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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-1114 00-1114.txt No. 21 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO NOVEMBER 14, 2000 MAYOR Hon. Anthony M. Masiello COMPTROLLER Anthony Nanula COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL James W. Pitts PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Richard A. Fontana MAJORITY LEADER Rosemarie LoTempio COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE Beverly Gray Charlie A. Fisher III Rosemarie LoTempio DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS MARC A. COPPOLA - DELAWARE BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS - ELLICOTT KAREN R. ELLINGTON - FILLMORE RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY BYRON BROWN - 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: Betty Jean Grant, Chairman, Marc A. Coppola, Mary M. Martino, Richard Fontana and Barbara Miller-Williams-Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Beverly Gray, Chairman, Byron Brown, Joseph Golombek Jr., Rosemarie LoTempio, Charley H. Fisher III, and Karen Ellington-Members Page 1 00-1114.txt FINANCE COMMITTEE: Byron Brown, 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, Byron Brown, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Joseph Golombek Jr. 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, NOVEMBER 14, 2000 AT 2:00 P.M. PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, and and Council Members Bonifacio, Coppola, Ellington, Fisher, Fontana, Golombek Grant, Gray, LoTempio, Martino, Pitts, and Williams - 12 ABSENT - Brown-1 On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr.Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on October 31, 2000 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR No.1 Designation of Nominees for Appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Library Pursuant to Section 6212 of the Unconsolidated Laws, being Chapter 768, Section 2 of the Laws of 1953, Page 2 00-1114.txt transmitted herewith are my designated nominees to the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. The County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature, will appoint one nominee for a term expiring December 31, 2005. The appointed designee is filling the position formerly held by Judge Salvatore R. Martoche, whose term was due to end on December 31, 2000. Evelyn Pizarro 18 East Depew Aveue Buffalo, NY 14214 Evelyn Pizarro is the principal of D'Youville/Porter Public School #3 ) and formerly served as principal of Early Childhood Center/School 477 and Early Childhood Center/School #12. She attended Buffalo public schools and received her BS in Elementary Education from the State University of New York at Buffalo, cum laude, in 1974. Mrs. Pizarro received her Master of Education, Early Childhood in 1981 from Buffalo State College. She is a member of numerous Hispanic organizations, including the Hispanic Women's League, the WNY Hispanic and Friends Civic Association and the Bilingual Advisory Board. David F. Granville 9 Cottage Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14201 Mr. Granville is the Executive Director, City of Buffalo Arts Commission. He serves as administrative for 15 member City of Buffalo Arts Commission and 17 member Arts and Cultural Funding Advisory Committee. From 1986 thru 1993) David was Director/Assistant Director of Niagara University Theatre, Buffalo Ensemble Theatre, Holy Name College Theatre (Oakland, CA), Greater Buffalo Opera Company, and Eastman School of Music Opera Theatre (Rochester, N.Y.) Maureen Danahy, SSJ 151 Summit Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14201 At the present time Maureen Danahy is Director of the Mayor's Internship Program. From 1972-1998 she was an elementary school teacher. Maureen has taught grades 2-8 over the course of her teaching career. I hereby certify that the above designees are fully qualified to serve as members of the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Library. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO.2 Appointment & Re-appointment of Members to the Buffalo Preservation Board Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Article 11, Section 337-3, Part 11 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, I hereby appoint the following individual to the Buffalo Preservation Board: Carla A. Sindeton 226 Blaine Avenue Buffalo, NY 14208 Carla Singleton will fill the City-at-Large position. Ms. Singleton graduated from Howard University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Architecture. She has held numerous responsible positions in this field as a member of Cannon Design, Foit-Albert Associates, Robert Traynham Coles, and currently with Dresser-Rand. Ms. Singleton is a member of the Hamlin Park Community and Taxpayer's Association and assisted that community in becoming a Preservation District. Her term will end August 31, 2003. I hereby certify that the above named individual is fully qualified to serve as a Page 3 00-1114.txt member of the Buffalo Preservation Board. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE DIVISION OF COLLECTIONS AND THE COMPTROLLER No.3 Re-Appt Member Buffalo Board of Ethics Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Section 12-19, Article 11, Chapter 12 of the Buffalo Code, I hereby re-appoint the following individual to the Buffalo Board of Ethics: Douglas S. Coppola 1630 Liberty Bank Bldg. Buffalo, 14202 Mr. Coppola's term began September 5, 2000 and will expire September 4, 2005. I hereby certify that the above named individual is fully qualified to continue to serve as a member of the Buffalo Board of Ethics. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL THE DIVISION OF COLLECTIONS AND THE COMPTROLLER No. 4 Recommended 2001 Capital Budget I hereby submit my recommendations for a City of Buffalo 2001 Capital Expenditure Budget of $16,825,000 for city projects and $20,000,000 for the Board of Education's capital needs. This is the first recommended capital budget submitted in accordance with provisions of the Revised City Charter. In addition to accommodating Charter-dictated timetable and procedural changes, this recommended capital budget has had to be responsive to the Comptroller's recently published Debt Management Policy w1-tich has set forth annual debt issuance ceilings over the period of 2000 to 2004. The amount of priority capital spending ($34,463,000) identified in the current 2000-2001 budget year (Year 1) necessitates the recommendation of a reduced total of $16.8 million for 2001 (Year 2) in order to bring the two year expenditures total closer to the Comptroller's specified debt issuance limits. The $20,000,000 recommendation for the Board of Education conforms to the Comptroller's issuance target in anticipation of the Citys share 'in the Board's School Modernization Program. In recommending individual expenditures, my administration has been guided by established criteria applied by the Citizens' Advisory Commiittee in the past and expected to greatly influence the newly organized Citizen Planning Council in the future, as follows: protecting health and safety, fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations, minimizing potential liability, leveraging external funding, preserving existing assets, enhancing the attraction of the city homeownership and business investment and, vvhere possible, generating revenue. Capital projects and expenditures in my recommended budget include: I . Citywide Parks & Playgrounds $ 2,000,000 2. Citywide Tree Trimming & Removal $ 2,500,000 3. Environmental Testing & Remediation $ 1,000,000 Page 4 00-1114.txt 4. Fr. Belle Community Center $ 1,000,000 5. Frederick-Douglas Towers $ 1,000,000 6. HOPE VI - Infrastructure Improvements $ 600,000 7. Infrastructure Improvements $ 2,000,000 8. Inner City Market Project $ 1,000,000 9. Local Match to Federal Aid Projects $ 425,000 10. Neighborhood Redevelopment $ 3,500,000 11. Board of Education $20,000,000 Commissioner Ryan and I are available to discuss these recommendations and the general outlook for capital spending by City government in the near future, at your convenience. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES No.5 Monthly Report - Mayor's Complaint Hotline Attached for your review is a summary of the complaint calls received by the Division of Citizen Services for the month of October, 2000. Also, attached for your review is a "total calls" report by Council District, for the period of July 5, 2000 October 31, 2000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION No.6 Upgrading the Common Council's SEQR Process (Item No. 170, C.C.P. 10/3 1/00): The Environmental Management Commission is pleased to be asked by the Common Council to report on possibilities for enhancing City attention to SEQR. The Commission has long maintained that SEQR offers a powerful mechanism for protecting and improving the quality of life in Buffalo. A more regularized process of advice and commentary to the Common Council on SEQR matters could enhance City functioning under SEQR. Consideration of such a process, however, raises important questions regarding coordination and staffing, and potential issues of law and local ordinance as well. In all it would be key to avoid procedures that might unduly delay City action. With these issues in mind, the Environmental Management Commission will seek discussions with relevant City agencies, including a Common Council representative, and will submit a brief report to the Common Council within a month. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD No.7 Saving Grace Ministries 1924 Bailey Ave. Halfway House Item No. 105, C.C.P. 10/31/2000 Page 5 00-1114.txt The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Wednesday, November 8, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 511-94 and 511136 of the Buffalo Code, Halfway Houses and Use permit required for human service facilities, respectively. The applicant seeks to convert a former funeral home into a halfway house human service facility twenty (20) male parolees at 1924 Bailey Avenue. 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 mile radius of the site and also recommend approval of the halfway house. RECEIVED AND FILED No.8 United States Steel Corp. 20 Catherine St. Warehouse and office Item No. 104, C.C.P. 10/31/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Wednesday, November 8, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 511-67 of the Buffalo Code, Buffalo Coastal Special Review District. The applicant seeks to construct a 17,400 S.F. warehouse and offices on vacant property located at 20 Catherine Street. The property is zoned industrial and the building will be located three hundred (300) feet from the Buffalo River. The applicant is asking the Planning Board and the Common Council if there is any objection to the ECIDA being designated lead agency for SEQR review. The Planning Board has no objection to the ECIDA being designated lead agency for SEQR review and recommends approval of the use as warehouse and offices. The Planning will schedule a public hearing for design and site plan review for the entire site and project for their November 21, 2000 meeting. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION No.9 Benderson Development Corp. 291 W. Ferry St. Accessory sign Item No. 106, C.C.P. 10/31/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Wednesday, November 8, 2000 considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Application for billboard, ground or pole sign permits. The applicant seeks to erect an illuminated 41x121 with a 3.25lx6.81 reader board pole "ID11 sign at a height of 161 located at 289 W. Ferry at Grant Street. Under SEQR the proposed sign is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board at their meeting of April 11, 2000 previously approved this item and communicated their results for a 41x121 accessory sign without a reader board and at an overall height of 121 with landscaping treatment at the base of the sign structure to the Common Council. The location at that time, was addressed at 291 W. Ferry Street. The Planning Board voted to receive and file this item for the reasons stated above. RECEIVED AND FILED No.10 BMHA Page 6 00-1114.txt 520 Hertel Ave. Accessory sign Item No. 103, C.C.P. 10/31/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Wednesday, November 8, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Application for billboard, ground or pole sign permits. The applicant seeks to erect two non-illuminated 10'x51811 ground "ID" signs at 520 Hertel Avenue. One sign will be located at the corner of Military and Lawn Avenue and the other will be located on Lawn Ave. Under SEQR the proposed signs are considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the proposed accessory ground signs conditioned on the planting of appropriate landscaping at the base of the signs. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE BUFFALO PRESERVATION BOARD NO.11 Site Plan Info. Maps 655 Main St Please accept the attached site plan information and maps pertaining to the proposed office building to be located at 655 Main Street. The information was provided by the Buffalo Preservation Board. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION FROM THE BOARD OF STADIUM AND AUDITORIUM NO. 12 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: 11/13/00 in the Department of 4900-Stadium and Auditorium Division of 1-Dunn Tire Park to the Position of Supervisor of Engineering & Technical Operations Provisional Appointment. Maximum Starting Salary of $43,650 James Carubba, Jr. 55 North Parker Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING No.13 Consolidated Plan HUD Approval On October 16, 2000, HUD notified the Mayor that the City's interim three-year Consolidated Plan was approved unconditionally. The fiscal year 2000 Annual Action Plan was also approved for the program year that began on May 1, 2000 in the following amounts: 1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for $21,138,000; 2. HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) for $5,582,000; 3. Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program for $750,000; and 4. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA for $364,000. Along with this notice were several advisory comments that the City must consider to ensure compliance with outstanding HUD program requirements. A copy of the letter and comments is attached for your information. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO.14 Renew Lease Agreement between the City of Buffalo And Kensington-Bailey Area Planning Committee, Inc. For Use of 2777 Bailey Avenue Page 7 00-1114.txt Item No. 16, C.C.P. 12/1/88 Ex. Pursuant to Item No. 16, C.C.P. 12/1/98, Your Honorable Body authorized to renew the above captioned lease agreement under the same terms and conditions as the original lease with the exception of the garbage user fee. The current lease was amended making the Kensington-Bailey Area Planning Committee, Inc. responsible for the cost of the garbage user fee, if it is required. This lease is for a two- (2) year period commencing on November 26, 1998 and expiring on November 25, 2000. The City of Buffalo also utilizes a section of this building for the "E" District Precinct. The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a letter from Deborah J. Harris, Executive Director of the Kensington Bailey Area Planning Committee, Inc. requesting to renew this lease agreement under the same terms and conditions as their current lease. This office recommends that Your Honorable Body renew their present lease agreement for an additional two-year period commencing on November 26, 2000 and expiring on November 25, 2002. 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.15 Renew Lease Agreement between the City of Buffalo and The People of the State of New York for Use of The Lobby of City Hall (65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York) Fourth Floor Cafeteria (City Court Bldg., Delaware Ave. Bflo., NY) Lobby at Police Headquarters (74 Franklin, Bflo, NY) Item No. 107, C.C.P. 4/4/95 Ex Pursuant to Item No. 107, C.C.P. 4/4/95, Your Honorable Body authorized to renew the above captioned lease agreement under the same terms and conditions as the original lease. This lease was for a five(5) year period commencing on December 1, 1995 and expiring on November 30, 2000. The State of New York has notified the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, of their desire exercise their option to renew this agreement as stated in provision 13 of the original lease agreement. The lease states that it may be renewed for additional periods of five (5) years for each space upon 30 days notice prior to the lease expiration date, The lessee has satisfied provision 13 of the original lease. This office recommends that Your Honorable Body approve the renewal of this lease for an additional five-year period commencing December 1, 2000 and expiring on November 30, 2005. The annual rental will remain at One Dollar ($1.00) per year and all other terms and conditions shall remain the same. This is allowable under New York State Social Security Law - Section 20-34. I am further recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary lease renewal and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mrs. LoTempio. LOTEMPIO Moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated Page 8 00-1114.txt November 8, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Director of Real Estate be, and he hereby is authorized to renew the lease between the City and People of the State of New York, for use of the lobby of City Hall, 65 Niagara Square, Fourth Floor Cafeteria, City Court Building, Delaware Avenue, and the lobby at Police Headquarters, 74 Franklin Street for an additional five (5) year term commencing on December 1, 2000 and expiring November 30, 2005. That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary lease renewal and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO.16 City of Buffalo Substance Abuse Request to Lease 1609 Genesee The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request from the City of Buffalo, Division of Substance Abuse Services to use the city owned building at 1609 Genesee Street, which was formerly occupied by C. R. U. C. I.A. L. The purpose of the request is to relocate the Drug Counseling Clinic from 2255 Fillmore Avenue and the City Hall Medical Unit from the 21 " Floor to 1609 Genesee Street. The Drug Counseling Clinic, a state funded agency, will lease its space from the City for Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) per month and pay its proportionate share of the utilities. A lease agreement between the City and the Drug Counseling Clinic will be necessary. The lease shall be for a three (3) year period and shall also include a 30 day notice cancellation clause by either party. The Division of Substance Abuse has available funds to renovate the interior for the Drug Counseling Clinic and the Medical Unit. The Department of Public Works will approve and oversee all renovations. The Division of Substance Abuse will also be responsible for all maintenance of said premises. The City of Buffalo will be responsible for all structural and major mechanical repairs to the premises. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the request for the Division of Substance Abuse to use the property at 1609 Genesee Street. I am also requesting that Your Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare a lease agreement with the City of Buffalo and the Drug Counseling Clinic upon the above terms and conditions, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE DIVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE No.17 Informational Item: RFP for City-wide Revovling Loan Program The Office of Stategic Planning (OSP) released an RFP for the Management and Delivery of the Revolving Loan Program on September 8, 2000. On the deadline date of October 31, 2000, the OSP received four responses: 1.North/West Buffalo Housing Consortium - Black Rock Riverside NHS, Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Hispanic United of Buffalo, North Buffalo CDC, University Heights CDC and West Side NHS. 2.The Home Ownership Center Partnership/ Buffalo NHS - Bethel CDC, Buffalo NHS, Kensington-Bailey NHS, Lovejoy NRS, NHS of South Buffalo and the Old First Ward. Page 9 00-1114.txt Buffalo NHS will serve as the administrator and coordinator of the program. 3.Ellicott District Community Development, Inc./Centrall City Housing Coalition - Ellicott District CD, Broadway Fillmore NHS, FLARE, CAO, Citizen's Alliance and Polish Community Center. Ellicott District CDC will serve as the lead agency. 4.Buffalo Urban League The next order of business will be the review of all of the proposals by the RFP Evaluation Committee. Copies of the proposals have been delivered to each member of the committee (thirteen members, including the Common Council Community Development Committee): REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO.18 Results of Negotiations 219 Maple, 60.251 N Carlton Vacant Lot:251 x 75' Assessed valuation: $1,000. The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request to purchase 219 Maple Street from Mr. Lonnie Burrough, 217 Maple Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Mr. Burrough intends to use the property for extra yard space. The Office of Strategic Planning and the Division of Collections have no objection to the sale. There are no outstanding taxes, building code violations, or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. Gary Ersing of U.S. Appraisal, Inc., 280 Cayuga Road, Buffalo, New York 14225. He has estimated the value of the parcel to be Two Hundred Dollars ($200), Ten Cents (.10) a square foot. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sales in similar properties in the subject area. Sale prices range from Twenty-Five Cents (.25) a square foot to Fifty-Five Cents ($.55) a square foot. The results of our negotiations is that Mr. Burrough has agreed and is prepared to pay Six Hundred Dollars ($600), which is Thirty Cents (.30) a square foot, for this parcel. Mr. Burrough has also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fee's and cost of the legal description. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 219 Maple Street to Mr. Burrough for the amount of Six Hundred Dollars ($600). 1 am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO.19 Results of Negotiations 161 Metcalfe, 235 S Howard Vacant Lot: 30'x 122' Assessed Valuation: $3,200 The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request to purchase 161 Metcalfe Street from Mr. James E. Weber, 149 Metcalfe Street, Buffalo, New York 14206. Mr. Weber owns a home at 165 Metcalfe and intends to use the property for extra yard space. The office of Strategic Planning and Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding taxes, Page 10 00-1114.txt building code violations, or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Thomas Tighe of R.W. Bronstein Corporation, 3666 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 1422615. He has estimated the value of the property to be Five Hundred Dollars ($500), Fourteen Cents (.14) a square foot. The Division of Real Estate concurs with the appraisers estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Weber has agreed and is prepared to pay Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for the subject property. