning City Clerk We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to 20-12 of the Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $50,000 be transferred from Strategic Planning and reappropriated, as set forth below: From: 10309006-432004 Strategic Planning $50,000 To: 10220006-432004 City Clerk $50,000 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 18 "Operation of Dunn Tire Park" ITEM NO. 63,C.C.P. June 26,2001 I believe that given our serious budgetary concerns, we should take this opportunity to save important city dollars by leasing Dunn Tire Park to Erie County as proposed by the administration. Dunn Tire Park has steadily lost money for the city, and we do not have the financial resources at this time to pay for the capital improvements and maintenance necessary for the stadium to operate successfully in the near future. As I noted in my comments about the latest audit of Dunn Tire Park filed last October, the stadium continues to be a financial liability for the city under the present operating agreement. Dunn Tire Park posted a net loss of $211,265 for the year ending March 31, 2000. The net loss for the previous year was $204,739. The actual loss from facility operations for the year 2000, according to the audited financial statement, was $1,356,623, but was offset by contributions from the General Fund, including debt service payments, of $1,043,616. The actual loss from operations as defined in the agreement has grown steadily since 1992-93 when Dunn Tire Park's net income showed a profit based on the agreement of $8,797. Since then, under the agreement, losses have steadily grown reaching $496,200 for the year ending March 31, 2000. As a city, we are facing serious cash flow concerns at this time. Leasing Dunn Tire Park to the county would help our cash position at this time and in the near future. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL NO. 19 Hickory Woods Concerned Homeowners Association Citizens Environmental Coalition We are writing to express our concerns with the EPA's proposed sampling plan of the Hickory Woods neighborhood. Within the "Site Quality Assurance Project Plan June 2001 Sampling" it says, "NYSDOH and ATSDR also recommended that arsenic levels on residential properties adjacent to Boone Park be investigated further, since arsenic contamination in surface soil at elevated levels was detected in the park. This sampling plan has been prepared to address both of these recommendations." While we do agree that there are alarming levels of arsenic within the neighborhood, unfortunately arsenic is not the only chemical that is of concern that has been found on residential lots. The EPA should not only sample for arsenic but for Page 11 01-0710-SS0702.txt all other chemicals in the Hickory Woods neighborhood that have been found to exceed the Department of Environmental Conservation's soil cleanup objectives (Technical Administrative Guidance Memorandum 4046). We also are concerned with the fact that this sampling is being done as recommended by the Department of Health's Health Consultation which has yet to be finalized and peer reviewed. In the DOH's Health Consultation, the DOH found residential yards and play areas in Hickory Woods to be contaminated with cancer-causing PAHs. Some levels of PAHs were found over 100,000 parts per million. Levels of toxic mercury in Hickory Woods have been found to be 460 times above state soil cleanup guidelines (DEC TAGM 4046). Levels of cadmium have been found to be 40 times above TAGM. Levels of benzo(a)pyrene have even been found to be 39,000 times above TAGM. In addition to these chemicals, ash, black fill material, brick, cinders, coal, coke, concrete, fly ash, glass, and slag wood have been found beneath approximately 90% of the Hickory Woods residential lots investigated. Within the next few weeks the Peer Review Process will begin, giving independent scientists an opportunity to comment on the DOH's Health Consultation. We are very concerned that the EPA and the DOH are moving forward with carrying out the actions recommended in the Health Consultation while the Peer Review session has yet to begin. If the EPA is going to move forward with more testing, we request that these tests survey all harmful chemicals including arsenic, PAHs, mercury, cadmium, benzo(a)pyrene, etc. These chemicals should be tested at the residential lots surrounding Boone Park. Another inadequate sampling is not enough for the residents of South Buffalo. We also request that the residents of Hickory Woods be provided with an opportunity to comment on this proposed project because it is the residents that will be most effected by the test results. Thank you for your consideration of this important manner. We await your response. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 20 Recommendation-Anti-Loitering La Resolution Per our conversation regarding the Anti-Loitering Law resolution that was submitted to the City of Buffalo Common Council on May 1, 2001. I am submitting a list of recommendations to the committee for your approval. Niagara District Councilmcmber Nick Bonifacio Masten District Councilmember Antoine Thompson Judge Amadeo Judge Russell Representative from Corporation Counsel Police Commissioner Rocco Diina PBA President Bob Meegan Inspector Michael Gaspar, District A Tiffany Perry, Save our Streets Captain Smith, Flex Team Captain Mark Morgan, Narcotic/Vice Bureau Lisa Rodwin, District Attorney's Office ADOPTED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS NO. 21 Notification Serial #9297 Permissive Parking - Repeal on Allen Street, south side between Wadsworth Street and Elmwood Page 12 01-0710-SS0702.txt Avenue 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, 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 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 PARKING LOCATION Allen Street, south side between Wadsworth Street and Elmwood Avenue PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY 2 hour parking 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. except Sunday This action is being taken in at the request of the Erie County STOP-DWI Go Safe Program. (See next 4 serials.) Notification Serial #9298 Install Permissive Parking (except No Parking & No Standing Areas) on Allen Street, south side between Elmwood Avenue and Irving Place PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That 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 PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Allen Street, south side between Elmwood Avenue and a point 170' west therefrom PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY 2 hour parking 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. except Sunday (except No Parking & No Standing Areas) This action is being taken in at the request of the Erie County STOP-DWI Go Safe Program. (See previous and next 3 serials.) Notification Serial #9299 Install Permissive Parking (except No Parking & No Standing Areas) on Allen Street, south side between Elmwood Avenue and Wadsworth Street PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear oil the agenda as an item business. 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 PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Allen Street, south side between a point 230' west of Elmwood Avenue and Wadsworth Street PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY 2 hour parking Page 13 01-0710-SS0702.txt 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. except Sunday (except No Parking & No Standing Areas) This action is being taken in at the request of the Erie County STOP-DWI Go Safe Pro-rain. (See previous 2 and next 2 serials.) Notification Serial #9300 Install Permissive Parking (except No Parking & No Standing Areas) on Allen Street, south side between Elmwood Avenue and Irving Place PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That 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 PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Allen Street, south side. and a point 230' west of Elmwood Avenue PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY 2 hour parking 9 A.M. to 5 P.M between a point 170' west of Elmwood Avenue except Sunday (except No Parking & No Standing Areas) This action is being, taken in at the request of the Erie County STOP-DWI Go Safe Program. (See previous 3 and next serial.) Notification Serial 49301 Install No Parking except Taxi Cabs on Allen Street, south side between Elmwood Avenue and Irving Place NO PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Allen Street, south side between a point 170' west of Elmwood Avenue and a point 230' west of Elmwood Avenue PROHIBITED PERIOD 5 P.M. to 5 A.M. Except Taxi Cabs This action is being taken in at the request of the Erie County STOP-DWI Go Safe Program. (See previous 4 serials.) Notification Serial #9302 Install Permissive Parking (except No Parking & No Standing Areas) on Franklin Street, west side between West Chippewa Street and West Tupper Street Page 14 01-0710-SS0702.txt PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That 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 PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Franklin Street, west side between a point 440' north of West Chippewa Street and a point 60' north therefrom PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY 2 hour parking 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. except Sunday (except No Parking & No Standing Areas) This action is being taken in at the request of the Erie County STOP-DWI Go Safe Program. (See next serial.) Notification Serial #9303 Install No Parking except Taxi Cabs on Franklin Street, west side between West Chippewa Street and West Tupper Street NO PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Franklin Street, west side between a point 440' north of West Chippewa Street and a point 60' north therefrom PROHIBITED PERIOD 5 P.M. to 5 A.M. Except Taxi Cabs This action is being taken in at the request of the Erie County STOP-DWI Go Safe Program. (See previous serial.) Notification Serial #9304 Install Permissive Parking (except No Parking & No Standing Areas) on Pearl Street, west side between West Chippewa Street and West Huron Street PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That 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 PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Page 15 01-0710-SS0702.txt Pearl Street, west side between a point 55' south of West Chippewa Street and a point 60' south therefrom PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY 2 hour parking 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. except Sunday (except No Parking & No Standing Areas) This action is being taken in at the request of the Eric County STOP-DWI Go Safe Program. (See next serial.) Notification Serial #9305 Install No Parking except Taxi Cabs on Pearl Street, west side between West Chippewa Street and West Huron Street NO PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Pearl Street, west side between a point 55' south of West Chippewa Street and a point 60' north therefrom PROHIBITED PERIOD 5 P.M. to 5 A.M. Except Taxi Cabs This action is being taken in at the request of the Erie County STOP-DWI Go Safe Program. (See previous serial.) Notification Serial #9306 Parking Meters - Install on Forest Avenue, south side between a point 35 feet east of Ashland Avenue and a point 100 feet east therefrom PARKING METERS - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 3 Section 33 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: PARKING METERS HIGHWAY LOCATION Forest Avenue, south side PORTION OF HIGHWAY between a point 35 feet east of Ashland Avenue and a point 100 feet east therefrom This action is being taken at the request of the Director of Parking Enforcement to enhance city revenues, and, to paint an administrative giant on a very small canvas. Notification Serial 9307 Repeal Permissive Parking on Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides between Bryant Street and Lexington Avenue 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 Page 16 01-0710-SS0702.txt 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 of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides between Bryant Street and Lexington Avenue PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY 2 hour parking 7A.M. to 7P.M. Except Sunday (excluding existing No parking and No Standing zones) This action is being taken at the request of Council President Pitts and Michael Attardo. (see next 3 serials) Notification Serial 9308 Repeal Permissive Parking on Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides between West Ferry Street and Forest Avenue 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, 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 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 PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides between West Ferry Street and Forest Avenue PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY 2 hour parking 7A.M. to 7P.M. Except Sunday (excluding existing No parking and No Standing zones) This action is being taken at the request of Council President Pitts and Michael Attardo. (see previous and next 2 serials) Notification Serial 9309 Install Permissive Parking on Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides between Bryant Street and Lexington Avenue PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That 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 PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides between Bryant Street Page 17 01-0710-SS0702.txt and Lexington Avenue PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY 2 hour parking 7A.M. to 7P.M Except Saturday and Sunday (excluding existing No parking and No Standing zones) This action is being taken at the request of Council President Pitts and Michael Attardo. (see previous 2 and next serial) Notification Serial #93 10 Install Permissive Parking on Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides between West Ferry Street and Forest Avenue PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances. as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That 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 PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides between West Ferry Street and Forest Avenue PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY 2 hour parking 7A.M. to 7P.M. Except Saturday and Sunday (excluding existing No parking and No Standing zones) This action is being taken at the request of Council President Pitts and Michael Attardo. (see previous 3 serials) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 22 A Barrett & Others Riverside Park Baseball Diamond Item #111, CCP of June 26, 2001 The above item was referred to this department for comment. At the request and suggestion of Councilmember Golombek, after he consulted with members of the neighborhood surrounding Riverside Park, we will be installing additional fencing and netting on the backstop of the subject baseball diamond. It is believed that this will drastically reduce the number of foul balls that reach neighboring houses. This work is expected to be completed by the end of July. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 23 Report of Bids Council Chambers Restoration Phase 2 Contracts I advertised for on June 5, 2001 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the Council Chambers Restoration, Phase 2 Contracts, which were publicly opened and read on June 27, 2001. Interior Stone Work (Contract 1)Base Bid The Peyton Barlow Co., Inc. $ 83,450.00 360 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202 Wilsandra Construction $125,000.00 300 Camden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Millwork Restoration (Contract 2) The Peyton Barlow Co., Inc. $143,570.00 Page 18 01-0710-SS0702.txt 360 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202 Picone Construction $154,000.00 8680 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221 Gianadda Construction $179,400.00 786 Terrace Blvd, Depew, NY 14043 Wilsandra Construction $190,000.00 300 Camden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Floor Tile Restoration & Replacement (Contract 4) Picone Construction $ 46,700.00 8680 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221 The Peyton Barlow Co., Inc $ 49,520.00 360 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that we award the following as the lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the plans and specifications: Interior Stone Work - The Peyton Barlow Co., Inc. in the amount of $83,450.00. Millwork Restoration - The Peyton Barlow Co., Inc. in the amount of $1413,570.00. Floor Tile Restoration & Replacement - Picone Construction in the amount of $46,700.00. The total for this project is $273,720.00. 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. Funds for this work are available in 35320906 445100 - Division of Buildings. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works., Parks and Streets dated July 5, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award contracts for the Council Chambers Restoration, Phase 2 Contracts, to the lowest responsible bidders, for the Interior Stone Work to the Peyton Barlow Co., Inc., in the amount of $83,450.00; for Millwork Restoration to The Peyton Barlow Co., Inc., in the amount of $143,570.00; for Floor Tile Restoration & Replacement to Picone Construction in the amount of $46,700.00 for a total of $273,720.00. Funds for the project are available in 35320906 445100 - Division of Buildings. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 24 REPORT OF BIDS CLEANING & DISPOSAL OF LAGOON SOLIDS Plans and specifications were prepared and proposals accepted for the Cleaning a disposal of Lagoon solids at the Colonel Ward Water Treatment Plant. I submit the attached report of bids received which were opened in my office at 11: a.m. on July 3, 2001. Hydropress Environmental Services, Inc. $274,779.00 778 West Street West Hatfield, MA 01088 Synagro Northeast, Inc $479,952.00 199 Municipal Road Waterbury, CT 06708 U.S. Filter$514,988.00 921 Saw Mill Run Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Blue Heron Construction Company $599,666.00 9289 Bonta Bridge Road Jordan, New York 13080 Page 19 01-0710-SS0702.txt I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received a that Hydropress Environmental Services, Inc., 778 West Street, West Hatfield, MA is t lowest responsible bidder complying with the specifications for cleaning and disposal lagoon solids with the bid of $274,7~9.00. I respectfully request that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to enter into a contract with Hydropress Environmental Services, In the amount of $274,779.00 plus 10% for approved unit prices for a total of $302,257.00. The Engineer's estimate for this work was $300,000.00. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 5, 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 Cleaning and disposal of Lagoon solids at. the Colonel Ward Water Treatment Plant, to Hydropress Environmental Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $274,779.00 plus 10% for approved unit prices for a total of $302,257.00. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 25 REPORT OF BIDS FERRY WATER TANK PAINTING & REHABILITATION PROJECT Plans and specifications were prepared and sealed proposals accepted for the Ferry Water Tank Painting and Rehabilitation Project. I submit the attached report of bids received which were opened in my office at 11: a.m. on July 3, 2001. Amstar of Western New York, Inc. $ 929,000.00 297 Meyer Road West Seneca, New York 14224 Global Contracting & Painting, Inc. $ 949,438.00 7350 Cole Road Colden, New York 14033 Erie Painting & Maintenance, Inc. $ 1,167,860.00 999 Rein Road Cheektowaga, New York 14225 Marine Steel Painting Corp. $1,379,000.00 2064 Zoeller Road Alden, New York 14004 Erie Interstate Contractors, Inc. $1,448,500.00 5428 Genesee Street Lancaster, New York 14086 I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received a that Amstar of Western New York, Inc., 297 Meyer Road, West Seneca, New York 14224 is the lowest responsible bidder complying with the specifications for the Ferry Water Tank Painting and Rehabilitation Project with the bid of $929,000.00. I respectfully request that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to enter into a contract with Amstar of Western New York, Inc. in t Amount of $929,000.00 plus 10% for approved unit pricesfor a total encumbrance $1,021,900.00. The Engineer's estimate for this work was $1,100,000.00. Mrs. LoTempio Moved That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 5, 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 Ferry Water Tank Painting and Rehabilitation Project, to Amstar of Western New York, Page 20 01-0710-SS0702.txt Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $929,000.00 plus 10% for approved unit prices for a total of $1,021,900.00. