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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-0919 00-0919.txt No.17 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO SEPTEMBER 19, 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 Lo Tempio COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE Beverly Gray Charlie A. Fisher III Rosemarie LoTempio DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS MARC A. COPPOLA - DELAWARE BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS - ELLICOTT KAREN R. ELLINGTON - FILLMORE RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY BYRON BROWN - MASTEN DOMINIC BONIFACIO - NIAGARA JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. - NORTH MARY M. MARTINO - SOUTH BETTY JEAN GRANT - UNIVERSITY REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Barbara Miller- Williams, Chairman, Karen R. Ellington, Charley H. Fisher III, Betty Jean Grant, Rosemarie LoTempio CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Betty Jean Grant, Chairman, Marc A. Coppola, Mary M. Martino, Richard Fontana and Barbara Miller-Williams-Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Beverly Gray, Chairman, Byron Brown, Joseph Golombek Jr., Rosemarie LoTempio, Charley H. Fisher III, and Karen Ellington-Members Page 1 00-0919.txt FINANCE COMMITTEE: Byron Brown, Chairman, Marc A. Coppola, Karen R. Ellington, Charley H. Fisher III, Mary M. Martino, Barbara Miller-Williams-Members. LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana, Chairman, Rosemarie LoTempio, Byron Brown, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Joseph Golombek Jr. RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Charley H. Fisher III, Chairman, Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Beverly Gray, Joseph Golombek Jr., Karen R. Ellington, Richard Fontana SPECIAL COMMITTEES TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio, Betty Jean Grant, Barbara Miller-Williams. BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio , Chairman, Byron Brown , Richard Fontana, Mary M. Martino, James W. Pitts ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio, Jr., Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr. POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Chairman, Karen R. Ellington, Richard Fontana, Barbara Miller-Williams, Mary Martino, Charley Fisher III. CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 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. ABSENT - None. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr.Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on September 19, 2000 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR NO. 1 INFO PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION The City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Public Schools are undertaking a billion dollars worth of public school construction-both new and rehab. As these schools are spread throughout the City, this plan offers us an Page 2 00-0919.txt unparalleled opportunity to invest in every neighborhood, create sustainable jobs and redevelop our communities around our schools. As you know, Buffalo is a very poor City with a declining population base and declining property values. Nearly 70% of our students are living in poverty, and concentrated poverty is directly linked to poor school performance. The average age of a school building in Buffalo is 69 years - against a national average of 40 years. We must create schools that provide an education equal to that provided in the suburbs and superior in the level of student and family support lifelong learning centers that recognize and confront the urban condition. I believe that many of HUD's initiatives directly relate to what we are trying to accomplish and that, with your assistance, we can take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and have an extraordinary impact on this City and region for generations to come. I am also confident we will be creating a model of urban and community development worthy of national attention. I am attaching a list of tasks, concepts and possibilities for which HUD assistance may be applicable and I look forward to refining this list as we discover ways to work together on this project. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION rehab existing homes, businesses and property lots. FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 2 VICTORY ASSEMBLY OF GOD 894 TONAWANDA ST. HUMAN SERVICE FACILITY ITEM NO. 110, C.C.P. 9/5/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September 12, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 511-136 of the Buffalo Code, Use permit required for human service facilities. The applicant seeks to convert a former beauty shop into a counseling center. Under SEQR the proposed Human Service Facility is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to communicate to the Common Council a finding of no concentration of similar uses within '-~ mile of the proposed site. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 3 BUFFALO HALFWAY HOUSE, INC. 178 WALDEN AVE. HUMAN SERVICE FACILITY ITEM NO. 111, C.C.P. 9/5/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September 12, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 511-136 of the Buffalo Code, Use permit required for human service facilities. The applicant seeks to convert an existing 2 story restaurant and rooming house into a halfway house for 36 former incarcerated persons. Under SEQR the proposed Human Service Facility is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to communicate to the Common Page 3 00-0919.txt Council a finding of no concentration of similar uses within 1-t mile of the proposed site. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 4 B. WILLBERN204 ALLEN ST. OUTDOOR PATIO ITEM NO. 113, C.C.P. 9/5/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September 12, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 511-57 of the Buffalo Code, Allen Street District. The applicant seeks to place an outdoor patio to the rear of an existing restaurant at 204 Allen Street. Under SEQR the proposed outdoor patio is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the outdoor patio conditioned on no objections of the Buffalo Preservation Board. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 5 R. SPIAK 1507 FILLMORE AVE. GAS PUMPS, STORE & CAR WASH ITEM NO. 114, C.C.P. 9/5/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September 12, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 511-28 E(2) of the Buffalo Code, Neighborhood Business District Restricted Uses. The applicant seeks to construct a new convenience store with a gasoline island canopy and an automatic car wash with vacuum cleaners at 1507 Fillmore Avenue. Under SEQR the proposed store, gas island and car wash are considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the proposed store, gas sales island canopy and car was with the following conditions: 1.Car wash and vacuum cleaner operations are only allowed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. 2.The vacuum cleaners are to be screened on the two sides facing residential properties sides with a 61 high stockade fence along with a landscaping mix of species and heights of plants to soffen the effect of the wood fence. 3.That a 71 high stockade fence be constructed on the north side of the parcel to mitigate noise generated by the car wash operations. 4.That dense vegetative screening is incorporated into the north and east sides of the parcel facing residential properties. 5.The balance of the site generally following the site plan approved by the Planning Board. 6.A concrete pad be installed for future use for a bus stop bench near the corner of the property where the bus stop is located. 7.That any proposed signage incorporate decorative architectural features with landscaping with a lower height theme in mind. RECEIVEDANDFILED NO. 6 Page 4 00-0919.txt N. PARK UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 700 PARKSIDE AVE. ACCESSORY GROUND SIGN ITEM NO. 100, C.C.P. 6/27/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September 12, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Application for billboard, ground or pole sign permits. The applicant seeks to replace a 51x6' ground sign with a 41x81x7' ground "ID" sign with a reader board at 700 Parkside Avenue. Under SEQR the proposed sign is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to receive and file the sign request since the Common Council has already approved this item at its July 25, 2000 meeting. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 7 S. CORDOVA 1240 HERTEL AVE. SIDEWALK CAFE ITEM NO. 38, C.C.P. 7/11/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September 12, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 413-59 and 511-59 of the Buffalo Code, Sidewalk cafes and Hertel Avenue District, respectively. The applicant seeks use 81x6l of the sidewalk for a sidewalk caf6 at 1240 Hertel Ave. Under SEQR the proposed sidewalk cafe is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to receive and file sidewalk request since the Common Council has already approved the item at its July 25, 2000 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 8 W. RIVERA 1410 MAIN ST. SIDEWALK CAFE ITEM NO. 39, C.C.P. 7/11/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September 12, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 413-59 of the Buffalo Code, Sidewalk. The applicant seeks use 181x9l of the sidewalk for a sidewalk cafe at 1410 Main Street. Under SEQR the proposed sidewalk cafe is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to receive and file sidewalk request since the Common Council has already approved the item at its July 25, 2000 RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO. 9 AMEND LEASE AGREEMENT GRASSROOTS GARDENS OF BUFFALO ITEM # 12, 5/2/95 In the above referenced item Your Honorable Body authorized a lease agreement between the City of Buffalo and Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo. The City of Buffalo Page 5 00-0919.txt leases certain city owned vacant lots to Grassroots Gardens for the purpose of combating community deterioration by designing, developing, establishing and supporting vegetable, fruit and/or flower gardens. The term of the lease was for five (5) years, ending October 31, 2000. The lessee provides the City of Buffalo with liability insurance holding the City of Buffalo harmless from accident and injury claims which might arise from their use of the property. There is also a 30 day cancellation clause allowing either party to cancel the lease. Grassroots Gardens has been assisting other Community based non-profit organizations with the designing and development of gardens in their areas. Grassroots Gardens has requested that the lease be amended to include the following city owned vacant lot: ADDRESSSPONSOR 114 BraytonMassachusetts Avenue Project Contact:Diane Picard 378 Massachusetts 14213 I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the request of Grassroots Gardens, Inc. to amend the lease agreement to include the above property. I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents to amend the lease agreement and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated August 30, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Director of Real Estate be, and he hereby is authorized to amend the lease between the City and Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo, to include city-owned vacant lot commonly know as 114 Brayton. That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to amend the lease and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 10 ARISE MINISTRIES USE OF 237 & 241 HUDSON STREET The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request from Pastor Frank Vitello of Arise Ministries, 118 Tacoma Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14216 to use the vacant lots at 237 and 241 Hudson Street. They are requesting to use the vacant lots on September 22, 23, and 24, 2000, for church related services and activities that will be open to the public. Arise Ministries has agreed to clean the lot after their use and have provided proof of liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000., holding the City of Buffalo harmless from any accident or injury which may result from their use of the property. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the request of Arise Ministries to use 237 and 241 Hudson Street upon the above terms and conditions. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated September 12, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Director of Real Estate be, and he hereby is authorized to allow Pastor Frank Vitello of Arise Ministries, 118 Tacoma Avenue, to use the vacant lots at 237 and 241 Hudson Street on September 22, 23 and 24, 2000 subject to Page 6 00-0919.txt the terms and conditions as listed in the above communication. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 11 NIAGARA CONSULTING GROUP REPORT THE BUFFALO MEDICAL CENTER INITIATIVE For your information and review is the Niagara Consulting Group (NCG) report on the Buffalo Medical Center Initiative. Earlier this year, BURA contracted with NCG for the purpose of reviewing former plans, meeting with stakeholders, reviewing other communities' medical campus initiatives and to recommend a strategy to begin the process of creating a world class Medical Center. This report, released at the September 14 BURA meeting, recommends the formation of a strong, adequately funded, representative 501C3 not-for-profit corporation to lead the revitalization effort. At the request of Mayor Masiello, Thomas R. Beecher, Jr., recently retired Chairman of Kaleida Health with more than 20 years of volunteer service in the Health Care community, will take this report back to the key stakeholders to facilitate the creation of a vehicle to manage this effort. The key stakeholders will include neighborhood representation from the Fruitbeit and Allentown communities. Mr. Beecher has volunteered his services and will be reporting back within 90-120 days. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 12 INFORMATION ITEM: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY OF THE REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM Attached for your review is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Management and Delivery of the Revolving Loan Program released by the office of Strategic Planning on September 8, 2000. The RFP is a response to recommendations cited in the report prepared by Human Service Development (HSD) of Corning, New York. This consultant team, approved by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA), was charged with studying and reviewing both internal (City Hall) and external systems (Community Based Organizations) along with the various programs/procedures to determine the best possible way to deliver program services to the residents of the City of Buffalo. The ultimate goal of the study was to develop a comprehensive delivery system that will ultimately stabilize and create healthy neighborhoods. The RFP is seeking eligible respondents that will help the City realize this goal and allow the residents of the City of Buffalo to receive efficient, effective and quality services. All submitted proposals will be reviewed by a selected committee(see attached list) and will be evaluated according to the process outlined in the RFP (see page 3 of the RFP). REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 13 233 FOUGERON STREET REQUEST TO TRANSFER TO Page 7 00-0919.txt CITY OF BUFFALO This Item is a request to transfer 233 Fougeron Street from the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to the City of Buffalo. This project was approved by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency on June 10, 1999. The impetus for this project came from the announcement by Nabisco that it was considering either a 60 to 80 million-dollar modernization of their Buffalo Facility or relocate out of State. The City agreed to street widening to permit truck traffic along Louisen Street and general streetscape enhancements. These improvements were designed to benefit both the commercial and residential sectors. The purchase and demolition of the 2 1/2 story wood frame residence at 23' ) Fougeron was required to create additional space for the widening of Louisen Street and to accommodate the required radius for tractor trailers turning left onto Fougeron Street from Louisen St. on route to the Nabisco Plant. Federal Block Grant dollars were used to accomplish this, therefore, we had to take title in BURA temporarily. We now respectively request Your Honorable Body approve the transfer of this property to the City of Buffalo. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, be received and filed; and That the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, is authorized to transfer 233 Fougeron Street to the City. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 14 REPORT OF AUCTION - BID 459 CONNECTICUT, EAST COR. OF SIXTEENTH LOT SIZE: 301 X 1161 ASSESSED VALUATION: LAND - $6,100 TOTAL75,000 On May 27th, 1999 a public auction was held by the Comptroller's Office and the Department of Community Development. After due notice and advertisement, the following bid was received for the above captioned property: ADDRESSBID A-MOUNT PURCHASER NAME AND ADDRESS 459 Connecticut$16,000.00Mr. Anthony Pirrone Companion Resources 1500 Military Road Buffalo, New York 14217 The subject property is a commercial building with five (5) apartments and one (1)storefront acquired by the City of Buffalo through tax foreclosure in 1998. The purchaser intends to acquire, rehabilitate and ren': for income purposes. The purchaser has provided a plan and estimate of repair costs to bring the building into code compliance. He has also provided proof of his financial ability to complete the cost of purchase and repairs. The bid price is the amount to be received by the City. The buyer will be required to pay a ten percent buyer premium to Page 8 00-0919.txt Cash Realty and Auction. The Department of Community Development and Division of Collections have no objection to the sale. There are no taxes, liens or building code violations owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the bid of Mr. Anthony Pirrone in the amount of Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000.00). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer for title and that the Mayor by authorized to execute the same. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated August 17, 2000, be received and filed; and That the offer from Mr. Anthony Pirrone of Companion Resources, 1500 Military Road in the sum of Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000.00 ) to purchase the property described as 459 Connecticut Street, be and hereby is accepted; and A tax and title search will not be provided to the purchaser. The purchaser will pay for the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description; and The buyer will be required to pay a ten percent (10%) buyer premium to Cash Realty and Auction. 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 bids were submitted. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 15 RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SEWER LINES - I 11 MULBERRY STREET PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (ITEM NO. 92 C.C.P. SEPTEMBER 5, 2000) Presented herein please find a comprehensive response to Item No. 9~Lof the September 4, 2000 Common Council, regarding a situation involving sewer lines servicing property commonly known as 111 Mulberry Street (the "Property"). The Common Council received a correspondence from Mr. Llord B. Brooks, 111, the current owner of the Property, dated August 22, 2000 requesting assistance with a perceived problem involving the sewer line servicing the Property. The Property was constructed in 1993 by James Management Company, Inc. and Telco Construction, Inc. (collectively the "Builder") and originally purchased by Susette Mines. At the time the Property was completed a Certificate of Completion (dated September 8, 1993) was issued to the Builder. Unfortunately, the Property was foreclosed upon, by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company in July 1996. Mr. Brooks purchased the Property out of the foreclosure, taking title on July 18, 1997 without any City of Buffalo and or City agency involvement, whatsoever. In 1997 the adjacent property, commonly known as 105 Mulberry was conveyed to the owner of property located at 86 Locust Street through the homestead process. It was determined that based upon the fact that he did not reside at the Property, Mr. Brooks did not qualify to homestead 105 Mulberry Street. Furthermore, at the time 105 Mulberry Page 9 00-0919.txt Street was homesteaded to the owner of 86 Locust Street Mr. Brooks signed-off, agreeing to permit the conveyance. A thorough review of available records and information has been undertaken attempting to confirm Mr. Brooks' position relative to the sewer line situation. It has been confirmed that the Property is serviced by a sewer connection that minimally encroaches upon 105 Mulberry Street. However, it is apparent that the clean-out access points are located within the City of Buffalo's existing right of way in front of 105 Mulberry Street and that Mr. Brooks would not be prohibited from gaining access to his sewer line. Based upon the fact that the City of Buffalo no longer has any ownership interest in either the Property and/or 105 Mulberry Street, it would be necessary that Mr. Brooks negotiate an easement agreement with the current owner of 105 Mulberry Street. However, all indications are that such easement would not be necessitated for any other reason then Mr. Brooks' own peace of mind. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 16 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 762 EAST AMHERST, 65 W SUFFOLK VACANT LOT:301 X 1101 ASSESSED VALUATION: $4,600. The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request to purchase 762 East Amherst from Mr. Larry Livingston, 760 East Amherst Street, Buffalo, New York, 14215. Mr. Livingston intends to use the property for extra yard space, which is adjoining to his property. 