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No. 23
COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
DECEMBER 12, 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
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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, DECEMBER 12, 2000
AT 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, and and
Council Members Bonifacio, Brown, Coppola, Ellington, Fisher,
Fontana, Golombek Grant, Gray, LoTempio, Martino, Pitts, and
Williams - 13
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr.Fontana, the
minutes of the stated meeting held on November 28, 2000 were
approved.
FROM THE MAYOR
NO. 1
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE
ARTS & CULTURAL FUNDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Chapter 6, Article V, Section
6-30 of the Buffalo Code, I hereby appoint the below listed persons, as
members of the Arts & Cultural Funding Advisory Committee.
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Kevin M. Carter1131 Kensington Ave. Buffalo, 14215
Mr. Carter is an attorney with the Buffalo firm of Sullivan and Oliverio.
In addition he is Associate Professor in the Criminal Justice
Department of Erie Community College - North. He graduated from
Canisius College in 1986 and received his Juris Doctorate degree from
the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1989. Mr. Carter is a
member of numerous community organizations, including the Erie
County Bar Association, Buffalo Urban League and the NAACP. He
sits on the boards of Coordinated Care, Inc., and the University of
Buffalo Alumni, among others. Mr. Carter will fill the unexpired term of
John D'Archangelo, commencing immediately and expiring 1/09/03.
Nancy J. Parisi539 South Park Ave. Buffalo 14210
Ms. Parisi is a well-known and respected photo-journalist. She is
presently photoeditor for ARTVOICE, as well as city editor for AOL's
Digital City. She received her BA in English literature, with
departmental honors, from the State University of New York at Buffalo
in 1987. She has been included in numerous arts exhibitions, including
the 47" Western New York Exhibition at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery,
Niagara: Group Show of Western New York Artists at the Castellani
Art Museum, as well as shows at the Big Orbit Gallery and the Olean
Public Library. This year she has had two articles in Buffalo Spree. Ms.
Parisi will fill the unexpired term of Jamie Moses, commencing
immediately and expiring 1/09/03.
Faye S. Levy140 Linwood Ave. Buffalo 14209
Mrs. Levy is a life-long resident of the city of Buffalo and a long time
patron of the arts in this community. She has recently retired from the
Erie County WIC Program. Mrs. Levy will begin a three year term on
January 1, 2001, which will expire December 31,2004.
I hereby certify that the above named individuals are fully qualified to
serve as a members of the Arts & Cultural Funding Advisory
Committee.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 2
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE
CITIZENS SALARY REVIEW COMMISSION
Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Article 24, Section 452-A of
the Charter of the City of Buffalo, as amended by Local Law No. 5
(1979), 1 hereby appoint the following member to the Citizens Salary
Review Commission.
Nancy Tobin141 Mariner St. Buffalo, New York 14201
Nancy Tobin is the president of Tobin Paperworks, a publications,
newspaper redesign and public relations consulting firing. She is the
former owner of Super Coups of WNY, a cooperative direct mail
company (1995-2000). She was the managing editor/visuals of the
Albany Times Union from 1999- 1995 and director of the Office of
Publications for the State University of New York at Buffalo from
1989-1993. Ms. Tobin has taught at the Newhouse School of Public
Communications at Syracuse University and been an instructor at
SLTNY/Buffalo and Medaille College. She graduated from Syracuse
University with a BFA and received her Masters in Communications
from SUNY/Buffalo. She is a member and past board member of
numerous community organizations.
Ms. Tobin's appointment is effective January 1, 2001 and expires
December 31, 2004.
I hereby certify that the above named individual is fully qualified to
serve as member of the Citizens Salary Review Commission.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE DIVISION OF COLLECTIONS
AND THE COMPTROLLER
0
NO. 3
DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AND
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EXECUTIVE ORDER
I, Anthony M. Masiello, as Mayor of the City of Buffalo, do hereby
find that the current weather conditions in the City of Buffalo, including
without limitation, the quantity of snow that has fallen during the past
12 hours and the additional snow that is expected to fall in the City of
Buffalo, has imperiled the public safety. Therefore, I hereby declare a
local state of emergency in the City of Buffalo pursuant to Section 24
of the Executive Law of the State of New York.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 24 (1)(a) of the Executive Law of
the State of New York I hereby order that all vehicular traffic, except
for essential emergency vehicles, be prohibited in the City of Buffalo.
This prohibition on vehicular traffic shall become effective at 9:00 p.m.
on November 20, 2000 and shall remain in effect until I announce it
has been lifted or until otherwise terminated by operation of law.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 4
REVISED RECOMMENDED 2001 CAPITAL BUDGET
Dear Councilmembers:
I hereby submit my recommendations for a City of Buffalo 2001
Capital Expenditure Budget of $16,725,000 for new 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.
We are requesting your approval of $36,725,000 for the 2001 Capital
Budget Year, which 'includes the $16,725,000 for city projects and
$20,000,000 for the Board of Education.
The $20,000,000 for the Board of Education as the City's share of the
Board's School Modernization Program does conform to the
Comptroller's specified debt issuance target
In recommending individual expenditures, my administration has been
guided by established criteria applied by the Citizens' Advisory
Committee in the past and expected to greatly *influence the
newly-organized Citizen Planning Council in the future, as follows:
protecting health and safety, fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations,
minimizing potential liability, leveraging external funding, preserving
existing assets, enhancing the attraction of the city homeownership
and business investment and, where possible, generating revenue.
New capital projects and expenditures 'in my recommended budget
'include:
1. Citywide Parks & Playgrounds$ 2,000,000
2. Citywide Tree Trimming & Removal$ 2,000,000
3. Environmental Testing & Remediation$ 1,000,000
4. Fr. Belle Community Center$ 1,000,000
5. Fredenick-Douglas Towers$ 2,800,000
6. HOPE VI - Infrastructure Improvements$ 600,000
7. Infrastructure Improvements$ 2,000,000
8. Infrastructure Improvements - Fillmore District$ 400,000
9. Inner City Market Project$ 1,000,000
10. Local Match to Federal Aid Projects$ 425,000
11. Neighborhood Redevelopment$ 3,500,000
($16,725,000 sub-total)
12. Board of Education$20,000,000
($36,725,000 total)
Per our agreement on Monday, December 4, 2000, we are attaching
the agreed to spending plan that implements our Year I & II Capital
Budgets.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the revised recommended 2001 Capital Expenditure Budget for
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the City of buffalo as submitted by the Mayor on December 7, 2000
pursuant to the revised City Charter be and it hereby is approved.
PASSED
AYES - 13 NOES - 0
FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
FROM THE BUFFALO ARTS COMMISSION
NO. 5
CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR
CONTRACT #92010189
RUSSELL-MARTI CONSERVATION SERVICE
The Arts Commission hereby submits to your Honorable
Body the following Change Order No. I with Russell-Marti
Conservation Services, Inc. for work related to Art Conservation
Services, contract #92010189:
Increase:
Removal of red paint from Columbus statue,
Reapplication of wax:900.00
New work:
Preservation treatment of Gates Circle:151000.00
Conservation treatment of Langdon doors at
Buffalo & Erie County Hist. Soc.:10,000.00
Water Dept. fees and permits:700.00
Summary:
Original amount:85,413.00
Amount of Change Order #1 increase:26,600.00
112,013.00
Funds are available in Account #34320706 and must be
transferred into account #30229706. The Arts Commission
respectfully recommends the above change order be authorized
by your Honorable Body as set forth above.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Buffalo Arts Commission
dated December 4, 2000, be received and filed; and
That the Executive Director of the Buffalo Arts Commission be, and he
hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Russell-Marti
Conservation Services, an increase in the amount of $26,600.00, as
more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to
Art Conservation Services, contract 92010189. Funds for this project
are available in Account #34320706 and the Comptroller be, and he
hereby is authorized to transfer into account #30229706.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES
NO. 6
"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT - YEAR 5"
This is the fifth year that the department of Police, Division of Citizen
Services, and the Division of Parks & Community Services have
applied for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG), through
the Department of Justice (D.O.J.). The total award of the grant is
$1,151,037, with a required local match of 10%. The local match
requirement will bc Community Development Block Grant funds
earmarked for Community Schools and funds provided for the
Neighborhood Matching funds program.
The grant application was prepared according to the terms and
conditions established by the Department of Justice. As a requirement
of this grant, a meeting with an Advisory Board, that was established
specifically for this grant was held on November 15,2000. Also, a
public hearing was held on November 29, 2000. Of note, any changes
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in the grant must conform to the terms and conditions established by
the Department of Justice.
The programs and activities funded are a continuation of an on going
effort to by the Buffalo Police Department and participating City
departments to address the root causes of criminal activity and where
necessary, enhance enforcement capabilities. This grant has been
tremendously beneficial to our city in the past four years in helping us
to reduce the incidences of crime.
Of note, this year's grant reflects a reduction of $366,574 or 24%
compared to the year IV grant. This reduction is attributed to a national
formula which utilizes reported FBI Crime statistics. Consequently, as
we continue to be successful in reducing crimes in our city, the dollars
to assist us in our efforts through this grant program will decrease.
I look forward to your acceptance of the year 5 grant, as we continue
to work together to make our city a safe and healthy community in
which to work and to raise our families.
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
Buffalo Police Department - $661,037
Police Vehicles (Marked / Unmarked) - $304,537
Continuation of School Resource officers (2) - $105,000
Regional Community Policing Coordinator - $58,000
MIS / UB Graduate Students - $35,000
Domestic Violence Advocate ("C" District) - $30,000
Child / Adolescent Intervention for Violent Children Initiative - $25,000
DA Office: Juvenile Prosecutor - $75,000
Continuation of Report Technician (RT) - Save Our Streets Initiative -
$28,000
OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES - $310,000
Save our Streets - $130,000
Community Schools - $75,000
Neighborhood Matching Fund - 75,000
Downtown Security - $30,000
PARKS / COMMUNITY SERVICES - $180,000
Bike Patrols ($20,000 overtime / $20,000 equipment) - $40,000
Park Ranger Program - $20,000
1 ' time / last time program - $ 10,000
Drug Courts - $45,000
Juvenile Work Force - $45,000
PAL - $20,000
REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH - $127,893
(Community Development Block Grant (Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NO. 7
EMC ADVISORIES TO COMMON COUNCIL ON SEQR
ITEM NO. 170, C.C.P. 10/31/00):
The Environmental Management Commission has been asked to
comment regarding Commission support toward meeting the
requirements that bear on the Common Council under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR). T Commission would be
pleased to participate in a system to provide the Council with advisory
comments regarding SEQ covered projects. It should be easy to
develop a non-binding advisory process that was workable and rapid.
Such a system could assist the Council in dealing with SEQR,
especially in situations where there was potential controversy or
dispute.
It is highly unlikely that any projects would suffer from the very modest
delay that such a process might entail.
The Commission offers the following preliminary outline of such a
system for Common Council consideration:
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1) The advisory process would cover only issues where the Council
had yes-no authority, and where a long environmental assessment
form had been prepared by or for Administration entities, and where a
negative declaration had been issue under SEQR. (SEQR requires
more extensive treatment of positive declarations, and the
Commission would not need to involved regarding positive
declarations.)
2) The Council would advise Administration entities that, as a matter
of procedure, any prepared long environmental assessment forms
should be submitted directly to the Commission at the same time as
the item covered by the form w submitted to the Council.
3) With the assistance of its staff, the Commission would, within
seven days, offer the Council written comments regarding the
proposed project.
4) In most cases, the Commission's comments would likely be limited
to stating the Commission's general agreement with the filed SEQR
material. In some cases, however, points of disagreement would be
noted. Further, if it were the, Council wish, the Commission could
advise the Council when the Commission believed that
Council-sponsored public discussion a SEQR document would be
fruitful.
4) The Council would of course not be legally required to accept the
Commissions views, or indeed even to delay action until Commission
views were received.
The Commission would welcome the chance to develop the details of
such a system in discussions with Administration a Council
representatives.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
NO. 8
D. RYAN
1896 FILLMORE AVE. ST.
C: BILLBOARD SIGN
ITEM NO. 57, C.C.P. 11/28/2000
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday,
December 5, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant
to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Application for Ground sign,
pole sign or billboard.
\The applicant seeks to erect an illuminated 141x481x401 billboard
sign to be located at 1896 Fillmore Avenue. The Common Council at
their meeting held February 9, 1999 received and filed this request
because the current zoning ""Cl" prohibits billboards. The Zoning
Board of Appeals has denied a request for a zoning variance. The
Planning Board did not even consider the sign separation regulations
because it is not allowed in the present zone.
The Planning Board once again voted to deny the proposed billboard
sign.
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
NO. 9
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
ITEM NO. 30 C.C.P. 2/22/00
Your Honorable Body has raised the question as to procedures to
protect the City of Buffalo and it's Agencies from environmental
problems in the acquisition and development of property.
As you are aware, the City acquires parcels in one of the ways, either
voluntarily through purchase, or involuntarily through die In-Rem
foreclosure process. Unfortunately, whether the property is acquired
voluntarily or involuntarily. once the City takes title to contaminated
land, it is considered a liable party under New York State Law. The
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City is currently lobbying (lie State to provide an exemption to
municipalities, which take property involuntarily. 71~s exemption would
provide consistency with the Federal Law, which provides for such a
statutory exemption to liability
For purposes of this communication, I will address steps the City can
take to protect itself from incurring liability through Voluntary
acquisitions.
These steps are designed to provide a standard approach to acquiring
the necessary information about potential sites to allow the City to
make an educated, informed choice when acquiring property. The City
should perform this due diligence prior to the City becoming
contractually obligated to acquire a particular site.
Information on a parcel can be obtained through several sources. The
first step would be to perform a Phase I site assessment. TWs
amounts to a record review and a site walkover.
Phase I is designed to identify obvious areas of contamination and
includes a detailed site history. Procedures for a Phase I are set forth
in an annual provided by the American Society for Testing and
Materials. (a typical Phase I checklist has been attached for your
information). These standards include reviewing title searches,
appraisals, surveys, DEC and EPA records as well as interviewing
previous owners and owners of adjacent sites.
A Phase I Environmental Assessment Report will provide information
such as prior industrial use, any previous or ongoing environmental
actions undertaken and whether it would be advisable to undertake a
Phase 11 investigation.
A Phase 11 typically includes sampling and analysis to further
determine the existence of contamination, and to characterize areas of
concern raised in a Phase 1.
Once the City has completed its due diligence it can make an informed
decision to go forward with die purchase. walk away, negotiate
cleanup Costs into (lie sale price, or have the seller undertake the
cleanup prior to acquisition. The City may also want to require the
Seller to provide certain representations and warranties about the
environmental condition of the property. This would force the seller to
disclose the existence of known environmental problems or face
possible legal action for fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of
contract. These representations and warranties should also be
accompanied by indemnification for any costs incurred from the City
having to cure any environmental condition, or a reimbursement for
any expenses imposed on the City by third parties as (lie result of
certain environmental conditions.
The City also faces environmental liability on sites it already owns
which are intended for redevelopment. Because the City is considered
a liable party as a Current owner, it is often advisable to transfer title
prior t development. This may relieve the City from liability if future
contamination is discovered, so long as tile City was not responsible
for die contamination initially. Where the City must stay in title, it may
be advisable to research die benefits of environmental insurance.
Because this area is relatively new, there is not a lot of information yet
available on the benefits of obtaining such a policy.
If the City complies with its due diligence; it will significantly reduce the
City's future exposure on environmental liability.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 10
D. HILL, LEAD ABATEMENT PROGRAM"
ITEM #54, C.C.P. 11/28/00
The City of Buffalo Lead Hazard Control Project offered contractors
who could not afford lead insurance coverage during their participation
in the program (with its Master Insurance Policy effective through May
31, 2000). Each contractor had to qualify to participate in the
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insurance component via a financial statement and other
requirements. One of the stipulations for the contractors was to remain
active and in good standing with the City. Each contractor understood
the arrangements and agreement pertaining to having coverage, as
per their signed agreement to participate in the program. In addition, it
was agreed that each contractor would pay their percentage of the
insurance costs at the completion of each contract and upon receipt of
payment from the City for services rendered.
The Dwight Hill Home Improvement Company has received payment
for services rendered with the exception of one unit in Job LHCP
2000-S (see below). The list below includes the breakdown for
outstanding insurance
costs of $10,454.90 due to the City from the Dwight Hill Home
Improvement Company.
ATTACHED FIGURES IN City Clerk's Office
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 11
MAINTENANCE OF 37 PROPERTIES OWNED BY
BUFFALO NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
LOCATED IN THE FILLMORE DISTRICT
ITEM NO. 150 C.C.P. 10/17/2000
Pursuant to a request from this honorable body related to the above
referenced item the Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation
(BNRC) has performed a complete review of the properties indicated.
Attached, please find assessment records for all properties in question
as well as the assessment records for the immediately adjacent
parcels. The BNRC parcel is highlighted with an asterisk for clarity. On
each assessment screen you will also note that comments have been
made pertaining to the condition of the indicated property.
With regard to the BNRC parcels, in two instances there are vehicles
that have been abandoned which, upon notice t proper authorities, will
be removed. In two instances it appears that clean fill has been placed
on lots with no apparent explanation. This will be removed or used to
grade the lots in question as the case may be. In three instances
parcel needed to have the grass cut.
Overall, the BNRC parcels were found to be in reasonably good, clean
condition.
At this time the BNRC leadership has requested that bid specifications
should be prepared, for private contracting, to se that future needs are
met related to lot maintenance. It is our desire to implement a plan of
actions in the Spring of 200 for the cleaning and cutting of all BNRC
owned lots.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 12
RESPONSE - COMMUNITY GARDEN
126 ORANGE STREET
ITEM # 187 C.C.P. 11/14/00
I have instructed the Division of Real Estate to contact the Friendly
Fruitbelt Neighborhood Block Club Coalition to advise them on the
procedures to purchase or lease the property at 126 Orange Street for
a Community Garden.
We will file the results of our negotiations with Your Honorable Body
for final approval.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 13
RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS
163 LOCUST,85' S CARLTON
VACANT LOT:15' X 100'
ASSESSED VALUATION: $700
The Department of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has
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received a request to purchase 163 Locust Street from Ms. Clara
Pascal, 157 Locust Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Ms. Pascal
intends to use the property for extra yard space, which is adjacent to
her property at 157 Locust Street.
The Office of Strategic Planning and the Division of collections have
no objection to the sale. There are no outstanding code violations,
taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Robert E.
Jones of Jones Real Estate Appraisal and Financial Service, Inc.,
1325 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215. He has estimated
the! value of the parcel to be Five Hundred Dollars ($500). The
Division of Real Estate concurs with the estimate of value.
The results of our negotiations are that Ms. Clara Pascel has agreed
and is prepared to pay Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for this parcel. Ms.
Pascal 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
163 Locust Street to Ms. Clara Pascal in the amount of Five Hundred
Dollars ($500). 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. 14
RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS
253 TOWNSEND, 145'S BROADWAY
VACANT LOT: 32' X 100'
ASSESSED VALUATION: $1,700.
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has
received a request to purchase 253 Townsend Street from Mr. Dwight
Daniels, 86 Zelmer Street, Buffalo, New York, 14211. Mr. Daniels
owns a two family home at 251 Townsend, which is adjoining to 253
Townsend Street. He 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 building code violations, taxes or
other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Robert
Marshall, Jr. of Northeastern Appraisal Associates Inc., 5110 Main
Street, Williamsville, New York 14221. He has estimated the value of
the parcel to be Five Hundred Dollars ($500), Sixteen Cents (.16) a
square foot. The Division of Real Estate concurs with the appraisers
estimate Of Value.
The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Dwight Daniels 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 fee's and cost of the legal description.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of
253 Townsend Street for Five Hundred Dollars ($500). 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. 15
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
44 BOX (CITY OWNED-VACANT LOT, DIMENSIONS 37' X 64'
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 44 Box Avenue, Buffalo, New
York 14211, parcel is 37' x 64' in dimension; and it has been
determined the this parcel is inappropriate for either the construction of
new housing or needed for public purposes.
Ms. Estelle Warr residing at 42 Box Avenue indicated that she will
clean, improve and maintain the I in the event that she obtains title to
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the property under the Urban Homestead Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have been
contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens
owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot to be
designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred to Ms. Estelle
Warr on the condition that the property is cleared and improved within
months and maintained in a sanitary manner.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 16
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
20 GUERNSEY (CITY OWNED-VACANT LOT, DIMENSIONS
33' X 105')
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has surveyed
the city-owned vacant lot at 20 Guernsey Street, Buffalo, New York
14207, parcel is 33' x 105' 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. Gloria Notaro residing at 26 Guernsey 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 of Inspections and Division of Collections have been
contacted. There are no propert3 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. Gloria
Notaro 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. 17
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
166 KOSCIUSZKO (CITY OWNED-VACANT LOT, DIMENSIONS 30'
X 97')
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 166 Koscluszko Street, Buffalo,
New York 14212, parcel is 30' x 97' in dimension; and it has been
determine( that this parcel is inappropriate for either the construction
of new housing or needed for public purposes.
Ms. Josephine Golata residing at 162 Koscluszko Street indicated that
she will clean, improve an( maintain the lot in the event that she
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 Ms.
Josephine Golata 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. 18
TRANSFEROF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
290 LATHROP (CITY OWNED-VACANT LOT, DIMENSIONS 30'
X 87')
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 290 Lathrop Street, Buffalo, New
York 14211, parcel is 30' x 87' in dimension; and it has been
determined that this parcel is inappropriate for either the construction
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of new housing or needed for public purposes.