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 161 Metcalfe Street in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor beauthorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO.20 Results of Negotiations 287 Walden, 90' W Oberlin Vacant Lot: 30' x 135' Assessed Valuation: $ 2,900 The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request to purchase 287 Walden Avenue from Ms. Shirley Davis, 285 Walden Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14211. She intends to use the property for extra yard space. The Office of Strategic Planning and Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding taxes, building code violations, or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. Thomas P. Tighe of R. W. Bronstein Corp., 3666 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14226. He has estimated the value of the property to be Five Hundred Dollars ($500), Twelve Cents (.12) a square foot. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar properties in the area. Sales prices range from Eighteen Cents (.18) to Thirty Cents (.30) a square foot. The results of our negotiations are that the purchaser has agreed and is prepared to pay Eight Hundred Dollars ($800), which is Twenty Cents (.20) a square foot for the parcel. They have also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal descriptions. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 287 Maple Street to Ms. Shirley Davis in the amount of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800). 1 am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO.21 Results of Negotiations 1133 West, 314.19 N Lafayette Vacant Lot: 34' x 157' Assessed Valuation: $5,600 The office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request to purchase 1133 West Avenue from Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Turchiarelli, 1137 West Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14213. Mr. & Mrs. Turchiarelli own 1137 West Avenue, which adjoins 1133 West Avenue. They intend to Page 11 00-1114.txt use the property for additional yard space. The Office of Strategic Planning and the Division of Colletions have no objection to the sale. There are no outstanding taxes, building code violations, or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchasers. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. Dennis Walker, appraiser, Able Appraisals Associates, 43 St. Paul Street, Buffalo, New York 14209. He has estimated the value of the property to be Nine Hundred Dollars ($900), which is Sixteen Cents (.16) a square foot. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sales of similar properties in the area. Sales prices range from Eleven Cents (.11) to Fifty-One Cents (.51) a square foot. The results of our negotiations are that Mr. & Mrs. Turchiarelli have agreed and are prepared to pay One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100), Twenty-One Cents (.21) a square foot for this parcel. They have also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fee's and cost of the legal description. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 1133 West Avenue to Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Turchiarelli in the amount of One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100). 1 am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO.22 Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program 36 Box (City Owned-vacant lot, dimensions 32' x 64') The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 36 Box Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14211, parcel is 32' x 64' in dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel is inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or needed for public purposes. Mr. Henry C. Taylor residing at 32 Box Avenue 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. Henry C. Taylor on the condition that the property is cleared and improved within (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 23 Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program 130 Kilhoffer (City Owned-vacant lot, dimensions 30' x 108') The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 130 Kilhoffer Street, Buffalo, New York 14211, parcel is 30' x 108' in dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel is inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or needed for public purposes. Ms. Lee Ella Kirkwood, residing at 134 Kilhoffer Street indicated that she will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event that she obtains title to the property under the Urban Homestead Program. The Division Page 12 00-1114.txt of Inspections and Division of Collections have been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader. We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot to be designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred to Ms. Lee Ella Kirkwood on the condition that the property is cleared and improved within (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO.24 FROM THE BUFFALO WATER BOARD Report of Audit Buffalo Water Board Item #11, C.C.P. 6/27/2000 The referenced item was referred to the Committee on Finance and the Buffalo Water Board for comment. The Water Board agrees in general with the findings of the Comptroller's audit. The Comptroller stated, among other things, the financial position of the Board has deteriorated during the past two fiscal years. We would like to point out, however, the Board consciously reduced its reserves and thus its fund equity in order to keep water rates as low as possible, while still meeting our debt service covenant and allowing for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation mandated meterization program. The Board believes that we were successful in balancing these very important responsibilities. The Board is prepared to join with the Comptroller and his staff to develop, as he reported, "a proactive approach to establish a sound and prudent, short and long term fiscal plan" to ensure the fiscal stability of the Water Board, while at the same time delivering clean fresh water to our customers at the lowest possible costs. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM THE COMPTROLLER NO. 25 REQUEST FOR COMMON COUNCIL DIFF IN PAY APPROVAL OF CLAIM FOR DIFFERENCE-IN-PAY J. PAJAK Transmitted herewith is a Claim for a Difference in Pay for James S. Pajak, Principal Auditor; for performing the duties of City Auditor on an Acting basis for the period January 2, 2000 through June 30, 2000, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Local 650 AFSCME AFLCIO Labor Bargaining Agreement. In accordance with City practice, wage payment for a prior fiscal period must be approved by your Honorable Body as a pre-requisite for payment. We recommend that the Claims Committee and the Common Council approve this Claim for wages for the prior fiscal year to facilitate payment to the claimant. If we can be of further assistance in this matter, please do not hesitate to contact my office REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS NO. 26 "INTERFUND LOAN" ITEM #14 C.C.P. OCTOBER 17,2000 CITYWIDE PARKS & PLAYGROUND Page 13 00-1114.txt IMPROVEMENTS 99-00 ITEM #14 C.C.P. OCTOBER 17, 2000 The interfund loan of $600,000 against the 99-00 Citywide Park and Playground Improvements account is to facilitate improvements to Martin Luther King Park. The funds will supplement other Parks funds in place and be utilized for reconstruction of the pool. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 27 STUART ALEXANDER & ASSOCIATES CONTRACT WITH BNRC ITEM NO. 22, C.C.P. 10/3 1 /00 We have reviewed your request to us concerning the contract(s) between City of Buffalo entities and Mr. Stuart Alexander. The Department of Audit and Control has audit authority over the City's departments and as a result of the new City of Buffalo Charter, has some audit authority over the development companies (Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corp is specifically named). As part of any audit of personal service contracts we would seek to ascertain information of authority to approve such contracts and general compliance with laws and regulations. The pertinent authority for contracts in this non-profit agency rests in the hands of its Board of Directors and its President. From the information that was provided to us by your office from Joseph Ryan (President of BNRQ we note that there is a corporate resolution approved by the Board in their minutes. The contract is approved as to form and is signed by the president and the consultant. The corporation is involved in neighborhoods and housing in the City of Buffalo. The Scope of services includes neighborhood, housing and planning efforts in support of the corporation and the City. The corporation's funds are derived from the HUD Community Development Block Grant and their rules include such activities as are detailed in the scope. Personal service contracts are not normally subject to bidding under any regulations that we are aware of, and therefore the selection of this consultant is within the judgment of the Board (including the hourly/yearly rate for those services). As a result we feel that this is an appropriate contract. We will request additional information from the corporation on its specific articles of incorporation and by-laws and tax status as a 501-c3 corporation. We will also request any invoices against this contract. However we do not feel that this information would change our opinion on the appropriateness of the contract. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS NO. 28 DISPOSE OF NON-COMPLIANT Y2K MAINFRAME COMPUTER THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS REQUESTS PERMISSION TO DESPOSE OF OBSOLETE, NON-COMPLIANT Y2K MAINFRAME COMPUTER, RELATIONAL DATA DASE COMPUTER AND PERSONAL COMPUTER EQUIPMENT. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, Page 14 00-1114.txt PARKS AND STREETS NO. 29 NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9226 REPEAL ALTERNATE PARKING - TYPE I VARIOUS LOCATIONS (SEE LIST BELOW) NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE I) - 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 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 PROHIBITED PER Villa Ave.Delaware Ave. to Colvin North No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday SouthNo Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday Sanders Rd. Delaware Ave. to Colvin NorthNo Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday SouthNo Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday St. Lawrence Ave.Virgil Ave. to Colvin NorthNo Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday South No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday Markham PI,Sanders Rd. to Villa WestNo Parking 4prn Wednesday to 4pm Sunday EastNo Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday Hoyer Pl. Sanders Rd. to VillaWestNo Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday East No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sundav Medford Pl. Sanders Rd. to VillaWestNo Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday EastNo 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 4:00pm). NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9227 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 Page 15 00-1114.txt the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDEPROHIBITED PERIOD Villa Ave.Delaware Ave. to Colvin North No Parking 6prn Monday to 6pm Thursday South No Parking 6prn Thursday to 6pm Monday Sanders Rd. Delaware Ave. to Colvin NorthNo Parking 6pm Monday to 6prn Thursday SouthNo Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday St. Lawrence Ave.Virgil Ave. to ColvinNorthNo Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday SouthNo Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday Markham Pl. Sanders Rd. Villa to WestNo Parking 6pm Monday to 6prn Thursday EastNo Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday Hoyer Pl.Sanders Rd. to Villa Ave WestNo Parking 6pm Monday to 6pin Thursday EastNo Parking 6prn Thursday to 6pm Monday Medford Pl. Sanders Rd. to Villa WestNo Parking 6prn Monday to 6pm Thursday EastNo 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 #9228 NO STANDING - REPEAL ON COLUMBIA STREET, WEST SIDE BETWEEN SOUTH PARK AVENUE 1: AND PERRY STREET. 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 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 Columbia Street, west side between South Park Avenue and Perry Street. PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY At all times. This action is being taken at the request of Nicholson & Hall Corp. to provide on-street daytime parking for their business (see next serial), Page 16 00-1114.txt NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9229 INSTALL NO STANDING ON COLUMBIA STREET, WEST SIDE BETWEEN SOUTH PARK AVENUE AND PERRY STREET. 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 supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances. as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO STANDING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Columbia Street, west side between South Park Avenue and Perry Street. PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY 5:00 pm to 7:00 am This action is being taken at the request of Nicholson & Hall Corp. to provide on-street daytime parking for their business (see previous serial). NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9230 INSTALL STOP SIGNS (ALL-WAY) IN SOUTH OGDEN STREET AT THIELMAN STREET STOP SIGNS (ALL-WAY) - 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 repeating existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 9 Section II of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following.- STOP SIGNS VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE ENTERING South Ogden StreetThielman Street This action is being taken in order to increase safety and regulate and control the high volume of traffic along South Ogden and Theilman Streets, which emanate from the City of Buffalo Transfer Station and adjacent business complex. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 30 REPORT OF BIDS REPLACEMENT OF CITY SIDEWALKS AT CITY OF BUFFALO DEMOLITION SITES - 2000 - PHASE 11 GROUP #545 ITEM #126, C.C.P. 3/3/98 This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received bids for the Replacement of City Sidewalks at City of Buffalo Demolition Sites - 2000 - Phase 11, Group #545. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit price covering the various items of work and material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials Page 17 00-1114.txt entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Base Bid Unit Price Increase Sicilia Construction Co., Inc.$76,660.00 $84,326.00 Master's Edge, Inc.$90,052.50$97,718.50 P & J Construction Co., Inc.$93,735.00 $101,401.00 Aragona Construction Corp.$110,079.00 $117,745.00 C & C Contractors, Inc.$113,680.00 $121,346.00 I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is Sicilia Construction Co., Inc. I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a contract award in the amount of $84,326.00 ( $76,660.00 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $7,666.00 = Total Award $84,326.00 ). Funds for this work will be available in a future Division of Buildings Demolition Bond Account. The engineer's estimate for this work is $93,000.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by December 15, 2000. 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 November 3, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the Replacement of City Sidewalks at City of Buffalo Demolition Sites - 2000 - Phase 11, Group #545, to Sicilia Construction Co., Inc. the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $84,326.00 ($76,660.00 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $7,666.00 = Total Award $84,326.00). Funds for the project are available in a future Division of Buildings Demolition Bond Account. PASSED AYES -BONAFACIO, COPPOLA, ELLINGTON, ELLINGTON, FISHER, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS, WILLIAMS - 11 NOES - FONTANA - 1 NO. 31 REPORT OF BIDS ROOF RECONSTRUCTION CITY HALL - 3RD FLOOR (4 CORNERS) I advertised for on September 26, 2000 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the Roof Reconstruction, City Hall, 3rd Floor (4 Corners), which were publicly opened and read on October 10, 2000. Weaver Metal & Roofing$ 74,100.00 Sanders & Sons$ 83,156.00 All Weather Contracting$ 90,422.00 Jemco Roofing Co. $ 94,865.00 Progressive Roofing$ 95,000.00 Jameson Roofing$ 99,300.00 Grove Roofing$130,700.00 McGonigle & Hilger$185,800.00 Page 18 00-1114.txt I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Weaver Metal & Roofing, in the amount of Seventy Four Thousand One Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($74,100.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. Total estimate for this work was $80,000.00. 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. Funds for this work will be available in 2000/01 Bond Authorization. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 10, 2000, 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 Roof Reconstruction, City Hall, 3d Floor (4 Comers), to Weaver Metal & Roofing, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $74, 100. 00. Funds for the project are available in 2000/01 Bond Authorization. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 32 REPORT OF BIDS ROOF RECONSTRUCTION DISTRICT HEAT & FIRE REPAIR GARAGE I advertised for on October 24, 2000 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the Roof Reconstruction, District Heat & Fire Repair Garage, which were publicly opened and read on November 8, 2000. McGonigle & Hilger$ 140,500.00 Jameson Roofing$ 146,490.00 Jos. Sanders & Sons$ 155,114.00 Progressive Roofing$ 186,760.00 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that McGonigle & Hilger, in the amount of One Hundred Forty Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($140,500.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. Total estimate for this work was $165,000.00. 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 was approved in CCP 07/25/00; item #286. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated November 8, 2000, 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 Roof Reconstruction, District Heat & Fire Repair Garage, to McGonigle & Hilger, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $140,500.00. Funds for the project were approved in Item No. 286, C.C.P., July 25, 2000. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 33 REPORT OF BIDS THE LOWER WEST SIDE - Page 19 00-1114.txt HOPE VI - SEWER INSTALLATION & REPLACEMENT PROJECT - CONTRACT I GROUP #546 This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received public bids on Nov. 13, 200C for the Lower West Side - Hope VI - Sewer Installation & Replacement Project - Contract I - Group #546. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit price basis covering the various items of work and material, which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the to bid. The following bids were received: ContractorBase BidTotal Bid Price 1 . Visone Construction, Inc.$115,550.00* $127,105.00 2. MPJ contracting, Inc.$122,300.00 $133,855.00 3. C. Destro Development$126,625.00 $138,180.00 4. Firstrhyme Construction Corp.$130,635.00 $142,190.00 5. Kandey Company, Inc.$131,900.00 $143,455.00 6. Mar-Wal Construction Co., Inc.$198,325.00 $209,880.00 *Corrected Total I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is Visone Construction, Inc. and respectfully recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize a contract award to Visone Construction, Inc. in the amount of $127,105.00 (base bid of $115,550.00 plus [10% unit price increases] $11,555.00 total award $127,105.00). Funds for this project are available in our Capital Account No. 30032106445100. The engineer's estimate for this work is $120,000.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the bids received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by December 28, 2000. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be and he hereby is authorized to award a contract to Visone Construction, Inc. in the amount of $127,105.00 (base bid of $155,550.00 plus [ 10% unit price Increases] $11,555.00 = total award $127,105.00). Funds for this project are available in our Capital Account No. 30032106 445100 for the Lower-West Side HOPE VI-Sewer Installation & Replacement Project-Contract I-Group #546 PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 34 B. GRAY, L. DUVALL, IRON ISLAND REQ. 1146-1150 LOVEJOY - BUS. EXP. This office was requested to respond to the above referenced item, more specifically as it relates to the Hennepin Park Improvement Project. The status of the project is as follows: Page 20 00-1114.txt On April 14, 2000 the firm of Macon, Chaintreuil, Jensen & Stark LLP was retained to develop the plans for the demolition of the rear of the existing Hennepin Park Community Center and the plans for the new Youth Opportunity Center. The contract which is for an amount not to exceed $129,500 was pursuant to Item No. 37, CCP 11/16/99. Since that time design has progressed and preliminary reviews have been conducted by the New York State Office of General Services. It is proposed that the demolition bids for the eastern most, rear portion of the existing center will be opened in December of 2000. Actual demolition estimated to cost approximately $125,000 will take place during February and March of 2001. Funds for this work will be available in MUNIS 35640106, Hennepin Park Improvements Plans for the construction of the Youth Opportunity Center are scheduled to be completed in December of 2000 and forwarded to NYSOGS for bidding. 13ids will be opened in February of 2001 with construction to begin on or about April 1, 2001. Th $2.1 million for the construction of this new facility is available through a grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The State of New York will award the contract and supervise the construction, with the grant monies, at no cost to the City of Buffalo. Plans will be developed to expend the funds that remain in the Hennepin Park Improvements capital budget line, after design and demolition costs, for general Hennepin Park site improvements. A schedule for this phase of the project has not yet been developed. As always, we would be available to answer more specific questions on the project status, when requested to do so. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 35 CHANGE IN CONTRACT KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL, PHASE IX RESTORATION & RENOVATION ELECTRICAL WORK I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for Kleinhans Music Hall, Phase IX, Restoration & Renovation, Electrical Work, Tunney Electric, Inc., C #92010269. 