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Home My WebLink About01-0724 01-0724.txt No. 14 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO JULY 24, 2001 MAYOR Hon. Anthony M. Masiello COMPTROLLER Anthony Nanula COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL James W. Pitts PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Richard A. Fontana MAJORITY LEADER Rosemarie Lo Tempio COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE Beverly Gray Charlie A. Fisher III Rosemarie LoTempio DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS MARC A. COPPOLA - DELAWARE BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS - ELLICOTT KAREN R. ELLINGTON - FILLMORE RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY ANTOINE M. THOMPSON - MASTEN DOMINIC BONIFACIO - NIAGARA JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. - NORTH MARY M. MARTINO - SOUTH BETTY JEAN GRANT - UNIVERSITY REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Barbara Miller- Williams, Chairman, Karen R. Ellington, Charley H. Fisher III, Betty Jean Grant, Rosemarie LoTempio CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Mary M. Martino, Chairman, Marc A. Coppola, Richard Fontana, Betty Jean Grant and Barbara Miller-Williams-Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Beverly Gray, Chairman, Joseph Golombek Jr., Rosemarie LoTempio, , Karen Ellington, Charley H. Fisher III, Antoine Thompson-Members Page 1 01-0724.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, Byron Brown , Richard Fontana, Mary M. Martino, James W. Pitts ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio, Jr., Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr. POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Chairman, Karen R. Ellington, Richard Fontana, Barbara Miller-Williams, Mary Martino, Charley Fisher III. CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2001 AT 2:00 P.M. PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, and and Council Members Bonifacio, Brown, Coppola, Ellington, Fisher, Fontana, Golombek Grant, Gray, LoTempio, Martino, Pitts, and Williams - 13. ABSENT - None. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr.Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on July 10, 2001 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR FROM THE MAYOR No. 1 Page 2 01-0724.txt Appointment of Member to the Elevator Safety Review Board Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Chapter 167.3 of the Buffalo Code, I hereby appoint the following individual to the Elevator Review Board for a term commencing immediately and will expire April 30, 2004. Kenneth AsmuthNational Elevator Inspection Services 1411 Chili Avenue Rochester, NY 14624 Mr. Kenneth Asmuth is being appointed to replace Mr. David Asmuth who has retired as Vice-President of National Elevator Inspection Services. Mr. Kenneth Asmuth how holds that position. I hereby certify that the above named individuals are fully qualified to serve as a members of the Elevator Safety Review Board. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 2 The New Buffalo River Open Space Corridor Ordinance Amendment With the cooperation of the counsel to the Friends of the Buffalo Niagara Rivers Barry Boyer and the Office of Strategic Planning, I now present a proposed amendment to the City's current zoning ordinance as it relates to the Buffalo River. For quite some time, the Common Council has sought an ordinance amendment that would protect our City's waterfront property. It has long been a concern that such action would threaten development along the waterfront. The amendment being put forward is intended to balance the concerns over enhancing the Buffalo River as valuable waterfront property, while at the same time leaving compatible waterfront development as an option for riverfront property owners. To this end, with the support of the Council, I have asked the Law Department to prepare an ordinance amendment as to form. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES NO. 3 Buffalo Weed and Seed Program Year V funds This is to advise the Honorable Common Council that funds for Year V of the Buffalo Wee and Seed Program, in the amount of $225,000.00 has been awarded to the City of Buffalo. The City of Buffalo's Weed and Seed strategy has been a catalyst for unprecedented communication and collaboration that has improved the quality of life for thousands of families o Buffalo's East Side (Masten, Ellicott, Fillmore and Lovejoy Districts) -- Police District "C"). Weed an Seed has been tremendously successful in identifying community assets and capitalizing on those resources to more effectively serve City neighborhoods most in need. In its fifth year, the City will utilize an AmeriCorps/VISTA grant recently awarded from the Corporation for National Service to the City of Buffalo to perform numerous community-driven weeding and seeding activities. The elements of this coordinated Weed and Seed Program Page 3 01-0724.txt will include law enforcement community policing, prevention, intervention and treatment and neighborhood restoration. The focus of the four elements will be to weed out factors contributing to socio-economic distress and seed activities to contribute to the growth of a healthy, revitalized and sustainable neighborhood. In its fifth year, the program will continue to operate its highly successful gun abatement program, increase community police presence in the community, work more closely with block club and expand the number of Safe Haven sites in order to service more families and youth. Year V w work closely with the Weed and Seed AmeriCorps/VISTA program to implement specific neighborhood driven initiatives, youth programming, and further block club development. We are also requesting that Your Honorable Body also authorize the Comptroller to provide for an interfund cash loan for all items, totaling $225,000.00 as is our standard practice, until such reimbursement is secured from the Department of Justice. The loan would then be paid as the reimbursement is sent to the City from the federal government under the Weed/Seed Grant Program Weed and Seed is basically a "reimbursable" program and advances are sometimes difficult to secure. These funds will be used to conform to the guidelines of the grant and as previously approved by the Honorable Body for Year 1, Year 11, Year III and Year IV. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the Director of Citizens Services be and he hereby is authorized to accept $225,000.00 for Year V for the Buffalo Weed and Program, and That the Comptroller be AND he hereby is Authorized to provide an interfund PASSED AYES 13 NOES 0 No. 4 Buffalo Weed and Seed Youth Opportunity Initiative Year I funds This is to advise the Honorable Common Council the funds for Year V of the Buffalo Weed and Seed Program, in the amount of $142,000.00 has been awarded to the City of Buffalo. This grant will allow the Buffalo Weed and seed to continue and expand it mission in engaging youth as crime prevention partners and in service learning activities in Buffalo's East and West sides (parts of Police District "B" and "C") as prescribed by our current U.S. Department of Justice Weed and Seed Grant. The Buffalo Weed and Seed Youth Opportunity Initiative will examine the best practices of the Neighborhood Revitalization aspects of the East Side Buffalo Weed and Seed program and then duplicate those services to meet the needs of our West Side target area as well as expand these services on the East Side (FEC) target area. Identified components of the program will include: Neighborhood and Park Restoration, Youth Volunteerism, Academic Assistance, Job Training and Workforce Development. The Safe Havens model will be the primary means of implementing our program. Coordinating these efforts will be residents, youth, law enforcement and the staff of the Weed and Seed office. In conjunction with other initiatives already occurring in the target area, the program will ensure that available Weed and Seed resources are being used Page 4 01-0724.txt effectively to help meet the needs of the target population. We are also requesting that Your Honorable Body also authorize the Comptroller to provide for an interfund cash loan for all items, totaling $142,000.00 as is our standard practice, until such reimbursement is secured from the Department of Labor and Buffalo and Erie County Work Force Development Consortium. The loan would then be paid as the reimbursement is sent to the City from the U.S. Department of Labor and Buffalo and Erie County Work Force Development Consortium under the Buffalo Weed & Seed Program. Weed and Seed Grant is basically a "reimbursable" program and advances are sometimes difficult to secure. These funds will be used to conform to the guidelines of the grant specified by the U.S. Department of Labor and Buffalo and Erie County Work Force Development Consortium. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the Director of Citizen Services be and he hereby is authorized to accept $142,000 for year V for the Buffalo Weed and Seed Program, and That the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to provide an interfund cash loan of $142,000.00 PASSED AYES 13 NOES 0 FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS No. 5 Metropolitan Medical Response System Plan - Project Coordinator Agreement The City has requested the Erie County Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services Division to aid in the development of a Metropolitan Medical Response System Plan ("MMRS"). The plan aids in the management of human health consequences of a terrorist incident involving weapons of mass destruction. Pursuant to the City's contract with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the City must interface and coordinate with New York State and the County. The City has received a grant from the federal government, from which the City will provide the County with $60,000 to pay for the personal services of a full-time Project Coordinator to implement the MMRS. The Coordinator will be a County employee. At this time, I am requesting the Common Council to authorize the Mayor to execute the Metropolitan Medical Response System Plan - Project Coordinator Agreement. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 6 R. & B. Chanani 929 Elmwood Ave. Sidewalk cafe The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, July 17, 2001, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 413-59 and 511-56 of the Buffalo Code, Sidewalk cafes and Elmwood Avenue Business District, respectively. Page 5 01-0724.txt The applicant seeks to expand an existing restaurant with the encroachment of the right-of-way with a 27'x8' sidewalk cafe in front of the business located at 929 Elmwood Avenue. Under SEQR the proposed sidewalk cafe is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the sidewalk caf6 with the following conditions: 1. No outside music is allowed 2. No outside trash receptacles 3. Closing at 11 p.m. 4. Four feet of unobstructed vertical sidewalk clearance to remain 5. Approval by Public Works and Division of License RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 7 M. Sherk 71 W. Chippewa St. Sidewalk caf6 Item No. 61, C.C.P. 5/1/2001 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, July 16, 2001, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 413-59 of the Buffalo Code, Sidewalk cafes. The applicant seeks to encroach the right-of-way with a 181x5l' sidewalk caf6 at 71 W. Chippewa Street. Under SEQR the proposed sidewalk caf6 is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed sidewalk caf6 with the following conditions: 1.No outside music. 2.No outside trash receptacles. 3.Closing of the patio at 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and 1 AM Friday and Saturday. 4.Four feet of unobstructed vertical sidewalk clearance to remain. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 8 C. & E. Giovino 1463-1465 Hertel Ave. Sidewalk cafe Item No. 34, C.C.P. 7/10/01 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, July 17, 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 9.31x491 sidewalk caf6 to be located in the right-of-way at 1463-1465 Hertel Avenue. Under SEQR the proposed sidewalk caf6 and restaurant expansion are considered unlisted actions which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Common Council voted to approve this item at their June 26, 2001 and July 10, 2001 meetings. The Planning Board voted to approve the sidewalk caf6 encroachment and restaurant expansion with the following conditions: 1. No outside music. 2. No outside trash receptacles. 3. Closing of the patio at 11 PM Page 6 01-0724.txt 4. Four feet of unobstructed vertical sidewalk clearance to remain. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 9 CitiBank 2310 Delaware Ave. Accessory sign Item No. 86, C.C.P. 7/10/2001 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, July 17, 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 replace an existing illuminated pole "ID" sign with an illuminated 4lx8lxl.51 pole "ID11 sign at 2310 Delaware Avenue. Under SEQR the proposed sign is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the proposed accessory pole sign. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 10 D. Thomas 46 Ernst St. Human Service Facility Item No. 87, C.C.P. 7/10/2001 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, July 17, 2001, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 511-136 of the Buffalo Code, Use permit required for human service facilities. The applicant seeks to use a 2 family dwelling as a human service facility for homeless recovering substance abuse clients at 46 Ernst Street. Under SEQR the proposed Human Service Facility is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to communicate a finding of no concentration of similar uses within 1/2 mile radius of the site. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO. 11 Convenience Store, Gas Station and Oil Change Facility 1264 Main Street The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held July 17, 2001 considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 511-79.9 Transit Station Zone and 511-137 of the Buffalo Code-City Wide Site Plan Review respectively. The City Planning Board voted to disapprove the site plan dated July 12, 2001 located at 1264 Main Street Buffalo New York because the project does not meet the T'.',-. zoning minimum floor area ratio's, building to the front property line requirement and a building height of 24'. The City of Buffalo Common Council may overturn this disapproval. If this site plan is approved by the Buffalo Common Council, the following recommendations are suggested: 14' monument sign at the corner of Main Street and Barker, entrance only on Barker Street, black aluminum fence with 3' plantings along Main Street and a portion of Barker Street with decorative lights on all the brick columns, 7' brick wall around drive through and convenience store (as depicted on Page 7 01-0724.txt the site plan) to act a noise barrier and the lowering of the triangular sign on the oil change/ detail shop by 6 feet. If approved this letter is not a building permit . It is the responsibility )f the owner to see that all required permits are issued prior to commencement of the actual. work. If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact me anytime at (716) 851-5086. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 12 Renew Lease Agreement between the City of Buffalo and The Community Grief Center of WNY, Inc. for Use a Portion Of Former School #29 Located at 2193 South Park Avenue Item No. 12, C.C.P. 6/1/99 Pursuant to Item No. 12, C.C.P. 6/1199 Your Honorable Body authorized a lease agreement between the City of Buffalo and the Community Grief Center of WNY, Inc. for the use of a portion of former School #29 located at 2193 South Park Avenue, Room 11 1-B. This lease commenced on June 15, 1999 and expired on June 14, 2001. The Division of Real Estate has received notice from the Ms. Tina Colson on behalf of the Community Grief Center of WNY, Inc. requesting to renew their lease for an additional two year period under the same terms and conditions as the expired lease. This office recommends that Your Honorable Body renew their present lease agreement for an additional two year period commencing retroactively on June 15, 2001 and terminating on June 14, 2003. 1 am further recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary documents to renew said lease and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the! same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 13 Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program Sherwood (City Owned-Vacant Lot) Lot Size: 40' x 40' 15 Sherwood (City Owned -Vacant Lot) Lot Size: 26' x 64' The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city-owned vacant lots at I I and 15 Sherwood Street, and it has been determined that these parcels cannot be sold, and are not needed for public purposes. Mr. Albert Batz owns and resides at 266 Hampshire Street, which is adjoining to I I and 15 Sherwood Street. He has requested to homestead these two (2) vacant City-owned lots. Mr. Baltz intends to clean the area and use for extra yard space. The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader. We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lots be designated as Homestead Properties and be transferred to Mr. Albert Batz on the condition that the properties are cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY Page 8 01-0724.txt DEVELOPMENT NO. 14 Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Pro grain 745 Sycamore (City Owned-vacant lot, 31 x, 124') The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at . 745 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, New York 14212, parcel is 31' x 124' in dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel 15 inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or needed for public purposes. Mr. Percy J. Mitchell residing at 741 Sycamore Street indicated that he will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event that he obtains title to the property under the Urban Homestead Program. The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader. We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot to be designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred to Mr. Percy Mitchell on the condition that the property is cleared and improved within (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE COMPTROLLER NO. 15 Report of Audit Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets Office of Telecommunications Public Access Television In response to the directive requiring the Comptroller to file audit reports with the Common Council, I hereby submit copies of the Office of Telecommunications, Public Access Television, audit report for the period July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001. AUDIT FINDINGS Our examination of the City's Fiduciary Fund (Trust and Agency) has revealed the following unencumbered balances as of June 30, 2001: PEG Account Total Government Access $ 369,486.90 Educational Access 385,000.00 Total Fund Balance $ 754,486.90 AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS Based on our audit findings, we recommend the following: Consult with the Buffalo Board of Education and determine the progress of the previously discussed studio construction and obtain a budgeted list of corresponding equipment needed to complete this project. Consider advertising for the "consultant" services provided at the Apollo so as not to leave any doubts as to whether the City has contracted the best qualified professionals for its investment of PEG monies. Research the 1999-2000 agreement with Television Time and determine if the contract is void and can be disencumbered. This would free-up $10,000.00 which could be expended on some other designated PEG project. REFERRED TOPTHE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE OFFICE OF Page 9 01-0724.txt TELECOMMUNICATIONS NO. 16 Comptroller's Response To Property Bond Resolution CCP dated 7-10-0 item #151 The Comptroller's Office does not favor this resolution. Under this resolution entities that purchase property from the City would be forced to produce a bond to cover losses related to uncollected fees, repairs, and other costs. Entities that do not purchase a property from the City are not covered under this resolution. The majority of real property transactions that occur during a calendar year within the City do not involve City-owned properties. This resolution would impose additional costs on the purchase of property from the City, while private transactions would remain unaffected. The City cannot afford to discourage purchasers from buying properties at auction, but this legislation would have that effect. My Office has determined that a $10,000 property bond costs between $250 - $600 depending on credit rating, the property concerned and other issues too numerous to mention here. A very difficult point to legislate is the definition of who is considered outside the City of Buffalo. For individuals or sole-proprietorships this issue is moot, but for corporations and other entities how would that be decided? If a corporation is registered in New York State, has a DBA in Erie County, and some shareholders live in Texas while others live in Buffalo, is that entity required to register? If a person buys a property and then moves out of the City, who will confirm that they have now placed a bond on the property? There are procedures for dealing with absentee landlords who do not perform their responsibilities: Housing Court and Building Inspectors are but two. It is the understanding of this Office that a building cited by a Building Inspector could be demolished after six months if repairs are not made within that time. If this time period is too long, legislation can be written to address that issue. The resolution also discusses the problem of tenants involved in criminal activity. A property bond will not address this problem. There is no way the City could put an action on a property bond for a landlord renting to someone who turns out to be a criminal. If this resolution were expanded to include all purchasers of City property, regardless of residence, and the imposition of a bond could be done at the discretion of the City, that could be a tool to address specific landlords who do not accept responsibility for their property. This change would have the added beneficial effect of raising the costs of property owners the City considers undesirable while holding down costs for responsible property owners. The City could use as criteria for imposing a bond such issues as past inability to maintain property, late or unpaid taxes and fees, out of state residence or a landlord's history of renting to tenants with behavioral problems. The Comptroller's Office understands that the dual blights on our City of crime and absentee landlords must be corrected if our city is to prosper and grow. This resolution as written does not attack these problems as aggressively as other options. As a result, this office does not favor this resolution as written. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE FINANCE Page 10 01-0724.txt NO. 17 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: July 16, 2001 n the Department of Audit and Control Division of Accounting o the Position of Supervising Accountant Permanent Appointment at the: Intermediate Starting Salary of: $45,170 Michael R. Szukala 38 Tioga Street Buffalo NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL No. 18 ADELPHIA GROUND REN PAYMENTS Enclosed please find HSBC Arena ground rent payments of $375,000 covering the period 6/1 /00 through February 28, 200 1. I currently have two ground rent invoices totaling $250,000 for the period March 1, 2001 through August 31,2001. In accordance with the closing documents, the Arena owes the City for said ground rent through August 3 1, 200 1; however, the documents state that the City owes the Sabres for the condemnation reserve of $302,000. Based on these terms, would you prefer to offset the ground rent against the reserve and have the City send us a check for the net $52,000, or would you prefer to have us send the City the $250,000 and the City send us the $302,000. Please advise as to your preference and we will proceed accordingly. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNACATIONS AND COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 19 Appointment of Members to Pay Phone Task Force Pursuant to a Public Hearing held July 16, 2001 sponsored by the Common Council involving the use of pay phones in the City of Buffalo, I would like to appoint the following Task Force: Council Member Antoine Thompson - Chairperson Council Member Dominic Bonifacio.- Niagara District Douglas Mutton, Account Manager Verizon Communications 200 Langner. Road, West Seneca, NY 14224 832-2194 Jay Alberti, President Pay-Tel Corporation 45 West Tupper Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 854-2744 A. L. Wieler, President Western New York Communications, 1609 Kenmore Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217 873-8189 Marc Whitelaw, Owner Action Video & Vending, 463 Woodland Drive, Buffalo, NY 14223 834-4047 Samuel Herbert, 105 Strauss Street, Buffalo, NY 14212, 847-0410 Mary Smith, 439 Wohlers Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14208,884-4278 The purpose of the Task Force is to develop recommendations to be submitted to the Common Council for the improvement of the present process for licensing pay phones in the City of Buffalo. The Task Force is also expected to develop a plan for the placing and replacement of pay phones throughout the City of Buffalo. Some components of this plan should include: Page 11 01-0724.txt 1). Identifying locations with illegal phones. 2).Identifying additional locations which have the greatest need for the use of pay phones. 3). The placement of pay phones throughout city parks and playgrounds. 4). Developing a process for an annual review of the use and placement of pay phones in conjunction with the pay phone industry and City of Buffalo. The Task Force should be convened in September,, 2001 and finish its work with a report by December 31, 2001. ADOPTED NO. 20 North Ellicott Neighborhood Association / Oppose Proposed Parking Lot at 46 Riley Street The attached are petitions signed by the North Ellicott Neighborhood Association and its "friends" opposing a proposed parking lot at 46 Riley Street. The lot is currently zoned residential and residents are concerned about the negative impact upon the neighborhood. Please refer the item for a Hearing in the Legislation Committee. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGILATION NO. 21 Revolving Loan Fund Contract - UPDATE Until the Office of Strategic Planning has the opportunity to review the Dennison Report that will outline the capacity of the City of Buffalo and the Community Based Organizations as well as recommended strategies for Affordable Housing, please be advised that the proposed Revolving Loan Fund (R.L.F.) Program contracts will be placed "on-hold" until further notice. The lead based paint reduction regulations also remain a major issue that must be addressed before any commitment can be made regarding the R.L.F. contracts. Each Community Based Organization, with the support from the Division of Residential Development (D.R.D.), is expected to continue to administer and manage the housing rehabilitation and related programs to the residents of the City of Buffalo. The C.B.O. network is expected to administer the emergency assistance, targeted owner occupied rehabilitation, and down payment and closing cost assistance loan programs, including the implementation of the new H.U.D. lead based paint hazard reduction regulations. The D.R.D. will continue to guide the preparation of the job specifications and the preliminary cost estimates to ensure compliance with the new lead regulations. In order to help alleviate some of the workload at the C.B.O. level, D.R.D. will consider the return of loan closing activities for the emergency and targeted rehab loan program to D.R.D. Loan Section staff will meet with all of the Community Based Organizations to refine procedures and D.R.D./C.B.O. liaison activities. We realize that much time has been dedicated to the development and creation of the three collaborations. We strongly urge all of the groups to continue to work in concert with each other so that the C.B.O. network will continue to grow stronger. We hope the new alliances will remain and the groups will continue to meet often to share resources, ideas, staff, etc. Over the course of the next month, we Page 12 01-0724.txt anticipate meeting individually with each C.B.O. to refine a work program, discuss assignments, staffing issues, etc. Our commitment to the Community Based Organization network remains as strong as ever. The Office of Strategic Planning will honor th6 commitment of funding of all of the neighborhood development contracts for one full year. We realize that your agency may have submitted a budget that was based on an anticipated R.L.F. contract. If your group needs to submit a budget modification to reflect personnel changes necessary to continue to implement the loan programs over the next twelve months, please submit the five copies to the Office of Strategic Planning. To the extent this has caused any inconvenience, I apologize. I would rather take the extra time to recommend to the Mayor and the Common Council the best possible model for the future than to rush into making hasty decisions. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 22 TICOR BUILDING SEQR The Erie County Commissioner of Public Works, according to adopted procedures, Article 8 of NYS Environmental Conservation Law, and 6 NYCRR Part 617, is notifying you about a proposed SEOR action the Erie County Department of Public Works (ECDPW) intends to directly undertake. To establish your rights under SEQR, please complete the reply form on page 3 and return it to the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning contact person listed on page 2 by August 10, 2001. THE ACTION: Erie County Purchase of Ticor Building - 110 Franklin Street Erie County DEP Project Review No. C617-01-582 Location: City of Buffalo, Erie County, New York Description: The project is described as follows: 1. Erie County purchase of the Ticor Building - 110 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York. ITS SEQR STATUS: Unlisted Action - Attachments are for your information only. Unlisted Action the board requests Lead Agency status to begin a SEQR coordinated review. Type I Action - the ECDPW is requesting Lead Agency to begin a SEQR coordinated review. Type I Threshold - Unlisted action substantially contiguous to an historic building (Old County Hall). The ECDPW is requesting Lead Agency because it is directly under-taking the action, it has the broadest governmental powers to investigate the impacts of the proposed action, arid has the greatest capability for providing the most-through environmental assessment of the proposed action. ITEMS ATTACHED: Location Map Full EAF: Partl [XX] Part2 [XX] Part3 [ EAF Parts 1 & 2 are supplied by the applicant and are preliminary because they have not yet been adopted. The EAF will be updated as necessary when review comments are received and the Lead Agency makes its environmental determination. RECEIVED AND FILED Page 13 01-0724.txt FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS No. 23 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: July 16, 2001 in the Department MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS to the Position of Supervisor of Data Processing Operations Permanent APPOINTMENT Fifth Step Starting Salary of: $51,609 Peter Barone 27 Highqate BUFFALO, NY 14214 Thomas Cavaretta 88 Mariemont BUFFALO, NY 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS No. 24 Notification Serial #9311 No Standing School Days - Repeal on West Ferry Street, north side between a point 10' east of the east driveway of #700 West Ferry St and a point 10'west of the west driveway of #700 West Ferry St NO STANDING REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your I 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 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO STANDING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD West Ferry Street, north side 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m between a point 10' east of the east driveway School Days of #700 West Ferry Street and a point 10'west of the west driveway of #700 West Ferry Street This action is being taken at the request of the Nardin Academy Montessori Grammar School to provide additional safety for traffic entering and exiting the school. (see next serial) Notification Serial #9312 No Standing School Days - Install on West Ferry Street, north side between a point 60'east of the east driveway of #700 West Ferry St and a point60'westof the west driveway of 4700WestFerrySt NO STANDING - 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 supplernenting, 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 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding Page 14 01-0724.txt thereto the following: NO STANDING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD West Ferry Street, north side 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. between a point 60' east of the east driveway School Days of #700 West Ferry Street and a point 60' west of the west driveway of #700 West Ferry Street This action is being taken at the request of the Nardin Academy Montessori Grammar School to provide additional safety for traffic entering and exiting the school. (see previous serial) Notification Serial #93 13 No Standing School Days - Repeal on Mercy Street, southwest side between Lorraine Avenue and Belvedere Road NO STANDING - 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 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO STANDING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Mercy Street, southwest side 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. between Lorraine Avenue School Days and Belvedere Road This action is being taken at the request of the South District Councilmember and the residents of Belvedere Road to allow delivery trucks from Mercy Hospital to exit on Lorraine Avenue, instead of the weight-restricted Belvedere Road. (see next serial) Notification Serial #93 14 Install No Parking on Mercy Street, southwest side between Lorraine Avenue and Belvedere Road NO PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Mercy Street, southwest side between Lorraine Avenue 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Belvedere Road This action is being taken at the request of the South District Councilmember and the residents of Belvedere Road to allow delivery trucks from Mercy Hospital to exit on Lorraine Page 15 01-0724.txt Avenue, instead of the weight-restricted Belvedere Road. (see previous serial) Notification Serial #9315 Repeal Alternate Parking - Type l Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - 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 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Knox Ave. Delaware Ave. to North eastern Dead End South Rand Ave. Delaware Ave. to North Edge Park Ave. South PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday Delham Ave. Delaware Ave. to North Edge Park Ave. South Edge Park Ave. Knox Ave. to West Amherst St. East Bedford Ave. Delaware Ave. to North Lincoln Pw. South Meadow Rd. Nottingham Te. To West/Southwest Amherst St. East/Northeast This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970*s (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking -switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" times to 6:00prn (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9316 Install Alternate Parking - Type2K Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 2K) - 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 HIGHWAYBETWEEN STREET SIDE Knox Ave.Delaware Ave. toNorth eastern Dead EndSouth Page 16 01-0724.txt Rand Ave.Delaware Ave. toNorth Edge Park Ave.South Delham Ave.Delaware Ave. toNorth Edge Park Ave.South Edge Park Ave.Knox Ave. toWest Amherst St.East Bedford Ave.Delaware Ave. toNorth Lincoln Pw.South Meadow Rd.Nottingham Te. to West/Southwest Amherst St. East/Northeast PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 6prn Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6prn Thursday to 6pm Monday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" times to 6:00prn (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9317 Repeal Alternate Parking - Type I Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - 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 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Tillinghast Pl. Colvin Ave. to North Parkside Ave. South PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 4pm Sunday to pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday Crescent Ave. Colvin Ave. to North Parkside Ave. South No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to pm Wednesday Crescent Ave. Parkside Ave. to Northeast Amherst St. Southwest No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to pm Wednesday Wallace Ave. Depew Ave. to West Hertel Ave. East No Parking 4pm Sunday to pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday Revere Pl. Huntington Ave. to Northeast Wallace Ave. Southwest No Parking 4pm Sunday to pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type Page 17 01-0724.txt 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9318 Install Alternate Parking - Type 2K Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 2K) - 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 HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Tillinghast Pl. Colvin Ave. to North Parkside Ave. South Crescent Ave. Colvin Ave. to North Parkside Ave. South Crescent Ave. Parkside Ave. to Northeast Amherst St. Southwest Wallace Ave. Depew Ave. to West Hertel Ave. East Revere Pl. Huntington Ave. to Northeast Wallace Ave. Southwest PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 6prn Monday to 6prn Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6prn Monday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over"' days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pin). Notification Serial #9319 Repeal Alternate Parking - Type I Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - 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 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET Page 18 01-0724.txt SIDEPROHIBITED PERIOD Voorhees Ave. Amherst St. to West Hertel Ave. East No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday Sagamore Te. Hertel Ave. to West southern Dead End East No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday Parker Ave. Amherst St. to West Hertel Ave. East Wesley Ave. Depew Ave. to West Hertel Ave. East No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday Huntington Ave. Parker Ave. to North Main St. South No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday Beard Ave. Starin Ave. to North/Northwest Hertel Ave. South/Southeast No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" time to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9320 Install Alternate Parking - Type 2K Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 2K) - 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 HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Voorhees Ave. Amherst St. to West Hertel Ave. East Sagamore Te. Hertel Ave. to West southern Dead End East Parker Ave. Amherst St. to West Hertel Ave. East Wesley Ave. Depew Ave. to West Hertel Ave. East Huntington Ave. Parker Ave. to North Main St. South Beard Ave. Starin Ave. to North/Northwest Hertel Ave. South/Southeast PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday Page 19 01-0724.txt No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9321 Repeal Alternate Parking - Type I Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - 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 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Russell Ave. Greenfield St. to North Parkside Ave. South Orchard Pl. Fairfield St. to North Main St. South Fairfield St. Main St. toWest Orchard Pl. East Robie St. Main St. to Northeast Parkside Ave. Southwest PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking -switch -over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the -switch-over" times to 6:00prn (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9322 Install Alternate Parking - Type 2K Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 2K) - 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 tile following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET Page 20 01-0724.txt SIDE Russell Ave. Greenfield St. to North Parkside Ave. South Orchard Pl. Fairfield St. to North Main St. South Fairfield St. Main St. to West Orchard Pl. East Robie St. Main St. to Northeast Parkside Ave. Southwest PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking -switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over' times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9323 Repeal Alternate Parking - Type I Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - 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 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Saybrook Pl. Delaware Ave. to North Chapin Pw. South PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday Auburn Ave. Delaware Ave. to North Elmwood Ave. South Cleveland Ave. Delaware Ave. to North Elmwood Ave. South No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday Tudor Pl. West Ferry St. to West Cleveland Ave. East Lexington Ave. Delaware Ave. to North Richmond Ave. South No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1 970"s (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Page 21 01-0724.txt Notification Serial #9324 Install Alternate Parking - Type2K Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 2K) - 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 HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Saybrook Pl. Delaware Ave. to North Chapin Pw. South Auburn Ave. Delaware Ave. to North Elmwood Ave.South Cleveland Ave. Delaware Ave. to North Elmwood Ave.South Tudor Pl. West Ferry St. toWest Cleveland Ave.East Lexington Ave. Delaware Ave. to North Richmond Ave. South PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the -switch-over" times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9325 Repeal Alternate Parking - Type I Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - 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 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Linwood Te. Linwood Ave. to North western Dead End South Lafayette Ave. Linwood Ave. to North Main St. South Harvard Pl. West Delavan Ave. to West Main St. East PROHIBITED PERIOD Page 22 01-0724.txt No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday Oxford Ave. Lafayette Ave. to West Balcom St. East No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4prn Sunday to 4prn Wednesday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9326 Install Alternate Parking - Type 2K Various Locations (see list below) NO PAR-KING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 2K) - 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 HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Linwood Te. Linwood Ave. to North western Dead End. South Lafayette Ave. Linwood Ave. to North Main St. South Harvard PI. West Delavan Ave. to West Main St. East Oxford Ave. Lafayette Ave. to West Balcom St. East PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over' times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9327 Repeal Alternate Parking - Type I Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - 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. Page 23 01-0724.txt That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Remington Pl. North Legion Dr. to North Seneca St. South Unger Ave. North Legion Dr. to North Seneca St. South Paul Pl. North Legion Dr. to North Seneca St. South Stevenson St. North Legion Dr. to North Seneca St. South Riverview PI. North Legion Dr. to Northwest Seneca St. Southeast Hamrnerschmidt PI. North Legion Dr. to Northwest Seneca St. Southeast PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the -switch-over" times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00prn). Notification Serial #9328 Install Alternate Parking - Type 2K Various Locations (see list below) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 2K) - 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 HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Remington Pl. North Legion Dr. to Northwest Seneca St. Southeast Unger Ave. North Legion Dr. to Northwest Seneca St. Southeast Riverview P1. North Legion Dr. to Northwest Seneca St. Southeast Hammerschmidt Pl. North Legion Dr. to Northwest Seneca St. Southeast Paul Pl. North Legion Dr. to Northwest Seneca St. Southeast Stevenson St. North Legion Dr. to Northwest Seneca St. Southeast PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the Page 24 01-0724.txt existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). RECEIVED AND FILED No. 25 Addition of Metered Parking Subsection to Section 15 of Chapter 479 Traffic Ordinances The following action is being submitted at the request of the Downtown Buffalo Parking Infrastructure Task Force as outlined in Common Council Item 45 of April 4, 2000. It is supported by the Division of Parking Enforcement and this Department. Therefore, the Department of Public Works, requests Your Honorable Body's approval of the following amendments to the Traffic Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, Chapter 479. 1. That Subsection 27 of Section 15 of Article I be added to read as follows: (27) Metered Parking Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no person, firm or corporation shall park or cause to be parked. any vehicle owned or controlled by said person, firm or corporation in the portion of the public streets or highways designated below, except in the following manner: Metered Parking Locations Period of Metered Parking Rate of Metered Parking (List of specific streets subject to the above provisions is omitted. The record of such streets is on file in the office of the Division of Traffic Engineering, Room 512, City Hall.) material to be added. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND BUFFALO PLACE NO. 26 Report of Bids Fence Reconstruction Buffalo Zoo I advertised for on June 26, 2001 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the Fence Reconstruction, Buffalo Zoo, which were publicly opened and read on July 10,2001. Emcom Industries 235-245 Genesee Buffalo, NY 14204 $45,105.00 C. H. Byron Co. 100 James Ave. Tonawanda, NY 14150 No Bid Atlas Steel Corp. 120 Tonawanda St. Buffalo, NY 14207 No Bid I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Emcom Industries, in the amount of Forty Five Thousand One Hundred Five and 00/100 Dollars ($45,105.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. Total estimate for this work was $53,000.00. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the Page 25 01-0724.txt work on the basis of the low bids. Funding for this project is available in CPF 36321106 445100 - Division of Buildings. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 17, 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 Fence Reconstruction, Buffalo Zoo, to Emcom Industries, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $45,105.00. Funds for the project are available in CPF 3 63 21106 445 100 - Division of Buildings. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 27 Report of Bids Roof Reconstruction Giraffe House - Buffalo Zoo I advertised for on June 28, 2001 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the Roof Reconstruction, Giraffe House - Buffalo Zoo, which were publicly opened and read on July 10, 2001. Progressive Roofing $ 98,250.00 331 Grote St., Buffalo, NY 14207 Jameson Roofing $101,947.00 3761 E. Lake Rd., Dunkirk, NY 14048 All Weather Contractors $108,700.00 510 Ellicott Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Jos. Sanders & Sons $113,234.00 P 0 Box 814, Buffalo, NY 14240 McGonigle & Hilger $124,597.00 519 Mill St., Lockport, NY 14095 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Progressive Roofing, Inc., in the amount of Ninety Eight Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($98,250.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. Total estimate for this work was $100,000.00. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funding for this project is available in CPF 36321106 445100 - Division of Buildings. Mrs. LoTempio Moved : That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 11, 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 Roof Reconstruction, Giraffe House, Buffalo Zoo, to Progressive Roofing, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $98,250.00. Funds for the project are available in CPF 3 63 21106 445 100 - Division of Buildings. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 28 Report of Bids Burkes Green General Construction Electrical / Plumbing PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Permission to take bids was received on Item #32, CCP: 7/10/01. 1 have received the following sealed formal proposals for the construction of the Burkes Green Fountain Page 26 01-0724.txt Restoration, which were publicly opened and read on July 16, 2001, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BASE BID WilSandra Construction 300 Camden Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 $62,800 Hogan Restoration Inc. 310 Jersey Street Buffalo, NY 14201 $168,000 Consultant's Estimate ............... ..$60,220 PLUMBING & ELECTRIC BASE BID Goodwin Electric 121 California Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 $24,445 Consultant's Estimate $18,150 I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct statement of the bids received and that the following firms are the lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the plans and specifications. Award for General Construction and Plumbing Electric contracts shall be decided by the base bids only. General Construction WilSandra Construction @ $ 62,800 Plumbing & Electric Work Goodwin Electric @ $ 24,445 PROJECT TOTAL: $87,245 I request that Your Honorable Body authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work will be available from the new City Wide Parks & Playground account. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 16, 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 Burkes Green Fountain Restoration, to the lowest responsible bidders, for General Construction, to WilSandra Construction in the amount of $62,800; for Plumbing & Electric Work, to Goodwin Electric in the amount of $24,445. Funds for the project are available in new City Wide Parks & Playground account. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 29 Report of Bids Elmwood Avenue - Phase 5 North St. to Summer St. 2001 -Group #550 PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Item # 173 of 12/26/00 This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received public bids on July 17, 2001 1 the Elmwood Avenue - Phase 5 project, North Street to Summer St - Group #550. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have requested bids on a unit price basis covering the various items of work and materials, which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Contractor Base Bid 1.A.B.P. Concrete Construction, Inc. $242,888.50 3407 Delaware Ave., Ste. 200, Kenmore, NY 14217 Page 27 01-0724.txt 2.Master's Edge, Inc. $295,217.00 1807 Elmwood Ave., Ste. 290, Buffalo, NY 14207 I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is A.B.P. Concrete Construction, Inc.. I respectfully recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize a contract award to A.B.P. Concrete Construction, Inc., in the amount of $267,177.35 (base bid of $242,888.50 plus [10% unit price increase $24,288.85 = [total award] $267,177.35). Funds for this project will be available in a future Capital Bon, account specifically for this purpose which was approved as part of the 2000 - 01 Capital Budget. The engineer's estimate for this work is $262,220.00. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by August 31, 2001. Summaries of the bids are available upon request. Mrs. LoTempio Moved That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 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 Elmwood Avenue - Phase 5 project, North to Summer Streets, Group #550, to A.B.P. Concrete Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $267,177.35 (base bid of $242,888.50 plus [10% unit price increases] $24,288.85 = [total award] $267,177.35. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 30 Report of Bids Glenny Park Field House General Construction Electrical Plumbing PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Permission to take bids was received on Item #32, CCP: 7/10/01. 1 have received the following sealed formal proposals for the construction of the Burkes Green Fountain Restoration, which were publicly opened and read on July 16, 2001. BASE Alt. GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONBID #1 WilSandra Construction $154,000 $6,600 300 Camden Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 Alt #2 TOTAL $14,000 $174,600 SLR Contracting 602 E. Delavan Avenue Buffalo, NY 14211$154,000 $10,185 $20,475 $184,660 Consultant's Estimate .............. $93,255 $4,365 Page 28 01-0724.txt $8,445 $106,065 PLUMBING WORK Base Bid MKS Plumbing 19 Ransier Drive West Seneca, NY 14224 $32,480 Consultant's Estimate $26,000 ELECTRICAL WORK Base Bid Weydman Electric 747 Young Street Tonawanda, NY 14150 $49,291 Warrens Electric 77 Reading Street Buffalo, NY 14221 $52,671 Goodwin Electric 121 California Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 $56,970 Consultant's Estimate ............... $52,200 I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct statement of the bids received and that the following firms are the lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the plans and specifications. Award for General Construction shall be for the base bid plus alternates 1 and 2. All other awards shall be for the base bid only. General Construction WilSandra Construction @ $ 174,000 Plumbing Work MKS Plumbing @ $ 28,664 Electrical Work Weydman Electric @ $ 49,291 PROJECT TOTAL: $251,955 I request that Your Honorable Body authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work will be available from the new City Wide Parks & Playground bond moneys. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 16, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Glenny Park Field House, to the lowest responsible bidders, for General Construction, to WilSandra Construction in the amount of $174,600; for Plumbing Work, to MKS Plumbing in the amount of $32,480, for Electrical Work to Weydman Electric in the amount of $49,291 for a total of $255,771. Funds for the project are available in new City Wide Parks & Playground bond moneys. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 31 Report of Bids Hennepin Park Community Center Site Work As authorized by Your Honorable Body Item No. 37 C.C.P. 11/16/99, 1 asked for and received the following bids for Hennepin Park Community Center Site Work which were opened and publicly read on July 18, 2001: CONTRACTOR BASE BID Sicar Inc. 1128 Jamison Road Elma, New York 14059 $138,000 Scott Lawn Yard 5552 Townline Road Sanborn, New York 14132 $139, 125 Page 29 01-0724.txt Visone Construction Inc. 79 Sheldon Avenue Depew, New York 14043 $196, 064 Architect's Estimate $149,000 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Sicar Inc. is the lowest responsible in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to order the work by Sicar Inc., 1128 Jamison Road, Elma New York 14059 for the low bid amount of $138,000. Funds for this work are available in MUNIS 35640106. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 18, 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 Hennepin Park Community Center Site Work, to Sicar, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $138,000. Funds for this project are available in MUNIS 3 5 640106. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 32 Report of Bids - LaSalle Park Improvement I have previously requested and received permission to take bids for the above project, Item 32, CCP 7/10/01. 1 advertised for and on July 5, 2001, and have received the following sealed formal proposals for the construction of the LaSalle Park Improvements, which were publicly opened and read on July 18, 2001. Add BASE Alt.1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONBID #1 Birchgrove Landscaping 424,700 19,000 P.O. Box 117 East Aurora, New York 14052 C. Destro Development 469,000 22,000 3150 Seneca Street West Seneca, New York 14224 Thomann Asphalt 525,000 23,000 56 Gunnville Road Lancaster, New York 14086 Visone Construction 586,200 14,000 79 Sheldon Avenue Depew, New York 14043 Add Deduct Deduct Alt. Alt. Alt #2 #3 #4 52,500 13,000 250 34,000 15,000 300 68,000 0 0 84,000 7,000 200 Consultant's Estimate $500,000 I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct statement of the bids received and that the following firm is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. We are accepting the low base bid of $424,700 and the following alternates Add Alternates 1 & 2 and Deduct Alternate 4 in the amount of $71,250 for a total Page 30 01-0724.txt contract amount of $495,950. Therefore, Birchgrove Landscaping, P.O. Box 117, East Aurora, New York 14052 is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I request 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 will be available from the new LaSalle Park bond fund. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 16, 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 LaSalle Park Improvements, to Birchgrove Landscaping, the lowest responsible bidder, in the low base bid of amount of $424,700 and the following alternates Add Alternates I & 2 and Deduct Alternate 4 in the amount of $71,250 for a total contract amount of $495,950. Funds for this project are available from the new LaSalle Park bond fund. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 33 Report of Bids Marcy Casino Site Improvements I have previously requested and received permission to take bids for the above project, Item 32, CCP 7/10/01. 1 advertised for and on July 3, 2001, and have received the following sealed formal proposals for the construction of the-Marcy Casino Concession Stand, which were publicly opened and read on July 17, 2001 BASE GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONBID Thomann Asphalt$ 58,000 56 Gunnville Road Lancaster, New York 14086 American Paving$121,121 5880 Thompson Road Clarence Center, New York 14032 Consultant's Estimate $55,000 I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct statement of the bids received and that the following firm is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. We are accepting the low base bid of $58,000. Therefore, Thomann Asphalt, 56 Gunnville Road, Lancaster, New York 14086 is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I request that Your Honorable Body authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bid. Funds for this work will be available from the Parks bond fund for Delaware Park. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 16, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Marcy Casino Site Improvements, to Thomann Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $58,000. Funds for this project are available from the Parks bond fund for Delaware Park. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 NO. 34 Page 31 01-0724.txt REPORT OF BIDS MARCY CASINO - DELAWARE PARK GUTTER MODIFICATIONS REPAIR/SEALING OF CONCRETE PATIO ADVERTISED FOR ON JUNE 26, 2001 AND RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING SEALED FORMAL PROPOSALS FOR THE MARCY CASINO - DELAWARE PARK, GUTTER MODIFICATIONS, REPAIR/SEALING OF CONCRETE PATIO, WHICH WERE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ON JULY 10, 2001. Raymond E. Kelley $31,145.00 33 Main St, Bowmansville, NY 14026 Patterson-Stevens$31,985.00 400 SawyerAve., Tonawanda, NY 14151 Progressive Weatherproofing$38,950.00 33 Ransier Dr., West Seneca, NY 14224 Campobella$63,775.00 3407 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217 C. H. Byron Co.