Mr. Donnie Gidney residing at 288 Lathrop Street indicated that he will
clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event that he obtains title to
the property under the Urban Homestead Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have been
contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens
owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot to be
designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred to Mr. Donnie
Gidney 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. 19
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
100 NORTHAMPTON (CITY OWNED-VACANT LOT, DIMENSIONS 3
2' X 101
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 100 Northampton Street, Buffalo,
New York 14209, parcel is 32' x 101' in dimension; and it has be
determined that this parcel is inappropriate for either the construction
of new housing or needed for public purposes.
Mr. Kenneth Darden residing at 102 Northampton Street indicated that
he will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event that he obtains
title to the property under the Urban Homestead Program.
The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have been
contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens
owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader.
We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot to be
designated as a Homestead Proper and be transferred to Mr. Kenneth
Darden on the condition that the property is cleared and improved
within months and maintained in a sanitary manner.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 20
TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
253 SWEET (CITY OWNED-VACANT LOT, DIMENSIONS
30' X 94')
TYPE IN UPPER AN
LOWER CASE ONLY
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has
surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 253 Sweet Avenue, Buffalo, New
York 14212, parcel is 30' x 94' 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. David North residing at 251 Sweet 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. David
North 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.21
Transfer Various Lots
From HUD to the City
The City of Buffalo and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
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Development (HUD) have entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding whereby HUD will transfer various vacant lots to the
City of Buffalo in accordance with HUD's Good Neighbor Initiatives.
Under the initiatives, HUD has agreed to pay " for the cost of
demolition of HUD owned properties that were deemed demolition
worthy and are: 1) for sale by HUD longer than six (6) months, or 2) for
sale by First Preston or any agent acting on HUD's behalf, or 3) valued
at less than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or less or 4) determined
upon inspection by the City of Buffalo Slum & Blight Inspectors, to be
demolition worthy".
The following properties have been demolished or are current vacant
lots to be transferred by HUD to the City which will market its
homestead opportunities to the surrounding property owners:
Property Address Homesteader & Address
81 Beatrice St Bonnie Eschborn, 85 Beatrice St
47 Layer Ave Onabelle Jones, 49 Layer Ave
359 Rhode Island St Mohamed Dubaishi, 367 Rhode Island St
423 Vermont St Brenda Jackson, 50 Ripley St
425 East Utica Michelle Gulley, 423 East Utica St
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the following:
1)Mayor or his designee to accept title to the above mentioned
properties from HUD and any other properties deemed desirable by
the City to be marketed as homestead opportunities.
2)Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare all necessary
documents for the transfer of title from HUD to the City of Buffalo.
The results of any homestead transaction by the City will be forwarded
in the usual manner to the Common Council for final approval.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Office
of Strategic Planning dated December 7, 2000, be received and filed;
and That the Mayor or his designee be, and he hereby is authorized to
accept title to the above mentioned properties from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and any other
properties deemed desirable by the City to be marketed as homestead
opportunities. That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is
authorized to prepare all necessary documents for the transfer of title
from HUD to the City. That the results of any homestead transaction
by the City will be forwarded to the Common Council for final approval.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
No.22
Certificate of Necessity Increased Appropriation Enforcement
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller,
do hereby certify pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter, that an
increase in the sum of $80,000 in the estimates for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2000 is necessary in Appropriation Allotments for the
Division of Parking Enforcement - 11475006 - 432001 Financial and
Accounting Services to meet a contingency which could not have been
reasonably foreseen when the budget was adopted. The amount of
increased appropriations will be met from increases of $30,000 in the
General City Revenue account Org & Obj 10140020 - 351300 -
Parking Tag Fines & Penalties and $50,000 in 10140015 - 340000
Charges for Services not otherwise appropriated for any other
purpose. The details of the requirements are set forth below:
To: 11475006 - 432001 Financial and Accounting Services$80,000
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 23
Certificate of Necessity
Increased Appropriation
Sales Tax & Storm Related Aid
Public Works, PVIB and Inventory & Stores
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We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller,
do hereby certify pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter, that increases
in the sums of $3,100,000, $55,000 and $26,212 in the estimates for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 are necessary in Appropriation
Allotments - Public Works, PVB and Inventory & Stores respectively,
to meet a contingency which could not have been reasonably foreseen
when the budget was adopted. The amounts of increased
appropriations will be met from increases of $2,700,000 in the General
Fund City Revenue account 10700010-338101 Sales Tax and
$481,212 in the General Fund City Revenue account 10700010-33
1000 Miscellaneous Federal Revenue (storm related aid) not otherwise
appropriated for any other purpose. The details of the requirements
are set forth below:
To:
1310006 - Public Works, Parks & Streets - Division of Engineering
480000 - Other Services $3,100,000
11412006 - Parking Violations Bureau
480000 - Other Services (private towing) $55,000
11781005 - Inventory & Stores
462600 - Gas & Lubricants $26,212
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 24
Certificate of Necessity
Capital Budget Amendment
Change of Purpose
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula,
Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 359 of the
Charter, that it is necessary to authorize a change in purpose in
indebtedness for Capital Projects Program, provided by the
Common Council prior to July 1, 2000 for the ensuing fiscal year, by
changing the following item:
From:
Capital Projects
Division of Buildings
South Buffalo Community Center/Library/School $2,000,000
To:
Capital Projects
Division of Buildings
South Buffalo Community Center/Library/School
(Acquisition, Construction and Site Preparation) $2,000,000
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 25
First Quarter Gap Sheet
I have reviewed the General Fund Gap Sheet for the first quarter of
the 2000-2001 Fiscal Year, and pursuant to the City Charter I am
required to make a statement concerning my view of any
substantial issue raised in the Gap Sheet prepared by the Budget
Office. In that regard, I would offer the following statement:
It is important to note that at this time our auditors are still at work on
closing the books on the 1999-2000 fiscal year, and until that work is
completed it is difficult to comment on what resources are available to
carry forward into future years in the budget process. I will state that
the projected budget gap of $38.08 million for the 2001-2002 Fiscal
Year is a matter of great concern, particularly the estimated loss of
$16.843 million in property tax revenue due mainly to the revaluation
project. I am also alarmed that because of the delay in the delivery of
state aid, the so-called spin-up, it will be necessary for my office to
book millions of dollars in state aid payments before they actually
arrive, an obviously difficult position from an accounting standpoint. It
may also be necessary to undertake additional borrowing due to the
delay to meet our cash flow needs. I plan to renew my request to the
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State Legislature this year to end the spin up formula and revert to a
more dependable revenue stream that is available when it is booked.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
No. 26
Personal Service Contracts
Item #184 CCP Nov. 14, 2000
In response to this item regarding Personal Service Contracts, the
Department of Audit and Control does not presently engage any
personal service contracts.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEEON BUDGET
No. 27
Funding for Glenny Park
House Project
#63 CCP 11/28/2000
In response to the Common Council inquiry to the Comptroller
dated 11/29/00 requesting information on "Funding for Glenny Park
House Project".
The 1998-99 Capital Budget line item number 52 for City Wide Park
Improvements listed an allocation for "Glenny Park shelter house and
lights - $150,000". This $150,000 item was part of the $950,000
funded for necessary park improvements. This Capital Budget item
was bonded and sold for the full $950,000.
As of 12/11/2000, the account balance for this account (Capital Budget
account number 30440806) is zero.
The listing of all activity against this account would fill several pages,
but the most significant items are listed below:
Contract Number Description Amount
92010153 Eddie Dawson Park Shelter House Electrical 10,970.00
92010090 Shoshone Park Chainlink Fence 28,546.00
92004100 Shoshone Park - Storage Garage 42,275.50
92005700 Riverside Park Phase IV 87,642.90
92010274 Franczyk Park Drainage Improvement 133,120.05
92010007 Mugovan Park Running Track 499,670.00
Total 802,224.45
These contracts represent about 84% of the $950,000 allocated to this
account.
The Comptroller's Office is still in the process of investigating the
$11,000.00 Grant-In-Aid discussed in the referenced Council
resolution.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
No. 28
Stuart Alexander & Associates
Contract with BNRC
Item No. 27, C.C.P. 11/14/00
This is in reply to a letter from Council staff asking for our office to
review payments made under this agreement in question to
ascertain if these are appropriate to the contract and scope of
services.
We have sent a letter to BNRC's President requesting all invoices paid
and the supporting documentation. When we receive those, we will
review them for validity of payment.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
No. 29
Appointment to the Arts and Cultural Commission
I am appointing Mr. Tod Kniazuk to the Arts and Cultural
Commission.
Mr. Kniazuk has served well in his past tenure and I look forward to his
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continued commitment to serving the City and Commission's purpose.
ADOPTED
MRS. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the
Common Council President dated December 7, 2000, be received and
filed; and That the appointment as a member of the Arts & Cultural
Commission of Tod Kniazuk, be and it hereby is approved.
Adopted
No. 30
Appointment to the Buffalo Preservation Board
I am appointing Mr. Dennis Masters to the Buffalo Preservation
Board. Mr. Masters' term expired in August of this year.
Mr. Masters has served ably during his past tenure. His level of
commitment and concern for preservation within the City has been an
asset to the Board.
I look forward to his continued good works in the future.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 31
Appointments to Board of Assessment Review
I would like to appoint the following individuals to the Board of
Assessment Review:
Permanent Board of Assessment: Keith Barnes
29 Frankfort
Avenue
Buffalo, N.Y
14211
William Maggio
230 Wellington
Road
Buffalo, N.Y.
14214
Temporary Board of Assessment:
Robert Zielinski
30 Lyman Street
Buffalo, N.Y.
1420
Coralia Hetzner
67 Lancaster
Avenue
Buffalo, N.Y.
14222
Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the appointment of Keith Barnes and
William Matggio to the permanent Board of Assessment be and it
hereby is approved and That the appointment of Robert Zielinski and
Coralia Hetznerto the temporary Board of assessment be and it hereby
is approved.
ADOPTED
No. 32
2000 Consolidated Plan Public Service Cafe
The City respectfully requests a thirty (30) day extension to respond
to the above-referenced letter regarding the "Public Services Cap".
This request will allow the Administration, in combination with the
Common Council, to devise a plan that appropriately addresses the 15
percent cap for public services as we prepare our CDBG Year 27
Budget.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
No.33
Herman Street between Genesee & Best
In response to your letter dated August 31, 2000 regarding the above
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address, we are pleased to report that the replacement of trees and
sidewalks has been scheduled for the Spring of 2001.
Regarding installation of curbing and paving, we have included
Herman Street on our tentative list for replacement at the earliest
opportunity when funds become available. The following are cost
estimates:
1.) Sidewalks 2,760 sq. ft. x $4/sq.ft. = $11,040
2.) Paving 4,100 sq. yds. x $7/sq.yd. $28,700
3.) Curbing 2,650 lin ft. x $30/lin.ft. $79,500
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION
No. 34
Eliminating Graffiti on Comm & Res.Bldgs
Item #179, C.C.P. 11/14/00
The above noted item was referred to this department for comment
however, this office was delayed in filing our response due to the
snow emergency. This office wholeheartedly agrees that the
exterior condition of commercial and residential parcels is a
contributing factor to the overall perception and appeal of a
neighborhood. The Department of Assessment and Taxation
maintains the ownership and mailing address database for parcels
in the City, however, bear in mind that our mailer information is only
as good as the information provided by owners. Those individuals
attempting to avoid their responsibility as a property owner will
intentionally fail to provide in the first place, or subsequently upon
moving, a valid mailing address. We make every attempt to track
down correct mailing addresses but are legally bound to only
change mailing addresses upon written notification from the owner.
Within these parameters this office will work in conjunction with any
department or agencies to facilitate this or any other effort.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
No. 35
Reviewing Personal Service Contracts
Item #184, C.C.P. 11/14/00
The City of Buffalo, following requests for bids, entered into a
contract with GAR Associates, Inc on November 19, 1998 to
conduct a reassessment project. The reassessment portion of the
contract runs until March 2001 at which time a 24-month
assessment maintenance phase commences.
The contract was entered into to establish equity in the assessment
roll and to bring the City of Buffalo into compliance to qualify for New
York State maintenance aid. The new state program reimburses
qualifying municipalities $5.00 per parcel for the reassessment year
and for maintaining equity in assessments through the year 2004,
provided all criteria is met. This new program replaces the old
$5/$2/$2 program, which is scheduled to run out with the year 2000.
The cost of the reassessment portion of the contract was $1,692,000
with approximately $272,000 still to be paid. The 24month
maintenance phase will cost $245,000, with payments running from
March 15, 2001 through the end of the contract in March 2003.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND
STREETS
No. 36
Notification Serial #9244
Install Stop Signs
in Tacoma Avenue
at Winston Road
STOP SIGNS (ALL-WAY) - INSTALL
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In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body
of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing
provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be
effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they
appear on the agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 9 Section I I 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
Tacoma Avenue Winston Road
Notification Serial #9245
Install Stop Signs
in Tacoma Avenue
at Norwalk Avenue
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 repealing existing
provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be
effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they
appear on the agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 9 Section I I 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
Tacoma Avenue Norwalk Avenue
Notification Serial #9246
Repeal Alternate Parking - Type I
Race Street between Military Road
and Clayton Street
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body
of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing
provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be
effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they
appear on the agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the
following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAYPROHIBITED PERIOD
Race Street, south side 4:00 p.m. Wednesday to
between Military Road 4:00 p.m. Sunday
and Clayton Street
Race Street, north side 4:00 p.m. Sunday to
between Military Road 4:00 p.m. Wednesday
and Clayton Street
This action is being taken at the request of the District Councilmember
on behalf of the PFC William Grabiarz School and the area residents.
(See next 3 serials.)
Notification Serial #9247
Install Alternate Parking - Type I
Race Street between
Simon Street and Clayton Street
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE I) - 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.
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That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following:
NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAYPROHIBITED PERIOD
Race Street, south side 4:00 p.m. Wednesday to
between Simon Street 4:00 p.m. Sunday
and Clayton Street
Race Street, north side 4:00 p.m. Sunday to
between Simon Street 4:00 p.m. Wednesday
and Clayton Street
This action is being taken at the request of the District Councilmember
on behalf of the PFC William Grabiarz School and the area residents.
(See previous and next 2 serials.)
Notification Serial #9248
Install No Parking
on Race Street, north side
between Military Road
and Simon Street
NO PARKING - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body
of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing
provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be
effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they
appear on the agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following:
NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD
Race Street, north side
between Military Road
and Simon Street At all times.
This action is being taken at the request of the District Councilmember
on behalf of the PFC William Grabiarz School and the area residents.
(See previous 2 and next serials.)
Notification Serial #9249
Install No Standing
on Race Street, south side
between Military Road
and Simon 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 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 PROHIBITED PERIOD
Race Street, south side
between Military Road
and Simon Street At all times.
This action is being taken at the request of the District Councilmember
on behalf of the PFC William Grabiarz School and the area residents.
(See previous 3 serials.)
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 37
A. Barnes-Garbage Pick Up
Delavan-Grider Area
Item #49 C.C.P. 11/28/00
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The referenced item was sent to the Legislation Committee and to this
office for comment.
Unless we experience vehicle breakdowns, solid waste pick-ups in the
entire city are usually completed before noon. We will closely monitor
the Delavan-Grider area to insure that waste is picked up promptly.
I believe that part of the perceived problem that Mr. Barnes refers to is
that leaves are picked up separately from petrucible waste. This is
done because we could dispose of the leaves at nearly one-third the
cost of other wastes. Leaves are, therefore, picked up on our second
shift. I do not feel, however, that this should cause any future problems
that may have been encountered with miscellaneous vermin.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
No. 38
Report of Bids
Handicapped Accessibility
I advertised for on October 17, 2000 and received the following
sealed formal proposals for Handicapped Accessibility, Carmichael
Center, 93 Leddy St., which were publicly opened and read on October
31, 2000.
General Construction Base Bid Alt G-2
C. Nichter $ 208,100.00 ($ 22,000.00)
The Hadala Corp. $ 168,300.00 $19,000.00
Wilsandra Construction $ 179,000.00 $15,300.00
Nichter Associates $ 193,000.00 $14,500.00
C. H. Byron Co. $ 196,000.00 $15,500.00
Allstate Development $ 177,000.00 $49,000.00
Alternate G-2 is for membrane waterproofing.
Electrical Work
Tunney Electric $ 15,444.00
Goodwin Electric $ 16,896.00
Weydman Electric $ 19,590.00
Plumbing Work
MKS Plumbing $ 15,834.00
C & L Plumbing $ 16,400.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all
bids received and that the following are the lowest responsible bidders
in accordance with the plans and specifications:
General Construction: C. Nichter, Inc., with a base bid of $208,100,
deduct Alternate G-2 in the amount of $22,000, for a total of $186,100.
Electrical Work: Tunney Electric, in the amount of $15,444. Plumbing
Work: MKS Plumbing, in the amount of $15,834.
Total estimate for this work was $225,000.00.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner
of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the
low bids. Funding for this project is available in CPF 34320906 and
34321306 445100 - Division of Buildings.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated November
14, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public
Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award
contracts for Handicapped Accessibility, Carmichael Center, to the
lowest responsible bidders, for General Construction to C. Nichter, Inc.
with a base bid of $208, 100, deduct Alternate G-2 in the amount of
$22,000 for a total of 186, 100; for Electrical Work to Tunney Electric
in the amount of $15,444; for Plumbing Work to MKS Plumbing in the
amount of $15,834. Funds for the project are available in CPF
34320906 and 3 43 213 06 445 100 - Division of Buildings.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 39
Cazenovia Park Basketball Courts
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Change Order
(Contract (92010227)
We are requesting permission of Your Honorable Body to increase
the above contract in the amount of $5,850 for a total contract
amount of $53,335 with American Paving.
This change order will allow us to add 4" of binder course to level and
grad the courts prior to retopping and sealing them.
The price for the work was found fair and reasonable by our Design
staff. Funds for this work are available in Bond Account 30126906.
Summar Add
Base Bid$47,485
Change Order+ 5,850
$53,335
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated December 4,
2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public
Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a
change order, to American Paving, an increase in the amount of
$5,850.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for
work relating to Cazenovia Park Basketball Courts, Contract
92010227. Funds for this project are available in Bond Account
30126906.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 40
Change in Contract
Parkside Lodge
Roof Replacement
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the
Parkside Lodge, Roof Replacement, Ferraina Construction, C
#91973200.
1.Replacement of rotted beadboard, rafter tails, and eave joists.
Add $ 1,792.06
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of One
Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Two and 06/100 Dollars ($1,792.06).
Summary: Current Contract Amount 258,939.00
Amount of This Change Order (#5) Add $ 1,792.06
Revised Contract Amount $ 260,731.06
Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Flynn Battaglia
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 31934106 445100 - Division of Buildings.
I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the
contractor as set forth above.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated November
29, 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. 5, to Ferraina Construction, an increase in the
amount of $1,792.06, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Parkside Lodge, Roof
Replacement, C #91973200. Funds for this project are available in
CPF 31934106 445100 -Division of Buildings.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 41
Change Parking Restrictions
Military Road
Item # 176, CCP I 1/ 14/2000
This is in response to Item #176 of November 14, 2000. This item
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requested that on-street parking be allowed on the newly
reconstructed section of Military Road between Lawn Street and
Hinman Avenue.
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets - Traffic
Engineering Section has investigated this request. The reconstruction
of Military Road between Chandler and Kenmore, which encompasses
the request area, accomplished the following:
Maintained the existing width of the street
Created an exclusive bi-directional left-turn lane
Provided a shared vehicle and bicycle driving lane The existing street
width was maintained as residents and businesses objected to any
widening of the street. The left-turn lane was created to increase
safety and slow speed, especially as the volume of trucks and buses
using this route continues to increase. A shared lane was provided to
accommodated cyclists and as part of the City wide Bike Route plan.
Given these factors, and the fact that homes along Military between
Lawn and Hinman contain driveways, no additional on-street parking
can be provided without eliminating and/or changing all of the above.
Therefore, this department does not recommend any change to the
current parking restrictions along this section of Military Road.
Streets
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 42
Change Parking Restrictions
Race Street
Item #175, CCP 11/14/2000
This is in response to Item #175 of November 14, 2000. This item
requested that the parking restrictions on Race Street between
Military Road and Simon Street be changed. This change is needed
due to increased traffic resulting from the opening of the new PFC
William Grabiarz Public School.
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets - Traffic
Engineering Section investigated this request. This department is in
concurrence with the requested changes and has therefore, prepared
the necessary Notification Serials (#9246-9249) to accomplish this
work. These Serials have been submitted to Your Honorable Body for
consideration and approval.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 43
Clinton Street-,
New York State Thruway Occupancy Permit
Williams Communications is currently installing a conduit duct bank
on several City streets including Clinton Street and are required by
permit to install an extra conduit for future use by the City. Because
this conduit duct bank crosses New York State Thruway Authority
(N.Y.S.T.A.) right of way on Clinton Street at the thruway overpass,
N.Y.S.T.A. requires the City to obtain an occupancy permit for the
City's conduit. Williams Communications has agreed to pay the
City's $750.00 permit fee.
Therefore, this Department hereby requests authorization from Your
Honorable Body for the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and
Streets to apply for and execute said N.Y.S.T.A. occupancy permit.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated December 5,
2000 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public
Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to apply for
and execute an occupancy permit from the New York State Thruway
Authority. Permit fee of $750.00 will be paid by Williams
Communications.
Passed.