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 26 Report of Bids Various Libraries Fire Alarm Systems I advertised for on June 12, 2001 and received the following sealed formal proposals for Various Libraries, Fire Alarm Systems, which were publicly opened and read on June 26,2001. Modern Tech Design $ 84,752.40 701 Seneca St Buffalo, NY 14210 Warrens Electric $ 88,304.00 77 Reading St. Buffalo, NY 14220 Weydman Electric $ 140,760.00 747 Young St Tonawanda, NY 14150 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Modern Tech Design, in the amount of Eight Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Two and 40/100 Dollars ($84,752.40), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. Total estimate for this work was $67,500.00. 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 36320806 445100 - Division of Buildings. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated June 26, 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 Various Libraries, Fire Alarm Systems, to Modem Tech Design, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $84,752.40. Funds for this project are available in CPF 36320806 445 100 - Division of Buildings. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 27 Change in Contract 92010262 Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion During the construction of the above project, certain items that were unforeseen at the time the bids were let required attention. Therefore, we recommend that the following changes be made to Contract 92010262 with Wilsandra Construction Co.,Inc.: Floor patching in various rooms due to uneven old concrete floors. Add $ 7,570 Floor patching in lavatory room due to uneven old concrete floors. Add1,722 Replace broken window glass and install polycarbonate over window. Add 2,008 Add exit device to work with entry control system. Add 702 Total Add $ 12,002 Contract Summary Existing Contract Amount $383,352 This Increase 12,002 New Contract Amount 395,354 Page 21 01-0710-SS0702.txt The project architect, Robert Traynham Coles, Architect, P.C. has reviewed an approved these costs. Funds are available in MUNIS 30022406. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to Wilsandra Construction Co., Inc. as outlined above Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated June 26, 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 Wilsandra Construction Co., Inc., an increase in the amount of $12,002.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion Offices, General Construction, Contract 92010262. Funds for this project are available in MUNIS 30022406. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 28 858 E. Ferry St. We have been notified that at the Council's Community Development Committee meeting of June 20, 2001, it was once again requested that a sign be posted at 858 E. Ferry St. indicating that hazardous waste are located on that site. Members of this department once again contacted the State Department of Environmental Conservation and were advised by the DEC that such a sign was not required nor was it recommended. Based on this advice a sign will not be erected. The site is properly fenced however. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 29 Old Bailey Woods - 614 Bailey Avenue Item #206 CCP of June 26, 2001 The referenced item was sent to this office for comment. This department has no objection to naming 614 Old Bailey Ave as "Old Bailey Woods". We also have no objection to naming the waterfront trail on the south bank of the Buffalo River, from Bailey Ave to the trail's terminus as the "James D. Johnson Riverwalk". Thank you for soliciting our input on this matter. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 30 PERMISSION TO WAIVE FEE FOR BANDWAGON RENTAL (Pine Grill Jazz Reunion) 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". -Pine Grill Jazz Reunion - Sunday, August 5th & Sunday, August 12, 2001 (Martin Luther King 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. Page 22 01-0710-SS0702.txt 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 June 27, 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 Pine Grill Jazz Reunion on Sunday, August 5, 2001 and Sunday, August 12, 2001 at Martin Luther King Park. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 31 Request Ordinance Change for Parking Signs on Elmwood Ave. Item #37, CCP of June 26, 2001 The referenced item was sent to this department for comment. On August 23, 2000, serial numbers 9212 thru 9216 were approved by the Common Council. They all dealt with the parking restrictions on Elmwood Ave from Forest to Allen. Serials 9214 and 9216 required 2 hour parking from 7am to 7pm except Sunday on both sides of Elmwood from Bryant to Lexington, and from West Ferry to Forest. This was done at the request of ForE!ver Elmwood. As requested in the referenced item, notification of serials 9307-9310 will be filed with the Common Council for your meeting of July 10, 2001. These items will change parking regulations on Elmwood Ave. between Bryant and Lexington and between West Ferry to Forest. Should the Common Council approve the changes they will be implemented after the required 45 day waiting period. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 32 Request Permission to Design, Bid and Construct Various Projects Permission is being requested from Your Honorable Body for our department to design, bid and construct various projects. A list of projects with the respective division to which they are arranged is as follows. Division of Engineering 1 ) $2,000,000 Infrastructure Improvements city wide, 2001 - Capital Budget 2) $2,000,000 Tree Trimming and Removal city wide, 2001 - Capital Budget 3) $600,000 Hope VI Infrastructure Improvements, 2001 - Capital Budget 4) $285,000 Symphony Circle Restoration, 2000-01 Capital Budget 5) $230,000 Richmond/Ferry Circle Restoration, 2000-01 Capital Budget 6) $200,000 Lower West Improvements, 2001 -01 Capital Budget 7) $250,000 Curb Replacement Erskine Ave, 2000-01 Capital Budget 8) $550,000 University District Infrastructure, 2000-01 Capital Budget 9) $400,000 Ellicott District and Fruitbelt Infrastructure, 2000-01 Capital Budget 10) $400,000 North District Infrastructure, 2000-01 Capital Budget 11) $400,000 Niagara District Infrastructure, 2000-01 Capital Budget 12) $600,000 South Buffalo Infrastructure, 2000-01 Capital Budget Page 23 01-0710-SS0702.txt 13) $700,000 Delaware District Infrastructure, 2000-01 Capital Budget 14) $400,000 Fillmore District Infrastructure, 2000-01 Capital Budget Division of Buildings 1) $225,000 Roosevelt Park Infrastructure, 2000-01 Capital Budget 2) $250,000 Fillmore Ave Fire Station, Study/Design, 2000-01 Capital Budget 3) $200,000 West Side Community Center, Study/Design, 2000-01 Capital Budget 4) $1,650,000 North District Community Center, 2001 Capital Budget Parks Improvement Promects 1 )$200,000 Delaware Park Improvements, 2000-01 Capital Budget 2)$200,000 Improvements to Parks/Playgrounds city wide, 2000-01 Capital Budget 3)$450,000 McCarthy Park Improvements, 2000-01 Capital Budget 4)$500,000 LaSalle Parks Improvement Phase 111, 2000-01 Capital Budget 5) $1,900,000 Lovejoy District Improvements, 2000-01 Capital Budget 6) $2,000,000 City Parks/Playgrounds Improvements, 2001 Capital Budget Bond Resolutions have been previously approved by Your Honorable Body for all the projects listed. If there are any questions regarding schedule, project management and or locations please contact our office. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 5, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to design, bid and construct various projects as listed in the above communication. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 33 199 Delaware Avenue Requests Permission to Install Sidewalk Cafe Mr, Antonio Ferro, owner of the Queen City Lounge, located at 199 Delaware Avenue, has requested permission to install a sidewalk cafe which would encroach City right of way at said address. The proposed cafe would measure 34 feet in length and project 9 feet from the building face into City right of way. The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has reviewed this application pursuant to Chapter 413, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) 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 sidewalk cafe provided the following conditions are met: 1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary. 2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. 3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed 34 feet in length or extend more than 9 feet from the building face. 4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building or public sidewalk. 5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from City right of way from November 15 to April I each year. 6. That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of $1.30 per square foot of City right of way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter 413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances. Page 24 01-0710-SS0702.txt 7. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said sidewalk cafe. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD No. 34 1465 Hertel Avenue Requests Permission to Install Sidewalk Cafe Mr. Charlie Giovino. owner of Gramma Mora's Restaurant, located at 1465 Hertel Avenue, has requested permission to install a sidewalk cafe which would encroach City right of way at said address. The proposed cafe would measure 35 feet in length and project 6 feet from the building face into City right of way. The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has reviewed this application pursuant to Chapter 413, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) 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 sidewalk cafe provided the following conditions are met 1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary. 2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. 3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed 35 feet in length or extend more than 6 feet from the building face. 4.That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building or public sidewalk. 5.That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from City right of way from November 15 to April I each year. 6.That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of $1.30 per square foot of City right of way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter 413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances. 7.That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said sidewalk cafe. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be and be hereby is authorized to issue a "Mere License" to Mr. Charlie Giovino, owner of Gramma Moras Restaurant located at 1465 Hertel Ave subject to the conditions as 1-1 ~-listed in the above communication PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 35 658 Main Street Requests Permission to Install Sidewalk Cafe Mr. John Cipolla, owner of the Club 658 Bar, located at 658 Main Street, has requested permission to install a sidewalk cafe which would encroach City right of way at said address. The proposed cafe would measure 10 feet in length and project 10 feet from the building face into City right of way. The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has reviewed this application pursuant to Chapter 413., Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of Page 25 01-0710-SS0702.txt 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 sidewalk cafe provided the following conditions are met: 1.That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary. 2.That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. 3.That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed 10 feet in length or extend more than 10 feet from the building face. 4.That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building or public sidewalk. 5.That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from City right of way from November 15 to April 1 each year. 6.That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of $1.30 per square foot of City right of way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter 413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances. 7.That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said sidewalk cafe. REFERRED TOT HE COMMITTEE ON LEGISTATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 36 STREETS DIVISION GARAGE This department has been exploring possible alternatives to staying in and remodeling the existing Broadway Garage which houses the Streets Division of the Public Works Department. We investigated two existing buildings, one located in the E.Ferry/Fillmore area and the other in the Tonawanda/Ontario are at the request of the current property owners, I cannot reveal the exact locations. We employed the architectual and engineering firm of Trautman Associates to look at each site to determine if the operations currently taking place on Broadway could be re-located and the cost to renovate each site. The size and configuration of the building in the Tonawanda/Ontario site restricted its use for this facility. Attention was therefore focused on the Ferry/Fillmore area site. The preliminary cost estimate to acquire this site, remodel it to house vehicle maintenance and storage areas (both interior an exterior), refueling stations and a salt storage facility is $22 million. The preliminary cost estimate to demolish the Broadway Garage including asbestos abatement and environmental cleanup is $3 million. The total estimated project cost is thus $25 million. This estimate includes 20% soft costs (i.e. legal and design fees, etc.). A previous study looked at the cost of repairing the Broadway Garage. This study looked at repair only and did not look into expansion for vehicle maintenance, refueling stations or salt storage. Updating those costs to current construction cost is estimated at $13 to $15 million. Trautman Associates feel that we could acquire a site and build a new facility that exactly fits our needs for $25 million. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 37 TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANT STUDIES KENSINGTON/POULTNEY & JEFFERSON/DODGE Please find attached traffic signal warrant studies for the intersections of Kensington/Poultney and Jefferson/Dodge which were performed by Wafts Engineers. Page 26 01-0710-SS0702.txt The results for both locations reveal that a traffic signal at either location is not warranted as stipulated by the New York State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NYSMUTCD). Our department is taking immediate action to install the signage and pavement markings recommended by Wafts Engineers at both locations to ensure public safety. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 38 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 9, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Truck Driver (Streets) Temporary and Permanent Promotion at the Intermediate Starting Salary of 26,144 Kevin Crapo 58 Good Ave. Buffalo, NY 14220 Alex Calder 165 Roesch Ave. Bflo, NY 14207 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 39 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Streets to the position of Truck Driver (Streets) Permanent Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $26,867. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. Joseph Granata 480 Ashland Ave. Bflo, NY 14222 Michael Pinelli 935 Prospect Ave. Bflo, NY 14213 Michael Moran 314 Ideal St. Bflo, NY 14206 Daryl Oliver 673 Fulton St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14210 James LaBruna Sr. 43 Breman St. Buffalo, New York 14213 Crucian Monteleone 122 Albany St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14213 William T. Orr, Jr. 113 Ladner Ave. Buffalo, N.Y. 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 40 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 9, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Truck Driver (Streets) Permanent Promotion at the Intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 27,593 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. John Calabotta, Jr. 43 Van Rensselaer St. Buffalo, New York 14210 Jeffrey Tamsen Page 27 01-0710-SS0702.txt 42 Eugene St. Bflo, NY 14216 John Hall 54 Inwood Place Bflo, NY 14209 Jeffrey Campeau 407 Huntington Ave. Bflo, NY 14214 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 41 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 9, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Streets to the Position of Truck Driver (Streets) Permanent Appointment at the maximum Starting Salary of $28,317.00 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. Samuel Giovino 363 Sanders Road Buffalo, NY 14216 Robert Hussar Jr. 9 Tennesee St. Buffalo, NY 14210 John Miceli 410 Massachusetts Ave. Bflo, NY 14213 Thomas Scott 88 Rebecca Park Bflo, NY 14207 David Petruzzi 24 Fairchild Place Bflo, NY 14216 Peter Coyle 12 North Park Ave. Bflo, NY 14216 Joseph Sammarco 123 Frontenac Ave. Bflo, NY 14216 Arthur Morris 36 Shirley Avenue Bflo, NY 14215 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 42 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 2, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Water to the Position of Water Meter Mechanic, Temporary, Appointment at the: maximum Starting Salary of: $31,589 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. Karl Hawthorn, Jr. 90 Bryant Street, Apt. 10 Buffalo, New York 14209 Andrew Barth 350 North Park Avenue Buffalo, New York 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 43 DRUG ASSET FORFEITURE CHECKS RECEIVED Page 28 01-0710-SS0702.txt ITEM NO. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88 8155-00114106 C2-00-0153$2,268.92 8155-00113842 C2-00-0104$906.45 TOTAL DEPOSIT$3,175.37 The above referenced property has been administratively forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA). The checks were received by this Department and duty 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 851-5181. RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 44 DONATION OF USED BICYCLES FROM POLICE PROPERTY UNIT The Buffalo Police Department has been asked by the Office of Strategic Planning's Division of Citizen Services, on behalf of Community Schools, to donate approximately twenty (20) bicycles for the "Bicycle Recycle Program," a Community School Summer Initiative to be held at Hillery Park Academy, School 427. Under this program, participants will receive bicycle safety training from the Buffalo Police Department and each participant will rebuild at least two used/damaged bicycles. (SEE ATTACHED COMMUNICATION FROM COMMUNITY SCHOOLS). The Buffalo Police Department's Property Section does have available used bicycles that are classified as "unclaimed property" that we wish to donate to this initiative. Once a year, the Department does hold a public bicycle auction (which was already held this year in April '01) and any unclaimed bikes are either held for the next auction or will be junked due to their condition. We are respectfully requesting that Your Honorable Body authorize permission for the Buffalo Police Department to donate used bicycles from our Property Section to the Community School Summer "Bicycle Recycle Program" being conducted at the Hillary Park Academy, School 427. We are respectfully requesting that you vote on this item immediately since this is a summer initiative that will begin shortly, and we know that your Honorable Body will be recessing soon for the summer. If additional information is required, please feel free to contact Chief Jamie Giammaresi at 851-4963 or Amy Prentiss, the Community School Liaison at 851-4042. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Police dated July 9, 2001 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Police be, and he hereby is authorized to donate used bicycles from Department of Police's Property Section to the Community School Summer "Bicycle Recycle Page 29 01-0710-SS0702.txt Program" being conducted at the Hillary Park Academy, School #27 on behalf of Community Schools. Passed AYES-12. NOES-0. NO. 45 P. DUFFY - CONCERNS - 911 RESPONSE TIME] RES 33 CCP, JUNE 26, 2001 In response to the above item, please be advised that I have been in personal contact with Patricia Duffy, Principal of Catholic Central School to address the concerns outlined in her letter dated June 14, 2001. I am in total agreement that in light of recent incidents throughout the country involving students in school settings, it is imperative that calls for service concerning students threatening be dispatched to the closest available unit in a timely manner. I have directed our Communications Unit to address this issue and take appropriate action. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMITTEE ON POLICE REORGANIZATION NO. 46 SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT-R. LOVELESS Please be advised that attached is a request for difference in pay (re: a workers compensation claim) for Robert Loveless. These requests will continue until he is no longer receiving workers compensation payments or his 6 month period is reached, whichever comes first. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Police dated July 2, 2001 be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay Robert Loveless in the Department of Police in an amount to be determined by the Comptroller for difference in pay allowance under the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law until he is no longer receiving workers compensation payments or his six (6) month period is reached. Passed AYES-12. NOES-0. NO. 47 B WILLIAMS - G. KYTE - UNSAFE CONDITIONS-LAKE HOTEL #106 CCP, JUNE 26,2001 First, The building should be boarded up in a manner which will keep the undesirables out. I will have the Mayor's Impact Team Address this matter. Secondly, I will have Inspector Redmond of B-District ensure that his Officers provide daily checks in and around the Lake Hotel to rid the area of the panhandlers, drunks, gangs, etc. In addition, I will have the downtown initiative car patrol this sector to protect against the car poppers who commit larcenies in this area. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 48 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 2, 2001 in the Department of Police to the Position of Crime Analyst, Provisional, Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of $46,224. Frank J. Faber 389 South Ogden Buffalo, New York 14206 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 49 Page 30 01-0710-SS0702.txt CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: June 18, 2001 in the Department of: Police to the Position of: Public Safety Dispatcher, Permanent, Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 27,665 Robert J. Marth 73 Crystal Avenue Buffalo, New York 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE NO. 50 GRANT FUNDS FOR STATE AND FEDERAL LANDMARK BUILDING The Buffalo Fire Department would like to announce the designation of Engine 28 at Lovejoy and Gold Streets as both a State and Federal Landmark Building. This new status will allow us the opportunity to apply for special grant funding (50% matching) through the New York State Office of Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation. As a department we are seeking permission from Your Honorable Body to apply and accept funding (if made available). Thank you. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Fire dated June 19, 2001 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Fire be, and he hereby is authorized to apply for special grant funding (50% matching) through the New York State Office of Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation for Engine 28 at Lovejoy and Gold Streets as both a State and Federal Landmark Building. Passed AYES-12. NOES-0. NO. 51 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective June 18, 2001 in the Department of Fire, Division of Fire, to the position of Fire Lieutenant, Permanent, Promotion, at the flat starting salary of $56,560. Hector Hernandez 77 West Avenue Buffalo, 14201 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 52 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective June 18, 2001 in the Department of Fire, Division of Fire, to the position of Fire Lieutenant, Permanent Contingent, Promotion at the flat starting salary of $56,560. John Victor 7720 Milestrip Orchard Park, 14127 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, ELLINGTON, FONTANA, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON AND WILLIAMS-11. NOES-FISHER-1. FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 53 BUFFALO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MINORITY, WOMEN, SMALL AND LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES EMERGENCY ACT--2001 Page 31 01-0710-SS0702.txt C.C.P., 3/6/01, NO. 79 C.C.P., 3/20/01, NO. 55 C.C.P., 4/3/01, NO. 56 C.C.P., 5/15/01, NO. 50 On July 2, 2001, 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, 2001. The RFQ were sent to 49 professionals or enterprises, (including law firms, accounting firms, universities and professors, and consultants), with 12 retumed, 3 remailed, and I declined to submit qualifications. We received six timely qualifications and proposals responsive to the RFQ from the following enterprises (in alphabetical order): BBC Research & Consulting (with Minority Business Enterprises Legal Defense and Education Fund); Center for Governmental Research; D.J. Miller & Associates; Griffin & Strong, P.C.; Mason Tillman Associates; and University at Buffalo. The RFQ calls for review of the submissions to the RFQ and selection of the consultant by an ad hoc review panel consisting of representatives of the relevant departments, including representation from the Common Council, The first meeting of that review panel will be Wednesday, July 11, 200 1. We request that the Council President designate one representative from the Council to serve on the review and selection panel. It is this department's intention to engage in this review and selection process to find the appropriate consultant as soon as possible. The consultant selected in this RFQ process will promptly begin studying Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise contracting with the City and other municipal entities within City limits (such as the Buffalo City School District, BLTR.A, Buffalo Water Board, Buffalo Sewer Authority, BNRC, and BERC). REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES NO. 54 USED CAR DEALER 2297 BAILEY 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 2297 Bailey and find 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 an( 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 Maurice Sessum. The attached thereto for Maurice Sessum d/b/a Car Maxx. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 55 USED CAR DEALER 622 JEFFERSON 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 622 Jefferson and find 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 rind it complies with all Page 32 01-0710-SS0702.txt regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Patricia Harwell. The attached thereto for Patricia Harwell d/b/a The New Clean & Serene Auto Sales. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 56 A. BARNAS-AQUEDUCT CONST. LTD.-8 WHITNEY PLACE" ITEM # 34, C.C.P. 6/26/01 In response to item #34, C.C.P., June 26, 2001, the Department of Permit & Inspection Services, Division o Licenses has responded in following manner: contacted the owner of Aqueduct Construction and requested in writing a response to the complaint regarding work performed at 8 Whitney Place. The owner of Aqueduct Construction has agreed to correct any deficiencies and complete work contracted for at 8 Whitney Place. Th district building inspector will compile a checklist of items that need to be corrected and completed. The Division of Licenses is attempting to contact the owner of 8 Whitney Place, if the owner is agreeable, the Department will monitor the completion of work. If the owner of 8 Whitney Place will not allow Aqueduct Construction t perform said work; this matter will have to be handled through the courts, as the Department does not have legal jurisdiction to demand any monetary award. The Department of Permit & Inspection Services will apprise this council as to the final outcome of this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 57 "RPT. OF AUDIT-DIV. OF LICENSES" ITEM # 30, C.C.P. 6/26/01 In response to item #30, C.C.P., June 26, 2001, the Department of Permit & Inspection Services, Division of Licenses has the following response to the "Audit Recommendations": Elimination of two- (2) bingo Inspector positions. While the department agrees that there has been a decrease in bingo and games of chance revenue due to circumstances beyond the control of the City of Buffalo such as non-smoking laws and Canadian bingo, we respectfully disagree with the recommendation to eliminate two (2) bingo inspector positions. The bingo inspector position is not only responsible for inspecting and auditing organizations to insure that all bingo games meet New York State laws and regulations, but they also conduct seminars for bingo organizations, to help maximize profits to themselves and in turn the City of Buffalo. This department's opinion is that any elimination of bingo inspector positions would further decrease bingo revenues. Adding one- (1) License Inspector position. The department is in agreement with the audit recommendation, additional personnel is needed in the Division of Licenses. The department's first priority would be to fill the clerical position that has been vacant since December of 1998 due to an early retirement. Filling this vacancy would allow the Division of Licenses to expedite license applications and to better monitor present license accounts. The Division of Licenses will request that Accounting Division review Peak System License Types with Munis Revenue Accounts to insure proper recording into city revenue accounts. The recommended excel spreadsheet in "attachment A" has not yet been provided to the License Division, upon being provided with said spreadsheet, the division will utilize it. The Division of Licenses is presently working with Munis personnel to interface the Peak System daily input to Munis Treasury and general ledger. This Audit Report's summation reflects that the Department of Permit Page 33 01-0710-SS0702.txt & Inspection Services, Division of Licenses is performing it's daily operations in a very efficient manner, issuance of licenses, accounting and timely and intact deposits to the City Treasury reflect this efficiency. When fully staffed this division will be even more effective and perform at an even higher level of efficiency. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 58 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective June 25, 2001 in the Department of Permit and Inspection Services, Division of Building Code Review Office to the Position of Chief Building Inspector Temporary, Appointment, at the: Intermediate starting salary of $ 45,408. (step 3) Peter Klemann 154 Woodward Avenue Buffalo, NY14214 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES NO. 59 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 2, 2001 in the Department of Human Resources Division Of Civil Service to the Position of Asst. to Administrative Director, Provisional, Appointment, at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 20/hourly Edward J. Mahoney 131 Coolidge Buffalo, NY 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 60 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 2, 2001 in the Department of Human Resources, Division of Compensation & Benefits to the Position of Benefits Manager, Provisional, Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 35,239 Tracy Healy--Barker 238 Highgate Avenue Buffalo, New York 14215 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 61 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 2, 2001 in the Department of Human Resources, Division of Civil Service, to the Position of Personnel Specialist II, Provisional Promotion at the Starting Salary of: $42,670 Olivia Licata 418 Starin Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE COMMISSION ON CITIZENS RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS NO. 62 V. CRAWFORD - BANKS - CONCERN - POLICE 911 ITEM #59-6/26/01 In response to your request for review of Item #59, CCP June 26, 2001, -13. Grant - V. Crawford-Banks - Concern - Police 91 Page 34 01-0710-SS0702.txt I/Response Incident -258 Minnesota", the Commission on Citizens' Rights and Community Relations has prepared the following response: Please be advised this matter is currently pending. RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 63 W. JONES - CONCERNS - FIRE DEPARTMENT ITEM #109-3/20/01 In response to your request for review of Item #109, CCP March 20, 2001, "W. Jones - Concerns - Fire Department", the Commission on Citizens' Rights and Community Relations has prepared the following response: Please be advised the Commission on Citizens' Rights and Community Relations has established a Fire Department Oversight Committee in relation to the above subject. This matter is pending. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION NO. 64 "JOINT SCHOOL CONST. BD.-QUESTIONS" "JOINT SCHOOL CONST. BD." ITEM NO. #213 & #214 C.C.P., JUNE 12, 2001 Response was submitted by Marianne E. Hanley of Magavern, Magavern & Grimm, L. L. P. on Thursday, June 21, 2001 and is item #92 on the agenda. RECEIVED AND FILED. FROM THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE CORPORATION NO. 65 EAST SIDE SUPERMARKET RFP Per your request, BERC is focused on the final implementation of two supermarkets-one on Niagara Street ant the other on Jefferson Avenue. We have spoken to numerous other supermarket chains about other locations in the City and will continue to do so. We look forward to bringing more supermarkets into neighborhoods that currently do not have one. RECEIVED AND FILED. FROM THE CITY CLERK NO. 66 AUTO ALLOWANCE I transmit herewith certificates of auto allowance submitted for the following individuals in the various departments listed below: Community Services-Pam Kehoe & Carmen Torres RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 67 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Address Business NameOwner's Name 289 Austin St. Pokey Joe's Inc.J. Hynes 716 Elmwood, Inc. Cecelia's Ristorante716 Elmwood Ave. , Inc. 66 Peoria St. Rivers Edge Bar/GrilleD. Barzycki 495 Hopkins St. Walk A Bout CafeM. Lates, J. Hill 1435 Main St. -----Zephel W. Owens 929 Elmwood Ave. Bistro Vite Bflo., LLCD Fabian Page 35 01-0710-SS0702.txt RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 68 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: Comptroller-Frank Faber Public Works, Streets & Parks- A. Barth, K. Hawthorn, Jr. Police -J. Milroy Permit and Inspection Services- Peter Klemann Administration and Finance- J. Linkowski, R. Smardz, A. Calder, Kyle Filipski RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 69 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: Buffalo Sewer Authority -6/20/2001, 7/2/2001 City Planning Board -7/3/2001 RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 70 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council Intern. Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to the position of Council Intern. ADOPTED. Appointment Effective: July 3, 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. Donald E. McReynolds 117 Goemble Avenue Buffalo New York 14211 Appointment Effective: June 13, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN VI, NON-COMPETITIVE, at the Starting Salary of: $10.00/HR Silver Wilson 111 E. Morris Ave. Buffalo NY 14214 Appointment Effective: July 03, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN V, NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting Salary of: $8.00/HR Calvin, Ronald 52 Hagen Street Buffalo, NY 14211 Appointment Effective: June 26, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL, to the Position of INTERN V, NON-COMPETITIVE, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $8.00/HR Josephine Torres 663 Grant St. Apt. 4 BUFFALO NY 14213 Appointment Effective: July 03, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL, to the Position of INTERN IV, ,SEASONAL, NON-COMPETITIVE, FLAT Starting Salary of: $6.00/HR Owens, Precious 361 Urban Street Buffalo, NY 14211 Williams, Antoinette 215 Winslow Avenue Buffalo, NY 14208 Page 36 01-0710-SS0702.txt Appointment Effective: July 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. Kathleen C. Williams 154 Royal Avenue BUFFALO NY 14207 Frank Pezzimenti Jr. 77 Elk Street Buffalo, NY 14210 Gary Weiss 914 S. Park Ave. Bflo, NY 14210 Appointment Effective: June 26, 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. Kharmen Wingard 69 Monticello Buffalo, NY 14214 Appointment Effective: June 25, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL, to the Position of INTERN IV NON-COMPETITIVE, at the FLAT Starting Salary of: $6.00/HR Paul Rodgers III 107 Marigold Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: July 9, 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. Lemseh Carothers-Abdullah 460 Northland Avenue Buffalo NY 14211 Ryann Shanice Alford 122 Marigold Avenue Buffalo NY 14215 Ronald Keels Jr. 678 Humboldt Pkwy Buffalo NY 14211 LaCherie Smith 155 Freund Street Buffalo NY 14215 Curtis Middlebrooks 77 Cloverdale Avenue Buffalo New York 14215 Jason Hylkema 67 Woodside BUFFALO NY 14220 Sarah Zielinski 224 Geary St. Buffalo, NY 14210 Kristin Erickson 67 Hayden Buffalo, NY 14210 Michelle Durham 67 Riverview Place Buffalo, NY 14210 Allison Urso 109 Clay St. Buffalo NY 14207 Appointment Effective: July 5, 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 Luis A. Rodriguez, Jr. 804 West Avenue Buffalo,New York 14201 Appointment Effective: July 03, 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. Robinson, Melvin 14 Smith Street Buffalo, NY 14206 Walker, Moni Cherri 117 Domedion Avenue Buffalo, NY 14211 Doran, Anthony 240 Johnson Street Buffalo, NY 14211 Howard, Constance 125 Oxford Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 Kirkland, Justin Sean 76 Sterling Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 Rayford, Sonia 352 Winslow Avenue Buffalo, NY 14211 Appointment Effective: July 2, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II, Non-Competitive, at the flat starting salary of $5.15/Hr. Katherine Makowski 60 Lexington Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 David Schoenwetter 438 Huntington Ave. Buffalo, NY 14214 Tiffany Fanning 120 Sanders Road Buffalo, NY 14216 Theodore Schmidt 98 Woodward Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 Margaret O'Sullivan 201 Summit Buffalo, NY 14214 Storm Wright 174 Colvin Avenue Buffalo, Karen Klein 42 Duluth Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 Page 37 01-0710-SS0702.txt Amanda Valentine 1424 Amherst Street Buffalo, NY 14214 Nicholas Gonzalez 650 Auburn Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 Lauren Howard 434 Starin Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 Joe Nowadly 62 Wellington Road Buffalo, NY 14216 Brett Golba 66 North Parker Buffalo, NY 14216 Schedule "A" Alexis Scott 1363 Delaware Ave. Apt.3R Buffalo, NY 14209 Ryan McNamee 340 Woodbridge Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 Frank Spagna 163 Nicholson Buffalo, NY 14216 Christina Russell 749 Parkside Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 Kjell Registad 797 Bird Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 Joseph Orlando 91 Wallace Buffalo, NY 14214 Magan Russ 40 Vernon Buffalo, NY 14214 Jennifer Snyder 175 Stratford Buffalo, NY 14216 Daniel Agostino 44 Tacoma Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 Victor Perez 337 Taunton Place Buffalo, NY 14216 Kevin J. Bielmann 66 Eaglewood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14220 Patrick M Boland 92 Carlyle Avenue BUFFALO, NY 14220 Katie A. Calabott 43 Van Rensselaer Street BUFFALO, NY 14210 Ian 0. Conrad 128 Harding Road BUFFALO, NY 14220 Clare E. Crowley 40 Portland Street BUFFALO, NY 14220 Richard M. Finnegan 582 Marilla Avenue BUFFALO, NY 14220 Daniel D. Gilmour 29 Carlyle Avenue BUFFAIO NY 14220 Marlene M. Goslinski 134 O'Connell Avenue BUFFALO, NY 14204 Elizabeth J. Lewis 146 Choate Avenue BUFFALO, NY 14220 Andrew M. MacQueen 348 Downing Street BUFFALO, NY 14220 Elizabeth L. Reid 141 Kimberly Avenue BUFFALO, NY 14220 Sean Wisniewski 113 Gorski Street Buffalo, N.Y.14206 Dashae Simpson 85 7th Street Apt. 203 Buffalo, NY 14201 Lindy P. Sokolowski 87 McKinley Parkway BUFFALO, NY 14220 Stacey Tatta 43 Tuscarora Road BUFFALO, NY 14220 Mary C. Mahoney 46 Mumford Street BUFFALO NY -.4220 Dennis McCormick 97 Choate Avenue BUFFALO, NY 14220 Marren McParlane 38 Eaglewood Avenue BUFFALO, NY 14220 Margaret Overdorf 122 Turner Street BUFFALO, NY 14220 Christine M. Roth 232 Cumberland Avenue BUFFALO, NY 14220 Melissa A. Sibley 153 O'Connell Avenue BUFFALO, NY 14204 Bruce Blake 215 Bakos Blvd. Buffalo NY 14211 Caitlin Bogucki 15 Wasson St. Buffalo, NY 14210 TaShauna Goldsby 28 Kerns Ave. Buffalo, NY 14211 Kyle Golombek 23 Krakow St. Buffalo, NY 14206 John Marrero 315 Smith St Buffalo, NY 14210 Jeffrey Lubkowski 163 Fenton St. Buffalo, NY 14206 Crystal Muhammad 166 Burgard Pl. Buffalo NY 14211 Stephanie Peete 43 Stewart St. Buffalo, NY 14211 Jonathan Pietrzak 393 Weimar St. Buffalo, NY 14206 Robert Ring 82 Gorski St. Buffalo, NY 14206 DON MUMFORD 24 ANTWERP ST. BUFFALO, NY KARL FORT 325 GOLD ST BUFFALO, NY 14206 Ashley Bannister 1899 Seneca street BUFFALO NY 14210 Sean Creahan 96 Shenandoah Road BUFFALO, NY 14220 Philip V. Dean 51 Nicholson Street BUFFALO, NY 14214 Sarah Fay 293 Cumberland Avenue BUFFALO, NY 14220 Nicholas C. Heidinger 172 Alabama Street BUFFALO, NY 14204 Ashlee D. Lonergan 24 Red Jacket Parkway BUFFALO, NY 14220 Kelly Galloway 111 W. Humboldt Pkwy. Buffalo, NY 14214 Elizabeth Zagare 123 Morris Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 Jenna Johnson 18 Elam Place Buffalo, NY 14214 Amanda Nowadly 62 Wellington Rd. Buffalo, NY 14216 Venezia Appleby 60 Winston Buffalo, NY 14216 Anne Kurkowski 281 Norwalk Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 Eric Whitenead 311 Lisbon Ave. Patrick Meegan 35 Montrose Ave. BUFFALO NY 14215 Page 38 01-0710-SS0702.txt Jerry McGrier,Jr. 42 Gerald Place BUFFALO NY 14215 Brian Towey 364 Parker Ave. BUFFALO NY 14215 Nathaniel Griffin 60 William Price Pkwy BUFFALO NY 14214 James Hurd 494 Shirley Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215 Amber Lewis 74 Erskine Ave. BUFFALO NY 14215 Jaisa Myree 117 Parkridge Ave. BUFFALO NY 14215 Kellye Merriweather 209 Highgate Ave. BUFFALO NY 1-4215 Ciara McAdory 623 Northumberland Ave. BUFFALO NY 14215 Keora Staley 434 Olympic Ave. BUFFALO NY 14215 Rashada Staley 222 Olympic Ave. BUFFALO NY 14215 Naa Nardu Quade 173 Minnesota Ave. BUFFALO NY 14214 Keri N. Parker 224 Shirley Ave. BUFFALO NY 14215 AL Quita Johnson 117 Parkridge Ave. BUFFALO NY 14215 Louis Ryan Chapman 317 Warwick Ave. BUFFALO NY 14215 Gerald McDuffie, Jr. 196 Highgate Ave. BUFFALO NY 14214 Jeffery Bowens 45 McCarthy Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14211 Randy Derfert 77 Cable Street Buffalo, 14206 Rebecca Donavan 15 Dempster Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14206 Ebony Emerson 101 Roebling Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14215 Amy Lubkowski 163 Fenton Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14206 Jessica Muscarella 16 Reiman Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14206 Thomas Olejniczak 90 Weiss Street Buffalo, NY 14206 Felicia Stegura 58 Littell Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14210 Summer White 14 Longnecker Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14206 William Wasielewski 914 South Park Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14210 Appointment Effective: June 29, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE FLAT Salary of.