$68,000.00 100 James Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Raymond E. Kelley, in the amount of Thirty One Thousand One Hundred Forty Five and 00/100 Dollars ($31,145.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. Total estimate for this work was $45,000.00. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funding for this project is available in CPF 36321406 445100 - Division of Buildings. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 17, 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 Marcy Casino - Delaware Park, Gutter Modifications, Repair/Sealing of Concrete Patio, to Raymond E. Kelley, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $31,145.00. Funds for this project are available from CPF 36321406 445 100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 35 REPORT OF BIDS MCCARTHY PARK CONCESSION STAND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL PLUMBING I have previously requested and received permission to take bids for the above project, Item 32, CCP 7/10/01. 1 advertised for and on July 3, 2001, and have received the following sealed formal proposals for the construction of the McCarthy Park Concession Stand, which were publicly opened and read on July 17, 2001. BASEAlt.5 GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONBID Peyton Barlow Co.209,5751,500 360 Delaware Avenue Suite 240 Buffalo, New York 14202 Wilsandra Construction Co.249,0002,000 300 Camden Avenue Buffalo, New York 14216 Page 32 01-0724.txt BRD265,0005,260 82 Pearl Street Buffalo, New York 14202 Hadala Corporation410,0002,500 325 Grote Street Buffalo, New York 14207 PLUMBING WORK Base Bid Alt. 1 Alt.2 Alt.3 H & M Plumbing 28,741 624 912 2,640 1425 Military Road Kenmore, New York 14217 C & L Plumbing 29,2002,200 1,500 4,800 70 Sheldon Avenue Depew, New York 14043 MKS Plumbing 32,3741,700 1,400 3,500 19 Ransier Drive West Seneca, New York 14224 Kandefer Inc. 42,500 1,800 1,400 3,550 2215 Broadway Buffalo, New York 14212 ELECTRICAL WORKBase BidAlt.4 Warren's Electric23,387 415 77 Reading Street Buffalo, New York 14220 Tunney Electric28,499 375 8565 Roll Road Clarence Center, New York 14032 Weydman Electric29,349 962 747 Young Street Tonawanda, New York 14150 Goodwin Electric30,650500 121 California Drive Williamsville, New York 14221 Electric Service & Systems Installation36,6122,000 36 Lee Street Buffalo, New York 14210 Gordon & Zoerb Electrical36,705646 Contractors 420 South Harris Hill Road Buffalo, New York 14221 Consultant's Estimate $250,000 I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct statement of the bids received and that the following firms are the lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the plans and specifications. General - Peyton-Barlow Co., 360 Delaware Avenue, Suite 240, Buffalo, New York 14202 - Plumbing - H and M Plumbing, 1425 Military Road, Kenmore, New York 14217 - Electric - Warrens Electric, 77 Reading Street, Buffalo, New York 14220. All awards shall be for the base bids only. General Construction@ $209,575 Plumbing Work@ $ 28,741 Electrical Work@ $ 23,387 PROJECT TOTAL: $261,703.00 I request that Your Honorable Body authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work will be available from the new McCarthy Park bond fund. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 16, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Page 33 01-0724.txt be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for McCarthy Park Concession Stand, to the lowest responsible bidders, for General Construction - Peyton-Barlow Co., in the amount of $209,5 7 5, for Plumbing Work - H and M Plumbing, in the amount of $28,74 1, for Electrical Work - Warrens Electric, in the amount of $23,387. Funds for this project are available from the new McCarthy Park bond fund. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 36 REPORT OF BIDS MCCARTHY PARK IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 I have previously requested and received permission to take bids for the above project, Item 32, CCP 7/10/01. 1 advertised for and on July 3, 2001, and have received the following sealed formal proposals for the construction of the McCarthy Park Improvements - Phase 2, which were publicly opened and read on July 17, 2001. AddAddDeduct BASEAlt.1Alt.Alt. GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONBID#1#2#3 Occhino Corp.152,62023,75623,700 15,600 2650 Seneca Street West Seneca, New York 14224 Birchgrove Landscaping183,00023,30027,700 14,350 P.O. Box 117 East Aurora, New York 14052 Titan Development183,93522,25023,700 15,600 8534 Seaman Road Gasport, New York 14067 Gleason's Nursery204,64824,13724,237 19,591 4780 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, New York 14221 Thomann Asphalt225,00021,25030,000 18,100 56 Gunnville Road Lancaster, New York 14086 Visone Construction229,36218,29321,241 13,000 79 Sheldon Avenue Depew, New York 14043 Consultant's Estimate $200,000 I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct statement of the bids received and that the following firm is the lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the plans and specifications. We are accepting the low base bid of $152,620 and the following alternate Alt 1 in the amount of $23,756 for a total contract amount of $176,376. Therefore, Occhino Corp., 2650 Seneca Street, West Seneca, New York 14224 is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I request 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 will be available from the new McCarthy Park bond fund. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Page 34 01-0724.txt Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 16, 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 McCarthy Park Improvements - Phase 2, to Occhino Corp., the lowest responsible bidder, in the low base bid of $152,620 and the following alternate Alt I in the amount of $23,756 for a total contract amount of $176,376. Funds for this project are available from the new McCarthy Park bond fund. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 37 REPORT OF BIDS 1 LIBERTY AVENUE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION I advertised for on June 26, 2001 and received the following sealed formal proposals for 1 Liberty Avenue, Environmental Restoration, which were publicly opened and read on July 16, 2001. Nature's Way Environmental$ 229,657.00 3553 Crittenden Rd. Crittenden, NY 14038 Pinto Construction$ 343,804.00 1 Babcock St. Buffalo, NY 14210 SLC Constructors, Inc.$ 345,064.00 295 Mill St. Lockport, NY 14094 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Nature's Way Environmental, in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($229,657.00) is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work are available in 35030306 - Environmental Remediation Capital Account. This project is partially funded by NYSDEC Grant #C300983 and permission is also requested to accept funds from NYSDEC and deposit into our Environmental Remedation Capital Account. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 17, 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 I Liberty Avenue, Environmental Restoration, to Nature's Way Environmental, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $229,657.00. Funds for this project are partially funded by NYSDEC Grant #C300983 and the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to accept funds from NYSDEC and deposit into the Environmental Remediation Capital Account. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 38 Page 35 01-0724.txt REPORT OF BIDS PAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION CENTENNIAL MONUMENT FOUNDATION WORK As authorized by Your Honorable Body Item No. 185 C.C.P. 4/3/01, 1 asked for and received the following bids for the Pan American Exposition Centennial Monumen Foundation Work which were opened and publicly read on July 18, 2001: CONTRACTORBASE BID C. Nichter,Inc.$37,230 320 Wildwood Drive Lancaster, New York 14086 The Hadala Corporation$48, 600 325 Grote Street Buffalo, New York 14207 Engineer's Estimate $40,000 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that C. Nichter, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to order the work by C. Nichter, Inc., 30 Wildwood Drive, Lancaster, New York 14207 for the low bid amount of $37,230. Funds for this work are available in MUNIS 34310506. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 18, 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 Pan American Exposition Centennial Monument Foundation Work, to C. Nichter, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $37,230.00. Funds for this project are available in MIJNIS 34310506. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 39 REPORT OF BIDS RESURFACING AND STREETSCAPE ITEM #185 C.C.P. 4/3/01 IMPROVEMENTS ON HUMBOLDT PKWY. 2001 - GROUP #572 This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received public bids on July 17. 2001 the Resurfacing and Streetscape Improvements on Humboldt Parkway Project - 2001 - Group #572. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have requested bids on a unit price basis covering the various items of work and materials, which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the tot bid. The following bids were received: Contractor Base Bid 1 .A.B.P. Concrete Construction, Inc. 3407 Delaware Avenue, Suite 200 Kenmore, New York 14217 $306,630.00 2.Destro & Brothers Concrete Company, Inc. 411 Ludington Street Buffalo, New York 14206 $345,950.00 Page 36 01-0724.txt 3. MAC Contracting LLC 4244 Ridge Lea Rd, Ste. I Amherst, New York 14226 $350,850.50 I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is A.B.P. Concrete Construction. Inc.. I respectfully recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize a contract award to A.B.P. Concret Construction, Inc., in the amount of $337,29-3.00 (base bid of $306,630.00 plus [10% unit price increase $30,663.00 = [total award] $337,293.00). Funds for this project are available in Capital Account #30032106-445 100. The engineer's estimate for this work is $416,000.00. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bids if an award o the contract is not made by August 31, 2001. Summaries of the bids are available upon request. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 18, 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 Resurfacing and Streetscape Improvements on Humboldt Parkway Project - 2001 - Group #572, to A.B.P. Concrete Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $337,293.00 (base bid of $306,630.00 plus [10% unit price increases] $30,663.00 = [total award] $337,293.00. Funds for this project are available in Capital Account #3 003 2106-445 100. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 40 REPORT OF BIDS TOWER DEMOLITION & THEATER DROP OFF MAIN STREET @ TUPPER As previously authorized by Your Honorable Body I asked for and received the following bids for Tower Demolition & Theater Drop Off Main Street @ Tupper which were opened and publicly read on July 19, 2001: CONTRACTORBASE BID Cleveland Wrecking Company$63, 311 47 E. Market Street Buffalo, New York 14204 Nottingham Builders LTD.73,350 2818 Harlem Road Cheektowaga, New York 14225 MCS Remedial Services, Inc.88,000 3907 North Buffalo Road Orchard Park, New York 14127 Engineer's Estimate $75,000 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Cleveland Wrecking Company is the lowest responsible in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to order the work by Cleveland Wrecking Company, 47 E. Market Street, Buffalo, New York 14204 for the low bid amount of $63,311. Funds for this work are available in MUNIS 34310506. Mrs. LoTempio moved: Page 37 01-0724.txt That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 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 Tower Demolition & Theater Drop Off Main Street & Tupper, to Cleveland Wrecking Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $63,3 11.00. Funds for this project are available in MUNIS 34310506. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 41 REPORT OF BIDS - WALDEN PARK IMPROVEMENTS I have previously requested and received permission to take bids for the above project, Item 32, CCP 7/10/01. 1 advertised for and on July and have received the following sealed formal proposals for the construction of LaSalle Park Improvements, which were publicly opened and read on July 18, 2001. AddAdd Add Add BASEAlt.1Alt.Alt. Alt. CONSTRUCTIONBID#1#2#3 #4 Gleason's Nursery341,32219,6509,855 5,900 28,056 4780 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, New York 14221 Sicar Inc.342,50021,4007,100 8,300 23,300 1128 Jamison Road Elma, New York 14069 Scott Lawn Yard342,84529,456 8,780 11,352 32,000 5552 Townline Road Sanborn, New York 14132 Occhino Paving345,72018,500 11,100 7,220 24,784 2650 Seneca Street West Seneca, New York 14224 Thomann Asphalt422,500 19,000 8,500 15,000 35,000 56 Gunnville Road Lancaster, New York 14086 Visone Construction524,35020,000 2,000 18,000 30,000 79 Sheldon Avenue Depew, New York 14043 Consultant's Estimate $350,000 I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct statement of the bids received and that the following firm is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. We are accepting the low base bid of $341,322. Therefore, Gleason's Nursery, 4780 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, New York 14221 is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I request 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 will be available from the new Page 38 01-0724.txt Lovejoy District Parks bond fund. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 16, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Walden Park Improvements, to Gleason's Nursery, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $341,322.00. Funds for this project are available in the new Lovejoy District Parks bond fund. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 42 REPORT OF BIDS WEATHERIZATION & MASONRY RESTORATION 60 HEDLEY PLACE I advertised for on June 26, 2001 and received the following sealed formal proposals for Weatherization & Masonry Restoration, 60 Hedley Place, which were publicly opened and read on July 10, 2001. Miller Enterprises$ 170,700.00 12 Newfield St., Buffalo, NY 14207 Wilsandra Construction$ 219,000.00 300 Camden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14210 The C. H. Byron Co.$ 283,000.00 100 James Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150 The Peyton Barlow Co.$ 302,290.00 360 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY Gianadda Construction$ 418,900.00 786 Terrace Blvd., Depew, NY 14043 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Miller Enterprises, in the amount of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Seven Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($170,700.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. Total estimate for this work was $250,000.00. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funding for this project is available in CPF 34322506 445100 and 36310306 445100 - Division of Buildings. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 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 Weatherization & Masonry Restoration, 60 Hedley Place, to Miller Enterprises, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $170,700.00. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34322506 445 100 and 36310306 445 100 -Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 43 CHANGE IN CONTRACT DELAVAN-GRIDER COMMUNITY CENTER CONSTRUCTION MECHANICAL WORK Page 39 01-0724.txt I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Delavan-Grider Community Center, Construction, Mechanical Work, Buffalo Sheet Metals, Inc., C #92010058. 1. Fabricate and install stainless steel hood for kitchen upgrade. Add $ 1,375.00 2.Provide additional ceiling access doors. Add $ 603.75 2. Replace temperature control boards due to condensation problem. Add $ 2,995.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Four Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Three and 75/100 Dollars ($4,973.75). Summary: Current Contract Amount$ 241,673.00 Amount of This Change Order (#3) Add 4,973.75 Revised Contract Amount246,646.75 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Stieglitz Snyder Architecture) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be, fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34320506 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works,, Parks and Streets dated July 6, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order #3, an increase in the amount of $4,973.75, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Delavan-Grider Community Center Construction, Mechanical Work, to Buffalo Sheet Metals, Inc., C #92010058. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34320506 445 100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 44 CHANGE IN CONTRACT DELAVAN-GRIDER CENTER CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Delavan-Grider Center, Construction, General Construction, Picone Construction, C #92010071. 1 . Revise exterior signage. Add $558.90 2.Install masonry control joints. Add $ 1,725.91 3.Revise parking lot to accommodate removed Add $ 1,707.75 oil tank. 4.Additional labor rate cost. Add $ 8,644.45 5.Remove existing concrete foundations, Deduct$ 1,895.20 6.Signage adjustment. Deduct $ 1,958.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Three and 81/100 Dollars ($8,783.81). Summary: Current Contract Amount$2,740,907.98 Amount of This Change Order (#8) Add $ 8,783.81 Page 40 01-0724.txt Revised Contract Amount$2,749,691.79 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Stieglitz Snyder Architecture) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34320506 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order # 8, to Picone Construction, an increase in the amount of $8,783.8 1, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Delavan-Grider Center, Construction, General Construction, C #92010071. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34320506 445 100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 45 CHANGE IN CONTRACT MACHNICA COMMUNITY CENTER CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Machnica Community Center, Construction, General Construction, Summit Construction Gro C #91983800. 1. Change gas well vent piping. Add $ 2,039.00 2. Revise structural steel. Add $ 7,536.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Nine Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Five and 00/100 Dollars ($9,575.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount$2,818,381.87 Amount of This Change Order (#8) Add $9,575.00 Revised Contract Amount$2,827,956.87 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Barton, Hovey, Nardini, Tries) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 35321106 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order # 8, to Summit Construction Group, an increase in the amount of $9,575.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Machnica Community Center, Construction, General Construction, C #91983800. Funds for this project are available in CPF 3 5321106 445 100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 Page 41 01-0724.txt NO. 46 CHANGE IN CONTRACT TOSH COLLINS COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR AND TEEN CENTERS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior and Teen Centers, Plumbing Work, New Era Construction, C #92010293. 1. Acquisition of furniture. Add $ 14,138.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty Eight and 00/100 Dollars ($14,138.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount$1,324,800.00 Amount of This Change Order (#6) Add$ 14,138.00 Revised Contract Amount$1,338,938.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Barton, Hovey, Nardini & Tries) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 35320706 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 17, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order #6, to New Era Construction, an increase in the amount of $14,138.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Tosh Collins Community Center, General Construction, C #92010293. Funds for this project are available in CPF 35320706 445100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 47 CHANGE IN CONTRACT TOSH COLLINS COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR AND TEEN CENTERS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior and Teen Centers, General Construction, New Era Construction, C #92010293. 1.Various changes required due to unforeseen conditions. Add $ 13,241.00 2.Change doors and hardware to meet current code requirements. Add $ 15,233.00 3.Deleted work in locker rooms and unused unit price items. Deduct $ 37,515.00 The foregoing change results in a net decrease in the contract of Nine Thousand Forty One and 00/100 Dollars ($9,041.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount $1,338,938.00 Amount of This Change Order (#7) Deduct $ 9,041.00 Revised Contract Amount $1,329,897.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect Page 42 01-0724.txt (Barton, Hovey, Nardini & Tries) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are to be credited to CPF 35320706 44510CI -Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order #7, to New Era Construction, an increase in the amount of $9,041.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Tosh Collins Community Center, General Construction, C #92010293. Funds for this project are available in CPF 35320706 445100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 48 CHANGE IN CONTRACT TOSH COLLINS COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR AND TEEN CENTERS ELECTRICAL WORK I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior and Teen Centers, Electrical Work, Goodwin Electric Corp., C #92010297. 1 .Electrical modifications required to comply with current building codes. Add$16,819.00 2.Exterior light pole modifications. Add$ 13,077.00 3.Replace gym exit lights. Add$ 750.00 4.Modify locker room electric. Add$ 4,121.00 5.Increase feeder sizes to roof top units. Add $ 4,074.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Thirty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty One and 00/100 Dollars ($38,841.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 218,625.00 Amount of This Change Order (#4) Add 38,841.00 Revised Contract Amount257,466.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Barton, Hovey, Nardini & Tries) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 35320706 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order #4, to Goodwin Electric Corp., an increase in the amount of $38,841.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior and Teen Centers, Electrical Work, C #92010297. Funds for this project are available in CPF 3 5320706 445 100 - Division of Buildings. Page 43 01-0724.txt PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 49 CHANGE IN CONTRACT TOSH COLLINS COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR AND TEEN CENTERS MECHANICAL WORK I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior and Teen Centers, Mechanical Work, Mollenberg Betz, Inc., C #92010279. 1. Modify ductwork.Add 2,618.55 2. Replace fin radiation cover in boys'locker room. Add822.15 3. Draft hood for hot water tank.Add 287.50 4. Combustion air for hot water tank.Add 3,065.53 5. Revise rooftop unit #2.Add 1,743.03 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Eight Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Six and 76/100 Dollars ($8,536.76). Summary Current Contract Amount $ 215,875.35 Amount of This Change Order (#2) Add $ 8,536.76 Revised Contract Amount $ 224,412.11 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Barton, Hovey, Nardini & Tries) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 35320706 445100 -Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order #2, to Mollenberg Betz, Inc., an increase in the amount of $8,536.76, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior and Teen Centers, Mechanical Work, C #92010279. Funds for this project are available in CPF 3 5320706 445 100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 50 CHANGE IN CONTRACT TOSH COLLINS COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR AND TEEN CENTERS PLUMBING WORK I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior and Teen Centers, Plumbing Work, C & L Plumbing, Inc., C #92010330. 1. Remove two (2) existing floor drains and cap line. Add $ 235.00 2. Modify existing plumbing to comply with current code. Add $ 5,181.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixteen and 00 and 16/100 Dollars ($5,416.00). Page 44 01-0724.txt Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 83,462.71 Amount of This Change Order (#2) Add $ 5,416.00 Revised Contract Amount $ 88,878.71 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Barton, Hovey, Nardini, Tries) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 35320706 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order #2, to C & L Plumbing, Inc., an increase in the amount of $5,416.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior and Teen Centers, Plumbing Work, C #92010330. Funds for this project are available in CPF 3 53 20706 445 100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 51 CHANGE IN CONTRACT TOSH COLLINS COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR AND TEEN CENTERS SPRINKLER WORK I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior and Teen Centers, Sprinkler Work, Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Co., C #92010331. 1. Replace sprinkler lines. Add$ 1,286.16 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of One Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Six and 16/100 Dollars ($1,286.16). Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 30,159.24 Amount of This Change Order (#2) Add $ 1,286.16 Revised Contract Amount $ 31,445.40 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Barton, Hovey, Nardini, Tries) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 35320706 445100 -Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order #2, to Davis-Umer Sprinkler Co., an increase in the amount of $1,286.16, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior and Teen Centers, Sprinkler Work, C #9201033 1. Funds for this project are available in CPF 35320706 445100 - Division of Buildings. PASSED Page 45 01-0724.txt AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 52 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK POOL (GENERAL) CHANGE ORDER We are requesting permission of Your Honorable Body to increase the above contract (No. 92010299) in the amount of $85,408 for the contract with C. Nichter Inc. We have authorized this work to shut down the job as per the wishes of the community and the District Councilmember and to make the area safe and usable for the recent Juneteenth Festival. This work included securing the filter system portals for future use, removing unstable portions of the pool bottom, filling in utility trenches and unstable areas of the pool bottom with asphalt and concrete, removing pool liner from the site and installing an asphalt ramp at the pool entrance. The price was found to be fair and reasonable by our consultants, Trowbridge & Wolf, and Nussbaumer and Clark. Funds for this work are available in bond account 35640206. SUMMARY Contract Amount - $835,200 Change Order 85,408 Total $920,608 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 53 CURBS ON FEDERAL AVENUE KENSINGTON TO NORTH END PAVING OF NORTHLAND AVENUE MAIN TO JEFFERSON & JEFFERSON TO HUMBOLDT C.C.P. #104,6/12/01 C C. P. # 105, 6/12/01 Please be advised of the following estimates: Curbs Federal Avenue- Kensington to North End 1,175' x 2 = 2,350 I.f. x $70/l.f. = $164,500 Our estimate for this work is far beyond the amount of funding that we have available for curb replacement for the 2001 Construction Season. Curbs will be replaced at the earliest opportunity when funds are identified. Street Paving Northland - Main to JeffersonRating 935,450 sq.yd.$40,875 Total Estimate Northland - Jefferson to HumboldtRating #38,875 sq.yd.$66,562 Total Estimate Northland - Main to Jefferson is tentatively scheduled for overlay during the 2001 Construction Season. Northland - Jefferson to Humboldt will be scheduled at the earliest opportunity when funds become available. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 54 FRONT PARK SNOW STORAGE~ ITEM # 173, C.C.P. JULY 10, 2001 his department has no objection to removing Front Park from our list of city dumping sites in our Snow Control Plan. The park will only be utilized in extreme emergency situations. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL CONNITTEE ON STREET SERVICE NO. 55 Page 46 01-0724.txt OHIO STREET LIFT BRIDGE EMERGENCY CABLE REPAIRS On June 27, 2001 our department began having trouble with a large 400 amp circuit breaker at the Ohio Street Lift Bridge. We began to trouble shoot the bridge control circuits in house but the system became too complex and it became necessary to call in Ferguson Electric to assist. It was then determined that there was a short circuit in an underground power cable that runs from the Operator's Building on the south side of the bridge, under the Buffalo River, then to the North Tower. These power cables run in an underground tunnel under the Buffalo River. This tunnel was completely full of water and we believe after years of being wet the cables shorted out. Do to the scope and magnitude of these repairs I hereby declared an emergency situation and Ferguson Electric was asked to complete the repairs. The total cost of this project is $97,724.59. Funds for this work are available in Capital Project Bridge Account 300024 and Capital Highway Improvement Fund 30032 106. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 3, 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 Ohio Street Lift Bridge, Emergency Cable Repairs to Ferguson Electric for a total amount of $97,724.59. Funds for this project are available in Capital Project Bridge Account 30002406 and Capital Highway Improvement Fund 30032106. Passed AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 56 PERMISSION TO ACCEPT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS - PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS STREETSTHE BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY IS SCHEDULED TO APPROVE A TRANSFER OF $635,431 FROM CDBG 26-50204 TO MUNIS 10311010-337301 AT THEIR MEETING OF JULY 26, 2001. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRANSFER IS TO REIMBURSE THE CITY OF BUFFALO FOR MONIES SPENT ON THE CITYWIDE STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM. A list of qualified streets that have already been overlaid is as follows: Larkin - Exchange to Seneca Van Renesselaer - Exchange to Seneca Curtiss - Memorial Drive to NYC-Term Grosvenor - S. Division to Eagle Stone - Bailey to Green Rohe - Bailey to Sumner Helen - Herkimer to DeWitt Putnam - Lafayette to Auburn Irving - North to Allen Forest - Grant to Elmwood West - Virginia to Carolina Carolina - Niagara to Seventh West - Hudson to Virginia Hamburg - Jefferson to Spring Stanton - William to Howard Pine - S. Division to Clinton Lisbon-Main to Cordova Page 47 01-0724.txt Freeman-Collingwood to Kensington Cordova-Lisbon to Minnesota Clay - Military to Austin Glor - Military to Austin Calumet - Grace to Garfield Laird - Isabelle to Ontario Isabelle - Crowley to Cross Lane St. Francis - Hamilton to South End Rex - Northland to North End Northland-Humboldt to Rex E. Ferry-Fillmore to Winchester Fillmore-E. Ferry to Woodlawn Woodlawn-Fillmore to Kehr Stevens-E. Ferry to Scajaquada Cambridge - Scajaquada to Northland Landon - Fillmore to Humboldt Grider - E. Ferry to E. DelavanTherefore, we request permission of Your Honorable Body to accept a fund transfer of $635,431 from Community Development Block Grant Account 26-50204 to MUNIS 10311010-337301 for the purposes described above. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 12, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to accept a transfer of $635,431 from Community Development Block Grant 26-50204 to MUNIS 10311010-337301 for Citywide Street Overlay Program, as listed in the above communication. Passed AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 57 PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH NEW YORK STATE DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION FOR HERTEL AVENUE - DELAWARE AVE. TO STARIN AVE. -- PIN 95754.43 C.C.P. #43 OF 4/5/94 I hereby request permission from your Honorable Body to.) execute all nccessary agreements with the New York State Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of Hertel Avenue from Delaware Avenue to Starin Avenue. The project is funded using Federal Aid STP Funds with the Federal Share being 80% and the local share being 20%. The estimated cost of this project is $9,183,426 and the city's share would be $1,836,685. In addition the City agrees to pay all necessary costs associated with first instance funding and the Federal/N on- Federal shares of the necessary project phases. Funds are available in a local match Bond fund Account specifically for this project. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 9, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks Page 48 01-0724.txt and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to execute all necessary agreements with the New York State Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of Hertel from Delaware to Starin Avenues. The City's share of' this project is $1,836,685 that is available in a local match Bond Fund Account specifically for this project. Passed AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 58 PERMISSION TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE WITH CRICKET COMMUNICATIONS Cricket Communications has requested permission from the Buffalo Water Board to place telecommunication antennas on the Board's water tank near Fillmore and E. Ferry Sts. The Acquisition Agreement between the City and the Water Board requires the City's consent before any facility is leased or disposed. The Board is requesting that the Common Council authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to enter into lease negotiations with Cricket Communications for this purpose. Th negotiated lease will be sent to the Common Council and the Water Board for final approval. TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Joseph N. Giambra REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS, OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 59 PROPOSED NFTA BUS SHELTERS (3) WITHIN CITY RIGHT OF WAY Mr. Christopher J. Cronin, Traffic Data Administrator for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), has requested permission to install three bus shelters within City right of way. The proposed locations are: Fillmore @ William, east side of Fillmore, 90' south of William. West Delavan @ Grant, southwest comer. South Division @ Washington Street, southeast comer. The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has reviewed the NFTA's request pursuant to Chapter 413-67 (Encroachment Regulations) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue a "Mere License" for said installation provided the following conditions are met: 1.That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary for said installation. 2.That the bus shelters be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets. 3.That the applicant be responsible for maintaining the bus shelters as long as they remain within City right of way. 4.That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar construction in street bond or certificate o insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said bus shelter. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated July 17, 2001 be received Page 49 01-0724.txt and filed; and That the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority be and hereby is granted permission to install three (3) bus shelters within the City right of way at the locations listed in the above communication and is hereby granted mere license for such installation subject to the conditions as listed in the above communications. PASSED AYES 13 NOES 0 NO. 60 PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT DELAVAN-GRIDER COMMUNITY CENTER ITEM NO. 53, CCP 06/26/01 The Division of Purchase bid items for the Delavan-Grider Block Club for the new community center. The following item was inadvertently omitted from the above referenced Council Communication. Gym Equipment (1) Bodycraft Single Gym 1,295.00 Funds are available in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Capital Account 34320506. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 10, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to purchase a Bodycraft Single Gym in the amount of $1,295.00 for the Delavan-Grider Block Club. Funds for this project are available in Capital Account 34320506. Passed AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 61 SHEA'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT I have received the attached letter from the Shea's Performing Arts Center requesting $346,908 in reimbursement for cost incurred by Shea's in connection with the construction of the theater's stagehouse. I believe that these costs are reimbursable under the terms of the agreements for the stagehouse project. I, therefore, request that you direct the Comptroller to reimburse Shea's Performing Arts Center in the amount of $346,908. Funds are available in the Capital Project Funds 35321306 and 39232006, which were raised for the stagehouse expansion and other capital improvements at the theater. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 2001, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to reimburse Shea's Performing Arts Center in the amount of $346,908 for construction of the theater's stagehouse. Funds for this project are available in Capital Project Funds 35321306 and 39232006, which were raised for the stagehouse expansion and other capital improvements at the theater. Passed AYES-13. NOES-0. Page 50 01-0724.txt NO. 62 SOUTH PARK LIFT BRIDGE STAIRWAY REPAIR CONTRACT The South Park Avenue Lift Bridge is scheduled to undergo a complete rehabilitation project within the next two years. Currently the tower stairways on the bridge are in an advance state of corrosion and are unsafe for use by City or private personnel. Before any further design work can be completed for the rehabilitation project these stairways must be repaired to allow safe access to various J points on the bridge structure. Our department has received informal / emergency bids for the repair of these stairways. The results of the bids are as follows: Contractor Bid Higgins Erectors & Haulers $26,933.00 (Low) Dove Technology, LLC $37,620.00 Contractors Welding of 'WNY No Bid Contour Erection & Siding Systems Inc. No Bid I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is Higgins Erectors & Haulers, and I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body order the work and the cost thereof' to be charged to Engineering Bond Fund 30227906 in the amount of $26,933.00, plus approved unit prices in the amount of $2,693.30 for a total encumbrance of $29,626.30. The Engineers estimate for this work is $40,000.00. The above is certified to be a true and accurate statement of the bids received. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 3, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the South Park Avenue Lift Bridge, Stairway Repair Contract, to Higgins Erectors & Haulers, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $26,933.00, plus approved unit prices in the amount of $2,693.30 for a total encumbrance of $29,626.30. Funds for this project are available in Engineering Bond Fund 30227906. Passed. Ayes-13. Noes-0. NO. 63 UNION SHIP CANAL PHASE I DEVELOPMENT HANNA FURNACE BUILDING DEMOLITION CONTRACT I GROUP #574 ITEM #221 C.C.P. OF 5/1/01 This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received bids on July 17, 2001 for the Union Ship Canal Phase I Development project. In obtaining bids for the above project I have asked for bids on a unit price basis covering the various items of work and materials, which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the to bid. The following bids were received: Contractor Total Base Bid Page 51 01-0724.txt Alt Bid 6 1. Ontario Specialty Contracting, Inc. $537,108.00 $687,068.00 333 Ganson St., Buffalo, NY 14203 2. Bianchi-Trison Corp. $337,487.00 $708,978.00 208 Longbranch Rd., Ste.300, Syr., NY 13209 3. Cleveland Wrecking Company $396,069.00 $853,325.00 628 E. Edna PI., Covina, CA 91723 4. M C S Remedial Services, Inc. $573,000.00 $864,720.00 3907 N. Buffalo Rd., Orchard Pk, NY 14127 5. Donald J. Braasch Construction Inc. $565,400.00 $928,500.00 1661 Lakeview Rd., Lake View, NY 14085 6. Sabre Demolition Corp. $487,405.00 $1,039,131.00 28 Snowberry Ln., E. Amherst, NY 14051 7. Empire Dismantlement Corp. $731,700.00 $1,746,502.00 P.O. Box 905, Grand Island, NY 14072 I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is Ontario Specialty Contracting. Inc. I respectfully recommend the Your Honorable Body order the work, the cost thereof to be charged the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Capital Projects Account #35030306-445 100 for a b bid of $687,068.00 plus a 10% unit price increase of $68,707.00 for a total of $755,775.00. The Alternate Bid 6 which is the corrected total for the Base Bid plus nine alternate Bid Items encompasses the most cost-effective and comprehensive alternative for Phase I Development of the project site, assuming that sufficient funds are available to complete the entire scope of work. A summary of the bid tabulations is attached. The engineer's estimate for this work is $1,235,100.00. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by August 31, 2001. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated July 19, 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 Union Ship Canal Phase I Development project, to Ontario Specialty Contracting, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in a base bid of $687,068 plus 10% unit price increase of $68,707.00 for a total of $755,775.00. Funds for this project are available in Capital Projects Account #35030306 - 445100. Passed. Ayes-13. Noes-0. NO. 64 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 9, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Water to the Position of Assistant Filtration Plant Operator Permanent Promotion at the Maximum Starting Salary of $31,589 Matthew Janicki Page 52 01-0724.txt 100 Shenandoah Road Buffalo, New York 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 65 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 11, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Director of Street Sanitation, Provisional Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of: $47,983 RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 66 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 9, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Streets, to the position Of Equipment Operator Permanent Promotion at the maximum Starting Salary of $ 29,278. Philip Gramaglia 328 Bedford Ave. Bflo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 67 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective:July 10, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets, to the Position of Street Worker, Permanent, Non-Competitive, at the Maximum Starting Salary of $27,931. Collin Davis 122 Madison Street Buffalo, NY 142C REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 68 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 9,2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Parks, to the positions of Park Utility Workers, Provisional, at the intermediate starting salary of $27,596. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. Reynaldo Santano Jr. 303 Vermont Buffalo 14213 Fernando Martinez 781 Perry Street Buffalo 14210 Irving Fowler 208 Best Street Buffalo 14209 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 69 B. GRANT - T .FRANCIS -INCIDENT -DARTMOUTH AVE. -6/17/01 #78 CCP, JULY 10, 2001 In response to the above item, please be advised that the alleged incident is presently being investigated by the Department's Professional Standard Division. REFERRED TO THE CITIZEN RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 53 01-0724.txt NO. 70 EFFORTS- CURTAIL HOMICIDE RATE # 177 CCP JULY 10, 2001 In response to your inquiry I am supplying you with a copy of the Operations Order that implemented the Stop Violence Task Force with the additions made on May 30th. (Adding State Police & Sheriffs assets) In addition to the mission and duties outlined we wanted a high degree of visibility in the target area by adding the outside agencies. We began with some goals for the Task Force including addressing gang activity, guns on the street and gathering intelligence data. These goals were meant to impact on the number of homicides and serious assaults in the target area. (C&E Districts). During the months of May and June there were 231 firearms removed from our streets. 109 weapons related arrests were affected during the same period. Arrests by the State Police and Sheriffs Department were logged as part of our Flex Unit. Between June 4 1h and July 7'h Flex arrests were up 135 over the same period last year. Although the State Police and Sheriff uniformed patrols were discontinued they continue to assist this department with the State Police Violent Felony Warrant Unit, (served 49 Warrants at last count) investigators assisting our Homicide Squad, and the Helicopter service from the Sheriff. We will be continuing our efforts with the Task Force in an effort to address violent crime in the city. (Refer to Operation Plan). REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 71 "HOME RULE MESSAGE S3756,A7475-TWENTY YR. RET. PLAN POLICE OFFICERS ITEM NO. 156, C.C.P. 07/10/01) In respect to your request regarding the "Home Rule Message" we offer the following: We were previously unaware this item was before the State Assembly and Senate until you brought it to our attention. The Assembly bill was introduced by Assemblyman Paul Tokasz of the 143th District on behalf of the parties effected. This request to Assemblyman Tokasz never came through my office, therefore, I am unaware of the particulars. I would recommend that the Council disapprove this "Home Rule Message" and refer whomever requested it to submit their request and evidence that the City did not make this plan available to them and forward this information to my office for review. I will then be in a position to make a recommendation to the Council as to whether this matter should be reconsidered in the future. We appreciate the efforts of Assemblyman Tokasz and others who have offered to help. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 72 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: July 16, 2001 in the Department of Police to the Position of: Community Grants Coordinator, Permanent, Appointment, at the Maximum Starting Salary of $34,975. Maureen A. Oakley Page 54 01-0724.txt 134 Choate Avenue Buffalo, New York 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 73 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 16, 2001 in the Department of Police to the Position of Sr. Data Processing Equip Operator, Permanent Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $31,167. Tracy A. Cegielski 953 Walden Avenue Buffalo, New York 14211 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE NO. 74 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 9, 2001 in the Department of Fire, Division of Administration, to the position of Associate Account Clerk, Permanent Appointment, at the intermediate starting salary of $28,896. Jill Parisi 104 Portland Buffalo, 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 75 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 9, 2001 in the Department of Fire, Division of Fire, to the position of Fire Lieutenant, Permanent Position, at the flat starting salary of $56,560. Charles Mayer, Jr. 184 Aldrich Place Buffalo 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 76 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 9, 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. Steven Wrzesinski 31 Harding Road Buffalo 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. I FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 77 CLAIM-CHARLES E. JOHNSON ITEM NO. 80, C.C.P., 2/6/01 Pursuant to the request of the Claims Committee, please find enclosed a copy of the tax and sewer bill for the premises at 41 Parkridge. As a result of the Council's prior action, the charges for the prior demolition were removed from the Assessment Roll. However, there are approximately $1,200.00 in tax arrears owed and the property is on the In Rem Foreclosure list. A copy of the bills is attached. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. Page 55 01-0724.txt FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES NO. 78 B. WILLIAMS-G.KYTE-UNSAFE CONDITIONS- LAKE HOTEL (ITEM NO. 106, C.C.P. 6/26/2001 I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council Communication and wish to supply your Honorable Body with the following information. Upon receipt of the above stated Common Council Communication and upon review of the letter from Mr. Gary Kyte of Pooley Incorporated, Building Inspector Robert Golombek was dispatched to the site. Inspector Golombek noted that the building appeared to be boarded. Upon further investigation a basement entrance was found that vagrants and trespassers might be using. The Division of Permit and Inspections Services immediately contacted Mr. John Hannon of the Division of Real Estate. Mr. Hannon will have the site crew assigned to his Department re-secure all openings to the building. As this building is in a fairly good structural condition, the outward appearance, location and parking lot that goes with this parcel, this property, it appears to have significant potential for redevelopment. We in the Department of Permit and Inspection Services will assist in any way possible for the preservation and possible redevelopment of the property. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies your inquiry. RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 79 DELAYED AND UNSAFE DEMOLITION ACTIVITY ITEM NO. 153, C.C.P. 7/10/2001 I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council Communication and wish to supply your Honorable Body with the following information. The Department of Permit and Inspection Services has the responsibility for the inventory, asbestos abatement and demolition of both privately and city owned properties. The prime responsibility of our Department is the demolition, removal of debris and grading of the site to provide for proper drainage. The current demolition specifications employed by our department specify for the removal of the foundations to virgin soil. In addition the excavation is filled with a material that is sixty-six percent (66%) clay and thirty-three percent (33%) material such as brick and concrete no larger than six inches (6") by Six inches (6") in size. The demolition sites are graded, as too not to create a situation that would cause water run off to be a problem for adjoining properties. This specification was developed in cooperation with the Department of Community Development to ready these sites for future development. During inclement weather a demolition may be performed. If this is the case the Demolition Contractor has a one (1) year time frame that he in responsible for any grading issues. Many of these lots where buildings are demolished are subject to erosion problems bringing concrete and brick aggregate to the surface. In an attempt to provide for a suitable ground cover for the lots, hydro-seeding was employed. This program turned out to be unsuccessful as no one was watering these parcels and the weeds over took the hydro-seed product. We in the Department of Permit and Inspection Services demolish over five hundred (500) buildings a year. With this type of volume a few. complaints may be experienced. If there are any concerns with the demolition work being Page 56 01-0724.txt performed, we would like to inform your Honorable Body to contact Robert Sienkiewicz, Director of the Mayor's Task Force on Housing at 851-4637. Please also be advised that representative of the Department of Permit and Inspection Services will be available to meet with your Honorable Body in reference to the aforementioned procedures. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies your inquiry. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 80 SECOND HAND DEALER 472 GRANT Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located 472 Grant and rind that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a second hand dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspections, 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 Richard Adelman. The attached thereto for Richard Adelman d/b/a E.H. Brink Co., Inc. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 81 USED CAR DEALER 1322 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 1322 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 and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspections, I rind it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Daniel Hanna. The attached thereto for Daniel Hanna d/b/a Hanna's T&A. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 82 USED CAR DEALER 2227 ELMWOOD 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 2227 Elmwood and rind that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspections, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Pasquale Sarcinelli. The attached thereto for Pasquale Sarcinelli d1b/a E-Z Loan Auto Sales. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Page 57 01-0724.txt REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 83 USED CAR DEALER 1906 GENESEE 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 1906 Genesee 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 find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Mark Jackson. The attached thereto for Mark Jackson d/b/a Jackson's Auto. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES NO. 84 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective July 9, 2001 in the Department of Community Services, Substance Abuse Services to the Position of Counselor II, Provisional Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of $30,211.00 Ida Berzon, 92 Rand Ave, Buffalo 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES NO. 85 AFSCME, LOCAL 264 FACT-FINDING REPORT TAYLOR LAW IMPASSE COMMITTEE Attached for filing are copies of the City of Buffalo's Fact-Finding Brief and Reply Brief. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 86 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BUFFALO AND AFSCME LOCAL 264, AFL-CIO JULY 1, 1999 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002 Attached please find the Contract Settlement between the City of Buffalo and AFSCME, Local 264 for the contract period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2002. The Agreement is applicable to approximately 700 employees. It provides for three (3) years of salary increases from 1999 through July 1, 2001. The parties also agreed to modify provisions relating to health insurance, life insurance and safety shoe allowance. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Department of Human Resources dated July 23, 200 1, be received and filed; and That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Buffalo and AFSCME, Local 264, for the period July 1, 1999 through June 3 0, 2002; effective July 12, 200 1, be and hereby is approved and ratified. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING Page 58 01-0724.txt AUTHORITY NO. 87 RELOCATION OF BFLO URBAN LEAGUE MULTI SERVICE CENTER Dear Ms. Collin: Attached is a copy of my letter dated May 9, 2001 to Common Council President Pitts and Councilmember Miller-Williams with respect to the above matter. If you should need any further clarification on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 88 REVISED REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR LAKEVIEW HOMES HOPE VI GRANT NO. NY06URD0021197 Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority ("WHA"), in cooperation with the City of Buffalo and various agencies of the City, and with the aid of Roizman Development, Inc., the designated developer for the Lakeview Homes Revitalization, is nearing completion on Phase I of the Project. (As you may know, a few residents have already moved into new units, and they are very pleased.) Pursuant-to Resolution No. 156, dated October 31, 2000, the Common Council authorized BMKA and its developer to make application with the State of' New York for financing of Phase 11 of the Lakeview Homes redevelopment. Phase H now consists of.. (a) relocation of approximately 300 residents; (b) demolition of 666 substandard housing units on the Lakeview Homes site; (c) redevelopment of 150 new family rental units to be constructed on the easterly portion on the existing Lakeview Homes site; (d) construction of a park buffer on the westerly side of the existing Lakeview Homes site immediately adjacent To the New York State Thruway (as a replacement for Hudson Linear Park); and (e) rehabilitation and expansion of the existing Belle Community Center to a 30,000 square foot facility to accommodate the New Lakeview Community Resource Center, which will serve as a focal point for the community and the principal venue for supportive services and self-sufficiency programming. As a net result, open green space on the site will be increased and density of units will be decreased thereby increasing the quality of life of residents (as well as complying with certain federal and state mandates concerning open green space' Land density) - To comply with Comer v. Cuomo Consent Decree, BMHA has requested and obtained an additional 172 Section 8 Certificates to be used to relocate Lakeview residents into areas with lower concentrations of low income persons. BMHA, the City of Buffalo and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development continue to work closely with the residents and their representatives to assure comphance with the Amended Comer Consent Decree. We hereby respectfully request that the Common Council approve Phase H of the Revitalization Plan, including complete demolition of all 666 existing Lakeview units, It is imperative that the Common Council act favorably on this request at its upcoming session to be held on Tuesday, July 24, since that approval is a pre-condition to the approval of financing for Phase II by the State of New York. Such demolition is a requirement of both the State of New York and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.' Thus, approval by the Common Council at its upcoming session will insure that Phase II will be able to Page 59 01-0724.txt proceed this year, and that the City of Buffalo will not lose any portion of its existing Hope VI grant. We are available to answer any questions you or your staff may have regarding the enclosed. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM THE CITY CLERK NO. 89 POLICE DEPARTMENT 2000 ANNUAL REPORT Attached please find a copy of the 2001 Annual Report for the Police Department which was filed in the Clerk's Office. RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 90 GRANT ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION July 13, 2001 Honorable Common Council: I am pleased to announce that the City Clerk's Office through its Records Management Division, has been successful in receiving a highly competitive grant award from the State Archives and Records Administration (SARA) in the amount of $100,640.00. This is 1001/o of the amount we applied for; which was also the maximum amount awarded through SARA. The grant funds will allow Records Management to continue to microfilm & digitize City of Buffalo Site Maps & Plans for the Department of Community Development , Division of Permits. The total cost of the project is estimated to exceed $600,000.00 and has a 5-year time frame for completion. With the awarding, of the grant, along, with prior grant funding, Records management has been awarded $258,640.00 towards this project to date. There is an estimated 250,000+ site plans associated with the project. Upon completion of this project the department will no longer have to rely on the rolled maps and various bin locations currently used to house the hard copies. This will also change the time it takes to retrieve the site plans from approximately one days notice to same day service. The site plans date from the late 1800's to present. On behalf of the City Clerk's Office, Records Management Division we thank you for your continued support of Records Management. Respectfully yours, Attachments RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 91 DISPOSITION OF RECORDS Attached please find the following disposition of records from the following departments: STRATEGIC PLANNING RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 92 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board. AddressBusiness Name Owner's Name 1239 Niagara St Suave Holding Inc. Suave-.Holding Inc. 652 South Ogden St. Blues Room Records Inc Dominic Puntoriero Page 60 01-0724.txt 1463 HertelGrandma Mora's Grandma Mora's RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 93 LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the granting of the leaves of absence without pay, in the various departments as listed: x Public Works, Streets & Parks- Daryl Oliver, Jeffrey Dziedzic, John Calabotta x Police-Maureen Oakley, Deborah Mulheri-D;, Michael Strobele x Fire- Joyce Whitrnan xCommunity Services- Ida Berzon x Administration and Finance- Paul Desiderio, RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 94 REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE I transmit herewith communications received by me, from the various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities reporting the membership attendance at their respective meetings: x City Planning Board RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 95 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 9, 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 Amanda- Andersen,38 Allaemarle St, Buffalo NY 14207 Gail Prange, 428 Taunton Pl,., Buffalo, NY 14216 Appointment Effective: July 19, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN V, SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the flat Starting Salary of: $8.00/HR April L. Carey, 289 Austin St. #3, Buffalo, NY 14207 Appointment Effective: July 9, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL, to the Position of INTERN V, SEASONAL, NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting Salary of 8.00/hr Karrie. Waligora, 42 Briggs St, Buffalo, NY 14207 Appointment Effective: June 12, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL, to the Position of INTERN V, SEASONAL, NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting Salary of 8.00/hr Andrew Heidinger, 172 Alabama, Buffalo, NY 14204 Eric L. Pabon, 91 Woltz, BUFFALO NY14211 Jeremy Hollis, 63 Moselle, BUFFALO NY 14211 Rebekah Moore, 23 Shepard, BUFFALO, NY14212 Precious Tillman, 349 Moselle, Buffalo, NY 14212 Jacqueline Moon, 8 Lyman Street, BUFFALO, NY14206 Rebecca Kurdziel, 90 Lewis Street, BUFFALO, NY 14212 Jennifer L. Courton, 304 Watson Street,BUFFALO NY 14212 Page 61 01-0724.txt Jennaya R. Thomas, 70 Kosciuszko, BUFFALO NY 14212 Appointment Effective: July 02, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL, to the Position of INTERN V, Seasonal, Non Competitive at the flat starting salary of $8.00/hr Kelli Daniels, 98 Arden, Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: July 12, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN IV, seasonal NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting Salary of $5.15/HR Brian Collins, 1311 Kensington Ave., BUFFALO NY 14215 Appointment Effective July 9, 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 Angelique Guillory,13 Kenfield Court, BUFFALO NY 14215 Larry Smith, 34 Viola Pkwy, BUFFALO NY 14208 Rocelus Jessie, 47 Eller Ave., BUFFALO NY 14211 Alzena Wright, 162 Waverly St., Buffalo, NY 14208 Bryan Braswell, 66 Summer St. Apt. 6A, Buffalo, NY 14214 Darrell Hunley, 332 Parkridge Ave., BUFFALO NY 14215 Nicole Mack, 433 Parker Ave, BUFFALO NY 14216 Carlos Smith, 225 Hasting Ave., BUFFALO NY 14211 Lionell Thompson, 84 Domedion, BUFFALO NY 14211 Ashley Tolbert, 119 Oxford Ave., BUFFALO NY 14209 Brian J. Williams, 64 Florida Street, BUFFALO NY 14208 Destini Wilson, 300 Easton Ave., BUFFALO NY 14215 Tiarlan Adams, 401 Newburgh Ave, BUFFALO NY 14215 Dai'Ara Baines, 398 Sherman Street, BUFFALO NY 14212 Laura Beale, 84 New Amsterdam Ave., BUFFALO NY 14216 Latasha Baines, 346 Koons Ave, BUFFALO NY 14211 Antonio Brooks, 157 WAverley Street, BUFFALO NY 14208 Andrew Davis, 140 Madison Street, 14206 Tiffany Febres, 350 South Park Ave apt 6, Buffalo NY 14204 Sean Harris, 58 Elm St, Buffalo NY 14216 Etana Howard, 37 Wakefield Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 La Kicia Hughes, 237 Stevens Ave., BUFFALO NY 14215 Kasondra Grayson, 248 Dodge Street, BUFFALO NY 14208 Reginald Johnson, 169 Floss Ave, BUFFALO NY 14211 Kevin McLean, 150 Roeblins Ave., BUFFALO NY 14215 Brandi Moses, 265 Voorhees Ave., BUFFALO NY, 14214 Darius O'Field, 527 Stockbridge, BUFFALO NY 14215 Shameela Pittman, 105 Rounds Ave., BUFFALO NY 14215 Vincent Sherry, 23 John Paul Court, BUFFALO NY 14206 Elena Russell, 25 Shirley Ave, Buffalo NY 14215 Appointment Effective July 3, 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 Everlean Hairston, 32 St. Paul Mall, BUFFALO NY 14209 Damion Savage, 71 Harvard Place, BUFFALO NY 14209 Corey Carson, 98 Winslow Ave, BUFFALO NY 14208 Paris Desnoes, 9 Norway Park, BUFFALO 11y 14208 Mike Norwood Jr., 145 Hastings Ave., BUFFALO NY 14215 Mike Sinatra, 148 Avery, BUFFALO NY 14216 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 Tiffany Land, 20 Gerhardt,Buffalo NY 14208 Tiffany Benning, 36 Carl, BUFFALO NY14215 Page 62 01-0724.txt Damion Savage, 71 Harvard Place, BUFFALO NY 14209 Everlean Hairston, 32 St. Paul Mall, BUFFALO NY 14209 Ishmael Ali, 102 Lisbon Ave.,Buffalo, NY 14215 Jazmyn D. Burton, 65 Whitney Ave. Apt. 4, Buffalo, New York 14201 Appointment Effective: July 18, 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 Cristina Castro, 124 Plymouth Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201 Appointment Effective: July 16, 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 Aramis Figueroa 373 Prospect Ave, Buffalo NY 14201 Domonique Robinson, 254 Orange Street, Buffalo NY 14204 Aaron Ferguson, 473 North Division, Buffalo NY 14204 Jamell Turner, 215 Herman Street, Buffalo NY 14211 Appointment Effective July 12, 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 Ondrea Mack, 278 Dewey.Ave, Buffalo NY 14214 Appointment Effective July 2, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II, SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting Salary of: $5.15/HR Rhonda Lowe, 33 Winslow, BUFFALO NY 14208 Robert Johnson, 222 Roslyn, Buffalo, NY 14215 Brittany Bell, 43 West Balcom St., Buffalo, NY 14209 Stefanie Calloway, 165 Hemstead St, Buffalo, NY 14215 Chunchi Hardy, 142 Bennett Village Terr, Buffalo, NY 14214 Appointment Effective July 10, 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 Jeremiah A. Rodriguez, 708 Prospect Avenue. Buffalo, New York 14213 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 Andrew Boris, 27 Narragansett, BUFFALO NY 14220 Brett Coughlin, 193 Eden Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 Amanda Keith, 186 Melrose Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 Meghan Jung, 46 Stevenson Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 Mary Kate Oakley, 134 Choate Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Megan Higgins, 64 Edgewood, BUFFALO NY 14220 Patrick Hiagins, 94 Turner, Buffalo, NY 14220 Amy Judge, 426 Downinq, Buffalo, NY 14220 Katie Judge, 426 Downinq, Buffalo, NY 14220 Kevin Murphy, 58 Brost, BUFFALO NY14220 Appointment Effective July 3, 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 Kasumu, Jamil, 52 Popular Street, Buffalo, NY 14211 Connor Oakley, 134 Choate Ave., BUFFALO NY 14220 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 Christopher Wirth, 277 McKinley Pkwy.,BUFFALO NY Page 63 01-0724.txt 14220 Matthew Tarasek, 63 Pawnee Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14210 Andrew Flumerfeldt,27 Seminole, Buffalo, N, 14210 Daniel Flumerfeldt,27 Seminole, Buffalo, NY 14210 Frederick Mount, 121 Geary Street, Buffalo, NY 14210 Maura Comerford, 435 Eden Street, BUFFALO NY 14220 Thomas Coyne, 19 Highview Terrace, Buffalo, NY 14220 Liam Flynn, 103 Portland, Buffalo, NY 14220 W. Charles Graff, 90 Tuscarora, Buffalo, NY 14220 Meghan Hart, 41 Salem Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 Rachael Kleinfelder,423 Columbus Ave.,Buffalo, NY 14220 Caitlin Marie Higgins,145 McKinley Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14220 Elizabeth Levy, 204 Melrose, Buffalo, NY 14220 Erin Hart, 41 Salem Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 Jena O'Neil, 86 Eaglewood, Buffalo, NY 14220 Jeffrey Parker, 18 Hillside Ave., BUFFALO NY 14210 Paul Pollina, 18 Hillside Ave.,Buffalo, NY 14210 Jillian Scarcello, 35 Britt, Buffalo, NY 14220 Andrew Tucker, 41 Hillside, Buffalo, NY 14210 Matthew Bavaro-Phelan, 236 McKinley Pwy, Buffalo, NY 14220 Matthew Comerford,435 Eden Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 John Echeverria, 133 Cushing, Buffalo, NY 14220 Joseph Morgan, 60 Carlyle, Buffalo, NY 14220 Philip Morgan, 60 Carlyle, Buffalo, NY 14220 Sean Paul, 68 Dundee Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 Jessica Summerville, 78 Edgewood BUFFALO NY 14220 Appointment Effective July 3, 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 Montgomery, Dominique, 17 Lang Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Daniels, Travil, 300 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214 Appointment Effective July 2, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II, SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting Salary of: $5.15/HR Dania Evans, 383 Cambridge, Buffalo, NY 14215 Danielk Lowery, 44 Wright, buffalo, NY 14215 Rashawn Moses, 612 E. Delavan, Buffalo, NY 14211 Danielk-Lowery Appointment Effective: July 2, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II, SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE AT THE FLAT Starting Salary of $5.15/HR Brian Ferguson, 373 E. Utica, BUFFALO, NY 14208 Quincey Jones, 70 Humber,BUFFALO, NY 14215 D'Andre Gatson, 352 Glenwood, Buffalo NY 14208 Juliana L. Evans, 80 Chatham Avenue, BUFFALO NY 14216 Ebony Emerson, 101 Roebling Ave, Buffalo NY 14215 Filip Ragusa, 115 Saranac Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 Demetrius Malcolm, 156 University, Buffalo, NY 14214 Krystal Wright, 544 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 Brandon Gaiter, 77 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 Michael Cherry, 411 Ashland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 Appointment Effective: July 9, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN I, Seasonal, NON-COMPETITIVE At the FLAT Starting Salary of $7.00/HR John Schieber, 164 Dundee St, Buffalo, NY 14220 Page 64 01-0724.txt Melissa Kroneiss, 157 Ross Ave, Buffalo NY 14207 Lisa Janczylik, 129 Ashley St, Buffalo, NY 14212 Appointment Effective: July 3, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN I, Seasonal, NON-COMPETITIVE At the FLAT Starting Salary of $7.00/HR Emmanuel Schmidbauer, 171 Lisbon Ave, BUFFALO NY 14214 Appointment Effective: July 2, 2001 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN I, Seasonal, NON-COMPETITIVE At the FLAT Starting Salary of $7.00/HR Tomas Nunez, 285 Wellington Road, Buffalo,NY 14216 NO. 96 APPOINTMENTS-MAYOR'S YOUTH OPPORTUNITY & EMPLOYMENT I transmit herewith appointments made in the Mayor's Youth Opportunities and Employments Programs. RECEIVED AND FILED. Appointment Effective July 16, 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/hr Anthony DiMascio, 156 Winston Rd., Buffalo, NY 14216 LaTasha Greer, 137 Hoss Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 Melissa Nieves, 14 Helen St., Buffalo, 14Y 14213 NO. 97 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL/FLAT I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various departments. RECEIVED AND FILED. Appointment Effective July 9, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to the Position of Bridge Operating Engineer,- Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15 hr. John C. Leverett, 166 1/2 Potomac Ave., Bflo, NY14213 Appointment Effective: July 23,2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks,Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position of Laborer II, Seasonal - Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15 ph Stephen Rogers, 69 19th St, Buffalo NY 14213 Appointment Effective: July 17,2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks,Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position of Laborer II, Seasonal - Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15 ph David M. Taylor, 49 Norway Park, Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: July 16,2001 in the Department of Police to the Position of Laborer II, Seasonal - Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15 ph Crystal L. Folck, 107 Weyand Ave., Buffalo, NY 14210 Appointment Effective July 12, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15 Bernard Howard, 149 Southside Pkwy. Appointment Effective: July 11,2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks,Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Laborer II, Seasonal - Appointment Page 65 01-0724.txt at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15 ph Adrian Washington, 53 Oberlin, Buffalo, NY 14211 Christopher M. Zgoda, 101 Ullman, Buffalo, NY 14207 Michael Lombardo, 141 Shenandoah, Buffalo, NY 14220, William J. Mazur, 205 Marine Drive Apt. 10REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE, Buffalo, NY 14202 Peter N. Militello, 1663 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 Edwardo Perez, 40 Greenwood Place, Buffalo, NY 14213 Peter B. Rose, 49 Shoreham Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14216 Ronald H. Ventola, 169 Virgil Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 Joseph K. Bonds, 26 Sussex Court, Buffalo, NY 14204 William A. Buyers, 121 Delsan Court, Buffalo, NY 14216 Patricia J. Cassell, 33 Parkview Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14210 Miguel A. Colon, 634 Plymouth, Buffalo, NY 14213 Shawn M. Cunningham, 26 Roslyn, Buffalo, NY 14211 Robert W. Davis, Jr., 198 Swan Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 Appointment Effective: July 09, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks,Streets, Division of Engineering to the Position of Laborer II, Seasonal - Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15 ph certified or approved by the Municipal Civil Service Commission for the Brian Bruyee, 391 Hewitt Ave., Bflo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: July 09, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks,Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Laborer II, Seasonal - Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8.15 ph James Bartell, 46 Mariner St., Buffalo, NY 14201 Jeffrey Cornman, 122 Brinton, Buffalo, NY 14214 James Dempsey, 190 Melrose, Buffalo, NY 14210 Terry Freeman, 410 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY 14204 Shirley Jackson, 298 Riley St., Buffalo, NY 14208 Jerry Kirkland,4 Devon Green, Buffalo, NY 14204 Michael LaFrano, 37 Virgil Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 James LeGrand, 48 Glenwood, Buffalo, NY 14208 Anthony D. Moye, 600 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 Rory Newton, 64 Fox, Buffalo, NY 14212 Anthony Nigro, 28 Wellington, Buffalo, NY 14216 Michael O'Grady, 212 Summit, Buffalo, NY 14214 Thomas Olszewski, 42 Sheffield Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 Paul Podsiadlo, 282 Cumberland Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Ronald Richter, 494 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 Sylvester Robinson, 254 Orange St., Buffalo, NY 14204 Joseph Slomba, 190 O'Connell, Buffalo, NY 14210 Edward Tooles, 59 Rose Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 Ernest Watson, 170 Reed St., Buffalo, NY 14211 David Zielinski, Jr., 224 Geary St., Buffalo, NY 14210 Appointment Effective: July 172001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks, Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position of Lifeguard, Seasonal, Non competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of:$6.25 Kerry Battenfield,36 Brost, Buffalo 14220 Rhys Hall, 511 Winspear, Buffalo, NY 14215 Matthew Rowe, 107 Melrose, Buffalo 14220 Ramon Suarez, 48 Alma Dr,Buffalo, 14214 Jennifer Tait, 107 Melrose,Buffalo NY 14220 Appointment Effective: July 10,2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks,Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position of Lifeguard, Seasonal - Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 6.25 ph Devine Patrick, 63 Reiman, Buffalo 14206 Hunt Allison, 124 Depew, Buffalo 14214 Rodriquez John, 350 Breckenridge, Buffalo 14213 Page 66 01-0724.txt Tata Justin, 105 Grove, Buffalo 14207 Wisz christine, 81 Liddell, Buffalo 14212 NO. 98 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. AMENDED Appointment Effective June 26, 2001 In the Department of Assessment and Taxation Account Clerk, Permanent Appointment At Step 1 $25,005 Demetria A. Harris, 115 Mortimer, Buffalo, NY 14204 Appointment Effective: July 9,2001 in the Department of Mayor and Executive Division of Citizen Services to the Position of Complaint Clerk, provisional (pending non-competitive status) Appointment at the Minimum (Step 1) Starting Salary of. $ 23,949.00 Jill White, 15 Wex Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14211 Appointment Effective Ju1y 10, 2001 in the Department Community Services TO the Position of Substance Abuse Specialist, Temporary Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of 29,083.00 Jor-El Hunt, 180 Chester St.., Buffalo 14208 Appointment Effective Ju1y 9, 2001 in the Department Community Services TO the Position of Substance Abuse Specialist, Temporary Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of 29,083.00 Richard Keohane, 417 Hoyt St., Buffalo 14213 Appointment Effective Ju1y 13, 2001 in the Department Community Services, Division of Youth Court TO the Position of Youth Counselor, Permanent at the Minimum Starting Salary of 33,774 Mary Tomporowski, 727 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220 Appointment Effective: July 23, 2001 in the Department of Human Resources, Division of Compensation & Benefits to the Position of Account Clerk Typist, Permanent Appointment at the Minimum Starting salary of: s 25,005 Jeanine Farner, 318 Lawrence Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Appointment Effective: July 16, 2001 in the Department of: Police to the Position of: Cellblock Attendant, Permanent Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 24,331 Status Change Only William J. Vivian, 147 Whitfield, Buffalo, New York 14220 Appointment Effective: July 16, 2001 in the Department of Police to the Position of: Laborer II, Permanent Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 10.76/hr Frank J. Puma, Jr., 387 Sanders Road, Buffalo, New York 14216 Ronald H. Ventola, 169 Virgil, Buffalo, New York 14216 Appointment Effective: July 16, 2001 in the Department of Police to the Position of: Report Technician, Temporary Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $25,903 Dolores Rivas, 83 Altruria Street, Buffalo, New York 14220 Appointment Effective July 11, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division Of Streets to the Position Of Account Clerk-Typist, Permanent Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $25,005 Madalene J. Merkl, 25 Julius Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 Page 67 01-0724.txt Appointment Effective July 19, 2001 in the Department of Streets to the Position of Laborer II, Permanent Appointment at the Starting Salary of $ 22,381 Frank J. Zorechak, 127 Crowley Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207 Appointment Effective: July 16, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Water to the Position of Meter Reader, Permanent Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $25,159 Gregory J. Reusch, 361 Okell Street, Buffalo, New York 14220 Appointment Effective: July 11, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Water to the Position of Meter Reader, Permanent Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $25,159.00 Robert M. Schuster,682 Abbott Road, Buffalo, New York 14220 Appointment Effective: July 9, 2001 in the Department of public Works, Parks, Streets,Division of Parks to the Position of Park Utility Worker Provisional Appointment at the Starting Salary of: $ 25,914.00 Jeffrey Dziedzic, 16 Glenn Street, Buffalo 14206 Phillip Swaringer, 502 Swann Street, Buffalo 14204 Richard George, 212 Richmond, Buffalo, NY 14222 Appointment Effective: July 11, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Buildings, to the Position ofSenior First Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of: $10.25/hr Keith M. Rathbun, 239 Cumberland Ave, Buffalo 14220 William R. Young, 374 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo 14220 Appointment Effective: July 17, 2001 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Street Worker, Non-Competitive at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 24,626 Willis Jones Jr., 160 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY, 14201 Appointment Effective: July 30, 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 Kevin Vance, 76 Connely Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 99 PROBLEMS 99 WAKEFIELD AVE CONCERNS PROPERTY HARBORING RODENTS I hereby submit for filing, copies of a letter from Residents of the Wakefield Community. The members of this community are in need of immediate attention of a property on Wakefield Avenue that is harboring rats, roaches, and seagulls due to an abundance of garbage. Charley H. Fisher III Council Member at Large To date we have submitted two complaints (37040 & 34587) regarding the 99 Wakefield Avenue property regarding the garage surrounding the dwelling which has caused rats and birds (sea gulls) to feed off the garage waste and broken glass. The birds are attacking the residents an, d the garage is filtering into surrounding neighbor's yards. There is an unregistered motor vehicle in the driveway and back yard area, We want the landlord to be Page 68 01-0724.txt held responsible for the upkeep of the property, since her tenants are not Cleaning up from their friends soliciting on the 99 Wakefield property which is causing garage waste in other resident's property. We have to constantly clean up behind Ms. McGill rear apartment tenants daily activity of solicitation. This type of landlord/tenant rental is causing serious unhealthy & unsafely conditions to the surrounding residents. This 99 Wakefield property had a shooting last summer in the front rental apartment due to the same daily activity drug solicitation. We need to have this property clean immediately and Ms. McGill to be held for community endangerment that her tenants have caused the Wakefield Holden Avenue residents. They travel at high speed on Wakefield Ave., which is causing the endangerment to the children & residents of the Community. We are asking for more Police protection and the Buffalo Police Commissioner's support in cleaning up this area. We want to thank you for the support your Police Officers have been providing but we need stronger law enforcement to drive them away. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, CORPORATION COUNSEL, COMMISSIONER 0F PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER OF PERMITS AND THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 100 C FISHER-J GARDELLA-CONCERNS SOIL SAMPLING PLAN HICKORY WOODS I hereby submit for filing, copies of a letter from Joseph A. Gardella, Professor of Chemistry, Associate Dean for External Affairs at the University of Buffalo New York. Mr. Gardella is expressing his concerns regarding the latest proposed soil-sampling plan for Hickory Woods. Dear Mr. Salkie: I am writing to comment on the latest proposed soil sampling plan (Site Quality Assurance Plan, June 2001 Sampling) for the residences near Boone Park in Buffalo's Hickory Woods Neighborhood. The recent (June 11, 2001) letter from the Hickory Woods Concerned Homeowners Association (HWCHA) and Citizen's Environmental Coalition quotes from the plan. UNYSDOH 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." I have four major concerns about this sampling plan. 1.It is based on a premature acceptance of the NYSDOH health consultation conclusions, which are presently under review 2.The scope of the sampling is too limited, both geographically and in depth (2" only) to determine the extent of the contamination problem near Boone Park 3.The focus of the chemical analyses to one contaminant (Arsenic) ignores the EPA's own data showing a variety of other contaminants and the subsurface sources. 4.The results of a variety of geographic analyses suggest that the source(s) and geographic extent of the contamination are not known. Let me expand on each point. The parties directly affected by the conclusions in this health consultation, the City of Page 69 01-0724.txt Buffalo and the HWCHA, representing the majority of residents of the neighborhood, have agreed that serious questions have been raised about the content, form and construction of the NYSDOH Health Consultation and are conducting an independent peer review. I remind you of Anders Carlson's willingness at the May 2ndpublic meeting to have this report reviewed. Because of NYSDOH's failure to engage the public in a careful planned review and comment period, the City and Homeowners are seeking a independent review. The University at Buffalo Environment and Society Institute is, at the request of the HWCHA, providing input and comments about the data and conclusions in the report. My own view is that action taken on the basis of the conclusions in this report is premature, for two reasons. There are serious questions about the quality of the conclusions in the report and their validity. Further, the complete failure of NYSDOH to engage the public in any way during the development of the consultation has created a firestorm of controversy. If the assumption of Dr. Carlson's staff was that their methods of avoiding organized public comment and input would avoid or minimize such controversy, they were sadly mistaken. I believe it would be prudent to await further review or, preferably to conduct an immediate, but more thorough sampling and analysis plan. With respect to the second point, given the high levels of a variety of contaminants besides Arsenic, especially other metals and PAHs, I would argue that limiting analyses to only Arsenic ignores the concerns of the residents raised by high levels of other contaminants and also ignores EPA's own results. Concentrations and locations of high values of other heavy metals such as lead mercury, chromium and cadmium are problematic. What possibly can be gained (other than a possible initial savings of costs) by such a limitation? Thirdly, the geographic limitation to the first ring of houses bordering the park also is problematic from an experimental design standpoint. The most important problem that this sampling design raises is the very real possibility that the results will show high values for arsenic in those lots. Indeed, preliminary results from our own work and from the previous sampling show that there are residential lots bordering the park with high arsenic concentrations (> 10 ppm, and also > 20 ppm) in the surface soil. Thus, if the results from this sampling show high values in the first ring of residential lots, what action will be taken at that point? Another round of sampling? Even if no high values are shown, this does not guarantee that the next ring of houses might have high contaminant concentrations. With respect to the fourth point above, you were asked about the geographic extent of contamination at the May 2nd meeting, and responded by saying that the boundaries of contamination were not known. I share that conclusion and believe it is one of the most prominent outcomes of the extensive EPA May 2000 soil sampling and analysis, which you and Akhil Verma directed. Thus, I believe that a sampling plan which attempts to find the extent of contamination radiating from the LTV/Republic Steel/Donner Hanna Superfund Site should be undertaken. With the resources at the University, at Buffalo, ESI and Departments of Chemistry and Geology, and with cooperation of presidents in the area, we are endeavoring to do such a sampling and analysis. We invite your cooperation in that Page 70 01-0724.txt project. I support the requests of the HWCHA and CEC to increase the analyses to a full heavy metal analysis and PAH's. I believe that your own extensive experience and the issues surrounding EPA's responsibility in bearing the costs of this analysis are guiding your judgements. I respect your experience, but believe that in this case, much can be gained by spending a bit more up front. It might save much more in the long run. I also believe that your characterization of Hickory Woods as a common industrial /urban neighborhood is fraught with a variety of problems. Our ongoing soil study will attempt to show other Buffalo neighborhoods that do not have such contamination. Finally, as you know, Hickory Woods was redeveloped by the City of Buffalo with federal and state funds, with a statement made by the City to HUD that no sources of toxic contaminants were nearby, and with the City undertaking no environmental assessment of the lots to be redeveloped. Thus, this is not a case of a neighborhood that has only had a history of bordering an industrial site. The special case of this neighborhood, given it's proximity to a known, contaminated Superfund site, with a border on that site drawn without full analysis, suggests a careful and comprehensive approach that will benefit all parties who wish to confront Brownfield redevelopment in the future. Aside from what I believe are compelling policy reasons, the residents of this; neighborhood and all other neighborhoods living near toxic contamination do not deserve the penalty of living under the draconian limitations that the NYSDOH suggests are appropriate for living with such contamination to minimize their danger from exposure. I would be glad to meet with you and Dr. Verma to show you the plans we have in the neighborhood and also to show you our evolving GIS analysis of the previous EPA analyses. Please consider expanding the sampling and analysis to that suggested above. I want to add that I appreciate the responsiveness of you and your staff, and hope we in Buffalo can all benefit from the comment and response process. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 101 C. FISHER-WAKEFIELD AVENUE RESIDENTS CONCERNS RES INCREASE POLICE PATROLS I hereby submit for filing, copies of a letter from Residents of the Wakefield Avenue Community. These concerned citizens are requesting the assistance of the Common Council to increase police patrols to ensure the safety of their neighborhoods. ATTN: BAILEY AVENUE BUFFALO PRECINCT CAPTAIN We have submitted previous written complaints, phone calls and listings of black males motor vehicles license plate numbers to your Precinct regarding the Drug solicitator, in the , but they continue to harass us and use our homes as their Drug stores. They hide in the back yard of 99, 93, 98, 94 and Saad Market when the police patrols, They use motor bike, regular bikes, cell phones, motor vehicles for monitoring police patrols to, warn the drag dealers. There is not enough back up support in the policing this area. Its very dangerous when we are threaten after the police patrols of placing calls to the Precincts. They are in full force in the evening & late hours and weekends. They are stealing cars Page 71 01-0724.txt and using our street for a drop off, while they take turris driving these stolen cars. Your police patrols always miss the incidents which they are occurring. These drug dealers in a grey car stood in front of a Wakefield Avenue resident's home, blocking the drive way and waiting to see if a Police patrol would come through and was threatening to shoot out the house. The welfare and safety of these residents reeds to be addressed. The community is in an uproar of how these drug dealers have taken over their homes and community- The adoption of Tam, pa monitoring their streets with cameras to assist the Police to embrace the law if self-evidence of the desperately need for the Wakefield & Holden Avenue area. Listed below is an update list of the license plates number of tile motor vehicles going to the rear apartment of 99 Wakefield or selling drugs on the street. They never stay long on the street addressing the black males selling the drugs or delivery: REFEPRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE REORGANIZATION AND THE COMMISSINER OF POLICE NO. 102 C. FISHER- M. WOOTEN-COMPLAINTS USER FEE Dear Mr. Michaux: I hereby submit for filling copies of a letter from Magdalene Wooten, a concerned Senior Citizen being overwhelmed by the user fee. Ms. Wooten is asking for a waiver from her current penalty charges. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 103 C. FISHER-L. NELSON-QUESTIONS SERVICE ENRICHMENT SINGLE RM OCC PROG I hereby submit for filing copies of a letter from Luther W. Nelson Sr., Block Club Captain of Leroy Avenue. Mr. Walker is seeking answers to the community's questions regarding the Service Enrichment Single Room Occupancy Program. As per our conversation Tuesday, July 3, 2001. Regarding the concerns of the members of the Leroy Ave block in this matter. We not only have present concerns but future concerns. Our present concern; This project is costing $6.3 million dollars where is this money coming from? Where will the money come from to keep it operational? In the admission criteria in order to be admitted a person would [lave to be diagnosed with a qualifying mental illness. What constitutes a qualifying mental illness? This organization provides services to the Mentally ill, elderly, individuals recovering from chemical addictions and those who are homeless. What will be the major occupancy of is building? There are many more concerns, this is just to bring it to your attention. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE DIRECTOR OF STRAT. PLANNING NO. 104 B. GRANT-R. COHEN ALLEGATION INFO UNITED MEN'S FASHIONS Please file the enclosed correspondence for the next full Page 72 01-0724.txt council meeting to be held Tuesday, June 26, 200 1. Regarding the allegation that United Men's Fashion asked for or received a grant from Betty Jean Grant and or the Buffalo Common Council for any amount of money Is false. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 105 B. GRANT-HAZ SIDEWALK 353 WARWICK AVE Please file the enclosed correspondence for the next full council meeting to be held Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Your recent sidewalk complaint to the Department of Public Works, Division of Engineering has been received and recorded in our records. An inspection of the location reveals that the damaged concrete was caused by the growth of tree roots. We have included the location on our list for replacement at the earliest possible opportunity at city expense. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 106 B. GRANT-WAIVE PERMIT FEES ANDOVER BLOCK CLUB Please file the enclosed correspondence and resolution for the full council meeting to be held Tuesday, July 24, 200 1, RESOLUTION By: Mrs. Grant Waive Fee associated with the closing of Andover Street. WHEREAS:The Andover Street Block Club will be hosting their annual Block Party, Saturday, August 18, 2001 - and WHEREAS:A request is made to waive fee associated with the closing of Andover Street from Olympic Ave. to Bailey Ave. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common Council hereby approves the request to permit The Andover Block Club to have use of Andover Street, from Olympic Ave. to Bailey Ave. to host their annual Block Party and to have the fee waived. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT: That copies of this Resolution be forwarded to Bureau of Fire Prevention, and Parks Department of Public Works and the Buffalo Police Department. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from University District Council Member dated July 19, 2001, be received and filed; and That the permit fees be waived for the Andover Street Block Club on August 18, 2001 from Olympic to Bailey Avenues. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 107 B. GRANT-J. WORKMAN-DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE 100 SHIRLEY AVE Please late file the enclosed correspondence for Tuesday, July 24, 2001 Full Council Meeting. Thank you for your attention to this matter, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office. I am very frustrated and irritated with the fact that I have been dealing with the matter of having the entrance to my drive way repaired. It was destroyed by the snowstorm in November 2000. Page 73 01-0724.txt I sent in only one estimate because that company was the only one that came out to give me an estimate. I have set up many companies to come, but only one showed up. One company told me that it is not worth it to come out because it is a small job due to the fact that they have to pay $200 - $250.00 for a license in Buffalo and they can go to Tonawanda and only pay $5o.oo. At this point as a property owner in the city of Buffalo, I am not very happy. Plus this is not the only problem I have to face with the city. My tree has been on the list to trim since August 2000. REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT NO. 108 T. HAYWOOD-RESPONSE-VARIOUS QUESTIONS TO ADELPHIA The following is in response to your letter dated June 11, 2001. 1 would like to respond to each of your points as outlined by paragraph. Paragraph (2) Since the beginning of the Apollo project I explained that Adelphia would bill the City for the construction cost for the fiber from our LaSalle facility to the Apollo, At no time, did I state that Adelphia would bear the cost. Paragraph 3 As you stated the City has utilized TCI's and now Adelphia's facilities at 10 1 LaSalle Ave for approximately 20 years. TC1 requested, on many occasions, that the City pay for the lease of the space. No payment had every been made. In the transfer agreement Adelphia agreed to release any and all past or current liabilities of BCTV, the City's third party public access administrator. Adolph did not agree to provide space at no charge going forward from the day of purchase. We have not billed you for the lease of the space since the purchase date. This is an Adelphia decision. I do not see a section in the franchise that states Adelphia is responsible for providing space for the Playback personnel hired by the City at no charge. If I have overlooked this section, please let me know. Paragra,ph (5& 6) It is Adelphia's responsibility to provide Public, Educational and Government channel capacity on our cable network for the City residents but again, I do not read in our present franchise agreement a section that requires Adelphia to provide a fiber connection. Recently we have completed additional renovations and more are scheduled at our LaSalle facility and if the City would like the playback location relocated back to our facility we can talk about leasing space and the associated cost. As you know, at no time did Adelphia. request the City to pay a monthly or yearly fee for the lease of the transportation fiber between our LaSalle facility and the Apollo. The approximate cost would he S17,000.00annually. The original cost I gave you for the construction of the fiber was over $200,000.00. I do have an itemized list of equipment and labor cost to complete the transportation fiber to the Apollo (see attached). In closing, Adelphia is proud that we have completed the upgrade to the City network some 11 months ahead of schedule and we have worked with the City to provide quality service to the residents of the City. Our commitment to the City of Buffalo continues as we head into the future. Our partnership with VH1 Save the Music Program will provide musical instruments to all elementary schools that once did not have a music program. Our partnership brought Page 74 01-0724.txt $500,000.00 to many of the City's schools. We have worked together, you allowing us to use your Channel 21 to promote our services and Adelphia has completed several shows for the Mayor of Buffalo at no cost to the City. We know how important it is to be part of our community to insure its success. Adelphia's position in this matter remains the same. We are asking only for the construction cost not the annual lease cost. If you have additional questions, please contact me at 558-8590 REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS NO. 109 L. HILL- VARIOUS ITEMS-USE OF ASBURY DELAWARE CHURCH Please file the attached Documents from Lorna C. Hill, Ujma Theater Company. These items are part of Item No. 55, C.C.P. 11/28/00, "L. Hill, Req. Inv. I-Indling., etc-Ijima's Prop.-Use of Asbury Del. Ch.", currently tabled In the Community Development Committee. Thank you. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO. 110 EFFORTS TO IMPROVE A. KLEIN BFLO'S WATERFRONT ARENA Letter for common council I sent this letter to the Mayor and copied Council Member Beverly Grey. Bill Nowak of the council support staff suggested I send you the attached copy to make part of the city record. He thought it appropriate that you would provide copies to the City Council members. The subject, waterfront revitalization is subject to a lot of current and near future activity by the city. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 111 R. KLEIN, DELTA SONIC-APPEAL PLAN. BD. DECISION-EXPAND CAR WASH FAC.-1264 MAIN STREET (HRG. 7/24) (CCP #-7/24/0 1) A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr. Bonafacio the item is properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. Appearances -Robert Klein-Delta Sonic D. Drew-Opposed Robert Kaiser, James Rosanski, Rich Whitaker, Pat Crims Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Coppola CARRIED. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION Page 75 01-0724.txt PETITIONS NO. 112 J. WACKER, AGT., USE 929 ELMWOOD FOR A SIDEWALK CAF6 (HRG. 7/24) (CCP#-7/24/01) A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr. Golombek, the item is properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. Appearances - Rober Gershberg - Owner Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Golombek CARRIED. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the application of J. Walker, agent, to use 929 Elmwood Avenue for a sidewalk Cafe be and hereby is approved, subject to the conditions set by the City Planning Board. PASSED AYES 13 NOES 0 No. 113 G. WOOLEY, AGENT, USE 711 CITY LINE SOUTH FOR SCRAP METAL STAGING AREA (HRG. 9/11/01) REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. No. 114 XIN YONG YANG, OWNER, USE 2262 SENECA FOR A SIT IN RESTAURANT (HRG. 9/11/01) REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. Regular Committees CLAIMS COMMITTEE (Mary M. Martino, Chairperson) Claims Committee Report Compromise And Settlement Of Actions For Personal Injury That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel, the following actions for personal Injury arising out of alleged negligence on the part of the City, be compromised and settled: AI .Hugh P. Daly and Deborah F. Daly $7,500.00 A1Brian Mohan and Pamela Reczek $15,000.00 A3.Joseph Violanti $2,000.00 A4.David Paul Zobrist Pin/G of David Joseph Zobrist an Page 76 01-0724.txt Infant $ 3,000,00 That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants or plaintiffs and their attorneys, if any, hereinabove named, in the amounts set opposite their names and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the Corporation Counsel of proper releases and closing papers. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 116 Property Damage That upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel, and the appropriate City Department, the following actions and claims for damage to property caused by alleged negligence on the part of the City be compromised and settled: B1.Rita E. Curtin, 25 Rutland, 14220 Claim for damage to three screens and a window at 25 Rutland Street. The Division of Forestry was removing a large dead tree adjacent to the property and a large limb fell against the house causing the damage. $ 205.20 B2. Cheryl D. Fourby, 702 Mt. Vernon Road, Cheektowaga New York 14215 Claim for a tire that was ruined on 4-9-01 in front of a parking meter on Washington Street. The sewer grate there was out of place and sticking out into the street. This was caused because the curb has sunk at this location. $ 63.59 B3. Ivy Rose Housing Corporation, 1188 Hertel Avenue, 14216 Claim for damage to an entry door at 1188 Hertel Avenue on 1-14-01. The Fire Department was responding to a call for assistance and broke the door down for admittance. The Fire Department was negligent in that they failed to recognize that there was a knock box for admittance to the apartment. They had been previously advised of this. $ 185.31 B4. Fay M. Kwiatkowski, 128 South Pierce, 14206 Claim for damage to a report technician's 2000 Toyota on 12-12-00. The vehicle was parked at Police Headquarters. A large plastic dumpster which should have been secured or thrown out blew into the vehicle causing the damage. $276.15 B 5. State Farm Insurance Companies A/S/O William H. Littler, P.O. Box 8014, 101 State Farm Place, Ballston Spa New York 12020 Claim for damage to a 1995 Ford Van on 12-12-00 on LaSalle Avenue. A large branch from a City owned tree at 78 LaSalle crashed down onto the van breaking the window and the mirror assembly. The tree had previously been reported to the City as being hazardous. $ 549.19 B 6. Robert Whalen, 47 Coolidge Road, 14220 Claim for damage to a tire and rim at 43-47 Coolidge Road on 3-6-01. A metal piece of curbing was protruding into the street which caused the damage. The City had been put on notice of a hazardous condition existing at this location. $ 188.98 B7. Kathleen Funk, 123 Evelyn Street, 14207 B8. Kristy Kosko, 2716 Nichols Street, Spencerport New York 14559 B9. Timothy Mordaunt, 129 Hirschfield, Williamsville New York 14221 These three claims all involve the condition Page 77 01-0724.txt of the roadway on Skillen Avenue near the viaduct close to Ontario Street. All three claimants received pothole damage to their vehicles at that location. The City had previously been put on notice that this area was hazardous. Work is now being done to remedy this situation. (7) Kathleen Funk damage occurred on 2-2-01 $104.89 (8) Kristy Kosko damage occurred on 2-5-01 $ 211. 70 (9) Timothy Mordaunt damage occurred on 2-11 -01 $ 461.14 B10. Daniel A. McElroy, Jr., 565 Crescent Avenue, 14214 Claim for a 1989 Jeep Cherokee which was stolen in 1999, The vehicle was recovered three and a half weeks later and sent to the City Impound Garage. Because the WIN number had been tampered with and proper paper work did not accompany the vehicle, the owner was never notified. Subsequently the vehicle was sold at auction. $ 3,000.00 That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants or plaintiffs and their attorneys, if any, hereinabove named, in the amounts set opposite their names and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the Corporation Counsel of proper releases where such releases are indicated. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 117 Miscellaneous invoice That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the appropriate City Department, the following claims be paid C1.Amherst Associates of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, PC, 40 North Union Road, Williamsville New York 14221 Claim for payment of a prior fiscal year invoice for services rendered to the Department of Law on 6-7-01. The cost is for medical records, x-ray and chart duplication regarding claimant Scott Huber. $177.25 C2.Daniel F. Bailey Inc. Court Reporters Claim for payment of prior fiscal year Invoice #0614 for services rendered to the Department of Law on 5-15-01. The invoice is for court reporting services for sixteen transcripts regarding 50-h Hearings in the Hickory Woods matter.$ 1,617.00 C3,Richard F. Consola, Court Reporter Claim for payment of prior fiscal year Invoice #5017 for court reporting services rendered to the Department of Law on 6-20-01 regarding Myers Vs. Mann et al. $ 307.85 C4.Damon & Morey, Attorneys at Law Claim for payment of prior fiscal year Invoice #93702 for services rendered to the Department of Law regarding the Daly Vs. Joseph et al case. This amount represents the final bill for professional legal services rendered from 4-1 -01 through 6-19-0 1. $1,624.04 C5.Frank J. Navarro, Court Reporter, 4164 Trailing Drive, Williamsville New York 14221 Claim for payment of a prior fiscal year invoice for court reporter transcript fee for one copy of Page 78 01-0724.txt People Vs. Garrison-Zachery held on 7-13-00 in City Court. $ 386.38 C6. Dean R. Nelson, Court Reporter Claim for payment of prior fiscal year Invoice # P-4983-DRN for court reporting services rendered to the Department of Law on 6-22-01 regarding Case No. U-22204 in the matter of the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo PBA. $ 278.50 West Group Claim for payment of several prior fiscal year invoices for services rendered to the Department of Law. The invoice is for library items bought in May and June 2001.$ 2,237.00 C8. Hohl Industrial Services, Inc. Claim for payment of prior fiscal year Invoice 4010850 for services rendered to the Department Of Public Works, Division of Engineering on 6-27-01. The invoice is for emergency repairs to the Ohio Street Lift Bridge barrier. 1,290.53 C9. U.S. Security Associates, Inc. Claim for payment of prior fiscal year Invoices #629402, #631964 & #6353 10 for services rendered to the Department of Public Work Division of Engineering from 6-8-01 to 6-28-0 1. The invoices are for Security Guard services per contract with the vendor for the Erie Basin Marina. $ 10,755.05 C 10. Ridgeway Trucking & Equipment, P.O. Box 350, 85 High Tech Drive, Rush New York 14543 Claim for payment of a prior fiscal year invoice for services rendered to the City of Buffalo during the snow storm of 11 -20-00. $ 12,433.75 That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants and their attorneys, if any, in the amount set opposite their names, respectively, and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the Corporation Counsel of the proper releases where such releases are indicated. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 118 Miscellaneous Small Claims Assessment That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the appropriate City Department, the following claims be paid: D The following five (5) claims are awards of the Small Claims Assessment Review Hearing Officer for costs. The hearings were for excessive assessment and were held on 5-21 & 5-23-01. D 1. William Clarkson, 156 Bryant Street, 14222$ 25.00 D 2. Anthony G. & Kim M. Jordan, 95 Oakland Place, 14222$ 25.00 D 3. Timothy M. & Sharon L McGuan. 73 Dorchester Road, 14222 $ 25.00 D 4. Edward B. Pinkel, Jr. & Maureen A. Pinkel, 147 Bidwell Parkway, 14222 $ 25.00 D 5, William L. Sunderlin & Christopher M. Schmigel, 152 Bryan Street, 14222 $ 25.00 That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants and their attorneys, if any, in the amount set opposite their Page 79 01-0724.txt names, respectively, and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the Corporation Counsel of the proper releases where such releases are indicated. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 119 Miscellaneous Refund/Reimbursement That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the appropriate City Department, the following claim be paid: E1.Charles A. Masi, Administrator of Public Works Claim for reimbursement for prior fiscal year invoices for "Petty Cash" from the Department of Public Works, Division of Engineering. The office was informed that there were no petty cash funds available at the time these items were needed to repair and maintain City owned and operated locations such as the City lift bridges and the Erie Basin Marina docks. By doing the necessary repairs in house, money was saved by not using an outside contractor for repairs. Mr. Masi is the administrator of petty cash funds for the Department and will disburse the money. $140.11 That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimant in the amount set opposite his name, respectively, and delivered to him upon execution and delivery to the Corporation Counsel of the proper releases where such releases are indicated. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 120 Report to the Claims Committee That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the appropriate City Department, the following claims be paid: F 1. Charles E. Johnson, 14 Shumwav Street, 14206 Item No. 80, C.C.P., 2-6-01 This claim is being placed on the Agenda for discussion. It was tabled at the Claims Committee Meeting of 3-13-01 and Recommitted at the Common Council Meeting of June 12, 2001 per Item No. 115. The claim is regarding the demolition, taxes and interest associated with the property at 41 Parkridge Avenue. This claim was approved by the Claims Committee on 7-17-01 on the condition of receiving a printout from the Department of Assessment to verify that the demolition, taxes and interest on the property at 41 Parkridge have been taken off the records. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NO. 121 Report to the Claims Committee F 2. Lushlawn, 224 Dingens Street, 14206 Item No. 105, C.C.P., March 20, 2001 This claim was tabled at the Claims Committee Meeting of June 5, 2001 and is being placed on the Agenda for discussion. In response to Mr. Michael T. Ortolano's, Vice President of Lushlawn, letter of March 6,200 1, to Councilmember Fontana, the matter is still being investigated by various City Departments. They Page 80 01-0724.txt are awaiting proof from Mr. Ortolano/Lushlawn that the work that was contracted for was done to the satisfaction of the City and accepted. An inspection of the properties contracted for was performed. This inspection raises questions as to whether the work was ever performed by Lushlawn. The claim is in the amount of ($9,254.25) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Recommended by the Committee on Claims Adopted The approval of the claim of Lushlawn in the amount of 9,254.25 That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years or (480204) Current Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants and plaintiffs and Their attorneys, if any, hereinabove named, in the amounts set opposite their names and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the Corporation Counsel of proper releases and closing papers. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 122 Report to the Claims Committee That, upon the recommendation of the Common Council Claims Committee, the following claim be paid: F3. Derrick M. Cunnigham, 121 Commonwealth Avenue, 14216 Claim for damage to the driveway apron and sewer drain cover by a Department of Street Sanitation Truck picking up trash at 121 Commonwealth Avenue on 7-20-00. $4190.00 That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants and their attorneys, if any, in the amount set opposite their names, respectively, and delivered to them upon execution and delivery -to the Corporation Counsel of the proper releases where such releases are indicated. Recommended by the Committee on Claims Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 123 Report to the Claims Committee F4. Henry Weselak, P.O. Box 6224, 14240 Claim for damage to property at 321 & 309 Davey Street during snow removal operations on 11 -22-00, The claim was sent to David Gannon for handling. He sent the claim to Allied Claim Services, Inc. for investigation. Allied discovered that the damage was caused by a City vehicle and a Sahlem Truck. Claimant was informed by Allied that since the damages were also caused by a Sahlem Truck in the removal of snow the matter has to be forwarded to the City of Buffalo Claims Committee for review. There is one estimate in the file in the amount of ($424.44) for lawn, curb and fence repair. That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Recommended by the Committee on Claims Adopted The approval of the claim of Henry Weselak in the amount of Page 81 01-0724.txt $ That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years or (480204) Current Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants and plaintiffs and their attorneys, if any, hereinabove named, in the amounts set opposite their names and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the Corporation Counsel of proper releases and closing papers. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 NO. 124 REPORT TO THE CLAIMS COMMITTEE That, upon the recommendation of the Common Council Claims Committee, the following claim be paid: F5.John York, 1079 Michigan Avenue, 14204 tem No. 37, C.C.P., June 12, 2001 n 3-27-01 members of the Buffalo Police Department spotted a stolen vehicle which was taken in a robbery on 3 -24-0 1. When the vehicle failed to pull over a chase ensued. The driver of the stolen vehicle, Stephen Merrit, lost control of the vehicle on Michigan Avenue and went up into a driveway at 1079 Michigan striking a 1981 Oldsmobile which was unregistered and uninsured. Mr. York has filed a claim against the City for repairs to the 1981 Oldsmobile in the amount of ($1,469.34). The other estimate in the file is in the amount of ($1,084.85) .$ 1,469.34 That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants and their attorneys, if any, in the amount set opposite their names, respectively, and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the Corporation Counsel of the proper releases where such releases are indicated. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 125 Report to the Claims Committee F6. Samuel C. Colon, 446 Fourth Street, 14201 Mr. Colon's vehicle a 1986 Jeep Cherokee was issued a parking summons and was subsequently towed by the City from a BMHA Parking Lot on 1-23-01 for being parked f6r over seventy-two hours in the same location. It had been chalked and was in violation of the City Ordinance. The claim is in the amount of $155.00 parking tickets and the towing and storage costs. That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Recommended by the Committee on Claims Adopted The approval of the claim of Samuel C. Colon in the amount of $ 215.00 That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years or (480204) Current Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants and plaintiffs and their attorneys, if any, hereinabove named, in the amounts set opposite their names and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the Corporation Counsel of proper releases and closing papers. Passed Page 82 01-0724.txt AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 Civil Service (Barbara A. Miller-Williams, Chairperson) No. 126 Appointments Truck Driver (Inter-$26,144) (PW) (Item No. 3 8-C.C.P. July 10, 200 1) That Communication 38, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the permanent appointments of Alex Calder and Kevin Crapo stated above at the intermediate salary of $26,144 effective on July 9, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 127 Appointments Truck Driver (Inter-$26,867) (PW) (Item No. 39-C.C.P. July 10, 2001) That Communication 39, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the permanent appointments of Daryl Oliver, James LaBruna, Sr., Crucian Monteleone, William T. OIT, Jr., Joseph Granata, Michael Pinelli and Michael Moran stated above at the inter-mediate salary of $26,867 effective on July 9, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 128 Appointments Truck Driver (Inter-$27,593) (PW) (Item No. 40-C.C.P. July 10, 200 1) That Communication 40, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the permanent appointments of Jeffery Tamsen, John Hall, Jeffery Campeau and John Calabotta, Jr. stated above at the intermediate salary of $27,593 effective on July 9, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 129 Appointments Truck Driver (Inter-$27,593) (PW) (Item No. 41-C.C.P. July 10, 2001) That Communication 4 1, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the permanent appointments of Arthur Morris, Peter Coyle, Joseph Sammarco, David Petruzzi, John Miceli, Thomas Scott, Samuel Giovino and Robert Hussar, Jr. stated above at the intermediate salary of $28,317 effective on July 9, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 130 Appointments Water Meter Mechanics (Max) (PW) (Item No. 42-C.C.P. July 10, 200 1) That Communication 42, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the temporary appointments of Karl Hawthorn, Jr. and Andrew Barth stated above at the maximum salary of $31,589 effective on July 2, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED Page 83 01-0724.txt AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 131 Appointment Crime Analyst (Max) (Pol.) (Item No. 48-C.C.P, July 10, 200 1) That Communication 48, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Frank J. Faber stated above at the maximum salary of $46,224 effective on July 2, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 132 Appointment Public Safety Dispatcher (Inter) (Pol.) (Item No. 49-C.C.P. July 10, 200 1) That Communication 49, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Robert J. Marth stated above at the intermediate salary of $27,665 effective on June 18, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 133 Appointment Fire Lt. (Perin.) (Max) (Fire) (Item No. 5 1 -C.C.P. July 10, 200 1) That Communication 5 1, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the permanent promotion of Hector Hernandez stated above at the maximum salary of $56,560 effective on June 18, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 134 Appointment Fire Lt. (Perm. Cont.) (Max) (Fire) (Item No. 52-C.C.P. July 10, 2001) That Communication 52, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the permanent contingent promotion of John Victor stated above at the maximum salary of $56,560 effective on June 25, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, ELLINGTON, FONTANA, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON & WILLIAMS-12. NOES - FISHER-1. No. 135 Appointment Chief Bldg. Inspector (Inter) (Permits) (Item No. 5 8-C.C.P. July 10, 200 1) That Communication 58, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the temporary promotion of Peter Klemann stated above at the intermediate salary of $45,408 effective on June 25, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 136 Appointment Asst. to Adm. Director (Max) (HR) (Item No. 59-C.C.P. July 10, 2001) Page 84 01-0724.txt That Communication 59, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Edward J. Mahoney stated above at the maximum salary of $20/hourly effective on July 2, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 137 Appointment Benefits Mgr. (Inter) (HR) (Item No. 60-C.C.P. July 10, 2001) That Communication 60, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Tracy Healy-Barker stated above at the intermediate salary of $35,239 effective on July 2, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 138 Appointment Personnel Specialist II (Inter) (HR) (Item No. 6 1 -C. C.P. July 10, 200 1) That Communication 6 1, July 10, 2001 be received and filed and the provisional promotion of Olivia Licata stated above at the intermediate salary of $42,670 effective on July 2, 2001 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 NO. 139 Notices of Appts. -Temp. /Prov./Perm. (C.Clk.) (CCP#73-July 10, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Finance (Betty Jean Grant, Chairperson) No. 140 Letter-State Comptroller-Lateness of Annual Financial Report (A&F) (CCP#68-June 12, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 141 Results of Negotiations - 757 Fillmore Avenue (Item No. 16, C. C.P., June 12, 200 1) That the offer from Larry A. Boyd of Open Praise Full Gospel Baptist Church, 765 Fillmore Avenue, in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the sale of 757 Fillmore Avenue, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall tie 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 - 13 - NOES - 0 Page 85 01-0724.txt No. 142 Results of Negotiations - 36 Kiefer Street (Item No. 24, C. C.P., May 29, 200 1) That the offer from Ms. Yolanda Beaner, residing at 28 Kiefer Street, ill the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) for the sale of 36 Kiefer Street, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser, 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 - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 143 Results of Negotiations - 127 Northland Avenue (Item No. 6, C.C.P., July 10, 2001) That the offer from Mr. Amos Smith, Jr., residing at 125 Northland Avenue, in the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) for the sale of 127 Northland Avenue, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 144 Results of Negotiations - 244 Purdy Street (Item No. 20, C. C.P., June 26, 200 1) That the offer from William Lawson, Esq., to representing the estate of' Ruth N. Scott, in the sum of One Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for the sale of 244 Purdy Street, be and hereby is accepted; 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. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 145 Elim Christian Fellowship - Req. Reduction in Permit Fee (Item No. 3 5, C. C.P., June 12, 200 1) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be and he hereby is authorized to reduce permit fee to $ 10,000.00 to the Elim Christian Fellowship. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 146 Waive Fees - Use of Dunn Tire Park (Item No. 157, C.C.P., July 10, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Grant That this Common Council encourages the use of Page 86 01-0724.txt the City venues, parks and other facilities by organizations to enhance their events and attract visitors to the surrounding business districts. This Common Council does hereby waive the City fee associated for the Buffalo Brew Fest use of Dunn Tire Park on Saturday, September 1, 2001. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 LEGISLATION (RICHARD A. FONTANA, CHAIRMAN) NO. 147 D. ADAMS, PETITION TO USE 23 10 DELAWARE AVENUE - ILLUMINATED POLE SIGN (ITEM NO. 86, C.C.P., JULY 10, 2001) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on July 17, 200 1, the petition of D. Adams, agent, for permission to use 23 10 Delaware Avenue for an illun-driated pole sign be, and hereby is approved. Passed. AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 148 NYSARC, INC., AGENT, USE 101 OAK-GROUND SIGN (HRG. 6/19) (CCP#98-JUNE 12, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 149 NYSARC-USE 101 OAK ST. -GROUND SIGN (PLAN BD.) (CCP#4-JUNE 26, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 150 I. MURRAY, PETITION TO USE 923 SYCAMORE - HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY (ITEM NO. 106, C.C.P., MAY 29, 2001) (ITEM NO. 147, C.C.P., JUNE 12, 2001) (ITEM NO. 14 1, C. C. P, JUNE 26, 2001) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on June 5, 2001, the petition of 1. Murray, agent, for permission to use 923 Sycamore Street for a human service facility be, and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 151 REAPPOINTMENT MEMBER TO THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY (ITEM NO. 1, C.C.P., JULY 10, 2001) hat the reappointment of Rt. Rev. Msgr. John R. Gabalski, residing at 127 Townsend Street and Herbert L. Bellamy, Jr., residing at JHB Professional Building, 395 E. Ferry Street, as members of the Buffalo Sewer Authority for a term expiring June 30, 2004 be, and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 152 R. FONTANA-S. STOCKTON-DUNCAN IND.-REV. ON PKG. CONTROL SYSTEMS Page 87 01-0724.txt (CCP#86-APR. 3, 01) hat the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 153 REQ. ORD. CHANGE-PKG. SIGNS-ELMWOOD AVE. (PW) (CCP# 31 -JULY 10, 0 1) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 154 SIDEWALK CAFE - 71 WEST CHIPPEWA STREET (ITEM NO. 6 1, C.C.P., MAY 1, 200 1) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mike Sherk, owner of Barristers Bar, located at 71 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 eighteen feet (18') 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 caf‚ 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 -13 NOES - 0 NO. 155 USED CAR DEALER - 2297 BAILEY AVENUE (ITEM NO. 54, C.C.P., JULY 10, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana moved: That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer License to Maurice Sessurn d/b/a Car Maxx, located at 2297 Bailey Avenue. That there be a max of 10 cars ready for sale and there be no outside storage of vehicles and parts. Page 88 01-0724.txt PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 156 INCENTIVE-DEC. CONST./REMOD. WORK DONE W/O PROPER PERMIT (CCP#199-MAY 1, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 157 INCENTIVE-DEC. CONST./REMOD. WORK DONE W/O PROPER PERMIT (PERMITS) (CCP#54-MAY 15, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 158 NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9293, INSTALL NO STANDING ON MAIN STREET, ETC. (ITEM NO. 40, C.C.P., JUNE 12, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Commorl Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana moved: That pursuant to Subdivision 3 of Section 33 of Chapter 479 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, the changes to the traffic ordinances (Chapter 479 of the City Code) are hereby received and filed as pertaining to Notification No. 9293. ADOPTED NO. 159 NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9218 & 9219, REPEAL ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION MASTEN AVENUE, ETC. (ITEM NO. 3 9, 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. Fontana moved: That pursuant to Subdivision 3 of Section 33 of Chapter 479 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, the changes to the traffic ordinances (Chapter 479 of the City Code) are hereby received and filed as pertaining to Notification Nos. 9218 & 9219. ADOPTED NO. 160 NOTIF SERIALS #9297-9310 (CCP#21-JULY 10, 01) Notification #9306-9310 is received and filed and that Notification #9297-9306 is recommitted to the Committee on Legislation ADOPTED NO. 161 V. ALESANDRA-BILVI FOOD SVS. -QUEST. -PRIC. ITEMS-ALLENTOWN ART FEST. (CP) (CCP# 32-JUNE 26, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 162 W. SMITH-ALLENTOWN VILL. SOC. INC. Page 89 01-0724.txt -CONCERNS-PRIC. -FOOD/DRINK-F EST. (CCP#85-JULY 10, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 163 B. WILLIAMS-G. KYTE-UNSAFE CONDITIONS-LAKE HOTEL (CCP#106-JUNE 26, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 164 B. WILLIAMS-G. KYTE-UNSAFE CONDITIONS-LAKE HOTEL (POL.) (CCP#47-JULY 10, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 165 BRUCE WILLIAMS-NHS BROAD. -FILLMORE-FMR. SCH#62-3 76 URBAN (# 104, 4/17) (CCP# I 65-JUNE 26, 0 1) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 166 TRAILBLAZING SIGN - FILLMORE AVENUE (ITEM NO. 170, C.C.P., JULY 10, 200 1) That this Common Council requests the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets to install trailblazing signs that reads Anita Jones Way on Fillmore Avenue between North Parade and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 167 TRAILBLAZING SIGN - TRENTON STREET (ITEM NO. 176, C. C.P., JULY 10, 200 1) That this Common Council requests the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets to install trailblazing signs that reads "Ana Cotton Avenue" on the portion of Trenton Avenue between Pennsylvania and Virginia Streets; and That the unveiling and dedication of the trailblazing signs be scheduled for Thursday, August 9, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Los Tainos Senior Citizen Center located at 333 Trenton Avenue. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (BEVERLY A. GRAY, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 168 ONE HUNDRED-FOOT SETBACK BFLO RIVER- (CC) (CCP#64-MAY 29, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Page 90 01-0724.txt NO. 169 OPPOSITION 100 FOOT SETBACK (CC) (CCP#65-MAY 29, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 170 T. BARNES-ACQ./REMED. PROP.-43 CAROLINA & 4 SEVENTH ST. (CCP#89-MAR. 20, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 171 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 51 BOX STREET (ITEM NO. 23, C.C.P., JUNE 26, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Ms Gray Moved: That the city-owned property commonly known as 51 Box Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Ms. Cassandra C. Adkins, residing at 53 Box Street, in the amount of $1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on, the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 172 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 114 FOX STREET (ITEM NO. 24, C. C.P., JUNE 26, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Ms. Gray moved: That the city-owned property commonly known as 114 Fox Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Ms. Alma Ingram, residing at I 10 Fox Street, in the amount of $1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 173 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 466 EAST FERRY STREET (ITEM NO. 19, C.C.P., MAY 15, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Ms. Gray moved: That the city-owned property commonly known as a portion of 466 East Ferry Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Mr. Paul E. Andrews, residing at 464 East Ferry Street, for Page 91 01-0724.txt the amount of One Dollar ($ 1. 00) and no more, and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 174 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 49 GUILFORD STREET (NORTHERLY HALF) (ITEM NO. 25, C.C.P., JUNE 26, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Gray moved: That the city-owned property commonly known as 49 Guilford Street, northerly portion 3 0' x 115', is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Ms. Josephine Brown, residing at 55 Guilford Street, in the amount of $1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED NO. 175 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 38 IVY STREET (ITEM NO. 23, C.C.P., JUNE 12, 200 1) (ITEM NO. 180, C. C.P., JUNE 26, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Gray moved: That the city-owned property commonly known as 38 Ivy Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Ms. Constance Jefferson, residing at 42 Ivy Street, for the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) and no more, and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 176 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 5 10 & 5 16 MADISON STREET (ITEM NO. 26, C. C.P., JUNE 26, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Ms. Gray moved: That the city-owned properties commonly known as 5 10 and 5 16 Madison Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Ms. Yolanda Tyner, residing at 5 12 Madison Street, in the amount of $ 1. 00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition the properties are cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 177 Page 92 01-0724.txt TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 122 SHUMWAY STREET (ITEM NO. 27, C.C.P., JUNE 26, 2001) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Ms. Gray moved: That the city-owned property commonly known as 122 Shumway Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Ms. Dorothy E. Jones, residing at 120 Shumway Street, in the amount of $1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 178 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 174 VICTORIA STREET (ITEM NO. 26, C. C. P., JUNE 12, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Ms. Gray moved: That the city-owned property commonly known as 174 Victoria Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Mr. Ben and Mrs. Terri Davenport, residing at 172 Victoria Street, in the amount of $ 1. 00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 179 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 496 WOODLAWN AVENUE (ITEM NO. 3 1, C.C.P., MAY 29, 200 1) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommend ation. Ms. Gray moved: That the city-owned property commonly known as 496 Woodlawn Avenue, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Ms. Shirley Lowe, residing at 494 Woodlawn Avenue, in the amount of $ 1. 00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 180 RFP-SUPERMARKET-EAST SIDE (BERC) (CCP#74-APR. 17, 0 1) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 181 K. ELLINGTON-VAR. LETTERS-FRANCZYK PK. DRAINAGE IMPR. PROJECT (#78, 3/6) Page 93 01-0724.txt (CCP#121-APR. 3, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 182 FRANCZYK PARK REMEDIATION (PW) (CCP#55-SEPT. 19, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 183 S. PAGE-NYSDOH-TIMETABLE-REMEDIATION-318 URBAN & 858 E. FERRY (CCP#81-FEB. 20, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 184 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS AT 858 EAST FERRY STREET (ITEM NO. 224, C. C.P., MAY 1, 200 1) That the Department of Public Works, Parks, Street Sanitation posts signs that state "Hazardous Materials on Site, No Trespassing" on the 858 East Ferry Street site; and That the New York State Health Department immediately investigate 858 East Ferry Street to determine if the site and the adjacent parcels of land and underground and local water supply are an immediate threat to public health and safety; and That the Governor and the New York State Legislature identify funds to complete the environmental cleanup of 858 East Ferry Street and any contaminated adjacent or neighboring parcels of land or water systems. That certified copies of this resolution be sent to the Governor, the NYS Commissioner of Health, the NAACP, Buffalo Chapter, the Black Leadership Forum, the Lupus Coalition of Buffalo, Citizen Action of New York-WNY Chapter, the Speaker of the NYS Assembly, the Majority Leader of the NYS Senate, and the WNY State Legislative Delegation. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 185 ENV. CLEAN-UP-318 URBAN & 858 E. FERRY (#215, 2/6) (CCP#160-MAY 1, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 186 858 E. FERRY ST. (PW) (CCP#28-JULY 10, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 187 C. FISHER-G. WINFIELD-MAINT./STAFFING-NEIGHBORHOOD Page 94 01-0724.txt PKS./PLAYGROUNDS (CCP#81 -MAR. 6, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 188 EDW. SAUNDERS UNITY BLDG. (PW) (CCP438-MAR. 20, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 189 RESPONSE-IUOE-REQ. CERT. PAYROLLS FROM CITY DEMO PROJECTS (PERMITS) (CCP#65-APR. 17, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED EDUCATION (CHARLEY H. FISHER, III, CHAIRMAN) NO. 190 AUTH.-MUN. BOND BANK AGENCY AGREE. (BD. ED.) (CCP#68-MAY 15, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 191 M. RICE-CONC.-CH. SCH., RIT-REQ. SUPP.-EXT. 9 PER., SEC. 6 FTBL. (BD. ED.) (CCP#72-APR. 17, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 192 P. EVANS-PLAYGROUND CONST.-ECC #61 (#72, 2/20) (CCP#161-MAY 1, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 193 C. FISHER-F. RAMADHAN-CONCERNS-GRANDSON'S SPECIAL NEEDS (CCP#94-JUNE 12, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 194 F. RAMADHAN-CONCERNS-GRANDSON'S SPEC. NEEDS/PRO.-BFLO. VOC. TECH. (BD. ED) (CCP#78-JUNE 26, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED TAYLOR LAW IMPASSE COMMITTEE Page 95 01-0724.txt (JAMES W. PITTS, CHAIRMAN) NO. 195 A. PARLATO-MEDICAL DRUG RIDER- T. PARLATO (CCP#85-JUNE 9, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 196 A. PARLATO-MED. DRUG RIDER- T. PARLATO (CS) (CCP#73-JUNE 23, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 197 R. MARTIN-MED. COVERAGE OF RETIREE (CCP#100-SEPT. 22, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 198 S. MORREALE & 0- RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS (CCP#106-SEPT. 22, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 199 H. HOFFERT-HEALTH INS.-RETIREE (CCP#73-NOV. 17, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby ADOPTED NO. 200 R. BLOCK-MEDICAL RIDER CONCERNS (CCP#40-JAN. 26, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby ADOPTED NO. 201 J. SCARDINO-RESIDENCY ISSUES (CCP#93-APR. 20, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 202 MAYOR'S RECOM. -LOC. #264 FACTFINDING RPT. (A&F) (CCP#44-NOV. 3, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 203 LOC. #264 FACT FINDER'S RPT.-TAYLOR LAW IMPASSE COMM. (CP) (CCP#35-JUNE 26, 01) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and Page 96 01-0724.txt filed. ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS NO. 204 By: Mr. Bonifacio EXTENSION OF LATINO LEAGUE'S 2000-2001 GRANT-IN-AID CONTRACT Whereas: Latino League has requested an extension of its 2000-2001 Grant-In-Aid contract of $2,000; and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council approves an extension of the 2000-2001 Grant-In-Aid contract of $2,000 for Latino League. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 205 By: Mr. Coppola PAN AM REDEDICATION DAY Whereas: The City of Buffalo celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Pan-American Exposition with a day of festivities on Sunday, May 6, 2001, and Whereas: In order to hold this event, proper city permits were obtained to close streets and issue the parade permit; and Whereas: The Pan-American Exposition Rededication committee has respectfully requested that their not-for-profit organization be -granted a waiver of fees for these permits, Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council waive the above mentioned fees for the event held on Sunday, May 6, 2001, but that all other aspects of this event be subject to regulations as set forth by normal city policy and/or the Special Events Advisory Committee. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 206 By: Mr. Coppola PLANTING FLOWERS ON HERTEL AVENUE Whereas: The Zero Tolerance of Violence Group would like permission to plant flowers around trees located on Hertel Avenue between Starin and Wallace Avenues, located on the City of Buffalo right of way; and Whereas: The Zero Tolerance of Violence Group will supply, plant, and take of these flowers; and Whereas: The Zero Tolerance of Violence Group has done many things to improve the quality of life in the City of Buffalo, as well as, the City of Buffalo itself Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council grants permission to the Zero Tolerance of Violence Group to plant flowers around trees located on Hertel Avenue between Starin and Wallace Avenues, located on the City of Buffalo fight of way, whereas they are responsible for the maintenance of them. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 207 By: Messrs. Coppola & Golombek WAIVE BLOCK CLUB PARTY PERMIT FEES FOR Page 97 01-0724.txt NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Whereas: This year's National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 7, between 6:00 and 10:00pm, and Whereas: The City of Buffalo heavily promotes this event as a means through which to build neighborhood unity and fight crime and drugs; and Whereas: Block Clubs are encouraged to participate in National Night Out with large block parties; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo charges a $12.00 processing fee for block party permits-, and Whereas: To further encourage Block Club participation in National Night Out 2001, the city should waive the $12. 00 processing fee for the permit to close city streets. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council encourages participation of Block Clubs throughout the City of Buffalo in this year's National Night Out activities on Tuesday, August 7 and so supports waiving the $12.00 block party permit fee for that date. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 208 By: Ms. Ellington STREET BLOCKING AND FEE WAIVER Whereas: The Ivy Street Block Club Association will be holding their annual block club party on August 25, 2001 from 9:00am to 8:00pm; and Whereas: In order to have a successful block club party, the block club has requested the street closing of Ivy between Walden and Genesee Street to ensure vehicle and pedestrian safety; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council of the City of Buffalo, waive all fees associated with this event, and block off the section of Ivy Street between Walden and Genesee on Saturday, August 25, 2001. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 209 By: Ms. Ellington STREET BLOCKING AND FEE WAIVER Whereas: The Woltz Avenue residents will be holding their annual basketball tournament on August 11, 2001 from 12:00 am to 8:00 pm; and Whereas: in order to have a successful basketball tournament, the residents have requested the street closing of Woltz Avenue between Walden and Sycamore Avenue to ensure vehicle and pedestrian safety; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council of the City of Buffalo, waive all fees associated with this event, and block off the section of Woltz Avenue between Walden and Sycamore on Saturday, August 11, 2001. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 210 By: Mr. Fontana NATIONAL NIGHT OUT- KAISERTOWN COALITION Page 98 01-0724.txt Whereas: The Kaisertown Coalition will be hosting a "National Night Out" event on August 7, 2001 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; and Whereas: The Kaisertown Coalition have requested a street closing permit to close Krakow Street, between Clinton St. and Rejtan St, for the time, period of the event; and Therefore Be It Resolved: The Common Council waive all fee associated with the street closing permit. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 211 By: Mr. Fontana, Mr. Bonifacio, Ms. Ellington, Mr. Thompson, Ms. Miller-Williams DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS Whereas: The Demolition program for the City of Buffalo removes vacant, unusable structures from our city neighborhoods; and Whereas: Residents welcome the removal of such structures due to the blight they cause in an area; and Whereas: Many residents have expressed concern however, about the condition the lots are left after the demolition process; and Whereas: Concerns over improper grade, rocks, debris, broken sidewalks can persist after a demolition occurs; and Whereas: Residents, and City tax payers have a right to know who is performing the demolition work of a structure in their neighborhood; and Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Law Department, Public Works Commissioner and Commissioner of Permits and Inspections include identification signage in all demolition jobs performed in the City of Buffalo; and Therefore be It Resolved: Such signage include the Contractors name, address, phone number, and contact person; and Therefore Be It Finally Resolved: That such signage be no bigger that 3' by 3' and is to be prominently displayed near the front of the property, securely affixed to a stake or wire sign system for the duration of the demolition project. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 212 By: Mr. Golombek BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE FOOTBALL BANNER Whereas: The season for Buffalo State College's nationally recognized football team starts this year on September 1st, and Whereas: Over the past few years the football team has been very successful and has started to develop a strong following from the community, and Whereas: To continue to grow the fan base and publicize the upcoming season Buffalo State's Department of Intercollegiate athletics has asked permission to hang a banner across Elmwood Avenue, and Whereas: The banner will be hung from pole #1138 to the pole directly across the street. The period the banner would be on display would be from August 20" through September 30th, 2001 Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: The Buffalo State College department of Intercollegiate Athletics is granted permission to hang a banner on Elmwood Avenue from August 200 through September 30th, 2001 Page 99 01-0724.txt PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 213 By: Mrs. Grant & Mr. Thompson WAIVE FEES FOR BANDSTAND AND ALL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT COMMUNITY/UNITY DAY AT MCCARTHY PARK AND FOR MASTEN DISTRICT FAMILY UNITY/COMMUNITY DAY WHEREAS: The University District Common Council Office will be hosting a University District Community/Unity Day, Saturday, August 25, 2001, rain date Saturday, September 1, 2001 at McCarthy Park; WHEREAS: A request is made to waive fees associated with the use of the Bandstand and all other fees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common Council hereby approves the request to permit The University District Common Council Office, Betty Jean Grant Councilmember to host it's University District Community/Unity Day and to have the fee waived. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT: That copies of this Resolution be forwarded to The Parks Department and Department of Public Works. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT: That the Common Council waives all Bandshell and permit and licensing fees for the Masten District Family Unity and Community Day in Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Saturday, September 1, 2001, which is being cosponsored by the Masten District Council Office. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 214 By: Mrs. LoTempio MEMORIALIZE THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO ALLOW THE CITY OF BUFFALO TO RETAIN 90% OF THE TOTAL REVENUE COLLECTED FROM BINGO GAME FEES AND REINSTATE THE 2% LOSS OF REVENUE CAUSED BY THE 1997 BELL JAR TICKET LAW Whereas: The City of Buffalo licenses each qualified bingo operator to play up to 72 bingo games per year; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo presently retains 40% of the total revenue generated through the collection of Bingo Game fees, and remits the remaining 60% of revenue to the Comptroller of New York State; and Whereas: The City maintains and is responsible for all audit and record keeping duties for the above stated games; and Whereas: The City has assumed total responsibility for inspecting and enforcing procedural guidelines set for the orderly and lawful operation of these games; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo, which now accounts for licensing, monitoring and the auditing duties for the Bingo games, requests the fight to retain 90% of total revenues generated from fee collections from the above stated games to compensate the city for duties performed; and Whereas: Additionally, effective January 9, 1997, State law delegated responsibility for ticket enforcement to the New York State State Racing and Wagering Board, thus the 2% additional license fee that the City of Buffalo was entitled to was eliminated. The State of New York, which previous to this change did not receive any portion of the additional Page 100 01-0724.txt license fee, is now entitled to 5%; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council memorializes the State of New York Legislature to authorize the City of Buffalo to retain 90% of the total revenues generated through collection of fees from Bingo Games to compensate for duties performed; and Be It Further Resolved That: This Common Council memorializes the State of New York Legislature to authorize the City of Buffalo to reinstate the 2% additional license fee that was eliminated through the enactment of the New Bell Jar Ticket on January 9, 1997; and Be It Finally Resolved That: The City Clerk be directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the Clerk of the Assembly, The Secretary of Senate and Members of the Western New York delegation to the State Legislature. ADOPTED. By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 215 Re: Ordinance Amendment Chapter 175 - Fees The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Chapter 216 of Chapter 175, Fees, of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: 216-55, residential user fees Annual Fee Fixed Cost$70.98 plus; Variable Cost 35 gallon tote$17-14 65 gallon tote$28.42 95 gallon tote$33.24 residential vacant lot$8.57 Late charge, per quarter$5.00 It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Councilmember Mary Martino NO. 216 National Night Out 2001 Whereas: The City of Buffalo together with several business partners and surrounding municipalities signed a letter of agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designating Buffalo as a Project Impact Community. Project Impact is a national initiative established to build more disaster resistant communities; and Whereas: The "18" Annual National Night Out" is unique crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Town Watch (NATW) has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2001. Disaster Coordinator Jack Sniderhan will partner with citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials for this event; and Whereas: National Night Out is designated to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for and participation in local anticrime programs; strengthen Page 101 01-0724.txt neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back; and Whereas: In an effort to strengthen our communities, the Office of Disaster Preparedness will be participating in the National Night out so that a better understanding of the needs of the residents can be established while educating residents and business owners on efforts that can be made to strengthen their community; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the City of Buffalo Common Council does hereby support the efforts of the Office of Disaster Preparedness, citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials on Tuesday, August 7, 2001 for the 18" Annual National Night Out. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Councilmember Mary Martino NO. 217 SUBJECT: Authorization to hang Fallfest banner Whereas: The Second Annual Olmsted Fallfest will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2001 from noon till 5:00 p.m. at South Park; and Whereas: The Olmsted Fallfest is a free family event which is sponsored by Councilmember Martino, Assemblyman Higgins, the City of Buffalo Parks Department, the Police Athletic League (PAL), and Olmsted Conservancy; and Whereas: The planning committee is requesting authorization to hang a banner advertising this event across South Park Avenue in front of the park; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the City of Buffalo Common Council does hereby authorize the City of Buffalo Parks Department to hang a banner to advertise Fallfest in the South District. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Councilmember Mary Martino NO. 218 SUBJECT: Authorization to install sign Whereas: Buffalo Steel is requesting authorization to install a non-accessory sign at the comer of S. Park and Abby; and Whereas: The location of this installation would be on City of Buffalo right-of way; and Whereas: Buffalo Steel is requesting permission from the City of Buffalo the Sign, with said restrictions from the City of Buffalo zoning board and proper permits for this project, on the City of Buffalo right-of way; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the City of Buffalo Common Council does hereby authorize Buffalo Steel to install a non-accessory sign on the City right-of-way at the comer Of South Park and Abby in the South District pending authorization of the zoning board. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OM LEGISLATION AND CITY PLANNING BOARD By: Ms. Martino No. 219 Re: Payment of Certain Small Claims Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 184, C.C.P., June 26, 1979, established a specific procedure for payment Page 102 01-0724.txt of claims of $100.00 or less and Claims under Section 207 (a) and (c) of the General Municipal Law, which pertain to medical bills of Policemen and Firemen in any amount; and Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 104, C.C.P., April 29, 1997, established that all garbage can claims arising out of the activities of the Department of Street Sanitation that are related to refuse and recycling be paid out of the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account only if the claims took place after October 1, 1996, and Whereas, the subject claims are eligible for consideration under the said procedures; and Whereas, the Department of Law has verified the validity of the claims and recommend payment thereof, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Comptroller be, and hereby is authorized to make payment of the following claims, and that said payment be charged against the "Judgment and Claims Account" in the Department of Law or be charged against the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account: 1 .Francis R. Angelo, 195 Norwalk Avenue, 14215 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 195 Norwalk Avenue in January 2001.$ 20.00 2.Karen M. Benz, 66 St. James Place, 14222 Claim for Joss of garbage can at 66 St. James Place on 3-19-01. $ 13.00 3.Lisa Conyers, 94 Bennett Village Terrace, 14214 Claim for loss of garbage can at 94 Bennett Village Terrace on 11 -2 1 -00.$ 15.00 4,Dan Dewitt, 177 Villa Avenue, 14216 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 177 Villa Avenue on 2-15-01. $ 20.00 5.Division of Inventory & Stores, City of Buffalo Claim for payment of prior fiscal year Invoice #4188 for services rendered to the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings for letterhead paper and envelopes. $ 77.00 6.Gricela Gonzalez, 291 West, 14201 Claim for loss of three garbage cans with wheels at 291 West on 3-6-01.$ 5 3.96 7.Betsy Doyle Levy, 26 Larchmont Road, 14214 Claim for loss of garbage can at 26 Larchmont Road on 1- 17-0 1. $ 115.00 8.Shelley Misnik. 16 Remoleno Street, 14220 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 16 Remoleno Street on I - 10 & 1- 17-0 1.$ 30.00 9.Jamie Smith, 103 Henrietta, 14207 Claim for loss of garbage can at 103 Henrietta in April 2001. $ 11.97 10.Brenda L. Sykes, 300 Parkridge Avenue, 14215 Claim for loss of garbage can at 300 Parkridge Avenue in June 2001. $ 12.00 11.Scott Wisz, 192 Bidwell Parkway, 14222 Claim for loss of garbage can at 192 Bidwell Parkway on 3-4-01. $ 15.00 Investigation by the Department of Law reveals that the above claims are valid and payment is hereby recommended. Passed Page 103 01-0724.txt AYES - 13 - NOES - 0. By: Councilmember Mary Martino No. 220 SUBJECT: Waive Fees for Cazenovia Park Casino Whereas: The South Buffalo Football League will be holding its annual picnic on Sunday. August 5, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. They are requesting the use of Cazenovia Casino for this function; and Whereas: The South Buffalo Football League is a non-profit agency that provides the opportunity for the youth of the community to participate in a football program; and Whereas: The South Buffalo Football League is requesting that the fees be waived for their annual picnic so that more the league participants and their families can enjoy this function; 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 South Buffalo Football League's annual picnic on Sunday, August 5, 2001. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 NO. 221 By: Mr. Pitts RESHAPING BUFFALO'S ENERGY FUTURE WHEREAS: Niagara Mohawk has just announced a request to the New York State Public Service Commission to increase residential and commercial rates 13.1% and 12.1% respectively in September, 2001; and WHEREAS: These increases are on top of what is already among the highest rates for electricity in the nation; and WHEREAS: In addition, residential and commercial customers in the City of Buffalo were crushed by the soaring costs of gas bills last winter. To add insult to injury, National Fuel Gas just announced in June 2001, dividend increases to stockholders; and WHEREAS: These increases in utility rates are directly related to outmoded energy production and distribution. There has been little effort or progress made by private utility companies to develop renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and fuel cells; and WHEREAS: The burdens of extreme and inordinately high utility costs are hurting the economy of the City of Buffalo and Western New York area; and WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo and the Western New York area must urgently develop the leadership to reshape its energy future based upon conservation, renewable sources and ecological economic design; and WHEREAS: Just as the Pan American Exposition at the turn of the century underscored the City of Buffalo's role in pioneering affordable and efficient energy; the 21sts Century offers greater opportunities for the development of renewable and ecologically based technology. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common Council requests the Corporation Counsel to develop an appropriate Local Law establishing a Municipal Renewable Energy Agency. This agency would identify: 1) Opportunities for the development of renewable energy for public benefits among schools, businesses, residential developments and local units of government. Page 104 01-0724.txt 2) Tax incentives for renewable energy development. 3) Showcase projects for promoting the use of renewable energy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Office of Strategic Planning be requested to investigate the feasibility of developing model units of housing that will serve as local showcases for the advantages of energy efficiency, conservation, renewable energy use and green design. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT: The Law Department and the Office of Strategic Planning be requested to file their findings on these two initiatives by Thursday, August 30, 2001, in time for the first Common Council meeting in September. ADOPT FINAL TWO RESOLVES; SEND REMAINDER- ENERGY, CORPORATION COUNSEL, AND DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING. NO. 222 By:Mr. Pitts, Ms. Gray, Mr. Fisher, Mrs. LoTempio, Ms. Miller-Williams, Mr. Fontana, Mrs. Martino ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 511 -ZONING, USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Section 511-67 (B) of Chapter 511 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: 511-67. Buffalo Coastal Special Review District. B.Buffalo River Open Space Corridor. (1) [The Common Council hereby] It is herein [determines] determined that the Buffalo River represents a major resource of increasing importance to the well being and economic vitality of the City of Buffalo. [The Council has] It is further determined that, along the Buffalo River within the area defined by the Buffalo Coastal Special Review District, there is a need to [maintain] promote, [for the public good, sound development consistent with this major resource, and a concurrent need to maintain the natural scenic quality of the entire waterfront, along with a potential for public access, while allowing for proper development therein] a healthy synergy between environmental protection of the waterway and urban redevelopment, utilizing the Buffalo River as a second waterfront for public enjoyment and economic development. Requiring new development along the river that is not water-dependant to be set back from the shoreline will better improve water quality by filtering nonpoint source runoff of pollutants, enhance fish and wildlife habitat along the river, improve flood and erosion control, and enhance the aesthetic and recreational experience of those who are using the river and its shorelines, and also increase the quality and value of commercial redevelopment along the shorelines. (2) In addition to the yard requirements of any underlying zoning districts, there shall be provided and maintained a yard, not less than twenty-five (25) feet in depth, measured from the established dockline (point distinguishing water from land) as defined on the master zoning map or at the top of the developed bank for all property in the city which falls within twenty-five (25) feet beginning at the point of intersection of the Buffalo River [within the Buffalo Coastal Special Review District] and the Harbor line and proceeding Page 105 01-0724.txt to the intersection of the center line of Ohio Street and the Buffalo River and is to be designated to as the Downstream Corridor. Beginning at the point of intersection of the Buffalo River and the center line of Ohio Street and proceeding to the city line and designated the Upstream Corridor there shall be provided and maintained a yard, not less than one hundred (100) feet in depth, measured from the established dockline (point distinguishing water from land) as defined on the master zoning map or at the top of the developed bank for all property in the city within one hundred (100) feet of the Buffalo River. Except as provided in Subsection B(3) below, no structure or use within the Buffalo Coastal Special Review District shall extend into a required yard along the river frontage. Within the required waterfront yards, natural plant growth shall be maintained to the fullest extent practicable, except in developed areas where landscaping shall be maintained in good condition. (3) Area exceptions granted under this section shall permit a structure within [twenty-five (25) feet of the dockline] the riverfront yard, provided that plans and supporting materials submitted by the applicant demonstrate that [a physical need for such structure to be located within twenty-five (25) feet of the d6c0line; siting considerations and landscaping shall conform to the purpose of the Buffalo River Open Space Corridor to the extent that is physically possible; and plans shall provide for open space with the potential for public access to the waterfront and through the property to adjacent waterfront properties to the extent which is physically possible] (a) application of the riverfront yard requirement imposes a hardship on the owner as set forth in Section 81, et seg. of the General City Law as determined by the Zoning Board of Appeals; or (b) the development must be built on or near the water because the proposed use is "waterdependent" (as defined below); or (c) the proposed use is "water- enhanced" (as defined below) b its proximity to the water and is determined by the Planning Board of the City of Buffalo to promote a sound balance between environmental protection and economic redevelopment. For purposes of this section, uses and facilities that are "water-dependent" include but are not limited to the following: 1. Uses which depend on the utilization of resources found in river waters (for example: fishing, mining of sand and gravel, mariculture activities); 2. Uses involved in the maintenance or improvement of river water quality (for example: water treatment plant, dredging operations), 3. Recreational activities which depend on access to river waters (for example: swimming, fishing, boating, wildlife viewing); 4. Uses involved in the sea/land transfer of goods (for example: docks loading areas, pipelines, short-term storage facilities); 5. Structures needed for navigational purposes (for example: dams, locks, lighthouses); 6. Flood and erosion protection structures (for example: breakwaters, bulkheads); 7. Facilities needed to store and service boats and ships (for example: marinas, boat repair, boat construction yards); 8. Uses requiring large quantities of water for processing and cooling purposes (for example: Page 106 01-0724.txt hydroelectric power plants, fish processing plants, pumped storage power plants); 9. Uses that rely heavily on the waterbome transportation of raw materials products which are difficult to transport on land, thereby making it critical that a site near to shipping facilities be obtained (for example: coal export facilities, cement plants, quarries); 10. Uses which operate under such sever time constraints that proximity to shipping facilities become critical (for example: firms processing perishable foods); 11. Scientific/educational activities which, by their nature, require access to coastal waters (for example: certain meteorological and oceanograhic activities); and 12. Support facilities which are necessary for the successful functioning of permitted water dependent uses (for example: parking lots, snack bars, first aid stations, short-term storage facilities). Though these uses must be near the given water-dependent use they should, as much as possible, be sited inland from the water-dependent use rather than on the shore. A water-enhanced use is defined as a use that has no critical dependence on obtaining waterfront location, but the profitability of the use/or the enjoyment level of the users would be increased significantly if the use were adjacent to, or had visual access to the waterfront. Examples by way of illustration but not limitation include a restaurant that uses good site design to take advantage of a waterfront view, and an office park that incorporates the waterfront into the site layout. Any application for an exception under this subsection shall demonstrate that encroachment on the riverfront yard required b this section is the minimum necessary to meet conditions (a) and/or (b) and/or (c) of this subsection and landscaping shall conforming to the Purpose of the Buffalo River Open Space Corridor to the extent that is physically possible. (4) Further area exceptions under this section shall permit a structure or use within the established riverfront yard provided that such structure or use meets the specifications pursuant to Section 511-112. (5) Pursuant to Section 511 -111 of this Code, Any use or structure in existence on the date when this section takes effect which would be in violation of the riverfront yard require Lents of this section may continue as a non-conforming use, for so long as the use or structure is not substantially expanded into the required riverfront yard; however, any said grandfathering of preexisting uses shall be limited by the provisions of Section 511 -110 of this Code. It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter underlined is new. LAID ON THE TABLE. NO. 223 By: Mr. Pitts Page 107 01-0724.txt TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FIBER TECHNOLOGIES NETWORKS, LLC. Whereas: Fiber Technologies Networks, LLC. ("FTN") is engaged in the business of constructing, installing, maintaining and operating fiber optic telecommunications systems; and Whereas: The City previously granted FTN a License Agreement to operate within the Right-of-Way (Item No. 195, C.C.P. February 6, 2001); and Whereas: FTN desires to lease spare conduit in the ground owned by the City; and Whereas: FTN has agreed to pay $3.00 per linear foot for the rental of the conduit; and Whereas: FTN, the Office of Telecommunications, Utilities and Franchises and the Law Department have developed an agreement memorializing this arrangement; Whereas: This arrangement is mutually agreeable to both parties and promotes the best interests of the City to advance telecommunications within the City; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council does hereby approve the conduit lease agreement between the City of Buffalo and Fiber Technologies Networks, LLC.; and Be It Further Resolved: That the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the agreement. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 224 By: Mr. Thompson STREET BLOCKING AND FEE WAIVER Whereas: The Loring Street Block Club will be holding their annual block club party on August 7, 2001 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM; and Whereas: In order to have a successful block club party, the Block Club has requested the street closing of Loring between Trinidad and Shelborne Streets; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council of the City of Buffalo, waive all fees associated with this event and block off the section of Loring Avenue between Trinidad and Shelborn on Saturday, August 7, 2001. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 225 By: Mr. Thompson WAIVE PERMIT & LICENSE FEES FOR THE RIM ROCKER THREE-ON-THREE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, VENDORS; AND BLOCK OFF THE SECTION OF GRIDER AVENUE BETWEEN DELAVAN AND NORTHLAND AVENUE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 AND SUNDAY 12 AUGUST, 2001 Whereas: To encourage youths and young adults to become engaged in positive activities on the East Side of Buffalo, The Masten District Council Office, Grassroots, Inc., 93.7 WBLK, and various businesses and merchants are sponsoring the 4th annual Rim rocker Three on Three Basketball Tournament; and Page 108 01-0724.txt Whereas: Over one hundred teams will compete on thirty portable hoops positioned on Grider Avenue between Delavan and Northland Avenue on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12, 2001; and Whereas: The Mission of the basketball tournament is to help revitalize Buffalo's inner city neighborhoods through an all-encompassing street festival with music, food and good basketball; and Whereas: The tournament will encourage and promote unity, build skills, character and lasting relationships among competitors. The event will also foster a positive recognition of the Delavan/ Grider Avenue as an important sector of the City of Buffalo's cultural and economic heritage; and Whereas To provide for the success, safety, and security of such a tournament, the sponsors and organizers are asking the City of Buffalo to block of Grider Avenue Between Delavan and Northland Avenues on Saturday August 11 and Sunday August 12, 2001 and waive all permits and fees associated with the event. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo requests that all permits and fees associated with the Rim Rocker and vendors be waived; and Be It Further Resolved: That permission be granted to the organizers of the Rim rocker Basketball Tournament to block off the portion of Grider Avenue between Delavan and Northland on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12, 2001 Be It Finally Resolved: That the City Clerk's office forward copies of this resolution to the Departments of Police, Public Works! Community Development, and Law. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0 NO. 226 By: Mr. Thompson WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES Whereas: The Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo, a not-for-profit youth service organization will be holding their National Kids day event on August 5, 2001 at 397 Northland from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM; and Whereas: The Boys and Girls Club has been a pillar of the Buffalo Community by providing positive recreational and character building activities to youth throughout the country; and Whereas: The National Kids Day program will celebrate and honor America's Children; and Whereas: The Masten Boys and Girls Club has requested the use of a band stage; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That all fees associated with this event and the use of the bandwagon/ mobile stage are waived. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 227 By: Mr. Thompson & Mrs. Martino LIVING WAGE UPDATE Whereas: The City of Buffalo passed a Living Wage Page 109 01-0724.txt ordinance two years ago; and Whereas: The implementation of this landmark piece of legislation is important to working men and women throughout Buffalo and Erie County; and Whereas: It is essential that we take the necessary steps to ensure that our Living Wage Law is implemented; and Whereas: A public hearing will provide an opportunity for working men and women, government and private sector leaders to express their views and identify corrective measures so that we can move forward together as united community on this important issue; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: The Department of Community Services files with the Common Council a report and implementation timetable for the City of Buffalo Living Wage law; and Be it Finally Resolved: That a Public Hearing on the Living Wage be held on September 19, 2001, at 6 pm in the Council Chamber. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. NO. 228 By: Mrs. Miller-Williams REQUEST TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC STUDY OF MAIN/HIGH MEDICAL CORRIDOR AND FRUITBELT COMMUNITY Whereas: Constituents of the Fruitbelt Neighborhood District have expressed dissatisfaction with the increased vehicle parking in the residential area bounded by High Street, Michigan Avenue, Goodell Street and Jefferson Avenue; and Whereas: The Fruitbelt Community is home to many residential dwellings, schools, churches and small businesses; and Whereas: The inconveniences to community residents include blocked driveways, distorted views at intersections, and general traffic congestion during the a.m. and p.m. business hours; and Whereas: A better traffic plan changing the existing parking regulations/signage is needed to avoid serious accidents and to ensure the safety of neighborhood residents, drivers, and pedestrians in the Fruitbelt community. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That a collaborative Plan be developed by the Administration & Finance Department in collaboration with Fruitbelt Residents, Area Businesses, School Administrators, Religious Community Representatives, Main/High Medical Corridor Representatives, Friendly Fruitbelt Neighborhood Block Club, and Fruitbelt Task Force Members to develop ways to address the existing parking problems in the area. Be It Further Resolved: That the Department of Administration & Finance develop an immediate Plan of Action to assist in the reduction of vehicle parking in the area and that the Collaborative Plan/Study be conducted with the results of both plans to be provided to this Common Council as soon as possible. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE By: Mrs. Williams NO. 229 FELICITATIONS/IN MEMORIAM Page 110 01-0724.txt Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated: Felicitation for MR. DARNIELLE BUTLER By Councilmember MR. THOMPSON Felicitation for EDMUND RUDNICKI By Councilmember FONTANA AND MARTINO ADOPTED. By: Mrs. Williams NO. 230 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 for filing same with the City Clerk:. JENNIFER A. FRAZIER FURNETTE J. WILLIAMS Total: 2 ADOPTED. BY: Mrs. Williams NO. 231 APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS REQUIRED FOR THE PROPER PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC DUTIES That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 2002, conditional upon the persons so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City. EDWARD J. MAHONEY JENNIFER DEROSE ALVINA STALEY BERTHA A. FORD DONALD E. MCREYNOLDS Total: 4 ADOPTED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NO. 232 BOND RESOLUTION-$3,500,000-NEIGHBORHOOD REDEV./CLEARANCE (CCP#159 -7/10/01) Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the table. Seconded by. Mr. Fontana. CARRIED Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 233 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 13th Floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees All regular Committees are adjourned until Tuesday, Sept. Page 111 01-0724.txt 11, 2001 Special Legislation Meeting Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on Delayed/Unsafe Demo. Acts. Special Public Hearing on GEIS for the Development of the Union Ship Canal District Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at the Southside Elementary School, 430 Southside Pkwy., Buffalo, NY at 7:00 p.m. (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. 234 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Ms. Gray, the Council adjourned at 4:10 p.m. CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III CITY CLERK BOARD OF POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PROCEEDINGS #7 MAYOR'S OFFICE-201 CITY HALL JULY 26, 2001 Present:; Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor; Anne Forti-Sciarrino, Deputy Comptroller-2 Absent: James W. Pitts, Council President-1 The Journal of the last meeting was approved. NO. 1 I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Fire Pension Fund for the month of July 2001 amounting to $16,355.69 and respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of the persons named herein for the amounts stated. Adopted NO. 2 I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Police Pension Fund for the month of July 2001 amounting to $19,517.00 and respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of the persons named herein for the amounts stated. Adopted. Ayes-2. Noes-0. NO. 3 Mrs. Forti-Sciarrino moved approval of the August 2001 Police and Fire Pension Payroll. Adopted. NO. 4 On motion by Mr. Masiello, the City of Buffalo Police and Fire Pension Board Meeting adjourned at 11: 10 a.m. Page 112