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NO. 44
520 ELMWOOD AVENUE-,
ENTRANCEWAY IN RIGHT OF WAY
Mr. Jon DiBernardo, owner of LeMetro Restaurant, located at 520
Elmwood Avenue, southwest corner of West Utica Street, has
requested permission to encroach City right of way with a temporary
entranceway at said address. The entrance would be constructed of
structural steel and plexiglass, measure five feet in length and project
approximately four feet from the building face into City right of way.
The entrance is designated as a cold weather barrier and will be
installed only during winter months,
This Department has reviewed this application pursuant to Chapter
413-56 (Encroachment regulations) of the City Ordinances and has no
objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of
Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue a "Mere License" for said
installation provided the following conditions are met:
1. That the applicant obtain any and all City of Buffalo permits
necessary for said installation.
2.That the entranceway be installed exactly as shown on plans
building permits submitted to and approved by the Department of
Permits & Inspection Services.
3.That the entranceway be completely removed from City right of way
from April I through November 15 of each year.
4.That the applicant supply the Department of Public Works, Parks
and Streets with a certificate of insurance in an amount deemed
sufficient by the Corporation Counsel, naming the City of Buffalo as
additionally insured.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE
CITY PLANNING BOARD
NO. 45
ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the lease agreement
between the City of Buffalo and the Rhino Room Inc. you are obligated
to pay a minimum of $75,000 rent for the 2000 season, as of this date
we have only received rent for June, July and August which total
$50,000, also as stated in your contract you were to deliver a monthly
summary report of gross revenues, and within 30 days of the closing
of the season you were to deliver a gross revenue report for the entire
season. As of the date of this letter we have not received the reports
for September or October or the report for the 2000 season.
Please foreword the recent due ($25,000) and the reports so we may
complete the audit for the 2000 season.
If you would like to discuss this matter further please contact Sam
Puglis at 851-5617.
REFERRED TO THE TASK FORCE ON ERIE BASIN MARIN
NO. 46
GRAPE STREET SIGNAGE REQUEST
ITEM #275, CCP 07/25/2000
This is in response to Item #275 of July 25, 2000. This item requested
new street name signage at the Grape and Virginia Street intersection.
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets - Traffic
Engineering Section has investigated this request. After an inspection
of the site and surrounding area, worksheets to update and replace
street signage throughout this region were written. Work is progressing
and should be completed within the next two weeks.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO.47
PAN-AM EXPOSITION MONUMENT
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ITEM #177, C.C.P. 11/14/00
The referenced item requests a report from this department
regarding possible funding for the construction of a monument
commemorating the Pan-American Exposition.
I have been working closely with John Lydon to further develop this
project. From the start, the Mayor authorized me to assist in this
endeavor and he has authorized the use of City funds to provide all of
the infrastructure improvements necessary for the monument. He did,
however, suggest that private donations be solicited for the
construction of the monument itself.
To date, this office has used its influence to solicit the professional
services of an engineering firm and a landscape architect, at no cost
to the City or the project, and, we will continue to work with Mr. Lydon
towards a successful project.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 48
PERMISSION TO HIRE CONSULTANT
WEST FERRY STREET LIFT BRIDGE REHABILITATION
FEDERAL PROJECT 4575609
Permission is requested from your Honorable Body to hire an
engineering consultant for services related to design and construction
o~ the West Ferry Street Lift Bridge Rehabilitation, P.I.N. 575609. This
project is federally funded as part of the Erie-Niagara Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) with an estimated cost of $4 million
dollars,
Permission is also requested for our department to enter into all
necessary agreements with the New York State Department of
Transportation, pay 100% of the non-federal share of cost of project
phases and pay in the first instance 100% of the non-federal and
federal shares of the cost of project phases. Funds for the consultant
and all other costs are available in a local match reserve account
specifically for this purpose.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public
Works, Parks and Streets dated December 8, 2000 be received and
filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he
hereby is authorized to hire an engineer consultant for services related
to design and construction of the West Ferry Street Lift Bridge
Rehabilitation, P.I.N. 575609 and the Department is hereby authorized
to enter into all necessary agreements with the New York State
Department of Transportation and to pay 100% of the non-federal
share of cost of project phases and to pay in the first instance 100% of
the non-federal and federal shares of the cost of project phases.
Funds for the consultant and all other costs are available in a local
match reserve account specifically for this purpose.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 49
PERMISSION TO TRADE IN EQUIPMENT
I am writing to request permission to trade in the equipment listed
below:
Five (5) TURFCATS 442D 1995 JACOBSONS
PK9500ser. no. 66132-7237needs deck and hydrostat
PK9501ser no. 66132-7238needs deck and engine
PK9502ser no. 66132-7245needs deck and hydrostat
pump
PK9503ser no, 66132-7247needs deck and rear end
PK9504ser no. 66132-7252needs deck and engine
Two (2) GREENSKING IV
PK8103ID NO. 30511981 Jacobsonbad
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engine
PK8601113 NO. 17241986 Jacobson no power
Two (2) SMITHCO'S
PK 9200ID NO. 4547MODEL NO. 13 -3
00 bad engine
City ID NO, 28490MODEL NO.
10-501 ser no. 9121Obsolete,
parts, take off inventory; no
value
One (1) CUSHMAN CART
PK9009-EQ- CITY ID No. 036073 MODEL NO. 898372-9020 needs
engine
Permission to trade in the above listed old equipment will help defer
the cost for new grass cutting equipment.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public
Works, Parks and Streets dated November 29, 2000, be received and
filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and
he hereby is authorized to trade in the above listed old equipment to
defer the cost for new grass cutting equipment.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 50
CLOSURE OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
LOUISIANA STREET
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has received a
request from Graphic Controls to permanently close to vehicular traffic
the easterly access pavement within the dedicated public right-of-way
of Louisiana Street between Seneca Street and Carroll Street. The
present easterly access pavement area will be landscaped, at the
expense of Graphic Controls, in order to provide a more attractive and
secure setting for their facilities.
The intention is to immediately close the easterly access pavement in
order to allow the Buffalo Sewer Authority to reconstruct the
dilapidated sewer under that section of pavement.
Louisiana Street will be the designated detour route during the closing
of the Michigan Avenue Bridge reconstruction beginning in the
summer/fall of 2001. At that time, we had contemplated closing both
east and west access pavements while the detour is in effect. Carroll
Street running east and west of Chicago Street will then be open to
local traffic only.
We have been in contact with facilities and businesses within the area
and have received no negative response to this proposal.
Therefore, as Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, I am
herein respectfully requesting the permission of Your Honorable Body
to close the east and west access pavement in Louisiana Street from
Carroll Street to Seneca Street and restrict Carroll Street to local traffic
only from Chicago Street east.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
NO. 51
REQUEST TEMPORARY ROADWAY EASEMENT SQUAW ISLAND
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has recently
received a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a
temporary roadway easement across the north end of Squaw Island.
The reason of the temporary easement is to provide access to the
west side of the U.S. Government's Black Rock Lock for the purpose
of painting and repairing their facilities. The easement is for a period of
three (3) years and is similar to the 24 month temporary easement
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granted to the U.S. Government by Your Honorable Body in June of
1994.
The City of Buffalo is in the process of permanently closing the Squaw
Island Landfill site and developing the area into a "passive" park. I
have reviewed the proposed easement agreement with our consultant
engineers for the Squaw Island Project, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., and we
are in agreement that granting the easement will not interfere with said
project, Therefore, as Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and
Streets, I herein recommend that Your Honorable Body approve the
attached temporary easement agreement, subject to the approval of
the Law Department and send it to Mayor Anthony M. Masiello for his
signature.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public
Works, Parks and Streets dated December 5, 2000 be received and
filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he
hereby is authorized to execute the temporary roadway easement
across the north end of Squaw Island with the U.S. Army Corp of
Engineers, subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel and
execution by the Mayor.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 52
REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN
TACOMA AVENUE AT NORWALK AVENUE
ITEM #172, CCP 10/31/2000
This is in response to Item #172 of October 31, 2000. This item
requested the installation of a Stop sign in Tacoma Avenue at Norwalk
Avenue.
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets - Traffic
Engineering Section investigated this request. Research of the past
two(2) years of accident data found that "all way" stop control at this
intersection is warranted. Therefore, the appropriate Notification Serial
(#9245) has been prepared and submitted to Your Honorable Body
authorizing this work.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 53
THE HATCH RESTAURANT
ERIE BASIN MARINA
The City of BufF416 is accepting proposals for a new operator of the
Hatch Restaurant and the grounds immediately surrounding the Hatch
Restaurant (patio and picnic area) at the Erie Basin Marina for a term
of one year, with the possibility of three three year extensions. In the
first year of this lease, the Operator's responsibilities win include the
operation of and maintenance of the Hatch Restaurant, the
maintaining of clean rest rooms and shower areas at the Hatch
Restaurant and the Tower Complex, the purchase and distribution of
fuel and the collection of revenue generated as a result of fuel sales
and the Ship's Store located at the Tower Complex. The new operator
will also be responsible for obtaining refuse collection service for the
complete marina, and all utility costs associated with the Erie Basin
Marina.
All of the aforementioned conditions must be provided in a manner,
which is acceptable to the Commissioner of Public Works or his
assigned representative of the City of Buffalo.
It is our hope that the new operator will provide an atmosphere, which
will promote increased usage of the marina and increased revenue to
the City of Buffalo. We thank you for your expressed interest in being
the new Hatch Restaurant Operator at the Erie Basin Marina. Very
truly yours,
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REFERRED TO THE EROIE BASIN MARINA TASK FORCE,AND
THE COMPTROLLER
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
NO. 54
PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT
ITEM NO. 184, C.C.P. 11/14/00
In response to correspondence dated November 17, 2000, we
currently have the following Personal Service Contract:
Cindy Goss - $45,350 per year - She provides consulting services to
the City as needed to advise and assist in developing policies and
procedures consistent with the existing employee assistance and drug
testing programs and shall perform the following services:
-periodically review the drug testing policy
-intake assessment to determine the problems and needs of any
departmental employee presenting
presenting himself or herself for assistance
- counseling for spouse or family members when possible or
appropriate
- assistance services will include the employee, his or her
supervisor(s)
-administrator training on appropriate referrals, follow-up procedures,
assessments, and the scope of the applicable confidentiality
requirements
-assistance services will include coordination of PEER
counseling/training, CISD, and Police Chaplaincy
-provide an annual summary of the number of individuals seen and
the number of units of service provided
-consult with the Police Commissioner of his designee regarding
employee assistance issues and the existing employee assistance and
drug testing programs.
If you have any questions regarding the above contract please contact
me at 851-4571.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
NO. 55
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: December 4, 2000in the Department
of: Police, to the Position of: Budget Examiner, Temporary
Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of: $ 46,224
Frank J. Faber, 369 South Ogden, Buffalo, New York 14206
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 56
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: November 27, 2000 in the Department of
Police to the Position of Report Technician Temporary Appointment at
the Maximum Starting Salary of $28,758
Deborah R. Zdon, 469 Doat Street, Buffalo, New York 14211
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
NO. 57
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE December 11, 2000 IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF Fire TO THE POSITION OF Typist at the
permanent Appointment AT THE maximum Starting salary of $26,505
Barbara Zak, 65 Zittle Avenue, Buffalo, 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 58
SALE/LEASEBACK OF 2930-50 BAILEY
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AVENUE
C.C.P., 9/19/00, NO. 33
The Law Department, with the Division of Real Estate and the
Division of Audit, negotiated with the landlord of the firehouse at
2930-50 Bailey Avenue regarding the exact amounts owed by the City
and the landlord for gas, electric, water, taxes and user fee under the
lease. Most of these issues have final figures. The City and landlord
have agreed on those amounts and exchanged or intend to exchange
in the immediate future payments of amounts due (with the landlord
reimbursing the City for its payments of utilities for the last two years
and the City reimbursing the landlord's payments pursuant to the
terms of the lease). The County tax, however, has yet to be billed and
will be billed in January. The City and the landlord have agreed to the
method for payment and reimbursement of the County taxes, again
pursuant to the terms of the lease. The water charges also have yet to
be billed, awaiting installation of a water meter on the premises
expected by January 2001. Again, the City and the landlord have
agreed on the method for payment and reimbursement of the water
charges under the terms of the lease. With these exchanged
payments and agreed upon methods for payments, this matter has
been concluded. We have also confirmed the understanding of future
practices under the lease.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 59
SALE/LEASEBACK OF 1731-33 SENECA,
497 SOUTHSIDE PARKWAY
C.C.P., 9/19/00, NO. 32
The Law Department, with the Division of Real Estate and the
Division of Audit, negotiated with the landlord of the firehouse at 497
Southside Parkway and 1731-33 Seneca Street regarding the exact
amounts owed by the City and the landlord for gas, electric, water,
taxes and user fee under the lease. Most of these issues have final
figures. The City and landlord have agreed on those amounts and
exchanged or intend to exchange in immediate future payments of
amounts due (with the landlord reimbursing the City for its payments of
utilities for the last two years and the City reimbursing the landlord's
payments pursuant to the terms of the lease). The County tax,
however, has yet to be billed and will be billed in January. The City and
the landlord have agreed to the method for payment and
reimbursement of the County taxes, again pursuant to the terms of the
lease. With these exchanged payments and agreed upon methods for
payments, this matter has been concluded. We have also confirmed
the understanding of future practices under the lease.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 60
STUART ALEXANDER INVOICES
At the request of the Council President, I have been asked to inquire
about any vouchers/invoices for payment submitted by Stuart
Alexander and Associates pursuant to his contract with the
Corporation. Could you please file copies of those statements with the
Council? Also, the Council President is seeking an update on the work
Mr. Alexander is performing under the contract. Mr. Pitts has
represented to me that the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development has some issues with the City and the Master
Plan, and such issues may be due, in part, to the scope of work within
Mr. Alexander's responsibilities.
Could you please submit the requested information to the City Clerk as
soon as possible? Thank you for your cooperation.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
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FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
NO. 61
ESTABLISH GRANT-IN-AID REVIEW COMMITTEE
ITEM #172, C.C.P. NOVEMBER 14, 2000
A Citizens Funding Review Committee has been established under
Article VI, Citizens Funding Review Committee of the City of Buffalo
Ordinances.
The Citizens' Funding Review Committee has been created to provide
funding recommendations for all groups except those defined under
Article V, Buffalo Arts Commission. The Citizens' Funding Review
Committee shall advise both the Mayor and Common Council on
annual City Appropriations. The Committee shall consist of thirteen
(13) members; five (5) shall be appointed by the Mayor; six (6) shall be
appointed by the Common Council; and two (2) shall be appointed by
the Comptroller. The terms of such members shall be three (3) years,
except for the initial appointments, which shall be as follows: two (2)
appointees each of the Mayor and Council and one (1) appointee of
the Comptroller shall be designated to serve for two (2) years; and two
(2) appointees each of the Mayor and Council and of (1) appointee of
the Comptroller shall. be designated to serve for one (1) year. The
Chairman of the Committee shall be appointed by the Committee,
from its membership, on an annual basis. Appointments to the
Committee shall, to the greatest extent possible, be made in
accordance with experience and qualifications in areas of public
funding, public finance and knowledge of and experience in dealing
with community service organizations.
Upon receipt of applications for funding from the office of the City
Clerk the Committee shall review and evaluate the applications
submitted. The following criteria shall be used:
Service provided to the public by the applicant.
Enhancement of the financial and social welfare of the recipients of aid
from the applicant.
Total funding from other sources both public and private provided by
the applicant.
Recommendations, with or without consent, must be made on or
before April lst of each year to the Mayor, Commissioner of
Administration and Finance and the Common Council.
The Citizens, Funding Review Committee has been inactive for
several year It is the recommendation of the Department of
Community Services that the Committee be initiated in a timely
manner to allow for evaluation of the City of Buffalo Grant-In-Aid
2001-2002 applications.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 62
REVIEWING OF PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
ITEM #184, C. C. P. NOVEMBER 14, -2000
For the fiscal year 2001-2002, my department will have one (1)
personal service contract. ' This will be for the position of Consultant II
in the Division of Substance Abuse Services in the amount of $20,000.
This contract is necessary due to the early incentive retirement of the
Fiscal Manager. It is needed to process the City Budget, process New
York State grant budgets, billings, reimbursements, etc. Also, to
advise and train departmental staff in various fiscal duties, such as
Munis payrolls, deposits, purchase and service orders, etc.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION
SERVICES
NO. 63
ELIMINATION GRAFFITI ON COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS
I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council
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Communication and wish to supply your Honorable Body with the
following information. The existence of graffiti on buildings has been a
nuisance for all municipalities including the City of Buffalo. Over time,
different suggestions have been taken into consideration to resolve
this problem, This has included limiting the sale of spray type paint to
adult purchasers. Currently the Department of Permit and Inspections
Services will notify the owner of a property if offending graffiti is
observed on a building being inspected. Even as this nuisance is listed
on a Notice of Violation, the Building Inspector has no legal grounds to
cite this deficiency as a building or housing code violation. It would
seem that if your Honorable Body were to establish the intent that our
department take a more aggressive approach to control the graffiti
problem, we would require legislation that would make the display and
activity of placing graffiti illegal. As there is no specific ordinance that
is in place at this time, we would like to inform your Honorable Body
that representatives of the Department of Permit and Inspections
Services are available to discuss this matter. It is my sincere hope that
this response satisfies your inquiry.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 64
REVIEW PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
(ITEM NO. 184, C.C.P. 11/14/00):
I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council
Communication and wish to supply your Honorable Body with the
following information. As you are aware the Department of Permit and
Inspection Services is responsible for bid documents, specifications
and contracts for asbestos removal, demolition, sewer and water
terminations, environmental remediation and any emergency condition
on privately owned property. At this time we have no personal services
contracts active with any private concern. Large commercial projects
are accomplished by following established bidding procedures for
formal bids. Small commercial and residential jobs are processed
through the bid and service order mechanism already in place. If a
situation arises where we would need the services of a private
concern, in particular for engineering or environmental work, we will
issued a request for proposal and select a candidate for approval by
your Honorable Body. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies
your inquiry.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES
NO. 65
RAYLENA CUNNINGHAM'S RESIDENCY ISSUE
NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS -TEMP. /PROV. /PERM. (#47CCP
NOV. 21,2000)
In response to your inquiry regarding Raylena Cunningham's
residence, please be advised that she has provided sufficient proof to
the Civil Service Commission that she resides at 82 Oxford Avenue,
Buffalo, New York 14209 and currently uses a Post Office Box as a
mailing address.
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY
NO. 66
GRANT, R. KERR-EXCESSIVE NOISE-MANHOLES-ROOSEVELT
AVENUE
ITEM #83,CCP -NOVEMBER 14, 2000
The aforementioned item was referred to the Committee on
Legislation and the Buffalo Sewer Authority.
I have reviewed the complaint about manholes in Roosevelt Avenue
from Bailey Avenue to Roosevelt Park and the excessive noise that
occurs when a vehicle passes over them. Please be advised that the
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Buffalo Sewer Authority is one of many agencies that own and
maintain manholes throughout the City of Buffalo. Other agencies
include Niagara Mohawk, National Fuel, Cable, Water, etc.
The Buffalo Sewer Authority would be more than willing to further
investigate any concerns relating to manholes under our jurisdiction.
Therefore, it is necessary that each of the problem manholes be
identified and each responsible party given their specific location.
Please feel free to contact me if any of these manholes are indeed
the responsibility of the Buffalo Sewer Authority.
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
NO. 67
NAMING OF DEDICATED CITY STREETS AT FREDERICK
DOUGLAS TOWERS
The tenants of Frederick Douglass have met and have determined
the three (3) names for the three new dedicated City Streets in the
Frederick Douglass Towers development, as follows:
Gladys Holmes Boulevard (A) off Clinton Street to (B) Street Mary
Johnson Boulevard (C) off Spring Street to (B) Street Mary B. Talbert
Boulevard - (B) off Spring Street to South Division St.
The Board of Commissioners of the Buffalo Municipal Housing
Authority at the Authority Meeting of November 16, 2000, unanimously
approved the three (3) names selected by the tenants of Frederick
Douglass Towers.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE CORPORATION
COUNSEL
FROM THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE CORPORATION
NO. 68
EST-SUPERMARKET.-WM. GAITER PKWY. NEAR KENSINGTON
AVE.
ITEM NO. 159 C.C.P. 10/17/00
I am writing in response to Item 159, CCP 10/17/00, "Est
Supermarket - Wm. Gaiter Pkwy. near Kensington Ave. BERC, in
conjunction with Councilmember Grant, has been marketing the site to
supermarket officials. Tops/Wilson Farms has been one entity that we
have been having discussions with regarding the site. They are not
proposing a convenient store but rather an expanded Wilson Farms
model similar to East Aurora. These stores run between 6,000-8000
sq. ft. and offer similar products and prices as a full service Tops
store. BERC would not support such a store unless the community
supports it after a full presentation of the entire package; including job
and training opportunities. The use of the $250,000 UDAG is possible
for a supermarket project as long as all of the eligibility criteria are
met. Finally, BERC remains committed to bringing full service
supermarkets into the City, particularly on the eastside. BERC played
an active role in securing Save - A- Lot on Genesee Street and we will
continue to work with all opportunities to secure additional investment
in other sections of the City.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
NO. 69
PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
ITEM NO. #184, C.C.P. 11/14/00
The BERC currently has the following personal services contracts:
1 . Stewart Levy ($38,400). Business Development services and
Business Development financing.
2.Daniel E. Kwiatkowski ($30,000). Finance and Administrative
services; assistance on special applications (HUD 108, Empire Zone,
CDFI).