1.Add (2) lighting pushbutton control stations and four (4) momentary switches to control dimming wheels for fiber optic lighting. Add$ 1,338.26 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Eight and 26/100 Dollars (1,338.26). Summary: Current Contract Amount$58,606.00 Amount of This Change Order (#1) Add$ 1,338.26 Revised Contract Amount$59,944.26 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Hamilton, Houston, Lownie Architects) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34322206 - 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. Page 21 00-1114.txt Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated November 8, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Tunney Electric, Inc., an increase in the amount of $1,338.26, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Kleinhans Music Hall, Phase IX, Restoration & Renovation, Electrical Work, C #92010269. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34322206 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 36 CHANGE ORDER #I OVERLAY OF CITY PAVEMENTS - 2000 GROUP #539 JANIK PAVING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. CONTRACT 492010296 ITEM #113, C.C.P. 11/16/99 I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following unit price additions to the contract for the Overlay of Various Streets in the Lovejoy District. A list of the streets is as follows: Willett - Dingens to Thruway Weaver - Dingens to Thruway Longnecker - William to East Lovejoy Brinkman - Walden to Doat Sumner - Walden to Doat Rohe - Bailey to Sumner Hazelwood - Lang to East Delavan Erb - Genesee to East Delavan Willett - Clinton to Thruway Weaver - Griswold to Casimir Spahn - Clinton to Casimir Casimir - Clinton to Weimar Bids Available in City Clerk's Office Funds for this change order of $167,518.75 are available in the Lovejoy Infrastructure Improvement Account #30441306-445100. I respectfully certify that this change order is fair and equitable for the work involved, and respectfully request that your Honorable Body approve the subject change order and authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue said change order to Janik Paving & Construction, Inc. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated November 6, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Janik Paving & Construction, Inc., an increase in the amount of $167,518.75, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Overlay of Various Streets in the Lovejoy District, C #92010296. Funds for this project are available in the Lovejoy Infrastructure Improvement Account #3 04413 06-445 100. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 37 Page 22 00-1114.txt CHANGE ORDER #I RESURFACING OF CITY PAVEMENTS - 2000 GR. #533 DESTRO BROTHERS CONCRETE CO., INC. CONTRACT #92010265 I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following unit price additions to the above mentioned contract for the Resurfacing of Delaware Park Ring Road - Amherst Street to Meadow Road. ContractUnitEstimatedEsimated ItemDescriptionUnitPriceQuantity Cost 04.120Asphalt Concrete-Ton$41.001586.95 $65,064.95 Modified Fine Top Machine Laid PG64-22 Funds for this change order of $65,064.95 are available in the Infrastructure Improvement Account #30032106445100. I respectfully certify that this change order is fair and equitable for the work involved, and respectfully request that your Honorable Body approve the subject change order and authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue said change order to Destro Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. Contract Summary Original Contract Amount$802,521.50 Change Order #1$65,064.95 Total Contract$867,586.45 Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated November 9, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Destro Brothers Concrete Co., Inc., an increase in the amount of $65,064.95, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Resurfacing of City Pavements - 2000, Group #533, C #92010265. Funds for this project are available in the Infrastructure Improvement Account #3 003 2106-445 100. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 38 ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE The lease between the City of Buffalo and the Rhino Room, Inc. for the operation of the Hatch Restaurant and other associated activities at the Erie Basin Marina expired on November 1, 2000 when the Rhino Room Inc. failed to exercise its option to renew the term of the Lease. We, therefore request Common Council authorization to develop a request for proposal, and to solicit and accept proposals for future operations of the Hatch Restaurant and other associated activities at the Erie Basin Marina. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ERIE BASIN TASK FORCE NO. 39 E: 655 MAIN PARTNERS E: 655 MAIN STREET BUILDING ENCROACHMENT I had previously reported to Your Honorable Body a letter that I had received from the 655 Main Partners in which they Page 23 00-1114.txt offered to grant to the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency a necessary permanent easement for fire exits from the Glenny Building in exchange for a deed from the City conveying fee title to a portion of Main Street so that their proposed ~ SMART" building can extend into the present right-of-way of Main Street. I note that at their meeting of September 14, 2000, the Buffalo Preservation Board approved the projection of the proposed building in the right-of-way. The portion of Main Street that is proposed to be closed, abandoned and conveyed to the the 655 Main Partners is described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being a part of Township 11, Range 8 of the Holland Land Company Survey and being a portion of the dedicated public right-of-way of Main Street and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the easterly line of Main Street (99 ft. wide) at the southwesterly corner of Outer Lot 141 of the former Village of New Amsterdam, and running thence northerly and along the easterly line of Main Street thirty-one (31.0) feet to a point; Running thence westerly and at right angles to the easterly line of Main Street ten (10.0) feet into the dedicated right-of-way of Main Street; Running thence southerly and parallel with the easterly line of Main Street one hundred twenty-four and seventy-five hundredths (124.75) feet to a point; Running thence easterly and at right angles to the easterly line of Main Street ten (10-0) feet to a point in the easterly line of Main Street; Running thence northerly along the easterly line of Main Street ninety-three and seventy-five hundredths (93.75) feet to the point of beginning. The Department of Public Works, Parks and Recreation has no objection to the closing, abandonment and transfer of title to the above described portion of the dedicated public right-of-way of Main Street nor to the extension of the proposed building into said right-of-way, subject to the following condition: The 655 Main Partners will be responsible for all costs associated with the relocation or modification of any underground utility lines which may presently be located within the above described parcel of the Main Street right-of-way. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 40 GREEN DESIGN 2000 WORKSHOP This is in response to the recent letter from Council Staff requesting our attendance at the Green Design 2000 Workshop to be held at the Buffalo Convention Center on 11115100. Please be advised that our department will be represented by staff members from the Division of Buildings and the Division of Engineering. Also in regard to the Buffalo Intermodal Transportation Center (BITC), our department will be represented by two design professionals from the firm of Wendel-Duchscherer, our consultant for the BITC Project. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 41 Page 24 00-1114.txt "INTERFUND LOAN", ITEM 14 C.C.P. OCTOBER 17, 2000 I am responding to the request of the Council for information regarding the interfund item above. This $600,000 is the remaining amount that has not been previously interfund loaned, from the 1999-2000 Citywide Parks and Playground Improvements line. Specifically this $600,000 will be utilized to fund the completion of work on several Councilmatic projects that were included in this line item: Martin Luther King Park, Shiller Park, Stachowski Park and McCarthy Park. REFERRED TO THE COMMITEE ON FINANCE NO. 42 MAIN STREET TRANSIT DISTRICT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ITEM #78, C.C.P. 10/31/00 The referenced item was referred to this department for comment. The item is a letter from Mr. James Rozanski commenting on plans for new buildings at 3470 Main Street and other aesthetic items dealing with the City's Transit District zoning requirements. As all of the proposed development at 3470 Main Street will take place outside of the City's public rights of way, this department has no jurisdiction in this matter and therefore offers no comment. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 43 J. MCLEAN REQ. CURB AND SIDEWAIK-SYCAMORE ITEM #94, C.C.P. 10/31/2000 The referenced item was referred to this department for a response. Departmental staff recently inspected this area and agree that curb and sidewalk improvements are necessary. We will be in contact with Mr. McLean to develop a schedule for the improvements to b done in the spring of 2001. Temporary repairs to the sidewalk area and a damaged light standard were made the week of October 30, 2000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 44 PAVING OF WEST AVENUE - VIRGINIA TO CAROLINA C.C.P. #88, 7/25/00 Please be advised that the paving of West Avenue - Virginia to Carolina has been completed. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact Michael Zera at ext. 5864. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 45 REQUEST OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ADDRESS CHANGES ALTRURIA AND WILLINK STREETS ITEM NO. 183; C.C.P. 10/31/00 Your Honorable Body has asked the Department of Public Works to review and report our comments and recommendations concerning the above captioned resolution. The following report is the result of our review: The problems with the street numbering systems for both Altruria and Willink Streets are well known to the Division of Engineering. Page 25 00-1114.txt ALTRURIA STREET The original section of Altruria Street was dedicated in October of 1895. The original street was a dead-end street, extending 1122 feet west from South Park Avenue. The entire length of the street was subsequently paved and homes were built. That is when the future problem originated. For some unknown reason, the street numbers started at the dead-end and increased in an easterly direction toward South Park Avenue. In 1961 the dedicated street was extended westerly to Hopkins Street and additional homes were constructed. The logical procedure, at that time, and the logical procedure today, is to renumber the entire street, starting at Hopkins Street. However, at that time, that proposal met with considerable objections from the residents on the original section of Altruria Street, since it would have been necessary to change their addresses. Therefore, after a public meeting and several conferences with the then Councilman, the original residents, new home owners and the City Engineer, a temporary street numbering system was agreed upon wherein the numbers would begin at Hopkins Street with the addition of the Letter " A" following each number until they met with the existing house numbers. This was admittedly a confusing solution, but at that time, it was considered temporary since it was expected to be resolved when the then proposed " County Renumbering System" became official. However, that system was even more confusing and was never officially accepted by the majority of the towns or the City of Buffalo. Since 1961, every few years the Altruria Street numbering problem resurfaces. Within the last few years, at the request of the then Councilmember, we contacted all home owners on Altruria Street to determine whether or not Altruria Street should be renumbered. The results were a draw. The Division of Engineering, in an effort to remove the confusion caused by the existing numbering system, strongly recommended the renumbering of the entire street, beginning at Hopkins Street. WILLINK STREET Willink Street presents a slightly different problem. It begins at Seneca Street and runs southwesterly to Beyer Place. The street is in both West Seneca and the City of Buffalo. The numbering system begins at Seneca Street and increases toward Beyer Place. The major portion of the street, including its intersection with Seneca Street is in West Seneca. The problem here is that duplicate house numbers exist in the West Seneca and Buffalo sections of the street. This problem seems to have only one logical solution. The Division of Engineering recommends that we accept the West Seneca numbering pattern and renumber the homes on the Buffalo section of Willink Street. This solution has also been proposed before and received considerable objections from the residents of the Buffalo section of Willink Street. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 46 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective November 6, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Division of Water to the Position ofAccount Clerk-Typist Permanent Appointment at the 2 nd Step of $25,707.00 Louisa M. Cancilla,174 Norwalk Avenue, Buffalo, New York Page 26 00-1114.txt 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 47 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective 11/3/00 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division Of Engineering to the Position of Assistant Engineer Permanent Promotion $ 37,835.00 at the: Intermediate Starting salary of: Donald J. Poleto, 148 Densmore St., Buffalo, NY 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 48 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: October 30, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to the Position of Machine Operator Provisional Promotion at the Maximum Starting Salary of: $ 26,382 Anthony J. Christopher, 731 Seventh St., Buffalo, NY 14213 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 49 CORRECTED COPY CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: October 16, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to the Position of Senior Engineer (Structural) Provisional at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 48,967.00 Arthur C. Osuorah, 271 Huntington Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated October 16, 2000, be received and filed; and That the appointment of Arthur C. Osuorah to the position of Senior Engineer (Structural) at the intermediate level salary of $48,967.00 be, and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO.50 Req. Pub. Hrg. On Address Changes- Alturia & Willink Sts.] Res 183, CCP Oct. 31, 20001 Please advise my office as to the date and time the public hearing is scheduled so that an appropriate representative from the Police Department can be scheduled to attend. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO.51 Funeral Escorts It has come to the attention of the Buffalo Police Traffic Division that there may be some confusion regarding funeral processions with in the City Of Buffalo. Please be advised that the Buffalo Police Department does offer a Police escort for funerals for a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per escort. Escorts are provided on a first come-first serve basis. Please also be advised that although many citizens extend courtesy to funeral processions by granting them the right of way on roadways, the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws prohibit anyone from violating the rules of the road, (ie. passing red lights, etc.), except under the direction of a Page 27 00-1114.txt Police Officer. If we may be of any further assistance or if you would like to schedule an escort with the Buffalo Police, please feel free to contact the Traffic Division at 851-4581. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEEON LEGISLATION NO.52 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: October 29, 2000 in the Department of: Police to the Position of: Detective Permanent Promotion Flat Starting Salary of: $ 50,635 Michael T. O'Brien 1309 Crescent Dr Derby, N.Y. 14047 Salvatore A. Valvo 77 Bloomfield Buffalo, N Y 14220 Joseph J. Martin 59 Ramsdell Ave Buffalo, N Y 14216 Merrilee A. Collier 96 N. Ryan St Buffalo, N.Y. 14210 Paul L. Barba 30 Admiral Road Buffalo,N.Y.14216 Deborah Mulhern 46 Coolidge Rd. Buffalo, N.Y. 14220 Daniel P. Redmond 53 Dundee St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO.53 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: October 29, 2000 in the Department of: Police to the Position of: Detective Contigent Permanent Promotion Flat Starting Salary of: $ 50,635 Gilberto Munoz 317 Patrice Terrace Williamsville, N.Y. 14221 Steven M. Turner 90 Yvette Drive Cheektowaga, N.Y. 14227 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No.54 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: October 29, 2000 in the Department of: Police to the Position of: Police Lieutenant Permanent Promotion Flat Starting Salary of: $ 56,560 John D. Rieman 43 Wichita Road W Seneca, N.Y. 14224 Richard Bonarek 140 Cardinal Lane Grand Island, N.Y. 14072 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No.55 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: October 29, 2000 in the Department of: Police to the Position of: Police Lieutenant Contingent Permanent Promotion at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 56,560 Dennis F. McLaughlin 3431 Baker Road Orchard Park, N.Y. 14127 Michael J. McCarthy 745 Bennett Road Angola, N.Y. 14006 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE No.56 Ronald LoTempio Ronald LoTempio, Communications Technician, in the Alarm Office at the Buffalo Fire Department was injured from August 20, 2000 to September 25, 2000. He is owed a difference in pay between Worker's Compensation (Allied Claim Service) and the City of Buffalo for the amount of $222.90. (see attached table) Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Fire dated November 2, 2000 be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay Ronald LoTempio, Communications Technician in the Fire Department in the amount of $222.90 for difference Page 28 00-1114.txt in pay allowance under the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law from August 20, 2000 to September 25, 2000. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL No.57 Sale/Leaseback of 2930-50 Bailey Ave C.C.P., 9/19/00, No. 33 You asked the Law Department to investigate the use of space in 2930-50 Bailey Avenue by the Division of Streets. That Division uses the space for a satellite office during the winter months for street plowing in that part of the City. As indicated in the Finance Committee on November 8, 2000, we are finalizing the respective amounts due between the City and the owner, Dreamco Development Co. with the Division of Real Estate and the Division of Audit. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES No.58 Concerns re: Vacant Proper-ties in the University District (Item No. 64, C.C.P. 10/17/00): In response to the above stated Common Council Communication I wish to supply your Honorable Body with the following information. The writer of the letter to the Honorable Betty Jean Grant dated September 22, 2000 has mad references that the City of Buffalo, in particular the Department of Permit and Inspection Services has been shirking it responsibilities and has made generalized statement that are untrue. The policy of the Department of Permit an Inspection services is when the discovery is made or the Department is notified of a Building being open and vacant, Building Inspector is dispatched to investigate the situation. The building is inspected for code violations and if found open to trespass the "Clean and Seal" of the Office of the Mayor is given a work order to board up and seal the opening at the exterior of the property. The writer also states that the attitude of the Masiello Administration is that old buildings are not worthy of rehabilitation. This statement could not be further from the truth. The Masiello Administration is fully aware that there is a surplus of both commercial and residential building in the City of Buffalo The Masiello Administration is committed to the philosophy of not only rehabilitation, new construction but to bull neighborhoods. As a result of the writers concerns a Building Inspector was sent to 3250 Bailey Avenue. This is the address of the former "Wurzburger Hof Restaurant. At the time of the inspection the building in question was found t have exterior violations and broken windows on the second floor. The building was not open to trespass and a notice violation will be sent to the owner of record to make the necessary repairs. I Wish to inform your Honorable Body That the Department of Permit and Inspection Services will cite owners of dilapidated and vacant properties, write summons and complaints for Housing Court, hold administrative hearings for demolition, demolish vacant and dilapidated building as both financing and the mechanics of the system we work within will allow. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies your inquiry Page 29 00-1114.txt REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE No.59 Buffalo Utility Franchise Agreements Utility Franchise Agreements Ex. (Item No. 148C.C.P. 10/3/00 The Department of Administration and Finance has neither the staff, expertise, nor the authority to review the tax returns submitted with the Utility Tax submissions. Also, please be advised that the City of Buffalo receives payment of utility tax under New York State Corporation Tax Law Art. 9 paragraph 186-a, not under a franchise agreements with the utility. The City of Buffalo receives revenue for both Class I & 11 Utilities as defined by the above referenced NYS Law. This revenue represents a 3% tax on the gross receipts of utilities doing business in the State of New York, which are subject to the supervision of the Public Service Commission. In reference to Class I Utility Tax, payments are received on a quarterly basis by the three major utilities. Generally speaking, gas and electric payments come in September, December, March and June. Telephone comes in October, January, April and July. July is generally accrued back to June so it will be in the correct fiscal year, The Department of Administration and Finance only receives information on these revenues as reported to the Division of Accounting, reported in dollars, on a monthly basis. This information is available to all in City Hall on the MUNIS system, account numbers 10700001-' ) 16100 and 10700001-316200. Trend analysis on these accounts is based on dollars per month not on usage or income of the given utility provider. Generally speaking, the decline in this revenue could be attributed to a combination of many factors; three of which many be milder weather, increases in energy conservation measures, and a decline in population, to name a few. In addition, the state has been looking for ways to spur competition among energy suppliers and has advanced plans to restructure energy taxes. The state has deemed that companies transporting and distributing gas and electricity are viewed as suppliers not utility companies therefore not subject to the GRT but rather the NYS sales tax, This information should satisfy your requirements. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO.60 General Fund Gap Sheet First Quarter 2000-01 Under this cover please find the City's General Fund Gap Sheet for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2000-01. This is the first gap sheet being submitted under the new guidelines established by the revised Charter. As such, it contains not only an estimate of year-end results but also an estimate of the impact of current trends and other factors on the 2001-02 Fiscal Year. The gap sheet projects a positive result of operations of $2.7 million for the current year. It should be noted however, that this projection is contingent upon the city booking the State spin-up in June 2000 and in June 2001. Expenses are projecting $378 thousand under budget. Natural gas and electric expenditures are projected to exceed budget by $1.8 million but these expense are Page 30 00-1114.txt off-set in part by nearly $700 thousand in reimbursements from third parties participating in our bulk bids for utilities. Expenditures for supplies are projecting $867 thousand over budget. Gasoline and lubricant expenditures are projected to exceed budget by nearly $650 thousand as a result of price increases for these items, particularly gasoline. It should be noted that this increase is in addition to the $234 thousand we added to the budget for gasoline purchases. Road salt expenditures are projected at $943,050; $218,050 over budget. Personal service costs are showing savings of $490 thousand. Overtime spending is projecting $3.69 million over budget while regular salaries, including duty disability, are projecting savings of $5.377 million due to strict attrition control and the early retirement incentive. Police overtime is projecting $1.2 million over budget as is overtime spending in the Fire department. Overtime spending in Parks is projected to exceed budget by over $600 thousand due to the unusually rainy summer. Longevity payments will exceed budget by $580 thousand due to an increase in Local 282's longevity schedule to $125 per year. This increase was anticipated however and booked in the reserve for union agreements. This account has been reduced in like amount to reflect an anticipated transfer to cover these increased payments. Temporary service costs are projected to exceed budget by $527 thousand with the largest overruns coming in Streets ($378 thousand) and Parks ($320 thousand). Offsetting these increased personal service, and other, costs is pension savings of $3.2 million. Total revenues, resources and inter-fund transfers are projected to exceed budget by $2.34 million owing to a strong sales tax performance (+$3.06 million). The State attributes this substantial growth to increases in home improvement expenditures and electronic sales. In addition, the state has been treating companies that transport and distribute gas and electricity as suppliers, not utilities, and consequently they have been subject to the sales tax. We are informed however, that the state has passed legislation eliminating the sales tax on transportation and distribution companies. Sales taxes will be phased out by 25 percent per year for four years, beginning in December 2000. Class I Utility Taxes are projecting $1.4 million below budget, continuing a downward trend. For the 2001-02 Fiscal Year, we are currently projecting a gap of $3 8.08 million. This gap results from the loss of the State spin-up which provided us with one-time revenue of over $18 million, the loss of property tax revenue resulting from the city-wide revaluation project and the natural, inflationary growth in expenditures, particularly personal service and healthcare costs. Using the latest estimates provided by GAR Associates and taking an additional one percent reduction to account for challenges, we are estimating a loss of property tax revenue of $16.843 million if we hold the homestead rate constant at $18.29 per thousand. Under this scenario, the Real Property Tax Levy for 2001-02 would be $122.935 million, down from $140.875 million in the current year. Our natural gap, or the difference between our normal revenues and our expenses, is projected at approximately $5.03 million. The main expenditure components of this portion of the gap are increased personnel costs, including reserves for union agreements, duty disability and social security ($5.04 million), increased healthcare costs ($2.92 million), increased utility costs ($1.8 million) and increased debt service requirements ($2.5 million). We are projecting Page 31 00-1114.txt reduced capital outlays of $3.5 million since we will complete the purchase of the totes and tippers in the current year. Pension savings should approach $3.1 million if current trends continue. On the revenue side, we have increased our sales tax estimate, budget to budget, by $2.75 million, even after discounting the 25 percent reduction in sales taxes on utility transportation and distribution. We have reduced our estimate on Class I Utility Taxes by $1.4 million, again, budget to budget. The administration hopes this gap sheet informs the Council on the current state of city finances. As always, I am available to meet with the Council to discuss this document and any other items relating to the city's financial outlook. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET NO.61 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: November 6, 2000 in the Department of: Administration & Finance Division of: Inventory & Stores to the Position of: Account Clerk Permanent Intermediate $ 26,411.00 Kathryn Barker 246 Prospect Ave. Buffalo, NY 14201 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO.62 Certificate Of Appointment Appointment Effective: November 6, 2000 in the Department of: Administration & Finance Division of: Inventory & Stores to the Position of: Clerk Permanent Appointment at the: Maximum $ 26,505.00 Rachelle Malek 147 Hartwell Rd. Buffalo, NY14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES NO.63 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: October 30, 2000 in the Department of Community Services Division of Substance Abuse Services to the Position of Senior Substance Abuse Specialist Temporary Appointment at the: Intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 36,470 Diana Simmons 700 Clinton Buffalo 14210 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES No.64 RESOLUTION Gregory Nelson Residency Issue 1. To ensure Gregory Nelson does in fact meet the residency requirement: Mr. Nelson's name appeared on the eligible list for Equipment Operator and his address on this list is 105 Arden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215. Upon processing, he submitted several documents as proof of residence for Arden Avenue dating back to Oct. 98. Application for Equipment Operator filed 10/97 indicating Arden Avenue address from 1/95 to present. Application also indicated an address at 92 Wasmuth from 5/88 to 12/94. The Residency Investigator and the Administrative Director reviewed information submitted by Mr. Nelson as to his residency. There was no indication that Mr. Nelson did not reside at the Arden Ave address, therefore, the Administrative Director approved him for certification to the Page 32 00-1114.txt position of Equipment Operator. Mr. Nelson was certified to the department with the Arden Avenue address. However, he may not have notified the department, which in turn the department submitted his Certificate of Appointment with the wrong information. 2. Rules, regulations and procedures for individuals to meet residency requirements- 1. Rule 10 (1) Residence of the Rules of the Classified Civil Service of the City of Buffalo states that "An applicant for any open competitive examination or appointment in the City of Buffalo, Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority or the Buffalo Board of Education must reside and be domiciled within the corporate limits of the City of Buffalo on the date of his or her application for examination or appointment, as the case may be, except as may otherwise be provided by law In order to determine residency of individuals from an eligible list, it is the Commission's policy to request several documents be submitted as proof of city residency. In the absence of clear and convincing proof, the Commission requests additional documents and after review may request the Residency Investigator perform a field investigation concerning same. 2.If a person's name appears on an eligible list(s) and their address has changed, it is their responsibility to notify the Commission in writing of this change of address. Upon receipt of same, the list is marked with the new address. When processed, he or she must submit the necessary proof of residency. 3.If departments are interested in canvassing individuals for a vacancy, it is the department's responsibility to call the Commission and informally request the names and addresses of individuals who are next in line to be canvassed. 4.Current employees who have changed their address should notify the payroll clerk in their department in writing of said change. The payroll clerk notifies the Department of Audit and Control through file maintenance of this change in address and it is changed in the computer system by Division of Data Processing. 5.Be advised that general information sheets are given to candidates at the examination and when applications are filed with specific procedures that must be followed concerning change of address. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION NO.65 "Munis" Ex. Item no. # 147, C.C.P., October 17, 2000 The Buffalo Board of Education Payroll Department follows the directions from Internal Revenue Service Circular E, #7, Supplemental Wages (attached). REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE CORPORATION NO. 66 $250,000.00 UDAG-655 MAIN STREET PROJECT Please find enclosed a letter of intent from Wolf Agency regarding this matter. We are not aware of any other prospective tenants with letters of intent associated with this project. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY Page 33 00-1114.txt DEVELOPMENT NO. 67 NYS EMPIRE ZONE APPLICATION In May 2000 legislation was that authorized the designation of six (6) new Empire Zones (EZ) and the City of Buffalo is an eligible municipality apply for designation as an Empire Zone. Subsequent to the designation of the current Zone, certain areas adjacent to the zone have been propose, for major economic development activities. The boundaries have been drawn to meet all expectations of the City Of Buffalo and the Common Council. A total of 1,280 4cres has been drawn for designation. The boundaries has included all nine (9) Council Districts in the City of Buffalo. (See attached map and sbl numbers). Due to recent economic development's, Common Council and the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation believes that it is in the best interest of the City to apply for a 2nd Empire Zone. It is therefore respectfully respectfully that the attached resolution be approved. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 68 [" REQUEST INCORPORATION OF GREEN DESIGN IN THE ADELPHIA BUILDING AND THE INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER, AND URGE CITY AND DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION IN GREEN DESIGN 2000 WORKSHOP" ] We are responding to Common Council resolution # 177, " Request Incorporation of Green Design in the Adelphia Building and the Intermodal Transportation Center, and Urge City and Developer Participation in Green Design 2000 Workshop." We have also, on the Mayor's behalf, submitted to Adelphia information about "Green Design" and will review Green Design standards for the Intermodal Transportation Center project as well. We look forward to the Workshop on November 15 th and the Honorable Body can be assured of BERC participation from our real estate/project development unit. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE CITY CLERK NO. 69 AGENDA & MINUTES OF BOARD OF ETHICS MEETINGS APRIL 2, 2000 - SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 ATTACHED CORRESPONDENCE AVAILABLE IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 70 BD OF ETHICS VAR PROG ACQUISITION & DISPOSITION ATTACHED CORRESPONDENCE AVAILABLE IN NCITY CLERK'S OFFICE RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 71 DISPOSITION OF RECORDS Attached please find the following disposition of records from the following departments: Page 34 00-1114.txt AUDIT & CONTROL RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 72 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board. AddressBusiness NameOwner's Name 163 Lewis StJoey's TavernJoey's Tavern 199 DelawareQueen City LoungeQueen City Lounge 163 Lewis StSame 1989 Niagara StKC's DockApril J Anastasia 491 Grant491 Grant StSame RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 73 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: XAssessment and Taxation- Kathleen Holy X Police-Richard Welch Barbara Miller-Williams X Fire- Patrick Curtin X Community Services- Diana Simmons RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 74 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. 75 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 October 30, 2000 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL, Division of to the Position of INTERN VI, SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the flat starting salary of $10.00/hr Shello C. Hardy, 891 Walden Ave. (lwr), BUFFALO NY 14211 NO. 76 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. Page 35 00-1114.txt Appointment Effective: October~30, 2000 in the Department of: Administration & Finance, Division of: Inventory & Stores to the Position of Laborer II (Seasonal) AT THE FLAT STARTING SALARY OF $6.92/HR Patrick N. Dunbar, 144 Euclid Place, Buffalo, NY 14210 Appointment Effective October 30, 2000 in the Department of Community Services, Division of Senior Services to the Position of Senior Citizen Aide, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 6.92 per hr Stanley Gasak, 981 Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York 14213 Sandra Toy, 31 Hayden Street, Buffalo, New York 14210 Robert Williams, 9 Jaktram Ct., Buffalo, New York 14209 Appointment Effective November 1,2000 in the Department of Pubic works, Parks & Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position ofLaborer II, Seasonal at the flat starting salary of $6.92/hr Korry Smith, 568 West Utica, Buffalo 14213 Appointment Effective November 6, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat starting salary of $6.92/hr Mr. Herman F. Johnson, 715 Delaware Avenue, Apt. #203, Buffalo, NY 14209 Appointment Effective: November 13,2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position of Rink Attendant Seasonal, Non competitive at the Flat starting salary of $ 5.15 Matthew Baudo, 477 Colvin, Buffalo 14216 NO. 77 APPOINTMENTS, TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR PERMANENT I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract requirements) . REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. Appointment Effective November 6, 2000 in the Department of: Administration & Finance, Division of: Purchase to the Position of Buyer, Provisional Appointment at the Minimum starting salary of $36,103 Gail A. Lis, 98 Athol St. (Left), Buffalo, NY 14220 Appointment effective November 9, 2000 in the Department of MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS to the Position of COMPUTER PROGRAMMER, PROVISIONAL at the MINIMUM starting salary of $36,509 Susan Brennan, 273 East St, BUFFALO, NY 14207 Appointment Effective October 30, 200 in the Department of Police to the Position of Crossing Guard, Permanent, Non-competitive at the minimum starting salary of $7.09/hr Margaret King, 126 Crowley Ave., Buffalo, NY 14207 Deborah Sloan, 62 Loepere St., Buffalo, NY 14212 Hollie Southern, 138 Tennessee St., Buffalo, NY 14204 Elaine Mootry, 20 Goulding Ave., Buffalo, NY 14208 Ronald H. Roof, 51 Remoleno St., Buffalo, NY 14220 NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS Page 36 00-1114.txt NO. 78 J BASAR INVESTIGATE PETROLEUM MKT MANIPULATION Dear Buffalo City Council members: I am writing to inform you about the causes of the rising price of petroleum on the International and local markets, and to request that the Council take action to rectify this situation. The price of oil has more than tripled since January of 1999 to over $35 per barrel, and threatens to go even higher over the coming weeks and months, and has increased home heating oil prices by an average of 50% over the past 12 months. The U.S. Department of Energy has reported that New York State has 3 )0% less reserves in heating oil reserves than last year. The intensity of speculative activity in petroleum (for example each barrel of oil is bought and sold up to 20 times on futures markets before delivery), and leveraged buyouts, mergers, and acquisitions by major oil companies such as AMOCO and British Petroleum has led to super profits needed to pay the massive costs of these mergers and acquisitions. The Citizens of Buffalo will suffer potentially deadly economic hardship this winter due to the aforementioned conditions, and, as the physical economist Lyndon H. LaRouche Jr. has warned, hyperinflation in commodity prices threatens to detonate a chaotic breakdown in the global financial system. Considering the above, I propose that the Council of the City of Buffalo urge the President of the United States, and the United States Congress to investigate petroleum market manipulation through financial speculation or other unfair practices. In addition, I propose that the Council of the City of Buffalo urge the President of the United States, and the United States Congress, to take emergency action to reduce oil prices, with the possibility of bypassing the oil multinational corporations completely, by negotiating government to government purchasing agreements directly with the oil-producing countries. The City Council of Buffalo should urge the State of New York, and other state and local governments of the United States to support these emergency actions in the vital interest of the general welfare of its citizens. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 79 R. BRYANT REQ ASST REHAB 372-78 BROADWAY As you are well aware, a significant public investment has been made on the corner of Broadway and Hickory, in the Willert Park Village neighborhood. In partnership with the neighborhood, the City, the State, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HELP Buffalo, Inc. has achieved a very positive impact on the community by saving, and effectively re-using the Buffalo Tent and Awning Company building. We are proud of what has been accomplished on this corner. However, it has become clear to all of us involved in this program that this progress can be undermined by the negative and blighting influence of the vacant 372-78 Broadway building, across Hickory Street. We do understand that Ellicott District Community Development, Inc. has been attempting to redevelop this building into apartments and Page 37 00-1114.txt perhaps a day care center. This of course would be a positive re-use and one which we have supported. However, it has now been 16 months since we opened our doors, and nothing has been started across the street. During this time, we have made it known that if the EDCD's efforts prove ineffective, we would be willing to undertake an appropriate re-use of the property. We have proven the capacity to do this. The purpose of this letter is to -request that the City of Buffalo assist us in finishing the job on this corner. Too much effort has been invested here, to leave the job unfinished and endanger the investment. We would be willing to sit down with you and discuss this at your earliest convenience, and await your response. REFURED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO. 80 G. CLARK-REQUEST FOR VAN We are in need of your help for a van. The van will help service the seniors and youth. It will also help us to unite with other Centers. The van would be used to transport the seniors from their homes to the center for programs and a hot lunch. Due to the lack of transportation, most of out seniors are unable to meet. Our elderly are having difficulty getting from one place to the other. We would be able to assist them by taking them shopping and paying bills once a month, taking them to their monthly outing, bringing entertainment to the Center for them and to network with other Centers. We now have a food program networking with Families helping Families, This program is bringing the homeless and the families in need to a safe place for food. Yet, without the proper transportation, we axe having a bard time getting the food to our site, The van will play a great role in this service. Another very important factor of having a van at the Center is our youth. There're times when we have the opportunity to take our young people to different cultural, educational and social events; but can't, due to the lack of transportation. Your help and understanding of the above is greatly appreciated. We have experience drivers on staff. I have been a professional driver for more than ten years mid a driver educational instructor for two years. Again thank you, REFERRED TO THE C0MMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO. 81 OPPOSITION TO BFLO INDUSTRIAL DIVING PROJECT Please file the attached material that was presented to the Community Development Committee as directed by Chairperson Gray from Julie Cleary, 140 Hamburg, NY 14204, Committee to Save First Ward. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 82 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM The following information is offered in response to your September 27, 2000 request relating to the design and implementation of the new Workforce Development System. Page 38 00-1114.txt 1 . A copy of the final agreement between the Mayor and the County Executive regarding the Workforce Investment Board. Enclosed is a copy of the Workforce Investment Act Local Elected Official agreement between the Mayor and the County Executive that outlines the establishment of the new local Workforce Development system. Also enclosed is a copy of the agreement between the two elected officials that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Development Consortium, Inc. (WDC). This agreement describes the services the WDC shall provide as the Grant recipient, Fiscal Agent and One-Stop Operator for the new system. 2. A description of the organizational flow within and between the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and the Workforce Development Corporation. Enclosed is an organizational chart that charts the relationship between WIB and WDC and highlights the major responsibilities of each. 3.The names, titles, and former jobs of the 7 staff people from WIB. Enclosed is a memo from the WIB Staff Director listing the new WIB staff, their past experience and their new roles. 