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 George Ladori of All Points Appraisals, 4506 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127. He has estimated the value of the parcel to be one Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200). The Division of Real Estate concurs with the appraisers estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Larry Livingston has agreed and is prepared to pay One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200) 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 thatYour HonorableBody approve the sale of 762 East Amherst Street for One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor beauthorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 17 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 1644 GENESEE,39.68'E MONTANA LOT SIZE: 39, X 119' ASSESSED VALUATION: LAND:$1,930 1646 GENESEE, 79.36,E MONTANA LOT SIZE:39' X 101' ASSESSED VALUATION: LAND$ 2,400 IMPROVEMENT $ 7,600 TOTAL $10,000 The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, Page 10 00-0919.txt has received a request from Mrs. Betty Gray, 195 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, New York 14214 to purchase the above subject properties. Mrs. Gray intends to use 1646 Genesee Street to operate a restaurant business and use 1644 Genesee Street as a parking lot in conjunction with the restaurant business. The properties consists of a lot 391 x 119f and a one story small block type building situate on a lot 39' x 101'. Mrs. Gray has provided proof of her financial ability to acquire and rehabilitate the property. 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 by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Jones Real Estate, Appraisal & Financial service, Inc., 1325 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215, Robert E. Jones, Appraiser. He has estimated the value of the properties to be Four Thousand Dollars ($4fOOO). The Division. of Real Estate concurs with the appraiser's estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that Mrs. Betty Gray has agreed and is prepared to pay Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) for the subject properties. She has also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale! Of 1644 and 1646 Genesee Street to Mrs. Betty Gray in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 18 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 301 GOODYEAR,166' N WALDEN VACANT LOT:30' X 113' ASSESSED VALUATION: $2,600 303 GOODYEAR, 196' N WALDEN VACANT LOT: 30' X 113' ASSESSED VALUATION: $2,600 The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request to purchase 301 and 303 Goodyear Street from Richard Stachewicz and Mary A. Wassinger, 299 Goodyear Street, Buffalo, New York 14211. 'They intend to build a garage and have extra yard space. The Department of Community Development and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchasers. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by David Burnett, Appraiser, Arrow Appraisal, 3790 Broadway Street, Cheektowaga, New York 14227. He has estimated the value of the properties to be One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600). The Division of Real Estate concurs with the appraisers estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that Richard Stachewicz and Mary A. Wassinger have agreed and are prepared to pay One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600). They have also agreed to pay for the ccst of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fee's and cost of the legal descriptions. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the Page 11 00-0919.txt sale of 301 and 303 Goodyear to Richard Stachewicz and Mary A. Wassinger in the amount of One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600). 1 am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 19 RESULT OF NEGOTIATIONS ABANDONMENT & SALE OF 301 LOUISIANA LOT SIZE: 511 X 1001 ASSESSED VALUATION: $10,200 LAND $23,700 TOTAL ITEM NO. 7, C.C.P. 6/13/2000 ITEM NO. 134, C.C.P. 6/2/7,100 In the above referenced item Your Honorable Body authorized the Division of Real Estate to negotiate a private sale with Mr. Gorgi Trpevski, President of WNY MAC Associates, Inc., 35 Pinetree Drive, West Seneca, MAC York 14224 for the purchase of 301 Louisiana. WNY MAC Associates, Inc. intends to use this building for storage of their vehicles. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. Richard Bronstein of R. W. Bronstein Corp., 3666 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14226. He has estimated the value of the property to be Fifteen 'Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00). The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Gorgi Trpevski, President of WNY MAC Associates, Inc. has agreed and is prepared to Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($12,500) for the subject property. A deduction of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) was agreed to and deducted from the appraised value. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 301 Louisiana to WNY MAC Associates, Inc. in the amount of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($12,500.00). 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. 20 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 177 PEACH, 100' S HIGH VACANT LOT:30' X 100' ASSESSED VALUATION: $1,400 The office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request from Mrs. Lucy Matt on behalf of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 318 High Street, Buffalo, New York 14204, to purchase the above captioned property. The church is located at 318 High Street, which is adjoining to 177 Peach. They intend to pave the lot and use for church parking. The Department of Community Development 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 E. Jones, Appraiser, Jones Real Estate Appraisal & Financial Services, 1325 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215. He has estimated the value of the parcel to be Page 12 00-0919.txt One Thousand Dollars ($1,000). The Division of Real Estate concurs with the estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that New Zion Missionary Baptist Church has agreed and is prepared to pay One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for this parcel. They have also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fee's and cost of the legal description. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 177 Peach Street Street to New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in the amount of one Thousand Dollars ($1,000). 1 am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 21 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 226 PROSPECT, 240.50' SE MARYLAND VACANT LOT: 25' X 132' ASSESSED VALUATION: $4,300 The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request to purchase 226 Prospect Avenue (251 x 1321) from Mr. George Alejandro of 6914 Schuyler Street, Derby, New York 14047 (owns 224 Prospect) and Mr. Pacem Razick of 230 Prospect Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14201. They would like to purchase the respective portion that adjoins their properties. Mr. George Alejandro would like to purchase the southerly portion 121A,x 66, of 226 Prospect and Mr. Pacem Razick would like to purchase the northerly portion 12%' x 66' of 226 Prospect Street. They intend to use the property for extra yard space. The office of Strategic Planning and the Division of Collections have no objection to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchasers. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sales of similar properties in the area. Sales prices range from Thirty Cents ($.30) to Sixty Cents ($.60) a square foot. The results of our negotiations are that Mr. George Alejandro has agreed to pay Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($825) for the southerly half of 226 Prospect Street and Mr. Razick has agreed to pay Eight Hundred TwentyFive Dollars ($825) for the northerly half. The price per square foot is Fifty Cents (.50). Both parties have also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax, recording fee's and cost of the legal descriptions. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of the respective portions of 226 Prospect Avenue to Mr. Alejandro and Mr. Razick in the amount of Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($825) for each portion. I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 22 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM 246 LEMON (CITY OWNED-VACANT LOT LOT SIZE: 27' X 100' LOT SIZE: 27' X 100' The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city-owned vacant lots at 246 and 252 Lemon Street the parcels each being 27' x 100'; and it has been determined Page 13 00-0919.txt that these parcels cannot be sold, and are n( needed for public purposes. Mr. Schuyler Banks residing at 240 Lemon Street has requested to homestead 246 and 252 Lemon Street, vacant City-owned lots. Mr. Banks intends to combine 246 and 252 Lemon in order to build residential home. The Division of Inspections and Division of Collections have been contacted. There are no property code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the homesteader. We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lots be designated as a Homestead Property an be transferred to Mr. Schuyler Banks on the following conditions; 1) the specified structure be erected within twelve (12) months; 2) the structure be occupied by the homesteader for a period of not less than thirty-six months. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the property known as 246 Lemon and 252 Lemon be designated as homestead property and that the Director of Real Estate be and hereby is authorized to transfer said property to Mr. Schuyler Banks of 240 Lemon Street on the condition that the specified structure be erected within (12) months; 2.) the structure be occupied by the P homesteader for a period of not less than thirty-six months. PASSED PASSED AYES-13 NOES-0 NO. 23 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM 1399 MICHIGAN (CITY OWNED-VACANT LOT, DIMENSIONS 29' X 40") The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 1399 Michigan Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209, parcel is 29' x 40' in dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or needed for public purposes. Mrs. Myrtle Griggs, residing at 96 East Utica 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 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 Mrs. Griggs on the condition that the property is cleared and improved within (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 24 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM 45 SWEENEY (CITY OWNED-VACANT LOT, 30 X 130') The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 45 Sweeney Street, Buffalo New York 14211, parcel is 30' x 130' in dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel inappropriate for either the construction of new housing or needed for public purposes. Mr. David Erni, residing at 47 Sweeney Street indicated that Page 14 00-0919.txt he will clean, improve and maintain the I 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 Erm on the condition that the property is cleared and improved within months and maintained in a sanitary mariner. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAID ON THE TABLE NO. 25 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM 291 VIRGINIA (CITY OWNED-VACANT LOT, DIMENSIONS 20' X 132') The Department of Community Development has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 291 Virginia Street, Buffalo, New York 14201, parcel is 20' x 132' 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. Constancio M. Mendez, residing at 289 Virginia 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. Constancio Mendez on the condition that the property is cleared and improved within (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE COMPTROLLER NO. 26 BUFFALO UTILITY FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS ITEM NO. 167 CCP MAY 16, 2000 The Local Franchise Tax on Utilities is authorized by New York State law which allows any city to exact a local law imposing a tax of up to three percent on the gross income of utilities doing, business in the city. Historically we have found that as energy use declines, or most recently as alternative lower-cost providers have become available, there is a corresponding reduction in gross receipts and a corresponding reduction in gross tax which could explain the recent decline in utility tax revenue. While consumers may benefit from the recently announced sale of NIMO to a London-based company, it is difficult to project what the sale will mean in terms of local tax revenue on utility income in the future. It should also be noted that if the energy costs increase in the near future, that would result in increases in the gross income of utilities, and a corresponding increase in local revenues. It would take an exhaustive, in-depth study of utility accounts over a period of Page 15 00-0919.txt time to provide a detailed analysis of the revenue decline to the city. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NO. 27 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITV TRANSFER OF FUNDS COMMON COUNCIL - LEGISLATIVE We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $17,468 be transferred and reappropriated within Legislative, as set forth below: From: 10102001 - Common Council - Legislative - PS 412002 - Hourly Salary$17,46 To: 10 108001 - Common Council - Chairman Education Committee - PS 411001 -Annual Salary$17,468 Dated: Buffalo, NY, August 28, 2000 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 28 CITYWIDE DEMOLITION ITEM NO. #131 CCP SEPT. 5,2000 The request to prepare a bond resolution for $3,000,000 for Citywide Demolition was submitted to this office late Monday, Sept. 11, 2000. We have forwarded the request to bond counsel and we expect to have the item presented at the next Council meeting. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 29 INTERFUND LOAN Over the last six years, the City has provided interfund loans from the City General Fund to The City, Board and Enterprise Capital Projects Funds to implement financing of the Capital Improvements Budget. The interfund loans are repaid when the Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued to finance these projects. As of today, we have one request for money to finance projects and we will not reenter the bond market at this time. We are requesting that you approve interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $100,000 against the 1999-2000 City Wide Park and Playground Improvements Account for improvements at Franczyk Park. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued. From To Account Repayment Date Total 1000 General 3000 Capital Proj 35310106 BAN/Bond Sale 100,000 Pursuant to the City's Capital Budget/Debt Management Policy, the City expects to issue bonds in the amount of $23,000,000 for City Projects during the Fiscal Year 2000/2001. Currently, there are nine (9) City Projects with outstanding interfund loans totaling $8,550,00 *, including this project. If this current request is approved, the City will be committed to an additional zero dollars ($0*) in projects. Therefore, the future projects that can be interfund loaned or included in the 2000/2001 debt issue will be limited to Page 16 00-0919.txt $14,450,00 . This project has already received 1.6 million ($1,600,000.) in interfund loans to date. Bonds to be issued Fiscal Year 2000/2001 $ 23,000,000 Approved Interfund Loans 8,550,000* $ 14,450,000 LESS: Current request(total project amounts)$ 0 Balance available for F/Y 2000/2001$ 14,450,00 *Please be advised that once an interfund loan has been approved, the City is committed to the total cost of the project regardless of the amount advanced. Also, attached is a listing of the outstanding interfund loans approved by Council. The total authorized on the attached list includes the current request. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to provide an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $ 100,000 against the 1999-2000 City Wide Park and Playground improvements Account for Improvements at Franczyk Park. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued. PASSED AYES-13 NOES-0 NO. 30 MUNIS CONCERNS ITEM #73, CCP 9/5/00 I am responding to your request in regards to concerns and problems with MUNIS - the new financial software used by the City. Earlier this spring, I instituted a MUNIS Support Committee headed by City Accountant Anne Forti-Sciarrino and my Executive Staff Manager Jeffrey Tooke aimed at navigating the full implementation of MUNIS in our department and throughout City Hall. The focus of this committee would be to address problems, concerns and possible solutions regarding MUNIS and to determine topics for additional training. The committee is comprised of members from the Accounting and Auditing Division within the Department of Audit and Control and Management Information Systems (MIS, formerly the Data Processing Division). The MUNIS Support Committee has established a protocol for reporting MUNIS problems that includes posting problems in a "MUNIS Errors" public folder on the network in which all City Hall employees can post and browse for potential solutions. In addition, several employees in the Department of Audit and Control and Management Information Systems are occupied throughout the day responding to any phone calls from departmental users asking about particular individualized concerns. Concerns and problems with MUNIS are then brought to this biweekly in committee in an effort to investigate any problems that may be systemic or software oriented in order to assure that such problems are immediately rectified and that Computer Center Software, the creators of the MUNIS software package, investigates any software problems and includes any resolution to rectified software problems in the new releases of MUNIS. At this point, the MUNIS Support Committee is confident that the operation of MUNIS, while yet to be fully implemented with additional add-on modules for specialized functions, is progressing with minimal software problems and prompt Page 17 00-0919.txt support from the employees in the Department of Audit and Control and Management Information Systems. The MUNIS Support Committee is resolved to continue meeting to insure the continued oversight of the MUNIS software package, to provide the adequate training and support to City Hall employees and to increase the comfort with the software amongst departmental users. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 31 PROV. TAX RELIEF-PURCHASERS ITEM NO. 128 C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000 In response to the Council's request on reducing the property tax burden on purchasers of foreclosed properties, I would defer to the Law Department for interpretation of the Municipal Code, and to Real Estate and Strategic Planning for the determination of which properties may be used for future development. We have performed audits on the In-Rem Auction procedures and a copy of the last audit is referenced in this communication. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET NO. 32 SALE / LEASEBACK OF 1731-33 SENECA, 497 SOUTHSIDE PARKWAY ITEM NO. 21, C.C.P. 7/25/00 In response to your inquiry regarding installation of a water meter at 1731-33 Seneca 497 Southside Parkway, we have been advised by American Water Services (AWS - formerly AAET) the manager of the City's Water System, that a two inch water meter was issued and picked up on July 26, 2000. Further, AWS is billing the new owner (DREMCO) in the amount of $726.06 which represents water and sewer charges from inception of the Sale / Leaseback to date. If you require additional information regarding the water billing matter, we recommend that you contact AWS/AAET directly. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 33 SALE / LEASEBACK OF 2930-50 BAILEY AVENUE The City Real Estate Office, the Law Department, the Audit Division and the new owner have been meeting to finalize the exact amounts owed by and to each party. This was necessitated when it was determined that the City occupied additional space for two brief periods (5,734 square feet from 1/15/99 through 9/30/99, reduced to 5,374 square feet from 10/1/99 through 6/30/00 and 5000 square feet from 7/l/00 to date). Consequently we are in the process of recalculating the pro-rata shares and meeting to finalize utility costs. The parties have agreed that payment should occur once the calculations are finalized. Accordingly, we will report same to Your Honorable Body when available. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact any of the City departments listed above. REFERRED TO THE COPOMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION NO. 34 CERTIORARI PROCEEDINGS ENVIRO TIRE Page 18 00-0919.txt 102 RAPIN PLACE This is to advise that the owner, Enviro Tire, USA, has instituted certiorari proceedings on 102 Rapin Place, Buffalo, New York, regarding the assessments for the fiscal year 2000-01. The assessments were reviewed by this Department and the owner expressed a willingness to settle the proceeding. The final assessment for fiscal year 2000-01 was $433,000. The owner is agreeable to a settlement which would result in a reduction to $120,000 on 102 Rapin Place. The taxpayer would be entitled to a refund of $5,895.49 for the first half of the 2000-01 year. The 2000-01 City taxes would be reduced from $16,311.48 to $4,520.50, A revised bill would he send for the second half Based upon a review of the current market value of the property, I feel this settlement would be in the best interest of the City. I therefore recommend this settlement, in -which the Department of Law concurs. Please note that this property was recently purchased for $50,000. This proposed settlement is subject to approval by Your Honorable Body. I hereby request that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to settle the 2000-01 certiorari proceeding on 102 Rapin Place by reducing the assessment from $433,000 to $120,000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT NO. 35 IMPLEMENT SMALL BUSINESS NON-HOMESTEAD RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM ITEM #201, C.C.P. 07/11/00 On October 14, 1986 the Common Council passed a local law adopting the provisions of Section 1903 of the Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) relating to homestead and non-homestead classifications. The local law took effect with the 1987-88 fiscal year, following certification by the State Board of Equalization and Assessment that the City of Buffalo was an "approved assessing unit". Under the RPTL one, two and three family units, farmhouses, some mobile homes and some condominiums along with vacant residential land less than 10 acres are considered homestead parcels. All other parcels are classified as non-homestead. The State of New York provides a detailed property class code list describing a type of parcel and assigning a universal three-digit code to that parcel type. Codes beginning with 2, i.e., 210 (single family), 220 (two family) and code 311 (vacant residential land) are in the homestead group. Codes beginning with 4 or a higher number are classed in the non homestead group along with codes 330 and 340 that are commercial or industrial vacant land, respectively. Attached is a copy of a section from the State Property Class Code Manual defining the Multiple Use or Mixed Use parcels. The smaller commercial businesses with owners residing on premises in living quarters in the back and/or upstairs and generally found within the residential community are for the most part included in the 482 classification. However, by definition the 482 code also includes those structures that are rented retail with non-owner occupied offices or apartments in the rear or upper floors. Some examples are: 220 Delaware, 6 Stories, South Cor Chippewa; 280 Delaware, North Cor Johnson to Elmwood, Page 19 00-0919.txt 26,000 plus square feet; 496 Main, 4 Stories; 515 Main, 3 Stories; 716 Main at Tupper, 3 Stories, 86,000 plus square feet. Also included in the 482 class are 251 Grider, retail business; 1428 Fillmore, auto service, and 2152 Fillmore a retail service property. By these few examples alone it is evident that parcels can have the same 482 class code while being considerably different in size and nature. These classifications are utilized across the State for a wide range of uses, for example exemptions. The small commercial parcel in a residential area where the owner resides on premises and which is classified as a non-homestead 482 class code can be changed to a homestead class by obtaining a change in use permit and following the building code requirements to eliminate the commercial space. If the owner follows this process and meets all the requirements to change the use the state coding system would allow a change in code to the appropriate residential class and the parcel becomes homestead. Any time a property owner inquires about changing the class code we inform them of the change in use process and direct them to the permit office. Without that permit this office can not reclassify the property. Over the course of the years the issue of converting from non-homestead to homestead class the small commercial/owner residing property, which are boarded or otherwise not used commercially has been examined. One of the obstacles mentioned relative to an owner's conversion of the property to strictly residential has been the cost and work involved in obtaining the permit and meeting the building code requirements. A secondary issue may be a reluctance to permanently surrender the commercial potential of this type property. One options might be pursue with the State a differentiation of parcels based on owner's business and residence in the same location, but this brings into the State classification process the whole issue of residency and proving residency when the State coding system is based on use in general not specific use by certain parties. Out of 96,918 parcels currently assessed in the City, 2,455 are classed as 482 but there is no current method to determine how many are owner occupied. Besides the difficulty in identifying these parcels it is highly unlikely the State would support such a change to its coding process. A local option may be to change the permit process, making it less onerous and costly to change over to the residential classification with the change in use permit process. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 36 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective September 8, 2000 In the Department of Assessment, to the position of Account Clerk, Permanent Appointment at the Intermediate salary of $27,132.00 Latifa A. Mack, 159 Hamlin Road, Buffalo, NY 14208 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 37 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective September 13, 2000 In the Department of Assessment, to the position of Associate Tax Clerk, Temporary Appointment at the Maximum salary of $33,374 Page 20 00-0919.txt Cheryl A. Yeates, 65 Frontenac Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS NO. 38 NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9220 INSTALL PERMISSIVE PARKING ON TONAWANDA STREET, EAST SIDE BETWEEN HUNT AVENUE AND ONTARIO STREET PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances. as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HWY PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY Tonawanda Street, cast side between 2 hour parking 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 PM Hunt Avenue and Ontario Street Except Saturday and Sunday This action is being taken at the request of small, local business owners in the area. It will allow residents on-street parking at night and on weekends. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 39 REPORT OF BIDS CITY COURT RECONSTRUCTION EXTERIOR PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT I advertised for on August 22, 2000 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the City Court Reconstruction, Exterior Pavement Replacement, which were publicly opened and read on September 12, 2000. Base BidAlt. #1Alt. #2Alt. #3 Paragon Northeast$638,600$ 83,228$58,390$ 75,897 North American Constr.$622,629$ 92,000$20,000$139,000 Pinto Construction$655,999$ 89,514$65,351$ 83,704 C. Nichter, Inc.$827,000$100,000$70,000$100,000 Altemate #1 - Continue the paving work along the north side from the Court to Elmwood Avenue adjacent to the parking ramp. Altemate #2 - Continue the paving work along the south side from the Court to Elmwood Avenue adjacent to the parking ramp. Altemate #3 - Continue the paving work along the west side (Elmwood Avenue) of the site. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that we award Base Bid plus Alternates 1, 2 & 3, plus a 5% unit price increase, for a total award to Paragon NE of $898,920.00, as the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work are available in 34322306-445100 and 30032106-334000. Page 21 00-0919.txt Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated September 12, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the City Court Reconstruction, Exterior Pavement Replacement, to Paragon Northeast, the lowest responsible bidder, Base Bid plus Alternates 1, 2 & 3, plus a 5% unit price increase, for a total award of $898,920.00. Funds for the project are available in 34322306-445 100 and 30032106-334000. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 40 DIVISION: ENGINEERING REPORT OF BIDS LOUISEN STREET IMPROVEMENTS GENESEE ST. TO FOUGERON ST. GROUP #542 ITEM #126, C.C.P. 3/3/98 This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received bids on September 13, 2000 the Louisen Street Improvements Project - Genesee St. to Fougeron St. - Group #542 In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit price covering the various items c work and material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid The following bids were received: Contractor Total Bid Price 1. Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. $236,096.85 2. C. Destro Development Co., Inc. $256,288.35 3. M.P.J. Contracting, Inc. $267,628.85 4. P & J Construction Co., Inc. $282,760.85 5. Master's Edge, Inc. $284,108.35* *Corrected Amount I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is Destro & Brothers Concrete G Inc.. I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a contract award in the amount of $236,096.85 ($214,633.50 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $21,463.35 = $236,096.85 Total Award). Funds for this work are in Capital Project Account #30032106-445100. The engineer's estimate for this work is $250,000.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of bids received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid is an award of the contract is not made by October 27, 2000. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies arc available upon request. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated September 13, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the Louisen Street Improvements Project - Genesee Street to Fougeron Street - Group #542, to Destro Brothers Concrete Page 22 00-0919.txt Co., Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $236,096.85 ($214,633.50 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $21,463.35 = $236,096.85 Total Award). Funds for this project are available in Capital Project Account #3 003 2106-445 100. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 41 REPORT OF BIDS PRATT WILLERT COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF RECONSTRUCTION I advertised for on August 8, 2000 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the Pratt Willert Community Center, Roof Reconstruction, which were publicly opened and read on August 29, 2000. Jos. A. Sanders & Sons $ 111,305.00 Weaver Roofing $ 117,250.00 Progressive Roofing $ 32,000.00 McGonigle & Hilger Roofing $ 141,700.00 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Jos. A. Sanders & Sons, in the amount of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Three Hundred Five and 00/100 Dollars ($111,305.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. Total estimate for this work was $120,000.00. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work are available in CPF 30014706 - Division of Buildings. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated September 13, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the Pratt Willert Community Center, Roof Reconstruction, to Jos. A. Sanders & Sons, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $111,305.00. Funds for the project are available in CPF 30014706 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 42 REPORT OF BIDS RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING CELL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM POLICE HEADQUARTERS I advertised for on September 5, 2000 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the Reconstruction of Existing Cell Door Locking System, Police Headquarters (as mandated by the New York State Commission of Corrections), which were publicly opened and read on September 12, 2000. George A. Keene, Inc. $235,000.00 No other bids received, I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that George A. Keene, Inc., in the amount of Two Hundred Thirty Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($235,000.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. Total estimate for this work was $250,000.00. Page 23 00-0919.txt I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34321106 - Division of Buildings. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 43 REPORT OF BIDS YORK STREET INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT GROVER CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL - 2000 GROUP #534 ITEM #126, C.C.P. 3/3/98 This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received bids on August 30, 2000 for York Street Infrastructure Improvements at Grover Cleveland High School - 2000, Group #534. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit price covering the various items of work and material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid. A list of locations is attached. The following, bids were received: Base Bid Unit Price Increase A,B.P. Concrete Construction Co., Inc. $46,959.00 $51,654.90 P & J Construction Co., Inc, $49,850.50 $54,835.55 North America Co., Inc. $59,015.00 $64,916.50 C. Destro Development Co., Inc. $66,102.50 $72,712.75 I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is A.B.P. Concrete Construction Co., Inc. I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a contract award in the amount of S51,654.90 ($46,959.00 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $4,695.90 = Total Award $51,654.90). Funds for this work are in Capital Project Account #34310506. A list of locations is attached. The engineer's estimate for this work is $ 55,650.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by October 14, 2000, Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mrs LoTe mpio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated September 12, 2000, be received and filed and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for York Street Infrastructure Improvements at Grover Cleveland High School - 2000, Group #534, to A.B.P. Concrete Construction Co., Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $51,654.90 ($46,959.00 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $4,695.90 = Total Award $51,654.90. Funds for the project are available in Capital Project Account #34310506. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 44 Page 24 00-0919.txt CHANGE IN CONTRACT DELAVAN MOSELLE CENTER GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Delavan Moselle Center, General Construction, Picone Construction, C #92010071. 1. Revise railing detail on the exterior handicap ramp. Deduct $2,144.75 2. Change roofing insulation from 2.8" to 2.7". Deduct $220.00 3. Addition of piers and grade beams at the subsurface slab of the East and North gymnasium walls due to unstable soil conditions. Add 3,537.06 4.Modifications to door ratings and wall construction as required to meet code requirements. Add $1,757.20 5.Addition of Office 127 and alterations to Office 103 at the request of the District Councilmember. Add $12,216.36 6.Furnish and install a project sign. Add 730.00 7.Modify copper flashing at main skylight area to prevent water infiltration. Add 414.00 8.Furnish McNeese Brick in lieu of the specified Sioux City Brick which is no longer made. Add 1,005.10 9. Provide color mortar as directed by the Project Architect. Add 3,703.00 10. Furnish and install an aluminum entrance door and sidelights from the Lobby to the Game Room as requested by the Parks Department. Add 8,867.65 11. Additional costs for the exterior water fountain above the allowance provided in the contract documents. Add 29,642.57 12. Additional labor costs for removing existing fixtures and furnishings from the existing center for recovery by the Parks personnel. Add 1,533.77 The foregoing changed results in a net increase in the contract of Sixty One Thousand Forty One and 96/100 Dollars ($61,041.96). Summary: Current Contract Amount $2,640,876.94 Amount of This Change Order (#3) Add$ 61,041.96 Revised Contract Amount $2,701,918.90 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Stieglitz Snyder Architecture) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34320506 - 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. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE No.45 Change in Contract Delavan Moselle Center Plumbing Work I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Delavan Moselle Center, Plumbing Work, Elmwood Plumbing, Inc., C #92010112. 1 .Remove bedrock at Delavan Ave., a section of concrete floor slab encountered below grade on site and removal of unstable soil/replacement with proper backfill for site storm piping. Add $ 5,004.94 Page 25 00-0919.txt 2. Rework site water main service including removal of bedrock, relocation of new water service taps and replacement of the existing day care center's water service. Add$20,618.88 3.Relocate the roof drain piping in the gymnasium to avoid interference with the upper windows. Add $ 1,764.70 4.Relocation of mechanical room pumps and equipment to accommodate the new fire protection system. Add $ 4,403.54 5.Furnish and install catch basins for the new parking lot as directed by the City plumbing inspector. Add $12,060.20 The foregoing changed results in a net increase in the contract of Forty Four Thousand Fifty Two and 26/100 Dollars ($44,052.26). Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 208,166.07 Amount of This Change Order (#2) Add $ 44,052.26 Revised Contract Amount $ 252,218.33 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Stieglitz Snyder Architecture) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34320506 - 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 September 12, 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. 2, to Elmwood Plumbing, Inc., an increase in the amount of $44,052.26, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Delavan Moselle Center, Plumbing Work, C #92010112. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34320506 -Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES-13-NOES-0 No.46 Change in Contract Precinct 11 Reconstruction Electrical Work I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for Precinct 11 Reconstruction, Electrical Work, Warrens Electric Co., C #92010141. 1.Furnish and install two (2) duplex outlets in the Janitor's Closet for telephone equipment. Add $ 1,052.59 The foregoing changed results in a net increase in the contract of One Thousand Fifty Two and 59/100 Dollars ($1,052.59). Summary:Current Contract Amount$82,192.87 Amount of This Change Order (#4) Add $ 1,052.59 Revised Contract Amount$83,245.46 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Trautman Associates) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 35320206 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Page 26 00-0919.txt Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated September 12, 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. 4, to Warrens Electric Co., an increase in the amount of $1,052.59, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Precinct I Reconstruction, Electrical Work, C #92010141. Funds for this project are available in CPF 35320206 -Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No.47 Change in Contract Precinct 11 Renovations General Construction I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for Precinct 11 Renovations, General Construction, Summit Construction Group, C #92010135. 1.Furnish and install additional tapered edge insulation and flashing at the perimeter of the roof to create a positive slope to drains. Add $ 2,796-00 The foregoing changed results in a net increase in the contract of Two Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Six and 00/100 Dollars ($2,796.00). Summary:Current Contract Amount $ 551,723.25 Amount of This Change Order (#8) Add $ 2,796.00 Revised Contract Amount $ 554,519.25 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Trautman Associates) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 35320206 - 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 September 1, 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. 8, to Summit Construction Group, an increase in the amount of $2,796.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Precinct I Reconstruction, General Construction C #92010135. Funds for this project are available in CPF 35320206 -Division of Buildings. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 NO.48 CHANGE IN CONTRACT RECONSTRUCTION SENECA BABCOCK CTR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Reconstruction of Seneca Babcock Center, General Construction, The Hadala Corporation, C #92010170. Page 27 00-0919.txt 1.Patch plaster and paint Meeting Room 129 and ten (10) doors and frames. Add $ 3,967.00 The foregoing changed results in a net increase in the contract of Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($3,967.00). Summary:Current Contract Amount $ 234,268.00 Amount of This Change Order (#4) Add $ 3,967.00 Revised Contract Amount $ 238,235.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Biedny & Associates) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34310306 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated August 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. 4, to The Hadala Corporation, an increase in the amount of $3,967.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Seneca Babcock Center, General Construction C #92010170. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34310306 -Division of Buildings. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 49 Change in Contract Stachowski Park Electrical I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Stachowski Park Phase 1, Electrical Construction work, Weydman Electric Inc., contract #92010183. 1. Supply & install one 15hp 480/3 magnetic motor starter. NEMA size 2 w/ 24v coil, control transformer, HOA kit & overloads ADD: $1,356.13 TOTAL: $ 1,356.13 The foregoing changed results in a net increase to the contract of One Thousand, Three Hundred Fifty Six and 13/100 Dollars ($1,356.13). Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 103,340.00 Amount of this Change Order (#2) Add $ 1,356.13 Revised Contract Amount $ 104,696.13 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Landscape Architect at URS Greiner Woodward Clyde and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in MUNIS #35640206. 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 September 1, 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. 2, to Page 28 00-0919.txt Weydman Electric Inc., an increase in the amount of $1,356.13, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Stachowski Park Phase 1, Electrical Construction contract #92010183. Funds for this project are available in MUNIS #35640206. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No.50 Change in Contract Stachowski Park Phase One Site Work I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes to the Stachowski Park Phase 1, Site Work contract with Industrial Site Services Inc., contract #92010242. 1.Excavate 6" of topsoil from top of geotextile fabric, remove fabric in its entirety. Backfill with #1 washed stone up to finished grade. Place 2" of topsoil over stone, regrade and seed ADD: $ 4,800.00 TOTAL: $ 4,800.00 The foregoing changed results in a net increase to the contract of Four Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ( $4,800.00 Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 495,910.00 Amount of this Change Order (#1) Add $ 4,800.00 Revised Contract Amount $ 500,710.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Landscape Architect at URS Greiner Woodward Clyde and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in MUNIS #35640206. 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 September 1, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Industrial Services Inc., an increase in the amount of $4,800.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Stachowski Park Phase 1, Site Work contract #92010242. Funds for this project are available in MUNIS #35640206. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No.51 Change in Contract 41 The Replacement of Tree Root Damaged Sidewalk - City Wide - 2000, Group #523 Master's Edge, Inc. Contract #92010253 PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY)Item No. 126, 3/3/98 Item No. 141, 5/2/00 I hereby submit to our Honorable Body the following unit price additions to the contract for the above named Project. This change order was necessary to enable our department to make improvements for hazardous concrete sidewalk to the locations listed below as ordered by the Commissioner of Public Works. Change Order No. I Page 29 00-0919.txt Locations: 16 Fairfield & 31 Hartwell (fallen tree's) Main Street (Buffalo Place) Zittel - Seneca to Pritchard Main & Virginia Contract BIDS AVAILABLE IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Contract Summary Original Contract Amount $415,855.00 Change Order # 1 $49,286.72 Total Contract $465,141.72 Fund for this change order of $49,286.72 are available in Infrastructure Improvements Bond 99-00 Capital Projects Account 434310506. I respectfully certify that this change order is fair and equitable for the work involved, and respectfully request that your Honorable Body approve the subject Change order and authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue said change order to Master's Edge, Inc. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated September 12, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Master's Edge, Inc., an increase in the amount of $49,286.72, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to the Replacement of Tree Root Damaged Sidewalk - City Wide - 2000, Group #523, Contract #92010253. Funds for this project are available in Infrastructure Improvements Bond 99-00 Capital Projects Account #34310506. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No.52 Military Rd. - Group#458 Change Order# I Contract 492010052 Destro & Bros. Concrete Co., Inc. Resol. No. 32 of 7/27/99 Resol. No. 24 of 9/2/97 I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following changes in the contract for the above-named project. We have been requested to install curbs, sidewalks, and street rehabilitation, on Race Street from Simon Avenue to Page Street. The section of Race Street from Military Road to Simon Avenue was reconstructed and re-aligned as part of the Military Road Reconstruction Project. ITEM NO.DESCRIPTIONQUANTITY 2.4015Mill Exist. Pvmt. -1 «"5000 sy 03.21ASubbase Concourse, Type A100 cy 04.120Asphalt Conc., Fine Top350 tn 5.204Concrete Walks - 4"480 sq.ft. 5.206Concrete Approaches - 6"460 sq.ft. 7.104Granite Curb - 4"540 lin.ft. 07.104RGranite Curb - 4" Radius60 lin.ft. 08.11010" Sewer Lateral30 lin.ft. 08.210Slotted Underdrain Pipe600 lin.ft. 08.5222'x2'Catch Basin2 ea. 08.640Manhole - Frame Adjusted10 ea. 09.620Waterline Valve Box -,,Adj5 ea. 403.13Asphalt Conc. Binder, Type 3250 tn 08502.5014Sawcut Asphalt Pavement900 lin.ft. 613.0101Topsoil150 u.yd. Page 30 00-0919.txt 11.110Seeding & Fertilizer13,000 sq.ft. CONTRACTCOST UNIT PRICE $1.50$7,500.00 $18.00$1,800.00 $35.00$12,250.00 $2.35$1,128.00 $2.75$1,265.00 $17.00$9,180.00 $19.00$1,140.00 $50.00$1,500.00 $3.00$1,800.00 $1,400.00$2,800.00 $200.00$2,000.00 $150.00$750.00 $32.00$8,000.00 $3.00$2,700.00 $25.00$3,750.00 $0.10$1,300.00 TOTAL$58,863.00 CONTRACT SUMMARY Original Contract Amount:$3,411,590.00 Change Order #1 (this c.o.) $ 58,863.00 TOTAL$3,470,453.00 Funds for this additional work ($58,863.00) are available in Capital Bond Account 30228106-445100. I hereby certify that the amount of this change order is fair and equitable for the work involved, and I respectfully request that your Honorable Body approve the above change order and authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue a change order to Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated September 13, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc., an increase in the amount of $58,863.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to the Military Road - Group #458, Contract #92010052. Funds for this project are available in Capital Bond Account #3 022 8106-44 5 100. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No.53 64 West Chippewa Drink Shields within City right of way Mr. Frank Parisi, owner of the SoHo Bar, located at 64 West Chippewa Street, has requested permission to install drink shields which would encroach City right of way at said address. Drink shields are made of metal mesh and attach to the building at an angle along the first floor roofline in order to prevent drinks or other objects dropped from the second floor balcony from hitting pedestrians. The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has reviewed this request pursuant to Chapter 413-67 (Encroachment Regulations) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue a Page 31 00-0919.txt "Mere License" for said installation provided the following conditions are met: I . That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary for said installation. 2. That the drink shields be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works, Park and Streets - Division of Buildings. 3. That the applicant be responsible for maintaining said drink shields as long as they remain within City right of way. 4. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar construction in street bond or certificate o insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said drink shields. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL No.54 1490 Jefferson Avenue Encroachments within City Right of Way Mr. Herb Bellamy Sr., owner of the property located at 1490 Jefferson Avenue, has requested permission to install a handicap ramp and planter within City right of way at said address. The proposed handicap ramp would be located adjacent to the north building face, extend approximately 5 feet into City right of way and measure 30 feet in length. The proposed planter would be located adjacent to the same wall, extend 4 feet into City right of way and measure 50 feet in length. Approximately 9 feet of unobstructed public sidewalk would remain after installation. The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has reviewed this request with regards to Chapters 413-59.1 (Handicapped Access Ramps) and 413-67 (Encroachment Regulations) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to You Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue a "Mere License" for said installation provided the following conditions are met: 1.That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary for installation. 2.That the handicap ramp and planter be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works, Streets and Parks-Division of Buildings. 3.That the applicant be responsible for relocation of any existing underground utilities affected by installation. 4,That the applicant be responsible for maintenance of the encroachments as long as they remain within City right of way. 5.That the applicant supply the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets with a $5,000 construction in street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said encroachments. Mrs. LoTempio Moved hat the above communication from the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated September 13, 2000, be received and filed; and hat the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr. Herb Bellamy, Sr., owner of 1490 Jefferson Avenue, to install a Page 32 00-0919.txt handicap ramp and planter, which would encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject to the conditions as listed above. Passed. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No.55 Franczyk Remediation The attached letter was mailed to all properties within the proximity of Franczyk Park. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No.56 Permission to Engage Consultant Lanigan Community Center Master Plan I respectfully request Your Honorable Body's permission to engage an architectural/ engineering consultant to develop a master plan for the restoration and/or expansion of the existing Lanigan Community Center. Funds for this work are available in CPF 30341006. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No.57 Resolution Authorizing Fading Contract NYSDEC Household Hazardous Waste State Assistance Program Permission is being requested from your Honorable Body to pass a resolution as follows to accept funds and enter into a contract with the NYSDEC for State Assistance from the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) State Assistance Program. The total project cost is estimated at $75,000.00 with NYSDEC contributing $38,250.00. WHEREAS, the State of New York provides financial aid for household hazardous waste programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo, Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets herein called the MUNICIPALITY, has examined and duly considered the applicable laws of the State of New York and the MUNICIPALITY deems it to be in the public interest and benefit to file an application under these laws; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that a Contract by and between THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, herein called the STATE, and the MUNICIPALITY, be executed for such STATE AID; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City of Buffalo Common Council 1 .That the filing of an application in the form required by the State of New York in conformity with the applicable laws of the State of New York including all understanding and assurances contained in said application is hereby authorized. 2.That the City of Buffalo Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets, or his/her designee is directed and authorized as the official representative of the MUNICIPALITY to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required and to sign the resulting contract if said application is approved by the STATE; 3.That the MUNICIPALITY agrees that it will fund the entire cost of said household hazardous waste program and will be reimbursed by the State for the State share Page 33 00-0919.txt of such costs. 4.That the MUNICIPALITY or MUNICIPALITIES set forth their respective responsibilities by attached joint resolution relative to a joint program. 5.That five (5) Certified Copies of this Resolution be prepared and sent to the NYSDEC together with a complete application. 6.That this resolution shall take effect immediately. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated September 14, 2000 be received and filed; and That the Common Council is authorized to accept funds and enter into a contract with the NYSDEC for State Assistance from the Household Hazardous Waste (HI-IW) State Assistance Program. The total project cost is estimated at $75,000.00 with NYSDEC contributing $38,250.00. 1.That the filing of an application in the form required by the State of New York in conformity with the applicable laws of the State of New York including all understanding and assurances contained in said application is hereby authorized. 2.That the City of Buffalo Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets, or his/her designee is directed and authorized as the official representative of the Municipality to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required and to sign the resulting contract if said application is approved by the State. 3.That the Municipality agrees that it will fund the entire cost of said household hazardous waste program and will be reimbursed by the State for the State share of such costs. 4.That Municipality or Municipalities set forth their respective responsibilities by attached joint esolution relative to a joint program. 5.That five (5) Certified Copies of this Resolution be prepared and sent to the NYSDEC together with a complete application. 6.That this resolution shall take effect immediately. PASSED. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No.58 Preservation Board Proposed Plaza Plan Franklin, West Eagle & Niagara Streets The Department of Public Works has been asked by Your Honorable Body to file a report concerning the objection made by the Buffalo Preservation Board to the closing and abandonment of the short portion of Niagara Street between West Eagle Street and Franklin Street for the proposed plaza for the new Erie County Court Building. review of the Preservation Board's letter of July 31, 2000 to the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning confirms that the objection is based on the disruption to the original street plan for the Village of New Amsterdam (later Village of Buffalo) as proposed by Surveyor Joseph Ellicott, General Agent for the Holland Land Company. A copy of that plan is herein attached to this report. It should be noted that one of the two main focus points of Ellicott's plan was the intersection, later known as Shelton Square, which no longer exists. It is also interesting to note that the focal point in question was the semicircular intrusion Page 34 00-0919.txt into Main Street (then known as Willinks Avenue and Vanstaphorst Avenue) on which Ellicott intended to build his mansion. The semi-cicular intrusion was rejected by the then Village Fathers and in anger, Ellicott moved the Holland Land Company headquarters to Batavia, New York. Over the years, whether for better or worse, several parts of Ellicott's street plan have been abandoned. Examples are: Niagara Street from Pearl to Main for Main Place Mall; Genesee Street from Franklin Street to Main for the Convention Center and Hyatt Hotel; and Genesee Street from Niagara Square to South Elmwood Avenue for the City Court Parking Ramp. Regardless of whether these street abandonments were good decisions at the time, the result was the substantial alteration of Ellicott's plan. In addition, it must be realized that the stair tower for the building, now in construction, encroaches approximately ten (10) feet into the dedicated right-of-way of Niagara Street. Also, the approved entrance stairs and terrace will encroach into the street right-of-way of Niagara Street. If the building is completed without the requested plaza, it would be the opinion of the Department of Public Works that from both an aesthetic and safety standpoint, the structure will be far too close to the street pavement of Niagara Street. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION No.59 Ord. Amend.-Chapter 175-Fees (#262 CCP June 13, 2000) and Response-Ord. Amend.-Chapter 175-Fees (#57 CCP June 27, 2000) The Solid Waste and Recycling Enterprise Fund recently underwent a financial audit. Based upon this audit several recommendations were made that have been addressed by the Department of Public Works, Division of Streets. One of these recommendations was to adjust the rates being charged commercial refuse and recycling customers. The following rates represent the recommended monthly rate changes by the Department of Audit: Container Size1 x per week 2 x per week 2 cubic yard $80 $160 4 cubic yard $115 $230 6 cubic yard $150 $300 8 cubic yard $188 $376 3 x per week 4 x per week 5 x per week $240 $320 $400 $345 $460 $575 $450 $600 $750 $564 $752 $940 These rates have been established to ensure that the Department covers its costs for providing solid waste and recycling services. When you compare the City's rates with the private sector for providing the same services, you find that the City's rates are in the middle range. in other words, Page 35 00-0919.txt some private companies charge more, and some charge less. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE No.60 Request Trade-in of Trucks Item #44, C.C.P. 09/05/2000 The referenced item was submitted to the Council by the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets and was referred to the Finance Committee and to this office for comment. I have reviewed the request and support it. The vehicles being traded are in non working order and of no use to any of the other divisions of this department or any other City departments. Approval of this item is recommended. RECEIVED AND FILED No.61 Rescind Appointment Senior Engineer Arthur C. Osuorah Please be advised that I have rescinded my appointment of Arthur C. Osuorah to the position of Senior Engineer (Structural), with the Division of Engineering. This appointment was originally filed with the City Clerk's office on July 14, 2000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC AND THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION No.62 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: September 4, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Water to the Position of Caulker Supervisor I Permanent Promotion Salary of: Intermediate $37,354 Jerome Szczepanski 210 Grote St Buffalo NY 14207 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No.63 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: September 11, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of Laborer II Permanent Non-Competitive, Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 11.86 Ronald M. Leib, 120 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE No.64 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: September 11, 2000 in the Department of: Police to the Position of: Report Technician Permanent Appointment Intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 26,606 Katherine D. McGarrah 58 Schreck Avenue Buffalo, New York 14215 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No.65 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: September 11, 2000 in the Department of: Police to the Position of: Systems Page 36 00-0919.txt Coordinator Permanent Appointment Maximum Starting Salary of: $ 34,975 David Alba 62 Rosemary Avenue Buffalo, New York 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE NO. 66 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective September 6, 2000 in the Department of Fire to the position of Fire Lieutenant permanent promotion at the flat Starting salary of : $53,314 Mark Victor, 381 Homestread, N Tonawanda, NY 14120 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 67 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE September 6, 2000 in the Department of Fire to the position of Fire Lieutenant permanent Cont promotion at the flat Starting salary of $53,314 Charles Mayer, 184 Aldrich, Buffalo, 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES NO. 68 T. HAWKINS OWNER TO USE 188, 192 MAPLE AND 173 CARLTON FOR PARKING LOT In response to the above stated Common Council Communication we wish to inform your Honorable Body that there n active files or current inspection activity on the aforementioned properties. As the attached permit application on file I the Office of Permits is waiting the City wide site plan approval from the Division of Planning, combination of the assessment roles to reflect a new section and block number, review and approval of the plans by plumbing, building an Sewer authority, and the approval of your Honorable Body for the proposed construction of the parking lot. Upon receipt of these necessary approvals, the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits will issue the proper Building Permit and inspect the work to assure compliance with al necessary codes. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies your inquiry. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 69 MONTHLY REPORT OF LICENSES ISSUED IN MAY, JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2000. I am respectfully submitting the enclosed report of licenses issued in the months of May, June, July and August 2000 by the Office of Licenses. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 70 SECOND HAND DEALER 616 ELMWOOD Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 616 Elmwood and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a second hand dealer license is being sought and Page 37 00-0919.txt according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Lucy Mancuso. The attached thereto for Lucy Mancuso d/b/a Moda Antiques located al 616 Elmwood. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 71 USED CAR DEALER 1523 BAILEY Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 1523 Bailey and find that as to form it is correct. I have cause an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought an according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Jeffrey Sikorsid. The attached thereto for Jeffrey Sikorsid d/b/a A & J Auto Sales & Service located at 1523 Bailey. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 72 USED CAR DEALER 2780 BAILEY Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 2780 Bailey and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of David Staley. The attached thereto for David Staley d/b/a Olympic Motors located at 2780 Bailey. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE NO. 73 IMPLEMENT SMALL BUSINESS NON-HOMESTEAD RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM C.C.P. #201 SEPT 5, 2000 I believe that this idea may be unconstitutional as it may violate the equal protection clause by singling out a specific type of property for different treatment. In addition, I would point out that changing the structure of the property tax system is the responsibility of New York State, not the City. It would seem to me that your Honorable Body may want to contact the state about this proposal. In particular, you may want to investigate whether the STAR program -which I believe applies to some owner-occupied small Page 38 00-0919.txt businesses-might be expanded to cover more of them. Last, I would remind your Honorable Body that the citywide revaluation currently underway will have the effect of reducing all assessed values that are currently above market. It would my position that the revaluation can be significantly more helpful -within the tax policy as currently set by the state than changes based on a single type of property. I trust this answers your question. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 74 ORD. AMENDMENT-CHAPTER #479 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC C.C.P. #121, 9/5/2000 The Department of Administration and Finance is not in support of this amendment, as it would reduce non-property tax revenue to the City. The City's financial situation, coupled with our decision to pursue a property tax revaluation that will most likely require a reduction in the tax levy for 2001-2002, puts even greater reliance on those revenues that are user-based. I trust this answers your question. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 75 PROVIDE TAX RELIEF COB FORECLOSED PROPERTIES C.C.P. #128 SEPT 5, 2000 I would not support this idea for the following reasons: 1 .Property tax classifications and exemptions are set by the State of New York; I do not believe that the City has the ability to change them by itself. 2. I believe that the isolation of a single class of properties for relief may be unconstitutional as it does not provide equal protection. 3.Properties purchased at foreclosure have already been significantly discounted in price; if they had substantial value they would not need to be auctioned. 