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REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
FROM THE CITY CLERK
NO. 70
Response A.C. Alli,Req.
Info. Raised Manhole cover
Intersection Main & Hanover Sts.
The City Clerk's Office has conducted an extensive search for a
prior hazardous condition with regard to a raised manhole cover at
the intersection of Main and Hanover Streets. We have found one
prior written notice of a hazardous at this location. The date this
hazard was received by the City Clerk's Office was November 14,
2000.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS
No. 71
AUTO ALLOWANCE
I transmit herewith certificates of auto allowance submitted for the
following individuals in the various departments listed below:
Linda Farrow, Dept. of Fire
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.
Address Business Name Owner's Name
1463 E. Delavan Charise D. Stroud Charise D. Stroud
1083 Tonawanda Joseph P. Dallos Joseph P. Dallos
517 Washington Joseph V. Smith Joseph V. Smith
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:
Comptroller- Frank Faber
Public Works, Streets & Parks- Phyllis Dombrowski,
Police- Richard Welch, Mary Bettinger, Cynthia Brooks, Daniel Smith
Brian Winnie, Dell Storey, Leonard Valvo
Community Services- Mary Tomporowski
Administration and Finance- Wendy Nobile, Carmen Lovulla,
Christopher Van Vessem
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 Buffalo Sewer Authority
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. Appointment Effective: December 5, 2000 in the
Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of Intern IV
SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE FLAT Starting Salary of: $6.00 HR
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Andrew M. Chamberlin 125 Eckhert St Buffalo, NY 14207
Appointment Effective: November 29, 2000 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of Intern I SEASONAL
NON-COMPETITIVE FLAT Startinq Salary of:$7.00 HR
Erika Rodroguez, 979 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14210
ADOPTED
No. 76
Notices of Appointments - Seasonal/Flat
I transmit herewith certificates received by me,, reporting seasonal
and flat salary appointments made in various departments.
Appointment Effective: December 4, 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 Danny R. Sanders 25 Kenova Place Buffalo, NY
Sylvester A. Robinson, 254 Orange St. Buffalo, NY 14204
Walter Cromer723 Woodlawn Buffalo, NY 14211
Willis L. Jones, Jr. 160 Niagara St. Apt. 301 Buffalo, NY 14201
Ronald Link 80 Reservation StBuffalo, NY 14207
David J. Loos 406 Goethe Buffalo, NY 14212
Elizath Melton 297 Mills St. Buffalo, NY 14211
James M. Morris 424 Hoyt Street Buffalo, NY 14213
Norman Ross 17 Durham Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215
Michael-F.Sacilowski: 49 Goodyear Buffalo, NY 14212
Charles A. Sessa 174 Normal Avenue Buffalo, NY 14213
Bart Stachoski 400 Willett Avenue Buffalo, NY 14206
Michael J. Valenti 572 Tacoma Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216
RECEIVED AND FILED
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) .
Appointment Effective: November 29, 2000 in the Department of
Community Services Division of Youth Court to the Position of Youth
Counselor Provisional Appointment at the: Minimum Starting Salary of:
$ 33,774 Mary Tomporowski 727 Abbott Rd Buffalo, NY
APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: November 27, 2000 IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF Fire TO THE POSITION OF System Support
Analyst permanent Appointment minimum Starting salary of : $39,190
Linda Farrow 234 Woltz Avenue Buffalo, 14211
Appointment Effective: 11/27/2000 in the Department Of Law to the
Position Of Asst. Corporation Counsel I (MuniAttorney) Permanent
Appointment/Non-Competitive at the: Minimum Starting Salary of:
$43,552 Lenora B. Foote 289 North Park Avenue Buffalo, New York
14216 in the Department of Law to the Position of Legal Secretary
Provisional Appointment at the: Minimum Starting Salary of: $27,773
DEANA M. LOVALLO 12 WELLINGTON ROAD BUFFALO, NEW
YORK 14216
Appointment Effective: 11/29/00 in the Department Of Law to the
Position of Typist Temporary at the Minimum Starting Salary of $
23,949.00 Jennifer L. Malanowski 475 Fillmore Ave Buffalo, NY 14206
Appointment Effective: 11/29/2000 In the Department Of Law to the
Position of Typist Permanent at the: Minimum Starting Salary of:
$ 23 949 . 00 KATHLEEN T. HENRY 343 ROESCH STREET
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14207
Appointment Effective: November 27, 2000 in the Department of
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS to the Position of
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT
at the: MINIMUM Starting Salary of: $36509
PAUL SPRINGER 569 LEXINGTON AVE BUFFALO, NY 14222
Appointment Effective: November 27, 2000 in the Department of
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Police to the Position of: Crossing Guard temporary Non-Competitive
at the: minimum Starting Salary of: $ 7.09
Lynette Imperi 710 Columbus Pkwy. Buffalo, NY 14213
Annette P. Drago 396 Skillen St. Buffalo, NY 14207
Appointment Effective: November 30, 2000 in the Department of:
Police to the Position of: Report Technician Provisional Appointment
Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 25,903
Vanessa M. Clay 55 Easton Avenue Buffalo, New York 14215
Desirae Green 324 Pine Street Buffalo, New York 14204
Appointment Effective November 27, 2000 in the Department of
Police to the position of Report Technician Provisional Appointment
at the Minimum starting salary of $25,903
Patricia J. McCourt 93 Crystal Avenue Buffalo, New York 14220
Patricia M. Schuster 79 Marine Drive - Apt 7H Buffalo, New York
14202
Appointment Effective: November 22, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of
Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Appointment
at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 10.2 5 Francis Cunningham
52 Morgan Avenue Buffalo 14220
Appointment Effective: November 21, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings
to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer
Temporary Appointment at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 10 .25
Carl Andolina 920 Amherst Street Buffalo 14216
Appointment Effective: November 29, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of
Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Appointment
at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $ 10 .25 Edward F. Anken 73 Houston
Street Buffalo 14220
Appointment Effective: December 4, 2000 in the Department of Public
Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the Position of Truck
Driver (Provisional) Provisional Appointment at the: Minimum
Starting Salary of; $ 25,423 Phillip P. Swaringer 502 Swan Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
Appointment Effective: 11/21/00 in the Department of 49-Stadium and
Auditorium Division of Dunn Tire Park to the Position of Senior First
Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Appointment at the: Flat Starting
Salary of: $10.25 Gerald Lewandowski 173 Eden Street Buffalo, 14220
John LoTempio 57 Wilbury Place Buffalo,
Appointment Effective: December 4, 2000 in the Department of Public
Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the Position of Truck
Provisional Appointment at the: Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 25,423
Sheldon E. Johnson 157 Stockbridge Buffalo, NY 14215
RECEIVED AND FILED
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND
REMONSTRANCES
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
NO. 78
CONCERNS
SENECA BABCOCK COMMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
For over twenty years the Seneca Babcock Community Center
Preschool has prepared the areas' three and four year old children for
kindergarden and for the many years of school to follow. At the
present time we have forty-two children enrolled in our program. This
program has always been run extremely well on a shoestring budget,
but as of January 1, 2001 our funding will end and our Preschool doors
will close.
We have been partially funded through the Erie County Youth Board
for years, I was informed a few weeks ago that our contract will not be
renewed. I have been very impressed with Deputy Commissioner
Joseph Abdallah, I was very happy that he was truly trying to take "the
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politics" out of the funding process. I believe that every organization
was given a fair chance, Unfortunately for us however, our preschool
did not fall in the guidelines and the Youth Board cut our funding.
When I spoke to Mr. Abdallah in August or September he told me that
he would recommend the increase in funding that I had requested, I
was elated. Sadly, the opposite happened and with very little notice.
This program can not close, it is one of the services that we provide
that our staff Is most proud of I taught in this preschool eighteen years
ago, hundreds of children have graduated with a wonderful first school
experience. Our community is predominately low-income and can not
grow and rebuild itself if we do not take care of the smallest of our
residents. We have strived to level the playing field for all of our
children, especially those not getting the stimulation and
encouragement at home that is necessary to become responsible,
productive students.
I am writing to you on behalf of all these children and their families.
We are in a crisis situation, at such an unexpected time. We have just
finished $450,000 in renovations to our Community Center, funded
through the City of Buffalo's Public Works Department. These
renovations included many improvements to our Preschool classroom,
including a private "baby" lavatory, new carpets and floors, heating, air
conditioning, lights etc. During the construction, we moved our
preschool to a neighboring church - we never shut our doors! Our two
teachers worked through very difficult working conditions for a few
months, and if you have a look at our budget, that actually is their
salary your looking at! I have made a promise to these two ladies and
to the families in this program that f will not let this program close
come January, please help me, even temporarily. I have to find
permanent funding, but night now I need about $9,000 to finish the
school year.
I have enclosed a copy of the proposal that was submitted this year to
the Erie County Youth Board, it is basically the same that I have
submitted as Director for the last four years.
REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
NO. 79
RESIGNATION MASTEN DIST COUNCILMEMBER
Based on the results of November's general election, I will be
starting my new position as New York State Senator in the 57th
District, in January 2001. Due to my taking this new office, I am writing
to formally submit my resignation as Masten District Councilmember
effective December 31, 2000.
I have enjoyed the opportunity and privilege to represent my fellow
citizens as Masten District Councilmember. I am pleased with what I
have been able to accomplish as a member of the Buffalo City
Council. While serving on the Council, I have been able to help
allocate over $31 million for Masten District projects, contributed to
improving the delivery of City services and passed important pieces of
legislation that have improved our quality of life.
I would like to thank Mayor Anthony Masiello, Council President
James Pitts, and Majority Leader Rose LoTemplo and the City of
Buffalo Common Council for their support and assistance during my
tenure on the Council.
I enjoyed working with my colleagues on the Council, Department
heads, members of Council Staff and administration staff members. I
took forward to continuing to work with the Council and the City of
Buffalo in the best interest of the people of our region as State Senator
of the 57 th District.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 80
CONCERNS UNION APPRENTICE PARTICIPATION
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Dear Councilman Fisher:
I am writing with some concerns regarding projects that are
happening, or about to happen, in the City of Buffalo. Can you please
look into the following projects ' and update me with regards to when
they are in the construction or planning cycle.
The Adelphia project, being the biggest, is a project we hear much
about but know very little. The Adelphia company is presently
renovating their floors at the office building on the waterfront. I urge
you to find out how many New York State registered apprentices are
working there. I will almost guarantee that there are none. You can go
on any Local #9 job site, and find that there are apprentices on virtually
all of them. We have also taken several graduates from McKinley High
School into our program, mostly in the last 2-3 years when our
program really flourished. I would also like to add that I offered
apprenticeships to between 3-5 McKinley graduates who refused in the
last two years. I urge you to speak with Mr. Staebell from McKinley
High School to verify the accuracy of my accounts. I would very much
like to have a Project Labor Agreement on the this project. As you
know a PLA helps keep the jobs here for our people. The Buffalo
Building Trades Unions have been very good about helping inner city
youth get employment opportunities. As long as they are willing to
learn we will teach them.
It concerns me to see the Lakeview Hope III project go on with little or
no union participation. This is a concern especially as I understand
there will be several phases on this project. I also ask for updates on
the Waterfront project, the Jefferson & Utica Library, and the
Auditorium demolition or renovation. It would also be nice to see the
trades involved in the Peace Bridge project. Ironically the trades are
involved in construction, so who would be better to consult with than
the people who actually build?
The Frederick Douglas Tower job is a concern. I know that the Mayor
was instrumental, if not responsible, for getting the carpenters on the
Ellicott Tower renovations years ago when he was still in the State
Senate. I now wish that we could get involved in the Frederick Douglas
project. I ask the Council to try and make the difference in helping the
trades achieve our goals of getting these jobs for our workers. The
more jobs we have, the more the city youth will have. Jobs not just for
the length of the city project, but hopefully that youth will be a member
for life. He or she will continue training even after that job, and
continue to get work out of our union. This does not happen with the
non-union companies now getting most of the city work.
We need support from the entire city. I have spoken to the Mayor
regarding the school construction project, and he has been very
supportive of the trades. We are thankful for that. I am asking for the
Council to join forces and support the trades on these city projects. I
sometimes wonder how much we could achieve if we all pulled in the
same direction.' One thing about using the trades is that when the
project is over, the apprentice stays in our program and learns the
entire business. He or she is not dumped back into a pool for the
non-union contractors to use until they do not need them anymore. We
train them and send them on jobs that do not have quotas. Everyone
in our organization is treated as an equal. As long as they are ready,
willing and able to work they can stay employed with us as work is
available, for their entire career.
If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call.
Sincerely, Carpenters Local No. 9
REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
COMMITTE, THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THE
BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
NO. 81
OPP. CHANGE HANDICAP PARKING ORD.
Attached please find a letter from Mr. Dan Cunningham, a
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constituent of the University District in reference to his opposition to
changes in the "City of Buffalo Handicap Parking Law."
Please file this letter with the City of Buffalo Common Council.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 82
SUPPORT SCHOOL AFTER DR LYDIA WRIGHT
Dear Councilmember Fisher,
I am writing to you in support of naming a school after Dr. Lydia
Wright. I am well acquainted with her efforts in serving the City of
Buffalo in many capacities. I further believe that Dr. Wright would
serve as an exemplary role model for students especially for female
African-American students.
As a principal in an inner-city Catholic school I would advocate the
naming of a school after Dr. Wright. Many of my students would
benefit in knowing there are local models of achievement and success
to emulate. I applaud your efforts in naming a school after Dr. Wright.
As an advocate for women myself I think it is fitting to honor a local
woman of accomplishment who has done great things for our City.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
NO. 83
TRAFFIC LIGHTS LEROY/GRIDER
As per our conversation on Tuesday, November 14, 2000 1 am
enclosing copies of letters that have been sent to several Buffalo
officials regarding the installation of a traffic light at the comer of Leroy
and Grider Streets.
Also at the Community Meeting on November 6, 2000 at E.C.C # 61,
Mayor Masiello promised we would have a new playground by the
Spring/Summer of 2001. 1 would appreciate any help you can give us
in the planning of this and the names of people who might be able to
assist us.
It has also been suggested to me that you might be able to help us get
computers for our school.
Any assistance that you can give us in these areas would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you for your consideration.
REFERRED TO THE C0MITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC ORKS, THE DIVISION OF
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
I
NO. 84
LACKAWANNA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING
ORDINANCE
DRAFT GEIS WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
We are pleased to present you with a copy of the Draft GEIS for the
Lackawanna Comprehensive Plan. Please note that you have also
received the Final Draft Report and Final Draft Zoning Ordinance for
reference.
PLEASE RETAIN THESE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS - YOU WILL
NOT RECEIVE ANOTHER COPY.
Because this Plan has been so thoroughly reviewed by the City, we do
not anticipate major changes to the document. Therefore, any
changes that occur through the SEQRA process will be made to the
document(s) and you will receive only the pages that have been
changed for your reference.
You will, of course, receive all further information related to the GEIS
process until it is finalized.
Thank you for your attention.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 85
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CONCERNED CITIZEN DENIED RECESS TO CITY HALL FOR
PUBLIC HRG
Please late file enclosed constituent correspondence regarding the
Public Hearing on Free Parking for the disabled at city meters. This
letter addresses the fact that the doors of City Hall were closed and
locked, thereby denying citizens access to the building and the
meeting. Please file for the December 12, 2000 Council meeting.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 86
$1,767,717.00 DUE TO IRON ISLAND
SOCIETY & THE LOVEJOY (IRON ISLAND)
NEIGHBORHOOD
Dear Attorney General Spitzer,
The members of the Iron Island Society have been working hard to
follow their mission which is to 'preserve and beautify' the Iron
Island/Lovejoy neighborhood. The list of accomplishments can be
found on our above Web site address and we hope you have a chance
to peruse this site.
The members have volunteered hundreds of hours of their time to
work on various projects. They have also spent thousands of dollars of
their own funds to Save Hennepin Park which is being threatened with
a building project in the park.
It is with great dismay that members have noticed that many of their
taxpayers dollars have been misspent or the society has not received
promised reimbursements for expenses over the past years.
List of non-payment/illegalities to the Society, Hennepin Park and the
Iron Island neighborhood: $120.00 - due for tree planting at
William/Ogden (invoice never sent from Parks Dept. to Comptrollers
Office.) $350.00 - due for moving of pool tables in community center
(was promised to be reimbursed from Councilman & Parks Dept.)
$2000.00 - due from 1999-2000 NYS Budget under the 57th Senatorial
District Local Initiative Funding for Iron Island Society. (Many phone
calls have brought no results.) $100,000.00 - due to Hennepin Park
from Walden Heights Project (money from sale of lots - over
$350,000.00 - was promised for Lovejoy District Parks but was placed
into a building project.) $1300.00 - due to the Iron Island Society from
Year 24 of Community Development Block Grant (Contract
#CD209-24). (This money was to be transferred to Year 25, however,
it was put into another account by the Lovejoy Councilmember.) $1.2
million - taken from Lovejoy neighborhood funding and used to
purchase Wyoming County campground. (No one went after this
money which was to be returned to the city.) $129,000-00 - used to
pay architects for plans for business & office building in Hennepin
Park, the only green space in the area. (Taken from $450,000.00 in
city funds that was supposed to be used for the park itself.)
$321,000.00 - the remainder of the $450,000 promised by city for park
restoration. $8208.00 - replacement of Medina Sandstone at Hennepin
Park that was illegally removed. (As Medina Sandstone is no longer
available, Indiana Limestone will have to be used. Price based on
$475.00 per ton x 16 tons + tax.) $5739.00 - wages of union masons to
replace stone taken from historic Hennepin Park. (Based on hourly
rate of $35.87 for mason for approximately 160 hours.)
The Society has much information on all of the above monies and we
would be willing to work with your office to correct and repay the
taxpayers and electorate of the Iron Island.
We would appreciate your prompt assistance before any more money
can be misspent, misallocated or used in a wasteful manner.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 87
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CONCERNS REMOVAL OF FREE PARKING FOR DISABLED
To The Members of The Common Council,
This letter concerns your effort to abolish free parking at city meters
for the disabled. I am a recently disabled individual, and as such, have
become aware of the many problems associated with the plight of the
disabled. I urge EACH of you to oppose this measure. One of the
problems that we, as a City, face is parking, and as a result thereof,
access to businesses, as well as, employment.
The same problem arises as it relates to both business, and,
employment mobility and time associated therewith. If an individual
has to constantly return to the meter to "feed" it, that person is less
likely to conduct, or engage in business where use of a meter is
required. Within the scope of employment considerations, the abolition
of free parking at city meters forces a disabled individual to usually
park quite a distance from his/her place of employment and pay an
exorbitant rate at a parking lot. In either scenario it is (at best) adverse
for our City, and problematic for our City's disabled population.
I have learned that along with being disabled goes feelings of
confinement, restriction, and alienation. These feelings will only be
exacerbated by the abolition of free parking at city meters. Belt
downtown, on Fillmore or Jefferson Avenues, Allentown, or on the
Elmwood Strip, equal access is vital to the quality of life that our city
offers to it's disabled.
It seems unlikely that I will be able to attend your meeting on
December 7, so I write this letter to make sure that my sentiments are
expressed on this matter which has, as of late, become an extremely
important issue to me.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 88
PERMIT FEE REVIEW TASK FORCE
Dear Mark:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Draft Recommendations from
the Partnership's Permit Fee Review Task Force. Members of this
public/private task force include:
If there have been any changes to the scheduled meeting with the
Common Council on November 20, 2000, please advise.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 89
CONCERNS WATER SERVICES 75 WOODLAWN AVENUE
Dear Ms. Gray:
It is most disturbing to me that the owner of 75 Woodlawn Avenue,
David Torke, who has the house under a "Land Trust" to which I
understand he the beneficiary of the Trust which may be an illegal
arrangement has not paid his water bill in 5 years.
I retrieved a copy of his water bill for 75 Woodlawn Avenue and it is as
of the writing of this letter $2,484.00 as per the City of Buffalo
customer maintenance ledger.
On October 5, 2000, the American Water Services, Inc. directed each
owner of the row houses -75, 77, 79, 81 to have "separate water
service lines be installed for each premises.
Moreover, the letter stated that "Chapter 492-11 of the Ordinances of
the City of Buffalo prohibits multiple services on one service pipe".
Mr. Torke, who owns 75 Woodlawn Avenue is taking advantage of the
fact that the Water Department will not turn off service to his water
with out turning off the other houses. Therefore, Mr. Torke could live in
his house at 75 Woodlawn Avenue for Perpetuity with out paying his
water bill as long as I the owner of 79 Woodlawn Avenue pay the
water bill.
This is unfair and I request that your office take immediate action and
address this situation. I been told that the City of Buffalo could turn off
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his water service from my home at 79 Woodlawn Avenue because I
have the Main water valve in my basement. And could do so with out
turning off the other homeowners.
As a matter of fact, this situation may be construed as the City of
Buffalo giving Mr. Torke preferential treatment in allowing him to obtain
water at the expense of the other homeowners for free. Yet, if I or the
other homeowners, attempt to do what Mr. Torke does, we get treated
differently.
Ms. Gray, I implore you to please use all of your authority and powers
vested in you by your constituents to please settle this matter
immediately.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE AND THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 90
RESIGNATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BROADWAY MARKET
Thank you for your concern regarding my resignation as Interim
Executive Director of the Broadway Market.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to appear on Tuesday, November 21,
2000 to discuss my reasons for resigning. With such a short time left
in my position, I must utilize the time to train and prepare for a smooth
transition.