4.Copies of the contracts for Adult Education Services, Senior Services, the Youth Opportunity Program and Erie Community College. Enclosed are copies of the contracts between WDC and Catholic Charities for Adult Education Services, Supportive Services Corporation workforce services to seniors, Erie Community College for the operation of the County One-Stop Center and a copy of the Youth Opportunity Grant. 5.A description of how the new program will interface with other agencies in the community. Outreach City residents to inform them of the services available through the new system will be done through and with existing community agencies. Buffalo Employment and Training Services has contacted each District Council member to invite them to the present One-Stop Center to see the services available and to discuss the new Workforce Development system. Council members are being asked for their recommendations on outreach strategies and for suggestions and specific community agencies that should be contacted and provided with ongoing information on the services and activities of the Buffalo Employment and Training Center and other workforce development activities (i.e., Job Fairs). Community agencies can then share this information with constituents interested in training or employment and referrals to the WIA system can be expedited. In addition, the Buffalo Employment and Training Center will offer to provide various workshops in job search techniques (i.e., Resume Writing, Employer Expectations, Interview Techniques) on-site at community agencies. 6.A summary of how the transitional process has taken place with an emphasis on who has made which decisions. The main components of the new workforce development system are the WIB, the WDC Administrative Component, the Buffalo Employment and Training Services, and the ECC One-Stop Center. In accordance with the WIA CLEO agreement, the Mayor and County Executive jointly appointed members to the WIB and designated the WDC as the WIA Grant Recipient, Fiscal Agent and One-Stop Systems Operator. Also, each elected official designated the agency to manage the One-Stop Center within his jurisdiction. The Mayor selected the Page 39 00-1114.txt existing Buffalo Employment and Training Services and the County Executive selected Erie Community College. Descriptions of positions available under the new system were published in the Buffalo News and posted in the PIC offices. Each component director was then responsible for interviewing and selecting staff. Specifically in regards to the staffing of the Buffalo Employment and Training Services, all staff working at the Buffalo Office under the PIC system were hired into the new system. In addition, several experienced staff from other PIC offices including the Balance of County office, the Welfare-to-Work program and Central PIC were given positions with the Buffalo Employment and Training Center and the new Youth Opportunity (YO) program. (Document on file in Clerk's Office) 7,8.. A list of one-stop centers for the youth program and a copy of the guidelines used in choosing the location of the centers. Youth Opportunity Center Locations: Belle Center - 104 Maryland (West Side of Buffalo) John F. Kennedy Recreation Center - Hickory and Clinton (East Side of Buffalo) YO Center Selection Criteria: In accordance with the Youth Opportunity grant centers must be: Tied to the One-Stop System, either co-located with the One-Stop Center or as satellites of the full One-Stop Center. Located in the FEC and accessible to FEC youth. Attractive, clean and safe for youth. A place where youth can receive training. Allows programs to offer a variety of youth activities, including sports and recreation. Places where young people can meet with counselors, job placement specialist and outreach staff. A description of the plan to integrate recreation and training at the JFK Community Center. Sports and recreational programs will serve as a bridge to youth being engaged in other positive activities and achieving self confidence, as well as, helping to recruit highly at-risk youth who would otherwise never be reached. To be eligible to participate in YO sponsored sports and recreation activities, youth must participate in required YO educational and job training activities. Rather than one-day events, YO will focus on developing leagues in various sports that allow youth to participate in ongoing recreational activities while also progressing through their academic and job training activities. Each young person participating in any program activities will be assigned a youth development counselor. This relationship is key as youth gravitate to adults who are genuinely concerned about them. YO will use these relationships and activities as one strategy to engage and support young people in other program services, such as, training, alternative high schools, college recruitment, career exploration, job readiness, and job placement. 10. A description of the process for setting up "franchise centers" for youth services Finding locations within the FEC where youth traditionally congregate. A place that is safe, clean and attractive to youth. A location that allow for a variety of youth development activities (academic, training, recreation). Planning in conjunction with the Adult One-Stop Franchise Page 40 00-1114.txt site selection effort. 11. Relevant information on the move to the M. Wile building. Work on the facility began mid-October. The lease calls for work to be completed within 120 days and the general contractor has indicated that no obstacles to meeting this deadline have been encountered to date. The existing lease at 506 Delaware Ave. for the Buffalo Employment and Training Center is being extended to reflect this schedule. I hope this information addresses the issues summarized in your letter. Please feel free to contact me should any additional information be required. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 83 EXCESSIVE NOISE ROOSEVELT AVE Please file the attached letter from Mr. Reginald Kerr, President of the Roosevelt Avenue Block Club with the City of Buffalo Common Council. If there are questions, please call my office. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLASTION AND THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY NO. 84 M. METZGER EXTENSION OF METRO RAIL Enclosed you will find a letter from Citizens Regional Transit Corporation (CRTC) member Michael M. Metzger. Please file this letter with the Common Council. Thank you for your time and consideration. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 85 E. OVERTON-CONTRACTED WK 423 N. DIV. ST Please file the attached letter from Ms. Edna Overton in reference to contractual work that was completed on her home with the City of Buffalo Common Council. If there are questions, please call my office. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 86 P. GUZINSKI-INDEPENDENT HEALTH I am writing to you to express my concern for the ever-growing need of a chiropractic provider in the Lovejoy district. At the present time, the people of your district do not have a participating provider for chiropractic services with Independent Health. As a chiropractor, on Clinton Street, in the Lovejoy district, I ascertain many questions on why Independent Health has not provided this service to the people in the community. Unfortunately, I do not have a logical reply. Many individuals in this district do not have the financial means to own an automobile or ride the bus, so they often walk or ride a bike for their transportation. In addition, many of the senior citizens do not feel comfortable venturing out to unfamiliar locations or where the traffic is much more congested. Having a provider in this district can help solve the problem of meeting the individual need for chiropractic services in this community. At this time, I am politely requesting an examination into Independent Health's policy on chiropractic providers. Page 41 00-1114.txt Having a local provider in this district would not only please, but provide, better health services to the currently ignored Lovejoy community. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 87 M. HIGGINS-OUTSIDE TELEPHONE KENSINGTON & THATCHER Enclosed you will find a correspondence for The Kensington West Neighborhood Block Club relating to a public pay phone located at Kensington Avenue & Thatcher Avenue. Please file the attached letter as a late file. Thank you for your time and consideration. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 88 S. HULL-CITY FEE AND SURCHARGE ORDINANCES Pricewaterhouse Coopers is working with Bell Atlantic and GTE to identify any and all New York fees and surcharges that may be imposed on providers o telecommunications or cable television service. We hope that this will allow Bell Atlantic and GTE to better comply with your jurisdiction's ordinances and remit appropriate fees and surcharges in a timely manner. Therefore, we request that you provide us with a current copy of your local ordinances that address any: Franchise fees Right of way fees Infrastructure fund fees Business license fees Emergency 911 fees; or Other fees and surcharges that may be imposed by your jurisdiction on telecommunications or cable television providers. Ordinances may be mailed to: Sara Hull, Manager PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP 300 Atlantic Street Stamford, CT 06901 or faxed to: (203) 539-4163 We appreciate your help with our research, and will be happy to reimburse you for any copying or processing fees associated with this request. If you have any questions, I may be reached at (203) 539-5518. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 89 PROPOSED_UDAG_GRANL- 655 MAIN STREET PROJECT We are writing in support of letters of opposition to the requested UDAG grant for the 655 Main Street project from Main Seneca Corporation and other downtown office building owners. 0y, company 6 years ago bought the office building located at Main and Court Streets, invested in excess of $3 million of shareholder funds to completely renovate the then dilapidated part of the property formerly refer-red to as the "Ulbrich - Building", restoring its historical facade on Pearl Street and improving and updating the tower, originally built by Western Savings Bank. As a result, our building received the Mayor's certification as a so-called "smart building". Due to the on going interference by various Page 42 00-1114.txt government levels in the market place, this Class "A" smart office building of ours is now 90% empty with 120,000 of. of modem office space languishing and unable to attract tenants, subject to foreclosure by its former owner Delaware North Companies who managed to move 3 blocks down Main Street with similar unwarranted government grants and incentives. It can not possibly be the intention of the City of Buffalo to uric taxpayers' money to shift existing downtown tenants from one building to another, thus making a farce of the notion of "free make ", helping such tenants to lower rents to the detriment of existing taxpaying property owners. Ultimately, there will be no property owners left to pay the taxes. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 90 V. LAUDISIO-REQ PUBLIC HEARING ADDRESS CHANGES ALTRURIA AND WILLINK STS In reply to your letter dated November 1, 2000, which referenced Councilmember Mary Martino's resolution ("Req. Pub. Hrg. On Address Changes - Altruria and Willink Sts" #183 C. C.P. Oct. 31, 2000), please be advised that the U.S. Postal Service fully endorses the resolution and appreciates Ms. Martino's advocacy and support. We will be prepared to give a presentation of our renumbering proposal and answer questions from residents and all interested parties at a public meeting. Please let us know where and when the meeting will be held. Sincerely, Victor C. Laudisio REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 91 INT. ARBITRATION-COB/BFLO PROF: FIREFIGHTERS ASSN Attached herewith, please find a copy of the Interest Arbitration between the City of Buffalo, New York and Buffalo Professional Fire Fighters Association, Inc. Local 282. This item is to be filed for the next scheduled meeting of the Common Council to be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2000. Thank you for your attention to this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 92 FR. D. ANTONIO MARTIN, RECTOR We congratulate you on your proposal to honor our parishioner, Dr. Lydia Wright, with the naming of a school in her honor. Dr. Wright's illustrious career as physician, child advocate, and five year appointed member of the Buffalo Board of Education speak volumes for this giant of a lady for whom we have tremendous pride. Dr. Wright's record of achievements for all the citizens of Buffalo and beyond certainly deserve our honor, and we stand ready and willing to do all that we can in support of your bold and courageous act in assuring that her legacy is forever stamped, sealed, and passed on in the grand and glorious history of our city for generations to come. We thank you. We applaud you. We offer our support. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION NO. 93 L. MECKLER- RECEIVED AND FILED FONTANA, J Page 43 00-1114.txt ROZANSKI-MAIN ST TRANSIT DISTRICT DESIGN REQS(# 89 CCP OCTOBER 31, 2000) The Niagara Frontlier Transportation Authority (N FTA.) has reviewed Mr. Rozanski's letter regarding a development by Council Member Fontana and we offer the following comments: The NFTA strongly Supports new development in the City of Buffalo") and in particular along Main Street near our Metro Rail Stations. However, we urge the: Common Council to follow the, zoning and design requirements called for in the City's Transit District zoning codes when reviewing development proposals in the Transit Districts, These special zoning requirements were designed to develop higher density residential and commercial land uses in Metro station areas which will in turn result in more leadership on the Metro Rail System. Both the City and NFTA will benefit if the Transit District zoning requirements are used effectively The NFTA looks for-ward to continuing working with the, Common Council to redevelop the Main Street corridor. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to comment an this item. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 94 ADELPHIA STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE QUARTERLY REPORT Please accept the attached three (3) copies of our NYS Public Service Report for filing with your office. Per our franchise agreement with the City of Buffalo, we are to submit a copy, to your office, of any report required by any other governmental entity. The attached Customer Service Standards Report is for Quarter 3 of the year 2000. I have also. attached copies of the last 4 quarters for your records (should you or others need another copy). If you have questions on these reports, please me at 558-8604. Thank You REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS NO. 95 RESPONSE- ENTITLEMENT FOR ARTHUR OSUORAH'S BACKPAY CLAIM, #76 CCP OCT. 17 TH 2000. Mr. President, Honorable Ladies and Gentlemen of Common Council of the City of Buffalo, May I please use this opportunity to respond and address honestly to this Honorable Council Chamber on the reason why I am entitled for the recent backpay claim that I filed to the City Clark Office . With this my testimony, I believe that I am entitle for this claim of $3,766.70 for the period ranging from 15 th of September to 16 1h of October of 2000 and I ask you to consider and grant me my request based on the following reasons as stated; I Arthur Osuorah was hired Provisionally in May of 1998 as a SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGIGINEER in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets. However, this position of Provisional appointment was changed to Temporary position according to the Civil Service Commission. They claimed that the position was changed as a result of my unsuccessful bid for a permanent title, but I was neither notified about this Page 44 00-1114.txt change nor was I asked for any proof of any kind until I went to reapply for the approval with my re-appointment letter from my department's head, Commissioner Giambra. However, on July 17" 2000, 1 filed in a new application form with the City of Buffalo along with my reappointment letter to the Civil Service Commission. At the time of filing this application, I have already presented my proof of residency to the examiner at the counter, but she rejected the proofs that I presented to her, and she asked me to bring something with my current address, like gas bill or any bill with my name or my wife's name on it, and I did so the next day, by presenting a gas bill with my wife's name on it and direct TV cable bill with my name on it. Once again, she told me that this is not good enough and that she will send me to the hearing committee to go and proof my self, and I said to her that's fine with me, and I also told her that I will be more than willing to appear before the commission any day and when ever they want me to appear. Then she went on to schedule me for the hearing after Council member Byron Brown and Charlie Fisher had requested for it through Mrs. Herndon of Civil Service Department. Before this hearing, I have responded to the first letter (ref. CSC #1) asking me to provide another proof of residency which I did, at that point she threatened me with a ward of termination and that she is not certify with my proofs. I responded back to them on the same afternoon of that same 7/20/2000. On July 26 th 2000, another letter was sent to me, which I responded before the due date of August 2nd 2000,(ref. CSC #2). It was after the second submission that I received another hearing summon from the Civil Service Commission. (ref. CSC#3). After this hearing, a field representative from the department of Civil service was sent to my house for investigation and I welcomed him very cordially by being cooperative with him during his visit. Two weeks after the visit, another letter signed by Gladys G. Herndon was sent to me on 6 th of September 2000, and this time its about my Immigration and Naturalization status (ref. CSC#4), and once again, on September 11th 2000, 1 responded to them with all the IMNS certifications in my possession on the next business day. At this point, I was waiting for a favorable response considering that fact that I have responded to all the request by the Civil Service Commission, but no, instead it was a Termination letter that I received on Friday the 15 th of September, 2000. (ref. CSC #5 & 5A). Up on till the date leading to my termination, I still did not receive any letter that says 60 days limitation period or letters asking me to submit proofs for the clarification of the discrepancies in my application forms specifically on my past work experience, since they (Civil Service) claimed that my two applications differs. Therefore I did not delay in submitting any document during the entire period of Civil Service investigations, including while I was still working with the City and when I was out of work. Also, during the time I was on-board, I was not notified about the significant differences in the two application forms that filled out, until I was relieved out my duty and they started to look for a cover up in quest of justifications to their actions against me. It was on Monday 18 , September 2000, after I have received another letter in the mail on 16 th of September asking me to provide proofs for my working experience with Arthur Design Associates and Engineers (ref. CSC #6), that I applied for another hearing with the help of Councilman Byron Brown. The hearing was scheduled for Wednesday 2o Page 45 00-1114.txt th of Sept. 2000. It was at this hearing, in the presence of my Lawyer Mr. Lazroe, Councilmen Brown and Fisher, for the first time, that I was asked to explain the differences on the two applications that I have filed, which I did, but they weren't certify with my explanations so the meeting was adjourned until I bring in all the proofing document as requested an un-signed letter from Ms. Herndon. Also, I was told that as soon as I submit the notarized verification that I will get my job back. To this effect, at the meeting of September, 2o th 2000, 1 requested for the copy of the two application forms that they based their investigations, and Civil Service responded by sending two different applications of May 1998, which has an approved signatory on it and another application form of January 2000, which was for the March of 2000 promotional exam, and this is not suppose to account for march exam. However, when I found that they (Civil Service) were prosecuting me based on the wrong application form of January 2000, instead of the July 18 th , 2000 application form, I requested to see the July 18 th application form through my attorney, and up till to date, I still haven't received the July 18' , 2000 application form. On the 27 th Sept. 2000, there was another hearing, with me was my Attorney, Mr. Lazroe, two Council members Byron Brown and Barbara Millar Williams. In this meeting, I was to get a clearance to go back to work from the Commission after I have submitted the notarized verifications as requested, but instead I was asked to bring in one of the customer that I have worked with in the past, and the meeting had to be putting off again till October 13 th 2000 when I finally get a clearance to go back to work after the intervention of this honorable members of this Common council. But I couldn't get back to work that very date due to a restriction order from a superior officer, until Commissioner, Mr. Giambra approves my coming back and I went back on 15 th of October 2000. With these testimony, Mr. Council President, Ladies/Gentlemen of the Council, you can see that I did not course any delay or shown any uncooperative attitude in this whole proceedings, rather I was dismissed out of my work unjustifiably . Therefor, you all could see that with all my proofs and attached summons that I was responding as when due and I was very corporate and with all these proofs, I deserve to have my back pay for the unjustifiable action against me by the Civil Service Commission. I believe that I should have still remain in position until proofing guilty. Therefore I request that this Honorable Council consider this and grant me my claim, for I went through a lot with my family during this bad period. I will have to stop here for now and if my presence is needed for more explanation I will be available and will be willing to show up for any question. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS NO. 96 JEFFERSON AVENUE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of the Jefferson Avenue Small Business Development Study is to provide short term (1 -3 years) and long term (4-10) years) strategies that address issues affecting the commercial corridor as defined by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency: 1.) Physical development opportunities along the Jefferson Page 46 00-1114.txt Avenue corridor .2.) Identification of market opportunities or niches for small business creation or location along the corridor 3.) Assessment of the impediments to small business creation-physical impediments, financial access, security issues, and market limitations. 