4.The assessment of a property purchased at auction would be lowered to reflect whatever price was paid at the auction; likewise, bidders would be aware as they decided whether or not to bid that the bid price, if successful, would be the assessed value as well. 5.Improvements to properties bought at auction would likely only be made if they were economically wise-in other words, if the cost of the improvement would yield an equal or greater increase in the market value of the property. If they create a higher market value for the property, they should be reflected in the assessment. 6.Basing tax assessments on something other than market value is an issue for the state . Last, I would remind your Honorable Body that the citywide revaluation currently underway will have the effect of reducing all assessed values that are currently above market. It would my position that the revaluation can be significantly more helpful- within the tax policy as currently set by the state--than changes based on a single classification or process. I trust this answers your question. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY Page 39 00-0919.txt NO. 76 L. BROOKS III CONCERNS-SEWER LINES 111 MULBERRY ST. ITEM #92, CCP - SEPT. 5,2000 On 9/12/00 Peter Cefalu, Superintendent of Sewer Maintenance investigated the complaint at 111 Mulberry Street. We also researched our records and found that there were no previous complaints on file for this address. The Buffalo Sewer Authority is not responsible for the design or installation of house laterals. These homes were built under the inspection of the Community Development Department and the various city departments including plumbing, electric, etc. Therefore, these departments should help justify as to why the homes were built with this type of connection. Upon inspection it was noted that the clean outs and fresh air vents are located in what appears to be the City "right of way". It could not be determined as to how the lateral lines run from the house to the vents. Everything looks good and seems to be running properly. I believe the answer as to where the lateral is located lies with the Community Development and City of Buffalo Plumbing Departments. If "as-builts" were kept they would show how this pipe runs. We are responsible for the connection to the main sewer and the maintenance of the same. If any further information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact me. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION FROM THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE CORPORATION NO. 77 (NYS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE "H. JOSEPH REQ. EXT. EDZ ZONE-BAILEY AVENUE FROM E. DELAVAN AVE. TO KENSINGTON AVE." Attached please find a letter addressed to the Bailey Avenue area businesses asking for a letter request to be added to the new proposed Empire Zone (formerly Economic Development Zone). A copy of the list of proposed companies to be added to the zone has been attached as well. The BERC has formed a team to process the Empire Zone Application. The team members met with the Grants Committee August 17, 2000 to request assistance with Office of Strategic Planning, Human Resource and Public Works departments. The RFP's were announced August 9, 2000. The eligible/ineligible contracts were mailed July 21, 2000 to all councilmembers for review. Currently the letters of requests has bee compiled to start the first draft of the new proposed boundaries. Once a draft plan is formulated, based o Common Council and business recommendations, we will meet with the Common Council to establish consensus application for submission to the State. The deadline for submission is December 1, 2000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE CITY CLERK NO. 78 CONCERNS PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ORDINANCE, LOCAL LAWS AND SAL ORD AMENDMENTS Attached please find communication from the Corporation Page 40 00-0919.txt Counsel's Office addressing the publication of public hearings to include all ordinances, salary ordinance amendments and Council hearings on Local Laws. Previously, the only hearings advertised were petitions to rezone & use including the Mayor's Hearings on Local Laws. I estimate that there are approximately 150 ordinances per year and now including all salary ordinance amendments as well as local laws, this number could climb to almost 250-300 per year. During the Charter hearings, I tried to inform the Commission of the budgetary restraints as well as the redundancy involved in publishing a public hearing for both the Council and the Mayor on the same Local Law. In addition, previously most ordinances & permits were referred to the Legislation Committee; however, with the additional publication of salary ordinance amendments and all ordinances, a separate advertisement and hearing will have to be addressed to each and every committee where these items are referred. Right now, lines per ad are running $6.27-$6.52 per line and $150-$175 per ad. Due to budgetary considerations, I would appreciate your review of this requirement and its subsequent removal in amending the Charter. Sincerely, Charles L. Michaux III City Clerk REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 79 DISPOSITION OF RECORDS Attached please find the following disposition of records from the following departments: City Clerk RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 80 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board. AddressBusiness NameOwner's Name 25 Letchworth StWiley E. IncWiley E. Inc 572 BustiMC EntertainmentMC Entertainment 385 PaderewskiAmerican LegionAdam Plewacki RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 81 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: Police-Cynthia D. Brooks Alan Ortiz Corporation Counsel- David State Administration and Finance- A r t h u r P e p e RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 82 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. Page 41 00-0919.txt ADOPTED Appointment Effective September 5, 2000 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL, Division of to the Position of INTERN VI, NON-COMPETITIVE at the flat Starting Salary of $10.00/hr LeeQuisha Jacobs,236 Clinton St., BUFFALO NY 14204 NO. 83 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL/FLAT I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various departments. RECEIVED AND FILED DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT Appointment Effective September 1, 2000 in the Department of Assessment, Division of to the Position of Clerk Seasonal Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of $5.20/hour Maryann Alongii, 87 Rebecca Park, Buffalo, NY 14207 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS Appointment Effective: September 11,2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position ofFee Collector, Seasonal, Non Competitive at the flat Starting Salary of $5.15/hr MaryAnn Burvid, 128 Sheffield, Buffalo 14220 Kelly Haug, 136 Sheffield, Buffalo 14220 Karen steele, 24 Eden, Buffalo 14220 Kathleen Wachowicz, 81 Barnard, Buffalo 14206 Appointment Effective September 14, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the flat Starting Salary of $6.92/hr William A. Buyers, 121 Delsan Court, Buffalo, NY 14216 Appointment Effective: September 12, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.92/hr John J. Randolph, 191 Mackinaw, Buffalo, NY 14204 Appointment Effective: September 11, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal, Non Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.92/hr Sam A. Fasanello, 605 Starin Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 Michael Lombardo, 141 Shenandoah, Buffalo, NY 14220 Appointment Effective: September 11, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal, Non Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.92/hr Jeffrey Logal, 55 Virgil, Buffalo 14216 Vincent McCarthy, 595 Linden, Buffalo 14216 Appointment Effective: September 6, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the flat Starting Salary of $6.92/hr Rebecca Nieves, 239 Fifteenth Street., Buffalo, NY 14213 Appointment Effective: September 5, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal Non Competitive at the flat Starting Salary of $6.92/hr Joseph K. Bonds, 26 Sussex Ct., Buffalo, NY 14204 Page 42 00-0919.txt Patricia J. Cassell, 33 Parkview Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14210 Miguel A. Colon, 634 Plymouth, Buffalo, NY 14213 Shaun T. Daugherty, 150 Sidway, Buffalo, NY 14210 Christopher A. Fuller, 7 Marine Drive, Buffalo, NY 14202 Tyrone F. Harris, 145 Briscoe Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211 David Janowski, 427 Willett Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 Sheldon E. Johnson, 229 Fourteenth Street, Buffalo, NY 14213 William J. Mazur, II, 205 Marine Drive, Apt. I, Buffalo, NY 14202 Edwardo Perez, 40 Greenwood Place, Buffalo, NY 14213 Ronald H. Ventola, 169 Virgil Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 Kevin L. Clark, 28 Lonsdale Rd., Buffalo, NY 14208 Jose A. Martinez, 130 Niagara Street,, Buffalo, NY 14202 Pasquale Picogna, 164 Congress St., Buffalo, NY 14213 Alexander Porter, 151 Prospect Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201 Christian S. Simcoe, 58 Ideal Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 Leonard P. Wachowski, 1310 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14206 Appointment Effective: September 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/hr Joseph S. Hussar, 1331 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 Appointment Effective September 13,2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position ofLifeguard, Seasonal, Non competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.25/hr Brandon Banas, 228 Esser, Buffalo 14207 Appointment Effective September 11,2000, in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position ofLifeguard, Seasonal, Non competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.25/hr Gary Augustiniak, 302 Kensington, Buffalo 14214 Regina Barrett, 62 Riverview Place, Buffalo 14210 Eric Cichowski, 10 Gorski, Buffalo 14206 Lyndeil Lipscomb, 56 Fosdick, Buffalo 14209 John Rodriguez, 350 Breckenridge, Buffalo 14213 Nicholas Wager, 412 Shiller, Buffalo 14212 Kevin Young, 59 Weber, Buffalo 14215 Jamie Zioikowski, 281 Choate, Buffalo 14220 Appointment Effective: September 11,2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position of Swimming Pool Attendant, Seasonal Non competitive the Flat starting salary of $5.15/hr Kinsley Patrick, 77 Vanderbilt, Buffalo 14206 Laracuente Lindsay, 91 Aldrich, Buffalo 14220 O'Connor Timothy, 190 Cumberland, Buffalo 14220 Whitney Kimberly, 274 Baraga, Buffalo 14220 Wiison Linda, 58 Dundee, Buffalo 14220 NO. 84 APPOINTMENTS - TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR PERMANENT I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract requirements) . REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. Appointment Effective September 4, 2000 in the Page 43 00-0919.txt Department of Police to the Position of Crossing Guard, Temporary Non-Competitive at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 7.09/hr Janet Powers, 129 Sidway St., Buffalo, NY 14210 Cindy L. Gilliam, 16 Myers St., Buffalo, NY 14211 Appointment Effective September 18,2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position of Community Recreation Aide, Provisional Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $27,245.00 Christopher Kustra Jr., 47 Marine Drive, Buffalo 14202 Appointment Effective September 11,2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position of Refrigeration Plant Engineer Temporary Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.91/hr Mark Blake, 158 Dundee, Buffalo 14220 Jeffrey Klapp, 61 West Northrup, Buffalo 14214 Vincent Miranda, 130 Ridgewood, Buffalo 14220 Mark Scanlon, 17 Choate, Buffalo 14220 Michael Schieber, 168 Dundee, Buffalo 14220 Appointment Effective: September 12, 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 $1.25/hr Daniel J. Schamann, 147 Marine Drive, Apt. 8C, Bufffalo 14202 Appointment Effective in the Department of Pubiic Works, Parks & Streets, Division ofRecreation to the Position of Special Service Instructor I, Temporary Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 6.75/hr Rebecca Nieves, 239 15th Street, Buffalo 14213 James Wilkinson, 83 Philadelphia, Buffalo 14207 Appointment Effective September 12,2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Recreation to the Position of Supervising Lifeguard at the Temporary appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.50/hr Amber Berry, 136 Mercer, Buffalo 14214 Malik Biyden, 164 Parkridge, Buffalo 14215 Appointment Effective September 11,2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & streets, Division of Recreation to the Position of Supervising Lifeguard, Temporary appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.50/hr Danielle Steele, 24 Eden, Buffalo 14220 Christine Zwawa, 37 Junior, Buffalo 14206 Appointment Effective September 13, 2000 in the Department of Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate to the Position of Laborer I, Temporary, Non-Competitive at the Minimum Starting Salary of $20,508.80 Jeffrey Sacilowski, 1344 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14216 NO. 85 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) . Page 44 00-0919.txt REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. Appointment effective September 15, 2000 in the Department of Human Resources, Division of Civil Service to the Position of Exam Monitor III, Temporary, Non- Competitive at the flat Starting Salary of $15.00/hr Syble Mullen, 55 Colfax Ave Buffalo, NY 14215 NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 86 SOUND BARRIER & FENCING YOUNG STREET Dear Ms. Collin: I am in receipt of your August 21, 2000 letter to Bob Sullivan, CSX Director of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, regarding the installation of a sound barrier or fencing along Young Street in the City of Buffalo. Furthermore, that letter requests the presence of a representative of CSX at a committee meeting on September 12, 2000 to address committee concerns. It is my hope that this letter will serve to address all issues. First, thank you for your recent letter concerning the installation of fencing along the CSX railroad right-of-way, and our apologies for the delay in responding to this request. While CSX is not opposed to fencing, we have found it to be an ineffective and costly measure that has minimal impact in preventing trespassing. These fences by their very nature have gaps at every roadway crossing and at every point where we serve a local business. Trespassers can easily access the right-of-way at these points. In fact, fences may trap the casual trespasser on railroad property who entered at a gap but then is unable to locate an exit point. Based on our experience and observation, fences also are easily breached by vandals. Inspection and maintenance of fences have proven to be a very time consuming and costly task. Traditional types of fencing tend to be cut by vandals in a very short period of time after erection, normally at the same places that trespassers once used as crossing points, defeating the purpose of the fence in the first place. The costs of state-of-the-art security fencing (which cannot be cut) is $100 per square foot, bringing the costs of fencing a single mile of track on both sides to a height of 10 feet to $10,560,000. CSX operates over 1,350 miles in New York State alone, and 23,000 miles throughout our system, and the costs of fencing significant portions of this track age would obviously be prohibitive, even just within the City of Buffalo alone. in recent years, calls have been made for sound barriers instead of fences, but such structures pose an extreme risk to the safe operation of our trains. Engineers in operation of our locomotives depend on lengthy sight lines to be able to properly regulate speeds and braking distances. Such barrier walls effectively eliminate the ability of our train operators to see approaching vehicles at crossings or potential trespassers along other portions of the right-of-way. After a recent tragic incident in St. Louis, Missouri, the Federal Railroad Administration noted "the experience of previous instances in which fencing was used (as a deterrent to trespassers) do bring into question its effectiveness as a Page 45 00-0919.txt safety measure." The local police stated that "if you are going to build a fence, it had better be a long one. They'll just cross the tracks where the fence ends. It's human nature." And the representative of the affected railroad observed that their recent efforts at fencing showed 'the fence was cut or dug beneath. We haven't found it to be a deterrent." We at CSX fully understand the concerns articulated by the Ms. Brown and the petition signers. We too would like people - especially children - to cease their dangerous and unlawful trespass on our tracks. To this end, we would be more than willing to attempt to coordinate an appearance by our "Operation Lifesaver" educational program in neighborhood schools. Finally, we are painfully aware of the tragedy that occurred last year involving Ms. Bailey. We at CSX are as committed to and concerned about safety of area residents, as well as that of our employees. To this end, we further offer to coordinate efforts between local and railroad police departments to enhance enforcement of illegal trespass through a cooperative effort, which have been successful in reducing the problem in other areas. In summary, we agree that trespassing is a very serious safety problem and we want to work with you towards its elimination. We have found that improved state trespass laws and the aforementioned enhanced enforcement and educational efforts are the most effective means of reducing the problem. I welcome your assistance in this endeavor. I hope this information adequately addresses your concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of further assistance. Sincerely, REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 87 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK WADING POOL PROJECT TO CHANGE FROM A WADING POOL TO A FISH POND. Dear Councilmember Gray: The work has already started to change the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park wading pool into a fish pond. We in the community are totally against such a project. We have stated our objections many times when the issue has come up over the last 5-10 years. On Thursday, September 9, 2000, contractors started this project without the Community's awareness. We want this project stopped immediately, the fish pond will be negative and hazardous to our community. There was no IMPACT STUDY, no ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY as we are aware. Attached you will find, a copy of a petition of 100 signatures from homeowners and residents who are in objection to the fish pond project. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 88 BROADWAY REVIEW REPORT Attached, please find a copy of the "Broadway Review - a report to the Buffalo Niagara Partnership", dated August 18, 2000. Please file for the Council agenda on September 19, 2000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Page 46 00-0919.txt NO. 89 HAZARDOUS CONDITION 220 BERKSHIRE AVENUE Please file a "Extreme Hazard Condition" for Mrs. Leora Davidson that resides at 220 Berkshire Avenue at Comstock Avenue. Please file this complaint with the Buffalo Common Council. Mrs. Davidson states that this complaint have been filed during the last 5 years. This is our complaint filed. Mrs. Davidson fears that this tree will fall and damage the roof of her home. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 90 HAZ. CONDITION 70 BURLINGTON AVE. Attached please find letters dated August 25, 1998 from former Councilmember K. Helfer about a "Notice of Hazardous Condition" at 70 Burlington Avenue which still exists at that address. Also, please find a copy of a letter dated August 7, 1998 addresses to the Forestry department from Carlotta Moffat about damage to her automobile by branches that fell from this same tree. Please file these letters with the Buffalo Common Council as an "Extreme Hazardous Condition " at 70 Burlington Avenue. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 91 INQUIRY CALL FOR ASSISSTANCE SHOSHONE PARK Dear Mr. Charles L. Michaux, III: Attached you will find a letter addressed to Police Commissioner Rocco Diina requesting 'an official inquiry into the handling by police communication bureau of a call for assistance in Shoshone Park.' Please, file this letter with the Buffalo Common Council. Thank you for your prompt attention. REFFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE REORGANIZATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 92 LAKEVIEW HOPE 6 REVITALIZATION PLAN Please file the attached material regarding the Lakeview Hope VI Revitalization Plan for the next meeting of the Common Council. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 93 LANGSTON HUGHES REQUEST FOR FUNDING On behalf of the Langston Hughes Institute, I thank you for your support in responding to an urgent need for capital development funds. We are requesting $52,000 to address critical renovation needs that are beyond the funding of our current New York State renovations grant. First phase renovations, at our 25 High Street location, funded at $600,000 are currently underway. Because of the limitations of this funding, and the extensive scope of work necessitated by City of Buffalo fire safety and emergency systems requirements, several aspects of the planned and Page 47 00-0919.txt bid renovations work were deleted from the final grant contract. This was necessary when the overall costs based on bids received exceeded the grant amount. The items dropped from phase one, but which were in the original scope of work approved by the City Fire Marshall included: HVAC renovations to the existing heating system; Electricalrenovationsof2nd fl Studio/classrooms (new lighting and wiring); and Electronic handicap accessible door opener. The timing of receiving the grant, its implementation, and completion prior to the winter of 2000 made it necessary to proceed by deleting the work referred to, and subsequently seeking additional funds to complete phase one. Without the requested funds within the next two months, we will be faced with these impacts: lack of heat throughout the facility; lack of lighting in a significant program area; and Finally, a handicap entranceway that conforms to grade and size, but which will be inadequate to allow for convenient entry to the building by those who are wheel chair bound. We are prepared to implement contracts to cover these areas of renovation based upon receipt of funds. All architectural and technical planning has been completed; bidding of these items was conducted by the State Office of General Services; and prospective contractors have identified. Once funds are received we expect a seamless transition which will bring these tasks to completion with the other phase one work. In closing, I thank you for your support and remain available to respond to any additional request for information you may have. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMISSION OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO. 94 REQUEST APPROVAL TRADE IN TRUCK ITEM# 44 CCP SEPT 5, 2000 1.) Amount received for truck# 8000.00 X 6 2.) Milage 100,000 + condition Good - Poor trans bad, eng smokes, body + Lab need work 3.) Estimated Value: $5,000.00 to $8,000.00 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 95 COMMUNITY SPRINGBOARD, INC. SERVICES PROVIDED Community Springboard, Inc., is a nonprofit human service agency located on Buffalo's East Side at 1415 Fillmore Avenue. The mission of Community Springboard is to serve youth between the ages of 6 to 19 years of age. We began operating June 1993. Community Springboard provides the following services to targeted youth: Tutoring and homework assistance, After school program ("Straight from the Bus") Football, Karate, Swimming and other competitive sports Mentoring Etiquette and personal Grooming Culinary Arts Seminars/Workshops Community Choir Drill team, Step Team Page 48 00-0919.txt Summer Camp Community Springboard services approximately 120 youth annually. Programs conducted five (5) days per week from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. With many negative pressures in their lives such as poverty, drug abuse, unemployment more susceptible to negative influences than ever before. Realizing this. Community Springboard fills avoid for target area youth. It's wide range of healthy supervised activities keeps youth off the streets and out of harm's way. To continue in our efforts, we need the help of the entire community, especially experienced and dedicated elected officials like you. We appreciate the time you have taken to address our program. Attached is a projected budget for the remainder of this year. However, this budget does not reflex the number of volunteers who have given their time and dedication. Your effort in funding our programs will be greatly appreciated and if we can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 893-1929. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO. 96 INTEREST IN HOMESTEADING 47 LAYER AVENUE Recently, the home owned by H.U.D. at 47 Layer Avenue was demolished. I am the owner of 49 Layer Avenue, the property directly adjacent to the demolished home. I would like to expres3 my interest in homesteading the property at 47 Layer Avenue as soon as it becomes available. Please file this letter with the Buffalo Common Council for consideration during it's next meeting. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL AND HUD NO. 97 C KORB RAZING LAKEVIEW HOME Please file the attached letter, articles and complaint with the City of Buffalo Common Council. I have filed copies with Margaret Hammersley of The Buffalo News, Stuart A. Licht-Senior Council of HUD, Jacqueline Stevenson-US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development Special Application Center, Michael Hanley-Greater Upstate Law Project, Inc., Honorable John T. Curtin - US District Judge and Richard Kern of the Buffalo Beat. I will always continue my fight for poor people. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 98 R. LOTEMPIO-BROADWAY MARKET REVIEW A report to the Buffalo Niagara Partnership Board of Directors is attached. RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 99 J. STEINHART SUPPORT NAMING CITY HONORS AFTER DR. LYDIA WRIGHT It is my understanding the City Honors School is to be named after a noteworthy, community person. I encourage you to name the building after Dr. Lydia Page 49 00-0919.txt Wright who has given so much to the City of Buffalo through her work in and for the community. It is my belief Dr. Wright deserves this honor because, while a practicing Pediatrician, wife and mother, she constantly contributed to her community by...  serving as a member of the Buffalo Board of Education for 5 years  being the first person to propose the City Honors School become a magnet School  resisting the Woodlawn School from becoming an all-black school  actively working in the Civil Rights movement teaching medical students and hospital residents for 20 years while a faculty member of the University at Buffalo Medical School. being the only Pediatrician serving Buffalo's Afro-American population for the first 10 years of her 35 years in practice serving the community as a Pediatrician she gained the respect of her peers receiving numerous honors such as the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Museum's "Red Jacket award Naming the City Honors School after Dr. Lydia Wright would be a wonderful testimonial to a really great lady! REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION. NO. 100 B. WILLIAMS-C. GULLEN-OVERGROWN WEEDS AND GRASS-LOWER TERRACE Please file the attached item on behalf of Ms. Connie Gullen for inclusion on the Common Council Agenda for discussion at the upcoming Session for further action. Should you have concerns regarding this request, please contact me at 851-4980. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICE NO. 101 V. VIGIANO ABLEY-RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS Following please find our response to your request of September 8, 2000. 1. Varies depending on programs and funding source. 2. Yet to be determined 3. Staffing ratio will depend on enrollment fees and grants 4. Agency service area - Numbers unknown 5. Yet to be determined 6. Yet to be determined 7 & 8. City has this information of file 9. 25 - Yes 10. Statistics that identify persons with disabilities are not recorded 11. 1,000 per month - utilities vary monthly 12. Yet to be determined 13. See attachment 14. City has this information 15. No 16. Yes - Nutrition Program will relocate to new facility 17. No 18. Yes I trust the foregoing satisfies the Common Council's request for information in these regards. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Page 50 00-0919.txt PETITIONS NO. 102 S. MALLIARIS, OWNER, USE 451 ELMWOOD FOR A RESTAURANT (HRG. 9/26/00) REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 103 B. BROWN-R. CUMMINGS & O-OPPOSE CONVERSION OF MLK PARK WADING POOL INTO A FISHING POND I am filing the attached petitions on behalf of residents who are opposed to tile conversion of the Martin Luther King Park wading pool into a fishing pond. Please file these petitions on the next City Council agenda. I will be holding a community meeting for further discussion of this issue. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. NO. 104 INFO-PFIEFFER & ALLEYWAY THEATER Please file the attached item on behalf of Board of Directors of Folkloric Productions Dance Co.,Inc. for inclusion on the Common Council Agenda for discussion at the upcoming Session for further action. Should you have concerns regarding this request, please contact me at 851-4980. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE (BARBARA A. MILLER-WILLIAMS, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 105 APPOINTMENT ELECTRICIAN (INTER) (PW) (ITEM NO. 49-C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000) That Communication 49, July 25, 2000 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of David R. Warden stated above at the intermediate salary of $26,756 effective on July 11, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 106 APPOINTMENTS HEAVY EQUIP. OPERATOR (INTER) (PW) (ITEM NO. 50-C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000) That Communication 50, July 25, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointments of Robert Pikuzinski and Victor V. Velardi stated above at the intermediate salary of $27,905 effective on July 10, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 107 APPOINTMENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL SPECIALIST (MAX) (PW) (ITEM NO. 52-C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000) That Communication 52, July 25, 2000 be Page 51 00-0919.txt received and filed and the provisional appointment of Michael Agostino stated above at the maximum salary of $30,708 effective on July 11, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 108 APPOINTMENT ASSOCIATE ACCT. CLERK (INTER) (BIDWELL) (PW) (ITEM NO. 47-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 47, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent promotion of Loretta M. Bidell stated above at the intermediate salary of $30,019 effective on July 26, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 109 APPOINTMENT ASSOCIATE ACCT. CLERK (INTER) (FLUMERFELDT) (PW) (ITEM NO. 48-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 48, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent promotion of Laura L. Flumerfeldt stated above at the intermediate salary of $28,896 effective on August 25, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 110 APPOINTMENT ENGR. AIDE (INTER) (PW) (ITEM NO. 49-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 49, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Robert W. Schmarder stated above at the intermediate salary of $28,809 effective on July 31, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 111 APPOINTMENT EQUIP- OP. (INTER) (PW) (ITEM NO. 50-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) Mrs. Miller-Williams moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Civil Service. ADOPTED NO. 112 APPOINTMENTS EQUIP. OPERATORS (MAX) (PW) (ITEM NO. 51 -C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 5 1, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointments of Michael T. Driscoll, Jr., Steven R. Iraci, James F. Juliano, Richard E. Runge and Lawrence J. Sobocinskl stated above at the maximum salary of $29,278 effective on August 28, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 113 APPOINTMENT Page 52 00-0919.txt PARK UTILITY WORKER (INTER) (PW) (ITEM NO. 52-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 52, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Jose Medero stated above at the intermediate salary of $27,596 effective on July 31, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 114 APPOINTMENT ASSOC. ACCT. (MAX) (COMPT.) (ITEM NO. 11 -C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 11, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Richard A. Butler stated above at the maximum salary of $41,379 effective on June 26, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 115 APPOINTMENT SR. AUDITOR (INTER) (COMPT.) (ITEM NO. 12-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 12, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the temporary appointment of Marian LaMacchia stated above at the intermediate salary of $37,204 effective on August 28, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 116 APPOINTMENT SUPR. ACCT. (INTER) (COMPT.) (ITEM NO. 13-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 13, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the temporary appointment of Michael R. Szukala stated above at the intermediate salary of $43,393 effective on July 31, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 117 APPOINTMENT COMM. POLICING COORDINATOR (MAX) (POL.) (ITEM NO. 56-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 56, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Maureen A. Oakley stated above at the maximum salary of $34,975 effective on August 7, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 118 APPOINTMENT EMERG. SERVICES FIRE DISPATCHER (INTER) (FIRE) (ITEM NO. 58-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 58, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Mary Sterlace stated above at the intermediate salary of $26,779 effective on May 1, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. Page 53 00-0919.txt NO. 119 APPT.-FIRE LT. (PERM. CONT.) (MAX) (FIRE) (CCP#39-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 120 APPT.-FIRE LT.. (PERM.) (MAX) (FIRE) (CCP#60-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 121 APPOINTMENT DUPLICATING MACHINE OPERATOR (MAX) (A&F) (ITEM NO. 74-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 74, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of John S. Kijania stated above at the maximum salary of $31,722 effective on July 28, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 122 APPOINTMENT SR. STENO (INTER) (HR) (ITEM NO. 58-C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000) That Communication 58, July 25, 2000 be received and filed and the temporary appointment of Yvette Lucas stated above at the intermediate salary of $27,080 effective on July 14, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 123 APPOINTMENT COUNSELOR III (MAX) (COMM. SVS.) (ITEM NO. 75-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 75, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Michele Haskins stated above at the maximum salary of $32,762 effective on July 26, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0 NO. 124 APPOINTMENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF YOUTH COUNSELING (MAX) (COMM. SVS.) (ITEM NO. 76-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 76, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Kathleen Cunningham-Isch stated above at the maximum salary of $41,792 effective on August 8, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 125 APPOINTMENT DATA ENTRY OPERATOR (INTER) (C. CLK) Page 54 00-0919.txt (ITEM NO. 83-C.C.P. SEPT. 5, 2000) That Communication 83, Sept. 5, 2000 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Jacqueline Hennings stated above at the intermediate salary of $27,140 effective on August 21, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 126 NOTICES OF APPT. TEMP/PROV/[ERM(C.CLK) (CCP#70 JULY 25, 2000 That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 127 D. DREW, PASSED GRZEBIELUCHA, RESIDENCY ISSUES (CCP#75 JULY 25, 2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 128 SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 20- POLICE DEPARTMENT (ITEM NO. 138, C.C.P., SEP. 5, 2000) Mrs. Miller-Williams moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Civil Service. ADOPTED NO. 129 SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "K" 2000-02 (ITEM NO. 139, C.C.P., SEP. 5, 2000) Mrs. Miller-Williams moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Civil Service. ADOPTED FINANCE (BYRON W. BROWN, CHAIRMAN) NO. 130 D. REUVAIN-WATER METER RATE INCREASES (CCP#95-JUNE 27, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 131 D. REUVAIN-WATER METER RATE INCREASES(PW) (CCP#44 JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 132 WATER METER RATE INCREASES (RSA) (CCP#80-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 133 ADDL. INFO. ON FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISSTANCE Page 55 00-0919.txt ASSISTANCE(COMPT) (CCP#9 MAY 30, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 134 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS - 210 RILEY STREET (ITEM NO. 53, C.C.P., MAR. 21, 2000) (ITEM NO. 140, C. C. P., MAY 3 0, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Brown Moved: That the offer from Mrs. Rebecca Patterson, residing at 198 Riley Street, in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($ 1,000.00) for the sale of 210 Riley Street, be and is hereby accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 135 A.A. KAMOCHE-LANDSCAPING BUSINESS MARKET (PW) (CCP#45-JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED LEGISLATION (RICHARD A. FONTANA, CHAIRMAN) NO. 136 R. THORINGTON, PETITION TO USE 894 TONAWANDA STREET - COUNSELING CENTER (ITEM NO. 110, C.C.P., S EPT. 5, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Fontana moved: That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on September 12, 2000 the petition of R. Thorington, agent, for permission to use 894 Tonawanda Street for a counseling center (human services facility) and two family dwelling be, and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 137 VERONICA GRAHAM, PETITION TO USE 178 WALDEN - HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY (ITEM NO. 111, C.C.P., SEPT. 5, 2000) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on September 12, 2000 the petition of Veronica Graham, agent, for permission to use 178 Walden Avenue for a human services facility be, and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -BONAFACIO, BROWN, COPPOLA, ELLINGTON, Page 56 00-0919.txt FISHER, FONTANA, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO - 12 NOES -WILLIAMS - 1 NO. 138 BEAUFORT WILLBERN, PETITION TO USE 204 ALLEN STREET - OUTDOOR CONCRETE PATIO AND DECK (ITEM NO. 113, C.C.P., SEP. 5, 2000) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on September 12, 2000 the petition of Beaufort Willbern, agent, for permission to use 204 Allen Street for an outdoor concrete patio and deck be, and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 139 ROBERT SPIAK, PETITION TO USE 1507 FILLMORE AVENUE - GAS STATION/CAR WASH, ETC. (ITEM NO. 114, C.C.P., SEP. 5, 2000) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on September 12, 2000 the petition of Robert Spiak, agent, for permission to use 1507 Fillmore Avenue for a gas station/car wash/gas island with a canopy be, and hereby is approved with conditions as determined by the Planning Board. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 140 T. GORES, USE 1660 NIAGARA ST.-BILLBD. (HRG. 1/5)(#111,3/9)(#80,12/29) ADPT. DISCHARGE-DENIED)(ADOPT RECONSIDERATION-CCP#258-7/25/00) (CCP#142-MAR. 29, 00) Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 141 D. LIAROS, AGENTREZ. 45,55,59KENS.R-2-CI-MKT. (HRG.1/18)(#105,2/22)(#55,1/11) (CCP#132-JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 142 D. LIAROS, CLARIF -REZ. 45,55,59 KENS./224 HUMBOLDT PKWY.FD.MT.(#106,2/22)(#83,1/25) (CCP#133-JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 143 R. FONTANA, PHONE SURVEY-INDEPENDENT LIVING CTR. (CCP#95-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 144 Page 57 00-0919.txt APPOINTMENT TO THE BUFFALO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (ITEM NO. 268, C.C.P., JULY 25, 2000) That the appointment as a member of the Buffalo Environmental Management Commission of Andrea Schillaci, residing at 84 Lancaster Avenue, be and it hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 145 A. RUDNICK, BFLO/NIAG, PART.-APPT. MEMBER (LEEPER)-ENV. MGMT. COMM. (CCP#107-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 146 APPT.-MEMBERS-BFLO. CONVENTION CTR. MGMT. CORP. (MAYOR) (CCP#3-JULY 11, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 147 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY (ITEM NO. 4, C.C.P., JULY 11, 2000) That the reappointment as members to the Buffalo Sewer Authority of John D. Kennedy, residing at 27 Arundel Road and James P. Naples, residing at 139 Bedford Avenue, for a term expiring June 30, 2003, be and they hereby are approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 148 APPOINTMENT COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES (ITEM NO. 1, C.C.P., JULY 25, 2000) That the appointment as Commissioner of Human Resources of Kathleen O'Hara, residing at 348 Parker Avenue, be and it hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 149 BD. OF ETHICS-MINUTES-4/4/2000, 5/2/2000 & 6/2/2000 (C. CLK.) (CCP#62-JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 150 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 129 - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (ITEM NO. 116, C.C.P., SEP. 5, 2000) That after the public hearing on September 12, 2000, the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 116, C. C.P., September 5, 2000, be and the same hereby is Page 58 00-0919.txt approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 151 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 216 - GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND REFUSE (ITEM NO. 126, C.C.P., SEP. 5, 2000) That after the public hearing on September 12, 2000, the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 126, C.C.P., September 5, 2000, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 152 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 269 - LODGING HOUSES (ITEM NO. 117, C. C. P., SEP. 5, 2000) That after the public hearing on September 12, 2000, the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 117, C.C.P., September 5, 2000, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 153 LODGING HOUSE ORDINANCE (CD) (CCP#58-APR. 18, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 154 M. FERDMAN-ROOMING HOUSE LEGISLATION (CCP# I 02-APR. 18, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 155 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 437 - TAXICABS AND LIVERIES (ITEM NO. 262, C.C.P., JULY 25, 2000) That after the public hearing on September 12, 2000, the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 262, C.C.P., July 25, 2000, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 156 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 479 - VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (ITEM NO. 12 1, C.C.P., SEPT. 5, 2000) That after the public hearing on September 12, 2000, the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 121, C.C.P., September 5, 2000, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 157 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 23 8 - HEATING Page 59 00-0919.txt (ITEM NO. 133, C.C.P., SEPT. 5, 2000) That after the public hearing on September 12, 2000, the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 133, C.C.P., September 5, 2000, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 158 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 175 - FEES (ITEM NO. 132, C.C.P., SEPT. 5, 2000) That after a public hearing on September 12, 2000, the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 132, C.C.P., September 5, 2000, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 159 J. LAIRD-QUALITY OF LIFE ORDINANCE (CCP#85-JUNE 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 160 J. LAIRD-QUALITY OF LIFE ORDINANCE (POL.) (CCP#54-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 161 A. ANDO, CITY WATER METER INSTALLATION PROGRAM (CCP#71 -JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 162 A. ANDO, CITY WATER METER INSTALL. PROGRAM (PW) (CCP#16-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 163 SEQR & E. SIDE TRANSFER STATION (ENV. MGMT.) (CCP#2 JUNE 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 164 DEMOLITION OF 1893 ELMWOOD (CCP# 199-MAY 2, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 165 NOTIF SERIALS #9202-9217 (PW) Page 60 00-0919.txt (CCP#15-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. That #9202 to 9216 be received and filed and that 9217 be Denied. ADOPTED NO. 166 CHANGE PARKING TIME RESTRICTIONS (ITEM NO. 168, C.C.P., MAY 16, 2000) Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 167 AMENDMENT OF RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND HOURS OF RESTRICTIONS (ITEM NO. 24, C.C.P., JULY 11, 2000) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to amend Subsection I of Section 15 of Article I of Chapter 479 of the Traffic Ordinances to read as follows: (1) Restricted parking district - regulations. The district bounded as follows, beginning [Delaware Avenue and North Street., running thenceeast along North Street to Main Street, south in Main Street to Carlton Street, east in Carlton Street to Ellicott Street, south in Ellicott Street to East Chippewa Street, east in East Chippewa Street to Genesee Street, northeast in Genesee Street to Oak Street, south in Oak Street to Swan Street, west in Swan Street to Washington Street, south in Washington Street to Exchange Street, west in Exchange Street to Upper Terrace, west and northwest in Upper Terrace to Franklin Street, north in Franklin Street to West SenecaStreet, west in West Seneca Street to Lower Terrace Street, northwest and north in Lower Terrace to South Elmwood Avenue, north in South Elmwood Avenue to Virginia Street, east in Virginia Street to Delaware Avenue, north in Delaware Avenue to North Street a point in the southeast line of Georgia Street extended at the Erie Basin Marina, running thence northeast along the southeast line of Georgia Street extended to the north line of W. Mohawk Street extended, east along the north line of W. Mohawk Street to the west line of South Elmwood Avenue, north along South Elmwood Avenue to Virginia Street, east in Virginia Street to Delaware Avenue, north in Delaware Avenue to North Street, east along North Street to Michigan Avenue, south in Michigan Avenue to South Park Avenue, west along the south line of South Park Avenue to the Buffalo Harborline, north along the Buffalo Harbor line and Erie Basin Marina to the place of beginning , including the parts of streets bounding said territory, is hereby designated and for the purpose of this chapter shall be known as the "restricted parking district." Except as otherwise provided by this section, during the hours from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on any days other than Sundays and the following legal holidays: New Year's day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, no person shall permit any vehicle under his control to remain parked or standing at any place on any street in the restricted parking district for a longer Page 61 00-0919.txt time than [two (2) hours] is designated and established by the Division of Traffic Engineering The foregoing is subject to the following additional restrictions: (a)Only parallel parking of a vehicle is permitted in the restricted parking district, except that on the west side of Main Street between West Tupper and Pearl streets, angle parking only shall be permitted. Material to be deleted. Underlined material to be added. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 168 CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON ONTARIO STREET (ITEM NO. 257, C.C.P., JULY 25, 2000) That this Common Council requests changing the parking restrictions on Ontario Street to a manner more reflective of the residential make-up of the street. That this Honorable Body requests that the Department Public Works, Parks and Streets file a response as to any concerns they foresee with honoring the residents request to change the parking restrictions on Ontario Street; and That the Department Public Works, Parks and Streets if finding that such a change in parking restrictions is appropriate, does proceed with the necessary signage for this change. ADOPTED NO. 169 CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON LAWN AVENUE (ITEM# 127,CCP,SEPT. 5, 2000) That this Common Council holds the safety of the Children of the City of Buffalo as its priority. The Honorable Body requests that the Department Public Works, Parks and Streets to change the parking restrictions on Lawn Avenue between Page Street and Military Road to reflect no parking during school hours. ADOPTED NO. 170 DEBRIS AT HOYT LAKE CCP# 172 JUNE 27, 2000 That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 171 DEBRIS AT HOYT LAKE (BSA) (CCP#80-JULY 11, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 172 DEBRIS AT HOYT LAKE (PW) (CCP#43-JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 173 B. WILLIAMS-CONC. CT.-24 HR. USE-CITY VEH.-STS. Page 62 00-0919.txt DEPT. (#171,5/2)(#88,4/4) (CCP#189-JUNE 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Committee of Civil Service. ADOPTED NO. 174 ENCROACHMENTS - 128 DEARBORN ON PARISH STREET (ITEM NO. 39, C.C.P., SEPT. 5, 2000) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr. Christopher Lee, Manager at Tower Group International, located at 128 Dearborn Street, to install a concrete pad with bollards, which would encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject to the following conditions: 1 . That the applicant obtains any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary. 2. That the concrete pad and bollards be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works Parks and Streets - Division of Buildings. 3. That the applicant be responsible for maintenance of these encroachments as long as they remain within City right-of-way, 4. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss or damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said encroachments. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 175 JEFFERSON AVENUE AT EAST UTICA STREET - NEWSSTAND WITHIN RIGHT OF WAY (ITEM NO. 3 1, C.C.P., JUNE 27, 2000) (ITEM NO. 157, C.C.P., JULY 11, 2000) Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 176 J RAGLAND, JR.-ROW ENCROACHMENT-NE CORN. JEFFERSON/E. UTICA (PLAN. BD.) (CCP#5-JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 177 J. DUELL-ABANDONED HOMES-LAUREL ST. (CCP#99-JULY 11, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 178 J. DUELL-ABANDONED HOMES-LAUREL ST. (PERMIT/INSP.) Page 63 00-0919.txt (CCP#66-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 179 V. HANLEY, PROP. ACQ. BY MEDAILLE COLLEGE OF NICHOLS SCHOOL PROPERTY (CCP# 10 1 -JULY 11, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 180 P. NESPER, USE-NICHOLS SCH. PROP.-NOTTINGHAM TERR. FOR MEDAILLE COLLEGE/PET. CCP# 104 JULY 11,2000 That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 181 J. HELLERER, SHOSHONE PARK (CCP#77-JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 182 R. HORTMAN, SBECDC, SUNDAY IN THE PARK (CCP#103-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 183 R. VAN COEVERING, SUNDAY IN THE PARK (CCP#108-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 184 USED CAR DEALER - 301 HERTEL AVENUE (ITEM NO. 71, C.C.P., SEP 5, 2000) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer License to David Lombardo d/b/a Black Rock Auto Sales, located at 301 Hertel Avenue. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 185 USED CAR DEALER - 1127 HERTEL AVENUE (ITEM NO. 72, C.C.P., SEP 5, 2000) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer License to Joseph Riniolo d/b/a J&L Wholesale, located at 1127 Hertel Avenue. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 Page 64 00-0919.txt COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (BEVERLY A. GRAY, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 186 BFLO. MIN FAITH BASED COLLABORATIVE-COMPLAINT-CDBF YEAR 26 BUDGET (CCP#82-JUNE 27, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 187 INNER HARBOR PROJECT SOUTH BASIN (ITEM NO. 29, C.C.P., FEB. 8, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Ms. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Community Development. ADOPTED NO. 188 INNER HARBOR (BERC) (CCP#71 -MAR. 7, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 189 REVISED REVITAL PLAN LAKEVIEW HOMES (CCP#77-MAY 30, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 190 M. KRASNER, SEQR TYPE I ACTION-ERIE CO. COURTS-MAST. PLAN. IMPL. PROJ. (CCP#79-JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Committee of Legislation. ADOPTED NO. 191 RESPONSE-SALE OF OLD BAILEY TO IRON MT. (COMPT.) (CCP#22-JULY 11, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 192 B. ESCHBORN-INT. IN OBTAINING PROPERTY-81 BEATRICE AVE. (CCP#76-APR. 4, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 193 RESPONSE-81 BEATRICE (STRAT. PL.) (CCP#6-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Page 65 00-0919.txt NO. 194 RESPONSE-HOMESTEAD/PURCHASE 185 COIT ST. (CD) (CCP#58-MAY 30, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 195 J. SERAFIN-CONCERNS-BERM REMOVAL-33 SEWARD ST. (CCP#91-JUNE 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby ADOPTED NO. 196 BUFFALO'S ATLANTIC CORRIDOR PROJECT (CP) (CCP#17-NOV. 30, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 197 BFLO'S ATLANTIC CORRIDOR PROJECT (BERC) (CCP#74-DEC. 14, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 198 ATLANTIC CORRIDOR (CCP#17-DEC. 28, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 199 PILOT AGREE.-101 BAKOS BLVD.-INFO. (CD) (CCP#52-JUNE 27, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 200 PILOT AGREE. -WALDEN PARK (STRAT. PL.) (CCP#3-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 201 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS - 191 SWEET AVENUE (ITEM NO. 13, C.C.P., JULY 25, 2000) That the offer from Mr. Carl H. Campbell, 66 Lake Avenue, Blasdell, New York, in the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for the sale of 191 Sweet Avenue, be and is hereby accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the Page 66 00-0919.txt 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. 202 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 256 RODNEY STREET (ITEM NO. 7, C.C.P., SEPT. 5, 2000) That the city-owned property commonly known as 256 Rodney Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Mr. Veo Wingo and Mrs. Diane Wingo, residing at 250 Rodney Street, in the amount of $1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the conditions (1) the specified structure be erected within twelve (12) months; (2) the structure be occupied by the homesteader for a period of not less than thirty-six (36) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 EDUCATION (CHARLEY H. FISHER, 111, CHAIRMAN) NO. 203 P. FREEMAN & O-SUPP. HS FTBALL TEAMS PART. IN SECT. FOOTBALL PLAY (CCP#72-APR. 18, 00) Mr. Fisher moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Education. ADOPTED. NO. 204 P. FREEMAN & O-SUPP. PART IN STATE SECTIONALS (BD. ED.) (CCP#78-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 205 C. ALLEN & O-SUPP. PART. IN STATE SECTIONALS CCP#90-JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 206 C. ALLEN & O-SUPPORT PART. IN STATE SECTIONALS (BD. ED.) (CCP#79-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 207 CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCH. FOR STREET SINAGE (CCP#274-JULY 25, 00) Mr. Fisher moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Education. ADOPTED. Page 67 00-0919.txt MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (CHARLEY H. FISHER, III, CHAIRMAN) NO. 208 B. AFFIKA, COMM. VOICE ORG.-CREATION-AFRICAN/AM. BUS, OPP. PROG. (CCP#66-JUNE 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS NO. 209 BY: MR. BROWN RESOLUTION $1,000,000 BONDS JFK RECREATION CENTER RECONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT 3000-32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authonizing the issuance of $1,000,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the JFK Recreation Center, 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 partial reconstruction of the JFK Recreation Center located at 114 Hickory Street, to provide for handicapped access, air conditioning and miscellaneous interior and exterior renovation, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required for the purposes for which such building is 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 Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "JFK Recreation Center Reconstruction, 2000-01", 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 intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $1,000,000. This Bond Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Page 68 00-0919.txt Regulation Section 1. 150-2. 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. 11. (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: September 19, 2000 LAID 0N THE TABLE NO. 210 By: Mr. Brown: BOND RESOLUTION $1,500,000 BONDS ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING AND REMEDIATION ACCOUNT 3000-03 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 environmental site evaluations and remedial investigations and remediation of various City of Buffalo owned properties, 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 Page 69 00-0919.txt 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 a two phased environmental project, the first phase consisting of testing numerous City owned properties through site evaluations and remedial investigations and the second phase to be the remediation of various City owned proper-ties including but not limited to Franczyk Park, a City owned parcel on Liberty Avenue and Trinidad Park. 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 $1,500,000, 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 Executive Department, Division of Strategic Planning, "Environmental Testing and Remediation, 2000-01", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000-03, and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section I of this Bond Resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $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. 89 of the Law, is five (5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this Bond Resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this Bond Resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of 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 Page 70 00-0919.txt 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: September 19, 2000 LAID ON THE TABLE NO. 211 By: Mr. Brown: BOND RESOLUTION $3,000,000 BONDS NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT/ CLEARANCE ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT 3000-65 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $3,000,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of demolishing various City owned buildings, at the estimated maximum cost of $3,000,000. 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 Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000), 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 demolishing numerous buildings or structures acquired by the City of Buffalo through tax foreclosure sales which are no longer of any use or value or have become dangerous or detrimental to human life, health or safety. 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 $3,000,000, 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 Department of Permit and Inspection, Division of Housing and Inspections, "Neighborhood Redevelopment/Clearance Activities, 2000-01", Bond Page 71 00-0919.txt Authorization Account No. 3000-65, and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section I of this Bond Resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $3,000,000. 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 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. 12-a 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: September 19, 2000 LAID ON THE TABLE NO. 212 By: Mr. Brown DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - ITEM 444 CCP SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 "REQUEST APPROVAL-TRADE IN TRUCKS (PW)" Whereas: Item #44, CCP September 5, 2000, "Request Approval - Trade In Trucks (PW)" is presently before the Page 72 00-0919.txt Committee on Finance; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council does hereby discharge the Committee on Finance from further consideration of Item 444, CCP September 5, 2000, "Request Approval - Trade In Truck-s (PW)*'. and said item is now before the Council. ADOPT DISCHARGE; PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 213 BY: MR. BROWN PERMISSION TO HANG BANNER / CANAL CONVERSATION Whereas: Canal Conversation. a community forum on the Inner Harbor Development and the Erie Canal, is sponsoring a series of talks and discussions on the different development proposals for the Inner Harbor on September 11 and 12, 2000, and Whereas: These forums will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Buffalo and are open to the public-, and Whereas: Kevin P. Gaughan, conference sponsor and founder. is encouraging all residents of Western New York to attend these conversations, which are free and open to all, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo grants permission to Canal Conversation to erect a banner on Delaware Avenue, at the corner of Chippewa Street, for the purpose of inviting the public to these important discussions oil the future of Buffalo's waterfront; and Be It Further Resolved: That said banner will hang across Delaware Avenue from September 7 through September 13, 2000; and Be It Finally Resolved: That said banner meet all the requirements set forth by the Department of Public Works and the Corporation Counsel, and that no existing laws are violated. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 214 By: Mr. Brown TRANSFER OF FUNDS COMMON COUNCIL - LEGISLATIVE That pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of $17,468 be and the same is hereby transferred within Legislative and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth below: From: 10102001 - Common Council - Legislative - PS 412002 - Hourly Salary $17,468 To: 10108001 - Common Council - Chairman Education Committee - PS 411001 - Annual Salary $17,468 PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 215 Page 73 00-0919.txt BY. MR. COPPOLA ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 479 - VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Subsection 16, Section 33 of Article I of Chapter 479 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended as follows: (16) Time meters are operative; holidays. Unless the council by resolution provide otherwise, the hours during which parking meters shall be in use shall be from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., except on Sundays and [the following] all federally recognized legal holidays[: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day]. It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. APPROVED AS TO FORM David State Corporation Counsel NOTE: Matter in brackets [] to be deleted; matter unlined is new. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 216 By: Mr. Coppola and Mr. Fontana ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 175 - FEES The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Chapter 103 of Chapter 175, Fees, of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows:  103-12, building permits Application $46.00 For construction of 1 -story frame buildings having a $23.00 floor area of 500 square feet or less For construction of all other buildings $35.00, plus For each 1,000 cubic feet or fraction thereof of the $7.00 volume of the building or any addition thereto For construction of all miscellaneous structures, $35.00 such as water tanks, chimneys, coal trestles and other structures not herein otherwise classified For each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the cost of said $17.00 structures For advertising or display signs $35.00, plus For each 300 square feet or fraction thereof bounded $21.00 by the extreme edges of the structural framing of said sign For tanks to be used for storage of flammable liquids $173.00 For the installation, repair or alteration of a fence, the $15.00 the cost of which is less than $750 For repairs or alterations to existing buildings or $35.00 structures, the cost of which is more than $750 and not more than $1,000 For repairs or alterations to existing buildings or $35.00, plus Page 74 00-0919.txt structures, the cost of which is more than $1,000 and through $5,000 For each $1,000 or fraction thereof $11.50 For repairs or alterations to existing buildings or $35.00, plus structures, the cost of which is more than $5,000 and through $10,000 For each $ 1,000 or fraction thereof $17.00 For repairs or alterations to existing buildings or $35.00, plus structures, the cost of which is more than $10,000 For each $1,000 or fraction thereof $23.00 It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. APPROVED AS TO FORM David State Corporation Counsel NOTE: Matter underlined is new. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 217 By: Mr. Golombek: CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON HINMAN STREET. Whereas: The Delaware Consumer Square, located along sections of Hinman Avenue from Elmwood to Delaware Avenue, has brought forth a tremendous amount of new traffic to the local area-, and Whereas: The amount of cars that utilize the Hinman Street entrance/exit of the Delaware Consumer Square, located approximately 150 ft west of Delaware Avenue, has risen to a level that has rendered the current parking restrictions directly adjacent to the entrance/exit unsafe; and Whereas: It is in the best interest of the City of Buffalo to effectively balance the needs of the residents with the logistics of the new businesses that have taken advantage of the Commercial space located at the Delaware Consumer Square. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council recognizes the importance of balancing the needs of the residents with the logistics of the new businesses that have taken advantage of the commercial space located at the Delaware Consumer Square; and Be It Further Resolved That: That the Buffalo Common Council does hereby request the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation to analyze the parking restrictions in the area surrounding the Hinman Street exit/entrance of the Delaware Consumer Square, and file in the City Clerk's office by 2:OOPM Thursday, September 28, 2000, their findings with this Council. The report shall include recommendations for new effective parking restrictions that will increase the safety of those travelling in this area. Be IT Finally Resolved: Upon receiving and reviewing the findings of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation, this Common Council will approve the recommendation that will serve the residents of the City of Buffalo best. After such approval, the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation Page 75 00-0919.txt shall be notified to make the appropriate changes as soon as possible. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS NO. 218 By: Mr. Golombek: CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON ST. FLORIAN STREET. Whereas: St. Florian Street which runs south off Hertel Avenue in the West Hertel neighborhood of the City of Buffalo, is the location of the former St. Florians Catholic School; and Whereas: The current parking restrictions that are posted on St. Florian Street were implemented at the time when the school was open and there was a need to restrict parking in the area during school hours; and Whereas: Changing the parking restrictions on St. Florians Street will not only benefit the residents of St. Florian Street, it will also reduce the congestion on Hertel Avenue by allowing many of those people that are currently forced to park on Hertel Avenue to park on St. Florian Street. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council recognizes the importance of balancing the needs of the residents with the changing dynamics of this great city; and Be It Further Resolved That: That the Buffalo Common Council does hereby request the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation to analyze the parking restrictions on St. Florian Street, and file in the City Clerk's office by 2: OOPM Thursday, September 28'h, 2000, their findings with this Council. The report shall include recommendations for new effective parking restrictions; and Be it Finally Resolved: Upon receiving and reviewing the findings of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation, this Common Council will approve the recommendation that will serve the residents of the City of Buffalo best. After such approval, the Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation shall be notified to make the appropriate changes as soon as possible. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS NO. 219 By: Mr. Golombek Dog Attacks on Dogs, Cats and Other Companion Pets Whereas: There has been an increase in the number of incidents of unprovoked attacks on individuals and their pets by improperly trained and/or inadequately restrained dogs;and Whereas: It has become apparent that the City of Buffalo must adequately provide for the safety of its citizens and their property by effectively regulating the activity of dogs within its jurisdiction; and Whereas: Article 7, section 107, paragraph 5 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Laws relating to the Licensing, Identification and Control of Dogs states " Nothing contained in this article shall prevent a municipality from adopting its own program for the control of dangerous dogs"; Page 76 00-0919.txt and Whereas: While Article 7, section 121 "Dangerous Dogs" of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law applies to dogs that attack a person, or attack, chase or worry a domestic animal. The definition of 'Domestic Animal" found in Article 7, section 108, does not include dogs, cats or other companion pets. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: The Common Council requests that the Corporation Counsel draft the appropriate changes in the relevant ordinances of the City of Buffalo to further include dogs, cats and other companion pets as domestic animals under Article 7 section 108 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law; and Be It Further Resolved: The this Honorable Body requests that the Corporation Counsel, Division of Parking Enforcement, Department of Public Works, Parks and Street Sanitation comment on this resolution; and Be It Further Resolved: That all requested drafts and comments be filed with the Common Council, 1308 City Hall, by 2:00pm, Thursday, September 28th 2000. Be It Finally Resolved: Upon determination by this Common Council that the changes drafted by the Corporation Counsel are sufficient in meeting the purpose of this resolution, and there is no abject reply on this resolution from the commenting Departments. This Common Council will move to adopt the changes and have them implemented as soon as possible. REFERRED To THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE NO. 220 By: Mr. Golombek WAIVE PERMIT FEES - BUFFALO CROP HUNGER WALK Whereas: On Sunday, October 22nd, 2000, many local food pantries, block clubs, and neighborhood organizations will participate in the Buffalo Crop Hunger Walk to join the fight to end hunger, and Whereas: Around the world more than a billion people struggle every day to feed themselves and their families, and in some cases go for days at a time between meals; and Whereas: A portion of the money raised at the Crop Walk will provide assistance for people in need in Buffalo, with the remaining being sent to international hunger fighting agencies; and Whereas: Participants throughout the City of Buffalo will be following a variety of routes; and Whereas: The walk routes will involve the use of sidewalks and not require any street closings; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo has waived the parade permit fee in the past. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo waives the permit fees associated with the Buffalo Crop Hunger Walk to be held on October 22nd, 2000. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. Page 77 00-0919.txt NO. 221 By: Ms. Grant PAYMENT OF CERTAIN SMALL CLAIMS Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No, 184, C.C.P., June 26, 1979, established a specific procedure for payment of claims of $100.00 or less and Claims under Section 207 (a) and (c) of the General Municipal Law, which pertain to medical bills of Policemen and Firemen in any amount; and Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 104, C.C.P., April 29, 1997, established that all garbage can claims arising out of the activities of the Department of Street Sanitation that are related to refuse and recycling be paid out of the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account only if the claims took place after October 1, 1996; and Whereas, the subject claims are eligible for consideration under the said procedures; and Whereas, the Department of Law has verified the validity of the claims and recommend payment thereof, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Comptroller be, and hereby is authorized to make payment of the following claims, and that said payment be charged against the "Judgment and Claims Account" in the Department of Law or be charged against the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account: 1.Anna Alessandra, 76 Traymore Street, 14216 Claim for loss of garbage cans (3) at 76 Traymore Street on 6/2/00-$35.00 2.George Benjamin, 150 Englewood Avenue (Lower), 14214 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 150 Englewood on 6-6-00. $ 30.00 3.Carol Anne Busch, 61 Progressive Avenue, 14207 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 61 Progressive on 6-1 -00. $ 20.00 4.The Copy Store, 53 Court Street, 14202 Claim for payment of prior fiscal year Invoice #3228 for services rendered to the Department of Law. Re: Teta Vs. City. $ 37.00 5.Roberta Crawford, 107 Hamilton Street, 14207 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 107 Hamilton on 5-30-00. $ 20.00 6.Dee Curtis, 41 Central Avenue, 14206 Claim for loss of garbage can at 41 Central on 6-30-00. $ 10.00 7.Betty Forti, 44 Pooley Place, 14213 Claim for loss of two garbage cans at 44 Pooley Place on 3-17-00. $ 21.48 8.Michael T. Guerin, 16 Heussy Avenue, 14220 Claim for refund of towing and one day storage fee which claimant had to pay to the City. His vehicle was stolen and subsequently recovered and brought to the Dart Street Impound Garage. The City has Page 78 00-0919.txt adopted a policy of refunding these charges if the person is a victim of a crime as in this case. The Corporation Counsel recommends payment in the amount of $ 91.00 9.Rodney J. Martz, 98 Alsace Avenue, 14220 Claim for refund of a Stationary Engineer License Fee for an employee of the City of Buffalo who is a member of Local 4175. The Union contract states that the fee will be waived. He paid the two year license fee on 7-24-98 and is entitled to the refund. $ 63.00 10.Ardis M. Payne, 867 Niagara Street, 14213 Claim for loss of three garbage cans at 867 Niagara on 6-21 -00. $ 38.00 11.Sylvia Powell, 28 Goulding Avenue, 14208 Claim for loss of two garbage cans and lids at 28 Goulding on 3-25-00. $ 32.00 12.Terry B. Schall, 50 Sprenger Avenue, 14211 Claim for loss of two garbage cans at 50 Sprenger on 6-12-00. $ 21.48 13.Martin Shackelford, 356 Crescent Avenue, 14214 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 356 Crescent on 6-6-00. $ 35.00 14.Kenneth Sikora, 83 Sheffield, 14220 Claim for eyeglasses damaged in the line of duty in the Fire Department on 6-16-00. The eyeglasses fell off the fire rig and were crushed while responding to a working fire at 212 Adams Street. $ 70.00 15. Samuel James Speciale, 39 Shepard, Kenmore New York 14217 Claim for refund of the towing charge claimant had to pay the City. His vehicle was stolen and subsequently recovered and brought to the Dart Street Impound Garage. The City has adopted a policy of refunding these charges if someone is the victim of a crime as in this case. The Corporation Counsel recommends payment in the amount of $82.00 16.Gloria Swanka, 441 Woodward Avenue, 14214 Claim for loss of garbage can at 441 Woodward Avenue on 6-30-00. $10.00 17.Bridgette Madore, 53 Hartwell Road (Lower), 14216 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 53 Hartwell Road on 4-2-00. $17.00 18.Ronald H. Ventola, Sr., 169 Virgil, 14216 Claim for eyeglasses broken in the line of duty in the Department of Street Sanitation on 8-2-00. While he was tarping a truck the bungee cord snapped and knocked out the lens and the frame fell to the ground breaking both. This has been confirmed by the Director of Refuse & Recycling at the East Side Transfer Station. $ 84.00 19. Darleen A. Waines-Stry, 18 Peppermill Road, Orchard Park, New York 14127 Claim for reimbursement of money lost in a Parking Meter Page 79 00-0919.txt at 454 Washington Street on 7-12-00. $.50 20.Robert Winkler, 75 Bird Avenue, 14213 Claim for loss of three garbage cans at 75 Bird on 3-24-00. $ 54.96 20. Patricia Zebrowski, 537 Campbell Boulevard, Getzville New York 14068 Claim for reimbursement of money lost in Parking Meter #39 on William near Oak on 3-30-00. $.50 22.Cynthia Acosta, 138 Frontenac Avenue, 14216 Claim for loss of garbage can at 138 Frontenac on 7-6-00. $13.50 23.Mafia L. Reese, 370 Minnesota Avenue, 14215 Claim for loss of garbage cans at 370 Minnesota on 6-19-00. $ 21.00 Investigation by the Department of Law reveals that the above claims are valid and payment is hereby recommended. Passed AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 222 BY: Mrs. LoTempio WAIVE TICKET SURCHARGE FOR "DRUMS ALONG THE WATERFRONT" EVENT (CCP 171, FEBRUARY 22, 2000) Whereas: On Sunday, August 6, 2000 an event titled "Drums Along the Waterfront" took place at Dunn Tire Park; and Whereas: Drums Along the Waterfront, A Drum Corps International-sanctioned youth activity, is an event that has been held at Dunn Tire Park for the past four years; and Whereas: These events have a positive economic and educational impact on the City of Buffalo, specifically downtown Buffalo, as a large percentage of the competitors and their supporters spend their time and money in the city; and Whereas: This Honorable Body per CCP 171, February 22, 2000 approved the Waiver of the 5% ticket surcharge by Dunn Tire Park for Grace Events and the Drum Corps. International, Inc. for the Drums Along the Waterfront event held on August 6, 2000; and Whereas: For the first time since the events inception in 1997, this years edition took place following a Bison Baseball game and was billed as a "Bison Event"; and Whereas: There was a separate ticketing/accounting system in place for the two events held on that day, which clearly distinguished the difference between Bison patrons and Drums Along the Waterfront patrons. Wherein Bison patrons paid the Bison's ticket prices and Drums Along the Waterfront paid the "Drums" ticket prices; and Whereas: The Bison's have allowed for the waiving of the 5% ticket surcharge as authorized to Drums Along the Waterfront by the City of Buffalo. However, the Bison's are withholding 6.5% of "Drums" ticket revenue based on the Bison's lease agreement with the City, which calls for a 12% surcharge on tickets sold for Bison's Events; and Whereas: These moneys are being withheld by the Bison's due to their concern that at a later date, the Bison's may be Page 80 00-0919.txt held accountable for the 6.5% surcharge; and Whereas: The Bison's have stated they are willing to release this 6.5% in revenue to Grace Events Incorporated. That is, provided they have in writing from the City authorization stating that the City of Buffalo has granted a waiver of all surcharge on tickets sold by Grace Events Inc., for the Drums Along the Waterfront event which was subsequently billed as a Bison Event; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved: This Honorable Body authorizes the one time waiver of the entire ticket surcharge for all Drums Along the Waterfront tickets sold by Grace Events, Inc., for the August 6, 2000 event. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 223 By: Ms Miller-Williams SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 03 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 1501 - MAYOR 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 03 Executive Department, 1506 - Mayor, which reads: 1 Account Clerk Typist (G. Hurst, Only) $ 25,005 -27,859 Is hereby amended to read: 1 Senior Typist $ 25,308 - $ 28,243 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, ANTHONY M. MASIELLO, MAYOR and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDG hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at 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, 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 B. Risman Corporation Counsel PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 224 BY: Ms. Miller-Williams SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 21 - DEPARTMENT OF FIRE 1100 - 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 Page 81 00-0919.txt City of Buffalo, relating to 21 Department of Fire, I 100 - Commissioner's Office, which reads: 1 Secretary to the Fire Commissioner $27,734 Is hereby amended to read: 1 Typist $ 23,949 - $ 26,505 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of t foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, CORNELIUS J. KEANE, FIRE COMMISSIONER and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration a 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, an 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 B. Risman Corporation Counsel PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 225 By: Ms. Miller-Williams SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 32 - PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & STREETS 1096 - OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS 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 - Public Works, Parks & Streets, 1096 - Operation & Maintenance of Buildings, which reads: 1 Cabinet Maker $27,654-$31,552 Is hereby amended to read: 1 Head Cabinet Maker $30,339-$35,125 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, JOSEPH N.GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS a JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is necessary the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in 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, an said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as bein the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position. APPROVED AS TO FORM Michael B. Risman PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. Page 82 00-0919.txt NO. 226 By: Councilmember Barbara Miller-Williams EXTEND BANNER DISPLAY Whereas: At the Common Council meeting of September 8, 1998, the Council approved Resolution 4277, "Display Banner for Buffalo Ensemble Theatre"; and Whereas: The Buffalo Ensemble Theatre is asking that they be allowed to continue to display a banner across South Elmwood Avenue at the intersection of North Johnson Park announcing its upcoming season, October, 2000, through October, 2001; and Whereas: Buffalo Ensemble Theatre will seek to change the way the banner is placed only in that it will remain permanently fixed during the season, with a smaller banner on either side announcing actual shows and sponsors being changed as necessary; no change in cable placement will be needed to accomplish this; and Whereas: Buffalo Ensemble Theatre assures the Council that they will continue to maintain the banners, and no incidents of damage or any other problems resulting from the placement of the banner has occurred over the past several years; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council grants permission to the Buffalo Ensemble Theatre to extend the length of time in displaying their current banner across Elmwood Avenue at the intersection of North Johnson Park from October, 2000 Through October, 2001 with the only change being a smaller banner on either side announcing shows and sponsors and Be it further Resolved: Buffalo Ensemble Theatre will continue to acquire an insurer and maintain the banners; and Be it Finally Resolved: That permission be granted pursuant Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets The Corporation Counsel and the Special Events Advisory Committee PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 227 By: Ms. Barbara Miller-Williams CENTRALIZED CITIZEN INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEM Whereas: On July 1, 2000 the revised Charter of the City of Buffalo created an office in the Executive Department to develop and operate a centralized computer-based referral system for citizens complaints and requests for service; and Whereas: The system was designed to be capable of providing a written acknowledgment to the inquiring citizen within three days of receipt of the inquiry, and provide a monthly report for each appropriate Council Member and the Mayor, in addition to referring each inquiry to the appropriate department or agency; and Whereas: This is an attempt to coordinate the Mayor's Hotline, the Mayor's Office, all of the various Departmental complaint lines, and numerous constituent calls to Councilmembers so that citizens receive an immediate written response that their call will be investigated by the appropriate department within a timely manner; and Page 83 00-0919.txt Whereas: To date, no reports have been generated for use by the Administration and District Councilmembers, that may illustrate trends in complaints for certain areas, to alert the Administrative and Legislative bodies to respond in a broader sense; and Whereas: At the meeting held on Friday September 15, 2000 by Citizens Services, numerous concerns were expressed by Council staff personnel regarding insufficient tracking methods, lack of Council recognition in the written response to constituents, unresolved concerns pertaining to complaints more than a year old, etc.; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council request a Review and Analysis Report from the Administration assuring the process of resolution for multi-district and city-wide Citizen concerns are being addressed. The report should reflect the time period July 1, 2000 through September 15, 2000; and Be It Further Resolved: That this Honorable Body requests that the Administrative Department acknowledge the importance of providing the aforementioned report for review at the Tuesday October 3, 2000 Council Session. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES NO. 228 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 Edward Courton By Councilmember Pitts and Michaux III Felicitation for Jimmie Larke Jr By Councilmember Pitts, Miller-Williams and Michaux III ADOPTED. NO. 229 BY: Mrs. 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: DOMINICK P. SELVAGGIO Total: 1 ADOPTED. NO. 230 BY: Mrs. Williams APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS REQUIRED FOR THE PROPER PERFOMANCE 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 MARGARET A. LAWSON LINDA M. CHWALINSKI Page 84 00-0919.txt TOTAL: 2 ADOPTED. NO. 231 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 Claims Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 9:30 o'clock A.M. Committee on Finance Tuesday, September 26, 2000 following Civil Service Committee on Legislation Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Committee on Comm. Dev. Wed., September 27, 2000 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. Special Committees Police Reorganization-Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Room 1417 City Hall. Task Force on Stadium/Auditorium Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 2:00p.m.-Room 1417 City Hall Public Hearing on Naming of School in Honor of Dr. Lydia T. Wright-Monday, September 25, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Education Sub-Committee on Sports and Recreation- Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 1417- D. Bonifacio, Chairman. NO. 232 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Mr. Fontana, the Council adjourned at 4:58 PM. CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III City Clerk Board of Police and Fire Pension Proceedings #8 Mayor's Office - 1315 City Hall September 21, 2000 Present: James W. Pitts, Council President; Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor; Anthony Nanula, Comptroller-3 Absent: None The Journal of the last meeting was approved. No. 1 I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Fire Pension Fund for the month of September 2000 amounting to $17,350.69 and for the month of August 2000 amounting to $18,460.69, and respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of the persons named herein for the amounts stated. Adopted Ayes-3. Noes-0. No. 2 The following annuitant was cancelled from the Fire Pension Payroll: Milton E. Schusterbauer Died 8/18/00 Received and Filed. No. 3 Page 85 00-0919.txt I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Police Pension Fund for the month of September 2000 amounting to $20,337.00 and for the month of August 2000 amounting to $21,136.38, and respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of the persons named herein for the amounts stated. Adopted. Ayes-3. Noes-0. No. 4 The following annuitants were cancelled from the Police Pension Payroll: Caroline E. Schneider Died 8/13/00 Catherine E. Ehlert Died 8/15/00 Received and Filed. No. 5 On motion by Mr. Masiello, the City of Buffalo Police and Fire Pension Board Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. Page 86