Thanks again for your help throughout my time at the market. I wish
you the best success over the next year.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 91
L. STERLING-REQ-RESOLUTION ON OIL PRICES
Dear President Pitts and City Council members:
My name is Lorraine Sterling, and I have been a Buffalo resident for
most of my 78 years. Allow me to tell you a few things about myself I
have been a political activist all of my adult life, and some of you here
will recognize me as a person has campaigned for some of you in the
past. Since 1976 1 have been a supporter of Lyndon LaRouche, Jr.,
and I ran for Congress as a LaRouche Democrat back in 1986.
I am an activist in the City of Buffalo. I volunteer as a worker at the
food pantry in Riverside, giving my Fridays to accomplish some good
for people who are less fortunate than many of us here today. I am
also very active in my Church, and the Senior Citizens. Last month,
my beloved husband of 60 years passed away, and I find myself even
more dedicated to politics. I want to leave a legacy for children
everywhere.
Let me explain why I am here today.- I am very concerned about the
price of energy, particularly oil and gas. As a senior citizen with limited
income, I find that more and more of my limited income is going to
heat my house, and to keep my car on the road. However, lam not the
only one who is experiencing these problems. The under-paid worker
(who makes $7 to $10 per hour) must choose between his rent and
utilities, versus his food, the unemployed, the disabled, and the
welfare mom are also in dire straits, and I know this myself because,
as I said, I spend Fridays and whenever I have free time, at the Food
Pantry.
Furthermore, before I retired I was employed at the Buffalo Psychiatric
Hospital, so I have knowledge of the expenditures of necessary
institutions. Should we do nothing about this problem, hospitals and
schools will be severely effected by the increased price of oil and gas.
I don't think I need to tell you about the Buffalo winters. I know they
can be brutal, and that an increase in fuel prices would have a deadly
impact on the lives of people in this area.
Insofar as I am a political activist, I should add a few salient points of
interest to you. The price per barrel of oil is on the verge of being
increased up to $40 - $50 per barrel. Why? Some believe it is greedy
oil producers, but that is not the case. Back in September, the OPEC
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nations met in Venezuela, and said publically that they do not want the
price of oil to go up. The reason for the increase had to do with
massive speculation on Wall Street. During the time that the oil is
shipped from foreign ports to refineries here, the price is gambled on
15 to 20 times. Also, according to the various wire services, British
Petroleum/Amoco had profits up to 94 percent in the 3 d quarter,
compared to the same period in 1999 ($3.8 billion compared to $1.96
billion). Also, New York State, according to the office of energy in
Albany, has 30 percent less reserves than last year-
In closing, I have provided each of you with a copy of a speech given
on the floor of the Boston, Massachusetts city council by councilman
Chuck Turner on November 1. As you will read, councilman Turner is
fighting for an oil price resolution, which I have also attached for your
information In his speech, he makes reference to the concept of the
"general welfare" of the population. This idea is written in the
Constitution of our great nation. When I was a child in the depression
years, Franklin Delano Roosevelt fought the Wall Street speculators of
his day, to improve the conditions of life of the people. Finally, across
Lake Erie in the City of Cleveland, Ohio, the city council has passed a
similar resolution. Therefore, I urge you to draw up a resolution to be
sent to President Bill Clinton as soon as possible.
Truly yours,
Lorraine Sterling
Note: no attachment re: Councilman Turner was filed by L. Sterling
RECEIVED AND FILED
PETITIONS
NO. 92
S. MISTRETTA, OWNER USE 317 EAST DELAVAN FOR
ONE FAMILY DWELLING/DAY CARE CENTER.
(HRG. 12/19/00)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC
PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 93
R. HARPER, AGENT, USE 1963 FILLMORE FOR A
BILLBOARD SIGN.
(HRG. 12/19/00)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC
PLANNING, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 94
R. DONOVAN & OTHERS SUPPORT PARK FACILITY LODGING
AREA
To the Common Council of Buffalo New York,
We the residents of the Lovejoy Neighborhood have brought forth
over 500 signatures requesting the design and development of a much
needed park facility . This parkland would have an entrance at the east
end of Vanderbilt Street It would border Schiller Street and the
City/Sloan property line. The property is currently owned by CSX &
Northfolk Southern Railroad. The residents don't care if it's a County or
City Park but what is true , new parkland is needed in this community!
The residents of the Lovejoy neighborhood have an inadequate sports
and recreational park for its Sports leagues. The current Moreland
Field does not accommodate baseball diamonds for older children or
even an adult Bar League. As taxpayers and as proof of concern with
all these signatures, the residents of Lovejoy should get our fair share
of tax dollars when it comes back to our community. The new park not
only could accommodate a Soccer/Football Field but also a Bar league
Adult Baseball Diamond, a little league ball diamond and even a winter
park area so our children can snow sled in a safe environment.
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Attached is a small aerial view of the proposed site along with the
petition requesting the new park from almost 600 Lovejoy residents .
As the representative of this idea it has been approved by the
E.L.B.T.A. East Lovejoy Businessman & Taxpayers Assoc. . Also this
idea was presented and approved by my City of Buffalo Independence
Party Committee which will also lobby for this new park. I Rick
Donovan wish to have this proposal and its petition & attached maps
to go before the Common Council at their next agenda meeting and I
be informed and present at all future Council meetings concerning this
matter.
Please contact me at 896-1648 or by e-mail at True USA Patriot*
@,aol. com
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CLAIMS COMMITTEE
(BETTY JEAN GRANT, CHAIRPERSON)
NO. 95
ARTHUR OSUORAH - NOTICE OF CLAIM
(ITEM NO. 76, C.C.P., OCT. 17, 2000)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
That the claim of Arthur Osuorah be and it hereby is approved and the
Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to Audit and pay Mr.
Osuorah a amount he is legally entitled to receive.
PASSED
Ayes -BROWN, ELLINGTON, FISHER, FONTANA, GRANT, GRAY
LOTEMPIO, PITTS, WILLIAMS - 9NOES -BONAFACIO,
COPPOLA, GOLOMBEK, MARTINO -4
NO. 96
A, OSUORAH-NOTICE OF CLAIM (PW)
(CCP#36-OCT. 31, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 97
BACKPAY FOR ARTHUR OSUORAH (CC)
(CCP#65-OCT. 3 1, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 98
A. OSUORAH-NOTICE OF CLAIM (HR)
(CCP#76-OCT. 31, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 99
A. OSUORAH-BACKPAY CLAIM ENTITLEMENT
(CCP#95-NOV. 14, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO. 100
DIFFERENCE IN PAY - JAMES PAJAK
(ITEM NO. 25, C.C.P., NOV. 14, 2000)
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay James
S. Pajak, Principal Auditor in the Division of Audit for performing the
duties of City Auditor on an acting basis for the period January 2, 2000
through June 30, 2000.
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PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
CIVIL SERVICE
(BARBARA A. MILLER-WILLIAMS, CHAIRPERSON)
NO. 101
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
32 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & STREETS
1095 - DIVISION OF PLAN & DESIGN OF BUILDINGS
(ITEM NO. 120, C.C.P., NOV. 28, 2000)
That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No.
120, C.C.P., November 28, 2000, be and the same hereby is
approved.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 102
APPOINTMENT
SR. TYPIST (MAX) (MAYOR)
(ITEM NO. I -C.C.P. NOV. 28, 2000)
That Communication 1, Nov. 28, 2000 be received and filed and the
permanent appointment of Gretchen M. Krieger stated above at the
maximum salary of $28,243 effective on November 20, 2000 is hereby
approved.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 103
APPOINTMENT
ASSOCIATE TAX CLERK (MAX) (ASSESS.)
(ITEM NO. 5-C.C.P. NOV. 28, 2000)
That Communication 5, Nov. 28, 2000 be received and filed and the
provisional appointment of Cheryl A. Yeates stated above at the
maximum salary of $33,374 effective on November 13, 2000 is hereby
approved.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 104
APPOINTMENT
ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST (INTER) (PW)
(ITEM NO. 20-C.C.P. NOV. 28, 2000)
That Communication 20, Nov. 28, 2000 be received and filed and
the permanent appointment of Jason M. Bailey stated above at the
intermediate salary of $26,411 effective on November 20, 2000 is
hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 105
APPT.-SECY. TO COMM. OF PERMIT/INSP. SVS. (MAX)
(PERMITS)
(CCP#39-NOV. 28, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 106
Appointment
Counselor III (Max) (Com. Svs.)
(Item No. 40-C.C.P. Nov. 28, 2000)
That Communication 40, Nov. 28, 2000 be received and filed and
the permanent appointment of Nathaniel J. Harbin, III stated above
at the maximum salary of $32,762 effective on November 14, 2000
is hereby approved.
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PASSED
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 107
Appointment
Substance Abuse Specialist (Max) (Com. Svs.)
(Item No. 4 1 -C.C.P. Nov. 28, 2000)
That Communication 4 1, Nov. 28, 2000 be received and filed and
the temporary appointment of Willie Johnson stated above at the
maximum salary of $32,762 effective on November 14, 2000 is
hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 108
Notices of Appts.-Temp./Prov./Perm. (C. Clk.)
(CCP#47-Nov. 28, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed,
ADOPTED
No. 109
D. Arnold, Cath. Htlh. System-Term. Contract w/Ind. 111th.
(CCP460-Oct. 17, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 110
IHA & CSH (BR)
(CCP#75-Oct. 31, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 111
F. Colantuono, Ind. Health, Status of Neg. w/Cath. Health Sys. &
CIPA
('CCP#88-Oct. 3 1, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
Finance
(Byron W. Brown, Chairman)
No. 112
Renew Lease - Kensington-Bailey Area Planning Committee, Inc. -
2777 Bailey Avenue
(Item No. 14, C.C.P., Nov. 14, 2000)
That the Coordinator of Strategic Planning be, and he hereby is
authorized to renew the lease between the City and
Kensington-Bailey Area Planning Committee, Inc., for use of
city-owned property located at 2777 Bailey Avenue, for an
additional two (2) year period to commence on November 26, 2000
and expire November 25, 2002, 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 - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 113
Lease -Div. of Substance Abuse -1609 Genesee Street
(Item No. 16, C. C. P., Nov. 14, 2000)
That the Coordinator of Strategic Planning be, and he hereby is
authorized to renew the lease between the City and Division of
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Substance Abuse Services, for -use of city-owned building at 1609
Genesee Street, for a three (3) year period and shall also include a
30 day notice cancellation clause by either party. 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. That the Corporation Counsel
be, and he hereby is authorized to prepare the necessary lease
agreement with the Drug Counseling Clinic upon the terms and
conditions as listed, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute
the same.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 114
Permission to Enter Into Agreements - NYSDOT Scajaquada
Pathway Phase III
(Item No. 54, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000)
That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into all
necessary agreements related to design and construction of Phase
III of the Scajaquada Pathway, P.I.N. #5756.14. That the
Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make the payment
of I 00%of the costs for the Non Federal shares and also 100% of
the first instance costs for Federal/Non Federal shares of the
necessary project phases. Funds for this project are available in the
Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets' Capital Project
Account specifically for local match reserve.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 115
R. Mahn, Ken.-Bailey Comm. Ctr.-Req. Funding-Enw. Saunders
Unity
(CCP#74-Oct. 3, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 116
Change in Contract - Delavan Moselle Community Center
(Item No. 10, C. C.P., Nov. 28, 2000)
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Streets & Parks be, and
he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 4, to Picone
Construction Corp., an increase in the amount of $22,074.60, as
more fully described in the above communication, for work relating
to Delavan Moselle Community Center, General Construction, C
492010071. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34320506 -
Division of Buildings.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 117
Change in Contract - Shea's Performing Arts Center - House
Electrical Rewiring
(Item No. 15, C.C.P., Nov. 28, 2000)
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Streets & Parks be, and
he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 2, to CIR
Electrical Construction, an increase in the amount of $45,642.00, as
more fully described in the above communication, for work relating
to Shea's Performing Arts Center, House Electrical Rewiring, C
#92010218. Funds for this project are available in CPF 39232006 -
Division of Buildings.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
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No. 118
Permission to Engage Consultant - Route Optimization Study
(Item No. 17, C.C.P., Nov. 28, 2000)
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Streets & Parks be, and
he hereby is authorized to enter into a professional service
agreement with Steams and Wheler, LLC for the purpose of
developing a route optimization study and development of an
information tracing system for refuse collection and snow plowing
programs. Funds for this project are available in Capital Project
Account #30032106-445 100, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 119
Interfund Loan - Citywide Parks & Playground Improvements
99-00
(Item No. 14, C. C.P., Oct. 17, 2000)
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an
interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $600,000 for Citywide Parks &
Playground Improvements 99-00. The loan will be repaid when
Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 120
Interfund Loan - Reconstruction of Various Community Centers
(Item No. 28, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000)
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an
interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $50,000 against the 19992000
Capital Improvement Budget for Reconstruction of Various
Community Centers. The loan will be repaid when Bond
Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 121
Interfund Loan - Signal Improvements (Various Locations)
(Item No. 29, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000)
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an
interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $500,000 against the
1999-2000 Capital Improvement Budget for Signal Improvements
(Various Locations). The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation
Notes or Bonds are issued.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 122
Interfund Loan - Apollo Technology Center, Purchase of
Equipment
(Item No. 30, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000)
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an
interfundcash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $500,000 against the 2000-2001
Capital Improvement Budget for the Purchase of Equipment for
Apollo Technology Center. The loan will be repaid when Bond
Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 123
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Interfund Loan - Neighborhood Redevelopment
(Item No. 3 1, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000)
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an
interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $1,200,000 against the 1999-2000
Capital Improvement Budget for Neighborhood Redevelopment.
The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are
issued.
Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 124
Interfund Loan - Citywide Parks & Playground Improvements
99-00 (Compt.)
(Item No. 26, C. C.P., Nov. 14, 2000)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is approved.
PASSED
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 125
Interfund Loan - Citywide Parks & Playground
Improvements 99-00 (Compt.)
(Item No. 4 1, C. C.P., Nov. 14, 2000)
That the above item be, and the same hereby
PASSED
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 126
Aud. Fin. Statmnts./Other Info-COB. Enterprise Fund-Dunn Tire
Rk. (Compt)
CCP#13-Oct. 17, 00
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 127
Results of Negotiations - 1644 and 1646 Genesee Street (Item No.
17, C.C.P., Sept. 19, 2000) (Item No. 8 7, C. C. P., Oct. 17, 2000)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Brown Moved:
That the offer from Mrs. Betty Gray, residing at 195 Jewett Parkway, in
the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for the sale of 1644 and
1646 Genesee 'Street, be and hereby is accepted; and
That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the
-purchaser; and
That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall
tie paid by the purchaser; and
That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary
documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to
execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which
the offer was submitted.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 128
Results of Negotiations - 243 and 245 Kensington Avenue
(Item No. 15, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000)
Mr. Brown moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED
No. 129
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Results of Negotiations - 212 Wyoming Street
(Item No. 21, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000)
Mr. Brown moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED
No. 130
Certiorari Proceedings - Harwickes Ammex - 159 Porter Avenue
(Item No. 19, C.C.P., Oct. 3, 2000)
That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is authorized to
settle the 1998-99, 1999-00 and 2000-01 certiorari proceedings on
159 Porter Avenue by reducing the assessment from $450,000 to
$206,000 for each year.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 131
B. Miller-Williams-A. Lanzot-Req. Sidewalk Replacements
(CCP#100-Nov. 14, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 132
Community Garden - 126 Orange Street
(Item No. 187, C.C.P., Nov. 14, 2000)
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
Coalition.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
Legislation
(Richard A. Fontana, Chairman)
No. 133
D. Ryan, Petition to Use 1896 Fillmore Avenue - Billboard Sign
(Item No. 5 7, C. C. P., Nov. 2 8, 2000)
Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Legislation.
ADOPTED
No. 134
T. King, Petition to use 1924 Bailey Avenue - Group Home/Halfway
House
(Item No. 105, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000)
(Item No. 136, C.C.P., Nov. 14, 2000)
That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation
on November 8, 2000, the petition of T. King, owner, for permission
to use 1924 Bailey Avenue for a group home and halfway house be,
and hereby is approved.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 135
M. Poloncarz, Petition to use 20 Katherine - Warehouse/Offices
(Item No. 104, C.C.P., Oct. 31, 2000)
Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Legislation.
ADOPTED.
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No. 136
US Steel Corp.-Use Katherine(sic) St.-Warehouse/Offices (Plan.
Bd)
('CCP#8-Nov. 14, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 137
Resign-Exec. Director-Broadway Mkt.
(CCP#173-Nov. 14, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 138
Amendment Traffic Ord. - Rem. Free Parking Disabled
(Item No. 100, C.C.P., Nov. 28,2000)
Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Legislation.
ADOPTED.
No. 139
T. Creenan-Ord. Amend. Ch. 103
(CCP#69-Oct. 3, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 140
L. Brooks IR, Concerns-Sewer Lines- I Mulberry St. (#92,9/5)
(CCP#101-Nov. 28, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 141
Response-Inf -Sewer Lines-Ill Mulberry St. (Strat. Pl.) (#15,9/19)
(CCP#102-Nov. 28, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 142
L. Brooks III, Concerns-SewerLines-111 Mulberry St. (BSA)
(#76,9/11))
(CCP#103-Nov. 28, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 143
K. McCartney-Dog Attacks on Dog, Cats &
Other Companion Pets (PIN)
(CCP#23-Oct. 17, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 144
S. Guarino, Problems w/Demo. of 1191 West Avenue
(CCP#101-Sept. 5, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 145
S. Guarino, Complaint of Demo-I 191 West Ave. (Permit/Insp.)
(CCP#41 -Oct. 17, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
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No. 146
Change Pkg. Restrictions-Military Rd.
(CCP#176-Nov. 14, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No.147
B. Grant, M. Metzger (CRTC)-Req. Support-Ext. Metro Rail
(CCP#84-Nov. 14, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 148
L. Livington & O-Req. Repaving of E. Amherst St. from Bailey-
Suffolk St.
(CCP#78-Oct.. 3, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 149
Restaurant Dancing Class IV - 884 Main Street
(Item No. 2 5, C. C. P., Nov. 2 8, 2000)
That pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City Code, the Commissioner
of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to
grant a Restaurant Dancing Class IV license to Raymond Ganoe,
d/b/a The Green Room located at 884 Main Street.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 150
Used Car Dealer - 1097 Seneca Street (Item No. 36, C.C.P., Nov.
28, 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 Used Car Dealer license to Donald Romano, d/b/a Don's Auto
Sales, located at 1097 Seneca Street.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 151
Mark Dean - Appeal Plan. Bd. Decision -
Linwood Church of Christ - 2523 Main Street
(Item No. 53, C.C.P., Nov. 28, 2000)
Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Legislation.
ADOPTED.
Community Development
(Beverly A. Gray, Chairperson)
No. 152
$250,000 LJDAG-655 Main St. Proj. (BERC) (#66,11/14)
(CCP#75-Nov. 28, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 153
B. Gray, B. Calhoun-Wom. For Uptown Bflo.-Concn. Ec.
Empwrmt. Zone, etc.
(CCP#98-Sept. 5, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
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No. 154
Info. -BURA 2000-2001 Budget (CP)
(CCP#15-Oct. 3, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 155
2000-2001 Budget (BERC)
(CCP#55-Oct. 3, 00)
Ms. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Community Development.
ADOPTED
No. 156
Upgrading Common Council's SEQR Process (Env. Mgmt.)
(CCP#6-Nov. 14, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No. 157
Broadway-Fillmore Work Force Dev. Program
(.CCP#155-Feb. 22, 00)
Ms. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Community Development.
ADOPTED
No. 158
B, McDuffie-Urban League-Broadway Fillmore Work Force Dev.
Progr.
(CCP#85-Mar. 21, 00)
Ms. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Community Development.
ADOPTED
No. 159
Ellington, etc.-Broadway Fillmore Work Force Dev. Prog. (CD)
(CCP#41 -Apr. 4, 00)
Ms. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Community Development.
ADOPTED
No. 160
C. Cummings, Broadway Fillmore Work Force Dev. Prog.
(CCP#74-Apr. 4, 00)
Ms. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Community Development.
ADOPTED
No. 161
C. Cummings, Response, Broadway Fillmore Work Force Dev.
Prog.
(CCP#99-Apr. 18, 00)
Ms. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Community Development.
ADOPTED
No. 162
C. Cummings, Info.-Workforce Investment Board
(CCP#7 I -May 2, 00)
Ms. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Community Development.
ADOPTED
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No. 163
C. Cummings-Member List-Workforce Inv. Bd.
(CCP#93-May 30, 00)
Ms. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Community Development.
ADOPTED
No. 164
Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead - 36 Box Avenue
(Item No. 22, C.C.P., Nov. 14, 2000)
That the city-owned property commonly known as 36 Box Avenue,
is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor
be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said
property to Mr. Henry C. Taylor, residing at 32 Box Avenue, in the
amount of $1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the
condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months
and maintained in a sanitary manner.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 165
B. Gray, L. Duvall, Iron Island, Req. 1164-1150 Lovejoy-Bus. Exp.
(CCP#68-Oct. 3, 00)
Ms. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Community Development.
ADOPTED
No. 166
B. Grant, G. Hafnagel-Concems-Vacant Prop.-Univ. Dist.
(CCP#64-Oct. 17, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
Special Committees
BUDGET COMMITTEE
(Rosemarie LoTempio, Chairperson)
No. 167
Recommended 2001 Capital Budget (Mayor)
(CCP#4-Nov. 14, 00)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
ERIE BASIN MARINA TASK FORCE
(James W. Pifts, Chairman)
No. 168
Erie Basin Marina Lease
(Item No. 3 8, C. C.P., Nov. 14, 2000)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Pitts Moved: That the Department of Public Works, Parks and
Streets be, authorized 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.