4.) The development of targeted financial assistance or capital lending programs which meet the unique needs of businesses attempting to develop or grow along the corridor 5.) Other public investment and/or improvements which support small business creation along the corridor The behavioral information indicates that there is a demand for several retail and commercial activities which are presently lacking within the project area: An educational facility providing training, and jobs in high technology industries including video production, media, telecommunications, and computer technology. This facility could also house video conferencing opportunities for adult learning. (6,000- 10,000 sq. ft._ Enclosed, year round fresh vegetable and fruit market with possible attached soul food restaurant. (restaurant could accommodate 450 patrons with banquet facilities) Recreational center with indoor sports opportunities including a gym and weight training room. (1, 100-2,500 sq. ft.) #Franchised video rental establishment. (1,200 sq. ft.) Community theater and playhouse combined with other uses, possibly professional office space3. (TBD). Incubator office and studio space for small businesses. (TBD). Bakery, ice cream chocolate and coffee shop. (875 sq. ft.) Bookstore: ethnic and spiritual. (1,200 sq. ft) Toy store combined with school supplies, educational games. (1,800 sq. ft.) Apparel stores catering to youth and/or athletic clothing and sporting goods. (2,3004,000 sq. fl.) Franchised fresh meat and fish market. (950-1,200 sq. ft.) Franchised ethnic family type restaurants including soul-food, Italian cuisine, Chinese/Thai, Greek, Polish. (TBD) A comprehensive master plan for the commercial corridor should be prepared following this study. Using the market analysis provided herein, a master plan will locate appropriate retail, commercial and institutional specific sites along the corridor based on existing land use, circulation and infrastructure criteria. It will also provide an estimate of the gross leaseable area for each economic activity, thereby giving developers an estimate of the size of the structure to be built or substantially rehabilitated. The overall management function of the master plan enables planners to coordinate and phase in the infrastructure and other ancillary uses needed to complement redevelopment (i.e., lighting, off street parking, fencing, landscaping, safety issues; loading space, circulation, pedestrian traffic, and aesthetics, etc.) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 97 SURVEYS ON DOWNTOWN OFFICE OCCUPANCY Buffalo Place Inc. was asked for current vacancy rates for downtown business district office space by the Committee on Community Development. I am pleased to provide the attached surveys on downtown office occupancy. Page 47 00-1114.txt The Inventory and Analysis of Office Space in the City of Buffalo Central Business District from 1982 - 1999 is prepared by Gary Witulski, of the City Office of Strategic Planning, based on survey information provided annually by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). BOMA's survey is conducted in December of each year and the City report is usually distributed the following spring. This report is useful because it defines the various categories of office space, includes an identifying map and provides trend analysis. The second report, Western New York Office Market Review, was recently distributed by CB Richard Ellis. This is the first year this report has been published, and it includes suburban space as well. Any questions can be referred to Mr. Jeff Lipuma, CB Richard Ellis, 855-3700. I hope these materials will be helpful. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 98 ADELPHIA C. SCHOEPFLIN-GREEN DESIGN 2000 In response to your request for response regarding Adelphia's attendance to the November 15 th workshop entitled "Green Design 2000 - Building A Sustainable Western New York", our organization does plan to be in attendance. In addition to myself, Mr. John Brock of Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates, an architectural firm Adelphia frequently works with in Coudersport, PA will be attending as well. I have also informed Mr. Walter Simpson of the University at Buffalo about our intention to attend the workshop. I trust this meets the Council's request for our availability regarding the workshop. Please contact me directly at 855.4484 with any questions. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 99 J. SHANLEY AVAILABILITY OF CHIROPRACTORS LOVEJOY DISTRICT I am responding to your letter dated November 1, 2000, inquiring about the availability of chiropractors on Independent Health's chiropractic panel, with sites of service in the Lovejoy District, Independent Health responded to the changes in New York State Legislation mandating coverage for chiropractic services by implementation of a provider network of over eighty chiropractors - this network was in place very close to January 1, 1998, the initial date of effectiveness of this new coverage. We currently have sixteen (16) chiropractors available to serve our members within five miles and forty-eight (48) chiropractors within ten miles of the Clinton Street location of Dr. Pew Guzinski. Independent Health maintains a chiropractic provider network to serve our members in the eight (8) Western New York counties. New York State in its licensing authority for managed care plans, the National Commission on Quality Assurance ("NCQA"), the accrediting body of managed care plans and the federal Health Care Financing Administration ("HCFA'~ all use member access criteria based on travel time and/or mileage. We do not use legislative or council districts as the base to manage or monitor the adequacy of access of our provider networks/provider panels. It is likely Page 48 00-1114.txt that well over 100 such geographic sub-areas exist in our Western New York area when one considers the number of representative elected officials. The consistent use of time and mileage criteria by government and accrediting bodies suggest a consensus on the feasibility/manageability of this approach as compared to other approaches. Independent Health, a health maintenance organization ("HAMO"), is able to provide services within a premium substantially less than traditional indemnity premiums by developing networks of providers that accept Independent Health's fees and responsibility to work collaboratively with our staff and members. Our ability to negotiate with providers requires assurance of ready access to members seeking care, We have a rigorous credentialing process that assures high quality providers that meet all necessary licensure, malpractice coverage and practice histories to assure our members of access to quality providers at affordable fees. Upon enactment of the legislation mandating chiropractic coverage, Independent Health received applications from chiropractors throughout the eight Western New York counties. We reviewed credentials my geographic access issues in arriving at our initial chiropractic provider network. Our network has been in place for over two years and we are no longer accepting new providers, We continue to receive requests from chiropractors seeking to become participating, all of which have been subsequently denied. In the event that current providers in this area of our service network leave, we would be in a position to consider providers specifically located in the Lovejoy neighborhood for participation in our network, Thank you for your inquiry. Your input is very important to us at Independent Health. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 100 B. WILLIAMS-SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT It would be greatly appreciated if you would file the attached correspondence, dated October 20, 2000, from Pastor Alberto Lanzot, Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida, regarding obtaining assistance with sidewalk replacements in the Lower Westside area. Please contact me at 851-4980 should you require further information regarding this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS Regular Committees Civil Service (Barbara A. Miller-Williams, Chairperson) No. 101 Appointment Account Clerk-Typist (Max) (PW) (Item No. 58-C.C.P. Oct. 31, 2000) That Communication 53, Oct. 31, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Bonieda Cascio stated above at the maximum salary of $27,859 effective on October 13, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 Page 49 00-1114.txt No. 102 APPT. - SENIOR ENGINEER (Inter) (PW) (Item No. 59-10/31/00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 103 Appointment Public Safety Dispatcher (Max) (Pol.) (Item No. 62-C.C.P. Oct. 31, 2000) That Communication 62, Oct. 31, 2000 be received and filed and the contingent permanent appointment of Kristine Burgess-Lutomski stated above at the maximum salary of $29,417 effective on October 16, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 104 Appointment Report Technician (Inter) (Pol.) (Item No. 63-C.C.P. Oct. 31, 2000) That Communication 63, Oct. 31, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Louis S. Fasolino stated above at the intermediate salary of $26,606 effective on October 16, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 105 Appointment Comm. Specialist (Inter) (Fire) (Item No. 64-C.C.P. Oct. 31, 2000) That Communication 64, Oct. 31, 2000 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Thomas Lester stated above at the intermediate salary of $27,905 effective on October 12, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 106 Appointment Chief Bldg. Inspector (Inter) (Permits/Insp. Svs.) (Item No. 69-C.C.P. Oct. 31, 2000) That Communication 69, Oct. 31, 2000 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Thomas Brodfuehrer stated above at the intermediate salary of $45,408 effective on October 17, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 107 Appointment Supv. Of Bldg. Const. (Inter) (Permits/Insp. Svs.) (Item No. 70-C.C.P. Oct. 31, 2000) That Communication 70, Oct. 31, 2000 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of David Grundy stated above at the intermediate salary of $41,585 effective on October 18, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 108 Appointment Page 50 00-1114.txt Substance Abuse Specialist (Max) (Comm. Svs.) (Item No. 73-C.C.P. Oct. 31, 2000) That Communication 73, Oct. 31, 2000 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Lauris D. Robinson stated above at the maximum salary of $32,762 effective on October 16, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 109 Notices of Appts. -Temp. /Prov./Perm. (C-Clk.) (CCP#85-Oct. 31, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.110 Act. Report-Civil Service Comm. (BR) (CCP#52-,Oct. 3, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 111 Collective Bargaining Agreement - City of Buffalo and Buffalo Crossing Guards Assoc., Inc. (Item No. 74, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Buffalo and The Buffalo Crossing Guards Association, Inc., for the contract period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002; effective June 5, 2000, be and hereby is approved and ratified. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 Finance (Byron W. Brown, Chairman) No.112 Broadway Market (Law) (CCP#46-June 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 113 Renew Lease - Hadji Temple No. 61 - 50 Haven Street (Item No. 13, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the Coordinator of Strategic Planning be, and he hereby is authorized to renew the lease between the City and Hadji Temple No. 6 1, for use of city-owned property located at 50 Haven Street, for an additional five (5) year period to commence on September 13, 2000 and expire September 12, 2005, for the rental fee of Five Dollars ($5.00), under the same terms and conditions as the previous lease. That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is authorized to prepare the necessary documents to renew said lease and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 114 Term. Lease w/So. Bflo. Charter School-2193 S. Park Page 51 00-1114.txt Ave. (CCP#180-Oct. 31, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 115 Emerg. Bond Money-$2.5 Million (PW) (CCP#52-Oct. 3 1, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.116 Erie County Regionalism Grant - Genesee Street (Item No. 53, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to accept on behalf of the City the Erie County Regionalism Grant, totaling $10,500 from the County of Erie and the Town of Cheektowaga for streetscape enhancements to the Genesee Street corridor. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No.117 Concerns-Publication-Public Hrgs. On Local Laws, etc. (C.Clk.) (CCP#52-Oct. 17, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.118 Results of Negotiations - 703 and 705 Broadway (Item No. 8, C.C.P., Oct. 3, 2000) That the offer from Pastor Willie F. Harris on behalf of Evangelist Temple C.O.G.I.C., 701 Broadway, in the sum of One Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for the sale of 703 and 705 Broadway, be and they hereby are accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed, AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 119 Results of Negotiations - 159 Kingsley Street (Item No. 9, C.C.P., Oct. 3, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED No. 120 Results of Negotiations - 5 Dorris Avenue (Item No. 14, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the offer from Mr. O'dell Foster and Mrs. Ula B. Page 52 00-1114.txt Foster, residing at 167 Clarence Avenue, in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the sale of 5 Dorris Avenue, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No.121 Results of Negotiations - 329 Loepere (Item No. 16, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the offer from Mr. Earl Blacksheare, residing at 670 East Utica Street, in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the sale of 329 Loepere, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 122 Results of Negotiations - 5 11 Riley Street (Item No. 17, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the offer from Mr. Augustus Snipes and Mrs. Patricia Snipes, residing at 513 Riley Street, in the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) for the sale of 511 Riley Street, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser-, and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 123 Results of Negotiations - 445 West Avenue (Item No. 19, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the offer from Mr. Donald Keller on behalf of D'Youville College, One D'Youville Square, 320 Porter Avenue, in the sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($3,350.00) for the sale of 445 West Avenue, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. Page 53 00-1114.txt AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 124 Results of Negotiations - 1191 West Avenue (Item No. 20, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the offer from Mr. Donald Carey, residing at 1193 West Avenue, in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($ 1,000. 00) for the sale of 1191 West Avenue, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 125 List of Dead Trees to be Removed by Private Contractors (Cit. Svs-) (CCP#3-Oct. 3, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.126 Bflo Utility Franchise Agreements (#167,5/16) (CCP#147-Oct. 3, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.127 BfIo Utility Franchise Agreements (A&F) (#51,6/13) (CCP#148-Oct. 3, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 128 Bflo Utility Franchise Agreements (Compt.) (CCP#26-Sept. 19, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 129 R. Fontana-S. Lesniak & O-Supp. C.O.P.S. Sat. Stat.-Machnica Ctr. (CCP#77-Oct. 3, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No. 130 R. Fontana-S. Lesniak & O-Supp. C.O.P.S. Sat. Stat.-Mach. Ctr. (Pol) (CCP#31-Oct. 17, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received Page 54 00-1114.txt and filed. ADOPTED No. 131 R. Fontana& O-Supp. C.O.P.S. Sat. Station-Mach. Ctr. (PW) (CCP#55-Oct. 31, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 132 CHANGE IN CONTRACT - APOLLO THEATER RECONSTRUCTION - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (ITEM NO. 39, C.C.P., OCT. 31, 2000) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Streets & Parks be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 10, to C. Nichter, Inc., an increase in the amount of $3 1,76 1. 00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Apollo Theater Reconstruction, General Construction, C #91980200. Funds for this project are available in CPF 30332806 Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 No. 133 Change in Contract - Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance - Upgrade-Phase 11-2 (Item No. 46, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Streets & Parks be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 3, to Tyree Organization, Ltd., an increase in the amount of $66,057.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance Upgrade, Phase 11-2, C #92010114. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34320106 - Division of Buildings. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 Legislation (Richard A. Fontana, Chairman) No. 134 Request to Amend Hamlin Park Historic District - 134-202 Hughes Street (Item No. 8, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana Moved: That the even numbers 134-202 Hughes Street be added to the Hamlin Park Historic District. Req. Amend Hamlin Pk. Historic Dist. Inc. Even Nos. from 134-202 Hughes St. (Pres. Bd.) (item No. 8 -C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the above item be and the same is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana Moved that the numbers 134 - 202 Hughes St be added to the Hamlin Park Historic District. A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mrs. Martino the item is properly before the Common Council, Page 55 00-1114.txt and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. Appearances - Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Fisher CARRIED PASSED AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 135 R. Wilczynski, Petition to Use 520 Hertel Avenue - Ground Signs (Item No. 103, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on November 8, 2000, the petition of R. Wilczynski, for permission to use 520 Hertel Avenue for ground signs be, and hereby is approved. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 136 T. King, Petition to use 1924 Bailey Avenue - Group Home/Halfway House (Item No. 105, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED No. 137 D. Adams, Petition to Use 291 W. Ferry Street - Illuminate Ground Sign (Item No. 106, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on November 8, 2000, the petition of D. Adams, agent, for permission to use 291 W. Ferry Street for an illuminated ground sign be, and hereby is approved. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No. 138 Local Law Intro. No. 13 (2000) (Item No. 179, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000) That the Local Law Intro. No. 13 as contained in Item No. 179, C.C.P., October 31, 2000 be and the same hereby is approved. Passed AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 NO. 139 T. Hawkins, Petition to use 188 & 192 Maple and 173 Carlton for a Parking Lot (Item No. 112, C. C. P., Sep. 5, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana Moved: That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on September 12, 2000, the petition of T. Hawkins, owner, for permission to use 188 & 192 Maple and 173 Carlton for a parking lot be, and hereby is approved. Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No.140 Page 56 00-1114.txt T. Hawkins, Petition to use 188 & 192 Maple and 173 Carlton for a Parking Lot (Item No. 68, C.C.P., Sep. 19, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana Moved: That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. Adopted. NO. 141 RE-APPOINTMENT MEMBER TO THE CITY PLANNING BOARD (ITEM NO. 4, C.C.P., OCT. 31, 2000) That the re-appointment of Rev. S. Theodore Berg, residing at 1974 Seneca Street and James K. Morell, residing at 188 Jewett Parkway, as members of the City Planning Board for a term expiring October 9, 2003 be, and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 142 RE-APPOINTMENT MEMBER TO THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY (ITEM NO. 5, C.C.P., OCT. 31, 2000) That the re-appointment of Modesto Candelario, residing at 194 Fourteenth Street, as a member of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority for a term expiring October 19, 2005 be, and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 143 INC. OF COMM. OF HUMAN RES. AS EX OFFICIO MEMBER-BD. OF ETHICS (C.CLK.) (CCP#56-OCT. 3, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 144 S. BRENNAN & O-REQ. RECONST. OF HOFFMAN PLACE (CCP# I 08-OCT. 31, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 145 BUFFALO LIBRARY BOARD, FEASIBLE OF (ITEM NO. 154, C.C.P., OCT. 17, 2000) That the Corporation Counsel determine whether the creation of the Buffalo Library Board is feasible. ADOPTED NO. 146 SECOND HAND DEALER - 611 ELMWOOD AVENUE (ITEM NO. 66, C.C.P., OCT. 31, 2000) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Second Hand Dealer license to Michael Gross d/b/a Mixco located at 611 Elmwood avenue, on the condition there will be no and or storage of Page 57 00-1114.txt appliances or goods for sale. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 147 SECONDHAND DEALER - 3120 BAILEY AVENUE (ITEM NO. 67, C.C.P., OCT. 31, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That pursuant to Chapter of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permits and Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Secondhand dealer license to Patti Bolser d/b/a Rent-A-Center Inc. located at 3120 Bailey Avenue on the condition that the applicant obey all law relating to blocking the right-of-way. And on the condition That there will be no outdoor storage or goods for sale. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 148 SECOND HAND DEALER - 2196 SENECA STREET (ITEM NO. 68, C.C.P., OCT. 31, 2000) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Second Hand Dealer license to Leonard Gower d/b/a Salvation Army Thrift Store located at 2196 Seneca Street. On the condition there will be no outdoor storage of appliances or goods for sale. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 149 SECOND HAND DEALER - 40 ALLEN STREET (ITEM NO. 138, C.C.P., OCT. 31, 2000) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Second Hand Dealer license to Hazelyn Law d/b/a UT Plus located at 40 Allen Street on the condition that the applicant obey all laws relating to blocking the right-of-way.,and on the condition that there will be no outdoor storage or goods for sale. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 150 SCRAP PROCESSOR - 267 MARILLA (ITEM NO. 139, C.C.P., OCT. 31, 2000) 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 Permits and Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Scrap Processor license to Michael Diamond d/b/a Diamond/Hurwitz Scrap Inc. located at 267 Marilla Street. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 151 R. FONTANA, I ROZANSKI-MAIN ST. TRANSIT DIST. Page 58 00-1114.txt DESIGN REQS. (CCP# 108-OCT. 3 1, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (BEVERLY A. GRAY, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 152 NYS ECON. DEV. ZONE-BAILEY AVE.-FROM E. DELEVAN TO KENSINGTON AVE. (CCP#77-SEPT. 19, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 153 D, HILL, LANGSTON HUGHES INSTITUTE-REQ. FOR FUNDING (CCP#93-SEPT. 19, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 154 B. GRAY, F. BEARD-QUESTIONS FROM CBO'S FOR COMM. RYAN (CCP#65-OCT. 17, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 155 ERIE CANAL DIST.-BUFFALO'S BURIED TREASURE REPORT (CP) (CCP#23-JUNE 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 156 P. HOTUNG, OPP. UDAG GRANT-655 MAIN ST. PROJECT (CCP#90-OCT. 3 1, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 157 B. GRAY, D. SWEET, PROP. LJDAG GRANT-655 MAIN ST. PROJECT (CCP#I 00-OCT. 3 1, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 158 REQ. TWO WEEK EXTENSION-J. RYAN (STRAT. PL.) (CCP#10-OCT. 17, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Page 59 00-1114.txt NO. 159 B. GRAY, BMHA-LAKEVIEW HOPE VI REVITAL. PLAN (CCP#92-SEPT. 19, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 160 COMER CONSENT DEGREE/LAKEVIEW HOPE VI (LAW) (CCP#35-OCT. 17, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 161 NIAGARA CONSULT. GROUP RPT.-BFLO. MED. CTR. INIT. (STRAT. PL.) (CCP#I I-SEPT. 19, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 162 M. MCDONELL, REQ. HOMESTEAD LOTS-89 & 93 GUERNSEY ST. (CCP#71-OCT. 17, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 163 M. MCDONELL, REQ. HOMESTEAD-89 & 93 GUERNSEY ST. (STRAT. PL.) (CCP# I I -OCT. 3 1, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 164 T. KEABLE, BFLO. IND. DIVING CO. PROJECT ON KATHERINE ST. (CCP#70-OCT. 17, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 165 T. KEABLE - BUFFALO INDUSTRIAL DIVING COMPANY, INC. PROJECT (ITEM NO. 9 1, C. C.P., OCT. 31, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Ms. Gray Moved: That the Common Council does hereby consent to the designation of the Erie County Industrial Development Agency as Lead Agency for State environmental review purposes for Buffalo Industrial Diving Company, Inc. Project at 10 Katherine Street and retains the right of the Common Council to act as lead agency for City environmental review purposes for the project. The Common Council pledges to work with the Erie County Industrial Development Agency to coordinate our activities. PASSED Page 60 00-1114.txt AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 166 EST. SUPERMKT.-WM. GAITER PKWY. NEAR KENS. AVE. (STRAT. PL.) (CCP# 1O-OCT, 3 1, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 167 EST. SUPERMKT.-WM. GAITER PKWY. NEAR KENS. AVE. (BERC) (CCP#78-OCT. 3 1, 00) Mrs. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Community Development. ADOPTED NO. 168 E. OVERTON-PROBLEMS-M.J. PETERSON HOME (CCP# 114-APR. 18, 00) Mrs. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Community Development. ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS NO. 169 BY: MR. BONIFACIO TRAILBLAZING SIGNS ON WEST FERRY STREET Whereas:Robert E. Rich started his business on October 1, 1935, when he purchased Wilber Farm,, Dairy on Buffalo's West Side with a $5,000 loan from his father as a down payment; and Whereas:In 1938, Robert purchased Tagliarino Dairy at 1145 Niagara Street and in 1945, with a workforce of four, invented non-dairy frozen whip topping, which was the start of what is presently known as Rich Products; and Whereas:Rich Products has become a 1.5 billion dollar company with its headquarters located at Niagara and West Ferry Street; and Wheras:This year, on October 1, 2000 Robert E. Rich celebrated his 65th Anniversary as a world wide manufacturer with 24 plants in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, India, China and South Africa; and Whereas:In honor of Robert E. Rich, a patriarch of Buffalo's Entrepreneur Community, it is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body authorize the installation of trailblazing signs on West Ferry Streets, between Niagara Street to Broderick Park, to read, "Robert I Rich Way"; Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council requests the Department of Public Works to install trailblazinj signs that read, "Robert E. Rich Way" below the existing street signs on the portion of West Ferry Street, between Niagara Street to Broderick Park; and Be It Further Resolved: That the unveiling and dedication of the trailblazing signs be scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rich Products Corporation, 1150 Niagara Street, where the signs will be installed. ADOPTED NO. 170 Page 61 00-1114.txt BY: MR. BONIFACIO STREET NAME CHANGE ON WEST FERRY STREET Whereas:Robert E. Rich started his business on October 1, 1935, when he purchased Wilber Farms Dairy on Buffalo's West Side with a $5,000 loan from his father as a down payment; and Whereas:In 1938, Robert purchased Tagliarino Dairy at 1145 Niagara Street and in 1945, with a workforce of four, invented non-dairy frozen whip topping, which was the start of what is presently known as Rich Products Corporation; and Whereas:Rich Products has become a 1.5 billion dollar company with its headquarters located at Niagara and West Ferry Streets; and Wheras:This year, on October 1, 2000 Robert E. Rich celebrated his 65 th Anniversary as a world wide manufacturer with 24 plants in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, India, China and South Africa; and Whereas: In honor of Robert E. Rich, a patriarch of Buffalo's Entrepreneur Community, it is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body authorize the a street name change on West Ferry Street, between Niagara Street to Broderick Park, to read, "Robert E. Rich way Be it further resolved That the Common Council does hereby approve this request to change the name of the portion of West Ferry Street between Niagara Street and Broderick Park to "Robert E. Rich Way" and it Be it further resolved: That the City Clerk be authorized to publish a Notice of Intent to Change the Street Name and to schedule a Public Hearing at the November 28, 2000 Council Meeting. Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council requests the Department of Public Works to install new signage to reflect the name change that reads, "Robert E. Rich Way" on the portion of West Ferry Street, between Niagara Street to Broderick Park; and Be it further resolved That the unveiling and dedication of the street name change be scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rich Products Corporation, 1150 Niagara Street, where the signs will be installed. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS NO. 171 BY: MR. BROWN: BOND RESOLUTION $250,000 BONDS JOINT SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BOARD PLANNING AND SEQR CONSULTATION ACCOUNT 3000-03 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $250,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance-the cost of Joint Construction Board Planning and SEQR Consultation, at the estimated maximum cost of $250,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York (the"City), is hereby authorized Page 62 00-1114.txt and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of the City in the principal amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "LaW) to finance the cost of planning the construction of new city schools and identification of funding alternatives and planning services, including but not limited to the following: (1) exploration of new organizational and ownership/operational relations in new schools to maximize cost savings and community interaction, (2) pursuit of additional debt retirement funding streams for non-instructional, nonreimbursable spaces in new schools (such as day care, health clinics, recreational spaces, and other social services), (3) exploration of issues related to district wide purchasing, labor and material supplies, financial structuring and project phasing, and (4) hiring of consultants, funding travel and other related reimbursable expenses associated with the pursuit of the above; and including the preparation of surveys, preliminary plans and detailed plans, specifications and estimates necessary for planning for this capital improvement which it is contemplated might be undertaken in the future. The estimated maximum cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this Bond Resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $250,000, as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget of the City for fiscal year 2000-01, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this Bond Resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Executive Department, Division of Strategic Planning, Joint School Construction Board Planning and SEQR Consultation Bond Authorization Account No. 3000-03, and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section I of this Bond Resolution. Section 3. The City expects to pay certain capital expenditures in connection with the above-referenced project prior to the issuance of bonds for the project. The City may use temporary funds that are available on a short-term basis to pay for such expenditures. The City reasonably expects that it will reimburse itself for the use of such funds with the proceeds of the bonds. The maximum amount of the bonds expected to be issued is $250,000. This Bond Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1,150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this Bond Resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 62.(a) of the Law, is five (5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this Bond Resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this Bond Resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of Page 63 00-1114.txt said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within the City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of the City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by the City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this Bond Resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if-, (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this Bond Resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provision of the constitution. Introduced: November 14, 2000 LAID ON THE THE TABLE No. 172 By: Mr. Coppola Re: Establish Grant-In-Aid Review Committee Whereas: The City's Grant-In-Aid process is a flexible one which involves a minimum of red tape for the agencies that are funded; and Whereas: While this flexibility is important, when spending the taxpayer's money it is also important that bad investments are minimized; and Whereas: A review Committee, empowered to examine Grant-In-Aid applications and make recommendations to the Mayor and the Council, could help insure the wisest investment of taxpayer dollars in the Grant-In-Aid program; and Whereas: The Review Committee could provide a third party evaluation of the effectiveness and productivity of the Grant-In-Aid applicants and their projects; and Whereas: The Review Committee could consist of representatives of the Mayor, each Councilmember, and the Commissioner of Community Services; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council requests the Commissioner of Community Services to review this resolution and file his comments with the City Clerk by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 2000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICE No. 173 By: Ms. Karen Ellington Re: Resignation Executive Director-Broadway Market Whereas: The Broadway Market is an important regional asset that helps keep ethnic heritage and neighborhood commerce alive in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood; and Whereas: The Broadway Market has recently overcame Page 64 00-1114.txt many internal and management problems; and Whereas: The hiring of a new Executive Director, Ms. Tamar Rothans, brought about a renewed sense of stability and cooperation in the daily operations of the Market; and Whereas: It has suddenly come to the attention of my office that Ms. Rothans has summitted a letter of resignation effective November 29, 2000; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council hereby request Tamar Rothans, Executive Director of the Broadway Market appear before the next Committee on Legislation meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2000, to discuss her reason for resigning. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE BROADWAY MARKET AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE BROADWAY MARKET NO. 174 BY: MR. FISHER MEMORIALIZE THE BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CURRICULUM CONTENT INFUSION POLICY. Whereas: In 1986 the Buffalo School District enrolled about 48,000 pupils, of which roughly 52% were African American. In contrast, less than 1/5 of the teachers in the District were African Americans .In fact the District was under a court desegregation order to increase the percentage of African American teachers to at least 21 percent. Whereas: The impetus for developing the African/African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy began during the 1986-87 school year when the District gained national attention because of its magnet schools program. The Superintendent of schools appointed two special task forces to address the issues of 1.)Handicapping Conditions, which focused on the high numbers of African American students in Special Education and 2.) Suspensions, which focused on the high rate of formal school suspension for African American males. Whereas: Both Task Forces independently recommended that African and African American curriculum content be taught in all subject areas and at all grade levels. This was the initial response. The Task Force on. Handicapping Conditions included in its report that "They study of African Civilization and African American History in all curricular areas (literature, art, math, science, social studies, music) would show how the contribution from African civilization impacts on today's world. The Task Force on Suspensions stated that" African and African American History are a must in terms of their educational, social and moral value for all students. Such course offerings should span the entire curriculum and not be limited to Social Studies and Language Arts classes." Whereas: During the 1987-88 school year, an advisory committee was formed and consultant retained by the District to develop an approach for implementation of the Curriculum Infusion Policy (CIP). The consultant resigned within one year citing problems with the District's Administration. During the 1988-89 school year each teacher in the District was given a curriculum guide and monthly in service training was provided. In January 1990, two pre-K through grade 8 elementary schools began building-wide implementation of the CIP as pilot sites. Page 65 00-1114.txt Training and professional support for teachers were provided through paid weekly in-services. Also weekly lectures were provided for teachers by a consultant retained by the District. Yet, the CIP implementation was not fully supported by the District administration as indicated by program consultants. Despite the continued need for CIP the District's lack of commitment and resources have resulted in a loss of impetus for the program. Prior to the CIP program the District had an Office for Quality Integrated Education (QIE) which was led by a Director who was charged with directing a multicultural education program in the schools. The program had a staff of seven arid the Director reported to the Superintendent. With the closing of the QIE Department in 1994, the momentum, continuity, focus and the resources that were developed were lost, only to be re-started with the inception of the African American Curriculum Program through the Curriculum Department. Whereas: In 1999, while the Buffalo School District enrolled about 46,000 students almost 57% of whom were African American, the need for the African American Curriculum Content Infusion is even greater. Whereas: The Buffalo Board of Education has not provided a consistent and sufficient mechanism to assure implementation and continuity of the African American Infusion Program, such as the re-establishing of an office for the CIP program and has failed to provide adequate resources in terms of personnel, funding and monitoring to carry out its stated policy of implementing a comprehensive CIP program in the Buffalo Public Schools. This is indicated by the fact that there is only one staff person assigned to supervise and implement the program district wide and that the Board has not earmarked funds specifically for the implementation of the CIP program. In order to effectively implement the program, there should be several African American resource rooms in selected schools throughout the District. Presently there is only one African American resource room located at the Campus West school. The Board has not developed any procedures to monitor and insure that the information provided to individual schools is actually reaching the students in the classroom. Since May 30, 2000 when this honorable body passed a resolution directing the Buffalo Board of Education to implement its stated African and African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy, there has been little or no progress towards that goal. Since the passage of the prior resolution the one staff person charged with supervising and implementing the program was assigned to the responsibilities of implementing the summer school program, while relocating her office and materials to a new location, thereby reducing the time and energy devoted to implementing the CIP program. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: This Common Council requests the Buffalo Board of Education to effectively implement its stated African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy. Be It Further Resolved: This Common Council requests the Buffalo Board of Education to establish an African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy office with at a minimum, a Director, two teachers and a clerk/typist, with the Director reporting directly to the Superintendent. The office should have a budget sufficient to effectively advance the objectives of the Page 66 00-1114.txt CIP and to provide for attendance by the Director at national conferences that will facilitate the acquisition of materials necessary to the effective administration of the program; and that the Buffalo Board of Education provides funds to establish at least five additional resource rooms in the District as well as provide resources to t1le one existing African American resource room at Campus West. Be It Further Resolved: The Common Council requests that the Buffalo Board of Education communicate to all employees of the District, particularly teachers and principals, its full support of the African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy and its desire to see all employees support it in whatever way that is appropriate for their particular position, that the Buffalo Board of Education require that all administrators be briefed annually on the African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy and that all teachers, particularly new teachers receive diversity training, and that the Buffalo Board of Education establish procedures to monitor the implementation of the African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy. The procedure should include a review of lesson plans and final examinations; requiring that citywide assessments reflect African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy and observation of teachers in the classroom by administrators. Be It Further Resolved: This Common council requests the Buffalo Board of Education to report to this body on a regular basis as to the progress being made in the implementation of the African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy. Be It Further Resolved: This Common Council requests members of the Buffalo Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools and any relevant staff members to appear before the Common Council Education Committee on December 6, 2000 at 2:00 p.m., in Council Chambers to update the Common Council on the current status of the African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy. Be It Finally Resolved: The City Clerk shall send certified copies of this resolution to members of the Board of Education, the Superintendent of the Buffalo Public Schools and the state Commissioner of Education. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION NO. 175 BY: MR. GOLOMBEK: CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON RACE STREET. Whereas: Race Street, in the West Hertel neighborhood of the City of Buffalo, is adjacent to the new PFC William Grabiarz School of Excellence; and Whereas: The parking restrictions that are posted on Race Street were changed when the school was completed. Since the school opened there has been a demonstrated need to revert to the old restrictions in order to properly provide for the safety of the students enrolled at the school; and Whereas:Changing the parking restrictions on the block of Race Street adjacent to the new school will not only provide added safety for the students, it will also make it safer for drivers to turn on and off of Race Street at Mlitary Road. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: Page 67 00-1114.txt That this Common Council recognizes the importance of providing a safe environment around the schools of the City of Buffalo; and Be It Further Resolved That: That the Buffalo Common Council does hereby request the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation to analyze changing the parking restrictions to No Parking on the block of Race Street between Simon Street and Military Road, and file in their findings City Clerk's office by 2:OOPM Thursday, November 9th, 2000;and Be IT Finally Resolved: Upon receiving and reviewing the findings of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation, this Common Council will approve the parking restriction that will serve the residents of the City of Buffalo best. After such approval, the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation shall be notified to make the appropriate changes as soon as possible. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 176 BY MR. GOLOMBEK: CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON MILITARY ROAD. Whereas: Military Road, a major traffic artery serving both residents and businesses, runs through the heart of northwest Buffalo; and Whereas: The parking restrictions that are posted on the east side of Military Road from Race Street to Layer Avenue were changed to 'No Parking " while the PFC William Grabiarz School of Excellence was being constructed; and Whereas: Since the construction in the area has been completed, the area residents would like to have legal parking returned to the east side of Military Road. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council recognizes the importance of providing a "livable community" for the residents of the City of Buffalo; and Be It Further Resolved That: That the Buffalo Common Council does hereby request the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation to analyze changing the parking restrictions on Military Road from Race Street to Layer Avenue, and file in their findings City Clerk's office by 2:OOPM Thursday, November 9 Th, 2000; and Be IT Finally Resolved: Upon receiving and reviewing the findings of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation, this Common Council will approve the parking restriction that will serve the residents of the City of Buffalo best. After such approval, the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation shall be notified to make the appropriate changes as soon as possible. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS NO. 177 BY: MR. GOLOMBEK IDENTIFY AND PROCURE FUNDING FOR PAN-AM EXPOSITION MONUMENT Whereas: The year 2001 marks the one hundredth Page 68 00-1114.txt anniversary of the Pan-American Exposition, a world class event that drew eight million visitors to the City of Buffalo; and Whereas:The Pan-American exposition was held when the City of Buffalo's population and prosperity were near their peak, a time when this city was recognized as one of the greatest cities in the world; and Whereas:Deputy Fire Commissioner John Lydon, a New York State licensed Registered Architect and resident of the section of Buffalo that served as the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition has worked with a group of volunteers to deign a monument that will celebrate the event; and Whereas: All concerned parties do recognize the importance of constructing monument commemorating the Pan- American Exposition- a historic event that cast the eyes of the world on the City of Buffalo. However, there has been no funding stream identified to pay for the costs associated with the construction and placement of a monument. Total cost for the project is expected to reach eighty thousand dollars. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo believes that a monument should be constructed to commemorate the Centennial of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition; and Be it Further Resolved: That this honorable body commends Mr. Lydon and his group of volunteers that have contributed considerable time and professional input in the planning and design of a monument. The efforts of this group have seriously defrayed the total cost of the project; and Be it Finally Resolved: That this Honorable body requests that Commissioner Joseph Giambra of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation and David Granville, Executive Director - Buffalo Arts Commission, each file a report with the City Clerk's Office by 200pm November 30'h 2000, identify eighty thousand dollars that can be utilized for this very important project. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSIONER OF, PUBLIC WORKS AND THE BUFFALO ARTS COMMISSION NO. 178 BY: MRS. GRANT ADVERTISING BANNERS ON COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS WHEREAS:Many stores in Buffalo, especially liquor stores, grocery stores and deli's have numerous banners outside their businesses advertising products from the New York State Lottery to beer and cigarettes; and WHEREAS:Too many of such banners are excessively large, unsightly, torn and in numerous cases, are not properly secured to the building and are allowed to flop and flutter in the breeze; and WHEREAS:These unsecured, unsightly banners do advertise legal but questionably safe or healthy products; their presence do not improve the appearance of a particular neighborhood or street: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The department of Inspectors and Permit investigate the feasibility of charging a fee for each banner that a store hangs and that the city set a limitation on the number and size of banners that a specific store is allowed to hang. Page 69 00-1114.txt BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: A City ordinance be drafted that will address issues of size, number and subject matter of banners that will be allowed to be displayed in or on city and privately-owned buildings and businesses in the City of Buffalo. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Copies of this resolution be sent to the Corporation Counsel, Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits, Strategic Planning, and the Buffalo Police Department. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT: The Corporation Counsel respond to this resolution no later than 2 P.M. on Tuesday, November 29th. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, NO. 179 BY: MRS. GRANT ELIMINATING GRAFFITI ON COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WHEREAS:The City of Buffalo has numerous residential and commercial properties that have been defaced with negative, unattractive and profane spray-painted lettering or symbols of a sinister or criminal nature; and WHEREAS:In many cases, the graffiti is not removed in a timely fashion and allowed to remain on buildings, sometimes for years; and WHEREAS:These graffiti-infested stores and houses cause properties beside them and around them to depreciate in value; and WHEREAS:The owners of these defaced properties have a moral and civic obligation to re-stabilize the neighborhood by promptly removing any and all signs of graffiti from their property; and WHEREAS:The City of Buffalo Department of Inspections is authorized to visit, inspect and cite the owners of these properties; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The City's Department of Inspections inspect all complaints regarding graffiti or spray-painted buildings and file a notice of such inspections with the Department of Inspections, the district council office, the district police station and the landlord or homeowner of such property; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The owner of such defaced property be given a time period of 30 days or less to paint over the graffiti before a fine is levied or a summons is issued. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: That a copy of this resolution be sent to the city's Department of Corporation Counsel, Strategic Planning, Inspection and Permits, Tax Assessment and the Buffalo Police Department. BE IT FINALY RESOLVED THAT: Be it finally resolved that the above named department heads give a written response to this resolution to this honorable body no later than 2pm Tuesday November 29, 2000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, THE DIVISION OF PERMITS AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT NO. 180 Page 70 00-1114.txt BY: MS. GRANT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN SMALL CLAIMS Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 184, C.C.P., June 26, 1979, established a specific procedure for payment of claims of $100.00 or less and Claims under Section 207 (a) and (c) of the General Municipal Law, which pertain to medical bills of Policemen and Firemen in any amount; and Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 104, C.C.P., April 29, 1997, established that all garbage can claims arising out of the activities of the Department of Street Sanitation that are related to refuse and recycling be paid out of the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account only if the claims took place after October 1, 1996; and Whereas, the subject claims are eligible for consideration under the said procedures; and Whereas, the Department of Law has verified the validity of the claims and recommend payment thereof, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Comptroller be, and hereby is authorized to make payment of the following claims, and that said payment be charged against the "Judgment and Claims Account" in the Department of Law or be charged against the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account: 1 . Victor & Sandra Bagnato, 20 Glendale Place, 14208-1051 Claim for loss of garbage can at 20 Glendale Place on 7-3 1 -00.$ 13.00 2. Brenda Leaird Kelly, 227 Depew Avenue, 14214 Claim for loss of garbage can at 227 Depew Avenue on 4-2-00.$ 10.00 3. Lexis Publishing/Michie Claim for payment of prior fiscal year Invoice M36605 for services to the Department of Law for Law Library books. $ 44.72 4. William T. McDonald, 39 Coolidge Road, 14220 Claim for tire damaged due to metal protruding from curb at 39 Coolidge Road. The City Clerk's Office had prior written notice of a hazardous condition regarding this location.$ 87.47 5.Jimi, Oshikanlu, 3 8 5 5 Teachers Lane, Orchard Park New York 14127 Claim for reimbursement of towing charges on 8-16-00. Money paid for parking violations was misapplied causing the town of Hamburg Police to have the vehicle towed. The money he paid was applied to a summons but not his suspension fee.$ 64.80 6.Robert Pullins, 926 Kensington Avenue, 14215 Claim for loss of garbage can at 926 Kensington Avenue on 7-24-00. $11.00 7.Toni Ricks, 144 Blaine Avenue, 14208 Claim for loss of garbage can at 144 Blaine Avenue on 7-24-00.$ 11.00 8.Peter J. Romano, 168 Frontenac Avenue, 14216 Claim for loss of garbage can at 168 Frontenac Avenue on 8-17-00. $ 8.95 9.Paul I Rossi, 42 Delharn Avenue, 14216 Claim for tire damaged due to metal protruding from curb at 43 Delham Avenue on 6-23-00. The City Clerk's Office had been previously notified of a hazardous condition at this location.$ 88.43 Page 71 00-1114.txt 10.Margaret Smith Gabel, 233 Sterling Avenue, 14216 Claim for loss of garbage can at 233 Sterling Avenue on 8-3-00. $ 11.00 11. Kris Steinmueller, 619 Northumberland Avenue, 14215 Claim for loss of garbage can at 619 Northumberland Avenue on 5-22-00. $ 12.00 12.Robert A. Waczkowski Sr., 495 Hewitt Avenue, 14215 Claim for loss of two garbage cans at 495 Hewitt Avenue on 7-7-00.$ 25.00 13.Vivian Wells, I 10 LaSalle Avenue, 14214 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 110 LaSalle Avenue on 7-17-00.$ 23.00 investigation by the Department of Law reveals that the above claims are valid and payment is hereby recommended. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 No.181 By: Mrs. LoTempio 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  216-56, commercial user fees. The minimum rate the Commissioner may charge covering the cost of collection shall be fixed cost plus variable rate per square foot. Dumpster serving, [at I pickup per week] on a monthly basis and the minimum rates the Commissioner may charge based on container size and frequency of pickup. [Weights shall be rounded to the nearest whole pound per yard.] [Annual Fee] [Per-Pickup Charge] [Commercial user that generates up to 66 pounds per yard] [4-cubic-yard box 6-cubic-yard box 8-cubic-yard box [Commercial user that generates 67 to 133 pounds per yard] $757.41$14.57 $900.83$17.32 $1,044.25$20.08] [4-cubic-yard box $1,048.60 $20.17 6-cubic-yard box $1,337.62 $25.72 8-cubic-yard box $1,626.60 $31.28] [Commercial user that generates 134 to 200 pounds per yard] [4-cubic-yard box 6-cubic-yard box 8-cubic-yard box $1,339.79$25.77 $1,774.41$34.12 $2,209.02$42.48] Container Size. 1 pickup 2 pickups 3 pickups Two cubic yards $80 $160 $240 Four cubic yards $115 $230 $345 Six cubic yards $150 $300 $450 Eight cubic yards $188 $376 $564 4 pickups 5 pickups Two cubic yards $320 $400 Four cubic yards $460 $575 Page 72 00-1114.txt Six cubic yards $600 $750 Eight cubic yards $752 $940 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. PASSED AYES - BONAFACIO, COPPOLA, ELLINGTON, FISHER, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS -10 NOES - FONTANA, WILLIAMS - 2 No. 182 By: Mrs. LoTempio Re: Excuse Councilmember Brown from Council Meeting. Whereas: Councilmember Byron W. Brown will be unable to attend the Council meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2000, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council excuses Councilmember Byron W. Brown from attending the November 14, 2000, Common Council meeting. ADOPTED No. 183 By: Mrs. LoTempio Discharge Finance Committee Renew Rotary Rink Op. Agree. (Com. 8 CCP 8/17/00) Whereas: The above item is currently in the Finance Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now, Tlerefore , Be It Resolved: That this Common Council does hereby discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration of this item, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Ms. Williams Adopted. Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the above item be approved by the Common Council, seconded by Mr. Fisher Passed. AYES - 12 - NOES - 0 No.184 By: Mrs. LoTempio and Mr. Fontana .Ms. Williams Re: Reviewing of Personal Service Contracts Whereas: The Common Council approves line item funds in the operating budget for personal service contracts; and Whereas: In an effort to keep abreast of the City's numerous personal service contracts, this Council must develop a process to review personal service contracts prior to the budget deliberations; and Whereas: The Common Council Budget Committee is the most appropriate forum to review these contracts; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: The Common Council hereby requests all city department heads to be prepared to come before the Council Budget Committee to review their personal service contracts; and Be It Further Resolved That: The Chairperson to the Council Budget Committee will select a date and time to begin the Page 73 00-1114.txt review process and will notify the department heads accordingly. Be It Finally Resolved That: This Common Council requests all City Departments, BERC, and BURA to file with this Council a list of all Personal Service Contracts, the dollar amount of each contract and a description of the purpose for the contract, by 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 7, 2000. ADOPT FINAL RESOLVE AND THE REMAINING TO THE DIVISION OF BUDGET No.185 By: Honorable James Pitts By: Honorable Rosemarie LoTempio By: Honorable Beverly Gray (NYS Empire Zone Application) WHEREAS, in May 2000 legislation was signed that authorized the designation of six (6) new Empire Zones (EZ); and WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo is an eligible municipality to seek designation as an Empire Zone; and WHEREAS, An Empire Zones application must be submitted to New York State by December 1, 2000; and WHE'REAS, authorization to submit in application for Empire Zones is required; WHEREAS, the legislation requires a total of 1,280 acres of land to be designated as an Empire Zone; WHEREAS, the proposed Empire Zone boundaries has been designated, (see map and sbl numbers attached); NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council- of the City of Buffalo, 1.That the Mayor of the City of Buffalo is hereby authorized to prepare, execute and submit an application to the State of New York far designation of an area or areas as an Empire Zone(s) totaling 1,280 acres Of land (see attached boundary map). 2.Upon approval of the City of Buffalo's application and designation as an Empire Zone the City of Buffalo will take legal steps necessary to enact a Local Law as required by the State of New York including: a. A legal description of the zone boundaries. b . The title of the official who will serve as the local Empire Zone Certifying Office:--. c . The structure of the Empire Zone Administrative Board. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 No.186 By: Mr. Pitts and Mr. Bonifacio RE: Funding For Herman Badillo WHEREAS: The purpose of the Lighted Schoolhouse Program is to provide after school community based educational and recreational activities; and WHEREAS: The City provides funding for Lighted Schoolhouses through the Community Development Block Grant program (C.D.B.G.); and WHEREAS: The Herman Badillo Lighted Schoolhouse Program, located on the lower westside has been funded consistently through the C.D.B.G.; and WHEREAS: Funding for the Herman Badillo School as not included this year. This jeopardizes the after school educational and recreational services which provides one of the few bilingual programs for the Latino community. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common Page 74 00-1114.txt Council supports the funding of the Herman Badillo Lighted Schoolhouse Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Commissioner of Strategic Planning identify C.D.B.G. funds from appropriate account ADOPTED No. 187 By: Ms. Barbara Miller-Williams Re: Community Garden At 126 Orange Street Whereas:The Community Gardening program has been formed to provide support to urban residents interested in gardening and neighborhood beatification; and Whereas:The program seeks to take vacant City owned lots and turn them into blooming areas of flowers and vegetation; and Whereas:This program encourages community residents to care for and nature small tracts of land that might otherwise be spots for illegal dumping; and Whereas:Vacant city owned property at 126 Orange Street is currently being considered for use as a community garden by the residents of the Friendly Fruitbelt Neighborhood Block Club Coalition; and Whereas:Beautification of the lot located at 126 Orange Street will consist of landscaping with the addition of flowers and shrubbery; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council requests the Division of Real Estate to authorize the use of 126 Orange Street for a community garden by the residents of the Friendly Fruitbelt Neighborhood Block Club REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE DIVISION OF STRATEGIC PLAN No. 188 By Mrs. Williams Felicitations/In Memoriam Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated: Felicitation for Black Rock Native By Councilmember All councilmembers Felicitation for Thurman Thomas By Councilmember Gray, Michaux, and Pitts Felicitation for Sam Cowart By Councilmember Gray, Pitts and Michaux Felicitation for Sister Mary Celeste By Councilmember Martino, Pitts, and Michaux Felicitation for Robert Bennett By Councilmember Pitts, and Michaux Felicitation for Pastor William Andrew Bunton Jr By Councilmember Fisher Felicitation for Ms Marie Brown By Councilmember Fisher in Memoriam for Joseph Jackson Sr. By Councilmember Fisher ADOPTED. No.189 BY: BARBARA A. WILLIAMS Appointments Page 75 00-1114.txt 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 filing same 'with the City Clerk. LISA NIRBAN ROY CARL DAVIS TERESA L. TAYLOR RENEE C. RECHAN NORMA VAZQUEZ GLORIA PHILLIPS SANFORD R. PERLMUTER SHARON L. MIHELBERGEL EILEEN KATZ MARTA SANTIAGO ROCHELLE K. HERRING BARBARA A. PEOPLES EVA N. PEREZ' JESSICA ABBOTT. CHARLOTTE A. LUJAN ESTHER GONZALEZ MILLIE NIEVES JANICE W. JACKSON CARPICE KOPTI ADOPTED. No.190 BY: BARBARA A. WILLIAMS Appointments Conmiissioners of-Deeds NANCY KOSTEK HOLLY A. LABOCH CHARLES L. MICHAUXIIII PATRICIA S. LAVIN LINDA L. ANDERSEN EDNA M. LOVEGROVE AMANDA ANDERSEN PAUL J. MALONEY WILLIE EARL HOUSE BEVERLY A. MARINO GERALD A. CHWALINSKI DAVID P. MASSE JACQUELINE HENNINGS F. MICHAEL MC GEE ALICE A. RADKA DOUGLAS W. MERCER CAROL A. NOWAK SUSAN A. MIRANDA DIANA DAVIES DENISE NAPORA JOHN VERBOCY JOYCE A. OLIVIERI WENDY A. NOBILE JOY A. PETERSON RANDOLPH D. PAUL LEONARD M. POTWORA CHRISTINE A. LEHNER MARLENE A. PRATHER LINDA M. CHWALINSKI WILLIAM ROGERS MICHELLE MACCAGNANO MELISSA P. SINGLETARY JULIA A. PAUL PAUL SORRENTINO CYNTHIA YAEGER LOUIS C. STRAUSS MILDRED ZACCAGNINO DAVID L. SUTTELL CHRISTINE A. TROJAN ELAINE M. SZEMATOWICZ SANDRA L. . MACIEJEWSKI PATRICIA S. THOMAS Page 76 00-1114.txt NINA LEE JOK KAREN L. TORRES BARBARA FASOLINO MARI VAN deWATER LOUISE 0. CERRONE ANN M. VEDELLA MILDRED L. BISHOP DIANE E. WALKER FRANCES V. BOLES MARSHA B. WECZEREK SHIRLEY BONANDUCCI JOHN W. WEIDMANN PAUL W. BUCHANAN AMY E. WIELINSKI DEAIRRA R. BURROUGHS-MOORE JOSEPH B. WOLF ANNE L. CELANO. DIANE M. ZIGROSSI JANET T. COCHRANE MARY A. ZIMMERMAN PATRICE COLPOYS COLETTA M. ZUBLER JOHN J. CRANGLEjJR ANTHONY J. SIMONETTA ELAINE DE FRANKS ROBERT L. TROMETER CHRISTINE A. DIBBLE PHYLLIS A. POST LINDA L. DRAKE MELANIE DESIDERIO CHARLES J.FLYNN ROBERT TYLER WILLMER FOWLERIJR. GREGORY JACOBS KAREN L. FRITSCH JOSEPH DEMBSKI MARGUERITE A. GALANTE VLADIMIR MAXIMCIUC ELIZABETH V. GANCI REBECCA HENRY FRANCINE GIUMENTO CARMEN R. PEREZ ANN MARIE S. HAWES WILLIAM M. NOWAK SARA J. HIBBARD DONNA M. DAVIS DEBRA L. HOGAN LISA M. COLLIN JUDITH C. IVEY JACQUELINE E. RUSHTON BARBARA F. JOHNSON MARY LOU HOOPER NANCY JUNG MILDRED CASTRO JUDITH C. CHROSNIAK MARK JASKULA_ JOANNE M. KARAMANOS KATHLEEN M. KORKUC ROSETTA WALDEN-KENNEDY LINDA DYER-.HURDON JOE D. DAVIS JAME'S W. PITTS JEAN M. EGAN Armbruster, Laverna S. Breslin, Cindy Ann Evans, Susan D. Frank, Kristin A. Kasper, Margaret Keane, Catherine E. Kopiasz, Linda Slomczewski, Maria V. Strickland, Deborah L. Szczesny, Gary J. Wright, Michael A. DeBenedetti, Patricia L Gervase, Sheila M. Hathaway, Mary G. Hoelscher, Katherine J. Koscielniak, Kathy Krakowiak, Lynn Page 77 00-1114.txt Kurzawa, Paula M. Laubacker, Susan L. Losardo, Deborah Matter, Cheryl L. Miszewski, Delphine R. Ortiz, Karen M. Page Angeline, G. Pinski, Elaine F. Schrantz, Matthew J Schwanz, Darla J. Stachura, Arlene E. Stone, Bonnie J. Supples, Vincent 0. Young, Latonya Zaehringer, Marcy M. Blachowski, Jacqueline A. Borodzik, Michelle R. Clouden, Francis M. Davidson, John Flowers, Lucy M. Getsy, John R. Haley, Leondra Hunter, Elizabeth M. Hughes, Dorothy Jurewicz, Brenda K. Kaminski, Linda Krantz, Sally Kulp., Lisa A. Owczarzak.,.David Smyntek, Michael A. Taravella, Jacqueline M. Taylor, Elaine Barone, Geraldine A. Bartlett, Judith A. Beyer, Virginia A. Booker, Sandra L. Dempsey, Maria L. Kuta~, Rose M. Monaco,Suzanne C. Perry, Pamela A. Reid, Dona R. Repec, Heather A. Schmelzer, Nancy G. Sullivan, Theresa Tojek, Sharon L. Marilyn Archer William C. Bannister Albert Barnes Kelli Blakeley Patricia Brush Nathan Buffum David Lee Bunch Catherine M. CarboneTimothy P. Collins Kathleen A. CoyleCassandra Daniels Gerald P. FronckowiakLisa Geier Violet HallScott Harmon Anthony G. HouseTom A. Jusko Betty J. Klomp Irene Kmiotek Julie L. Kretzer Sharon S. Levy Mark L. Marcinkiewicz Leslie McCaulley Marion L. McElligott Inez Mirco Jill M. Monacelli James J. Murray Maureen A. O'Connell Michelle A. Olszowy Molly J. Orrange Teresa M. Panepinto William J. Regan Teri Jo Ritz Stuart R. Rubin Robert R. Sanford Lydmia F. SantiagoJohn C. Skillicom, III Scott R. Smith Amy Thill Maria Thomas Gary W. Waldman Paul C. Wilson Frederick D. Winters Martha A. Yagle NO. 191 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 13'h Floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Civil Service Tuesday.. November 21, 2000 at 9:30 o'clock A.M. Committee on FinanceTuesday, November 21, 2000 following Civil Service Committee on LegislationTuesday, November 21, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Page 78 00-1114.txt Committee on Comm. Dev. Wednesday.. November 22, 2000 at 10: 00 o'clock A.M. Committee on Education Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Special Committee Special Leg. Committee Mtg.-Wed., Nov. 15, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 1417 City Hall on Amendment Traffic Ord.-Remove Free Pkg. Disabled. Super Span Signature Bridge Task Force-Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000 at 21:00 o'clock P.M.-Room 1417 City Hall. No. 192 Adjournment On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Ms. Gray, the Council adjourned at 4:10pm Page 79