- $5.15/HR Eric R. Radka 237 N. Ogden St. Buffalo NY 14206 Appointment Effective: June 26, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCILto the Position of INTERN II SEASONAL FLAT Starting Salary of: $5.15/HR Daniel Bley 221 Crowley Ave. Buffalo NY 14207 Appointment Effective: June 26, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE FLAT Starting Salary of: $5.15/HR Todderick Davis 209 Stevens BUFFALO NY 14215 Bradley Smith 1114 ArdenBuffalo, NY 14215 Ryan Crawford 503 Highgate Buffalo, NY 14215 Shawn Morris 244 Wood Buffalo, NY 14211 Lawrence Williams 1732 Glenwood Buffalo, NY 14214 Ayanna Long 79 Richlawn Ave Buffalo NY 1421-5 Moshanique Shanklin 70 Fougeron Buffalo, NY 14211 Ruykia McMiller 135 E. Utica Buffalo, NY 14209 Quincey Thomas 364 Kensington Buffalo, NY 14214 Kenneth Pratt 1183 E Ferry Buffalo, NY 14211 Appointment Effective: June 12, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE FLAT Starting Salary of: $5.15/HR Anthony Vitali 86 Strathmore Buffalo NY 14220 Kevin Quinn 369 Eden St. Buffalo, NY 14220 Appointment Effective: July 9, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN I SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE FLAT Starting Salary of: $7.OO/HR James Clohessy 45 Norman Avenue BUFFALO NY 14210 Appointment Effective: July 2, 2QO1 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL Position of INTERN I SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE FLAT Starting Salary of: $7.00/HR Melaine O'Rourke 196 Orlando St. Buffalo NY 14220 Margaret Daniel 18 Portland St. Buffalo, NY 14220 Don Hood 38B Polish Pl. Buffalo, NY 14210 Hudson Vielem1180 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14206 Appointment Effective: June 25, 2001 in the Department of COMMON Page 39 01-0710-SS0702.txt COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN I FLAT Starting Salary of: $7.00/HR Richard Kemp, Jr. 24 Butler BUFFALO NY 14208 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No. 71 Appointments-Mayor's Youth Opportunity & Employment I transmit herewith appointments made in the Mayor's Youth Opportunities and Employments Programs. RECEIVED AND FILED. Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: June 21,2001 Division of to the Position of IV Starting Salary of: $6.00 Margaret Whalen 20 Brost Dr. Buffalo, NY, 14220 Appointment Effective: July 5, 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 Ebony Little 824 West Ave Buffalo, NY 14213 Appointment Effective: July 3,2001 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 Daniel Smith 14 Brost Dr. Buffalo, NY 14220 Appointment Effective: July 2,2001 in the Department of Executive Division of Mayor to the Position of Intern II at the: Starting Salary of: $5.15 Theronn Calvin 52 Hagen Buffalo, NY 14211 Appointment Effective: June 27,2001 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 Thema Harbin 411 Emslie Buffalo, NY 14206 Sarah Walgate 42 Campbell. Ave Buffalo, NY 14216 Appointment Effective: June 29,2001 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 Michael Nasca 91 Homer Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216 Appointment Effective: June 26,2001 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 Appointment Effective: June 29,2001 in the Department of Executive Division of Mayor to the Position of Intern I Seasonal Non-Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $7.00 Danielle Gonzalez 4 Carmel Rd. Upper Buffalo, NY 14214 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 72 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL/FLAT I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various departments. RECEIVED AND FILED. DEPARTMENT OF LAW Appointment Effective: 7/2/2001 n the Department of Law to the Position of Intern I Seasonal Starting Salary of: $7.00/hour Sia Sankoh 50 Deerfield Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: 6/25/2001 in the Department of Law to the Position of Intern V Seasonal Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of $8.00 Brendan R. Mehaffy 490 Richmond Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Appointment Effective: July 1, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks, Streets Division of Recreation to the Position of Fee Collector Seasonal Starting Salary of: $ 5.15 Kelly Haug 22 Weiyand Buffalo 141210 Kathleen Wachowicz 81 Barnard Buffalo 1,4206 Appointment Effective: July 3,2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks, Streets Division of Recreation to the Position of Lifeguard Page 40 01-0710-SS0702.txt Seasonal at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 6.25 Newman Nathan 68 Shoreham Buffalo 14216 Sterlace Nicholas 41 Kimberly Buffalo 14220 Appointment Effective, June 26, 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. $6.92 Michael P. Tedesco 806 Ashland Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 Appointment Effective: June 25, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of Laborer I Seasonal Non-Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $6.22 Karen M. Cassidy 196 Mackinaw Street Buffalo 14204 Appointment Effective: July 3-2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks, Streets Division of Recreation to the Position of Lifeguard at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 6.25 Joshua Heidinger 195 O'Connell Avenue Buffalo 14210 Rafael Suarez 67 Courtland Buffalo 14215 Ramon Suarez 48 Alma Drive Buffalo 14214 Erica Kuper 37 Eden Buffalo 14220 Clarissa Vasquez 57 Ketchum Buffalo 14213 Lisa Wlost0wski 212 Person Buffalo 14212 Eric Augustya 93 Baxter Buffalo 14207 Filip Bazylewicz 15 Rounds Buffalo 14215 Fred Bowie 442 Jefferson Buffalo 14208 Bradley Cole 52 Bame Buffalo 14215 Harold Cole 52 Bame Avenue Buffalo 1,4215 Caitlin Doherty 139 Wesley Buffalo 1,4214 Juilian Ernest 195 Ludington Street Buffalo 14206 Appointment Effective: July 1,2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks, Streets Division of Recreation to the Position of Lifeguard at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 6.25 Burgess Lakisha 71 19th Street Buffalo 14213 Burgess Jamie 71 19th Street Buffalo 14213 Whitney 104 North Buffalo 14216 Olczak Andrew 23 Wyandotte Buffalo 14207 Smith Raymond 376 Baynes Buffalo 14213 Stafford Brandi 225 Courtland Buffalo 14215 Williams Shannon 18 Polish court Buffalo 14210 Shero Jason 163 Crescent Buffalo 14214 Simmons Jr. Terrance 50 Elmer Buffalo 14215 Simons Sr- Terrance 50 Elmer buffalo 14215 Walkowski Stacey 278 Holly Buffalo 14206 Whitfield Darmel 1 Broadway Buffalo 14204 Whitney Kimberly 274 Baraga Buffalo 14220 Jessica Woodrow 123 Niagara Fall Blvd Buffalo 14214 McMahon Joseph 670 Auburn Buffalo 141222 Miller Kristen 16 Harding Buffalo 1/1220 Nieduzak Alex 74 Cable Buffalo 14206 Pursell Stacey 110 Grote Buffalo 14207 Roulhac Cordell 405 Jersey Buffalo 14213 Ryer Marie 16 Woodley Buffalo 14215 Schmidt Lillie 190 Cumberland Buffalo 14220 Frydrychowski Rachael 127 Fredro Buffalo 14206 Gallagher Michael 318 Choate Buffalo 14220 Garcia Lanette 442 Woodward Buffalo 14214 Gladky Lyudmila 19 West Lane Buffalo 14207 Glad Stephen 19 West Lane Buffalo 14207 Gulczynski Richard 115 Pries Buffalo 14220 Hill Lauren 40 Highgate Buffalo 14214 Huynh Phuc 625 Grant Buffalo 14213 Kedron Eric 2475 Niagara Buffalo 14207 Johnson Kyle, 69 Naragansett, Buffalo 14220 Page 41 01-0710-SS0702.txt Lisk Corinna, 104 North Drive, Buffalo 14216 Liszka Julie, 17 Matejko, Buffalo 14206 Maldovan Katherine, 84 Woodward Buffalo 14214 McCullough Shayla, 187 14th St. Buffalo 14213 Arroyo Chayanne, 447 Ontario, Buffalo 14207 Banas Michael, 288 Esser, Buffalo 14207 Echevarria Joel, 308 Breckenridge, Buffalo 14213 Delk Tremaine, 337 S. Division, Bflo 14204 Dmochowski Jacqueline, 119 Fleming, Buffalo 14206 Doherty Meghan, 139 Wesley, Buffalo 14214 William Doll, 1055 Tifft, Buffalo 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 73 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. ADMINISTRATIONF AND FINANCE Appointment Effective in the Department of Administration and Finance, Division of Administrative Adjudication, to the position of Ordinance Compliance Officer, Temporary Appointment, at the minimum starting salary of $24,341. Christopher M. DiPasquale 28 Harvest Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION Appointment Effective June 26, 2001 in the Department of Assessment and Taxation, to the position of Account Clerk, Permanent Appointment, at the minimum starting salary of $25,005. Demetria A. Harris 115 Mortimer Buffalo, NY 14204 COMMUNITY SERVICES Appointment Effective July 2, 2001 in the Department of Community Services, Division of Mayor's Advocacy Officer for Persons With Disabilities, to the position of Clerk, Permanent, Non-Competitive, at the Minimum Starting Salary of $23,949. Patricia Cassell 33 Parkview Avenue Buffalo, 14210 PERMIT AND INSPECTION SERVICES Appointment Effective July 2, 2001 in the Department of Permit and Inspections Services, Division of Inspections, to the position of Building Inspector, Temporary Appt., at the minimum starting Salary of $37,868.00 Paul M. Banyi 22 Elgas St. Buffalo, NY 14207 Joseph A. Sacco 659 Prospect Avenue Buffalo, NY 14213 DEPARTMENT OF POLICE Appointment Effective July 2, 2001 in the Department of Police, to the position of Public Safety Dispatcher, Contingent Permanent, Appt., at the Minimum Starting Salary of $25,900. Marie-Angela Mariani 283 North Ogden St. Buffalo, NY 14206 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Appointment Effective July 1, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Page 42 01-0710-SS0702.txt Parks and Recreation, Division of Recreation, to the position of Supervising Lifeguard, Temporary Appointment, at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.50/hr. Rebecca Wilson 58 Dundee Buffalo NY 14216 Sarh VanAlstine 371 Villa Buffalo 14216 Christine Zwawa 37 Junion Buffalo 14206 Amber Berry 136 Mercer Buffalo 14211 Gaetano Capodicasa 454 Seneca Buffalo 14204 Eric Cichowski 10 Gorski Buffalo 14206 Kristy Ernest 55 Ritt Buffalo 14212 Rebecca Nieves 239 15th Street Buffalo 14213 Danielle Steele 24 Eden Buffalo 14220 Nicholas Wager 412 Schiller Buffalo 14212 Appointment Effective: July 9, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Streets to the Position of Truck Driver Permanent Appointment at the: Minimum Starting Salary of $ 25,423 Michael Stanton 863 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, MY 14206 Joseph Mele 16 Duluth Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 Joseph Ansel 304 Sanders Road Buffalo, NY 14216 Thomas Quinn 42-B Polish Place Buffalo, NY 14210 Craig Tomczak 378 Marilla Street Buffalo., NY 14220 Matthew Wawro 28 Meridan Street Buffalo, NY 14220 Oladele Makanjuola 237 W. Utica St. Bflo, NY 14222 Vernon Maddox 230 Newburgh Ave. Bflo, NY 14215 John Lombardo 163 Bird Ave. Bflo, NY 14213 Perry Civils 624 Norfolk Ave. Bflo, NY 14215 Robert DeVoe Jr. 106 Columbus Ave. Bflo, NY 14220 David Loos 104 Esser Ave., Upper Bflo, NY 14207 Shaun Daugherty 150 Sid way Ave. Bflo, NY 14210 Johnny Baldwin 257 Person St. Bflo, NY 14112 James Linkowski 187 W. Woodside Bflo, NY 14220 Gary wood 73 Mariemont Buffalo, NY 14220 John MacLeod 279 Choate Buffalo, NY 14220 Dale Maund 53 Hirschbeck Buffalo NY 14212 Charles Feldmann Jr 164 Folger Buffalo NY 14220 Danny Sanders 25 Kenova Place Buffalo NY 14214 Joseph Sullivan 156 Harding Buffalo NY 14220 Jennifer Cook 403 Fulton Buffalo NY 14210 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS No. 74 D. Bonifacio, Jr.-M. Rath Mem. State Leg Mandatory Sentencing Thank you for your recent letter in regard to mandatory sentencing for handgun violations. This is a subject of great concern to me and to many of my colleagues in the New York Senate. There has been legislation introduced this year that addresses this problem. Senate Bill 4 1, which I co-sponsored, provides mandatory imprisonment for persons convicted of committing any crime with the use of a firearm. This bill has been referred to the Senate Codes committee. Other bills that have been introduced in the Senate which would require mandatory penalties or increase penalties for offenses using firearms include S340, S2725, S4456, S4561 and S4572. All of these bills have also been referred to the Senate Codes Committee. Firearms violations are a concern to all the citizens of New York, and I Page 43 01-0710-SS0702.txt will keep in mind your letter and your resolution as this issue continues to be pursued. Again thank you for your letter. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact my office. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 75 "CAO-Incorrect Calculation of Fees-Flat Water/Sewer Service-427 Wohlers" (Item #3 2, C. C.P June 12, 200 1) We have inspected the above referenced property and confirmed that the information provided by the attorney for the Community Action Organization of Erie County was correct. The property has been converted to a two family dwelling and this information has been updated in our billing system. An adjustment has been made to credit the back bills that were overpaid from August 1999 through November 2000. A credit of $621.23 was applied for this period. The billings periods including February and May 2001 were not paid pending the results of this investigation. These bills have also been adjusted; the amount due on the adjusted bill is $288.79. Payment for the current billed amount due was taken from the credit issued; the credit balance remaining on this account is $332.44, which will be applied to future billings. A copy of the Ledger & Aged Balance report was mailed to Florence Baugh at the CAO and Attorney Sconiers. We will also be contacting the CAO to arrange for a water meter installation that should eliminate any future questions about accurate billing. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Please feel free to call me at 852-0499 should you have any further questions. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 76 M. Huggins Support Supermarket William Gates Parkway & Kenisington I was asked by the Thatcher Avenue Concerned Citizens, Scott W. Gehl, Secretary to give our support from the Kensington West Neighborhood Block Club (KWNBC) for the development of a full - service supermarket on the William Gaiter Parkway at Kensington Avenue. You have our full support. Especially all of the senior citizen within out block club including myself. I have to take a bus to Tops at Main and N. Bailey and a cab back. Living on SS and retirement cuts into my means of living to have to travel that far just for food alone. If a store were more closely located it would help a lot of our block club members and people in general. If anymore help is needed, do not hesitate to ask. REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE BERC No. 77 K.Franklin Early Childhood Ctr. School #82 It is with mixed emotions that I write this memo. Nine days have passed since I was informed and informed you of my transfer to Follow Through Urban Learning Lab School 8 which became official, July 2, 200 1. After getting over the initial shock and disappointment of having to leave my school of almost ten years and losing the joy of being able to walk around the comer to work, I know now that I must abide by m ) contract and follow the rules just as I expect teachers to do when I change their grade levels. So I appreciate and will never forget the support I have gotten from you. The flyers, the hundreds of names on the petitions, the phone Page 44 01-0710-SS0702.txt calls and the letters asking the powers that be to please reconsider their decision let me know that I have made a difference in a lot of lives ... I will never forget that! I am only leaving the school not my neighborhood of 30 years. I must pass the torch of my principal ship to Mrs. Denise Segars-MacPhatter. She is the former principal of ECC 31 ... so she is coming to our neighborhood with an early childhood background. She is more than capable of continuing our present growth!!! Change is never easy ... but I know I can and will rise to the occasion. I did when I came to 82 as a brand new principal in 1992 and now with over 10 years administrative experience, I will carry on the legacy of Margaret Forester, Follow Through's retiring principal, my first principal and mentor at Campus West in 1989. As an educator and role model I can't be a hypocrite. As much as I wanted to remain in the neighborhood, I can't expect others to follow the rules and then when it's my turn ... I'm kicking and screaming, telling everyone why I shouldn't be the one to be moved...Now that I am over the shock and looking at the bigger picture ... I must 19 move on... Again I appreciate and thank you for your support ... I will be forever indebted to you and those, who because of you, came to my aid. I have grown and will be the better for it ... so please don't think all of your efforts were in vain ... all things happen for good ... as one door closes another opens ... we just don't know where this one is leading yet... Here is a copy of the memo I gave to Ken Stroud and John Green. I also want to personally thank you for supporting me through Ken and the Block Club. As I stated in the memo you do have to practice what you preach ... all the: time ... not just when it's in your favor. You as I've told you before are responsible for the formation of the ArdenNewburgh Block Club. If you hadn't of stopped to talk to us as you were campaigning, asking if we had a block club and telling us how to form one. As a result of that conversation we now have a block club that rallied around me when I was resisting the transfer. They called you and others that would listen. You responded to them by calling me directly to be able to report to your constituents the situation from my perspective. The Block Club and ECC 82 staff, many of whom also live in the neighborhood distributed flyers, filled petitions sheets with hundreds of signatures to protest my transfer. I appreciate their efforts and your willingness to inform the Common Council and Education Committee of what was happening to me and one of your District's schools. Although I won't be working in your council district anymore, I am still a resident here and will continue to work with you in our community. Again I thank you for your personal support... I've had ten years in one place and hopefully you will continue to be our representative until YOU decide not run again... RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 78 T. FRANCIS INCIDENT DARTMOUTH AVE 6/17/01 On June 17, 2001 Buffalo Police Officers Wishman and Calendra aimed their guns at my 12-year-old brother and then forced him and three of his friends to lay facedown in the street. The officers were searching the Dartmouth Avenue neighborhood for a man with a gun. My brother and his friends, none older then age 13, did not fit the description of the suspect. In the wake of such incidents as Amadou Diallo and Abner Louima, I am concerned about the! extensive use of force in this unfortunate incident. In addition, the officers were extremely disrespectful to my Page 45 01-0710-SS0702.txt mother, Avril Niles, and the other parents or guardians when the officers were asked why they had detained the youth. They shouted at the parents to mind their business and go inside, they threatened them with arrest and they did not treat them in the courteous manner that as law-abiding citizens they deserve to be treated. My brother, Kevin B. Cox 11, was traumatized by the incident and was in tears shortly after the officers left. If you have a 12-year-old son or grandson you might be able to imagine the fear and outrage this incident caused to all involved. Kevin Cox is a 7th-grader at Westminster Community School with a 90 average. He attends United Methodist Church on Eggert Road. He is growing up to be a gentleman and scholar and did not deserve to be treated in such a manner. I am demanding that the officers issue a formal apology to him and my mother for their horrendous treatment of both. In addition, in the hopes of creating an opportunity for growth and learning out of such a negative experience, I am asking that my brother along with the three boys be allowed to shadow the two officers for a day. Maybe if the officers and the boys spend the day together the boys can learn what a stressful job the officers have and be more understanding of their seemingly incomprehensible rage and the officers can learn the stress of being boys in a sometimes cruel society. I do not want my brother or the young men to grow up hating and fearing police as so many (other black men do today. Hopefully, the young men and officers can learn from one another in their day together and such incidents can be avoided in the future. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE REORGANIZATION AND THE COMMISSIONER POLICE AND CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS COMMITEE NO. 79 A. SZCZEPANIAK CONCERNS-PROPERTY AT 1900 HERTEL AVE We spoke back in April about the property at 1900 Hertel Avenue being changed to a Pizzeria. Well., work progresses despite 2 fires (small ones), and very slow work completion. My previous list of expectations seems to have worked, However, it has been brought to my attention and recollection that the property has a buried "waste oil tank" still on the property, The former owner used it to deposit used oil from oil changes on the cars. The new owners, I'm sure.. are not aware of its existence However, they are talking that in the future they will want to expand out the back of the premise to add a dinning room. Any digging for a foundation would surely disturb this tank, I hesitate to mention this tank to them, as they seem to be at a lack for money to even get this business up and running. I bring this to your attention not just for myself but for my possible future residents in my house or surrounding properties. Our street floods when we have considerable downpours, backing up both sewer and drain water to our basements. (The last time was August 26, 1999 and we had 3 feet of water in the basement). We can not afford to have this tank disturbed and then have oil run off into the sewer or street water returns, The recent problem on the site of the former Ponderosa. on Main Street is a perfect example of being unaware of buried "treasures". F, there is anything you can do to help in this matter or if there is someone I should contact so this issue is resolved, please let me know. I can be reached on 823-9562 ext. 23 or at home on 837-5064. Thank you so much for all your efforts on behalf of the University District, Keep up the good and progressive work. BLJFFALO needs it- REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, CORPORTION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMITS Page 46 01-0710-SS0702.txt AND INSPECTIONS NO. 80 BUSINESS PLAN UJIMA THEATRE ARTS INSTITUTE Please accept the following resubmission of Ujima Company, Inc.'s proposal for the use of the Asbury Delaware Church located at the comer of Delaware and Tupper The following document has undergone minimal revisions. The budget pages, at the conclusion of the document, have not been altered since 1998. Ujima Company, Inc. made its first attempt to acquire the Asbury Delaware Church in 1991. In 1996, when the church was in danger of being demolished, Ujima presented itself as a viable end-user and renewed the quest. The! Executive Director and President of the Board of Ujima Company expended a great deal of time and energy in the pursuit of this project between 1996 and 1998. The Company is re-submitting this proposal with the full knowledge that much has changed over the last three to five years but we regard the acquisition, renovation, and restoration of this church as a very time sensitive issue. In the interest of reopening discussion and encouraging serious consideration, we ask that you read this proposal and collaborate with us on future revisions. A. Purpose Ujima is a Swahili word meaning "collective work and responsibility". In keeping with our central philosophy of Ujima, we intend to create a universally accessible theatre arts institute. This requires that we acquire a building that can be renovated/designed to serve people of all sizes, all shapes, and all levels of physical and mental ability. The acquisition of the Asbury Delaware Church would allow Ujima to expand its operations and evolve as the UJIMA THEATRE ARTS INSTITUTE (working project title). The Asbury Delaware Church is actually two churches joined at the "hip". Thesmaller building was constructed in 1871 and is a two story structure with a full basement. The larger building was constructed in 1875 consists of a large sanctuary on the first floor, a full basement and towers. The imposing sandstone exterior gives the structure the appearance of being much larger than it is. In fact, the two buildings provide approximately 29,000 square feet of floor space. The layout of the space is simple and very open which makes it ideal for this proposed use. The ceiling heights of the two sanctuaries are ideal for performance space and there are no obstructing structural or marble columns. The structure is adjoined by a forty-one car parking lot which would allow for easy arrival and departure of children, seniors and handicapped clients. Most importantly, the church occupies the corner of Delaware and Tupper which is at the threshold of the Theatre District and easily accessible via large avenues and the expressway. There are currently no cultural institutions led by or dedicated to the artistic accomplishments of people of color in the theatre district. There are no universally accessible performing arts institutions providing performance and production opportunities to children of color, seniors and the handicapped in all of Buffalo. Ujima Company, Inc. is uniquely qualified to program a universally accessible arts institute. Ujima has an unparalleled twenty-three year history of excellent theatre presentation and educational programs for youth. The Company is generally regarded as an essential element in the cultural tapestry of Buffalo and has earned the love and respect of the entire community. Buffalo has at least eight arts and cultural institutions that the City and the County of Erie regard and support as Cultural Cornerstones. The creation of a Cultural Cornerstone based in the cultural values and sensibilities of African Americans is long overdue. We regard this project as a golden opportunity for Buffalo, Erie County and New York State, to take positive action and model the behavior that is Page 47 01-0710-SS0702.txt appropriate in a multi-cultural society. B. The Facility 1. Performance Spaces: There will be two performance spaces, a 150 seat theatre and a 400 seat theatre. The resident theatre company, Ujima Company, Inc., would use one of the two theatres throughout the season. Therefore one of the two theatres would always be available for presentations by the participants of Institute programs, other small arts and cultural organizations, and various not - for-profit community institutions. In recent years, Ujima has been in conversation with individuals from the Latino and Native American communities who are interested in starting culturally specific theatre companies. Ujima has committed to assist in this effort as it is in keeping with our philosophy of collective work and responsibility and our responsibility to our community. 2. Office Space: Offices for central administration of the resident theatre company and institute programs would be adjacent to meeting space. 3. Classrooms: Four classroom or workshop spaces are essential. Two of these spaces should provide floor space equal to the size of the two stages in order to accommodate rehearsals. C. The Components 1. Ujima Company, Inc.: Ujima Company, Inc. will be the resident theatre company and present its traditional season of five plays. Three will be presented in the 150 seat theatre and two will be presented in the 450 seat theatre. Company members will provide instruction and guidance for the Daytime Programs. 2. Daytime Programs: These programs will be dedicated to the segments of the population that are traditionally under-represented in theatre production: senior citizens, youth, and the handicapped. The two theatres will be used by these program participants for presentations to the general public. All of these programs would be partnerships with other institutions or agencies. These partnerships would allow us to seek funding through the New York Foundation for the Arts as well as human service funding sources. YOUTH a) Early Childhood Learning: ages 6-8 We have already begun a relationship with the King Urban Life Center. Beginning in the Spring of 1997 Loma C. Hill began serving as a guest artist at School #90/ the King Urban Life Center Early Childhood Learning Program. This program has been funded by the New York Foundation for the Arts and the KUL. The goal is to be able to provide programming for the KUL at the Ujima Theatre Arts Institute. b) Adopt-A-School: Herman Badillo The Herman Badillo school is within walking distance of the proposed Ujima Theatre Arts Institute. Principal David Caban has been very receptive to the idea of programming designed for his students. Ujima's purpose would be to bring Latino performing arts to the center stage of the Buffalo Arts and Culture Community. c) High School We have hosted the Planned Parenthood teen theatre workshop for students 12-17 years of age over the past few years. Loma C. Hill provided artistic direction for this workshop and it had been located at TheaterLoft, the home of Ujima since June 1997. We are no longer hosting this program but would like to offer similar services to other agencies serving teens. Baker Victory has requested a program for their residents, to be offered at our facility. We are unable to meet this request at our current site. Ms. Hill formerly directed the Student theatre Outreach Program for the Martin Luther King Institute (headquarters in Albany, NY). While the MLK Institute was disbanded by Governor Pataki, it provided a successful model for nonviolence training through theatre. We would like to clone this program at the Institute. d) After School Program Page 48 01-0710-SS0702.txt An after school program would be available between the hours of 2:30pm and 6:00pm. Ideally we would be able to provide placements for a few men and women on Workfare who have school aged children and are required to work in not-for-profit agencies. These parents would be able to fulfill their work requirement and have their schooled children participate in the Institute, thus avoiding the childcare dilemma. We have discussed this idea with Social Services and it was well received. We would not compete with Trinity Daycare for clients. In fact we would be in a position REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF STRAT. PLANNING NO. 81 Dr Richard Willert Status Crawdaddy's Rest. I am writing as a resident of the Buffalo waterfront and as a member of Citizens for Common Sense in order to draw your attention to -the situation at the location formerly known as Crawdaddy's Restaurant. It is my understanding, based upon articles in the Buffalo News (October 13, 2000; October 21, 2000; November 9, 2000; May 9, 2001) and a. visit and phone calls to the Department of Permits and Inspection Services, that construction of a restaurant to replace Crawdaddy's is on hold for at least six months, there have been several delays initiated by Specialty Restaurants prior to this last one, Mayor Masiello has promised to take the site back under City control if construction is not begun by "the end of July," a permit to I.-mild has been filed by Specialty Restaurants of California but not processed because the permit fee has not been paid, once the fee is paid construction can begin using the plans submitted with no further public input. We strongly support the Mayor's efforts to regain control over that site. It is clear from the number of delays initiated by Specialty Restaurants that completion of this new restaurant is not a project high on their list of priorities. It is also clear, from the outlines of the building they propose to construct, that they have no strong interest in Buffalo, or in its slowly evolving renaissance. The drawings presented in the Buffalo News demonstrate no appreciation for, or attention to, our history or culture. Specialty Restaurants proposes an establishment which many in the city can not afford. We share in your hopes and vision for Buffalo's waterfront, but the site which is that area's centerpiece should represent us as a City, and must offer the possibility of access for all who live here. We believe this can be accommodated in several ways. First, by taking back the site and encouraging local business people to submit plans. This could reopen the possibility for public input into the design of the structure and draw on the experience of local restaurateurs who know our tastes and culinary specialties. At the CANAL CONVERSATION last October several speakers commented that visitors come to a locale to enjoy the culture of THAT locale. We should not allow a businessman in California final say over the menu in a restaurant that will represent Buffalo to tourists and business people from all over the world. Second, by requiring a 25 foot setback from the water which would allow at least minimal public access to the site. The public could enjoy the views and sunsets, if not the food and decor, as they stroll along what would now be an expanded waterfront walk. A walkway along the water through that site would also provide parents with a safe place to allow their children to watch boats being launched mid retrieved, Most important, however, a setback and walkway allows for further placement small bistros and cafes on either side of the new restaurant which could cater to less expensive tastes. As is being stated more regularly by residents, representatives and visitors, Buffalo is a city with much to offer. It is important that we protect and nurture these resources. The waterfront one of those resources: the Crawdaddy's Page 49 01-0710-SS0702.txt site is its natural focal point. REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THEDIRECTOR. OF STRAT. PLANNING AND BURA No. 82 E. Velazquez Property Lower West Side Thank you for having me interviewed by your staff in regards to my interest in acquiring the empty lot at 547 Busti Avenue. As stated in the interview, my intentions for the use of the lot will be: a play area for my 3 children to relocate an existing above ground pool into this area and for a rose and flower garden After this meeting, which occurred on February 28, 2001, 1 received a letter from the Office of Strategic Planning. This letter was dated March 2, 2001 and was signed by John P. Hannon, Jr., Director. The content of this letter are as follows: The Division of Real Estate and the Land Use Planning Review Committee has considered your appeal of the decision to withhold from sale the above referenced property. I am sorry to inform you that because 547 Busti falls within the boundaries for -Phase 11 of the HOPE VI Development Area, the City's Land Use Planning Administration is not releasing any city land in the area at this time. However, the "hold" designation may not be permanent. At present, the hold is for six months, after which time requests may be reconsidered. If you are still interested in the property at this time, please contact this office after October 1, 2001. I still am interested in the purchase of this lot. I am willing to go through all the proper channels to make this happen. But I am a bit puzzled as to the same boiler plate response I have been receiving from the various departments since I showed interest in the purchase of this lot shortly after it became available through the auction block about 2 1/2 to 3 years ago. I don't understand how 547 Busti, being an empty lot and land locked between to homeowner occupied properties, has warranted the Land Use Review Committee and Hope V1 to WOLD'. I am willing to wait another 6 months but am I going to get another response similar to that of the letter above? How can the City not benefit from citizens like myself, who are willing to help out the city we live in reducing its debt by becoming tax payer and adding a tax base for the city to build on. Anyhow, here I am rambling on and on about this. But in any case, can you please advice me as to what measures or actions I can take to ensure that when the time comes for a deal to come through, that I be prepared on my end. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THEDIRECTOR OF STRAT. PLANNING NO. 83 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT DEVELOPMENT UNION SKIP CANAL Please file the attached revised environmental impact statement for the Development of the Union Ship Canal District for the next Council Meeting RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 84 YPC/CBO BUFFALO VOCATIONAL TECH. CENTER This letter comes to you requesting that it be sent to the next Education Committee meeting of the Common Council on July 18, Page 50 01-0710-SS0702.txt 2001. Specifically, the Youth Planning Council- Community Based Organization Forum has unanimously approved the following motion by Mr. Edward Gayles: "I move that BVTC (the physical building and all the present programs) remain in tact and that necessary renovations be made without the removal of students or programs to other locations." In light of recent confidential correspondences from the Board of Education which speaks to the future of technical programs at BVTC, our position is firm. Additionally, we believe that our request is reasonable, in that renovations to Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence will not interrupt programs or the student body. The Youth Planning Council looks forward to addressing this concern in greater detail on the 18TH , I remain, REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION NO. 85 ALLENTOWN VILLAGE SOCIETY CONCERNS PRICING OF FOOD/DRINKS AT FESTIVAL After our telephone conference and your request to respond to the letter dated June, 27, 2001 regarding questions of item pricing at the Allentown Art Festival, I submit the following response First, let it be known that neither the Allentown Village Society nor any of its members are involved in setting prices for food or drink. Each year prior to the Art Festival I arrange a concessionaires meeting The purpose of this meeting is two-fold. First, to discuss any problems that might have occurred during the previous year's Art Festival and how to prevent a reoccurrence. The other issue that *is discussed amongst the concessionaires is, if there is a need for any price changes. Any price changes area mutual agreement between the concessionaires Since becoming chairman of concessions, I have instituted the policy of conducting the concessionaires meeting. I felt that this would be an equitable way for those that are professional and those organizations that are not-for-profit to discuss the pricing of food and beverage items, Since there is not only large differences in the fees that a non-profit pays, there is also the fact that they have volunteer help. There are also instances when a corporation donates food or beverages to the charitable organizations, As you can appreciate this allows a not-for-profit an advantage for selling an item for far less than a professional vendor. Therefor by allowing both profit and non-profit to arrive at a mutual agreement is beneficial to all The list of food and beverages prices that Mr. Vincent Allesandra submitted to you states that it is a concessionaire's agreement and not a policy of The Allentown Village Society l have enclosed for your review the Allentown Village Society's Rules for Concessionaires. You will note that no where in our Titles for concessionaires does it mention anything mandating item pricing Mr Alesandra states In his letter dated June 13, 2001 the number of years th3t he has been in business and that he prices his products so that be can get a fair return on his investment. He also insinuates that the public is being ripped off during these two days. The Allentown Village Society is a not -for-profit organization. Our commitment is solely for the Arts and the Allentown area and has been so for the past 45 years Some of the organizations that benefit from the Society's hard work producing the Art Festival are as follows. Over $16,000 in artists awards yearly $15,000 yearly scholarship awards to local students $17,728 added to our Scholarship Fund at the Buffalo Foundation this year We continue to add to this fund yearly until it becomes Page 51 01-0710-SS0702.txt self-sustaining. In case we no longer exist as an organization, local students will continue To receive financial college aid. $6,500 to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for children's conceits yearly $2,000 to the Locust Street Neighborhood Art Classes, Inc yearly $3,000 to the Buffalo Public Schools, Art Mini Grants yearly Various amounts to local charities in Allentown and several Buffalo Art Societies. Over the years we have donated funds to the beautification 0f the Allentown area They include benches, the two Victorian clocks at Delaware/Tupper and Elmwood/Edward, the restoration of the Allendale Theater, the Symphony Circle Restoration Project, the B.E,C.H.S. Special Exhibit - Life on Delaware Avenue and Herd About Buffalo, There have been many other projects to numerous to mention. Being a non-profit organization with no paid staff, all proceeds are returned to the community. Hopefully this will resolve any questions or doubt you may have concerning Mr Altsandra's letter I will be out of town from July 17 through July 25. If I can be of any further assistance in this manor. I can be reached at 833-702. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGILATION PETITIONS NO. 86 D. ADAMS, AGENT, USE 2310 DELAWARE AVENUE F'OR ILLUMINATED POLE SIGN. (HRG. 7/17/01) REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 87 J. 09RILEY, AGENT, USE 46 ERNST FOR A HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY. (HRG. 7/17/01) REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. Regular Committees Civil Service (Barbara A. Miller-Williams, Chairperson) No. 88 Appointment Principal Auditor (Inter) (Compt.) (Item No. 3 1 -C.C.P. June 26, 200 1) That Communication 3 1, June 26, 2001 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Anthony P. Kasianowicz stated above at the intermediate salary of $49,327 effective on June 14, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 1 - NOES - 0 No. 89 Appointment Clerk (Inter) (PW) (Item No. 56-C.C.P. June 26, 200 1) That Communication 56, June 26, 2001 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Robyn Tisdale stated above at the Page 52 01-0710-SS0702.txt intermediate salary of $24,585 effective on March 7, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 90 Appointment Recreation Aide (Inter) (PW) (Item No. 57-C.C,P. June 26,2001) That Communication 57, June 26, 2001 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Kevin Smith stated above at the intermediate salary of $27,948 effective on June 8, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 91 Appointment Heavy Equip. Operator (Inter) (PW) (Item No. 5 8-C.C.P. June 26, 200 1) That Communication 58, June 26, 2001 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Richard E. Chmiel, Jr. stated above at the intermediate salary of $28,840 effective on June 19, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 92 Appointment Public Safety Dispatcher (Inter) (Pol) (Item No. 62-C.C.P. June 26, 200 1) That Communication 62, June 26, 2001 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Robert J. Marth stated above at the intermediate salary of $26,779 effective on June 18, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 93 Appointment Pkg. Meter Operations Supv. I (Max) (A&F) (Item No. 76-C.C.P. June 26, 200 1) That Communication 76, June 26, 2001 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Carl M. Barone stated above at the maximum salary of $34,583 effective on June 25, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 94 Appointment Program Director of Youth Counseling (Max) (Comm. Svs.) (Item No. 77-C.C.P. June 26, 200 1) That Communication 77, June 26, 2001 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Kathleen Cunningham-Isch stated above at the maximum salary of $41,792 effective on June 22, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 FINANCE BETTY JEAN GRANT, CHAIRPERSON Page 53 01-0710-SS0702.txt NO. 95 Notices of Appt. -Temp. /Prov. /Perm. (C.Clk.) (CCP#88-June 26, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 96 Renew Lease - Neighborhood Information Center, Inc. - 1168-1170 Broadway (Item No. 13, C.C.P., June 12, 2001) That the Executive Director of Strategic Planning be, and he hereby is authorized to renew the lease between the City and Neighborhood Information Center, Inc., for use of city-owned property located at 1168-1170 Broadway, for an additional five (5) year period to commence on June 1, 2001 and expire May 31, 2006, under the same terms and conditions as the previous lease. That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is authorized to prepare the necessary documents to renew said lease and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 97 Results of Negotiations - 1609 Genesee Street (Item No. 19, C. C.P., June 26, 200 1) That the offer from Rev. Charles G. Biegner, Jr. of Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 3 Doat Street, in the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) for the purchase of 1609 Genesee Street, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 98 Results of Negotiations - 912 Seneca Street (Item No. 27, C.C.P., May 29, 200 1) That the offer from Mr. Jeffrey S. Eder, 906 Seneca Street, in the sum of One Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for the purchase of 912 Seneca Street, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 99 B. Williams-S. Johnson-Req. Intent to Purchase 482 Spring St. (CCP#99-May 15, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Page 54 01-0710-SS0702.txt No. 100 Rpt. of Audit-Assessment/Taxation (Compt) (CCP#36-May 29, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 101 Rpt. of Audit (Assess.) (CCP#38-June 26, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 102 Rpt. of Audit-Public Works-Pick/Pay Program Revenues (Compt.) (CCP#29-June 12, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED LEGISLATION (RICHARD A. FONTANA, CHAIRMAN) NO. 103 V. LAUDISIO-US POST OFFICE-SUPP. "LIBERTY BLDG." ADDRESS-424 MAIN ST. (ITEM NO. 93 , C.C.P., JUNE 12, 2001) (ITEM NO. 181 ', C.C.P., JUNE 12, 2001) DESIGNATE 424 MAIN STREET AS "LIBERTY BUILDING" (ITEM NO. 205, C. C.P., JUNE 26, 2001) That the above item be and the same is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News for two consecutive weeks, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr. Fontana, the item is properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. Mrs. LoTempio moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Fisher CARRIED. That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common. Council without recommendation. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That after a public hearing on July 10, 2001, the Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby designate "Liberty Building" as the primary address and "424 Main Street" as an alternative address for the property located at 424 Main; and That the City Clerk be directed to send certified copies of this resolution to Patrick Hotung, General Manager, of the Main Place Liberty Group and Donald Gross, Buffalo Postmaster of the United States Postal Service. That the above item be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES-12. NOES-0. NO. 104 V. LAUDISIO-US POST OFF.-SUPP. LIBERTY BLDG.-ADD.-424 MAIN ST. (CCP#93-JUNE 12, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. Page 55 01-0710-SS0702.txt NO. 105 OLD BAILEY WOODS (ITEM NO. 206 C.C.P., JUNE 26, 2001) That the above item be and the same is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION Richard A. Fontana, Chairman 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 for two consecutive weeks, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr. Fontana, the item is properly before the Common Council and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. Appearances -Julie, Friends of the Buffalo River - Steve Rica, Iron Mt. Mrs. LoTempio moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. CARRIED. That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the Common Council agree to name 614 Old Bailey Avenue as "Old Bailey Woods" and conduct a hearing to hear any support or opposition to such naming and That the Common Council agree to name the waterfront trail on the south bank of the Buffalo River from Bailey Avenue to the trail's eventual terminus at or near Lake Erie the "James D. Johnson Riverwalk" in recognition for the positive corporate effort Iron Mount Records Management, Inc., has made to save the unique Buffalo River wetland forest; and That Saturday, July 21, 2001 be designated Pan Am Day on the Buffalo River, and that at 1:00 p.m. the City will join hands with the community in a public ceremony at 614 Old Bailey Avenue (next to Iron Mountain Records Management, Inc., 100 Bailey Avenue) to name the park and the waterfront trail. PASSED. AYES-12. NOES-0. NO. 106 D. ADAMS, PETITION TO USE 1055 GENESEE STREET - ILLUMINATED POLE SIGNS, CANOPY SIGNS (ITEM NO. 107, C. C.P., JUNE 26, 2001) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on June 19, 2001, the petition of D. Adams, agent, for permission to use 1055 Genesee Street for illuminated pole signs, and canopy signs be, and hereby is approved on the conditions that they be no higher than 18 feet (18') and that vegetation be provided at the base of the sign. Passed. AYES-12. NOES-0. NO. 107 G. KUNZMAN, AGENT, USE 42 W. CHIPPEWA FOR OUTDOOR CAF6 (HRG. 5/8) (CCP#108-MAY 1, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 108 L. MARTINO & R. DAMIANI-USE 42 W. CHIPPEWA-SIDEWALK C66 (PLAN BD) Page 56 01-0710-SS0702.txt (CCP#3-JUNE 26, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 109 INSTALLATION OF BLUE PHONE SYSTEMS IN OLMSTED PARKS (ITEM NO. 212, C. C.P., MAR. 20, 2001) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana Moved: That a feasibility study be done on the possibility of locating the Blue Phone System in the Olmsted Parks. Adopted. NO. 110 SIDEWALK CAFE - 85 WEST CHIPPEWA STREET (ITEM NO. 44, C. C.P., MAY 15, 2001) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Don Whalen, owner of the Barrel House: Bar & Restaurant, located at 85 West Chippewa Street, to install a sidewalk cafe, which would encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject to the following conditions: 1 .That the applicant obtains any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary for said installation. 2.That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. 3.That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed twenty-six feet (26') in length or extend more than five feet (5') from the building face. 4.That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building or public sidewalk. 5.That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from City right-of-way from November 15 to April I each year. 6.That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of one dollar and thirty cents ($1.30) per square foot of City right-of-way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter 413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances. 7.That the applicant supply the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss or damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said sidewalk cafe. Passed. AYES-12. NOES-0. Page 57 01-0710-SS0702.txt NO. 111 USED CAR DEALER - 1291 BROADWAY (ITEM NO. 64, C.C.P., MAR. 20, 2001) (ITEM NO. 151, C. C.P., JUNE 26, 2001) Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 112 SUMMONS- 167 NORTH PARK (CP) (CCP#39-JUNE 12, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 113 SUMMONS-167 NORTH PARK (A&F) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 114 A. THOMPSON-A. SAVAGE & O-REQ. CURBS ON FEDERAL AVE. (CCP#104-JUNE 12, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 115 A. THOMPSON-J. RICHARDSON & O-REQ. PAVING OF STREET-NORTHLAND AVE. (CCP#105-JUNE 12, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 116 NIAGARA COUNTY INACTIVE RECORDS FACILITY (C. CLK.) (CCP#80-JUNE 26, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED SPECIAL COMMITTEES TELECOMMUNICATIONS (JAMES W. PITTS, CHAIRMAN) NO. 117 ORD. AMEND. - CH. 46-TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICE (CCP#138-SEPT. 2, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 118 TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY (CC-TELECOMM.) (CCP#66-MAY 18, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 119 OPEN ACCESS TO INTERNET ON CABLE (HRG. 10/28) (CCP #149-SEPT. 7, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 120 Page 58 01-0710-SS0702.txt LA GROUP - UPDATE PROGRESS - FIBER OPTIC CABLE (CCP#140-SEPT. 3, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 121 STATUS OF MFS (CCP#180-OCT. 28, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 122 STATUS OF MFS NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES (PW) (CCP#18-NOV. 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 123 CONTR. BTW. CITY & MFS (CCP#52-JAN. 20, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 124 ACTION CALL - INTERNET TAXATION (CCP#182-MAR. 17, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 125 ACTION CALL - INTERNET TAXATION (CCLK) (CCP#161-SEPT. 8, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 126 MUNICIPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORD. (CCLK) (CCP#82-APR. 28, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 127 Adelphia - RFP Showcase School (CCP#61-Oct. 20, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 128 Adelphia - Franchise Fee Payment (CCP#66-Oct. 1, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 129 Franchise Agree. -COB/Adelphia (PW) (CCP#36-May 15, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 130 C. Hume, NYS Public Service-Unpaid Franchise Fees (CCP#96-June 13, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Page 59 01-0710-SS0702.txt No. 131 Adelphia - Comm. Rate Increase (CP) (Hrg. 2/1) (CCP#24-Jan. 23, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 132 T. Haywood-Adelphia-Changes-Cable Svs. In City (CCP#93-June 29, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 133 T. Haywood-Adelphia- Tech. Changes (CCP#71-Oct. 3, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby ADOPTED No. 134 Adelphia Cables Discount-Low Inc. Sr. Citizens (CCP#200-May 2, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 135 Adelphia Cables Discount-Sr. Citizen Discount (C. Clerk) (CCP#69-May 16, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 136 Adelphia-Response-Sr. Citizen Discount on Cable TV (C(P#79-May 16, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 137 T. Hayward-Adelphia-New Cost Saving Service Program (CCP#70-Dec. 26, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 138 TCI - 750 Mhz Rebuild Process (CCP#87-June 9, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby ADOPTED No. 139 Checks Submitted by TCI/Parnassos (Cclk) (CCP#162-Sept. 8, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 140 So. Ell. URA-Phase 11-289 Exchange St.-Utl. Esmt. (Hrg. 2/2) (CCP#133-Feb. 23, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 141 Page 60 01-0710-SS0702.txt 289 Exchange St.-Utility Estmt. (Cty. Clk) (CCP#69-Mar. 9, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 142 UtI. Easement-NIMO-385 Hamburg (AKIA Mill Race) (Compt.) (CCP#16-May 18, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 143 Easement Agreement - NIMO - 923 Fillmore Avenue (PW) (Item No. 34, C.C.P., May 15, 2001) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr.Pitts Moved: That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. Adopted. No. 144 Easement Agreement - Verizon New York, Inc. - 3242 Main Street (Item No. 10, C. C.P., Apr. 17, 200 1) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into an easement agreement with Verizon New York, Inc. for use of city-owned property located at 3242 Main Street. That the Corporation Counsel review this agreement for approval as to form and authorizes the Mayor to execute the same. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 145 Easement Agree. -Verizon-3242 Main St. (PW) (CCP#52-May 1, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 146 Easement Agreement - NIMO and Verizon New York Inc. - 923 Fillmore Avenue (PW) (Item No. 2 1, C.C.P., Apr. 17, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Pitts Moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into an easement agreement from Niagara Mohawk and Verizon New York, Inc. for use of city-owned property located at 923 Fillmore Avenue. That the Corporation Counsel review this agreement for approval as to form and authorizes the Mayor to execute the same. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 147 628 Washington Street - Telecommunications Easement (Item No. 17, C. C.P., June 26, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Ptts Moved: That the easement agreement between the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and Verizon New York Inc. be approved to provide high-speed internet service to 628 Washington Street. Page 61 01-0710-SS0702.txt Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 148 R. Ashman - Amend License Agreement - Ledcor Comm. Inc. (Item No. 93, C. C.P., Apr. 18, 2000) (Item No. 177, C. C.P., Feb. 6, 200 1) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to amend the Telecommunications License Agreement between Ledcor Communications, Inc. and the City of Buffalo to allow for two (2) additional connections as more fully described in Item No. 93, C.C.P., April 18, 2000. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 149 R. Ashman-Amnd.-Ledcor Comm. (#61, 5/2) (Telecom) (CCP#178-Feb. 6, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 150 Telecom Center - Apollo RFP (Item No. 44, C. C.P., May 29, 200 1) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into a contract with Azar and More, Inc. for work described in the Apollo RFP for a period not to exceed six (6) months and for an amount not to exceed $60,000. Funding is available in the trust and agency account for PEG Access. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION No. 151 By: Mr. Bonifacio RE: Require Individuals or Entities Located Outside of the City of Buffalo Who Purchase City-Owned Properties to Secure a Bond With The City of Buffalo Whereas: There are many properties in the City of Buffalo that are owned and operated by individuals or entities located outside of New York State; and Whereas: It is often very difficult for the City of Buffalo to locate, trace, or collect from many of these owners, making it even more difficult for the City to address potential problems generated at these properties; and Whereas: Since January of 2000, my office has received complaints of Building Code or other Inspection violations at twenty-three properties in the Niagara District that are owned by individuals located outside of New York State; and Whereas: Since January of 2000, my office has received complaints of drug dealing or criminal/nuisance activity at ten properties in the Niagara District that are owned by individuals located outside of New York State'. and Whereas: Requiring individuals or entities located outside of New York State to secure a bond with the City of Buffalo when purchasing properties from the City of Buffalo will provide the City with a financial means to address potential problems that may arise as the result of an inability to trace or collect from an owner from outside of New York State; and Whereas: The City's Tax-Foreclosure Auction has traditionally been an opportunity for many individuals or entities located outside of New Page 62 01-0710-SS0702.txt York State to purchase properties in the City of Buffalo, from the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: The City's Tax-Foreclosure Auction is a primary example of a situation in which a bond requirement should be implemented because the City not only controls the sale, but could ultimately sustain additional losses if it cannot collect taxes on the property in the future; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Corporation Counsel files with the Common Council its legal opinion as to the feasibility of requiring that individuals or entities operating outside of New York State who purchase city-owned properties to secure a bond with the City of Buffalo to be used to reimburse the City for financial losses related to uncollected taxes, user fee bills, costs of repairs to the property, and other general losses sustained by the City of Buffalo because of the City's inability to locate or collect from these owners; and Be It Further Resolved: That this Resolution be forwarded to the Department of Administration and Finance, Inspections, Licenses and Permits, the Office of Strategic Planning, the Department of Assessments, and the Comptroller for official response. REFERRED TOT HE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, CORPORATION COUNSEL, ADMINSTRATION AND FINANCE, DIRECTOR OF PERMITS & INSPECTIONS, ASSESSMENTS, COMMISSIONOR OF STRAT. PLANNING AND THE COMPTROLLER NO. 152 RESOLUTION By: Mr. Bonifacio RE:Extension of Salvation Army/Hispanic Women's League 2000-2001 Grant-In-Aid Contract Whereas: Salvation Army/Hispanic Women's League has requested an extension of its 2000-2001 Grant-In-Aid contract of $10,000; and Whereas: This extension will allow for the funding of a planned event in October-, and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council approves an extension of the 2000-2001 Grant-In-Aid contract of $10,000 for Salvation Army/Hispanic Women's League. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 153 Resolution By: Mrs. Karen R. Ellington SUBJECT: DELAYED AND UNSAFE DEMOLITION ACTIVITY Whereas: There is necessary ongoing demolition activity in the Fillmore District by both private contractors as well as government employees; and Whereas: There are continuing complaints by Fillmore District residents that said demolition activity has been and remains of poor quality, such as demolition of housing units before water services to the building have been turned off, and Whereas: In some instances, the demolition activity is initiated and not immediately completed leaving an unsightly and sometimes dangerous condition until days, weeks and sometimes months later; and Whereas: It is reported that this problem exists in other areas of the city; and Whereas: Such defective demolition activities pose significant health and safety issues as well as potential threats to nearby properties and the overall environment; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: Page 63 01-0710-SS0702.txt A meeting be conducted with the Commissioner of Penult & Inspection Services and appropriate departmental representatives along with all identified demolition contractors; and Be It Further Resolved: That the above referenced health, safety, property and environmental concerns be fully aired to the effect of establishing and implementing appropriate corrective actions to resolve the above identified deficiencies. REFERRED TOT HE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF LICENECE AND PERMITS No. 154 RESOLUTION By: Mr. Fontana SUBJECT: Request to waive permit fees for street closing for Seneca Babcock Block Club Whereas: On Saturday August 4, 2001 the Seneca-Babcock Block Club in conjunction with the Community Center and Teen Haven Center will be holding a Grand Prix race for the children of the area; and Whereas: The racing event will take place on Imson Street between Quinn and Seneca Streets from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m; and Whereas: The organizations are asking for permission to waive the permit fees; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council waive all fees associated with this event PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 155 RESOLUTION By: Mr. Fontana SUBJECT: Request to waive permit fees for National Night out street closing Whereas: On Tuesday August 7, 2001 the Brinkman Street Block Club will be hosting the National Night out against Crime for the Neighborhood; and Whereas: This event will take place on Brinkman Street between Doat and Rohe Streets from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Whereas: The Brinkman Street Block Club is requesting permission to close the street and waive the pen-nit fees for this event; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council waive all fees associated with this National Night Out against Crime. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 156 By: Mr. Golombek SUBJECT: Home Rule Message - S. 3756; A. 7475: "An act to reopen the optional twenty year retirement plan to certain police officers employed by the City of Buffalo" Whereas: There has been introduced in the New York Legislature Senate Bill S. 3576 and Assembly Bill A. 7475 "An act to reopen the optional twenty year retirement plan to certain police officers employed by the City of Buffalo", and Whereas: The purpose of this bill is to authorize the City of Buffalo to elect to reopen the optional twenty year retirement plan to fifteen named police officers, not barred by their own negligence, who many then apply for membership in such plan: the costs thereof shall be borne by the City of Buffalo as a one time payment; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo which participates in the New York State and Local Police and Fire retirement System and has previously Page 64 01-0710-SS0702.txt elected to make the benefits of the optional twenty year retirement plan available to police officers employed by it. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: This Common Council hereby requests the enactment into law of Senate Bill S. 3756 and Assembly Bill A. 7475 11 An act to reopen the optional twenty year retirement plan to certain police officers employed by the City of Buffalo"; and Be It Further Resolved: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify passage of this resolution and to send copies thereof to the Home Rule Counsel of the Senate and Assembly and to the members of the Western New York delegation. of the State Legislature, REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE AND DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES NO. 157 By: Mr. Golombek SUBJECT: (Waive associated fees for use of Dunn Tire Park) Whereas: On Saturday September I st, 2001 the Buffalo Brew Fest will take place at Dunn Tire Park. In addition to the responsible tasting of products from over 50 microbreweries attendees will be treated to live music and other forms of entertainment, and Whereas: The event will attract over 4000 people to downtown Buffalo creating a one day injection of up to $120,000 to the downtown community as event goers patronize area businesses before and after the Brew Fest, and Whereas: Proceeds from the event will be donated to local charities. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: This Common Council encourages the use of the City of Buffalo venues, parks and other facilities by organizations to enhance their events and attract visitors to the surrounding business districts. Therefore, this Honorable Body does hereby waive the City of Buffalo fee associated for the Buffalo Brew Fest use of Dunn Tire Park on Saturday, September 1". 2001. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE No. 158 By: Mr, Golombek SUBJECT: --(Waive associated fees for St. John's Grace Episcopal Church Outdoor Mass) Whereas: On Sunday July 22" , 2001 St. John's Grace Episcopal Church will be celebrating both the 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM Mass on a section of Bidwell Parkway adjacent to the church, and Whereas: It is in the best interest of the City of Buffalo to encourage residents to utilize its many fine amenities to add a special touch to the regularly occurring activities that residents attend, and Whereas: The City of Buffalo charges a fee for the permit required for this event. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: This Common Council encourages the religious, cultural and social organizations of the City of Buffalo to take advantage of the many City of Buffalo parkways, parks and other venues to enhance their events. Therefore, this Honorable Body does hereby waive any City of Buffalo associated with the St. John's Grace Episcopal Church outdoor Mass to be held on Sunday July 22 nd , 2001 at Bidwell Parkway. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 159 By: Mrs. Grant: Page 65 01-0710-SS0702.txt Subject Bond Resolution $3,500,000 Bonds Neighborhood Redev/Clearance Account 6500 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $3,500,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of the demolition of various City-owned buildings, at the estimated maximum cost of $3,500,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"); to finance the cost of the demolition of various City owned buildings to provide sites for future neighborhood development. The estimated maximum cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $3,500 000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2001 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Permit and Inspection Services, Division of Housing and Inspections, "Neighborhood Redevelopment/Clearance Activities, 2001", Bond Authorization Account No. 6500 and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $3,500,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated:. (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 (a) 12-a. of the Local Finance Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current finds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: Page 66 01-0710-SS0702.txt (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (a) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (a) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. LAID ON THE TABLE By: Mrs. Grant NO. 160 Increased Appropriation Department of Police That, Pursuant to 20-11 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the appropriation in the budget for the cur-rent fiscal year for Appropriation Allotments Department of Police - Staff 0perations - Service Equipment Maintenance Contract, be and the same hereby is increased in the sum of $34,000. That, the comptroller be and hereby is authorized and directed to increase the revenue estimate of account: From: 10200030 - 364000 - Department of Police General City Revenue - Deposit of Unclaimed Property $34,000 To meet the increased appropriation as set forth below: To: 12020006 - 443400 - Police Staff Op Sv Eq Mnt Cont $34,000 PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 161 BY: Mrs. Grant Transfer of Funds Common Council That pursuant to 20-12 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of $50,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Strategic Planning said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth below: From: 10309006-432004 Strategic Planning $50,000 To: 10220006-432004 City Clerk $50,000 No. 162 By: Ms. Gray Discharge Community Development Committee Acq. 493 & 503 Seneca-S. Ellicott UR Plan Ph. H (Com. 138 CCP 5/15/01) Whereas: The above item is currently in the Community Development Committee; 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 Community Development Committee from further consideration of this item, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Martino Adopted. Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the above item is hereby approved. Seconded by Mrs. Martino Page 67 01-0710-SS0702.txt PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 163 Resolution By: Ms. Gray Re: The Reconstruction of Buffalo Whereas:In the next five years there will be ongoing construction activity in Buffalo associated with several projects, including a billion dollar construction and renovation project for the City's schools, the establishment of casinos and the construction of the Adelphia complex, the Peace Bridge, and the new Bridge Plaza. This list of ongoing projects has been growing rapidly, and presents this Council with a major opportunity to strengthen Buffalo's neighborhoods by assuring that upcoming construction jobs and business opportunities are equitably and aggressively spread throughout the City's neighborhoods; and Whereas: Many of these construction projects are seen as "Magic Bullets"., and are getting huge public subsidies in the hope that they will turn our City's fortunes around. However, the "magic" only works when the economic benefits of these projects are maximized at the neighborhood level, resulting in improved housing stock, revitalized commercial strips, and renovated infrastructure; and Whereas: Stable neighborhoods depend upon strong local institutions such as churches, stores, specialty shops, libraries, schools and community centers, that provide services for families and children. These institutions in turn depend upon families who are supported by jobs that provide a living wage, adequate benefits and employment stability; and Whereas: The construction opportunities outlined above present Buffalo with an enormous opportunity to reverse a legacy of racism, discrimination, segregation, exclusion and cronyism, and it is imperative that this chance be seized and utilized to reconstruct the social fabric of our fair City; and Whereas: The Black Chamber of Commerce has developed the following comprehensive 10 point plan to assure that the African American community gets a fair share of the benefits from the school construction program. These same points should be applied to all the upcoming, publicly funded construction activity: Require a firm commitment to utilizing 35% African American owned businesses and a commitment that African Americans will make up 35 % of the labor force Implement an incremental bonding program that increase the bond capability of African American businesses and enables them to handle larger contracts Implement training programs that will permit contractors who are awarded contracts to provide training to additional employees who may be needed Require that the Construction Manager select and train an African American company in construction project management Implement a policy that will assure that smaller contractors will be able to bid and have a better chance of winning the contracts by breaking out smaller portions of larger bid packages Implement a program to provide startup financing for successful bidders who may require additional capital to purchase supplies and make payroll Require the Prime Contractor to actually use the African American companies that are agreed upon in the written contract Require the Prime Contractor to pay subcontractors every fifteen (15) days Provide the Black Chamber of Commerce of Western New York (BCCWNY) with copies of all RFQ's and RFP's for distribution Implement an aggressive policy for monitoring the utilization of African American owned businesses and laborers on the project. The Page 68 01-0710-SS0702.txt BCCWNY believes this would be best accomplished by employing a private monitor rather than a government agency, and the BCCWNY has expressed a willingness to take on this role. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council reaffirms its commitment to insuring that Buffalo's neighborhoods derive maximum benefits from major, publicly subsidized construction projects; and Be It Further Resolved That: This Council endorses the thrust of the 10 point plan for African American inclusion from the Black Chamber of Commerce of Western New York, with the exception that the 35% figure in their first point should be raised to 50% to take into account the extraordinary degree of discrimination and exclusion that has characterized local publicly funded projects throughout the City's history; and Be It Finally Resolved That: This Council requests that copies of this resolution be sent to the Joint School Construction Board, the Adelphia Corporation, the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, Governor Pataki, and the Western New York Congressional and State Legislature delegations, with a request for a written response to the points raised in this resolution by Thursday, August 30" at 2:00 P.M. ADOPT FINAL RESOLVE REMAINDER TO MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE RESOLUTION No. 164 By: Mrs. LoTempio Re: Excuse Councilmember Gray from Council Meeting. Whereas: Councilmember Beverly Gray will be unable to attend the Council meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2001, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council excuses Councilmember Beverly Gray from attending the July 10, 2001, Common Council meeting. ADOPTED No. 165 By: Councilmember Mary Martino SUBJECT: Waive Fees for Cazenovia Park Casino Whereas: The 3" Annual Jack Donahue Memorial Run will be held on August 10, 2001. The planning committee is requesting the use of Cazenovia Casino from 6:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. for this function; and Whereas: All money raised by the Jack Donahue Memorial run is used to sponsor scholarships to Mount Mercy Academy and also to purchase athletic equipment and Whereas: Due to the growth of this charitable event, it has outgrown its previous location at Mount Mercy Academy, therefore the planning committee is in need of a larger location and is requesting the use of the Cazenovia Park Casino; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the City of Buffalo Common Council does hereby waive the rental fee for the Cazenovia Casino for the 3 d Annual Jack Donahue Memorial Run on August 10,2001. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 166 By: Mrs. Martino SUBJECT: Waive All Permit Fees for Open Air Mass and Picnic Whereas: Seneca Street United Methodist Church at 12 18 Seneca Street, South Park United Presbyterian Church at 5 19 McKinley Parkway and Woodside United Methodist Church at 675 Abbott Road with be sponsoring its Open Air Mass and Picnic on July 20,2001 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; and Page 69 01-0710-SS0702.txt Whereas: This is the e Annual Open Air Mass and Picnic. Attendance is. expected to be around 125 parishioners. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo waives the fees associated with the permits for the Open Air Mass and Picnic for Seneca Street United Methodist Church, South Park United Presbyterian Church and Woodside United Methodist Church on July 29 th, 2001, and Be It Further Resolved: That the organizers of this event comply with all requirements of the Permit Department and the Corporations Counsel and that no existing laws are violated, PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 167 RESOLUTION By: Ms. Martino SUBJECT: Waive Permit Fees for Susan Lane Community Association Whereas: The Susan Lane Community comprises the full length of Susan Lane in South Buffalo. Their main goal is to maintain the natural charm of the area by neighborhood beautification and by having regular meetings where everyone can discuss community concerns and keep up with current issues in the area; and Whereas: Every summer the residents of Susan Lane hold their annual block party. They are always overwhelmingly successful; and Whereas: Residents of all ages enjoy good food, lots of games, and plenty of good camaraderie; and Whereas: The fourth annual Susan Lane Community Association block party is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 11, 2001, with a rain date of August 12, 2001; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council waive any Block Party permit and street closing fees required by the residents of Susan Lane for their block party on August, 11, 2001, with a rain date of August 12, 2001; and Be It Further Resolved: That notification of this fee waiver and street closing be forwarded to the Department of Public Works, Streets, Traffic Engineering, and the Buffalo Police and Fire Departments. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 168 By: Mrs. Martino SUBJECT: Environmental Impact Statement for the Development of the Union Ship Canal District Whereas: The City of Buffalo has received a draft generic environmental impact statement, which has been reviewed by the Council's Union Ship Canal Development Task Force; and Whereas: The Council has been asked by Development Downtown, Inc. (DDI') to adopt a modification to the City's zoning ordinance that will establish the Union Ship Canal District and encourage controlled development of former industrial and railroad lands; and Whereas: Then DDI, as the City's designated economic development agency on this project, would acquire approximately 114 acres of the proposed district; and Whereas: The purpose and need for the proposed action is to encourage economic development in the City through the use of former industrial lands known as "brownfields;" and Whereas: The generic environmental impact statement (GEIS) will address the potential environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the rezoning, land transfer and development of the Page 70 01-0710-SS0702.txt project area; and Whereas: As lead agency, the Common Council is taking all formal actions necessary to implement the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR); arid Whereas: Upon its review of the draft GEIS, the Council is now able to present a revised GEIS, attached hereto and made a part hereof, that is adequate with respect to scope and content and can be made available for public comment; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo, as Lead Agency, does hereby accept the draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the Development of the Union Ship Canal District (revised July 2001) and declares that the draft GEIS is adequate with respect to scope and content and should be made available for public comment, and Be It Further Resolved: That the Common Council does hereby establish a public comment period on the GEIS commencing on July 10, 2001 and terminating on August 20, 2001, and. Be It Finally Resolved: That the City Clerk, in cooperation with Ecology and Environment, Inc., is hereby directed to prepare, file and publish a Notice of Completion and schedule a public hearing on August 8, 2001 at Southside School at 7 PM, providing at least fourteen days notice prior to the hearing. ADOPTED NO. 169 RESOLUTION By: Mr. Thompson Re: Small Business Accelerated Payment Program Whereas: Prompt payment for goods and services is essential for proper and reliable business practices and to retain general contractors and subcontractors; and Whereas: Most small business have not accumulated enough capital to pay subcontractors and many other expenses from standing accounts from government work; and Whereas: Payments from the City can take more than a year for disbursement, thereby causing delays in payments for supplies, equipment and maintaining; payrolls for subcontractors; and Whereas: A Minority and Women Business Enterprise participation clause was approved by this Council for the rehabilitation and construction of new schools; and Whereas: To truly encourage MBE/WBE and small business participation, a small business accelerated payment program can be an efficient method in implementing MBE/WBE goals on various City projects and initiatives; and Whereas: Erie County has had a similar program in place for several years that has been successful on the Rich Stadium project and the Erie County Court House project; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council requests the BMHA, the Office of Strategic Planning; the Departments of Public Works and Administration and Finance, Financial Control of Agencies, the Joint School Construction Board, the Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation, the Board of Education and the City Comptroller to establish a small business accelerated payment program to ensure payment within 14 days for small businesses working on projects for the City of Buffalo and its related agencies; and Be It Further Resolved That: In addition to the social justice and economic development benefits of an accelerated payment program, this Council endorses the establishment of the program because it should save taxpayers money as businesses will no longer have to build the costs of "waiting to get Page 71 01-0710-SS0702.txt paid" into their bids for City projects. ADOPT FIRST RESOLVE REMAINDER TO SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE No. 170 Resolution By: Mr. Thompson Subject: Trailblazing Sign Whereas: Evangelist Anita Jones, a registered nurse, former Army Reservist and founder of God's Ministry of Deliverance, has conducted the annual two-day Taking It To The Streets Soul Saving Crusade Rally and Community Health Fair for the past 13 years; and Whereas: For the past 13 years, this uplifting event has positively touched numerous lives by providing free public health fairs, children's activities, and ministry to those in need; and Whereas: Evangelist Anita Jones has taken a personal mission to spread the Gospel to lost souls and administer food and clothing to the poor and homeless; and Whereas: Other facets of her ministry include a radio, prison, street, and tape ministry; Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council of the City of Buffalo requests the Department of Public Works to install a Trailblazing signs that reads Anita ]ones Way on Fillmore Avenue between North Parade and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC' WORKS AND CORPORATION COUNSEL No. 171 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 MR EDWIN "CY" WILLIAMS By Councilmember MARY MARTINO Felicitation for BOB WILLIAMS By Councilmember MARY MARTINO Felicitation for REVEREND RICHARD "MR CLEAN" WHITE By Councilmember BARBARA MILLER WILLIAMS Felicitation for SINGLETARY FAMILY By Councilmember ANTOINE THOMPSON Felicitation for STEWART, ENGLISH AND MITCHEL FAMILY By Councilmember ANTOINE THOMPSON ADOPTED. NO. 172 RESOLUTION By: Barbara Miller-Williams Subject: Appt. Legislative Assistant Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That Irma Lorenzo, is hereby appointed as Legislative Assistant to Council Member Barbara Miller-Williams effective Monday, July 9, 2001 ADOPTED NO. 173 Resolution By: Mrs. Miller-Williams SUBJECT: Discontinue using Front Park as dumping area for winter snow Whereas: he recently formed "Front Park Community Committee" is Working to restore Front Park to its original beauty; and Whereas: Front Park is one of the locations on the City of Buffalo's list Page 72 01-0710-SS0702.txt for snow dumping sites; and Whereas: The dumping of snow brings along with it debris that Remains long after the winter ends, creating a hardship for the community and special interest groups like the "Front Park Community Committee" that works to maintain the public park; and Whereas: With the recent winter and excessive snow, it is at the request Of The "Front Park Community Committee" that Front Park be Removed from the list of City Dumping sites for winter snow; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council requests that the Mayor of the City of Buffalo, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets remove Front Park from the list of City Dumping Site as per the Snow Control Plan 2000-2001. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STREETS SERVICE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS No. 174 RESOLUTION By: Councilmember Barbara Miller-Williams Subject: Request Commemorative Highway Designation Whereas: Reverend Dr. Bennett W. Smith, Sr. was born in Florence, Alabama; Rev. Smith completed his undergraduate studies at Tennessee State University at Nashville, Tennessee. He received his Master of Divinity Degree from Colgate - Rochester Divinity School; and Whereas: Dr. Smith has been awarded numerous accolades for his work, including receiving an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from Cincinnati Baptist Seminary. He also holds an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters From Medaille College in Buffalo, NY; and Whereas: Reverend Dr. Bennett W. Smith has served as Pastor of the St. John Baptist Church with a membership of 2700 since 1972; and Whereas: Dr. Smith is active in many local and national service organizations, including being President of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, for which he authored the widely used " Handbook on Tithing"; and Whereas: Dr. Smith, Sr. is a renowned Evangelist having preached throughout the Country as well as in the Bible lands, Caribbean, Cuba, and South Africa. Whereas: Dr. Smith has been inspired to institute a wide variety of innovative programs within St. John Baptist Church that have reached deep into the community with overwhelmingly positive results; and Whereas: With the leadership of Reverend Dr. Smith the Church has undertaken two major building projects; The McCarley Gardens Apartment Complex, a non profit housing development and The St. John Towers Senior Citizen Housing Development. He also spearheaded the construction project which houses the St. John Christian Academy; and Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Honorable Body expresses its deep appreciation for the incredible accomplishments and decades of magnificent community service that has been rendered by the Reverend Dr. Bennett W. Smith; and Now Therefore, Be it Further Resolved: That this Honorable Body respectfully request the New York State Legislature to grant Commemorative Highway Designation to Goodell Street from Locust Street to Main Street Linder the name "Reverend Dr. Bennett W. Smith, Sr. Way Be it Further Resolved That: The City Clerk be directed to forward certified copies of this Resolution to New York State Governor George Pataki, the Clerk of the N.Y.S. Assembly, the Secretary of the N.Y.S. Senate and to all the members of the Western New York Legislative Delegation. ADOPTED Page 73 01-0710-SS0702.txt NO. 175 Resolution By: Mrs. Miller-Williams SUBJECT: [Waiver Permit Fees] Whereas: The King Urban Life Center has been a long-standing pillar of the Ellicott District in the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: The King Urban Life Center operates a non-profit organization, Located at 938 Genesee Street; and Whereas: The King Urban Life Center also own the vacant lots at 292 and 294 Reed Street at the comer of Genesee Street. To improve the quality and vitality of the community, The King Urban Life Center would like to install a playground on the property located at 292 and 294 Reed Street; and Whereas: Under the leadership of Donald A. Costner Sr., On Site Playground Coordinator, and the King Urban Life Center, this non-profit organization is asking the Common Council to waive all fees associated with installing the playground on the property located at 292 and 294 Reed Street; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council grants a waiver of all fees associated with installing the playground on the vacant lots at 292 and 294 Reed Street, owned by the King Urban Life Center, a non-profit organization, located at 938 Genesee Street; and Be It Further Resolved: That all permits associated with this endeavor be waived by all pertinent city departments. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 176 RESOLUTION By: Mrs. Miller-Williams SUBJECT: TRAILBLAZING SIGNS ON TRENTON STREET Whereas: In memory and honor of the late Ana Cotton, a well-known and long time advocate of Buffalo's Hispanic Community, it is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body authorize the installation of trailblazing signs on Trenton Avenue, between Virginia and Pennsylvania, to read, "Ana Cotton Avenue"; and Whereas: Ana Cotton will always be remembered as a woman of great courage and unwavering determination when it came to advocating on behalf of 'la comunidad Hispana"; and Whereas: Ana's efforts as a leader of our Hispanic Community will most prominently be remembered in the key role she played in bringing her dream to fruition in 1997 - a home for low income seniors, known today as "La Casa de Los Tainos"; and Whereas: Ana's natural instinct to protect the interest of "her people" consistently led her to the offices of many elected officials, the Council's Chamber in City Hall, and any place else which allowed her the opportunity to express concerns affecting our Hispanic Community. Positive results were usually the outcome of Ana's unique and "fearless" missions for "change"; and Whereas: Courageous, caring, motherly and strong are all words that come to mind when one recalls the many outstanding contributions and accomplishments of Ana Cotton; Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council requests the Department of Public Works to install trailblazing signs that read, "Ana Cotton Avenue" below the existing street signs on the portion of Trenton Avenue between Pennsylvania and Virginia Streets; and Now Therefore, Be It Further Resolved: That the unveiling and dedication of the trailblazing signs be scheduled for Thursday, August 9th , 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Los Tainos Senior Page 74 01-0710-SS0702.txt Citizen Center, located at 333 Trenton Avenue. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, CORPORATION COUNSEL, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE No. 177 By: Ms. Miller-Williams SUBJECT: Efforts to Curtail the Homicide Rate in the City of Buffalo Whereas: In May 2001, the Buffalo Common Council adopted a Resolution (Re Establishing The Task Force on Violent Crimes) in order to address the alarming high number of homicides that occurred in the City of Buffalo during the last five months; and Whereas Since that time, the Buffalo Police Department worked with representatives of other law enforcement agencies, including the New York State Police and Erie County Sheriff's Department to help restore a sense of safety, peace and tranquility throughout the City's neighborhoods; and Whereas: On July 8, 2001, the Buffalo News reported that despite the noticeable drop in overall crime, The City of Buffalo had 19 homicides during the Month of May, 3 homicides in the Month of June, and the Month of July has already recorded 4 homicides, 3 ahead of the 39 homicides for all of last year; and Whereas: Although the extra patrols primarily served as backup to the Buffalo Police Department, it remains as a critically needed service for the residents of the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: The extra patrol provided to the City of Buffalo by the N.Y.S. Troopers and the E.C. Sheriff s Department has ceased, effective Sunday, July 8, 2001 at 2:00 a.m., many citizens have expressed concerns regarding the decrease in the provision of Law Enforcement Services; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Honorable Body requests Buffalo Police Commissioner Rocco J. Diina to address the following community concerns: 1. What were the specific roles and responsibilities of the New York State Troopers and The Erie County Sheriff's Department with the Buffalo Police Department during the recent crime prevention partnership? 2. Outline all goals and objectives that were achieved as a result of the law enforcement collaboration. 3. In absence of the extra manpower resources, what plan of action will be implemented by the Buffalo Police Department to insure a continued enhanced effort to reduce violent criminal activity; and Be It Further Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo request that Buffalo Police Commissioner Rocco J. Diina appear before the Committee on Legislation, to be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., in the Common Council chambers in order to address the concerns outlined in this Resolution. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEEON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONEER OF POLICE No. 178 Resolution By: Barbara Miller-Williams Subject: Permission to Hang Greater Refuge Temple of Christ Church Banners Whereas: The Greater Refuge Temple of Christ Church has been a long-standing pillar of the Ellicott District in the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: The Greater Refuge Temple of Christ Church has historically acquired numerous properties throughout the community and successfully renovated the homes as part of their beautification Page 75 01-0710-SS0702.txt and improvement program; and Whereas: Under the supreme leadership of Bishop Robert Sanders and his congregation, The Greater Refuge Temple of Christ has made a sincere commitment to improve the community's appearance and maintain a high quality of life for area residents. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That permission to hang banners celebrating the Greater Refuge Temple Village Concept along Jefferson Avenue between North Street and Carlton Street to represent their beautification and stabilization efforts be granted, providing the banners meet all requirements of all pertinent City Departments and violates no exciting laws or ordinance. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 179 Resolution By: Ms. Barbara Miller-Williams and Mrs. Betty Jean Grant Subject: Requests Immediate Hiring of Residency Investigator Whereas: The position of Residency Investigator needs to be filled because the office has remained vacant since February, 2001; and Whereas: The Residency Investigator is responsible for conducting field investigations of either reported or suspected violations of the Rules of the Classified Civil Service of the City of Buffalo in connection with residency of city employees and individuals making applications for civil service appointment; and Whereas: The Residency Investigator performs extensive field activities concerned with gathering information including identifying the type of data to be gathered, interviewing neighbors, taking statements from individuals or complainants and preparing detailed reports; and Whereas: The Residency Investigator establishes a rapport with a wide range of individuals, in order to obtain information, which will in turn develop facts to form sufficient basis to conclude the investigation; and Whereas: The Residency Investigator prepares concise factual reports of information gathered and makes recommendations based on the findings and the Civil Service rules; and Whereas: In conjunction with University District Councilmember Betty Jean Grant I request that the position of Residency Investigator be filled by a capable/authorized candidate as soon as possible; and Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved: This Common Council requests that the individual with the proper experience and qualifications be expeditiously appointed to fill the position of Residency Investigator. REFERRED TO THE COMMISSINER OF CIVIL SERVICE AND THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES No. 180 Resolution By: Ms. Barbara Miller-Williams Subject: Waive Pen-nit Fees for I" Annual Community Inner-City Cruise Night Whereas: The Community Inner-City Business Association will be hosting the I" Annual Inner-City Cruise Night between 3:00pm and 8:00pm on Sunday, July 15, 2001; and Whereas: Broadway between Johnson Street and Fox Street will be closed to traffic to ensure vehicle and pedestrian safety; and Whereas: Numerous community businesses will be participating in the event, and hope to make it an annual family-oriented event; and Whereas: This event will provide an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and community residents to join together to view and display cars, motorcycles, etc. and to gather safety information from the Educational Traffic Safety Program and the N.Y.S Department of Page 76 01-0710-SS0702.txt Motor Vehicles; and Whereas: The Community Inner-City Business Association requests that all permit fees for the event be waived; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That all City Departments including, but not limited to the Departments of Strategic Planning, Public Works, Parks and Streets, and Police, waive all pen-nit fees pertaining to street closure and all other fees associated with sponsoring the I" Annual Inner-City Cruise Night, to be held on Sunday July 15'h, 2001 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 181 BY: BARBARA MILLER- 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 person so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filling same with the City Clerk: DONNA A. WIESEL FRANK MERRIWEATHER ALNILDA ALBIZU GILBERT HERNANDEZ ALPH R. HERNANDEZ MARYAMMUHAMMAD ADOPTED. No. 182 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, 2 00 2, conditional upon the persons so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City SONDRA OWENS-MCLENDON JOSEPH 0. DENECKE ADOPTED UNFINISHED BUSINESS No. 183 Loc. Law Intro. #8 (2001)-Joint School Const. Board (CCP#215-6/26/01) Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the table. Seconded by Mr. Thompson CARRIED Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of e above item. Seconded by Mr. Thompson PASSED AYES-12 NOES-0 No. 184 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 13 1h Floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Claims Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 9:30 o'clock A.M. Committee on Finance Tuesday, July 17, 2001 following Civil Service Committee on Legislation Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Committee on Community Development Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at Page 77 01-0710-SS0702.txt 10:00 o'clock ,A.M. Committee on Education Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Special Committees Taylor Law Impasse Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. In Room 1417 City Hall. Regional Governance Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. In Room 1417 City Hall. Bi-National Bridge Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. Special Meeting of Civil Service Committee Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 9:30 o'clock A.M. in Room 1417 on Status/Update COB EEO/Affirm. Action Plan. Public Hearing on Licensed Pay Phone Operators in Buffalo Monday,July16, 2001 at 6:00 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers. Public Hearing on Proposal to Expand Special Charge District for Buffalo Place in cooperation with the Erie County Legislature Monday, July 23, 2001 al. 3:00 o'clock P.M. at the Market Arcade Film & Arts Center, 639 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 (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. 185 Adjournment On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Ms Ellington the Council adjourned at 3:30 pm Page 78