Passed.
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
RESOLUTIONS
By: Mr. Bonifacio
No. 169
City of Buffalo
Local Law No. _ (2000)
Introductory No. 14 (2000)
A LOCAL LAW amending various sections of the Charter of the City
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of Buffalo in relation to Civil Service requirements for exempt
appointments in the City of Buffalo.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Charter of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to
law, is hereby amended as follows:
6-3. Establishment of Office of Strategic Planning.
There shall be an office of strategic planning within the executive
department. The head of the office of strategic planning shall be the
[coordinator] executive director of strategic planning.
6-4.Appointment and Qualifications of the [Coordinator] Executive
Director of
Strategic Planning.
The [coordinator] executive director of strategic planning shall hold a
post -baccalaureate degree in business management, public
administration, public finance, or planning from an accredited college
or university, or at least ten years of experience in those fields and
shall have at least five years of supervisory experience in public
administration, which may include a senior management position in
strategic planning.
The [coordinator] executive director of strategic planning shall be
appointed by the mayor and may be removed at will by the mayor.
6-5. Powers and Duties of the [Coordinator] Executive Director of
Strategic Planning.
The [coordinator] executive director of strategic planning shall:
6-7. Qualifications and Appointment of Director of Zoning and Land
Use Planning.
The director of zoning and land use planning shall hold a
baccalaureate or post baccalaureate degree in planning or in a related
professional field from an accredited college or university, and have at
least two years experience as a planner, or equivalent qualifications
which are acceptable to the [coordinator] executive director of strategic
planning. The director of zoning and land use planning shall be
appointed by the [coordinator] executive director of strategic planning
and may be removed by the [coordinator] executive director of
strategic planning.
6-8. Powers and Duties of the Director of Zoning and Land Use
Planning.
The director of zoning and land use planning shall:
(a) Supervise, manage and be responsible for the affairs and activities
of the division of zoning and land use planning.
(b) Advise and otherwise assist the [coordinator] executive director of
strategic planning, the mayor, the common council, the city planning
board, the citizens planning council, the environmental management
commission, the Buffalo landmark and preservation board, and other
departments or agencies of the city in respect to planning matters, and
upon written request provide information and particulars as to such
matters and provide them with such reports, studies, plans, surveys, or
other data as may be necessary for the discharge of their duties.
6-10. [Qualifications and Appointment of the Director of Enviromental
Affairs.]
[The director of environmental affairs shall hold a baccalaureate or
post-baccalaureate degree in environment science, engineering or
management, or in a related professional field from an accredited
college or university, and have at least two years experience in
environmental management, or substantially equivalent qualifications
which are acceptable to the coordinator of strategic planning. The
director of environmental affairs shall be appointed and may be
removed by the coordinator of strategic planning.]
6-11. Powers and Duties of the Director of the Environmental Affairs.
The director of the environmental affairs shall:
(a),Supervise and manage the division of environmental affairs.
(b) Review all city environmental remediation and enhancement
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programs, and assist the mayor or other city departments or agencies
and recommend to the council, mayor or other officers or departments
of the city such measures as may be necessary to effect
environmental remediation or enhancement.
(c) Provide technical assistance and support, including reports,
studies, plans, surveys, or other data for, and otherwise assist, the
common council, mayor, [coordinator] executive director
of strategic planning, the city departments and agencies, and the
environmental management commission, in matters relating to
environmental concerns of the city, including any remediation
or enhancement programs to be under-taken by the city.
6-12. Director of Development; Qualifications.
The head of the division of development shall be the director of
development. The director shall hold a baccalaureate degree from an
accredited college or university in economics, urban development,
planning, public administration, or related professional fields, and two
years' experience in planning and/or programming or related fields,
qualifications reasonably equivalent which are acceptable to the
[coordinator] executive director of strategic planning. Said director
shall be appointed and may be removed by the [coordinator] executive
director of strategic planning.
7-11. Deputy Comptroller.
In addition to the city auditor and the chief city accountant, the
comptroller may appoint and at pleasure remove a deputy comptroller,
who shall, during the absence or disability of the comptroller, possess
all the powers and perform all the duties of the comptroller. The deputy
comptroller shall hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
college or university and at least three years experience in public or
financial administration or an equivalent combination of training or
experience sufficient to indicate the ability to perform the work. The
deputy comptroller, under the supervision of the comptroller, shall
have the same power as the comptroller to prepare, draw and sign all
checks drawn on the accounts of the city or its agencies, and prepare
and sign all bonds or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the
city. Such deputy comptroller shall also have and perform such other
and additional duties as may be from time to time assigned to him by
the comptroller. In the event of the death of the comptrollcr, or a
vacancy in that office, said deputy comptroller shall act as comptroller
until the appointment and qualification of a comptroller.
7-16. City Auditor.
The head of the division of audit shall be the city auditor who shall be
a deputy of the comptroller and whom the comptroller may appoint and
remove at pleasure. He or she shall have been engaged in the actual
practice of accountancy for at least ten years, of which four years shall
have been spent in responsible charge of audit work, or a certified
public accountant, having a certificate issued by the department of
education for the state of New York, who shall have been engaged for
at least four years in the actual practice of the profession, or an
individual who shall have such combination of professional,
educational and experience requirements, to be determined by the
comptroller, as shall be in the best interests of the city of Buffalo.
7-17. Duties and Powers of City Auditor.
The city auditor under the supervision of the comptroller shall be
charged with and exercise all the powers and duties with respect to
audits herein before conferred on the comptroller and shall approve all
checks before the signing thereof by the comptroller or one of the
deputy comptrollers. He or she shall act for and generally in place of
the comptroller and shall exercise such other powers and duties as
may be conferred by the comptroller.
7-18. Chief City Accountant.
The head of the division of accounting shall be the chief city
accountant who shall also be a deputy of the comptroller and whom
the comptroller may appoint and remove at pleasure. He or she shall
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have been engaged in the practice of accountancy for at least eight
years, of which not less than three years shall have been spent in
responsible charge of a complete set of books of account embracing
the supervision over not less than five assistants, or a certified public
accountant, having a certificate issued by the department of education
of the state of New York, who shall have been engaged for at least
three years in the actual practice of the profession.
7-19. Duties and Powers of Chief City Accountant.
The chief city accountant under the supervision of the comptroller shall
be charged with and exercise all the powers and duties with respect to
accounts and accounting herein before conferred on the comptroller
and shall prepare all checks drawn on the treasury and as deputy
comptroller shall have power to sign checks. He or she shall act for
and generall3Lin place of the comptroller and shall exercise such other
powers and duties as may be conferred by the comptroller.
10-25. Division and Director of Purchase; Qualifications.
There is hereby established a division of purchase within the
department of administration and finance. The head of the division of
purchase shall be the director of purchase, who shall also be a deputy
commissioner of finance and administration and shall act for and
generally in place of the commissioner. The director shall be a
graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or
master's degree in business administration, accounting or finance and
shall have at least five years of responsible experience in procurement
and buying procedures and with at least three years of supervisory
experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
sufficient to indicate ability to perform the work.
11-5. Divisions.
There shall be in the department of human resources the following
divisions:
(a) Division of [Employment and Training] Personnel
(b) Division of Employee Relations
(c) Division of Compensation and Benefits
11-6. Director of [Employment and Training] Personnel;
Appointment; Qualifications.
The head of the division of [employment and training] personnel shall
be the director of [employment and training] -personnel. He or she
shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the commissioner
of human resources. The director shall have a minimum of five (5)
years experience in senior personnel management position, with
recruitment or training specialization, and should possess a bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university.
Sec. 11-7. Duties and Powers of Director.
The director of [employment and training] personnel shall be a deputy
of the commissioner of human resources, and shall have authority to
act generally for and in place of the commissioner. He or she shall be
responsible for the administration of the civil service law, for the
preparation and maintenance of all job descriptions, for the formulation
and administration of hiring practices to obtain and retain qualified
persons for all positions, for the uniform enforcement of all
requirements on residency and affirmative action and Americans with
disabilities act, for the preparation and maintenance of all personnel
records, and for such other duties as may be delegated by the
commissioner of human resources.
The director of [employment and training] personnel shall also be
responsible for analyzing staffing levels of each city department,
including filled and unfilled positions, the number of temporary and
provisional positions, and the preparation of a comprehensive report
with recommendations for the reduction or consolidation of positions
which shall balance budgetary savings with effective city operations.
Such report shall be prepared annually, delivered to the mayor, and
filed with the common council prior to the last day of January of each
year.
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15-14. Director of Buildings.
The head of the division of buildings shall be the director of buildings,
who shall also be a deputy commissioner with the power to act
generally for and in place of the commissioner.
15-15. Qualifications.
The director of buildings shall be a civil engineer or an architect, [not
less than thirty years of age] who shall have been engaged in the
actual practice of his or her profession for at least six years, and who
shall have had responsible charge of work as principal or assistant for
at least one year.
15-17. Director of Water.
The head of the division of water shall be the director of water, who
shall also be a deputy commissioner with the power to act generally
for and in place of the commissioner.
15-24. Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets for
Parks and Recreation.
The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets for parks
and recreation shall be the head of the division of parks and recreation
and shall be authorized to act for and generally in place of the
commissioner of public works, parks and streets.
15-25. Appointment; Removal.
The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets for parks
and recreation shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall be
removable at the pleasure of the commissioner.
15-26. Qualifications.
The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets for parks
and recreation shall be a person who has a college degree and
demonstrated executive, supervisory and administrative ability with at
least five years experience in governmental, economic or sociological
fields.
15-27. Duties and Powers of the Deputy Commissioner of Public
Works, Parks and Streets for Parks and Recreation.
The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets for parks
and recreation shall have all the powers and shall exercise all the
duties hereinafter conferred upon the divisions of the department; shall
administer, correlate and coordinate all the functions of said divisions;
shall provide facilities for the research, referral, planning and
evaluating of any of the projects within the purposes of the
department; and shall prepare or have prepared by the appropriate
divisions applications for county, state and federal grants.
The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets for parks
and recreation shall have supervision and management of the affairs
of the division, the care, control, management and maintenance of all
public parks, park approaches, and all areas in public streets, public
squares, public grounds and public places designated by the mayor as
park spaces, and of the use thereof, the planting, caring for and
removal of trees in all streets and in all public grounds. He or she shall
be charged with the care, control, management and maintenance of all
public playgrounds, including pocket playgrounds and tot lots, the
regulation of the use thereof and the supervision, management and
control of all forms of recreation in such playgrounds and in the public
parks. He or she shall be charged with the care, control, management
and maintenance of community houses for instructional, social and
recreational purposes. He or she shall grant permits issued in
connection with the use of any of the parks, park approaches and
playgrounds. He or she shall also exercise such other powers and
perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed by any
provision of this charter or by law or ordinance.
15-29. [Bureau of Forestry.]
[The head of the bureau of forestry shall be the city forester. The city
forester, under the supervision of the deputy commissioner, shall be
charged with and exercise all the powers and duties with respect to the
planting, trimming, caring for and removal of trees in the streets, parks
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and public places. He and she shall exercise such other powers and
perform such duties as may be conferred or imposed upon him or her
from time to time by the commissioner.]
15-30. [Bureau of Recreation.]
[The head of the bureau of recreation shall be the director of
recreation.]
15-3 1. [Duties and Powers of the Director.]
[The director of recreation, under the supervision of the deputy
commissioner for parks shall be charged with and exercise all the
powers and duties with respect to recreation in parks and playgrounds
and community houses, and such other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the commissioner.]
15-32. Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets for
Streets.
The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets for
streets shall be the head of the division of streets and shall be
authorized to act for and generally in place ofthe commissioner of
public works, parks and streets.
15-33. Appointment; Removal.
The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets for
streets shall be appointed by the commissioner of public works, parks
and streets and shall be removable at the will of the commissioner.
15-34. Qualifications.
The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets for
streets shall have either (a) at least five years of full-time experience in
public service administration or business administration; or (b) an
equivalent combination of training, education and experience sufficient
to indicate ability to perform the duties of the office.
15-35. Duties and Powers.
The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets for
streets shall have the supervision and management of all the affairs of
the division of streets. The deputy commissioner shall be charged with
and exercise the following powers and duties, to wit: The cleaning by
sweeping and/or flushing with water, including the control by either
removal or displacement of snow and ice accumulations thereon, of all
public streets, alloys, roadways and highways; the control, direction,
management and coordination, including the planning and designing,
of all programs for the removal, displacement, or prevention of snow
and ice accumulations or icy conditions on all public streets, alleys,
roadways and highways, which programs shall be filed with the
common council by November first of each year, and for any of the
other activities of the department.
The deputy commissioner shall be responsible for the removal for
disposal of solid waste; the maintenance, regulation and control of
vacant lots; the regulation and control of all solid waste collection,
including the inspection of structures and premises where the same
are stored in connection therewith, and the enforcement of applicable
state laws and ordinances relating to the same or relating to any of the
other activities of the department of street sanitation; orderly
administration of all applicable state and local laws and ordinances
regulating solid waste collection, recycling and the maintenance of
vacant lots in the city; add to or delete from list of recyclable materials
and establish rules and regulations regarding the separation,
preparation, collection, transport and disposal of recyclable materials
in accordance with state and local law and ordinances.
The deputy commissioner shall also be responsible for the elimination,
regulation and disposal of pests, including rats and pigeons; the
inspection of structures and premises in connection therewith; the
removal and disposal of dead animals and carcasses from streets and
public places; the management and control of the operation of the
animal shelter, including the performance of all duties required for the
proper seizure and impounding of animals and for the destruction or
sale thereof. All departmental commissioners and all other city agency
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heads shall cooperate fully with the commissioner of [street sanitation]
public works, parks and streets in carrying out the functions of this
department.
The deputy commissioner of public works, parks and streets for
streets shall be charged with the power and duty of governing and
disciplining the department and all subordinates and employees
thereof and to that end may, from time to time, make and enforce
orders, rules and regulations not inconsistent with this act or any
general law, which orders, rules, or regulations shall have the same
force and effect as if herein specially enacted. Existing rules and
regulations shall continue until changed. He or she shall also have the
powers and exercise all the duties hereinafter conferred upon the
division of streets and shall exercise such other powers and perform
such other duties as may be conferred or imposed by any provision of
this act or by any general law or ordinance.
15-36. [Directors.]
[There shall be in the division two directors. The directors shall be
appointed by and at pleasure removed by the commissioner of the
department. One director shall be responsible for managing aspects of
the division related to street cleaning and snow and ice removal. One
director shall be responsible for managing aspects of the department
related to the collection and disposal of solid waste.]
[Both directors shall be authorized to act generally for and in place of
the commissioner.]
15-37. [Qualifications.]
[Both directors shall have either (a) at least five years of full-time
experience in public service administration or business administration;
or (b) an equivalent combination of training, education and experience
sufficient to indicate ability to perform the duties of the office.]
16-4. Duties and Powers of the Commissioner.
The commissioner shall have all the powers and shall exercise all the
duties hereinafter conferred upon the divisions of the department; shall
administer, correlate and coordinate all the functions of said divisions;
shall provide facilities for the research, referral, planning and
evaluating of any of the projects within the purposes of the
department; and shall prepare or have prepared by the appropriate
divisions applications for county, state and federal grants. The
commissioner shall appoint a deputy commissioner who shall be
authorized to act generally for and in place of the commissioner.
16-5. Directors; Duties and Powers.
The directors of the divisions in this article shall direct and administer
the affairs of the division; shall discharge and perform all duties
needed or necessary to effectuate the purposes of each division and
such other duties conferred by this article, ordinance, general or
special law; and shall be deputies of the commissioner of community
services and shall be authorized to act generally for and in place of the
commissioner. All directors shall be appointed by the commissioner
upon consultation with the mayor and may be removed at the pleasure
of the commissioner.
17-3.Deputy Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services;
Appointment and Qualifications.
The deputy commissioner of permit and inspection services shall [be a
civil engineer or an architect who shall have been engaged in the
practice of his profession for at least six (6) years, and who shall have
had responsible charge of work as principal or assistant for at least
one (1) year] shall act for and generally in place of the commissioner
of -permit and inspection services, and shall be a person with a
minimum of six (6) years experience in building code enforcement,
and at least two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity . The
deputy commissioner shall be appointed by the commissioner of
permit and inspection services and shall be removable at the pleasure
of the commissioner.
17-4. Deputy Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services;
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Powers and Duties.
The deputy commissioner of permit and inspection services shall:
(a)[Function as the chief building inspector] Supervise and manage for
the city on the construction or remodeling of all non-public buildings or
other structures within the city;
(b)Administer the plan review and all other permit and inspection
responsibilities assigned to the department in connection with the
construction or remodeling of all non-public buildings
or other structures within the city. In this capacity, the deputy
commissioner shall deploy personnel, resolve disputes, designate
project review priorities, respond to internal and external
inquiries, determine policies, expedite important projects and establish
procedures to promptly reject applications for failure to meet plan
submission or other standards.
(c)Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may
be assigned to him by the commissioner of permit and inspection
services.
18-23. Powers and Duties of the Citizens Planning Council.
The citizens planning council shall:
(a) Recommend to the [coordinator] executive director of strategic
planning a four year capital program, and review and assess the
capital program as finally adopted.
Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are inconsistent
with the provisions of any other local law or act, the provisions of this
local law shall be controlling.
Section 3.This local law shall take effect immediately.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSIONER AND THE CORPORATION CONSEL
No. 170
RESOLUTION
By: Mr. Bonifacio
Re: Prospect Park Name Change to Carl A. Perla Jr. Park
Whereas: Carl A. Perla Jr., former Niagara District Council Member,
who led a powerful West Side Democratic Club for more than three
decades, died November 25, 2000; and
Whereas: Carl A. Perla Jr., twice served as Niagara Common Council
Member during a public career that lasted more than 40 years, was a
lifelong resident of the West Side. He graduated from Grover
Cleveland High School and attended the University of Buffalo and
Canisius College; and
Whereas: Carl A. Perla Jr.'s, political career begin in 1959 when he
was elected to the Erie County Board of Supervisors while still in the
Army. In 1964 he was first elected to the Buffalo Common Council to
serve the Niagara District; and
Whereas: From 1986 to 1988 Mr. Perla served as Deputy Parks
Commissioner before, returning to the Common Council in 1990, when
he was appointed to fill the vacancy in the Niagara District, and
winning election again in 1992 and 1994; and
Whereas: Mr. Perla's many accomplishments in the Niagara District
allocating capital expenditures for renovations to Broderick, Columbus
and Arlington Parks: developing a community built playground as part
of the Massachusetts Project; improvement to Kleinhans and
Symphony Circle.
Whereas: Mayor A. Masiello and his administration supports the
renaming, a fitting tribute to the memory of Carl A. Peria Jr.
Whereas: In honor of Carl A. Perla Jr., a patriarch and icon of Buffalo's
West Side Community, it is respectfully requested that this Honorable
Body authorize the name change of Prospect Park, located at Niagara
Street on the westside, Prospect Avenue on the eastside Connecticut
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Street on the northside and Porter Avenue on the southside to "Carl A.
Perla Jr. Park";
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved:
That this Common Council, set forth an appropriate public hearing by
the City Clerk; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the Common Council approve the changing of the name from
Prospect Park to "Carl A. Perla Jr. Park"; and
Be It Finally Resolved:
That the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets is requested
to install new signage to reflect the park name change to "Carl A.
Perla Jr. Park
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AN CORPORATION
COUNSEL.
No. 171
RESOLUTION
By: Mr. Brown
Subject: True Bethel Baptist Church-acquisition of properties
Whereas: True Bethel Baptist Church located at 907 E. Ferry Street
has demonstrated a sincere interest in improving conditions and
addressing issues in the community; and
Whereas: True Bethel has been a pillar of growth and stability in the
City of Buffalo, caring for the spiritual needs of all who require support
and assistance; and
Whereas: True Bethel is endeavoring to establish a charter school and
other projects on its grounds and in its immediate vacinity, requiring
additional land; and
Whereas: True Bethel Baptist Church has expressed a desire to
acquire three vacant City-owned properties located at 566 Winslow,
568 Winslow and 889 Woodlawn;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council supports
and endorses the on going expansion and development efforts of True
Bethel Baptist Church and supports them in the acquisition of the
aforementioned parcels of land owned by the City of Buffalo.
Byron. Brown
Masten District Councilmember
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLAN
No. 172
By: Mr. Brown:
Subject: Bond Resolution
$350,000 Bonds
Elmwood Avenue Reconstruction -
Phase V - Bryant to North
Account 3000-32
Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the
issuance of $350,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to
finance the cost of Elmwood Avenue Reconstruction - Phase V -Bryant
to North, at the estimated maximum cost of $350,000.
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 and directed to issue
General Improvement Bonds of the City in the principal amount of
Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000), 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 the reconstruction of
Elmwood Avenue including new curbs, sidewalks, street lighting,
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pavement markin6s, signage and landscaping, whether or not
including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, drainage, landscaping, grading or
improving the rights of way or improvements in connection therewith.
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 $350,000, 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 Department of Public Works, "Elmwood
Avenue Reconstruction - Phase V - Bryant to North", Bond
Authorization Account No. 3000-32, 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 $350,000. 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. 20.(c) of the
Law, is fifteen (15) 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 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: December 12, 2000
LAID ON THE TABLE
No. 173
By: Mr. Brown:
Bond Resolution
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$750,000 Bonds
Central Park Plaza-Reconstruction of
Chalmers and Holden Avenue
Account 3000-32
Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the
issuance of $750,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to
finance the cost of Central Park Plaza-Reconstruction of Chalmers
and Holden Avenue, at the estimated maximum cost of $750,000.
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 and directed to issue
General Improvement Bonds of the City in the principal amount of
Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000), 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 the reconstruction of
pavements, curbs, sidewalks, lighting and right-of-way enhancements
on Chalmers and Holden Avenue, whether or not including sidewalks,
curbs, gutters, drainage, landscaping, grading or improving the rights
of way or improvements in connection therewith. 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 $750,000, 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 Department of Public Works, "Central Park
Plaza-Reconstruction of Chalmers and Holden Avenue", Bond
Authorization Account No. 3000-32, and shall be used for the class of
objects or purposes specific-d 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 $750,000. 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. 20.(c) of the
Law, is fifteen (15) 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 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
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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: December 12, 2000
LAID ON THE TABLE
By: Mr. Brown:
No. 174
Bond Resolution
$1,000,000 Bonds
Handicapped Access Improvement
at Various Schools
Account 7900
Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the
issuance of $1,000,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to
finance the cost of Handicapped Access Improvements at Various
Schools, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,000,000.
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 and directed to issue
General Improvement Bonds of the City in the principal amount of One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000), 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 installing ramps, elevators, lifts and otherwise removing
architectural barriers to permit access for the handicapped at various
schools, including Public School # 32, #94 and Bennett High School,
including original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus
required for the purposes for which such reconstructed buildings are to
be used. 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 $1,000,000, 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 Board of Education, "Handicapped Access
Improvements at Various Schools", Bond Authorization Account No.
7900, 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 $1,000,000. This Bond Resolution is a
declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of
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Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2.
Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and
stated:
(a) The existing buildings are of Class "A" construction as defined by
Section 11.00 a. I L(a) of the Law, and 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. 11(a)(1) of the Law, is twenty (20) 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 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: December 12, 2000
LAID ON THE TABLE
By: Mr. Brown:
No. 175
Bond Resolution
$1,500,000 Bonds
Telecommunications Installations at
Various Schools
Account 7900
Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the
issuance of $1,500,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to
finance the cost of New Telecommunications at Various Schools, at
the estimated maximum cost of $1,500,000.
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New
York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds
of all the members of said Common Council) as follows:
Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie,
New York (the "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue
General Improvement Bonds of the City in the principal amount of One
Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000), 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 installing new telephones
and public announcement systems at various schools, including Public
Schools: #6, #8, #11, #19, #65, #67, #80, Alternative, Bennett,
Burgard, Emerson and Kensington. The estimated maximum cost of
said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by
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this Bond Resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and
costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,500,000, as
set forth in the duly adopted 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 Board of Education, "Telecommunications
Installations at Various Schools", Bond Authorization Account No.
7900, and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified
in Section 1 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-ten-n 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 $1,500,000. 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.
90. of the Law, is ten (10) 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 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: December 12, 2000
TABLE
By: Mr. Brown:
No. 176
Bond Resolution
$2,000,000 Bonds
East District Schools Reconstruction
Account 7900
Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the
issuance of $2,000,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to
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finance the cost of East District Schools Reconstruction, at the
estimated maximum cost of $2,000,000.
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 and directed to issue
General Improvement Bonds of the City in the principal amount of Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000), 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 reconstruction of various East District schools to reduce
overcrowding, including Public Schools: #11, #11 Annex, 443, #44,
#57, #68, #71, #78, #80, #82, #90, and Kensington High School,
including original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus
required for the purposes for which such reconstructed buildings are to
be used. 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 $2,000,000, 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 Board of Education, "East District Schools
Reconstruction", Bond Authorization Account No. 7900, 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 $2,000,000. 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 existing buildings are of Class "A" construction as defined by
Section 11.00 a. I L(a) of the Law, and 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. 11(a)(1) of the Law, is twenty (20) 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 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
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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: December 12, 2000
LAID ON THE TABLE
By: Mr. Brown:
No. 177
Bond Resolution
$2,500,000 Bonds
New Library Facilities-Phase 3
Account 7900
Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the
issuance of $2,500,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to
finance the cost of New Library Facilities-Phase 3, at the estimated
maximum cost of $2,500,000.
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Eric, 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 Eric,
New York (the "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue
General Improvement Bonds of the City in the principal amount of Two
Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000), 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 library reconstruction and
adaptation for computer installation at various schools, including
Public School #43, Alternative, Burgard, Emerson, Hutc Tech and
BUTC, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery or
apparatus required for the purposes for which such reconstructed
buildings are to be used. 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 $2,500,000, 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 Board of Education, "New Library
Facilities-Phase 3", Bond Authorization Account No. 7900, 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
connect:[on 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 $2,500,000. 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 existing buildings are of Class "A" construction as defined by
Section 11.00 a. I L(a) of the Law, and the period of probable
usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the
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bonds authorized by this Bond Resolution are to bi-, issued within the
limitations of Section 11.00 a. 11(a)(1) of the Law, is twenty (20) 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 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 (lays after the date of such publication, or
(c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provision of the
constitution.
Introduced: December 12, 2000
LAID ON THE TABLE
By: Mr. Brown:
No. 178
Bond Resolution
$5,000,000 Bonds
Addition to Public School #89
Account 7900
Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the
issuance of $5,000,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to
finance the cost of the Addition to Public School #89, at the estimated
maximum cost of $5,000,000.
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 and directed to issue
General Improvement Bonds of the City in the principal amount of Five
Million Dollars ($5,000,000), 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 constructing a new classroom and library addition and
reconstructing the existing cafeteria, instructional and administrative
space at Public School #89, including original furnishings, equipment,
machinery or apparatus required for the purposes for which for such
reconstructed building is to be used. 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 $5,000,000, 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
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of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects
Fund to the credit of the Board of Education, "Public School #89
Addition", Bond Authorization Account No. 7900, 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 $5,000,000. This Bond Resolution is a
declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of
Treasury Regulation Section 1. 15 0-2.
Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and
stated:
(a) The existing building is of Class "A" construction as defined by
Section 11.00 a. I 1.(a) of the Law, and 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. 11(a)(1) of the Law, is twenty (20) 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 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 &Lte 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: December 12, 2000
LAID ON THE TABLE
By: Mr. Brown
No. 179
City acquisition of the Community Springboard facility
Whereas: Community Springboard (CSB) was founded by the late
Rev. Donald Jackson to provide constructive activities for the youth in
the Fillmore, Kehr, and Ferry area; and
Whereas: Community Springboard has had success by positively
impacting the lives of the area youth by providing after school tutoring
and recreational activities as an alternative to delinquent behavior; and
Whereas: Through the efforts of his wife Mrs. Mary Jackson,
Community Springboard has continued to carry on the vision of the
late Rev. Jackson; and
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Whereas: In an effort to better serve area youth, Mrs. Jackson has
agreed to have the city acquire the Community Springboard building
and make it a city owned facility;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council supports
and endorses the City acquisition of the Community Springboard
building, located at 1415 Fillmore, at fair market value; and
Be It Further Resolved: That upon the acquisition of Community
Springboard by the City, the City will become responsible for all
utilities and maintenance of the facility; and
Be It Further Resolved: That upon acquisition, Community
Springboard will become a part of the Masten District Central City
Development Corporation which is in formation and continue to
operate as a Community based organization and will continue to
service the Fillmore, Kehr and Ferry area Youth; and
Be It Further Resolved: That Mrs. Jackson will remain Executive
Director of the Community Springboard site and will receive
administrative and technical support from the Masten District Central
City Development Corporation; and
Be It Finally Resolved: That after acquisition of the Community
Springboard facility, it will remain open for no less than 10 years to
continue to serve the needs of area youth.
Byron'W. Brown
Masten District Councilmember
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE DIRECTOR
OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
Resolution
No. 180
By: Mr. Brown
Concerns about commercial traffic through Martin Luther King,
Jr.
Park
Whereas: ,Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, developed in 1870 as the
Parade and renamed in 1970 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, is
currently an historic designated park; and
Whereas: The wading pool, designed in 1896, covering 5 acres, and
measuring 520 ft in diameter, is listed in the Guinness Book of
World Records as the largest man-made wading pool in America;
and
Whereas: During recent public meetings held in July, August, and
October regarding redevelopment of the wading pool, concern was
expressed about buses and commercial traffic cutting through this
historic park;
Now, Therefore It Be Resolved That:
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority file with the City Clerk,
1308 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202 the dates when buses began to be
routed through Martin Luther King, Jr. Park by December 21, 2000;
and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the Department of Public Works file a report with this Common
Council indicating if commercial vehicles are prohibited from traveling
through this park and if they are prohibited, why commercial vehicles
are not ticketed by December 21, 2000.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE CORPORATION
COUNSEL AND THE NIAGARA FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY
NO. 181
BY: MR. BROWN
INCREASED APPROPRIATION
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
That, Pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter and the Certificate of
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the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the
appropriation in the budget for the current fiscal year for Appropriation
Allotments for the Division of Parking Enforcement - 11475 006 -
432001 Financial and Accounting Services be and the same hereby is
increased in the sum of $80,000.
That, the comptroller be and hereby is authorized and directed to
increase the revenue estimates of accounts:
From:
10 140020 - 3 513 00 - Parking Tag Fines & Penalties$30,000
10 140015 - 34000 - Charges for Services $50,000
To meet the increased appropriation as set forth below:
To:
11475006 - 432001 Financial and Accounting Services $80,000
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 182
BY: MR. BROWN
INCREASED APPROPRIATION
SALES TAX & STORM RELATED AID
PUBLIC WORKS, PVB AND INVENTORY & STORES
That, Pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter and the Certificate of
the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the
appropriations in the budget for the current fiscal year for Appropriation
Allotments - Public Works, PVB and Inventory & Stores, be and the
same hereby are increased in the sums of $3,100,000, $55,000 and
$26,212, respectively.
That, the comptroller be and hereby is authorized and directed to
increase the revenue estimates of accounts:
Revenue General City
10700010-338101 - Sales Tax$2,700,000
10700010-33 1000 -Miscellaneous Federal Revenues (Storm related
Costs)$ 481,212
To meet the increased appropriation as set forth below:
1310006 - Public Works, Parks & Streets - Division of Engineering
480000 - Other Services$3,100,00
11412006 - Parking Violations Bureau
480000 - Other Services (private towing)$55,000
11781005 - Inventory & Stores
462600 - Gas & Lubricants$26,212
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 183
BY: MR. BROWN
CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT
CHANGE TO CAPITAL PROGRAM - 2000 - 2001
That pursuant to section 359 of the Charter and the Certificate of
the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the
Capital Program for the fiscal year 2000-01 be and the same is hereby
amended by changing the following item under the heading:
From:
Capital Projects
Division of Buildings
South Buffalo Community Center/Library/School$2,000,000
To:
Capital Projects
Division of Buildings
South Buffalo Community Center/Library/School
(Acquisition, Construction and Site Preparation)$2,000,000
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
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NO. 184
BY: MR. BROWN
WAIVER OF PERMIT FEE
Whereas: The Jewett Avenue Block Club has been exemplary in their
partnership with the city in efforts to curb blight and crime on Jewett
Avenue and the Fillmore-Leroy Area; and
Whereas: On Saturday, August 19th , 2000 the Jewett Avenue Block
Club hosted their annual Block Club Party and a Block Party permit
and street closing permit was issued for this event; and
Whereas: Jewett Avenue between Holden Street and Fillmore Avenue
was essentially closed;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
That all applicable fees for this Block Club be waived.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 185
BY- MR. COPPOLA
CITY PURCHASE OF SNOWMOBILES
Whereas: During a normal winter in the City of Buffalo, the City is
susceptible to heavy snowfall which often times causes emergency
conditions; and
Whereas:As recently as November 21, 2000, the City of Buffalo was
declared a State ofEmergency due to heavy winter snowfalls; and
Whereas:Many city streets were filled with abandoned vehicles,
making it very difficult for emergency vehicles to navigate through city
roadways; and
Whereas Often times during heavy snow storms, emergency vehicles
are not be able to navigate city roadways; and
Whereas:Snowmobiles can easily navigate crowded streets in heavy
snow hit areas.- and
Whereas.-Private owners of snowmobiles have, in fact,
helped save lives, by providing transportation, supplies, and in some
cases bringing needed medical supplies in emergency situations; and
Whereas-It would be beneficial for the City of Buffalo to investigate the
feasibility of purchasing their own supply of snowmobiles so that they
would not have to rely solely on private owners.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
This Common Council requests that the commissioner of Public
Works, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and the Emergency
Operation Center review this resolution and report back to this council
the feasibility of purchasing snowmobiles; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the above Departments are requested to outline in their response
the number of snowmobiles which they find feasible, their strategic
placement and storage throughout the City of Buffalo, and the possible
costs of these acquisitions; and
Be It Finally Resolved:
That this report be filed with the City Clerk, 1308 City Hall, by 2:00
P.M., Thursday, December 21, 2000.
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, COMMISSIONER OF
PUBLIC WORKS, OFFICE OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER.
NO. 186
By: Mr. Golombek
SUBJECT:[Ensure proper disposition of houses slated for
demolition]
Whereas:253 Grote Street located in the City of Buffalo's
Black Rock neighborhood has
been an eyesore for many years. A neglectful property owner
allowed this location
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to deteriorate to an unsafe condition that attracts criminals who
cause mischief at
the property; and,
Whereas.-Starting in the Spring of 2000, the North District
Councilmember working with the
Department of Inspections as well as the local Community Police
Officer secured a
demolition order for the house located at 253 Grote; and,
Whereas:In October 2000, pursuant to the demolition
order, the Department of Inspections
was completing the necessary asbestos abatement required prior to
the actual
demolition. A considerable expense has been incurred by the City of
Buffalo in
working towards the demolition of this property; and,
Whereas:On October 23d, 2000 the property, including
the as yet to be demolished home,
was sold through the City of Buffalo Foreclosure Auction for
$1700.00, an
amount certainly less than the sum already incurred by the City of
Buffalo while
working towards the demolition of this property; and,
Whereas:Because of the change in ownership and the
rules regarding the purchase of
property through the Foreclosure Auction, the City of Buffalo has had
to stop the
process of demolition.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
In order to preserve the integrity of the City of Buffalo's initiatives to
restore quality of life and improve property values it is imperative that
monies appropriated towards these goals not be wasted; and,
Be It Finally Resolved That:
That this Honorable Body does hereby request that the Department of
Assessment, the Department of Strategic Planning and the Office of
Permits and Inspection Services each file a report detailing what
policies are currently in place to avoid the sale of properties such as
253 Grote Street while demolition proceedings are being carried out.
This report is to be filed with the City Clerk by 2: 00 PM December 2 1,
2000.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENI
DIVISION OF ASSESSMENT AND THE DIVISION OF PERMITS
NO. 187
BY:BETTY JEAN GRANT
INSTALLING A "PARK SIGN" AT MCCARTHY PARK'S EAST
AMHERST STREET ENTRANCE
Whereas: McCarthy Park is located in the University District and has
been used by the residents of the district for many years; and
Whereas: There are two entrances to the park; one off LaSalle Avenue
and the other off ofEast Amherst Street; and
Whereas: The LaSalle Street entrance is designated by a large,
modem standard park sign that is used in all of Buffalo City Parks
while the East Amherst Street entrance is designated by a small,
metal, graffiti-laden, rusting, decades-old sign; and
Whereas: Many residents complain that the East Amherst Entrance is
half- hidden poorly maintained and is not effective; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the Buffalo Parks Department install a new state of the art sign at
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the East Amherst Street Entrance as soon as possible.
Be It Further Resolved:
That copies of this resolution be sent to the Commissioner of Street
Parks and Public Works, Strategic Planning, Finance and the Mayor's
Office.
Be It Finally Resolved:
The Departments named above file a written response to this
resolution no later then 2 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2000.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, OFFICE OF
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS.
NO. 188
BY: MS. GRAY AND MR. FISHER
SET PUBLIC FORUM TO FOSTER A SHARED VISION FOR THE
BUFFALO WATERFRONT
Whereas: In recent years, there has been a great deal of debate on
redevelopment of the Buffalo waterfront that almost invariably centers
on the importance of public access; and
Whereas: Despite this near consensus in favor of public access, not
enough is being done to actualize that goal; and
Whereas: Several organizations have developed plans for projects that
enhance public access to the waterfront, and if these plans were to be
combined, they might form the framework for a coherent vision for
waterfront redevelopment; and
Whereas: The League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara has taken
on the task of showcasing local plans for waterfront public access;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
This Common Council requests the Community Development
Committee to sponsor a public forum in cooperation with the League
of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara to hear short presentations and to
gather public comments on the following projects:
Buffalo Beach (formerly Gallagher Beach)
The Buffalo Greenway System
The Buffalo River Greenway
The Industrial Heritage Trail
Times Beach Nature Preserve; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
The public forum be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2001 in Council
Chambers from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
DIVISION OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THE LEAGUE OF
WOMEN VOTERS
NO. 189
BY: MRS. LOTEMPIO
INDEMNIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND
ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FOR THE LIGHTED SCHOOLHOUSE
PROGRAMS
Whereas:Contract Administration, located in the
Department of Community Services will conduct the Lighted
Schoolhouse Program in 2000 2001; and
Whereas:Approval of the program must be authorized by the Common
Council for each location; and
Whereas:The Lighted Schoolhouse Program continues to be of great
benefit to the citizens of Buffalo at the following facilities: Clark gym,
FLARE, Traditional, Friends to the Elderly, Humboldt YMCA,
Waterfront, Schools 54, 56, 81, 40, 44, Build Academy,
Seneca/Babcock B&G Club, Riverside, First Ward Community Center,
Southside, Schools 37, 38, 45, McKinley, Riverside, Dulski Community
Center, Refuge Temple, Valley Community Center and Bailey-Delavan
Community Center; and
Whereas:The Common Council must accept, on behalf of the City of
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Buffalo, the funds allocated by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency as
follows: $250,000 for programmatic costs for the Lighted Schoolhouse
Program.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
That the Common Council authorized the Department of Community
Services, various community corporations, civic organizations and
other persons, firms, corporations and agencies to conduct Lighted
Schoolhouse Programs, provided that each program and its sponsor
be first approved and authorized by this Common Council, and that
such authorization and approval be communicated to the Buffalo
Board of Education; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the City of Buffalo, NY, hereby agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the Board of Education of the City School Districts of the City
of Buffalo, NY, for claims arising from the conduct of such Lighted
Schoolhouse programs undertaken with prior approval and
authorization of the Common Council; and
Be It Finally Resolved:
That the Common Council accepts funds allocated by the Buffalo
Urban Renewal Agency as follows: $250,000 for programmatic costs.
ADOPTED
NO. 190
BY MRS. LOTEMPIO
LIGHTED SCHOOLHOUSE PROGRAM
Whereas: Attached is a list of Lighted Schoolhouse Programs for the
year 2000-2001 by Councilmanic District;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Council has reviewed the list
and is available for public review in the City Clerk's Office, 1308 City
Hall
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 191
BY: MR. PITTS
REDEVELOPING FREDERICK DOUGLASS TOWERS
WHEREAS, in 1996 the Common Council of the City of Buffalo
approved the City's entry into a settlement of the Comer v. Cisneros
housing discrimination action, settling claims by a class of African
American residents of the City against (among other parties) the City
and the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, among the terms of the settlement of the Comer action,
the City and the Authority committed to redevelop certain real property
and improvements commonly known as the Frederick Douglass
Towers housing project, located at Clinton Street and Jefferson
Avenue in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie, New York, which
originally consisted of approximately six hundred ninety-seven (697)
residential rental units situated in twelve (12) seven story towers (the
"Overall Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Buffalo has heretofore
approved (i) a redevelopment plan for the Overall Project; and (ii) the
conveyance by the Authority of the land and improvements comprising
in the first phase of the redevelopment of the Overall Project, each
pursuant to Item No. 184 of the Common Council Proceedings of
December 14, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the second phase of such redevelopment contemplates
the demolition of one (1) vacant tower and the rehabilitation of two (2)
towers into approximately one hundred twelve (112) residential rental
units for senior citizens of low income ("Phase 11"); and
WHEREAS, the assistance of private enterprise and the infusion of
private capital are essential components to such redevelopment and
the success and long-term viability of the Phase 11 project; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has indicated that the conveyance of the
land and improvements comprising the Phase 11 project by the
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Authority to a to-be-formed limited partnership or to the Erie County
Industrial Development Agency is necessary in order to accomplish
the proposed redevelopment and to obtain the benefits of federal
'low-income housing tax credits and a resulting infusion of private
capital; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 87 of the Laws of 2000 of the State of New York
(the "Act") provides that the Authority, upon the approval of the New
York State Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal and
the Common Council of the City of Buffalo, may sell or lease the
Overall Project or a portion thereof upon such terms and conditions as
it deems appropriate and in compliance with the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo, the Authority, the State of New York
and the Buffalo Sewer Authority have heretofore entered into a certain
Contract for Loan and Subsidy pertaining to the Overall Project dated
as of December 10, 195 1, as amended and consolidated pursuant to
a Consolidated Contract for Loan and Subsidy dated as of March 20,
1961, and as last amended pursuant to a Contract for Loan and
Subsidy Amendment dated as of December 22, 1999 (the "Contract");
and
WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the Contract be
amended in connection with the redevelopment of Phase 11;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
That the sale or lease of the land and improvements comprising
Phase 11 by the Authority to a to-be-formed limited partnership
designated by it or to the Erie County Industrial Development Agency
is hereby authorized and approved, which conveyance shall be upon
such terms and conditions as the Authority may deem appropriate in
compliance with the Act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
That the Contract For Loan and Subsidy Amendment (the
"Amendment") attached hereto and made a part hereof is hereby
approved, and the Mayor of the City of Buffalo is hereby authorized to
execute such Amendment in form and substance substantially similar
to that attached; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
That the land and improvements comprising Phase 11 shall be exempt
from real property taxes in accordance with the City's standard
low-income housing real property tax exemption policy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
That the Mayor of the City be and hereby is authorized and directed to
take any and all actions and execute any and all other documents or
instruments that may be necessary or desirable to carry out the intent
of the foregoing resolutions; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED,
That the foregoing resolutions shall take effect immediately.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 192
BY: MR. PITTS
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT LEROY AVENUE AND GRIDER STREET
WHEREAS: The Parents and Teachers at School #61 have been
writing letters and signing petitions for a traffic signal at the corner of
Leroy Avenue and Grider Street since 1998; and
WHEREAS: These requests have not been honored. The Parents and
Teachers are concerned about the safety of the Early Childhood
Students, 300 of whom walk to and from school daily; and
WHEREAS: The high volume of traffic at this intersection coupled with
its poor design clearly constitutes a danger to the students. This
intersection is the scene of many incidents and near accidents.
A crossing guard is even overwhelmed by the congestion; and
WHEREAS: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Placing
atraffic signal at this intersection may help prevent a tragictraffic
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incident.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Common Council approves the installation of a traffic signal
at the intersection of Leroy Avenue and Grider Street; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Common Council requests the Commissioner of Public
Works to prepare the proper ordinance and actions to install the traffic
signal expeditiously.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
COMMISSINER OF PUBLIC WORKS.
NO. 193
BY: MR. PITTS
WAIVE GRASS CUTTING FEE
WHEREAS: 257 and 560 Jefferson Avenue are vacant corner lots at
Clinton Street. These adjacent lots are large and often utilized for
parking and other activities; and
WHEREAS: The lots are owned and maintained by Holy Temple
Church of God on Christ, Reverend Leo Allen Spight is the Pastor; and
WHEREAS: This summer the City billed Reverend Spight for cutting
the grass at the lots. The City billed for a service ft did not perform;
and
WHEREAS: Reverend Spight had complained to the Public Works
Department during the summer but the $52.50 charge still has not
been removed; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Common Council waive the fee assessed to 257 and 560
Jefferson Avenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Treasurer and Public Works Department report to the
Common Council on this matter by the next Council meeting.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, COMMISSIONER
OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CITY TREASURER.
NO. 194
BY: MR. PITTS
FEASIBILITY OF CITY CO-GENERATION PLANT
AT MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
WHEREAS:Memorial Auditorium will be vacated as a result of
the opening of the new Marine Midland Arena. This provides an
opportunity to explore various uses for the building; and
WHEREAS:The Department of Public Works has received a
number of proposals from various developers. These proposals will be
reviewed within the next several months; and
WHEREAS:The City of Buffalo could benefit from the
development of anEnergy Co-Generation Plant especially with the
deregulation of utility companies within New York State; and
WHEREAS:The Memorial Auditorium provides an opportunity
to develop a Co-Generation Plant. It's location could provide an
incentivefor redevelopment in the lower Main Street area; and
WHEREAS: The Department of Public Works has been exploring, the
feasibility of developing a Co-Generation Plant. Memorial
Auditorium provides a perfect facility to realize this innovative
program immediately.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Common Council requests/the Commissioner of
Public Works to initiate a feasibility study to develop a Co
Generation facility at the Memorial Auditorium; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Commissioner of Public Works form a committee to conduct
the study and report back to the Common Council in 60 days.
That the Common Council establish a Special Committee to develop a
Co-Gen plan.
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ADOPTED
NO. 195
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
55 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1307 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 55 -Department of Community Services, 1307 -
Substance Abuse, which reads:
2 Account Clerk Typist $ 25,005 - $ 27,859
3Typist $ 23,950 - $ 26,506
Is hereby amended to read:
1Account Clerk Typist $ 25,005 - $ 27,859
2Typist $ 23,950 - $ 26,506
2Clerk $ 23,950 - $ 26,506
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED pursuant to section 34 of the City Charter,
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary
We, DONALD 0. ALLEN, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET,
hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper
conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that
department. We recommend that the compensation for said position
be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for
such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service
Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the
position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the
appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position.
APPROVED as to Form
Michael Risman
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 196
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
50 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & STREETS
1250 - FLEET MAINTENANCE
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 50 -
Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, 1250 - Division of Fleet
Maintenance, which reads:
10Motor Equipment Mechanic$26,668 - $ 30,035
Is hereby amended to read:
15Motor Equipment Mechanic $26,668 - $ 30,035
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that
the immediate passage the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
We, JOSEPH N. GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS,
PARKS & STREETS and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF
BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the
proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services
of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said
position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing
ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for
such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service
Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the
position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the
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appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael Risman
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 197
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
32 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & STREETS
1095 - DIVISION OF PLAN & DESIGN OF BUILDIN113S
37 - DEPARTMENT OF WATER
1362 - DIVISION OF WATER, ENGINEERING & INSPECTION
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 32 -Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets,
1095 - Division of Plan & Design of Buildings, 37 -Department of
Water, 1362 - Division of Engineering & Inspection which reads:
32-1095
IPrincipal Architect $ 51,049 - $ 63,871
37-1362
IPrincipal Engineer $ 51,049 - $ 63,871
Is hereby amended to read:
32-1095
I Principal Engineer $ 51,049 - $ 63, 871
37-1362
IAssociate Engineer $ 49,130 - $ 58,134
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that
the immediate passage the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
We, JOSEPH N.GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS,
PARKS AND STREETS and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF
BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the
proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services
of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said
position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing
ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for
such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service
Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the
position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the
appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Corporation Counsel
I l/ 17//00 Attachment
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 198
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
20 - DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
1121 - DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICATION
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 20 - Department of Police, 1121 - Division of
Administration & Communication, which reads:
57Report Technicians$ 25,903 - $28,757
Is hereby amended to read:
58Report Technicians $ 25~903 - $28,757
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that
the immediate passage of foregoing ordinance is necessary.
We, ROCCO J. DIINA, COMMISSIONER OF P OLICE and JAMES B.
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MILROY, DIRECTOR BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change
is necessary for the proper conduct, administration performance of
essential services of that department. We recommend that the
compensation for position be fixed at the respective amount set forth
in the foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for
such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service
Commission, a said Commission has approved and certified the
position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the
appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael Risman
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 199
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
20 - DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
1100 - DIVISION OF POLICE COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo
does ordain as follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 20 Department of Police, 1100 - Division of Police
Commissioner's Office, which reads:
1Community Police Coordinator $ 30,218 - $ 34,975
Is hereby amended to read:
1Community Grants Coordinator $ 30,218 - $ 34,975
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that
the immediate passage of foregoing ordinance is necessary.
We, ROCCO J. DIINA, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE and JAMES B.
MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and
performance of essential services of that department. We recommend
that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for
such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service
Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the
position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the
appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael Risman
Corporation Counsel
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 200
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
20 - DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
1101 - DETECTIVE BUREAU
1103 - PATROL SERVICE
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 20 Department of Police, 110 1 - Detective Bureau,
which reads:
1101 - DETECTIVE BUREAU
6 Assistant Chief of Detectives60,552
1103 - PATROL SERVICE
70 Police Lieutenant56,560
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Is hereby amended to read:
1101 - DETECTIVE BUREAU
7 Assistant Chief of Detectives60,552
1103 - PATROL SERVICE
69 Police Lieutenant56,560
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that
the immediate passage of foregoing ordinance is necessary.
We, ROCCO J. DIINA, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE and JAMES,
B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and
performance of essential services of that department. We recommend
that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for
such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service
Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the
position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the
appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael Risman
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 201
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
20 - DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
1100 - COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
1101 - DETECTIVE BUREAU
1103 - PATROL SERVICE
1103 - TRAFFIC SERVICES
1121 - ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICATION
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 20 -Department of Police, 1100 - Commissioner's
Office, 110 1 - Detective Bureau, 1103 - Patrol Service, II 10 - Traffic
Services, and 1121 - Administration & Communication, which reads:
1100 - COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
6Police Captain$64,801
4Detective$50,635
14 Report Technician $ 25,903 - $28,757
1101 - DETECTIVE BUREAU
88 Detective$50,635
1103 - PATROL SERVICE
6Detective Sergeant $52,960
25 Detective$50,635
629 Police Officer$ 36,131 - $ 4.8,849
1110 - TRAFFIC SERVICES
40 Police Officer$ 36,131 - $ 48,849
1121 - ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICATION
2Police Captain$64,801
57 Report Technician$ 25,903 - $ 28,757
Is hereby amended to read:
1100 - COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
5Police Captain$ 64,801
1Detective Sergeant $52,960
2Detective $510,635
13 Report Technician $ 25,903 - $28,757
1101 - DETECTIVE BUREAU
92 Detective$50,635
1103 - PATROL SERVICE
5Detective Sergeant$52,960
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23Detective$50,635
627 Police Officer$ 36,131 - $48,849
1110 - TRAFFIC SERVICES
42 Police Officer $ 36,131 - $48,849
1121 - ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICATION
3 Police Captain$ 64,801
58 Report Technician$ 25,903 - $28,757
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that
the immediate passage of foregoing ordinance is necessary.
We, ROCCO J. DIINA, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE and JAMES B.
MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above
change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and
performance of essential services of that department. We recommend
that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael Risman
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 202
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
21 - DEPARTMENT OF FIRE
1135 - DIVISION OF FIRE ALARM & TELEGRAPH
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 21 -Department of Fire, 1135 - Division of Fire
Alarm & Telegraph, which reads:
6Communication Electrician$ 28,330 - $ 32,537
Is hereby amended to read:
6Communication Technician $ 28,330 - $ 32,537
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that
the immediate passage of foregoing ordinance is necessary.
We, CORNELIUS J. KEANE, COMMISSIONER OF FIRE and
JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the
above change is necessary, for the proper conduct, administration and
performance of essential services of that department. We recommend
that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for
such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service
Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the
position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the
appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael Risman
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 203
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
21 - FIRE DEPARTMENT
SALARY SCHEDULE
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo,
relating to 21 -Department of Fire under the various subheadings
relating to positions listed below is hereby as follows:
NOTE: Old salaries are in brackets
This ordinance shall become effective as per the respective dates on
the attached schedules.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Corporation Counsel
This ordinance shall be retroactive to July 1, 1998.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
We, Cornelius J. Keane, Commissioner of Fire and James B. Milroy,
Director of Budget recommend that the compensation for said
positions be raised and fixed at the respective amounts set forth in the
foregoing ordinance. OF BUDGET
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller,
pursuant to Section 454 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, hereby
certify that contingent upon prior or concurrent action to provide and
authorize funding thereof, the interests of the City will be subserved by
the increase in compensation provided for the positions set forth in the
foregoing ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Corporation Counsel
11/14//00 Attachment
This ordinance shall be retroactive to July 1, 1999.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
We, Cornelius J. Keane, Commissioner of Fire and James B. Milroy,
Director of Budget recommend that the compensation for said
positions be raised and fixed at the respective amounts set forth in the
foregoing ordinance.
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller,
pursuant to Section 454 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, hereby
certify that contingent upon prior or concurrent action to provide and
authorize funding thereof, the interests of the City will be subserved by
the increase in compensation provided for the positions set forth in the
foregoing ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Corporation Counsel
11/14//00 Attachment
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 204
BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to Various Departments, which reads:
03 - 1501 Mayor's Executive Office
03 -1514 Real Estate
06-1047 Assessment
11-1051 Administration & Finance
12-1052 Administration Adjudication
14-1075 Parking Violation Bureau
17-1068 Purchase
20-1123 Police
21-1140 Fire
25-1053 Employee Relations
31-1191 Traffic Engineering
32-1096 Buildings
TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED
Clerk (Hourly)$ 5.20 / hour
Is hereby amended to read:
TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED
Clerk (Hourly)$ 8.00 / hour
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that
the immediate passage of t foregoing ordinance is necessary.
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We, ANTHONY M. MASIELLO, MAYOR, JOSEPH SOLE,
COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMEN EVA M. HASSETT,
COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, ROCCO J.
DIIN COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, CORNELIUS J. KEANE,
COMMISSIONER OF FIR KATHLEEN O'HARA, COMMISSIONER OF
HUMAN RESOURCES, JOSEPH N. GIAMBR COMMISSIONER OF
PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS, and JAMES B. MILRO
DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is
necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of
essential services of that department. We recommend that t
compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set
forth in the foregoing ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael Risman
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony Nanula, Comptroller,
pursuant to Section 454 of Charter the City of Buffalo, hereby certify
that the interests of the City will be subserved by the increase in
compensation provided for the positions set forth in the foregoing
ordinance.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 205
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 Dr. William Andre Holley
By Councilmembers Brown, Fisher, Williams, Pitts & Michaux, City
Clerk
Felicitation for Lucille Speed Hester Day
By Councilmembers Brown, Williams, Pitts & City Clerk Michaux
Felicitation for Melanie Schmidt
By Councilmembers Martino, Pitts & City Clerk Michaux
ADOPTED.
NO. 206
BY: BARBARA A. WILLIAMS
APPOINTMENTS
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS
That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner
of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 2000 , conditional upon
the person so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications
and filing same with the City Clerk.
NANCY BURGASSERLINDA SUBDAY
MARY JANE WAJMERANNETTE H. FITCH
KIMBERLY SCHAUSTHOMAS A. MATYAS
JENNIFER LYONS GRECOEDWIN KASPERK
KIMBERLY A. LoCURTO.ANDREA G. PARUTA
LINDA L. PARKERJOAN M. MARKOWSKI
EARL D. GISTJANICE L. LEISING
LAURA GISTJAMES GILES
DOLORES GISTTRACY NOWICKI
EUNICE DARBYANNE DE GEORGE
ALEXANDRA ELLICOTTADELE B. MUNDT
DIANNE M. PERSHYNPAUL 0. FRANKLIN
ROBERT K. BALINT.SANDRA M. BEDELL
SANDY E. WINKOWSKIDOROTHY SMITH BELL
SUSAN H. JUDDTAMARA R. BLOUM
DIA,.0 MARTINPRISCILLA G.SCOTT
GINA MCROYBARBARA OVERHOFF
CAROLE R. GRENAUERCARLA MINGARELLI
CHR I ISTINA M. KIRBYJAIME P. MORPHY
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JAMES J. JACKSONNANCY C. MARTIN
KATHRYN M. HANRAHANGWENDOLYN A. CLARKE
KATHLEEN A. BRNEJENNIE D'ANGELO
MARYALICE MASONJEANETTE T. KIEDROWSKI
BEVERLY ANN MUMADOREEN S. POSMANTUR
DONALD H. HILLCRAIG PASMANTUR
JUDITH J. PAHNOSSYLIVIA ELSTON
GLORIA R. BOGDANSHARON LeBRON
EILEEN ROGOWOWSKYJULIENNE SANDS
LYNNE A. MELLNIKNANCY R..ROWOLOWSKI
DALIA DISPEZADENNIS MITCHELL
MARIA D. LAGONAPAMELA J. PARKS
CYNTHIA HOWEDOLORES J. WINKOWSKI
SHIRLEY KRIGERCASSANDRA GILMORE
ADOPTED
NO. 207
BY: BARBARA A. WILLIAMS
APPOINTMENTS
COMMISSIONERS OF-DEEDS
REQUIRED FOR THE PROPER
PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC DUTIES
That the following - persons are hereby appointed-as Commissioner
of Deeds for the term ending, December 31, 2000, conditional - upon
the persons so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications
and filing same with the City
SHIRLEY F. MILLANKATHLEEN S. KUMRO
ROBERTA M. RZESZUTEKJOHN R. CALABOTTA
VIRGINIA J. POPIELAKELLY MCCARTNEY
SHIRLEY FAYDANIEL DERENDA
ROSEMARY FASOMARTIN H. BAYERL
CHESTER J. PALUCHWILLIAM HAGEMAN
BRIAN WILSONTIMOTHY J. BAKER
SUZANNE M. PACHOLSKIJAMES FAGAN
THOMAS L. FRANCZYKJAMES J. DEGENHART
PEGGY A. LAGREEPATRICK A. ROBERTS
MARYLOU ALTIERIMICHAEL ACQUINO
MARIA LISA DOVERSPIKEMICHAEL MCCARTHY
JEAN FRICANODENNIS J. RICHARDS
TRACY JONESMICHAEL A. MARCH
NANCY KOEBELPHYLLIS A. OSTROWSKI
YVONNE MADDOXPAMELA J. PANTANO
JUDY MARTINALBERT DAMIANI
LORETTA MITCHELLBARBARA J. MANTIONE
LILLIE PARKERDEBORAH A. SIRACUSE
VICTORIA PATTERSONSANDRA L. CLARK
BEATRICE ROUSEFRANK DIPASQUALE
JAMES SINGLETARYJR.JAMES R. WATKINS
DIANE TERRELLDIANE P. DREYER
SHAVONNE WARDGREGG G. BLOSAT
SHARON ALEXANDERNOREEN M. CAROTHERS
RUBY BRAZILECHERYL M. CAMPBELL
RICHARD DEGNANSUSAN COOLEY
NANCY ECKMABLE M. DUNCAN
ANTONIO FASANELLOIJR.CHRISTINE DIPASQUALE
ROBERT GEMEREKLOUIS FASOLINO
MAXINE HAREROSEMARY FRICANO
ROBERT HICKEYDANA M. GORDON
JOHN HOLENSKISHERRY ANN HOLTZ
PATRICIA JACKSONAMELITE C. KING
PETER JANKOWSKIMARGARET A. LAWSON
GLORIA JOHNSONKATHERINE MCGARRAH
JANE LUSSIERKATHERINE E.MILKS
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HOA MAIPATRICIA M. SCHUSTER
JAMES MANGANELLOTHERESA SERRANO
JANE MAYGWENNDALA J. SMITH
KATHLEEN MCHALEBRIDGET A. SZYMANSKI
JOHN MEEGANBEBEE J. WATTS
GREGORY MOTTWILLIAM CUSELLA
RICHARD BARTOSZEWICZVERONICA NORWARDPAUL
JAMES PERRYSHEILA WILES
DONALD POCHEDLEYJOSEPH F. LYNCH JR.
PAULA PRINCEJOSEPH MAKOWSKIII
DAVID ROSOLOWSKIMARK MICHALEK
ERIC ROSSERSHARON FAY
,LOUIS SCHMIDTJEANNETTE WIILLIAMS
FRANCIS SCHWAB JOSEPHINE CUTOLA
MARGUERITE SPEARKIM DRAGONE
SHEILA SUCHAKSHElILA JASKULA
ROBERT SWANROSE BORCZYNSKI
TIMOTHY D. RINGMARIA ROSA
JOHN SANTIAGOWILLIAM P. BLAKE
EDWARD M. COTTERTIMOTHY J. MCDONALD
J0HN D. REIMANMARILYN WISNIEWSKI
HAROLD M. MCLELLANTASHA D. COLLIER
MONICA L. DOUCHERTYDEBORAH E. LONGO
ALBERT J. DEVLINDEBRA A. WILLIAMS
CHRISTINE M. MACMILLANTIMOTHY DOWNS
STEVEN R. MACKOWSKISANDRA F. SMITH
THOMAS J. DONOVANKARYN M. CARNEY
GEORGE BATTAGLIA,JR.THOMAS J. O'BRIEN
SALVATORE P. LOSICHARLES P. CARRIER
DANNY WILLIAMSJAMES T. DEE
CAROL WILLIAMSJOSEPH F. BIEHUNIK
GARY CHWOJDAKDIANE M. FUSCO
JOHN P. LINEHANARTURO SALAS
JACOB J.ULEWSKIWILLIAM R. YEATES
MICHAEL T. DONOHUESCOTT E. HIRSCH
JOHN F. MCGRATHIJR.MICHAEL T. O'BRIEN
DENNIS A. DELANOTHOMAS J. MCCARTHY
ROBERT T. MEEGANKATHLEEN M. COLLINS
MARY LOU FENNIEJILL A. FOWLER
ROBERT D. FREEMANJENNIFER E. GRAHAM
JEFFERY J. LAZELLEDENISE M. LORRENS
NANCY MATESICJAMES E. MAYER
PATRICIA L. BLEWMARIA R. SEPUNEDA
NANCY J. SULLIVANMARY JO WASCH
SYLVIA A. ZIELINSKI
ADOPTED
NO. 208
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the
Council Chambers, 13th Floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless
otherwise noted.
Regular Committees
Committee on ClaimsTuesday, December 19, 2000
at 9:00 o'clock A.M.
Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 9:30
o'clock A.M.
Committee on FinanceTuesday, December 19, 2000
following Civil Service
Committee on LegislationTuesday, December 19, 2000
at 2:00 o'clock P.M.
Committee on Comm. Dev. 'vN'cdnesday, December 20, 2000 at
10:00 o'clock A.M.
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Committee on EducationWednesday, December 20,
2000 at 2:00 o'clock
P.M.
Special Committees
Police Reorganization-Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock
P.M. in Room 1417 City Hall.
NO. 209
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Mr. Fontana, the
Council adjourned at 5:10 pm
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, Ill
CITY CLERK
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